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Submitted photo The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce first Fuse event, featuring presentations from chamber members, was held in January with over 200 participants.
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce’s new programs focus on sharing and collaboration
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By Brett Auten Scott Tate and the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce were looking to shake things up a bit. When it came to the same ol, same ol of monthly meetings, Tate and company felt that there was a better way to serve its members so for 2016 they got creative when it comes to its informational programs. Previously, there were a healthy amount of monthly meetings spread throughout the course of four weeks. Now the focus has been honed and a theme of engagement, sharing and collaboration has been embraced. “We are doing away with the monthly membership meetings, the business after hours, and the morning network coffee meetings,” Tate, the GSTCCC President said. “We had kinda gotten away from networking specific events and at the same time we are going to still provide engaging topics that will be a value to our members.” One of the additions has been the Speaker Series. The GSTCCC has at least three speakers on the docket for 2016. “We are going to provide speakers who inspire, motivate and educate,” Tate said. “We wanted these speakers to
be ones who historically would be outside the chamber circuit.” First up in the Speaker Series will be James Cunningham. Cunningham is best known as the host of Food Network Canada’s and Cooking Channel US’s Eat St., a TV show about North American street food and food trucks. Food trucks have become a popular feature as of late in the county, springing up all over from schools to down at the riverfront. “Essentially, a food truck is a small business,” Tate said. “We feel that some of the same aspects apply to brick and mortar businesses.” Another new aspect of the GSTCCC will be the Summit Series. At these programs a specific topic will be put under the microscope, probed and prodded. Come March will be the Healthcare Summit, in May will be the Economic Development Summit, and come fall will be a Transportation Summit. Maybe the most exciting addition to all of these adventures will be the Fuse events. The name of which is meant to ignite discussions, ideas, and solutions. Look for Fuse events to happen once a quarter and will be held at the Foundry Art Centre.
“We want these to be fun and not feel like it’s a banquet atmosphere,” Tate said. “The focus will really be on networking with some breakout discussions.” The first Fuse was held in January with over 200 participants. “The feedback has been positive,” Tate said. “Like any new format, it will See Chamber on page 2
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have its minor tweaks. Members want to go out and present to other members and we will allow that at the Fuse events where there will be broad topics that can relate to their businesses. It is not meant to be just a commercial for their business.” The GSTCCC is around 750 members strong and the idea of restructuring the programming began in early 2015.
“The motivation was that we as a staff were growing a little tired of the programming,” Tate said. “We feel that this is the best way to go. We can come together at an informal setting, in an open house format, and encourage members to come participate in whatever interests them.” For more information, visit www.gstccc.com.
SCC’s Phi Beta Lambda Chapter currently taking dress donations for The Cinderella Project SCC’s Phi Beta Lambda Chapter currently taking dress donations for The Cinderella Project Every girl deserves to feel like Cinderella at her prom, so St. Charles Community College’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is currently accepting donations of new or gently used prom dresses (long, short, bridal, formal, informal), shoes and accessories for The Cinderella Project. SCC will donate the dresses and accessories to the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition of St. Louis who will make the dresses, shoes and accessories available to girls in the foster care system who have nothing to wear to prom. SCC’s first Cinderella Project dress drive was a success, collecting 130 dresses last February. Donations can be dropped off in Technology Building Room 105 or in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building Room 1104, at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Donations are accepted Monday-Friday through Feb. 15. For more information, contact Andrea Compton, PBL advisor, at acompton@stchas. edu or 636-922-8321.
Photo courtesy St. Charles Community College St. Charles Community College’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda is currently accepting donations of new or gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories for The Cinderella Project.
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Resident Barbara Sheets named Wentzville’s 2015 Citizen of the Year
Photo courtesy city of Wentzville At Wentzville’s Jan. 27 Board of Aldermen meeting, the city presented long-time Wentzville resident Barbara Sheets with the city’s 2015 Citizen of the Year award.
At Wentzville’s Jan. 27 Board of Aldermen meeting, the city presented long-time Wentzville resident Barbara Sheets with the city’s 2015 Citizen of the Year award. The award recognizes outstanding residents and business owners whose actions and accomplishments make life better for others. Through her dedication to our community’s veterans, seniors and the mentally ill, Sheets has earned this year’s recognition. Sheets uses her knowledge of programs and funding offered to help these deserving community members, by working with the leaders in the community, as well as those at the county and state level. Sheets is a 51-year member of the Wentzville American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323, due to
the service of her late husband and former Wentzville Mayor, Donald Sheets. She also served as Missouri President of the American Legion Auxiliary in 2013-14. Prior to receiving this year’s award, Sheets received other deserving recognitions, including the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award in 1986 and the Outstanding St. Charles County “Hero” for Mental Health and Senior Citizens award. Residents, Wentzville business owners and employees of Wentzville businesses were able to submit nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award to the Wentzville City Clerk’s Office last fall. The nominations were reviewed and the final selection was made by the Citizen of the Year Award Selection Committee.
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Local non-profit organization seeking help from the greater St. Charles Community River City Robots and the core FRC Team 1094, The Channel Cats, have a long history of promoting applied science, technology, engineering, and math among St. Charles County area youth through collaboration with area business and engineering professionals and the national FIRST Robotics programs. They are at a point in their existence where they really could use some help from the community. Ralph Lambert, an RCR officer and a team mentor, reported to the Channel Cats students and parents in late January, “We have been told that our current space of operations will not be available after this season (May, 2016).” The organization and team now has a great need to find a space from which to build and operate their program and to continue their work within the community. What they need is a space for adult-supervised FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team shop located in St Charles County with 3,000 square feet or more of secure, clean, dry floor space, 10-feet-or-higher ceilings, restrooms and electric power. A complete list of requirements can be found at the following page on their web site: http://www.rivercityrobots.org/index.php/feedthe-fish.
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President Obama designated 33 Missouri counties as primary agricultural disaster areas making certain farmers and other agricultural producers in primary and contiguous counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). The following counties were designated as primary disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by severe storms, tornadoes, straightline winds and flooding which occurred Dec.23, 2015, through Jan. 9. Those counties are: Barry, Barton, Camden, Cape Girardeau, Cole, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, McDonald, Maries, Morgan, Newton, Osage, Phelps, Polk, Pulaski, St. Charles, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis, Scott, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster and Wright. The contiguous counties are: Benton, Bollinger, Boone, Callaway, Cedar, Christian, Cooper, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Iron, Madison, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Montgomery, New Madrid, Ozark, Perry, Pettis, Pike, St. Clair, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Warren, Washington and the city of St. Louis. All counties listed above were designated disaster areas on Jan. 21 making all qualified farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans from FSA, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the
date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. FSA will consider each loan application on its own merits, taking into account the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. Loans for physical losses must be used to replace or repair damage to buildings, fences or to compensate the farmer for losses of basic livestock, stored crops, or supplies on hand, equipment, etc., that was lost due to the disaster. Loans for production losses may also be used to buy feed, seed, fertilizer, livestock or to make payments on real estate or chattel debts. Generally, loans for production losses cannot be approved until crops have completed their production cycle or have been harvested. In order to qualify, a farmer must have suffered a 30 percent loss in production or an actual physical loss that was essential to the successful operation of the farm. USDA also has made a variety of other programs available to assist farmers in recovering from the disaster, including the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP); Federal Crop Insurance; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. Interested farmers may contact the Monroe County FSA office at 660-327-4137 for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs or visit www.fsa.usda.gov.
FRESH PERSPECTIVES Idealized romances wind up producing unattainable standards By Laura Sigmund We all know the age-old story. Boy meets girl, one pursues the other and they end up together. While this is all fine and good, the character troupes such as bad boy or good girl have become contrite and cliché with time and use. Individuals who could be much more complex and dynamic are stuffed into boxes based on their romantic affliction. Couples such as Darcy and Elizabeth from “Pride and Prejudice” or Tris and Four of the “Divergent” series have become idolized and exalted for their romances. Why must this be? Why is our culture so enamored with the idea of love? Through these romantic interactions played out for us in books and on screen, the public eye shifts more towards people as a unit, rather than for the individuals they are. We act like the Capital in
“The Hunger Games,” obsessing over the idea of a perfect romance, ignoring the truth underneath. Another flaw with idolized romance is the effect it has on the individual psyche. Seeing these “perfect” couples time and time again can impact how you see your own interactions. Is a relationship not worth my time if it doesn’t mirror Chandler and Monica? If I’m not a Rose, is my boyfriend not a Jack? If I don’t have a significant other, am I worthless? These public perceptions of perfection taint the waters of our culture with overblown expectations and unattainable standards. In reality, people are imperfect. Relationships aren’t cut and dry. Kissing in the rain and riding off into the sunset rarely come to fruition. No matter what
society expects, it’s normal not to have a storybook romance. On the other hand, it’s perfectly acceptable to be single and independent from romantic ties. You can be complete without someone there to hold your hand. Even if you do have someone by your side, you must learn to walk alone. 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.
Laura Sigmund is a senior at Fort Zumwalt North High School.
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An Eagle Scout and his ‘spiders’ improve local fishing environment Florissant Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Matteoni, has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the city of Wentzville Parks Department to provide fish habitats in the newly created lake at Heartland Park. In early November, Nicholas, along with Denise Otto, a Fisheries Management Biologist from MDC, and others from his Boy Scout Troop, deployed 22 spider block fish habitats Submitted photo into the lake. These Eagle Scout candidate Nicholas Matteoni works to deploy 22 spider block fish habitats into the newly strange-looking struc- created lake at Heartland Park in Wentzville. tures were placed in clusnutrients for some fish by at- hole in the pipes, allowing air ters around the dock and are meant for small fish to use tracting insects and converting to escape as the habitat sank. Nicholas built and deployed as a refuge from predators by fish waste into oxygen through photosynthesis. The PVC spithese spider block fish habitats providing a place to hide and der block habitats are durable as part of his Eagle Scout projby giving anglers a ‘fishy spot’ and anglers will like that the ect. The Eagle Scout Project to increase their success. Heartland Park is the city of flexible piping won’t snag their is the opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leaderWentzville’s newest park which hooks. The habitats are concrete ship of others while performrecently opened last May. The area was farmland without any blocks stuffed with fourteen ing a project that he plans, ornatural trees or bushes to be seven-foot-long PVC pipes, ganizes, leads and manages for submerged when the lake was making them look like spi- the benefit of his community. formed. With MDC’s plan to ders. The block is filled with This is the culmination of the stock the new seven-acre lake concrete, keeping the pipes in candidate’s leadership training with various species of fish, place. Nicholas and several and requires a significant efthese ‘spider blocks’ will serve scouts made the structures in fort on his part. A Scout has as a habitat for them. The advance in his backyard. The until the age of 18 to earn the habitats should promote fish units were transported to the rank of Eagle. Only five pergrowth and development and lake in the troop trailer where cent of eligible Scouts achieve eventually improve recreation- Otto met them with a motor- this rank. Nicholas is a Scout with al fishing in the lake. They ized boat. After a brief safety provide a purpose similar to moment, they began deploying Troop 713 chartered through placing discarded Christmas the structures and quickly dis- St. Rose Philippine Duchtrees in a lake, except these covered a design flaw. Nicho- esne of Florissant. Currently, scout-made structures will not las used light-weight concrete the lake at Heartland Park is decompose like natural mate- blocks and the air in the pip- closed to fishing while the fish rials. In time, algae will grow ing made the structures too community develops. on the surface of the spider buoyant to sink. He solved the blocks, providing a source of problem by ‘snipping’ a small
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St. Charles County and Wentzville officials explain cooperation is key to improving Route 61 For many years, St. Charles County Government has been addressing safety concerns on Route 61, notes County Executive Steve Ehlmann. When the County Council approved a subdivision along the route in 2006, it required, at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) request, that the developer install an acceleration and deceleration lane onto the highway. The fatal accident on Route 61 north of Wentzville is the most recent on that stretch of road. After a similar tragedy near the intersection of Route 61 and Route P a few years ago, Ehlmann and Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione asked MoDOT, who has the sole responsibility for the road, to look at the corridor. Under severe budgetary restraints, MoDOT did not have the funds to address the problem. Therefore, St. Charles County and Wentzville applied to MoDOT’s cost-sharing committee for $5 million towards a $14 million funding partnership that included at-grade safety improvements from Wentzville to the Lincoln County line. The committee approved $4,331,337 in MoDOT funds towards a $12.5 million funding partnership to build an overpass at Routes 61 and P. Construction is slated to start in 2017. The design can be seen on MoDOT’s Route 61 project webpage - http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_ projects/Route61SafetyProject.htm. The Route 61 and P project was one of the last cost-share projects funded before the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission voted to suspend the cost-share program because of declining revenue. Ehlmann explains that MoDOT’s financial crisis is the result of better gas
mileage for vehicles. As our vehicles consume less gas, citizens pay less to use roads. Meanwhile, the cost of building and maintaining roads and bridges goes up, while the per-gallon user fee has not been raised since 1995. With additional funds, MoDOT could set criteria, based on traffic counts, crash rates, and median widths for safety projects. Ehlmann points out that, while there have been seven accidents resulting in fatalities on Route 61 since 2011, there have been six such accidents on Route N. Nevertheless, in 2015 a transportation funding bill died on the Missouri Senate calendar and another bill did not even make it to the Missouri House floor for debate. “Our leaders in Jefferson City, and citizens statewide, need to recognize the importance of our transportation infrastructure, not only to economic development, but to public safety. We must work together to secure the future of both,” said Ehlmann. Ehlmann and Guccione suggest that, until funding is available for a long-term solution, things can be done in the short-term. Wentzville and St. Charles County Police Departments are stepping up traffic enforcement along Route 61. In addition, Ehlmann and Guccione suggest that MoDOT can lower the speed limit and that traffic lights can be installed at problem intersections. Mayor Guccione explains that speeding and following too closely contributes to the safety problem on Route 61. “My hope is that this extra enforcement gives drivers pause, so that all commuters can get home to their families safely,” said Guccione.
St. Peters Senior Center celebrates 30th anniversary with rededication The St. Peters Senior Center celebrated its 30th anniversary on Jan. 28, at which time it was renamed for long-time mayor Thomas W. Brown as the Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center. It was Brown’s vision when elected to mayor in 1984 to have a place for seniors to gather for companionship, conversation, entertainment and a good meal. The Center originally opened in January 1986. The St. Peters Senior Center is located at 108 McMenamy Road in St. Peters.
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SSM Health sees rise in lung cancer screenings with new government coverage guidelines With a 2016 move by government payors to cover low-dose CT scans as a lung cancer screening tool, SSM Health hospitals in the St. Louis region are seeing an increase in patients screened for the disease. Starting Jan. 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began accepting claims for low-dose CT scans for those ages 55 to 77 with a significant history of cigarette smoking. The decision came on the heels of a 2013 recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to screen this population. “Not only have we seen an increase in the number of patients screened, we also have seen more who have talked with their physician about it and requested the screening,” says Jerald Rumph, vice president of operations for SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health imaging coordinator for the St.
Louis region. To help streamline these questions, SSM Health has created an online risk assessment for those with concerns or questions at www.ssmhealth.com/lung or by phone at 877-947-LUNG (5864). Current smokers, pack-a-day smokers (20 cigarettes per day) for over 30 years or those who have quit in the last 15 years are encouraged to check their risk. “We encourage those who receive a high-risk result from their online assessment to make an appointment with their primary care doctor to talk about a lung cancer screening,” said Rajiv Patel, MD, vice president of medical affairs at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. The low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging procedure that creates detailed images of inside the body. The landmark “National Lung Screening Tri-
al” led to the USPSTF recommendation, as results found low-dose CT scans “had a 15 to 20 percent lower risk of dying from lung cancer than participants who received standard chest X-rays.” Even with scans available to catch lung cancer at its earliest stages, experts still say quitting smoking is the most important step they can take to not only reduce their risk of lung cancer, but heart disease as well. “Tobacco use is responsible for one in five deaths in the United States, and stopping smoking or finding a smoking cessation course is the most important thing smokers can do to immediately improve their health,” says Dr. Patel.
National Flood Insurance Program — who’s eligible? Missouri homeowners, renters and business owners are eligible and encouraged to purchase National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies even if their home or business isn’t located in a flood plain or high-risk zone. The NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable flood insurance and encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. NFIP insurance is available to homeowners, renters, condo owners/renters, and commercial owners/renters. But in order to purchase a policy the residence or business must be in a community that participates in the NFIP. Missouri communities in the program are listed here — http://www.fema.gov/cis/MO.html. Other communities can request to be added if they meet certain criteria. More than 70 private insurance agents or agencies in Missouri are certified to sell and service NFIP policies, including all of those listed on this site — http://www.fema.gov/wyo_company. Residents can also contact their own insurance agent or company to find out more about federal flood insurance or find an agent serving their area by filling out the One-Step Flood Risk Profile on the FloodSmart.gov home page (www.floodsmart.gov). Costs vary depending on how much insurance is purchased, what is covered and the property’s level of flood risk. Those in moderate-
to low-risk areas can purchase a special Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) that provides building and contents coverage for one low-price. Typically, there’s a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your policy goes into effect. Why is an NFIP policy necessary if federal aid is available after a flood? Federal disaster assistance typically comes in the form of small grants or low-interest loans to help cover flood damage, not to fully compensate for losses. Even then, those grants and loans are only available if the president formally declares a disaster. NFIP policies are not dependent on a federal disaster declaration. Flooding occurs in moderate- to low-risk areas as well as in highrisk areas due to factors like poor drainage systems, rapid accumulation of rainfall, snowmelt, and broken water mains. In addition to floods, NFIP policies also cover damage from mudflows. In fact, over 20-percent of all flood insurance claims come from areas outside of mapped high-risk flood zones. NFIP policyholders who have questions about their flood insurance policy or the claims process, as well as disaster survivors who have general questions about the program, can contact the support hotline by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. For individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability using 711 or VRS, please call 866-337-4262. For individuals using a TTY, please call 800-462-7585.
Centers Opening in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties to help Missouri flood survivors FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers opened Feb. 4, in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in any of the 33 Missouri counties included in the Jan. 21 Missouri federal disaster declaration. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other agencies will be at the centers to discuss aid and assist anyone who needs help with an application. The two new centers are at these locations:
The St. Louis County center is at Jefferson Barracks Visitor Center, 345 North Road, St. Louis, MO 63125. The St. Charles County center is at Immaculate Conception Community Center, 14060 N. State Route 94, West Alton, MO 63386. Center hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The centers are closed on Sundays. Disaster survivors may visit any of the centers for assistance.
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Wentzville School District invites eligible nonpublic high school juniors to take ACT test
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For the second consecutive year, the State of Missouri is funding the ACT Plus Writing on one day for all Missouri high school juniors. The Wentzville School District (WSD) is inviting any non-public (private school, parochial school, or homeschooled) 11th grade students who reside in the boundaries of the WSD to take the free statewide test. The statewide administration of the ACT Plus Writing is scheduled for April 19. In order to be able to sit for the statewide administration, non-public students will be required to attend one pre-test session to fill out any non-test portions of the answer document, to complete the Student Profile Section, and to complete the ACT Interest Survey. The WSD has scheduled a pretest session for March 30 with a make-up session on April 6. Eligible non-public students will need to be able to provide proof of residency in the
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Wentzville School District and proof of grade 11 status during the 2015–2016 school year. Interested non-public students, parents or guardians should go to the following link to request to take the statewide free ACT in the WSD: http:// go o.gl/forms/GIx8tqlOF7. The deadline for applying is
March 4. The WSD will not be able to offer ACT-approved accommodations during the statewide administration of the ACT. For additional information or questions, contact David Brothers, Assessment Coordinator, at 636-327-3800 extension 20358, or davidbrothers@wsdr4.org.
City of St. Charles School District receives ‘Fit-Friendly’ recognition The City of St. Charles School District is pleased and honored to announce that it is the recipient of the American Heart Association’s “FitFriendly Worksite” recognition. The City of St. Charles School District is the only public educational institution to be given this award in St. Charles County that distinguishes organizations who make their employees’ health a top priority. “We’re very excited to be recognized by the Photo courtesy City of St. Charles School District American Heart AssociaCarol Stadler (left) and Dr. Jeff Marion are being presented with a plaque from Barb Reyering (center) tion,” said Dr. Jeff Marion, for the City of St. Charles School District being a “FitFriendly Worksite.” superintendent to the ing throughout the process to ensure the district City of St. Charles School District. “It’s an honor to be recognized as a dis- was eligible for the award. Stadler hopes that the trict that places high importance on its employ- distinction shows the district is capable of big things. ees’ health and wellbeing.” “I’d like to think that inside and outside of the To achieve the “FitFriendly Worksite” recognition, the City of St. Charles School District had to district, even though we are small in size, we are meet specific criteria for four categories: tobacco creating great opportunities for our employees’ policy, physical activity, nutrition and culture. By health and wellness,” Stadler said. This recognition comes in conjunction with adhering to the standards of the American Heart Association, the City of St. Charles School Dis- the American Heart Association’s “Go Red Day” trict is considered a “gold level” member in their on Feb. 5; a day in which people are encouraged to wear the color red to increase awareness about “FitFriendly Worksite” program. The recognition lasts a calendar year and orga- heart disease, the country’s leading cause of nizations have two opportunities a year to apply death. To show the district’s solidarity with “Go Red Day”, Dr. Marion has proclaimed that Feb. 5, for the award. “We have been partners with the St. Charles 2016 as City of St. Charles School District “Wear School District for quite some time, so it was Red Day.” “It’s of critical importance that we take care of great to see the district take the initiative and go our own hearts and raise awareness,” Dr. Marion after this distinction,” said Barb Reyering, Youth Marketing Director for the American Heart As- said. “By incorporating this practice, we can help save lives.” sociation. For more information on the American Heart The driving force behind the district’s initiaAssociation’s “FitFriendly Worksite” award and tive was Carol Stadler, school nurse at Jefferson Intermediate School. Stadler worked with Reyer- “Go Red Day”, go to www.heart.org.
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Moore On Life
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Body shaming “Well it’s about sweet time,” I heard the voice in my head say as the news flashed. Mattel has finally come out with new Barbie body shapes after years of criticism over her unrealistic proportions. They now offer dolls in original, curvy, tall and petite. While little girls today own several suitcases of the dolly dearest, I remember having only one and I played with her constantly. But as happens, I grew older. Mom gently persuaded me that it was time to leave the nest and get out on my own. But changing the locks and posting a “no trespassing” sign on the front door still seemed a little harsh. Years later, I came back to retrieve my childhood belongings, including that Barbie. I was told that it had been given to my niece who promptly stripped it raw, covered it in red lipstick then let the dog use its head as a chew toy. And now we know why antidepressants are so popular. It’s just as well. I could never compete with Barbie’s measurements. Just looking at her reminded me of my own imperfections. Now scientists tell us that her body is a complete sham. It’s good to finally expose Barbie for who she is – a cyborg mutant. Comparing her measurements to a real human being reveals she has a head larger than average and a neck twice as long and six inches thinner. She should not even be able to lift that King Kongsized skull. Further, her tiny waist is only 19 inches on a torso that could only support half a liver and
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a few inches of intestines, let alone prop up that bodacious 39-inch bust! Also, she would be six feet tall and weigh 100 pounds with 6-inch ankles that would not allow heavy lifting – especially that massive cranium. This would force her to walk on all fours dragging along her ginormous head. Realizing that not all of us have these unattainable measurements is great progress. Sadly, for me, even the new Barbies don’t fit my unique body type. However, I did find one that is a mirror image. It’s a Cabbage Patch doll. This double-chinned cherub has all my unique qualities: generous thigh portions, a bulky belly, roly-poly arms and chunky cankles. Now I have a prototype which is a true reflection of my outer self. Never mind that it has no teeth and wears a diaper–those days are ahead soon enough. 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. See solution on page 13
The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Valentines Day ACROSS 1. Often follows “taken” 6. Common inquiries 9. Tibetan monk 13. Shakira’s soccer-playing partner Gerard 14. Down Under bird 15. Female fox 16. Greyish brown 17. *Romantic destination 18. Unable to move 19. *Valentine and the like 21. *a.k.a ____ Awareness Day to some 23. Found on grass some mornings 24. *Lover of Aeneas 25. *Special celebratory drink 28. Preakness, e.g. 30. Release of gas 35. Baker’s baker 37. “In the ____” by Village People 39. Sound of battle 40. “Nana” novelist 41. West African storyteller 43. ____-do-well 44. *Keep nuptials a secret 46. Alternative to truth 47. German mister 48. Nine voices, pl. 50. Seaside bird 52. Chester White’s home 53. Lack of clarity 55. Workout unit 57. *Woo 61. *Popular Valentine shapes 64. Defendant’s excuse 65. Cook’s leaf 67. Torn down 69. Imitate 70. Grave acronym 71. Treeless plain 72. *Chaucer or Poe 73. Sierra Nevada, e.g. 74. An end zone is 10 of these
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38. Bygone era 42. To the point 45. Like Thai cuisine, e.g. 49. Cul de ____ 51. Just about 54. Monochromatic equid 56. ___-____-la 57. Freeway exit 58. Hodgepodge 59. Play charades 60. Slightly 61. Hoopla 62. Russian autocrat 63. *Seal with a kiss and do this 66. Be ill or unwell 68. “____ and don’ts”
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Sports you see with Gary B... Big ‘O’ in the NFL Hall Of Fame Congratulations to 6’8”, 325-pound offensive lineman Orlando Pace for being selected to the National Football League’s top honor.
Submitted photo Gary Batue and Orlando Pace at a clinic that former Ram’s player Arlen Harris conducted.
Ironically, Big ‘O’ was picked first in the 1997 draft when Super Bowl hero this past weekend, Peyton Manning stayed in school rather than being drafted by the league. Pace was the first round pick by the Rams where he played for 10 years before ending his career with the Bears for three years. The picture of myself with the graduate from ‘THE’ Ohio State University, was taken at a clinic that former Ram’s player Arlen Harris conducted. *Well deserved by the Big Guy Women’s tennis at UMSL seeded high The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s tennis team has been tabbed to finish second in the Great Lakes Valley Conference West Division Preseason Poll. The Tritons returned five players from last year’s team that finished 5-1 in the GLVC. UMSL won its second straight GLVC Tournament quarterfinal round match and finished in fourth place in the eight-team field. Current seniors Natalia Carvalhais and Renee Verboven are both returning All-GLVC players. Ranked number 10 in the ITA Midwest Regional rankings, UMSL had several strong performers during the fall season, including freshman Jennifer Hauer, who was 8-2. Fellow freshman Salome Bleuler was 7-2, while Carvalhais was 6-2. *Into the swing of things Basketball Lions run into tough competition The Lindenwood men’s basketball team traveled to Northwest Missouri in Maryville, Missouri for a highly anticipated matchup between
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the top two teams in the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). The Lions’ leading scorer, forward Cory Arentsen, scored 28 points in the first half as the Lions trailed 43-40. He scored 18 more points in the second half that passed Brandon Braswell’s from 1992 and Earl Austin Jr.’s from 1986 records of 44 points in a single game. Arentsen finished with 46 and nearly added an extra three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Lions a crucial win, but it was waved off. Northwest Missouri won by a final score of 75-73. Arentsen shot 16-for-26 from the field with eight-of-12 came from beyond the arc. He also went a perfect six-for-six from the charity stripe. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Football lives on – indoor football season starts Feb. 27 The River City Raiders, the professional team that plays in the American Indoor Football league, will be on the turf with home games at the Family Arena. Kenny Nowling CEO and president of the River City Raiders, will lead his team as they play their first contest on the last Saturday of the month against the Northern Kentucky Nightmare at 7:05 p.m. Lin Hart Jr. is very busy presently as the vice president/general manager coordinating all the details. Corey Bethany who played indoor during the River City Rage era, is the Head Coach with his Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Pat Pimmel. You can listen to the game on 590 The Fan or www.590TheFan.com Check website for FREE tickets…www.IndoorRaiders.com *Fast, hard hitting action
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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Cook 2-3 minutes until egg cooks and sets on bottom. Transfer saute pan to broiler and broil until light and fluffy, and almost totally set, about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle fontina cheese on top of frittata and place back under broiler until melted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove to cutting board and cut into six triangle servings. Place one serving in center of plate. Garnish each portion with four stalks of Lemon, Basil and Garlic Roasted Asparagus and two wedges of Roasted Tomato. Sprinkle each portion with Parmesan.
Ingredients: 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, cut in half and outside leaves removed 4 T extra-virgin olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, chopped 3 T basil, chopped 2 T Italian parsley, chopped salt and pepper, to taste 2 red sweet peppers, large diced 2 yellow sweet peppers, large diced 1 cup balsamic vinegar, reduced to light syrup Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Combine Brussels sprouts with all ingredients except peppers and balsamic syrup. Toss Brussels sprout mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to sheet pan and roast in oven for 15 minutes. Stir sweet peppers into mixture and roast 5-10 minutes more. Remove from oven and place on serving platter. Drizzle with balsamic syrup and serve immediately.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 10: Stained glass tour
The St. Louis region is home to one of America’s best-known stained glass and mosaic companies and the city of St. Peters day trip tour promises to be an interesting day as we trace the evolution of stained glass in our area. On this trip, we’ll explore St. John Nepomuk, St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis Xavier, St. Mark’s Episcopal, Hope UCC and St. Gabriel’s. We’ll have lunch at local favorite, St. Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral. To register for this trip, contact the registration desk at the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 636-9392386, ext. 1400. The tour costs $80, which includes transportation, lunch, donations, gratuities and guide. Please note, this trip involves some walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. For questions, please contact the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at 636397-6903, ext. 1624. To learn more or download a flyer of all 2016 tours, go to www.stpetersmo.net/day-trips-andtours.com.
Feb. 10: Public hearing
The city of O’Fallon will conduct a public hearing beginning at 3 p.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon, concerning the Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant Program. For more information, contact Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers in the Communications Department at 636-379-5411 or ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us.
Feb. 11: Dinner theater
The Fort Zumwalt North Student Council and the Panther Players invite local senior citizens for a free night of dinner theatre from 5:30 - 9 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the commons at Fort Zumwalt North High School at 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Following dinner, guests will enjoy the FZN production of “Murder’s in the Heir.” Who killed Simon Starkweather? You get to decide! To make a reservation please call 636-542-7022.
Feb. 13: Trivia night
A Trivia Night will be held by COTA in honor of Gabriel Ward, a Troy-area child who needs a kidney transplant. This event will be held at O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever Ave in O Fallon. One-year-old Gabriel is in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Saint Louis. Funds are being raised to assist with transplant-related expenses. Doors for this event will open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia questions begin at 7 p.m. The cost will be $25 per person or $200 per table (maximum of eight people per table). Ticket price includes soda and beer (for guests over 21). Feel free to bring your own food and snacks. Please contact Liz Stojeba at lizs132003@gmail.com or go online to www.COTAforGabrielW.com/ node/510 to reserve your table.
Feb. 13: Pancake breakfast
The Lake St. Louis Mothers Club is hosting Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast/Brunch Fundraiser at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Ballroom at 100 Cognac Ct. in Lake Saint Louis at both 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Activities for the event include: catching your flap jacks, raffle baskets, 50/50 drawing, a family picture, face painting and a Valentine’s craft. Space is limited, please purchase tickets in advance. Cost for an adult (age 13+) is $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Cost for a child (age 3-12) is $7 in advance, $10 at the door; children 0-2 are free (Children 0-2 may sit on your lap, strollers are welcome). Tickets may
be purchased online at www.lslmothersclub.com or with a check using the form on the back of the flyer (can be downloaded on www.lslmothersclub. com).
Feb. 13: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Denny’s at 1140 Technology Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 14: All you can eat family style Sausage and Beef Supper.
Bring your Valentine(s) to Friedens UCC on the corner of Zumbehl and Hwy 94 for an excellent meal, country store, quilt raffle and basket raffles. Serving takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Go to www.friedens-ucc.org for more information.
Feb. 14-15: Theater auditions
Wentzville Christian Church announces auditions for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Feb.14 from 1- 2 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 2 – 6 p.m. for ages 15 and older; and Feb. 15 from 5 – 6 p.m. for ages 14 and younger and 6 – 9 p.m. for ages 15 and older. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 20-30 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 read from the script and learn/perform a short dance. Actors auditioning for a lead role will be asked to sing a song from the musical. Please check the church website (www. wentzvillecc.org) for additional information. Production dates are May 6 - 8. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy at 636-219-3238.
Feb. 20: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre will perform “Hairy Tale Rock” in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
Feb. 20: Taste of Vegas
Tickets are now on sale for the O’Fallon Chamber’s 4th Annual Taste of Vegas casino night presented by Krey Distributing. The event will take place at the O’Fallon City Hall Gymnasium located at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. This black tie optional evening will begin at 6 p.m. with food samplings from the area’s finest establishments along with wine, beer and spirit tastings. Then from 7:30 to 10 p.m. attendees will be able to try their luck on several casino tables that will be available, including Black Jack, Poker/Texas Hold’em, Craps, and Roulette. Guest will then be able to trade in their winnings for raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes that will be drawn at 10:30 p.m. concluding the evening. General Admission is $45 per person and includes tastings from O’Fallon’s finest restaurants, drinks, two raffle entries, $5,000 in gaming money and live entertainment with dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 636-240-1818 or online at www.OFallonChamber.org/ Casino. No one under 21 will be admitted and tickets will not be sold the evening of the event.
Feb. 20: Hunting Heritage Banquet
The National Wild Turkey Federation St. Charles County Long Spurs Chapter will sponsor its annual “Hunting Heritage Banquet” beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Theodore Parish Center
gymnasium in Flint Hill/Wentzville. The event includes dinner, an open bar, and one one-year membership in the NWTF. Tickets are $70 per couple or $55 for one person. There will be games, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction. Proceeds are all used to provide wildlife habitat and promote outdoor activities in Missouri. For advance tickets, call 314-952-0016. Tickets also are available at the door.
Joshua Osburg, Yvonne Osei and Kelsie Ward. The MFA Invitational exhibition runs through Feb. 26. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
Feb. 20: Seniors dinner
Feb. 27: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Blue Sky Café at 9999 Winghaven. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 20: 25 cent auction
This fundraiser is a 25 cent auction for the South Middle School eighth-grade trip to Washington D.C. and New York. Doors open at 6 p.m. and auction is from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Lutheran High School (gym) at 5100 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Paddles may be purchased for $5 (bring your quarters for auction) or $25 for an “ALL IN” (quarters are not needed for auction). A paddle can be reserved by calling 314-368-7811. We have numerous vendors, silent auctions, 50/50, heads or tails and a door prize. Everyone is welcome.
Feb. 21: Smoked sausage supper
Don’t miss out on Zion’s annual allyou-can-eat Sausage Supper featuring delicious whole-hog smoked pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce and scrumptious desserts. Dine-in and carry-out meals are served from 12 until 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children 6 through 12; ages fiveand-under are free (child care available). Carry-outs are also available for folks on the go. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles, just east of Hwy 364 (Page Extension) at the Woodstone Drive exit.
Feb. 21: Poetry reading and book signing
In celebration of Black History Month there will be an afternoon with poetry and jazz author Ronald Montgomery and musician Rosman Johnson, which will include a poetry reading and book signing, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Fraser Leonard Gallery at 824 South Main St. in St. Charles. There will be light refreshments and books available for purchase. Event is co-sponsored by Butterfly and Moon and Fraser Leonard Art Gallery.
Feb. 21: Dinner and auction
Join us in celebration of National Spay Day for a night of delicious food and great auction items to raise funds for Five Acres’ spay/neuter program for the Spay-ghetti Dinner and Auction from 6 – 9 p.m. at Stegton Regency Conference and Banquet Center at 1450 Wall St. in St. Charles. Dinner includes bread from Erio’s, bread sticks from Fazoli’s, spaghetti and marinara sauce, optional meatballs from Saullo’s, water and tea and delicious cake. There will also be a cash bar and bake sale with many items to choose from made by our wonderful volunteers. An adult ticket is $25, a child 6-12 years is $5 and children under six are free. There is a VIP option for $35 (includes express check-in, reserved/prime seating, access to separate food line, drink voucher, photo booth voucher and Grandma’s Cookie’s famous chocolate chip cookie to take home). Purchase tickets at blacktie-missouri.com/rsvp and enter code FAAS212.
Feb. 26: Art exhibition
St. Charles Community College will display artworks by select graduate students from Fontbonne University, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and Washington University. Participating artists include Nicole Benner, Jonathan Berger, Ken Clay, David Dolak, Carrie Gillen, Kahlil Irving,
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Madison’s at 2974 Hwy. K. For more information call Wanda at 636-5619100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Feb. 27: Theater auditions
Young People’s Theatre Performing Arts Academy of St. Charles Community College will be holding auditions for “Crumpled Classics” by Craig Sodaro at 9 a.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Auditions are for ages 10 and up and will consist of a cold reading. Rehearsals will be 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Saturdays. There will be no rehearsal on Easter weekend. “Crumpled Classics” will be performed at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 16, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233. For more information, contact Brisby Andrews at brisbya@aol.com.
March 5: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Llywelyn’s at 7434 Village Center Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 6: Folk-gospel concert
If you are a fan of Christian folk-gospel music with a contemporary flair, coupled with artful storytelling, you won’t want to miss an evening with singer, songwriter and novelist, Andrew Peterson. Peterson will perform at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles, MO at 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 general admission; $10 for children grades 1-8; free for children age 5 and under. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door. Tickets are also available online at iTickets.com. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636441-7425.
March 12: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at BC’s Kitchen at 11 Meadows Cir. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 12: Legacy Ball
Community Living, Inc. will once again recognize the many positive contributions made by two local leaders, whose dedicated efforts are benefiting individuals with disabilities across St. Charles County, as the organization hosts its 16th annual Legacy Ball event at the St. Charles Convention Center. The event will kick off at 6 p.m., and feature a four-course wine dinner, oral and silent auctions, live music and the presentation of the organization’s Legacy Award and the Community Volunteer of the Year Award. Proceeds from the ball, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier gala events, benefit over 900 individuals and their families that are served by Community Living. Tickets for the gala are available at www.legacyball2016.eventbrite.com or by calling the Development Department at 636-970-2800. Tickets can be
purchased for $125. Tables seat ten. A number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities are also available. For information on tickets, sponsorships and other general event details, visit www.cliservices.org.
March 19: Seniors dinner
Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Cracker Barrel at 120 Progress Point. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
March 19: Easter egg hunt
The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department, The Meadows Shopping Center, and The Lake Saint Louis Mother’s Club have teamed up to sponsor an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Meadows Shopping Center. It includes bounce houses, pony rides, face painting, a balloon artist, games, activities and much more! Children ages 10 and under can participate in the always popular Easter egg hunts. Don’t forget to bring your cans for the Mother’s Club canned food donation box.
March 24: Time for tea
Have you ever wondered what your treasures are worth? Now is your chance to see your heirlooms through the eyes of a professional, certified personal property, fine art, jewelry and antique appraiser at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Time for Tea. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon on March 24, from 1-3 p.m., with Maria Gianino, of Legacy Appraisals. You will learn what makes something valuable as well as finding out how to sell the items you no longer want. Individual items will not be appraised at this event due to time restrictions. The registration fee is $7. Tea, coffee, cookies (sugar-free upon request), cake and yogurt will be served. Tickets go on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre on Jan. 15. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636-3976903, ext. 1624.
June 29: Shred event
1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to declutter your files. This event is free to the public.
Ongoing Events Wednesdays: Talk
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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.
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.
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 Mon-
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • February 10, 2016 day 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
Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting
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.
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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
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.
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.
Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes
Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club
Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.
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.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
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
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: club
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Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters
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.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo
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
6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.
Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast
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: 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.
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
7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.
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.
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.
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
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 Commu-
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nity Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-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. 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 Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market
6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.
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. 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 636-6391648.
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Oscars So White? Not exactly After the Oscar nominees were announced a few weeks ago, a firestorm of controversy erupted around the selections. Critics of the annual event say that despite 20 available slots, there are no black actors or actresses in the race. Such notable names as Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith are boycotting the Oscars; Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo even briefly considered sitting out this year’s event. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have shown in the past; however, that they will honor performances and films by persons of color. At the 84th Academy Awards, for instance, Octavia Spencer took home well-deserved gold for her performance in “The Help.” That period film had a strong presence at all the awards shows that year.
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The critics must have short memories because just two years ago, “12 Years a Slave” divvied up the major Oscar awards with “Dallas Buyers Club.” Lupita Nyong’o easily defeated Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts, both Oscar favorites, in the Best Supporting Actress category. “12 Years a Slave” also took home the Best Picture honors, though Steve McQueen lost to Alfonso Cuaron, director of “Gravity.”
of the best movies of the year. It told the story of N.W.A., the rappers who helped change the music industry. Surprisingly, the Academy overlooked that film, making it a legitimate snub. O’Shea Jackson, Jr. deserved at least some notice for portraying his father, Ice Cube, in the picture. Hollywood needs more films like “Straight Outta Compton,” the ones with great performances and out“Straight Outta Compton” photos courtesy of Circle of Confusion standing writing. The multi-talented Tyler Perry has The Academy definitely singles out great performanc- clout in Hollywood. Why isn’t he producing quality, es in mediocre films. The inimitable Morgan Freeman mainstream films instead of broad comedies that the earned an Oscar nod for a compelling turn in 1987’s Academy always overlooks? As history shows, quality “Street Smart,” a movie that was critically panned. films and performances will get noticed and honored. The 88th Academy Awards will be handed out on Freeman was nominated along with the always great Denzel Washington, who starred in “Cry Freedom.” Sunday, February 28. Washington later broke the so-called Oscar color bar- Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now rier with his Best Actor win for “Training Day.” based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg each received to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at Oscar nominations for “The Color Purple,” a compel- work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent ling period piece about black women growing up in countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood the South during the 1930’s. Goldberg herself won the theaters. Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in 1990’s “Ghost.” Many people also consider her to be one of the best Oscar hosts to take the stage. I never think of an actor or actress in terms of color. The aforementioned Denzel Washington is, in my opinion, one of the finest actors working in the business. He stands tall along with such greats as Sidney Poitier, Robert De Niro and Daniel Day Lewis. To add a racial qualifier to an actor or actress diminishes their work. Diversity must come from within the creative community. This year, “Straight Outta Compton” was one “12 Years a Slave” photos courtesy of Regency Enterprises