CNSTC: Apr. 25. 2012

April 25, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 17

Vol 13 No 28

The Spring ArtWalk will take place Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on Historic Main Street.

Spring ArtWalk

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St. Charles is poised for an artful appearance, with the 2012 Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) Spring ArtWalk event just around the corner. The Spring ArtWalk will take place Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, 2012 on Historic Main Street.

The Spring ArtWalk is a three day, “artist-friendly” event that features juried artists housed indoors at various businesses along Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri. Proceeds from the event will benefit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts’ efforts to promote visual and performing arts throughout the St. Charles community.

A new feature of the Spring ArtWalk has been the six-week “Young Artists Workshop” series, which is being held from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. weekly on Tuesday evenings at The Grand Opera House. Each of the “Young Artist Workshop” participants will display one to two pieces completed during the workshop sessions at a special gallery setting at The Grand Opera House, located at 311 N. Main on Saturday and Sunday during the 2012 Spring ArtWalk event.

Another added element of this year’s Spring ArtWalk is the partnership with Blank Canvas Studio, an art-based day program associated with Resources for Human Development-Missouri (RHDMissouri), which provides services to people with developmental disabilities in the St. Louis metro area. Saint Charles Riverfront Arts has partnered with RHD-Missouri for the Spring ArtWalk, and Blank Canvas Studio artists have been juried into the 2012 event.

The Blank Canvas Studio artists’ work will be displayed/featured and available for sale during this year’s Spring ArtWalk event at 125 N. Main Street.

The popular “Patron’s Preference” drawing – a crowd favorite during the Spring ArtWalk festivities – will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at 222 N. Main Street. Artists donate pieces of original art valued at $250 or more, and an equal number of tickets are sold at $100 each. During the Patron’s Preference drawing, ticket stubs are drawn

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and selected stub holders choose a piece of the donated pieces until all of the artwork has been selected. Everyone who buys a ticket will receive a piece of original art. Tickets can be purchased at Framations Custom Framing & Art Gallery or Remington’s on Historic Main Stre et.

The annual Spring ArtWalk event – started in 2006 by Saint Charles Riverfront Arts – is the primary venue to support the organization’s mission of growing a dynamic Art District in historic St. Charles, Mo. This year’s Spring ArtWalk event is being underwritten in part by the Historic Downtown Association of St. Charles, Mo.; the city of St. Charles Arts & Culture Commission; the St. Charles Special Business District; SSM St. Joseph Health Center and SSM St. Joseph West; and Abundant Life Chiropractic.

SCRA would like to thank these companies and individuals, for their contributions to the 2012 Spring ArtWalk event: • Lindenwood University – for their educational support of the Young Artists Workshop series • Greater St. Charles Convention &

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Visitors Bureau – for promotional/advertising support • Community News – for print/online media support • Thomson Printing • The Main Street Chapel – for providing the Gallery space for a number of the artists, and the children’s activi-

ties throughout the Spring ArtWalk • Duran Imports, Garland Wines and other wine vendors – for the wine tastings at various locations during the Spring ArtWalk event • The participating building owners, See SPRING ARTWALK page 2

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Furniture Donations Exceed Goal of Furnish Hope Letter to the Editor Morning Star Church’s Furnishing Hope Ministry hosted a community-wide collection day on March 31 for area residents to donate their gently used furniture. More than 100 donors stepped up to give away their gently-used items.

By the end of the day, Furnishing Hope had more than 250 pieces of furniture.

Morning Star Church has been involved with post-Hurricane Katrina cleanup and Front row, left to right: Logan Pitts, Steve Harry, Carter Pitts, Dave Pitts, Dan McCandless, Dave rebuild for several years in Schaeg, (BACK ROW / LEFT TO RIGHT) Andrew Fischer, and Dominic DiMercurio were just a few of Waveland, Mississippi. While the Furnishing Hope Ministry volunteers of Morning Star Church that collected over 250 pieces of furniture from the community on March 31 to be provided to the Hurricane Katrina victims much of the reconstruction is in Waveland, Miss. complete, many families still lack the financial resources to replace lost furniture. To find out more about this ministry and how you can help, visit www.mscwired.org/furnishinghope or call 636.561.5680.

Helping Students Aspire to Success

By John Sondag, President, AT&T Missouri

One in four students – more than 1 million students a year – fails to graduate with their class. Over the last four years, our Aspire program has worked with organizations across the country to help reverse this trend to reach the national goal of a 90 percent graduation rate by 2020. Although the high school dropout rate has shown improvement, it is still a critical problem, particularly in an era when competition for jobs among people and, indeed, among nations is intense.

In our continued effort to address this critical issue, we are excited to launch a new phase of Aspire – a quarter-billion investment planned over five years that will further build on our existing initiative to help more students graduate from high school prepared for careers and college, and to ensure our nation is better prepared for global competition. AT&T Aspire has already impacted over 1 million students with $100 million invested since 2008, and now we are doubling down on American students and America’s future. from cover Our AT&T Foundry innovation centers will work with educawho provide display space for the Spring Art- community who come out to St. Charles to en- tors and other companies to find fresh or atypical approaches to Walk artists joy the weekend’s activities. This premiere event improve education. The new Aspire will also leverage technology • The many volunteers who make the Spring in the city of St. Charles is free to the public, to connect with students in new and more effective ways. And ArtWalk run smoothly. family-friendly and contributes to the entire St. you can expect to see a particular emphasis on gamification (usLou Cariffe, president of Saint Charles River- Louis area in terms of opportunities for public ing game techniques to teach students math, science, and other front Arts, said, “The Spring ArtWalk has grown cultural enrichment and the promotion of the applications), mobile applications, video and social media – the communications environments in which many of today’s stusignificantly over the past seven years, in terms visual and performing artists.” of the number of artists and businesses who parFor more information about the 2012 “Spring dents are most comfortable – to instill a new level of excitement ticipate, as well as the local enthusiasts and arts ArtWalk” or for questions regarding sponsor- into learning.

We plan to take our current Job Shadow program to a new level ships of the community event, please contact SCRA President with the Aspire Mentoring Academy, a program that will provide Lou Cariffe via email at lcari- more opportunities for our employees to work closely with stuffe@sbcglobal.net. For more dents most at-risk of dropping out to help them succeed in their information about the Saint classrooms and in life. Some 100,000 students participated in the Charles Riverfront Arts or- AT&T Job Shadow initiative with Junior Achievement to date, www.elegantsalon.com ganization, please visit www. including more than 6,400 in Missouri.

Thanks to the commitment of our employees and many Missaintcharlesriverfrontarts.com. souri organizations, our initial $100 million investment in high school success and college and career readiness has made a positive impact. The Missouri Aspire investment has amounted to $1,967,426 since 2008. Organizations that have benefited include Prep KC of Kansas City and Junior Achievement of St. Louis.

We’re excited to expand our investment in this great resource – our children’s education – with our new commitment. www.meadowlandsestates.com To learn more about the Aspire program or to apply for funding, visit www.att.com/ education-news.

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Healthy Kids Day On Saturday, April 28, the YMCA of Greater St. Louis is celebrating its annual Healthy Kids Day® with free community events at all Y branches. The events will help families learn to improve health and well-being through active play and educational opportunities.

“Healthy Kids Day has become the Y’s largest national initiative, bringing children and families together and providing the education, activities and support that encourage healthy habits in children and parents alike,” said Eric Vahey, association director of Health & Wellness.

“Activities on April 28 will include summer reading and learning so that Healthy Kids Day will be the kickoff to our kids’ healthiest summer yet, keeping both body and mind active and challenged through Y and other community programs,” Vahey said.

Times and locations may vary by community, with most St. Louis area Y branches hosting the free event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Louis area Ys will host educational op-

portunities on a variety of topics, including oral health, water safety, fire safety, hand cleanliness, bike checks, helmet fitting, car seat checks and proper nutrition.

With the upcoming summer season, “YMCA Splash” will help teach children how to be safer around the water and will include information on safety at the beach, in backyard pools, public pools and while boating.

As a leading nonprofit strengthening community through healthy living, the Y holds Healthy Kids Day to teach healthy habits to kids and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. At a time when one in three children in the U.S. are overweight or obese (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), developing healthier habits that include increased physical activity is more important than ever.

Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated at nearly 1,600 Ys across the country, with more than 700,000 families expected to attend this year.

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

O’Fallon’s “Sing the National Anthem” YouTube Contest Oh, say can you sing?

If you or a group of friends would like a chance to open the game at T.R. Hughes Ballpark by singing “The Star Spangled Banner,” you’re invited to enter the “Sing the National Anthem YouTube Contest.” Contest winners will sing at the RSC 5K race on Saturday, May 5, and also before the game at T.R. Hughes Ballpark on Sunday, May 20.

There’s no charge to enter. Simply upload a video to YouTube of yourself or your group singing the national anthem, keeping the video to no

more than two minutes.

Then, email the link for the video to renaudspiritcenter@ofallon.mo.us, along with your name, address, date of birth, and phone number. The deadline to submit the video is Monday, April 30. Winners will be notified after Wednesday, May 2.

For more information, please call 636.474.2732.

Aeneas Williams to Speak at the 25th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will host the 25th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Tickets are $25 per person and tables of 10 are available for $250.

The keynote speaker will be Pastor Aeneas Williams, retired free safety of the St. Louis Rams. Williams was raised in New Orleans and was a walk-on at Southern University in his junior year. Before earning a B.S. in accounting in 1990, Williams tied the then Division I-AA single-season interception record with 11 during his senior season. He was drafted in the third round of the 1991 draft by the Arizona Cardinals and was traded to the St. Louis Rams in 2001.

During an illustrious 14-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams that included eight Pro Bowls and four All-Pro selections, Williams came to a realization – at times in the locker room he’d hear about the rough patches in players lives.

This unhappiness wasn’t fueled from anything that happened on the field, but it came from something that was missing in the players’ lives.

Williams retired from football in 2004, but he continues to spread his message through speaking engagements across the country to NFL teams such as New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and others. Several corporations and ministries have also engaged his speaking services.

Williams is also a regular on KTVI, FOX 2 as a color commentator during the football season. All are secondary to his job as Pastor of The Spirit Church in St. Louis, Mo., where he has garnered respect as a leader and role model because of his tireless and extensive outreach in the community.

Reservations are currently being accepted. Register via the Calendar of Events page at www.GSTCCC.com or by calling 636.946.0633.

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Missouri Increases Income Guidelines for Wic Program that Aids Growing Families Through its Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), the St. Charles County Division of Public Health provides specific nutritious supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost. This month, St. Charles County and the State of Missouri unveiled an increase in the income guidelines, which will allow a larger number of growing families to be eligible to participate in this program that aids in the health and development of pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.

The St. Charles County WIC program, which is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is based at the Division of Public Health office at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles. Persons interested in applying for WIC or in need of more information should contact the WIC office by phone at 636.949.7402 during work hours (8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday – except holidays).

Participants in the program must meet income guidelines, a residency requirement and be individually determined to be at “nutrition risk” by a health professional. Effective through March 31, 2013, the extended WIC income guidelines are shown below. For these guidelines, pregnant women are counted as two family members when income eligibility is determined.

Family Size Annual Monthly Weekly 2 $27,991 2,333 539 3 35,317 2,944 680 4 42,643 3,554 821 5 49,969 4,165 961 Each Additional Family Member: +7,326 +611 +141

For the entire income guideline schedule, please visit www.health.mo.gov/living/ families/wic/eligibility_income.php.

Studies confirm that women who participate in the WIC Program have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier. The primary services provided through this no cost program are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to additional health care. By participating, eligible families will receive checks or packages of nutritional foods that are designed to maintain overall health and aid in development.

WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium and vitamins A and C. Eligible families receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole-grain bread products and hot or cold cereals, 100 percent fruit juices and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding and provides breast-feeding support, baby foods and infant cereal. For women who cannot, or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental, iron-fortified formula.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC, 20250-9410 or call 866.632.9992 (voice) or 800.877.8339 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is committed to the protection and enhancement of health and the quality of life for all members of our community. To discover ways the department assists this region, please visit www.scchealth.org or call 636.949.7400.

Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Events

RSC Fitness Festival & fiesta 5K fun Run

Saturday, may 5 ~ Cinco de mayo Enjoy thE RSC faCilitiES fREE all day, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

RSC Fiesta 5K Run at 7:30 a.m.

Visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com/5K for details and to register. Costumes are encouraged!

From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Cinco de Mayo refreshments For kids – Face painting, inflatables, a rock wall and a balloon artist Free raffles and prizes Family Fitness Challenge sign-ups Health screenings, health/fitness products and services Blood drive – Walk-ins welcome

10% discount on Annual Memberships purchased on May 5!

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Both events sponsored by O’FallonTheatreWorks presents...

parks and Rec night at t.R. hughes Ballpark

Featuring popular songs “Tomorrow,” “Maybe” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life.”

April 20–22 and 27–29 O’Fallon Municipal Centre

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m.

Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.

Buy tickets at the Renaud Spirit Center and Parks & Recreation Office, or call 636-474-2732.

Tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of show.

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For more information or to register, please visit www.lakesaintlouis.com and look in the Parks and Recreation section.

Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Join our instructor as she incorporates poses and stretches from yoga and Pilates. All skill levels welcome. Classes will begin May 3 and meet for six weeks on Mondays and Thursdays (12 total classes.) Note: Please bring your own mat to class.

Camp Gators Summer Day Camp Registrations are now being accepted for the 2012 season!

Summer day camp will be offered weekly from May 29 through August 10, Monday through Friday.

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Summer Volunteer Guide for Youth and Teens Available United Way of Greater St. Louis’ free Summer • Get a group of friends together and sing songs Volunteer Guide for Youth will be available by the or holiday carols at a nursing home end of April. This valuable guide is full of volunteer • Offer to pick up a neighbor’s newspapers while possibilities this summer at reputable non-profit they are out of town agencies throughout the St. Louis region for youth • Collect all the newspapers you have at home and young adults ages 8-19. Sign up to receive the and take them to a recycling center guide when it’s available.

• Rake leaves, shovel snow, or sweep the porch at “This Guide is extremely popular,” said Rick home, or for a neighbor Skinner, vice president of United Way’s Volunteer • Greet other kids at a school or church function Center. “It’s a great way to have teens and younger • Plant flowers at your neighborhood park kids get connected, have a lasting impact and help • Organize a group of friends together to help build a healthier community.” clean up around your school’s playground Within the Guide, each agency lists a descrip• Collect canned goods, or toys, or clothes that tion of the project, the hours needed and the age no longer fit you, and donate them to a food panrequirement of the volunteer. try, shelter, or other agency (you can call United Skinner added that summer is not the only time Way at 2-1-1 for a listing of places you can deliver to volunteer. Agencies need volunteer support the items you collect and brighten someone’s day) year-round and that all ages can join United Way’s • Walk your neighbor’s dog as a favor St. Louis Cares volunteer program for short-term • Create some cards with your artwork on them volunteer opportunities. for the holidays or other special occasions Volunteering is not only a way to give back to • Offer to help your teacher or librarian after the community for young adults; it also helps build school (you can create a bulletin board, clean the leadership skills to help them in the future. The blackboards, put away books; there are many ways United Way Volunteer Center is one of the oldest to help) in the nation.

• Bake cookies for someone who would like them According to Youth Service America, youth • Make a coupon book “Helper for the day,” “Exwho volunteer are: pert dishwasher,” “Free room cleaning,” etc.

• more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote, For more information, call 314.421.0700 or visit be philanthropic www.stl.unitedway.org.

• less likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or engage in destructive behavior • are more likely to give to charitable organizations as adults And those youth who volunteer say the benefits include: • learning to understand people who are different from them • developing leadership skills • becoming more patient • it makes them feel good Old-Time Games • Live Demonstrations • Folk Art & Crafts • Period Music • it makes a difference Curreykorn Bluegrass Band • Hagerman the Magician • Archaeology Exhibit Below are some examples for youth of any age to become www.ofallon.mo.us/foundersday involved in building a stronvisit@ofallon.mo.us or 636-379-5614 ger, healthier community yearround: • Make an mp3 file of your favorite song(s) or read a story, save it on a CD and give it to a child who is blind or to a friend who is in the hospital

Call for Entries “Beyond the Brush” Art Show and Competition The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is looking “Beyond the Brush” from June 8 – Aug. 13. The art show and competition encourages artists to look past the classic paint brush and onto other tools such as palette knives, fingers, etc. to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works. Paintbrushes are allowed, however, other tools must also be incorporated into the piece.

The show is open to both youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded in the categories of Painting/Drawing and Mixed Media/Sculpture. Photography will not be accepted.

The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up for to four pieces. Non-members may submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece.

Artwork will be received on Tuesday, June 5, from 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Friday, June 8, from 6-8 p.m.

For more information on this show, call 636.397.6903 or go online to www.stpetersmo.net.

The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., in St. Peters, MO.

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Cuivre River Electric Scholarship Deadline May 1 College students from Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties are encouraged to apply for a Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Scholarship. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) awarded thirty-six scholarships totaling $18,000 in November and you could be next! The scholarship deadline is Sunday, May 1.

Scholarship funds are donated by CREC members who participate in Operation Round Up by rounding up their electric bill payments each month to the next highest dollar. Since the program began in 1997, more than $720,000 has been awarded to help over 1,530 area students achieve their academic goals.

Students are eligible to be considered if they live in the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative service area and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while attending undergraduate courses at an accredited university or technical school. Applicants are also asked to provide an official transcript and two letters of recommendation, write a narrative to highlight their academic achievements and community service, state

their career goals and demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship may also be used for adult continuing education courses in their career fields.

In addition to scholarships, Operation Round Up funds are used to help individuals, families and community organizations address the needs that cannot be met with other resources. Operation Round Up is designed to provide help in the areas of health, education, youth, home weatherization, and emergency and community services. More than $3.7 million has been awarded to applicants since the Operation Round Up program began in 1997.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, founded in 1941, provides electricity to more than 59,500 homes and businesses in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties.

For more information on Operation Round Up and the scholarship program, or to obtain an application, visit www.cuivre.com or call 800.392.3709 ext. 230.

Central Elevator Inc. Announces 2012 Chick Days Central Elevator Inc. is pleased to announce its 2012 Chick Days, a program focused on healthy starts for the many baby animals that herald the coming of spring. Central Elevator Inc.’s Chick Days will provide poultry raising resources to the Silex community in April and May. With many people looking for ways to save on food costs and control their food choices, from the farm to www.drtumanyan.com the backyard, chicken raising provides a healthy and educational alternative.

Central Elevator Inc. will have chicks available for purchase at the store through the middle of May. They will also be taking orders for specific breeds. Experts will be on hand to answer any and all chicken raising questions. The store has everything needed to start or add to a coop, including new feeders and waterers and books by hobby farmers. For more information call or visit the store at 573.384.5235, 2244 Hwy E, Silex, MO 63377.

PALS Fundraiser PALS, a local animal shelter, will host a Schwans Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Ponderosa in Troy.

This is a great opportunity to purchase some of Schwans’ delicious products for that special Mother’s Day dinner or graduation party and help PALS to provide food and shelter for the homeless and abandoned animals in Lincoln County. A portion of the sales will be donated to PALS. For further information about PALS, please call 636.338.1818 or visit www.pals-pets.com.

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1st Financial Federal Credit Union Hosts Free Shred Day for Community 1st Financial Federal Credit Union will host a Shred event for members and the community from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28 at the St. Charles, Hazelwood and Wentzville 1st Financial branch offices.

The shred professionals from Shred-it will be on site to offer free shred services. Shred-it will shred items such as old statements, receipts, credit card offers, and other documents containing personal information. Shred days have grown in popularity in recent years thanks in part to the rise of identity theft.

According to Frank Nelson, President and CEO of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, “Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. As a credit union, our mission is to help people make the most of their money and protect their financial well being. By providing a free shred day event, we continue our mission of “People Helping People”.

The 1st Financial branch locations hosting the Shred It Event are: St. Charles- 1550 Country Club Plaza, MO 63303; Hazelwood- 5916 N. Lindbergh, Hazelwood, MO 63042; Wen-

Dave Thomas If you haven’t had an opportunity to explore the wonderful trail system in St. Peters lately, may I suggest you grab your family and your bikes and go for a ride? My family and I use our trails in St. Peters frequently and we love it. What a great family adventure!

In St. Peters, we’re proud to have the longest and the best trail system in the county, boasting over 20 miles of trails for walking, running or biking. And, our trails will very soon have access to the Katy Trail.

Our network of trails includes shared-use pathways used by walkers, runners and cyclists.

Along our trails, you’ll experience an incredibly diverse range of experiences. Some of our trails wind through beautiful parks or natural areas along creeks, through grasslands and forests, while others are located along busy streets.

Along with beautiful trails, unfortunately, comes litter and natural debris. There have been times when a branch or something fell in the way to block the trail and I have gotten off my bike to move it out of the way.

At the April 12 Board of Alderman meeting, I proposed that we initiate an Adopt-aTrail program similar to our

tzville- 1232 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, call 1st Financial at 636.916.8300.

1st Financial is a not-for-profit, full-service financial institution dedicated to helping members achieve their financial dreams. In addition to providing excellent member service, 1st Financial strives to offer the most cutting-edge financial products and strives to be The Better Way to Bank.

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Adopt-a-Road program in which we give recognition to those people who care about our community and want to keep our roads clean. In the same way, families or groups can adopt a trail and help to pick up debris along the trail.

I am happy to say that the Board of Aldermen unanimously agreed with the proposal, so I’m inviting families and groups with an interest in helping to keep our community trails looking great to contact our Volunteer Specialist Jessica Heslin at 636.477.6600, ext. 1207, to get involved. Let her know what trails you frequent or what portion of a trail you would like to adopt.

See you on the trail.

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STEM Awards Presented

The 14th Annual STEM Awards were presented to sixteen area high school students by the St. Charles Branch AAUW (American Association of University Women). Parents and teachers also attended the banquet.

Each honoree gave a short speech about her mentors, college plans and future career. The AAUW research publication “Why So Few?” was presented along with a Certificate of Achievement.

Preventing Prom Night Tragedies

Math Honorees (seated): Sarah Goetges- Duchesne, Hannah Slater- St. Charles High, Emily Brown- St. Charles West, Madelyn Roundey- Lutheran High, Amy Lynn Brown- Orchard Farm, Kalissa Remund- Francis Howell High, Amy Sweeny- Francis Howell Central, not pictured- Alyssa Bouquet- Francis Howell North.

Science Honorees (standing)Alex McIntosh- Duchesne, Anneka Swinson- St. Charles High, Sarah Shelburg- St. Charles West, Alison Von Deylen- Lutheran High, Jessica Baldwin- Orchard Farm, Victoria Buescher- Francis Howell High, Rebecca Vadalabene- Francis Howell Central, not pictured- Eliessa Polhamus- Francis Howell North.

Teachers pictured with their students: David Steinbacher and Alison Von Deylen- Lutheran High Science, Susan Highland and Hannah Slater- St. Charles High Math, Dr. Mary Barton and Emily Brown- St. Charles West Math, Armand Haak and Madelyn Roundey- Lutheran High Math, Sarah Clark and Victoria BuescherFrancis Howell Science, Kathy Stotts and Kalissa Remund- Francis Howell Math, Sharon Spoede and Amy Sweeney- Francis Howell Central Math.

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The car is mangled in pieces, one student lies on the hood of the car after being thrown through the windshield, while another lies lifeless in the front seat. Luckily, it’s all part of a drinking and driving simulation exercise. But, officials from Central County Fire and Rescue (CCFR) and other local emergency response agencies hope this image remains at the forefront of the minds of local high students as they enter prom and graduation season.

The drinking and driving simulation took place at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at Francis Howell North High School, 2549 Hackman Road, St. Peters, MO. CCFR, The St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Peters Police Department, Baue Funeral Homes and Cardinal Towing all participated in the simulation which included two demolished vehicles and students in full makeup and costumes acting as victims of a serious car accident.

“In 2010 more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, we want to lower this statistic,” said CCFR Chief Russ Mason. “When students see their friends as victims of a car accident being airlifted from the scene, while parents stand by distraught and crying www.zamudioartstudio.com it makes the situation very real.

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By Steve Bryan Rated: PG-13

“The Lucky One”

The novels of Nicholas Sparks have definitely struck a chord in Hollywood. It as “The Notebook,” but it does have more than its share of charm. seems like every few months, a new film based on Sparks’ work arrives in theaters.

Zac Efron puts his “High School Musical” days further behind him with this movThis month is no exception with the release of “The Lucky One,” a satisfying drama ie. The actor gives Sgt. Thibault real depth, especially when he has combat flashfeaturing a solid performance from Zac Efron. backs while roughhousing with his nephews. Efron Efron plays Marine Sergeant Logan Thibault, an turns in a subdued performance that shows how LoIraqi war veteran who has trouble readjusting to sogan shuts parts of himself down as a safety measure. ciety. While on his third tour of duty, Logan finds a Taylor Schilling also is impressive as Beth, the obphoto of a young woman that turns out to be his lucky ject of Logan’s long quest. Still a relative Hollywood charm. At times when he thought he should have died, newcomer, Schilling makes a beautiful and effective he survived to return home to his family and friends. romantic lead. The romance between Logan and Beth Still fighting the war in his mind, the ex-Marine is not forced and, thanks to Schilling, feels quite natuheads off on very long walk, starting in Colorado and ral and real. ending up in Louisiana. It’s there that he finds Beth The supporting cast features some stereotypical (Taylor Schilling), the subject of that very lucky pho“bad guys,” but Blythe Danner is a scene-stealer as Eltograph. At first, Beth dismisses him as a kook for lie, Beth’s grandmother. Danner gives Ellie an openwalking across several states, but the hard-working ness and honesty that is disarming and, at times, outLogan starts to grow on the young, divorced mother. rageously funny. Her performance reminds viewers Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Nicholas Sparks creates addictive characters and that we need to see more of this gifted actress. writes love stories that can make even the most cynical reader become misty-eyed.

If Nicholas Sparks continues to write books that inspire films like “The Lucky “The Notebook,” for instance, is now so iconic that films like the romantic comedy One,” he is going to own Hollywood someday. Sparks has the right touch and con“Best Friends” used it as a plot device. tinues to fill theaters seats, making him the lucky one in this case.

“The Lucky One,” based on the novel of the same name, also contains memorable “The Lucky One,” rated PG-13 for some sexuality and violence, currently is playcharacters and a romance that appears to be destined by fate. It’s not as memorable ing in theaters.

Main Street Calendar of Events:

April through May

Spring Art Walk: April 27- in St. Charles from 5 to 7 p.m. chase. each third Wednesday (May – 29 Along North Main in St. September). Bring your lawn Sunday Funday: May 20

Quilt Show Exhibit: May 9 – June 16

In conjunction with the Lewis & Clark Festival, this family oriented event is free and open to the public. Learn and experience the work and play of 1820s children. Located at the First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site, 200 S. Main Street in St. Charles.

Wednesday through Saturday at the Frenchtown Heritage Museum & Research Cneter, 1121 N. Second Street in St. Charles. Admission: $2 for adults. Info: 636.724.2106.

Historical Children's Festival: May 19

Missouri River Irishfest: food, May 25 – 27

Live entertainment, drink, and fun in the afternoon, including a Hot Dog Eating Contest. Bands will play from 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. between the 100-200 blocks of N.

Irish Vendors, Food/Drink, Fiddle Competition, Singing / Irish Set Dance Workshop, Live Music, Children's Area and more at Frontier Park.

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Charles, this three-day event features juried artists displaying their art indoors in various businesses.

chairs for the free outdoor concert. Food and drink available.

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Lewis & Clark Fife and Lewis & Clark Heritage Drum Corps: May 12 The Corps will march and play Days: May 19-20 on at 230 South Main Street from noon to 1 p.m.

Music on Main: May 16

Held along North Main Street

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In Frontier Park, 222 S. Riverside Drive in St. Charles. Authentic reenactment of Lewis & Clark's encampment in 1804 prior to embarking on the exploration of the Louisiana Pur-

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24 Days Until Rascal Baseball and New, Inexpensive Food tal clear in-house signal 107.1 Smell the Hot Dogs FM as well as several areas As the River City Rascals Professional Baseball Team throughout the concourse. prepares to open its 2012 season, the Rascals' General Manager team and the city of O'Fallon are makDan Dial looks forward to the ing some dramatic changes to improve renewed relationship. "We are the overall product for the fans. The very excited to partner with most dramatic new feature will be inWestplex Broadcasting for the house concessions. The Rascals bought out exclusive radio broadcasts of the remaining six years of their contract with the River City Rascals 2012 their former food service company in order to have more season. We know with their flexibility and offer more variety at lower prices to the fans. experience and knowledge we "We want to be able to offer a $2 hot dog and other more afwill be able to reach a vast aufordable items, because that's a big reason people come to Frontier League games," Gary B. and Jason Troop. Photo by Gary B. dience of Rascals fans." said Rascals owner Steve Malliet. "We will be bringing in a new variety of menu Troop returns to River City for items that include a Nacho Bar, a Philly Cheesesteak Stand, and one stand that will his third season with the Rascals and fifth in the Frontier League. feature a different local restaurant each night serving their most popular dishes."

"I look forward to being in the booth for the Rascals this season," he said. "DeFor more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com spite losing some talented players this off season, (manager) Steve Brook has put ~~~Coming all together together yet another strong team that expects to contend for another championship."

Troop Back in Booth for River City ~~~The golden voice Back on the Radio/Internet The Rascals have agreed to renew their broadcast partnership for the 2012 Lady Wolves Softball Player Signs for College season. All home and road River City Rascals games will be carried live on the Excelled on the Track and Court, too Voice of the Rascals, Westplex News-Talk 1280AM KYRO and online at www.

Timberland High School senior Jenny Ferguson has committed to play softball westplexnewstalk.com with veteran broadcaster Jason Troop providing the play- for the Culver-Stockton College Wildcats in Canton, Mo. Jenny is a three-sport by-play. athlete and has played softball, basketball, and ran track during her career at THS. "We are pleased to partner with the River City Rascals for our third-straight This past season Jenny was a 1st Team All-Conference selection, and led the lady year," said Westplex General Manager John Scheper. "They have an outstanding Wolves with a .447 batting average. “I thought it was right for me, they have a reproduct both on and off the field and this year is shaping up to be their best yet." ally nice campus, and the coach has a lot to offer,” said the outfielder.

In addition to the area coverage on 1280AM and the online broadcast stream, While at Culver-Stockton she plans on studying Athletic Training. fans inside T.R. Hughes Ballpark will be able to tune in to the broadcasts on crys- ~~~Putting it all together

Editorial

“Over the Fence” Jagunda Bait II “It won’t work.”

This was the President’s reaction to my alien friend’s request to run the country for a week and replacing U.S. legislators with honest clones. The ride here on a flying saucer was fun except for my alien friend’s habit of jabbering on a communicator with other aliens. He almost hit a 747 while swooping past the airport near Washington D.C. I asked him if they had laws against cell phone use while driving on his planet. He said they didn’t need laws like that. If he cut someone off while he was talking on a communicator, they simply shot him down.

Hmmmm…

We were in the President’s bedroom but I still couldn’t figure out how we got there. We were just suddenly there after we stood on something that looked suspiciously like a ‘beam-me-up-Scot-

tie’ machine on the Starship Enterprise.

Scary. The President began yelling for the guards but his wife told him, “Waita-minute, bozo! I wanna know who these weirdos are and what they’re doing in our bedroom.”

After my alien friend filled them in on his plans, the President made that aforementioned statement. The alien asked why.

“Because your clones will quickly find out how much money it takes to get elected and who they have to ask for it and we’ll be right back to the old “Votesfor-sale” agenda.

“I can program them to keep them honest,” countered the alien.

“It still won’t work. They’ll lose the next election without scads of campaign cash to spend.”

“By that time, it won’t matter. We’ll have the country straightened out and the next batch of elected crooks will take many years to mess it up again.” He

hesitated. He said, “Besides, we can always use more Jagunda bait.”

The President stroked his jaw while he thought about this. He said, “I don’t like the idea of feeding them to some monster on another planet. That’s murder pure and simple.”

“Seems more like a legislator upgrade to me,” I chirped.

The President gave me a hard look.

Finally he looked at the alien and said, “Can’t you just keep them on your planet doing something constructive instead of feeding them to a…what’d you call it?

“Jagunda. Look, Mr. President, we can do great things for your country but finding something useful for your Congressional legislators to do might not be one of them. Most of them are millionaires and doing anything useful isn’t something they would enjoy unless it made them into billionaires. You know it and I know it so let’s be sensible.

Your country will benefit a great deal and your legislators’ families will love it.”

The President raised his eyebrows and looked con-

fused. “How can it possibly help their families?”

“They’ll have to be honest with their wives and children just as they will with their constituency. For instance, no more spousal cheating. In your popular vernacular, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’”

“Are you saying our legislators cheat on their wives? That’s pretty raw.”

“Why not? They’ve been cheating their constituency for years. You said it yourself. Votes-for-sale. Any of your wealthy business people, groups or billionaires can buy what they want by funding their campaigns. It stands to reason they aren’t honest with their families but I’m just an alien. Maybe I’m missing something here.”

The alien got a sly look on his rubbery face. He continued, “Besides, you’re forgetting one other thing, Mr. President.

I believe you call it “Campaign Finance Reform.”

“Ummmm…how soon can you take over for a week?”

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A lesson in caring (for chocolate anyway) I love to give credit where credit is due. And when it comes to my hubby, the credit lies with God and his parents. Jim’s mom and dad, Dorothy and Tom, did an amazing job raising their sons.

Growing up, Converse was the “in” shoe brand. Jim’s parents agreed to pay for a portion of the shoes, and Jim had to pitch in the rest. Same thing with blue jeans.

Mom and Dad put up enough money to buy a pair of Plain Pocket jeans. If Jim wanted Levi’s or another name brand, he had to come up with the rest of the money. And so it continued for bicycles and automobiles.

The Schneider philosophy was basically, “you’ll take better care of your things if you have to pay for them.”

I’d like to think we’ve continued that time-honored and proven philosophy, but there are days when I’m positive the lessons must skip a generation. Our kids are usually pretty careful with their things, but every once in a while Jim or I will find a gouge in the wheel where the van lost a battle with a curb. And then there’s the chunk of drywall that mysteriously finds its way from the wall to the floor in the basement.

On a chilly Sunday, however, Jim was privileged to witness the lesson in action, and it nearly knocked him off his feet. It sent me into a giggling hissy-fit, but I’m jumping the gun. It was our church’s annual fall festival, so we climbed into the minivan and drove back to church on this unusually warm and windy October afternoon. Sam had been babbling about the cake walk for a week…she couldn’t wait! My husband and I agreed to purchase a few tickets for the kids, but warned them to bring their own money if they wanted a soda, a snack or more tickets.

Long story short, it was Christopher (not Sam) who came home as the grand prize cake walk winner. He won a pan of brownies and a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Chris graciously shared his windfall, and we agreed to polish off the brownies before cutting the cake. I cut the cake Monday night, and Sam and I each had a piece after dinner. Dinner was roast beef, potatoes, green beans and French bread. The Schneider’s menu wouldn’t normally merit a spot in the newspaper, but

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you need to understand that Christopher doesn’t like meat. Let me amend that statement. Chris doesn’t like meat that hasn’t been processed into a chicken nugget, a hot dog or bologna.

So while Sam and I ate dessert, Chris worked on his roast beef.

Twenty minutes later, he finished (I’m not kidding…it took my son 20 minutes to eat a piece of roast beef that measured three inches long, one inch wide and about one-half an inch thick).

“Mom?” he asked. “There is still a brownie left in the pan.”

“How about this,” I offered. “It’s a very small brownie (I know this because it was a much larger brownie before I cut it in half earlier in the day), so you may have that and a SMALL piece of cake, too.”

It’s so easy to please a teenager. Chris cleared the table, retrieved the last brownie and nearly swallowed it whole. Let me just thank the person who baked those brownies, because that person must have included magic sugar or something. That small piece of heavenly chocolate turned my son from a wheel-scuffing teen into a miniature version of my husband. Oh, sure, it could have been years of talking about and demonstrating care for ones things, but I’m betting it was the brownie… it just happened so quickly.

“Honey…he stood up, cleared the brownie crumbs from the table, walked over to the cake pan (we left it sitting out so Chris could get a small piece of cake), wiped the edges of the pan and the lid with a paper towel, replaced the lid, and carefully put the cake where it belonged,” Jim said, completely dumbfounded. “Why do you suppose he did that?”

“Because the cake is his,” I said. “He bought the ticket, he won the cake, and he took his time choosing which cake to bring home.”

Maybe these lessons my husband learned so very long ago are beginning to pay off. Then again, maybe they’ll only pay off if I dip the minivan in chocolate. Time will tell, I suppose, but in the meantime, I want the recipe for those brownies!

¡Say Sí to Cinco de Mayo! Sandra Lee Celebrates in Style (Family Features) Over the years, Cinco de Mayo has become a great way to celebrate the fantastic flavors of Mexico. This year, why not host your own Cinco celebration? With easy recipes and fun tips like these from Ortega and Sandra Lee, you can say sí with style.

Here’s how you can set the stage for the perfect fiesta with some creative tips from Sandra Lee: - Centerpiece: Fill a tall can with sunflowers and center it on a large platter. Arrange produce, such as fresh mini sweet peppers, long red peppers, bell peppers, avocados and jalapeños around the can.

Once your party is over, you will have fresh ingredients for other meals.

- Favors: Tie a length of raffia around small terra-cotta pots, then place a mini cactus into each one.

These plants are a nice gift for your guests.

- Place Cards: Turn extra votive candles into mood-enhancing place cards. Use a cookie cutter to cut colored paper into ovals. Write the guests’ names on the front and punch holes on both sides.

Thread a ribbon through the holes and around the votive, tying in the back.

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Chicken Tacos with Cucumber Salsa Makes: 6 servings • Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons canola oil - 1/2 red onion, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes - 1/2 packet (1.25 ounces) Ortega Reduced Sodium Chili Seasoning Mix - 2 store-bought cooked chicken thighs (about 1/2 pound), shredded - 1 cucumber, chopped - 1/2 can (15 ounces) chopped tomatoes, drained - 3 tablespoons Ortega Thick and Smooth Taco Sauce (mild, medium or hot), divided - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro - 8 Ortega Yellow Corn or Whole Grain Taco Shells - 1 cup shredded cabbage - 2 tablespoons sour cream - Kosher salt, to taste - Black pepper, to taste Directions: 1. In skillet over medium heat, add oil.

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CHURCH April 25: Book Club 6 p.m. at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. “Ladies of Liberty” by Cokie Roberts will be discussed. All welcome, no reservations. Info: 636.327.6377.

April 27 & 28: Living Out the

Vertical in a Horizontal World” Women’s Retreat 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. on April 27, and 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Road, Dardenne Prairie. $40 per person. Info: www.mscwired. org/retreat or call 636.561.5680.

April 27 & 29: Peace, Love & Joy Concert

7:30 p.m. at the Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Lake Saint Louis, or 3 p.m. at Assumption Church in O’Fallon. Free. Featuring The Choral Arts Singers and The Choral Arts Youth.

April 28: Asbury United Methodist Women’s Rummage Sale 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Info: 636.668.8855 or 573.898.2234.

April 28: Erin Bode Concert 7 p.m. at New Covenant Church, 300 Siedentop Road, Weldon Spring, MO 63304. Proceeds benefit missions in Zambia. $20 each.

Info: 636.300.9200 or newcovenantstlouis@gmail.com.

EVENTS April 26: Parmida Home Fundraiser for Our Lady’s Inn 4-8 p.m. at Parmida House at The Meadows at Lake St. Louis. Portion of sales proceeds benefit Our Lady’s Inn. Refreshments and gourmet sampling, raffles and attendance prizes. Info: 636.625.6432.

April 26: First Baptist Christian Academy Open House 7 p.m. Spring Musical (5:30-6:30

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Presented by the 1st-3rd grade classes. Free and open to the public. 8750 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO. Enrollment is now open. Info: www.fbcacademy. org or 636.272.3220.

April 27: PALS First Bunco Night At the Community Room at the Troy Fire Department. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. $15 donation to play. All proceeds will be used for animal care. Info: 636.338.1818, www.pals-pets.com.

April 27: 2012 Administrative Assistants Professional Development Conference 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at St. Charles Community College. Info: Karen Owen at 636.357.0649 or kowen@ stchas.edu.

Now - April 28: Historic Churchs of St. Charles 12-3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at The Frenchtown Heritage Museum. Info: www.frenchtownmuseum.net, 636.724.2106 or 636.949.8682.

April 28: National Kidney Foundation Walk Register at www.kidneywalk. org or call Ann Beckmann at 314.961.2828.

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April 28: Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participate in the nation’s largest health day. Activities for the whole family. Free and open to the community. Info: O’Fallon, 636.379.0092.

St. Charles, 636.928.1928.

April 28: A Night Among the Stars 6:30 – 10 p.m. at Town Hall in New Town, St. Charles. Star/planet gazing, music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds benefit Foundations of Love and adults with developmental disabilities. $40 per person or $300 for table of 8. Info: Karen at karensfol@ yahoo.com, 636.477.1800 or www. foundationsoflove.org.

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April 28: Kickball Tournament at the St. Charles YMCA 2:30 p.m. Help provide Y services across the world! $225/team. Team shirts provided. Coolers for snacks, sodas, beer, etc. allowed. Info: Matt Engel at 636.928.1928.

HEALTH May 7: Discover Life after 50 with OASIS 6-7:30 p.m. at H.W. Koenig Medical

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Bldg. at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. Light dinner served. Info: Cindy at 636.755.3034.

Now - June 21: LIVESTRONG at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Trained instructors will lead small groups to help cancer survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem.

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

Info: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092 Progress West HealthCare Center Events Progress West HealthCare Center is proud to offer the following events to the community, Free unless otherwise noted. Info/registration: 636.344.2273 or www. progresswesthealthcare.org.

- [PWHC] Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [CP] Corporate Parkway Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385 - [MK] Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

- [SP] Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 May 2: Breakthroughs in Stroke 5:30-8 p.m. [SP] Join Washington University stroke neurologist, Renee B. Van Stavern, MD, as she explains the warning signs and symptoms of stroke.

May 10: You CAN Avoid Type II Diabetes 6-7:30 p.m. [MK] Half of all Americans who have diabetes do not know it. Dr. Kulkarni will address different ways to prevent the onset of type II diabetes, risk factors and treatment options.

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 314.776.3627.

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447

(Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing. 636.928.7651, x. 115.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.9355, 800.392.0936 or www.siteman.bjsph.org.

3rd Sun. 12:45-1:45 p.m. Alzheimer’s Meeting Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss. 1.800.272.3900.

Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are uninsured or underinsured. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. Info: 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

1st Thurs.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer Support Group for adults w/cancer.

Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Call 636.916.9920.

2nd Thurs.: 4 p.m. Support Group for Alzheimer’s Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

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National Drug Take Back Day The cities of Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles and St. Peters are just a few joining the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to collect unused prescription drugs during National Drug Take Back Day on April 28.

The service is free and anonymous. Please bring potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs to one of the participating locations between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m..

Lake Saint Louis residents may drop off their unused prescription drugs at the LSL Civic Center at 200 Civic

Center in Lake Saint Louis. The O’Fallon Police Department, 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon, will collect unused prescription drugs, as will the St. Peters Police Department (1020 Grand Teton Drive, St. Peters) and the St. Charles Police Department (1781 Zumbehl in St. Charles).

Last October, Americans turned in 377,080 pounds – 188.5 tons – of prescription drugs at over 5,300 sites operated by the DEA and nearly 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies, including the one for Hazelwood. In its three previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners took in almost a million pounds – nearly 500 tons – of pills.

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Familial Issues Know No Bounds All families struggle from time to time, and often unresolved issues and secrets from the past resurface. Such is the case in “Forgotten Country,” a character-driven novel about two Korean-American sisters whose relationship hits the skids. Catherine Chung has written a thought-provoking book told from the older sister’s point of view.

Throughout her life, Janie has fulfilled her familial role as caretaker, the responsible daughter, the polar opposite of Hannah, several years younger, an embittered, rebellious and unappreciative young woman.

When Hannah and Janie are in grade school, the family moves to America. It’s a dark and dangerous time in Korea. The country is the scene of demonstrations and massacres following the assassination of the president. When Hannah and Janie’s father takes an unpopular position, his views endanger his family. Fearing for their safety they move to Michigan. Now the sisters really must depend on each other, thrust into a new school and culture where they don’t even speak the language.

Janie has always been made to feel she’s Hannah’s caretaker. Her younger sister survived a difficult birth and is prone to fits of crying. For reasons unknown to Janie, they drift apart in the early years of college, and without warning Hannah suddenly disappears. No one knows where she’s gone, and weeks stretch into months.

Janie’s parents continue to tell Janie it’s her responsibility to find her sister. Their command becomes even more pressing when Janie’s father learns he has cancer and only months to live. Janie finally tracks Hannah down in California, but is infuriated when she refuses to return home with her, even after she is told about her father and alerted to the fact that the family will be moving back to Korea for his treatments.

As her father’s health worsens, Hannah reunites with her family in Korea, but her attitude remains surly. Aloof and difficult, Hannah reveals the reason for her longstanding bitterness – a revelation that shocks Janie, and further increases her guilt. This universal story of family struggles and stressors knows no cultural bonds. In its quiet, simple way, “Forgotten Country” has much to say.

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Titanic: Quick Facts &Trivia • It cost $7.5 million to build Titanic and carried a $5 million insurance policy. It would cost about $400 million to build Titanic today.

• A first-class ticket for a parlor suite at Titanic cost $4,500, which would be approximately $80,000 in today’s currency.

• A third-class ticket at Titanic cost $35, which is approximately $620 in today’s currency.

Up to 10 people resided in third-class rooms. The rooms were divided by male and female often times splitting families.

• First-class passengers had the luxury of paying for their leisure while on board: a ticket to the swimming pool cost 25 ¢, while a ticket for the squash court (as well as the services of a professional player) cost 50¢.

• There were only two bathtubs for the more than 700 third-class passengers aboard.

• Even if all 20 lifeboats had been filled to capacity, there would only have been room in them for 1,178 people.

• At first most of the passengers did not believe the Titanic was really sinking, hence the low number of 19 aboard the first lifeboat, even though it could carry 65.

• At the time of Titanic’s destruction, the temperature of the water was only 28°F. Most of those struggling in the water in their life jackets would have succumbed to hypothermia, while others may have had heart attacks.

• Initial headlines of the Titanic disaster claimed all passengers survived and the ship was being towed to land.

• No skeletons remain at the wreck site.

• The R.M.S. Titanic was a Royal Mail Ship, a designation which meant the Titanic was officially responsible for delivering mail for the British postal service. On board the Titanic was a Sea Post Office with five mail clerks (two British and three American). These mail clerks were responsible for the 3,423 sacks of mail (seven million individual pieces of mail) on board the Titanic. Although no mail has yet been recovered from the wreck of the Titanic, if it were, the U.S. Postal Service would still try to deliver it (the USPS because most of the mail was being sent to the U.S.).

• Two dogs were among the Titanic survivors. There were no cats on the Titanic. Cats were often brought on ships as a form of good luck. They also controlled rodents.