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St. Charles County’s Earth Day event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Charles County’s Broemmelsiek Park.
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Several events in St. Charles County focus on environmental conservation and awareness By Brett Auten Mother Earth takes center stage in St. Charles County on The St. Charles County’s Recycle Works Central and Recycle Saturday. Works West facilities will collect and recycle electronic items Getting a jump on Earth Day, which is April 22, St. Charles of all types from residents. For the free recycling collection, County’s Earth Day event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at residents should meet at the Horse Trailer Parking Lot near St. Charles County’s Broemmelsiek Park. Shelter 2. All types of electronic material will be accepted, but The free event, which is the second of its kind for the county, other types of recyclable material cannot be collected this day offers crafts, guided hikes, (these items are routinely planting trips and free accepted on site at the Reelectronics recycling. cycle Works locations in St. Doug Bolnick, Public InCharles and Wentzville). formation Officer for the Participants should place St. Charles County Departthe electronics securely in ment of Public Health, said the trunk or rear of their that the worldwide celevehicle, and staff will rebration of Earth Day offers move it during the colleca tremendous opportunity tion. If you have questions to reflect on activities that regarding this special recyimprove a community cling collection, please call through the efficient use of 636-949-1800. natural resources. “Computers, mouses, “This is a weather-decords, anything you don’t pendent event and last year As part of St. Charles County’s Earth Day Event on April 16, participants will learn to create crafts need we will take it,” Bolwe had around 200 people and garden gadgets using recyclable material. nick said. “We recycled and we hope to get more over 2,000-pounds last than that this time around,” Bolnick said. “It’s a great oppor- year and hope to top that this year.” tunity to get out and enjoy and see the park with family and The Division of Environmental Health and Protection staff friends with a focus on conservancy.” will help participants create crafts using recycled materials. The Earth Day Celebration presents a variety of free activiThe parks department officials will guide wildflower hikes ties for participants of all ages, interests and needs. along the park’s trails and instruct participants on how to conDo you have an old desktop computer or two taking up See Earth on page 2 space in the garage? Maybe a VCR or DVD player as well?
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vert recycled material into potato planters, onion towers or other garden gadgets. Also, members of the Boone Country Garden Club of Defiance will offer a number of plants, seeds and sprouts in a special sale on an as available basis. The first 100 guests at the event will receive a free native Missouri tree to take home. For information on the day’s activities, please call the Parks
Department at 636-949-7535 or view the County Calendar at www.sccmo.org. Located at 1795 Highway DD approximately four miles southwest of the Highway 40/61 and Winghaven Boulevard exit, Broemmelsiek Park offers 494 acres of natural recreation. Earth Day activities will be centered around shelters 2 and 3 near the park’s Schwede Road entrance. In addition to picnic shelters and several miles of multi-use trails, the park features several fishing lakes, an off-leash dog area, a public astronomy view-
ing site, an agriculture education center and much more. The city of O’Fallon is also getting into the Earth Day celebration on April 23 from 9-11am, residents can sign up in advance to join in beautifying O’Fallon. The city encourages your family, friends, scout troop, club or church to get involved in cleaning up monuments and green spaces, or planting flowers and mulching trees and landscaped beds in the city parks. To volunteer go to www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417. Earth Day is an annual event,
celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year. “It is definitely in our conscious now more than ever,” Bolnick said about Earth Day, recycling, and conservancy in general. “People are becoming more worried and concerned about our natural environment.”
St. Peters’ nitrogen tire station now open Want to increase the miles per gallon you get by as much as 2.5 percent? That is what can happen if you replace the air in your car’s tires with nitrogen. St. Peters residents with a Resident Privilege Card can get nitrogen in their tires at no cost from April-September at the Nitrogen Tire Station located at the HES Operations Building. Non-residents can
use the service for a fee of $30 per vehicle from May-Sept.This service is offered by appointment only. St. Peters residents may schedule appointments either online at www.stpetersmo.net/nitrogen or by calling 636-970-1456. Non-residents can make their appointment by phone only. The $30 non-resident fee must be paid in advance at 131 Ecology Drive. Normal operating
hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and the third Saturday of the month. Based on EPA estimates, fuel savings for the average vehicle will be about 15 gallons per year. In addition to saving fuel, nitrogen-filled tires wear longer because the tires keep their pressure longer and do not have the extreme fluctuations in pressure that air-filled tires experience.
Wentzville’s Citizen Satisfaction Survey highlights positive feedback from residents As part of Wentzville’s ongoing effort to involve residents in its long-range planning process, the city retained ETC Institute of Olathe, Kansas, to administer a Citizen Satisfaction Survey and gather input from residents about the quality of City services. During January and February of 2016 the survey was administered, and the information gathered will be used to help the city improve existing programs and services and inform future community priorities. A seven-page survey was mailed to a random sample of households throughout the city of Wentzville. The goal was to obtain at least 450 completed surveys – this was surpassed with 686 surveys returned. The survey results have a 95 percent level of confidence with a precision of at least +/-3.7 percent. Overall, the city’s 2016 Citizen Satisfaction Survey Executive Report is very positive. • Eighty-two percent of the residents surveyed rated the overall quality of services provided by the city as “excellent” or “good.” This is significantly higher than the regional average of 54 per-
cent and the national average of 56 percent. • Eighty-five percent of the residents surveyed also rated the overall quality of life in Wentzville as “excellent” or “good,” which is also higher than the regional average of 74 percent and the national average of 76 percent. • A Citizen Satisfaction Survey was last completed in 2010. Since then, satisfaction ratings have improved in 51 of the 68 areas that were assessed. Over the 51 areas that have shown increases, there was a significant difference in 33 of these areas. The top five areas that have improved are: value received for city tax dollars and fees; overall responsiveness of city employees; quality of the storm-water runoff and management system; maintenance of city streets; and snow removal on neighborhood streets. • Residents also rate safety in Wentzville very highly. Overall 99 percent of residents feel “very safe” or “safe” walking alone in their neighborhoods during the day, and 98 percent feel safe walking alone in business areas during the day or in their neighborhoods in general. • When asked about the most important reasons they chose to live in Wentzville, residents indicated these top-three choices: quality of public schools, safety and security, and quality of housing. Later this spring, the full report will be shared on the city’s website. The detailed report will include comparisons to the 2010 survey, benchmarks against regional and national averages, details about each of the questions asked, charts and graphs to help visually display the survey results and more.
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St. Charles County executive appoints new county counselor Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Keith Hazelwood as St. Charles County Counselor. Upon approval, Hazelwood will start the position on May 1. “Keith Hazelwood’s extensive real estate and land use experience, combined with his professionalism and reputation for excellence, make him the right choice for county counselor,” said Ehlmann. “Keith’s real estate background is especially welcome after the retirement last fall of Harold Ellis, as he had been a long-time real estate expert in the county counselor’s office.” Ehlmann continued, “Keith has a well-deserved reputation for expertise in local government law, and was recognized in the 2014 edition of the Best Lawyers in America for his real estate, land use and zoning law expertise.” Hazelwood’s legal career has been dedicated to real estate matters. His practice has involved advising a wide range of clients, including municipal governments, landlords and tenants, developers and both borrowers and lenders. Hazelwood has extensive expe-
rience in zoning and land use approval, site plan and subdivision law, acquisition and disposition, development, as well as financing and leasing. Hazelwood’s early career included extensive litigation experience, although his recent experience has focused on the representation of real estate clients in transactions and before government agencies. Hazelwood is a founding member in Hazelwood & Weber LLC. Prior to Hazelwood & Weber LLC, Hazelwood was a partner at Thompson Coburn from 1987-1999, at Hazelwood, Barklage & Barklage, P.C. from 1981-1987, and at Rollings, Gerhardt & Hazelwood from 1975-1980. Hazelwood started his career in 1970 with the firm of Shaw & Howlett. A graduate of Washington University School of Law (1970) and Dartmouth College (A.B.1967), Hazelwood has been licensed to practice in the Missouri courts, both state and federal, since 1970 and before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court since 1977. In accepting the County Executive’s offer, Hazelwood said, “I express my sincere apprecia-
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tion to the county executive for the opportunity to serve the county and its citizens as county counselor. Throughout my career I have had an interest in public policy development and local government law. While it is bittersweet for me to leave Hazelwood & Weber after 17 years, serving in this position will allow me to focus all of my professional energy into serving the community by continuing to uphold the professional representation of the county’s civil law office.”
April is National Safe Digging Month Warmer weather in Missouri brings an increase in projects that may require digging or excavation work around your home or business. Before turning a shovel of dirt on any project, the Missouri Public Service Commission reminds homeowners and businesses to call 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE (344-7483) so that underground utility lines can be marked. “Calling 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE before you dig is extremely important when it comes to underground utility lines and excavation projects. National Safe Digging Month is a great reminder to Call Before You Dig,” said PSC Chairman Daniel Hall. According to the Common Ground Alliance, an underground utility line is damaged once every six minutes nationwide because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. According to the most recent Common Ground Alliance Damage Information Reporting Tool Report, when an excavator notifies a one call center be-
fore digging, damage can be avoided more than 99 percent of the time. Whether you are planting a tree, building a deck or completing a large project, Missouri law requires anyone digging underground to call 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE three days before excavation begins. The call will be taken by the Missouri One Call Center, which then notifies all relevant utilities in the project area. Within two working days, the location of all underground lines, pipes and cables will be marked. Hitting an underground line can cause serious injury, it could disrupt service to you and other customers and it could potentially result in fines and repair costs. “Help protect yourself, your loved ones and your property by calling 811 or 1-800-DIG-RITE to reach Missouri’s One Call Center,” said Chairman Hall. Missouri One Call can also be reached at www.mo1call.com.
Waterline replacement begins on South Linn Avenue The city of Wentzville Public Works Department is replacing the water main on South Linn Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street. Construction work began on April 6. The project is projected to take a month to complete, weather permitting. All construction work will be performed by the city’s Water Division staff. While construction is underway, South Linn Avenue will be temporarily posted for “No Parking” on either side of the road. For the re-
mainder of construction there will be road closures on South Linn Avenue from Main Street to 5th Street, daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Public parking that parallels the railroad tracks on Main St. can be used during construction, additional parking may be found on adjacent side streets. All businesses located on South Linn Avenue will remain open during construction and may be accessed via sidewalks. All pedestrian foot traffic will be allowed during the construction.
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CDC test confirms Missouri traveler infected with Zika virus The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a case of Zika virus in a pregnant Missouri woman who had travelled to Honduras, a known area of Zika transmission. This is the second confirmed case of Zika virus infection reported in a Missouri resident. Nearly 80 percent of people infected with the virus will have no symptoms. Typically, symptoms are mild and include fever, rash, joint soreness and/or redness of eyes. International health officials are examining the connection between pregnant women contracting the virus and a birth defect called microcephaly in their newborn infants. According to
the CDC, babies with microcephaly often have smaller head sizes and brains that might not have developed properly. According to the CDC, Zika virus has the potential to be spread through a mosquito bite, through unprotected sexual contact, through blood transfusion and an infected pregnant woman can pass Zika virus to her fetus during pregnancy. There is not currently a vaccine for Zika virus. The best prevention measure is to avoid mosquito bites in areas with ongoing transmission. There have been no reported cases of Zika virus contracted from a mosquito bite in Missouri. Ways to avoid mosquito bites while outdoors include wearing EPA-
registered insect repellent with DEET, wearing pants and long sleeves, or remaining indoors in an air conditioned environment. The CDC is recommending pregnant women avoid traveling to Zika-affected areas which include countries ranging from Mexico into the Caribbean, Central American and South America. Since the beginning of the year, DHSS has regularly updated health care providers and the public about Zika virus in addition to coordinating the approval of Missourians for testing by the CDC. Please consult CDC resources for a listing of all areas and other information about Zika virus: http://www.cdc.gov/zika/
Travel Safe Zone implemented on I-70 in St. Charles County The Missouri Department of Transportation has implemented a Travel Safe Zone on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County starting on April 4. Eastbound and westbound I-70 from Route A to Wentzville Parkway were designated as a Travel Safe Zone because studies showed the number of fatal and serious injury crashes on this section of roadway was greater than the average on similar highways. Signs will clearly identify the Travel Safe Zone boundaries. The Travel Safe Zone will remain in place for a year and then will be reviewed. MoDOT uses Travel Safe Zones to improve the safety of a clearly defined section of
roadway. Established by Missouri statute, Travel Safe Zones increase fines for moving violations and increase public information efforts to help reduce the number and severity of crashes. “This section of I-70 has seen too many serious and fatal crashes which is why we partnered with the city of Wentzville to encourage motorists to drive the speed limit and hopefully reduce crashes,” said MoDOT St. Charles County Area Engineer Jim Wright. Along with the Wentzville Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is partnering in the I-70 Travel Safe Zone.
Places mosquitoes might be hiding in your yard Spring has sprung, which means that mosquito season is almost here. These tiny insects could be living, flying and breeding right in your yard, and you might not even know it. Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, they are also a health threat. Some species common in the United States can carry and spread Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, West Nile virus and canine heart worm. The first sign of mosquito activity is usually buzzing from female mosquitoes and their bites. Where Mosquitoes Breed Female mosquitoes can lay as many as 100 eggs at a time. They can lay eggs in just a few inches of standing water, making pinpointing breeding sites a challenge. To help homeowners, Orkin Entomologist Ron Harrison, Ph.D., reveals seven places mosquitoes like the most and offers advice on how to help keep them out of your yard. www.communityfloors.net
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Gutters. If enough debris is left to collect over time, dirty gutters can clog up and create pockets of water perfect for mosquito breeding. Cleaning gutters regularly to make sure water is flowing smoothly can help keep mosquitoes from breeding so close to your home. Toys. They are an often overlooked source of standing water, but toys can collect pockets of water and just a few inches is enough for a mosquito to raise a family. Flower pots. Rainwater can collect in saucers under flower pots. If left to sit for days, the water becomes an excellent breeding spot for mosquitoes. Bird baths. Even though birds eat a variety of insects, standing water in bird baths left unchecked for days at a time can become an oasis for female mosquitoes looking for a place to lay eggs. Inspect and change the water weekly to avoid an infestation. Rain barrels. If water is used within a few days, it will likely not be enough time to create a mosquito problem, but if water is
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left standing for multiple days, be prepared to find a hotbed of hungry pests. Plants. Some plants can hold water in their “mouths” and offer mosquitoes enough standing water to lay their eggs. Other shrubbery can serve as a hide-out for grown mosquitoes. In addition to blood, mosquitoes feed on nectar from flowers, so they often hide in shrubbery during the day. Thinning dense shrubbery to increase air flow can help reduce the number of adult mosquitoes in your yard. Tree cavities. Each year, cavities in tree stumps and trunks are filled with water by rainfall or melting ice and snow, and mosquitoes may choose these holes for breeding. While it can be difficult to remove the standing water, a licensed professional can help identify and treat these areas. Low points in the yard. Any areas lower than the rest of your yard may collect and hold standing water. Make note of these areas when patrolling and be sure to inspect and drain them if necessary.
Take Back Your Yard It’s important to do a weekly inspection of your entire yard to locate and eliminate any standing water. It’s also a good idea to encourage your neighbors to do the same so that mosquitoes aren’t traveling from their yard to yours.
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Simple tips to relieve clutter distress Getting organized can feel like an insurmountable goal when every place in your home becomes a catch-all for the family clutter, especially if your closets and designated storage areas are tapped out of space. When the clutter bins are full, or worse yet, you don’t have adequate storage areas built into your home, the hardest part is getting started. Focus on these common problem spaces to contain the clutter before it gets out of hand. Front door Even if you don’t have a vestibule or foyer, your entryway into your home can still be an inviting, yet practical space. An attractive hall tree or storage bench creates a great landing place for clutter that comes inside. Add personality to the space with a vibrantly colored console that can neatly store keys, handbags and other things typically dropped upon entry. Mudroom/laundry room Organizing these “out-of-sight” rooms more efficiently can be challenging since they fill up quickly and it’s easy to shut the door and forget about the mess. To create a functional space, choose materials and extras that will allow you to take advantage of every aspect of the room. For example, products like ClosetMaid SpaceCreations can address your lack-of-storage woes wherever you need it most. These DIY furniture-like units can transform an empty wall into a beautifully designed storage mecca and can be customized with a variety of acces-
sories. Adding drawers to the units creates a good home for keys, sunglasses and other miscellaneous items that are easily misplaced. Use hooks or cubbies to keep backpacks and jackets off the floor and don’t forget to place cabinets or shelves above the washer/dryer to make it easy to keep laundry aids organized and within reach. Kitchen Keep clutter at bay by designating an area to be a central command center or drop zone for lunchboxes, papers and mail, so the accumulation of stuff can be contained in one place. Finding perfect answers to fit your storage needs doesn’t have to be daunting. A little ingenuity combined with the right storage products can easily save your sinking storage ship and make it a completely organized and clutter-free space.
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Plane pain Every time I fly I’m reminded again why I much prefer walking. Sure it takes me three weeks and an accumulation of blisters and callouses to get to my destination, but at least I don’t have to deal with airline insanity. You know what I’m talking about, things like reminding passengers that they can use their seat as a floatation device. That’s always comforting to hear. So, after the plane has nosedived into the ocean and should we survive the brutal collision, we need to get our thinking caps on and figure out how to disassemble the seat to use as a raft in the midst of panic and mayhem as passengers are dog paddling past us while the craft is rapidly sinking like
a wrecking ball. I don’t think so. That seems just as important as pushing my seat up to its original position because when that impact happens, one full inch of recline is going to make a major difference? Ri-i-ight. And you know the flight attendants are hunting us lawbreakers down like kids hunting eggs on Easter. Their keen eyes are beaded for any unbuckled seat belt or chair out of alignment and when they happen to come upon one…bam! It’s like finding that elusive golden egg! It’s usually me that gets nabbed. I am typically in a deep sleep dreaming of our flight gently gliding into a lovely sunset of pink clouds when suddenly, a
“Sorr y honey, the beverage service time has passed. But for ten dollars I can make an exception. Will that be on your credit card today?” I mentally remind myself to buy a new set of walking shoes as soon as we land.
deathly turbulence grabs hold of the plane and shakes it violently until the wings begin to rip off. I bolt upright screaming for my Nana to save me from the
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.
Meet Copper Hey there, my name’s Copper, nice to meet you. I’m a well behaved, 2 year old boy that enjoys spending lots of time outside. I like any kind of outdoor activity especially when there is a tennis ball involved. I’m currently going through obedience training with the staff at 5 Acres Animal Shelter and am doing really well with sit but am still learning other tricks. If you think we would make good exercise buddies, please stop by sometime I would love to meet you! My adoption fee is $150.00
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Hi! My name is Rocky. I am a 13 year old cat. I came to came to Five Acres in 2009 after my owner and her son perished in a car accident. I have overcome many obstacles in my life. I was so heartbroken from the loss of my family that I refused to eat and had to have a feeding tube for a few months. I overcame that and am doing fine in that department. For the past two years I have been diabetic and am on insulin twice daily. I am up to date with shots, declawed, and good with cats. I would love to live out the rest of his years with a loving family or person to call his own again.
imminent plane crash I have just envisioned only to find the steward grabbing me by both shoulders and shaking me to consciousness. “Ma’am! You need to adjust your seat to its upright position. Now!” “Huh? Oh…yes sir!” I say. My mouth is suddenly parched from fright while I’m sure I have wet myself on the other end. “Could I please have something to drink?” I stammer.
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.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ is coming to Wentzville Wentzville Christian of the St. Charles Municipal Church proudly presents a Band). Disney’s “Beauty and community theater production the Beast” features memorable including “Belle”, of “Beauty and the Beast” May songs 6-8. The church will offer four “Gaston”, “Home”, “Be Our performances of the musical: Guest”, “Human Again”, and of May 6 at 7 p.m.; May 7 at 2 course “Beauty and the Beast”; p.m. and 7 p.m.; and a special along with lots of humor, Mothers’ Day matinee May dancing, great costumes and 8 at 2 p.m. Admission to the great sets. Also, in keeping with a performances is free and open to the public. Seating is first theme within the “Beauty and come, first served. Doors the Beast” story, the church is open 30 minutes before each having a “Build the Library” promotion as well. Everyone performance. This is the 10th year the church coming to a performance is has produced a full-length encouraged to bring a new or Broadway musical to share with gently used book (child to teen the community. WCC’s Arts for appropriate) to donate. All Life Theater Recognition Guild books will be given to Shiloh Award nominated production Christian Children’s Ranch of “Meet Me in St. Louis” last and Show-Me Christian Youth year drew 1400-1500 people in Home for use by their kids. Wentzville Christian Church three performances. This year’s production features a talented is located at 1507 Hwy. Z (1 cast of 35 drawn from the mile south of I-70). For more church and surrounding area, information call 636-327-6622 along with a 17 piece orchestra or visit the church website at (which includes members wentzvillecc.org.
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Girl Scouts announces opening of Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri celebrated the opening of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center on April. A ribbon-cutting with elected officials, community leaders and Girl Scouts commemoratedthe 6,500 square-foot space, complete with a demonstration kitchen, science area, robotics lab, lounge space and adult hospitality room. The Program Center exemplifies the community’s dedication to the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The space was funded by a transformative investment from the Berges Family Foundation, and was designed with input from
community members and volunteers serving on the Program Center Task Force. Brad Hornburg, CEO of Landmark Contract Management, donated his services as project liaison, and Lisa Bell-Reim, president of Oculus Inc., gave an in-kind donation serving as architect. “The investments made by our supportive community, totaling more than $440,000, covered the complete buildout of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center,” said Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO Bonnie Barczykowski. “The true value of that investment, however, is priceless, as it provides for generations of future Girl Scouts to gain lifechanging leadership experi-
ences enabling their success on whatever path they choose.” Construction on the Program Center, located next door to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Service Center at 2300 Ball Drive, began last summer. “The Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center will be a hub of activity for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade, from urban, rural and suburban areas, to discover their world and pursue their dreams,” Barczykowski said. “Through partnerships with top area businesses and organizations, we will provide opportunities at the Program Center to help Girl Scouts build skills and knowledge and grow their leadership abilities.” The Program Center is the
first of its kind for the organization, which has more than 43,000 girl members and 15,000 adult members in St. Louis City and 28 surrounding counties in eastern Missouri. Progressive
programming in the three focus areas—STEM, Money Management and Health—prepare girls for success as future leaders, no matter what path they take.
Critical need for high-tech workers dominates St. Charles IT leaders meeting There is a critical need for more high-tech workers was the resounding message on March 31 to St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann when he met with over 20 business and community leaders at the Information Technology Leader’s Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County, the second in an ongoing series of high-level business sector gatherings. Other key topics business owners brought up included the need for computer programming and coding to become part of the PreK-12th grade curriculum, expanding the number of IT degrees offered at local colleges and universities, using more online and non-traditional methods for training information workers, and fostering new development and public transportation to meet the demands of the millennial workers. “Thanks to growing companies like Citi, Enterprise, NISC, ESRI, Curas, BoardPaq and many others, St. Charles County is a strong part of the ‘Silicon Prairie’ in metro St. Louis and the Midwest,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “There are tremendous opportunities right now and for the foreseeable future for our residents to pursue lucrative careers in information technology or to pursue an entrepreneurial
dream in IT.” The Progressive Policy Institute ranked St. Charles County “one of America’s top 25 tech counties” in a 2015 report on high-tech job growth. “It is vital for our community to work together to solve the challenges IT companies large and small are facing when it comes to a trained and fulfilled workforce,” Ehlmann said. Businesses who participated in the information technology roundtable included BoardPaq, Citi, Client Services, Curas, Enterprise Holdings, ESRI, First State Bank, jWeb Media, NISC, Red 8 Interactive and Serco. Along with County Executive Ehlmann, other attendees came from the County’s Departments of Workforce & Business Development and Information Systems, the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board, St. Charles Community College and the city of O’Fallon. “This was the beginning in a much-needed dialogue with IT leaders that will soon include other leaders from business, education, and government,” Ehlmann said. “I look forward to St. Charles County Government playing an important role in growth and success of the Silicon Prairie in our community, region and state.”
Roadwork has begun on Mexico and Jungermann intersection improvements Road construction has begun on a project to improve the intersection at Mexico Road and Jungermann Road in St. Peters. Lane closures will be necessary for the next few months as crews work to add turning lanes to help improve safety and reduce congestion at this busy intersection. Drivers can expect delays through the intersection during road construction. Please use caution while driving through the project area. The project will provide for dual left turns from westbound Mexico to southbound Jungermann and dual left turns from northbound Jungermann to westbound Mexico. Plus, new right-turn lanes will be added from eastbound Mexico to southbound Jungermann and from southbound Jungermann to westbound Mexico. The project also will replace the existing traffic signals and provide ADA accessibility improvements. The $1.2 million Mexico and Jungermann intersection improvements project is 80 percent funded through a St. Charles County Road
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Wentzville student earns perfect score on SAT Holt High School Senior William Rackers has earned the highest possible SAT score of 1600. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, less than 0.2 percent of students who take the SAT earn the top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2015, only 504 of more than 1.69 million students earned a perfect SAT score. “I was extremely proud of receiving a perfect SAT score,” said Rackers. “It epitomizes the results of my hard work and study over the years, and it means that I can have a widely recognized measure to show the fruits of my efforts.” The SAT consists of an evidencebased reading and writing test, and a math test. SAT Subject Test scores are reported on a
scale of 200 to 800, for a total of 1600 possible points. 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 has varsity letters in cross country, track, and academic team. Rackers is enrolled in four AP classes and has 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. He has been Student of the Month for both Wentzville Rotary Club and Holt High School and received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Model of Justice Award (given by The Archdiocese of St. Louis). Rackers is a finalist in the
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School Senior William Rackers has earned the highest possible SAT score of 1600.
National Merit Scholarship Program and was selected for the 2016 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students. He intends to major in chemistry at the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas. William is the son of Mitchell and Deborah Rackers of Foristell.
WSD purchases land for new elementary school The Wentzville School District has announced the purchase of 20.5 acres on West Meyer Road in Wentzville, where the district will soon start construction on a new elementary school. The land sits near the entrance of the Stonemoor development at Golden Gate Parkway. In September, the board of education voted to move ahead with a plan to add sixth grade to all elementary buildings beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. In order to facilitate that change, which will alleviate crowding at the district’s three middle schools, the WSD needs to build an 11th elementary school along with the 10th elementary planned on Highway Z. Initially, the plan was to utilize land the district already owns on Duenke road, but that proved to be cost-prohibitive due to a lack of access to public utilities. “We decided, with the support of the Board of Education, to pursue a land purchase for the new elementary site.” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “We are pleased with the location and the cost, which will allow us to move forward with the K-6 Plan for Growth.” The WSD continues to be the fastest growing district in the state, adding on average between 500 and 600 new students each year since 2001. The WSD is now the 11th largest school district in Missouri.
The purchase price of the property was $650,000 and was funded by the passing of Proposition E last year. The cost of the school will be partially covered with revenue from the district’s Capital Projects Fund, and partially through borrowed funds. The land has an appraised value of $761,000 according to the Westover Group. “We are very pleased with the purchase price, given the appraisal and the growing challenge of finding suitable sites that are large enough for a school at a price that is fair for our stakeholders,” said WSD CFO Pam Frazier. This will be the 11th school built in the WSD since 2000. Closing on this land is an integral part of the Board of Education’s K-6 Plan for Growth which calls for two elementary schools being built with targeted completion dates in time for the start of the 2017-18 school year. The two new schools, along with redistricting, will provide enough space to move 6th grade students out of the three middle schools into the district’s 11 elementary schools. The plan is designed to free up much needed space at the middle school level for the next three-five years, depending on growth, without having to go back to the voters for a tax increase. A Boundary Committee has started meeting to help determine the new attendance areas for all WSD schools.
SCC Board of Trustees to begin search for college’s fourth president
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St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees selected an executive search firm to assist the board in its work to select the college’s next president. The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Executive Search Services was selected primarily to collect qualified candidates in a national search for the SCC presidency. ACCT focuses on two-year public community and technical colleges, providing search assistance, recruitment of a diverse and high quality pool of candidates, and guidance on a sound process to the board and the college. In addition to selecting the search firm, the board also announced the final presidential profile and the individuals who have been named to the search committee. Input on the presidential profile was sought from faculty, staff, students, the community and the SCC Board of Trustees and Foundation Board.
The search committee and the presidential profile can be found on the SCC Presidential Search website at www.stchas.edu/presidentialsearch. The Presidential Search Committee met for the first time on April 8. The committee is comprised of members of the SCC Board, faculty, staff and students, as well as SCC Foundation Board and community members. The full committee list can be found at www.stchas.edu/presidentialsearch. Following the special meeting in March, the board announced that Todd Galbierz, vice president for administrative services, was named interim president effective March 22. “It is with full confidence that the board has named Todd Galbierz as interim president,” said Rose Mack, president of the SCC Board of Trustees. “Todd brings a great deal of knowledge to the position and we are fortunate to have him at the helm during this transition period.”
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April is ICBA Community Banking Month April is ICBA Community Banking Month – a time to salute the nation’s more than 6,000 community banks and the Main Street communities they serve. Throughout the month, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the Bank of Old Monroe will share the positive story of community banks – how they help their customers and build stronger communities and why they are principal drivers of economic prosperity on Main Street. “Community banks are locally owned and operated financial institutions that take in local deposits and lend them out locally in the form of loans to customers, farmers and small business owners. Many times, community banks are family owned and have served their community for generations,” said ICBA Chairman and third-
generation community banker Rebeca Romero Rainey, chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos, N.M. “Community banks exist to serve the needs of their customers and communities and make their Main Streets thrive one loan at a time.” The Bank of Old Monroe is honored to serve the lending needs of the Lincoln, St. Charles and surrounding communities. “We care about our customers and are dedicated to helping our local residents and town thrive,” said Darrell Harke, President/CEO of the Bank of Old Monroe. “ICBA Community Banking Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate community banking here, and in communities across the nation, and spread the positive story of our industry and the communities we serve.”
First Bank hops into action for New Hope Food Pantry Throughout March and just in time for Easter, First Bank employees assembled and provided 341 Easter baskets to New Hope Food Pantry (3317 Highway 94 North) in St. Charles,. Picking up the baskets and gift bags at First Bank’s Operations Center in Hazelwood on March 25 was New Hope Food Pantry Director Mike Roeper. The baskets will be given to underprivileged children in Missouri and Illinois. Along with helping those less fortunate being able to afford food, New Hope Food Pantry http://www.newhopeoutreach.net/ also helps with furniture, household items, clothing, and school supplies for families in need. New Hope also assists senior citizens with housing, utilities and medications as well as food.
Submitted photo (From left) First Bank’s John Bell, Sarah Fritzsche, Tiffanni Oliver, Veronica James, Charlie Lubiewski, Mike Roeper (New Hope representative) and Will Winslow load the Easter baskets onto the truck.
Long-term care director honored at Tribute to Success Awards Luncheon Jen Ryan, Director of New Business with Windsor Estates in St. Charles was recognized and celebrated at the Tribute to Success Awards Luncheon put on by Connections to Success at the annual event held at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Ryan was recognized after a successful career in technology and spending a couple years as a stay at home mom until if it came time to re-enter the career world. By highlighting her volunteer skills from various positions held in the scouting world and other not for profit organizations, Ryan accepted
a position as an activities director at a retirement community. Little did she know then this would become what is now a 10-year career. From activity director to administrator to executive director and now director of new business development which also involves admissions and marketing, Ryan has embraced the world of long-term care. In addition she serves as chairperson of the St. Charles County golden games, an area not for profit focused on promoting healthy lives of those 50 years and older. www.crossroadsartscouncil.org
Advanced Bone & Joint celebrates second location
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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, along with representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of the second location for Advanced Bone & Joint with a commemorative ribbon cutting on March 24. Joining Dr. John McAllister II, MD were fellow doctors in the practice, staff and representatives from the city of
O’Fallon, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. Advanced Bone & Joint is located at 4651 State Hwy. K in O’Fallon and treat variety of conditions from Head to Toe. For more information, call 636-229-4222 or visit their website at www. advancedboneandjoint.com.
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River City Rascals get new name for stadium The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. That is correct, the Rascals have ventured into an agreement with CarShield. The Rascals organization and CarShield, a national industry leader in vehicle service contracts headquartered in St. Peters, have formed a long-term partnership in a historic agreement to rename the Rascals ballpark to CarShield Field. The stadium opened in 1999 for the first season of Rascals baseball as T.R. Hughes Ballpark and has become a well-known and well-loved part of the community. Improvements will begin during the 2016 season with the opening of a sports bar and lounge inside the stadium, as well as a remodeled Party Patio with new amenities. “The enthusiasm that CarShield has shown throughout this process was nothing short of inspirational,” Rascals President Dan Dial said. “Their passion for this partnership has been apparent throughout, and we are very confident we are bringing on a teammate who will enhance the product for our fans and our community.” *The next page of history 34 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon
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Gymnasts set school record The Lindenwood gymnastics team captured its secondstraight USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championship on Saturday night. The Lady Lions set a school record as they won in front of a large home crowd at Hyland Arena. Lindenwood’s record-breaking score was a 195.875, breaking the old record of 195.800. It needed every bit of the new record, as it just edged out Bridgeport after it scored a 195.800. In the individuals on Sunday, Rachel Zabawa and Kayla McMullan both medaled. Zabawa tied for fifth on the vault with a 9.800, and tied for third on the floor with a 9.875. Zabawa also finished 12th on the beam with a 9.725. McMullan medaled on the floor as she matched Zabawa’s score of 9. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
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Raiders drop first game of season The River City Raiders professional indoor football team play in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Raiders visited the West Michigan Ironmen this past weekend and were outscored at the end of the night 69-49. While in Muskegon, the two teams came out the first quarter to see the hometown Ironmen put 55 points on the board to the Raiders 28. Both teams cooled off in the second quarter as no points were tallied. The Raiders defense kept their opponent scoreless in the third quarter as well and scored 13 points themselves to tighten the score 55-41. However, the Ironmen had just enough offense left in the tank as they increased their score to 69 and the Raiders could only come up with a total of 49 when the clock ran out. Next home games: April 23, Saturday 7:05 p.m. against the Chicago Blitz. May 8, Sunday 3:05 p.m. against the N. Kentucky Nightmare. The last game of the regular season is at the Chicago Blitz facility on May 14 at 7 p.m. For more details go to www.IndoorRaiders. com. You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or www.590TheFan.com. *Season winding down I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com.
Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
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Seafood Swaps for weeknight meals
Stuck in a chicken or beef rut? Mix up weeknight meals by swapping seafood into family favorite dishes, such as burgers and quesadillas. “Seafood is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner because fish filets and shrimp don’t take much time to cook,” said Chef Kevan Vetter of the McCormick Kitchens. “Try this salmon burger recipe – the patties take just 10 minutes to
cook in a skillet and are full of flavor from Cajun seasoning. Serve with buns and top with a simple lime mayonnaise.” From Cajun Salmon Burgers to Island Shrimp Quesadillas, McCormick is serving up flavorful seafood recipes for every night of the week. Need more seafood inspiration? Find tips and recipes at McCormick.com.
Island Shrimp Quesadillas Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 8 minutes | Servings: 4
Cajun Salmon Burger with Lime Mayonnaise Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: Lime Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 1/2 teaspoon lime juice Cajun Salmon Burgers: 3 pouches (5 ounces each) boneless skinless salmon, drained 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect Pinch Cajun Seasoning 1 tablespoon oil 4 hamburger rolls Directions: For the mayonnaise, mix all ingredients
in small bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the burgers, mix salmon, egg, panko, mayonnaise, green onions, bell pepper and seasoning in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 4 patties.
Heat oil in large nonstick stick skillet on medium heat. Add salmon patties; cook five minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Serve salmon burgers on rolls with Lime Mayonnaise and desired toppings.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, such as Mexican blend or cheddar and Monterey Jack 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin, ground 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves 8 flour tortillas (8-inch) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed and well drained 1 large ripe mango, peeled and coarsely chopped
Directions: Mix cheese, green onions and seasonings in medium bowl. Set aside. Lightly brush one side of four flour tortillas with oil. Place oiled-side down on baking sheet. Top tortillas with 1/2 of the cheese mixture, then with shrimp and mango. Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over shrimp and mango. Top with remaining tortillas. Brush top with oil. Grill over medium heat about four minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is browned. Cut into wedges to serve.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Popular Expressions ACROSS 1. Santa and Uncle Sam have this in common 6. Be in a cast 9. Plural of cecum 13. *”____ beaver” 14. *”Pitching ____” 15. Sacrificial spot 16. Less than 90 degrees 17. Grass bristle 18. Had in mind 19. *”Retail ____” 21. *”____ it” 23. Bruin legend Bobby 24. Forbidden fruit, e.g. 25. *”____, humbug!” 28. Ready and eager 30. Foot part 35. Mosque V.I.P. 37. Indian restaurant staple 39. Bodies 40. Part of cathedral 41. Binary digits code 43. Interest ____ 44. Writer behind a writer 46. Rodeo Drive tree 47. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g. 48. Protective embankment 50. *”You ____ what you sow” 52. King Kong, e.g. 53. Kick out 55. India’s smallest state 57. *Add this to injury? 60. *Disorderly person or thing 64. Ice cream amount 65. Roswell subject 67. Figure with vertex and rays 68. Coastal town in southern England 69. Animal’s nose 70. Leg of lamb 71. Actress Hathaway 72. *”A bird in the hand is worth ____ in the bush” 73. Cardinal compass point at 90 degrees, pl. DOWN 1. *”Don’t ____ around the bush” 2. *”To ____ his own” 3. Chills and fever 4. Old but in 5. Like rainy afternoon? 6. *”An apple a day keeps the doctor ____” 7. *”Don’t have a ____!”
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8. Polynesian kingdom 9. Horsefly 10. Short for “and elsewhere” 11. C&H crop 12. Product of creativity 15. Quantity 20. Vital life, in Sanskrit 22. ____-Wan of “Star Wars” 24. Server on wheels 25. *”____-watch” a lot of TV 26. Wet nurses 27. *”Wreak ____” 29. Coarse file 31. Kind of apple, gritty and acidic 32. ____-____-la 33. Bar by estoppel 34. *”____ of cake” 36. Table in Mexico
38. African river 42. Idealized image 45. Group of performers 49. Afghan monetary unit 51. Thick soup 54. Dangerous movie trick 56. Plural of amnion 57. Desktop picture 58. Lunch time? 59. Worn from walking 60. Great Depression drifter 61. *Don’t put these into one basket 62. Vegas bandit 63. They make up a tennis match 64. R&R spot 66. “The ____. The Proud. The Marines” See answers on page 13
Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS April 14: Job fair
Individuals interested in working with Community Living to provide life-enriching services to people with disabilities are invited to make plans to attend the organization’s upcoming job fair, set from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the event will take place at Community Living’s Administration Building located at 1040 St. Peters Howell Road in St. Peters. During the event, Community Living will work to fill 25-plus full and parttime openings. The fair is free and open to the public, and will offer ample opportunities for individuals looking to start or continue careers as Direct Support Professionals. Those working as Direct Support Professionals with Community Living assist individuals with disabilities who require protective oversight, behavioral support or assistance with the activities of daily living. Fair attendees are encouraged to dress for success and bring along their resumes to share with representatives from Community Living who will be conducting interviews onsite. In addition to Direct Support positions, Community Living is also looking to hire accountants, residential managers and support coordinators. Pending background checks, qualified candidates may receive job offers during the event. For more information on the upcoming job fair, individuals may contact Community Living at 636-970-2800 or send an email to recruiter@cliservices.org.
April 14-15: Theater production
Liberty High School Theater will present Eileen Moushey’s “Trouble at the Talent Show” on April 14 and 15. This mystery dinner theater will be performed each evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. An All-School Talent Show leads to fierce competition between the Emcees, the Tiffany’s, the Jocks, the Grungies, and the Regular Kids. The Lunch Ladies and Maintenance Guys are also in the show despite their bitter rivalry. Show Choir Director Sheryl and Drama Teacher Mark keep the show moving. Before the judging is complete one contestant winds up out of contention. Dinner will be served throughout the show and desserts can be purchased for a donation to our Relay for Life team. The performance will be held in the Liberty High School Commons. Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door
April 14-16: Theater performance
Francis Howell High School’s award winning Limelight Theatre invites you to the hilariously funny, Tony-Awardwinning, musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee” presented April 14 - 16. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. each evening at the Francis Howell High School Auditorium at 7001 Hwy. 94 in St. Charles. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door. For more information, please contact Charles Mueller at charles.mueller@fhsdschools.org
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: Trivia night
CPPS Partners in Mission Trivia Night to support the ministries of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O’Fallon will be held at St. Joseph Parish School cafeteria at 1351 Motherhead Rd. in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7 p.m. Greg Damon of KMOX radio will be the emcee for the evening. Beer, wine, soda and light snacks will be provided. Cost is $160 for a table of eight or $20 per person. For more information or to reserve your table, please contact Dawn Boschert at 314914-3201 or dboschert@sccmo.org.
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 st-
chastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233.
April 16: Vendor and craft market
Vendor and craft market will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Wentzville Christian Church at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. Don’t miss this free event. There will be Eighty-plus vendors and crafters, door prizes and gift bags to the first 250 shoppers, free parking, and Kona Ice and Mel’s Food Truck. Visit wentzvillecc.org/vendor for more information including a full list of vendors and crafters that will be there.
April 17: Country music show
The Gateway Country Music Association presents their Spring Show at Wentzville Holt High School C. H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats by calling Dean at 636795-2014.
April 20: Retirement workshop
1st Advantage Bank workshop “Creating a Healthy & Sustainable Retirement Income” takes place beginning with lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by the workshop from noon to 1 p.m. at Bear Creek Golf Course at 158 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville.
April 20-24: Theater production
St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Waiting for Godot” April 20-24, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 20-23, 10 a.m. April 21, and 2 p.m. April 24. 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 Donna Spaulding, director, at dspaulding@stchas.edu.
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 22: Students vs. staff sumo wrestling tournament
The Liberty High School Wrestling Team would like to invite everyone in the community to the Inaugural Students vs. Staff Sumo Wrestling Tournament and Silent Auction at Liberty High School at 2275 Sommers Road in Lake St Louis. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the wrestling matches begin at 7 p.m. Admission: $10 at the door; however, mention that you saw the event in the Community News “What’s Happening” section and you will receive a $3 discount. Or, bring a group of four or more people and admission is just $5 per person. Don’t miss your chance to watch Liberty High School students “take it to the mat” as they challenge their teachers, coaches, counselors and other school staff members (yes, even the lunch lady if she’s willing to accept the challenge) to a sumo-style wrestling match. One lucky student will even get the chance to sumo wrestle the school principal, Mr. Nelson. In addition to the sumo wrestling matches, there will be attendance prizes, concessions, 50/50 raffle and a huge silent auction with nearly $10,000 worth of auction items.
April 22: Arbor Day celebration
The city of Lake Saint Louis invites you to attend the annual Arbor Day celebration, which will be held from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Boulevard Park. Join staff, members of the Lake Saint Louis Tree Board, students from Green Tree Elementary School, Community Forester Representative (Missouri Conservation Department), and the city’s Arborist Consulting Firm (Davey Resource
Group) for this fun event. Activities will include tree identification, proper mulching technique and planting the “arbor day tree.” Staff from Davey Resource Group and Missouri Conservation Department will be present to answer any tree related questions you may have and at 3 p.m. will be presenting information on Emerald Ash Borer. This presentation will include what options homeowners with ash trees may be faced with. For more information please visit the Parks and Recreation page of the city’s website www.lakesaintlouis.com or call 636-561-4620.
tional information, please contact Mark Krigbaum at markkrigbaum1978@ gmail.com.
April 23: O’Fallon Earth Day event
Food Truck Frenzy and Rascal’s Fan Fest takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon with a free, outdoor showing of “Inside Out” beginning at 8 p.m. Event features live music by the Uncovered Band, food trucks, a balloon artist, face painting and speed pitch. Bring your own bat and ball and play catch on the ball field. Help O’Fallon’s own River City Rascals get ready for a great season at this spiritboosting event. Go to www.ofallon. mo.us/food-truck-frenzy for a list of food trucks. Free admission and parking.For weather updates call 636-3795614 and for more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truck-frenzy.
O’Fallon Earth Day events take place from 9 -11 a.m. at various sites throughout O’Fallon. Register and then enjoy the company of other volunteers and help beautify O’Fallon. Get your family, friends, scout troop, club or church involved in collecting trash along roads and greenspace, or planting flowers and mulching trees and landscaped beds in city parks. For more information call 636-379-5417 or email volunteer@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer.
April 23: Gospel concert
New Beginning Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the Tindall Family, gospel singers at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For information call 636-544-2030 or 314-2696304.
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.
April 23: Afternoon Trivia
Ladies-only afternoon trivia from 1-3:30 pm held at Faith United Methodist Fellowship Hall at 2950 Droste Road (next to McNair Park) in St Charles. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided, but you can bring your own snacks. No alcohol. Cost is $15 per person, $90 for table of six, or $120 for table of eight. Trivia is sponsored by St. Charles AAUW (American Association of University Women). Proceeds will provide scholarships for two area high school senior girls. Send check to AAUW at 600 Breeze Park Dr, Apt 305, St. Charles, MO 63304. Call 636-9465226 for more information.
April 23: Golf fundraising event
A “Best of the Best Charitable Golf Tournament”, will be held for COTA in honor of Gabriel Ward, a child who needs a kidney transplant. This event will be held at St. Peters Golf Course located at 200 Salt Lick Road. Lunch begins at 12 p.m., with tee-off at 1 p.m. Expect an 18 hole four ball scramble with two teams per hole and there is no requirement to take a player’s ball. $125 Player Fee includes green fees, electric cart, cold drinks, beer and food. Be sure to ask your employer about matched giving! Prize and food sponsor: now accepting parade of prizes, promotional prizes and food donations. Promote your business at our event with a hole sponsorship! Suggested donation for hole sponsor is $150. To help us properly plan for this event, please preregister by going to http://www.COTAforGabrielW.com/node/441. A portion of the registration fee is tax deductible. 100 percent of the proceeds go towards transplant related expenses. For addi-
April 24: Flea market
Flea market will take place from 7 a.m.noon at UAW Local 2250 Union Hall at 1395 E. Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville. Cost is $20 for one table; $40 for three tables. Call 636-327-5796 to reserve your spot. No food or drinks to be sold from your booth. Event is sponsored by the UAW Local 2250 Women’s Committee.
April 29: Food Truck Frenzy and Rascal’s Fan Fest
April 29: Trivia night
A trivia night benefit will be held for Powell Terrace Food Pantry in St. Charles. The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Harvester at 4075 S. Hwy 94 in St. Charles MO. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $160.00 for a table of eight; individual cost is $20 each. If you have any questions, please call Rev. Coby Boyd at 636-724-3036 or send an email to bogeyhillsbaptist@sbcglobal.net.
April 24, April 29 and May 1: Choral Arts Singers concerts
Choral Arts Singers, a local non-profit singing group whose purpose is to bring high quality choral music to the people of St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties, will present “The Song and The Dance” music about how we use music in life, and the joy of dancing to the Lord or in celebration. Donations are appreciated, free admission. Concerts are April 24 at 3 p.m. at Assumption Chapel at 403 N Main St. in O’Fallon; April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 115 South 6th St. in St. Charles; May 1 at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary at 8 West Hwy D in New Melle.
May 2: Card party
The St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting their annual card party. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Price is $12 (lunch included). There will be attendance prizes. For reservations call Cathy at 636-723-0436. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.).
May 6: Job fair
St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2016 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 resume. Employer registrations are now being accepted for the Job Fair 2016. The fair is open to business and industry employers from profit and non-profit organizations. The annual event is sponsored by three cooperating St. Charles County agencies and institutions. Last year, 475 area job seekers attended the event. A registration fee of $70 for non-profit organizations or $95 for for-profit organizations includes one 2.5 foot x 6 foot table, two chairs, a continental breakfast, up to two box lunches and all advertising for the event. Employers may
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 13, 2016 download a registration form at www. stchas.edu/jobfair. Space is limited, so it is recommended that you register your company early. Employer registrations will be accepted until April 29. For more information about the fair, contact Martha Toebben at 636-9228243 or mtoebben@stchas.edu.
May 6: RSC 5K Challenge Run, Movie in the Park
Sign up for this fun obstacle course race with your family or cheer the runners from the sidelines, and stay afterwards for the free party on the lawn with Batman and Elsa the Snow Queen. Free entertainment includes inflatables, a balloon artist, a bubble machine and an outdoor movie, “Minions.” Run starts at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for movie seating and purchase tasty food and beverages from food trucks and concessionaires. Registration through April 21 for ages 15 and under is $20 for residents, $23 for non-residents; for ages 16-and-over registration is $25 for residents, $29 for non-residents. Add $5 for registration through May 5 (by noon) and $10 for race day registration. Get 10 percent off new RSC memberships all weekend (May 6-8). Call RSC staff at 636-4742732 and pay with your debit or credit card. For more information visit www. renaudspiritcenter.com/rsc5k.
May 7: Founders Day and Garden Expo
This year, enjoy two festivals on the same day, O’Fallon’s Founders’ Day and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Free admission and parking. Festival highlights include storyteller Steve McPhail as Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and historic Heald Home tours ($5 tour package for ages 11-and-up), an Arbor Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. with Mayor Bill Hennessy, and the St. Charles Model Railroad Club open house. Free activities include demonstrations of heritage skills, kids’ games and activities, live acoustic music and a free tree seedling per family while supplies last. Vendors will have folk arts and crafts, garden décor and live plants, and concessionaires will have delicious food for sale. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/more-festivals-and-events.
May 7: Shred day
West Community Credit Union invites community residents to properly destroy personal documents for free. On-site shredding will be provided at the O’Fallon credit union headquarters located at 4161 Highway K from 9 a.m. to noon. No limit on shredding, however cardboard boxes are unable to be destroyed and will be returned to you. For additional information visit www.westcommunitycu.org or call 636-720-2400.
May 13: Deadline to enter the Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade
Build a patriotic parade entry for the Fourth of July! Open to clubs, churches, businesses, scout troops, civic organizations, families and others. Hurry and submit an application so you can get started on planning an attentiongetting entry or float. Deadline is noon on May 13 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Entries will be judged on how well the parade theme, “People, Parks, an American Tradition,” is expressed, with extra points awarded for incorporating creativity, music and mechanical movement. Parade applications, FAQs and pointers to help you create an exciting parade entry are available at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. Free to non-profits; fees are charged for political and commercial entries; details are available on the parade application available on the website.
May 14: Wentzville’s Walk to STOP Heroin
Walk will start at Heartland Park and end at the Wentzville Police Department. Anyone who supports the cause to end heroin use in the community is welcome to join. Participants may bring posters, signs and pictures to carry during the walk. The goal of this walk is to connect the community with available resources and information as well as symptoms, counseling availability and emergency intervention for children.
May 22: Tour historic O’Fallon sites in Fort Zumwalt Park
Tour the only rebuilt War of 1812 settler fort in Missouri and a Victorianera brick house once topped by a tornado. The self-guided tours provide a glimpse of O’Fallon’s 200-plus years of history, starting with the days when this area was considered the leading edge of the American frontier from noon – 3 p.m. For Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and the historic Heald Home at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon cost is $5 for tour package; kids 10 and under, free. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/heald-home or www.ofallon. mo.us/zumwalts-fort. For O’Fallon Historical Society Log Cabin Museum at Civic Park at 205 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free but donations are welcome. For more information email info@ofallonhistory.org or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/log-cabin-museum. See items and photos from O’Fallon’s history and chat with the people who know it best. For photos and much information about O’Fallon’s history, visit the society’s website, www.ofallonmohistory.org.
May 18: Public Works Fair
Kids are thrilled by big equipment, and the Public Works Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon allows them to get up close and even sit in the driver’s seat of some of the big equipment the city uses to provide city services, like snow plows, a paint striper, a street sweeper, a recycling truck, an Enviroscape environmental model that demonstrates storm water pollution, and many others. Admission and activities are free, including: safety awareness games and activities for kids, emergency preparedness and other information for adults, free rides on the city train for all ages and a hotdog lunch with chips and water. For more information email kmarcotte@ ofallon.mo.us, call 636-379-3807 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/public-works.
May 21: Armed Forces Day ceremony
Come honor the men and women of the U.S. military at the free Armed Forces Day ceremony that takes place from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veteranscommission.
May 30: Memorial Day ceremony
Join in honoring the men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedom at the free Memorial Day ceremony from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ veterans-commission.
June 3: Food Truck Frenzy in Sports Park
Purchase gourmet fare from food trucks and listen to modern rock and current hits by the Comin’ Up Empty band from 5 - 8 p.m. at Sports Park in O’Fallon at 3589 Highway K. Free ad-
mission and parking. For a list of food trucks, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/foodtruck-frenzy. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truckfrenzy.
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June 21: Outdoor concert
Bring your bait and fishing tackle to Lake Whetsel for a morning of catchand-release fishing, activities and games at Family Fishing Day from 8 a.m. – noon at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free, but please register in advance; call staff at 636-474-2732 to register or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ fort-zumwalt-park.
O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Big Rain takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Big Rain will play current hits. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.
June 7: Outdoor concert
June 28: Outdoor concert
June 5: Family Fishing Day
O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods and featuring Theo Peoples takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to oldies, Motown, R& B and rock ‘n roll. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-3795614. For more information visit www. ofallon.mo.us/jammin.
June 10-11: Theater production
The O’FallonTheatreWorks’ Youth Theatre presents “The Crisis of Captain Cross” on June 10 at 7 p.m. and on June 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-andup) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets call the Renaud Spirit Center at 636474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.
June 14: Outdoor concert
O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Petty Cash Junction takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash performed by this outstanding cover band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.
June 16-18: Theater production
O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” on June 16-17 at 7 p.m.; June 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-and-up) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets and information call the Renaud Spirit Center, 636474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.
June 18: Free electronics and appliance recycling event
Free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m. – noon at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Except for certain TV sets, the drop-off is free and open to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery. For details visit www.ofallon.
O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with the O’Fallon Community Concert Band and the O’Fallon Jazz Band takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the sound of music from the movies, pops, jazz and big band, live. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.
June 29: Shred event
1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to declutter your files. This event is free to the public.
Ongoing Events Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second 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
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4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets
6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes
9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.
Mondays: Chronic pain support group
American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).
3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group
Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required
Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting
St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
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.
6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
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7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
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“They Will Have to Kill Us First”
By Steve Bryan
‘They Will Have to Kill Us First’ examines censorship
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“They Will Have to Kill Us First,” a powerful new documentary from Johanna Schwartz, looks at censorship taken to the extreme. In 2012, as Islamic jihadists controlled northern Mali, they banned all forms of music. Yet, as Schwartz’s camera shows, the musicians refused to give up the passion and beauty of their music. “There’s a difference between sort of watching these things on your television and reading about them in the newspaper from the comfort of your own home and actually experiencing them there on the ground. I think that, very often, things look and feel very, very far away and feel very different when you get there,” director Schwartz explained when reached by phone for an interview.
When asked about the dangers of traveling to the West African location, Schwartz said she didn’t think much about that when they first went in to film. “It was really a gut reaction to go and make this film. It was a horrific situation that was happening at that very moment. And just as I decided to go, I didn’t think too much about the danger I would be in or what I was walking into. It was just sort of a weird gut need, feeling to document this story,” she said. The director is quick to point out that for the subjects in her film the stakes were much higher for them than for the documentary crew. “We could always just get on a plane and go home. A musician can’t do that; this is their home. When you have that perspective put in front of you, it changes
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your mind a little bit about the situation you are in. We didn’t think much about the danger; obviously, we were very careful. We didn’t want anyone to get hurt. We listened to our team on the ground; we listened to the U.N.” Joining Schwartz on the call, journalist Andy Morgan, who co-wrote the film, said that a documentary is written as it is being done. “You grope around in the dark until you feel your hand is on something,” he explained. “It is like a picture coming into focus. We had certain criteria that we felt was important from the start: one, that it was going to be led by the characters. Those characters had to be intimately affected by the conflict itself. Either themselves or their families or both.” Morgan also pointed out that they didn’t want Western stars to come in and sort of “sanctify” what was going on. “We didn’t feel that was necessary. The main job at the beginning was identifying the protagonists,” he said. “Once those were in place, then we have to build an arc. It starts in a very sad, sort of blue atmosphere of loss and grief and repression. And then move gradually move through triumph and loss through the film to this great climax in Timbuktu.” Director Schwartz added that they didn’t have a plotline in place; they just allowed things to unfold in front of the camera. “I definitely didn’t think when we started this film we were going to end up with a happy ending. I think it’s quite an inspirational and triumphant ending.” “They Will Have to Kill Us First” currently is playing in limited release and will be expanding to theaters across the county. 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.