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Photo courtesy The winners of the Second Annual Best of Western St. Charles County Chamber.
Western St. Charles County Chamber and Community News partner to award local businesses
New WSD Asst. Superintendent The business community of Western St. Charles County is strong and vibrant. The communities of Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis and Wentzville have seen tremendous growth in both residential housing and local-business representation. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and Community News have partnered together again to have the community honor local businesses for our Second Annual Best of Western St. Charles County. “The mission of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our member businesses and three communities we serve (Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis and Wentzville), by supporting a strong local economy and high quality of life,” said Tony Mathews, President/CEO of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. “By partnering with the Community News for the Best of Western St. Charles County we are able to make a connection between our residents and the businesses, because our residents make the selections for the businesses that win our best of awards. This year we added new business cat-
egories and online voting to help residents submit their votes easily.” Residents were asked to vote for Western St. Charles County Chamber businesses and also businesses in the zip codes of 63368, 63367 and 63385 during the months of October and November. The winners received their awards at the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce December Membership Meeting on Dec. 10. The meeting was held at National Information Solutions Cooperative in Lake St. Louis from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We have seen tremendous growth in Western St. Charles County over the past year. The chamber has conducted over 40 ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses,” said Mathews. “The chamber has an outstanding membership of business and community leaders that support each other and make Western St. Charles County a great place to live, work and play.” The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to shop local businesses within their community. When you shop local the tax dollars stay within your community to provide services for your family and neighbors, plus you save on
time and gas. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce can help you connect with over 690 local businesses in the area to serve a variety of needs. Visit the chamber website, http://westernstcharlescountychamber. com, to view their online directory of members or you can download their free Chamber Mobile App Directory on any smart phone.
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Seniors “Fill the Ambulance With Food” and more.
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St. Charles County offers residents free recycling of natural Christmas trees Instead of trashing your natural tree after the Yuletide celebration, consider recycling it as one last holiday gift that will enhance our environment. To make recycling natural trees more convenient, the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection partners with several area municipalities to present a free collection for residents at various locations throughout our community, including the County-operated Recycle Works locations in St. Charles and Wentzville. Before bringing natural trees to any of the locations below, residents must be sure to remove the tree stand, all decorations and any plastic bags or coverings. St. Peters Laurel Park (upper parking lot), use McClay Valley Boulevard entrance St. Peters Golf & Recreation Center, 200A Salt Lick Road St. Peters Earth Centre, 115 Ecology Drive Open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, from Dec. 28 to Jan. 16 Wentzville
Progress Park (parking lot), 968 Meyer Road Heartland Park, 100 William Dierberg Drive Rotary Park, 2577 W. Meyer Road Open 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., daily, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 15
O’Fallon
Civic Park (upper parking lot), 400 Civic Park Drive O’Fallon Sports Park, 3589 Highway K Open from dawn to dusk, daily, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 10
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Founders Park, 7 Freymuth Road Open from sunrise to sunset, daily, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 15
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Recycle Works Central, 60 Triad South (63304) Recycle Works West, 2110 East Pitman Avenue (63385) Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16
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Wentzville hires new assistant superintendent of administrative services and more.
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Submitted photo To make recycling natural trees more convenient, the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection partners with several area municipalities to present a free collection for residents.
Quail Ridge Park (Group Picnic Area parking lot), 560 Interstate Drive (63385) Open 7 a.m. to sunset, daily, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 17
For more information on recycling efforts within St. Charles County, please call 636-949-1800 or visit http://www.sccmo.org/861/ Recycling.
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Candidate filing opens for O’Fallon’s April 2016 municipal election The first day of filing “Declarations of Candidacy” for the city of O’Fallon’s April 5, 2016, municipal election opened Dec. 15 at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s office on the third floor of City Hall. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2016. The April 5, 2016, election is being held to elect one City Council representative for each of O’Fallon’s five wards to serve three year
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Some O’Fallon boards and commissions are looking to fill open seats O’Fallon residents wanting to get involved in serving their city are invited to apply to fill vacant seats on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment and the Senior Resident Advisory Committee. Board and commission appointments are made by the mayor with approval from the city council. To apply for a position, residents should fill out the “Boards and Commissions Application for Appointment,” which can be downloaded from the City Clerk webpage on O’Fallon’s website, http://www.ofallon.mo.us/cityclerk. Completed applications should be submitted to City Clerk Pam Clement. The Planning and Zoning Commission needs two members, one each to represent Ward 3 and Ward 5. The commission meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. to evaluate requests for rezoning for business, residential and industrial areas. The Board of Adjustment has an opening for an alternate member. The board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. to consider requests for zoning variances. The Senior Resident Advisory Committee has one vacant seat each for Ward1, 3 and 4. The committee meets at 2:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month to consider city issues affecting senior residents. For more information about serving on O’Fallon’s boards and commissions, contact City Clerk Pam Clement at pclement@ofallon.mo.us or 636-379-5555.
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New soccer fields are completed at the SunRise O’Fallon Church campus The construction of the new soccer fields at the SunRise O’Fallon Church campus are now complete and are now ready to be utilized. SunRise Church, at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, has chosen Upward Sports as the designated organization for a spring soccer league for children (K6th grade). Upward Sports is the world’s largest Christian youth sports provider and is uniquely designed to help players grow in their personal athletic journeys. This program can help children develop mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially as they excel both on and off the field. For more information about the SunRise soccer fields or to register for the Upward spring soccer league, call SunRise at 636-978-2727 or email info@sunrisefamily.org. You may also visit www.upward.org. Evaluations will begin Feb. 27, 2016 and the first games will be played on April 2, 2016. Register soon, space is limited.
Submitted photo The construction of the new soccer fields at the SunRise O’Fallon Church campus are now complete and are now ready to be utilized.
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St. Charles County seniors ‘Fill the Ambulance With Food’ Zoo Lights, Garden Glow and skating at Steinberg Rink are all hallmarks of the holidays in the St. Louis region, but in St. Charles County, a different type of Christmas tradition has taken hold – a partnership between retirement community residents and paramedics to knock out hunger for the holidays. ‘Fill the Ambulance with Food’ made its debut in 2010, and each year, grows larger. The initiative was launched by St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] paramedics as a fun competition between the retirement communities in the county. Beginning in November of each year, big blue bins bearing the Operation Food Search [OFS] logo are delivered to each community, and by mid-December, are overflowing with donations from residents. District Paramedics and OFS staff recently traveled the county to collect this year’s donations and distribute them to local food pantries. “Year after year, we’re stunned by the sheer quantity of food that the seniors contribute to battle hunger in our communi-
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ty – their donations support many wonderful hunger relief initiatives, including OFS’s backpack program, which provides students struggling with hunger with nutritious food each weekend,” said SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer. Though the non-perishable food items were initially loaded into an ambulance, the district’s advanced life support units can no longer be utilized due to the ever-increasing quantity of items contributed. OFS’s partner food pantries meet paramedics at each stop with trucks, taking donations directly to the locations where they’ll be distributed to those in need. Last year, the collective weight of the contributions came to just under 3,500 pounds – approximately equal the weight
of a small sport utility vehicle. “This food drive is an inspiration in so many ways,” said OFS Director of Community Relations Judith Coyman, “the partnership between the retirement communities and the ambulance district is wonderful, and these seniors’ long-standing commitment to ‘Fill the Ambulance’ proves that you’re never too young or too old to heal the hurt of hunger.” Retirement communities partnering with SCCAD to ‘Fill the Ambulance with Food’ are: Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe, Garden Villas of O’Fallon, Park Place Senior Living at Winghaven, Breeze Park, Brookdale St. Peters, Lake St. Charles, Fairwinds Rivers Edge and Windsor Estates of St. Charles.
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Nominees Selected for University of Missouri Extension Council Members St. Charles County
Citizens of voting age in St. Charles County, pursuant to the provision of Sec. 262-577, R.S. Mo. 69, will have an opportunity to vote and elect members to the University of Missouri Extension Council in January. The elected and appointed members of the Extension Council guide and direct extension programs and services within the County. Seven individuals have been nominated for the five elective positions. The nominees are as follows: Fay Aubuchon, J C Crane, Pattie Kolek, Mary Medina, Ruth Mellor, Gabriele Ramirez-Arellano, Donald Van, Jr. Additional nominations may be made by petition of 25 or more qualified voters residing within the district, filed with the Council within 20 days after the publication of this notice of election. Forms for nomination are available in your County Extension Office located at 260 Brown Road, St. Peters, Missouri. Phone: 636-970-3000. The St. Charles County University of Missouri Extension Council Roy Zirges, Chairman Equal Opportunity/ADA Institution
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Serco
Automotive Harris Automotive & Tire
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Proactive Money Management
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Car Dealership Poage Chevrolet
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Solid Rock Preschool First Baptist Wentzville
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Senior Care Twin Oaks Senior Living
University
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Lindenwood University
Dentist
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Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills
Master Y Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do
Troy & Wentzville Veterinary Clinics
Paul Angleton Mercy Clinic Family Medicine - Meyer Rd.
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John Dickey - Shelter Insurance
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Kroencke’s Landscaping, LLC
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The Best of Western St. Charles came to a close on Dec. 1 after two months of voting. With over 20,000 Community News print copies being distributed weekly in St. Charles County along with our over 13,000 free subscription members and the addition of online voting on the Community News website, almost 3,000 votes were cast from members of the community for the Best of Western St. Charles 2015. Many categories listed received numerous votes. For example: Doctor/ Physician category received 35 different votes for different area doctors, over 29 hair salons were counted and almost 32 attorneys. Between the power of the press of Community News and
the member engagement through the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, the Best of Western St. Charles was awarded to 37 outstanding businesses as the Best Of 2015. For 95 years Community News has been your source for the good news in your community. A family owned and operated publication with Publisher Bob Huneke being third generation owner. As a member of the National Newspaper Association and the Missouri Press Association, Community News adheres to the highest standards of quality journalism. Community News will continue, as we have since 1921, to provide you with local news that is both positive and informative. Next time you are looking for a news doctor, a place to eat or a business to shop at, remember the list of winners and shop local. Community News Publications and the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate all of the 2015 Best of Western St. Charles winners and send a huge thank you to each and every community member for taking the time to vote. Until next year!
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Progress West Hospital names new assistant medical director and house OB For the first half of his career, Dr. Scott Williams spent his days as a practicing OB-GYN physician, as well as tending to the day-to-day operations of an office practice in Lake Saint Louis. So when the opportunity arose for him to become a full-time house OB physician and assistant medical director at Progress West Hospital, Williams welcomed the chance to fully focus on the most important aspects of his job. “I will not have to look after the business aspects of an office practice,” Williams said. “Instead, I will be wholly focused on labor and delivery, as a primary
caregiver communicating with the patient’s private OB physician, the nursing staff, and, most importantly, the patient.” Williams believes that in-house OB physicians are a critical first line of safety for laboring patients, and that his 20 years spent in private medical group practice will serve him well as a house OB physician. “I will miss the long term relationships of private practice, and the patients I cared for over the years, but I am excited by the chance to practice pure obstetrics at this time in my professional career,” Williams said. “I’m hoping to see some of my former patients under
Dr. Miller’s care here at Progress West Hospital.” Dr. Cory Miller has been building his obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health practice at Progress West Hospital since August, and is looking forward to the experience and leadership Williams brings. Dr. Williams started his role as full-time house OB at Progress West Hospital on Dec. 14. He is a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri at Columbia School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Better workforce preparation dominates manufacturing leaders meeting with St. Charles County Executive More than 20 business and community leaders participated in a lively and frank discussion with St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann at a Manufacturing Leader’s Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. Issues ranged from motivating more people to consider advanced manufacturing careers and technical training, the need to install more soft skills and project management abilities in the younger generation, dealing with burdensome planning and zoning requirements, the lack of available industrial buildings in the community and concerns over local taxes stifling new business investment. “We have a strong and growing manufacturing base in St. Charles County, and I appreciated the open dialogue and good
ideas that were brought up by successful companies large and small from around our community,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. Businesses that participated in the manufacturing roundtable included Albers Manufacturing, Component Bar Products, Dave Engineering, General Motors, Masterclock, Nike IHM, Northrop Grumman - Cutting Edge Optronics, O’Fallon Casting, QTE Manufacturing Solutions, Quest Specialty Products, RK Stratman, SAK Construction and Seyer Industries. Along with County Executive Ehlmann, other attendees came from the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development, the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board, St. Charles Community College and St.
Charles School District - Lewis & Clark Career Center. Asked to give their perspectives on the economy, business participants were almost unanimous that 2015 had been a great year and expectations were high for 2016. “I look forward to Submitted photo county officials and More than 20 business and community leaders participated staff working closely in a meeting with St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlwith our manufac- mann at a Manufacturing Leader’s Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. turing leaders on a number of initiatives that could help Charles County.” meet their workforce needs,” Ehlmann said yesterday’s Ehlmann said. “We are also con- meeting was the first in a series tinuing to work with leaders in of informational roundtables local government and education that would be held with key to help companies, communi- business sectors in the commuties, and careers flourish in St. nity.
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hristmas has past but that doesn’t mean the gift giving season is over! There are a few more days to make those last-minute tax deductible gifts and donations that can be both very meaningful for you and the receiver.
One very popular and effective way of doing this is through charitable giving. Of course, the main benefits of charitable giving are the psychological, spiritual and emotional benefits that it brings for helping out a cause or organization dear to your heart. Making a difference in people’s lives for a long period of time can truly be satisfying and beneficial. Fortunately, in many cases, you can also gain some financial benefits for yourself as well. One of the financial benefits of charitable giving is the tax deduction you receive for your gift. In addition, some charitable planning tools can provide you additional financial benefits as well. For example, some financial gifts can give you a large tax deduction as well as a very good income stream for the rest of your life. Unfortunately though, many people have no idea about how and where to do charitable giving, and of the many benefits it can provide. Charitable planning can be done by working with a non-profit organization, an independent charitable organization, and/or your financial advisor. You can also work with your local community foundation which can help facilitate gifts the proper way. To learn more on the many ways, tools and strategies available to utilize charitable planning, give us a call at 360 IRA. You can contact our office in St. Charles at 636-896-4052 or by email at info@360ira.com. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/ or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. Paid Advertisement
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Wentzville School District hires new assistant superintendent of administrative services The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of John Schulte as Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services for the 20152016 school year. Mr. Schulte is currently the principal of Boone Trail Elementary and he will replace Dr. Melody Marcantonio who is retiring at the end of the school year. Mr. Schulte is a native of St. Peters and a graduate of St. Dominic High School. He holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri, St.
Louis, as well as both a Masters and Specialist in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. He taught fifth grade at Twin Chimneys and Ostmann elementary schools (where he was named Teacher of the Year) in the Ft. Zuwalt School District before being named an Administrative Intern at Boone Trail Elementary in 2003. Mr. Schulte has served as principal at Boone Trail since 2005. “It’s been an honor to serve the Wentzville School District community for the past 13 years as principal at Boone Trail El-
ementary and I look forward to serving the entire community through this new position,” said Mr. Schulte. “The strong family and school connection our district has developed is what makes Wentzville such an exciting and caring place for our students to go to school. I consider the Wentzville School District my home, and the most amazing place to raise a family.” Mr. Schulte and his wife Kolleen, who teaches second grade at Green Tree Elementary, have two children, Drew and Connor, who attend WSD schools.
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SCC and Fontbonne sign MIS, computer science and cyber security articulation agreements Officials from Fontbonne University and St. Charles Community College signed articulation agreements this fall to promote a seamless transfer for programming, management information systems, computer science and cyber security students. The agreement provides students who have earned an Associate of Science degree in programming at SCC the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree
in cyber security, computer science or management direct line for students, academically, to upper level courses through flexible course selection based on information systems at Fontbonne University. Fontbonne University will accept up to 64 credits the four-year partner school requirements. Students from SCC. Courses will transfer according to a des- who transfer under this agreement and meet its reignated academic plan for each area of interest being quirements will enter Fontbonne University at junior Moore On Life pursued based on the inherent flexibility in SCC’s status. new Associate of Science programs in computer science. These programs are designed to provide a more
Moore on Life
By Cindy Moore
Aftershock Sad. Christmas is over and done with, about the only thing nice is that the stress also came to an end. Not quit. The pressures continue. What to do with Nana’s monster fruitcake weighing in at 14.5 pounds, heavier than the Thanksgiving turkey. Last minute Christmas cards I receive from people I’ve already cut from my list. Come on, postage is almost half a dollar now. People have to be really stamp-worthy. Each year that rates go up, I slash my list by another good chunk. I quickly remove those who don’t send me a card. Call me spiteful, but… well, spiteful pretty much covers it. Of course, there are those last-minute ninnies who mail theirs out Christmas Eve, which forces me to post cards until the week of New Years to catch everyone and not be seen as…spiteful. Call me insincere. Neighbor gifts caused stress especially getting them on the doorstep right as Santa whooshed CN-12.14.15_Layout 1 12/14/15 10:26 AM Page 1through the
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sky. It required me to quickly grab something--anything in exchange. But it was too late; I had already re-gifted a plate of sugar cookies for the McJones’ the day before. Mrs. McJones called right after begging for the recipe. I had to tell a Christmas fib and explain that the recipe had just been taken to the grave by my Aunt Fiona, even though Fiona was still kicking. So in desperation, I sent over some of my prized secret spicy sauce. I tied a festive ribbon around a dozen Taco Bell condiment packets and sent my hus-
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band out in a blizzard to the Humbuggers house to drop them off on the doorstep, ring the doorbell and make a mad dash By Cindy Moore for home, hopefully without slipping on the ice and fracturing a hip. Parking and lines are still a pain. The afterChristmas shoppers are out in force. I stood in line to return gifts from Aunt Fiona only to see her there cashing in on the holiday clearance sales and getting a jump on stuff for us to return next year. One positive thing, the need for giving did not wear off. I took pity on the winter birds outside cold and hungry and gave them a delicious treat, which they attacked with gusto. Finally, an actual use for Nana’s fruitcake! Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.
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‘Sisters’ ends the year on a down note Normally, the holiday season features award-worthy, highly-anticipated films than the story, but they let themselves get mired in the filth. with some of the best stars working today. Though it stars Amy Poehler and Tina Veteran performers Dianne Wiest and James Brolin fare no Fey, “Sisters” is easily one of the worst films of the year. Crude and highly offensive, better as the parents in “Sisters.” They seem quite uncomfortthis so-called comedy is a big embarrassment for able with the dialogue and the two talented stars. situations. “SNL” alum Poehler is Maura Ellis, a hard-working woman Maya Rudolph has some who tries to give back to the community. Maura funny moments, but even hers are few and far also is the “good daughter,” constantly speaking between. It’s a wonder anyone agreed to appear to her mom and dad (Dianne Wiest and James in this comedy. Brolin) on her computer. She’s shocked to learn, Appropriately enough, Ike Barinholtz of “The though, that her parents are selling their childMindy Project” delivers the best performance in hood home in Orlando and moving into a nice this sorry excuse for a movie. As James, Maura’s condo. would-be boyfriend, Barinholtz is highly believIn Florida, Maura reunites with her sister Kate able and realistic. He only has one or two mo(Fey) for the arduous task of cleaning out their ments that are played strictly for shock value. He childhood bedroom. In one last fit of rebellion, seems to be the only cast member to put some the two siblings hold a final house party, inviting though in his character. most of their high school friends to the big There’s also a certain amount of arroblowout. This turns out to be an extremely gance in “Sisters,” with the cast and director bad decision to say the least. Jason Moore (“Pitch Perfect) seemingly reTina Fey had several outstanding years lying on their past successes. Unfortunateon “Saturday Night Live” as head writer; ly, the material here is too weak to support she also created a hilarious impression of talent that is not fully engaged. would-be vice president Sarah Palin. Amy “Sisters,” rated R for crude sexual conPoehler had a good run on the NBC sitcom tent, language throughout and for drug “Parks and Recreation” and turned in a use, currently is playing in theaters. charming vocal performance in Pixar’s “Inside Out” last summer. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve BrySo why the heck is “Sisters” such a train an is now based in Anaheim, California, and wreck? Fey and Poehler are a comedy team has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. supreme, especially when they host awards Though his writing has taken him far from St. shows. This movie, however, relies on Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same widecrude, rude and outright offensive material eyed kid who spent countless hours watching “Sisters” photos courtesy of Universal Pictures for laughs. These actresses are much better classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Three Rams going to Pro Bowl in Hawaii Representing the St. Louis Rams will be running back Todd Gurley, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and punter Johnny Hekker. These three are the most selected from the franchise since 2006, when Torry Holt, Steven Jackson, and Marc Bulger were each selected. Gurley earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl with an outstanding rookie season. As of Christmas he number three with 1,023 yards rushing—he did not play in the first two games. His 556-yards rushing are the most in a player’s first four starts in the Super Bowl era, and the running back became the first rookie in NFL history to rush for at least 125 yards in four consecutive games. For Donald, it’s the second consecutive Pro Bowl selection to begin his career. He has made himself into a Defensive Player of the Year candidate with a strong sophomore campaign. Donald has 11.0 sacks so far in 2015, and probably will break the franchise season sack record for a defensive tackle (11.5). Hekker will be making his second trip to Hawaii, too, his first having been in 2013. Through 14 games, the punter is putting up a career high in punt average by nearly two yards at 48.3 yards per punt. That mark leads the league, and he is second with a 43.9-yard net average Additionally, he leads the league with 38 punts downed inside the 20. *Great year for the trio
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his holiday season don’t let a main dish hog all the glory. Instead let guests feast on a festive spread of small plates and sides. Snack-size portions of a wide range of delicious dishes are the perfect solution for entertaining. A large, heavy meal can leave guests feeling lethargic. Keep your party lively with lighter bites that guests can nibble on throughout the night. Another advantage of a small plate menu is that guests will appreciate the chance to sample many flavors without fear of overindulging. Get your party planning started with these tips: • Keep dishes simple and put the focus on quality ingredients, such as naturally lactose and gluten free Jarlsberg cheese. Best known for the classic
wedge available in original and smoked flavors, Jarlsberg cheese offers a mild, mellow, nutty and delicious taste that is perfect for any cheese board and pairing with meats of your choice. • Give traditional vegetable sides a special boost to make them party perfect. Basic asparagus gets a fresh twist with this Asparagus Tart, which blends savory Jarlsberg brand cheese and a pastry for a pretty presentation you can cut into squares before serving. • Plan your menu with the clock in mind. Choose foods that will taste great for the duration of your party without drying out or loosing flavor, such as this Tomato Gratin.
• Keep cold dishes chilled by setting the serving bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice (add some flair by tinting the ice or adding decorative accents). • Use burners to keep the heat on warm dishes, or simply rotate in fresh batches periodically.
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Tomato Gratin Ingredients : 8 medium ripe tomatoes 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 4 basil leaves, chopped) salt and pepper, to taste 2 ounces toasted pine (pignoli) nuts 1/2 pound (8 ounces) grated Jarlsberg cheese
Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently mix in tomatoes. Transfer to ovenproof dish, turning tomatoes cut side up before baking 15 minutes. When tomatoes are cool enough, remove skins before returning to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with nuts and cheese. Return to oven and bake about 10 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Serve as bruschetta on sliced, toasted Italian bread or as a side dish to fish and meat.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 2: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Bob Evans at 8670 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636240-7898. Jan. 2: Theater auditions Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof ” at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions will consist of singing a cutting of a Broadway Repertoire song (16-32 measures) and a cold reading from the script. Auditioners should bring accompaniment CD or MP3 player; a cappella singing is not allowed. Students must be accompanied by an adult and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Callbacks will be held 1-5 p.m. Jan. 3. There will be a mandatory parent meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 5, for parents of those cast. There is a production fee of $225 if cast. Performance dates are March 18-20. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233. For more information, call SCC Continuing Education Department at 636-922-8233. Jan. 5: Art competition call for entries Artists, St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre invites you to be a part of the “Things Bright and Beautiful” all-media art show and competition from Jan. 8 – Feb. 29, 2015. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Artwork must contain an element of light (sun, moon, etc.) and be something of beauty to its creator. Prizes will be awarded. The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The opening reception will take place on Jan. 8, from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903 or visit us online at www.stpetersmo.net. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Jan. 9: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Olive Garden at 1280 Pearce Blvd. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 9: Winter hike Get out and hike winter trails at Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance at 1 p.m. for a chance to win one of five onenight stays in a camping cabin in a St. Charles County Park. Depending on the weather, wear your hiking boots, cross country skis or snowshoes for a stroll through the park. The winter trails event is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. This family-friendly, fun winter trails event is intended to introduce citizens of all ages to outdoor winter activities. Park staff will lead a short hike through the park and finish out the afternoon with some hot chocolate near a warm fire in the fire pit at shelter #7 in the park. The winners of all five camping giveaways will be announced that day. Participants must be present to win. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register for the winter trails event at Broemmelsiek Park, visit St. Charles County Parks at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. The one-night stays are in camping cabins located at Klondike Park near Augusta and sleep eight guests comfortably. The sturdy cabins come equipped with a ceiling fan, light, electrical service, and an indoor table.
Jan. 11: Concert rehearsals The St Peters Choral Society presents its annual Spring Concert on April 24. Rehearsals for the season begin on Jan. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at the Fort Zumwalt South High School choir room at 8050 Mexico Road in St Peters. Rehearsals continue weekly on Monday nights. If you enjoy singing, come in and check us out! New members of all ages and voices are always welcome! Auditions are not required. Call 636-447-5341 for further information or visit our web site at stpeterschoralsociety.org. Jan. 16: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Brewskeez at 4251 Keaton Crossing. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
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). Third 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 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.
Jan. 23: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
Jan. 30: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
Jan. 31: 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: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 - $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.
Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville.
Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823. Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl. Tuesdays: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347. Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club 1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information. Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams. 1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing. Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp. 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Wednesdays: Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group (MO/IL) meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Park, Education Room at1475 Kisker Rd. (off Hwy. 94) in St. Charles. Interested patients, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to join us. For more information call Carla Bouselli: 636-
795-4498, or visit group’s website at stcharles@imfsupport.org. Meet other survivors and learn about the latest advances in treatment of myeloma. Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information. Third Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753. Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 30, 2015 Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753. Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. Thursdays: Rotary Club meeting The O’Fallon Rotary Club is now meeting at its new location, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. All Rotarians or interested parties are welcome. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Third Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club Saturdays: Bosom Buddies The St Charles County WIC Clinic is working to become a breastfeeding friendly clinic. As part of this effort, we have formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day. 8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins. Every Saturday: JAM – Jesus and Men’s Bible Study. 8-9:30am, Dardenne Presbyterian Hearth Room, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.Bible study, discussion, and upcoming event planning. Every Sunday: Young Adult Bible Study and Fellowship Group. 11am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church Parlor, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. The Bible and some great YouTube videos will be used. Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market 6am-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328. 2nd Sunday: Sunday Afternoon Dance 2-5pm, American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles. $6 per person, for more information call 636.946.9186. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles. com. Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast. 8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at
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1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627.
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CHURCH Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. HEALTH Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family YMCA, 636928-1928.
Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 3rd Monday: Walking for WellnessSTOP HEROIN Life After Loss Support Group 7-8:30pm at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Medical Office Building, 6 Jungermann Circle, Ste. 212, St. Peters. Discuss loss of your loved one and heal. 314.630.9222 or geevigna@ charter.net. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@gmail. com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. 1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia
Every Wednesday: Co-Dependents (CODA) Anonymous Meeting 8pm, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. Separate brick house behind church complex. Contact Julie at 636.397.8676. This meeting is for women only. 1st Wed: Missouri/Illinois Multiple Myeloma Support Group 10-11am at St. Joseph Medical Park: Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Charles. RSVP is appreciated at 636.447.9006 or hoss4twa@sbcglobal. net. 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 pm KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4-12 w/ parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30-7:30pm. Support Group for adults with cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4pm. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.
Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617. Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314.436.1177. Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24-hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www. crisisnurserykids.org Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club. org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out.
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Long-time Community News columnist Joe Morice passes away By Robert Huneke - Community News Publisher Our friend and columnist Joe Morice passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 19 after a long battle with Lymphoma. He will be missed. Joe wrote our weekly “Over the Fence” column for over a decade, a fresh column every week, 52 times a year, always on time, rarely needing an extension. A remarkable achievement in itself, made even more so because those columns were always entertaining. Although Joe had no formal training as a writer, he had a talent. Joe grew up on a family farm, graduated high school and raised his family by making a good living as a heavy-equipment operator. That blue collar union job provided Joe’s family with a solid middle-class lifestyle and a decent retirement for Joe. Something Joe was proud of and grateful for. He was keenly aware that success from hard work also requires good fortune. Although his roots were humble, Joe possessed eloquence and empathy. His experience with farm equipment came in handy. Joe was good with motors. He and I would ride motorcycles together when I could take a long lunch hour and Joe was beating back the cancer. We would discuss the relative merits of our machines and the horsepower of his new Mustang. Indeed, he just moved to a new house only a few months ago, not because it was newer or better, which it wasn’t, but because it had a bigger garage. Joe was a guy’s guy
ending up a divorced bachelor who always spoke well of the women in his life. From his ex to his granddaughter, Joe showed me that he respected them and loved them. He always told me that if there were any problems in his relationships it was probably his fault. I believe Joe was a good man, maybe he had mellowed with age. Joe’s talent was introduced to me by a mutual friend. Although Joe had never been published, the friend thought I might be interested. And I was. I found Joe’s writing talent remarkable, if untrained. He was fun and easy to read. He loved to write, and he had strong opinions. It was those opinions that my editors, Joe and I had to grapple with in the early years. Joe’s opinions came from the heart. He was a champion of the little guy. He loved taking shots at the big guys whenever he had a chance. I remember being lost for words when he confronted me with “well if I can’t write that, then what the (heck) can I write?” My answer was pure luck. I told him to write about human nature, the stuff of everyday life, the irony, the unfairness, the acts of kindness, the hope, the laughs. Please give us your view of the world. Be philosophical like that neighbor of Tim “The Tool Man” on the TV show “Home Improvement,” who Tim talks to “Over the Fence”. Joe was a great guy; funny, thoughtful and talented. I am sure he is in heaven, making others laugh at his stories. God bless him and his family. We will miss him dearly.
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