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Vol 13 No 28

Spring Hunting and Fishing Recipes

Caramel Frozen Yogurt Pie

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Camp Kickflip

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Mayor Hennessy Speaks

Traigh Cavanaugh fishes at his family’s camp in Gasconade County. Photo by Randy Davies.

Great Prospects Close to Home Missouri is a great place to hunt and fish. We have outstanding and abundant fish, forests, and wildlife throughout the state. The best part is you don’t have to travel a long way to find them—there are plenty of excellent hunting and fishing opportunities close to home in the St. Charles and North County areas. Fishing is one of the most popular outdoor pastimes. Who can resist the soothing feeling of being near or on the water, rod and reel in hand, with time and stress dissolving away in the riffles! Taking a drive out to August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles County opens up a world of over 30 fishing lakes. Anglers can pursue the whole gamut—bass, sunfish, catfish, crappie—depending on the lake. It’s a good idea to make a brief stop at the visitor center for an area map and to find information about which lake best suits your fishing interests. North County residents are fortunate to have a number of fine lakes and river accesses where they can wet their lines. January-Wabash Park Lake in Ferguson offers very good populations of catfish

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation and bass, but you’ll also find crappie and sunfish. Spanish Lake in St. Louis County’s Spanish Lake Park is not only scenic, but highly fishable! Anglers can count on excellent prospects for both bass and sunfish, along with a reasonable shot at pulling in crappie and catfish. If you’ve got big water in mind, you’re really in luck. The St. Charles and North County areas sit right at the Confluence of the North America’s two greatest rivers, the Missouri and Mississippi. There’s world-class catfishing in these waters—literally! In July 2010, a Florissant angler hauled in a 130lb blue cat right here from the Missouri River. For a time, this behemoth held both state and world records! Anglers who want to get a shot at snaring a record big river fish of their own can set out from one of the river accesses at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake, Sioux Passage Park in Florissant, Blanchette Landing, Frontier Park or Bangert Island Conservation Area in St. Charles, or Weldon Spring Conservation Area in St. Charles County.

The big news for hunting in Missouri this time of year is spring turkey season. Our state has some of the best wild turkey hunting in the nation, with a healthy population of the big birds and plenty of See HUNTING AND FISHING page 2

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Around Town your guide to good news and events like the Rascals Egg Hunt at TR Hughes Ballpark

6 Lincoln County Life

Motorcycle Rally and Breakfast

Business Kids In the Middle’s Annual Gala and more St. Charles County business news

School St. Charles students compete in the 15th Annual Robotics Challenge

Movie Oz the Great and Powerful review

10 Sports and Learn & Play

Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Also, play Sudoku and read a review of the new children’s book Navigating Early.

11 Recipes

Get Fired Up for a (Grilled!) Easter Feast

12 What’s Happening

the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

“Our Precious Democracy Needs Saving:” Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

HUNTING AND FISHING from cover places to find them. The spring season starts April 15 and runs to May 5 this year. There’s also a special youth season for hunters ages six to fifteen that runs April 6 through 7. Two great close-by public turkey hunting destination are Howell Island Conservation Area in St. Charles County, and Cuivre Island Conservation Area, which straddles St. Charles and Lincoln Counties. For more details on turkey hunting and Missouri’s spring turkey season, consult the 2013 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulation and Information brochure, available wherever hunting permits are sold. A helpful resource is the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website, www.MDC.mo.gov. Click on the “Conservation Areas” link to access the atlas of conservation areas. This searchable database will reveal a wealth of wonderful places to fish and hunt, as well as pursue other outdoor activities like hiking, bird watching or wildlife viewing and photography—close to home or anywhere in the state. However you enjoy the outdoors, spring is a splendid time to get out and discover nature.

Around Town Veterans Affairs Office at O’Fallon Veterans are invited to get answers, help, and expert advice at the O’Fallon Veterans Affairs Office in room 313 at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon. The Veterans Affairs Office/131BWRAO Office is sponsored by the O’Fallon Veterans Commission, with volunteer staff to support all branches of ser-

vice and provide information to former military personnel and their family members, including widows. Veterans can ask for help in obtaining compensation and pension benefits, educational benefits, health care and other assistance. Appointments are encouraged but not required; call 636.379.5577, or email veteransaffairs@ofallon.mo.us. The office would like to expand its hours to provide additional time for people in need of information. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call the office. Excepting holidays, office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 1 pm and on the 2nd Friday of the month by appointment with Dan McFarland, Veterans Service Officer who can assist individuals with VA problems. Contact Dan at 636.949.7330 or 636.949.7900 www.something-printed.com ext. 7210, or Dan.McFarland@ www.facebook.com/somethingprinted mvc.dps.mo.gov.

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Spring ArtWalk Sponsorships Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is accepting sponsorships for their upcoming 8th Annual Spring ArtWalk event, taking place on Historic Main Street April 26- 28. The annual Spring ArtWalk event, started in 2006 by Saint Charles Riverfront Arts, is the primary venue to support the organization’s mission of growing a dynamic Art District in historic St. Charles. A unique feature of this event is the six-week “Young Artists Workshop” and “Adult Artists Workshop” series, which begin in mid-March and conclude the week of the Spring ArtWalk event. Another big draw is the Patron’s Preference draw-

ing, held on April 28 at 3pm. For more information about or to register for the Artist Workshops, or to purchase auction tickets for the Patron’s Preference auction, visit the Saint Charles Riverfront Arts website at www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com. In order to be included in the Spring ArtWalk promotional materials, sponsoring companies and individuals must have their completed sponsorship forms and payment to Saint Charles Riverfront Arts no later than April 1. For more about the upcoming “Spring ArtWalk”, contact SCRA Board President Lou Cariffe at 636.399.5345 or lcariffe@sbcglobal.net.

City Attractions Host Garage Sale Gift shops from area attractions will gather all their close-out, clearance and almost-one-of-akind items for the St. Louis Museum Stores Garage Sale on March 23 from 9am - 4pm in the Living World at the Saint Louis Zoo. Bargain hunters will find souvenirs, toys, books, clothing, artwork and more at discounted prices. Some of the participating gift shops include Cahokia Mounds, Campbell House Museum, Canterbury Bookstore, Endangered Wolf Center, Eugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum, Humane Society of Missouri, The Museum Store Under the Gateway Arch, Opera Theater St. Louis, Q Boutique at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo and World Bird Sanctuary. Deals and merchandise are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. All sale items are new, and quantities are limited.

Shoppers are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection. The garage sale is organized by the St. Louis Museum Stores, comprised of local attraction and museum stores. Admission to the garage sale and the Saint Louis Zoo is free. For more information, call 314.781.0900, ext. 4779 or visit www.stlzoo.org.

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Help United Way Invest in the Community Interested in making a positive difference every day in our region without taking much of your valuable time? You can by volunteering with United Way’s allocations panel. For more information, go to United Way’s volunteer website: unitedwaystlcares.org and click on “Get Involved,” or call 314.421.0700. Between June and November you’ll spend about 40 hours determining how United Way of Greater St. Louis will invest more than $1 million each week in our community. That’s a lot of money and not a lot of time. By serving on an allocations panel you, along with others, will visit health and human service agencies supported by United Way and then distribute the funds raised each year in our fall fundraising campaign. United Way’s allocations process is a great place to learn about our community, meet interesting and committed people from all walks of life, develop leadership skills and help one in three people in the region.

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Camp Kickflip Learn over-the-top moves at Camp Kickflip, the popular skateboarding program being held at the Youth Activity Park (YAP), 7801 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. Spring week-long sessions are available from March 25 – April 5, and summer week-long sessions are from June 3 – August 9. Learn the latest jumps, stunts and moves at this ultimate skate camp. The 2013 sessions begin at 8am and end at noon daily. There is a fee of $80 per session to attend the camp. Camp Kickflip attendees are in a supervised skating environment and will receive a camp T-shirt, water bottle, pizza party and free admission to the park. The 25-acre Youth Activity Park is taking “extreme” sports to the next level with its 33,000-square foot skate course. Designed to provide a safe place for area youth to enjoy an assortment of alternative recreational opportunities, it’s the largest outdoor skate park in the state of Missouri. Crafted of concrete, the facility offers challenges for every skill level with bowls, ramps, trick rails, and more! It also features two rock climbing walls, a sand volleyball court, half-court basketball, an open play area, table tennis, foosball table, and large video gaming area equipped with two flat screen televisions. Reserve an area of the indoor complex for the next birthday party, company picnic, or family function. For more information or to register for Camp Kickflip, please contact the Youth Activity Park at 636.561.4964.

4th Annual Agriculture Photo Contest The Missouri Department of Agriculture launched the 4th annual Focus on Missouri Agriculture contest, asking Missourians to help capture the unique stories and images of agriculture through photographs and videos. The contest, which will run through July 1, asks amateur photographers across the state to submit their best images of a beautiful Missouri farm, of a farm tractor that has been in the family for years and the fun and excitement of a child at agritourism operation. The Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest is open to Missouri’s amateur photographers of all ages. Participants may enter up to three photos in each of the five categories. Categories include: The Beauty of the Farm, Faces of the Farm, The Farming Life and The Pride of the Farm. The Children’s Barnyard a special category for budding photographers ages 12 and under, is back for the 4th annual contest as well. Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity, memorable content and image quality. The contest offers big prizes and many chances to win thanks to the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s AgriMissouri program. An AgriMissouri gift basket valued at $100 will be award to the First Place winner in each of the four categories. The winner of the Children’s Barnyard category will receive a special gift basket filled with $100-worth of child-friendly items from AgriMissouri. An AgriMissouri gift basket valued at $250 will be award to the Best of Show. Winners will be announced at the 2012 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, August 8-18 and the images will be displayed during the State Fair in the Agriculture Building. For a complete list of rules and guidelines, visit www.mda. mo.gov/focus. Photos submitted to the contest will be placed on the contest website and available on the Department’s Flickr stream. Photos must be submitted by July 1.

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Grants Available to 4-H & FFA Youth

O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy dropped by for lunch at J.J.’s recently to speak to members of the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club. He talked about the great things that are happening in the City of O’Fallon. One item he was very proud about was that O’Fallon made Money’s “Best Places to Live” for the 4th consecutive time. Mayor Bill was an informative and entertaining speaker.

Fight MS in Your Area Multiple sclerosis is a life altering disease that affects each person in a unique way. MS divides minds from bodies, pulls people from their lives and away from one another. MS is a destroyer of connection. But it is possible to build connections that MS cannot destroy. Our connections raise questions, find answers, bring knowledge and provide hope to the millions of people affected by MS worldwide. Every connection we make is a small victory, and together, our small victories will create larger ones that will help end MS forever. Every connection counts. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and those living with MS in the Gateway Area Chapter are connecting with people across the nation. Visit www.gatewayMSsociety. org for ways to get involved. On this site, you will find links to How-To Guides, images, email signatures, Letter to the Editor and Letter to a Legislator templates, and other helpful documents. There is also a section that lists many ideas on how to take the initiative and further your awareness outreach. Ideas are separated by the amount of time it should take to complete a mentioned task–5 minutes, 30 minutes, a few hours, or even more time. MS affects more than 6,900 individuals here in the greater St. Louis area and more than 2.1 million people worldwide.

Developing a thriving rural Missouri is important to FCS Financial. The Shaping Rural Missouri grant program offers Missouri 4-H and FFA organizations $250 grants to implement projects that will benefit their rural communities and youth development. Funds are awarded to assist club or chapter members in bringing positive change by establishing projects that make their local communities better places to live. FCS Financial encourages applicants to collaborate with other community organizations to develop and complete their improvement project. Last year, FCS Financial funded 17 projects across Missouri. Projects improved local communities by building picnic tables, planting trees and landscaping school grounds. Applications are due April 15. An application and more information on the Shaping Rural Missouri grant program can be found at www.myfcsfinancial.com or by calling 800.369.3276 ext. 1173. FCS Financial serves 102 counties through 23 offices in Missouri. FCS Financial is a member of the Farm Credit System. The system is a nationwide network of cooperative lending institutions that provides credit and financial services to farmers, ranchers, rural residents and agribusinesses. With more than 95 years of agricultural lending experience, the Farm Credit System is the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States.

Drag Racing Illegal street drag racing has become a serious problem in the St. Louis area. Gateway offers a safe place for licensed drivers 16 years and older to drag race and drift their cars on a supervised, nationally-sanctioned drag strip. Midnight Madness events are on the schedule monthly during the season. “It’s time for the community to come together and support an alternative to illegal street racing,” said Curtis Francois, retired racecar driver and owner of Gateway Motorsports Park. Francois is leading the charge to spread the word to kids about how to safely satisfy their need for speed on a su-

pervised, authorized race track. At Gateway Motorsports Park our mission is to provide our fans, racers and sponsors with a first-class, up close and personal racing experience. This includes unprecedented access to the drag strip, the oval, the road-racing track and a nationally-sanctioned karting track as well as special events such as concert and corporate functions for year-round activity at Gateway Motorsports Park. Gateway Motorsports Park is located at 700 Raceway Blvd., Madison, IL. For more information, call 618.215.8888 or click www.gatewaymsp.com.

Rascals’ Egg Hunt The River City Rascals are excited to announce the team’s first annual Easter Egg Hunt at TR Hughes Ballpark on March 23. The event is free and open to the public and is presented by Elm Street Dental and JoJo’s Frozen Yogurt. Children ages 1-12 will begin the hunt for more than 4,000 scattered Easter Eggs at 11am (gates open at 10am). All kids in attendance during the day who sign up for the Lil’ Rascals Kids Club will be entered to win one of two bicycles, which will be given away at the end of the hunt. All members of the Kids Club receive an official t-shirt, admission to the endof-year autograph party with the team, bleacher seats to every Monday-Wednesday game this season, and more. To make logistics easier for families, concession stands at TR Hughes Ballpark will be open through the duration of the day. For more information on the hunt or the Lil’ Rascals Kids Club, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com, or call 636.240.BATS.

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Free Domestic Violence Support Group Familyz and Kidz Counseling in Winfield is offering a free domestic violence support group. The weekly meetings will take place on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 11:30am and will be facilitated by a provisionally licensed counselor. This group is for women who are or have been in an abusive intimate relationship. Please note: there is no childcare available during the meeting time. Please call the office at 636.668.6707 for additional information and meeting locations.

Motorcycle Rally and Breakfast to Benefit Orphan Outreach Calvary Orphan Outreach Ministry will host the first ever Rescue Ride Motorcycle Rally and Breakfast on Saturday, April 6 at 9:30am at Calvary Chapel in Troy. The cost is $20 per rider and includes a breakfast of French toast, pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. This is a fundraiser for the Calvary Orphan Outreach’s April Mission Trip to Uganda where the team will work with 20 orphans and the local church that cares for the. RSVP to 314.265.4554. For more information go to calvaryorphanoutreach.org.

R-III School Board Candidates Post Videos On District Website Voters will go to the polls on April 2 to elect the newest members of the R-III School Board of Education. Four candidates are vying for two positions that will be open in the next term. Dan Busekrus, Dale Black, Darrell Gutermuth will run, along with Randy Siebert, whose current term ends on April 13. To help voters make informed decisions, the District has posted videos of the candidates answering three key questions: Why are you seeking the position of Lincoln County R-III School District Board of Education member?; What do you consider the top three priorities of the Lincoln County R-III School District?; What do you think is the greatest opportunity and biggest threat of the Lincoln County R-III School District? Videos can be viewed at troy.k12.mo.us.

Affordable Care Act Informational Meeting The Lincoln County Health Department is having an Affordable Care Act informational meeting on March 28. The session will focus on updates to the Affordable Care Act and their impact on citizens and providers. A session for the general public will be held at 10am. Health providers and other professionals

will meet at noon. Brunch will be provided at the morning meeting. and lunch will be available for the later session. Admission is free, but pre-registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, please contact Lisa Sitler at 636.528.6117, extension 405.

Troy City-Wide Yard Sale This Saturday It’s time for the Troy Spring City Wide Yard Sale. Maps will be distributed free of charge and can be picked up at the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB, Troy City Hall, the Troy License Bureau and Lincoln County Journal. For the latest distribution points, call 636.462.8769 or visit www.troyonthemove.com. Each of the registered sellers will be listed on the map with a brief description of the items to be sold and the hours of the sale. This event will be held rain or shine. After the Spring City Wide Yard Sales any clothing, shoes or textiles that are not sold at the Yard Sale can be donated to one of the Troy-area recycle bins. Locations include: Fast Lane, 310 Hwy 47 and Aim High Gymnastics, 366 S Lincoln Drive.

Use LCAD Emergency Form Lincoln County Ambulance is encouraging local residents to complete a simple form that could help save their lives. Called “My LCAD Chart”, the document is designed to help organize and record the medical history of every person in your home. The form can be downloaded, completed and saved or printed. In the event of an emergency, first responders should be given a copy of the form. Having this information filled out before an ambulance arrives will help EMS deliver victims to the hospital more quickly and allow residents to leave their expensive medications at home. The My LCAD Chart is located at www.lcad.net under “How can U save a life.” Please keep this form up to date and have copies made. For more information visit www.lcad.net or call the district at 636.528.8488.

R-III Faculty and Staff will Feature Talents at Craft Fair The faculty and staff of the Lincoln County R-III School District will showcase their talents outside of work at the R-III Vendor Fair. More than 30 current and past employees of the R-III District will participate in the fair by selling goods, products and services. Crafts from metal and woodworking to pottery and photography will be showcased, along with goods such as handbags, decals, clothing, candles and more. The fair will be held on Saturday April 13 from 8am – 12pm at Clonts Field. The rain location will be at the multi-purpose room at Main Street Elementary. For a complete list of vendors and their products or services, visit troy.k12.mo.us.

Resources 4 Autism Monthly Meetings Resources 4 Autism, a community based program that helps families living with autism, would like to welcome new families to monthly meetings. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the

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second Friday of each month at the Early Childhood Center in Troy. The Early Childhood Center is located at 711 W College Street, Troy. At meetings, families will receive support and guidance regarding health, therapy, contacts, and resources for individuals with autism. Resources 4 Autism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children help themselves by improving their mind, body and spirit. For more information, email: resources4autism@yahoo.com or contact Jo Ellen Kessler 636.248.1728.

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Business

Kids In The Middle Annual Gala

Cuivre River New Benchmark

Join the greater St. Louis business community at Lights, Camera, Auction on April 27 from 6 pm to 10 pm at the Ameristar Resort Casino Spa located at 1 Ameristar Blvd. in St. Charles. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, raffles, silent and live auctions, dinner and an open bar. All proceeds from the Annual Gala will support kids “in the middle” of their parents’ separation and divorce. KITM will present its Champion of Kids award to Steve Albart, vice president at Enterprise Bank. Albart has been a positive leader at Kids In The Middle for 14 years, serving on the board and the advisory council. This award acknowledges his efforts and support for the agency, which recently moved to its larger Maplewood location in order to serve its growing customer base. The event co-chairs are Amy Blickensderfer, Chuck Dietrich, and Phil and Jenn Christofferson. Reservations are required, and tickets are $150 per guest. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more details about the event, call 314.909.9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative employees have helped the cooperative reach a new benchmark in customer satisfaction, raising the bar from an American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) of 90 last year to an unprecedented 92. The ACSI Energy Utilities Index measures the U.S. top 30 investor-owned gas and electric utilities. The utility average for the survey period is 76. Regarding other industries, e-commerce giant Google scored 82, Facebook 61. Cuivre River’s annual survey project, which includes ACSI core questions and other topics, helps the cooperative learn how it’s doing in the eyes of its members. “As a cooperative, serving our members is our top priority,” Brown says. “This is one way they can tell us if we’re doing our job, and where we are falling short.” The random survey reached Cuivre River members in 39 different zip code areas, as well as a broad range of age groups. Some respondents had been Cuivre River customers less than a year (8%), others more than 30 years (10%). Nearly 53% of participants had either called or visited a Cuivre River office during the past year, representing a high level of employee contact. Inquiries included bill payment or information, reporting problems, establishing service, outages and other requests. “The high degree of contact with our employees makes our score very personal,” says Brown. In addition to core ACSI questions, members were asked about their interactions with employees. On a scale of one (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree), respondents said employees were courteous and professional (9.48 avg.), as well as competent and knowledgeable (9.51 avg.). “I can’t say enough good things about our employees,” says Brown. “They are doing a great job for our members, often in tough circumstances for everyone.” “We’re grateful that our members agree to participate in our surveys,” says Mary Jane Clark, who oversees the survey project each year. More than seven of every 10 members selected at random gave their opinions when they were called. For more information about Cuivre River visit www.cuivre.com. For more information about ACSI visit www.theacsi.org.

Letter to the Editor Dr. Andrew Zupan Passes Away The physicians and employees of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital have lost a dear team member: the community, a dedicated and caring pediatric emergency physician. Dr. Andrew Zupan passed away suddenly on February 15, 2013, at the age of 50. As the Pediatric Medical Director, I was Andy’s boss; more to the point, I was Andy’s friend. In fact, I think everyone who knew him was a friend. He had a gift of making you feel important regardless of your role and recognized everyone’s contribution to great patient care. Andy provided a calming presence in the emergency department, and that’s not always easy in the midst of life and death situations. Andy appreciated and loved life. He was a practical joker and was nicknamed Doc Hollywood after he did a television program to raise awareness about the epidemic of drug overdoses and our children. He became our instant star. As physicians, we are trained to handle life-changing events such as the birth of a baby or the death of an elderly patient. Medical school doesn’t teach you how to say good-bye to a dear friend and fellow physician. On the day of Andy’s funeral, the emergency department and OB department teams from Progress West HealthCare Center came to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and staffed our departments so that our entire team could attend the funeral. We were able to grieve away from our responsibilities for a short time. The hardest day of my career was saying good-bye to my friend Andy. But I was not alone. The outpouring of support to his wife and children from our team was amazing. Later that day, many of us returned to the hospital and carried out the work we do every day. We take care of sick people and that continues. Sharing these thoughts and honoring my friend is one way that we continue to move forward. I would like to personally thank all those who have taken care of the needs of the emergency department and OB department staff during our time of grief. Our family had a loss and we are grieving. We are also grieving for Andy’s immediate family and hope they find some peace in knowing how he touched so many people. I personally know of at least three examples of Andy’s spirit: Andy sat silently for more than an hour with a new mother after she delivered a baby born with Down Syndrome. In another example he was tutoring a hospital employee with algebra. Finally, someone else needed assistance maneuvering through a recently diagnosed medical condition. Andy stepped up and connected this employee with the right specialist. Dr. Zupan, Doc Hollywood, Andy, dear friend, you are missed! Thank you for your time with us.

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Wentzville Students Excel at Holt High Staff Provides Home Graduation Regional Science and Engineering Fair Chloe Sherman is a senior at Holt High School, and like all seniors, she has been looking forStudents 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 23. This year there were over 480 entries which included 142 by Wentzville students and 10 WSD classroom projects. At the end of the day, 43 Wentzville students and three WSD classrooms received awards, including 22 First and Second Place awards. Holt High School senior Savannah Est received an overall First Place in the High School Honors Division for her project “Circadian and Photomorphogenic Responses in Arabidopsis Thaliana” and will advance to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona on May 12-17. Est was also the recipient of the Army, Navy and Air Force Research Awards for her project.

Holt High DECA “Spring Fling” Carnival Holt High School DECA will be hosting its 14th Annual Spring Fling Carnival on March 29 in the Holt High School gymnasium from 10am until 1pm. This year’s Spring Fling will feature an under the sea theme with egg hunts, food, prizes, a coloring contest, bounce house and a variety of games. Admission is free and game tickets are 5 for $1.00 with plenty of prizes available for the winners. There will also be a raffle for themed baskets; tickets for the basket raffle are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. The free egg hunts will be broken down into three age groups; Preschool and kindergarten students beginning at 11am, 1st through 2nd grade beginning at 12pm and 3rd - 5th grade beginning at 1pm. The school address is 600 Campus Drive in Wentzville. 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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ward to her graduation day for a long time. Sadly, Chloe’s mom Marilyn had terminal cancer, and she wouldn’t make it to graduation in May. Principal John Waters, assistant principal Dr. Amanda Shelmire, and teachers Stephanie Aubuchon and Eleyth Rowan-Domico decided that if Chloe’s mom couldn’t make it to graduation, they would take the graduation to her. “During a very difficult time for the family, we were all happy to help fulfill a parent’s wish and make a lasting memory for Chloe,” said Dr. Shelmire. The Holt staff provided the “pomp and circumstance” and brought cake, balloons, and a cap and gown for the in-home graduation ceremony. Less than two weeks after the visit, Marilyn passed away. “It was a tough thing, but I think that’s what schools need to do, we need to be personable and do things for our parents as well as our students,” said principal Waters. “It was tough, but it was beautiful at the same time.” Chloe’s Dad Wade was very appreciative of the efforts of the Holt staff members, and shared the following letter: “In a day and age when our news is not much more than a daily highlight reel of the latest crime, disaster, or something done or gone wrong, I’d like to acknowledge and express my sincere gratitude to the faculty and the Holt High School Administrators for showing this community what kindness and service is all about. Three weeks ago, understanding that a devoted mother to one of ‘their’ senior students was about to lose her battle with cancer and would very likely miss graduation ceremonies at the end of the school year, they took it upon themselves to prepare and present, at our home, by her bedside, a private graduation ceremony complete with photos and graduation cake. It was a very special moment for us. I’m forever thankful to them for their kindness.”

15th Annual Robotics Challenge

A team from Fort Zumwalt South High School prepares for competition in the 15th annual Robotics Challenge on Friday, March 1, at St. Charles Community College.

Future engineers from middle and high schools in St. Charles and Lincoln counties put their STEM subjects—science, technology, engineering and math—into practice on March 1 at the 15th annual Robotics Challenge hosted by General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center and the St. Charles Community College Workforce Development Department. Student teams designed, built, programmed and presented robots made with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robotics kits, modeling them after a

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real life automatic storage and retrieval system General Motors uses to manufacture automobiles. Brian Steber, senior manufacturing engineer at the General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center, wrote the challenge for students to follow, using Lego’s and cookies. Students were judged on their teamwork and presentation, in addition to design and engineering. The judges were current and retired engineering professionals, from a variety of backgrounds. Following the competition, judges offered expertise and words of encouragement to the students. When they weren’t competing, students attended breakout sessions throughout the day, where they were introduced to technology like Rockwell Automation and Alice programming. GM employees Mike Dunston, a millwright and predictive technician, Stan Lubiewski, a pipefitter and predictive technician, and Tom Johnson, electrician, led a session called GM Vibration Tech. They introduced students to an infrared camera and ultrasound equipment, showing them how the technology is used in a real-life setting. There were 18 teams, organized into two middle school divisions (gray and maroon) and one high school division (black). Students chose their own team names. First place went to “Doofensmer TZ” from Barnwell Middle School in the gray division, “Cookie Commanders” from Barnwell Middle School in the maroon division and “KISS Industries” from Fort Zumwalt South High School in the black division. General Motors Wentzville Assembly Center donated LEGO® MINDSTORMS® kits to the three first-place teams. Second place teams were “NMS Cougars” from Fort Zumwalt North Middle School in the gray division, the “Smart Cookies” from Barnwell Middle School in the maroon division and “Bananaz” from Fort Zumwalt South High School in the black division. Third place teams were the “Robo-Rebels” from Assumption in the gray division, “Platy Droid Anonymous” from Barnwell Middle School in the maroon division and Winfield High School in the black division. For more information on the Robotics Challenge or other school-business programs, please contact De Los Santos at tdelossantos@stchas.edu.

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Movie

“Oz the Great and Powerful”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG

Featuring more adult themes than its cinematic predecessor, Oz the Great and Powerful is truly the greatest film of 2013 so far. James Franco may be a bit flat in the lead role, but with a solid supporting cast and superb special effects behind him, this film has more than enough charm. A prequel of sorts, the story focuses on Oscar Diggs, the fast-talking character played by Franco. A traveling carnival magician, Oscar squeezes out a meager living while charming female admirers with trinkets and kisses. After his amorous ways threaten to get him killed, Diggs escapes the wrath of Oz the Great and Powerful Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures an angry father in a hot air balloon. An ill-timed tornado then sweeps handle. It’s a safe bet that Theodora will move front and the small-time magician into a magical land known as Oz. Oscar is surprised at all the strange center in the sequel already being filmed. Michelle Williams also turns in a solid performance and wonderful creatures that populate this world. He’s even more amazed that everyone thinks he is a legend- as Glinda, the good witch who helps Oscar Diggs realize ary wizard that has come to lead the people. Oscar is his true potential. Though The Wizard of Oz and the happy to take their admiration and gold until he actually musical Wicked delved into the character, Williams gives Glinda more depth and substance than ever before. has to prove his worth. Overall, Oz the Great and Powerful delivers more than Beautifully executed by director Sam Raimi of Spideranyone might have expected. This film is far Man fame, Oz the Great and Powerful pays homage to removed from the classic film of yesteryear, the classic Judy Garland outing while becoming its own movie. Raimi looks at the darker aspects of the Emerald which is not a bad thing in this case. Oz the Great and Powerful, rated PG for City and offers additional insights into the world created sequences of action and scary images, curby legendary author L. Frank Baum. rently is playing in theaters. James Franco gives a credible—though uninspired—performance as Oscar Diggs. Always seeking greatness, Diggs suddenly finds himself revered as the most powerful man in Oz. It’s too bad that Franco couldn’t show more enthusiasm for the role, especially when surrounded the adoring people of Oz. Mila Kunis steals the show, though, as Theodora, a witch who wants the forces of light and dark to live in harmony. Theodora’s trusting, loving nature pulls her into conflicts that she is not emotionally ready to www.villatheresa.org

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Sports

Gary Baute Girl’s Basketball AllConference Team Congratulations to the 1st team of the girls in the GAC in the St. Charles County area. GAC CENTRAL for Girls GAC Central 2012-2013: Shelby Bateman-Senior-Ft. Zumwalt North Mallori Hellrich-Senior- Ft. Zumwalt East Claire Johnson-Senior-Ft. Zumwalt South Courtney Kedroski-Junior-Washington Melyk Taouil-Freshman-Holt GAC NORTH for 2012-2013: Meghan Boschert-Senior-Orchard Farm Kacy Eschweiler-Sophomore-St. Charles West Girls GAC North Olivia Hollander-Senior-St. Charles Hannah Sutton-Sophomore-Warrenton Gabby Walker-Freshman-St. Charles GAC SOUTH for 2012-13: Danielle Berry-Freshman-Francis Howell Sam Domalewski- Junior-Timberland Madison Gillam-Junior-Francis Howell North Girls GAC South Lexie Moe-Sophomore-Ft. Zumwalt West Madeline Thoroughman-Senior-Troy Buchanan *Leaders of the pack* Boy’s High School Basketball All-Conference Teams Congratulations to the 1st team of the boys in the GAC in the St. Charles County area. GAC CENTRAL for 2012-2013: Logan Coburn-Senior-Ft. Zumwalt East Boys GAC Central Chaz Glotta-Junior-Ft. Zumwalt North

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Lindenwood Women’s Lacrosse Remains Undefeated The Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team remains undefeated after play this weekend as it defeated Findlay on Saturday by a score of 20-5. The 20 goals scored tied a season-high for the Lady Lions as five different players scored multiple times in the win. Shelby Polk led the team with four goals and two assists while Maddi Ossello also recorded four goals. Polk leads the team this season in goals with 20, just four ahead of Ossello. Melissa Smith and Justiene Groothuis each have tallied 13 goals this season. Lindenwood has just allowed 16 goals this season. The Lady Lions will resume play on Friday, March 22 as they host McKendree at 7 pm *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood* 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.

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Let the adventures begin. “Navigating Early” by Clare Vanderpool is a mystifying tale of wonder. It’s a long way from Kansas to Maine, but Maine is where 13-year-old Jack Baker lands during World War II, in a military school where he knows no one. Feeling outcast and cast about, Jack meets Early Auden, “the strangest of boys,” a solitary student with a passion for Pi, obscure facts and an obsession to find his brother, a war hero lost in France. Jack is haunted by his own losses. His relationship with his father is distant because he’s always been away, serving in the military. When Jack’s mother dies unexpectedly, his dad enrolls him in the Morton Hill Academy for Boys. There Jack fails miserably at everything, including the rowing competition, until Early Auden takes him under his wing. Early’s behavior and personality puzzle Jack, but the two become friends and, like modern day Huckleberry Finns, embark on a river trip fraught with bears, crazy old ladies, rattlesnakes, pirates and tales of Pi. All the narrative’s threads come together at the end of this novel, a real work of genius, that provides hours of pleasure and “...miracles by the boatload.”

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Recipe:

Get Fired Up for an Easter Feast Looking to put a delicious twist on your Easter meal? Try cooking ham on the grill.

It’s easy to fire up your feast with this Spiced Grilled Ham with Citrus Glaze recipe. A flavor powerhouse, ham can be prepared in multiple ways, complementing a variety of dishes and flavors that fit into any Easter celebration and beyond. Surround it with Ham and Peas with Mint and Tarragon for a truly mouthwatering meal. And don’t turn that grill off just yet, because no fired-up Easter feast would be complete without a sweet and smoky dessert that’s also fresh off the grill—Caramel Frozen Yogurt Pie with Grilled Peaches. You can find more Easter recipes, helpful tips and nutrition information at www.porkbeinspired.com. Grilling Tips from the National Pork Board • Grill over indirect heat. This allows the ham to heat evenly, without burning. • Score the ham. Scoring (diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of the ham) not only looks more appealing, but it allows both the natural juices and the glaze to penetrate and flavor the meat. • Use an instant-read thermometer. Heat pre-cooked (or cured) ham until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. Cook fresh uncooked ham until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, followed by a 3-minute rest. When inserted into the thickest part of the meat (without touching any bone), the temperature should register within a few seconds.

Spiced Grilled Ham with Citrus Glaze Makes 12 to 14 (4-ounce) servings

Ham and Peas with Mint & Tarragon Ingredients: 4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice 3 cups peas, fresh or frozen 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) cut into 4 to 6 pieces 1/4 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: 1. Preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot (375°F to 425°F). 2. Prepare grill for indirect cooking: For gas grill, turn off center burner; for charcoal grill, bank coals on either side; place a drip pan under grate between heat sources.

3. Score a diamond pattern into ham, about 1/8-inch deep into any fat. In small bowl, combine coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and cloves. Rub spice mixture over all sides of ham. Place ham, flat side down, in center of grill over drip pan. Cover and cook, adding briquettes as necessary to maintain heat, until internal temperature of ham reaches 140°F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours or 15 to 18 minutes per pound. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine marmalade, orange juice and sugar. 4/ Brush marmalade mixture over ham. Cover and grill 5 minutes, until glaze is lightly caramelized. Remove ham from grill, transfer to cutting board, and let rest 15 to 30 minutes. (Oven-roasting instructions can be found at www.porkbeinspired.com.)

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Directions: 1. Bring medium saucepan of wellsalted water to a boil over high heat. Add peas and cook until tender, 3 to 8 minutes depending on size of peas. 2. Drain peas, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water. Return peas and cooking water to saucepan. Add ham, butter, mint, and tarragon, stirring until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Transfer to bowl, garnish with mint and tarragon sprigs, and serve.

Caramel Frozen Yogurt Pie with Grilled Peaches Ingredients: 2 pints premium vanilla frozen yogurt 1 9-inch prepared graham cracker pie crust, or 8 individual graham cracker pie crusts 1 1/4 cups caramel sauce, store-bought 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 6 ripe medium sized peaches, halved and pitted Directions: 1. Transfer 1 pint of frozen yogurt from freezer to refrigerator to soften for 30 to 40 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake pie crust until lightly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. 3. To assemble pie, spread softened yogurt evenly over pie crust. Place in freezer and chill about 1 hour. When firm, spread

Ingredients: 6 to 7-pound fully-cooked bone-in ham, trimmed 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup lemon marmalade (or other citrus marmalade) 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

about 3/4 cup caramel evenly over frozen yogurt. 4. Return pie to the freezer, and transfer second pint of frozen yogurt to refrigerator. Allow pint to soften for 30 to 40 minutes. 5. Spread second pint of yogurt evenly over caramel, making decorative swirls, if possible. Freeze until firm. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. 6. To grill peaches, prepare medium fire in a charcoal grill or preheat gas grill on medium. Melt butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Toss peaches with butter mixture until well coated. 7. Grill peaches directly over medium fire, cut-side up, until grill marks are visible, about 5 minutes. Turn peaches over and grill until grill marks show and peaches

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are tender, about 4 minutes longer. Set aside to cool. When cool, cut peaches into thick wedges. 8. When ready to serve, cut pie into wedges and serve with peaches on the side. Drizzle a little of remaining caramel sauce over top.

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CHURCH March 23: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Rock ‘n Roll Easter Egg Event 10 am - noon. Free and open to children fifth grade and younger. Bring your own Easter basket! 7400 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie Info: www.dpc4u.org or 636.561.4347. March 23: “The Redemptions” at New Beginnings Worship Center 6 pm. 108 Birdie Hills Rd. St. Peters. Info: 636.544.2030 or 636.397.2959. March 24-31: Holy Week at the United Methodist Church 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. March 24 (Palm Sunday): Worship at 9am, 10am & 3pm. March 29 (Good Friday): Ways of the Cross Prayer Path 11:30am - 7:30pm. March 31 (Easter Sunday): Sunrise Service at 6:30am, Worship at 9 & 10:30am. www.livelovegrow.org. March 30: Free Easter Egg Hunt at Shiloh Church 10-11:30 am. 1515 Highway T, Foristell. Games, crafts & snacks with a free Easter breakfast on March 31 from 9-10:15 am. Info: 636.673.2144. March 31: Family Easter Service 10:30 am at Discovery Church, 8134 Mexico Road, St. Peters. 636.439.0049 or connect@godconline.org. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family

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Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARPstln@hotmail.com.

teens and has something for all interests. Includes traditional outdoor camps and “specialty camps” involving fun adventures and themes, sports, games, arts, dance and more. Now - March 31 save 10% off up to three weeks of camp. Info: 636.379.0092.

Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377.

Now - March 31: Y-Weight Challenge at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Be our next “before” and “after” in this 12 week program to help you lose weight and improve your health and wellness. Average weight loss per person is 20 Pounds! Led by a Y certified personal trainer. Meets 3 times per week. $720, Members pay: $360. Payment plans available. Info/Registration: 636.379.0092.

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385. 3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am - 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now - March 31: Summer Camp Registration at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Designed for pre-school through

Now - April 5: SCC Art Faculty Exhibition Gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, St. Charles Community College (4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville). Free and open to the public. Info/ hours: Christine Holtz, choltz@stchas.edu or 636.922.8556. Now-April 8: Intermediate Watercolor Classes at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon. Taught by Shirley Nachtrieb. $90. Info: Shirley Nachtrieb at 636.947.1936 or Shirley@nachtrieb.com. Now - April: Golf Leagues Signups Play is 5-6 p.m for all skill levels. At The Bluffs (Tuesdays), Wentzville (Wednesdays) and Links (Thursdays). Info/registration: www. golfleaguesassociation.com or gla2000@centurytelnet. March: Celebrate Women’s His-

tory Month St. Charles Community College (4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville). Free and open to public. Info: Mandi Smith at 636.922.8469 or asmith@stchas. edu. March 20: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Mem Pkwy, O’Fallon. $14. Traci Morlock from Wentzville will provide the music and Jan Stanczac (from Lake St Louis) presents “A Taste of Ireland.” Peg Holt-Myers (from St Peters) presents “A Cotton Pickin’ Love Story.” Reservations by March 15: Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636.3270.4082. March 20-24: Recycled Kids Consignment Sale 240 Megan Ave. O’Fallon. (Off Hwy K behind Dollar Tree-The former Office Depot) No admission fee. Info: www.recycledkidssale.com or Becky at 636.978.3643 or beckybrooks@recycledkidssale.com. March 22: Trivia Night at Christian High School 7-10 p.m. 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. Tickets are $15 each, tables are $120. For $40, business sponsors can reach up to 350 potential customers. Pizza, soda and other refreshments will be available. 636.978.1680 ext. 122 or email kjenkins@lwcs.us. March 23: World Water Day Katy Trail 5K Run in St. Charles Proceeds will be used to provide safe, reliable drinking water and to improve the health and welfare of communities in developing countries. Donate new or used shoes to Shoeman Water Projects at the run site from 8-10 a.m. Register

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Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928.

April 6: Mission: Clean Stream 2013 – St. Charles Missouri River Clean 9 am – noon, registration open at 8:30 am. Bishop’s Landing next to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse (1050 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles). Lend your volunteer muscle to clean-up the banks of the Missouri River by boat! Register online at www.riverrelief.org or at the park the morning of the clean-up. Questions: Steve Schnarr at 573.289.2077 or steve@ riverrelief.org.

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

April 8: Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Classes Join our instructor as she incorporates poses and stretches from yoga and Pilates. All skill levels welcome. Classes are ongoing, and the next session begins April 8, meeting for 6 weeks on Mondays and Thursdays (12 total classes). The cost per class is $54 for Residents, $66 for Non-Residents. Please bring your own mat to class. Info/registration: www.lakesaintlouis.com; under the parks and recreation section. April 12-13: Watermedia Floral Collage Workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre (One St. Peters Centre Blvd.) Irises will be the subject matter. All skill levels are invited to participate. Cost is $110. Info: Shirley Nachtrieb at 636.947.1936 or Shirley@nachtrieb.com.

4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club. Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new members. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board or card game. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10 a.m. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League Weekly check in at 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. Two-man team scramble league.League begins mid April. $20/team to register. $20/team paid first night for overall awards. $2/ team weekly plus Greens and Cart fees. Info/registration: www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Adult Volleyball Games at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7 p.m. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. No registration necessary - just show up with your friends and enjoy a funfilled evening. Info: 636.928.1928.

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Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome! Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our children how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info:

Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www.lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: Fairmount Church Fish Fry Now-March 22. 3-7 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet or carry out. 2299 St. Peters Howell Rd, St Peters. $9/Adult, $5/Child, $1 off your meal if you bring 2 non-perishable items. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play! Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 50/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket. org, www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club.

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Our Precious Democracy Needs Saving People often decry, “There’s too much government!” It’s usually about some law that affects them one way or another. Perhaps they forget those laws were passed because someone was doing something that hurt others. Air was becoming polluted because industry and other sources were befouling it. When asked to do something about it, those business executives refused. They claimed it hurt their profits. The government had to make them do it. Water pollution had the same scenario. The government had to make industry stop polluting our rivers and streams. Even ATV and four-wheel-drive vehicle owners had to be legally forced to stop churning up our precious waterways just as canoeists had to be forced to stop throwing trash in the streams during float trips. Laws were passed to stop bankers from ripping off their customers and subsequently, they complained of too much regulation. As each law was circumvented by some newfound loophole, new laws were sought to patch the loopholes. In each instance of government intervention, there were any number of scoundrels with no regard for other human beings and too much regard for power and money. In spite of the bureaucracy it created, small businesses became larger, larger businesses became huge corporations which became multi-national conglomerates that swallowed up scores of smaller businesses. The outcome was a huge, sprawling octopus with tentacles inside the halls of justice and the offices of lawmakers throughout the country as well as many of those abroad. In other words, since they couldn’t circumvent the laws to increase profits to the levels of obscene,

they literally bought the lawmakers. They couldn’t control the media who decried their greed and double-dealing, so they bought it via corporate takeovers, forced buyouts or whatever means were available. The fourth estate that once exposed their chicanery was in turn, used to print or broadcast misinformation that supported the very forces of evil they once exposed. Slowly but surely, a great many news sources became controlled by the sprawling corporate octopus it abhorred. Unbiased editors were sent packing. CEO’s became the puppets of predisposed board members and billionaire investors and huge salaries and bonuses were awarded for profits derived from cheapening products, eliminating competition via various forms of corporate takeovers, circumventing laws that protected consumers and the environment and eventually, laying off workers and sending their jobs to starving countries. It resulted in taking control of underhanded corporate scheming and maneuvering away from government protections and into the hands of the most unscrupulous executives and billionaires the country has ever produced. Even here in Missouri, a billionaire sits in on private state legislative committee meetings, a privilege that ordinary citizens would seldom, if ever, be allowed. The difference between today’s CEO’s and yesterday’s business owners who worked hard and became successful is manifest. The assurance that most billionaires would opt for saving our country from bankruptcy against saving their billions may be our undoing. Some are benevolent, but considering the methods involved in becoming incredibly wealthy, it could also be a façade hiding a monster. I have met hard-working self-made millionaires who are benevolent, honest and concerned for our country and God bless them. Unfortunately, they may have become a minority. I agree that we have too much government. It’s a shame we needed it. “We can either have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can’t have both.” –Louis Brandeis, U.S. Supreme Court Justice (1856-1941) During the Great Depression, most wealthy people remained as such. Perhaps Brandeis noticed. 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.