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Commemorating the 209th Anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Rendezvous in Historic Saint Charles, Missouri Lewis and Clark Heritage Days are held the third weekend in May each year in Historic Saint Charles’s Frontier Park, which means this year the big event is happening May 18 and 19. The first celebration in Saint Charles of Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase was in 1979 and has been held each year since. The reenactment includes a grand parade, military encampment, fife and drum corps muster, musket and cannon demonstrations, and a skillet throw. On Saturday at 11am, there is a parade on South Main Street, and on Sunday the Fife and Drum Corps will play on Main Street at 12pm and 3pm. Revelers can also enjoy period music, food and wares. There is also a children’s area, where kids can play games and play with toys that were popular 200 years ago. Mother Goose will also be in the park and will have stories and activities. Each day begins with the raising of colors and the day ends with retreat and the lowering of colors. Camped on-site will be the Discovery Expedition of St. Charles, the living history group por-

traying the Lewis & Clark Expedition members. The group reenacted the entire journey during the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in 2003-2006. They constructed full size replicas of Lewis and Clark’s boats and used them as they traveled the Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri, and Columbia Rivers. The boats are on display at the Lewis & Clark Boat House, south of Frontier Park. They will have a period camp set up in the south end of Frontier Park for the weekend, and if park conditions allow, at least one of the boats will be moved to Frontier Park for display during Heritage Days. St. Charles’ History President Thomas Jefferson planned the Lewis & Clark Expedition in secret because the French and Spanish coalition still owned and governed the Louisiana Territory. With an amazing set of events in 1803 came the purchase of this vast territory for the United States. Training in secret on the eastern bank of the Mississippi near the confluence with the Missouri River, the Expedition was able to set out in the spring of 1804

after the land was officially transferred. On May 14th, Clark set out with a restless, rowdy, high spirited crew of 43 men moving up the Missouri River, and they landed in Saint Charles on May See HERITAGE DAYS page 2

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HERITAGE DAYS from cover 16th. “...at 12oClock a number Spectators French & Indians flocked to the bank to See the party. This village is about one mile in length… and about 450 inhabitents chiefly French, those people appear pore, polite & harmonious.”[-Wm. Clark’s Journal] While they waited for Lewis to meet them, they reloaded the keelboat. They were “…invited to a ball in the Village.” Three men deserted their watch and were court-martialed for misconThe 2012 event photos. Photo courtesy of the City of St. Charles duct. On Sunday, May 20th many of the men went to church and later that day “…Capt Lewis and several gentlemen arrive from St. Louis thro a violent Shoure of rain…” On May 21st, the Lewis & Clark Expedition “…set out from St. Charles at 3oClock after getting every matter arranged…” [-Wm. Clark’s Journal] And so began one of the greatest explorations in the history of a young United States. Lewis and Clark Heritage Days commemorates this beginning and places you in the middle of the 1804 camp. For more information on the event, visit www.lewisandclarkheritagedays.com. Source: www.lewisandclarkheritagedays.com.

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Lake Saint Louis Memorial Day

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The Nation’s Largest One-Day Food Drive On Saturday, May 11 you can join in the 21st Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive. Simply place unopened, non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers your mail on May 11. Peanut butter, soups, canned tuna or chicken are favorites. Any non-perishable canned good that can be considered a complete meal is desired. In 2012, the local letter carriers collected more than 724,647 pounds of food in one day. That equates to more than 591,500 meals. According to St. Louis Area Foodbank, one in eight people in the bi-state region are in need of food assistance. Each week, an estimated 57,100 people rely upon the Foodbank for food assistance. According to Feeding America, children make up the largest segment of the population in need of food assistance.

Co-ed Basketball Clinic Planning is under way for the 2013 Lake Saint Louis Memorial Day observance. The ceremony will be Monday, May 27, beginning at 11am at the Lake Saint Louis Veteran’s Memorial Park. The park is located adjacent to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center (city hall and police department) at the intersection of I-64/U.S.40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard. The ceremony is free and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. “We hope that area residents will take the time to pay tribute to those brave men and women who answered our country’s call to duty, and paid the ultimate price,” said Ralph Barrale, a World War II veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and chairman of the Veterans Volunteer committee that is planning the ceremony. As part of the program, commemorative bricks purchased since the last ceremony at the park (Veterans Day 2012) will be dedicated. To date, almost 400 bricks honoring veterans have been installed at the park. Limited seating will be provided; however, those attending are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. The park was dedicated in May of 2008 on Armed Forces Day, and since that time has hosted annual Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day ceremonies. The park also hosted a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Students in 4th through 8th grade are eligible for a new five-day program, the RSC Coed Basketball Clinic with Coach Kyle Key. The clinic will be held Monday through Friday, June 24-28, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC). The recreation complex is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. For students entering 4th through 6th grade, the clinic will meet from 9am – noon, and students entering 7th through 8th grade will meet from 12:30 – 3:30pm. The clinic is designed for fun, but participants can expect to work hard on strengthening fundamental skills through repetition and drills, and be able to take their game to the next level. Participants will receive a T-shirt and, at the end of the week, a player evaluation. As a bo-

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nus, participants age 12 and under will be able to enroll in that week’s Camp J.A.C.K. session at a discount. The instructor, Coach Kyle Key is an assistant varsity basketball coach at a local high school and was a former high school varsity player. He also has over nine years of coaching experience at basketball camps. Register students for the RSC Coed Basketball Clinic by Thursday, June 13. The cost for O’Fallon residents and non-residents is: • $60/$67 for students entering 4th - 6th grade • $67/$67 for students entering 7th - 8th grade For more information, contact Jeremy Wolfmeyer by calling 636.474.8131, or email him at jwolfmeyer@ofallon.mo.us.

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The City of St. Charles Fire Department in cooperation with the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorneys Office and the St. Charles Police Department conducted a mock car crash at St. Charles West High School for the junior and senior class in preparation for Prom. The event began April 19 at 10am in the gymnasium at 3601 Droste Rd. at St. Charles West High School and included a presentation by the St. Charles Fire Department on the harsh consequences of drinking and driving. A victim of those consequences then spoke to the audience and gave a first-hand account of how devastating they can be.

Another ISI National Championship A group of local figure skaters showed again why the St. Peters Rec-Plex is “Home of the Champions!” The St. Peters Figure Skating Association’s Synchro St. Louis Diamond Edges won the 2013 Teen Premier national championship at the recent Ice Skating Institute (ISI) Synchronized Skating Championships in Blaine, Minnesota. Meanwhile, three other Synchro St. Louis teams won their divisions, and two Synchro St. Front row, L to R: Kelly Haynes, Coach; Michelle Koverman, 16, Chesterfield, Parkway Central High Louis teams took 3rd and 4th. School; Claire Chipley, 16, St. Peters, Christian High School; Sydney Wylie, 14, St. Peters, Saeger The Diamond Edges Middle School; Kristin James, 18, O’Fallon, Fort Zumwalt West High School; Julie Brown, 17, St. Charles, St. Charles West High School; Loren Hasse, 18, Lake St. Louis, Timberland High School; brought home the Boyd Wi- Haley Clark, 15, St. Peters, Francis Howell Central High School; Tabitha Hunter, 16, St. Peters, etecter Trophy, considered the Francis Howell North High School; Back row, L to R: Sara Norsen, Weldon Spring, 15, St. Dominic highest accomplishment for a High School; Madison Presson, 14, St. Charles, Bryan Middle School; Madalyn Ruff, 17, St. Peters, synchronized team in the ISI, Fort Zumwalt East High School; Kristy Eslinger, 15, St. Peters, Francis Howell Central High School; by winning the Teen Premier Morgan Schroer, 16, St. Charles, Francis Howell North High School; Morgan Booher, 14, St. Charles, Academy of the Sacred Heart; Mali Gartin, 17, St. Louis, Whitfield School; Heather Hyatt, Coach. Round at the ISI Synchronized Skating Championships over the weekend of April 13-14. This is the 6th time, and 2nd time in the past three years, that the Rec-Plex’s Diamond Edges have won the Boyd Wietecter Trophy.

Free Massage Packages for Moms Global Spectrum, managers of the Saint Charles Convention Center, will be hosting their fifth annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. By signing up to receive Community News online for free at the event, mothers are entered for their chance to win a free massage package, compliments of MassageLuXe. One winner will be drawn per seating time, for a total of seven winners. As for the menu, Executive Chef Roland Scheller will once again be showcasing his talents to cre-

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ate an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch experience. In addition to the breakfast station with specialty breakfast items, we will also serve made-to-order omelets, French toast, and pancakes with assorted toppings. Chef Roland’s highlights on the menu for this year include a carving station with Whole Roasted Strip Steak Au Jus with Horseradish Mousse, a specialty hot station with Chicken Milanese, Roast Berkshire Pork loin with glazed apples, Crab Stuffed Tilapia, Seasonal Vegetables, and Savoyarde Potatoes, and an assortment of desserts including Blueberry bread pudding, Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Ricotta Cheese cake, Pear frangipane tarte, caramel chocolate tartlets, and European desserts. Live music will be provided by an elegant string trio, and all mother’s attending will receive complementary flowers. Available seating times range from 10am - 1pm, on the half hour. Ticket prices are $27.00 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 4-11, and free for children under 3. This price includes coffee, tea, tax, and gratuity. Tickets need to be purchased in advance by phone or online. Call 636.669.3000 or visit www. stcharlesconventioncenter.com/ mothersday.

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O’Fallon Receives StormReady Recognition

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Pictured L to R: James Kramper of NOAA presented O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy, Police Officer Andy Stowers and O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler with O’Fallon, Missouri’s official designation as a StormReady city.

The City of O’Fallon was recently recognized as a StormReady community by the National Weather Service, which sponsors the program. To be recognized as StormReady, communities must demonstrate severe weather readiness and meet communication and other guidelines established by the National Weather Service in partnership with federal, state and local emergency management programs. StormReady is a voluntary “grassroots” program and there is no cost to apply. Sponsored by NOAA’s National Weather Service, StormReady puts the focus on improving communication and severe weather preparedness in communities. It also helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local hazard mitigation and refine emergency response plans. To earn the designation, communities must: • Establish a 24-hour Warning Point and Emergency Operations Center • Establish multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts and alert the public • Create a system that monitors local weather conditions • Promote public readiness through community seminars, severe weather spotter training and by conducting emergency exercises • Incorporate severe weather threats into the community’s hazard mitigation and emergency response plans For more information about StormReady, please visit www. stormready.noaa.gov/publications.htm. For information on O’Fallon’s emergency management programs, please visit www.ofallon. mo.us/PD/emergency-management. Or contact Officer Stowers at astowers@ofallon.mo.us or 636.379.3816.

The City of O’Fallon invites community organizations to enter O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade, which will begin at 9:30am on Thursday, July 4, in downtown O’Fallon. “Families love to express their patriotism and cheer as the parade passes by,” said Marsha Seymour, Manager of Tourism and Festivals. “Our parade theme this year in ‘Made in America,’ and we invite civic organizations, veterans, bands, churches, scouts, businesses and others to create an entry and join the competition for trophies and prizes.” Prizes of $200 for first place and $100 for second place will be presented for the “Best Musical Float” and “Most Patriotic Float.” Trophies will be awarded for “Best Color Guard.” First, second and Photo courtesy of the City of O’Fallon third-place for the “Best Overall” category will win prizes of $500, $400 and $300. The “Mayor’s Choice” also will be awarded. Entries will be judged on how well the parade theme is expressed and receive extra points for incorporating music and mechanical movement. A complete list of rules and requirements are listed on the applications, which are available online at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. Or, pick up an entry form at the Renaud Spirit Center, City Hall or the Parks and Recreation Office. Mailed applications must be submitted or postmarked by noon on Friday, May 24. For more information, contact mseymour@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.379.5502.

Rec-Plex Offers New Men’s Basketball Leagues March Madness is over, and the NBA is winding down. Now, it’s time to make your own “hoop dreams.” The St. Peters Rec-Plex is offering a new Men’s Basketball League. Teams can sign up now for games beginning in June 2013. This program for men ages 18 and up will have seven regular-season games plus playoffs all played at the Rec-Plex South gymnasium. Leagues begin June 4 and 5. Choose between Tuesday or Wednesday evening leagues. Games are played between 6-10:30pm.

Registration ends 10 days prior to each league’s starting date, or when the league is filled. The fee for each team is $500. Learn more about St. Peters Rec-Plex programs online at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636.939.2FUN, ext. 1400. Online registration is available using the Rec-Connect service at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect.

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“Lest We Forget—Honoring Our Military” “Lest We Forget—Honoring Our Military” will be the May meeting of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) on May 18 at Lake Forest Country Club. Members and prospective members of the Chapter will gather for lunch along with the program. Retired from the U. S. Army in 2007, Maj. General Carrothers last active assignment was as the Assistant to the Military Deputy in the Office of the Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology. A native of Omaha, Maj. Gen. Carrothers has more than 34 years of military service. His military education includes the Army war College, Command and General Staff College, Ordinance Officer Advanced Course and the Quartermaster Officer Advance and Basic Course. Men and women veterans from each of our families representing military personnel from the past through the current war on terrorism will be honored in various

ways including in a display of photographs. Special guests of the chapter will be two members of Lake St. Louis VFW Post 10350, Post Commander Howard Sardis, and Past Commander, Ralph Barrale. Chapter members will bring donated items to the meeting that will be sent to members of the United States Air Force currently serving in Kuwait. Our May 18 meeting will be held on Armed Forces Day. The theme for this year’s Armed Forces Day celebration is “United in Strength”. Interested women who would like to attend the May meeting must make reservations for the lunch portion of the meeting. For more information about the DAR or to make reservations contact Regent, Susan Russ at 636.978.1869. You may also find us on the web at www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

Raines Promoted To Principal Dr. Jerry Raines will become the next principal at Troy Buchanan High School beginning July 1, 2013. Raines has spent 22 years in education and has been with the Lincoln County R-III School District for 20 years. He began his teaching career in Paris, Missouri before coming to the R-III District to stay. Raines has served a wide variety of roles in the R-III District. He was a coach and teacher at the middle school and the high school before entering into administration as an assistant principal at Troy Middle School, Troy Buchanan High School and the Ninth Grade Center. In July 2010, Raines accepted his first lead principal job with the district at Troy Middle School, which is now the largest middle school in the State of Missouri. Raines is filling a vacancy of Dr. Stephen Hunter who has accepted the position of Superintendent in the Van-Far School District.

Gardeners Offer Special Kids Class for Mother’s Day

“Show Me” Your Trash Offers Prizes for Most Unusual Litter

Sheriff’s Office Launches Facebook Page

Spring is the time of year when the Adopt-A-Highway program begins to take off once again. Numerous volunteers take to the road to clean up the trash. With approximately 4,000 groups statewide that volunteer and cover about 5800 miles, the AdoptA-Highway program is what keeps Missouri’s roadways looking beautiful year-round. The Northeast District currently has 410 adopters that cover 713 miles within our region. With April being the month for the No MOre Trash! Bash, MoDOT is inviting those that pick up litter to enter the “Show Me” Your Trash contest. The contest will run through the month of April, and groups, individuals and families are encouraged to go online and share the most interesting or unusual item they found when picking up litter. At the end of the month, three finalists will be chosen and posted on MoDOT so the public can vote on the winner. The winner will be announced in early May. The winner will receive a No MOre Trash! mesh bag, a live plant or flower and other goodies. To submit your entries, click on the Adopt-A-Highway sign at modot.mo.gov/northeast/. You do not have to work in the Adopt-A-Highway program to enter. If you are not currently in the program, but would like to join, please contact Marisa.Christy@modot.mo.gov or call 888. ASK.MODOT (275.6636).

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The Lincoln County Master Gardeners’ Spring Education Series will feature a special children’s class in honor of Mother’s Day. The class will meet on Saturday, May 11 from 10:30am - noon. This is a kid-friendly class just in time for Mother’s Day. Participants will make and take home special Mother’s Day gifts.

To enroll in classes, or for more information on class fees, please call the University of Missouri Extension, Troy office at 636.528.4613 or email lincolnco@missouri.edu. If leaving a voice message please allow a Lincoln County Master Gardener a day or two to return your call as it is a volunteer organization.

Troy Soccer Club Registration Begins Troy Soccer Club begins 2013 Fall Soccer registration on Saturday, May 18 from 10am – 2pm at Troy City Hall, 800 E Cap au Gris, Troy, MO 63379. In-person registration will cost $70.00 for the first child and $45.00 for each additional sibling in the family. On-line registration will open May 17 and will be closed June 24. There will be a $5.00 discount per child with on-line registration. Also, you may mail a registration form and

Sheriff Wade Magers is asking citizens to spread the word that the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s office now has a Facebook page. While the page is a great place for locals to connect with the Sheriff ’s office activities, it is also an important tool to help the office collect information about ongoing investigations. In a recent post Sheriff Magers said,” Over the past several months we have provided information to the public about local crimes, informative information about our office, and have posted numerous cases where we have requested the public’s help in solving local crime. We believe

payment to 240 Magee St. #300 Troy, MO 63379. It must be received on or before June 24. Games will begin August 25. For more information, visit troysoccerclub.net Troy soccer club is a recreational association that focuses on fundamentals, sportsmanship and team work. For information about Troy’s competitive soccer leagues and training camps, visit troyunitedsc.com.

that the more people who have access to our page the better chance we have in reaching our public when seeking assistance for local crime.” For example, as this article is written, Sherriff Magers is calling on Facebook visitors to share any information they may have about a break-in that occurred in the early morning hours of April 26 at the Davenport Subway. The suspect illegally gained entry by breaking a window to gain access into the interior of the business. Anyone with information on who may have committed this felony crime is encouraged to contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 636.725.3501.

Cuivre River State Park Will Host National Kids to Parks Day Saturday, May 18, is Nation Kids to Parks day. Cuivre River State Park will serve as the central location for Lincoln County families wishing to participate. A snack program will be held at the Lake Shelter at 2 pm. Thousands of children across the country will head to parks May 18 to celebrate National Kids

to Parks Day, and National Park Trust (which sponsors the event) hopes this official kick off to summer will help combat two disturbing national trends: low park attendance and national obesity is trending up. “Park fun for families is a simple prescription to help adults and children stay healthy and active,” said Grace Lee, Executive Director of National Park Trust. “We hope families will skip the drive through and screen time and head outdoors – our parks are the best natural remedy to help fight our nation’s rising obesity rates.” Parks around the country are offering an enticing menu of events to attract visitors. For more information about Kids to parks Day in Lincoln County, please contact Eric Gregory, Missouri State Parks Natural Resource Manager, at 636.528.7247 or eric.gregory@dnr.mo.gov.

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A Greener St. Charles County The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is one step closer to reducing our carbon footprint as Chairman of the Board, Eddie Barron signs official paperwork for a short-term loan to purchase solar panels for the Chamber office. The addition of solar panels will save the Chamber nearly $100,000 in utility costs over the next 25 years. For more information on the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce or the solar system to be installed within the next few months, please call President & CEO Scott Tate at Chairman of the Board Eddie Barron signing paperwork for Short term loan for solar panels. 636.946.0633.

SSM Health Care Invests in St. Charles Region SSM Health Care has announced plans to invest $180 million over the next several years to transform the health care experience for patients across St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties. The plan includes a number of interdependent projects that will make it even easier for members of the community to receive the care they need, when and where they need it. SSM Health Care will begin to introduce aspects of this new model of care over the next several years. At the same time, the health system will focus on building the infrastructure necessary to support this vision. SSM Health Care has been serving and growing with the community for more than a century; most recently completing $40 million in renovations on the campus of SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. This vision is the next step in the organization’s commitment to the community.

St. Peters Bone & Joint Changes Name, Direction St. Peters Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc., a medical group specializing in orthopedic care, recently changed its name to Advanced Bone & Joint. Founded in 1981, the company altered its name in order to accommodate its growing patient base outside of the St. Charles County area. Advanced Bone & Joint features a highly trained team of orthopedic surgeons that focus on specific care including the knee, shoulder, foot and ankle. The healthcare group has an onsite surgery center and MRI capabilities to efficiently treat its patients. Additional services include an osteoporosis clinic and a pain management center. The practice has six doctors, two midlevel providers and 30 employees. “St. Peters Bone & Joint has a 32-year history of providing quality care and compassion to

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patients in St. Charles County and beyond,” said Executive Director Jim Kidd. “We are excited to build upon our positive reputation with a new name while continuing to provide superior treatment to our expanded patient base.” Advanced Bone & Joint’s offices are located at 112 Piper Hill Dr. in St. Peters. For more information, please call 636.229.4222 or visit www.advancedboneandjoint.com.

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Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced today that Erin Williams, president/CEO of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Sam’s Club® Scholarship. Awarded to 20 first-year attendees from across the country, the Sam’s Club scholarships recognize individuals that exhibit excellent nonprofit management practices in several areas, including involvement in professional industry organizations, community involvement and demonstrated leadership. Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has educated tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members, and become strong business advocates. Each of the Sam’s Club scholarship recipients will attend one of Institute’s five sites in 2013. At the completion of the four-year curriculum, each of the recipients will receive the IOM graduate recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management and their commitment to the industry. In addition, all credit hours earned through Institute may be applied toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) industry certification. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness by addressing developments that affect our nation, our economy, and the global business environment. Visit www.institute.uschamber.com.

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Holt and Timberland High Schools are the Best

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Both Holt and Timberland in the Wentzville School District have been named among the nation’s top high schools by U.S. News & World Report in their annual Best High School Rankings. Holt and Timberland both received a Bronze medal rating, and are among only 142 Missouri High Schools to be named to the prestigious list. More than 21,000 public high schools were reviewed for the rankings in 49 states and the District of Columbia. To determine the Best High Schools national rankings, schools were first analyzed at the state level in terms of student performance on reading and math assessments. After the initial state analysis, high schools were then eligible to be ranked nationally as determined by student/teacher ratios and college readiness. U.S. News determines the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work by analyzing student success in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or the International Baccalaureate program. The Wentzville School District was recognized as an AP Achievement District in 2012-13 by the College Board for increasing the number of AP courses offered in high school while simultaneously improving student performance on the AP tests. In fact, the WSD is the only school district in Missouri to win the AP Achievement Award for three consecutive years. “It is an honor for both of our high schools to be recognized as among the best in the state and the country,” said Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams. “The most important thing is that it benefits our students, which is always our primary goal. We will continue to work hard to increase academic rigor and make sure the curriculum is relevant as we prepare students for college and career success after high school.”

The Lindenwood University Criminal Justice Department will host its fourth annual criminal justice institute from 9am - 3pm, June 3-5. The three-day camp will take place on the St. Charles campus and will present participants age 14-18 with a wide range of activities and presentations offered by criminal justice professionals. A mock homicide investigation will be led by a Lindenwood professor with criminal investigative experience, evidence analysis will be conducted in a Lindenwood chemistry lab, and students will participate in eyewitness identification and criminal profiling exercises. Presentations will be delivered by representatives from the Drug Enforcement Administration, The Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local law enforcement agencies, and students will get to explore a crime scene investigations unit. The cost to attend the camp is $150 per person and includes lunch each day. Overnight accommodations are also available for an additional $100, which also includes breakfast and dinner each day. Lindenwood will offer two hours of transferrable undergraduate college credit to participating students. The course credit fee is $200 per individual and must be paid directly to the university. Deadline for enrollment is May 14 and registration is limited. For more information or to register, call 636.949.4689.

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WSD Superintendent Resigns

Wentzville School District Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams tendered his resignation to the WSD Board of Education last night during the regular monthly meeting, effective at the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Dr. Adams has worked in education for 38 years, the last 27 of those as a superintendent in Arcadia Valley, Park Hills, Rolla, and the WSD. “I resigned with mixed emotions, for while I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family, I will miss my wonderful coworkers and our great students. I have thoroughly enjoyed my seven years with the Wentzville School District, and I am very proud of all of our employees and what we have accomplished together for the benefit of our students.” The WSD is the fastest growing district in the state, more than doubling in size over the past decade to 13,700 students. During Dr. Adams tenure the District has opened three new elementary schools, a transportation facility, added over 100 new classrooms to existing buildings, and will open Liberty High School in August. The District has also added full-day kindergarten and implemented the successful Singapore Math Program. Under his direction the District has increased rigor in the curriculum, adding 25 Advanced Placement (AP) classes over the past six years. As a result, the WSD is the only school district in the state to be named to the College Board AP Honor Roll for each of the past three years. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes were introduced in 2007, and offer students hands-on learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related fields. Earlier this month Holt and Timberland www.krekeler.com became the first high schools in the County to receive National Certification of the PLTW Biomedical Sciences Program. Before the arrival of Dr. Adams in 2006 the District had never received the “Accredited with Distinction” designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, but since then the District has received the award every year. In Dr. Adams first year the District had financial reserves of 6%, and today the District enjoys financial reserves of over 30%, and has received the Meritorious Budget Award for the past two years. Dr. Adams was named the Missouri School Public Relations Association Superintendent of the Year in 2010, www.rivercityrascals.com and the Missouri Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year in 2012.

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Like a bodybuilder that spends way too much time at the gym, Pain & Gain is a fairly bloated and muscular story. Inspired by real-life events, this comic thriller features jawdropping moments and dark humor, but the film grows rather tiresome after a while. Pain & Gain photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures A totally-pumped Mark Wahlberg plays Daniel Lugo, a Miami bodybuilder heavily involved in the 1990’s personal fitness movement. Lugo helps transforms the sleepy Sun Gym into a happening place where rich clients like Victor Kershaw (Tony Shalhoub) come to get fit. Frustrated that he can’t get wealthy, Lugo hatches a scheme to make Kershaw’s money his own. Recruiting ex-con Paul Doyle (Dwayne Johnson) and fitness junkie Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie), Lugo manages to pull off the scam of the century. Unfortunately, these guys have no sense of money management and are soon looking for new victims. Based on a three-part newspaper series by Miami New Times writer Pete Collins, Pain & Gain has a somewhat authentic feeling to it. Director Michael Bay undermines the serious aspects of the story with dark humor. At times, it seems the movie would have worked better as a serious drama. Mark Wahlberg turns in an interesting performance as Daniel Lugo. Consuming a steady diet of protein shakes and getrich-quick infomercials, Lugo feels entitled to his pumped-up body…and other people’s money. Wahlberg’s arms are so muscular here that they almost seem unreal. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is more funny than threatening as Paul Doyle, a bodybuilder who found the Lord while behind bars. A former drug addict, Paul constantly is at war

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with himself over what he and his friends are doing to wealthy clients. The always great Tony Shalhoub goes into full-sleaze mode as entrepreneur Victor Kershaw. As portrayed by the talented actor, Kershaw is nasty enough to deserve everything that happens to him. Shalhoub manages to wring some sympathy from the audience over his plight, though. Rebel Wilson and Ed Harris manage to become the most valuable players in this cautionary tale. The upand-coming Wilson plays Robin Peck, a nurse who becomes involved with Adrian. Harris, on the other hand, is in top form as private investigator Ed Du Bois. Harris’ character is so good that he almost deserves his own film. While humorous and shocking, Pain & Gain just handle the weight of its true-life roots. Director Michael Bay made a sum-

mertime popcorn film, but he would have done better sticking to the facts of the case. Pain & Gain, rated R for bloody violence, crude sexual content, nudity, language throughout and drug use, 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 wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports

Gary Baute Rascals Add Former St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher To Staff The team signed a major name to the 2013 coaching staff with the addition of Todd Worrell as assistant pitching coach. He will be with the team for the majority of home games this year, adding to the already experienced staff of Steve Brook (manager), Danny Sawyer (hitting coach), and Caleb Curry (bench coach). “I’ve had the opportunity to get to know Todd over the past few years, and I’m thrilled that he is able to join our staff on a limited basis in 2013. Along with the knowledge that he will bring to our younger players, Todd will be a valuable resource off the field as well to our guys. We look forward to having him this season,” said Steve Brook, Rascals manager and director of operations. Worrell is a household name in the St. Louis area, having spent six of his 11 major league seasons with the Cardinals as a reliever. In his time in the Major Leagues, he made three All-Star Game appearances, was the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1986, and pitched in two World Series. *Additional class to an already classy team* Lindenwood Captures Two Titles at Outdoor Championships Lindenwood track and field teams captured two con-

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ference championships on Saturday at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hays, KS. Lindsey Blackwell captured the women’s hammer throw and Mitchell Heady won the men’s hammer throw. A total of four Lindenwood athletes have won allconference honors. Besides Blackwell and Heady, Jessica Ecker earned all-conference in the women’s discus, and Bryan Kertz won in the men’s discus. Through two days of the meet, the Lindenwood men’s team is in sixth place with 19 points, while the women’s squad is fifth with 18 points. Help From You Thoughts and prayers go out to my broadcast partner Steve Runge (picture of Runge with microphone) who lost his wife Daphne in a car accident last week. Among his many radio and broadcasting jobs, he is the PA announcer of the MO Monsters at the Family Arena, PA announcer of the Great Midwest Football League games with the Gateway Hawks and the Missouri Cyclones. Please say a prayer for Steve and their five children. A Runge Family Children’s fund has been set up to receive donations at the Bank of Old Monroe.

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Saturday’s Recap Lindenwood’s throwers were the story on Saturday at the MIAA track and field meet, led by Blackwell and Heady winning conference titles. Heady won Lindenwood’s first MIAA indi-

vidual title in the weight throw at this year’s indoor competition and added to his trophy case by winning the outdoor hammer. He was in second place after five throws before setting a personal-best of 61.41m in his final attempt. That mark won the event by over two meters. Blackwell’s victory was one of the biggest surprises of the MIAA meet. She entered with a season-best throw of 44.75m and was not even competing in the top flight for the preliminary throws. She advanced to the finals, though, with a mark of 48.61m on her third attempt. Blackwell then won the competition on her sixth throw with a mark of 51.10, the second-best mark in Lindenwood history. She captured the conference title, the first individual crown for a Lindenwood woman in any sport, by over a meter. Jessica Ecker and Bryan Kertz both had bronze finishes in the discus. Also in the discus, Blackwell scored one more point with an eighth-place showing. Also for the men, Kertz finished eighth in the hammer and Edgar Garza was seven in the pole vault. The other scorer for the women was Chelsea Smith coming in eighth in the hammer. On the track, three Lindenwood runners advanced to Sunday’s finals. China Moore was fourth in the prelims for the women’s 100m hurdles. Two Lions will be in the 400m hurdles finals as Elrich Walker qualified sixth and Mike Reynoso was eighth. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood* Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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“Barbed Wire Baseball”

Sometimes, others fear you for your beliefs and opinions, skin color or nationality. At the beginning of World War II, after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, there was concern that Japanese-Americans weren’t to be trusted — the United States government and its citizens believed they might be spies. Barbed Wire Baseball, by Marissa Moss, is the inspiring story of Zeni, a Japanese American man, an accomplished baseball player who wouldn’t let his dreams blow away in the dust. As a boy Zeni was known as “a teeny tiny one,” way too small to ever be good at the sport he loved. Zeni knocked that puny prediction out of the park. Though he only grew to be 5 feet tall, and weighed a mere 100 pounds, Zeni played with the New York Yankees. His future looked bright, but then the war broke out and he and 120,000 other Japanese-Americans were forced to live in internment camps surrounded by barbed-wire fences. Though others distrusted Zeni and others like him, the small man didn’t let his fear of never playing baseball again materialize. Zeni used all of his resources to score big. Illustrator Yuko Shimizu brings Zeni’s amazing story to life.

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Wonderful Ways to Celebrate Mom

Mothers are incredible people. This year, make sure you properly thank her for all she has done for you by celebrating her with a delicious brunch.

Make a checklist of all the necessary ingredients, ensuring you serve all of her favorites. For a fresh twist on brunch, incorporate the sweet summertime goodness of watermelon and other fresh fruit. Design a homemade menu card, and throw in

an arrangement of her favorite blooms for a finishing touch. For additional recipes and brunch ideas, visit www.watermelon.org. Here are a few ideas for your Mother’s Day brunch:

Breakfast Six Layer Trifle

Chunky Watermelon Lemonade

Watermelon Waldorf Salad

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Ingredients: 3 cups organic fat-free vanilla yogurt 2 cups low fat natural granola 4 cups watermelon, minced 3 cups organic fat-free peach yogurt 2 cups organic crisp rice cereal 2 cups shredded coconut Directions: Spread the vanilla yogurt over bottom of deep glass casserole or trifle dish. Layer remaining ingredients in order listed above in even layers over vanilla yogurt.

Ingredients: 2 cups water 1/3 cup raw sugar (or to taste) 2 cups seedless watermelon puree 1 fresh lemon, sliced thinly 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups chopped seedless watermelon flesh Directions: In half-gallon pitcher with lid, mix 1 cup of water with sugar until completely dissolved. Stir in rest of water, watermelon puree, sliced lemon, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Stir to mix well and chill thoroughly. Stir in 2 cups of chopped watermelon before serving.

Ingredients: 2 cups cubed watermelon (1/2-inch cubes) 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 cup seedless red grape halves Dash of salt 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Directions: Stir together watermelon, celery, and grapes in bowl. Just before serving, stir salt into yogurt for dressing. (Add water to thin, if necessary.) Pour dressing over fruit; stir until coated. Sprinkle with almonds.

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CHURCH May 18: St. John’s United Church of Christ BBQ 11am, 945 Wolfrum Road. 636.926.8995 or www.stjohnsweldonspring.org. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 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. EVENTS

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May 10: Bring a Friend/Make a Friend Wentzville Aglow Lighthouse invites women to Bandana’s, Hwy 70 S. Outer Rd. at Wentzville Pkwy at 12:30pm at for praise and fellowship. 314.913.1180. May 10: MIRAGE Concert 7-10pm. Windjammer Point. Presented by the City of Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department. May 10: Tour of Bison Ranch Travel to Sayersbrooke Bison Ranch near Potosi, MO. Enjoy lunch, take a boat tour of the lake and visit the Country Store. $110. 636.397.6903 ext. 1624 or www. stpetersmo.net/rec-connect. May 11: Military Order of the Cooties Garage Sale 8am – 2pm. VFW Post Home of 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial

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Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891 Now - May 10: Luminous Language Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, Saint Charles. Free admission. 636.255.0270 or www. foundryartcentre.org. Now - May 22: Music for Me Class for your Child Wednesdays from 10:15-11am at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, One St. Peters Centre Blvd, St. Peters. Ages 1 ½-5. $45/child. 636.928.2004.

Dr., O’Fallon. 636.561.1368. May 11: St. Peters & Cottleville Resident Document Shredding 9am - noon, Health and Environmental Operations Building, 135 Ecology Drive. Drive-through service. Free.

May 12: SCCYO Symphony Orchestra Mother’s Day Concert 7pm. Event Tent at New Town. Free. sccyo@sccyo.org, 636.916.0515. May 13 & 20: St. Charles Public Hearing 7pm. To discuss Smoke-Free Air Act. Open to city residents and business owners/operators. May 13 at St. Charles West High School, 3601 Droste Road; May 20 at Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park, 1900 West Randolph Street. 636.949.3282. May 15: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon (Stonecroft Ministries) 11:15am - 1pm at the Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veteran’s Mem Pkwy, O’Fallon. $14. Reservations by May 10. 636.561.0956. May 17: O’Fallon Cup Criterium Bike Race Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon. Free. Spectator parking available at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway. www.momentumcycles.com. May 17: 2013 Movies In The Park 8pm. The Lorax. Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis. Free. May 18: Flea Market/Community Rummage Sale Set-up 6am, sale 7am - 2pm at Fort Zumwalt East High School. Vendors needed: single space - $10, double - $17. www.fortzumwal-

teaststuco.yolasite.com. May 19: Hat and Fasion Show by Missouri Ballet Theatre Academy 4315 N St. Peters Pkwy, St. Peters. 636.561.0028. May 23: IEC Annual Electrical Trade Show 4pm at Stegton Regency, 1450 Wall Street, St. Charles. Free if pre-registered, $5 at the door. info@iecstl. com or 314.739.4650. May 27: New Direction Stl’s 2nd Annual “Unity in the Community” Street Fair 11am - 7pm. For booth rental or sponsorship: 314.919.6011. June 3 – August 9: Lake Saint Louis Camp Gators Summer Day Camp www.lakesaintlouis.com June 14- 16: Wentzville Class of 1983 30-year Reunion WE NEED HELP LOCATING CLASSMATES! The reunion information is posted on Facebook and Classmates.com. Contact Skip Scott at sscott@wcvolvo.com or Connie (Hill) Huelsmann at connie.huelsmann@sprint.com. June 28: SWING 4 KIDS Charity Golf Classic Registration begins at 11 am; shotgun start at 12:30 pm at Bear Creek Golf Club, 158 Bear Creek Drive, Wentzville. $125/golfer. www.cliservices.org. June 29: Tri County YMCA

May 12: Training Effect 1st Annual Run Like A Mother 5K 8 am, 204 Sonderen, O’Fallon. Fire truck, bounce house, photos with mom, post-race snacks provided. Proceeds to benefit local mother in need, Christine McDonald. Register: www.bigriverrunning. www.lwcs.us com, 636.236.2769.

Splash Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Quail Ridge Park, Wentzville. 636.332.5574. Ongoing Events 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: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Noncompetitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. 636.928.1928. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club. Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

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Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10 a.m. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Adult Volleyball Games at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7 p.m. Non-competitive, coed, free and open to the public. No registration necessary. Info: 636.928.1928.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 8, 2013 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. 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 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

referral from their SSM Cancer Care physician. Call the St. Charles YMCA (636.928.1928) or O’Fallon YMCA (636.379-0092). 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. 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 Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617. 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. 24hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org

Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). www.wentzvillefleamarket.org or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club.

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 7:30 p.m. 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 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627. Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 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: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville;

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The DUI Dilemma is Technologically Solvable A man was recently arrested in Wildwood for his seventh DUI offense. One of my pet peeves I’ve written about several times is the blatantly ineffective ways our judiciary handles DUI cases. So far, all they’ve done to solve the problem is levy large fines to fatten local government treasuries, execute fruitless parole actions and occasional prison sentences. Still, the problem continues. I never blamed MADD for being angry about the revolving door that put repeat DUI offenders back on the street and endangering others, including children. However, the members I spoke with a few years ago turned out to be loud, vengeful, fundamentalist religious fanatics. I believe there is an essential difference between ordinary religion and fundamentalism, but perhaps these members were in the minority. I admit it prejudiced my opinion a bit, but I still commended MADD for later supporting modern devices to monitor DUI parolees. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but when I tried to see the fundamentalism side, I couldn’t get past ignoring every proven fact highly educated scientists are responsible for and taking the word of self-serving zealots. Were it not for modern scientific breakthroughs and the thousands of scientists that brought them about, their more benevolent discoveries wouldn’t have saved humankind from perishing many times over. In this case, they developed electronic gizmos that might solve yet another dilemma. Our DUI problem can be solved to a much higher degree by using this modern technology. We’ve been putting fools in prison because they can’t control their drink-

ing habits. However, while endangering the public, it isn’t premeditated as with armed criminal actions. Ankle bracelets with GPS location devices and alcohol sensors have been around for years. Ignition breathalyzers were around even longer. What hasn’t been around is a system that would use them instead of wallowing in revenue enhancing fines, vengeful prison sentences and great numbers of lawyers profiting from it. The difference in expenditures for current punishment procedures and the cost of the aforementioned gadgets and monitoring systems of DUI parolees is manifest. One website advertises the device for about $559. Ignition breathalyzers are rented for about $50 to $100 per month and installation fees vary from $50 to $200. Monitoring systems vary, but I understand the state of Missouri already has one in place. So far, these items will cost the parolee less than a thousand dollars, but one year of parole means rental fees may put it past that mark. With those expenses and whatever fines, court costs and legal fees are involved, it would still be cheaper than paying for parole officers or imprisonment. The cost of imprisoning one person is over $31,000 per year. The salient point is the devices would probably be far more effective in keeping drunks from driving their cars. Some would say a drunk might get someone else to blow in their breathalyzer. Can you imagine anyone so mentally challenged they would actually do that? Usually, the drunk is away from home drinking with others in a local pub. Obviously, there’s no chance of another drinker achieving it for them, and a sober passerby might find the liability and illegality for such an act to be fearsome. To decrease costs and increase effectiveness, I believe the public would be better served by using these electronic devices for DUI offenders instead of parole officers and prisons. It would save those expenses and let the violators continue supporting their families, paying taxes and perhaps even curing a few alcoholics. 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.