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Photo by Brett Auten Jeanette Claas (left) President of the Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club and Joe Faron, National Horseshoe Pitchers Foundation Officer, stand outside the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame.

The National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame Museum thrives at Quail Ridge Park

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By Brett Auten You never know what you’re going to find. Tucked near where interstates 40 and 70 meet, the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame Museum sits at Quail Ridge Park at what they like to call the Crossroads of the Nation. Opening its doors in October 2007, the 21,000-square foot building houses over 100 years of horseshoe pitching memorabilia, including displays showcasing historical artifacts, photographs, trophies and artwork. The hall has over 160 inductees and the facility includes 16 indoor courts, 16 outdoor courts, offices, kitchen and a meeting room. When first-time visitors walk through the door, oftentimes the same question is asked. “The first question, a lot of times is, how did this happen?” Joe Faron, National Horseshoe Pitchers Foundation Officer said. “How did this building come about?” Discussions began in 2004 regarding the possibility of establishing a national center for horseshoe enthusiasts. An agreement between the National Horseshoe Pitching Association/National Horseshoe Pitching Federation, the St. Charles County Executive Council and St. Charles Parks Department was

reached to construct the facility at Quail Ridge Park. The St. Charles County Parks Department spent $400,000 for the spacious parking lot and its picturesque landscaping. The plants and flowers surrounding the Jack Freeman Memorial Brick Walkway are a sight to see during the spring and summer. Its grand opening was held in October 2007. Since then over 2,000 people have visited the million-dollar site. “We’re right here by two major highways, so it was a perfect fit,” Faron said. “The parks department was just fantastic with us when we started dealing with them.” Faron has been at the forefront of horseshoe pitching in this area and Missouri. Faron founded the New Melle Horseshoe Club as a result of the popularity and growth of the New Melle Community Club’s “Festival Horseshoe Tournament.” At the 1989 state tournament, Faron presented a bid to host the 1990 event in New Melle, which was accepted – compelling the club to construct additional courts and facilities. The tremendous support for the 1990 State Tournament raised $20,000 and brought in 400 entries, the largest total in Missouri. With the success of that first tournament

other state tournaments would follow at the New Melle site in 1991, 1992,1994, 1996 and 2000. Since the club moved to its new home in Quail Ridge Park, the club hosted the 2008 Missouri Horseshoe Championships and again the 2009 State Tournament held over Labor Day weekend. Tournaments are a big part of the Quail Ridge club and the Hall of Fame. A simple browse through the schedule and the months from fall through the spring are chalked full of competitions. “If it wasn’t for the tournaments, we wouldn’t be running this place,” Jeanette Claas President of the Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club said. “We make all of our profits from the tournaments. We charge $20 to enter a tournament and we don’t have any cash prizes for tournaments, except the big one in May. From April 30-May 1, that’s called our Hall of Fame tournament and it has an $8,000 purse. We invite the top 32 horseshoe pitchers from across the country.” The Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club was selected to be the caretakers of the hall of fame facility and they invite all visitors to pitch a few shoes yourself. Like a lot of sports, horseshoe players See HALL OF FAME on page 2

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Around Town St. Charles County welcomes Leap Day babies to the world and more.

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Hall of Fame Continued from cover usually come from a family where the activity is popular. “Our better (players) come from a family of horseshoe pitchers,” Claas said. “We do get some younger players come in. And we have Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts up here to introduce. And we did have a good juniors and cadets tournament here recently where we had to turn some kids away. We are hoping to get more junior tournaments along the way and get the kids interested.” The club was formed in 1990 with only 32 members and four outdoor courts. It soon expanded to eight courts and a building

was erected around them. Later an additional four more courts were added and the club grew to over 250 members and we became known as the “Largest Horseshoe Club in the World”; well over the population size of the small town of New Melle where the club was originally located. During the winter months a pitcher would have to sign up months in advance to get into a tournament at the courts because there was only one other indoor horseshoe facility in Missouri, so horseshoe pitchers would travel many miles to pitch inside.

The history of horseshoes Horseshoes goes back many years. It was as early as the second century that iron plates or rings for shoes were nailed onto horses’ feet in Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Camp followers of the Grecian armies would take discarded shoes from their horses and began throwing them toward a stake. This modification became known as quoits, and somewhere along the timeline it is accepted history that horseshoe pitching had it origin in the game of quoits. In 1869 England set up the first rules to govern the game. Over the years, those rules have been modified many times over; primarily in the U.S. where the game took a strong hold. The game was a favorite pastime among soldiers in most wars and continues today as the NHPA sends hundreds of pitching horseshoes to our servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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St. Charles County welcomes Leap Day babies to the world SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles welcomed two babies to the world on the unusual occasion of Leap Day (Feb. 29). Baby Aubrey was born to parents Michelle and Jonah Smith, the couple’s fourth child. Baby Carter was born to Dana and Russell Steinhoff, their second. St. Joseph Hospital would like to extend congratulations to both families.

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Russell, Dana and newborn baby Carter (Steinhoff family).

Submitted photo The mayors who participated are (from left) St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, West Alton Mayor William Richter; O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy; Cottleville Mayor Jim Hennessey; Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione; Lake St. Louis Mayor Kathy Schweikert and Dardenne Prairie Mayor David C. Zucker.

Submitted photo Michelle, Jonah and newborn baby Aubrey with siblings Arianna, Giovanni and Salvatore (Smith family).

The Salvation Army St. Charles County announced the winning municipalities of the 2015 Tree of Lights Elected Officials Bell Ring Challenge at the St. Charles County Municipal League Feb. 29 meeting. The 2015 Tree of Lights Salvation Army of St. Charles County Elected Officials Bell Ring Challenge raised $6,062.72. Eight cities participated in the bell ringing challenge on Dec. 12, 2015: Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon,

Letter to the Editor Thanks to St. Charles County for the support To the editor, I’m writing to thank St. Charles County residents for their generosity in helping children overseas this Christmas season. Together, residents of St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Montgomery Counties donated 15,312 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. This total was a 22-percent increase over the previous year! Shoeboxes were filled with fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. For many of the children, the shoeboxes were the first gifts they have ever received. Throughout the U.S., more than 8.7 million shoeboxes were collected in 2015 – a 10-percent increase! Internationally, in 2015, there were more than 11.2 million shoeboxes collected and shipped to children around the world. I have personally seen the life changing impact that these gifts are making as I helped distribute shoebox gifts to children in Zambia. They are received by very thankful and gracious children, parents and Pastors. Each box you have packed has touched a child, their family and many more. Operation Christmas Child volunteers in the four-county area are already working towards this year’s project with a goal of 17,000 shoeboxes. Drop-off locations throughout the area will be open during National Collection Week Nov. 14 - 21, 2016. To learn about year-round volunteer opportunities or to serve with Operation Christmas Child visit samaritanspurse.org/occ. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this project and for those who participate year after year. These simple gifts, packed with love, communicate hope and continue to transform the lives of children worldwide. Sincerely, Janet Howard St. Charles Area Team Coordinator Operation Christmas Child

St. Charles, St. Peters, Wentzville and West Alton. Winners were divided in two categories; municipalities with populations of less than 10,000 residents and municipalities with more than 10,000 residents. The 2015 winners are: • Cottleville was the winner of the small municipality challenge, raising $1,389.35 • Wentzville was the winner of the larger municipality challenge, raising $899.97 Both winners also receive The

Salvation Army Officers’ Elected Officials Bell Ringing Bragging Rights Trophy. Five St. Charles County cities participated in 2014: Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, St. Peters and St. Charles. The challenge raised $4,190.62 in 2014. The Salvation Army will use revenue generated by the Elected Officials Bell Ringing Challenges to provide services such as food pantries and youth programs in St. Charles County.

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Hilliker Corporation, a St. Louis owned and managed commercial real estate company, recently assisted a local school district in purchasing a home for its new early childhood center. Fort Zumwalt, the largest school district in St. Charles County, recently purchased a 71,000-square-foot property located at 7874-7888 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Peters for $7 million. The building, which sits on nearly nine acres, was the original home of SanfordBrown College and Le Cordon Bleu College. Renovations will begin in December with an expected move in date of August 2017 for the new school year.

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The early childhood center will serve approximately 800 children ages three to five years of age, including special education students. The building will undergo renovations ranging from $4 to $6 million. The proj-

ect is possible with funds from a $25 million bond issue passed in April, 2015. Operations’ expenses for the new early childhood center are 100 percent fully reimbursed through state and federal funding.

Put a stop to distracted driving By Christy Parks You’ve seen it too many times: a car in front of you swerving into your lane, maybe running through a stoplight, or even continuing to sit at a light after the light turns green. A few years ago, we may have come to the conclusion that they were intoxicated. But today, the new optional conclusion is that they were texting, talking on the phone, eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, or looking at their navigation system - anything that was a distraction to the driver at the time. And if you get into an accident, the charge for this can be just as severe as a drunk driving with the punishment depending on the severity of the accident. According to statistics, five seconds is the average time that a driver’s eyes are diverted in a distraction, which is enough time for the driver to travel the length of a football field going 55 mph. Scary thought, right? The best way to prevent distracted driving is to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and be a good example yourself. If you are a teacher or parent, share your personal stories as well as the stories of others that directly affected someone such as a friend or family member that will have an impact of the way they think. The picture is actually from a recent accident in O’Fallon. The person in this car was traveling on Hwy K as she was heading home from work Feb. 27 at approximately 10:15 p.m. She was sitting at a stoplight right before the Hwy 364 bridge, when all of a sudden she saw bright headlights in

Photo by Christy Parks This photo is from a recent hit-and-run accident in O’Fallon that took place Feb. 27.

her rearview mirror. The next few seconds were a blur. The truck hit her from behind going full speed, thrust her car another 100 feet or so into the back of another car. The truck then sped off down Hwy K and left the scene of the accident, not even knowing if they had injured her. Police continue to be on the lookout for a newer black pick -up truck with tinted windows, possibly a Ford with surely some front end damage. If you have any information on this truck, please call the O’Fallon police department at 636-240-3200. Was this driver distracted, drunk or even worse? If so, they were probably afraid of the consequences. Unfortunately this is not an uncommon incident and these distractive driving situations continue to be a concern.

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Agencies awarded funds through the Children’s Trust Fund license plate campaign The Community and Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County announced at its Feb. 22 board meeting the agencies awarded funds through the Children’s Trust Fund license plate campaign for 2016. They are: • Boys and Girls Club ($1,500) for child abuse prevention education. • The Child Center ($4,000) for equipment for assistance in canine therapy costs and sexual abuse prevention training expenses. • Community Living ($2,000) for respite program equipment. • Crisis Nursery ($2,500) for family support. • Lutheran Family and Children’s Services ($1,000) WINGS program support that works with pregnant and parenting women. • Our Lady’s Inn ($4,000) for assistance with the shelter’s food expenses. • Youth In Need ($4,000) for support of their Transitional Living program. Funds distributed through the Children’s Trust Fund-License Plate Fund must be used

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Submitted photo Pictured are representatives of receiving agencies of the Children’s Trust Fund license plate campaign for 2016 and CCRB officials.

to support, develop, implement and evaluate child abuse and neglect prevention programs and services in St. Charles County. Child abuse and neglect prevention programs are defined as any communitybased educational, family support or resource program designated to prevent, alleviate or reduce the risk of child abuse or neglect in St. Charles County. St. Charles County is one of 29 license plate partners with the Children’s Trust Fund of Missouri. The funds are over-

seen by the Community and Children’s Resource Board of St. Charles County and are distributed in the form of reimbursable grants to local agencies providing child abuse and neglect prevention services. Kevin Cantwell, CCRB Chairperson, reports that “the agencies awarded funds through the Children’s Trust Fund grant are working tirelessly in St. Charles County to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect, and we are pleased to provide support for their efforts.”

Optimist Club of St. Charles sponsors spelling bee The Optimist Club of St. Charles, in cooperation with the St. Charles School District, sponsored the Annual Elementary and Middle School Spelling Bees. The Middle School Event was held on Jan. 15 and the Elementary event was held on Jan. 26. Eighty students from the five elementary schools and Jefferson Intermediate School competed in this year’s spelling bees. The Optimist Club hosted the winners of this year’s event at their noon luncheon meeting on Feb. 16. Spelling Bee Winners and family members were recognized during the meeting. First, second, and third place winners received cash awards of $100, $75 and $50.

If you plant them, they will come! Submitted photo Pictured (from left, back row) are Dr. Jeff Marion Superintendent of Schools, Ankush Vasireddy - first place (Harris), Mariah Zeuschel - seconnd place (Lincoln), Anika Nadikota - third place (Harris), (from left, front row) Galen Kroeger - first place (Jefferson), Krishna Janyavula -third place (Jefferson) and Ellen Parker event co-chair. The second-place winner Lydia Holteman (Jefferson) could not attend due to illness.

Plein Air Art Festival showcases local communities St. Louis may get all the attention with the Arch, Cardinal baseball and its bustling food scene; but just 50 miles southwest on Highway 94, perched on the Missouri bluffs and near the Missouri River, sits Augusta, Defiance, New Melle, and Washington. “Small Town America” is the theme of the 2015 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival, April 23 – May 3 featuring over 100 artists nationwide. There will be three workshops offered during the festival. These vibrant rural communities will be hosting special days of Plein Air painting throughout the festival. One of the most appealing features of these small towns is the astounding natural beau-

ty that surrounds them; from spectacular hills to orchards and vineyards to family farms. Visitors will find the beauty of historic buildings, a wide variety of unique eateries, lost and found treasures in the antique shops and, above all, warm Midwest hospitality. You are invited to follow the artists and enjoy their vision as they capture the local landscape on a canvas within an assigned amount of time. Families will enjoy exploring each of these towns as well as the nearby Daniel Boones’ home. Experience the charm, beauty, and excitement of “Small Town America.” There is something for everyone at the 2015 Augusta Plein Air Festival.

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Saint Charles Riverfront Arts announces Spring 2016 Artists Workshops Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) announces that the not-for-profit organization will be hosting their 2016 spring series of “Artists Workshops” for St. Charles County residents ages 13 and older. The six-week “Artists Workshop” classes will be held at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, located at 1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard (at St. Peters City Hall) in Conference Room B on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m., beginning March 16 and concluding on April 20. Professional instruction in drawing and watercolor painting and other medium, along with all artist materials, will be provided free of charge courtesy of SCRA, a not-for-profit arts organization. The “Artists Workshop” series will feature occasional technique demonstrations by professional “working” artists. Featured instructor for the Spring 2016 Artist Workshop series is Juliette Travous, a pastel artist with work displayed in galleries around the St. Louis area, including Framations Gallery in St. Charles and the Clayton Fine Art Gallery in

Clayton. Juliette will focus on using pastels to teach Artists Workshop participants drawing and painting techniques. This highly acclaimed community arts program has been hosted by Saint Charles Riverfront Arts since 2011. The “Artist Workshop” series includes art novices all the way up to professional artists. SCRA welcomes and encourages all interested participants to take part in the Artists Workshops, which will include a wide range of students with all levels of abilities and skill sets. Class size will be limited to the first 60 applicants. These special six-week arts programs are free to the public, but the not-for-profit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts organization will gladly accept tax-deductible donations from individuals, companies and other organizations to ensure the availability of future arts education programs for the St. Charles community. To register for the “Artists Workshop” series, please visit SCRA’s website at www.riverfrontarts.org and click on the “Workshop” link.

Adopt a Pet sponsored by Ragan’s Jewelry Some furry friends are looking for their forever homes. Five Acres Animal Shelter, the only no-kill animal shelter in St. Charles County, has pets in need of adoption. All animals accepted by Five Acres are evaluated by a licensed veterinarian to determine any medical needs. Before being made available to the public for adoption, every animal receives the following services: medical treatment if needed, de-worming, age appropriate vaccines, spay or neuter surgery, microchipping for identification, cats are FIV and FeLV tested and dogs are heartworm tested. To adopt call 636-949-9918 or drop by Five Acres Animal Shleter at 1099 Pralle Lane in St. Charles.

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Cyber-security entrepreneur honored during Missouri STEM Week 2016 In celebration of Missouri STEM Week 2016, Parameter Security of St. Charles and its CEO Renee Chronister were recognized by the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board for being a successful STEM start-up company providing ethical hacking services to businesses and governments around the world as well as accredited training and special events in the growing field of cyber-security. Launched in 2006 by the wife and husband team of Renee and Dave Chronister, Parameter Security went on to graduate from the business incubator managed by the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County in 2012. The company’s main services include doing penetration testing as ethical hackers to evaluate technical systems and physical security, providing computer forensic investigative services, and operating the Hacker University which offers accredited information security training to IT professionals and non-professionals. Today, Parameter Security has eight employees, two mascot dogs and offices overlooking the historic St. Charles riverfront. Some of their domestic and international clients include governments, law enforcement agencies and Fortune 500 companies. “Information technology is one of the top five growing employment sectors in St. Charles County,” said Luanne Cundiff, chair of the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board and president of First State Bank of St. Charles.

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Submitted photo Pictured are Parameter Security CEO Renee Chronister (holding plaque) with St. Charles County Workforce Development Board members (from left) Janis Miller, Mike Hurlbert, Luanne Cundiff, Mike Sommer and Mike Gavura.

“We are pleased to honor a successful woman entrepreneur during Missouri STEM Week whose company is a recognized world leader in the important field of cyber-security. Parameter Security is a great example of how merging STEM opportunities and entrepreneurship can achieve great things in our community and around the globe.” STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Missouri STEM Week was established in 2010 by the governor and state legislature as the first week of every March. It is part of a regional, statewide and national effort to courage more pursuit of STEM curriculum in schools and more interest in STEM careers.

Lindenwood signs five-year deal with Under Armour Under Armour’s growth has been exploding worldwide, and it continues in the Midwest. The Lindenwood University system has signed a five-year agreement with Under Armour to be the exclusive outfitter of its sports teams on the St. Charles and Belleville, Illinois campuses. System President Michael D. Shonrock said the quality of the Under Armour product line and UA’s commitment to health and technology were influencing factors in the decision, as well as Under Armour’s appeal to college-aged students. He said Lindenwood will begin working with BSN Sports as the local dis-

tributor and provider of Under Armour products. “We were impressed with Under Armour’s commitment to service,” said Shonrock. “Our students are thrilled and they are already embracing this change.” Jon George, president of Lindenwood’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and men’s lacrosse player, is impressed with the change. “The success of a great program starts with great people,” George said. “After that, it is about giving those people the resources to succeed. When it comes to gear, athletes want the best. Under Armour produces

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high quality apparel and gear. This is an awesome switch and a huge step in the right direction.” John Creer, Athletics Director on the St. Charles campus, said early feedback from studentathletes was “overwhelming. We think we’ve got a win-win on our hands.” Bre Zanders, SAAC Vice President and women’s basketball player, said “student-athletes are excited about going to the Under Armour brand. For the female student-athletes, Under Armour offers a greater selection for us to choose from. As a basketball player, I’m looking forward to the Steph Curry shoes.”

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Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Penmac Staffing is located at 5700 Mexico Road, Suite 6. They work hard for job seekers to ensure they are matched with the right job opportunity and help employers find the quality candidates they need quickly and affordably.

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Three Holt seniors selected as National Merit Scholarship finalists The Wentzville School District is proud to announce that Rachel Neff, William Rackers, and Hannah Steber from Holt High School have been selected as finalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, and have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Rachel Neff is President of National Honor Society, President of Key Club, Secretary of HOSA (future healthcare professionals), captain of the Varsity Tennis Team, and is a member of the Varsity Academic Team, Holt Thespians and Spanish Club. She is enrolled in four Advanced Placement (AP) classes and has scored a 33 on the ACT, maintains a 4.53 GPA, and is ranked first in her class. Rachel is recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. She plans to study biochemistry (pre-med) at the University of Missouri Columbia, Purdue University or the University of Maryland, College Park. Hannah Steber is Secretary of National Honor Society, is a Link Crew Leader, and is a

member of Key Club, Spanish Club and Scholar Bowl. She is first chair flute in the symphonic band, and flute section leader in the marching band. Hannah is enrolled in three AP classes and has scored a 35 on the ACT, maintains a 4.38 GPA, is ranked fourth in her class and is recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Hannah plans to attend Arizona State University or Washington University in St. Louis and major in molecular and cellular biology. William Rackers is President of French Club, President of Games Club, and is a member of National Honor Society, Varsity Academic Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reading Club, and Holt Thespians. He received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award (given by The Archdiocese of St. Louis) and has been Student of the Month for both Wentzville Rotary Club and Holt High School, and has varsity letters in cross country, track, and academic team. William is enrolled in four AP classes and has scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT, scored a 35 on the ACT, maintains a 4.48 GPA, is ranked second in his class and is recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. William intends to major in chemistry at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas.

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Sts. Joachim & Ann student named Missouri National Geographic State Bee semifinalist

Photo courtesy Sts. Joachim & Ann Cole Polley, a student at Sts. Joachim & Ann, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Missouri National Geographic State Bee.

Cole Polley, a student at Sts. Joachim & Ann, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2016 Missouri National Geographic State Bee. The contest will be held at Middlebush Hall at the University of Missouri in Jefferson City, Missouri on April 1. This is the second level of the National Geographic Bee competition, which is now in its 28th year. School bees were held in schools with fourth-through-eighth-grade students throughout the state to determine each school champion. School champions then took an online qualifying test. The National Geographic Society has invited up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories to compete in the state bees. Each state champion will receive $100, the National Geographic book “The National Parks: An Illustrated History” and a medal, and will journey to Washington, D.C., to represent their state in the National Geographic Bee Championship at National Geographic Society headquarters, May 22-25. The national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society.

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By Cindy Moore

Taking a load off I heard an interesting report the other day; men are taking over the laundry in greater numbers. It’s getting all kinds of acclaim and they are washing and fluffing and folding their little hearts out. Apparently they are getting involved in the process so much that they now even have an opinion on the smell of their detergent, and laundry marketers are paying attention. Coming to a supermarket near you, expect future scents to include fragrances such as, just-oiled engine parts, morning lawn mower clippings and fresh off the BBQ in either, grilled pork loin or bacon cheeseburger. Well whoopty-doodleydoo! I’d say it’s a tad late for all of this hubbub. Where was this when I needed it? For years, my kids and husband thought the laundry fairy visited them in the dark of night. She was right up there with those other mythical creatures, such as the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny and the trustworthy politician. Each morning their drawers would be filled with clean clothes, socks and underpants; all neatly stacked and arranged in their dressers. But I never received this kind of recognition; no magazine write-up, no words of praise, not so much as even a high five much less a, “Thanks mom for washing my drawers and not forcing me to go commando during gym class.” As the years passed, so too did the “thrill” of

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doing laundry. At times the washing would be left in one of these four stages. One: dirty in the hamper. Two: wet and washed but ignored and clinging up against the drum of the washer gathering mold. Three: dry but ignored lying cold and knotted up in the drum of the dryer. Four: clean, but piled up left to wrinkle and take on the shape of the laundry basket. One time, the lint filter of the dryer had been ignored for so long that I was able to knit an entire sweater and two pot holders out of the fibers that had accumulated. So I’m thrilled that men have taken an interest in this drudgery. I say, “Have at it!” You actually may earn the title of Laundermeister. But caution, while you may master the fine intricacies of the washroom, don’t get too haughty in your achievements because you’ll still never be able to fold a fitted sheet. 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. 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.

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email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com Cottleville St. Patrick’s ‘Run for the Helmet’ had firefighters running in full gear You heard me right, several of the firefighters from different engine houses took on the 7K run (4.3496 miles) wearing gear that they have on every time they protect us from different hazards. They ran with about 45 to 70 pounds of extra weight throughout the streets of Cottleville with tremendous ovations from the onlookers on the route. The winner of the 7K run came in at about 24 minutes and the first firefighter to cross the line came in at 48. You can watch interviews of some of these first responders along with actual footage of them finishing the race. It will be posted on www.StPatParade.org next week. ~~~THAT is being in shape 62 days before River City Rascal baseball

Lindenwood Lion takes title on mat Terrel Wilbourn won the NCAA Division II National Wrestling title in the 157-pound weight division that took place on Friday and Saturday at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Francis Howell Central native also completed an undefeatTerrel Wilbourn ed season, winning 25 matches. His perfect season included a title at the Maryville Kaufman-Brand Open in November, four major decisions, one technical fall and five pins. He won four decisions to capture the title including a first round match that went three overtimes. Wilbourn surpassed his second place finish last year. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Over 140 total points scored in an indoor football victory for the Raiders The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The visiting West Michigan Ironmen came out of the locker room ready to play and led the Raiders 28-7 after the first quarter. Coach Corey Bethany rallied his squad to cut the lead of the Ironmen to 11 by the half 35-24. The third quarter saw the home team more than double their score to take a 58-54 lead going into the fourth quarter. Early in the last quarter, the West Michigan team led by two points by the Raiders defense shut the door and the hometown team won the game

Submitted photos Firefighters participate in the Cottleville St. Patrick’s ‘Run for the Helmet’ on Saturday.

with a 75-68 score to improve their record to 2-0. The next home contest is when the Cincinnati Bulldogs come to town April 3 for a 3:05 p.m. game. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. ~~~Offense, offense, offense Two athletes pickup ‘Pitcher of the Week’ honors at UMSL The University of Missouri-St. Louis is proud to announce Hannah Perryman and Austin Simokaitis achieved honors in their respected sport last week for the Tritons. Senior Hannah Perryman was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week in softball, by the league office. She went 4-0 last week for UMSL, which posted a 5-0 record and had a 0.26 ERA, surrendering just one run in 27 innings pitched while striking out 45. Senior Austin Simokaitis was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week in baseball for his accomplishments. He had a hand in all three UMSL victories against Illinois Springfield last week in non-conference action. Simokaitis also recorded three saves while limiting the Prairie Stars to .182 batting in three innings. He struck out five batters during that time, allowed two hits, and did not issue a walk. For more information go to www.UMSLTritons. com ~~~Great arms

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 cohosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Vegetable casseroles and carrot cake have been Easter menu mainstays for decades, but with the majority of millennials now hosting holiday family gatherings, retro dishes are getting a flavorful facelift with new ingredients and flavor twists. Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens offers these tips to put a new spin on Easter favorites: • Liven up the Easter ham with a spicy-sweet glaze of apricot jam, pineapple juice and chipotle chili pepper. Brush on a spiral-cut ham before roasting in the oven.

• Upgrade a traditional vegetable casserole by sprinkling a layer of cheddar cheese and topping with potato tots. Bake until the tots are crisp and golden brown and the casserole is bubbly. • Combine two classic Easter desserts in one; swirl carrot cake batter into a smooth and creamy cheesecake base with a hint of lemon. Bake and cut into bars. Elevate your holiday meal with these creative updates to Easter classics. For more recipes and tips, check out McCormick.com and visit McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest.

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another large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add milk, remaining 2 tablespoons flour and lemon extract; beat until well blended. Add remaining 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended.

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served carrot cake batter, alternately, over carrot cake batter in pan. Cut through several times with knife for marble effect. Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Apricot Pineapple Chipotle Glazed Ham Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour, 45 minutes | Servings: 24 Ingredients: 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham, about 10 pounds 1 cup apricot jam 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3/4 teaspoon McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder Directions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham on its side in roasting pan. Mix apricot jam, pineapple juice, chipotle chili pepper and garlic powder in small bowl until well blended. Brush 1/2 of the jam mixture over ham, gently separating slices so mixture can reach middle of ham. Cover loosely with foil.

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Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and

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pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Add vegetables; toss gently to coat. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Ched-

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS March 18: Underwater egg hunt

The Easter Bunny picked a new place to hide some eggs, and kids ages 4-12 will have a blast searching for them in the warm water pool at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The Underwater Egg Hunt will get underway at 6 p.m. and the Easter Bunny is sure to be there. Preregistration is required for this new program. The cost is $10 for O’Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. For the hunt, kids will be divided into age groups and encouraged to find as many eggs as possible. Some special eggs will have prizes inside. Kids should bring their swim goggles and a waterproof basket for egg gathering. Parents can register with a credit card by calling staff at 636-474-2732, or in-person at the Renaud Spirit Center, or online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec. Select “Special Events” and look for Underwater Egg Hunt, course number 46491. For more information, please contact RSC front desk staff at 636-474-2732.

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 19: Easter egg hunt

Dardenne Presbyterian Church invites you to its annual Easter egg hunt from 10 - 11:45 a.m. at 7400 S. Outer Rd. 364 in Dardenne Prairie in the Christian Life Center for children fifth grade and under accompanied by an adult. There will be craft tables, snacks, an Easter play, and the Big Egg Hunt will be provided at no cost. Please register by

March 14 by calling the church at 636561-4347 or stopping by. Bring a basket to collect your eggs. Event will be rain or shine (indoors if it rains).

March 19: Lineage workshop

The Saint Charles chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) would like to invite prospective members to attend a lineage workshop at the Community Commons (Spencer Road Library) Room 243 at 427 Spencer Road in St Peters. The workshop runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Current members of the society who wish to learn about and submit supplemental applications are welcome as well. Any woman (18 years or older) who can prove their descent from a man or woman who aided the cause of American Independence, either through military service or other means, can join the DAR. The purpose of the workshop is to help prospective members identify these patriots and work towards proving their direct descent via official records and other documents. If you are interested in joining or want more information on the Lineage Workshop, please contact Patti Dickherber at 314-740-6593.

March 19: Easter EGGstravaganza

Easter EGGstravaganza Hosted at Villages of St. Peters Memory Care will take place from 10 -11:30 a.m. at 5300 Executive Centre Parkway rain or shine. The free event is open to the public. RSVP by March 16 to 636-4776955.

March 20: Passion play

The players of the New Melle Community Passion Play will present the story of the last days in the life of Christ for the two weekends before Easter. Shows are March 12 at 7 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and again on March 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday March 20 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.. The New Melle Community Passion Play will be presented in the New Melle Sports & Recreation Center’s main building at 4700 Highway Z in New Melle. Please join us for one of these performances. It is a great family Easter Event. Admission is a free will donation only. For additional information and large group reservations call Donna Curdt at 636-791-3497. Check us out on Facebook at “New Melle Community Passion Play”.

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 636-397-6903, ext. 1624.

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. Join us for this fun and lively afternoon 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 are on sale at the Cultural Arts Centre. Register in advance at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by calling 636-3976903, ext. 1624.

March 25: Spring Fling carnival

The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting the 17th Annual Spring Fling at Holt High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event will feature egg hunts, food, prizes, a coloring contest, a bounce house, games and appearances from local mascots and the fire department. Admission is free and game tickets are five for $1 with plenty of prizes available for the winners. There will also be a raffle for themed baskets, and tickets for the basket raffle are $1 each or six for $5. The free egg hunts will be broken down into two age groups; preschool through first grade beginning at 11 a.m. and second through fifth grade beginning at 12 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go towards the local scholarship fund for Holt DECA National Qualifiers to help with expenses at the International DECA competition. DECA is an international organization specifically designed to reinforce the occupational competencies of high school students who wish to pursue a career in marketing, entrepreneurship, or management. For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at 636-327-3876, extension 26422 or jolenewofford@wsdr4.org.

March 26: Pancake breakfast

Wentzville Rainbow Assembly #114 for Girls is sponsoring an all you can eat Pancake fundraiser breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at Troy Masonic Lodge at 611 Main St. in Troy. Advance tickets are $5 or $7 at the door. Children under three are free. Contact angie.dodson96@ gmail.com for tickets or takeout orders.

March 26: Honduran Street Party Run

The Streets of St. Charles and Cullinan Properties will host the third annual Honduran Street Party Run. The event will feature your choice of a 5K run, a 10K run or a one mile fun run. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of seven categories, for both male and female. Event check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K run both start at 8:30 a.m., with the one mile fun run starting immediately after. The event features on-course hydration stations and chip timing with onsite results. Runners’ swag is a t-shirt, custom medal and a fleece earband/headband. No shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrants after March 10. Those interested in participating or donating are strongly encouraged to attend. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For registration and more information visit www.streetpartyrun.com

March 27: Holy week services

St. Johns Church of Christ Holy Week Services include Maudy ThursdayMarch 24 at 7 p.m., Good Friday – March 25 at 12 p.m., Good Friday Cantata, “The Weeping Tree” St. John’s Ministry and Orchestra – March 25 at 7 p.m., Holy Saturday Vigil – March 26 at 9 p.m. and Easter Services – March 27 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 405 S. 5th Street in St. Charles. For more information call 636-946-0961 or visit www.stjohnsucc.org.

March 30: Community forum

The city of St. Peters’ Health and Wellness Advisory Committee will host a panel discussion with experts who will shine more light on suicide and suicide prevention. You’re invited to “Let’s Talk … A Community Forum on Suicide and Its Prevention” at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. The event begins at 7 p.m. Experts will address suicide as it relates to youth, adults and military veterans. Panel speakers are: Heather Davidson, MSW, L.C.S.W. (masters in social work, licensed clinical social worker), Director of Youth Services, SSM Behavioral Health Services; Molly Dwyer-Simonsen, MA, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), Team Leader Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs; and Wendell W. Webb, National Senior Vice Commandant, Marine Corps League. Learn more at www. stpetersmo.net.

March 30-April1: Art show

“Spanning The Generations” art show

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presented by Crossroads Arts Council will take place March 30, 31and April 1 from 5 – 9 p.m. At Wentzville Community Club at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. The show is free and open to the public. For more information contact 636-327-4471 and leave a message or email crossroadsartscouncil@gmail.com. Artist information and entry forms can be found http://www. crossroadsartscouncil.org/.

April 1: Young professionals gala

Kids In The Middle will host its first ever young professionals gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ameristar located at One Ameristar Blvd. in St. Charles. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, raffles and live entertainment. The agency is looking to build awareness and bring St. Louis young professionals together. The event cochairs are Dustin Larson of Cushman & Wakefield and Tasha Thacker of Moneta Group. Reservations are required, and tickets are $30 per guest. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further details about the event, call 314-909-9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org.

April 1: Spaghetti dinner

The St. Charles Optimist Club presents its 45th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner and festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy an entree of spaghetti with meat sauce from Pio’s Restaurant with salad, coffee, tea, wine and dessert. All for the low price of $10. Note, children under five are free. Many guests go back for seconds. Plan to join the Optimists at Blanchette Park – Memorial Hall on April Fool’s day (No joke!). Carry-outs are available. Advance tickets can be obtained by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723.

April 2: Trivia night

The event is presented by the O’Fallon and St. Charles Kiwanis and located at St. Peter Church/Parish Center at 221 First Capitol in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit children globally and locally through a focus on developing their mind and body. Locally, we will be providing books to children in need, as well as supporting the sports program at The Boys & Girls Club. Globally, we save babies lives by working to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus. Prizes awarded to best themed table and first place team for highest trivia score. Tables of eight are $200. Beer, soda and snacks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol. We have raffle baskets, sports memorabilia, silent auctions, 50/50 and more! Sign up by calling Don at 314-630-4738 or e-mail Happydon9@aol.com or go the our website http://stcharleskiwanis.com

April 3: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform

Events:

5K Run (Road Race) 5K Walk 20K Cycling 10K Cycling 5K Cycling Pickleball (New) Golf Dance Shooting Events Bowling 8-ball Darts Wii Bowling Miniature golf Racquetball Volleyball Basketball Archery Table Tennis Track & Field Horseshoes Swimming and more!

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • March 16, 2016 “Fiddler on the Roof ” March 18-20; April 1-3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. “Fiddler on the Roof ” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 18-19; April 1-2 and 2 p.m. March 19-20; April 2-3. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.

April 7: Art exhibition

You hear a piece of classical music. Can you picture it? Is it a picture in green...or red...or blue...or many different colors? That is what students from throughout the region were asked to figure out while listening to the Scherzo from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The public is invited to view how the students envisioned that piece of music at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from March 24-April 7. The St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association invited Kindergarten through Grade 6 students to listen to this specific selection of symphonic music and then create their own artistic interpretations of the music through paintings, colorings or drawings. A panel of distinguished judges reviewed the entries, and the top 100 finalists’ artwork is part of a traveling exhibition appearing at the St. Peters’ Cultural Arts Centre and five other locations around the St. Louis metropolitan area including Plaza Frontenac, St. Louis Public Libraries, The Magic House, and The Sheldon.

April 8: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College will display artworks by local artists at its exhibition, Architecture and Landscapes. Artists include Andrew Brandmeyer, Rachel Bray, Daniel Fishback, Mark Appling Fisher, Beth Goyer, Dimitrina Kutriansky, Natalie Rupp, Jason E. Sandberg and Russell E. Vanecek. Each of the artists create work involving conceptually engaging viewpoints of architecture and/or landscape using drawing, painting or photography. The Architecture and Landscapes exhibition runs through April 8. 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.

April 9: Trivia night

Trivia night sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Division, St. Charles at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Hall at 1424 First Capital Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m., tables of eight players cost $160. Beer, wine and soda will be provided, bring your own food. Contact Pat with questions at: 636-544-7418. Make reservations at: laohstpatsdivision@gmail.com. Make checks payable to: LAOH, St. Patricks Division. Proceeds to benefit needy individuals in the area and to assist other organizations with the same goal.

April 10: Cottleville sand volleyball

The city of Cottleville is excited to announce another fun-filled season of sand volleyball will be starting soon in Legacy Park. You can sign up now at www.missourisandvolleyball.com. Select the Cottleville Legacy Park location when you sign up. The 2016 Spring Session is scheduled to begin April 10. Don’t miss out, sign up now! This year we are featuring a rain out hotline which is 314-375-5885. Rain outs will be announced by 5 pm.

April 16: Trivia night

The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County is holding a team trivia night at the Knights of Columbus hall located at St. Patrick’s Church at 405 S. Church Street in Wentzville. Call Erica Fiore at 636-327-5858 or Tim Hooton at 636695-4733 for more information.

April 16: Trivia night

St. Charles American Legion Post 312 at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles will host their Second Annual Trivia Night. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Only $160 per table or $20 per person includes beer and soda. Cash bar available - no outside alcohol permitted. Bring snacks for your table. Cash prizes will be awarded. Other fun includes 50/50s, raffle baskets and games between the rounds. To reserve your table, contact Kevin at 314-393-8225.

April 16: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre Performing Arts Academy will perform “Crumpled Classics” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. 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.

April 22: Benefit shrimp boil

Come to the Friedens UCC all-youcan-eat shrimp boil that will benefit the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Reservations with advance ticket purchase are required. Go to the website at www.friedens-ucc.org or call the church office at 636-724-1918 for more information.

April 23: Trivia night

Boy Scout Troop 72 in St. Charles is hosting their annual trivia night and silent auction at Hope Lutheran Church located at 1975 Old Hwy 94 South in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first question at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, eight people max per table. Cash prizes for first, second and last placed teams. The night also includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, attendance prizes and games between the rounds. Teams are welcome to bring their own snacks and beverages. Soft drinks, popcorn/pretzels/ cheese balls provided by Troop 72. For information or to reserve a table, please call 314-313-7788 Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 72.

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 de-clutter your files. This event is free to the public.

Ongoing Events 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 636-946-4687.

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

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Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

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 636448-4277. You can also find us at http:// stcharleskiwanis.com

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club

6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club

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.

Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

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: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

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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 Chorus Rehearsal

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Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

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.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA

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.

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.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at 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. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of

8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry

5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.

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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.

Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Every Wednesday: 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 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.

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Without a doubt, writer/actress Ilyse Mimoun has written a book for all the struggling singles out there. “Choose Your Own Love Story” allows the reader to navigate the increasingly complicated dating world by making 50 different choices. Based on your selections, there are 20 possible endings, happy and otherwise. “I had written a book of short stories that were all relationship and dating-themed. But they were wildly different: they had people with different ages and vastly different things happening, even though they were unified by the same theme,” Mimoun explained when reached by phone for an interview. “My agent wanted me to revamp it, basically because it’s not as easy to sell short stories.” Mimoun was brainstorming and pacing back-and-forth in her room when inspiration struck: “I was noticing my old ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ stories, my old children’s books on my bookshelf. And that’s how I sort of alighted on the idea.” Social media and dating Facebook, Twitter and online dating sites have put a new spin on the dating game. While Internet dating is in the book, the author points out that “Choose Your Own Love Story” is more about relationships in general and figuring out who you are. “I think the thing about Internet dating is it presents this feeling that we are totally in control, and we have all these choices, but in fact things are just as unpredictable and even more lawless now in a certain way in the ‘New Frontier,’” she explained. Mimoun also explains out that dating rules were much clearer years ago. “If the guy didn’t call me back on the day after the date, he wasn’t into me. And now it’s like ‘What if he just sends you a text or says something on Facebook?’ Is that less responsive than a

call? Or is it like nobody calls anymore? It’s hard to figure out. As the years go on with it, there’s new laws, new unspoken, unwritten laws being devised. I felt like it was a really ‘no rules’ frontier,” she said. Online dating definitely offers men and women a chance to enhance their personal profiles, a topic which is covered in “Choose Your Own Love Story.” “There’s a moment where the protagonist cannot fathom that every single guy claims to love to work hard and play hard. How is that possible? When I was online dating, almost every male profile said that. It was so strange. And they all said ‘I am finally coming into the wealth and prosperity I always wanted. And I am ready to settle down.’ Really? You can really create a fantasy avatar of yourself,” Mimoun said. The author points out, though, that she didn’t intend to write an expose on the dating world. “It goes in many weirder directions. In one story, she ends up a criminal; she could end up a Buddhist monk. She ends up in Greece. Sometimes she stays at home; she jet sets,” she said. “I think it’s still fun if you are in a relationship to go back and remember the joys and horrors. It’s rough out there.” “Choose Your Own Love Story” is available for purchase on Amazon. 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.