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It’s time to start buying your produce, breads and meats from your local farmer. After a long gray winter, Missouri’s growing season is finally here, and the freshest-of-the-fresh produce is awaiting you at your local farmers market. If you’ve never tried farmers market produce, be prepared to have your taste buds blown as you bite into sweet, juicy, sun-warmed tomatoes or perfectly ripe peaches or crisp, sharp bell peppers. Use this list as a guide and try a new market every weekend ‘til you find your favorite. Lake Saint Louis Farmers When: Saturdays, Now-October 26, 8am - noon Where: The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Phone: 314.495.2531 Url: www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market is St. Charles County’s only producer-only market. That means that everything you find here was made, grown, produced and baked within 100 miles of the market. Come and meet the area’s best farmers, growers, ranchers, bakers, beekeepers and artisans that bring the community the very finest in locally-produced goods to the market.

Bring the whole family, even the dog. Chandler Hill Vineyards Farmers Market When: Sundays, 11am - 4pm, May 12 – November Where: Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road., Defiance Phone: 636.798.2625 Url: www.chandlerhillvineyards.com Chandler Hill Vineyards is committed to advancing its partnership with local farmers and growers. The market offers a wide range of goods including local produce, herbs, honey, artisan bread, fiber arts, preserves, salsas, soaps, aromatherapy, pottery, photography, fresh-cut flowers, jewelry, and plants. St. Charles Lions Club Farmers’ Market Where: 300 N. Riverside Dr., St. Charles When: Saturdays, 7am – noon, May 18 -October Phone: Gerry Shatro 636.723.2412 Url: www.facebook.com/pages/StCharles-MO-Lions-Club-Farmers-Market/175815189133052 The St. Charles market vendors offer locally grown produce, handmade beauty products, jams and jellies, and pet products in the beautiful surrounding of

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FARMERS MARKETS from cover Open since 1985, this St. Charles farm sells its own produce out of a storefront and offers fun U-pick for certain fruits and vegetables. The farm also has a kids’ activities area and free hayrides in the fall. Cuivre River Farmers Market When: Saturday, March 30 - November, 9am – 1pm Where: 120 Market Place Drive, Troy Email: constara@hotmail.com Url: www.cuivreriverfarmersmarket.org/ This market is unique in its live animal trade: poultry of all, rabbits, lambs, goats. Come out to share in the down-home goodness of farm grown fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, honey and bee products, home made soaps, cheese, and hand-crafted items of all kinds.

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Wellness Advisory Committee is having a drawing for 20 one-day family passes to the St. Peters Rec-Plex each month (June through September), for St. Peters residents who grow their own vegetable or fruit gardens. To enter, take a picture of your garden and mail it to Healthy Living Contest, St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376. Or, you can email it to: healthylivingcontest@stpetersmo.net. Please include your name, address, and phone number with the photo. The drawings will be held on the fourth Monday each month, June through September, from all entries received.

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25th Annual Emergency Management Conference On April 25, Gov. Jay Nixon addressed the 25th annual Emergency Management Conference, hosted by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in St. Charles to thank Missouri first responders and emergency managers for their work helping communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters. The Governor discussed the need to reverse dramatic cuts to public safety and homeland security funding in the budget passed by the Missouri Senate earlier this week. The conference brought together hundreds of emergency responders, planners and volunteer agency representatives, who partner to respond to emergencies and natural disasters and protect Missourians. SEMA’s mission is to assist local communities protect lives and property when disasters threaten public safety in Missouri. SEMA is also responsible for the State Emergency Operations Plan, which coordinates the actions of Missouri state government departments and agencies during emergencies. SEMA is a division of the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

O’Fallon’s Kid-Friendly Public Works Fair These members of the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) - Jim Twellman, John Sgouros, Chuck Simms and Amy White, were among the many volunteers who received Outstanding Service Awards.

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department recognized exceptional volunteers with an appreciation celebration held at the Lodge at Quail Ridge Park on Thursday, April 25, as part of National Volunteer Week. During the celebration, it was announced that in 2012, there were 539 volunteers who contributed nearly 3,800 hours of donated time to the St. Charles County regional parks system. Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer began the program by expressing her heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers and recognized the volunteer program that continues to grow. “Volunteering your time and talent is truly a gift,” said Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “Our volunteers continue to make significant contributions to the growth of our regional parks system, and I am grateful for all their hard work and commitment to the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department.” St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann followed up with an additional welcome and thank you to the many volunteers in attendance. Volunteers from several organizations were recognized individually with Outstanding Service Awards that were presented to them by St. Charles County Parks staff. The volunteers recognized were from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM), Barat Academy, Confluence Chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalists, Gateway Off-Road Cyclist, United Federation of Dirt, St. Louis Area Mountain Bikers, St. Charles County Disc Golf Club, the 11th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the Living History Company. Volunteers of all ages and abilities assist the Parks Department with a variety of tasks throughout the year. These dedicated volunteers helped to beautify and manage our natural resources, as well as assist with demonstrations, re-enactments and interpretations at our Towne Park homestead and the County Heritage Museum, and much more! Annually, more and more volunteers are signing up to help the St. Charles County Parks Department continue to build a legacy. Anyone who is interested in volunteering should contact 636.949.7535, or go online to www.stccparks. org for more information about opportunities.

For kids, the best thing about O’Fallon’s annual Public Works Fair is the chance to sit in the driver’s seat of some of the City’s big equipment, such as a street sweeper, paint striper, recycling truck, snow plow, backhoe and other machinery. Kids will get that chance at the 8th Annual Public Work Fair, which will be held from 10am – 2pm on Wednesday, May 22. The fair will be held in the west ballpark parking lot at Tom Ginnever Avenue and T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O’Fallon. Admission, parking and activities are free. The event commemorates National Public Works Week May 19-25. Free activities include: • City Train rides for all ages

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• A lunch of hot dogs, chips and water • Safety awareness games and activities for kids • Educational material for adults • A variety of big equipment on display, including a radar trailer (used to measure drivers’ speed), mini-excavator, a crane and a water main break service truck • A Drug Take-Back tent sponsored by the City’ Water and Sewer Division for residents to drop off unwanted and expired prescription medications; an O’Fallon police officer will be on hand to answer questions. For information, call O’Fallon’s Street Division at 636.379.3807 or email abeers@ofallon.mo.us.

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American Red Cross Collects Generation Donation for Tornado Victims The American Red Cross stopped by for a special visit to Assisted Living at The Meadowlands to collect a donation of two hundred and eight dollars for the Hazelwood Tornado victims. Residents of the Meadowlands have started donating money immediately after the horrifying tornado in Joplin, Missouri. The contributions are collected from various bingo and poker games shared between the residents. After each game, every resident has donated a small amount; quarters, dollars, nickels and dimes. The residents play bingo and poker three times a week not only to participate in a fun group activity, but to comprise donations to the American Red Cross. Since November of 2012, Meadowlands has been collecting money at every game to reach their successful goal of nearly three hundred dollars. The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Their network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. Meadowlands provides a nourishing community focused on wellness with activities and events that keep seniors active, along with the peace of mind, privacy and safety so caregivers know their loved ones can be at their best. To learn more about Meadowlands, please contact Terry Jenkerson at 636.978.3600 or visit www.meadowlandsassistedliving.com. St. Andrew’s Management Services (STAMS) operates as part of the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System, which helps seniors, their families and caregivers find answers while addressing the needs of aging populations, helping them to Worry Less. For more information about St. Andrew’s, please visit, www.standrews1.com or call 314.726.0111.

City of St. Charles South Fifth Street Roadway Improvements Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Co. Inc. will be providing the improvements which began on April 15. The estimated completion date is October 15. This project consists of intersection improvements, widening, the addition of turn lanes and pavement replacement on South Fifth Street and South River Road. The project limits range from Interstate 70 to South Main Street along South Fifth Street and South River Road. The project will also include drainage improvements and the realignment of the intersection for South Fifth Street and South River Road. A turn lane will be added to Veterans Memorial and the ramps to Interstate

Run for the Wall Motorcyclists for Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Run On May 20, up to 500 motorcyclists from around the country are expected to arrive in Wentzville when Wentzville’s VFW Post 5327 on Highway Z again serves as overnight host for the annual Run for the Wall event. This year is the group’s twentyfifth anniversary run to honor and remember U.S. POW and MIA servicemen. The group will begin its trip in southern California on May 15 and end at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. on May 24. According to Roger Ingram, the Missouri coordinator for the run, Wentzville is the only city in this year’s run that has been a part of the run for the full 25 years. Wentzville is the sixth stop on the Run for the Wall schedule, and area residents are encouraged to come out and line up along the entrance route to welcome the riders to our community. The Run for the Wall motorcyclists are expected to begin arriving in Wentzville somewhere between 4 - 5pm.

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70. In addition, new sidewalks will be constructed along the east side of South Fifth Street and South River Road to accommodate pedestrian traffic. There will be phases of lane closures on South Fifth Street and South River Road as well as Veterans Memorial Parkway. The intersection of South Main Street and South River Road is scheduled to be reconstructed which will reduce the width of the driving lanes and travel speed. Drivers should use caution within the project limits. For more information, please contact Kurt Rakers, Project Manager, in the department of Public Works at 636.949.3237.

According to the Run for the Wall coordinators, the riders will exit east-bound Interstate 70 at the Wentzville Parkway exit, then travel north to Pearce Boulevard and go east on Pearce to Linn Avenue. At Linn they will cut over to Church Street and continue along Church Street to Highway Z, then go south on Highway Z to Wentzville’s VFW Hall, located at 1414 Highway Z. As in years past, the Wentzville Fire District plans to station two ladder trucks near the VFW Hall to hoist a large American flag over Highway Z. Approximately between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m., there will be a brief welcoming ceremony held at the VFW Hall to recognize the sobering purpose of this annual motorcycle run and to welcome its riders. The ceremony is open to the public and will be attended by Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, Police Chief Lisa Harrison, the Veterans of Foreign Wars state commander, and other city and civic leaders. The next morning, May 21, at about 7:45am, the Run for the Wall riders will hold a brief ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial in Wentzville. The Wentzville memorial was the first Vietnam memorial erected in the United States, and is located at 209 West Pearce Boulevard, near Fireman’s Park and the Wentzville Fire Department station. During the Tuesday morning ceremony, the Fire District has arranged to have a color guard place a wreath at the base of the memorial, according to Wentzville Fire District spokesperson Michael Scott. Because of the nature of the ride and the number of participants, all times are tentative. To learn more about the annual Run for the Wall, check out www.rftw.org.

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$2M in St. Peters Pavement Repairs Portrait of a Nation Divided The City of St. Peters is poised to make $1,949,000 in repairs in 2013 during its annual Pavement Management Program. Projects include asphalt overlay, concrete slab replacements, curb repairs, joint and crack repairs and sidewalk maintenance. Street repairs in St. Peters are determined by the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating System (PASER), developed by the University of Wisconsin. Using this system, the City of St. Peters rates each street’s condition on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highestpossible rating. These ratings are entered into a database, and the lowest-rated streets receive the highest priority for maintenance. St. Peters has about 195 lane miles (37%) constructed of asphalt and another 333 lane miles (63%) constructed of concrete. Asphalt street repairs range from sealing cracks with a rubberized asphalt material, patching potholes with asphalt material, to completely paving over the street with asphalt. Damaged curbs are replaced first during asphalt overlay projects. A two-inch layer of asphalt is removed using a milling process before the new surface is put down. Concrete streets consist of a series of concrete slabs. Concrete slabs have an average service life of 35 years. During that time normal vehicle travel and freeze/thaw cycles can cause cracking and joint failure. Concrete street maintenance can involve sealing cracks and worn joints with a rubberized asphalt material, patching potholes with asphalt, or completely replacing concrete slabs. Similar to the process for concrete street repairs, the City of St. Peters regularly inspects and repairs sidewalks. The 2013 Pavement Management Program budget is broken down like this: $200,000 for concrete slab replacement; $300,000 for curb repairs; $1,110,000 for asphalt overlay; $30,000 for joint repair; $139,000 for joint and crack sealing; and $170,000 for sidewalk infill and repair. Learn more about St. Peters’ annual pavement management program and find out which streets are slated for repairs in 2013 at www.stpetersmo.net.

Inspired by his own experiences as a young Navy flight trainee in a 1960s “sundown town,” debut author J.J. Zerr brings readers one of those stories in Sundown Town Duty Station, the fictional story of the dramatic racism-tinged events surrounding one couple’s lives in 1968 Mississippi. Readers will gain a new understanding of the social issues affecting America during the Civil Rights Era from the perspective of a cast of characters caught between the desire to protest institutional justice and the need to preserve a stable social structure in a military town. “My hope is that by reading this book, Americans of all ages will be made more aware of the struggles our nation has gone through to get where we are today,” says Zerr. “Sundown Town Duty Station serves as a reminder of the lasting effects of the Civil Rights Movement on every aspect of our society.” For more information, visit www.authorjjzerr.com.

SCC to Host Cougar Car Show on May 19 St. Charles Community College will host the inaugural SCC Cougar Car Show from 9am - 4pm Sunday, May 19, in SCC’s Red Lot. There will be displays of classic cars, drift cars, specialty cars and more. Registration is currently underway. The registration fee is $20 (space permitting). The event is free to attend and open to the public. Set-up begins at 7am. Judging begins at noon with the awards presentation set for 3pm. The car show categories include un-restored (1900-1970), restored (1900-1970), un-restored (1970-present), restored (1970-present), street rods (1900-1947), street rods (1948-present), foreign (rear wheel), foreign (front wheel), under construction, rat rod, special interest (kit cars, fire/police, military), trucks (low rider, 4x4, SUV, Jeep), Corvettes (1953-1982), Corvettes (1983-present), Corvettes (1953-present – custom), Mustangs (stock), Mustangs (custom), Camaro/Firebird (stock), Camaro/Firebird (custom), custom (1900-1970), custom (1971-present), VW (1938-1970) and VW (1971-present). Come enjoy a live DJ, 50/50 drawings, silent auctions and raffle baskets. A portion of the proceeds will fund scholarships for the Preparatory Math Program. “Bring the family for a fun filled day of music, food, vendors and some of the hottest cars in the area,” said Wendy Brown, registration assistant in SCC’s Corporate and Community Development department. For more information, contact Brown at 636.922.8233.

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Kids Can Win Bike in Coloring Contest May 19 through the 25 is EMS appreciation week. The Lincoln County Ambulance District will be having a coloring contest for kids. The prizes will be a boys and girls bike and helmet. Coloring sheets are available at lcad.net, on the Lincoln County Ambulance District Facebook page, and at the Lincoln County Ambulance District bases. Each child who submits a picture will have a ticket to be placed in the drawing, which will be on Friday, May 25. May is also National ALS and Stroke Month, so the Lincoln County Ambulance District will be hosting a Poker Run and other special collections for MDA.

MoDOT Plans May Construction Several Lincoln County road construction projects are scheduled for this summer. Drivers may be affected beginning in midMay. Projects include: Route Y - Resurfacing from Route W to MO 79 near Foley, 7.537 miles; 0% complete - Project inactive, Work tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late May; Estimated Completion: Summer 2013 Route E - Resurfacing from Route UU in Silex to US 61, 5.227 miles; 0% complete - Project inactive, Work tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late May; Estimated Completion: Summer 2013 Route H - Resurfacing from Route E south junction to Route 47 at Troy, 10.939 miles; 0% complete - Project inactive, Work tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late May; Estimated Completion: Summer 2013 US 61 - Interchange at South Lincoln Drive in Troy; 21% complete; base rock being laid on east outer road; estimated completion: Fall 2013 MO 79 - Bridge replacement over Lost Creek at south city limits of Elsberry; 0% complete - Project inactive, tentatively scheduled for 8/22-9/20; Estimated Completion: Fall 2013 MO 79 - Chip seal from the Pike County line to MO 47 near Winfield, 16.93 miles; 0% complete - Project inactive, schedule pending; Estimated Completion: Summer 2013 MO 47 - Pavement and shoulder improvements from Hawk Point to Warrenton 0% complete - Project inactive, schedule pending; Estimated Completion: Fall 2013

Lincoln County R III to Continue Summer Lunch Program The Lincoln County R-III School District will continue the Seamless Summer Lunch program this summer. In 2012, in response to a growing Free and Reduced population, the R-III District was able to participate in a free summer lunch program funded through the National School Lunch Program. The Seamless Summer Meal program provides nutritiously balanced lunches throughout the summer months to any child up to the age of 18 for free, regardless of income. Beginning May 28, the R-III District will serve lunches through the Seamless Summer Meal program at Main Street Elementary School from 11am - 12:30pm. Lunches will be delivered to the following locations: Hawk Point Elementary at 10:45am, Boone and Lincoln at 11:15am, Ninth Grade Center at 11:45am and Cuivre Park Elementary at 12:15pm. The R-III District will deliver lunches to these areas for 10 days. Service will be stopped if participation is low after 10 days of service. The program will run through Friday, August 9 and follow the District office calendar. Lunches will not be served on the following days: July 4, July 12, July 19 and July 26. In 2012, the Seamless Summer Lunch Program served approximately 16,000 lunches.

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FBLA State Winners Members of the Elsberry Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter attended the 2013 Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference held on April 21, 22, and 23 in Columbia, Missouri. Winning recognition at the state conference were Kimberly Croxville, 3rd place in Spreadsheet Applications and Anne Heintzelman and Braden Spratt, 5th place in Business Presentation. Other delegates representing Elsberry at the state competitive leadership conference were: Jacob Sabella-Cyber Security (11th place) and as a team member with Mason Cameron, and Ethan Miller Elsberry High School FBLA students placing at state competition were: Kimmie in Network Design (10th place). AlexCroxville, Braden Spratt and Anne Heintzelman andrea Hogarth, Lexie Parker, Sheyana Curtis, Bo Young and Brendan O’Driscoll also participated at the state level. Judy Gomel is the local chapter adviser and accompanied the students to the conference. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. is a national organization that serves over 225,000 high school, college, and professional members. Missouri FBLA is a state association of FBLA-PBL with 15,442 members in 403 chapters across the state, the second largest chapter in the nation. The FBLA-PBL mission is to bring business and education together in a positive development programs. Over 3,000 members and advisers representing 403 chapters throughout the state met to elect state officers, transact business of the state chapter, participate in leadership and career workshops, and compete in the state leadership awards program.

Shining Stars in FCCLA On April 9, five Troy Middle School (FCCLA) Family Career and Community Leaders of America members competed at the Missouri FCCLA STAR Events Competition. STAR Events (Students Taking Action for Recognition) are part of a national FCCLA program that allows members to develop public speaking and leadership skills that address issues in areas related to family and consumer sciences education. Middle school students compete against students ranging from grades six through nine. Katelyn Schieffer received a silver medal for her project, Nutrition and Wellness. Ashleigh Thomas and Shayla Wilson-Kaplan received a silver medal for their Chapter Showcase Display project. Chapter Showcase Display is a team event that recognizes chapters that can illustrated in a display and 15 minute oral presentation how they developed and implemented a well-balanced program of work that promotes FCCLA, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and community involvement. Alyssa Mobley and Brooke Pfeiffer received the second highest score on their Chapter Showcase Manual project giving them a “gold medal” and the opportunity to advance to the national STAR Events competition which will be held at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Chapter Showcase Manual is a team event that recognizes chapters that can illustrated in a display and 15 minute oral presentation how they developed and implement a well-balanced program of work that promotes FCCLA, Family and Consumer Sciences Education and community involvement.

Fire District 1 Needs Space to House Trucks According to Lincoln county Fire District 1, in some rural areas annual insurance rate are increasing from $350 to $1,800. Insurance companies explain the rate hikes are necessary because rural homeowners are more than five road miles from a fire station and therefore have no fire protection. The District anticipates that about 500 of the 35,000 District 1 homeowners will be affected. In 2004, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) assigned a “Fire Protection Class” 7 rating to District 1 rural areas. ISO ratings are based on water supply, fire apparatus, equipment, stations, manpower and much more. In 2010 the ISO lowered the rating for rural areas (homes more than five road miles away from a station) to Class

10. Critics speculate that the change is due to the fact that the ISO was bought by several insurance agencies who want to assign the highest level of risk and charge higher premiums. Lincoln County Fire District 1 pointed out that the “five mile rule” does not exist in the National Fire Protection Association standards. Despite this, District 1 has attempted to alleviate the situation by providing written automatic and mutual aid agreements drafted with other fire districts so that the Class 7 rating would apply if a home is within 5 miles of any fire station, not just the District 1 station. According to District 1, ISO and the insurance industry refuse to acknowledge this information. As a result, District 1 is seeking spaces that may serve as fire stations in two to three rural areas, including the Southwest, Southeast and Northwest portions of the District. The buildings must be accessible 24 hours, and must be able to house a fire engine and protect it from the elements (snow, rain, freezing temperatures). Enclosed buildings in residential areas would be acceptable. If you have a space and are interested in allowing District 1 to house a fire truck, please contact Mike Cherry, Fire Chief at 636.528.8567.

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Peoples Bank & Trust Hosted Community Shred Day Peoples Bank & Trust Co. hosted their first Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 20, at the Main Bank location in Troy. This event provided community members with a safe and secure resource to shred their confidential personal and business documents. In exchange for shredding the documents, Peoples Bank requested a donation be made to the Bread for Life Food Pantry. At the end of the three hour event, 2100 pounds of paper had been shredded and Peoples Bank raised over $200 in cash donations to Bread for Life Food Pantry along with a truck bed full of food donations. PB&T President David Thompson presents Dan Anderson of the Bread for “We are excited to be able to help the com- Life Food Pantry with the cash and food donations. munity in two ways,” said David Thompson, President of Peoples Bank. “By giving people a safe and secure way to dispose of their personal documents, we help lower the risk of identity theft. At the same time, we’re able to help stock the shelves for the Bread for Life Food Pantry and fulfill another need of the local community.” Peoples Bank & Trust Co. is an independently owned, full service community bank that has made a commitment to provide financial products and services to the area as well as be an active member of the local community by taking a vested interest in what Community Members bring their personal documents to be shredded. matters to those that live here. For more information on Peoples Bank, call 528-7001 or visit them online at www.pbtc.net.

Outstanding Achievement Award from National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has recognized Timothy Pluard, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, as a top enroller of cancer patients in clinical trials. Pluard is medical director of the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. The award, a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement from the NCI’s Cancer Trials Support Unit, recognizes Pluard and his team’s work recruiting for NCI’s Clinical Trials Cooperative Group Program in 2012. Clinical trials are research studies designed to find new ways to diagnose, treat or prevent a disease. The studies are the final step in research be-

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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Announces 2013 Adelante Awards Eight St. Louis community businessmen and companies were recognized by The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis on April 26 at its 31st Annual Adelante Awards dinner at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. “The Adelante Awards are a way to celebrate and recognize the achievements of individuals, entrepreneurs, and corporations in the metro St. Louis Area. The awards focus on individuals who have contributed to the betterment of not only the Hispanic community, but the St. Louis Community at large. We were honored to see so many community leaders turn out for this event” said Karlos Ramirez, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce executive director. Award winners were: Hispanic Businessperson of the Year - Arturo Latimer, Gibson Printing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year - Castor Armesto, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP Hispanic Emerging Business of the Year - La Cantina Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year - AT&T Hispanic Company of the Year - NextGen Information Services Hispanic Lifetime Achievement Award - Ampy Kollman-Moore Civic Award of the Year - Virginia Braxs, Hispanic Arts Council Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President’s Recognition – Centene Corporation Incorporated on April 28, 1982, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis strives to promote the economic development of Hispanic-owned businesses and improve business opportunities for all in the St. Louis region. The Chamber fulfills this mission by increasing the competitiveness of its member businesses in local, state and international markets. The Chamber is the cornerstone for the Hispanic business community, and looks to participate in present and future business developments of metropolitan St. Louis. For more information visit www.hccstl.com.

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Optimist Club Essay Winner The St. Charles Optimist Club announced this year’s Essay Winner on Saturday, April 27. Ms. Mickie Plummer, senior at St. Charles High School, wrote the winning essay on the topic “How Can I Help My Friends Realize Their Value.” The second place winner was Katie Witlock, and the third place winner was Serena Daily, both students at St. Charles High School. Students from local middle schools and high schools were invited to submit entries. The Optimists congratulate the winners and wish Mickie PlumPictured L to R: Mike Ebert – Optimist Club President, Mickie Plummer – 1st mer and each of the participants success in Place Winner, Lourdes Kroll – Event Chairperson all their endeavors.

Three students from Holt High School and three students from Timberland High School have been selected to participate in the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA), a three week residential program to be held June 9th through the 29th on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Holt students Katherine Balfany, Kari Leigh Brinkley, and Tyler Doering along with Timberland students Jack Greer, Jessica Song, and Savannah Summerlin are among 330 high school juniors from across Missouri selected for the program. Founded in 1985, the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) celebrates its 29th season this year. The goals of the Academy are to help gifted students achieve their full potential and motivate them to use their abilities to attain high standards of achievement, to encourage local schools to improve and expand gifted education programs, and to assist in providing the state with experienced faculty and specialized curriculum for such students. The 2013 Academy is supported in part by funds provided by the University of Missouri, by MSA alumni and friends, by Missouri corporations, and by a Student Activity Fee. All of the Wentzville students participating in MSA also received a partial scholarship from the Wentzville School District Foundation. Every public and private high school in the state is allowed to nominate at least one student for the Academy. Academically, students represent the top one-half of one percent of the state’s sophomore class. No grades or credits are awarded through the program, but students attending MSA are exposed to a wide range of activities as well as to intensive instruction in their chosen area of specialization. The faculty is composed of outstanding teachers from high schools throughout the state. Guest speakers, performers, discussions, and career education will be combined with extracurricular and social activities to round out the curriculum. Almost 10,000 Missouri high school students and teachers will have participated in MSA since its inception.

Francis Howell High School Senior Shelby Steingraeber is the 2013 Missouri State Champion in Radio and Broadcasting. The 62nd Missouri State Speech and Debate competition took place April 19-20 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Shelby then went on to compete April 24-27 as a State Finalist at the High School International DECA Career Development Conference held April 24 - 27 in Anaheim, California. The competition included High School students from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guam and Germany. Over 200 students competed in the category of Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Shelby placed in the Top10 and will be honored for her accomplishments at a luncheon with the Governor of Missouri. Shelby is the current Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen and will be attending the University of Arkansas in the fall double-majoring in political science and broadcast journalism.

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The Fort Zumwalt School District was presented with the Clean Air Award from Missouri Propane Education and Research Council (MO-PERC) at the April 15th Board of Education meeting. The district was honored with this award for the use of propane buses. This award is part of the MO-PERC propane gas initiative, which is to promote industry education, public safety and consumer awareness of propane (www.moperc.org). Steve Ahrens, President of MO-PERC and Jeff Schwepker, Director of Transportation are pictured to left.

St. Johns Bank Announces Scholarship Winners St. Johns Bank recently announced the winners of the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship contest. High school seniors Allison Jovanovic of Ritenour High School, Connor Cook of Pattonville High School and Eric LePage of Francis Howell High School each will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the upcoming awards nights at their schools. St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship helps to fund the first year of college for local high school graduates. To date, St. Johns Bank has awarded more than $52,000 to high school seniors through the annual scholarship program. Those eligible for the annual scholarship include seniors attending high school in the Ritenour, Ferguson/Florissant, Pattonville, St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt or Francis Howell school districts. Qualified applicants must also be planning to enroll full-time at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas, and plan to major in banking, finance or business. Founded in 1926, St. Johns Bank is a locally owned, full-service community bank with five locations in St. Louis and St. Charles counties, serving the entire metropolitan St. Louis area. For more information on the bank or our services, please call 314.428.1000 or log on to www.stjohnsbank.com.

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Movie

“Iron Man 3”

Producing the third installment of a popular film franchise can be a daunting task. Look, for example, at Superman III, an adventure that featured the great Richard Pryor in an almost thankless comedic role. Back to the Future III also struggled to keep the franchise on track, but no sequel could ever hope to match the original. Director Shane Black narrowly dodges that same quality bullet with Iron Man 3, the latest entry from Marvel Studios. Black Iron Man 3 photos courtesy of Marvel Studios packs his film with too many characters and plotlines, but the talented cast does rise above that. Following the events in The Avengers, Stark returns to his Malibu home, but he can’t shake his memories of intergalactic combat. Even with steady girlfriend Pepper Potts (Gywneth Paltrow) by his side, Tony has trouble sleeping through the night. A new villain known as the Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) appears on the scene, and his terrorist attacks force Stark to take action. But there is a bigger threat, one that Stark himself may be responsible for creating. Clocking in at well over two hours, Iron Man 3 is an interesting piece, especially from a comic book fan’s perspective. Black draws heavily upon the 1990’s stories in the comics, the time when the inventor controlled his armor remotely through a telepresence device. By necessity, Robert Downey, Jr. shows his character’s vulnerabilities more than ever before. www.villatheresa.org Stark is tired of being a hero

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 exactly what comic book readers expected. Since creating the original armor, Stark constantly refines his battle suits. Iron Man 3 unleashes a plethora of suits, including a repainted model that James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) wears as the Iron Patriot. The story also introduces AIM (Advanced Idea Mechanics), a group of scientific geniuses bent on taking over the world. Iron Man 3 has plenty of armor and adventure, but director Shane Black could have trimmed the story back quite a bit. There’s easily enough material here for two good movies instead of a top-heavy one. Iron Man 3, rated PG-13 for sequences of intense scifi action and violence throughout and brief suggestive content, currently is playing in theaters.

. and wants nothing more than to play house with Pepper. Deep down, though, Tony is a true warrior who always rises to the occasion, even when bad memories knock him for a loop. Ben Kingsley chews the scenery nicely as the Mandarin, but his portrayal already has some fans in an uproar. The award-winning actor puts a wild spin on what has arguably been Iron Man’s deadliest enemy on paper. Without saying too much, Kingsley’s character is not

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 Four Lions Earn Spot on All-MIAA Baseball Team Of the four, Mike Failoni was a unanimous first-team selection at first base. Mike Wilson, Nathan Prindle, and Wade Rothermich were honorable mention selections. Failoni earned first-team honors after breaking the MIAA batting average record as a junior, hitting .500. He led the MIAA in four other batting categories including a .560 on-base percentage, 86 hits, 24 doubles, and 132 total bases. Failoni reached base in 45 of his 46 games played, had 27 multi-hit games, eight multi-RBI games, and had a 27-game hitting streak during the season. He added six home runs, 41 RBIs, and led the team with 290 putouts. Prindle was a solid shortstop for Lindenwood, hitting .335 as a freshman. His 52 hits and two home runs were third best on the team. He also drove in 38 runs and had eight doubles. Prindle was a perfect 11-for-11 on stolen bases and had 121 assists which led the team. He had more than one hit in 16 different game. Rothermich hit .349 as the leadoff hitter for the Lions. He led the team with 49 runs, five triples, and drew 28 walks. He added 14 doubles on 60 hits, stole 10 bases, and drove in 35 runs. Rothermich was the

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most reliable fielder compiling 107 putouts and seven assists for a team high .991 fielding percentage. Wilson hit .310 in his sophomore season, compiling 44 hits, six doubles, 25 RBI, and 31 runs scored. He started 43 games behind the plate for the Lions with 197 putouts along with 25 assists. Wilson had 11 multi-hit games and held an 11-game hitting streak in the early part of the season. Lindenwood finished its first full NCAA Division II season with an overall record of 23-24. The Lions went 21-17 in their first year of play in the MIAA. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, sports information-graduate assistant of Lindenwood

MO State U Sign Another Tall Player To Basketball Squad Missouri State University men’s basketball coach Paul Lusk announced that the University has entered into a financial aid agreement with Emmanuel Addo (ah-DUE), a 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward/ center who will transfer from Northern Colorado. Addo will complete his undergraduate work at UNC this semester and be eligible during the 201314 season for his senior year at Missouri State. “We’re excited to have Emmanuel join our program,” said Lusk. “He provides an experienced post presence who can score inside and out. He’s a great student and will be make a great addition to our team.” Addo is the fifth addition to the MisFill in the blank squares in the grid, making souri State roster for the upcoming seasure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box son. He joins fellow spring commitment includes all the digits 1 through 9. Ron Mvouika (6-5, 200, Jr.): Tyler Mc-

Cullough (6-10, 230, Fr.); Austin Ruder (6-3, 185, Fr.); and Devon Thomas (5-11, 170, Fr.). Rick Kindhart, assistant director of athletics, Communications, Missouri State University Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Team Giving Free Tickets Friday June 14 at 7pm there will be a Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Tournament hosted by Jack Martorelli, Steve Holley, Jerry Leyshock and Pat Byrne, and we would like to give you some free tickets. A donation will be made to The BackStoppers and Responder Rescue from concession sales. The BackStoppers is the organization that provides immediate financial aid and long-term financial and other support to the families of Police Officers and Firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty. Contact the Family Arena Box Office at 636.896.4200 or Responder Rescue Office 314.627.0700 For more information go to www.RiverCityRumble.LockerDome.com or www.FamilyArena.com. *This will sell out; act fast 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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Best Barbeque Sides 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. When you’re loading up the family for a big barbeque celebration, be sure to load up a variety of freshly-made salads and deliciously decadent brownies.

Whether you serve pasta salads, potato salads or leafy greens, salads are a perfect accompaniment to juicy grilled burgers, brats, and steaks. Because this savory barbeque fare can bring out anyone’s sweet tooth, don’t forget to dish out the desserts. Adding your favorite nuts, fruit and candy toppings to a rich, gooey brownie can melt the hearts of guests as easily as the hot summer sun. The best part about bringing a salad or brownie dessert—besides both being

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May 18: St. John’s United Church of Christ BBQ 11am, 945 Wolfrum Road. 636.926.8995 or www.stjohnsweldonspring.org.

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May 19: Car Wash Fundraiser 8:45-11am.United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. Love offering accepted. www. livelovegrow.org, 636.327.6377. May 31-June 2: Immaculate Conception-Dardenne Church Picnic & Carnival 7701 Hwy N, Dardenne Prairie. www.icdparish.org, 636.561.6611. 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,

Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891 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. 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 LSL 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.fortzumwalteaststuco.yolasite.com.

May 19: Hat and Fasion Show by Missouri Ballet Theatre Academy 4315 N St. Peters Pkwy, St. Peters. 636.561.0028. May 20: St. Charles Public Hearing 7pm. To discuss Smoke-Free Air Act. Open to city residents and business owners/operators. Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park, 1900 West Randolph Street. 636.949.3282. May 21: Walking for Wellness/ STOP HEROIN 6pm. FZS High School Parking lot, 8050 Mexico Rd., St. Peters. Walkers can make a donation to NCADAStl, www.facebook.com/stopheroin. May 21-22: Auditions for SCC’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7pm. Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Theater, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville. 636.922.8255, lsnyder@stchas.edu. May 22: Join Give Back Marketing St. Charles Launch 11:30am - 1pm. Spencer Road Branch Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters.Lunch provided. RSVP 314.704.4412 or Brenda@givebackoffers.com. May 23: Sts. Joachim and Ann Client-interview Rooms Dedication 2pm, 4116 McClay Road, St. Charles. 636.441.1302, www.jacares.org. May 23: IEC Annual Electrical Trade Show 4pm at Stegton Regency, 1450 Wall

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May 27: New Direction Stl’s 2nd Annual “Unity in the Community” Street Fair 11am - 7pm. For booth rental or sponsorship: 314.919.6011.

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May 28: Timberland High School Graduation 7pm, doors open at 6. Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway St. Charles. Free parking. May 29: Holt High School Graduation 7pm, doors open at 6. Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway St. Charles. Free parking. June 1: Volunteers Needed Indian Camp Creek Park Rrail Clean-up 9am - 1pm. 2679 Dietrich Rd. 636.949.7535, parks.sccmo.org. June 3 – August 9: Lake Saint Louis Camp Gators Summer Day Camp www.lakesaintlouis.com June 8: Fundraiser for Sam Migliazzo’s Kidney Transplant 7pm - midnight. Rick’s Roadside Market, 5382 Gutermut Rd., Cottleville. Mouse races/silent auction/raffle, $15. 636.887.5283, jillmigliazzo@gmail.com. June 14- 16: Wentzville Class of 1983 30-year Reunion The reunion information is posted on Facebook and Classmates.com. Contact Skip Scott at sscott@wcvol-

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. Non-competitive, 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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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 15, 2013 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. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 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. 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.

survivors. Participants must have 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 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; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. 2 Progress Point Parkway in

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es & Company at 636.926.3722. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30 p.m. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100. 4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org. 3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. 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 Helps uninsured or underinsured breast cancer patients who reside in Missouri. 314.569.1113 or www. gthstl.org.

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.

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Over the Fence

Joe Morice

Is This A Great Country or What? Finally! The news has hit the streets! Hark! The Missouri Legislature has finally come out of the woodwork...or is it closet? It finally revealed its greatest love if its favorite entity. Is it God? Country? Missouri? Voters? Dairy Queen Blizzards? None of the above. Excluding three-martini lunches, here are a few hints If you own a gambling boat and want to put the profits above and beyond the call of obscene at the expense of creating more gambling disease among its patrons, you can count on the Missouri Legislature. Since billionaires can attend committee meetings in the state capitol to discuss how to pay even less income taxes than they already don’t pay, shouldn’t casinos be allowed in too? Of course they should. Critics of on-site credit who say casinos entice people to wager more than they can afford, leading to bankruptcies and other social problems are simply being selfish. We mustn’t worry about our legislators being re-elected to carry on the tradition of looking out for billion-dollar interests. TV campaign ads are very effective. After all, politicians are all for the people. Can they help it if they’re favorite people are billionaire casino owners? Certainly not. It’s the American way, right? Moreover, all billionaires must be protected so they can invest in foreign manufacturing and other patriotic ventures. It’s pure coincidence that offshore banks are visited regularly by ka-zillion dollar ocean-going yachts. What’s this? You don’t believe our glorious legislature kowtows to casinos? You don’t believe mobster types still slither about in the back rooms of the state capitol? 132 of their pets just passed a bill that allows what the voters wouldn’t allow when casinos opened. You can now get a short term casino loan in case you run out of grocery

money and want to continue gambling. Is this a great country or what? Casinos are exercising their right to buy state legislators just as our federal legislature experiences almost daily. It’s only fair. Besides, Missouri legislators learn from those heroic federal lawmakers. They appreciate that were it not for billion-dollar interests, who would finance their campaigns? Who would give them high-paying consulting jobs after they retire? Their golden parachute retirement packages might not be enough to pay for domestic help in their mansions, yacht maintenance and Exotic Island estates to avoid subpoenas. It’s up to their wealthy friends to look out for them. I mean, who else will? Surely not working people with children. They can barely make their gas-hog payments. They don’t even have free healthcare! They have to take out second mortgages to pay for emergency room treatment when a family member gets shot by a carjacker. They have no money for legislators’ maid service. Give them a break! Who can blame Missouri legislators for wanting to emulate their heroes in Washington? Don’t baseball fans look up to millionaire homerun hitters? Don’t children look up to computer game heroes with automatic weapons? I feel so much better knowing billionaires and casinos are looking out for us and keeping our lawmakers focused on what’s important. After all, I don’t need limo service and domestic help. I can drive my old Ford and clean my own house. Who needs health care anyway? My Grandma has cures for just about anything by using the ingredients from the swamp behind her house. Just to prove my faith, I’m heading down to the local casino with a bag of rent money. It’ll be great knowing that if I run out, I can take out an instant loan. Is this a great country or what? 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.