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Submitted photo Members of the St. Charles Sister Cities program welcome a group from the German sister city of Ludwigsburg earlier this year.
Sister Cities program results in cultural exchange between St. Charles, Germany and Ireland By Brett Auten As it nears its 20th year of existence, the St. Charles Sister Cities organization is running at full-steam ahead. The organization is the brainchild of Joe Daues. Daues, who moved to St. Charles County in 1965, became a member of the German Heritage Club. In 1990 he became president of the organization and soon read an article about Washington, Missouri and its sister city, Marbach, Germany. The Sister Cities program is designed as a way for cultural exchange. A community of any size decides to join with a community in another nation to learn more about one another. Sister City relationships begin for a variety of reasons. Generally sister city partnerships share similar demographics and town size. Partnerships may arise from business connections, travel, similar industries, diaspora communities or shared history. “The more I learned about the program the more excited I became,” Daues said. “Everything from pen pals and exchanges for both students and seniors. Washington even had a firefighter exchange.” As members of the German Heritage Society noticed a significant number of St. Charles citizenry are of German descent, the search was on for a town in Germany that had characteristics close to St. Charles: a similar population size, a major river and a university. Out of
the 34 cities contacted only four replied and talks narrowed in on Ludwigsburg, Germany. On July 4, 1996, a delegation led by then-St. Charles Mayor Robert Moeller went to Ludwigsburg to take part in the signing of the Sister City agreement on German soil, and on Oct. 5, 1996, a delegation from Ludwigsburg, led by Lord Mayor Dr. Christof Eichert, replicated the signing ceremony in the St. Charles City Hall. Daues recently became the first person not from Ludwigsburg (and from Germany) to be named the town’s citizen of the year. Ireland’s Carndonaugh became a sister city in 2012 largely through the efforts of Sandi Swift who worked toward it at least five years. An agreement to twin with St. Charles was signed in April, 2011 and the first student exchange occurred in March, 2012 when St. Charles West sent students to Ireland and Carndonagh students came to St. Charles West in October, 2012. Through the St. Charles Sister City program, Daues has helped create a successful student exchange program, finding host families to accommodate German teenagers, language teachers and chaperones who make the trip. Since that time, there have been many benefits received by the St. Charles citizens and students to Ludwigsburg; and, in return by Ludwigsburg students and citizens to St. Charles.
“This year there have been about 58 kids, 45 from Germany and 13 from Ireland, who have done exchanges at St. Charles, St. Charles West, and Lutheran High School,” Daues said. “There have been an estimated 1,500 over the past 20 years.” St. Charles Sister Cities is a 100-member strong club that creates a variety of opportunities to interact with people around the world. If you would like more information on the St. Charles Sister Cities Club call 636-561-2047 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StCharlesSisterCities.
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Optimist Club of St. Charles sponsors Youth in Government Day and more.
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O’Fallon chamber honors outstanding business leaders and more.
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Timberland students attend Missouri YMCA Youth in Government Convention.
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FRESH PERSPECTIVES Why genderization of children’s toys matters By Hannah LaChance Think about a time when you have had to buy a gift for a younger sibling or cousin. In this endeavor, you might have ventured down the toy aisle. As you went down this aisle you might have noticed that one side is pink and contains themes of cooking, fashion and child care, while the other side is blue and is piled with overly large cars, superheroes and sports-related things. Which side do you buy from? In answering this question, you might think back to what is often considered the definition of a person’s identity in American culture: gender. This winter holiday, many gender-equality supporters are hopeful that children will not receive packaged gender identity as has previously been the norm. This newfound hope is derived from the actions of a popular multi-million dollar corporation. Target, in their idealistic approach to improve the children’s toy industry, has taken it upon themselves to remove the gender stereotyping from their toy section. This includes all areas in which the specification of gender is completely unnecessary, which occurs in more places than one might think. Departments such as Home, Entertainment, and Toys are being stripped of their gender bias in hopes of reducing the clearly defined gender identity lines that plague American society. This gender bias involves the defining of gender based on color (the pink/blue dichotomy) and based on stereotypical expectations (that males are interested in cars, sports, and Legos while females are interested in kitchenware and dolls). While gender studies experts are concerned about the prevalence of gender specification in children’s toys, many average Americans do not see a problem with their presence. So, why does it matter that the pink/blue dichotomy is plastered all over the toy section, especially during holidays? The reason is not
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that colors alone are especially important, but that the colors are attributed to certain gender expectations and stereotypes. Psychology professor Megan Fulcher of Washington and Lee University did a study on the effect of gender-decorated children’s rooms on the subjects’ perception of gender identity. She found that children with gender-specific room decor typically had more conventional views of gender as a whole. She concluded that gender-specific environments and subconscious cues have more of an effect on gender equality-related perspectives than one may think, as something as simple as pink toys being equated to “girl toys” can send subconscious messages about the roles that boys and girls have to fulfill to be accepted in society. This holiday consider what the people in your life may actually want, not based on what their gender leads you to assume. In addition, some girls really do like pink glittery Barbies or Bratz dolls (as I admittedly did as a child), and some boys truthfully do want monster trucks and sports-related items. There is nothing wrong with adhering to your gender role as long as you are choosing to do so for the right reasons, but assuming that a person behaves a certain way or desires certain things based merely on gender should be a thing of the past. Hannah LaChance is a senior at Ft. Zumwalt North High School.
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Optimist Club of St. Charles sponsors Youth in Government Day
Submitted photo Pictured from left to right: Front row: Karen Rieffel (SCW), Emily Oelger (OF), McKenzie Gross (LSC), Kristy Gardner (SCW). Back row: Dr. Jeff Marion – Superintendent of Schools St. Charles, Steven Twillmann (LSC), Tyler Woosencraft (SCH), Gabriella Oellermann (SCH), Aliya Byars (SCH), Laura Whitehead – City Clerk City of St. Charles and project chairperson.
The St. Charles Optimist Club invited high school students from local districts to participate in a day of visiting county government offices. The purpose was to expose them to the inner workings of the various departments and to get a feeling of how their local government serves the public. This year’s chairperson, Laura Whitehead, arranged for eight students to participate. Following the morning visits on Nov. 17, the students joined the Optimist Club for a luncheon at Pio’s Restaurant. Each student shared his/ her experiences. Students from St. Charles High, St. Charles West, Lutheran St. Charles, and Orchard Farm participated.
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Cookie Run/Walk draws record number of participants Girl Scouts and their families, adult volunteers and community members worked off their Thanksgiving meals by participating in the Girl Scouts Go: Run for the Cookies Run/Walk on Nov. 28. More than 1,300 participants braced the cold for the event, surpassing last year’s total by more than 100 runners and walkers. “Health is an important aspect of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, and we are so pleased to offer this opportunity for both our girls Submitted photo and the community to enGirl Scouts and their families, adult volunteers and community members participated in the Girl gage in fun, active events,” Scouts Go: Run for the Cookies Run/Walk on Nov. 28. said Bonnie Barczykowski, Girl Scouts of Eastern Mis18 received a long-sleeve race T-shirt. The event souri CEO. “Girl Scouts Go is a great chance for also included a climbing wall provided by Upper families and friends to get out, be together and Limits, a bounce house, s’mores, hot chocolate, a challenge themselves, all while helping our com- DJ, costume contest for groups and special warm munity.” up led by Z Total Body’s Lisa Huseman. Booths Awards were given to the first three men and sponsored by The Magic House, Missouri Bowomen to cross the finish line, and the first three tanical Gardens and Signature Medical Group men and women in each age group. Travis Con- offered educational and healthy activities for nelly, Stephen Rhodes and John McNulty fin- families and participants. Community service is ished first, second and third, respectively, in the woven into most Girl Scouts events, and particifive-mile overall male category. Nicole Beckman, pants were encouraged to bring packages of new Danielle Prince and Ana Gil Diaz placed first, socks to benefit United Way agencies; the orgasecond and third, respectively, in the five-mile nization collected 188 pairs to help those in need overall female category. stay warm this winter. The annual event garnered All finishers received a Girl Scout “cookie” strong community support, including sponsormedal, and participants who registered by Nov. ships from Centene, Fox 2 and KPLR 11.
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Spectra sees record community involvement preparing for Helping Hands for the Holidays Spectra by Comcast Spectacor teamed with the St. Charles County community to collect nearly 2,000 personal care items, 100 bags of food and over 800 coats and other winter accessories to be distributed at the Helping Hands for the Holidays charity event hosted at the St. Charles Convention Center on Dec. 17. Spectra reports community support for the event to be at an all-time high in Helping Hands for the Holidays’ eight year history. Helping Hands for the Holidays is an annual charity event free to attend for in-need members of the community that includes a holiday dinner buffet, carolers, photos with Santa, children’s activity area, personal care packets, winter clothing giveaway, flu shots, children’s eye screenings and more. “We are both humbled and elated by the community’s support of and contributions to our Helping Hands for the Holidays charity event,” said Spectra’s Shura Garnett, Regional Vice President and General Manager
at the St. Charles Convention Center. The city of St. Charles, World Wide Technology, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Capitol Lions Club, Sunrise Rotary Club, Girl Scout Troop 765, and the Daisy Girl Scout Troop from Castlio Elementary arranged personal care items, food, and/ or winter clothing drives to contribute to Helping Hands. Of the seven organizations, six were first-time contributors to the event. Offers to volunteer are also at an all-time high with a 50 percent increase over the previous year. “Helping Hands for the Holidays wouldn’t be what it is today without the returning support of community organizations,” said Spectra’s Angie Teel, Director of Event Experiences at the St. Charles Convention Center. “We are equally grateful to the new and returning organizations that come together to create a great evening and resource for the underserved of our community.”
Gifts that give back This holiday season, shoppers can put children first by purchasing gifts that help save and protect children around the world. Through gifts that give back and unique handcrafted items, gift-givers can help children around the world. The newest offering is UNICEF Kid Power, which allows kids to get active and save lives. With the world’s first wearable-for-good, available at Target this holiday season in blue, orange and two special “Star Wars: Force for Change” editions in black and white, kids go on missions to learn about new cultures and earn points. Points unlock funding from partners, parents and fans, and funds are used by UNICEF to deliver lifesaving packets of therapeutic food to severely malnourished children around the world. UNICEF Kid Power is made possible through the generous support of Disney, “Star Wars: Force for Change” and Target. Through a partnership with NOVICA, UNICEF Market offers thousands of handcrafted items that support artisans in countries where UNICEF works. From jewelry to home
accents and accessories, each item purchased benefits programs that provide children with basic necessities such as lifesaving nutrition, medicine, education, clean water, emergency relief and more. Holiday shoppers can also give UNICEF Inspired Gifts, actual life-changing and lifesaving items that can be purchased in honor of a loved one and go directly to help children in need in developing countries. Among the gift options are: blankets; a Super Hero Pack that provides vaccines and mosquito nets; and a Therapeutic Food gift - a “miracle food”, which provides nourishment to 10 malnourished children. Additional holiday gifts that give back through UNICEF partners include: IKEA Soft Toys for Education: For every IKEA Soft Toy or children’s book sold in IKEA stores through December 26, 2015, the IKEA Foundation will donate 1 euro (approximately $1.12) to UNICEF and Save the Children’s education projects. This year’s collection features one-of-a-kind soft toys designed by children around the world. Children around
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the U.S. can also enter the IKEA drawing competition for a chance to design their very own dream toy. Holiday greeting cards: The winning card in the annual Pier 1 Imports and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF greeting card contest will be sold exclusively at Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and on pier1.com during the 2015 holiday season with 100 percent of sales at Pier 1 Imports going to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. In addition, boxed holiday cards can be purchased in the UNICEF Market and through Pier 1 Imports, IKEA, Barnes and Noble, and select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, also with 100 percent of the purchase price of cards purchased at Pier 1 Imports and IKEA stores going directly to support UNICEF programs. H&M: H&M customers can support UNICEF to provide quality education to children living in Myanmar by picking up a special ‘Gift that Gives Back’ gift card at any H&M store from November 5 to December 31. The H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the total amount uploaded to each gift card. Be K.I.N.D.: With a contribution of $65, UNICEF can provide a desk and bench for two students through MSNBC’s K.I.N.D.: Kids in Need of Desks. Another option, benefitting girls in Malawi, is a $177 scholarship donation that delivers one year of education, including tuition, room and board, text books, transportation, a school uniform and learning supplies. Travel for change: Through UNICEF’s Change for Good program on American Airlines, travelers visiting their loved ones this holiday season on select American Airlines international flights can use their spare change to help support UNICEF’s work. For Delta travelers, SkyMiles members can donate their unused frequent flyers miles to the organization for travel in support of lifesaving work for children. To donate miles, visit delta.com/skywish.
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Free holiday train display open through Jan. 31 at Heritage Museum Explore local history this holiday season when you visit the St. Charles County Heritage Museum’s annual train display that is open to the public through the end of January of next year. Bring your family and friends to the St. Charles County Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters to see the Gingerbread Village and Frosty’s Winter Wonderland model trains that are on display. Adults and children of all ages will delight in the sights and sounds of the trains as they make their way through part of the museum. Admission is free. Heritage Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. “Most of the characters featured in the scenes are handmade, and some of the buildings in the train displays are modelled after historic struc-
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Submitted photo Children are amused by the interactive device that powers up the carnival strength test game attached to Frosty’s Winter Wonderland, one of two model trains on display at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum.
tures that can still be found around the county, said St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. In addition to the train display, guests may also tour the transportation exhibit at the museum, which showcases rivers, rails and roadways in St. Charles County. This free inter-
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pretive display focuses on local and state history. For more information about the museum train display, please call the museum at 636255-6000 or visit the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department online at www.stccparks.org.
Tech toys inspire imagination and action In today’s electronic-driven digital age, kids are defining a new way to play. As the market for toys boasting the latest in technology continues to grow, companies have become increasingly innovative to deliver toys that tick the tech checkbox for kids, while satisfying parents who want options that inspire the imagination and encourage active play. A new study commissioned by Disney reveals that parents feel nostalgia for the way they used to play growing up and that they also have a desire to keep their kids active. The online study of 2,000 families across the country shows that while almost all parents believe in the power of active and creative play, they believe technology is also an important part of growing up today. In fact, 9 out of 10 parents are open to new technology that could play a role in keeping their child active. Imagination becomes real The latest evolution of technology play is now on hand to help meet the needs of both kids and parents by bringing digital experiences into the real world. A new category of play, Disney’s Playmation inspires kids to run around and use their imaginations, but with a digital twist. The system of connected toys and wearables combines digital and physical play to put kids in the center of the action where they can actually become the hero or heroine of their favorite Disney stories. The first system, Playmation Marvel’s Avengers, lets kids join on missions and adventures throughout the Marvel Universe. Purposely not tethered to an internet connection, Playmation Marvel’s Avengers allows kids to play anywhere they want - a bedroom, living room or yard.
Kids can also login to an app to see progress, explore new locations and characters and unlock new missions. The starter pack, which includes a Repulsor Gear that connects to the Power Activators and two Smart Figures, is now available for pre-order at www.Playmation.com before hitting shelves this fall. Throwbacks with a thrill Another win-win strategy: Putting a fresh technology spin on old favorites to make them hip once more. Take the old-school game of tag, for example. With the addition of infrared devices, targets and impressive audio, laser tag adds new thrill to an old-school game making it relevant for today’s tech-hungry kids. Systems appropriate for home use are plenty, but most major cities also boast indoor arenas and outdoor ranges for larger scale play. A far cry from the traditional chase and touch game parents recall, nonetheless, it’s a marriage of tech and toy that gets kids moving. Art goes electronic When it comes to letting creative imagination run free, there’s a world of high-tech art for kids to explore. Back-lit tracing pads, projectors for wall-size artistry and vibrantly colored screens all seem a far cry from yesteryear’s drawing tablets and big box of crayons (with a sharpener built in, if you were extra lucky). Yet despite the digital approach, at the core these toys inspire the same artistic expression as their tech-free predecessors. Although technology-enabled toys and devices top most kids’ wish lists, a growing number of these options are designed to pique the imagination and inspire kids to set their physical and creative expression free.
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WASSI board member passes away It is with heavy hearts that Wentzville Area Senior Services Inc (WASSI) announces the loss of a board member. John Zepaltas passed away Dec. 3 - on his birthday. John was a husband, father, grandfather, family man, a proud Vietnam Veteran, an advocate, a volunteer and a friend. He joined WASSI in June of 2013 and during his tenor as head of communications for WASSI John was Submitted photo instrumental in keeping the local senior communities apprised of John Zepaltas passed away on Dec. 3. all the organization has to offer. John and his wife Lynn were also generous corporate sponsors for WASSI; both giving of time and donations. He enjoyed driving his truck to pull the WASSI Fourth of July and Wabash Day Parade Floats and participated in every fundraiser held in conjunction with the Green Lantern Senior Center Transportation Committee to raise money to ensure seniors in the community have transportation to the center for lunch and activities. John was an active member in many organizations in the community. His dedication will be missed by the Wentzville Storm Water Committee, Wentzville Main Street Association who focuses on revitalizing the Village Center of Wentzville, and the Wentzville Historical Society. John attended almost every city of Wentzville meeting from the alderman’s meetings to the Parks Department meetings. John was the first to become a bronze member of the Crossroads Arts Council. One of John’s favorite volunteer opportunities was to play Santa at the Senior Christmas Dinner and Dance as well as at the city sponsored Breakfast with Santa. He proudly started a Veterans Day tradition of placing a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Wentzville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wentzville Senior Services Inc. (WASSI) or to Stray Rescue of St. Louis in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385.
Humbuggery It was bound to happen. It seems this time of year the haters are on the rampage as the war against Christmas once again rears its ugly head. That master of mayhem, the Grinch himself, is doing his best to wreak havoc on our holly jollies. This time, an atrocity slipped in on Facebook. As I scrolled through my newsfeed while catching up on the latest cat videos, it appeared right before me in all its blasphemous gory glory—a gingerbread house! Now you may ask yourself how a harmless little gingerbread house covered with every candy confection imaginable could possibly cause such holiday pain and anguish? One word—vegetables! The second I laid eyes on the image, it was as if I were staring into some kind of alternate universe. I immediately knew something was not right because in place of being covered in lemon drops, lollipops and gumdrops, a hot mess of cauliflower, cucumbers and carrots were used. Gone were the frosted cookie shingles, the licorice windows and the candy corn chimney. Instead, some deviant had switched in a celery roof top, carrot stick siding and cucumber windows surrounded by a pathway lined with broc-
coli trees. “Eat healthier this season,” the caption under the veg-house said. “Blather,” I said! They once tried this same trick by mixing fruit in with cake, and fruitcake was an enormous success…said no one ever! It’s especially annoying when I only get this one month out of the year to splurge on my diet. Well, there is Thanksgiving, which means two, except if you think about Halloween, that’s three. And then there’s February, which includes Valentine’s dinner and candy. That’s still only four to indulge. But, coming right on its heels is March and April and Easter, which means ham and lots of leftover ham. Of course there’s Memorial Day in May which always requires feasting preparatory for June because the summer picnics begin. Afterwards is July and August with summer barbeques and the yearend feasting for Memorial Day; then comes September with its fall harvest bounty, which somebody’s gotta eat. So there definitely is January, when I place myself on a strict diet up until my stomach gurgles, or I realize I have 15 Christmas gift cards to Premier Plumbing Solutions my fave restaurant – The Bacon Binge. (636)265-3501 (314)524-0222 Now a bacon gingerbread house…that has possibilities!
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O’Fallon chamber honors outstanding businesses and business leaders The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries is proud to announce the 2015 Annual Award winners in the categories of Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Community Servant of the Year, and Sue Proost Person of the Year. Each year the chamber solicits nominations among its members for businesses and people who have gone above and beyond to make O’Fallon and St. Charles County a better place to do business. “Our awards program recognizes those organizations that really fulfill our vision of being a catalyst for the prosperity of our community,” said Erin Williams, President/CEO of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries. Celebrating 10 years in business Promotions Pronto will be recognized for Small Business of the Year. Their success is tied to their outstanding customer service and getting to know the companies they serve individually to ensure that their clients are receiving the biggest bang for the buck. The Brass Rail was chosen as Business of the Year for their continued success and investment into their company. This fall The Brass Rail signed a lease to expand their presence in O’Fallon for the second year in a row. Mercy was chosen as the Large Business of the Year due to their strong support and expansion within O’Fallon and the Metro Area, including the purchase of Lincoln County Medical Center and offices in Wentzville. In October of this year, Mercy received an A grade for their low rate of errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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The O’Fallon Chamber will honor St. Charles Community College as their 2015 Community Servant of the Year. St. Charles Community College provides an excellent, yet affordable post-high school education for more than 10,000 students from our region. This year’s Ambassador of the Year is David Chapin of Coldwell Banker Gundaker. Chapin has been an active Ambassador for the O’Fallon Chamber since 2013 and works with the group to promote the O’Fallon Chamber and create an atmosphere of welcoming and openness to allow businesses to build relationships with each other. The Sue Proost O’Fallon Chamber Person of the Year is awarded to an O’Fallon Chamber member who has given back to the O’Fallon community and the chamber through their leadership, dedication and volunteerism. Rick Oliver has shown dedication to the community for nearly two decades through his service to the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries as an Ambassador and former board member. When he retired from his “real job” his ambition to stay involved with the Chamber was rewarded with a “fun job” as the Chamber Ambassador for SunRise United Methodist Church. “Our organization, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries, is only as great as its members. You can see from this year’s award winners why we grow year after year in membership and enthusiasm. It is my pleasure to be able to serve a membership made up of people and businesses like these,” said Williams of the awardees.
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Timberland High School students attend Missouri YMCA Youth in Government Convention
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Nine students from Timberland High School (THS) in the Wentzville School District formed the inaugural THS Missouri Youth in Government (YIG) delegation, participating in the Clark Convention which was held Dec. 3-5 in Jefferson City. Members of the delegation included seniors Chad Adler, Rachel Hehr, Krista Krekeler, Kyle Perkins, Kabren “Chris” Riddle, Mitchel Spasenoski and Eric Wilson, as well as junior Andrew Nettler and sophomore Alex Thomason.
Nine students from Timberland High School (THS) in the Wentzville School District formed the inaugural THS Missouri Youth in Government (YIG) delegation, participating in the Clark Convention which was held Dec. 3-5 in Jefferson City. Two THS students won top awards at the convention. Timberland senior Rachel Hehr received the best hard news story award, along with her video news team, for their story, “Daily Life.” This is one of the top awards given in the Press Division. Senior Mitchel Spasenoski’s bill, which amended forms of capital punishment in Missouri, was signed into YIG law, following a rousing debate on the YIG House and Senate floors. “This was a great honor as very few of the approximately 200 submitted bills reach this stage,” said THS journalism teacher and YIG alumna Ida Hoffmann. “It was a great honor for both of these students to receive these coveted spots since all (the THS delegates) were first year members at YIG.”
Additional members of the delegation included seniors Chad Adler, Krista Krekeler, Kyle Perkins, Kabren “Chris” Riddle and Eric Wilson, as well as junior Andrew Nettler and sophomore Alex Thomason. Six participated in the Legislative program, two in the Media and one in the Lobbyist program. “All participants received praise for what they accomplished and the efforts put forth by a first year delegation,” shared Hoffmann who served as the adviser for the delegation. Youth in Government is a YMCA-sponsored program based on the motto “Democracy Must Be Learned by Each Generation” which involves approximately 1,000 Missouri youth in grades 8-12. There are two student-driven conventions held over three days each year in Jefferson City. The students emulate the roles of house representatives, senators and lobbyists, as well as fill the roles of reporters, lawyers, judges and members of the executive branch. This year marked the 67th annual convention.
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‘The Danish Girl’ features great performances that make it worthwhile Though Eddie Redmayne turns in yet another exceptional performance, “The Danish Girl” actually belongs to Alicia Vikander, the beautiful actress and female lead in this film from Tom Hooper. Vikander, a double Golden Globe nominee this year, plays Gerda Wegener, the compassionate and frustrated wife of a man who believes he is a woman inside. Redmayne plays Einar Wegener, a well-respected Danish painter. Though happily married to Gerda, he discovers his passion for crossdressing when he poses for his wife. Adopting a new persona called Lili, Elbe the painter goes out more frequently wearing a dress and makeup. Over time, Lili becomes the dominant personality. Based on real-life events, “The Danish Girl” tells a fascinating and heartbreaking story about an early gender reassignment case. Eddie Redmayne displays his incredible acting ability by playing two distinct characters. As Einar, Redmayne is a dignified masculine presence in Paris. After slipping on a dress, though, the actor becomes the intriguing and alluring Lili. The person who walks away with the movie, however, is Vikander. The actress captures Gerda’s initial frustration at not breaking through in the art world. After she has her husband pose for her as Lili, the Paris art community can’t get enough of her work. At home, however, Gerda sees her husband slipping away from her as Lili takes over.
Vikander’s expressive face and body captures Gerda’s tormented married life. She loves her husband dearly and wants to do the right thing for him. As he takes on a female personality, Gerda still wants to hold onto him. Though frustrated and fearful, she never stops loving her husband. Vikander’s performance here even tops her exceptional work in “Ex Machina.” In that science fiction thriller, she played an artificial intelligence housed in a female robotic form. Vikander has been nominated for Golden Globes for “The Danish Girl” and “Ex Machina,” and she has an excellent chance of winning both awards. Set in the 1920’s and 30’s, “The Danish Girl” also looks back at the early history of gender reassignment surgery. The film shows that many specialists considered men like Einar to be mentally ill and in need of treatment. In one horrifying scene, Redmayne’s character even submits to radiation therapy to cure his impulses. Though slow-moving, the performances of both Vikander and Redmayne make “The Danish Girl” a worthwhile movie. Though gender reassignment has become more common, director Tom Hooper’s film explores a time when the process was exceptionally dangerous on both a medical and personal level. “The Danish Girl,” rated R for some sexuality and full nudity, currently is playing in theaters. “The Danish Girl” photo courtesy of Artemis Productions 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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Rams give fans early Christmas present before heading west On primetime TV last Thursday, the St. Louis Rams outlasted the Tampa Bay Bucceneers 3123 at the Edward Jones Dome. This was their second win in a row and the last home game of the 2015 season. The team leaves Christmas Day for Seattle to get ready for the Dec.r 27 game and will stay on the west coast as they play the 49ers on Jan. 3. May visit the wineries or look for houses while on the west coast??? Highlights included: •The last time the Rams won on Thursday night football was in 2012. •QB Case Keenum completed 14-of-17 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. •TD passes to Kenny Britt for 60 yards and Tavon Austin. •Austin now has 10 touchdowns this season (five receiving, four rushing, one punt return) and is tied for fourth most touchdowns in the NFC. •RB Todd Gurley had 21 rushes for 48 yards and one touchdown. •Gurley reached 1,023 rushing yards this year and now ranks third in the NFL. •The last Rams RB to have at least 1,000 yards was Steven Jackson in ’12. The last Rams rookie RB to reach 1,000 was Jerome Bettis ’93. •Cornerback Trumaine Johnson’s interception marks his sixth of the season-the third most in the NFL. •Johnson led the team in tackles with nine (seven solo). •Running back/Kick returner Benny Cunningham notched a career-long 102 yard kickoff return which is tied for the second longest in franchise history. Tony Horne had returns of 102 and 103 yards. *Great looking uniforms last Thursday?!?!
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Indianapolis who ranks No. 16 in NCAA Division II, and Olivet (Michigan). The Lions currently rank No. 13. Winners included Jared Mestas in the 141 weight match and in the 157 weight match; Terrel Wilbourn dominated his opponent with a 19-5 major decision. The Lions also had two decision victories from Kyle Jolas and Dillon Archer from the 165 and 197 weight matches respectively. After adding the points up, the Lions prevailed over the Greyhounds 22-19. The Lions continued play against Olivet in the last duel of the round robin tournament. Wilbourn followed his major decision victory with a 21-5 technical fall dominating display. In the 149 weight match, Greg Jacquez pinned his opponent at the 1:19 mark. The Lions won five decisions from Danny Swan, Hunter Haralson, Jolas, Zulkhuu, and Archer. The Lions picked up their second and final victory with a final score of 26-15. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
La Russa and Carpenter to be honored at Rascal’s games The River City Rascals will open up their 2016 season with two big names that are associated with the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals. Tony La Russa will be honored on May 21 and Chris Carpenter will be at the stadium June 25. Both were instrumental in bringing St. Louis their 10th World Series Crown. Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. *Tickets will go faaaaast
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Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened, plus 6 tablespoons 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp/ salt (optional) 3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cups raisins Directions: Heat oven to 350 F.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Dec. 26: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Golden Corral at Mexico Rd. and Highway K. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636240-7898. Jan. 2: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Bob Evans at 8670 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636240-7898. Jan. 5: Art competition call for entries Artists, St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre invites you to be a part of the “Things Bright and Beautiful” all-media art show and competition from Jan. 8 – Feb. 29, 2015. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Artwork must contain an element of light (sun, moon, etc.) and be something of beauty to its creator. Prizes will be awarded. The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Jan. 8, from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903 or visit us online at www.stpetersmo.net. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Jan. 9: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Olive Garden at 1280 Pearce Blvd. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 9: Winter hike Get out and hike winter trails at Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance at 1 p.m. for a chance to win one of five onenight stays in a camping cabin in a St. Charles County Park. Depending on the weather, wear your hiking boots, cross country skis or snowshoes for a stroll through the park. The winter trails event is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. This family-friendly, fun winter trails event is intended to introduce citizens of all ages to outdoor winter activities. Park staff will lead a short hike through the park and finish out the afternoon with some hot chocolate near a warm fire in the fire pit at shelter #7 in the park. The winners of all five camping giveaways will be announced that day. Participants must be present to win. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register for the winter trails event at Broemmelsiek Park, visit St. Charles County Parks at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. The one-night stays are in camping cabins located at Klondike Park near Augusta and sleep eight guests comfortably. The sturdy cabins come equipped with a ceiling fan, light, electrical service, and an indoor table. Jan. 16: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Brewskeez at 4251 Keaton Crossing. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 23: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 30: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind 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 636561-6947.
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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. 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 The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Mondays: Chronic pain support group American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only). Third Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required 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.
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2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com. 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. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823. Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl. Tuesdays: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
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 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. Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club 1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information. Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams. 1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing. Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 23, 2015 Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp. 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Wednesdays: Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group (MO/IL) meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Park, Education Room at1475 Kisker Rd. (off Hwy. 94) in St. Charles. Interested patients, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to join us. For more information call Carla Bouselli: 636795-4498, or visit group’s website at stcharles@imfsupport.org. Meet other survivors and learn about the latest advances in treatment of myeloma. Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information. Third Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753. Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am 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 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club Saturdays: Bosom Buddies The St Charles County WIC Clinic is working to become a breastfeeding friendly clinic. As part of this effort, we have formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information
about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day. 8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins. Every Saturday: JAM – Jesus and Men’s Bible Study. 8-9:30am, Dardenne Presbyterian Hearth Room, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.Bible study, discussion, and upcoming event planning. Every Sunday: Young Adult Bible Study and Fellowship Group. 11am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church Parlor, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. The Bible and some great YouTube videos will be used. Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market 6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328. 2nd Sunday: Sunday Afternoon Dance 2-5pm, American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles. $6 per person, for more information call 636.946.9186. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles. com. Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast. 8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Sundays: Meat shoot Wentzville VFW Post 5317 at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville hosts shotgun meat shoots every Sunday at noon. Fourteen rounds consist of seven meat rounds and seven money rounds. First Sunday of the month is open shoot. Other Sundays are .680 minimum choke. House gun available and shells supplied. For more information, please call 636-639-1648. CHURCH Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are
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The “Reality Weight-Loss Diet” To the advantage of our insatiable advertising industry, diet concepts may be one of the larger moneymakers. We are a nation of fat people, to hear experts tell it. Seeing my profile in the mirror offers depressing evidence. I truly believe that when I quit smoking years ago I lessened the lung cancer risk, but would instead die from the resulting obesity. When I became overweight, besides losing my chest to my waist, I noticed an added factor of lower self-esteem. Perhaps it’s caused by the lack of self-control and prematurely wearing out my refrigerator door hinges. In any event, dieters have become great targets for the pharmaceutical industry’s Madison Avenue ad campaigns and other modern brainwashing methods. The profits must be huge. Diet drugs and supplements added to their cash cows because we have waistlines like cows. The shame of it makes me want to hide my head in my stash of pizza coupons. The pharmaceutical industry, perhaps the largest exploiter of human suffering, has been blasting their ads for every variety of pill and potion since long before “I Love Lucy” became reruns. If it wasn’t pain relievers of various labels, it was some sort of feel-good elixir that cured even more ills than Old West snake oil for improving one’s health between shoot-outs. I remember Serutan sponsoring a 50s TV show. It made our neighbor lady feel wonderful. Containing 22 percent alcohol, it was no surprise except to her husband who found her swilling the stuff while singing soprano off-key with their Beagle. I believe we’ve become a nation of pill-poppers, thus making the pharmaceutical industry wealthier than
pharaohs. They can now buy their own congressmen, which actually may be true considering Congress passed laws against buying prescription drugs from Canada. After decades of constant barrages of advertising we’ve become pill junkies. It opened the door to being taken to the cleaners by modernized snake oil
salesmen who offered us diet pills, some of which bordered on dangerous. In the ongoing blame game about who is responsible for our national health care dilemma, the pharmaceutical industry may be one of the biggest stinkers. The profiteering has risen to the oil industry’s level of “obscene.” A bottle of name-brand aspirin or acetaminophen may possibly cost the consumer many times production costs. Excuses are offered that research and development costs are very high. The costs of changing names and pill shapes to cancel generic drug offerings weren’t mentioned. The amusing aspect of this bulging dilemma is the
hundreds of diet books written and sold by everyone from Doctor Atkins to Jane Fonda. The “Atkins Diet” was quite popular until he died of a heart attack. I’ve tried that one myself, albeit I never gave in and bought the book. Paying for it would prove I was concerned about being overweight and drop my self-esteem even further down than my over-taxed belt buckle. I borrowed it instead. Did it work? Funny you should ask. It seemed easy enough until I discovered that it would only work if I exercised. Silly me. Here I was thinking I found a diet miracle. As usual, I didn’t read the fine print. I still had to go out and waddle around the block. The diet equation remains; if food intake exceeds calorie burning, it’s blimp city. The books, tummy-tucks, pills, and tonics are great for keeping publishers, surgeons and pharmaceutical executives in Bentleys, but you would probably lose more weight walking to and from the places that sell these flab cures than by trying them. Unless, of course, there’s a Dairy Queen along the way... 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 heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime 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.
Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.
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