January 25, 2017
A stranger’s gift of life
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Warrenton woman donates kidney to one-year-old she had never met By Brett Auten
A medical battle
There were complications with the catheter leaking so the family was sent home to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in give Baby Blake time to heal before the diSt. Louis was the location last week for a alysis process was started full force. special reunion. Two weeks later, they returned to the A year ago, on Jan. 18, 2016, a virtual hospital to start dialysis. In total, the Bahrs stranger donated a kidney to the Bahr fam- spent two and a half months in the hospital ily of Arnold and gave this family the gift of to work Blake up to a large enough volume life to their then 14-month-old son, Blake. so they could eventually use a home dialyHeather and Nick Bahr were told they sis machine for 16 hours a day. During this were having a baby boy, but they also found time Blake contracted a respiratory virus out the baby only had one kidney and the that landed him in the hospital’s Pediatric kidney he had was in bad shape due to severe Intensive Care Unit for 10 days. It was durhydronephrosis. Baby Bahr was monitored ing this PICU stay Blake was tested by gein utero around the clock and the medical netic doctors who discovered the baby had team decided to deliver at 36 weeks. In No- two, rare genetic conditions, Jacobson Synvember 2014, Blake Bahr was born. On his drome and Overgrowth Syndrome. second day of life, Blake went into kidney During his first year of life, Blake spent failure and was taken by ambulance to Car- 135 days in the hospital, faced five surgeries dinal Glennon. At three days old, Blake had and spent over a year on peritoneal dialysis his first surgery to place a dialysis catheter. anywhere from 13 to 24 hours every day. Blake needed dialysis to survive because Heather and Nick started thinking about the one kidney he was born with was only the mounting expenses the family had enfunctioning at seven-to-10-percent and the countered to date and would continue to Bahrs spent six weeks in the hospital’s Neo- encounter due to Blake’s inevitable kidney natal Intensive Care Unit. transplant. It was during this time that the family began to research the Children’s Or-
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gan Transplant Association (COTA). There were many family members, church friends, work colleagues and neighbors who were very anxious to find something they could do to help. Early on in Blake’s transplant journey, Heather used a Facebook page called “Brave Blake’s Battle” to regularly share updates about Blake’s health as they waited for ‘the call’ that a kidney had been found. Brave Blake’s Battle Facebook effort grew exponentially and had followers from all over the world.
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One of those followers was Laurie Jansen of Warrenton. One night, Jansen was having a tough time sleeping so she pulled out her iPad and was drawn to the Brave Blake’s Battle Facebook page. Jansen reached out to Heather and offered to become a living kidney donor. Blake’s story hit home with Jansen. In 1997, Jansen’s mother received a kidney from a deceased donor and did very well post-transplant. Seventeen years after that transplant, Laurie’s mother needed a second kidney and Laurie wanted to be her mom’s donor. However, her mom passed See KIDNEY page 2
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KIDNEY Continued from cover away unexpectedly due to complications from End Stage Renal Disease (which is the same disease Blake has) but the idea of being a kidney donor stuck with Laurie. After months of testing, Laurie turned out to be a perfect match for Blake and the transplant occurred on Jan. 18, 2016. “My family was scared and nervous but very supportive,” Jansen said. “They knew that this was very important to me. You see a lot of stories like this (on Facebook) and my heart goes out to them. I knew this was something I could do.” Obviously, the two families became close and once they got to know each other, found an odd coincidence. Heather Bahr grew up in St. Charles and in fifth grade moved to Warrenton where she went to the same elementary school where Jansen is now the school nurse.
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parties are doing more than fine. “I feel great,” Jansen said. “You never would have known I had surgery. A couple weeks after it I was back at work.” Quick to shun the spotlight and attention, Jansen said the focus of this story should be Blake and others like him and the importance of organ donation. “Aside from the testing, it was about two weeks out of my life to be able to change this little boy’s life forever,” she said. “To see the drastic changes in Blake, it was a no-brainer. Nothing (physically) changed for me. I did gain more family and hopefully raised awareness.” As far as Blake and the Bahrs, life as never been better. Gone are the days of Blake throwing up 10-to-15 times a day and being incredibly lethargic. “Blake is doing absolutely amazing,” Heather Bahr said. “Since Laurie donated her kidney to him a year ago our family has completely avoided hospitalizations. Before the
transplant, Blake was on a feeding tube 18 hours every day and hooked up to dialysis for 13 hours every night to survive. Now he is completely tube free. He wasn’t able to take a bath while he had a dialysis catheter so his first bath was at 14 months old and now he loves it. Blake eats and drinks everything in sight and it’s a true miracle to watch.” Heather Bahr said the majority of children with his condition remain on feeding tubes for life to keep up with the high fluid requirements for their new kidney, but not Blake. Last week he also started walking completely on his own. Prior to transplant, he was not mobile at all. Blake has had physical therapy three times a week since he was born and his therapists are blown away. He no longer needs a walker or canes for support. He has so much more energy and is just a different kid all around. “Every day we’re excited to wake up and see what is next for Blake because of Laurie’s
Submitted photos This side-by-side picture of Blake Bahr were both taken on New Year’s Eve one year apart. On the left Blake was on dialysis and full of fluid from his treatments along with needing a feeding tube. On the right he is tube free and in good health.
life-saving gift to him,” Heather added. “We are beyond blessed to have Laurie as part of our son. She saved his life and there will never be a day that goes by that we don’t thank God for bringing her into our lives. Our families have become so close through this journey and I know that will continue as Blake grows up. He loves look-
ing at pictures of Laurie and watching videos of them together. They will have a very special lifelong bond.” For more information about the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), or to find a COTA family in your area, please email kim@cota. org.
City of St. Charles hires new public works director The city of St. Charles has added Jim Wright to the staff of the city of St. Charles, as public works director. Wright comes to the city of St. Charles from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) where he was most recently serving as area engineer for St. Charles County. Wright, joining the city of St. Charles in this role, comes as part of the city’s effort to restructure the Public Works Department into two
departments, the Engineering Department and the Public Works Department. During his time at MoDOT, Wright filled several roles that had him working with district and statewide planning staff to identify and prioritize area needs, as well as align the planning process with statewide goals and resources. Wright also served as the direct liaison for media, civic groups, business leaders and the general public, as well as federal, state and local
officials. “I am very excited to join the team at the city of St. Charles,” said Wright. “St. Charles is a great community where there is a lot of growth and many exciting projects happening. I believe my experience will complement the wonderful staff that is in place, and I look forward to working with everyone in helping to continue to move St. Charles forward.” Wright received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla. He is licensed as a professional engineer in the state of Missouri. “We are happy to welcome Jim to the team,” said Sally Faith, mayor of the city of St. Charles. “Jim brings a great deal of experience to us and we look forward to having him lead the team as we continue to serve our residents and meet the needs of our growing community for the future.”
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City of St. Charles administrator credentialed by international local government management organization Larry Dobrosky, Director of Administration for the city of St. Charles, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Dobrosky is one of over 1,400 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. ICMA’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by promoting professional management worldwide and increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world. The organization’s nearly 10,000 members in 27 countries also include educators, students, and other local government employees. To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience
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as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree, preferably in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development. “We are very proud of Mr. Dobrosky for earning this distinguished designation,” said Mayor of St. Charles Sally Faith. “He lives the standards and ideals that this stands for each and every day as he works for the citizens of St. Charles. We are very fortunate to have him as a member of our team.” Dobrosky joined the city of St. Charles in March, 2016. Prior to joining St. Charles, Dobrosky served as Deputy City Manager for the city of El Mirage, Arizona. Prior to that, Dobrosky served as Revenue Manager in Peoria, Arizona. www.treesbywoody.net
Volunteers needed for O’Fallon’s newly established Cultural Arts Commission A new advisory board, the O’Fallon Cultural Arts Commission, was established by an ordinance passed at the Jan. 12, meeting of the O’Fallon City Council. The commission’s creation was endorsed by the city’s parks and recreation department and the O’Fallon Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB). The new commission’s purpose is to foster art, culture and art education in the city of O’Fallon by recommending suitable art to be commissioned and/or acquired (permanently or temporarily), find and recommend suitable sites for the public display of artwork and fundraise to support the city’s public art initiative. O’Fallon is currently seeking applications for appointees who have visual or performing arts experience, an interest in further developing O’Fallon’s Art and Culture Program and come
from the various wards and areas of the city. The commission will be composed of five to eight commissioners, with at least five commissioners who are residents and three who are residents or nonresidents with expertise in the field of art. Commissioners will be appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council for one to three-year staggered terms. Applications to serve on the new Cultural Arts Commission can be obtained from the City Clerk, Pam Clement, or downloaded at www. ofallon.mo.us/dept_admin_cityclerk.htm. Mail completed applications to Pam Clement, City Clerk, O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri, 63366. For more information call 636-379-5555 or email pclement@ofallon.mo.us.
Lawn mowing assistance available for some St. Peters residents Several St. Peters’ homeowners who fall within certain physical limitation and income guidelines will be eligible to have their lawns mowed for them up to eight times this year under the city’s Lawn Mowing Assistance Program. The goal of the program is to improve the livability and appearance of homes in St. Peters. To be eligible for the St. Peters Lawn Mowing Assistance Program, everyone living in the home must be at least 62 years old or severely disabled. Proof of income and/or disability is required. The maximum household income based on 2014 Federal Taxes must not exceed: $24,650 (one person); $28,150 (two people); $31,650 (three people); or $35,150 (four people). Applications for the program will be available beginning Monday, Feb. 6. For more information on this program or to print an application, visit the city’s web site at stpetersmo.net. From the home page, click on Residents and scroll down to Community Programs. Select Lawn Mowing Assistance. You may also request that an application be mailed to you by calling 636-279-8279 and follow the prompts for Lawn Mowing Assistance. When calling, be sure to spell your name and street address and leave a contact phone num-
ber. Completed applications must be returned on or before 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. The city received Community Development Block Grant funds for this program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds will be dispersed based on lowest income first.
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Local internet program to record live show in Wishes granted to adults with developmental disabilities front of an audience
Submitted photo Cleve Sylcox and Steven M. Thomas will be taping the popular Cleve And Steve Show live at Spencer Creek Library from 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28 in multipurpose room 112.
Cleve Sylcox and Steven M. Thomas will be taping the popular Cleve And Steve Show live at Spencer Creek Library from 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28 in multipurpose room 112. The public is invited to attend this special free event. The program, which can be found on YouTube, centers on the wacky antics of two local authors, Cleve Sylcox and Steven M. Thomas. They promote lesser known authors while simultaneously entertaining with spoofs, jokes and special effects.
This will be the sixth episode of The Cleve And Steve Show, which is slowly gaining a cultlike following. Top Amazon reviewer Jeri Zerr compares it to a program that started off small then blew up practically overnight. “Did you ever wonder about the initial episodes... er.. experiments of Mystery Science Theater 3000? How they got started in the early days?” she wrote. “I invite you to watch this show. There’s even a Pod 13. I’ve never seen a Mr. Potato Head Santa before, have
you?!” A number of local authors are expected to participate, but this is not a book signing event. “We wanted to do something completely different,” Thomas explains, “and we’ve been pretty successful so far. After doing the show for six months, we decided it was time to test it out in front of a live audience.” Guests can expect to see live improvisational monologues and skits, including a game show parody called “Kill The Author.”
Santa and his Foundations Of Love Elves were busy in 2016 filling 55 wishes through two events: Christmas in July and Annual Christmas Celebration in December. Recently, the organization held its annual Christmas Celebration at the offices of the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board in St Charles. Since the inception of the Wishing Well program in December 2011, over 500 wishes have been filled for low-income adults with developmental disabilities in St Charles County. Carol Weirich, president of Foundations of Love, explained how the organization manages to fill wishes. “Each year, our team hosts an annual fundraiser called Indulgences in October to raise funds to help fill wishes. Once we know how much money is available in the program to fill wishes, the Wishing Well Committee consisting of board members, reviews the applications received throughout the year and allocates the funds.” The objective is to fill as many wishes as possible and often, the committee will seek additional help from local businesses. This year, the organization
was able to spend $5,615.88, thanks to the additional help from Ameren-Missouri, EPC Inc, Nancy Azerolo CPA and Schneider Asset Management Group. According to chairman and founder of Foundations Of Love, Karen Schneider, “the best part of our Wishing Well program efforts are the smiles and squeals we hear when Santa arrives to deliver gifts to our special friends. Many of these people have no local family to share the holidays with other than their care staff from local service providers like Community Living, Willows Way, Emmaus Homes and Community Choice. So to see them have a few minutes of joy is all it takes to get us all recommitted to continue our work.” The organization invites the community to help their efforts by participating in two annual fundraising events: Mardi Gras in February and Indulgences in October. To donate, volunteer or learn more about the efforts of Foundations Of Love visit their website at www. foundationsoflove.org or email foundationsoflove2008@gmail. com.
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MDC reminds residents to exercise caution during and after ice storms, offers tree-care tips
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Assessor to mail 2017 personal property assessment forms The St. Charles County Assessor will mail personal property assessment forms by Jan. 27. Assessments are due by March 1. Individual personal property owners have the option to file online after receiving the assessment form in the mail. The e-filing website and unique secure access code for the individual personal property owner’s account is printed on the form. The e-filing link also is available through the Assessor’s website, http://assessor. sccmo.org. Those who filed online in previous years should note that the unique secure code changes each year. By state law, personal property assessments must be filed with the assessor every year. Those who fail to complete their personal property assess-
ment by the March 1 deadline will be charged a late-filing penalty up to $100. Additionally, failing to file a personal property assessment form may delay the ability to renew or register license plates for a vehicle. “Submitting the form by the deadline is important because it assures a fair and equitable distribution of taxes,” says Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. “The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted by those who do not declare their personal property.” If needed, blank personal property assessment forms can be downloaded from the assessor’s website. For questions, please call 636-949-7420 or 1-800-822-4012, ext. 7420.
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation An ice storm in December 2007 damaged these and other trees around Conservation Headquarters in Jefferson City. In the wake of a severe weather event such as an ice storm, use caution in proceeding with tree care and removal. MDC offers free resources on how to take action in a safe and responsible manner.
When winter weather hits, Missourians know to expect the unexpected. From snow and ice, to strong winds and extreme cold, severe winter weather poses a diverse set of risks to residents. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians to exercise caution in dealing with the effects of icy weather. When storms damage trees, clean-up and recovery can seem bewildering. Some injured trees can be trimmed to maintain their health and value to homeowners. Others should be removed. Knowing what repairs to make, how to make them, and how to avoid paying for unneeded services can help keep injury – both physical and financial – at a minimum. “Trees are a part of the character of our community and damage to them after a storm can feel traumatic,” said MDC Urban Forester Ann Koenig. “Trees are amazingly resilient, so after a storm, try to be patient.” Before taking action to trim or remove trees damaged in an ice storm, residents should consider the following advice from MDC:
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Be aware of utility lines and hazardous overhanging limbs. Alert your electricity provider immediately and allow experts to assess the danger. Remove trees or limbs that have fallen on your home or are blocking access to your residence. Also, look for any hanging limbs in trees that could drop on your home. Know your skill level and do not take on more than you can safely accomplish yourself. “Slippery ice, brittle, heavy wood, and chainsaws are an extremely dangerous mix for homeowners,” said Koenig. “Leave it to professionals with proper training, experience, and equipment to take care of large trees and any work off the ground.”
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Any remaining tree damage can wait until the immediate crisis has passed. As long as there isn’t a safety risk, take your time to assess the damage and make decisions on which trees to cut and which ones to save. If a tree does not present a hazard, take the time to ensure it gets proper care and make a final decision about it in a few weeks or months. Before beginning any tree work, determine whether your insurance policy covers tree work.
Many policies will cover at least part of the cost of tree removal if some structural damage has occurred. Determine whether damaged trees need pruning or complete removal. If a valuable tree appears to be a borderline case, resist the temptation to simply cut the tree down and be done with it. Remember, time is on your side. After carefully pruning broken branches, give the tree time to recover. Often, new foliage will return the tree to its natural beauty. If not, the decision to remove the tree can always be made later.
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Warning: Use caution before hiring people who knock on your door. Good arborists generally are too busy to generate business this way. Door knockers are especially common after a storm and are notorious for recommending unhealthy tree-trimming practices such as “tree topping.” “It’s best to go with a qualified arborist,” said Koenig. “Check the yellow pages under ‘Tree Service’ for International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists who are local and established in your area.” Being listed in the directory doesn’t guarantee that companies will do good work, but means that they are locally established and should be easier to track down later if something goes wrong. Ask for proof of certification and of membership in professional organizations such as ISA. Ask for proof of worker’s compensation and liability insurance, as well as local references. Good arborists are proud of their work and can provide a list of past clients. Do not accept “take-it-now” deals. The person offering these deals may pressure you into doing something you will regret later. Good arborists do not recommend topping. Conscientious arborists also will not use climbing spikes unless the tree is to be removed or someone is hurt. These practices damage trees unnecessarily.
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Trees are amazingly resilient and often possess the ability to recover from severe conditions over time. For more information, contact your local MDC office, or go online to mdc.mo.gov/resource/treecare-after-storms.
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By Cindy Moore
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t’s been a long two plus weeks recovering from the Bubonic Plague. Okay, so maybe it was just the Bubonic Flu, but when you’re floating face down in the big bathtub of life circling death’s drain, there’s not much difference. I finally changed out of my bedspread and put on my ratty old blue robe. Don’t judge! That was progress. I hadn’t been in real clothes for days and my tangled bed head was so bad, the words ”Serta” had become imprinted on the side of my skull. And I had downed so much chicken noodle soup my husband said I started clucking in delirium at sunrise. I’m over that phase, although I still have a strange impulse to perch on the banister and peck at my dinner plate. Enough was enough. Though I had inched passed death’s door by the skins of my bicuspids; I was suffering from a new malady – a raging temperature called… cabin fever! When I was well enough to form the words, “Let’s blow this
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popsicle stand!” we began to pack for a short getaway. Packing created all sorts of issues. My husband threw some undies, his PJs and a t-shirt into a backpack. His Ziploc of toiletries consisted of a toothbrush, paste, razor, deodorant and most importantly, his handy nose hair clippers. Full disclosure: if those follicles were allowed to go free-range, they would sprout like Jack’s beanstalk overnight. For the sake of humanity, they MUST be controlled at all times. He was ready to go in 31.2 seconds. Four hours later he came in to see every outfit I owned strewn across the bedroom. “What’s this? We’re only going for a few days.” “Yes, but what if it rains? What if it snows? What if it’s burning hot? What if we decide to go somewhere fancy? What if we should run into someone I need to impress, like your mother? What if I have a Slurpee and trip and it spills all over me? What if the lighting’s different and
nothing matches? What if we’re stuck in traffic for three days; I’ll need something comfortable. I need to be prepared and must have coordinating footwear, purses, jewelry, scarves, shirts, pants, socks, sweaters, dresses and jackets for any and all such scenarios which might present themselves.” “You do realize, you’ve worn the same bedspread now for fourteen days and survived?” He had a point. I grabbed a t-shirt and we headed out the door. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.
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New Quake Kare website makes disaster preparedness easier for people and organizations Quake Kare, a top provider of emergency survival kits, has launched a new website to help minimize the stress of disaster preparedness for individuals, families, schools and businesses nationwide. “The inability to predict where and when disasters may occur makes it crucial for people and organizations to prepare for emergencies with reliable products and expert guidelines that can help save lives,” said Brittney Bettonville of Quake Kare. Quake Kare is owned by Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis, also known as LHB Industries, Inc. The Lighthouse is a nonprofit enterprise that helps children and adults who are visually impaired maintain dignity and independence by offering employment, education and support services. All Quake Kare sales revenue directly supports Lighthouse service programs for people who are blind or visually impaired in Missouri and Southwestern Illinois. The Lighthouse currently employs 48 people who are legally blind in two manufacturing plants in St. Louis County to assemble, pack and ship Quake Kare survival kits and many other products for consumer, corporate and government customers.
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Quake Kare, a top provider of emergency survival kits like this one, has launched a new website.
“Our new website provides free emergency preparedness guidelines and describes our spectrum of emergency survival kits that help people survive hurricanes, tornadoes, lockdowns, terrorist acts and other disasters that can occur anytime, anywhere,” Bettonville said. “As a not-for-profit organization, Quake Kare specializes in
reducing the stress of disaster preparedness as an experienced source of dependable, affordable products that help people when emergencies occur,” she said. All Quake Kare products shown on the new website at http://www.quakekare.com are described and illustrated in detail. Two of the most popular survival kits available via the website
are Quake Kare’s Family Survival Kit and School Lockdown Kit. “We now receive many requests from school officials through our website for our Safety Lockdown Container Survival Kit,” said Brian Houser of Quake Kare. With necessary emergency supplies for up to 72 hours, Quake Kare’s Safety Lockdown Container Survival Kit
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is equipped for use in classrooms and homes. It contains emergency food, water, lighting, first-aid, a portable toilet, and shelter supplies, as well as a solar / hand-crank powered flashlight; weather band radio; and a USB device charger that never needs batteries to charge smartphones and other USB devices.
by Nick Palisch
Rapping about weather lingo I was at a stop light when a hotrod came bouncing up next to me. Gazing over at the car and the driver I began to question whether or not the car was meant for driving or if it was a thrill ride that escaped an amusement park. “Boom, Boom” was all I could hear as we waited at the stop light. The moment hit me for my next column, a weather rap song. In meteorology, we use a plethora of fun words to describe various weather patterns and events. Drive around in a small town and you will probably find the town’s barbershop and on the outside of the shop is a barber pole. In meteorology, a “barber pole” is used to describe the grooves or channels in a cloud. These are clouds that form within an updraft (rising air) and downdraft (falling air) and have swirls in them. This swirling signature indicates rotation exists. The swirling motion makes the cloud look like a barber pole. At the local zoo you will notice the bears and the visitors are separated by a cage. This is called a bear’s cage. In meteorology a “bear’s cage” is described as an area of strong rotation in a thunderstorm which is wrapped in heavy precipitation. The term refers to the
danger involved in observing this type of area visually, since it must be done at close range and with low visibility. This is a danger zone for storm chasers since a tornado could be imbedded within this zone. The same would go for someone who was in a cage with a bear – you would be in trouble! In blackjack if you go over 21 you will bust. In meteorology, when the word “bust” is used it means an inaccurate forecast was given or an unsuccessful storm chase occurred. Remember weather is a science – no one is perfect. The term “core punching” or “core plunging” is when a person drives through very heavy precipitation of a thunderstorm. If you have ever been to a water park and you took a ride on the “Tidal Wave” you know exactly how it feels to core punch. If you’ve seen a beaver’s tail, you would notice they are flat and leathery, and in meteorology a “beaver’s tail” is a low, flat cloud and believe it or not is shaped like a beaver’s tail. These types of clouds are usually found on the east or southeast side of a thunderstorm. I don’t know if I would want to be punched to find out if a punch can be dry or wet, but nonetheless a “dry punch” is a surge of drier air, which
pushes above an area of moist air resulting in the increased risk of severe thunderstorms. The next time you are driving through fog, haze or drizzle to make it to your destination a little late just tell your boss you were caught in the “gunge.” “Gunge” is the slang given to fog, haze, drizzle or anything that obscures visibility. Your boss may ask what “gunge” is and all you have to do is tell them to look outside. Put your hand in front of your face now turn it over to where you can see your knuckles. In most people they are like a little bump in the finger – in weather “knuckles” are the lumpy edges of the base of a thunderstorm. These protrusions indicate strong updraft that enhances severe weather. Turkeys are popular game birds in Missouri and are often served at Thanksgiving. From time to time you can also find “turkey towers” in the sky. A “turkey tower” is a cumulus cloud (puffy cloud) that grows into a narrow, single tower in the sky and then falls apart rapidly. When “turkey towers” are noticed in the sky it is an indicator that the cap has been broken. A “cap” is a layer of warm air, several thousand feet above the surface, which
suppresses or delays the development of thunderstorms. Think of it like this: when we wear a hat we control the heat in our bodies. If the hat is removed the heat escapes. When the cap in the atmosphere breaks we will see storms begin to develop. Even though I did not understand the lingo of the young man’s music as we sat idle at the stoplight, I realized we all have different lingo depending on what we are doing. So, the next time you are out and about avoid the bear’s cage and look for a beaver’s tail in the sky, and be prepared to slow down when you have gunge outside your window. Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@ sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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St. Louis honors Dr. King By Nicholas Elmes Organizations throughout the St. Louis region honored the memory and ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last week with calls for action in the community and events aimed at improving social justice. The largest celebration, heralded as the second largest in the country, kicked off with over an hour of rousing speeches and performances at the historic old courthouse in downtown St. Louis before participants marched through the city streets. Leaders from throughout the region warned that events from the past couple of years proved that Dr. King’s dream had not yet been achieved and encouraged those in attendance to fight against racism and injustice in a non-violent manner. “When I think about Dr. King’s dream of equality I have to ask: is that dream realized or is it a dream deferred?” said City License Collector Mavis Thompson. “Despite our progress, we find ourselves being revisited by the ghosts of the past. Old battles against racism, indifference and injustice are still being waged.” Thompson said the region must also do more to address homelessness and provide for those less fortunate. “The struggle is not just black,” she said. “The struggle is for equality. Let’s go out and fight injustice together and in love.” City Comptroller Darleen Green said that fight or justice also revolved around how funding was spent in the region. “I cannot subsidize a stadium, I cannot subsidize a hotel, I cannot subsidize an office tower before I consider our young people,” she said. “When we subsidize we are short changing our young people in the classroom. We could have better teachers and pay them better salaries. We could improve facilities at the schools. We could improve police training. We cannot gamble our young people’s future. We must recognize our young people need our help and our hope. “We must face our challenges head on,” she added, joining other speakers in saying that growing gun violence in the metro area was one of those biggest challenges. “In 2015 we had 188 murders and in 2016 we did not do any better.” “Go back into your communities and tell your cousins, your brothers, and your uncles that we must keep the dream alive by not taking a life,” said St. Louis NAACP President Albert Manson, Sr. “Tell them to put the gun down. It is bad when your grandmother cannot safely operate her vehicle in the street without fear of them being taken from her because of some
A variety of performances and speeches calling for greater social justice in the region took place in St. Louis’ historic Old Courthouse on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
knucklehead with a gun.” Khatib Waheed, a national presenter, facilitator and education consultant, provided a list of concerns that stemmed from racism and poverty in the area. “In St. Louis, we are still ranked in the top 10 of the most racially segregated cities and regions in the country,” he said, noting the variety of disparities between those living north of Delmar Boulevard and those living in the southern part of the city. But Waheed said that with every concern he also saw opportunities to address inequality, racism, and issues of poverty. In the county, two churches in disparate neighborhoods worked together on Martin
important work, but we kind of realized that that was not the work that changes the world,” said Reinhart-Swierk. “We wanted to do more and really infuse justice into the day.” So this year the church partnered with The Gathering in Clayton, and The Walker Leadership Institute at Eden Theological Seminary to create a day of learning and engagement
and how we each come from many different places,” said Winningham. The second workshop was based on a book by Wellspring Pastor Willis Johnson called “holding Up Your Corner.” “We worked on acknowledging our place in racist systems and affirming those who are suffering under those systems,” said Reinhart-Swierk. “We
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at Duke University. Willimon, a white Southerner who describes himself as a “recovering racist,” talked about what it was like growing up in a racist community in the south and how he had dedicated his life to fighting for justice and greater social consciousness. Willimon, who also provided a service at Wellspring Church later in the evening, said the
A large crowd gathered in St. Louis’ historic Old Courthouse last week to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event was kicked off with a variety of performances and speeches calling for greater social justice in the region.
A large group of area civil rights leaders and activists gather outside the Old Courthouse before embarking on a Martin Luther King Day march through downtown St. Louis.
Luther King Day to facilitate discussion across the county about just those issues. “Typically Martin Luther King Day is a day when are off from work, but for the past several years at Wellspring Chruch we have been trying to make Martin Luther King Day a day to be on,” said Nickie Reinhart-Swierk, the coordinator of Institutional Readiness at the Center of Social Empowerment – a non-profit which arose from Wellspring Church’s involvement in the the Ferguson protests. “Martin Luther King Day is a day about justice in our communities and we have been encouraging people to not use the day to sleep in, but instead to go out and improve the world.” She said in previous years the church has spearheaded community volunteering on the day. “That was all good and
centered on conversations to generate positive social engagement. “We started with two different workshops in the morning,” said Reinhart-Swierk. “Our artist in residence David Winningham led a workshop on art and justice where he had participants do pinch pots where every different quality of the pot, the color, texture, shape, represented one part of your identity. So the color of the pot represented your racial identity and you would share with people at your table about your race and what that meant to you. The texture represented your abilities and you would talk about what it is like to live with or without an ability. It helps us understand that each of us are made up of all of these different qualities and you cannot generalize people.” “It is a pretty complex topic focused on intersectionality
talked about how the upheaval in Ferguson was portrayed a crazy riot instead of this outcry from a hurting community. Then we ended with a reading of ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ and talking about what we could do tomorrow to start to create justice.” In the afternoon Johnson led an informal discussion between area faith leaders and contemporary theologian Will Willimon, professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry and former dean of the chapel
issues of justice and inequality that had risen in the past couple of years were a good opportunity for those of faith to rededicate themselves to the true meaning of Christianity. “I don’t believe the church has a social policy,” he said. “I believe the church is the social policy. There are a lot of good people out there that are worried and aware. They would love for somebody to say, we have a program and a proposition and something you can do.”
Dr. Will Willimon and Pastor Willis Johnson lead an informal discussion with area religious leaders over the place of social justice in today’s Christian churches. The event was part of a full day of activities organized by Ferguson’s Wellspring Church and Clayton’s The Gathering aimed at raising questions about and inspiring action against racism and injustice in the St. Louis area.
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Edward Jones and its associates contribute more than $976,000 to Arts and Education Council in 2016 In 2016, financial-services Edward Jones and its associates contributed more than $976,000 to the Arts and Education Council’s annual campaign, which benefits nearly 70 grantee organizations with financial support, professional development opportunities and incubation services through A&E’s Centene Center for the Arts. Campaign partner chair Mike Fross and associate co-chairs Mary Pat Thompson and Irasa Downing led the home office campaign, which kicked off in May and raised more than $609,000 from 2,700 associates and partners. More than 200 associates volunteered on Edward Jones’s A&E Campaign Committee to create fun and engaging ways for associates to learn about A&E, its grantees and to contribute to the arts in the St. Louis community. “The United States is by far the most charitable country in the world,” said Cynthia A. Prost, A&E President and CEO. “Contributions to charity comprise nearly two percent of America’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and total over $316 billion. “There are few other private partnerships that embody America’s exceptional generosity better
than Edward Jones,” Prost continues. “The firm’s associates and partners not only generously contribute financial resources to the arts, but they also contribute their most precious asset of time to ensure that arts and culture remain critical assets to our region’s vitality and livability.” In recognition of its strong commitment to creating a more vibrant community in St. Louis, Edward Jones matched its associates’ contributions with a corporate gift of $325,000, increasing the financial firm’s total commitment to A&E to more than $976,000. Edward Jones has supported the Arts and Education Council for 38 years, during which time the firm and its associates have provided A&E with outstanding leadership and invested more than $9 million in arts and arts education throughout the 16-county, bi-state region. “A foundation of our Edward Jones culture is giving back to our local communities because we believe everyone benefits when we create better places to live,” Managing Partner Jim Weddle says. “I’m proud that nearly three-quarters of our associates participated in our record-setting campaign to support the arts.”
Campbell Montessori Adult Community marks their grand opening
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Director Sandy Johnson Hershey celebrated the grand opening of the Campbell Montessori Adult Community with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 5. Cutting the ribbon was Scott Campbell, President of the Board of Directors. Joining Scott and Sandy were Terri Violet, Alderman for Ward 3 with the city of St. Peters, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce
and representatives of a variety of home health and adult care organizations Campbell Montessori Adult Community is located at 3881 Shady Springs Lane and uses the Montessori methods to promote independence, encourage learning, and creates programs. The staff is the first to be trained by the Association Montessori International in their newest program. For more information on
Campbell Montessori Adult Community, please call 636477-6651 or visit the website at www.adultdaycare-stcharles. com.
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Wanted: baseball players for independent baseball teams The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the independent Frontier League in O’Fallon at CarShield Field. The annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on April 24 and April 25 at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Illinois, home of the cross-town rivals Gateway Grizzlies. All 12 Frontier League teams will be represented at the workouts and scouts from multiple Major League Baseball teams also attend. The workouts officially begin at 9 a.m. on April 24 and will feature: • 60-yard dash • fielding and throwing drills for infielders, outfielders, and catchers • batting practice for position players • pitchers will throw 15-20 pitches Following the first day the field managers will post a list of players invited back for intersquad games on April 25. At the conclusion of the games’ action will break for 30 minutes as clubs and prepare for the draft. An average of 40 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years. To get more details go to www.frontierleague.com * Break out the baseball equipment Wanted: quarterbacks for indoor football Raiders at Family Arena The River City Raiders play Champions Indoor Football League (CIF) at the Family Arena with first home game on March 11. In a recent Facebook post by Lin Hart Jr. Vice President/General Manager, the team is in the process of looking for quarterbacks to fill the position for the upcoming 2017 season. The twelve game season has all Saturday night home games at 7:05 p.m. Contact Lin at 314-507-0468 for more information. Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com for more de-
tails on the team. * Break out the cleats and mouth guard Students excel in the classroom and on the field at Lindenwood The Lindenwood University studentathletes had their best semester in department history this past fall. As they return to the classrooms for the upcoming start of the 2017 spring semester at Lindenwood, the group has a tall order to repeat. The NCAA student-athletes look to repeat their academic accomplishment. Lindenwood student-athletes had a 3.34 overall GPA for the fall semester. Over 100 studentathletes had a perfect 4.00 GPA, 287 had a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and 453 student-athletes had a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The women’s golf and women’s volleyball teams both had a 3.80 team GPA, the highest overall in the athletic department. Golf had the highest GPA on the men’s side with a 3.57 mark. Sixteen Lindenwood student-athletes completed their undergraduate degrees in December. Half of those players came from the football team, two were baseball players, and one each were from the men’s track and field, women’s track and field, men’s golf, men’s tennis, field hockey, and women’s basketball teams. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com *Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information
I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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SUDOKU: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.
See solution on page 13
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A blended take on family favorites It’s not always easy to create meals that are both pulses, and top with a simple vinaigrette or squeeze nutritious and satisfying. Managing intake of added of citrus. For lightened-up versions of classics such as burgsugar and saturated fat takes effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more ers and meatballs, try adopting a culinary technique nutritious family meals can be simpler than you known as “The Blend.” Simply chop any mushroom imagined. variety to match the consistency of ground meat, The nutrient-dense mushroom masterfully bridg- blend the mushrooms into the meat and cook the es that divide, offering rich and meaty flavor while mushroom-meat blend to complete the recipe. still being fat-free, low-calorie and low-sodium. Substituting at least 25 percent of the meat for All mushrooms contain vitamin D at various lev- mushrooms can enhance the taste of your favorite els, which helps build strong bones. Additionally, meaty meals, deliver an extra serving of nutrientmushrooms are a source of B vitamins, including rich vegetables and trim calorie and fat intake. For additional mushroom recipes that incorporiboflavin and niacin, which help provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. rate the blending technique, visit mushroominfo. “Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile ingredi- com. ent,” said Mary Jo Feeney, MS, RDN, nutrition research consultant for the Mushroom Council. Mighty Mushroom Blended Burger “They can be the meaty star of a Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4 vegetarian dish or a nutritious complement to burgers and other hearty recipes.” For a healthy weekday lunch, consider building a salad bowl around the earthy mushroom. Pair roasted or marinated mushrooms with crunchy vegetables and nutty grains, beans and
Crossword Puzzle – Theme: Super Bowl ACROSS 1. Chewing noise 6. Unit of work or energy 9. Alternative to knit stitch 13. Flu symptom 14. “We will, we will rock ___” 15. The color of some old photos 16. Crème de la ____ 17. Pilot’s estimate 18. Often-missed humor 19. *Team that’s never been in Super Bowl 21. *Team with most appearances but no wins 23. Articulate 24. *Washington’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Rypien 25. Protestant denom. 28. Uncontrollable anger 30. Lung pouch 35. a.k.a. The Islamic State 37. Tibetan monk 39. “Semper Fidelis” to U.S. Marines, e.g. 40. *Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl MVP, ____ Swann Fill in the blank 41. Jerry Maguire, e.g. squares in the grid, making sure that 43. “For” in Spanish 44. Reduce pressure 46. Those not in favor 47. Larger-than-life 48. Seabiscuit’s house 50. Big top 52. “Fat chance!” 53. “The Sun ____ Rises” 55. Horse poker 57. *Companies pay big for it on Super Bowl night 61. *One of 4 teams with no appearances 7. Decompose 64. Sad face 8. Exotic jelly flavor 65. Girls’ night out, in text 9. ____wig or ____winkle 67. Shipping box 10. Second word in a fairytale? 69. R2-D2, e.g. 11. *”The ____ is the thing” 70. Container for ashes 12. Big name in chips 71. Remove location from IMap 15. Former Himalayan kingdom 72. Singles 20. African antelope 73. Bird-to-be 22. Part of investment portfolio, acr. 74. Boris Godunov and Nicholas Romanov 24. Reminder of past 25. *Suffered 4 consecutive Super Bowl losses DOWN 26. Heretofore 1. Chlorofluorocarbon 27. Santa Maria’s companion 2. *____ Adderley, appeared in 4 of first 6 29. *She’s a Lady Super Bowls 31. Tug-of-War prop 3. Last word on walkie-talkie 32. Locker room infection? 4. Advisories or reminders 33. Courtyards 5. Antebellum 34. *Vince Lombardi, e.g. See solution on page 13 6. Windows to the soul? 36. Give the cold shoulder
Ingredients: 1/2 pound any variety mushroom 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 buns
Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing until combined. Make four patties.
Directions: Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor.
Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches at least 160 F. Plate and add desired toppings to bun.
In skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high heat and add mushrooms, cooking 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recommended toppings include: pickled red peppers, crumbled blue cheese and watercress greens.
Roasted Mushroom and Wheat Berry Salad with Orange Curry Vinaigrette Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4
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38. Casino chip 42. Hint of color 45. Lamentation 49. Freddy Krueger’s street 51. Popular political promise 54. Smooth transition 56. Mends a sock 57. ‘70s hairdo 58. European “curtain” 59. Justice’s garb 60. Deuces 61. Chinatown gang 62. Wine country 63. Recipe command 66. *____ Stadium in Houston 68. Lt.’s subordinate See solution on page 13
I ngredients: 8 ozs. white button mushrooms, halved 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups cooked wheat berries, warm 2 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F.
Dressing: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt
Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Add wheat berries, green onions and cranberries. In small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Place mushrooms on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 10 minutes. Carefully stir mushrooms and bake 5 more minutes, until tender.
Pour dressing over salad. Toss to mix all ingredients. Serve warm.
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What’s Happening
January 25, 2017 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com
Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 25: Community awareness night
An opportunity for parents and residents to learn more about the heroin and opioid prescription crisis in St. Charles County will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. in the Fort Zumwalt East High School Auditorium at 600 First Executive Dr. in St. Peters. Presenters will facilitate break-out discussions after the opening presentation. Presenters include: Detective Juan Wilson, St. Charles City Police Department; Special Agent Tim McDermott, Drug Enforcement Agency; Tim Lohmar, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney; Cassie Morris, National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; Lisa Cassidy and Kyle Gaines, St. Charles Co. Ambulance District and Beth Sailors, Preferred Family Health. Drug deactivation pouches will be available courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County. Childcare will be courtesy East High National Honor Society.
Jan. 27-29: Marian Conference
18th Annual Marian Conference takes place at the Renaissance Hotel. Speakers include Bishop Robert Hermann, Fr. Bing; Fr. Anthony Gramlich, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ; Fr. Tom Sullivan; Elizabeth Ficocelli; Msgr. Charles Magnan; Msgr. Eugene Morris; Wayne Weible. Please visit stlmarianconference.net or call 314-423-1075 for additional information.
Jan. 28-29: Dog show
St. Charles Kennel Club Annual Dog Show and Obedience Trial takes place at the National Equestrian Center at Lake St. Louis at 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis each day from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information contact Connie Harrison at Condeah@aol.com.
Jan. 29: All-you-can-eat breakfast and blood drive
The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church (1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles) will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee Cost for adults is $7, for children six to 11 is $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.
Jan. 29: Church membership class
Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie will begin Inquiry Class (Membership Class) Jan. 29. This class is designed to teach about the rich history of Dardenne Church, what it means to be Presbyterian, and how you can get more involved in the life and work of Christ’s church on earth. Sessions are held on Sunday mornings during the 11 a.m. worship hour for five weeks. The last class will be held on Feb. 26. Pre-register by calling the church office. If you have questions, please contact the church office at 636-561-4347 or office.admins@dpc4u.org.
Jan. 29: Quilt social bingo
St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville would like to invite area bingo players to the Annual Quilt Social for your chance to win a beautiful quilt. Doors open at 12 p.m., with soup, sandwiches and dessert available for purchase. Bingo begins at 1 p.m., with 25 games played, and a quilt won every fifth game.
Other prizes include embroidered pillowcases and towels (no cash prizes). Proceeds to benefit the St. Patrick Home and School Association. For questions, contact Valerie at 636-3329225, ext.222 or valerie@stpatsch.org.
Jan. 31: Choral rehearsals
Love to sing? New singers are welcome to join. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers begin weekly rehearsals on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Please stop by rehearsal and consider joining. Rehearsal is located at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake Saint Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. Concerts are being planned with local high schools to be presented in late April or early May.
Feb. 3. Trivia night
Friends of SSM Auxiliary is having a trivia night at 7 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Parish Center in St. Charles. Cash and attendance prizes. Cost is $20 per person. To register, call 636-947-5466.
Feb. 4: Scrapbooking day
Scrapbooking Day for Fort Zumwalt East High School Grad Night 2017 takes place at Harvester Church of the Nazarene at 3115 McClay Rd. in St. Peters from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Half-day price is available. Electric is available; bring extension cords. There will be a goodie bag, attendance prizes, games and snacks. Pre-cut FZE items for sale to benefit Grad Night, plus: Creative Memories Advisor Cindy Lawrence will have supplies on hand. A portion of the Creative Memories sales goes to Grad Night. Questions? Contact Laura Wagner at laura.wag1017@gmail.com.
Feb. 4: Daddy-daughter sweetheart dance
Dads, grandpas and uncles, treat your special little girl (age 2 -12) to a lovely evening filled with games, music, dinner and dancing at the Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance. The event will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Formal attire is required and each young lady will receive a long-stemmed bouquet. Tickets can be purchased through Jan. 19, or until the dance fills, whichever comes first; tickets will not be available at the gate. The cost per couple is $40 for O’Fallon residents and $45 for non-residents; add $20 for an additional child. A professional photographer will be available to take photos for an additional fee. Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance registration is available at www.ofallon.mo.us/Parks&Rec; enter course number 310103-A. Or, register in person at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. For assistance in registering call staff at 636-4742732 during regular business hours. For more information, please contact Recreation Specialist Danielle Reecht at 636-474-8111.
Feb. 6: Homeownership information meeting
Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County is holding a homeownership information meeting at 6 p.m. at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters to learn about how to partner with Habitat to purchase a safe, decent and affordable home. Find more information at www.habitatstcharles.org. To apply for a Habitat home, submit an application by Feb. 15.
Feb. 12: Concert
St. Louisan singer-songwriter Erin Bode is scheduled to perform at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Charles at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. Music from her latest album,
“Here and Now,” will be featured at this concert. Tickets may be purchased at iTickets.com. Tickets are also available at the church office prior to the concert and at the door on the day of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 general admission, $5 students (grade eight and under). For more information and directions, log on to www. zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636441-7425.
Feb. 14: Time for Tea speaker series
The Time for Tea speaker series returns to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from 1-3 p.m. with Emmy-Award winning voice talent and professional actor, Mary Saputo. Mary will bring back great memories of a bygone era with a presentation on America’s Sweetheart, Shirley Temple. Those attending are encouraged to bring along any Shirley Temple memorabilia you have to share with the group. The cost is $10 per person and includes dessert, tea and/ or coffee. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre members receive $1 off admission. Register in person at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by phone at 636397-6903, ext. 1624. When registering, be sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.
Feb. 18: Bowling fundraiser
The Tri County Citizens Advisory Board invites you to the 18th Annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at 5:30 p.m., bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler and includes three games of bowling, bowling shoe rental and prizes. Cash bar is available. To reserve your place call Esther Angelos at 636-441-0329 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 ext. 240. Ninety percent of your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.
Feb. 19: Organ recital
St. John’s own organist, Travis Evans, will present a recital featuring a variety of music on the organ, known as the “king of all instruments” at 3 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S Fifth St. in St. Charles.
Feb. 19-20: Theater auditions
Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Feb. 19 from 1- 2 p.m. for ages 11-14 and 2 – 6 p.m. for ages 15 and older; and on Feb. 20 from 5 – 6 p.m. for ages 11-14 and 6 – 9 p.m. for ages 15 and older. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 16-32 measures of a Broadway style song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. Actors will also be asked to learn and perform a short dance. Please check the church website (www.wentzvillecc.org) for additional information. Production dates are May 5 -7. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy Rodenbaugh at 636-219-3238.
Feb. 24: Trivia night
Donna Boxx Architects and The Agency Real Estate Reinvented present the Fifth Annual Trivia Night benefiting ShowMe Aquatics and Fitness and individuals with developmental disabilities at Immanuel Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 115 South 6th Street in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 per team of eight or $20 per person (individuals and teams less than eight will be combined). Beer, soda and water are included. Snacks permitted. Make reservations early, space is limited. For reservations, contact Kathleen at 636896-0999.
Feb. 25: Tasting event fundraiser
Celebrate Life, Celebrate Local – a tasting event benefitting SSM Health
Hospice and Home Health Foundation takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre at 520 N Main Center in St. Charles. Cost is $35 in advance; $45 at the door. Dress is casual/business casual. This event is sure to please the palette with a combination of some of Missouri’s finest wine, beer and spirit makers, food and sweets. Sip and savor a wide range of wines, spirits and delectable goodies – all while supporting a wonderful cause. For more information or to purchase tickets call Heather Selsor 314-682-1053 or visit: http://www.ssmhealthathome.com/ celebrate-life-celebrate-local.
March 2: Financial series for women
A Women’s Financial Education Series to be offered this spring is designed to help individuals, especially women, increase their current level of financial knowledge, develop confidence in their decision-making ability, and gain control of their lives through informed money management. This five-session series will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 2 through March 30. The location is St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The sessions will focus on financial management, credit, insurance, planning for retirement, investing and estate planning. The cost of the program is $49; scholarships are available. Each participant will receive a financial workbook and many other resources. This financial program is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension, St. Charles Community College and other local coalition members. For information, contact Suzanne Gellman at 636-9703000 or email gellmans@missouri.edu. To register, call 636-922-8233 or register online at www.stchas.edu/coned. Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/ wfes for more information. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.
March 4: Trivia night
United Services for Children invites you to “In Cahoots,” its ninth annual trivia night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center (KC Hall) in Cottleville, located at 5701 State Highway N. Trivia will begin at 6 p.m. STL Trivia Guy will be back by popular demand, posing the questions in this highly interactive, entertaining event. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place winning teams. Create your team identity with costumes and table decorations. Bring your own food and snacks. Draft beer and soda are included in the ticket price. Mixed drinks and wine will be available for a minimal charge. (No outside liquor allowed.) Reservations are required. Tickets available at www. unitedservicesforchildren.org.
March 24: Country music concert
Country artists Leona and Ron Williams will appear at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets for $13.99 (plus service fee of 3.5 percent) by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at brownpapertickets.com. Any seats still available will be $20 at the door. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.
ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-279-
5522 or 636-456-0776.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.
Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
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.
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).
3rd 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
Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club
1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 25, 2017 Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting
St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
6:30pm at various locations. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
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. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
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.
Wednesdays: Talk
Veterans
Coffee
Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
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.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
1st Wednesday: Hope & Healing
Noon-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. Membership in Kiwanis offers you the opportunity to benefit your community and its youth by serving with like-minded people. If you are interested in making a positive impact for generations to come, please join us. For more information please call 636-448-4277. You can also find us at http://stcharleskiwanis.com
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: Meeting
Toastmasters
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 Chorus Rehearsal
Spotlight
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.
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: 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.
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 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, bingo at 6:30 pm. Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Hwy 47. For more information, call 636566-6621 or 636-566-8406.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each: 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: 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.
Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. 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. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd 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.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
What’s Happening
Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any 636.928.1928.
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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody 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.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
3rd 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. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
3rd 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
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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. Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Sam-
stag Verein (FSV)
Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at 2865 Brew House Restaurant in St. Charles on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway across the parking lot from Sam’s Warehouse. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/472022532983525/
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 Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market
8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.
6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.
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CROSSWORD answers from page 11 com. 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
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By Steve Bryan
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ under fire for animal cruelty For decades, the “No Animals Were Harmed in the Making of This Film” tag during a movie’s credits has been a source of comfort for animal lovers. It means that an American Humane Association (AHA) representative was on set to make sure no creatures were injured or killed during production. Any incidents would be reported and swiftly handled by AHA. Reportedly, AHA monitoring came about after Jerry Lewis’ disastrous 1981 film “Hardly Working.” Lewis’ return to the big screen featured a scene where hundreds of rabbits fell out of a mail truck onto hot asphalt. Rumors coming from the set indicated that many bunnies were trampled or hurt during that climactic scene. “A Dog’s Purpose,” a feel-good family film set to open on Friday, recently came under fire for animal abuse. TMZ obtained a video showing Hercules, a German Shepherd, refusing to jump into some fast-moving water. The footage, available online, shows a handler shoving him into the water against his will while crew members laugh. Star Josh Gad and director Lasse Hallstrom each came out with statements saying they were shocked because they did not witness this act of cruelty. Amblin Entertainment also issued a statement saying Hercules was not forced to do anything, but the video paints a pretty damaging picture. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has called for a boycott of the film. So are the AHA watchdogs falling asleep on the job? Their job involves monitoring and reporting any inhumane treatment of working
animals. The Hollywood Reporter (THR) did an investigation a few years about the seemingly lackadaisical attitude of the AHA employees. On the set of “The Life of Pi,” for instance, a Bengal tiger named King almost drowned on set. THR’s piece features a quote from Gina Johnson, the AHA monitor during the shoot, mentioning the incident and her attempts to downplay it. Much of the film was done with computer graphics, but there were scenes where the director needed a live animal interacting with a human actor. So why can’t CGI be used in place of real creatures? Andy Serkis does a heck of job in the “Planet of the Apes” movies, playing the leader of a simian culture thanks to computer graphics. Human actors, especially stunt people, knowingly work on dangerous movies, but they make a conscious decision to do so. Animals rely on their handlers to keep them safe. Will a boycott of “A Dog’s Purpose” do any good? The Twitterverse currently is up in arms over the incident, but things like this have been going on for years. Perhaps this footage may lead to some real changes for the performers who can’t speak for themselves. “A Dog’s Purpose’ photos courtesy of Universal Pictures 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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