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Enjoy wings, beer, live music and more for a good cause. Restaurants from both sides of the Missouri River are lining up for one of the region’s largest happy hour food festivals, the 15th Annual BCI Wing Ding. On June 6 from 6 - 10pm in beautiful Frontier Park in historic St. Charles, masses will gather to enjoy wings, beer, live music and more to support the Boone Center. Longtime favorites and a handful of newbies will roll out their very best wings to compete for the title of “Best Wings” and “People’s Choice.” Each winner earns bragging rights, and the restaurant awarded “Best Wings” gets to display the traveling trophy until next year. The title of “Best Wings” will be judged by four celebrity judges: Cat Neville, publisher and editor of Feast magazine; Ian Froeb, restaurant critic at the Riverfront Times; Byron Kerman, food writer at Sauce magazine and St. Louis Magazine; and Matt Borchardt, director of L’Ecole Academy. A “People’s Choice Award” will be selected by the crowd. Returning favorites include: A Better Pizza Chicago Style Amerisports B. Hall’s Family Grill

Big A’s on the Riverfront Bobby’s Place Brewskeez Sports Café, O’Fallon KiTARO Bistro of Japan Max and Erma’s, Mid Rivers Mall Padavan’s NY Quintessential Dining & Night Club RT Weiler’s Syberg’s TGI Fridays, First Capitol Drive South US Foods Windows On Washington

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different and allow anyone to participate, big eaters or small eaters. This is our 14th or 15th year. Prior years, the event has been a one-ticket, all-you-can-eat chicken wing event. This year, we’re doing it at Frontier Park, so anyone can come into the park. We’re selling an advance ticket See WING DING page 2

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New restaurants on the bill include: McGurk’s Public House, O’Fallon River City Catering/Stumpy’s Bar-B-Que 2865 Brewhouse Two Shamrocks Public House This free event features live music by SMASH Band and Concoction, traditional and craft beer, wine, chicken wings and additional food options from area restaurants. Food and beverage tickets are available for purchase, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Chuck Blossom, CEO of BCI, tells us that this year’s event will be “significantly

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Around Town your guide to good news and events like the Friends of the Library Book Sale

St. Charles’ Hisotic Streets

Lincoln County Life The latest Lincoln County news and events.

Business The latest business news from across the county.

School St. Charles County students are succeeding!

Movie Star Trek Into Darkness is a nice popcorn adventure, but falls short of the 2009 reboot.

Sports, Sudoku, and Book Buzz Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the weekend’s sporting events.

Recipes Special Occasion Menu Magic

What’s Happening the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

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Over the Fence Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

WING DING from cover for $25.00 that entitles the holder to 10 tickets that they’ll be given at the gate that evening. One ticket gives you two wings or a water or a soda (two tickets gets you a beer, glass of wine, or margarita). This saves people 25%. But if you just choose to come down last-minute, you can by tickets for $3 each.” Call 636.875.5267 or visit www.boonecenter. com for more information. Boone Center Inc. (BCI) is dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities and 2012 Wing Ding. Photo courtesy of BCI. their families, by providing a choice of productive and fulfilling employment. Your attendance at Wing Ding directly impacts the lives of the adults with disabilities they serve. The Wing Ding has raised more than $1million dollars for this cause.

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Around Town St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Plans Trip to Fair St. Louis Join us for easy access to all the festivities at Fair St. Louis on Thursday, July 4. Indulge in a special dinner buffet in the “cool comforts” of the Crowne Plaza-St. Louis Hotel. Adults 21 & older have the opportunity to visit Lumiere Place

casino from 2 - 4pm and then join the rest of the group. We’ll play several games throughout the day and cap off the evening with dessert while enjoying the fireworks. Walking is required if you plan to visit the Fair. The cost is $87 per person and includes transportation, dinner buffet, dessert and games. The bus will leave and return to St. Peters City Hall west parking lot, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, please call 636.397.6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect and sign up now.

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Hello Tomorrow Trivia Fundraising Event

The 2013 Friends of the St. Charles City and County Library Book Sale is this weekend from Friday, May 31 - Sunday, June 2 at the St. Charles Convention Center (One Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles). Friends of the Library members get to enjoy advance shopping hours on Friday morning from 9 – 12. At noon, the sale opens to the public and continues until 9pm. On Saturday, the sale runs from 9am – 7pm and on Sunday from 10am – 3pm. Enjoy the comfort of shopping in the air conditioned St. Charles Convention Center and stock your bookshelves with some great summer reads. Admission is free all three days. There will be more than 250,000 books, movies and other media offered. “The items offered at the book fair come from a combination of places,” explained Lisa Dunham, the Friends of the Library Staff Liaison. “We receive donations from members of the community of books they purchased and no longer need; we also do weed books off the library shelves that are no longer needed because they’re no longer circulating at a high rate anymore.” And there are “books on tape, DVD’s, CD’s, and even records. “All of the children’s and teens books are $.25, and then paperbacks range from $.50 to $1 while hardbacks are $2. The movies and music are also very reasonably priced. We do have a special collections/sets area where some of the items are priced differently.” Just how popular is this book sale? Dunham says, “We have people traveling from out of the state to get to this sale; it’s pretty amazing.” To fully enjoy “members only” hours at next year’s sale, purchase a membership. The Friends of the Library are a group of supporters who choose to invest in the future of St. Charles County through the Library District. The Friends make it possible to meet increased demands placed on the Library District due to the growing population. In addition to membership dues, funds are raised through our annual book fairs and merchandise sold in library branches. All of the money raised goes directly to the district to provide programs, services and enhanced amenities. For more information, contact Dunham at 636.441.2300 ext. 1583 or email friends@stchlibrary.org. Donate Books The library gladly accepts gently-used book donations for the annual book fair or for possible use in libraries. All proceeds are given back to the Library District to fund special programs and amenities within library branches. Any library can accept donations during regular operating hours. Donation receipts are available from the check-out desk. Guidelines for items accepted are: • New and used books in good condition are gladly accepted regardless of age • Encyclopedia SETS published within last 10 years • Textbooks published within last 10 years • Please note: The Friends do not accept donations of National Geographic magazines or Reader’s Digest collections. For donations of more than 4 medium sized boxes/bags, please call 636.441.2300 or email friends@stchlibrary.org to make arrangements.

Amy Schmidt Lewis is a 35-year-old single mom of four children who is battling breast cancer. She has been going through extensive chemo treatments, and a double mastectomy is planned for August. Amy is a hairdresser and self-employed at Hair Express in Hazelwood and will not be able to work for several months. They have a very long battle ahead of them. Support Amy and her children in her time of need. Come to our Trivia Night on July 26 at Yacovelli’s Restaurant with lots of fun, prizes, and a silent auction. The Florissant Rotary Club has donated the latest new iPad to raffle off to bring in some big dollars. It is our goal to raise funds to help lighten their overwhelming load now and on the tough road ahead. In an effort to raise funds we are looking for the

following to help our cause: • Small raffle items: gift cards, attendance prizes • Cash donations • Gift baskets for silent auction • Sponsorship: $100 will get your personal or your company name exposure on the tables, answer sheets, sponsor wall, and sponsor balloons. All of your generous gifts are needed by July 8. You can mail donations to: Margie Williams, 902 Keeneland Rd, Florissant, MO 63034 Make checks payable to: Hello Tomorrow Should you have any questions or would like to purchase a table at our Trivia Night ($200 table of 8) or iPad raffle tickets($25 each) or donate small raffle items or gift baskets please contact Margie at 314.568.6519 or margiewil13@gmail.com.

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Optimist Club of St. Charles Conducts Respect for Law Ceremony

Picture Book Walk at Quail Ridge Park A new park/library partnership allows families to get outside, get active and read while visiting St. Charles County’s Quail Ridge Park this summer! For the first time, the St. Charles County Parks Department and the St. Charles City-County Library District are offering readers of all ages a chance to participate in a Picture Book Walk at Quail Ridge Park (5501 Quail Ridge Parkway, Wentzville). Participants will walk around the park lake while reading acclaimed children’s author/illustrator Peter Brown’s book, The Curious Garden. The Picture Book Walk will open on Monday, June 3 at 3pm with a special ribbon cutting and celebration, including a performance at 4pm by Wildheart, a Parent’s Choice and Emmy Award-wining group of conservation educators and entertainers. Additional children’s festivities, craft tables and light refreshments will also be available inside the Quail Ridge Lodge until 6pm that day.

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Pictured L-R: Dale Westby - Event Chairman, Chief Randall McKinley - St. Charles Police, Officer Susan Shields - St. Charles Police, Deputy Steve Weiss - SCCounty Sheriff Dept, Sheriff Tom Neer - St. Charles County, Mike Ebert - Optimist Club President

The St. Charles Optimist Club recognized two officers during their Annual Respect for Law Ceremony. Plaques were awarded to St. Charles City Officer Susan Shields and St. Charles County Deputy Steve Weiss. Both officers where praised for their leadership and service to the community in the DARE program that serves the schools in our community. The Optimist Club has recognized local and county law enforcement officers for forty-two years. The “Respect for Law” event has been a program of Optimist International Organization since 1965. The members of the Optimist Club were not only proud of the officers recognized this month but of all the officers of the City of St. Charles and St. Charles County who “Serve and Protect” our citizens.

Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County (HFHSCC) is building a home for a Veteran and we are seeking applications from an eligible individual or family. Habitat will select qualified families for low-cost homes that they will purchase with interest free mortgages. Those interested should contact Michelle Woods at 636.978.5712 or michelle@habitatstcharles.org on or before June 10 to apply. Who is eligible? • Veterans of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Reserve, Coast Guard or National Guard. • Individuals and families who have at least one veteran family member in the household. • Veteran must be discharged from the service. • Have a housing need • Meet income guidelines • Be a resident of St. Charles County for the past year • Be willing to work as a partner with HFHSCC If you would like to support this First Annual Veteran Build with a donation of time or money and help a Veteran achieve the dream of homeownership please contact the Habitat office. For more information, contact the Habitat office at 636.978.5712 or visit our website at www.habitatstcharles.org.

Letter to the Editor: I recently attended a Saint Charles County Municipal League meeting hosted and sponsored by the Carpenters’ District Council of Greater Saint Louis and Vicinity, at Ranken Technical College in their Wentzville location. I must say I was impressed, not only with the school but also with

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the Carpenters’ training center and facility. There is a nationwide shortage of trained skilled tradesmen. Ranken Technical School has expanded its reach by offering both degree and certificate programs in day and evening classes in Wentzville. The Carpenters’ Council of Greater Saint Louis and Vicinity has a 25,000 square foot facility to hold meetings and for use as a training facility. The Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity consists of approximately 24,000 members with 34 Local Unions representing Missouri, Kansas, and Southern Illinois. This serves as an excellent fit for both institutions. Again, I must say I was quite impressed with this newest development with Ranken Technical College and the Carpenters’ District Council of Greater St. Louis and Vicinity. Sincerely, Mayor Len Pagano City of St. Peters

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Get Outta Town: Show-Me Missouri State Chili Cookoff The Raintree Arts Council is proud sponsor of the Show-Me Missouri State Chili Cookoff. This event is an International Chili Society sanctioned event. There is only one state competition in Missouri, and it will be in Clarksville on Saturday, June 1 in the Clarksville Riverfront Park. Entertainment will be by the “Everyday People Band,” providing great music and dancing. Cold beverages will be served and Chili will be hot at 11am on the 1st of June. Admission will be $3.00 and tickets sold for chili sampling and beverages will be $.50 each. There are more than 200 cook-offs during the year sanctioned by the ICS. Raintree Arts Council is a 501c3 non-profit that provides programs in the schools plus education for the arts in Pike and Lincoln Counties. If you would like to participate by cooking or judging the event, call Linda at 573.754.0335 or 573.470.4856. ICS has competition rules at www.chilicookoff.com. We also have an Anything Goes class that is for anyone with a great chili pot who wants to get involved with Raintree Arts Council. We invite you to bring products to sell at this event. Call the number mentioned or email lwblakey@sbcglobal.net to reserve your spot. Come enjoy a wonderful day in Clarksville. The Riverfront is a great place to party and support the arts.

Sunday Funday On June 9, residents will gather on North Main from1 - 6pm for live entertainment, food, drinks, and fun in the afternoon. Bands will play from 1 – 3pm and 4:30 – 6pm between the 100-200 blocks of N. Main St. St. Charles Municipal Band Concerts Every Thursday evening starting June 13, the St. Charles Municipal Band will perform free concerts at 8pm in Frontier Park. For more information, visit www. stc-muny-band.com.

Katy Trail Bike Ride The June 17-21 ride is SOLD OUT. Registration for the 2014 ride will open at 8am on March 1, 2014. The 13th annual Katy Trail Ride, June 17-21, allows bicyclists to experience Katy Trail State Park from Clinton to St. Charles. This year's ride covers approximately 253 miles of Katy Trail and features great food and many fun activities. Hot showers are available at each overnight stop, enhancing comfortable campsite settings. Food Trucks in Frontier Park Join us at Frontier Park located in Historic St. Charles along the Missouri River near Main

Street for our Food Truck Event from 5 – 8pm. Enjoy live entertainment as you indulge in a variety of delicious food options that will be available by several different vendors. *Please keep in mind many trucks at these events are CASH ONLY. For more information visit www.stcharlesparks.com. Music on Main Listen to Serapis play live music on June 19 for the Music on Main event from 5 - 7:30pm. Romeo & Juliet The Riverside Theatre Co presents Shakespeare in the Park Romeo & Juliet in Frontier Park June 21-23 and 28-30. For more

St. Charles County Symphony Concerts Enjoy free music by the Outdoor Symphonic Pops Orchestra on June 15 at 7pm at Boulevard Park in Lake Saint Louis next to the pavilion. Admission is free; bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, please visit www.scsymphony.us.

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Memorial Services Honored St. Charles Firefighters Fallen Missouri firefighters were honored recently during two services at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. “Every day, Missouri’s career and volunteer firefighters demonstrate their dedication to their communities by selflessly running to danger as their fellow citizens run from danger to safety,” Gov. Jay Nixon said. “It is important that we remember, recognize and honor the courageous service of those who in acting to protect others made the ultimate sacrifice.” “The brave men and women of the fire service risk their lives each time they answer the alarm bell,” said Missouri State Fire Marshal Randy Cole. “We remember those who did not return from their final call, and we extend our thanks and support to the families they left behind.” One of he firefighters whose names will be added to the Fire Fighters Line of Duty Memorial Wall was Senior Firefighter/Paramedic Doug Haase Sr., age 60, St. Charles Fire Department, Feb. 1, 2012. Firefighter Haase experienced a medical emergency shortly after returning from an emergency call. He had been in the fire service for 27 years.

information, visit www.riversidetheatreco.org. Fife and Drum Corps The Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps will march and play on Historic Main Street from 12 - 1pm on June 29. La Roserie Now Open Three thirty seven “337” by La Roserie just opened at 337 South Main Street. It is a funurban-industrial-vintage store featuring local art and Madein-the-USA products, new and recycled clothing, antiques, and unique items. For more information call 636.734.8108.

Prasino Now Open Prasino St. Charles (1520 S. Fifth Street), a new restaurant featuring a locally sourced contemporary American menu created by Chef Jared Case, is now open. A concept originated in Chicago, prasino (Greek word for ‘green’) is a sophisticated, sustainably minded, eco-friendly restaurant offering seating for 280 people. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For further information call 636.277.0202 or visit www.prasino.com.

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Big Band in Frontier Park Come out to Frontier Park at 7:30 pm for a free performance by the St. Charles Community Big (Jazz) Band. For more information, visit www.stc-munyband.com.

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LCMC Opens New Urgent Care, Hosts Open House After Hours Lincoln County Medical Center is opening a new urgent care center. They will host an open house on Thursday, May 30. The event will include a ribbon cutting and tours of the new location at1000 East Cherry Street, Troy. Visitors of all ages are invited to tour the new site and learn more about the services, including the lab and X-ray facilities. Free food and beverages will be offered, along with face painting and complimentary gifts. Families can also enter to win a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. The LCMC urgent care center will be open evenings and weekends: 5 pm to 9 pm Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Saturday and 1pm - 5pm Sunday.

Explosives Stolen From Quarry Sheriff ’s deputies and federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms are investigating the theft of 100 pounds of explosives from a local quarry. The sheriff ’s office reports that suspects stole two large cases containing the explosives sometime between closing time on Monday, May 13 and opening time on Tuesday, May 14. Detective Sergeant Ryan McCarry said the materials are dangerous and can be more so in the hands of the wrong people. Investigators have not confirmed a motive, but suspect the thieves will attempt to sell the explosives. A $5,000 reward is being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms for any information leading to the successful prosecution of suspect(s). Anyone with information is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Department at 636.528.8546.

Firefighters Honored By American Heart Association Several Lincoln County Fire District 1 Firefighters were honored by the American Heart Association with Exceptional Life Saver Awards and awards for their courageous actions during life threatening events in 2012. The Lincoln County Fire District 1 would like to congratulate Firefighter Chris Stanford, Firefighter Robert Blunk, Firefighter Steven Fair, Firefighter Mike Weitkamp, Firefighter Brandon Zinn, Captain Mike Noonan, Captain Allen Heyer, Lieutenant Jack Cope, and Fire Chief Mike Cherry.

TBHS Student Heads to Scholars Academy Troy Buchanan High School student Payton Rhodes has been selected by the University of Missouri-Columbia to attend the Missouri Scholars Program. The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic program open to 330 of Missouri’s most gifted high school juniors. The academy reflects Missouri’s desire to strive for excellence in education and is based on the premise that Missouri’s gifted youth must be provided with special opportunities for learning and personal development in order for them to realize their full potential.

With a carefully selected faculty and staff, a specially designed curriculum that focuses on the liberal arts, and a variety of stimulating extracurricular activities, the academy enables students to be part of a unique learning community. The academy is a program held on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Each public school district and private school in Missouri is eligible to nominate at least one sophomore student for the Academy. Larger schools have the option of nominating more than one student on a prorated basis according to enrollment. A special selection committee appointed by the University screens and evaluates nominations. The other two top- performing entering juniors nominated by Troy Buchanan High School were Avery Heidemann and Jessica Onove.

Briscoe Named Principal at Troy Middle School Kelly Briscoe will be the new Principal at Troy Middle School beginning with the 2013-2014 school year. Briscoe will begin her new position at Troy Middle School on July 1, 2013. Briscoe graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (emphasis in Cardiac Rehab and Wellness) and received her 5-9 General Science Teaching Endorsement from Central Methodist University. She taught middle school science for three years and served as middle school Assistant Principal for two years in the Moberly School District. For the past five years, Briscoe has been the Principal at Moberly Middle School. Her school was named a 2012 Exemplary Professional Learning Community (PLC) school. Briscoe was also named the 2012 Northeast RPDC’s Staff Developer of the Year. In 2005, Briscoe completed her Masters of Education in Secondary Administration from William Woods University. In 2008, she received her Specialist of Education in Administration from William Woods University. Briscoe will receive her Educational Doctorate in Administration from William Woods in December 2013. Briscoe will fill the vacancy of Dr. Jerry Raines who will assume leadership at Troy Buchanan High School on July 1, 2013.

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Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. New Executive Director Debra L. Halsey Cochran, who has nearly 40 years of experience in health care, has been named executive director for Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. Cochran’s appointment was effective May 6. The mission of Share is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. Share’s primary purpose is to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of or following the death of a baby. Support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing as well as sustaining the family unit. Share began in 1976 as an organization called Aiding Mothers and Fathers Experiencing Neonatal Death (AMEND) in Decatur, Illinois. In 1977 it moved to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois and opened its national office. In those early days, AMEND was guided by Sr. Jane Marie Lamb, OSF. In 1991 the official name was changed to Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc. At that time it relocated its national office to St. Charles and also became an independent, not-for-profit organization. Cochran’s extensive experience includes developing and managing a variety of health care programs and services, including hospice programs, at Tenet St. Louis Health System, Unity Health System and St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. Most recently she served as area director for St. Charles County and Lincoln County and health care issues advisor for the Missouri 3rd Congressional District from 2001 until 2013. For more information about Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc., call 800.821.6819, email info@nationalshare.org or visit www.nationalshare.org. Share’s national headquarters office is located at 402 Jackson Street, St. Charles.

ALPLA Receives Business Spotlight Award for Continued Growth in St. Peters For being one of the world’s leading companies in the packaging solutions sector and one of the newest and fastest growing plastics manufacturers in St. Peters, ALPLA was recently honored with the Business Spotlight Award from the Economic Development Roundtable of St. Charles County. The Austrian-based company renovated and moved into an 85,000-square-foot facility in St. Peters’ Arrowhead Industrial Park in 2010. The next year they added a 65,000-square-foot warehouse to their plant. In late 2012, ALPLA purchased another building with 78,000-square-feet in the same park and began operations there this spring. Along the way, they have gone from producing 100 million plastic bottles a year to now reaching 245 million. The company’s team has also risen from 50 full-time employees to nearly 100 with an additional 50 contract workers. Locally, some of ALPLA’s major customers include Reckitt Benckiser, Vi-jon, Colgate, Proctor & Gamble and Henkel. Each month a different company in St. Charles County is selected for the Business Spotlight Award by the Economic Development Roundtable (EDR) based on criteria such as job growth,

economic impact, civic involvement, and entrepreneurial success. The EDR is a standing committee of the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County with the local cities, St. Charles County Government, and the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development. For more about ALPLA, www.visit alpla.com/ en. For more about the EDC’s Economic Development Roundtable, call 636.441.6880 or visit www. edcscc.com.

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Thies Farm & Greenhouse Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

Owner Dave Thies celebrated the grand opening of his new business, Thies Farm & Greenhouse with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Joining Dave were Anne Thies and Brian Shurbush, who oversees the greenhouse, City of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, Board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Thies Farm & Greenhouse is located at 3200 Greens Bottom Road in St. Charles. In addition to providing everything to make your yard beautiful, they also carry grass fed beef and farm fresh eggs, as well as, fresh produce and homemade pies. For more information, please call 636.447.2230 or check them out online at www.thiesfarm.com. If your business is new to the area and would like to celebrate with a ribbon cutting, contact Wendy Rackovan at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633.

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May 29, 2013 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey congratulates Sarah Sutherlin, 18, of Lake Saint Louis on being named Missouri’s top high school youth volunteer for 2013 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Sarah was honored at a ceremony on Sunday, May 5 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History where she received a $1,000 award.

Vatterott College Offers Cisco Training Vatterott College’s St. Charles campus offers CISCO training as part of its continuing education courses. CISCO training is advanced Information Technology (IT) training for CISCO System products. CISCO is a company that designs, manufactures and sells networking equipment. The CISCO Networking Academy at Vatterott College offers four, eight week courses to prepare students for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam. Each 4 week course offers training in a specific area including: Network Fundamentals, Routing Protocols and Concepts, LAN Switching and Wireless and Accessing the WAN. At the completion of the 32 weeks a one week “boot camp” is offered to tie together all information from the courses. The CISCO Networking Academy at Vatterott College helps students build 21st century skills, such as collaboration and problem solving, by encouraging practical application of knowledge through hands-on activities and network simulations. This advanced training in CISCO programs and networking helps students prepare for the CCNA exam through instruction in networking skills including: installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of enterprise networks. To learn more, please visit www.vatterott.edu.

Wentzville Students Win Fire Hydrant Scholarships The Water Division of the Wentzville Public Works Department has awarded $4,000 worth of scholarships to two Wentzville School District artists. Paige Hudspeth, a senior at Holt High School and Rachel Schuldt, a senior at Timberland High School, both received a scholarship worth $2,000 for their artistic fire hydrants. This is the 17th year for the contest, held annually in conjunction with National Water Week. Each year Wentzville students are asked to creatively interpret a theme for their painted hydrants. This year, dozens of students from each high school submitted “Missouri Outdoor” designs for consideration. The Art Department at each high school selected five worthy student entries, and these students were provided with a blank hydrant. Wentzville city employees from five different departments then judged the ten finalists, with the top hydrant from each school earning a scholarship for its creator. Runners up from Holt High School were Liz Koenig, Lydia Richardson, Craig Schwadner and Genevive Sosuh. The runners up from Timberland were Anastasia Carpenter, Khyl Davis, Heather Semore and Alaina Wilgenbusch. Paige will attend St. Charles Community College in the fall and plans on majoring in sign language and minoring in psychology and art. Rachel will attend Lindenwood University this fall and plans to study studio art. All ten colorful hydrants will be on display this month outside the Wentzville water control building located at 802 East Pearce, under the old water tower.

American Legion Boys State and Girls State

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Sixteen high school juniors from the Wentzville School District have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys State of Missouri and the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Mis-

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souri. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri is an eight-day “hands on” experience in the operation and fundamentals of government, and draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through “doing,” not just learning. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program changes lives by bringing together dynamic young women for an intense week of leadership, patriotism and community, and is a proven leadership laboratory. Those selected to attend from Holt High School are Joe Gray, Keegan Harper, Brandon Heisserer, Chris Ramey, Ryan Tracey, Kayla Calvillo, Sarah Dumas, Kayla Poeling, and Aleia Sanderson with alternates Brian Birza, Brady Snedden and Amber Whitmer. Those selected to attend from Timberland High School include Bryce Becker, Danny Drury, Ian Fitzpatrick, Muneer Mahmood, Aaron Owens, Kelsie Eckert, and Brooke Spires with alternates Noah Gonzales, Sean Rock, Morgan Bond, Michelle Fritsche, and Casey Yocks. Boys State will be held on the campus of the University of Central Missouri June 15–22, and Girls State will also be in Warrensburg at UCM from June 2329. Local sponsors include The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, The Wentzville Community Club, The Wentzville Rotary Club and The Timberland Boosters Club.

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“Star Trek Into Darkness”

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During his second turn at the helm of the Starship Enterprise, director J.J. Abrams bends the history of a beloved science fiction franchise once again. Star Trek Into Darkness takes the cast and crew into very familiar territory, but the outcome is not as one would expect. Whether that is good or bad is the subject of many online and parking lot debates. Chris Pine returns as a young, brash James T. Kirk. The young captain likes to live dangerously, even flaunting Starfleet’s highest command: The Prime Directive. Starfleet Personnel are forbidden to interfere with developing planets and cultures, but Capt. Kirk violates the Prime Directive to save the life of a friend. Star Trek Into Darkness photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures His actions lead to a demotion and the loss of his ship. Yet, the brash commander is called back into service when a superhuman terrorist (Benedict Cumberbatch) wreaks havoc on Earth. Kirk may have problems, though, when dealing with a man who can outthink and outfight him on every level. Borrowing heavily from the early “Star Trek” movies, Into Darkness is visually stunning, but the plot weaves across the screen like a drunken sailor. Though he loves the material, J.J. Abrams should really be branching into new territory instead of cycling through the classic villains of the original series. Speaking of villains, Benedict Cumberbatch embodies the best of the “Trek” villains. His character may be familiar to fans, but this talented actor puts a new spin on the role that works beautifully. He’s the villain fans love to hate and everyone will be rooting

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for a rematch. Zachary Quinto returns for another fun turn as Commander Spock, the highly logical first officer. Spock focuses on duty above all else, but he also has room in his heart for Nyoto Uhura (Zoe Saldana). This time around, Spock and Kirk become even closer friends, which leads to some differences of opinion within Starfleet. Karl Urban continues to mimic the great DeForest Kelley in his portrayal of Chief Medical Officer Leonard “Bones” McCoy. Urban is a fine actor, so it would be nice to see him tone down the parody and add some additional depth to the character. He doesn’t have to become a carbon copy of Kelley throughout the franchise. Simon Pegg, on the other hand, honors the memory of the late James Doohan throughout the film. Montgomery “Scotty” Scott is a wonderfully rich character from the original “Trek,” and Pegg honors Doohan while making the role his own. Star Trek Into Darkness is a nice popcorn adventure, but one that falls short of the 2009 reboot. Director Abrams offers a tantalizing hint, though, of things to come before the closing credits. Here’s hoping that Abrams boldly goes where no one has gone before…in the third installment. Star Trek Into Darkness, rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute Play Golf With Media Celebrities The 2013 Alumni Golf Challenge sponsored by Trinity Catholic High School will be played Monday, June 10 with a Shotgun start at 1pm at Winghaven Country Club, 7777 Winghaven Blvd, O’Fallon. Entry fee includes: 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner and drinks throughout the day, closest to the pin and long drive contests, a gift bag, attendance prizes and raffles, the opportunity to compete in contests on the course, and the chance to bid on silent auction items. Mulligans and Skins Game will be available the day of the event. All proceeds grow the Trinity Angel Fund for tuition assistance. For more information call Dan Grumich in the Trinity Advancement Office at 314.741.1333, ext: 223. Gateway Television Network show host Randy Gardner (pictured with Jack Clark) and yours truly, me, Gary B, will be among the many tearing up the course, literally…. *Guaranteed to be a fun packed day Rascals In Full Swing The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball at T.R. Hughes in O’Fallon. Steve Brook, manager director of baseball operations, has Caleb Curry as Bench and Danny Sawyer as hitting coach. HOME SCHEDULE: June 4- 5- 6 against Schamburg, June 7-8-9 against Grizzlies (8th is a double header). Games played at 7:05pm and Sundays at 6:05pm Rascals fans can follow the team all season long via the team’s broadcast live at www.RiverCityRascals.com *Fun for all ages Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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MO State Adds To Basketball Staff Missouri State University men’s basketball head coach Paul Lusk announced that Brad Korn (pictured) will join his staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Korn, who has spent the last year as director of basketball operations at Kansas State, will begin his new role at MSU on June 3. He replaces Patrick Baldwin who departed this spring for a coaching opportunity at Northwestern University, his alma mater, after two years with Lusk at Missouri State. “I’m very excited to add Korn to our staff,” said Lusk. “He has experienced a lot of success in this league as a player and a coach. He understands this league and what it takes to win in the Missouri Valley. He’s a well-rounded coach and is a great addition to Missouri State.” *Rick Kindhart assistant director of athletics, Communications, Missouri State University Basketball Camp For Girls St. Louis Community College is offering basketball camps for girls ages 9 to 13 June 17-21 and July 15-19 at the college’s Meramec campus, 11333 Big Bend Road. The camp, which runs 9am - 4pm, will be conducted by Melanie Marcy, the Archer women’s assistant coach. In her four seasons as an assistant coach, STLCC teams have captured three straight Region XVI championships and earned trips to the 2011, ’12 and ‘13 National Junior College Athletic Association Women’s Division II Basketball Tournament. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of the game such as agility, footwork, rebounding and shooting, physical and mental game preparation, as well as offensive and defensive strategy, and team play. Each participant receives a camp T-shirt, camp report card and certificate. To register or for more information, call 314.984.7777. *Great opportunity 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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balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. In double boiler set over medium heat, melt together chocolate and shortening. Working one at a time and using a toothpick, dip cake balls into the chocolate mixture. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and let set on parchment-lined baking sheet.

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CHURCH 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, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891 May 30: Act Two Theatre Auditions for Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti 6:30-10pm. Directed by Joshua Cook. St. Peters Cultural Arts Cen-

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May 31 – June 2: Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library Summer Book Sale St. Charles Convention Center. www.stchlibraryfoundation.org/ FriendsSummerBookFair

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June 1: Volunteers Needed Indian Camp Creek Park Rrail Clean-up 9am - 1pm. 2679 Dietrich Rd. 636.949.7535, parks.sccmo.org. June 1: All Seniors Dinner Meet at 3, dinner at 4. Ruby Tuesday, 1140 Technology. 636.561.9100. June 1: Mouse Races for LincolnPike Counties Drug Court Foundation 7pm. 1 Fairgrounds Cr., Troy. 636.528.0329. June 1-2: Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event June 1, 10am – 4pm and June 2, 11am – 3pm. Free. Lifetime record of child’s digital fingerprints and a form read to hand to law enforcement in an emergency, 7491 Mexico Rd., St. Peters. Parents take

June 3: Start of LSL Art Classes with Marie Donato www.mariedonato.com. To register: 636.561.4620 or www.lakesaintlouis.com; look under the parks and recreation section. June 4, 11 & 18: Retirement Planning Course 6:30-8:30 pm. St. Charles Community College. $75. 636.922.8233 or www.stchas.edu/learnforlife. June 6: 13th Annual Cancer Survivor’s Celebration 5-7 pm. Spencer Creek Library, 427 Spencer Creek Rd. in St. Peters. RSVP by May 31. 636.755.3034. Editor’s Pick June 8: Fundraiser for Sam Migliazzo’s Kidney Transplant 7pm - midnight. Mouse races/silent auction/raffle, $15. For location: 636.887.5283, jillmigliazzo@gmail. com. Ongoing Events 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

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Every Mon.: 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.

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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.

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.

4th Tues: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm. at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome!

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 Tues & Thurs: 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. 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 Vol-

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 through October 26: Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market 8am - noon. Hwy. 40 & Lake Saint Louis Blvd. Rain or shine. The area’s only all-local market offers the very best in seasonal produce, baked goods, soaps, crafts, art and more. www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 29, 2013 Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. 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. Every Saturday: Blue Bird Yoga Frontier Park, between Katy Depot & Lewis and Clark Monument. Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. HEALTH June 1: Free informational meeting on a new treatment program for children with Explosive Behavior based on research in Applied Behavior Analysis 9-10am. 1035 St. Peter’s Howell Road, St. Peters. This 12 week program provides treatment and training for families to deal with the behavior issues associated with childhood mental illness. amy. buie@gmail.com. June 5: Half-Price Heart Screening 8-11am. SSM St. Joseph Medical Park – Lobby. $10. Register: 866. SSM.DOCS. Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for all cancer patients and 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

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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 O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. Every Tuesday: Divorce Support Group 6:30-8 p.m. through May 28. Info: Angela Skurtu at 314.973.7997 or www.TherapistinStLouis.com. 1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2 p.m. at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2 pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722. 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.

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Over the Fence

Joe Morice

Facebook Foolishness When KMOV’s Larry Connors took a hit because he posted some anti-IRS comments on Facebook, I wasn’t surprised. Facebook does indeed bite on occasion, as anyone may find out if they post something that offends someone else. Be that as it may, other than children, few get hurt unless they’re in show business, politics or professional sports. I consider anyone doing TV news broadcasts, “Show People” if for no other reason, you seldom see any homely telecasters. The trend is handsome and beautiful, just like movie stars, with occasional exceptions of over-the-hill stars with shrink-wrapped faces and tummy-tucks. Facebook, in spite of its drawbacks also creates a public service for dating. I don’t date much, but a recent lady acquaintance put a few stars in my eyes and I seriously considered asking her out...until I saw her Facebook postings. I suspected it couldn’t be the same person. The one I met seemed sweet and affectionate. The one on Facebook reminded me of a cross between a pretentious goody-two-shoes ingénue and Eva

Braun. This couldn’t be the same person, right? It was. I wondered how many people dated a person for a while and then married them not knowing about the Mr. Hyde part of the Jekyll and Hyde duo. It’s a fact that people are very seldom themselves while dating. Most of us they try to be fine, virtuous people with a triple dose of desirable. It’s usually after the honeymoon we, a spouse, sees the real person. It seemed like my ex-wife changed from a sweet shapely adorable into an over-weight Disney cartoon villainess with a pastry fetish. I’m sure she might say a few derogatory things about me as well. Insensitive was one of them, but that’s unfair. I sensed she hated me almost immediately after the wedding reception. I’ve commented many times on the evils of Facebook. Some people tell the world all about what they’re doing and what their kids are doing and will be doing later and where they’ll be. If I were a burglar or child molester, Facebook might provide me with a tour guide. Larry Connors claimed he was targeted by the IRS immediately after a hard interview with the President. I didn’t see it, but I assume it was about taxes. I can’t remember anyone who actually appreciated the IRS since I learned to eat solid food. The IRS was allegedly targeting conservative anti-tax groups with members that applied for a tax exempt status. Con-

servatives have always hated taxes. They’re usually in higher tax brackets and resent paying taxes that might support people in low tax brackets. I suppose it’s no surprise the Tea Party, who doesn’t want to pay any taxes at all, were targeted. It’s wrong of course, but it’s no surprise the IRS would be interested. Perhaps IRS agents read Tea Party members’ Facebook postings. One good thing that has already come out of this brouhaha is a shakeup within the IRS. They have always been a little shy around the big buck boys who are sometimes ingenious tax dodgers, yet they become aggressive with middle class income folks who may have some unreported garage sale income. From all accounts, this trend has a history. However, Larry Connors’ IRS comments are his problem. From now on, I’m relying on Facebook to provide valuable information about potential dates. If I happen to meet a shapely adorable with a penchant for serial killing in dark places, I’m sure she’ll post hints on Facebook. For me, anti-IRS comments won’t count against her as much as potential stab wounds after dinner and drinks. 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.

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