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Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Tradition
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The Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade drew over 70,000 revelers last year and has become a family tradition to many.
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The 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Foundation event is expected to draw record crowds to Cottleville On March 15, 2014, the St. Patrick’s Day Foundation will host its sixth annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Cottleville. Though Cottleville only has a population of only 3,500, the Foundation’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration is quickly becoming a tradition for area families. In 2013, over 4,000 runners participated in the 7,000-meter run and nearly 70,000 revelers watched the parade. In total, the event generated $10,000 in donations for local charities and the Cottleville Fire and Police Department. “Establishing a family tradition was our intent from the beginning,” says Mike Reiter, a founding member of the St. Patrick’s Day Foundation who predicts the parade will attract over 75,000 people this year. “We wanted a unique way to help our local merchants establish roots within the community and to support our local nonprofits at the same time. Wow, just how quickly it has grown? I don’t know that anyone could have predicted that.” And the parade continues to grow in unpredictable ways. Here are some of the notable features for 2014: • For the first time in the Cottleville parade’s history, The Shiners of Eastern Missouri, always a big attraction at parades, will be displaying their driving techniques and raising awareness for
children. • Monsignor Callahan from St. Joseph Cottleville will be Irishman of the Year, a recognition that rewards positive community impact. • Steve Ehlmann, will be the Grand Marshall in the parade. Schedule for the 6th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Cottleville on March 15: Run for the Helmet • Start Time: 8am • The race starts near the Fire Station, loops through Cottleville and ends at Bemo’s • Award Ceremony at Bemo’s at 9:30am • First place Male/ Female and Wheel Chair Division win the “Run for Helmet” Parade • Parade Start Time: Noon • Parade route starts at Cottleville Parkway and Weiss Road, travels down Weiss Road to Highway N through historic downtown Cottleville, turns left at Highway N, ends at Francis Howell Central Parking and Shuttle: • Open parking until 7am at three locations: The Old American Furniture, St. Charles Community College and Warren Elementary • Shuttle Times: 8 shuttles will begin
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at 6:30-7:30am and resume at 9:3011:30am, with pickup at previous locations • Shuttles will stop running at 4pm with pickup at three locations: Cottleville Wine Cellars, Beno’s and the Cottleville Fire House Key to establishing a family tradition is the sustainability of attracting sponsors. Sponsorships are critical to putting this event on. This year, the major See ST. PATRICK’S DAY page 2
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Around Town Local news and events like the Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day run and parade and St. Charles American Legion Post 312 is visited by Vice National Commander.
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Business St. Charles wins federal grant to be used for his new locally owned and operated Dollar Central now open and the City of St. Charles is now accepting nominations for Employer of the year.
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School Students are invited to tour the world during spring break and WSD board approves comprehensive school improvement plan.
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Movie Non-Stop should have been a first-class adventure, but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in the back of the plane wedged between two other passengers
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sponsor lineup includes Mercy Kids, which is opening a new facility in Cottleville, and Krey Distributing. Both sponsors are excited about deepening their commitment to Cottleville and St. Charles County. The White Hare, a local home décor store, will once again contribute to making the 2nd Annual Green Tie Gala Ball a
huge success. The St. Patrick’s Day Foundation is an independent group of citizens and business owners in Cottleville, Mo. established under a 501(c)(3). They support local charities and host the St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For more information visit www.stpatparade.org.
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Around Town Partial and Advance Payments Make Paying Property Taxes Easier in St. Charles County With the pace and financial demands of the November and December holiday season, property tax bills often become an afterthought - and a strain on many individuals and families. To help alleviate this stress, the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue is now accepting Partial and Advance Payments on property tax bills. Michelle McBride, County Collector, requested Bill No. 4047 that provides for the Partial and Advance Payments. The St. Charles County
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Council passed the bill on Jan. 27. “Currently, State law neither provides for nor prohibits Partial or Advance Payments. I wanted to formalize the right to these payment options for the taxpayers of St. Charles County. The goal is to make paying taxes easier,” said McBride. “Partial Payments will allow those struggling financially to catch up without incurring too much additional late payment penalty and interest. Advance Payments will allow those who like making monthly installments on large bills to have that option.” For more information about the Partial and Advance Payment Programs from the St. Charles County Collector of Revenue Office, please call 636.949.7470 or email collector@sccmo.org.
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Freshman Class Sends Care Packages to Military St. Dominic Freshman Jacob M’s brother-in-law, Specialist Sean C of the 118th Infantry Division, is currently serving in the Army and is stationed in Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa. Jacob’s sister, Tamara is a 2008 SDHS graduate and married to Sean. Students living their commitment to the St. Dominic Pillars of community and service were able to collect enough items to send care packages to all of the soldiers in Sean’s Platoon. Care packages included snacks, Chap Stick, razors and drink mixes. Students in Jacob’s freshman religion class also wrote letters to the troops thanking them for their service and for our freedom.
Did you know wetlands support more than 900 species of wildlife, many of them threatened or endangered, in addition to providing us with clean water and flood protection? Join Ducks Unlimited for the upcoming 15th annual Wetlands for Kids Day and you and your children can learn even more about wetlands through engaging hands-on activities and demonstrations. The 2014 Annual Wetlands for Kids Day, hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited and supported by grants from the Enterprise Foundation, U.S. Bank, and the Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Association, will be held on Saturday, April 5, from 10am-3pm at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles. “For 15 years we’ve had the pleasure of seeing kids getting excited about being outdoors,” said Bill Cox, Ducks Unlimited state chairman for Missouri and Wetlands for Kids Day volunteer. “This event really has something for everyone. A diverse group of organizations joins together to provide a unique experience for kids of all ages.” More than 20 demonstration and activity stations introduce children to various aspects of
the natural world. Trained experts will staff each learning station to instruct participants and answer questions. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with retrievers; see live birds of prey; create wetland-themed art; explore a beaver lodge; learn to identify waterfowl and other birds; tie fishing flies; see and touch snakes, frogs and turtles; and much more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All children who register will receive a free Ducks Unlimited Greenwing membership. Participants will also take home a gift bag containing prizes, additional wetland and wildlife learning materials, a free subscription to the MDC’s Xplor—Adventures in Nature magazine and a tree to plant at home. Ducks Unlimited and MDC encourage children and their families from all parts of the St. Louis region to attend. Scout troops, school groups and church groups are welcome. All children, regardless of their age or outdoor experience level, can learn something new at this event. For more information, contact the Missouri Department of Conservation at the August A. Busch Conservation Area, 636. 441.4554.
Volunteer Gardeners Needed To Assist with Educational Agriculture Area in Park Jacob spearheaded the effort to gather and send care packages to U.S. troops stationed in Djibouti, Africa.
SSM Breast Care’s Empowering & Engaging Women Program Offers Free Mammograms You may be eligible for a free screening mammogram through a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure or Show Me Healthy Women! SSM Breast Care’s Empowering and Engaging Women program offers a free screening mammogram for women who: • Are age 40 or older; • Have never had a mammogram or have not had a mammogram in more than 13 months; • And who have no insurance or whose insurance does not pay for mammograms. The program also offers clinical breast exams and breast health education. To find out about eligibility, and to schedule an appointment, please call 314.768.8697.
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The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteer gardeners to participate in heirloom and traditional planting/upkeep of a new historic educational agriculture area in development at Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Road in Wentzville. When constructed, the new four-acre agricultural area will serve as an outdoor interpretive site that focuses on the history of agriculture in St. Charles County, and will feature a variety of crops, shrubs and trees that were harvested in St. Charles County. The historic educational agriculture area will also be open to the public and serve as a learning experience for the community. During certain times of the year, St. Charles County Parks Department staff will also host educational demonstrations on the new agriculture site. “Many volunteers are needed to assist with maintaining
In its signature annual event, the American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region will honor local lifesavers, including a St. Charles County Detective, during the third annual Lifesaver Awards Breakfast on Thursday, March 13, at The Chase Park Plaza. This year, the Red Cross is celebrating award winners in How does shopping locally keep sales tax 10 categories. Most notably dollars in the City of O’Fallon? the Law Enforcement category in which Detective Bret Carbray of St. Charles County will be honored. A VIP reception for award winners, those they saved and award sponsors, begins at 7:15am. The breakfast and IT’S awards ceremony starts at 8am. Kay Quinn of KSDK and IN THE Kevin Demoff of the St. Louis Rams will serve as emcees for the event. Over the years, the local Red Cross has honored more than 500 individuals for saving a life. Locate an O’Fallon business atwww.ofallon.mo.us/business-map www.ofallon.mo.us/business-map.
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these dye and herb gardens, orchards, assortment of nut trees, array of flowering shrubs and perennials, and three-acre corn maze,” said St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie YahnKramer. “Our volunteers are our greatest treasure.” The Parks and Recreation Department needs your help. Help make a difference in a St. Charles County Park and give back to the community. Interested volunteer gardeners should contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636.949.7535 or email us at parks@sccmo.org.
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Foundry Art Centre Announces Call for Studio Artists The Foundry Art Centre, located in Historic St. Charles, is currently accepting applications for available studio space. Studio artists will be selected by a jury panel on March 24 to rent studio space for one year, renewable after the first year. Completed applications are being accepted now, with a postmark deadline of Monday, March 17 for submission. Foundry Studio Artists serve as part of the dynamic atmosphere that sets the Foundry apart from other organizations, and as such are required to commit to a moderate amount of time in their studios during operating hours and Foundry sponsored events. Located on the mezzanine level, the glass-fronted studios afford natural light and 24 hour access. The Foundry Art Centre has studio space ranging from 375 sq. ft. to 786 sq. ft. with single studios averaging 375 sq. ft. in size. The cost of studio space is $8.60 per square foot per year for all studios and includes basic utilities and 24 hour access. Artists are encouraged to consider joint application for larger studios to help defray expenses and to meet the center’s minimum hours of open-studio time for studio residents.
For more information about the Foundry Art Centre’s Call for Studio Artists, please call 636.255.0270, or visit their website at www.foundryartcentre.org and download the 2014 Annual Jury for Studio Space Application.
Fun-filled Night Planned at Christian High School in O’Fallon A fun-filled Trivia Night to support senior class outings and prom will be held at Christian High School from 7-10pm on Friday, March 21 at 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. Tickets are on sale now through Friday, March 7 for $15 each and tables of 8 are available for $120. “Last year’s event had 250 people in attendance and was definitely a memorable night,” said Kelly Jenkins, Director of Special Events. “We plan for this year’s event to be just as successful and fun,
with affordable refreshments, lots of $1 chance items, and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.” All proceeds from this event will help to fund next year’s senior class outings and prom. As a result, the school’s Junior Class and their parents are playing a role in organizing and running this annual event. Business sponsorships are only $75 per each of the 8 rounds of trivia and prize donations are also being sought from those who would like to promote their business. Organizers also pointed out that CHS Trivia Night is a nonalcoholic, tobacco-free event. Outside food is welcomed, but all beverages and desserts must be purchased at the event for $1 per item. A wide variety will be available. For more information about tickets, prize donations, or sponsorships, call Kelly Jenkins at 636.978.1680, x1104 or email kjenkins@lwcs.us.
Holt High School DECA Sponsors Annual “Spring Fling” Carnival The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting its annual Spring Fling Carnival, “Circus De Spring” on Friday, March 28 in the Holt High School gymnasium from 10am-1pm. The school is located at 600 Campus Drive in Wentzville. This year’s Spring Fling will feature food, prizes, a coloring contest, a bounce house, games, and appearances from local mascots and fire department. Admission is free and game tickets are five for $1 with plenty of prizes available for the winners. There will also be a raffle for themed baskets, and tickets for the basket raffle are $1 each or six for $5. The free egg hunts will be broken down into three age groups; preschool students beginning at 11am, kindergarten through 2nd grade beginning at noon and 3rd-5th grade students beginning at 1pm. All proceeds from the event will go towards the local scholarship fund for Holt DECA National Qualifiers to help with expenses at the International DECA competition. DECA is an international organization specifically designed to reinforce the occupational competencies of high school students who wish to pursue a career in marketing, entrepreneurship, or management. For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at 636.327.3876, extension 26422 or jolenewofford@wentzville.k12.mo.us.
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American Legion Vice National St. Peters Yard Waste Collection Resumes Yard waste collection in St. Peters has resumed. yard waste must be placed in the brown yard Commander Visits Post 312 Yard waste is picked up curbside once a week from single-family homes and brought to Earth Centre for processing. If your trash is collected on Mondays and Thursdays, yard waste pickup is on Wednesdays. If your trash is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, yard waste pickup is on Mondays. The City is rolling out a new yard waste program to reduce costs for residents and ensure that that service fees continue to be the lowest in St. Charles County. Beginning this year, all
waste carts provided by the City. The only exception is during October, November and December each year, when leaves only may be placed in the brown yard waste bags for pickup. Free yard waste carts were delivered this month to singlefamily homes in St. Peters. Trash customers can order additional trash carts for a $15 annual fee. For more information on the new yard waste cart program, visit www.stpetersmo.net and click on the icon on the left side of the page.
Missourians Urged to be “Storm Aware” By Mona Shand
Vice National Commander Wayne Satrom and members of The American Legion Riders from Wentzville Post 323. Photo courtesy of Ray Rockwell
Although it may not feel like it yet, spring is just around the corner, and with it comes another set of weather challenges. That’s why emergency officials want Missourians to set aside some time this week to prepare. According to Jim Kramper, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s St. Louis office, while this winter has been a tough one, Missourians need to remember that spring thunderstorms lie ahead. “You’re living in a very active weather area, especially when it comes to spring and summer, severe thunderstorms, and of course it is severe thunderstorms that can produce a lot of problems: damaging wind gusts, large hail, and of
course tornadoes,” he pointed out. Kramper said there is no way to predict how severe the tornado season is going to be, but that it is clear that the people of Missouri are getting the message that preparedness pays off. “We’ve had some rather large tornadoes move through the St. Louis metropolitan area over the last couple years,” he recalled. “We’ve had virtually a handful of injuries. No deaths; that is absolutely remarkable. “ Kramper reminded Missourians that the safest shelter location is a basement or an interior room without windows on the lowest level of a building.
At approximately 5:15pm on Wednesday, March 5 the American Legion Vice National Commander, Wayne Satrom, arrived at the St. Charles American Legion Post 312 with a motorcycle escort of American Legion Riders from Wentzville Post 323. Satrom took the podium and thanked Post 312 for the invitation to visit during his nine day tour of Mo. He stressed the importance of membership to the continued strength and success of the Legion. “We will never forget what the vets have done for us all,” said Satrom to an agreeing audience. Satrom was shown a warm welcome by Post 312 members and was presented many gifts of appreciation. One of which was a print of the recently completed mural that displays all of the wars and conflicts that the United States of America has been engaged in since World War I. Another notable gift was a replica of the famous “the buck stops here” plaque that sat on the desk of Mo. born President Harry Truman. The Vice National Commander reminded the audience that the American Legion is “building for tomorrow today,” and that with 95 years of existence they have a solid foundation to build on. The American Legion was founded in 1919 by World War I veterans in Paris, France and St. Louis, Mo. It is our country’s largest veteran organization.
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Lindenwood University and Community Council of St. Charles County to Host Panel Discussion on Community Need and Poverty Lindenwood University and the Community Council of St. Charles County will host a panel discussion addressing the topics of community need and poverty titled “Helping that Affirms Human Dignity,” from 9am to 4pm on Thursday, April 10. The event will take place in the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Event Room of Spencer Road Library, located at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. Robert D. Lupton, author of the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Revise It) and founder and president of Focused Community Strategies Urban Ministries, will
discuss his work. Breakout sessions will follow, and the final portion of the event will include a panel discussion by community members who will provide insight into the book and its practical application to their professional services. The panel will include Greg Showe of VFW Post 5077; Nancy Cope, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County; Laura Heebner, president and CEO of Crider Health Center; Jana Nulik, director of training and impact at Connections to Success; Jennifer Long, director of outreach at Morningstar Church; and
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Ryan Carney, director of Vincentian Programs of Society at Saint Vincent de Paul. The cost of the event is $40 for general admission and $35 for Community Council members. Lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of the ticket. Pre-registration and online payment is required through www.Eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Julie Turner, PhD, assistant professor and department chair of nonprofit administration at Lindenwood, at 636.949.4652 or jturner@lindenwood.edu.
Summer Drama Camp in Wentzville
United Services for Children proudly announces a new option for parents seeking convenient and affordable therapy for their children. Uncommon Grace Pediatric Therapy is a new outpatient program that offers physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapy in group and individual sessions, delivered by expert, licensed therapists for infants and children 8 years old or younger. For more information about Uncommon Grace Pediatric Therapy, call Therapy Manager Melissa Gagnepain at 636.926.2700 or visit www.uncommongracepediatrictherapy.org.
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Wentzville Christian Church will hold a Summer Drama Camp for youth currently in secondeighth grade. This year’s production will be Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. Camp dates are June 8-13 and the cost is $30 per child. Registration begins March 17 at 7am. For more information call Tammy at 636.219.3238 or check the church website at wentzvillecc.org.
O’Fallon City Council Candidate Forum The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) will host a Candidate Forum at 7pm on Tuesday, March 18, for the City Council candidates on the ballot in the City’s municipal election
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on April 8, 2014. The forum will be moderated by the MYAC, and each candidate will have an opportunity to make opening and closing statements of three minutes each, and two minutes to respond to each question posed by MYAC members. Residents are invited to attend the Candidate Forum, which will be held in the City Council chambers at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The forum will be shown live on O’FallonTV, which is available on Charter Channel 991, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and on the City’s website, www. ofallon.mo.us.
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WSCC to Offer Four Scholarships The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce (WSCC) is offering four scholarships to local high school seniors to use towards furthering their education. The Chamber’s selection committee is hoping to receive many applications this year. The Chamber will be awarding four $750 scholarships to local high school students. To be eligible students must live in Wentzville, Lake St. Louis or Dardenne Prairie, or be the child of a member of the Chamber. Students can download an application from the chamber website, www. westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Applications are due to the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 11, Wentzville, MO 63385 by Friday, April 4. For more information please call the chamber office at 636.327.6914.
Nominate Your Business for the St. Charles Employer of the Year Award The City of St. Charles is seeking nominations for the 2014 Employer of the Year Award. The award recognizes individuals and businesses for their contribution to the City and the Region. Nominations are sought for St. Charles Businesses in the categories of: Manufacturer/Industrial, Retailer, Service and the Jack Heck Award. This award is given to the company that exhibits long-time City employee Jack Heck’s devotion to community, faith and family. Awards will be presented by Mayor Sally Faith at the Small Business Person of the Year and Employers of the Year Luncheon on Tuesday, May 6. To nominate a St. Charles business for Employer of the Year, please visit www.growstcharles.com to download the nomination form and submit to Susie King via email at susie. king@stcharlescitymo.gov. Nominations are due by 5pm on Friday, March 14. If you have questions, please contact Susie King by phone at 636.949.3231.
Dollar Store Services recently announced that, Dollar Central, a full service deep discount retail store locally owned and operated by Bill Atkins, is open for business in St. Peters. A recent survey indicated that over 70 percent of all consumers shop in dollar stores. What many consumers may not know is that dollar stores have been found to be cheaper than major discounters on over 55 percent of items they both carry. Bill contracted with Dollar Store Services, North America’s largest discount retail store developer. They provide a complete turnkey business opportunity, including finance, site and Photo courtesy of Dollar Central lease assistance, fixtures, merchandise, all labor, training, and The store will host a grand opening on Saturno-cost long term support. According to John day, March 22. LaFronz, the company’s General Manager, “he Dollar Central is open seven days a week: was involved in every stage of the process of his Monday-Friday, 9-7pm; Saturday, 10-6pm and store development from choosing the location Sunday, 11-4pm. The store is located at 233 Salt and merchandise, to extensive training. His hard Lick Road in St. Peters. work and dedication will make Dollar Central a wonderful addition to the retail environment in St. Peters. We wish Bill Atkins the greatest success.”
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SCC to Host Regional Juried Art Exhibition Through April 11 St. Charles Community College is displaying artwork through April 11 at the Regional Juried Art Exhibition. The opening reception will be from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 25. The exhibition is free and open to the public. This exhibition will feature the artwork of talented regional artists who were selected by SCC’s art faculty. “This is a wonderful opportunity to view some of the best artwork in the region,” said Christine Holtz, SCC gallery coordinator. The gallery hours are 8am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm Friday and 10am-3pm Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. For more information, contact Christine Holtz, choltz@stchas. edu or 636.922.8556.
Students Explore the World During Spring Break Retreat
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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires each school district in the state to develop a Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) that drives improvement in student learning and guides the overall improvement of the district. The 20142019 Wentzville School District CSIP has been approved by the WSD Board of Education and focuses on improving the District’s student achievement levels, programs, and services and will guide the direction of the District for the next five years. The CSIP planning process began last year and incorporated survey feedback from both District parents and employees. The CSIP Steering Committee, comprised of students, parents, staff, and community members, used these reports to identify the common themes that would guide community engagement. Last fall the District held
three different Guiding Principles for our Schools (GPS) meetings to get the input of District stakeholders on the CSIP. The draft CSIP plan was reviewed by the WSD Cabinet, Administrative Council, and the CSIP Steering Committee before being approved by the Board of Education. The CSIP will be continually evaluated and progress reports will be presented to the Board of Education on an annual basis. The CSIP will also be evaluated against the data points established in the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Balanced Scorecard. The CSIP Steering Committee and the GPS meetings will be reconvened annually to obtain parent, student, staff, and community input on the continued implementation of the plan. The entire CSIP document can be found on the homepage of the District website at www.wentzville.k12.mo.us.
Pack your bags and get ready for a trip around the world! Students enrolled in the Project Read and Reach spring break retreat “People Everywhere” will have an opportunity to explore the diverse cultures of places around the world through art, storytelling, games, and so much more. Some of the countries students will visit include: Mexico, France, China and Australia. Spring Break retreat will be offered from 7am-6pm March 24-28 at Monroe Elementary School, 2670 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles, for children in preschool through grade 6. Drop off begins at 7am and pick up ends at no later than 6pm. Students should bring a sack lunch and drink. Snacks will be provided. Spring break retreat follows the code of conduct for the St. Charles School District. Enroll before March 17 and save! Tuition is $125 per child and $115 for each additional child until March 17. After March 17, families pay $135 per child and $125 for each additional child. Tuition for children who qualify for free and reduced lunch services is $85. For more information visit www.stcharlesae.org. To enroll, call the Adult and Community Education office at 636.443.4043, or fax the enrollment form to 636.443.4044. Also, Adult and Community Education will be having a spring sale. Take 10 percent off all classes during the week of Feb. 28-March 7. Check out classes on composting, Zumba, kids’ glass making, and more at www.stcharlesae.org.
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would take a truly motiLiam Neeson typically portrays men who are exvated person to crack a ceptionally good in dangerous situations. That could secure government netmean facing hungry wolves (The Grey), foiling the work, send texts to a sky bad guys (The A-Team), or becoming a vengeful vigimarshal on a moving airlante (Darkman). plane and find a way to get In Non-Stop, the actor matches wits with an unseen away clean. It’s also hard to opponent who hacks into his smartphone. The reliimagine that a disenchanted, able Neeson delivers the goods as always, but the film hung-over marshal could hold is far too busy to be enjoyable. off a planeload of suspicious passenNeeson plays Bill Marks, a Federal Air Marshal gers for very long. who hates flying. Marks also has a drinking probNon-Stop should have been a first-class advenlem, so it’s not unusual to see him ture, but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in showing up for work intoxicated. the back of the plane wedged between two other Non-Stop should have been a first-class adventure, When he gets nervous at 30,000 passengers. feet, the marshal heads to the lavaNon-Stop, rated PG-13 for intense sequences of but it turns out to be a lousy coach seat in the back tory for a quick smoke, which just action and violence, some language, sensuality, and of the plane wedged between two other passengers happens to be a federal offense. drug references, currently is playing in theaters. During his latest flight, Marks Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anareceives unsolicited text messagheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television es on his secure phone. This unsets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken seen person promises that somehim far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who one on the plane will die every spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. 20 minutes unless $150 million is wired to an offshore account. The sky marshal has to race the clock and find this terrorist before time runs out. Though Non-Stop contains an interesting premise, the story is less-than-satisfying. Director Jaume Collett-Serra (Orphan) makes good use of the claustro- Non-Stop photos courtesy of Universal Pictures phobic setting, but the script is overloaded with characters and details. There’s a good movie here somewhere, but it remains buried under all that clutter. Liam Neeson is one heck of an actor, so his portrayal of Bill Marks can be fascinating at times. Marks is a troubled man and drinks before he goes on duty. When the unseen terrorist makes threats, Bill looks so disoriented and scruffy that the passengers and crew think he’s making the whole thing up. Julianne Moore has an almost www.dpc4u.org thankless role as Jen Summers, the woman who sits next to Bill Marks on this fateful flight. Summers is chatty and personable, but director Collett-Serra refuses to reveal if she is friend or foe until late in the film. The bright and smiling Moore does work well opposite Neeson, though. Non-Stop requires serious suspension of disbelief. It
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Gary Baute Track Teams at Lindenwood Collect Hardware The Lindenwood men’s and women’s track teams finished the competition at the MIAA Indoor Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women’s team finished in 11th place while the men placed eighth. Lindenwood had four individuals make MIAA All-Conference as well as two relay teams in the 4x400 medley relay. Lindsay Blackwell earned MIAA All-Conference with her second place finish in the women’s weight throw, concluding her excellent indoor season. Senior Mike Reynoso won the 600-yard run and in the process earned MIAAConference acknowledgement. He also anchored the men’s 4x400 medley relay team that met the provisional mark and came in second place after qualifying with the fastest time. Senior Terah Fullman beat the provisional mark in the women’s 800-meter run at the event finishing third in the run and earning All-Conference recognition. She was also a part of the All-Conference 4x400 women’s medley relay team that finished in third place. Finally, Junior Juwan Cubit came in second place in the men’s 200-meter dash.
He posted a preliminary time that put him in seventh place; however he put up a final time of 21.92 seconds for the provisional mark and All-Conference honors. The weekend’s events collimated the team’s indoor portion of the MIAA season with the team moving on to the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships Mar. 14-15 in Winston Salem, N.C. *On to NCAA ‘Jack the Ripper’ Clark Sighting The man who gave us thrills during his time with the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals in the mid ‘80s will be part of the sixth annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade winding through downtown Cottleville this Saturday. Clark will be riding in a convertible from the radio station that he broadcasts a daily sports show on 1490 AM. Thanks Mark Lynch. *Many memories
Former St. Louis Baseball Cardinal Jack ‘The Ripper’ Clark, now an on-air personality at WQQX 1490 AM Fox Sports Radio, will be featured in the sixth annual parade. Pictured from left to right are Gary B, Jack Clark and Randy Gardner. Photo courtesy of Ray Rockwell
Metro East Regional Football Combine If you know a few high school football players that are in school, or ready to graduate, who may want to take the sport to the next level, a local combine could provide athletes a rare opportunity. Jason Ford with eight years of coaching experience and Jeff Hunt 15-years of Arena Football League coaching experience, are coordinating the event. Both coaches have experience in organizing combines in the St. Louis area to assist the player bring out their potential in the game. The event will be this Saturday, March 15 at the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, Ill. for one day only. The combine will include: • Bench press • 40-yard dash Center, Lindenwood’s Mike Reynoso won the 600-yard run and anchored the men’s 4X400 medley relay team. Photo cour• L-drill tesy of Lindenwood University • Short shuttle • One-on-one and 7-on-7 drills Local college coaches will be on hand to evaluate the participants with results to be posted. For more info call 618.979.0137 or 618.823.6819 *Strut your stuff 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.’
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“Lily, a True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado”
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!
Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.
A dog with scent-sense is front and center in a new book by St. Louis author Carolyn Mueller. You’ll love reading about Lily, the star of Lily, a True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado, based on the Weimaraner’s efforts as a search and rescue dog instrumental in the tragic Missouri event. Tara Prosser got Lily when the pup was quite small, but soon her paws were as sizeable as her energy. In an effort to channel the swirling gray’s zip, Tara trains her to search for the lost and deceased. Lily meets with success. Fate leads her to the place she needs to be when a horrific tornado sweeps through Joplin in 2011, reducing the town to rubble, a mishmash of streets strewn with uprooted trees, overturned cars, and people buried underneath it all. With courage, Lily does the work she’s trained to do, Tara by her side. Graphic-art by Nick Hayes depicts in vivid detail the search and rescue team’s goodwill efforts, in a heartwarming story you won’t soon forget.
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Sweet Memory Snack Cakes Makes 12 snack cakes Ingredients: 1/2 cup sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon Wilton Imitation Clear Vanilla Extract 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Vanilla Treat Filling Chocolate Icing Glaze Vanilla Icing Glaze Rainbow Nonpareils (optional)
Add cream of tartar and whip until stiff, but not dry. In clean bowl, whip egg yolks 1 minute; add vanilla and gradually add sugar, whipping until mixture is pale yellow and doubled in volume. With rubber spatula, fold 1/3 of egg whites into yolks to loosen; fold in remaining whites until nearly combined. Add flour and fold until no streaks remain. Fill cavities about 3/4 full with batter; smooth the tops.
Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Delectovals pan with vegetable pan spray.
Using Bismarck Tip #230, pipe filling into the bottom of cooled snack cakes in 3 spots. Dip half of snack cake in chocolate icing glaze, or spoon heated glaze over cakes, as desired. Place on cooling grid set over parchment-lined cookie pan; let set. Drizzle heated vanilla icing glaze over snack cake and immediately sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils if using.
In small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, whip egg whites with electric mixer until foamy.
Bake 6-8 minutes or until top is lightly browned and center springs back when touched. Cool in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Run a 9 in. spatula around edges of Delectovals to loosen. Remove from pan; cool completely.
Irish Soda Bread Makes 16 servings Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons McCormick caraway seed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon McCormick cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins or currants 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon McCormick pure vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.
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Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
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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 for Cardinal Glennon. 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 Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.
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 Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com.
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
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 Larry Du Four at 636.441.7102.
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.
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.
April 11: The Crisis Nursery Children’s Book Drive 8am-7pm, Providence Bank, 295 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club. 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
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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.
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 Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles.
March 29: Gentemann Manor Independent Living Apartment Spring Craft and Bake Sale. 11am-3pm, Gentemann Manor, 1100 Meadow Pointe Drive in O’Fallon.
April 12: 9th Annual Progress South Elementary Family Fun Run 5K/1 mile. 8:30am, 201 Knaust Road in St. Peters. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each age group, proceeds benefit Special Ed Dept, register online at events.bigriverrunning.com/ pse5K.
Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Meeting Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Road 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.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The
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. 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.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • March 12, 2014 CHURCH 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. Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. 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. 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. Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens 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.
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3rd Monday: Walking for Wellness-STOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@charter.net. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@gmail. com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389.
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Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4-12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 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.
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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.
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, Barnes-
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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Over the Fence
Joe Morice
The U.S. Mail; Then and Now Recently, when The United States Postal System was once again in financial trouble, they suggested delivering mail only three days per week. Being somewhat the cynic, I suspect the suggestion of three days per week was a strategy to settle for five days per week instead of six. So far, it hasn’t happened, at least not yet. In any event, it is unsettling to those of us who remember the old Postal motto: “Neither rain nor snow nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from swift completion of their appointed rounds.” When I was a boy, our rural mail carrier was a tall, easy-going fellow who drove a Willy’s Jeep station wagon of the fifties era. It had four-wheel drive; something unique for the time. We lived in an old farm house with a quarter-mile gravel driveway to a dusty country road. The mail box at the end of our driveway sat with a few others of nearby rural farm families. To get there,
the mail carrier had to cross one creek three times. They were without bridges. During heavy rains, the creek that jogged back and forth became a raging torrent that could sweep a farm tractor downstream. In later years, some farmers got together and constructed three concrete low-water crossings. The water passed beneath through small conduits. Torrential rains that swelled it into raging torrents passed over the tops. Our mail carrier kept various tools like axes, shovels, chains, and saws in the rear of his Jeep station wagon. These items were used to cut, chop and drag fallen trees and limbs out of his way when a storm tossed them into the road. In all my memories of those simpler times, I can’t recall one day this man missed his rounds in spite of all the things Mother Nature, sickness, mechanical troubles or plain old bad luck could throw at him. I also remember stamps that cost two cents. Of course, it should be pointed out the U.S. postal service was chiefly supported by government tax dollars. It wasn’t until the mid-seventies they became self-supported by sales of stamps and other postal necessities. The employees started paying into Social Security like the rest of us and it became a service business somewhat similar to other business-
es…very large businesses. Our mail carrier of the fifties is long gone. Having mail driven up our long driveway and brought to the front door because the mail box fell down from rotted wood, rusted nails or stormy weather remains a vague memory along with two cent stamps. Email, the Internet, cellphones and the recession have taken their toll. All this and more make hurtful changes in the U.S. postal service of my youth become what may be a distant memory. The only thing that never changes is change itself. Some of them are the things we counted on or took for granted. When they change as they almost invariably do, we sometimes resent it or even panic. A comfort zone has been challenged or stricken. As we get older and these things happen, some of us become disillusioned or even bitter. The U.S. postal service has been chagrined and maligned because it suffers what many other benevolent services have suffered. I’m unsure if their management was competent or incompetent but if they followed current trends of many large corporations employing thousands, nothing would surprise me. Whatever their problems may be, I’m among those who wistfully remember the U.S. Mail as a great service unsurpassed by none and loved by all. 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.
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