CNSTC: Mar. 14. 2012

March 14, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 11

Vol 13 No 28

The Fourth Annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Tradition – a 7K run and a parade – will be held Saturday, March 17.

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

By Shelly A. Schneider

IN this Issue

There are only a couple of days left to register for the “Run for the Helmet” 7K in Cottleville. The third annual race is a 7K that begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17. The race starts near the Fire Station, and loops through Cottleville, finishing at Sherlock’s Steak & Seafood for the post-race party Participants may register in person from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16 at the Cottleville Fire Station, 1385 Motherhead Road in Cottleville.

Tom Smoot, run chairman, said there are six divisions for all age groups.

Awards will be given to the top male and female overall winners, as well as the top three males and females in each category. The run includes a dry fit official t-shirt, a certified race course by Fleet Feet, RFID chip timing with sameday results, and complimentary refreshments at the finish line. There will also be a one and two-mile walk that follows the runners.

“We had 1700 runners last year,” Smoot said. “We anticipate well over 2000 runners this year. There will be same-day registration, but the fee goes up to $30, and there is no guarantee that t-shirts will be available.”

The run is followed by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which kicks off at noon from Cottleville Pkwy and Weiss Rd., travels through historic downtown Cottleville, and ends at Francis Howell Central.

New this year is the shuttle service.

Smoot encouraged parade goers to take full advantage of the service.

“Two shuttles will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,” Smoot said. “The shuttle parking

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lots are located at Warren Elementary School (141 Weiss Road), St. Charles Community College (parking lot on Cottleville Parkway Rd.), and Francis Howell Central High School (6199 Hwy. N in Cottleville). The shuttle will drop off near Cottleville City Hall and the Cottleville Fire House #1.

There are already about 140 floats scheduled to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and a few of them are large, beautiful commercial floats.

Proceeds from the run and the parade benefit the Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Foundation. The Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach (CFCO) ran the event for the first three years, but Smoot said it took on a life of its own, and a new 501(c)(3) was created specifically for the St. Patrick’s Day run and parade.

A third of the proceeds will be donated to the CFCO. The volunteer nonprofit organization works to raise the community’s awareness with regard to safety and health issues, in hopes of preventing misfortune. When tragedy does occur, however, the CFCO assists families and individuals by providing whatever

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is needed to minimize the burden and promote recovery.

Smoot said the run and parade raised approximately $25,000 in 2011.

“The foundation keeps a third to do

things for the community and the city will be able to apply for a third for community purposes as well.”

For more information, please visit www.stpatparade.org.

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How to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely If you’re expecting a tax refund - or have already received one - you probably already know how you’ll spend it. But before you buy more electronics or a new wardrobe, consider these ways to maximize your refund and improve your finances.

Pay off debt.

Pay off the balance on your car loan. Not only will you reduce the total interest you would have paid, but you’ll have extra money in your account each month.

Or, you could pay off a credit card and apply those monthly payments to another card. If you have multiple credit cards and keep paying them off in this manner, you’ll eliminate all your credit card debt in a no

time and improve your credit score at the same time.

You might also consider making an extra mortgage payment. Just one extra payment per year can significantly reduce your total interest and the overall length of your loan.

Improve your home.

Upgrading your furnace, water heater, air conditioner and appliances could save you hundreds of dollars each year. There are also rebates for energy saving upgrades to your home. Purchasing a new washer and dryer, energy saving bulbs and appliances can help reduce your utility bills and possibly qualify you for a larger tax credit next year.

Upgrade your vehicle.

Use your tax return to get a more fuel efCorrection: ficient car. If you have an old gas guzzler, In the February 22 issue, Community News printed the spending a little more for a fuel efficient, wrong phone number for tickets for the March 23, 24, 30 and well maintained, mechanic-approved new 31 performances for Melodrama 2012: Bulldog Saves the Day or used vehicle could save you a lot of at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The correct number is Sandy money in the long run.

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Fund your retirement.

Consider investing all or some of your tax refund in a tax-favored retirement account such as an IRA. With a traditional

IRA, your earnings grow tax-deferred and if you meet certain eligibility requirements, your contribution may be tax-deductible. Contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax- deductible, but withdrawals are tax-free during retirement if certain conditions are met.

Establish an emergency fund.

As a general rule, you should have six months’ worth of living expenses set aside in case of a job loss or unexpected emergency. If you don’t, you could use some of your tax refund for this purpose. Keep these funds in a liquid investment, such as a money market fund, and withdraw only for real emergencies.

Donate to a charity.

Use your refund check to quench your charitable urges. When you donate to a charity, you not only help someone in need, but the contribution amount can be deducted on your tax return during the year you donate. Just be sure to get a receipt from the charitable organization.

Remember - receiving a large tax refund means you lent Uncle Sam some of your income interest-free.

Avoid doing this in the future by filing a new W-4 form to lower your withholding. You’ll receive more money in each paycheck – and with those extra dollars you could invest more in your company retirement plan, save for your child’s college education or stash money away for a much needed vacation!

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Local Youths Perform “Oliver!”

March 16-18 at SCC The Young People’s Theatre of St. Charles Community College will present “Oliver!” March 16-18 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus.

The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 1617, and at 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 17-18. Tickets are $9 for all ages. Based on the Dickens novel, the audience will be immediately engaged in this story of a young boy’s escape from an orphanage existence and delighted with its outstanding musical numbers.

Dickens’ characters are brought to life in this family production emphasizing the importance of integrity and good choices.

For more information or tickets, call 636.922.8233, or visit www. stchas.edu/ypt.

St. Peters Summer Camps

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I talked to MoDOT a few weeks ago on the Page Ave extension project. I was told that as soon as soil dries up so the trucks don’t track mud, they will start pouring concrete. They are now working on Central School Road overpass, on the branch just south of Central School Road and the branch down by Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

The water line insurance is on the ballot for April 3. This is such a good deal. I can’t see anyone voting against it. For only $1 a month you will have protection from your home to the water line in the street. It’s very costly to have your water line dug up and now you can be protected from these high charges. With Missouri American Water Company, you will pay $5 per month, which is 80 percent more. We keep bringing you good deals. That is why people like to live in St Peters.

In March we should have some nice business coming to Planning and Zoning, like one or two C.V.S. Pharmacies. Also a Menards is buying a nice piece of land and will build a large store. I believe the next closest Menards is in Columbia, Mo. I try to shop St Peters first.

I believe almost anything you need you will find it for sale here and we need the tax money to keep giving you the free amenities that you get. www.msbriesboutique.com

Parents, with the summer season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about activities to keep your restless kids entertained during their break. The city of St. Peters offers a variety of summer camps to fit any kid’s style, whether artistic, crafty, athletic, or adventurous. Choose from weekly Art Experience Camps at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, St. Peters Rec-Plex Activities Camps and Rec-Plex Sports Camps.

Registration for summer 2012 camps begins Saturday, March 17.All Rec-Plex camps and half-day or full-day Before and after camps are also available to this group of campers.

Registration for St. Peters Summer Camps is available only in person at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd. www.mercy.net Bring your St. Peters Resident Privilege Card when you register to receive lower weekly fees for both Art Experience Camps and Rec-Plex Camps.

All Rec-Plex annual members and GOLD PLUS members also receive reduced fees for Activities Camps.

Please visit www.stpetersmo.net/st-peters-summercamps.aspx for more information, or call 636.397.6903, ext. 1623, for Art Experience Camps, and 636.939.2386, ext.

1400, for Rec-Plex Camps.

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‘March Madness’ at St. Peters Golf Tournament

The Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors will host a “Meet the Candidates” event from 7 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association club house ball room.

This is an opportunity to meet the candidates for Alderman for each of the three wards. The election for these posts will be held on April 3, 2012. Attendees will submit questions in writing to the session moderator.

Questions will be passed on to the appropriate candidate for his/her response.

If you have questions about the event please contact Jim Tognoni of the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors Board of Directors at 636.265.1118 or jatognoni@ gmail.com.

There’s more than one type of “March Madness” tournament going on this month. Put your skills to the test on March 31, 2012, at St. Peters Golf Course during the March Madness Golf Tournament.

During this scramble format tournament, teams of four people will compete for cash prizes in multiple flights, as well as closest to the pin and longest drive contests. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost to play is $45/player, which includes

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golf, a cart, and lunch immediately following the tournament. Compete in an optional cash skins game for an additional $40 per team.

For more information on this event, call 636.397.2227.

A registration form is available online at www.stpetersmo.net/golf.

St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road, on the east side of Salt Lick, just south of I-70.

Metro St. Louis Cinderella Project The Community Council of St. Charles County has collected thousands of new and gently worn dresses for the past three months throughout the St. Louis area. This amazing collection of dresses has been assembled at a beautiful boutique in Mid Rivers Mall. Deserving high-school girls who are referred

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to the Cinderella Project by metro area high schools counselors have selected their free dresses. The Cinderella Boutique is now open to the public and all remaining gowns will be sold for $29.

Choose from long, short, poufy and slinky dresses sizes 0-26. All dresses at the boutique will be sold for $29. The Boutique is located at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters on the upper level near JC Penney.

The Boutique sponsor this year is Solutia and the boutique hours of operation are The boutique is open on Fridays 4-8 pm, Saturdays 10-6 and Sundays noon-5 through March 25. For more information visit www.

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LSL Parks & Rec Programs For more information or to register for any of the programs listed below, please visit the Parks & Recreation section of the city’s website: www.lakesaintlouis.com Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Class.

All skill levels welcome.

Classes begin March 19 and meet for six weeks on Mondays and Thursdays (12 total classes.) Please bring your own mat to class.

Double Header COED Softball Leagues.

Swing into spring and join our Lake Saint Louis softball league. This “Open League” will be a 6-week (12 game) regular season, plus a single elimination playoff format. Games will be played on Sunday evenings at Founders Park beginning this April.

Coed 7 v 7 Outdoor Soccer League.

Available Saturday mornings beginning June 2. The cost is $300 per team, and includes an eight-game season.

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Telemedicine Capabilities Bring Breakthroughs in Stroke Care to St. Charles County Through a partnership with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University, Progress West HealthCare Center (PWHC) and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital (BJSPH) participate in an accredited Stroke Network, which will speed the process of assessing and treating stroke patients in St. Charles County.

“Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States,” said Jude Reed, MD, FACEP, emergency department medical director at both PWHC and BJSPH. “The average age of a stroke victim in St. Charles County is 50. When it’s a stroke, delays in treatment can lead to loss of brain function or worse. Both Progress West and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters are stroke-ready hospitals and the affiliation with Barnes-Jewish Hospital provides access to one of the nation’s best stroke teams.”

In January 2012, a telemedicine robot was installed in the Emergency Department (ED) at PWHC, and physician and nurse training took place. On February 7, Progress West began using robotic telemedicine to provide one of the fastest stroke responses for delivery of the clot-busting drug tPA. With uploads of radiology, stroke scales, vitals and visuals, the robot enables Washington University stroke and cerebrovascular faculty at BarnesJewish Hospital to connect with and extend acute stroke consultations to physicians, nurses, patients and families in the ED at Progress West.

“Based on the successful pilot at BJC HealthCare’s PhD, director of the cerebrovascular section in neurolParkland Health Center, we know the presence of tele- ogy at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hosmedicine in St. Charles County is a win-win for both the pital. “This distinction reflects the commitment of the hospital and patients,” said Jane Puszkar, RN, stroke net- Washington University and Barnes-Jewish stroke team work consultant, Neuroscience Center, Barnes-Jewish to making sure all patients have the best acute stroke Hospital. “It improves access, education and outcomes. care possible.”

For additional information, contact Linda Canoy, With the robot’s presence, Progress West patients can receive immediate stroke consultation with neurology RN, stroke coordinator at both PWHC and BJSPH, at and neurosurgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and deci- 636.344.1086. sions for rapid transfer or treatment can be made. Telemedicine brings evidence-based education for physicians, nurses and EMS.” PWHC is now designated as having Stroke Ready Emergency Rooms with EMS and is working to receive Missouri State Certification for Stroke Support Center– TCD Level 3. Over the course of the next year, quality metrics will be instituted and acute stroke treatment and transfer protocols will be implemented at PWHC. BJSPH will be seeking accreditation as a Level 2 Stroke Center, providing on-going care and rehabilitation for stroke patients.

“Less than one percent of all acute care www.ofallonnutrition.com hospitals in the country are on the ‘Target: Stroke’ honor roll,” said Jin-Moo Lee, MD,

St. Charles County Businesses and Groups Invited to Join COAD for Emergency Response To better prepare St. Charles County for whatever disaster may strike next, businesses and organizations throughout the area are invited to join the St. Charles County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD). Current members of the committee and those interested in joining are invited to attend an organizational meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service (4116 McClay in St. Charles) that will further outline the structure of this community-based group.

The overall goal of the COAD is to coordinate the mobilization and utilization of resources in the event of an emergency within St. Charles County.

Non-profits, volunteer groups, faith-based organizations, public service agencies and private businesses are invited to join the committee. By working in coordination and following a mutually agreed upon plan of action, the COAD seeks to meet unmet needs and to minimize duplication of services, which will help St. Charles County residents and businesses to recover more quickly from a disaster.

For more information, email scccoad@gmail.com or call 636.949.3023.

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Old Monroe Lions Club To Host Mouse Races The Old Monroe Lions Club will be holding Mouse Races on March 17 at the American Legion Hall Post 420 located at Fifth and Elm Street in Old Monroe. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the races begin at 7 p.m. Snacks and beverages are included in the admission fee for this popular, family event. For more information, contact Lion Michael Padella at 314.518.2404 or mayorom@centurytel.net.

Congratulations to the Winfield High School students selected for All-Conference basketball.

(From left to right) Damon Kersting- Second Team All-Conference, David Bauer and Aaron Aubuchon-First Team All-Conference and Taylor Simpson- Second Team All-Conference

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Troy R III Announces Annual Spring Sing Please join the talented singers of Troy R-III for the Annual Spring Sing on Sunday, April 1. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal while being entertained by the award-winning show choir groups, TMS Tonali-T, TBHS Soundwave and TBHS Express. The teams will be showcasing their 2012 competition performances. The 8th Grade Choir, Freshman Choir, Intermediate Women’s Choir, TBHS Concert Choir and The Dodecophonics will also perform.

There will be three opportunities to enjoy this event at the Ninth Grade Center. Seating will take place at noon, 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The menu includes a garden salad, grilled smoked pork chop, baked potato, green beans, roll and cake.

Iced Tea and Lemonade will also be served.

Ticket will be sold Monday, March 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Bonfils Auditorium. A premium 8-Seat table is $240; preferred seating is $25; general seating is $20.

In addition to selling tickets, Encore Choral Boosters will be raffling off several great items, including 4 free passes to Disney World in Orlando and a Keurig Coffee Maker. Price-Ford will also be sponsoring a Drive 4UR School fundraising event to support the choral program.

2012 Republican Lincoln Day Dinner The 2012 Republican Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 24 at the Old Monroe Knights of Columbus. Social hour will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner and speakers will follow. Bryan Binkholder, “The Financial Coach”, will serve as master of ceremonies. Federal, state and local Republican candidates will also be in attendance.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets for teens are $10. For tickets, contact Thom Artu at 636.528.1836.

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Business

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Recent Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings

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1. Manpower celebrated its new location in O’Fallon, Mo. with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 16, 2012. Pictured is Branch Manager Beth Simmons, joined by friends and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of O’Fallon.

Manpower provides quality employment and training opportunities, and provides companies with innovative workforce solutions that help them increase productivity, improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

Manpower is located at 8644 Mexico Road in O’Fallon, Missouri. Call 636.272.5485 or visit www.manpower. com.

2. K9 Creations Pet Spa celebrated their new business in O’Fallon, Mo. with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 8, 2012. Pictured are owners Julie Thompson and Preston Wild, joined by friends, family and community members.

Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, the city of O’Fallon and O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessey.

They are a full service pet grooming salon that offers upscale grooming services. With over 10 years of experience, Julie is excited to finally have her own salon and looks forward to pampering your pets with their top of the line services.

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3. Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women celebrated its new location in O’Fallon, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremny on February 22. Pictured is the owner, Ann Carden, joined by friends and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon.

Ultimate Fitness Plus for Women is located at 821 West Terra Lane in O’Fallon, Missouri. Call 636.272.8442 or visit www.ultimatefitnessplusforwomen.com.

4. Sam’s Club broke ground for its new Wentzville location on Tuesday, February 28. Representatives from Sam’s Club, the city of Wentzville, and the Wentzville Chamber were present. The store is scheduled to open in November 2012, and will be located adjacent to Walmart on Wentzville Parkway.

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School

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Robotics Explorer Posts Compete at Science Center More than 20 high school students from four newly formed Robotics Explorer Posts (from Ft. Zumwalt East, North, and West high schools), competed for the first time on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) at the Saint Louis Science Center. FTC is designed for head-to-head competition using a sports model.

Teams are responsible for designing, building and programming robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.

All adult leaders and mentors for the four Posts were Industrial Tech teachers from the high schools and from Boeing. Boeing also provided $10,000 in funding to supply the robot kits and other support materials. The eight new teams that competed at the Scramble were from Fox, Seckman, and Fort Zumwalt East, West and North

high schools. Eight other veteran FIRST Tech Challenge teams also assisted the new teams during the competition.

Exploring is the Boy Scouts of America’s workforce development program for boys and girls ages 14 to 20. Explorer Posts are led by adult leaders and mentors who provide real-world career experiences for high school-age youth. The FIRST organization was founded to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in mentor-based programs. Together, Exploring and FIRST are promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills, inspiring innovation and developing self-confidence, communication and leadership skills. More than $14 million in college scholarships are available through FIRST each year.

Wentzville Students Excel at Regional Science and Engineering Fair Students from the Wentzville School District competed in Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at St. Charles Community College on Saturday February 25, 2012. This year there were over 450 entries which included 130 by Wentzville students and 12 WSD classroom projects. At the end of the day, 37 Wentzville students and two WSD classrooms received awards, including 19 First and Second Place awards. Holt High School junior Savannah Est received an overall First Place in the High School Honors Division for her project “Optimization of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells” and will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 13-18. Est was also the recipient of the American Society for Materials Engineering award, the Ricoh Sustainability award, the National Society for Professional Engineers award and the Army, Navy and Air Force Research Awards for her project. Additional recognition went to the following students: Holt High School: Hannah Lucas, 2nd Place

• Army, Navy, and Air Force Research awards Kaylyn Bauer, 3rd Place • US Metric Association award • Army and Air Force Research awards Courtney Kubiak • Army and Air Force Research awards Ashley Litzinger • American Psychological Association award Boone Trail Elementary: • Kindergartner Gabriel Henley, 1st Place • First grader Ronan Townes, 2nd Place • Second grader Mia Gentili, 3rd Place • Third grader Hannah Stumpf, 3rd Place Crossroads Elementary: • Kindergartner Conner Place, 2nd Place • Second grader Sydney Hilgenbrink, 3rd Place Duello Elementary: • First grader Gabby Wheeler, 1st Place • Kindergartner Leah Uetrecht, 2nd Place Green Tree Elementary: • Fourth grader Madison Sweeney, 2nd Place Heritage Elementary: • Third grader Zachariah Alrashdi, 3rd Place • Fourth graders Jadyn Cress and Emma

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Shleef, 3rd Place • Fifth grader Amberly Scott, 3rd Place • Mrs. Kathy Hoffmann’s Second Grade Class, 1st Place Lakeview Elementary: • Fourth grader Cassidy Wood, 1st Place • Fourth graders Eva Deniszlzuk and Cora Sverdrup (partners), 1st Place • First grader Taylor Peterson, 2nd Place Peine Ridge Elementary: • Fourth grader Katie Lane, 2nd Place • Third grader Emma Ryan, 2nd Place • Fifth grader Katie Weber, 3rd Place and American Chemical Society Award • Mrs.Tanya Leonard’s Third Grade Class, 3rd Place Prairie View Elementary: • Second grader Kyle Cochran, 1st Place • Second grader Isabella Holler, 2nd Place Frontier Middle School: • Seventh grader Mackenzie Murphy, 1st Place, Broadcom Award and • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award • Seventh grader Ryan Sinkler, 2nd Place • Seventh grader Ryan Gerteisen, 3rd Place South Middle School: • Seventh grader Lexie Maitland, 2nd Place Wentzville Middle School: • Sixth grader Kayley Dubuque, 1st Place and Broadcom Award • Eighth grader Alana Wood, 1st Place and Broadcom Award • Sixth grader Megan Costello, 2nd Place • Seventh grader Noah Pieper, 3rd Place

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“The Cabin in the Woods”

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Horror films, especially those that feature teenagers making incredibly bad judgments while running for their lives, are so common and predictable that they are almost a joke in Hollywood. “The Cabin in the Woods,” a new film co-written and produced by Joss Whedon, actually applies some logic and reason to this worn-out storyline.

Here, pretty co-eds Dana (Kristen Connolly) and Jules (Anna Hutchison) head off for a getaway with their friends, unaware that they are under observation from the moment they all leave the house. The girls, along with the athletic Curt (Chris Hemsworth), Marty (Fran Kranz) and scholarly Holden (Jesse Williams), are hoping for a good time, but other people have plans for them.

As the five friends settle in for the evening, the trouble starts. A poorly-timed walk in the woods and an examination of what is down in the cabin’s basement set off a fatal chain-of-events that seem almost impossible to escape. If anyone walks away from the carnage,

they will bear the emotional scars for the rest of their lives.

While this plot sounds incredibly familiar, Joss Whedon, the man behind such popular television shows as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Firefly,” pulls back the curtain to show the real reasons that bad things happen to teenagers in this movie genre. While the action may seem horrific and senseless to the victims, there’s an odd kind of logic and order to the whole thing.

Whedon’s script tackles such familiar horror concepts as the old man who shows up as the proprietor of a convenience store of gas station. This scary individual always offers up a warning of sorts and, if the young people would just listen to what he is saying, they would live to have long and happy lives. Instead, they pay the ultimate price for laughing at someone that they think is off his rocker.

“The Cabin in the Woods” also boasts a top-notch cast, including Chris Hemsworth from “Thor” and Fran Kranz from Whedon’s “Dollhouse” series.

Kristen Connolly also is impressive as the young girl who finds her inner strength among

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the chaos. Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford help round out the cast as two office workers who also play a part in understanding the bloody madness that occurs.

This horror film is definitely a cut above the rest of the pack and a lot of fun to boot.

“The Cabin in the Woods,” rated R, is scheduled to open on Friday, April 13.

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Sports

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Sign up for Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Run 9 a.m. Saturday March 17 Be a part of history in the 4.35 mile run or walk or run the 1 or 2 mile course.

To get more information go to www.StPatParade.org You can also go there to be a Sponsor or put a float in the festivities.

Want to Volumteer? Email Judy jclaus@cottlevillefpd.org The 4th annual St. Patricks parade will begin at St. Charles Community College and down Hwy N through the town.

Grand Marshalls include Former Rams great Coach Hanifan, Rams’ offensive guard #73 Adam Goldberg and Scott Connel Channel 5 Meteorologist.

Yours truly will EMCEE the program wearing his Sherlock’s Steak and Seafood St. Patrick’s green shirt and black Country Gentleman hat, (pictured with Mike Holmes part owner of Sherlock’s) Go to www.STLwebTV.com to get a quick glimpse of last year’s parade. ~~~This Saturday Rascals Hire New General Manager Worked for NBA Team Congratulations to the newest member of the River City Rascals’ family, Executive Vice President & General Manager Dan Dial.

Dial recently worked for the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies over the last two seasons and is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. Prior to his stint in Memphis, the Sikeston, Mo. native spent one season with the Texas Legends (NBA-DL).

“I am very excited and humbled by the opportunity to become a part of the River City Rascals organization,” Dial said. “I want to thank ownership for having faith in

me, and I look forward to becoming a part of this team and community. We have lots of great things planned for the fans during the 2012 Rascals season!”

Dial’s day-to-day responsibilities with the team include helping to oversee a new and improved concession takeover. The Rascals will operate the concessions in-house for the first time since 2006, hoping to lower prices and introduce a large variety of new menu items at T.R. Hughes Ballpark.

Assisting Dial with the change will be Assistant General Manager Jody Sellers and Food & Beverage Director Maureen Stranz. Sellers joins the staff with 10 years of minor league baseball experience, most recently worked for the Memphis Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate. Stranz worked for Aramark Sports & Entertainment, the Rascals’ previous concessions vendor, for the last five seasons in O’Fallon.

Managing Partner Steve Malliet welcomed the Rascals newest member with open arms. “We’re extremely excited to have Dan on board,” Malliet said. “His experience in the NBA will be very beneficial to our efforts in 2012 and beyond.” ~~~Welcome to O’Fallon Former Executive of Rascals Becomes Consultant Over Half a Decade with the Team As reported Dan Dial will take over the Executive Vice President & General Manager position for the River City Baseball team. Holding that position was Chris Franklin who is pursuing other opportunities.

“I would like to thank the Rascals’ fans, ownership, partners, staff and entire organization for the opportunities and experiences I’ve been provided over the last five and half years. In getting to know Mr. Dial, I’m confident the Rascals will continue to move forward in a positive direction under his leadership. I’ll look forward to introducing him to our community partners and Rascals family.”

Opening day is set for 7:05 p.m. on Friday, May 18, versus the Rockford RiverHawks. ~~~Good luck, Chris

Editorial

“Over the Fence” The Healthcare Industry Loves Me The medical profession is keeping us older folks alive longer.

Some of the younger generations have indicated they don’t like paying for it. They don’t come right out and say we should die off sooner, but one gets that impression. I’m okay with that. Perhaps I would feel the same if I were still young and healthy and tired of paying Medicare withholding.

When I retired, I had more time to watch daytime TV. Daytime programming is flooded with all manner of advertising aimed directly at senior citizens. I saw

ads for everything from cholesterol pills to burial insurance. “The Soaps” should be renamed “The Pills.”

They’re sponsored by everything from Lisinopril for reduced blood pressure to Cialis to raise it again with relentless sex. They don’t offer a sex partner but maybe someday…

The point is the healthcare industry seems happy we older folks are living longer. Those of us on Medicare appear favored over younger folks who are often without healthcare insurance. But support is where you find it. Satan might buy your lunch in the dining car if he knows the train is headed for a collapsed bridge.

It looks as if everyone connected with the healthcare industry is in on this. Of course, too much was still not enough for some hospitals. After billing Medicare for tens of thousands for treatment, they often sent further billings to the patients demanding thousands more. Then patients obtained Medicare supplements to pay for whatever Medicare didn’t pay for. Soon hospitals changed gears and billed patients for what their Medicare supplements didn’t pay for unless patients could afford supplements with premiums higher than their mortgage payments.

The hospital I used for cancer treatments was adding another building. The healthcare corporation that owned it was

adding a new hospital. The CEO was probably adding a South sea vacation home.

Some claimed the president’s healthcare committee proposition was a form of socialism and spurned it.

Medicare wasn’t included although it’s basically similar. Few detractors brought that up, however. Perhaps they had parents or grandparents on Medicare. Helping them pay their medical bills might have meant trading their Cadillac Mastadons for used Chevy Skimpalongs.

Out of pure rebellion, I buy nothing advertised on TV aimed at senior citizens. If I’m forced to buy pills, I demand generic. I won’t buy a cemetery plot. I won’t even donate my body to medical science. I’ll have it cremated and my ashes laced with defoliant to be sprayed over a private golf course used by healthcare executives.

That’ll show ‘em!

The healthcare industry blames each other and everything else for rising costs, including the increased number of senior citizens who are being kept alive longer. This blame game includes the old standby called entitlements, which generally means, “Hey, I shouldn’t have to pay for such and such!” It appears everybody wants health care but nobody wants to pay for it. The ones that still have healthcare insurance fear they’re also paying for someone that doesn’t have it. The ones without insurance fear they won’t receive health care.

The people without medical insurance who are sick receive hospital treatment anyway because hospital money-monger-lawyer-doctor geniuses fear lawsuits if they refuse treatment.

Am I getting billed for untold extras my Medicare supplement didn’t pay for to pay for someone else? Isn’t this like the new health care proposals that were spurned?

It looks as if the only way I can get even and make younger generations happy is to die. If I do, rest assured some golf greens are going to turn brown.

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A Saint for Every Occasion Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I figured the card companies have yet to pick up on that one, but I was wrong. There’s a greeting card for just about any occasion. Know what else? There’s a saint for just about every occasion. A couple of days ago it dawned on me how little I knew about St. Patrick, or any of the saints for that matter. After a little research at the History Channel’s website, I discovered that St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain to wealthy parents near the end of the fourth century. He is believed to have died on March 17, around 460 A.D. At the age of 16, Patrick was taken prisoner by a group of Irish raiders who had attacked his family’s estate. He escaped six years later, and began the road to priesthood. Following his ordination, he was sent to Ireland to minister to Christians in the country, and to convert the Irish, most of whom practiced a nature-based pagan religion. He did not, contrary to popular tales, drive all the snakes out of Ireland.

Patrick is one of only 1,286 saints, representing 1,159 topics. Most countries have patron saints, as do many of the states in the USA and many cities. Friday, if you’re so inclined, you can celebrate Angelico. He is on the calendar of saints for March 18, along with four other saints. Angelico is Dominican, and he is considered the patron saint of artists.

Some saints have more than one cause associated with their name. Most of us are familiar with St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. A carpenter, Joseph is considered the patron saint of carpenters. While trying to sell our house in Quincy many years ago, I discovered Joseph was also the patron saint of house sellers, so I purchased the small plastic statue and buried him near the flowering cherry tree in our back yard. (A word to the people who bought our home…I tried but couldn’t find the small St. Joseph statue I buried last spring.) Joseph is also the patron saint of Korea, Mexico, Florence, Italy, Viet Nam, Austria and Belgium. In addition to countries and cities, Joseph is also the patron saint of cabinetmakers, confectioners, engineers (good news for my husband!), families, fathers, people in doubt, travel-

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ers, and working people. Whew! That’s one busy saint.

But what about mothers? And how about journalists? Boys, girls, children of all ages? Are their patron saints for them as well? Of course! As a matter of fact, there is probably a patron saint for just about anything you can imagine.

“Shelly, I’m a chimney sweep. There can’t be a patron saint for me!”

But there is! In fact, occupations are a favorite cause, or patronage.

Carriage makers are included, as are beekeepers and button makers, bus drivers and even spelunkers. Attorneys take heart. You might be the subject for jokes on Earth, but somewhere in heaven is a saint just for you.

There are also patron saints for just about anything that ails you, including throat illnesses, gout, headaches, bowel disorders (I’d hate to be that saint!), loneliness, feet problems and gall stones. Shoot, there are separate saints for those bitten by snakes, dogs or insects.

Think there is nothing special about you? Nothing to warrant a patron saint?

Posh. There are patron saints for breast feeding, saints against lightning and against burglaries, and even saints against eruptions of Mount Etna.

“But Shelly,” you’re thinking, “I’m just a girl from a rural area. There can’t be a saint for me!”

How wrong you are. I’m not joking here, folks. There is a patron saint specifically for girls from rural areas!

So again, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and happy almost St. Angelico Day. You have your pick of saints to talk with and ask help from. Not a bad idea in today’s world, really. Excuse me while I find the patron saint of migraines. We’re on our way to a birthday party tonight, and I have a feeling I might need the migraine saint before the night is through.

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CHURCH March 14: St. Patty’s Day “Potato Bar Dinner” 5:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church at Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Info: 636.327.6377 or www.livelovegrow.org.

March 18: Christian Concert 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 3866 Harvester Road, St. Charles MO. Christian folk-gospel music and storytelling by Andrew Peterson. $15/adults; $10/children

7-14 free for ages 6 and under.

Tickets at church or www.iTickets.com.

March 23: Spring Fling Craft Fair 5-9 p.m. at Morning Star Church. $5/person. Children free. Hosted

by MOPS. Info: www.mscwired. org/springfling.

EVENTS March 15: The Patt Holt Singers Auditions

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6-10 p.m. 2031 Campus Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301. Just Kids: Ages 8-14, 6-7 p.m. The Connection: High school/college, 7:308:30 p.m. The Patt Holt Singers: College & up, 9 p.m. Simple audition songs requested. Info: Patt Holt at 636.947.0120.

March 15: Amish/Other Christian Fiction Readers Group 7-8 p.m. at the Middendorf-Kredell library on Hwy. K. For readers of Christian fiction to meet and discuss books and to socialize. Info: Holly Eschenbrenner, hle4265@yahoo.com.

March 17: Cottleville St. Patrick’s Parade, Run for Helmet 9 a.m. 7K run, 1 & 2 mile walk/ run following runners. Registration is $25, $30 day of race.

Awards will be given to the top male & female overall winners, as well as the top 3 males & females in the following categories: Cadets (17 & under), Privates (18-29), Lieutenants (30-39), Captains (40-49), Chiefs (50-59) Commissioners (60+). Participation includes: Dri-Fit official run shirt, certified race course through Fleet Feet, RFID “chip” timing with same day results, complimentary refreshments at finish line.

Register in person March 10-11

& March 15-16 at Cottleville Fire Station #1 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Or print and mail registration form at stpatparade.org/images/ registration2012.pdf.

March 17, 21 & 31: Open House at The Meadowlands 1-4 p.m. 135 Meadowland Estates Lane, O’Fallon, Mo. 63366.

Join us for our open house and learn more about what Assisted Living at the Meadowlands has to offer! Info: 636.978.3600 March 21: Donkey Basketball 6:30 p.m. at Ft. Zumwalt North.

Advanced Admission is $6 or $8 at the door. Info: 636.272.4447.

March 22: Mom’s Afternoon Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. $10/child. Registrations must be received by noon on Wednesday before the scheduled date. Info: 636.379.0092.

March 22: Teen Leader’s Club at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free for members. Ages 13-18. The club meets every other Thursday to plan social events and fun volunteer opportunities. No Y membership required.

March 24: Support Dogs, Inc. 7th Annual “Tacky Ball” 6:30 - 11 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront (315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis). “Happily Ever After…Furry Tails Can Come True” theme. Includes dinner, a live auction, raffle & dancing to music by The Fabulous Motown Revue. Proceeds from the Tacky Ball will benefit all programs and activities at Support Dogs. Reservations required. Must be 21+. $100/person. Info: 314.997.2325 or www. supportdogs.org.

March 24: Therapeutic Horsemanship Trivia Night 6 p.m. doors open and 7 p.m. trivia at Knights of Columbus Pezold Center, 5701 Highway N, St. Charles, MO 63304. $200/ table of 8. Proceeds benefit TH Summer Camps for individuals with disabilities. Free beer, soda and popcorn. Info: 636.332.4940.

March 24: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 2 p.m., Lindenwood Cultural Center. The concert will feature the SCCYO Mike Russo concerto competition winners Aleksis Martin (clarinet) and Regan Farney (violin) accompanied by the SCCYO Symphony orchestra.

A variety of musical selections will also be performed by Primo Strings and Cadenza Orchestra.

Tickets available at the door: $4/ adult, $2/child, 5yrs & under are free. Info: sccyo@sccyo.org or 636.916.0515.

March 24: World Water Day 2012 Katy Trail 5K 8-11 a.m. at Blanchette Landing, 100 Olive Street, St. Charles, Mo. $25/person by March 7. Info: www.edgeoutreach.com.

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survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem.

• Now - March 29, Tues & Thurs, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

• Now - May 9, Mon & Wed, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Contact Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092 for more info or to arrange an intake interview.

Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician.

Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only.

Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more

information, call 636.947.5617.

12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@gmail.com.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

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Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 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.

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

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Support Groups 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

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Happy Anniversary!

40th Wedding Anniversary Lawrence and Linda Wilmes, lifelong residents of St. Charles County, celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary on February 19, 2012. They are the proud parents of four children and three grandchildren. The couple built both their home and their family in the Wentzville area, where they still reside.

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Middle Pick: “Max’s Castle”

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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Word play is fun, and there’s plenty of letter sparring in “Max’s Castle,” an ingenious book by Kate Banks about an inventive boy named Max. When Max retrieves some old blocks from under his bed, his big brothers do what big brothers sometimes do – they poke fun at Max, especially when they find out he’s hiding a block in his pocket. Benjamin and Karl tell him he’s too old to play with baby toys, but Max shows them PDQ that blocks are AOK. He begins to build a castle where walls become halls, and simple items in his room become fantastical objects that captivate his brothers’ attention. Soon they want to be part of Max’s building project too.

Of course a castle has to have a moat, then the boys need a boat, and before long they’re tussling about who will be king? Naturally there’s a dark dungeon, a dragon and a guard. The adventure continues, and words lurk within other words as the story unfurls with playful illustrations by Boris Kulikov.

You’ll have to put on your thinking caps on to figure out some of the word puzzles, but by the end all the pieces will fit and you’ll see how the words stack up for a blockhead who wins his brothers over.

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. Copright 2012.

Did you Know?

St. Patrick didn’t banish snakes from Ireland. There were never any snakes there. Ireland is surrounded by icy ocean waters…too cold for snakes!

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Word of the week: furcate\ FUR-keyt \ , verb, adjective: 1. To form a fork; branch. adjective: 1. Forked; branching.

The root systems of an ancient tree seemed to furcate and furrow the surface of the ground.

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