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By Brett Auten The voices come out from tiny speakers covering miles and miles of the St. Louis region. Their timbre brings to their listeners a bounty of news, entertainment and knowledge. MindsEye, the virtual newsstand radio broadcast, is there to serve those who cannot read the printed word. Some listeners are totally blind while others have low vision due to any number of diseases or afflictions. There are listeners who can no longer turn the pages of a newspaper or a magazine because of a stroke or a debilitating disease. There are others who are unable to read because of learning disabilities. There are multitudes that fall under any number of those umbrellas. For them, MindsEye and its dedicated staff are there for them, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MindsEye’s radio broadcasts are based in Belleville, Illinois at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and reach a 75mile radius around the area. The signal spreads as far west as Hermann, as far north as Louisiana, as far east as Centralia, Illinois, and as far south as Murphysboro, Illinois. Although broadcasts are mostly designed for individuals living within this scope, those outside of it hear MindsEye online from anywhere
with Internet access, which is perfect for transplanted residents who want to keep up with the community. “The fun part is talking with our listeners and getting their feedback and input,” Amelia Christ, Community Outreach Coordinator with MindsEye said. “We also provide a listener survey, which helps determine our programming. For instance, there was a lot of interest in cooking and beer and wine making, so we added a program for that. Recently, there has been a lot of interest in more humorous programming, like The Onion (a satirical national news publication).” All print material is up for grabs. In fact, grocery store and department store ads are consistently the top-rated programs at MindsEye. “That is difficult information for our listeners to get,” Christ said. “It really helps our listeners to be more independent.” It all began when WMRY’s Talking Book was born in 1973 through a partnership of local oblates, the Lions Clubs, and other dedicated community organizations and individuals made a way to provide readings of newspapers and magazines to thousands of people who
were blind. At the time, it was the third reading service of its kind in the world. There are 26 different ways to hear MindsEye. One of the more popular ways is through SCA (subsidiary communications authorization) radios, which are free preset radio receivers that are readily available. The process is simple; you See Mindseye on page 2
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Listeners) Program, MindsEye can be heard on the in house television channels at many nursing homes, assistive living centers, hospitals and retirement villages. “We have expanded to many different platforms, like apps,” Christ said. “We want to reach listeners where they already are. If they have an iPhone, we want to be there.” Volunteers are the backbone of the program and they stand over 200 strong. MindsEye is always looking for readers, producers, listener outreach, radio repairs and many others. For all and any information, email at mindseye@mindseyeradio.org or call 618-394-6444.
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Wentzville School District saves $5.3 million in bond refinance
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The Wentzville School District Board of Education unanimously approved the sale of approximately $20.9 million General Obligation Bonds that will refinance a portion of the outstanding 2009A Bonds that were sold to finance a portion of the Proposition A projects approved by voters in 2008. The refinancing saves the taxpayers of the WSD over $5.3 million in interest expense over the next 13 years. This is the seventh time in the past seven years that the district has refinanced bonds for a total interest cost savings of over $18.2 million. These savings can only be applied to reducing the district’s debt service fund tax rate and are a direct benefit to the taxpayers of the district.
“The board overwhelmingly supports any opportunity to lock in savings for our tax payers when lower interest rates can be applied to our bonds used to provide the facilities needed for our ever-growing student population,” said Board of Education President Dale Schaper. The Wentzville School District continues to be the fastest growing district in the state in the 21st century, adding between 500 and 600 new students each year since 2001. As a result, the district has built nine new schools during that period and two more are in the planning stages, scheduled to open for the 2017-18 school year. The WSD is now the 11th largest school district in Missouri.
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County executive appoints new director of communications for St. Charles County Subject to confirmation by the St. Charles County Council at its March 28 meeting, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Mary Enger as Director of the Department of Communications. Upon approval, Enger will start the position on April 11. “Mary’s excellent, extensive experience combined with her professionalism, longtime rapport with the community, and overall fantastic reputation will be an asset in building our new consolidated communications department,” said Ehlmann. “Her background demonstrates the ability to implement effective and measurable strategic communications programs, which will be valuable in developing plans for reaching our residents.” Enger’s career spans public relations, media, marketing, journalism, employee relations, strategic planning and project management. She has served as Vice President and Commu-
nications Director for Henning Communications in St. Louis since 2014, directing planning and delivery of communications strategy and solutions for corporate, nonprofit, institutional and faith-based clients. Prior to Henning Communications, Enger worked for SSM Health Care - St. Louis for 24 years in several communications positions, most recently overseeing marketing and public relations for SSM St. Joseph Health Center, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, SSM St. Joseph Health Center - Wentzville and SSM St. Joseph Medical Park. In this role, Enger was responsible for developing and managing the department’s budget, all internal and external communications and marketing, employee communications, physician communications/relations, marketing, advertising, health fairs and community events, media relations, and crisis management. Previous roles at SSM Health Care include Physician
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Learn the benefits trees provide to our parks and the community The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department invites citizens, land managers, land owners, and other resource professionals to attend a free educational tree program at noon on April 16 at Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance. The program is especially beneficial to homeowners and will give them the tools and knowledge they need to manage and improve their own “urban forests.” St. Charles County Parks Natural Resource Supervisor, Tony Peper, will lead a short presentation at the Broemmelsiek Visitors Center to discuss the environmental benefits different species of trees provide landowners, followed by an educational hike. Peper will
explain the parks department’s new tree structure model, which estimates the service and value of park trees, species, tree value, size and location. He will also use the same data to teach citizens about the benefits provided by the trees in our own community forests. “This informative park tree program allows the public to learn how they can quantify the structure of trees in the community and the environmental services they provide,” said St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “The extensive tree knowledge and informative data was gained through a $25,000 grant awarded to the parks department by the Missouri Department of Conserva-
tion.” The park tree program is part of a $25,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Grant that was awarded to the parks department by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The grant allowed the parks department to take an inventory of the forests within the 3,174 acres of St. Charles County parkland and turn the data into tangible information for public use. Prior to the tree program presentation at Broemmelsiek Park on April 16, Peper will be talking to park guests about the TRIM Grant and tree benefits from 9 a.m. to noon at the department’s Earth Day event at the park. The Earth Day event is also a free community event
that features crafts, guided hikes, planting tips, free electronic recycling and more. For more information about assessing the tree population in your community, visit i-Tree at www.itreetools.org, a stateof-the-art, peer-reviewed software suite from the USDA Forest Service that provides urban forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools. The i-Tree
Tools help communities of all sizes to strengthen their urban forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying the structure of community trees and the environmental services that trees provide. For more information about the free educational tree program, contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.
Annual retail sales hit record high of $5.6 billion in St. Charles County Annual retail sales for 2015 climbed 5.21 percent to hit a new record high of $5,666,398,392 in St. Charles County, up from $5,385,652,114 the previous year, according to figures just released by the St. Charles County Department of Finance. “At a time when the national economy grew by only 2.4 percent in 2015, driven largely by consumer spending, we are proud of the fact St. Charles County saw 5.21 percent growth in retail sales last year,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. Vehicle sales were the largest category of nonperishable goods in last year’s total. It was 15 percent of local expenditures in 2015. “St. Charles County is synonymous with growth,” Ehlmann said. “Our population continues growing steadily and is fast approaching 400,000. We account for nearly 50 percent of all new housing construction in the St. Louis region.
We just set a new all-time high of over $5.6 billion in consumer spending. It’s time our community leaders took a hard look at the incentives we are using to lure developers and retailers who are anxious to make a profit and gain market share in our successful community.” Long known as a strong opponent of tax increment financing or “TIF” for retail and residential developments, Ehlmann said local TIFs diverted nearly $845,000 away from road and highway projects in the community in 2015. He called on community leaders to work together and use incentives wisely and sparingly to create goodpaying jobs. “Those who shop local are supporting infrastructure improvements, parks and public safety,” he said. “We thank everyone who patronizes the thousands of stores and restaurants in St. Charles County, and there’s more on the way.”
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 commemorated the 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 build-out 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 price-
less, as it provides for generations of future Girl Scouts to gain life-changing leadership experiences 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.
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Lake Saint Louis Police Department taking back unwanted prescription drugs
On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lake Saint Louis Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive. (The DEA cannot accept
liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last September, Americans turned in 350 tons (over 702,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,000 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,800 of its state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its 10 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 5.5 million pounds – more than 2,750 tons – of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority
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of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines— flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 30 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.
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O’Fallon’s utility tax rebate program offers refunds to eligible seniors and disabled residents If you are an O’Fallon resident age 65 or older, or a resident with disabilities, you may be able to recoup some of the city utilities taxes paid on your 2015 household gas, electric and phone bills, including your cell phone. To fully qualify for filing, in addition to being a resident age 65 or older, or determined totally disabled by the Social Security Administration, your annual adjusted gross income must be no more than $39,400 for a single head-of-household or $45,000 for a married (two-person) household. Social Security income is not counted. If you are eligible, city staff will assist you with filing for the tax rebates from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at City Hall from
April 1 through May 31. You must file in person and be sure to bring: A photo ID with your O’Fallon address (driver’s license, state ID or passport). • Copies of 2015 bills for gas, electricity, home phone and cell phone service (bills must show an O’Fallon address). • A copy of your 2015 federal income tax return. • Proof of Social Security disability, if you are disabled. You can help speed the filing process by picking up a rebate form at City Hall or online at www.ofallon.mo.us. For more information, contact the Citizens First Center at 636-379-5553 or citizensfirst@ofallon.mo.us.
Local Author Spotlight: Brandon Dempsey goBRANDgo! owner Brandon Dempsey recently published his first book titled “Shut Up and Go! – A Millennial’s Guide to Figuring Out What You Want and How to Get It.” The book was published by Lionscrest Publishing and is available through Amazon in print or Kindle version. “Shut Up and Go!” is a handbook for life and work designed to help millennials set priorities in order to reach goals. Topics range from entrepreneurship and open-book management to telecommuting and brand development. Dempsey, 32, has been featured as a thought leader in numerous online and print media. He currently is the managing partner and driving force behind the growth of goBRANDgo!, a St. Louis marketing firm that targets $10 to $100 million privately held growth-oriented companies. He is also the Chair of EO Accelerator, where he oversees a global program for entrepreneurship. Dempsey’s past startup companies include a remote work consulting company, a professional employers organization, a business continuity planning firm and a website development agency which all were either sold or merged into larger organizations. When he isn’t working, he spends his time training for Ironman triathlons and motorcycling in countries around the world. Dempsey lives in St. Louis with his wife Adriene and their three dogs. “I wrote about lessons I’ve learned and adapted to craft my ideal life,” said Dempsey. “The book, which took three years to write, chronicles how to realize your dreams and achieve a fulfilling existence.”
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Moore On Life
By Cindy Moore
Buffet buffoon There’s something about going to a buffet that makes people totally forget about their diets and surprisingly find mass amounts of stomach-room while losing all recollection of the second deadly sin — indigestion! What’s a person to do? They had me at, “all-you-caneat!” Besides, the hefty price that’s forked (pun intended) over is a complete setup. For that amount of money, I gotta eat enough to get my money’s worth. To prepare for the gluttonous feast, certain attire is necessary. I call it “buffetwear” – sweat pants with a quick-release drawstring. After the third time up to plate, I’m gonna need to quickly pull the ripcord and extend those pants by another full six inches because the dessert bar is still to come. And there’s no way I’m going to pass it over if there’s money remaining on the tab to finish up! Everyone knows it’s suicide to go to a buffet in tight clothing. There’s actually a security guard stationed at the entrance, due to the mass litigations filed from customers passing out afterwards from lack of circulation to the brain. So, if someone is caught in any kind of restrictive clothing, such as skinny jeans or those painted-on, poly-pant leggings, that person is forcibly removed from the line. They are given the choice to either go home and change or be shuffled to a backroom
et started reeking like a defunct poultry factory. Once you’ve reached the buffet limit, meaning you’ve packed $19.99 worth of groceries into your gullet and the drawstring has been stretched to the end of it nubby little knots, the binge has officially ended. Now it’s time for waitress to bring the bill and the detonation pill, a.k.a., the after-dinner mint. Warning! Do not be tempted. If that thing is crammed into a stomach lacking room for even an ant’s eyeball; it’s critical mass time and will trigger the Big Bang all over again. Better go home and sleep off that food hangover until noon of next Wednesday and begin dieting on Thursday.
where they are promptly cloaked in a loose-fitting Snuggie. And don’t even think about taking home a few items for a midnight snack – there are NO doggy bags; and for good reason. Once I lined my purse with plastic stretch wrap and filled it with a tasty chicken salad only to forget about it until weeks later, when my clos-
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.
Local musicians perform for arrivals and departures at Lambert Airport
The local musician Johnny Chase (right) performs in Terminal 2 at St. Louis Lambert Airport on March 25.
By Sara Hardin Some of the best names in the St. Louis music scene are making appearances at Lambert Airport as part of its Live Spring Music Series. The series was launched Feb. 18 and will run through May 20, with performances taking place in the concourses on Thursdays and Fridays from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Jeff Lea, Lambert Public Information Manager, says that providing travelers to the entertaining performances is an ideal way to expose them to St. Louis’s rich music culture. “We know from experiences in our own airport and traveling in other airports that music is a great way to both welcome and send off passengers,” said Lea. “It’s a way to introduce folks to a taste of the St. Louis culture through music. The airport can be kind of a stressful place, and
to have live music is a way to sort of offset that. It’s also a way of introducing music as an art in an unexpected place.” Jeremy Segel-Moss, guitar player for The Bottoms Up Blues Gang, is scheduled to make two appearances in the series alongside the group’s singer Kari Liston. Through their soulful renditions of both original and cover songs in styles ranging from blues, folk, rock and jazz, Segel-Moss hopes that passengers will observe what the city has to offer in music and performance. “St. Louis is one of the greatest music cities in the world, and I think it’s really important to have music at the airport because it’s a great reminder of how great we have it here,” said Segel-Moss. “There’s an incredible music scene here. Being visible to people com-
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ing in from out of town might turn them onto what’s going on at clubs and venues throughout the city.” Although the program is only scheduled to run through May, Lea says that the series’ excellent reception from airport passengers and staff will likely mean similar, more extended programs at Lambert in the near future. “We’re going to see if there’s way we can extend it or do a larger campaign this year,” said Lea. “We’ve gotten a tremendous response from our passengers, many that have time before their flight and will hang out and listen. We have varying acts from blues to jazz, soft to rock and pop, to covers. We’re getting a taste of a little bit of everything. So far everyone exposed has been very pleased with the series.”
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SSM Health opens new $10.4 million outpatient care center in Wentzville
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SSM Health has opened a new $10.4 million outpatient health care facility near the campus of SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Wentzville to provide convenient health care access to the growing population in western St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties. Located a half-mile north of Interstate 70 on Wentzville Parkway, the 22,000 squarefoot outpatient center provides
patients easy access to primary and specialty health care services, including advanced imaging services such as MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography and bone density. Walk-in appointments for mammogram and X-ray imaging services are available. The new SSM Health Outpatient Center is a collaboration between St. Joseph Hospital and SSM Health Medical Group that
will provide easy access to primary and specialty physicians. “With patients relying more and more on receiving health care services in outpatient settings, SSM Health Outpatient Center will serve as a vital access point for the entire Wentzville community,” said Mike Bowers, president of SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles and St. Joseph Hospital – Wentzville. “Bringing togeth-
The Expert Realty Company donates $1,000 to Youth In Need – Wentzville
Submitted photo Vicki McCain (left), St. Charles County Director-West was presented with a $1,000 donation from The Expert Realty Company presented by Robert Hussey, owner / broker / realtor and daughter Isabella nominated by Expert Realty client Thipp Ratsaboutseua.
On March 9 The Expert Realty Company presented a $1,000 check to Youth in Need. This organization was nominated to receive monthly donation by Expert Realty client Thipp Ratsaboutseua for their mission to build on the strengths of children, youth and families so they find safety, hope and success in life. Robert Hussey, Owner and Broker of The Expert Realty Company located in Lake Saint
Louis has pledged to donate ten percent of their monthly commission to a charity nominated by their clients. “Youth in Need is a leader in our community for helping our youth and their families,” stated Rob Hussey. “So it’s an honor to be able to help them with their vision right here in Wentzville.” The Expert Realty Company is a full-service real estate brokerage firm serving St. Louis metro area.
St. Charles County Family YMCA unveils new fitness area
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Gateway Region YMCA and local officials gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony March 22 to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly renovated fitness area at the St. Charles County Family YMCA branch located at 3900 Shady Springs Lane in St. Peters. The renovated fitness area in-
cludes a larger relocated Fitness Center, a Group Exercise Room and a new Personal Training Studio. “Our new fitness center, group exercise and personal training studios are all shining examples of how the Y keeps its promise to provide healthy living to our com-
munity. These new additions to our facility will provide the space and the state-of-theart equipment that allows our members to improve their overall health and wellbeing better than ever before.” said Renee Tillman, St. Charles County Y, Executive Director.
St. Charles entrepreneurs invited to workshop at OPO Startups St. Charles entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn about pricing strategies in a three-part workshop series presented by Missouri Venture Forum’s (MVF) volunteer trainer, Jim Elder. Workshops are from 10:30 a.m. until noon at OPO Startups, 119 S. Main Street in St. Charles. Workshops are free and open to the public, but advance reservations are required at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/opo-educationpricing-strategies-for-entrepreneurs-tickets-22581748618
Schedule and topics include: • April 12: Pricing, Profits and Customer Value • April 19: Research-Based Communications (Influencing Price Sensitivity) • April 26: Pricing and Competition Workshop leader, Jim Elder, an experi-
enced business executive and past assistant professor, is president of Allegra Design Web Print and past chair of the Department of Entrepreneurial Studies at Lindenwood University. Established in 2008, Allegra Design specializes in developing marketing plans for small businesses and non-profits based on an integrated tactical strategy. Prior to establishing Allegra Design, Elder was a senior vice president of marketing, business development and sales for biotechnology and healthcare services companies.
er complementary services into a single location will ultimately improve the health care experience for our patients and their families.” SSM Health Outpatient Center is located at 1598 West Meyer Road. To schedule a physician appointment at SSM Health Outpatient Center, call 636-636-949-9600 or visit www. ssmhealth.com/outpatient/ west-meyer-road/.
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Winner of O’Fallon Optimist Club Essay Contest announced
Christie McDaniel, a senior at Ft. Zumwalt South High School, recently won the Optimist Club of O’Fallon’s essay contest based on a theme of “Lead by Example: Realty or Fiction.” Kayley Hulverson, a senior at Liberty Christian Academy in Wright City, was first runner up. McDaniel was invited to present her winning essay at the club’s March Submitted photo 24 meeting and was presented with a certificate and a gold medallion. Christie McDaniel (left), a senior at Ft. Zumwalt High School and winner of the Optimist Club of O’Fallon’s essay contest, stands In addition, the essay was sent to the with Cyndy Schwab, president O’Fallon Optimist Club.
district level to be judged along with winners from other Optimist Clubs in the East Missouri District. A college scholarship of $1,500 will be presented to the top winner at the district level. “Christie did a wonderful job of articulating this year’s theme. She expressed herself well through the essay and deserved the honor of first p l a c e ,” c l u b president Cyndy
Schwab said. The Optimist Club of O’Fallon has been participating in the Optimist Essay Contest for over twenty years and has been active in the community since 1986. Other scholarship programs the club has sponsored include Oratorical and Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Three Fort Zumwalt seniors named to Missouri Scholars 100
Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Pictured are (from left) Jane Kim, Fort Zumwalt West High, Elizabeth Steiner, Fort Zumwalt West High and Yushin Lee, Fort Zumwalt North High.
Fort Zumwalt West High School Seniors Jane Kim and Elizabeth Steiner and Fort Zumwalt North High School Senior Yushin Lee have been selected to the 2016 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students graduating this year. The students will be recognized at a luncheon April 24 in Columbia, Missouri. The program is sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Across the state, schools are invited to nominate candidates and selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s GPA and ACT or SAT score. But first, each nominee has to meet the
criteria of an “Academic Decathlon” that includes 10 “events.” To meet the criteria, a student must have a GPA of 3.750 or better; an ACT of 29 or better (or and SAT of 1,900 or better); be ranked in the top 10 percent of their class; have taken upper level courses in math, science, English and foreign language; have excellent attendance; be an exemplary school citizen; and be involved in school activities. Also recognized as Honorable Mention Missouri Scholars 100: East High’s Gabrielle Mertz and Madeline Watson; North High’s Ben Kramer; and South High’s Ciera Duban and Mackenzie Quirke.
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Timberland STUCO elected to state office The Student Council (STUCO) of Timberland High School was elected First Vice President at the 68th annual Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Convention held March 10-12 at Platte County High School in Platte City, Missouri. This year’s event, “Leadership is Sweet,” drew over 1,000 student leaders from across the state. “I am so proud of my students,” said Jim Andrzejewski, Timberland’s STUCO advisor. “Our responsibilities included organizing all of the discussion sharing groups for students at the convention. They earned lots of high acclaim from my fellow state advisors and the executive director for their hard work.”
In addition to being named a state officer, all three WSD STUCOs at Holt, Liberty and Timberland were chosen as Gold Level Honors Councils by the association. The Honors Council Award is given to schools that run a diverse and effective STUCO program. It’s decided through an application process, and STUCOs are judged on community service, school service, spirit and leadership training activities. This was a first time honor for Liberty STUCO, advised by Lindsay Sutherlin and Mandi McMillen. The Timberland STUCO has received this distinction twelve of the last fourteen years, and it was the 20th time the Holt STUCO has earned the honor, according to advisor Erin Chase.
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Wentzville DECA students advance to internationals Dozens of Holt, Liberty and Timberland High School marketing students joined 1,800 of their Missouri counterparts for the 68th Annual Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference at the Lodge of Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks March 13-15. During the statewide conference, DECA members were evaluated by more than 100 business and industry professionals who served as competitive event judges. Students competed as individuals or in teams in a variety of categories, and were asked to solve realistic workplace problems through one-on-one interaction with an executive or community member. Thirty seven WSD students qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference/Competition in Nashville, Tennessee April 22-27. In addition, Holt senior and DECA Chapter President Megan Friend received the Lester B. Kesterson Scholarship funded by the Foundation of Missouri DECA. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability and hold a strong academic record. Those students winning at state and qualifying for internationals are: Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School marketing students qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference/Competition in Nashville, Tennessee Holt High School: Megan Harris, 1st place in Business Operations Research Emma Corbett, 2nd place in Sports & Entertainment Alex Moxley, 4th place in Automotive Liberty High School: Promotion Plan Services Management Ally Schany, 1st place in Principles of Hailey and Allie Barry, 3rd place in Sports & Entertainment Jake Sacks and Addam Leavitt, 3rd place Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research in Business Law and Ethics Team Decision Kaylee Young, 5th place in Hotel and Lodging Management Making Timberland High School: Hunter Jurotich, 6th place in Restaurant and Food Service Brett Behlmann and Jack Willbrand, Maddie Hackman, Jacie Willison and Management Finalist in Financial Team Decision Making Ashlyn Dickey, 2nd place in Sports & Heather Petty, 2nd place in Retail Management Series Megan O’Shea, Maddy McDermott Entertainment Operations Research Madisen Dattilo, 1st place in Marketing Management Series and Taylor Harris, 2nd place in Fashion Andrew Nettler, 2nd place in Financial Megan Friend, Brooke Hierholzer, Erinn Grady, 2nd place Merchandising Campaign Consulting Event Financial Literacy Promotion Courtney Pyrtle and Alyssa Schields, Ryan Dawson, Finalist in Principals of Mikaylin Padilla, 3rd place in Entrepreneurship Growing Your Finalist in Hospitality and Tourism Finance Business Operations Research Lauren Meyer and Emily Tessereau, 3rd Noah McCarty, 1st place in Quick Service Restaurant Mackenzie Prewitt, Casey Wiater and Clare place in Marketing Communication Marketing Berry, School Based Enterprise Project Collin Mason and Tyler Petty, Finalist in Tyler Brown, Thrive Academy Award Also attending as DECA officers: Kelly Kaestner, Sports & Entertainment Team Decision Dana Whiting, Thrive Academy Award Eason Enyart and Laurel McCandless Making
Junior Achievement brings “JA AAUW honors high school seniors in a Day” to the Wentzville The St. Charles Branch School District of American Association of
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Financial literacy met career planning on March 3 in the Wentzville School District as Junior Achievement teamed up with MasterCard to offer the “JA in a Day” program. “JA in a Day” helps to facilitate a partnership between companies and local schools to educate and inspire students about what it takes to succeed in the workplace. More than 200 volunteers from MasterCard spent the day in classrooms at Heritage Intermediate, Discovery Ridge Elementary, and Wentzville Middle School helping to instruct more than 2,500 students. Students experienced a day filled with handson learning concepts including work readiness, financial responsibility, and
entrepreneurship. The program also offers business people the opportunity to share their experience and expertise with students. “I enjoy volunteering at Discovery Ridge anytime I get a chance. My third-grade students were eager to share their knowledge, learn and discuss the JA lessons,” said Sundari Daniels, MasterCard employee and Discovery Ridge parent. “As a JA volunteer, I had a busy, fun day in the class. My partner and I left knowing each student enjoyed the day and learned something new.” At the end of the school day, students that had completed all five grade level Junior Achievement lessons earned their Junior Achievement certificate.
University Women honored 15 high school seniors from eight area high schools who excel in math or science. Students, parents, and teachers attended the 22nd Annual STEM Awards and Salad Supper in March. STEM Awards- for science, technology, engineering, and math- have been presented yearly since 1994. Recipients are selected by their teachers. Pictured in front row (from left) are Math Excellence Award recipients Megan Richard, St. Charles High; Courtney Owings, St. Charles West; Lauren Bower, Lutheran High; Samantha Simon, Orchard Farm; Maggie Recca, Francis Howell; Amina Janjua, Francis Howell Central; Hannah Weber, Francis Howell North. Not pictured: Erin
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McKee, Duchesne. Pictured in back row (from left) are Science Excellence Award recipients Corinne Stulce, Duchesne; Rachel Thaemert, St. Charles High;
Savannah Kluesner, Lutheran; Sheby Beasley, Orchard Farm; Sarah Bostic, Francis Howell. Not pictured: Karen Rieffel, St. Charles West and Emily Wilson, Francis Howell North.
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Raiders impress hometown fans with 81-14 whipping The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team played Sunday afternoon, welcoming the Cincinnati Bulldogs, but immediately displayed who was in charge. After the first quarter the Raiders had a commanding 41-8 lead with an incredible offensive attack and a very stingy defense. After the third quarter the River City team added another 20 points to extend the score to 61-14. After that the Raider defense totally shut down any scoring from the Bulldogs as the home team racked up another 20 points in the last quarter to take a 81-14 victory. A few highlights include Tarean Austin with two TDs and interceptions, Tyler Batts’ five rushing TDs, Patrick Wells with three interceptions taking two for TDs and Dre Jackson’s two receiving TD’s and a kick return for TD. The team will take on the Chicago Blitz Saturday April 23 for a 7:05 p.m. contest at the Family Arena. 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. *You wanted offense Lindenwood lacrosse squad become spoilers The Lindenwood men’s lacrosse team concluded its spring break trip with an 8-7 upset win over No. 7 Mercyhurst on Saturday. The Lions entered the game at No. 17 in the Nike/USILA Division II rankings. The Lions will take a week off before stepping up to another lucrative matchup with a rankedopponent. The No. 8-ranked Lake Erie College will roll into Hunter Stadium on Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information 41 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon
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UMSL Player of the Week in softball University of Missouri-St. Louis senior outfielder Erin Walker has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Week in the sport of softball. Walker impressed from the batter’s box last week, leading the Tritons to a 6-0 record. She tallied 12 hits, including four doubles, a triple and two homeruns. The senior also served up seven RBIs from her leadoff position while scoring 11 runs, posting a batting average of .600, an on-base percentage of .652 and a 1.200 slugging percentage. She also finished with multiple hits in four of the six games. In a sweep at Lindenwood, Walker went a combined 6-for-8 at the plate with five RBI and five runs scored. She was a combined 3-for-6 in two wins over William Jewell with a pair of doubles and a home run, while scoring four runs before another 3-for-6 combined performance against Rockhurst where she additionally drew a walk apiece in each victory. Walker is in playing softball for the first time since high school after playing four seasons of collegiate volleyball, including the last two at UMSL. UMSL has an impressive 33-2 record and is 11-1 in the GLVC. For more details go to www.UMSLTritons.com. *Leading the pack
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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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Good for you quick-fix dinners
Busy weeknights call for quick family meals, but with the right ingredients fast food can actually be good for you, too. A meal that includes dairy is right in line with the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend three servings of dairy foods every day. That’s because dairy foods such as cheese, milk and yogurt provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin and niacin. Individuals and families that want an extra
reminder about the importance of integrating three servings of dairy into their daily diet can take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge as motivation. There are many delicious and creative ways to get your three servings of dairy every day, such as using plain Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise in your favorite recipes or substituting syrup on pancakes and waffles with flavored yogurt. For more deliciously quick dinner recipes, and to take the Dairy 3 for Me pledge, visit MidwestDairy.com.
Beef Burrito with Pepper Jack Cheese and Black Beans Servings: 6 | Total time: 9 minutes
Hot and Sweet Grilled Cheese Servings: 4 | Total time: 16 minutes
Ingredients: Peach Jalapeno Jam: 3 tablespoons peach preserves 1/2 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons) Grilled Cheese: 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 4 slices 12-grain bread, divided 2 slices white cheddar cheese, divided 2 slices pepper jack cheese, divided 2 slices smoked Gouda cheese, divided 1/2 small avocado, thinly sliced, divided Directions: To make peach jalapeno jam: in small saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves and jalapeno. Stir mixture constantly until preserves are melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
jam side on cheese. Spread remainder of butter on bread on top of sandwiches.
To make sandwiches; heat large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Butter one side each of 2 slices of bread. Turn buttered slices over, buttered side down and spread peach jalapeno jam over second side of each bread slice. On top of jam side of each bread slice, layer 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1 slice pepper jack cheese, half the slices of avocado and 1 slice of Gouda. Spread jam on remaining slices of bread and place
Place sandwiches buttered side down in pan. Partially cover with lid, allowing steam to escape, and cook for 1 1/2-2 minutes, or until bread is toasted and browned. Flip sandwiches over with spatula. Partially cover with lid and cook for additional 1 1/2-2 minutes, watching carefully for bread to brown and cheese to melt. Remove lid and check for doneness. Remove sandwiches from heat and cut in half. Serve warm.
SUDOKU:
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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Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef sirloin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 cup chunky salsa, divided 2 cups cooked brown or white rice 6 whole wheat flour tortillas (9 inches) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, divided 1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained, divided 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided sliced green onion, including green tops
Drain fat and stir in 1/2 cup salsa; set aside.
Directions: In medium nonstick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat, breaking beef mixture into smaller chunks with spoon.
Repeat with remaining tortillas. Place burritos in microwave and heat 1 minute, or until heated through. Serve with remaining salsa.
9. Island east of Java 10. Norse deity 11. Residue 12. Japanese monetary unit 15. Alligator’s cousin 20. Indian bread, pl. 22. Liquor store pony 24. Kind of can 25. Echo sounder 26. Prized for its horns 27. Address to a woman 29. *Played on horseback 31. Fairies 32. Diesel and natural gas, e.g. 33. Cereal killer 34. *____ union or _____ league 36. *Played by Rory 38. John Dillinger’s girlfriend, e.g.
42. “____ Express” movie 45. Portrait painter 49. It often precedes “chi” 51. Plural of #18 Across 54. Theater guide 56. “Bravo! Bravo!”, e.g. 57. Short-term employee 58. Major European river 59. Sometimes you get what you ____ 60. Porcinos 61. Pacific Islands’ ceremonial drink 62. And others 63. Rossini’s William ____ 64. Communist Zedong 66. Put to work
Spread 1/3 cup rice in center of tortilla, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Scatter about 2 tablespoons of beans and 11/2 tablespoons corn over rice. Spread 1/3 cup beef mixture and 1/4 cup cheese over corn. Top with 2 teaspoons salsa and a few pieces of green onion. Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla 1 inch each and roll up. Place, seam side down, on microwave-safe dish.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Name the Sport ACROSS 1. Something proclaimed true without proof 6. Trigonometry abbr. 9. *____surfing with no board 13. Shrek and Fiona, e.g. 14. “____ the Games Begin!” 15. Core of personnel 16. Motion picture 17. Baseball stat 18. Spock or Mork 19. *Mask and epee 21. *Pistes and moguls 23. Santa ___ winds 24. Attention grabber 25. *____-wrestling, like in “Over the Top” 28. Openmouthed astonishment 30. Hollywood’s lighting person 35. 1970s carpet 37. “Cheers” regular 39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 40. Queen of Carthage 41. *____ racing, on a single-mast vessel 43. Slang for safecracker 44. Altogether 46. 1952 Olympics host 47. No neatnik 48. Candy containing fruit or nut 50. Spanish earthen pot 52. Porky’s home 53. Log splitter 55. A in IPA 57. *Scored with love 60. *Most popular sport in India 64. Battle royal 65. Color quality 67. Fill with happy spirit 68. “... for _____ waves of grain...” 69. Sixth sense 70. ____ Academy in Annapolis 71. Popular newspaper page 72. Hi ____ monitor 73. Market booth DOWN 1. Remove, as a hat 2. Eye rakishly 3. Sheepish expression 4. Hajj destination 5. Inquiring 6. Horsefly 7. Old-fashioned “over” 8. Squirrel away
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April 1: Young professionals gala
April 3: Theater performance
Kids In The Middle will host its first ever young professionals gala from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ameristar located at One Ameristar Blvd. in St. Charles. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, raffles and live entertainment. The agency is looking to build awareness and bring St. Louis young professionals together. The event cochairs are Dustin Larson of Cushman & Wakefield and Tasha Thacker of Moneta Group. Reservations are required, and tickets are $30 per guest. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For further details about the event, call 314-909-9922 or visit www.kidsinthemiddle.org.
April 1: Spaghetti dinner
The St. Charles Optimist Club presents its 45th Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner and festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 6:30 p.m. Members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy an entree of spaghetti with meat sauce from Pio’s Restaurant with salad, coffee, tea, wine and dessert. All for the low price of $10. Note, children under five are free. Many guests go back for seconds. Plan to join the Optimists at Blanchette Park – Memorial Hall on April Fool’s day (No joke!). Carry-outs are available. Advance tickets can be obtained by calling Dale Westby at 314-550-7723.
April 2: Trivia night
The event is presented by the O’Fallon and St. Charles Kiwanis and located at St. Peter Church/Parish Center at 221 First Capitol in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit children globally and locally through a focus on developing their mind and body. Locally, we will be providing books to children in need, as well as supporting the sports program at The Boys & Girls Club. Globally, we save babies lives by working to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus. Prizes awarded to best themed table and first place team for highest trivia score. Tables of eight are $200. Beer, soda and snacks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol. We have raffle baskets, sports memorabilia, silent auctions, 50/50 and more! Sign up by calling Don at 314-630-4738 or e-mail Happydon9@ aol.com or go the our website http://
Young People’s Theatre will perform “Fiddler on the Roof ” March 18-20; April 1-3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. “Fiddler on the Roof ” will be performed at 7 p.m. March 18-19; April 1-2 and 2 p.m. March 19-20; April 2-3. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
April 7: Art exhibition
You hear a piece of classical music. Can you picture it? Is it a picture in green...or red...or blue...or many different colors? That is what students from throughout the region were asked to figure out while listening to the Scherzo from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The public is invited to view how the students envisioned that piece of music at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from March 24-April 7. The St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association invited Kindergarten through Grade 6 students to listen to this specific selection of symphonic music and then create their own artistic interpretations of the music through paintings, colorings or drawings. A panel of distinguished judges reviewed the entries, and the top 100 finalists’ artwork is part of a traveling exhibition appearing at the St. Peters’ Cultural Arts Centre and five other locations around the St. Louis metropolitan area including Plaza Frontenac, St. Louis Public Libraries, The Magic House, and The Sheldon.
April 8: Art exhibition
St. Charles Community College will display artworks by local artists at its exhibition, Architecture and Landscapes. Artists include Andrew Brandmeyer, Rachel Bray, Daniel Fishback, Mark Appling Fisher, Beth Goyer, Dimitrina Kutriansky, Natalie Rupp, Jason E. Sandberg and Russell E. Vanecek. Each of the artists create work involving conceptually engaging viewpoints of architecture and/or landscape using drawing, painting or photography. The Architecture and Landscapes exhibition runs through April 8. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine
Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
April 9: Trivia night
Trivia night sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Division, St. Charles at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Hall at 1424 First Capital Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m., tables of eight players cost $160. Beer, wine and soda will be provided, bring your own food. Contact Pat with questions at: 636-544-7418. Make reservations at: laohstpatsdivision@gmail.com. Make checks payable to: LAOH, St. Patricks Division. Proceeds to benefit needy individuals in the area and to assist other organizations with the same goal.
April 9: Electronics and appliance recycling event
Take advantage of O’Fallon’s free Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event from 8 a.m. to noon to recycle outdated or broken electronics and appliances. The drop-off is free except for certain televisions and available to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring items to the T.R. Hughes Ballpark westside parking lot at the corner of Tom Ginnever Ave. and T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. Recycle almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery, such as household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRTs), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (all yard equipment must have gas and oil removed). For more information and future dates for the bi-monthly event, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/electronics-recycling or call Environmental Services at 636-272-0477.
April 10: Cottleville sand volleyball
The city of Cottleville is excited to announce another fun-filled season of sand volleyball will be starting soon in Legacy Park. You can sign up now at www.missourisandvolleyball.com. Select the Cottleville Legacy Park location when you sign up. The 2016 Spring Session is scheduled to begin April 10. Don’t miss out, sign up now! This year we are featuring a rain out hotline which is 314-375-5885. Rain outs will be announced by 5 pm.
April 10: Brass band performance
Tap your toes to the sounds of the award-winning St. Louis Brass Band as they present “Cookin’ With Brass,” at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the church office prior to the event and at the door on the day of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 for adults; $5 for students; free admission for children five and under. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636-441-7425.
April 11: VA Medical Benefit meeting
To all veterans and their families, Church on the Rock is having a VA Medical Benefit meeting at 6 p.m.in the North Campus Rock Café at Church on the Rock at 888 Birdie Hills Rd in St. Peters. Guest speaker Anthony T. Luke, Health Administration Representative will be giving an update to all current veteran medical benefits. Q/A will follow. Light refreshments will be available. RSVP is requested online or at COTR Kiosks in the church lobby. Any questions please call Dan Wagner at 636-240-7775.
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 stchastickets.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 20-24: 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 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 additional information, please contact Mark Krigbaum at markkrigbaum1978@ gmail.com.
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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.
May 2: Card party
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
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.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes
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.).
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.
May 6: Job fair
6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.
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 nonprofit 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 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 636-922-8243 or mtoebben@stchas.edu.
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 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.
June 11-12: Beaumont High School Reunion
Beaumont High Schools graduating class of January and June 1946 will be holding their 70th reunion this June. This will be the final reunion for the Beaumont graduating classes of 1946. The reunion will consist of dinner at Clayton Plaza on June 11, followed by a lunch at the DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield on June 12. For more information contact Martha Strehle at 636-386-5587 or Marsha Hoeman 314-839-5156.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 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. 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.
Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.
1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
6:30pm at various locations. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club
6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
Noon-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. Membership in Kiwanis offers you the opportunity to benefit your community and its youth by serving with like-minded people. If you are interested in making a positive impact for generations to come, please join us. For more information please call 636-448-4277. You can also find us at http://stcharleskiwanis.com
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: Meeting
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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 Chorus Rehearsal
Spotlight
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.
What’s Happening
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.
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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club 1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.
1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo
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Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net
Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.
Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406.
1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters
6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast
Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters
6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.
11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
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By Steve Bryan
‘Batman v. Superman’: What was Zack Snyder thinking? Editor’s note: This column contains spoilers Non-comic book fans may feel lost watching “Batman v. Superman,” a film that DC Comics hopes will hold its own against the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unfortunately, despite the presence of three iconic heroes, this epic showdown was a confused, disorganized mess of bad storytelling Director Zack Snyder (“Watchmen”) should have known better, but like “SpiderMan 3,” this piece contains too many classic storylines competing for attention. The plot should have been laser-focused on Batman confronting Superman and forming the core of the Justice League. Batman’s obsession with creating a deterrent for Kryptonians was a little out-of-control here for sure, but it is the one thing that advances the story. Ben Affleck does a nice job as the Dark Knight, but his character enjoys killing way too much. Bruce Wayne became Batman after witnessing the brutal death of his parents. He follows a policy of bringing criminals to justice, not gutting and shooting them in gory street fights. This Batman also has a penchant for branding criminals with his symbol. The question of whether the world needs a Superman actually belongs in another movie, not this one. In the comics, the Guardians of the Galaxy (organizers of the Green Lantern Corps) questioned whether the Man of Steel was doing more harm than good with his heroics. Snyder could have filled 90 minutes with that ethical question on its own instead of stuffing it into this plot. Throwing Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman into the fray also was an exercise in bad timing. This film is
meant as a smack down between the two biggest kids on the playground. Trying to work in Wonder Woman simply doesn’t work in this context. Snyder, who is producing several other DC movies, should have waited until the Amazonian warrior appeared in her own solo movie. The most grievous Snyder sin is the appearance of Doomsday, the character that apparently beat Superman to death. In the 1990’s, this was a huge event in the comic book world: fans put mint condition copies of the 75th issue of “Superman” into safe deposit boxes as a potential investment. Once again, this is an event that deserves its own feature film. Why Lex Luthor was credited for the creation of Doomsday remains a mystery. As portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg, Superman’s archenemy acted more like the love child of the Joker and the Riddler than a ruthless businessman and cunning scientist. Here, Luthor gets unprecedented access to Kryptonian technology and knowledge in order to create a monster. Zack Snyder has plenty of superhero movie experience, so his failures with “Batman v. Superman” don’t make sense. If he continues on as director of “The Justice League,” here’s hoping that he learns from his obvious mistakes with this film. “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” photos courtesy Warner Bros. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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