CNSTC: Mar. 28. 2012

March 28, 2012

The St. Charles City-County Library District’s new Spencer Road Branch opened on Wednesday, March 21.

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By Shelly A. Schneider

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The Spencer Road Branch opened to the public at 9 a.m. on March 21, and by 2 p.m. more than 2,000 people had entered the new and improved space. The library is located at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters, Mo. The new 57,000+ square foot building was built debtfree by St. Charles City-County Library District without a tax increase or bond funding, thanks in part to generous corporate and individual support of the Library Foundation’s “(re)Discover Your Library: A Campaign for the Spencer Road Branch.” That campaign raised more than $550,000.

The Spencer Road Branch Library features the Houck Business and Professional Center that provides special services to small business and nonprofit organizations. Features of the center include meeting rooms with state-ofthe art technology for businesses to use when meeting with clients, training or giving presentations. Mary Hutchinson, executive director of the Community Council of St. Charles County, said Library District worked closely with the Community Council to design rooms and spaces to meet the common goal of nonprofit organization support and development.

“I am very excited about the new level of service that we will be able to provide,” she said. “The entire St. Charles County community will be well-served by the new Spencer Road Branch.

Other amenities of the new Spencer Road Branch Library include: comfortable seating and gathering places that make the library feel like home, a drive-up window and book drop, reading room with fireplace, wifi and

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plug-ins throughout the building, numerous public access computers and many community meeting rooms and small study rooms as well as a patio and large event area. There are separate areas for teens and children, and even a coffee and beverage service area. A bigger, better library needs more parking, and the new Spencer Road Branch features spaces for 241 cars – more than double the amount of parking at the old branch. To enhance the outside appearance, additional green space and plantings were added in the plaza area, and the library features a large outdoor plaza that may be used for seating and/ or programs. The Spencer Road Branch Library houses a large collection of books, music, DVDs and other resources and services.

We are not expanding the materials collection at the branch,” said Jim Brown, Library director: “We are providing more people and activity space rather than shelving. As libraries evolve in the 21st century and more materials are in downloadable format, the format of the collection we offer to library

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Fire Hydrant Testing O’Fallon Fire Protection District Engine Companies will perform annual fire hydrant testing during the months of April through June. The tests will begin on April 2, 2012. Fire hydrant testing allows the firefighters to complete preventive maintenance on the water discharge caps, outlet ports, and the fire hydrant’s operating stem. The testing also allows rust and mineral deposits to be flushed out of the hydrants and waterlines. This work is imperative to the proper operation of fire hydrants in times of emergencies and may cause some inconvenience to our citizens. The flushing of fire hydrants and waterlines does not completely remove all the minerals in the water system and may cause the water to look murky. The OFPD will do its best to keep this inconvenience to a minimum. Residents are urged to cycle their washing machines before putting in laundry as this will help prevent clothing from becoming stained from mineral deposits and rust.

While hydrant testing needs to be performed to help improve all of our safety, the OFPD apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this work may cause. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, contact the O’Fallon Fire Protection District at 636.272.3493 or through our website at www.ofallonfire.org.

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Training for a 5k Race 5k races have become popular over the last few years. No matter where you live, you are probably surrounded by these road races nearly every weekend. The races are popular because they are geared toward many different athletic levels. It is a good way to stay in shape, and the scheduled races are also a great way to set a goal for yourself to stay on track with your training. Whether you are training for your first race or your tenth, it does not take long to prepare for the actual race. If you are a beginner to the running sport there are a few good tips to know before starting your training.

Strength and stamina in the heart and lungs are the first steps to developing your endurance for running. Some will focus on running during their training, but I suggest doing a variety of different activities that strengthen the heart and lungs such as cycling, swimming and different types of interval training. If you do not put variety into you workout you run into the risk of overusing the same muscles and putting

too much stress on the body. This leads to my next tip, rest! Rest days are just as important as training days. It is crucial that you give your joints and muscles a break allowing them to Sarah Gildehaus, Fitness Coordirepair. If you over train, nator, YMCA your energy levels will drop rest restores energy.

There is no better feeling then crossing the finish line to your first 5k that you have spent time and dedication training for. The sense of accomplishment stands out and the feeling is indescribable. How do I get started? That’s easy.

Your first step is to pick a race. The Tri-County and O’Fallon Family YMCA 5k/1 Mile Fun Run is on April 21at Quail Ridge Park. Once you sign up you will receive either a beginner or advanced 8-week 5k training plan from the YMCA that will help you get started, and will help you prepare up until race day. Your second step is to stick with the plan. Find ways to motivate yourself or sign up for the race with a friend so you can motivate each other. When there is a deadline you are more likely to deliver with positive results. Runners for the YMCA 5k are guaranteed a performance tshirt if they register before April 6. Every runner over the age of 21 will receive free beer after the race (limit 2 per person).

Sign up for the race at either O’Fallon or Tri-County Family YMCA and start your new journey today.

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Enter O’Fallon’s Fun and Patriotic Lindenwood University to Host Educator Resource Fair Independence Day Parade Clubs, civic organizations, bands, churches, quirements and awards are listed on the applicascouts, businesses and others are invited to get tions, which can be picked up at the Renaud Spirit April 10 Lindenwood University will host an Educator Resource Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, in the Anheuser Busch Leadership Room of the Spellmann Center on the St. Charles campus, located at 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles, Mo. 63301. The free event will showcase a variety of local organizations and the teaching tools they offer to local educators.

“For several years my colleague Nancy Snider and I have enjoyed a similar fair that takes place at the St. Louis Zoo each fall, but we wanted to bring that same opportunity to our students and to teachers in north St. Louis, St. Charles, Warren, and Pike Counties,” said event organizer Frank Thouvenot, Ph.D., assistant professor and chair of elementary education in the Lindenwood School of Education. “It’s a great way for teachers to know what educational resources are available such as take-home kits, weekend workshops, and more.”

More than two dozen organizations are expected to be represented at the fair. Confirmed participants already include the World Aquarium, Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, and the Gateway to Peace Museum.

No registration is required. For more information, please contact Thouvenot at fthouvenot@lindenwood.edu.

creative and join the competition for trophies and prizes in O’Fallon’s annual Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, in downtown O’Fallon. This year’s theme is “Salute Our American Heritage.”

The “Mayor’s Choice” award and “Best Overall” category will be judged on how well an entry expresses the parade theme, with prizes of $500, $400 and $300 awarded to the top three Best Overall. In addition, prizes of $200 for first place and $100 for second place will be presented to the “Best Musical Float” and “Most Patriotic Float,” and trophies will be awarded for “Best Color Guard.” All entries will receive extra points for incorporating music and mechanical movement as well as the parade theme.

To help entrants, a complete list of rules, re-

Center, City Hall, or the Parks and Recreation Office. Applications also are available online at www. heritageandfreedomfest.com. Completed applications are due by noon on Friday, May 25.

“With our country’s colorful history, we’re looking forward to seeing original, imaginative entries competing for prizes and trophies this year,” said Megan Steinmann of the City’s Office of Tourism and Festivals. “Our parade is one of the biggest in the area, and it’s a highlight of our annual Heritage and Freedom Fest. The Freedom Fest will open at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex with carnival rides on July 2 and continue July 3 and 4 with headline music, family entertainment, kids’ activities and fireworks.”

For more information, contact msteinmann@ ofallon.mo.us or call 636.379.5574 or 636.379.5605.

Volunteer for Alternative Spring Break Projects in O’Fallon Parks Students, faculty, and families staying in town over spring break are invited to register for spring projects that will help prepare city parks for this year’s seasonal activities, athletic events, and thousands of park visitors.

“With flowers blooming and trees budding in the parks, this is a great time for

individuals to get outside and have an impact on their community,” said Kathy Halstead, manager of O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department.

For the convenience of staff and students, Alternative Spring Break projects are scheduled in conjunction with area school district and collegiate spring breaks. Projects include painting, planting flowers, transplanting cuttings, mulching trees, shrubs and flower beds, and spreading wood fibers around playground equipment.

To register for the Alternative Spring Break, contact Volunteer Services at 636.379.5408 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more information about volunteering, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer.

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Running for Change 5K Run/Walk To Help Missouri and Uganda Orphans Calvary Orphan Outreach would like to extend an invitation to “Running for Change,” a 5K Run/ Walk to be held on Saturday, April 7 at Troy City Park. Pre-registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m.

The entry fee is $15 and includes T-shirt. In ad-

dition to the fee, spare change will be collected at the race. Proceeds will help the ministry’s work with orphans in Uganda as well as with foster children in Missouri.

Register online at www.calvaryorphanoutreach.org or call Kim Silverberg at 314.265.4554.

Applications Requested For LCMC Nursing Scholarships Students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field have another opportunity to gain financial assistance. The Lincoln County Nursing Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships to assist students to become an RN, LPN or earn an Advancement of Degree in Nursing. Scholarships are based on finan-

cial need. Applications can be obtained in the Nursing Office at LCMC Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All applications are due no later than April 25. The recipient of the scholarship will be announced during the week of May 14-18. For more information, please call 636.528.8551.

Student Emma Howell from Cuivre Park Elementary was chosen to be one of 100 Finalists in the Picture the Music art contest sponsored by the St. Louis Symphony. Picture the Music is an educational activity that invites students to listen to a specific selection of symphony music, and then create their own interpretations through paintings, colorings, or drawings. An awards Ceremony and reception was held in honor of the 100 finalists at Powell Hall on March 1.

March 31 is Lincoln County Earth Day On Saturday, March 31, students from troy Buchanan High School Key Club and members of the Lincoln County Coalition will celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up sections of highway in Lincoln County. Community volunteers of all ages are needed.

The day will be split into two shifts: 7:30 a.m. –noon and 1 – 5 p.m. Each shift will begin in the cafeteria at Troy Middle School where the Missouri Department of Transportation will deliver a safety presentation and provide safety vests and garbage bags to volunteers. At 7:30 a.m., a light breakfast will be provided. At the noon shift, a bag lunch will be provided to all volunteers compliments of the Lincoln County (Troy) R-III School District. The R-III District will provide volunteers with transportation to and from cleanup locations and the middle school cafeteria. Transportation will run on a two-hour schedule, as follows: 8-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m., and 3-5 p.m.

To reserve a spot for your organization/group or for more information, volunteers may contact Bill Benhardt with the Lincoln County Coalition via telephone at 314.486.9352 or via email at bsue@centurytel. net.

The event will be open to those of all ages, but please note: participants 13 or younger must be supervised by a par-

ent or guardian at all times. A $100 donation will be awarded to the organization/group with the most attendees present. For more information, please contact Bill Benhardt at bsue@centurytel.net or 314.486.9352.

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Business

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Jerry Hollingsworth St. Peters Alderman Did you know that the St. Peters Senior Center volunteer group serves 155 home-delivered meals a day to homebound seniors in our community? Often times it’s the only touch with the outside world they have. This is a great program to say the least and an even greater group of folks who volunteer their time to get these meals delivered. Having said all that, severe government budget cuts at the state and federal level have placed the program in great peril.

Last fall, members of the St. Peters Board of Aldermen and employees of Central County Fire and Rescue held a trivia night to raise funds to help support the Meals on Wheels program at the St. Peters Senior Center. Unfortunately, the amount we raised was not close what is needed to keep this program going.

So, I had another idea and brought it before the Board of Aldermen. On January 13, the Board voted in support of placing a box on the utility bills of St. Peters water and trash customers to allow our residents an easy way to donate money, should they choose, to help fund the St. Peters Meals on Wheels Program.

I’m happy to report that by the end of February, St. Peters utility customers had contributed more

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than $1,500 to the program just by including a little extra when they paid their water/ trash bills. This money will go a long way to help support the program. That $1,500 will pay for 463 meals.

If the generosity continues at this level, our homebound seniors will not have to worry about the continuation of the meal delivery service.

Thank you to everyone who has participated.

Also, I’d like to remind St. Peters voters about an important decision they can be a part of making on April 3. You’ll have the opportunity to vote on whether you would like the City to set up a waterline insurance program to protect homeowners should the waterline on their property break.

Currently, if the waterline leading from a house to the street would rupture, it could cost homeowners thousands of dollars to repair. If this measure passes on April 3, homeowners would pay just $12 a year on their property tax bill for waterline insurance. That’s $1 a month for the peace of mind that they won’t be slapped with a $4,000 bill if the water line on their property breaks. You decide.

Annual Home & Garden Show March 31st The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Home & Garden Show on Saturday, March 31 at the St. Peters City Centre, next to the Rec Plex.

Originally hosted by the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce, the Home & Garden Show will be dually hosted by the newly formed Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the city of St. Peters. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature exhibitors and Home Depot’s Do-It-Yourself Clinics throughout the day.

Home Depot will be conducting do-it-yourself clinics on: • Faux finishing countertops to look like granite • Cabinet & trim refinishing featuring a new gel product • Faux paint techniques • How to tile 101 – prep to finish using glass & ceramic tiles for countertops, backsplashes, mosaics • Pavestone Ask The Pros – how to’s on fire pits & mailboxes • Scotts 4 Step Program education Master Gardeners from the University of Missouri Extension Program will be on hand to answer all of your lawn/ garden questions. Residents from the city of St. Peters who bring their residency cards can take advantage of the free tree seedling giveaway (while supplies last). Also, there will be ambulance truck tours and equipment demos from the St. Charles County Ambulance District.

Register to win an iPad 2 and refurbished laptop courtesy of EPC, Inc. Scotts will give away a four step fertilizer program, Home Depot will hold a drawing for a wheel barrow filled with garden products, tiling and painting supplies, and WalMart will give away gift cards.

Limited booth space is still available for interested vendors (some restrictions apply). Please call Lori Tainter at 636.946.0633 for more information or for an exhibitor registration form.

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By Steve Bryan Rated: PG-13

“The Hunger Games” “The Hunger Games,” the young adult novels that captured the imagination of readers of all ages, has finally arrived in theaters. Unfortunately, much like a tribute on the wrong end of a sword, director Gary Ross drains the lifeblood out of the story to create a movie that misses the entire point of the original novels altogether.

The film is set in Panem, a country that sprang up on the ruins of North America Photo courtesy of Lionsgate after wars and natural disasters destroyed the landscape. Panem is divided into 13 districts filled with people who toil in various industries for meager wages and insufficient food rations. The Capitol, the seat of power, is, on the other hand, filled with wealthy, overfed and easily bored citizens.

Jennifer Lawrence does a credible job as Katniss Everdeen, the young heroine from District 12 who volunteers to take her sister’s place in the Hunger Games, a reality television competition that brings to mind gladiators in ancient Rome. Twenty-four teenagers called “tributes” are selected to fight to the death as a reminder that no one in any district can defy the will of the Capitol.

Although she thinks she has no chance of winning, Katniss vows to try her best. Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), the male tribute from her district, is frightened, but he seems to be adjusting to the needs of the

games better than Katniss. He also drops a bombshell during his initial interviews, one that could change the entire dynamic of the Hunger Games.

While Suzanne Collins’ “Hunger Games” trilogy are an intense, satisfying read, the movie leaves out so many critical details that it comes up quite short in terms of quality.

Wo o d y H a r r e l s o n’s performance as Haymitch Abernathy, for instance, is hindered by lack of information about the character. In the books, Haymitch is a surly mentor to Katniss and Peeta, but Harrelson’s portrayal makes him less violent and considerably less intriguing.

Jennifer Lawrence does the best she can with the material, but the shaky camera

work and bland sets take away from her performance.

Josh Hutcherson fares a little better as Peeta, especially when it comes to demonstrating his camouflage skills. Neither of these two young performers is to blame, though, for director Gary Ross’ failures behind the camera.

In an effort to squeeze the first novel into one movie, Ross leaves out key facts and details which end up hurting the plot. “The Hunger Games” really should have been turned into two movies instead of the inconsistent, unsatisfying film that arrived in theaters.

“The Hunger Games,” rated PG-13 for intense thematic violent material and disturbing images involving teens, currently is playing in theaters.

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SPRING COMMUNITY EVENTS If you would like more information or want to attend an event, call 636.344.CARE (2273) or visit www.progresswesthealthcare.org www.progresswesthealthcare.org.

Registration is required for the events and both are FREE.

Girls’ Night Out

Women’s Health Talk

Thursday, April 5, 6-8 p.m.

Midwest OB/GYN Associates Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Special Event

Some topics are meant just for us girls!

And more often than not, these topics are best discussed over a glass of wine and hor d’oeuvres. So join us to indulge as you listen to Drs. Emily Sammons, Pam Sullivan, and Nanci Bucy from Midwest OB/GYN Associates discuss solutions for heavy, painful periods and fibroids including minimally invasive treatment options. They will also address other pelvic health conditions.

Care after Breast Cancer Wednesday, April 25, 6-7:30 p.m.

Amy Cyr, MD, Breast Surgeon and Paul Mills, MD, Renaissance Plastic Surgery Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library When diagnosed with breast cancer, women are faced with many tough decisions. One of those decisions includes which option could be best in regards to surgical management. Dr. Cyr will discuss these options and what may be the best for you or your loved one. Dr. Mills will also discuss the options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy.

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School

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flanked by her parents, Sherri and Brian Barkley.

Standing behind Kelsey is SHS principal, Dr. Kevin Keltner; SHS coach, Jim Layne; SHS coach, Vernon Gano; and SHS Athletic Director, Mike O’Brien.

2. Jessica Mincher, Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, has signed with University of Missouri – St. Louis to play soccer. Pictured with Jessica are her parents, James and Jeannine Mincher. Standing behind Jessica is Henry St. Pierre, EHS Principal; Seth Wilber, EHS coach; and Tim Grimes, EHS Activities Director.

3. Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, Nick Weisenborn, has signed with Western Illinois University to play football. Pictured with Nick are his parents, Gina and Kevin Weisenborn.

Standing behind Nick is Henry St. Pierre, EHS Principal; Brett Bevill, EHS coach; Scott Eacret, EHS coach; Bryan Beerman, EHS coach; Mike Bevill, EHS coach; and Tim Grimes, EHS Activities Director.

4. Bri Andert, Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, has signed with Quincy University to play soccer. Pictured with Bri are her parents, Debbie and Bart Andert.

Standing behind Bri is Tim Grimes, EHS

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Activities Director; Seth Wilber, EHS coach; and Taylor Andert, sister.

5. Megan Reis, Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, has signed with St. Charles Community College to play soccer. Pictured with Megan are her parents, Roxanne and Rich Reis. Standing behind Megan is Tim Grimes, EHS Activities Director; Seth Wilber, EHS coach; and Josh Tyler, St. Charles Community College coach.

6. Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, Mackenzie Cork, has signed with William Woods University to play soccer. Pictured with Mackenzie are her parents, Jan and Scott Cork. Standing behind Mackenzie from L-R is Seth Wilber, EHS coach; Kaylie Cork, sister; Henry St. Pierre, EHS principal; Cassie Cork, sister; Tim Grimes, EHS Activities Director; and Randy Hall, William Woods University coach.

7. Jordan Gnolfo, Fort Zumwalt East High School senior, has signed to play soccer at Lindenwood University. Pictured with Jordan are her parents, Phillip and Meredith Gnolfo. Standing behind Jordan is Henry St. Pierre, EHS principal; Seth Wilber, EHS coach, and Tim Grimes, EHS Activities Director.

Other events not pictured: Fort Zumwalt Hope High School’s leadership class recently participated in the PetSmart’s National Adoption Day on February 11 to collect donations for the Heartland Humane Society of Missouri. The leadership class made handcrafted dog bandannas designed to slip over a collar so they do not fall off.

People who donated $5 received a dog bandanna. The event was successful, and the class raised over $250 for the shelter.

Michael Ferrante, a senior at Fort Zumwalt West High School, has been selected by Music for All to perform in one of the nation’s finest honor ensembles, the 2012 Jazz Band of America. Ferrante was selected from numerous applicants from across the nation for membership in this prestigious honor ensemble. Ferrante has been a member of his high school jazz band for four years. He earned the lead tenor saxophone chair in the Missouri All State Jazz Band for three consecutive years, and earned lead alto saxophone chair for the past two years. He also has earned superior ratings at the Missouri State Solo and Ensemble Festival throughout his high school career.

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Timberland Receives Journalism Awards for School Newspaper and Yearbook On Monday, March 12, members of the Timberland High School newspaper and yearbook staffs attended the Sponsors of Student Publications Journalism Conference at Webster University. The Wolf ’s Howl newspaper received a Superior rating, and the school’s yearbook (Wolf Tracks) received a rating of Excellent. Over 650 area high school journalists attended the conference, where they participated in workshops and panel discussions with local journalists and professionals in the field. THS students work under the advisement of newspaper and yearbook sponsor Ida Hoffmann. The following Timberland students also won individual awards for their efforts: Newspaper • Alex Braun: Superior for Editorial Cartoon (“Chivalry”) • Olivia Marnett: Superior for Sports Photography (Football Game Crowd Reaction) • Lani Tuitasi: Superior for Commentary (“Breaking Up With High School” Column) • Megan Brillos: Excellent for Info-

graphics (“Cheer Boys”) • Megan Brillos: Honorable Mention for Newspaper Front Page Design (“Holidays Around the World”) • Lauren McCutcheon and Addie Rolwes: Honorable Mention for Doubletruck Design (“Next Adventure… College”) • Lani Tuitasi: Honorable Mention for Inside Page Design (“Bro Code”) Yearbook • Abbey Herbst: Excellent for Yearbook Photography Award-winning photograph by THS sophomore Olivia Marnett (Beaker Photograph) • Yearbook Staff: Excellent Life Design (Bonjour London, Foreign in Theme Development for Language Trip Spread) the 2010-11 Book • Karrie Gustafson & Alyssa Koern• Katherine Dyer: Honorable Mener: Honorable Mention for Student Life tion for Yearbook Photography (Photo Design(Out of the Ordinary at THS of Pep Assembly) • Katherine Dyer: Honorable Men- Spread) • Carina Hartley: Honorable Mention for Sports Photography (Cheer tion for Yearbook Photography (Color Photo) • Karrie Gustafson & Carina Hart- Guard photo) • Abbey Herbst: Honorable Mention ley: Honorable Mention for Student

for Yearbook Photography, (Science Class Photo) • Abbey Herbst: Honorable Mention for Sports Design (Golf Spread) • Candace Peoples & Taylor Smith: Honorable Mention for Sports Design (Soccer Spread) • Candace Peoples & Taylor Smith: Honorable Mention for Student Life Design (Talent Show Spread)

Two Wentzville Educators Recognized for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership Two outstanding educators in the Wentzville School District have been recognized by the Missouri Staff Development Council (MSDC). Dr. Susan Gauzy, assistant superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, was presented with the Outstanding Instructional Leadership Award, and Holt High School math teacher Constance Hallemeier was honored as Outstanding Teacher at the annual Show-Me Professional Development Conference. The MSDC recognizes educators who have had a significant impact on students and their fellow educators. There is a stringent scoring guide that aligns to the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning, and the MSDC recognizes instructional leaders who exceed in all twelve of these standards.

The Outstanding Instructional Leadership Award is designed to recognize an instructional leader who has shown leadership qualities in guiding colleagues toward high quality professional development. Dr. Gauzy has been with the District for five years, and is a driving force behind major initiatives that have increased

student learning and achievement.

“Next to being called ‘Mom’ and ‘GiGi’, there’s no better accolade for me than Outstanding Instructional Leader,” Gauzy said. “It makes my heart sing!”

The MSDC Outstanding Teacher Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies high quality teaching, engages in high quality professional development, and who has made significant contributions to the school and district throughout their professional career. Mrs. Hallemeier is an engaging educator who has been teaching in the District since 2003, and was also selected by her peers as the Holt High School Teacher of the Year for 2011-12.

“I would have to say that winning validates my excitement for professional development,” Hallemeier said. “I thoroughly enjoy learning new strategies, try-

ing those ideas, and helping others learn about them if they are successful.”

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Congrats St. Dominic Musicians!

Congratulations to the following St. Dominic music students on their recent performance at the MSHSAA District Music Festival on March 10.

• Rating of “Good:” Bob Romine (alto saxophone) • Rating of “Excellent”: Matt Wynn (vocal), Valerie Free (piano), Abby Tetzlaff (mallets), Cynthia Martin (clarinet, accompanied by Valerie Free), Sylviann Schilling (vocal), Danny McAndrew (trumpet, accompanied by Abby Tetzlaff), Matt Standen (trumpet), Hanna Richardson, Bob Romine, Frank Matteoni, Ryan Gaffney (saxophone quartet), Sylviann Schilling, Allie Call, Rosie Bross (vocal trio, accompanied by Valerie Free).

• The following received a rating of “Superior” and move on to the state festival in Columbia: Ryan Gaffney (alto

saxophone), Lindsey Standen (piano), Allie Call (vocal), Nicole Savant, Mandy Weber, Erin Page (flute trio).

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Sports

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rascals Add Two Former Players as Coaches Hitting and Bench Coaches Joining Manager Steve Brook will be Mike Madrid and Caleb Curry.

Brook has led his team to the Frontier League Championship series both seasons as manager, taking the title in 2010.

Madrid, who holds a career .307 batting average as a member of the Rascals from 2004-2006, is joining the staff as hitting coach for the 2012 season.

"With a man like Steve Brook at the helm I knew the professionalism would be top notch and that this opportunity to give back to this organization and community would be a great growing experience,” he said. “I'm ready for this!"

Caleb Curry returns to the Rascals for his fifth season in professional baseball and first as the team's bench coach. He was a key player for the Rascals on the 2010 Frontier League Championship team. He finished the season hitting .315 and collecting 28 stolen bases.

"When I look back at some of my greatest memories in baseball, the summer of 2010 in O'Fallon sticks out as an unforgettable one!” Curry said. “The way the community welcomed us, the support and love from the host families, all the hard work in the front office and the camaraderie of the players made this possible.

When I got a call to see if I was interested in coming back, it was a no-brainer!"

Brook is excited about the new additions to the staff.

"Both of these individuals have had a tremendously positive impact on River City Rascals teams during their playing careers,” he said. “I am extremely confident and excited to see what they will bring to our organization in 2012 and beyond." ~~~Two classy guys to add to a top notch staff River City Rascals to Announce Broadcast Team You May Be Able to Listen AND Watch All Home Games New General Manager Dan Dial is trying to keep all the Rascal fans in touch

with his team thanks to the world-wide-web.

He is presently in negotiations with a company that will be able to show all home games LIVE, along with play-by-play personalities anywhere you can pick up the internet. A weekly highlight show will be produced as well.

This company, which will go nameless at this point, is also having conversations with local establishments to show the internet broadcast on their television sets.

This could be revenue-generating event for the bar/restaurants that wants to be a partner. So if you can’t make the game at T.R. Hughes you will eventually be able to find out who has it on their TVs inside their establishment.

Technology… ~~~Up to date Cottleville Run for the Helmet Successful/Parade-Almost 4th Annual Parade had Record Numbers About 2,800 runners and walkers took to the highway N early on the 17th with beautiful skies and temperatures in the 70s. One and two mile walkers pushed baby strollers and enjoyed the company of many. A man in a wheel chair wheeled courageously with all the rest. Potentially over 35,000 lined the streets.

A large majority of the 150 parade floats were supposed to leave St. Charles Community College but Mother Nature took first place.

Pictured are Amy E. and Steve Runge who provided details on each float. To WATCH the 2012 Cottleville St. Patrick’s parade with yours truly as emcee, go to www.STLWebTV.com To see about eight minutes of pictures in a great presentation from Cathy Hartman of the parade, go to www.vimeo.com/38961293 ~~~It was a great start

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Should We or Shouldn’t We? Years ago, an offbeat friend of mine was home laying around his parent’s house on summer vacation from college where he majored mostly in substance abuse. It was a small rural town in northern Missouri with a population of less than 500.

His father asked him when he was going to get a job. He told him there were no summer jobs and it was too far to a larger town to commute. Then

his father asked him what he was going to do for money? That‘s father talk for, “You’re not laying around here all summer.” My friend finally said, “I don’t know Dad, I’ll probably have to go out and sell drugs.”

Via his father’s connections, a week later he was riding on the hood of a huge earth-moving machine while the operator taught him how to run it.

Selling and using drugs in rural areas probably happens more than many people believe. There is little to do for mischief-prone small-town teenagers during summer months or any other time when this age group seeks ways to prevent bore-

dom.

My friend once took me for a ride around his small town and pointed out all the places he and his friends had drug and booze parties out of sight when he was a teenager. There was a cemetery, an abandoned barn, a wooded area and so on. A few places included where someone had died of a drug overdose. He often joked about older folks that thought drug pushers from the city came there to sell drugs to their offspring. It was usually the other way around. Their offspring went to the city to buy them.

According to a St. Charles County street gang member, some of their best drug customers were from outlying areas.

One of the sadder outcomes of this are the older teens arrested for selling drugs and ending up in prison. When and if they finally get out, nobody will hire them. Many have no place to go and end up back in the illegal drug business.

There is little doubt we’re not winning the war on drugs.

There are many arguments for and against legalizing drugs. One can see both sides having legitimate concerns.

The big question is, “Would we become a nation of drug addicts?” It’s countered

with legalized alcoholic beverages being around for decades and we haven’t become a nation of drunks. Late on weekend nights, the police might argue that point.

In China, drugs were once legal and opium dens had customers who could smoke anything without fear of arrest. According to some historians, the Chinese government became alarmed at the increasing number of users and eventually stopped it.

The argument drags on.

What I find most embarrassing are the hundreds of honest Mexican citizens being murdered by drug cartels to keep drugs flowing to the United States.

The U.S. provides the most lucrative market for illegal drugs. If we actually did legalize them, as some retired U.S. lawmakers and government officials quietly believe we should, we would save untold billions and virtually bankrupt the illegal drug industry around the world and also remove a major source of terrorist funding.

Would the users grow their own drugs? Would our society’s rebellious minions find a new provocative affront to society? Who knows?

The worst part for me is that we’re too busy to take a close look at ourselves and see the truth. The world’s most vicious, bloodthirsty criminals are laughing all the way to the bank because millions of U.S. citizens keep buying their products.

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To be vain or not? That is the question Vanity is not my thing. At 46, I find it easy to walk out of the house without makeup. At 26, you understand, this would have been unthinkable! I figure that, by now, scores of doctors and nurses have seen the ugliest parts of my body – so who’s going to scream in agony if I leave home without lipstick?

A few years ago, however, I fell into some kind of trance. Maybe it was temporary insanity. You know, the kind you get when you’ve been with three kids 24/7.

Well, OK, it was just 24/4 (Spring Break with no break for Shelly), but who in the world would understand that left all by itself?

All of a sudden BAM! There it was. That glorious excuse to leave the house alone and run to the store for some plant food and a box of S.O.S. pads. The insanity slowly overtook my brain and body. I found myself wandering through the lingerie area. I hate to disappoint the men, but I was looking for plain white or beige underwear (thongs have never, are not, and will never be a part of my wardrobe vocabulary). Maybe a new, lightly lined, white bra…because, excuse me, the people who manufacture white shirts these days aren’t exactly worried about the thickness of the fabric, if you know what I mean.

I wandered around after finding my trusty, everyday bra, when I heard something new and exciting virtually call out to me!

“Shelly!” the object whispered. “Come over here.

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bother looking at if the kids were here.”

Well, now. That did it. This new and amazing thing was just plain mocking me because it knew I was alone.

“Oh, fine,” I said out loud (I really have to stop doing that).

I walked over a couple of steps when I saw it – a liquid filled bra. It appeared at eye-level, thanks to the marketing geniuses, out of nowhere and beckoned to me.

“I’ll give you a lift without costing you a fortune,” the bra seemed to say.

It is important, at this juncture, to go back to the beginning of the column and re-read the part about me and my vainless self (notice I said vain-less, not vein-less). Go ahead, I’ll wait a minute or two.

Got it? Good. But I went ahead and purchased the liquid-filled, bust-boosting piece of lingerie. I’m still blaming it on the unusually warm weather and the fact that there was no one there to question the purchase or talk me out of it.

I confess I removed everything but the scanning code. I didn’t want the nice people at the store to think I actually needed something like this. My normal underwires do just fine, thank you very much. This was just something new and different, and for only $15.99.

So, like the complete goofball that I am, I drove home, snuck into the bedroom and changed bras, and put on the smallest t-shirt I could find.

“Notice anything different?” I asked my husband.

We’re departing from the column, because this just has to be said.

Never, ever ask your husband if he notices anything different. You are simply setting yourself up for a big letdown (and I’m not talkin’ your bust, either).

I decided not to wait for the answer.

“I bought a water bra!”

I didn’t realize, until that very moment, how completely ridiculous the whole idea was. He laughed, I laughed, and we had a great giggle over my frivolous, and frankly very uncomfortable, purchase.

The stupid thing kept riding up on me, making my breasts look as if they were located right under my chin. So now what? That’s $15.99 I can never get back. I thought of two very ingenious plans. First, I can write it off on my taxes. It might look funny, but I wrote about the blasted thing, so I can write it off!

Second? I’m going to freeze it. Yes, you read that right. It probably won’t work, but I’m going to freeze the bra and make good use of it on these hot, sweltering summer days. Of course, then it will begin to melt, and I’ll look like I did while I was breast-feeding my children – big and leaky. It didn’t pay to be vain back then, either. Who cared that I tripled my bust size? I couldn’t show them off, because every time I tried, I leaked.

Back to the store for my lightly lined, white bra.

Easter Basket Cupcakes Add a Special Touch (Family Features) Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect for some-bunny special – or as a dessert to brighten any holiday table – A Tisket, A Tasket, A Cupcake Easter Basket cupcakes prove that it can be a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket.

“These cupcakes look impressive,” says Nancy Siler, vice president of consumer affairs at Wilton, “yet they require just a few easy steps. Simply bake cupcakes and use your favorite cake mix to help speed up prep time. Cool completely, place into Picket Fence Cupcake Wraps or Basket Cupcake Wraps and pipe with green-tinted icing to create grass. If piping isn’t possible, simply spatula ice the cupcakes; either way, they will impress.”

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March 29: MOMSNext 7 p.m. at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road, Dardenne Prairie, Mo. For mothers of schoolaged children. Info: www.mscwired.org/momsnext.

April 1: Palm Sunday Parade and Worship 9 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Wentzville. Maundy Thursday Seder Meal, Easter services and more. All are welcome and childcare is available.

Info: Donna at 636.327.6377 or church@wentzville-umc.net.

March 30: New Life Student Ministries Trivia Night 7 p.m. at New Life Church (1083 Cool Springs Industrial Dr., O’Fallon 63366). Team trivia, silent auction, prizes, popcorn & soda. No alcohol. $15/person before March 25, $20 at the door.

Info/registration: Mona Downs, 636.240.3567 or www.nlchurch. org.

April 1: Easter Egg Hunt 1 p.m. at St. Charles First Assembly of God, 4750 N. Service Road in St. Peters. Hot dogs, soda, inflatable slide and bounce houses and prize-filled eggs. Free. Info:

EVENTS March 30: 180 General Assembly Meeting 9:30 a.m. at Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Mo. Guest Speakers are Dr. Diane J. Schroeder, Associate Dean of Extended Learning, and Mandy Rose, AEL Program Coordinator. Topic: GED. Info: Karleen Rogers 636.949.7900, ext. 3587 or krogers@sccmo.org.

March 31: Easter Egg Hunt

10 a.m. - Noon at Lake Saint Louis Founders Park. Rain or shine. Free for children 10 and younger. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantries.

March 31: Easter Egg Hunt for Children / 2nd Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 11-1 p.m. Bring the kids and their baskets! We’ll be hunting for Easter eggs filled with goodies! Bring your dog(s) and watch them hunt for eggs filled with yummy treats!

March 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 31: The St. Charles CityCounty Library Foundation’s 11th Annual Trivia Challenge Doors open at 6:15 p.m., trivia at

7 p.m. At the American Legion Post 312 in St. Charles. Cash prizes, 50/50s and special raffles, silent auction, attendance prizes & more. Teams may choose a theme and participate in a table decorating contest. $160/team of 8. Includes free mulligans, beer/ soda and 10 rounds of fun-filled facts. Individuals may register for $20/person and be placed with other participants. Register and pay online at www.stchlibraryfoundation.org or download the registration form and send with check payable to St Charles CityCounty Library Foundation to 77 Boone Hills Dr, St Peters MO 63376. Info: foundation@stchlibrary.org or 441.2300, ext.1582.

April 1 & 7: Breakfast with the Bunny 9 & 11 a.m. seating times. Enjoy a full breakfast & photo opportunity with the Bunny, treats, costumed characters and free parking. Pre-paid reservations required, seating limited. Zoo Friends members: $20/adult, $18/child (ages 2-12); Non-

members: $22/adult, $20/child (ages 2-12); Children under 2 are free. Reservations: 314.646.4897.

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April 2: PALS Night at IMOS in Troy 4 p.m. - 8 pm. Enjoy a great dinner and help our furry friends at the same time! All proceeds will be used for animal care. Info: 636.338.1818 or www. pals-pets. com.

HEALTH Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Events March 28: Could it be ADHD? SCCCL 6:30 p.m. at the MiddendorfKredell Library, 2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, Mo. While there is no single test to determine if your child has this condition, there are standard guidelines to help with diagnosis. Call 636.928.

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April 5: Caregiver Class 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Siteman Cancer Center meeting room at BJC St. Peters. Free monthly support session for those that provide care for a loved one at home.

Topic for April: Hear practical tips from an RNs perspective to assist caregivers in day-to-day care at home. Info: 314.575.3983.

Now - April 15: Picture of Health Photo Contest Submit an original photo portraying the Picture of Health to bjsph.org for a chance to win a free camera. Top 3 winners announced during National Hospital Week: May 6-12, 2012.

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

• April 3 - June 21, Tues & Thurs, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Info: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092.

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. Registration: YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092.

tered 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.

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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.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, regis-

Support Groups 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. To register, please call 314.

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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

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Main Street Calendar of Events: March 29 – April 1: Moolah Shrine Circus

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April 4 – 28: Historic Churches of St. Charles Exhibit

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Info: 636.724.2106.

April 13 – 15: Missouri Tartan Day Festivities

Friday, 5 – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Frontier Park, 222 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles. Admission: Free. Scottish-American cultural event featuring music, food, dance, athletics, storytelling and more.

April 21: Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps

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Did you Know?

The Easter Bunny appears to have originated in Germany, where tales were told of an "Easter hare" who laid eggs for children to find. German immigrants to America – particularly Pennsylvania – brought the tradition with them and spread it to a wider public. (courtesy of Infoplease.com)

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