April 12, 2017
Preserving history
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St. Charles County Sheriff Scott Lewis and Penny Pitman stand behind the grave of Revolutionary War veteran John Pitman at John Pitman Cemetery in Cottleville on April 7.
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Cottleville’s Pitman Cemetery, the final resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran, finds new life By Brett Auten A historical cemetery located in St. Charles County has been given an extra life. The city of Cottleville recently partnered with Lombardo Homes to preserve the Pitman Cemetery located in the new Legacy of Patriots Ridge subdivision at 6320 Highway N. A gate and fencing will be erected around the Pitman Cemetery as well as adding walkway access and parking. Penny Pitman, a descendant of John Pitman whom the cemetery is named after, is more than relieved over the decision. “There are still quite a few Pitmans around and we were concerned something bad would happen to it because it was just sort of out there in the middle of a field,” Pitman said. Pitman - whose great-great-great grandfather’s brother was John Pitman – said one person was paramount in making sure the cemetery didn’t fade away. Scott Lewis is best known as the St. Charles County sheriff. But in his downtime, he also serves as the Cottleville city historian. “We were getting discouraged but once he came aboard saving it became doable,” Pitman said. “Scott Lewis made sure that it didn’t disappear into the night.”
Lewis said keeping Pitman Cemetery from fading away has been an on again, offagain project. “We didn’t want to lose it,” Lewis said. “There are about a dozen revolutionary war
This sign marks the entrance to John Pitman Cemetery in the new Legacy of Patriots Ridge subdivision in Cottleville.
veterans buried in St. Charles but only four or five have graves that exist and this is one of them. So we were interested in preserv-
ing the history.” Lewis wasn’t only alone in this cause. The Saint Charles Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution group did a cleanup of the grounds several years ago. But decisions out of everyone’s control set progress back and soon thing returned to where they were. “It went back to disrepair,” Lewis said. “Kids broke a number of headstones.” Joan Koechig was one of the Daughters of the American Revolution members who has been there from the start. “Ten years or so ago we were contacted and things were in horrible shape,” Koechig said. “It had been pretty much abandoned for who knows how long. We went two or three times before the then-property owner wanted us to have insurance. When the property changed hands, they asked if we wanted to be involved again and if we would help and the answer was yes. One of the tenants of the Daughters of the American Revolution is historical preservation and this screams historical preservation.” The Daughters of the American Revolution are planning an initial cemetery clean See CEMETERY page 2
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CEMETERY Continued from cover up and tombstone repair; however, the city of Cottleville plans to ensure proper care of the cemetery going forward through the Home Owners Association agreements. John Pitman was born March 14, 1753, in Bedford County, Virginia. During the Revolutionary War, Pitman served in the Virginia and Kentucky Militia. In 1810, Pitman purchased the George Hoffman Farm along the Dardenne Creek. It was said Pitman was a clear-thinking, hard-working farmer whose judgment was respected. In 1812 Congress made the Territory of Missouri to avoid confusion with the recently admitted state of Louisiana. Congress authorized the voters to elect a territorial legislature composed of a house of representatives and a council. John Pitman and Robert Spencer were elected to represent the people of the District (County) of St. Charles in the
13 member House of Representatives. Well known for his integrity, John Pitman was selected to serve in several other positions including; grand juror, tobacco inspector and commissioned as a colonel in the state militia. John Pitman died Jan. 1, 1839, at the age of 85. “He came to Cottleville very well thought of,” Lewis said. “This cemetery will now be the focal point of the subdivision.” Lewis also wanted to recognize the cooperation of Doug Nance at Lombardo Homes, who has supported plenty of the group’s requests as well as the support of Cottleville City Administrator Rich Francis. Francis was at the helm when it came to adding parking spaces and a sidewalk to the plan as well as the requirement for the homeowners association to provide ongoing maintenance.
Wentzville School District holds third annual STEM Olympics The Wentzville School District hosted its third annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Olympics at Liberty High School on March 1 and March 8. Over 500 kindergarten through eighth grade students participated in small group design challenges, as well as hands-on activities and demonstrations by high school students and WSD staff members. The event has grown so large, it was split into two nights this year. During the month of January, classrooms across the district participated in STEM competitions where students were asked to engineer a product with specific materials in a constrained amount of time. Winners
from those competitions were invited to the STEM Olympics where students were provided an engineering challenge and materials to complete it. “The demand for STEM skills in the workplace is increasing exponentially and the Wentzville School District is committed to fostering STEM-capable learners,” said Dr. Karen Hill, WSD Director of Professional & Program Development. “This event highlights our students’ creativity and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and math, and we’re proud to provide this fun learning opportunity for them and our families.”
WSD students earn Distinguished Student Leadership Award Eight Wentzville School District seniors have earned the Distinguished Student Leader Award from the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC). Timberland’s Brooklyn Pfanstiel, Brandon Willard, Layne Konneman, Ryan Dawson and Kate Bomstad, Holt’s Eden Quinte and Liberty’s Katie Coyle and Caylin Fuller have all been named recipients. This honor recognizes students who
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varsity tennis at THS for three years. He also serves as the DECA Financial Officer and is an Eagle Scout. Brandon Willard is the Third Vice President of Timberland STUCO. He has a 3.94 GPA, is a member of DECA, National Honor Society and the THS Tennis Team. He plans on attending college at the University of Missouri – Columbia, Kentucky University or Ohio State. Brooklyn Pfanstiel is the Commissioner Vice for Timberland STUCO, Editor-in-Chief of the THS Yearbook, National Honor Society Treasurer and a Link Crew Leader. She has a GPA of 4.1 and plans to study advertising and political journalism at St. Louis University Eden Quinte is Vice President of Holt STUCO and is also a member of the National Honor Society and the marching and symphonic bands. She plans to study environmental engineer-
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O’Fallon and Wentzville make Safest Cities in Missouri list The National Council of Home Safety and Security this week published its Safest Cities in Missouri report which includes O’Fallon as ninth safest of Missouri’s cities with populations of more than 5,000 and Wentzville as 15th safest in the same category. The average size of the cities the organization deemed safest is 26,562. With a population of 85,040, O’Fallon is the largest of the cities of the report’s top 10. You can read the report bit.ly/NCHSS-safestcities. To identify Missouri’s safest cities, the council reviewed FBI Uniform Crime Report Statistics from 2016 along with the organization’s own population data and internal research. The cities’ rankings were then based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault,
murder, rape, and robbery) and property crimes (burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft) per 100,000 people. “Our entire city can be extremely proud of our steadfast recognition as a community of safe business areas, neighborhoods, parks and streets,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “The credit goes to citizens who look out for one another and our dedicated police officers who not only protect us, but who connect with the community through programs like the Citizens Police Academy, Community Emergency Response Team training, Business Watch, Neighborhood Watch and the popular Coffee with a Cop outreach.”
Division of Environmental Health and Protection celebrates Earth Day with electronics recycling collection
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Photo courtesy St. Louis County The St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection will host an Earth Day electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 and 22.
Earth Day encourages the protection and preservation of our environment through the efficient use of resources. The St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection will recognize this initiative by hosting an Earth Day electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 and 22. “As we make way for the latest technological advances and throw away unwanted devices, landfills across the nation overflow with millions of tons of electronics each year,” Division Director Ryan Tilley says. “In addition to being burdensome, this electronic waste, or e-waste, contains toxic materials that can contaminate the soil, water and air. We’re proud that our Recycle Works Central and Recycle Works West facilities have improved St. Charles County by processing more than 42 million pounds of recyclable material since we
initiated the program in 1990.” Open to St. Charles County residents only (businesses and organizations are not eligible to participate), the Earth Day celebration collection takes place at Recycle Works Central (60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles) and Recycle Works West (2110 East Pitman Avenue in Wentzville). The facilities collect most electronic items at no cost, but there is a small charge for appliances (minimum $15 fee), computers (up to $10 for complete systems, monitors or printers), and televisions ($10-$25 depending upon the size). Please note that this event is a cash-only collection. For questions regarding this Earth Day event, please visit www.sccmo.org/ RecycleWorks or call 636-9491800. Producing, distributing and consuming new electronic items require a lot of energy and deplete the amount of
raw materials available in the future. For example, it takes more than 500 pounds of fuel, nearly 50 pounds of chemicals and more than one ton of water to manufacture and distribute a computer and monitor to the marketplace. However, more than 70 percent of the e-waste collected through recycling can be repurposed into new products or raw materials. To illustrate this: for every one million cell phones recycled, more than 35,000 pounds of copper, 700 pounds of silver and 75 pounds of gold are recovered. To complement curbside collections, the Division of Environmental Health and Protection accepts recyclable material from residents throughout the year. In addition to electronic devices, the facilities accept aluminum, cardboard and paper supplies, plastics, clothing and textiles and much more.
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St. Charles County Master Gardeners host spring plant sales The St. Charles County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale on April 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon and will be held on site at the University of Missouri Extension Center – St. Charles County at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Plants include, but are not limited to, the following: spring and summer annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, fruit, Missouri natives, seeds and bulbs. A follow-up sale will be held on May 6, 8:30 a.m. to noon, in the greenhouse on site with a limited plant supply. Closing time may be earlier
if all plants are sold. All proceeds from the sale support the maintenance and expansion of the Demonstration Gardens. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who promote and demonstrate good gardening principles and techniques, as well as participate in projects that enhance the beauty of our community. For more information visit http://extension. missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardeners.aspx or call MU Extension at 636-970-3000.
Cuivre River scholarship deadline approaches Local undergraduate and technical school students are reminded that Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s 2017 scholarship application deadline is May 1. Applications are available at Cuivre River offices in Troy and Lake Saint Louis, or can be downloaded from www.cuivre. com. The application cover sheet contains specific details about the complete scholarship application and selection processes. For 2017, trustees have transitioned to an annual scholarship award for all applicants, rather than twice a year as conducted in the past. Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students continuing their education should submit their applications before the May 1 deadline. Scholarships are awarded by the Cuivre River
Electric Community Trust Board, which has overseen Cuivre’s non-profit community trust since it was formed in 1997. Education is a key component of the program. A total of $980,000 has been awarded to help 2,025 area students pursue their academic goals of achieving higher education. Funds are donated by Cuivre River members who donate to the community trust through Operation Round Up. Members voluntarily pay the “round-up” amount on their monthly electric bills. To obtain more information or to print an application, visit www.cuivre.com, or call 800392-3709, extensions 4830 or 4838.
Wentzville students earn awards at state conference
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools competed at the 71st annual Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference.
Students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools competed at the 71st annual Missouri FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) State Leadership Conference held March 19-21 at Tan Tara Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Over 1,600 high school students from across Missouri attended the conference which is planned by student leaders and features speakers, workshops and competitions for FCCLA members. This year’s theme was “Channel Into Leadership.” The conference featured speakers and workshops on topics such as preparing for college and careers, leadership skills, anti-bullying programs, and technology’s impact in education, careers, and on the family. In addition to leadership training, honors and recognition, more than 720 students participated in 30 competitive events, including Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Career Investigation, Chapter Service Projects and Sports Nutrition. PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND RESEARCH CENTER 4132 KEATON CROSSING BLVD, SUITE 201, O’FALLON, MO 63368 (636)244-3593 www.PCRC-STL.com WWW.PCRC-STL.COM
Wentzville School District students who received awards at the State Conference include: • Holt juniors Alejandro Anchondo-Sakoda, Paige Eller, and Cassie Nichols earned Gold in
Advocacy. • Holt senior Lizz Miller earned Gold in Entrepreneurship. • Liberty junior Claire Roberts earned Silver in Leadership. • Timberland freshman Hannah Kuhlman earned Gold in Sports Nutrition. • Holt seniors Bailey Hoenig, Tifphany Hughes, and Lacey Ball earned Silver in Culinary Arts. • Holt sophomores Megan Wood, Kaleigh Westerhold, and Sarah Marquart earned Silver in Focus on Children. • Holt sophomore Madison Heisler earned Bronze in Illustrated Talk. Holt FCCLA Advisors include Lori Krug and Kimberly Voss, Liberty students work with advisors Sandy Pizzo and Sarah Genenbacher, and Timberland students work with advisors Teresa Durbala, Cherie Boren, and Jennifer Caimi. FCCLA is a national student organization that promotes personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education. Missouri FCCLA is the fifth largest in the nation with over 9,800 members in 320 chapters across the state.
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O’Fallon named a Tree City USA The Arbor Day Foundation recently announced the recognition of O’Fallon as a Tree City USA. This is the 13th straight year O’Fallon has earned this distinction. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The title is renewed each year that the city meets several criteria, including holding an Arbor Day ceremony. (This year’s ceremony will be held at the Founders Day & Garden Expo on May 6 in Fort Zumwalt Park.) “Because there are so many benefits to having trees in our community, we encourage residents to plant trees and we work hard to keep trees on municipal property healthy,” said Bob Deardeuff, Landscape Division Manager. “As the Arbor Day
Foundation says, trees are the one piece of community infrastructure that increases in value over time.” O’Fallon’s urban forestry program also received a boost from the Missouri Department of Conservation, which recently presented O’Fallon with a $10,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) program grant. The city is using the funds for education and to plant young trees that will eventually replace ash trees that are expected to die from emerald ash borer infestation. The insect has killed millions of trees throughout the nation already, and O’Fallon’s tree planting program calls for planting 300 new trees by 2020 to offset the loss of ash trees in city parks and on municipal grounds.
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Augusta Plein Air Art Festival celebrates 15-year anniversary in Missouri wine country The Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the cultural heritage of historic wine country as it hosts the 15-year anniversary of the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. The unique festival that attracts amateur and professional artists from across the country runs April 20-30. Art, wine and culture enthusiasts are invited to participate in the festivities. The artists will spend 10 days scattered about the small towns of Defiance, New Melle, Washington and Augusta painting “en plein air,” a French term for in the open air. Events include sunrise and sunset paint outs, all day paint outs, quick paints, and children’s paint outs. Workshops are offered to participating artists and the public who are interested in learning more about painting with oils, watercolors, acrylics and pastels. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and observe art unfold before their eyes each day at events hosted by wineries and neigh-
boring communities. One of a kind art will be available for purchase from the easel at each event as well as at a pop-up gallery at the Augusta Visitor Center in Augusta. Judging and awards and the Final Sale will take place at Mount Pleasant Estates on April 30. “We are excited to be celebrating the 15th anniversary of Augusta Plein Air this spring. The festival has grown and evolved over the years, now featuring more than 130 artists from around the nation painting ‘in the open air.’ Augusta has a rich cultural history of art and music. This year we will feature both as we travel throughout the greater Augusta area with more than 20 events in the 10 day festival,” says Kathy Kessler, event coordinator. For a full event schedule and further information on the 2017 Plein Air Art Festival visit Augustapleinair.com, email augustapleinair@gmail. com or call 314-369.6804. www.feetforlifecenters.com
Advertiser Profile: Cedarhurst of St. Charles offers several amenities to assisted-living residents Rich in history, St. Charles is the oldest city on the Missouri River. Its 70,000 residents treasure the big city amenities and small town charm. Our community is conveniently located just north of Interstate 70 and adjacent to the campus of Lindenwood University. We are a short distance from historic downtown Main Street, with its brick paved streets, eclectic shops and inviting restaurants. Nearby wineries, casino and hiking make it perfect for visiting family and friends. Cedarhurst of St. Charles is designed with our residents in mind. Our memory care community is designed and equipped for varying stages of memory loss. Residents are encouraged to personalize their apartments with familiar items so they feel more “at home.” Our caregivers wear specific clothing to designate them as caregivers. Even the furniture is the appropriate size with arm rests and non-overwhelming color and patterns. Our employees are trained by the Alzheimer’s Association, specifically on the Person-Centered Care Approach. This training allows for our staff to fully understand the needs of our memory care residents and treat each resident with the personalized care they deserve. Our assisted-living residents are empowered with the independence they desire, yet residents and family members alike have peace of mind knowing our 24-hour staff is available should assistance be needed. Our activity calendars are packed with
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O’Fallon angler catches state-record redear sunfish The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports James Lucas of O’Fallon became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he caught a redear sunfish on a private pond in Lincoln County. The new “alternative method” record fish caught by Lucas on March 24 weighed one pound, one ounce. Lucas’ recent catch broke the previous state record of six ounces, caught in 1996. “I was pretty excited when I pulled the redear sunfish out of the water because fishing that day wasn’t easy,” Lucas said. Lucas added the weather outside wasn’t great for fishing when he caught the new state record. “I’m just thankful my friend drove the boat and braved the conditions with me while I caught another state-record fish,” Lucas said. Lucas is pretty familiar with state-record fish, as he now holds two of them in Missouri. “I caught this fish on purpose with my throwline because I want to break more state records,” Lucas said. Lucas caught the fish with a throwline. A throwline is a method for catching fish that involves lowering or throwing a fishing line into the water without the use of a rod and reel. The line can be anchored to an object on shore or held in hand. “I choose to use a throwline because it is very challenging, and I enjoy a challenge!” said Lucas. MDC weighed the redear sunfish on a certified scale in O’Fallon. “This is the fourth state-record fish this year. 2017 is shaping up to be a year for state-record fish,” said MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “The mild weather we have had this year means more anglers are fishing, and
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation James Lucas of O’Fallon became the most recent record-breaking angler in Missouri when he caught this one pound, one ounce redear sunfish on a private pond in Lincoln County on March 24.
catching big fish.” Lucas said he released the redear sunfish back into the private pond, and now plans to go after more state-record fish. Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl.
Weather from Nick’s Window
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Funnel clouds and tornadoes…oh my!
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Severe weather can often bring tornadoes. So far this year Missouri has experienced several tornadoes. While many consider March-May severe weather season, tornadoes can happen at any time of the year as long as conditions are right. A tornado is not a tornado until the funnel makes contact with the ground. The name changes from funnel cloud to tornado once the contact with the ground is made. A funnel cloud is a column of rotating air and condensation descending from a wall cloud towards the ground. Until it reaches the ground it is not a tornado. The majority of funnel clouds and tornadoes form a thunderstorm, but not always. Let me explain. Some funnels can form from non-thunderstorm clouds which we often refer to as cold air funnels. Tornadoes on the other hand typically form from a strong thunderstorm cloud. The exception to this are some landspouts. Once a funnel makes contact with the ground it becomes a tornado. A tornado can be somewhat transparent until dirt and debris are picked up by the moving tornado. In weaker tornadoes it may be more difficult to see the interaction with the ground. Once contact is lost with the ground, the tornado again becomes a funnel cloud (still a rotating column of air), but is not touching the surface. A tornado that forms over water is known as a waterspout. These storms can move onto
land and become a tornado. Many waterspouts form over large bodies of water such as lakes and oceans. In 1985, meteorologist Howard Bluestein identified a tornado that is not associated with a mesocyclone of thunderstorm called a landspout. A landspout forms from a growing convective cloud and are often associated with low-level instability. They are typically weaker and smaller than supercell tornadoes. It is important to know that landspouts can cause damage. In addition, some landspouts are not visible and are often first sighted as debris swirling at the surface before they eventually fill in with condensation and dust. Many landspouts, like waterspouts, form a translucent tube appearance. Whereas tornadoes can appear more of a wedge-like or a large wall shape. Next time we will examine the scale used to rank tornadoes. Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/ nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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Man food Going out for lunch is an exciting ritual for the ladies, while men see it as just a way of packing their intestines. I had decided on the last place to dine which included linen tablecloths, flowers, background music and dinnerplates not made from pressed paper. The itty-bitty portions and froo-froo atmosphere were not to my husband’s high standards – meaning, the establishment didn’t serve great slabs of meat on the bone from a hubcap. He chose the restaurant this time. I first suspected it was man-friendly as we neared the establishment. It had three expressway drivethroughs…classy. I insisted we at least go inside. I sensed this would be a place where throwing one’s peanut shells on the ground would be encouraged…I would be wrong. Instead they handed us a bucket of old socks to toss randomly about. “Just like home,” my husband giggled as he launched a sock at a wall where it stuck to the frame of a picture of dogs playing poker. Hmm. Had I known we were going to an art museum, I would have worn my nice flip flops. We ordered at the counter where the only options were: meat or lots of meat with extra meat. I saw they were offering a “little nibblers menu” and suggested we share the animal flesh special which looked like an overflowing platter of T-Rex. My husband grumbled like a caveman, “Me no share meat.” After he ordered, it was my turn. “Could I perhaps get a spinach salad with feta and
a light balsamic vinaigrette on the side?” Instantly a siren started to sound; red lights came on and flashed above. The frightened cashier shouted into the microphone, “Security! We’ve got a code green out front. This is not a drill. Repeat! This is not a drill!” I could see around the corner several military-like personnel dashing towards me, no doubt to take me down with a taser and remove me from the joint. Quickly thinking, I hurriedly asked for bacon sprinkles. The checkout clerk repeated, “Bacon?” I nodded. The sirens stopped and red lights ceased flashing. Over the intercom came, “Cancel code green.” Security slunk back into the shadows. At our table, my husband greedily devoured his King Kong-sized protein plate while I enjoyed my “man” salad which consisted of a pound of bacon and a leaf on the side. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent 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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Lindenwood student advertising team wins St. Louis ADDY Award A team of advertising students from Lindenwood University recently won the top prize in the student division at the St. Louis ADDY Awards, presented by the American Advertising Federation. For the competition, the group assembled a multi-faceted advertising campaign for Snapple, which all student teams worked with for the competition. The team consisted of Rebecca Gander and Cassie Klopmeyer. Their campaign included a direct mailer, an interactive billboard, a radio commercial, a jingle, social media, a media kit, a heated bus shelter design, a mobile app, a Macy’s Thanksgiving parade balloon, a media plan, a budget and other elements. “The ADDYs are the toughest advertising competition in the world,” said Kristy Tucciarone,
Photo courtesy Lindenwood University Lindenwood University’s gold medal-winning advertising team consisted of (front, from left) Cassie Klopmeyer and Rebecca Gander. Also pictured are Lindenwood students (continuing front, from left) Morgan Riggs, Sierra Teson, Maggie Winchel, (back, from left) Jess Hodge, and Shelly Hoerner.
chair of Lindenwood’s Corporate Communications Department. “Four seasoned ad pros from outside the ninth advertising district agreed that the Lindenwood Snapple campaign was worthy of a Gold ADDY;
this speaks volumes about our students and their abilities to enter their future careers and begin work from day one.” Since August 2014, Lindenwood students have won five ADDY Awards.
Wentzville DECA students excel at state competition and advance to internationals
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District These students from Holt High School qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference/Competition in Anaheim, CA.
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Dozens of Holt, Liberty and Timberland High School marketing students joined 1,800 of their Missouri counterparts for the 69th Annual Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference at the Lodge of Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks March 12-14. During the statewide conference, DECA members were evaluated by more than 100 business and industry professionals who served as competitive event judges. Students competed as individuals or in teams in a variety of categories, and were asked to solve realistic workplace problems through one-on-one interaction with an executive or community member. Twenty five WSD students qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference/ Competition in Anaheim, California April 26-29. Those students winning at state and qualifying for internationals are: Holt High School: • Carter Hult, first place in Retail Merchandising Series • Matt Kaiser, first place in Business Growth Plan • Caitlyne McGarrity and Jake Teater, fourth place in Financial Literacy Promotion Plan • Elizabeth Miller, fourth place in Buying and Merchandise Operations Research • Dana Whiting, fourth place in Business Finance Series • Megan Harris and Ellie Bennis, fifth place in Learn and Earn Project
• Pamela Morales and Gillian Wagner, fifth place in Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making • Allie Barry and Hailey Barry, sixth place in Entertainment Team Decision Making Liberty High School: • Austyn Kloth, third place in Principles of Finance Timberland High School: • Andrew Nettler and Jack Willbrand, first place in Financial Management Team Decision Making • Morgan Burton and John Ackley, third place with their Ad Campaign • Maddie Hackman and Layne Konneman, third place in Entrepreneurship Promotional Plan • Sam Ostby and Ryan Dawson, third place in Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making • Cody Wilfong and Adam Albritton, fifth place in Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Making • Tristen Simpson and Anh Tran, State Finalists in Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research Missouri DECA serves more than 8,000 students throughout the state.
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Money raised for Leaps of Love Kathryn Hubbard, Avon Independent Sales Rep and her 17 year old daughter, Krystle teamed up with the organization Leaps of Love (LOL) in order to raise money to benefit families affected by childhood brain tumors and late-effects of childhood cancer. Recently, the Hubbard’s spent countless hours coordinating a vendor fair to raise money for the organization and to help them spread awareness of Childhood Cancer. Held March 26, $905 was raised with support from business owners, Silent Auction, 50/50, and Sponsors including Thrivent. LOL embraces families affected by brain tumors and lateeffects of childhood cancer by hosting family retreats to connect families, nurture parents that have lost a child to cancer and provide encouragement for childhood cancer survivors age 18-plus. For information about
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Owner, Robert Schowengerdt, celebrated the grand opening of his business, Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade, with a ribbon cutting on March 30. On hand were employees, family and patrons, city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, Councilman Tom Besselman, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade is located at
2236 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and offers small-batch craft beer along with old school video games and pinball. Customers are encouraged to bring plenty of quarters and are invited to bring their own food to enjoy. For more information on Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade, please call 636-224-8626 or visit the website at www.twoplumbers.com.
Exhibitors now being accepted for the 2017 Baby Kid Expo The 11th annual Baby Kid Expo will take place May 6 at the St. Charles Convention Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Baby Kid Expo is the largest annual event held in the metro St. Louis area that’s specially designed to provide parents with a fun trade show atmosphere, while their kids enjoy an awesome day of fun and entertainment. The Baby Kid Expo is a place for parents to learn about things available in the community that they might not be fa-
miliar with otherwise. Applications are now being accepting for exhibitors that would benefit from being able to talk directly to hundreds of local families about their business. It is the perfect place to generate leads, sell, increase brand recognition and conduct surveys. For more information about the Baby Kid Expo, please visit www.babykidexpo.com or call 1-866-654-EXPO (3976). Also, become a fan at www.facebook. com/babykidexpo .
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Francis Howell High honors scholar-athlete Recently senior Mikayla Hardy achieved both academic and athletic success at Francis Howell High School (FHHS), the true definition of a “scholar-athlete.” PrepVolleyball.com, and Honorable Mention All-American by Under Armour named Photo courtesy FHSD her as First Team Francis Howell High School se- Academic All-Amernior Mikayla Hardy ican. In the classroom, she has a 4.8 grade point average and ranks second in her class. Her comments reveal how she attains that feat, “Pretty much by taking all AP and honors classes. This year I’m taking six AP classes, and I took six last year as well.” Hardy is also an AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Student, scored a 33 on the ACT, and won the American Association of University Women STEM Award for outstanding math achievement. She was also named the FHHS Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete of the Year. On the court, she was selected First Team AllMetro and First Team All-State. Head coach Stacey Smith said, “Mikayla was our ‘go to’ hitter all season. Her consistent play in the front row, as well as the back row, was a key to our success this year. She set the Howell single-match kill record twice this season, and came up big for us when we needed it most, even while playing through a nagging injury. Mikayla was definitely a leader by example and came to practice every day ready to play.” Hardy’s play helped lead the Lady Vikings to a national ranking, and the state championship game. *A great mentor Indoor football Raiders drop first game of season The River City Raiders play professional indoor football and are a member of the Arena Pro Football (APF) league with home games at the Family Arena. Last Saturday at home, the River City Raiders franchise suffered a 29-19 setback by the Florida Tarpons. Trailing 15-0 at intermission, the Raiders were are able to shore the score to 15-13 heading into the fourth quarter but 14 unanswered points by
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the Tarpons resulted in the team’s first defeat of the season. The Raiders have their third home game in a row this Saturday as they take on the Richmond Rough Riders. Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com for more information and some possible free tickets. *Tighten the defense Professional baseball starts in May The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. The Rascals squad had the league’s top offense in 2016 that produced their third consecutive championship appearance and they are slated to return five of their top six weapons come opening day. The five sluggers are in the Rascals infield and in total ten players on the roster that can play a position around the diamond. They are headlined by three-year Frontier League All-Star Josh Ludy and last year’s Rascals batting champion Josh Silver. The crew includes: fifth year shortstop Johnny Morales, second baseman and team leader in RBIs Jason Merjano, and both first baseman’s, lefty bat Clint Freeman and right-hander Braxton Martinez. Seventh-year manager Steve Brook is honored to have the league’s catcher of the year, Mike Jurgella in the lineup as well. In total, the Rascals have 36 players on the spring training roster and will look to narrow it down to 24 by the season opener. May 12 at 6:35 p.m. Ruffy will lead the team on the new turf. Many opening day activities are planned for the day and evening. Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. *A month away Gary B. 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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Enhance your Easter with ham From the breakfast nook to the dinner table, an Easter meal isn’t complete without a delicious ham for guests to enjoy and share. Whether you’re serving up a casual brunch, an early dinner or a formal holiday feast, an easy-to-prepare spiral ham is the perfect centerpiece for any meal occasion. Perfectly cooked and hand trimmed, Smithfield spiral sliced hams make holiday entertaining quick and effortless, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends. Serve up any leftovers as-is or easily incorporate them into an array of tasty dishes for brunch, lunch or dinner the next day. Try this Leftover Ham and Bacon Hash for a quick at-home brunch dish or use in an easy appetizer like Ham and Brie Crostini. With flavor this easy, this could be your most delicious Easter yet. For more Easter recipe inspiration, visit Smithfield.com.
Ham and Brie Crostini with Fig Jam
Ingredients: 1 French baguette (10-12 ounces), sliced
on bias, 1/4-inch thick (about 24 pieces) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound sliced ham, cut into 24 pieces 9 ounces Brie cheese, sliced and cut into 24 pieces 1/4 cup fig jam
Directions:
Heat oven to 400 F.
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Lightly brush both sides of baguette slices with oil and place slightly spaced on rimmed baking pans. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp. Top each slice with ham and Brie; bake additional 5-8 minutes, or until Brie has just started to melt. Top each crostini with fig jam and serve warm.
Leftover Ham and Bacon Hash Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds yellow potatoes, diced 8 ounces button mushrooms, quartered 1 1/2 cups ham, cooked 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut into 1-inch pieces 2/3 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained and roughly chopped 3/4 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed 2-3 eggs, fried or poached to preference (optional) 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Directions:
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Heat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, salt and pepper until combined. Add potatoes and mushrooms, and toss to coat.
Spread potato mixture evenly onto two lightly oiled or nonstick, rimmed baking pans and roast in oven 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes and mushrooms have started to brown, stirring halfway through cooking. Add any leftover bacon or ham to mixture and stir.
Add in roasted peppers to oven-safe serving casserole (if desired) and top with cheese. Bake additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese has softened and begun to melt. Top hash with eggs, if desired, and sliced basil.
Crossword Puzzle: THEME: EARTH DAY
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ACROSS 1. Old European thrusting spears 6. Art degrees 9. Slight amount, pl. 13. African sorcery 14. *Snowy one is endangered 15. Prince’s “Raspberry ____” 16. Former Greek coin 17. Hawaiian token of farewell 18. Make one 19. *No more 21. *Meatless day? 23. Unknown power 24. Texting button 25. Roll of Benjamins, e.g. 28. Noisy talk 30. First among siblings 35. Black tropical cuckoo 37. Not Sunni 39. Comforter stuffing 40. *Outer layer of Earth’s crust 41. *Gardener’s cover 43. Australian palm 44. 2nd T in a T&T 46. Jane Lynch’s high-school musical TV show 47. Newts in terrestrial stage 48. Bewitch 50. Consequently
52. Kum Ba ____ 53. Like vacation day, sometimes 55. Old-fashioned “before” 57. *Driver’s bad habit 60. *It’s changing 64. Anemic-looking 65. Grazing area 67. Arabian chieftain 68. Sound of colliding pots 69. Roman goddess of fertility 70. Smart candy? 71. Snaky swimmers 72. Acorn tree 73. Rendezvous DOWN 1. *South ____, Amundsen-Scott Station location 2. Wild goat 3. Best ____ secret 4. Dine at home 5. Ice fishing shelter 6. World’s fastest man 7. Leave speechless 8. Snail trail 9. Be inclined 10. “Tosca” tune, e.g. 11. What oppositions do 12. Chester White’s home
15. ____ of joy, a.k.a. baby 20. Difference of opinion 22. Comes before first Mississippi 24. Like an expert 25. *____-free lifestyle 26. Opposite of cation 27. Prince William’s mother 29. Chihuahua-Pug hybrid 31. Have supper 32. Instruct 33. Anatomical divisions 34. *Treasure to some? 36. Whitman of “Indian Love Call” fame 38. Tennis serving whiz 42. Father of dialectical idealism 45. Dealing with difficulty 49. Famous Akira Kurowasa movie 51. Home to superb rugs 54. Meltable home 56. Type of wheat 57. Capri, e.g. 58. Lentil soup 59. Carl Zeiss’ product 60. Wine container 61. Insubstantial 62. Kennedy and Turner 63. Formerly, formerly 64. Highest card in “War” 66. *Now headed by Scott Pruitt
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS April 10-12: Used book sale
The St. Charles Community College library will host its 24th annual used book sale from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. April 10-12. The book sale is part of the celebration for National Library Week, which is April 9-15. The sale will be in the Paul and Helen Schnare Library, located in the Learning Resource Center on the SCC campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Both fiction and non-fiction material will be available. Books will be sold for $.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks. Faculty, students and friends of SCC have donated books, and other books are withdrawn from the library’s collection. The library is still accepting donations of used books. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new materials for the SCC library. For more information, call Theresa Flett at 636-922-8620.
April 14: Good Friday service
Ministry to Men is holding their annual Good Friday Service at Grace Community Chapel St. Peters at 7661 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. Featured speaker is Michael Burke author of “Waiting to Die, Running to Live.” Doors open at 7 a.m. and the service concludes at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments provided, all men are welcome. For more information contact Derrill Martin at dmartin@ministrytomen. net or call 636-720-1202.
April 14: Good Friday Cantata
St. John UCC Music Ministry presents “Requiem” by Gabriel Faure, featuring St. John Chamber Choir, orchestra, and soloists at 7 p.m. Cantata will also have an original Holy Week narration written and read by Dr. Candice Coleman. St. John United Church of Christ is located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. For more information visit www.stjohnucc.org.
April 14: Spring Fling Carnival
The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting the 18th 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 - 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. For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at 636-327-3876, extension 26422 or jolenewofford@wsdr4.org.
April 15: Easter egg hunt and Arbor Day festival
Join Dardenne Prairie for the annual Easter egg hunt. Hunts will be divided by age and begin at 10 a.m. with the zero-two and three-four age groups. Ages five-six and seven-eight will follow shortly after the previous hunt ends. Find a special egg and win a prize. The Easter Bunny will be visiting, so bring your camera.
April 16: Community Prayer Wall
Continuing until Easter Sunday, St. John UCC, at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will have a Community Prayer Wall outside the church along Fifth Street. People from the community are encouraged to write prayers on strips of cloth and tie them to the Prayer Wall.
April 18: History lecture
The 18th Century French Creoles of the Mid-Mississippi Valley had a unique culture and way of life, radically different from any other place in the Americas. The French, African, Indian and Spanish traditions were all blended together and could have added to our national culture. However, after the Louisiana Purchase, the new settlers rejected the culture. From 1-3 p.m. historian Linda Koenig will entertain and educate with stories about the Mid-Mississippi Valley in the 18th century and the people who lived here. The cost is $10 per person and includes dessert, tea and/or coffee. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre members receive $1 off admission. Register in person at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre or by phone at 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. When registering, be sure mention any dietary restrictions. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.
April 19-23: Theater performance
St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 19-22; 10 a.m. April 20; and 2 p.m. April 23. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.
April 19-30: Augusta Plein Air Art Festival
Early Registration and Welcome Reception at Augusta Winery, April 19 at 8 a.m.; Workshop – Sketching with Josh Been (I), April 19 at 9 a.m.; Augusta Shores Paint Out, April 20 at 6 a.m.; Daily Registration, April 20 at 8 a.m.; Montelle Winery Paint Out, April 21 at 8 a.m.; Pop-Up-Gallery – Augusta Visitor Center, April 21 at 9 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic with Patrick Saunders (I), April 21 at 9 a.m.; Noboleis Quick Paint, April 21 at 4:30 p.m.; Morning at the Park, April 22 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Pastel with Michele Wells, April 22 at 9 a.m.; Best of Show Paint Out, April 22 at 12 p.m.; Dinner, Night Music, and Art, April 22 at 5:30 p.m.; Morning in Washington Paintout, April 23 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic with Patrick Saunders (II), April 23 at 9 a.m.; Lake Creek Paintout, April 23 at 1 p.m.; Workshop – Sketching with Josh Been (II), April 24 at 9 a.m.; Private Estate Paint Out, April 24 at 10 a.m.; A Day in New Melle, April 25 at 11 a.m.; Workshop – Watercolor with Spencer Meagher, April 26 at 9 a.m.; Daniel Boone Home Paint Out, April 26 at 10 a.m.; Chandler Hill Winery Premier Artist Paint Out, April 26 at 4 p.m.; A Valley View from the Vineyard, April 27 at 8 a.m.; Washington “Trees” Paintout, April 27 at 3 p.m.;
Frisella Sunrise Paint Out, April 28 at 6 a.m.; Workshop – Oil and Acrylic – Joan Parker & Zak Barnes, April 28 at 9 a.m.; An Afternoon in the Wine Garden, April 28 at 12 p.m.; Sunset Paint Out at Balducci Winery. April 28 at 4 p.m.; Festival in Augusta – Artist’s Choice, People’s Choice, Theme Paint, Nocturne Paint and 15 year Celebration Dance, April 29; Final Sale from Easel and Awards, April 30 at 11 a.m.; Youth Paint Out at Mount Pleasant Estates, April 30 at 1 p.m.
April 21: Spaghetti dinner
The Optimist Club of St. Charles will host its’ 46th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Lunch/dinner will be served at Memorial Hall (lower level) at Blanchette Park in St. Charles from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Patrons will enjoy a traditional Italian Spaghetti Dinner with all the trimmings. The Italian cuisine from Pio’s Restaurant will be featured. Salad, drinks and dessert are included. Wine for adults and soft drinks will be available for all. One price for all is $10 (Children five and under are free). Tickets are available from any Optimist member, at the door or by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723, Sharon North at 636-724-0148, or Gerry Prinster at 314-973-2928.
April 21: Spring Fling dance
The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre will come alive at 7 p.m. with the Spring Fling. Dance to the music of Backstreet Cruisers while enjoying time with friends. Individuals, couples and groups are welcome. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. Show a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card at the door and receive a discount of $1 off admission. Soda will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own snacks. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-397-6908, ext. 1624.
April 21: E-waste recycling
E-Waste Recycling day takes place from 10 – 12 p.m. at 1st Advantage Bank at 240 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636970-0440.
April 21, 23: Choir concert
Choral Arts Singers, Francis Howell North High School Concert Choir, and members of the St. Charles Symphony will perform Joseph Haydn’s “Kleine Orgelmasse mass in B/Bflat Major” and other selections on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 S. Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles, and April 23 at 2 p.m. at Assumption Chapel at 403 N. Main in O’Fallon. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children (ages six-18). For more information visit www.concertarts.org.
April 22: Plant sale
The Lincoln County Master Gardeners sixth annual plant sale takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of Valvoline Express Care at The Plaza in Troy. (Rain date April 29). For more information, please call 636528-4613 or check out the Facebook page, Lincoln County Master Gardeners.
April 22: Alzheimer’s workshop
last place. Mulligans $2 each/10 max per team, 50/50 raffle and auction items. Bring your own snacks and there will be a cash bar. Call 636-7752231 or Courtney at 636-346-5747 or ryanpaulsmom@yahoo.com for more information.
April 22: Vendor and craft fair
Browse a variety of boutiques, jewelry, cookware, baked goods, beauty products and so much more at a craft and vendor fair to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at O’Fallon Church of Christ at 8576 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Event will include refreshments and a silent auction filled with generous donations from local businesses such as Bristol Seafood Grill, Pinot’s Palette, Good News Brewing Company and O’Fallon Nutrition. All proceeds from the silent auction will go directly to research, care and support for Alzheimer’s patients and their families in St. Charles County.
April 23: Country music concert
At 2:30 p.m. the Gateway Country Music Spring Show, featuring traditional country music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67 will take place at Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636-384-0916 or Dean Raymer 636795-2014. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
April 23: Gospel concert
Bring the family to experience The Lesters, often referred to as “St. Louis’ First Family of Gospel Music,” in concert at Dardenne Baptist Church at 2345 Oak Dr. in O’Fallon at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org.
April 24: DAR application workshop
An application workshop will be held at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library at 2750 Hwy K in O’Fallon at 1 p.m. where members of the Caroline Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be present to discuss the work of the DAR with any prospective members who wish to be a part of the new chapter. The DAR is the premier national organization for women interested in historic preservation, education and patriotism. The national motto is “God, Home, Country.” To qualify for membership, a woman must prove descent from a patriot (military or civilian; male or female) who served the cause of the American Revolution. At the workshop there will be chapter members available to assist in doing the necessary genealogical research to prove such descent. Copies of applications, genealogical worksheets, and informational brochures will be on hand. Experts in early American genealogy will be there to offer their assistance. Prospective members from Lake St. Louis, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend with their questions and to see if they are eligible. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Registrar Mary Jo Anderson at 636-294-5549.
Would you like to know the 10 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and separate myth from reality on this subject? Plan to attend a workshop on this subject from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. For more information call 636-379-5334.
April 23: Country music show
April 22: Trivia night
April 23: Gospel concert
Ryan Martin Foundation trivia night will be held at the American Legion Hall at 504 Leutkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. The proceeds will benefit meningitis awareness. Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 per person up to eight per team. Prizes for first, second and
The Gateway Country Music Association presents their Spring Show at Wentzville Holt High School C. H. Jones Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved sears by calling Beverly at 636384-0916 or Dean at 636-795-2014. Bring the Family to experience The Lesters in concert at Dardenne Baptist Church at 2345 Oak Dr. in O’Fallon at 5:30 p.m. They are often referred to as “St. Louis’ First Family of Gospel Music.” Admission is free. For more information visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 12, 2017 April 25: Band concert
The After Hours Community Band, founded in 1986, under direction of Carol Commerford and Sandra Stoeckel will perform their annual Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. The selection of music for the evening will include show tunes, marches, movie themes and always featured is a composition by Missouri composer, Claude T. Smith. Admission is free. More information at www. ahcb.org or call Joyce at 636-946-7848.
April 27: Alzheimer’s awareness breakfast
Church of the Shepherd in St. Charles is hosting the Alzheimer’s Association’s Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s breakfast to raise awareness of the sixth leading cause of death. The faith community is invited to attend the educational event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Shedding Light is a breakfast for faith leaders, clergy, Stephen Ministers, lay stewards, parish nurses, ministerial alliance members, chaplains and concerned community members. Attendees will learn to identify the signs and symptoms of dementia, discover ways to help congregants through the journey of Alzheimer’s, an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and learn ways to support Alzheimer’s families in their congregation facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This event is free but registration is required. To RSVP, contact Rev. Regina Lowe at rlowe@alz. org or call 800-272-3900.
April 28: Trivia night
Girlfriends for Good will hold its seventh annual trivia night to benefit Youth In Need at the Machinists’ Hall in Bridgeton at 12365 St. Charles Rock Road. Tables of eight are $200 and include beer, soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Sponsor a round for $50. All proceeds benefit Youth In Need. For more information, contact Cody Finan, Community Engagement Coordinator, at cfinan@youthinneed.org or 636-7579334.
April 28: Trivia night
Second annual trivia night to benefit Powell Terrace Food Pantry takes place at First Baptist Church of Harvester at 4075 S. Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 per table (max. of eight per table) There will be a live auction, silent auction and mulligans. Bring your own snacks and drinks (no alcohol permitted). Coffee, lemonade and tea will be available at no charge. Table space is limited so reserve your table today by calling 636-724-3036 or by sending an email to bogeyhillsbaptist@sbcglobal.net.
April 29: German cultural group meeting
Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets the last Saturday of every month. Attendees are predominantly German born/raised people who get together at 11 a.m. in St Charles to speak German, eat a late breakfast or early lunch and sip a cool drink or two. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. Over 50 percent of attendees were born or raised in Germany and over 50 percent live in St Charles County. April meeting location will be at the Traffic Jam Bar at 6 Westbury Dr. in St Charles (north side of I-70 behind Pundmann Ford). Meeting this month is a pot luck. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
April 29: Benefit shrimp boil
Friedens UCC, at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles, is hosting its annual Benefit Shrimp Boil at 6 p.m. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi. Call 636-724-1918 to get your reservations, seating is limited. For more information go to www.friedensucc.org.
April 29: Motorcycle rally
St. Charles H.O.G. Chapter #2527 presents Hot Hogs Spring Rally 2017. Register from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Saint Charles Harley-Davidson. Ride starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Event includes scenic ride, hot dogs, live band, attendance prizes and a blessing of the bikes. This is an open ride, all bikes are welcome. There will be a $150 first prize, $100 second prize and $50 third prize. Rain date will be May 6. For more information Contact Gene Manning at gman151@centurylink.net.
April 29: That ‘80s Run
That ‘80s Run and its coordinating wellness expo – Exporama – is set on the St. Charles Community College campus, Great River Greenway trails and the streets of Cottleville. Once again featured at the annual run event will be the popular 10K Race (6.2 miles), 5K Race (3.1 miles) and Radical Mile. The 5K/10K will start at 7:30 a.m. in front of the SCC Student Center in the Green Parking Lot and finish in the same location. The Radical Mile will start at 9:15 a.m. near the entrances to the Red and Green parking lots on campus and will finish in the same location. Participants are encouraged to dress in ‘80s clothes or as their favorite ‘80s pop icon. Music from the era will be played by Precision Health Group and other ‘80s fun includes a photo booth, custom throwback finisher medals, dry-tec T-shirts (guaranteed for registrations received by April 8) and special surprise awards. The entry fee for the Radical Mile is $20, late registration (April 1-21) is $25 and race-week registration (April 22-29, including day-of) is $30. Entry for the 10K and 5K is $30, late registration (April 1-21) is $35 and race-week registration (April 22-29, including day-of) is $40. The entry fee includes a dry-tec T-shirt (guaranteed for registrations received by April 8), refreshments and tickets into the prize basket drawings. For more information or to register, please visit the event website, that80srun.org.
April 30: All-you-can-eat breakfast
The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: madeto-order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee (cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 are $4, children five and under are free). In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799”
April 30: St. Peters Choral Society Spring Concert St. Peters Choral Society under the direction of John H. Smith, will present its 26th annual Spring Concert; “America! United We Stand” at 2 p.m. at the Fort Zumwalt South High School Auditorium at 8050 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Tickets are available from members: $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Tickets also available at the door until sold out. Go to www.stpeterschoralsociety.org for further information or call 636-447-5341.
May 1: Card party
St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting their annual card party. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. Price is $12 (lunch included). There will be attendance prizes. For reservations contact Cathy at 636-723-0436. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at corner of S. Hwy 94 and Sherman Dr.).
May 3: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and com-
fort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free four week training at the St. Louis office will be Tuesdays – May 2, 9, 16, and 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The next free three week training at the Washington office will be Wednesdays – May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 1 – 5 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula. Minogue@mercy.net.
May 5: Job fair
St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2017 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the College Center, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Admission is free to all job seekers. This fair provides opportunities for job seekers to find job leads, job training and job search information and networking opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their résumé. Employers already registered to attend the event include: Ameristar Casino, Brinton Vision, Central Bank of St. Louis, Charter Spectrum, Delmar Gardens of O’Fallon, Dierbergs, Easterseals Midwest, Enterprise Fleet Management, First Bank, Lowe’s, Mercy, Midwest Petroleum Company, SSM Health, St. Charles Parks Department, St. Charles Police Department, True Manufacturing and UPS. For a full listing of registered employers, visit stchas.edu/jobfair.
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iliary Council 7198 will host their Second Annual Bunco Bash at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville. Cost is $15 paid reservation by May 11 and $20 after May 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dice rolling at 7 p.m. For more information contact Mary at 636-240-6078.
May 20: Outdoor summer concert and movie
Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band The Davis Twins and the movie “Sing,” the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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Brown” at 7 p.m. May 23-24. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. May 25. Six roles are available: Charlie Brown, Lucy Van Pelt, Linus Van Pelt, Snoopy, Sally Brown and Schroeder. The audition will consist of singing 16 bars of a traditional show tune and a cold reading from the script. Please bring your own sheet music. Monologues are encouraged but not required. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 26-29 and 2 p.m. July 29-30. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, director, at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8352.
May 29: Gypsy Caravan
Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie
On Memorial Day, the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association (SVA) will present Gypsy Caravan for its 45th straight year, a St. Louis holiday tradi-
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May 23-24: Theater auditions
May 5-7: Theater performance
Wentzville Christian Church proudly presents a community theater production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The church will offer four performances of the musical: May 5 at 7 p.m.; May 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and a special matinee on May 7 at 2 p.m. Admission to the performances is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes before each performance. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Hwy. Z (1 mile south of I-70). For more information call 636327-6622 or visit the church website at wentzvillecc.org.
May 6: Pancake breakfast
Wentzville Rainbow Assembly #114 for Girls is sponsoring an all-you-caneat 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.
May 6: Market on Main opening day
Market on Main opening day will take place at 210 E. Main Street in Winfield (at the intersection of Elm and Hwy 79/Main Street) from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Farmers and artisans market vendors include Penrod’s Meat, Argentville Dairy, J&L Farms, Brushy Creek Farms, Forever & Always Sweets and Treats and much more. If interested in being a vendor or sponsor, please email winfieldmarketonmain@gmail. com or call 636-668-8100. The market will operate on Saturday through October 28.
May 13: Pancake breakfast
The Knights of Columbus council 7198 Ladies Auxiliary will host a Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast at Knights of Columbus Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville from 8 to 11 a.m. The price is $7 for adults and $4 for kids which includes all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, orange drink and coffee. There will also be specialty cakes for sale for Mother’s Day.
May 19: Bunco bash
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Marvel movies: megahits and epic fails
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In 2009 the Walt Disney Corporation acquired Marvel Entertainment for the princely sum of $4 billion. Given Marvel Studios’ track record over the last eight years, that certainly was a great deal for the “House of Mouse.” A year before the sale, the first “Iron Man” movie changed the whole dynamic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making their films popular and profitable. Marvel also did well with obscure characters like the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Ant-Man,” so it’s hard to believe the studio ever had a flop. Unfortunately, stalwart characters such as the “Fantastic Four” have not translated well to the big screen, despite efforts by more than a few directors and writers. In the early 1990s, director Roger Corman was tasked with making a “Fantastic Four” film on a million-dollar budget (that amount couldn’t attract Robert Downey, Jr.’s attention). The goal was to simply retain an option on the film rights, but Corman made a decent film for that absurdly cheap amount. His version was never officially released theatrically, but bootleg copies are still floating around today.
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Subsequent big-budget “Fantastic Four” movies featuring future “Captain America” Chris Evans arrived a decade later, but these strayed from the actual comic book history and weren’t huge hits with critics or fans. Arguably, the 2015 reboot of “The Fantastic Four” was the worst live-action attempt to date. To be brutally honest, it was painful to sit through. Even Marvel’s early success with “SpiderMan” was marred by the third appearance of Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and his webslinging alter ego. That sequel featured appearances by two of Spidey’s iconic rogues, Sandman and Venom. The writers simply did not have enough screen time to properly develop each villain. Bill Bixby’s performance in the television version of “The Incredible Hulk” was memorable, but Ang Lee’s 2003 cinematic interpretation of the character left a lot to be desired. Lee set out to create a definitive “Hulk” film, but the storyline was so out-of-whack that it failed miserably. A 2008 reboot featuring Ed Norton fared better, but Mark Ruffalo ultimately became Bruce Banner in the “Avengers” franchise. Ruffalo has not had a solo
“Hulk” film, though. Ben Affleck has taken some heat for putting on Batman’s cape and cowl, but he did a credible job in DC’s “Batman v. Superman” and “Suicide Squad”; he also will appear in the upcoming “Justice League” movie. In 2003, the actor had less success playing Daredevil, Marvel’s blind superhero who now is tearing it up over at Netflix. The late Michael Clarke Duncan, who played the villain known as the Kingpin, had said Affleck looked like a “pixie” in Daredevil’s red suit. Marvel does have a golden touch, but sometimes their efforts have been fool’s gold for sure. Photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox an Marvel Studios
Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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