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The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market is St. Charles County’s only producer-only market. The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market celebrated its 2014 Opening Day on Saturday, April 5 at The Meadows shopping center located at Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. The weekly farmers market will operate on Saturdays from 8am-noon through late October at The Meadows in the south lots by the fountain. “The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market gives growers and producers a direct outlet for their produce and other products,” said Carl Saunders, president of The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market’s board. “It allows the small-scale agriculturalist to capture the whole sale.” The Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market is St. Charles County’s only producer-only market. The market only sells goods that are produced by the vendors themselves within a 100-mile radius of the market. On Opening Day the market brought the goods of more than 30 local growers, food-producers, bakers and artisans directly to the community. That number will increase to nearly 75 throughout the summer as the season’s crops peak. “We are excited for the return of the Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market for the 2014 season and all of the fabulous local goods they bring,” said Bridget Geiss, marketing director of The Meadows. “The mar-
ket is a convenient way for shoppers to access locally-grown and produced items right here in their community. We invite everyone to meet us at The Meadows on Saturdays throughout market season to enjoy the goods local farmers and artisans have to offer.” New to the market for the 2014 season is an expanded selection of produce brought to the market by added local farmers and growers. Further into the season the market will also welcome local wineries and breweries to debut their finest selections for shoppers to sample and purchase. Additional goods early in the season include salad greens, cauliflower, spinach, fresh honey, asparagus, farm-fresh eggs, grass-fed beef, pastured pork, plants, soaps, handcrafted jewelry and much more. Live music, yoga, children’s activities and educational programs are also available on select market days. A complete list of products and vendors can be found at www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com. The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market was established in 2009 by a group of St. Charles County volunteer citizens who wanted to bring fresh, local produce and handcrafted goods to the people of St. Charles County. Formerly known as the O’Fallon Farmers & Artists Market, the organization gained nonprofit 510c4 status in 2011. The mar-
ket began with a handful of vendors at the TR Hughes Ballpark and grew in size in just a few short years. In 2012, the market was renamed and relocated to The Meadows shopping center at Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. The market operates every Saturday from 8am-noon from mid-April through mid-October, rain or shine. The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market is the area’s only producer-only farmers market in St. Charles County. In addition to operating the market, the organization also offers educational opportunities in local food, art, gardening, growing and health.
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Around Town Local news and events like National Champion Skater Annie Mackay at Great Skate and the Heroin Awareness walk at Lindenwood.
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Business Midwest Machine Tool Training Center opens in O’Fallon and a local entrepreneur shares his 52 proverbs of profit.
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The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation Imagine Gala and Auction The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation is pleased to announce their first-ever Imagine Gala and Auction, taking place May 17 at the Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa in St. Charles. The event is the inaugural Gala for the St. Charles County nonprofit organization and will support the Library Foundation’s mission to ensure excellent library programs, services, and facilities for all people by developing and encouraging community investment and participation, today and tomorrow. “On May 17 we are excited to showcase all that the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation is doing to enrich lives, improve literacy and engage the community,” said Kristin Williams, executive director of the Library Foundation. Library Foundation board member Sharon Lee said, “Public support of the Imagine Gala and Auction will make a lasting impact for our children and our community.” The Gala & Auction includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a three course sitdown dinner, both a live and silent auction, entertainment from Joia, and many more surprises. Co-chairs for the event are Dale Rollings, owner of Yellow Farmhouse Vineyard & Winery; and Lorna Frahm, attorney at law and principle of The Frahm Law Firm, LLC. Professional singer, composer and radio personality Kathy Lawton Brown, of Radio Arts Foundation – St. Louis, will serve as the emcee. Imagine Gala and Auction tickets are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. Patron level tickets are also available for $250 per
person, with Patron Tables priced at $2,500. Proceeds from the Imagine Gala & Auction will support the Library Foundation’s focus on community outreach, early literacy and lifelong learning. According to Rebecca Cody, who serves as Library Foundation board president, “It is essential we continue this work, for our children and for St. Charles County. As a Foundation, we look for fresh and innovative ways to support our youngest learners through early literacy initiatives.” “Our outreach to fragile families and the homebound continues to grow, reaching more patrons than ever before,” said Karen Guccione-Englert, extension services specialist for the Library Foundation. Sponsors of this inaugural fundraiser include: Ameristar, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital & Progress West Hospital, Drury Hotels, BoardPaq, St. Charles Sunrise Rotary, Meyer Real Estate, The Liebel Family, Ameren Missouri, and SSM St. Joseph & Hospital West. Sponsorships are still available for individuals or companies interested in supporting the efforts of the Library Foundation. An investment in the Library Foundation is an investment in the community and one that will benefit all generations. For more information about sponsorships, or to reserve tickets to the upcoming Imagine Gala and Auction, contact Executive Director Kristin Williams at kwilliams@ stchlibrary.org or call 636.441.2300, extension 1582. Additional details are available online at www.stchlibraryfoundation.org.
Lindenwood to Host First Heroin Awareness Walk Lindenwood University is hosting their first Heroin Awareness Walk on April 10. The walk begins at 5:30pm at the Lindenwood Spellman Center with a speaker at 7:30pm in
the Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room. Walking for Wellness events are held to raise public awareness about heroin in the St. Charles County area.
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Free Summer Kick-off Party with Scotty McCreery Missouri Ballet Theatre to Host “Spring Into Summer” 92.3 WIL announces their exGeneral Admission for the clusive concert experience – the “Summer Kick-Off Party with Benefit Performances “Summer Kick-Off Party with Scotty McCreery” is free to the Scotty McCreery” – will take place on May 1 at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, located at 631 Veteran’s Place Drive near Chesterfield Mall. This exclusive free acoustic concert experience will start at 7pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Since his 2011 debut, Scotty McCreery has become one of country music’s hottest new stars with hits including The Trouble with Girls, Water Tower Town, I Love You This Big and his most recent Top 10 single, See You Tonight.
first 3,500 fans through the concert security checkpoint. 92.3 WIL will also have a limited number of tickets for reserved seating available for sale at $15 per ticket. Reserved tickets will go on sale Monday, April 14 at www. chesterfieldamphitheater.com or by visiting the Chesterfield City Hall. For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call 636.537.4000. Additional event details and concert announcements will be available by visiting the www.wil92.com.
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Derby Day Bruch Call for Chefs As plans for the St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation’s second-annual Derby Day Brunch take shape, the organization is encouraging local caterers, restaurant owners and chefs to take part by preparing and serving their signature dishes at the event. The brunch will feature 15 stations where food service partners will have the opportunity to serve appetizer portions of their culinary creations to more than 300 event attendees. Set for May 5 from 11am2pm at the Magic Chef Mansion in Compton Heights, the Derby Day Brunch will feature food, music, horse racing games and carriage rides in celebration of the Kentucky Derby. Proceeds from the event benefit at-risk St. Louis seniors. Participating food service partners are asked to arrive at the event with their food prepared and ready to be served, and all food costs are the responsibility of the restaurant, caterer or chef. In return for their food donations, participating vendors will gain exposure to 300+ prominent St. Louisans, including numer-
ous members of the St. Louis culinary community. At the end of the event, a celebrity judging panel will vote on its favorite “main dish” and “dessert,” and those recognized as winners will be honored and publically announced in the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System’s newsletters and on its social media channels during 2014. All participating restaurants, caterers and chefs will also be listed as an event partner in all of St. Andrew’s marketing and public relations materials. “Taking part in our Derby Day Brunch is a great way for area restaurants, caterers and chefs to gain exposure for their signature dishes, while also helping to raise funds for St. Louis seniors who are in desperate need of vital services,” said Ashley Turigliatto, Development Manager, St. Andrew’s Charitable Founda-
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tion. “Last year’s event was a huge success, and we hope to make our second-annual event even bigger and better. We have already secured participation from Home Wine Kitchen, Missouri Athletic Club and Companion Bakery, and we hope to work with many more of the St. Louis area’s culinary leaders on this event.” Those interested in preparing and serving food at the second-annual Derby Brunch event should contact Ashley Turigliatto at 314.678.1245, or via email at aturigliatto@ standrews1.com. Created in 1961, as a nonprofit partnership of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, St. Andrew’s is non-sectarian, faith-based and an expert at serving both older adults and their caregivers.
The Missouri Ballet Theatre is hosting a special benefit event – entitled Spring Into Summer – with two performances on Wednesday and Friday evening, May 7 and 9. These performances will take place from 7-9pm at The Grand Opera House, 311 North Main Street, in Historic downtown St. Charles. The evening’s program will include Opus, choreography by Adam Sage, music by Aton Dvorak; Solaris, choreography by Adam Sage, music by Carl Orff; excerpts from Sunday Sunday, choreography by Robert Philander, music by Negro Spirituals; Pas de Deux from Lapse Dance, choreography by Robert Philander, music by Stan Link; and Sylvia Pas de Deux, choreography by Adam Sage, music by Leo Delibes. After each night’s performance, the company dancers will meet and mingle with guests. This event is family-friendly and open to the public. Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets for Spring Into Summer are $20 per person when purchased before May 6, and a limited number of VIP tickets will be available each night for $25 per person. Purchase tickets online at www.missouriballettheatre.org. General admission tickets may also be purchased each night at the door for $25. For more information please visit the ballet company’s website www.missouriballettheatre.org. Missouri Ballet Theatre was founded in May of 2009 by Founder and Artistic Director Adam Sage and is based in the city of St. Peters, Missouri. MBT has held educational performances for over 2,000 young people in our effort to continue educating young audiences about dance and the arts in general.
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Keep Things S.A.F.E. at the Playground National Playground Safety Week, which is April 21-25, urges communities and parents to take an active role in improving outdoor play environments. Every year, more than 200,000 children are sent to emergency rooms for injuries sustained on the playground. Whether at home, school, day care or in area parks, we should be aware of potential hazards and supervise playground activities to keep our kids S.A.F.E.
There are four keys to S.A.F.E. playgrounds:
Supervision - Proper adult supervision is essential to preventing injuries on the playground. While this will not guarantee that your child or those in your care will never get hurt during playtime, alert supervisors can step up before a preventable risk turns into a hazardous situation. Age-Appropriate Equipment Children of various ages and abilities are developmentally different, so they need different types of play equipment to keep things safe and entertain-
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ing. While toddlers may need places to move and explore, those who are 5-9 may desire climbing equipment and tire swings that foster cooperation. These developmentally appropriate areas should be properly marked to ensure good fun. Falls and Surfaces - Nearly 70 percent of all playground injuries are related to falls. One of the most important things to look for in a safe playground environment is sufficient surfacing that absorbs impact from falls. The Consumer Product Safety Comisison considers asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass and loosefill material to be inappropriate surfaces for playgrounds. Equipment - Check to make sure the equipment is anchored safely in the ground and that all equipment pieces are in good working order. Do not allow kids to play on equipment that is broken, damaged, wet or roped off/ closed to the public. Supervisors should also check equipment for small openings, possible splinters and adequate support. As the temperature heats up in late spring and summer months, supervisors should check for hot surfaces on playground equipment. Metal and plastic pieces especially can become extremely hot when receiving direct sunlight and have the potential to cause burns on a child’s skin.
Songstress, Jill Cohn to Give Concert in O’Fallon Seattle songstress, Jill Cohn is slated to give a concert at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 3 at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar, 217 S. Main Street in O’Fallon, with Guitairst Dave Sampson in celebration of her new CD, Yellow Rose. Yellow Rose was produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer Malcolm Burn, who has credits with Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois and is best known for his production on Red Dirt Girl, by EmmyLou Harris. After hearing Jill’s song, Yellow Rose, which is about the struggles of the common man against corporate America, Burns invited the Seattle Songstress to record with him in his Kingston NY studio. The collaboration has Jill Cohn resulted in a new collection of deeply personal songs with a universal message of hope. Cohn’s songs pay homage to artists like Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan and the Counting Crows, with tunes ranging from personal reflections to musical contemplations of domestic violence and vanishing rain forests. Raised in a small town in Eastern Washington, Cohn started singing before she started talking, and music has always been an integral part of her journey. A full-time musician since 1999, Cohn has released nine critically-acclaimed independent releases, has gained notoriety with her songs placed in popular TV shows and continues making her live shows the centerpiece of her musical endeavors. Chon was a top five finalist in the Lilith Fair Talent Search and has opened for many well-known artists including Jewel and Dave Matthews. For more information on Cohn’s upcoming concert, please call Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 636.281.2233, or visit them online at www.rendezvouscafeandwinebar.com.
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Missouri Turkey Hunting Forecast By Missouri Department of Conservation Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle is in charge of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s wild turkeymanagement program. When asked about prospects for this year’s spring turkey season, he pointed to turkey reproduction statistics from the past three years. Observers throughout much of the state reported strong production in 2011 and 2012. That means hunters in these areas can expect to see strong numbers of 2- and 3-yearold gobblers this year. Hunters prize 3-year-old gobblers because their greater experience makes them challenging to hunt. They have longer spurs and weigh more on average than younger birds, giving them a higher status among hunters. On the other hand, 2-year-old gobblers are more likely than younger or older birds to gobble lustily and often. Lots of gobbling makes hunting more exciting, so much so that most hunters consider gobbling activity the most important part of a good hunt. “Hunters throughout much of the state should be in for a good spring turkey season,” said Isabelle. “There should be quite a bit of gobbling and good numbers of adult birds for hunters to pursue.” Isabelle noted that wild-turkey production dipped last year, so 1-year-old gobblers – commonly called jakes – will be less abundant this spring. That won’t affect the quality of hunting all that much now, but it should be a caution to hunters who want to continue hearing lots of
Photo by Mo. Dept. of Conservation, courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation Jean Mayer, Greenfield, shows off her first-ever gobbler.
gobbling in the future. “Hunting is a substantial source of mortality for male turkeys,” sais Isabelle. “Most jakes survive to be 2-yearold gobblers. Of course, jakes are legal to harvest in Missouri and they do make excellent table fare, but for those hunters interested in having more adult gobblers in their hunting area in the future, passing up opportunities to shoot jakes is one way to achieve that.” Predicting any given year’s turkey harvest is difficult, because weather exerts a strong influence on turkey behavior and hunter effort. With more-or-less-average
weather, Isabelle says he expects this year’s state-wide spring turkey harvest to be close to last year’s combined total of about 46,000 for the youth and regular seasons. Isabelle doesn’t expect this year’s severe winter weather to affect turkey hunting. “I don’t think that the conditions we experienced this winter negatively affected turkey survival,” he says. “Turkeys can deal with cold weather quite well. Although we did get a few snow storms, none of the totals that we saw or the length of time that snow conditions persisted were severe enough to negatively impact turkey survival.”
Spring Into Action for Patients in Need With the arrival of spring comes sunnier days, warmer temperatures and a chance at a fresh start. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make blood donation part of their spring ritual and help support patients like 5-year-old Nathan Pennington. In April of last year, Nathan was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer called medulloblastoma. Nathan has received several blood product transfusions to help sustain his life following surgery to remove the tumor and currently receives periodic platelet transfusions as he continues his recovery. “Nathan wouldn’t be here without lifesaving blood donors – it’s as simple as that,” said Corey Pennington, Nathan’s father. “Our family will always be grateful to all the
blood donors who make sure patients like Nathan have the blood they need.” Make a difference this spring by rolling up a sleeve for patients in need. Visit redcrossblood.org or call1.800.733.2767 to learn more and schedule an appointment. Upcoming blood donation opportunities in St. Charles County: • April 16, 4-8pm at Independence Elementary School, 4800 Meadows Parkway in Saint Charles.
• April 17, 9am-1pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge Clubhouse, 225 Pigeon in Lake Saint Louis. • April 18, 3-6pm at 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, 1232 Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. • April 22 & 23, 10am-3pm at St Charles Community College Student Center, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Saint Peters. • April 24 & 25, 9am-3pm at Lindenwood University, 209 South Kingshighway in Saint Charles.
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National Skate Champion will Perform at Great Skate Ten-year-old National Champion Skater Annie Mackay will be at Great Skate on Saturday, April 19 to give a demonstration performance of one of her championship routines at about 9:50am. Annie Mackay and her coach Sharon Behrendt will visit from Portland, Oregon April 16 through April 19. Coach Behrendt will be giving private lessons to some of Great Skate’s Artistic Club skaters. In addition, Annie Mackay will work with younger club members in a small group. Annie’s time will focus primarily on help-
ing them to build confidence, skill and improve technique. “We are privileged to have them both come down and work with our club,” Great Skate Artistic Skate Club Coach, Bernie Gilliam said. “Just being around someone of her young age and caliber will encourage our younger club members in their own skate competitions.” Annie Mackay is the reigning national champion in both Juvenile Solo Dance (10 and under) and Elementary Solo (12 and under). She will be defending both titles at Nationals in July, 2014.
The 2014 St. Charles County Senior Fair Offers Opportunities for Vendors Vendors with services, programs and products for seniors are invited apply for booth space at the 6th Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair, which will be held from 9 am – noon on Saturday, October 4, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Admission and parking will be free. The six-foot booth space in-
cludes a table and two chairs. The cost is $80 for commercial vendors, and $45 for nonprofits. Vendor categories include home health care, medical services and facilities, residential housing for seniors, medical supply companies, hospice facilities and non-profits. For more information, please contact Stacey Ostmann at sostmann@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.474.8105.
Coach Sharon Behrendt has been skating for about 50 years, coaching most of those. She has coached Annie Mackay for nearly nine years. Join Annie Mackay at Great Skate, 130 Boone Hills Drive in St. Peters, at 9:50am on Saturday, April 19 to see what a National Skate Champion can do. This event is free and open to the public. Come early for our 9:15am skate lessons. For more information, please contact Great Skate at 636.441.2530 or visit our website at www.greatskaterocks.com.
SSM St. Mary’s Offers Educational Seminar on Back Pain Lower back pain is a common concern affecting up to 90 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime – and up to 50 percent will have more than one episode. It is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days at work. Lower back pain is not a specific disease; it is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different causes. It is frequently associated with overuse or injury to the muscles or ligaments that support the spine. Herniated or ruptured discs in the spine, osteoarthritis or joint degeneration, and fractures of the vertebrae from trauma can place pressure on nerve roots and cause chronic pain. Anyone suffering from chronic lower back pain is invited to a special presentation by Dr. Tad Berry, board-certified interventional pain specialist with SSM Pain Care at St. Mary’s Health Center. “Treatments for Relieving Back Pain” will be held from 6-7:30pm, Wednesday, April 16, in the Kohler Auditorium at St. Mary’s Health Cen-
ter, 6420 Clayton Road in Richmond Heights. Dr. Berry will address the causes of lower back pain and the full range of advanced treatments now available to successfully manage and relieve pain, including: • Medications • Injection therapies • Spinal cord stimulation • Implantable pain pumps • Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures This free program includes a light dinner. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 1.866.776.3627 to register. On June 10, 2014, SSM St. Mary’s will celebrate its 90th Birthday at its Richmond Heights location. This pain seminar is the first program in St. Mary’s Health Center’s 90th Anniversary Speaker Series. Future program topics will include Heart Health, Women’s Health and more. Stay tuned for more information about these programs.
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Local Entrepreneur Provides 52 Proverbs of Profit in “The Entrepreneur’s Bible” Rick Duree, entrepreneurial owner of the BOOK-X-CHANGE bookstores and benefactor of Lindenwood University’s Duree Center for Entrepreneurship in St. Charles, Mo., provides 52 easy-to-read business-ready proverbs of profit in his newly released book, The Entrepreneur’s Bible: 52 Proverbs of Profit. Duree’s book is a real-life, example-filled investigation of how to start and stay in business and is modeled after his style in the classroom as an educator at Lindenwood University. Readers can take in a single entertaining and highly informative bite-sized proverb from any of the seven chapters as a mind-satisfying snack or indulge in an entire chapter as a fulfilling exploration of one key component of what it truly takes to live the life of a successful entrepreneur. “I really want to give readers the opportunity to learn from what I’ve experienced in a fun and easy-to-read way.” Duree said. “I’m in a place now where I feel like I can provide knowledge that is backed by real-life experiences, both positive and negative, and encourage a sense of excitement and eagerness to anyone, entrepreneur or not.” Duree breaks down his seven components of a successful entrepreneurial life: Entrepreneurial Startup, Entrepreneurial Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Entrepreneurial Human Resources, Entrepreneurial OperaCover art courtesy of tions, and Entrepreneurial ExpanZamudio Creative sion, all of which are explained in a way only Duree can, with special, witty sections like “True or Farce,” “Rick-I-Pedia,” and “Sensei Says,” which add to the reader’s knowledge in a fun and light-hearted manner. Duree also narrates the audio book version and utilizes great audio imagery to carry these special sections over to the audio realm. Duree is an entrepreneur himself. As undergraduates at Lindenwood University, Duree and his wife, Linda, saw a need for students to have more inexpensive textbook options, so they founded BOOK-X-CHANGE, a local rental textbook outlet. In 2005, Duree graduated cum laude from Lindenwood with two bachelor’s degrees in finance and international business. In 2008, he received a master’s degree in international affairs from Washington University in St. Louis. Soon after, he joined Lindenwood’s Business Advisory Board and founded the Duree Center for Entrepreneurship with the mission to “create, nurture, and advance entrepreneurial endeavors through longterm mentorship, partnership, and innovation.” The Entrepreneur’s Bible: 52 Proverbs of Profit is a publication of Lindenwood University Press and is now available in print and eBook formats on www.amazon.com and at local bookstores. An audio book is scheduled to be on www.Audible.com by mid-April. For more information on Rick Duree, visit www.rickduree.com.
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Midwest Machine Tool Training Center Now Open in O’Fallon For taking the visionary step of building and operating the new Midwest Machine Tool Training Center (MMTTC) on the high tech Interstate 64/Highway 40 corridor in St. Charles County, Troy Pohlman, president of Component Bar Products, has received the Business Spotlight Award from the EDC’s Economic Development Roundtable. The new 30,000-square-foot Midwest Machine Tool Training Center opened March 2014 in the O’Fallon Corporate Center, adjacent to Component Bar Product’s 75,000-square-foot facility. It is part of Pohlman’s desire to “give back to the community” and help young adults 18 to 28 who only have high school diplomas or GEDs to get the basic training needed to start a well-paying industrial job. The lack of skilled industrial workers is becoming more apparent as baby boomers retire without their ranks being replenished by the upcoming workforce. In response to that reality, the MMTTC offers hands-on,
project-based learning that includes robotics, metallurgy, quality control, team work, and soft skills. Currently about 30 local businesses have agreed to partner with the MMTTC when it comes to internships, job placement, and continuing education. “This is an exciting new addition to O’Fallon’s high tech corridor in St. Charles County, and a great example of a successful entrepreneur willing to fill a niche that could make an important difference in the lives of local residents and local companies looking for skilled workers,” said Economic Development Director for the City of O’Fallon, Mike Hurlbert. “Component Bar Products has been a great business partner in O’Fallon, and now they are an even bigger pillar in the community, thanks to the new Midwest Machine Tool Training Center.” For more information about the Midwest Machine Tool Training Center, please visit www.go-mmttc.com or call 636.939.5582.
DDRB Community Space Survey The Developmental Disabilities Resource Board (DDRB) is conducting a survey to determine what, if any, interest the public may have in utilizing the community space available at the new DDRB building.
The DDRB welcomes public input through a short survey that will help the DDRB better prioritize future use of the space. The survey only takes only about five minutes to com-
plete. A notice will be posted on the DDRB website (www. ddrb.org) once the space is available. To participate in the survey, please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/ddrbspace
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SunEdison Chief Scientist Graham R. Fisher to Speak at SCC’s 2014 Commencement
Living Word Christian School Property Dedication Photo courtesy of Ray Rockwell Benjamin States, a fifth-grade student at Living Word Christian School in O’Fallon delivers a patriotic recitation of Patrick Henry’s Give me Liberty or Give Me Death during the school’s property dedication on Sunday, March 30.
Graham R. Fisher, Ph.D., chief scientist at SunEdison Inc. in St. Peters will be the keynote speaker at the 26th annual St. Charles Community College commencement exercises on Saturday, May 17. The ceremony will begin at 10am in the gymnasium of the College Center on the SCC campus. “Dr. Fisher is an exceedingly accomplished leader in high-technology science and engineering,” said David Niermann, SCC associate professor and preengineering program coordinator. “We have been very fortunate to have him on campus a number of times to share perspectives and experiences with our pre-engineering students. He is a passionate advocate of the value of education.” Fisher leads the Emerging Technologies Research Group for SunEdison developing new platform products with a 3-5 year horizon. He joined the company in 1985 and has held various positions within the manufacturing and R&D organizations. He has lived and worked in the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States. He has authored or coauthored more than 50 published papers and two patents. He is a member of the Electrochemical Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Graham received a B.Sc. degree in phys-
ics from the University of Salford in the U.K. and a Ph.D. degree in materials science from the University of London. “SCC students and their families will benefit greatly from listening to Dr. Fisher,” said Ron Chesbrough, Ph.D., SCC president. “The partnership between education and field practice is so important, and his support of education is vital to the success of our students and our community.” Fisher recently spoke at the 2014 STEM Recognition Breakfast, hosted by the Partners for Progress of St. Charles County. He serves on the University of Missouri’s Electrical & Computer Engineering Industrial Advisory Board, is an adjunct professor at Kansas State University, was an Honorary Teaching Fellow at London University and an Honorary Research Fellow at Warwick University. St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.
Practical Nursing Students Honored in Pinning Ceremony at SCC Graduates of the 2014 Practical Nursing program at St. Charles Community College were recently honored in a pinning ceremony celebrating the culmination of their nursing education. The pinning is a symbolic welcoming into the profession. At the ceremony, some 25 graduates were given the opportunity to dedicate their successes to their friends and family, instructors and classmates. They also recited as a class the Florence Nightingale Pledge. Graduates are awarded a certificate of achievement in prac-
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“Noah”
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13
Those who grew up reading traditional stories of Noah and the Ark may be shocked at Darren Aronofsky’s new cinematic interpretation. Aronofsky (Black Swan) delivers a brash, unnerving spin on the oft-told tale, one that might raise a few eyebrows. Suffice it to say, Noah is unlike any other biblical movie that has come before. Russell Crowe plays the title role, a man so devout and faithful that he refuses to eat Noah photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures animal flesh. A descendant of Seth, one of Adam and Eve’s children, Noah vows to live a good life in an increasingly evil world. He even cares for a wounded, orphaned girl, raising her as one of his own. Without warning, nightmarish images of fire, floods, and blood fill Noah’s dreams. Interpreting this as a sign that God will soon punish his wicked children, the devout man builds an ark large enough to hold a mated pair of every animal species. But it is difficult to hide such a large vessel from prying eyes. Though the film is hard to swallow at times, director Darren Aronofsky deserves credit for his bold and brash interpretation. Aronofsky tackles the logistics of building a giant, sea-worthy craft by introducing the Watchers, rockcovered fallen angels who do most of the heavy lifting. The Bible mentions the Watchers, but these look more like rocky Transformers than spiritual beings. Russell Crowe definitely is rough around the edges as a hard-drinking Noah who takes his faith way too seriously at times. With no guidance other than his own conscience and the fallen angels, Noah starts to see evil spring up in his own family. This leads to some tense moments aboard the Ark. Jennifer Connelly does a nice job as Naameh, Noah’s faith-
ful spouse. It is she who comes up with a natural method of keeping thousands of diverse animals from killing each other during the voyage. She also deals with her spouse’s mood swings once the epic journey is under way. Emma Watson of Harry Potter fame has some interesting moments as Ila, Noah’s adopted daughter. Ila becomes part of the family and, over time, becomes romantically entangled with Noah’s son Shem (Douglas Booth). The boat builder doesn’t like that Shem and Ila are doing what comes naturally, though. Overall, Noah is an interesting, though overlong, re-examination of a very familiar Bible story. Director Aronofsky is at his best in scenes featuring the flood and the arrival of the animals. When it comes to storytelling, however, he is a bit lacking. Noah, rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, and brief suggestive content, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Sports
Gary Baute Rascals Snag Catcher From New York Yankees The River City Rascals ball club of O’Fallon will start the 2014 season in just 44-days. The Rascals will have a new man behind the plate who is no stranger to competitive hardball. Saxon Butler has been added to the roster for his first season of non-affiliated baseball. Butler brings his power hitting talents with him. The 23-year old, former 33rd round pick in the baseball draft, hit 18 homeruns and drove in 82 over his two seasons with the Yankees. In 2013, Saxon played as high as AA, although he finished the year at High A Tampa after an injury. Additional injuries gave Butler further setbacks as he makes the decision to join the Rascals now that he is fully recovered. Starting two weeks ago, he began his speed, agility, and strength-training program, which he will continue until the Rascals begin their Spring Training in May. In a further effort to refresh his catching skills, Saxon spent most of the winter training with former Rascals catcher and coach, Danny Sawyer. The hardest part of preparing for the season, according to Butler, is simply regaining his timing at the plate. He notes that, “Once I have the timing down, I know
that my production and comfort level at the plate will only increase exponentially with time. It will take a few at-bats to reacquire my timing since I haven’t seen a live arm since last August, but overall I’m confident in my preparation and prospects here in River City.” * Experience dominates Indoor Football Team Improves Record on the Road The St. Louis Attack of the X-League notched the franchise’s second victory as they traveled to Birmingham Ala. to roll over the Alabama Outlawz 58-39 last Friday. As the Attack did their first game, the defense excelled as they scored the first 10 points of the game with a safety and an interception for an early touchdown. In two games this season, the Attack have scored 43 points while only allowing seven points in the first quarter. Head Coach Chris McKinney said, “Our defense kept us in the game, but when we needed a big score, the offense delivered. Anytime we need the defense to pick us up, they did and when we needed the offense to deliver they did.” The St. Louis Attack offense struck early though the air with touchdowns by Chris Heads, Darryl Grady Jr. and Dello Davis. Grady added to his touchdown total with a receiving and a kick-return touchdown, bring his season total to six in two games. Quarterback Mike McMullen threw four touchdown
passes in his first action of the year and was named Player of the Game. With only seconds remaining in the first half, McMullen hooked up with Davis to put an exclamation point on a dominant first half of indoor football. The rest of the game was all Attack as they excelled in every aspect of the game. The Attack return home for a 7:35 tilt against the Florida Marine Raiders on Friday April 11 at the Family Arena. Visit www.stlouisattack.com for more information. * Great beginning Fantasy Football Players Alert An agreement recently with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and SportsZoneSTL.com will give fans the opportunity to play Fantasy Football with former NFL players beginning this August. Go to www.SportsZoneSTL.com for updates and details. * Will be here before you know it Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
High School Sports Midwest Baseball Classic A lot of baseball was played by a lot of teams in short order last Friday and Saturday in the Midwest Baseball Classic Tournament. The Francis Howell Vikings (9-1) defeated Westminster Christian Academy Wildcats 10-8 in the championship game Saturday at Francis Howell. The game was the fifth for the Vikings and fourth for the Wildcats over the course of two days. The tournament was scheduled to be played out over the course of last week, but rain forced the postponement of many games back to Friday and Saturday. Games were played Monday and Tuesday, but the monsoon pushed back the remaining pool play contests. Nearly 30 games of the tournament were played Saturday. Teams crisscrossed each other as games were held at various sites in St. Charles County.
In the title contest, the Vikings plated a couple of first inning runs and then busted the game wide open in the top of the fourth with six. The inning was highlighted by a bases loaded double Eli Dilday scoring all three. The Wildcats (10-3) answered back in the bottom of the fourth with three runs to make the score 8-3. With Howell leading 9-3 in the sixth, Westminster’s Travis Ralls hit a three-run homerun to tighten the game. With Howell ahead 10-6 into the bottom of the 7th, the Wildcats scored twice, and had the tying run on base. However, junior pitcher Will Whiteman got Ralls to strike out, ending the game. Senior Grant Bowles pitched three scoreless innings for the win, while Whiteman earned the save. The other teams that advanced into the championship bracket were Vianney and Lee’s Summit West. In
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Our nation’s beloved poet Walt Whitman made it his life’s work to tell the stories of “ordinary Americans.” His passion shines like a beacon in Walt Whitman: Words for America, by Barbara Keley, realistically and richly illustrated by Brian Selznick, of Caldecott fame. Whitman began his career in newspapers when articles were typeset using lead letters. “He saw the boxes of letters as a great mystery, waiting to unfold.” By the age of 19, he was publishing his own newspaper with his brother. When Whitman began dabbling in poetry his genius blossomed. He drew inspiration from nature, the people around him, and from his travels in America. When the Civil War broke out, Whitman was crestfallen. The war became personal when his brother went missing. Whitman’s quest to find him took him to battlefields and hospitals. His experiences provided the impetus for many of his poems. This biography of Whitman’s life sings with noteworthy phrases; it’s a must read to digest slowly.
the semi-final games, Westminster scored a run in the bottom of the 7th to win 4-3. Meanwhile, Howell held off a late charge by Lee’s Summit West, winning 8-7. Lee’s Summit West defeated Vianney 5-4. The Ft. Zumwalt West Jaguars were the winners of the consolation bracket. West scored a run in the top of the seventh to earn a 2-1 win over the De Smet Spartans. Mike Kromer is a full-time teacher in the Francis Howell School District. Prior to becoming a teacher, he did playby-play of high school sports for radio stations in Missouri. He continues to do play-by-play of games on his website, www.westplexsports.net, and loves to write about games he covers.
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Effortless Easter Ham
This year, make your Easter ham effortless by ditching the oven and using your slow cooker instead. While most people think about slow cooking for staples like chili and stew, it’s also perfect for center-of-the-plate feasts—like an Easter ham. Using the slow cooker, you can minimize both prep time and cleanup time, leaving plenty of room in the day for church, hunting eggs and enjoying time with your loved ones. Ham is a tradition for many families this time of year, and because it pairs well with a multitude of ingredients, you can create a unique dish every time. For a fresh spin on the classic ham, try this Sweet Southern SlowCooker Ham recipe from the National Pork Board. Apple cider and bourbon (or vanilla extract, if you prefer) combine to create a rich flavor complemented by the sweetness of brown sugar. Round out your Easter menu by pairing your ham with classic sides such as oven-roasted carrots, asparagus wrapped in bacon and mashed sweet potatoes. To get inspired by more ham and Easter meal ideas, visit PorkBeinspired.com or Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired.
Ham, Apple and Cheddar Crepes Yield: 6 servings • Prep time: 20 minutes • Cook time: 30 minutes
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Sweet Southern Slow-Cooker Ham Yield: 12 servings • Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 4 to 8 hours
Ingredients: 3 cups ham, shredded and warmed 1 3/4 cups 2% milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced Cheese Sauce 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped Directions: Pour milk, butter, eggs and salt in blender. Mix until well combined. Add flour. Mix for 15 to 20 seconds or until smooth. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Ingredients: 1 bone-in fully cooked ham, about 5 1/2 pounds 1 cup apple cider 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 4 fresh thyme sprigs
Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours, or until very tender. Remove ham to rest on cutting board. Pass remaining cooking liquid through fine mesh sieve into saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Carve ham into serving pieces. Brush ham pieces with cooking liquid before arranging on platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Directions: Place ham in large slow cooker. Whisk cider with brown sugar, bourbon, honey and mustard. Slowly pour over ham. Scatter thyme sprigs into slow cooker.
Note: For a non-alcoholic alternative, replace the bourbon with 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat well with nonstick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan, swirl to fully cover bottom of pan. Cook for 1 minute or until crepe begins to curl around edges. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 30 seconds or until set. Transfer to plate. Repeat with additional cooking spray and remaining batter. Layer cooked crepes between pieces of wax paper to prevent sticking.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until pale and smooth. Whisk in milk, a splash at a time, until smooth; stir in mustard, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until thick enough to coat back of spoon. Remove from heat. Whisk in cheese, a small handful at a time, until melted and smooth. Place filled crepes on each plate. Spoon cheese sauce over each crepe and sprinkle with chives. Serving Suggestion: All the elements of the recipe can be prepared a day in advance and gently warmed before assembling.
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Lay a crepe on clean work surface. Arrange few slices of apple on quarter of crepe; top with shredded ham. Fold crepe in half to cover filling and fold in half again to create triangular shape. Repeat with remaining crepes, apple and ham. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and hold in warm oven until ready to serve, or up to 30 minutes.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS April 11: The Crisis Nursery Children’s Book Drive 8am-7pm, Providence Bank, 295 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. April 11: children’s book drive for Crisis Nursery. 8am-7pm, Providence Bank, 295 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. For more information, please call 636.397.5280. Enter to win a $250 Visa gift card by donating books. April 12: Easter Egg Hunt Event. 10am-noon, Founders Park, 7 Freymuth Road in Lake St. Louis. Free event will include an Easter egg hunt for children under 10, and much more. For more information call 636.561.4620 or visit www.lakesaintlouis.com. April 12: 9th Annual Progress South Elementary Family Fun Run 5K/1 mile. 8:30am, 201 Knaust Road in St. Peters. Prizes awarded to top finishers in each age group, proceeds benefit Special Ed Dept, register online at events.bigriverrunning. com/pse5K. April 12: It’s a Test Drive Fundraiser to benefit 2014 All Knighter 10am-4pm, Dave Sinclairs, 4760 North Service Road in St Peters. Dave Sinclairs will make a donation to the 2014 All Knighter for every test drive. April 13: Palm Sunday Palm Procession, reading of the Passion and Seder meal. 8am, 10:15 and noon, Trinity Episcopal Church 318 South Duchesne Drive in St. Charles. April 16: Free Financial Education-Your Own Home 6:30pm, O’Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive in O’Fallon. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA provide monthly Free Financial Education courses for members of the community. For additional information including a list of
topics please call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. April 17: Maundy Thursday: A Labyrinth of Faith 7pm, St. John United Church of Christ, 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. For more information call 636.946.0961 or visit www.stjohnucc.org. Friday, April 18: St. John Music Ministry presents The Weeping Tree by Joseph Martin. 7pm, St. John United Church of Christ, 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. For more information call 636.946.0961 or visit www.stjohnucc.org. April 19: Scripture Reading 11am, Hackmann Road Church of Christ, 2460 Hackmann Road in St. Charles. For more information visit www. hackmannchurch.com April 19 & 20: Easter weekend services at Wentzville Christian Church Four services to choose from: April 19, 6pm; April 20, 7:30pm, 9 and 10:30am Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Hwy Z in Wentzville April 25: Optimist Club Spaghetti Dinner 11am-6:30pm, Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park, 1900 West Randolph Avenue. $8 minimum donation, all you care to eat spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and drink. May 4: Jardin du Lac Garden Club Plant Sale 8am-noon in front of the Lake St Louis CA building. One free 1 quart plant for every $25 spent. Wednesdays beginning May 28; Men 55 and over softball league in St. Charles County. 5pm, Kiwanis field by 370 and Elm Street in St. Charles. Now accepting applications for the 2014 season, starts on May 28 and continues for 12 weeks For costs and to register call
636.281.0891. Ongoing Events Every Friday, Now-April 11: Fairmount Baptist Church Fish Fry 3-7pm, Fairmount Baptist Church, 2299 Howell Road, St. Peters. All you care to eat meal. Bring two canned good receive a dollar off adult meal. For more information, please call 636.498.4475 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist
Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club
of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777. Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Friday through April 11: Fairmount Baptist Church Fish Fry 3-7pm, Fairmount Baptist Church, 2299 Howell Road, St. Peters. All you care to eat meal. Bring two canned good receive a dollar off adult meal. For more information, please call 636.498.4475 Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 9, 2014 Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30pm, doors open at 4pm. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). www.wentzvillefleamarket.org or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.com. Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast. 8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. CHURCH Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377
Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. HEALTH Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family YMCA, 636-9281928. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163.
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Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617.
Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627.
Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314.436.1177.
Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304.
Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care &
1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 3rd Monday: Walking for Wellness-STOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@charter.net. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@ gmail.com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. 1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Sup-
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port Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30pm At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Every Wednesday: Co-Dependents (CODA) Anonymous Meeting 8pm, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. Separate brick house behind church complex. Contact Julie at 636.397.8676. This meeting is for women only. 1st Wed: Missouri/Illinois Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10-11am at St. Joseph Medical Park: Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Charles. RSVP is appreciated at 636.447.9006 or hoss4twa@sbcglobal.net. 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 pm KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4-12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722.
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Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in
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Joe Morice
Over the Fence
New Town’s New Dilemma Having worked on and around rivers during my life as a working stiff, I often wondered at the naivety of those who believe the 500 year flood level maximum of the mighty Mississippi would apply after miles of levies narrowed the river? The Corp of Engineers seem to contribute to this assumption even though they built them. Logic tells us that if a ditch is too narrow, the stream will rise higher and sometimes spill over the sides. One old timer growled, “All they’re doing is making rivers rise higher to find the weakest levies to breach. We call it selective flooding and anybody who lives in a flood plain knows it.” When New Town was built, I thought there was something I must have missed. From experience, I knew the Missouri and Mississippi river levels also lived under the flood plains in the sand underneath the soil. When New Town was built with basements, I wondered if insanity had overcome the politicians and developers responsible for this questionable project. Most of us who’ve excavated flood plains know to check the river levels that could affect levels we’ll find underneath and it occasionally changes radically. Although the New Town builders installed sump pumps in the basements to remove water seepage, I had doubts it would be enough if ground water levels rose above the basement floors as it periodically does. A few years ago, one resident I spoke with moved out of New Town after heavy rains pushed the river high enough to test the nearby levees. He claimed the pumps were howling day and night but were barely keeping up with the rising ground water. Obviously, it scared him. According to a recent news item, the New Town Home Owners Association added a new wrinkle by insisting homeowners purchase extra insurance to protect the
Association against liability for accidents or injuries that might happen on the common grounds, which include parks, playgrounds, canals and lakes. The insurance companies are not at all enthusiastic about this new twist in the annals of insurance fine print and are politely telling the New Town homeowners association what sums up to as, “Are you crazy?” There are no implications that fears of flooding rivers resulted in this demand. I’m also aware some homeowners associations are occasionally the epitome of the famous gridlock impediment, “Decision by Committee” that State and Federal legislatures are famous for. Experience tells us that either nothing comes from it or if it does, look for veiled motives. Similar dilemmas are encountered by the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District. They have continually begged voters to let them change the charter’s billing process in accordance to the number of square feet covered by hard surfaces like roofs and driveways of homes and businesses that dramatically increase storm water runoff. Since any changes can be mapped by periodic aerial photography, it would make it much more fair to homeowners. Unfortunately, developers and owners of shopping centers, parking lots and such are against this and can back it up with cash in the right places and whatever remaining tactics they may employ to stop the changes. So far, it’s working quite well for them and homeowners are still picking up the storm water tab for developers and affected businesses. Meanwhile, increasing storm water runoff continues eroding creeks and flooding basements downstream. Evidently, St. Charles County is experiencing the same as St. Louis with rainstorms that soak into the soil finding less soil to soak into. Instead, it pours into the rising rivers making New Town’s flood risks even worse. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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