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TOP: Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Transportation ABOVE: Photo courtesy St. Charles County Government TOP: Traffic moves along a stretch of the completed Route 364 near Mid Rivers Mall Drive. ABOVE: Several dignitaries gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony officially opening Phase 3 of the Route 364 project on Oct. 31
Completion of Route 364 project paves the way for new homes and businesses By Brett Auten With the final patch of concrete dry, lanes painted, and exit signs elevated, the third and final portion of Route 364 has opened with traffic flowing for little over a month. So now what? What can residents and business owners in St. Charles County expect? With the final chapter completed, the opening of the road means drivers can take Route 364 from I-270 at Page Avenue in St. Louis County to I-64 at Route N in St. Charles County. With the opening of Phase 3, which runs from Mid Rivers Drive in St. Peters to Highway N, there are few businesses currently established for the stop-and-go consumer cruising either east or west, but there appears to be bountiful growth on the horizon. While not the most picturesque swath of land in the Show Me State, the soil surrounding Phase 3 is highly functional, fertile and untapped. The biggest patch of businesses is housed off of Highway K, boasting a small collection of grocery stores and restaurants. While cash registers are likely not booming as of yet, peering into a crystal ball, one can see dollar signs in the shape of future customers. “You can see a lot of housing in the works,” Tony Mathews at the Western St.
Charles Chamber said. “You can see the foundations and the infrastructures in place. It’s definite.” If and when those housing and condominium plans turn to a reality - there are two large residential plans in O’Fallon already in the works - that is when more and more new merchants will set up shop. “The corridor is driving interest into the business district,” Eric Sterman, Assistant City Administrator for Lake St. Louis. “New businesses looking to come in are wanting updates on the traffic count. But it’s not just traffic but rooftops. The Page Extension has had a direct impact on home builders in the area. It goes hand in hand.” The opening marks the final key piece of a regional transportation vision that began more than 40 years ago when a grassroots group was formed in St. Charles County to push for what became known as the Page Extension. Phase 1 of the Page Extension was completed in 2003 and included construction of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Phase 2 from Jungs Station to Mid Rivers Mall Drive was completed in 2012. Phase 3 made the final connection from I-270 in St. Louis County to Interstate 64 at Route N in St. Charles County. It also will serve as an alternate for travel on Interstate 70 and Interstate 64. MoDOT, St. Charles County and local municipalities teamed together to allocate
$118.2 million towards building Route 364/Page Phase 3. The $118.2 million was used for purchasing property, utility relocations, design and construction. The new traffic on Route 364 will give the already established businesses a natural bump in door dings and foot traffic; but the real potential boon will come in the shape of new businesses setting up shop near the 20-mile stretch. “I don’t think the businesses have seen a significant increase so far any way,” Sterman said. “But the forecast of what’s to come really drives interest.”
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Pick up a pickleball paddle and try this growing new sport
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O’Fallon student gets perfect ACT score and more.
4 Special Section Holiday Shopping Guide 7 Business Finding the best mortgage rate for you. 9 Movie
The intense relationship between a music teacher and his student is explored in “Whiplash.”
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Local sports with Gary B. Also, discover a new book with this week’s Book Buzz.
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What’s pickleball? That’s a question that people are starting to ask more and more around St. Charles County and in particular the St. Peters Rec-Plex, where this growing sport has found a new home. The short answer: pickleball is a paddle sport that mixes in elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) says that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, probably because almost anyone can play. The Rec-Plex has begun to offer pickleball in the open play gymnasium. Drop-in play will be available each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. The activity is free to RecPlex members, or a $4 drop-in fee for the general public. The RecPlex will provide two courts and all the equipment for open play. At 20 by 44 feet, a pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court. That’s smaller than a tennis court, but the net is lower to the ground much like tennis. Players use a racket similar to, but larger than, a ping pong paddle, and hit a plastic ball with holes about the size and feel of a whiffle ball. The most common way to play pickleball is doubles, or two to a side, which reduces the
amount of ground a player has to cover. This allows just about anybody from any age group to participate. People with mobility issues or past surgeries find the sport easier on their joints than tennis, says Jack Zdvorak, the USAPA’s pickleball ambassador for southwest St. Charles County. “You can be 75 and play pickleball because it’s not necessarily about how hard you hit the ball, it’s about strategy and placement,” Zdvorak said. The number of places to play pickleball has doubled since 2010, according to the USAPA. More experienced players also can compete in pickleball tournaments. Zdvorak says that a major reason that pickleball is growing so fast is that it’s a great social activity and something that spouses, families and even grandkids and grandparents can do together. He says that the Rec-Plex is a perfect place to help introduce this growing sport to the area. “If you can find something that you can play and have fun, and laugh, and get good at it right away, you’re going to keep doing it, aren’t you?” he says. Learn more about pickleball and rules of play at www.usapa.org.
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Lindenwood commemorates ‘SSM Health Care Court’ SSM Health Care was the guest of honor at Lindenwood University’s Hyland Arena as the community partners commemorated the official dedication of “SSM Health Care Court” at halftime of the school’s season-opening men’s basketball game. “We are honored this evening to take a very public step in recognizing the commitment between these two pillars of our community, as Lindenwood University dedicates the floor of the Hyland Arena in the name of SSM Health Care,” said Assistant Athletics Director Tom Wagganer. SSM provides a number of health services to Lindenwood students including: in-office observation opportunities, surgical and case study presentations, athletic training and orthopedic support, and physician sideline coverage at games. SSM also supports Lindenwood’s student health center with staffing and key services and has a strong marketing presence at its sports venues. Lindenwood also marked the occasion with a special gift: three panels of the old Hyland Arena floor etched with “SSM Health Care Court,” the
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Lindenwood athletics logo, and the date (Nov. 19, 2014) of the dedication ceremony. Accepting the gifts on behalf of SSM Health Care were Lisle Wescott, president of SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Kyle Grate, executive director of strategy and business development for SSM Orthopedics, and David Kelch, executive director of the SSM Medical Group – West. Two orthopedic physicians – Thomas ‘Turk’ Satterly, MD, and Andrew Gelvin, MD – were also present and recognized during the court dedication.
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On behalf of Community News and the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, we congratulate all of the Best of Western St. Charles winners!
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The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Community News on the Best of Western St. Charles County awards. The chamber announced the winners at the Nov. 13 Chamber Membership Meeting at Morning Star Church. Best of Western St. Charles County Winners were: Attorney at Law – Coyne Cundiff Hilleman; Automotive Repair & Service – Harris Automotive; Bank – PNC Bank, Wentzville Branch; Car Dealership – Century Motors; Chiropractic – Heller Chiropractic; Church – Morning Star Church; Construction – Freedom Welding; Dentist –
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The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive in honor of Anna on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 2 - 7 p.m. at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center Council Chambers located at 200 Civic Center Drive. Who is Anna? On June 21, 2012, three days after her second birthday Anna was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. As part of her treatment, she received numerous blood product transfusions to help her fight her battle.
Anna is now 4 and was recently told she is in remission. Her story is just one of many reasons why we should all join together to donate blood and show our support in helping those in need. While walk-ins are welcome, it is recommended that donors schedule an appointment. To make an appointment or for eligibility questions call 1-800-RED CROSS, visit redcrossblood.org, or call the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 636-625-8018.
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A talented actor and commercial pitchman, Jonathan Kimble “J.K.” Simmons might have to put those Farmers Insurance commercials on hold after “Whiplash.” Simmons is large and very much in charge here as a tyrannical musical teacher driving his students to the brink of insanity. Miles Teller (“Divergent”) plays Andrew Neiman, a 19-year-old jazz drummer studying at one of the best music conservatories in the country. While practicing in private, he encounters Terrence Fletcher (Simmons), a teacher and conductor whose reputation precedes him. Though their first meeting does not go well, Fletcher has Andrew transferred into his prestigious school band. The conductor teaches through intimidation, using the pretext that it brings out the best in the band members. Andrew pushes himself for Fletcher, playing the drums until his fingers bleed. Yet, nothing seems to please his demanding instructor. He even ends a promising relationship with Nicole (Melissa Benoist) to devote himself fully to his music. Writer/director Damien Chazelle created a truly intense drama in “Whiplash.” The polar opposite of “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” Chazelle focuses on an unforgettable teacher who pushes his students towards greatness or insanity. Maybe both. The story raises questions about unreasonable expectations and how many students are
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under intense pressure to succeed. Cast as Reed Richards in the upcoming reboot of Marvel’s “Fantastic Four,” Miles Teller is an in-demand actor these days. He will be hard-pressed, though, to top his performance in “Whiplash.” As Andrew Neiman, he embodies the hopes and dreams of students as they struggle to achieve their dreams. J.K. Simmons upstages the young actor, however, as the tyrannical Terrence Fletcher. Initially, the character seems to be a more aggressive version of Professor Charles Kingsfield from “The Paper Chase.”
Fletcher pushes his students to the breaking point before giving them one final push. Arguably, he’s more dangerous than inspiring. Some things the conductor says make perfect sense, though. No matter how talented, Fletcher won’t coddle anyone and thinks the words “good job” are the most dangerous in the English language. He would love to find the next Charlie “Bird” Parker in his band, but he’s not holding his breath or his sharp tongue. In addition to two awardworthy performances, “Whiplash” boasts an infectious soundtrack. It’s almost impos-
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sible to sit still in the theater with so much hot jazz coming the speakers. And when the friction between Teller and Simmons reaches its boiling point, the musical result cannot be described with mere words. Almost guaranteed at least a handful of Oscar nods, “Whiplash” is one of the best reasons to go to the movies. “Whiplash,” rated R for strong language, including some sexual references, currently is playing in theaters.
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Rams do not allow any points in two gameshad not happened for 70 years The St. Louis Rams traveled to Washington to take on the Redskins and had a great flight back with a 24-0 win. It was just a week before they beat the Oakland Raiders 52-0 in the friendly confines of the Edward Jones Dome. With a slow start in Washington the first half, the team added 18 points in the third quarter to take a commanding lead and a victory. Several highlights from the game include: • The last time the Rams held their opponents scoreless in back-to-back games was in 1945. • The last time any team in the NFL had backto-back shutouts was Dallas in 2009 • Quarterback Shaun Hill tossed two touchdowns and no interceptions for a passer rating of 133.3 • Tight end Jared Cook tallied two touchdown receptions from Hill. • Sacks to the Redskins quarterback by the Rams defense included safety Mark Barron for a loss of seven yards; linebacker James Laurinaitis for a loss of six yards, he also split a sack with defense end Robert Quinn who picked up a solo sack as well; defensive end Eugene Sims had a sack for a loss of four yards and defensive end William Hayes had a sack for a 12-yard loss • Safety T.J. McDonald had an interception at the St. Louis two-yard-line and returned it 20 yards • The Rams defense limited the Redskins’ rushing attack to 27 yards, the Rams’ lowest total of the season. • The Redskins’ running backs were limited to nine attempts for 14 yards • Wide receiver/punt returner Tavon Austin notched a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown • Running back Tre Mason rushed 20 times for 66 yards. He has racked up 16 explosive runs this season with explosive defined as at least 10-plus-yards per rush.
• Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 34-yard field goal. * Bring on the best team in the NFL Thursday Former Lindenwood football player makes NFL debut Pierre Desir the 24-year-old, 6’2” 206-pound cornerback used to be on the defensive side of the ball for the Lions. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 National Football League draft by the Cleveland Browns. After missing most of the preseason due to an injury, he has been inactive in the team’s first 11 games this season until last Sunday. Desir was activated to the roster and saw action during the Browns’ game at the Buffalo Bills. He did not record any statistics during the contest but did see playing time in the game won by Buffalo by a 26-10 score. He is the third Lindenwood player to play in a NFL contest. Prior to Desir there was running back DeDe Dorsey who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006 and defensive lineman Brian Schaefering who signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2008. Desir was the 2013 Cliff Harris Award winner as the best defensive player among the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA levels. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Women Tackle Football Tryouts Saturday Dec. 13th at noon the St. Louis Slam women’s football team are expanding. The tryouts will be held at Tandy Community Center, 4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis from noon - 2 p.m. You will be judged on sprints, agility, strength, conditioning, and football assessments. No football experience is necessary. Email slamfootball@hotmail.com or go to their website www.stlslam.com for more information. * Relieve your frustrations Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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St. Louis author/illustrator John Hendrix pays homage to a miraculous event, a sign of the season, a reason to hope. “Shooting at the Stars, The Christmas Truce of 1914,” details an incident during World War I when soldiers of opposing forces put aside their guns and embraced goodwill. Peace reigned supreme on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in France in 1914 when soldiers burrowed into their trenches for months, lit yuletide trees that glowed on the quiet battlefield, exchanged food and shook hands. The story is relayed by a young British soldier writing letters home to his mother. He offers input about life in the trenches, mud, rats, and the horror of only being 30 paces away from the enemy. On Christmas Eve, those 30 paces made it possible to hear strains of “Silent Night” coming from the German trenches. So began a truce that lasted through the night and into the following day — an account brilliantly told by the talented Hendrix, whose illustrations are simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming. His use of text as art is brilliant, as always.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Dec. 10: Tri County Women’s Connection meeting Tri County Women’s Connection will hold its monthly meeting and from 11: 15 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The
Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon. Cost of $14 is inclusive. Meeting will feature a “Christmas Carols Sing Along” with Carrie Keller and guest speaker, former state leader
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Cynthia Davis. Call 636-561-0956, Joan or Marcia 636-925-8588 for reservations or email millemmons@sbcglobal.net by Friday, Dec. 5, or cancel by Monday, Dec. 8. Reservations must be honored. Dec. 10: Christmas concert The United Methodist Church at Wentzville presents its annual Music Ministry Christmas Concert: “Sounds of the Season” to be held at 7 pm. The concert is free and open to the public. For further information call the church at 636-3276377 or visit at www.livelovegrow. org. The United Methodist Church at Wentzville is located at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. Dec. 11: Snapshots with Santa ActOn Dentistry in Wentzville welcomes everyone to our office for a free, professional 5x7 photo with Santa Claus from 5 – 7:30 p.m at ActOn Dentistry at 1871 West Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville. Call our office for more details at 636-327-5600 or email Trish at tkbyrnes@gmail.com. Dec. 11 Free Social Security workshop presented by North Brothers Retirement Event is located at the St. Charles
Co. Library K. Linnemann Branch at 2323 Elm St., St. Charles beginning at 6 p.m. Please call Sabrena at 636-614-0394 to register.
with Santa, crafts, and singalong. Please RSVP by Dec. 8 at 636-561-8282 or kristi@peacewinghaven.org.
Dec. 12: Christmas play “Christmas in Cricket County,” “A feel good Hillbilly hilarity” drama/ comedy starts at 7 p.m. at SunRise UMC located at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. Event is free and open to the public.
Dec. 13: Breakfast with Santa Bring the kids, their wish list and a hearty appetite to St. Peters Rec-Plex South for Breakfast with Santa! Families with children ages 2-8 can enjoy a continental breakfast, crafts and songs. The event will take place from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the St. Peters Rec-Plex South facility just across the creek from the original St. Peters Rec-Plex. Register by Dec. 9 to reserve your spot. The cost for the event is $11 per child and $5.50 per adult. To register, call ext. 1400 at 636.939.2386, go online to www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect, or sign up in person at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd.
Dec. 12-13: Discount apparel and novelty sale Liberty High School Booster Club will host a discount apparel and novelty sale at Liberty High School on Friday Dec. 12 from 4 – 9p.m., and Saturday Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 25 – 50 percent off all items with vendor merchandise including brands like Nike, Reebok, Majestic and Antigua with team gear including Blues, NFL, SLU, Notre Dame and much more. Dec. 13: Breakfast with Santa Breakfast with Santa will take place from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Phoenix Village Pkwy. in O’Fallon. The event is free. Hear from Santa the true meaning of Christmas! Breakfast, story time, picture
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Dec. 13 -14: Musical performance St. John United Church of Christ Music Ministry presents “Darkness into Light” by Mary McDonald. A Cantata performed by St. John Chancel Choir, soloists and orchestra. Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A tasting party is to follow both performances. St. John UCC is located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. For more information please visit www.stjohnucc.org. Dec. 16 “Christmas in the Kitchen” show Join Thistle and Clover at the 10th Annual “Christmas in the Kitchen” Show with Mitzi MacDonald & Keltic Reign to Benefit Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center. The show is from 7-9 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Show tickets available at Thistle and Clover located at 407 S. Main St. in St. Charles. Call 636-9462449 for more information. Thistle and Clover is a collection point for non-perishable food, new toys and gently used coats.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 10, 2014 Dec. 17: “Blue Christmas Service” Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie is hosting its third annual “Blue Christmas Service” at 7 p.m. for all those who need a little Christmas comfort. “Blue Christmas” is not an ordinary Christmas service. It is an intentional outreach to the community of people who have a hard time finding joy amid the masses of smiling carolers. Childcare will be available for children ages infant through 5th grade.
learn to square dance. Begins at 7:30 p.m at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park. For more information call Lucy at 636-3913822, Joan at 636-922-3669, or Maxine at 314-291-4723. www. squaredancestcharles.com
Dec. 19-21: “Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical” St. Charles Community College presents “Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. The show will be held at the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Theater, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Cost is $10. For more information contact Young People’s Theatre at 636-922-8233.
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind (SCCCB) meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636-561-6947.
Dec. 20: Youth orchestra concert St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert is set for Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Ehlmann Rd. St. Charles. Selections will include Vivaldi’s Gloria performed with the St. Charles Christian Home Educators Choir, A Chrismas Festival and The Nutcracker Suite plus many others. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children (six-18 years old), five-yearsold-and-under free. Want to join the Orchestra? Mid season auditions will be held on January 10th & 17th. For more information email sccyo@sccyo.org, call 636-916-0515 or visit www. sccyo.org.
2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.
Dec. 20: Animal Control Holiday Pet Adoption Event Come and find your new forever friend at the city of St. Charles’ annual Holiday Adoption Event. Santa will be there from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.; bring your pets and get their picture with Santa for free. Attendance prizes for dogs and cats will be awarded. For more information, call 636-9493395. Jan. 15, 2015 Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance Club Come join the fun. Stay active, exercise, meet new people and
Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
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: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds Rd. in St. Charles. For more information, visit www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com. Every Monday: Cribbage Club 1pm, Heritage at Hawk Ridge Clubhouse, 235 Pigeon Dr. in Lake St. Louis. For more information, call 636.561.2970. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.
Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
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Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
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9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.
Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
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December 10, 2014 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com
Joe Morice
Over the Fence
Ten Pre-Nuptial Forewarnings 1. Love: To paraphrase “The Love Formula” described in a movie with Peter O’Toole, “If the time you spend thinking about your lover exceeds the time you spend thinking about yourself, you’re in love”. He neglected mentioning this had better include both parties. Love is also described by some as a compendium of needs. I’m unsure this includes “tough love” that usually means one party is being a jerk and the other party puts up with it. 2. Needs: One should remember the needs of one are usually different from those of another. For instance: the needs for designer clothing or sports cars resulting in maxed-out credit cards or repossessions risk bedroom-banishment and divorce lawyers. 3. Commitment: Today’s lovers sometimes claim they don’t need marriage to commit. Perhaps they observed too many divorced parents. Although civil laws may not require it, the church or health insurance providers usually will, and don’t forget the parents who’ll shriek, “You’re gonna live with who?” 4. Sex: Marriage is the hardest work there is. Staying desirable is part of it. It means jog, work out, diet or get used to cold showers. 5. Two can live as cheaply as one: Don’t believe this
for a second unless you’re writing a diet book. 6. Jealousy: If you’re getting married only because you’re afraid your lover might stray, the air valve in your head is malfunctioning or your lover is already cheating, or both. No matter which, jealousy may be the leading cause of connubial murders besides in-laws. 7. In-laws: Some marital partners long for a law that no parent be allowed to see, talk with or write to either of the newlyweds for five years and vice versa. If your spouse is constantly trying to please Mommy or Daddy, it’s a sign of lifelong puberty combined with a brand of crippling dependency comparable to that of a three-legged steer chasing a stampede. Granted, most parents will give advice only if asked. Unfortunately there aren’t enough of them. 8. Money: These materialistic times require two incomes if you’re like most middle-income couples. Be warned, if one party wants to quit after the “I do’s”, think “Ollie Overall’s Discount Fireworks and Sheep Meadow Trailer Park.” 9. Marrying for money: This may be the most contentious of reasons to get married and is sometimes paid for with a drop of blood for every dollar in the portfolio. Some compare it to buying alluring arm candy to impress peers until the wealthy owners trade them in. 10. Expectations: Perhaps the biggest destroyer of all.
It’s often one party thinking they can change the other after the rice-throwing. Another is finding out after the marriage that your spouse who behaved so well to impress you before the marriage was actually perpetrating a hoax. Some believe today’s trend of unmarried togetherness might offset this but that’s debatable. As an example, some think marriage will change things to allow ownership of the other party, force monogamy or tolerance of channel surfing, panty hose on the shower curtain rod or 50 inch waistlines. Forget it. Frequently, whatever the couple was before they met is what they will revert back to after marriage except for when they’re worse. “Wedded bliss” probably best describes how the human race continues to procreate. After children and wrinkles, there better be a whole trainload of love and understanding or happiness will disappear like a campaign promise. However, I admit winning the lottery might help; not that money buys happiness but some couples believe ‘tis far better to have loved and lost than have the car repossessed. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.