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Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Two teachers in the City of St. Charles School District change the status quo of parent-teacher conferences by giving kids a voice in the discussion. For the most part, parents and teachers want the same thing; their child or student to be as successful as possible. Some of the time, this is the only issue where the two factions see eye to eye. While the goal of success is clear to both parties, the road to this goal is slightly muddier. Often, teachers believe more can be done at the home to reinforce the educational goals of the child while parents feel that the school is lacking the resources or solutions to enhance the child’s progression. Typically, this discussion takes place in the parent-teacher conference; at best, an educational debate amongst two invested parties, and at worst, an educational arm wrestling match in which both parties forearms snap. What’s missing in this situation is the child itself. Often, these discussions take place without the child in the equation. Last year, Shelly Trauterman and Rachael Haug of the City of St. Charles School District realized this problem and sought out a solution for it. At the time, both Trauterman and Haug were 1st grade teachers at Lincoln Elementary. Having gone through several sessions of parent-teacher conferences before, they felt there was a disconnect between the expectations they told parents and what students believed was expected of

them. Their solution was student-led conferences. Instead of the student taking a back seat in the process, they would become the focal point; presenting to both teacher and parent on their educational and behavioral goals. “Having the students present while we shared their learning targets and goals as well as behavioral targets and goals was a way to make sure students were held accountable for what they did each day,” Trauterman said. “After all, it’s really about having the students be held accountable for their own learning. If they don’t know what’s truly expected of them, how are we supposed to make sure they master their goals?” The preparation for the student-led conferences starts out about three weeks prior to the conference itself. Both Trauterman and Haug meet with each student individually to have an open discussion on what the child’s goals should be for the upcoming term and how successful they were in reaching the goals they set out in the previous term. The goals can be as innocuous as remembering to push in their chair or as focused as raising their reading comprehension by two levels. One of the noted benefits of student participation in conferences is that it in-

creases the participation of parents. “Student led conferences make easier to guarantee 100 percent participation with parents,” said Haug, who now teaches 4th grade at Lincoln Elementary. “They don’t want to let their child down after they worked so hard on their own conference. Students take ownership of it as if it were a big art project and, because of this, parents show up” See CONFERENCES page 2

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Around Town Local news and events the St. Charles Chill’s Pucks N’ Pooches game and the SCC will host spring break camps for kids ages 7-14.

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Business St. Charles wins federal grant to be used for historic preservation project and more business news.

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School Connor Bomstad of Timberland High School signs letter of intent to play for Mo. Baptist University and the SCC will host an early childhood education conference.

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Movie In truth, Pompeii’s ruins are more interesting than the movie that bears its name.

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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.

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CONFERENCES from cover This idea of ownership is reflected by the students as well. “I think they are better than regular conferences because we get to talk about where we’re struggling and doing good,” said Brendan Owens, a fourth-grader in Mrs. Haug’s class. “I think my parents like them better also.” While this change in procedure probably won’t resolve every issue between parents Brendan Owens working on his student led conference materials. and teachers, there has already been a noticeable mental shift in the way the students are viewing their education. “Instead of Mrs. Haug telling us what we learned, we tell her what we learned,” said Owens.

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Around Town Red Cross Helping Residents in St. Charles County After House Fires The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is providing emergency assistance after house fires at two locations in St. Charles County. Food and clothing assistance is being provided to five adults and two children in the 4000 block of Kathleen Place in St. Charles County as well as three adults in the 1200 block of Eagle Crest Lane in St. Charles County. The Red Cross is able to respond quickly when emergencies happen thanks to our generous donors. The American Red Cross St. Louis Area

Chapter is a proud member agency of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services. The Red Cross is part of the “All Ready” campaign, a unified effort among emergency preparedness experts in the bi-state region that focuses on the importance of individual preparedness. The campaign encourages the three critical steps of preparedness: Make a plan, Get a kit, Be informed.

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St. Charles Resident Receives Pedal the Cause Clare Blase Spirit Award Pedal the Cause is pleased to announce that 19-year-old St. Charles resident and St. Charles Community College student, Micah Plummer, is the recipient of the 2013 Pedal the Cause Clare Blase Spirit Award. “We are extremely excited that Micah is receiving this award as he truly embodies the same incredible spirit as Clare,” said Carrie Benson Sweigart, COO of Pedal the Cause. “This award was created in 2012 to honor the memory of Clare Blase and her enthusiasm, determination and inspirational leadership in raising funds and awareness for Pedal the Cause and cancer research.” Pedal the Cause is the premier cycling experience in the region and the pinnacle event of the year. Pedal the Cause is the only St. Louis event that gives 100 percent Micah Plummer with the Clare Blase Spirit Award Trophy at the Pedal the Cause Yellow Jersey Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 of participant donations to accelerate lifesaving cancer research at Siteman Cancer amongst the top 20 fundraisers for Pedal the Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Micah Cause 2013. started participating in Pedal the Cause in 2012 Micah is already registered for Pedal the Cause in memory of his great friend, honorary uncle 2014, but is “changing it up a little.” He plans to and mentor, Captain Craig (Whitey) Drossel, let his donors tell him who to ride for. When who died last year after fighting melanoma for someone makes a donation to his ride, he plans five years. Micah rides on the St. Louis Children’s to capture the name of the loved one the donaHospital team, and in 2013, he rode 50 miles and tion is made in honor or memory of and add it to raised $10,650 to accelerate lifesaving cancer re- his fundraising webpage. Along with his mother, search at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis he will also write each name on the survivor and Children’s Hospital. memory walls at the event on Sept. 27 and 28. Micah has distinguished himself as a leader For information on how to get involved in within the Pedal the Cause community. Backed Pedal the Cause, or if you would like to help Miby the support of more than 100 donors, he cah in his efforts to create a world without canearned the honorable Yellow Jersey by ranking cer, visit pedalthecause.org.

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Trivia Fundraiser Benefits St. Dominic High School Performing Arts Program Have fun and support the St. Dominic High School Performing Arts by attending their annual trivia night on Saturday, March 8 at the St. Dominic Fallon Family Center, 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon. Join the festivities as adult teams test their trivial knowledge for a chance to win cash prizes awarded to first and second place teams, a “Pot of Gold” and two tickets to the spring school musical Footloose. Doors open at 6:30pm and competition begins at 7pm. Beer, soda and water are provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own snacks. This year’s trivia questions are appealing to everyone and cover a variety of interesting topics which include, sink or float, live music category, movies, sports, history, science, geography and much more! Sponsored by the Performing Arts Lovers (PALS), all proceeds collected from the event will benefit the students. “St. Dominic High School has an outstanding Performing Arts Program and is proud of its many talented students,” said St. Dominic High School President Cathy Fetter. Interested participants can secure a table for up to eight players for $160. Pre-registration is encouraged. To reserve a team table, contact Tom and Shelley Lang at 636.300.1661 or email sdhpalstrivia@hotmail.com. Businesses and individuals can also make a donation to the event or sponsor a round for $100.

St. Charles Chill to Host Pucks N’ Pooches Game The St. Charles Chill is excited to announce their Pucks N’ Pooches Game at 4:05pm on Sunday, March 9. Fans are encouraged to bring their dogs to the Family Arena and experience a professional hockey game live. Fans that bring their dog can purchase a lower level ticket for $5 off in the special dog section and tickets for dogs are only $5. All dogs in attendance must be on a leash (no retractable leashes), be dog and people friendly, and up to date with all vaccines and in good health. Five Acres Animal Shelter, All Paws Rescue, and Dog Savers will have dogs of all ages available for adoption and there will be a variety of dogrelated businesses at the game, including Kennelwood Pet Re-

sorts and Infinite Pawsibilities. They be located throughout the concourse. Fans without pooches can take advantage of Pepsi Family Four-Packs and receive four lower-level tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four cans of Pepsi (or diet) starting at just $60 by calling the Chill front office at 636.724.7468. The four packs are available at the Family Arena Box Office for $80.

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Permanent Mud Run to Challenge Even the Fittest Participants Pigs wallow in it. People bathe in it. Mud runs are all the rage for thrill-seekers looking to test their fortitude. The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake, the Midwest’s only permanent mud run and obstacle course, is the perfect combination for those seeking a messy and invigorating challenge. The fourth bi-annual race will be held Saturday, May 3 beginning at 8am. The five-mile run features more than 30 military-themed obstacles for those who are physically and mentally fit. The course is located at 950 State Highway 00 in Wright City, next to Cedar Lake Cellars Winery and Event Center. Proceeds from the mud run and a post-race silent auction will benefit The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization based in Photo courtesy of The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake St. Louis that engages veterans transitioning out has veterans of all generations working together in of the military into community service leadership at home. Its fellowship program involves post-911 communities to solve local challenges. The run’s obstacles, which vary each year to ensure veterans serving 20 hours a week for six months at a nonprofit of their choice while completing a profes- new challenges, include the torpedo launcher consistsional development curriculum. Its platoon program ing of a 50-foot water slide that empties into a 15-foot deep water pit. Other highlights include the frozen tundra, a 30-yard pool filled with more than 2,000 pounds of ice mixed with water. The Battlegrounds is modeled af-

ter a military training camp and incorporates all types of terrains including creeks, woods, fields and valleys that add to the intense level of competition. “Our mud run lets you see what you’re made of while you have fun doing it,” said Carl Bolm, owner of The Battlegrounds and Cedar Lake Cellars. “We have the added ability to make our obstacles bigger and better because our course is permanent.” Bolm said this year’s mud run will be especially challenging due to the winter’s heavy snow fall and its effects on the land. On-site showers are available for mud run participants. The event, which is free to spectators who can easily watch the run from many vantage points, includes a free kids’ mud zone area for children ages 12 and under. Post-event activities include individual and group award presentations, food and drinks. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. The race is $100 per person before April 30. Entry is $140 on the day of the event. Registration is available for individuals, as well as teams of four that can be comprised of men, women or a combination of both. For more information, call 314.569.3005 or visit the website at www.thebattlegrounds.com.

Saint Charles Riverfront Arts Announces Artists Workshops

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Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) announces that the nonprofit organization will be hosting their Spring 2014 series of “Artists Workshops”, for St. Charles residents ages 13 and older. The six-week “Artists Workshop” classes will be held at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, located at 1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard (at St. Peters City Hall) on Wednesday evenings from 6:308:30pm, beginning March 12 and concluding on April 16. Professional instruction in drawing and watercolor painting, along with all artists materials, will be provided free of charge courtesy of SCRA, a nonprofit arts organization. The “Artists Workshop” series will feature occasional technique demonstrations by professional “working” artists. This highly acclaimed community arts program has been hosted by Saint Charles Riverfront Arts since 2011. The “Artist Workshop” series includes art novices all the way up to professional artists. Class size will be limited to the first 60 applicants. SCRA welcomes and encourages all interested participants to take part in the Artists Workshops, which will include a wide range of students with all levels of abilities and skill sets. These special six-week arts programs are free to the public, but the not-for-profit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts organization will gladly accept tax-deductible donations from individuals, companies and other organizations to ensure the availability of future arts education programs for the St. Charles community. To register for the “Artists Workshop” series, please visit SCRA’s website at www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com and click on the “Workshop” link. For additional details regarding the upcoming “Artists Workshop” series, please contact SCRA Board President Lou Cariffe at 636.399.5345 or via email at lcariffe@sbcglobal.net. And for more information about Saint Charles Riverfront Arts, please visit their website at saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com.

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Act Two Theatre Announces Auditions for “August: Osage County” Act Two Theatre will hold auditions for August: Osage County from 6-9pm on March 11 at 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd in St. Peters, inside St. Peters City Hall Cultural Arts Centre. No appointment is necessary for auditions, which will consist of cold readings from the script. Visit www.acttwotheatre.com for more information and character descriptions. Roles available are for 6 men and 7 women. August: Osage County was written by Tracey Letts and will be directed by Lyndsay Hicks. The play will be performed on May 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 with show

New Hula Hoop Classes Offer Fun and Fitness

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Here’s a fun new way to strengthen your core and burn calories—try new hula hoop classes at the St. Peters RecPlex. Six-week hula hoop classes begin the first week of March 2014. Basic Hula for Adults will meet at the Rec-Plex on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm. Basic Hula Flow for Everyone is available for families on Fridays from 7-8pm. These beginner-level hooping classes teach skills from the Hoopnotica® curriculum. No experience is necessary. Hula hoops will be provided. All levels and ages can participate. Instructor Beth Foster says that hooping works your heart and core muscles, plus all of the smaller muscles in your body from head to toe. “It’s great for building core strength and balance,” she said. Plus, it’s just fun. “You can’t hoop without smiling!” Beth says. Learn more about St. Peters Rec-Plex programs at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400. Online registration is available using the Rec-Connect service at www.stpetersmo.net/recconnect.

times at 8pm, except on Sundays when a matinee will be performed at 2pm. A vanished father, a pill-popping mother and three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after Dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major new play that unflinchingly - and uproariously - exposes the dark side of the Midwestern family. Produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

SCC College for All Kids Spring Break Camps Now Enrolling St. Charles Community College will host College for All Kids Spring Break Camps for kids, ages 7-14, the week of March 10-14. College for All Kids Spring Break Camps provide hands-on exploration in a learning environment that is positive and fun. Young students may take part in one of several specialty-themed camps including: It’s a Dance Party (ages 7-9) where students learn the latest hip hop and jazz combinations while moving to popular music; Kids in the Kitch- Students learn kitchen safety and basics in this 2013 College for All Kids en (ages 7-9) will allow students to immerse Summer Camp class at St. Charles Community College. Photo courtesy of St. Charles Community College. themselves with cooking techniques, nutrition and kitchen safety. learnforlife. For more information, contact regOther camps offered include: Digital Photog- istration at 636.922.8233. raphy Camps (ages 11-14); It’s a Dance Party! (middle school ages); Lego Robotics Engineering STEM Camps (ages 9-12); Project Runway and Fashion Design (ages 12-14). The cost for camps range from $95-$225. To register or learn more about spring break camp schedule and pricing, go online to www.stchas.edu/

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SCC’s Center Stage Theatre to Present “The Elephant Man” Center Stage Theatre of St. Charles Community College will present The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance, directed by Lonna Wilke, Wednesday-Sunday, March 5-9, in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building at SCC. The Elephant Man is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the 19th century. A horribly deformed young man, victim of rare skin and bone diseases, he has become the star freak attraction in traveling sideshows. Found abandoned and helpless, he is admitted to London’s prestigious Whitechapel Hospital. Under the care of celebrated young physician Frederick Treves, Merrick is introduced to London society and slowly evolves from an object of pity to an urbane and witty favorite of the aristocracy and literati only to be denied his ultimate dream, to become a man like any other. The show will be performed at 7:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, March 5-6; 8pm on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8; and 2pm on Sunday, March 9. A school matinee will be performed at 10am on March 6. Cast members include: Steve Sherfy, of

O’Fallon, as Frederick Treves; Christian Lewis, of Paynesville, as John Merrick; Conner Larabee, of St. Peters, as Carr Gomm; Michael McPartland, of St. Peters, as Bishop Walsham How; Jakeb Reynolds, of St. Peters, as Ross and Snork; Tracy Bono, of St. Charles, as Mrs. Kendal; Pinhead and Countess; Mikayla Sherfy, of O’Fallon, as Pinhead and Princess Alexandra; Brenna Whitehurst, of Wentzville, as Duchess and Ensemble; Karl Beetz, of St. Charles, as Lord John and Ensemble; and Christopher Null, of O’Fallon, as Orderly and Ensemble. Jessy Boyd is the costume designer, and Jeff Roop will do scene design and lighting. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and non-SCC students, and free for SCC students with ID. Tickets will be offered at a special reduced price of $5 for everyone on Budget Wednesdays. To purchase tickets, visit www. stchastickets.com or call the SCC Box Office at 636.922.8050. For additional information, visit www.stchas.edu/centerstage. St. Charles Community College is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For accommodations information, email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu.

St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Concerto winners, Jonathan Romanko and Regan Farney, flank Mr. Shane Williams. Photo courtesy of The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra.

The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) invites music lovers to their spring concert at 2pm on Saturday, March 22, at the Lindenwood University Cultural Center, 400 North Kingshighway in St. Charles. The concert will feature the SCCYO Mike Russo concerto competition winners Regan Farney, violin, and Jonathan Romanko, violin, accompanied by the SCCYO Symphony Orchestra. A variety of musical selections will also be performed by Primo Strings and Cadenza Orchestra. Tickets are available at the door and are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Children under 5 years old are free. For more information please email sccyo@sccyo.org or call 636.916.0515.

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Cottleville-Weldon Spring General Membership Meeting The Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting will be held from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, March 18 at Saints Joachim & Ann Care Services 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles. Doctor Tom Hill will return to give a presentation on effective networking. Please note that this meeting will be held during lunch instead of breakfast. The cost to attend this lunch meeting is $15 for members and $20 for guests, an RSVP by March 14 is required. Tickets will increase to $20 for mem-

bers and $25 for guests at the door the day of the event. The Chamber is holding a toilet paper drive to help re-stock the Saints Joachim & Ann Care Services pantry and ask that attendees bring a roll or two of toilet paper to the meeting. Cash donations will also be accepted for the pantry. Due to the inclusion of a guest speaker, the March 18 meeting will begin at 11am instead of the usual 11:30am to allow enough time for Dr. Hill’s presentation.

FHSD to Host Realtors’ Luncheon The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) will host a complimentary luncheon for local realtors from 11am-1pm on Thursday, March 13 to showcase the District, which encompasses over 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St. Charles County. The luncheon will be held in the Commons of Francis Howell High School, located at 7001 Highway 94 South in St. Charles. Networking will begin at 11am, with the luncheon and presentation at 11:30am, followed by a brief school tour. During the luncheon, realtors will learn about what makes FHSD one of the leading school districts in the St. Louis area, including information on FHSD’s academic programs and test scores,

strong fiscal management, our highly qualified teachers and staff, integrated classroom technology, and community efforts. Realtors will also hear an update on the transfer student situation and how it affects the FHSD Community. They will also have an opportunity to ask questions of administrators and will receive an informational packet about the District. Realtors interested in attending the luncheon should complete the online registration form. Advanced registration is requested. For questions or more information, call the FHSD Communications Department at 636.851.4000 or email communications@fhsdschools.org.

Natural Gas Rates to Change for Laclede Gas Company To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas for the remaining winter season, Laclede Gas Company-Laclede Division (Laclede) customers will see natural gas rates increase under a filing that took effect on March 4. Laclede residential customers currently pay approximately $0.52 per therm (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will increase to approximately $0.57 per therm, an increase of approximately $0.05 per therm. Approximately 55 to 60 percent of a customer’s natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Pub-

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lic Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers. A number of energy saving tips can be found on a website from the Missouri Public Service Commission and the Division of Energy (www.beenergyefficient.org).

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St. Charles to Receive Federal Grant for Historic Preservation Project The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded the City of St. Charles, a Certified Local Government (CLG), with a $20,300 grant through the federal Historic Preservation Fund. The City will use the grant to complete Phase 4 of a historic/architectural survey of the City’s Midtown and Commons Neighborhood. The survey will identify potential National Register Historic Districts as well as individual properties that may be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. According to Bruce Evans, Director of Community Development, this award represents the fourth grant the City has received for this particular project. “When the project is completed,” he said, “we will apply to the U.S. Department of the Interior to recognize the Midtown neighborhood as our newest historic preservation district, which will be our seventh historic district in St. Charles.” The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes the Historic Preservation Fund to assist states in carrying out historic preservation activities. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and in Missouri, is administered through the Department of Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Office. CLG grants are awarded based on a competitive scoring process and the direct relation of the projects to the identification, evaluation, or protection of historical, architectural or archaeological resources. For more information on the CLG program, visit dnr.mo.gov/shpo/ certifie.htm. For more information about the Midtown and Commons Neighborhood in St. Charles, contact Director Bruce Evans in the Department of Community Development at 636.949.3222.

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Timberland Football Player Connor Bomstad Commits to Missouri Baptist University Timberland High School senior Connor Bomstad has committed to play football for the Spartans of Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis. With his mother Dayna and father Shane by his side, Bomstad signed his National Letter of Intent at Timberland High School. “I like the players, small class sizes and the location,” said the strong safety/ running back. “I feel like there are great opportunities for me there and I really like the coaches.” Bomstad was a member of the Wolves Leadership Team and received the Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) Sportsmanship Award. He was also named to the GAC All-Academic Team. He is a member of Timberland STUCO and volunteers in his spare time at his church. Bomstad is an Honor Roll student with a 3.2 GPA.

Seated L to R: Dayna, Connor and Shane Bomstad; standing L to R: Head Coach Ed Gilreath, Assistant Coach Craig Collins

City of St. Charles School District Regular Session Meeting The Board of Education of the School District of the City of St. Charles will hold its regular session meeting on Thursday, March 13, at the Benton Administrative Center, 400 North Sixth Street in St. Charles. The closed session meeting will begin at 6:30pm and the public session will begin at 7:30pm. The agenda is posted in each of the public school buildings, the administrative office and on the district website, http://www.stcharles.k12.mo.us, prior to the board meeting. The tentative closed session agenda includes section 3, personnel items; section 6, student matters; section 13, personnel records; section 2, real estate matters; section 1, legal matters (RSMo 610.021).

SCC to Host Early Childhood Education Conference Child care and early education leaders and teachers from throughout eastern Missouri will gather at St. Charles Community College for the spring conference of the Rivers Bend Association for the Education of Young Children (RBAEYC) April 11-12. The cost includes lunch and is $55 for the conference, $95 for the preconference event and $130 for both events, if postmarked by March 28, or registered online by April 3. RBAEYC’s annual “Spring Curriculum Conference” and the “Stepping Up to Leadership” pre-conference event will offer opportunities for early childhood teachers, providers, administrators and college students

seeking careers in child care and early education to enhance their skills and share their experiences. The Stepping Up to Leadership preconference event will take place the day before the conference, 8am-4pm Friday, April 11. The pre-conference event is for early childhood program managers, directors and administrators. The keynote speaker, Dr. Vanessa Vander Graaf, associate professor of education from Lindenwood University, will give the interactive presentation “Social and Emotional Intelligences Add Depth to Leaders.” The annual Spring Curriculum Conference: Children’s Opportunities/Our Responsibilities will be held 8am-4pm Saturday, April 12, in the Daniel J. Conoyer

Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus. Several workshops and trainings will be available for child care and early childhood professionals. “The conference provides students the opportunity to get involved and learn more about the field and to network with area professionals,” said Linda Estes, SCC child care and early education program coordinator. “There will be more than 300 teachers and administrators who work with children from birth through third grade at the conference.” For more information, visit the RBAEYC website, www.rbaeyc.org, or contact Estes at 636-922-8669 or lestes@stchas.edu.

Wentzville School District to Add Delayed Start Option The Wentzville School District is adding a delayed start or “snow schedule day” option as an alternative

to closing schools for the entire day. Under the right conditions, such as overnight snow accumulations or substantial wind chill readings, the District could delay the start time of all WSD schools by two hours at the discretion of the Superintendent. Parents and guardians will be notified of a delayed start with the same communication methods used to

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share school closing information. With the delayed start, all morning buses would pick-up students two hours later than usual, but dismissal would still be at the regular time. All students will have a breakfast option and a lunch period, and the Child Nutrition Department will be serving lunch on these days. Quail Ridge Early Childhood Center would not have morning classes on delayed start days, but would still have afternoon classes. The Chautauqua before school program would start at the regular time, and parents of students who are not currently enrolled in the Chautauqua before school program can register online, in advance, to use this service on delayed start days. Student safety is always a top priority of the Wentzville School District, and the delayed start option will be another way to keep children as safe as possible and still provide essential instruction time. A delayed start day will count as a full attendance day and will not need to be made up like a “snow day” when school is closed.

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“Pompeii”

Like Titanic before it, Pompeii features an historic event bookmarked by a love story. Unlike that Leonardo DiCaprio/ Kate Winslet adventure, the romance preceding the volcanic eruption in Pompeii doesn’t generate any real sparks. Long before Mt. Vesuvius erupts in A.D. 79, a young boy named Milo (Kit Harrington) watches the Romans murder his entire tribe of Celtic horsemen. Pretending to be dead, Milo makes his escape under cover of darkness, but he is later captured and forced into gladiator training. As an adult, Milo, now known as the Celt, gains a reputation as a skillful, brutal warrior. He and his owner travel to Pompeii so they can make more money. In the process, Milo meets and falls in love with Cassia (Emily Browning), the daughter of a wealthy merchant. These starcrossed lovers might eventually get together if it wasn’t for the ominous rumblings of Mt. Vesuvius. Though not necessarily a bad movie, Pompeii is overlong and a little boring since everyone knows there are epic explosions near the end. Director Paul W.S. Anderson (Resident Evil) uses an imagined love story to bring the long-dead city back to life for two hours. In real life, Pompeii is a fascinating place, one that has been called a “city frozen in time.” Volcanic ash covered the entire city as well as the unfortunate residents. Their bodies disintegrated, leaving behind impressions in the ash. Some citizens escaped in the days before the eruption, but

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

In truth, Pompeii’s ruins are more interesting than the movie that bears its name.”

the rest were lost. Archaeological teams excavating the city created plaster casts from the ash impressions, showing the agony of the dying victims. Scientists have spent years studying the victim’s postures as well as the preserved artifacts from this lost city. Traveling exhibits also offer a tantalizing glimpse at everyday life in A.D. 79. In truth, Pompeii’s ruins are more interesting than the move that bears its name. While Anderson’s film culminates earthquakes and explosions, the romantic elements to the story pale in comparison. Kit Harrington does a passable job as Milo, the last surviving Celtic horseman. Milo is a rather stoic fellow and knows he has to kill other slaves in order to survive. Emily Browning is rather pretty but unemotional as his love interest Cassia. They make a good-looking couple, but their chemistry is lacking. Carrie Anne-Moss from The Matrix trilogy has some good moments, though, as does Kiefer Sutherland as the Roman villain of the piece. Overall, though, Pompeii doesn’t deliver as much bang for the buck as it should. The story has great promise, but it quickly falls into ruin. Pompeii, rated PG-13 for intense battle sequences, disasterrelated action and brief sexual content, 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.

Pompeii photos courtesy of TriStar Pictures

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Sports

Gary Baute Lindenwood Football Player Could be Selected in the NFL Draft At 6 feet 2 inches, 206 pounds, cornerback Pierre Desir, #3 on the Lindenwood University football squad, recently received an invitation to the Senior Bowl. He will be a member of the North squad in the game in Mobile, Ala. Desir also participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl in Florida. The Francis Howell Central high school graduate is vying to become the first Lindenwood player selected in the NFL Draft. *He has the talent UMSL Softball Team Moves up to No. 11 The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s softball team has recently moved up to #11 in the initial National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division II Poll. The program’s highest-ever ranking. The Tritons, which began the season ranked 18th in the preseason poll, posted a 5-1 record at the Arkansas-Monticello 8-State Classic in the last weekend of February to warrant the seven-spot jump.

The Tritons are the lone Great Lakes Valley Conference team in the top 25. UMSL’s previous high ranking was No. 15 on April 15, 2009. The NFCA Division II Top 25 Poll is voted on by 16 NCAA Division II head coaches with two representing each of the eight NCAA regions. *Strut your stuff Think Swimming and Winning The Lindenwood men’s swimming and diving squad recently took the 2014 New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference Championship title. The chapionship is the first NCAA Division II conference title for the program, and the team is the fifth at Lindenwood to win a conference championship at the NCAA level. The Lions finished the competition with 992.5 points and finished 70.5 points ahead of runner-up Delta State. Lindenwood grabbed a narrow lead on the first day of the event and held on to it for the rest of the competition. Individual awards included: David Cochran, diver of the meet; Chris Pape, diving coach of the year; Jason Owen, NSISC co-swimming coach of the year. Individual race winners included: Igor Mijatovic in the 1,000 and 1,650 free races; Gustavo Silva Santa in

the 200 and 500 free events; Mateusz Pacholczyk in the 100 and 200 breast; Cochran in both one-meter and three-meter diving events; and Felix Eigel in the 400 IM. Eleven Lindenwood swimmers have earned allconference honors, they include: Ivars Akmentins, Sylwester Borowicz-Skoneczny, Cochran, Eigel, Cody Friedhoff, Mijatovic, Pacholczyk, Ramunas Paknys, Arturs Plots, Alex Sajewski, and Silva Santa. *Many leaders Upcoming Sporting Events Around Town • St. Patrick’s Day Run wants YOU to participatewww.StPatParade.org-also click on WATCH 2013 PARADE • 79-Days until the River City Rascals hear ‘play ball” 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 Basketball Post-Season upon us High school basketball is headed into post-season play, and one team has already won a district title. The Lutheran High School girls team (21-7) is looking to repeat as Class 3 champions, and last Saturday night the Cougars defeated Principia 54-34 to earn the District Four title. Lutheran will play Carnahan Wednesday night at Lindenwood University with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs scheduled for Saturday at Jefferson College in Hillsboro. The Class 4 nd 5 istrict tournaments are being held this week. Ft. Zumwalt East High School is hosting the Class 5 District Six tournament. In the girls bracket, Zumwalt South (14-11) has the top seed followed by Francis Howell North (11-14), Zumwalt North (8-16), Howell Central (3-22), and Zumwalt East (3-21). The boys tournament at Zumwalt East

looks to be one of the toughest district tournaments in the state. Top-seeded Zumwalt South (20-5) was recently knocked off by the number two seed, Zumwalt North (16-8), in a game decided by just three points at North. Zumwalt South had beaten North by five points in early February. Howell North (17-8) comes in with the number three seed, followed by Howell Central (12-13) and Zumwalt East (2-22) Another tough district tournament is the Class 4 District 7 tournament being played at St. Charles. In the boys bracket, Duschesne (21-3) holds the top seed, followed by St. Charles (22-3), St. Charles West (188), Hannibal (14-9), Warrenton (7-17), and St. Dominic (1-21). In the girls bracket at St. Charles, the top three seeds are the exact same—Duchesne (21-5), St. Charles (19-5), and St. Charles West (19-5). They are followed by Warrenton (12-11), St. Dominic (10-13), and Hannibal (4-16).

Youngest Pick:

“Spike, the Ugliest Dog in the Universe”

Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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It’s peevish when a pup’s claim to fame isn’t his pedigree, but his looks. Spike, the Ugliest Dog in the Universe, makes peace with his appearance in a book with a fun twist by Debra Frasier. Everyone wants to be in the newspaper, unless it’s for winning a contest like Spike did. What pet desires a glossy print and story about being the ugliest in the land? Not Snow White’s mom, and certainly not Spike. The contest was a precursor to what lay ahead. The pooch’s owners strand him, leaving Spike homeless. Luckily little Joe is his neighbor. The boy takes a shine to Spike, only to hear his mom say they can’t afford a dog. Spike refuses to be a pound dropoff and consults the fluffy kitty next door for tips on being irresistible so Joe’s mommy will see he won’t be any trouble. Fate steps in when that doesn’t happen, and Spike rises like cream to the surface. When it comes to cat nabbing, Spike doesn’t catnap.

The final group of St. Charles County schools will play in the Class 5 District 5 Tournament in Troy. The girls bracket features two of the top teams in the St. Louis area. Zumwalt West (224) and Francis Howell (17-8) have the top two seeds, followed by Troy (12-13), Holt (8-13), and Timberland (5-19). The boys bracket has no clear favorite, but Zumwalt West (11-14) has the first seed, followed by Francis Howell (13-12), Holt (10-13), Timberland (10-14), and Troy (5-19). 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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Recipes:

Energize Your Mornings with a Power-Packed Breakfast Xxxxxx

Whether eating together as a family, or enjoying breakfast on-the-go, it’s easy to boost the nutritional value of morning meals by incorporating foods with whole grain, protein and fiber. Fueling your body and refreshing your brain, a breakfast packed with these nutrients makes for a productive and efficient day. So jump-start your day with a nutritious breakfast that will provide lasting energy and help keep you satisfied. The benefits really stack up—from lower levels of stress and fatigue, to helping you maintain a healthy weight. Fuel up the family Make breakfast a priority by stocking up on nutritious foods the whole family will enjoy, such as the new Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy cereal. Each serving is loaded with whole grain, 6 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, giving you the energy to help get you going and keep you going!

Make time for it While many believe their lives are simply too busy to include energy-boosting meals in their day, there are easy ways to work it into your hectic routine. Need an on-the-go breakfast? This recipe for Morning Energy Mocha Balls features Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolatey Almond Crunch cereal. It is an easy no-bake option and you can whip up a big batch to last you through the week. In the morning, just throw a few Mocha Balls in a baggy and enjoy these bite-sized breakfast treats wherever your morning takes you. Smoothies are also a breakfast favorite, perfect for blending, grabbing and getting you on your way. Fill up your favorite to-go cup with this Mixed Berry Smoothie to enjoy on your way to work or school. Or, gather the family together and warm up your weekend morning routine with this delicious recipe for Cinnamon Breakfast Squares with Yogurt and Berries. For more information, visit: www.honeybunchesofoats.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/

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Morning Energy Mocha Balls

Cinnamon Breakfast Squares with Yogurt and Berries

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Mixed Berry Smoothie yogurt 1 package (4-serving size) strawberry flavor gelatin 1 cup frozen mixed berries

Directions: Place all ingredients in blender; cover. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds, or until smooth. Serve immediately.

Morning Energy Mocha Balls Prep Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes • Makes: 20 balls Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Chocolatey Almond Crunch cereal 1/2 cup walnut halves 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 4 tablespoons almond butter 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut for rolling (optional) Directions: Place cereal in a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add walnut halves, chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, almond butter, honey, maple syrup, cranberries, vanilla, espresso powder and sea

Little Ways to Start Your Day Beyond a balanced breakfast, there are other ways to start your morning off right. Try these tips to put some pep in your step and begin your day energized and prepared for whatever comes: • Hydrate: Replenish your body with a generous glass of water. This small action will provide your body with the hydration it needs. • Move around: If you don’t have time to start your day at the gym, work in a ten-minute walk around the neighborhood. Just a few minutes of moving will get your blood pumping and help you start your day off on the right foot. • Make a plan: Do you have anything you would like to accomplish today? Set yourself up for success by writing down all the things you would like to complete for the day.

Cinnamon Breakfast Squares with Yogurt and Berries

Prep Time: 10 minutes • Total Time: 10 minutes • Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal 2 cups cold fat free milk 1 container (6 ounces) strawberry low-fat

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salt to bowl. Process until well blended and mixture forms stiff dough. Remove dough and form into compact ball with hands. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in toasted coconut, if desired. Place balls on wax-paper lined sheet and let stand for about one hour, then transfer to tin or container with tight lid. Balls will keep for at least a week at room temperature, or they can be chilled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes • Total Time: 45 minutes • Makes: 6 breakfast squares Ingredients: 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Morning Energy Cinnamon Crunch cereal 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs 1/2 cup nonfat milk 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt 3 cups fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) or favorite fruit of choice Honey, for drizzling Nutmeg or cinnamon, for sprinkling Directions: Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly butter and

flour 8-inch square pan, or coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. In mixing bowl, stir together cereal, flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon. While stirring, slightly crush cereal using back of spoon or rubber scraper; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs until well blended. Add milk, melted butter and vanilla; mix well. Combine egg mixture with flour mixture. Pour batter (it will be thin) into prepared baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until it is set when lightly touched in middle. Remove from oven and set on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. To serve, cut into 6 equal-sized bars and place on serving plates. Top each square with a dollop of Greek yogurt, surround with fruit and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon and serve immediately.

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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. Thursday, March 6: Hiring Fair for The Wingate by Wyndham 9am-noon, The Wingate by Wyndham, 32 Research Park Circle, in the Missouri Research Park. Applications will be accepted and meetings with potential candidates may happen on the spot. For more information, please call 636.329.8503. Friday, March 7: Scripture Reading at Hackmann Road Church of Christ 7pm, 2460 Hackmann Road in St. Charles. 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! 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. Saturday, March 15: Scripture Reading at Hackmann Road Church of Christ 11am, 2460 Hackmann Road in St. Charles. 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 Every Friday, March 7-April 11: Fairmount Baptist Church Fish Fry 3-7pm, Fairmount Baptist Church, 2299 Howell Road, St. Peters. All you care to eat meal. Bring two canned good receive a dollar off

adult meal. For more information, please call 636.498.4475 Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

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.

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

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

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

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.

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

Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

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

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

This Months Shelter: The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive • St. Peters Mo 63366 • 636.949.7387 (PETS) www.almosthomesanctuary.org Open M-F 10-5, Wednesdays 10-6:30, Saturdays 10-4 If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.

The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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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. 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. 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • March 5, 2014 Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. 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. CHURCH

2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. HEALTH 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. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163. 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.

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 faiths welcome. Cost is $20 and advance registration is required by contacting Leo at 636.946.7782.

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.

Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030.

Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe ha-

vens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Support Groups 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. 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.

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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 Every Wednesday: Co-Dependents (CODA) Anonymous Meeting 8pm, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. Separate brick house behind church complex. Contact Julie at 636.397.8676. This meeting is for women only. 1st Wed: Missouri/Illinois Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10-11am at St. Joseph Medical Park: Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Charles. RSVP is appreciated at 636.447.9006 or hoss4twa@ sbcglobal.net. 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 pm KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4-12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

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1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30-7:30pm. Support Group for adults with cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4pm. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100. 4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30-8pm. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org. 3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45pm. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those with memory loss. 1.800.272.3900. Gateway to Hope Program Helps uninsured or underinsured breast cancer patients who reside in Missouri. 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

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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

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Prenups and Youthful Naivety A recent Bloomberg news item indicates that prenuptial agreements or “Prenups” are being pooh-poohed by most young couples but after divorce and remarriage, becoming more acceptable. I couldn’t help chuckling after reading this informative piece. I imagined myself and my future bride of my salad days discussing a prenuptial agreement before we were married. I can say without hesitation the marriage would have been called off the minute my future bride tired of chasing me with a blunt instrument. Of course, she may have merely had silent thoughts of “You gotta sleep sometime, Buster” as she had when we discussed contrary subjects after the honeymoon but I wouldn’t bet on it. In view of personal observations, I doubt many young couples who fall in serious, starry-eyed love would consider prenuptial agreements much less discuss them. If it were even mentioned among the ones I knew, the murder rate may have increased in their respective neighborhoods. In recent years, I’ve seen many divorces and in fact, experienced one however my marriage lasted much

longer than average. Length of marriage averages alleged by the last census were about eight or nine years after taking into account increases of couples that live together. Apparently many youngsters from divorced parents no longer trust marriage as being necessary to a successful relationship. However there comes the ubiquitous question of commitment and security for pregnant wives and future children. Although my future bride and myself would have probably turned our naive noses up at a prenuptial agreement as would have most other young couples, I can’t help thinking all of us may have been better off having one, especially if children were involved. Since marriage is actually something of a legal agreement requiring a license, perhaps it would seem logical to extend that legal agreement to automatically include a prenup. Of course, this would require legislative action and we’ve all seen how effective our current legislatures are. As is the custom in the U.S., when an action isn’t working well and various people become victimized, passing a law to prevent it is legislated. Passing a law requiring prenuptial agreements would necessitate a majority to agree to it. For various male legislators to agree might cause concern by their brides who may entertain those familiar “You-gotta-sleep-sometime-Buster” thoughts. In the case of various female legislators, their male colleagues who agree

may get stares reminiscent of storybook moat monsters. In other words, forget it. Looking back on my personal divorce, by that time our children were grown except for one teenager. Although it had its ill effects on all of them, my soon-to-become ex didn’t launch vengeful settlement or custody fights. We were lucky, or I was, but many of my generation and younger ones went through bitter, costly divorces. Had there been a prenup, it’s possible they would have fared better as well as the children. In the old days, there were “shotgun weddings”, which usually involved out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Prenups weren’t considered but bullet-proof vests may have been a good idea. Now that we’re a more sophisticated society graduating 40,000 lawyers every year, the only thing we require are DNA tests or courtroom drama to see who is the best liar. We even have bankruptcy lawyers to dodge paying divorce lawyers. This brings my last observation; for obvious reasons, divorce lawyers would almost certainly be against prenuptial agreement laws. Oh well. We can’t have everything. May we all marry well, live happily ever after and surprise the inlaws. “He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house.” -Zsa Zsa Gabor 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.