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Former Cardinals pitcher and St. Charles resident Kyle McClellan on a recent mission trip to Haiti.

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Former Cardinal Kyle McClellan raises awareness and funds for children in Haiti it cost $2,500 to house a child at the orphanage for one year. Two of the main goals of the fundraising are to add a new He has heard the roar of the crowd and has been under the level to the orphanage that will allow an additional 40 children bright lights of Busch Stadium but now Kyle McClellan has em- to stay at the orphanage and install a clean water system. McClellan is well aware and has already been asked aplenty, barked on a new and more global adventure. McClellan, who pitched five years for the St. Louis Cardinals, but why not put your energy and effort into something locally. “I didn’t understand the imporhas launched Brace for Impact. tance of something as simple as McClellan, along with his wife clean water,” he said. “When you Bridget, were invited by Cardinal watch these people walk two miles hurler Adam Wainwright to go on down from a mountain to get a five a mission trip to Haiti. It was an exgallon bucket of water that weighs perience that not only changed but close to 40 pounds and then walk motivated him. back and to watch them make that On the shelf for the 2014 season trip two-to-three times a day just to due to shoulder surgery, McClelsurvive. There are plenty of worthy lan put his effort into making an causes here but I’ve never seen anyimpact. While in Haiti, McClellan one make that trek for clean water.” visited two orphanages and was Braced for Impact has teamed with inspired by what was being done Pittsburgh Kids Foundation (which there. can be confusing to folks looking to “My wife and I were looking for donate) to raise money. McClellan something to do with our charitable made his first trip to Haiti in January finances and we were given opporof 2014 and was back again this past tunities in the past but they didn’t January. hit me or fit,” McClellan said. “A lot McClellan was born in Florissant had mentioned international chariand graduated from Hazelwood ties and I didn’t have an interest un- Kyle McClellan and his wife Bridget stand in front of a safe water tank West High School in 2002. He til I saw it myself. I felt almost guilty in Haiti. was a two-time All-State selecthat I didn’t do something earlier tion at both pitcher and first and it’s not just financial but also base. He was drafted by the Cardinals in 2002. After trudgraising awareness.” McClellan has ditched his baseball spikes for running shoes ing through the minor league system, in 2008 McClellan and is running in the Go! St. Louis half marathon on April 11. made the Cardinals’ major league roster. He was the maMcClellan is seeking sponsors for the race with all proceeds go- jor league leader in holds through August with 29 and fining to the two orphanages in Haiti. With a goal of $250,000, ished the season tied for second in the majors with 30. the McClellans matched donations up to $50,000 and currently Brace for Impact has raised $158,644. McClellan estimates that See McCLELLAN on page 2

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McCLELLAN from Cover In 2011, McClellan earned a spot in the starting rotation after Wainwright was forced to miss the entire season for Tommy John surgery. He made several starts until July when the Cardinals sent him to the bullpen, McClellan made 11 relief appearances in the month of August, allowing only one run. Pitching more innings than any other reliever in baseball that month took a toll however and by September arm fatigue set in and he was left off the Cardinals

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divisional playoff and World Series roster. On November 13, 2012, McClellan was given his unconditional release by the Cardinals. On January 15, 2013, McClellan signed a minor league deal (with invitation to spring training) with the Texas Rangers. He played for the Rangers’ Triple A affiliate and Double-A affiliate before his contract was purchased by the Rangers on June 9, and he was brought up to the major leagues. The 30-year-old McClellan and his wife, Bridget, make their home in St. Charles with their two children. For any and all information, and to donate, go to www.braceforimpact46.com or for more up to date comings and goings, check out its Facebook page. “I thought with the people I know and the access that I have that we would raise the money no problem but it has been a lot of work just getting the word out,” McClellan said. “Any time you are looking to raise funds it is challenging. Right now we’re just trying to educate the community on what we are trying to do. There have been a lot of speaking engagements and whatnot but we have seen the response and it is all worth it.”

St. Louis Symphony to perform at J. Scheidegger Center The Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony will make its debut performance at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. on April 12, with Music Director David Robertson leading a program of familiar classical favorites. The orchestra will explore themes of music and drama with selections from Grieg’s “Peer Gynt,” Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5” and Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” famously featured in Disney’s “Fantasia.” A limited number of $25 student tickets are available with a valid student ID. Call 314534-1700 to receive the discount. Ticket prices for the general public range from $35 to $75; call 636-949-4433 or Photo courtesy Dilip Vishwanat visit www.luboxoffice. The St. Louis Symphony will make its debut performance the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. on com for more infor- at April 12, with Music Director David Robertson leading a mation or to purchase program of familiar classical favorites. tickets. “As part of Lindenwood’s commitment to play a leading role in the cultural enrichment of the region, we are honored to host the St. Louis Symphony and look forward to their performance with great anticipation,” said Dr. Joe Alsobrook, Lindenwood’s dean of fine and performing arts. “Lindenwood has an ideal venue for this special event. Concert goers will find the Scheidegger Center to be an elegant and intimate setting with exceptional acoustics.” The Scheidegger Center is located at 2300 West Clay St. in St. Charles, less than one-quarter mile from Interstate 70. Ample free parking is available in any of the three lots surrounding the venue. “We look forward to this inaugural concert at Lindenwood and to making the world class St. Louis Symphony part of the St. Charles and West metro community,” said John Easley, St. Louis Symphony interim co-president/CEO.

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St. Louis’ largest permanent mud run obstacle course cranks up the challenge Attention fitness buffs, health enthusiasts and action addicts: it’s time for you to get in on the madness by getting your mud on. The Battlegrounds, St. Louis’ largest permanent mud run obstacle course, will hold its sixth bi-annual race on Sat., May 2 beginning at 8 a.m. Runners can select to destroy either a 5k/3.2-mile or a five-mile mud run where they will experience the demands of more than 30 military-themed obstacles for those who want to test their physical and mental abilities. The Battlegrounds is located at 950 State Highway 00 in Wright City next to Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue. Unlike its competition, The Battlegrounds features plenty of freebies including free spectator admission so guests can watch their loved ones from many course vantage points. Free parking, free gear check and a free kids’ mud zone area for children 12 and under are available, as well as the unusual amenity of on-site showers for mud run participants. Post-event activities include individual and group award presentations, a festival area with food and drinks, and walkable access to the adjacent Cedar Lake Cellars winery. The run’s obstacles, which vary each year to ensure new challenges, include the signature torpedo launcher consisting of a 100-foot water slide that empties into a 12-foot deep water pit. Other highlights include the gauntlet, which consists of six lanes of varying difficulties situated over an eight-foot deep water pit. The Battlegrounds incorporates all types of terrains including creeks, woods, fields and valleys that add to the intense level of competition. The Battlegrounds is teaming up with three

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Study ranks St. Charles County among Missouri’s healthiest In addition to healthy behaviors and access to medical care, a community’s character and physical environment influence its well-being. St. Charles County residents, businesses and support organizations place high importance on these influencing factors, which is reflected in the announcement that the county ranked among the top of Missouri’s “County Health Rankings” for the sixth consecutive year. Compiled annually by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, the rankings placed St. Charles County second for both its “Health Outcomes” and “Health Factors” categories. “As individuals and as a collective unit, our community has traditionally put great emphasis on being healthy,” Hope Woodson, director of the Department of Community Health and the Environment, said. “Building upon a strong economy,

active citizenry and diverse support network, we are able to proactively overcome potential risks and educate individuals on ways to further their quality of life.” The annual rankings are based upon public data collected from vital statistics and government health surveys. Health Outcomes are a representation of the current health of a community, with rankings determined by how long people live (mortality) and how healthy they feel (morbidity). Health Factors allude to the population’s health in the future and the items that influence overall well-being. Categories including community behaviors, clinical care, social and economic conditions, and the physical environment determine these rankings. The complete nationwide and Missouri-specific rankings may be viewed at www.countyhealthrankings.org.

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den Coordinator, “This is our second year to offer the community garden and we are really hoping that it will take off this year. Last year we had three families with gardens, including one of our food pantry families, and this year we’re hoping for even more.” Gardening is a great form of

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St. Peters seeking volunteers for Clean Streams Day The city of St. Peters is looking for volunteers to pitch in during its Clean Streams Day event on April 25. Individuals, families and local organizations may register to help pick up trash from portions of Spencer Creek and tributaries to Dardenne Creek. Advance registration is required. Clean Streams Day volunteers in St. Peters will meet at the St. Peters Rec-Plex South parking lot where they will be treated to donuts, juice and water during the check-in process beginning at 8 a.m. After receiving safety instructions and some sup-

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Daughters of American Revolution participate in Oral History Project On March 14 members of the Saint Charles Chapter NSDAR spent the day at the St. Louis Missouri Veteran’s Home interviewing women veterans from all branches of service for the Oral History Project. These women served during WWII, Korea, early Vietnam Era and peacetime. It was an honor spending time with each one. The nation’s only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America throughout history is The Women in Military Service For America Memorial, which is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. These women’s patriotism and bravery are an integral part of our history; the Oral His-

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St. Peters to inventory trees in right-of-way Residents in St. Peters’ four wards may notice workers out in front of their homes conducting an inventory of trees in the right-of-way. Residential right-of-way is typically a 12 foot strip from back of curb along property frontage. “With an accurate assessment of our right-ofway trees, we can determine the correct numbers of trees, maintenance needs, potential new planting areas, tree species diversity and overall condition of these city-owned trees,” said St. Peters Parks Right-Of-Way Maintenance Foreman Jim Mitchell. “With this information, we have access to software that can determine acreage of actual canopy cover, potential carbon sequestration, potential savings on utilities, and the actual value of

our community forest in dollars. We can also determine a ratio of canopy cover versus impervious surfaces, pollution filtration and more.” Mitchell says this information can be helpful should we ever have an extreme weather occurrence such as an ice storm or wind-related storm, the city would be able to accurately calculate how much, if any, was damaged and where. We can also compare and combine with surrounding communities, who have an inventory, to assess the size and condition of our county community forest. This tree inventory was made possible through a Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance Grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Firefighters use Nalaxone to save heroin overdose victim Only five days after being trained to use Nalaxone (Narcan), CCFR (Central County Fire & Rescue) firefighters helped save a victim of a heroin overdose. At approximately 6:25 p.m. on March 30 the team of firefighter/ EMTs from CCFR Station #3 responded to a reported heroin overdose in the first block of Ann Dr. in St. Peters. When they arrived on the scene the

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Stop the Madness Although the football season has passed, a new menace has come along. It seems like my husband barely uprooted himself from his favorite chair after watching 967 games of helmet heads playing keep-away. Afterwards, he stretched his legs long enough to relieve any blood clots which may have formed then headed straight to the little boy’s room. Next, he made a plate of sandwiches and went right back to his chair. Just when I thought I’d get a break and a chance to regain his attention, the Madness of March basketball began. Like football, each of these games is all-important. But this time he has involved himself in something sinister called a “bracket.” I don’t know exactly what that is, but it rhymes with racket and that involves the mafia so it can’t be good. I would like a little adult conversation and some help around the house. Is that too much to ask? I tried to converse with him

mid-game. That was a mistake. “Your mother called to invite us for dinner,” I say. Silence. Maybe a bit of neighborhood gossip would tear him away. “The Johnson’s had a new baby. Funny thing, since she’s 63 and he’s been neutered.” Nothing, except for the drone of a basketball announcer. This called for an emergency maneuver--a bit of hyperbolic drama. I stand up and scream while waving my arms, “We’ve been robbed! Three psychotic ninjas tore through here. They took all of our valuables and set the car on fire then ransacked the fridge and stole ALL of the meat for your sandwiches!” Without turning, he handed me his empty plate and said, “Why yes, I’ll have another sandwich,” then continued watching the game. Hopeless. As I leave I say, “You need to at least feed the cats.” No answer.

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Bike Stop Outpost celebrates grand opening Owners Jodi and Tony Devonshire celebrated the grand opening of their new store, Bike Stop Outpost with a ribbon cutting on March 16. On hand were representative from both the City of St. Charles and the City of St. Peters, along with Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Bike Stop Outpost is located at 610 South Main Street in Historic St. Charles and is an extension of their full service store - The Bike Stop Café. The Bike Stop Outpost is their retail location where they sell new bikes and the accessories you may need for a day out on the Katy Trail or local competitive race.

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Wentzville School District provides new club for girls interested in technology The Wentzville School District is proud to announce the launch of a new after-school program designed to increase girls’ interest in the fields of computer science and technology. Through Girls Who Code, a non-profit organization that works to equip girls with computing skills, and MasterCard, the District began a yearlong program that allows female students to learn computer science in an intensive manner. “The demand for technology skills is high and will only continue to grow,” said Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dr. Jennifer Allen. “Women continue to be underrepresented in technology careers, but with the help of MasterCard and Girls Who Code, we’re working to the open the door to opportunities many young girls may not know exist.” Girls Who Code club members will receive 40 hours of college-level computer science lessons, taught by professional engineers from MasterCard. Topics range from artificial intelligence, to video games and mobile app development. Seventeen students from all three WSD high schools have enrolled in the club which meets every two weeks for 90 minutes. Those who participate in

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District has launched a new after-school program called Girls Who Code, which is designed to increase girls’ interest in the fields of computer science and technology.

Girls Who Code programs across the country are more likely to consider a major or minor in computer science, pursue a career in technology and complete the program feeling confident in their ability to use computers. “Our goal is to increase the number of girls selecting computer science or other STEM-related course work after graduation,” said Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Karen Hill. “MasterCard employees participate in our Project Lead the Way Partnership Team, which works to create meaningful connections between schools and local companies.”

Junior Achievement brings “JA in a Day” to district Financial literacy met career planning on March 9 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 hands-on 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.

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Corey Hively is a Discovery Ridge parent and MasterCard employee who has volunteered for the program for the last six years. “It’s challenging, and gives me a new respect for teachers. It’s also very rewarding and great to see the kids get excited about a new face, new style of teaching in their classroom,” shared Hively. “The kids get excited and really absorb everything.” At the end of the school day, students that had completed all five grade level Junior Achievement lessons earned their JA certificate. “I liked learning about what it would be like to be older and in the business world,” said Wentzville Middle School 8th grader Jake Teater. “They related everything to the real world and we learned what responsibilities and characteristics it would take to be successful.”

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“Furious 7” a fitting sendoff for late star Paul Walker Without its solid emotional center, a popcorn film franchise such as “The Fast and the Furious” would not have lasted 14 years. When the adrenaline-soaked first installment arrived in theaters in 2001, it seemed fresh and intriguing. In many ways though, the seventh film is a parody of the whole premise. Over the years, the producers did assemble an engaging group of actors, in particular Paul Walker and Vin Diesel. Their characters evolved from enemies to friends to brothers-in-arms. The relationships that developed and grew within this franchise are the reason for its popularity. “Furious 7” shows Brian O’Conner (Walker) adjusting to life as a family man, but his wife Mia (Jordana Brewster) knows he misses the thrills of his former life. Her husband gets his wish, however, when Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) targets the team for elimination. Seeking revenge for his brother’s crippling injuries, Shaw blows up the home of Dominic Toretto (Diesel). When taking the fight to Shaw, Toretto’s team runs into Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell), a mysterious man with his own security force and other expensive resources. He volunteers to help them find Shaw in exchange for a few favors. At the same time, Jakande (Djimon Hounsou), another big player, makes life more difficult for Toretto and his family. When it comes to action, “Furious 7” really delivers the goods. The stunt team evidently worked overtime in scenes that range from jaw-dropping to the absolutely absurd. Cars aren’t designed to fly, but the vehicles here take flight in more than

one unforgettable sequence. Tej (Ludacris) also performs technical miracles that don’t seem possible or probable in the real world. Despite the flashy cars and camera work, the real draw here is the late Paul Walker. The actor died in a single-car accident 18 months ago and his death put the future of the franchise in jeopardy. Seeing him onscreen one last time proves Walker was a big reason audiences returned for the sequels. Director James Wan turned the final minutes into a beautiful tribute to the actor, sending him off with grace and style. In a voice-over, Vin Diesel reveals his feelings for his late co-star, referring to him as his brother. The other cast members also get to say their own gentle good-byes. When all is said and done, “Furious 7” is a crowd-pleaser that offers closure to Paul Walker’s fans. Without the actor, though, the franchise may not have enough gas to keep going. “Furious 7,” rated PG-13 for prolonged frenetic sequences of violence, action, and mayhem, suggestive content, and brief strong language, currently is playing in local theaters.

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“Furious 7” photos courtesy of Universal Pictures 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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Record set at Lindenwood in women’s field hockey The Lady Lion’s goalie Rachel Ortell set a school record for saves, and led number-3-ranked Lindenwood to a 14-5 victory over Grand Valley State recently in Allendale, Michigan. The Lindenwood squad was outshot in the game by a 25-24 margin, but Ortell was the difference. She made 13 saves, including nine in the final half. She broke the school’s single-game record by one save, and had a .722 save percentage in the contest. The St. Charles team found the back of the net led by Morgan Judd who led the team with four goals, and she had the game-winning goal for the second straight game. Melissa Menchella had three goals and Lyndsey Palmer recorded a team-high three assists and one goal. Jordyn Constance had three points with two goals and an assist. Other team leaders for Lindenwood were Bailey Knapton with four draw controls, Judd and Kara Wendell with three groundballs, and Maddi Ossello and Wendell with two caused turnovers. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Rascals have talent behind the plate for 2015 The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. The River City team had tough backstops last year in Josh Ludy, Joe Staley, and Saxon Butler who each caught in at least 32 games last season. This year the position is wide open and the Rascals have multiple options. Halfway through the 2014 season, what professional team in the majors signed Josh Ludy? A) Oakland Athletics; B) Cincinnati Reds; C) New York Mets; D) Kansas City Royals; E) Chicago Cubs Answer at end of article. . * 37 more days before baseball in O’Fallon St. Louis Attack drop first home game at Family Arena The St. Louis Attack play in the indoor football X-League, After a victory on the road against the Corpus Christi Fury 34-16 last week, they opened their home season this past weekend with a defeat at the hands of the Rio Grande Valley Sol 60-43.

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Sports Despite having over 4,000 in the stands and special guests in the presence of former St. Louis Rams legend Isaac Bruce and the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, coach Chris McKinney was not able to get the team to produce more. The offensive downfall of the Attack was the lack of pass completions, on 39 percent. Scoring touchdowns for the Attack was Johnnie King, Marcus Dickinson, Chris Headd and Daryl Grady. The Attack only plays three more home games at the Family Arena with the next one at 7:35 p.m. when they host the Bloomington Edge this Saturday, April 11. Go to www.TalkSTL.com for more information and hear each game with Todd Blackstock, David Solomon and Mike Mcmillan, former Carolina Panther player. * They will bounce back Minor league basketball at the Family Arena There is a basketball league that was founded in the summer of 2014 by native St. Louis businessman C. Edward “Ed” Schumer to help reinvent the minor league basketball landscape in the United States. The Midwest Professional Basketball Association started January of this year with two teams in each of Chicago and St. Louis, with one in Bloomington and Champaign, Illinois. The St. Louis RiverSharks and the Gateway Swarm are the two Missouri teams and will be starting their playoffs after the 20 game schedule that just ended yesterday. Go to www.TheMPBA.com to get all the information on the teams and the playoff brackets. * Sorry about the late notice, just found out they are playing here...thank you Mr. Klein ANSWER TO Rascal’s TRIVIA: A) Oakland Athletics Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM For more information go to www.YourHealthPlus.info. One-hundred percent natural products to help focus, reduce stress, more energy, curb your appetite, healthiest coffee, anti-aging serum and more… 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.

Local Author Spotlight: Joshlyn Racherbaumer Whether reading or writing, Joshlyn Racherbaumer has found the key ingredient to a beautiful life. While enjoying the riches of God’s abundant glory, she lives in St. Louis with her very own Prince Charming and her three babies: two kitties and a dog (August, Oliver & Dexter). A family-focused person, she spends a great deal of her free time with her loved ones and is an avid animal rescuer. In Joshlyn’s book “The Purpose,” when Audrey Landrow finds herself alone, beaten down and living in fear, she has two choices. She can succumb once more to the perpetual abuse and control of her ex-boyfriend, or she can turn the key to a new adventure, free from her worrisome past. All signs point to freedom as she moves to a new place, changes her number and starts anew. She has spent years tucked under the thumb of the devil’s distant cousin and for once, her life story is hers alone to write. Without any expectations, she tries her hand at various measures in life --- determined to find what suits her. When the bottom finally drops out and Audrey finds herself inevitable back at square one, the truth inside emerges and she is able to see the sweet silver lining to friends found, loves lost and the ability to simply breathe once more. She is the key to happiness and whatever passion she falls for, it will be her choice. “The Purpose” is available for check-out at the St. Charles City-County Library District.

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Recipe: Simplify weeknight meals Busy weeknights call for meals you can prepare quickly, but there’s no need to compromise on flavor and quality. One way to save time is combining fresh ingredients with frozen sides. Don’t be fooled by the complex flavors of these

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Chicken Paella with French Green Beans Hands-on: 30 minutes | Total: 60 minutes | Servings: 6 (1 2/3 cups each) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 cups parboiled white long-grain rice, uncooked 2 cups chicken broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 package (11 ounces) Alexia French Herb Green Beans 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley lemon wedges

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Directions: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Cook 7–9 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to plate. and cook 12 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and heat. Add onion, garlic and paprika. Cook 3–5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring often. Stir in rice; cook 1–2 minutes or until coated well.

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Almond Crusted Tilapia with Parmesan Peas Hands-on: 30 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 (1 filet and 1/2 cup peas each) Ingredients: 1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each), or any white-fleshed fish such as cod, haddock or sole 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (12 ounces) Alexia Parmesan Peas Lemon wedges Directions: Combine bread crumbs, almonds and cheese in shallow dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper on fish. Coat fish with flour; shake off excess. Dip in egg until coated well. Place in bread crumb mixture and turn to coat completely. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fish; cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork and is golden brown (145°F internal temperature).

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS April 9: Living History Gala A gala commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War will be held at The Grand Opera House at 311 N. Main Street in St. Charles. The event begins with a promenade up Main Street and Civil War attire is strongly encouraged. Mayor Sally Faith will open the Gala and other dignitaries will present short vignettes and readings from the conflict. St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, author of “Crossroads: A History of St. Charles County,” will give a brief overview of the Civil War in the county. Dancing will be led by Dance Master, Dr. John Ramsay. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. Complimentary appetizers will be served. Cash bar. Reservations are required. Attendance is limited due to site restrictions. Tickets are $30 members/$35 non-members and $35 members/$40 non-members (after March 26th). After April 1st—call for availability. To reserve tickets call 636-946-9828 or email contact@scchs.org. April 10: Spaghetti dinner The St. Charles Optimist Club will hold its 44th Annual Spaghetti Dinner from 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall (lower level) in Blanchette Park, St. Charles. The meal includes: Pio’s spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert and assorted drinks – coffee, wine, soda. Tickets will be available at the door for $8, per person, for all you can eat. Advance tickets sales may be obtained by calling Dale Westby 314-550-7723.

April 9: Nutrition Series In this one-hour seminar you will determine your percentage of body fat, estimate your individual daily caloric needs and develop a program to help you meet your goals. Class begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $8 for Wentzville residents and $10 for nonresidents. Please call Progress Park Recreation Center at 636-3329236 for more information. April 10: Adult Easter egg hunt Ages 21 and older can register for O’Fallon’s Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The event will be held from 7:30 - 10 p.m. in Civic Park. Everyone will receive a door prize and additional prizes will be awarded after the eggs are collected. Participants should be sure to bring a flashlight and an Easter basket. The cost is $12 per person for O’Fallon residents and $15 for non-residents. Registration ends Sunday, April 5; no tickets will be available at the gate. Choose one of three ways to register for the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: Register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec. Under the “Programs” menu select “Special Events” and register for course 43121. Call Parks and Recreation staff at 636-474-2732 or 636-379-5606. Register in person at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive, or the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle. For more information, contact Mr. Landreth at 636-474-8105 or tlandreth@ ofallon.mo.us. April 10: Public speaker One of the key figures in the 1993 firefight and rescue of trapped sol-

diers by elite U.S. Army forces in Mogadishu, Somalia will speak in O’Fallon. Capt. Jeff Struecker, U.S. Army (ret.) shares his experience leading the rescue attempt and provides an inspirational story about overcoming challenges and fears in a free event at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. Strucker’s experience during the firefight was recounted in both the book and movie, “Blackhawk Down.” The free event also includes an informal reception at the church at 6 p.m. so visitors can meet Struecker face-to-face. April 11: O’Fallon’s Garden Expo O’Fallon’s Garden Expo will take place from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please email Erin Cooper at ecooper@ofallon. mo.us or call 636-379-5574. April 11: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? Join other seniors for dinner at B. Hall’s at 3782 Monticello Plaza. Meet at 3 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. For more information call Wanda at 636-5619100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. April 12: Dance classes The spring session of social dance classes is starting at St. Charles Community College the week of April 12. Classes will be held in the College Center dance studio on the SCC campus at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Classes will be held April 12-June 7. Learn how to swing, rumba, line dance and more with award-winning dance instructors Linda Landwehr and Stan Meyer. The eight-week session costs $50 per person. Students, ages 14 and up, should enroll with a partner. There will be a free social dance open house 6:30-8 p.m. on March 10. At this open house prospective students can meet the instructors, preview their dances and learn more about the classes at SCC. To register for the open house, call 636-9228233. For more information and to enroll, visit stchas.edu/dance. April 12: Symphony performance The Grammy Award-winning St.

Louis Symphony will make its debut performance at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. with Music Director David Robertson leading a program of familiar classical favorites. A limited number of $25 student tickets are available with a valid college student ID. Call 314-534-1700 to receive the discount. Ticket prices for the general public range from $35 to $75; call 636-949-4433 or visit www. luboxoffice.com for more information or to purchase tickets. April 17: City Centre dance Join us from 7-10 p.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre in City Hall and move to the music of Nice & Easy. Enjoy a variety of music ranging from the ‘40s through the ‘70s. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. St. Peters residents showing a Resident Privilege Card will receive a discount of $1 off the ticket price. No advance ticket sales. Please bring your own snacks. Soda will be available for purchase. April 18: Tae kwon do open house Master Y Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do will host an open house with games, tae kwon do class from 11 a.m. -12 p.m., master and staff demonstration and ribbon cutting from 12 – 1 p.m. and lunch (Korean food), bounce house and party from 1-2 p.m. at 1923 Wentzville Pkwy., in Wentzville. April 18: Trivia night St. Charles American Legion Post 312 located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles will host their First Annual Trivia Night. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m., with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Only $160 per table or $20 per person includes beer and soda (No outside alcohol permitted). Bring snacks for your table. Cash prizes will be awarded. To reserve your table, contact Jack DeWeese at 314-518-6938. April 18: Washers tournament Francis Howell Central parent club is hosting a washers tournament at their football field. at 10 a.m. This is an alcohol-free event. There will be an adult and youth bracket.

Cost is $50 per team which includes box lunch. Rain date will be April 25. For more information please contact David Hepler at david.hepler4@gmail.com or Len Herdt at lherdt36@gmail.com. April 18: Free electronics recycling event Free electronics and appliance recycling event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. The drop-off will be held in the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. (The west parking lot is located off Tom Ginnever Avenue.) The event is free and open to everyone. A fee will be charged for each CRT (cathode ray tube) TV set; the cost is $20 per set that is 27 inches or less, and $40 per larger set, wooden console set or rear projection set. Please do NOT bring: smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. To help keep electronics out of landfills, this free service is provided by the city of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center. For questions, contact O’Fallon’s Environmental Services Department at ofallonrecycles@ ofallon.mo.us or 636-272-0477. April 18: Job fair If you’re looking for a good job with flexible hours and a fun atmosphere, don’t miss the St. Peters Rec-Plex Job Fair. Come to the Rec-Plex any time between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to apply for a position. The Rec-Plex is currently hiring for year-round and seasonal employment. Job seekers may apply for the following part-time positions: lifeguards, swim instructors, summer camp counselors, ice staff, gym attendants and Rec-Plex Front Desk. The City of St. Peters is also hiring part-time staff for 370 Lakeside Park. Applicants should be prepared for an on-the-spot interview at the job fair. Applicants will need to provide their job history and references. Applications are available at the Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road, at City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. as well as online at www.stpetersmo.net. Click on Employment Opportunities on the left side of the website’s home page.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 8, 2015 April 18: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? Join other seniors for dinner at Los Platos at 503 W. Pearce. Meet at 3 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. April 23: Paducah quilt tour The city of St. Peters is providing a trip to the 31st Annual AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky. This tour involves lots of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour costs $75, which includes transportation, gratuity, a program and admission to the show. Meals are not provided, however, you can catch a bite to eat at the various food vendors on site or at one of the quaint restaurants located in downtown Paducah. The bus will leave from and return to the west side of St. Peters City Hall at 5:30 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. One stop will be made each way for a break and snacks. For more information or to register for this tour, call ext. 1624 at 636-397-6903 or go online to www.stpetersmo.net/recconnect. April 24: Tribute concert John Denver tribute concert will be held from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center at #1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard in St. Peters. Free-will offerings to benefit the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board. April 24: Senior fair and expo WASSI-Wentzville Area Senior Services, Inc Senior Fair and EXPO will take place at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main Street in Wentzville from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come enjoy a day filled with free information, free food, free entertainment and shopping for seniors. Please RSVP if you are planning on joining us for lunch by calling 636-639-2151 –and leave a message on how many will be attending April 25: Book signing Ann Farnsworth will be signing copies of her book “Goodbye Flutterfly: What is Death?” from 10 a.m. – noon at 6 North Café at 10 Cliff View Drive in Wentzville for more information call 636-8568066 or visit www.6northcafe.com. April 25: Book signing Janet Bettag will be signing copies of her book “Normal” from 10 a.m. – noon at 6 North Café at 10 Cliff View Drive in Wentzville for more information call 636-856-8066 or visit www.6northcafe.com. April 25: Plant sale 4th Annual Lincoln County Master Gardeners’ Plant Sale features everything from vegetable, annual, perennial and herb plants to unique garden accessories. Bring your questions to “Ask the Gardener” booth. Bring a one gallon container to receive a free gallon of plant food while supplies last. Sale is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valvoline Express Care parking lot at The Plaza in Troy on Highway 47. Rain date is May 2. Call 636-745-8360 for more information. April 25: Earth Day celebration Held at St. Charles County’s Broemmelsiek Park, located at 1795 Highway DD, approximately four miles southwest of Highway 40/61, the Earth Day celebration will run

from 9 a.m. to noon. St. Charles County residents may participate in a free electronics recycling collection, led by Recycle Works Central and Recycle Works West. Hands-on activities planned include craft projects created using recycled material, games, educational demonstrations and a hike guided by park rangers. Additionally, the Boone Country Garden Club of Defiance welcomes guests to join them in a seed and plant swap, where materials from local gardens may be traded. Lastly, the parks department encourages participants and interested volunteers to join several beautification projects — including garden planting at the agricultural area in the park. For information or to register as a volunteer, please call the parks department at 636-949-7535 or the Division of Environmental Health and Protection at 636-949-1800. April 25: Victorian Festival Celebrating an era when Britain’s Queen Victoria reigned, women’s bonnets were lavishly decorated and gentlemen wore top hats, the Victorian Festival will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. The new festival offers free admission, free parking and free activities, with food trucks providing food and beverages for purchase. Activities include a Victorian hat contest, a mustache contest and kids’ crafts. Contestants are welcome to wear their own hat (or mustache) in the contests, or make a hat at the festival. Highlights of the event include a Victorian skit presented by O’FallonTheatreWorks and a presentation by Baue Funeral Home, “Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy,” in honor of the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death on April 15, 1865. The presentation will be given in the historic Heald Home at 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tyler Landreth at 636-474-8105 or tlandreth@ofallon.mo.us. April 25: Trivia Afternoon AAUW (American Association of University Women) will hold its 5th Annual Scholarship Trivia at Faith United Methodist Church at 2950 Droste Road (next to McNair Park in St. Charles. This unique trivia is for women only from1 - 3:30 p.m., doors open 12:30 p.m. NO men’s sports questions! Snacks and soft drinks provided or bring your own. (No alcohol) Single player $15, table of 8 is $120. For reservation contact Betty at 636-219-2363. April 25: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? Join other seniors for dinner at Brass Rail at 4601 Hwy. K. Meet at 3 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. April 26: Gateway Ringers concert The public is invited to immerse themselves in the eclectic sounds SUDOKU answers from page 10

of The Gateway Ringers, a premier handbell ensemble, comprised of musicians from the St. Louis metropolitan area. The concert will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles at 4 p.m. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425. April 26: Free community shred day Clean out your file cabinets and take advantage of Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Lake St. Louis/Wentzville office’s Free Community Shred Day. Stop by 3401 Technology Drive in Lake St. Louis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dispose of all your old documents on-site free of charge. There is a five box limit and the shred truck can handle rubber bands, staples, paperclips, and bendable clips. We also ask that all 3 ring binders or heavy metal clips be removed. To learn more about the event, call 636-561-1000. May 2: Silent auction and lunch Wentzville VFW Post 5327 will host a silent auction and lunch at noon at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville. Proceeds will benefit the Run for the Wall. For more information call 636-639-1648. The event is open to the public. May 2: Volleyball tournament Cottleville Firefighters Outreach will present the Bring the Biggo 2 Volleyball Tournament & Beer Bash on May 2 at the Firefighters Sports Complex located at 115

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McMenamy Rd. in St. Peters. Registration will open at 9 a.m., volleyball starts promptly at 10 a.m. 6 on 6 teams will participate in a sand volleyball tournament; all play will be at the recreational play level. A minimum 2 female players per team is required. $200 per team, $30 per additional person for teams of 7 or more ($25 discount for returning teams) - $50 nonrefundable deposit due by April 29. Cost is $20 for spectators. All you can drink beer for 21-and-over and soda available for all players and spectators. Food will be available for purchase. To register please fill out the flyer available at www.fireoutreach.com or contact Jen Thomas at 314-922-4469. For other event questions or to sign up to volunteer the day of the event please contact Josh Gulley at 314-713-0776. May 2: All-city garage sale During the Wentzville All-City Garage Sale on May 2, the Wentzville Masonic Lodge will rent the lodge parking spaces for those who would like to sell their items. The spaces will rent for $20 or two for $35. The sale will begin at 7 a.m. If you don’t want to set up a sale, the Lodge will accept donations for those who would just like to clean out their garage. The Lodge will have coffee, soda, water, pastries, and hot dogs for a small donation. The Lodge building will be open for tours. For reserving your sale space or more information, contact Bill Stone 636 262-9201 or e-mail bjtstone@centurytel.net . The lodge is located at 602 W. Meyer Rd.

May 2: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? Join other seniors for dinner at Rizzo’s at 1155 Wentzville Parkway. Meet at 3 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. May 2: Mud run The Battlegrounds, St. Louis’ largest permanent mud run obstacle course, will hold its sixth bi-annual race beginning at 8 a.m. Runners can select to destroy either a 5k/3.2mile or a five-mile mud run where they will experience the demands of more than 30 military-themed obstacles for those who want to test their physical and mental abilities. The Battlegrounds is located at 950 State Highway 00 in Wright City next to Cedar Lake Cellars winery and event venue. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. The race costs $120 before April 17, $140 before April 30, and; $160 for May 1 and 2. Groups of five or more are highly encouraged to register, and VIP upgrade options are available to all. For more information, call 314-569-3005 or visit the website at www.thebattlegrounds.com.

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Schools: yesterday vs. today ming locker doors and gobbling sweets if we could get them – which was seldom. When we rode the school bus, the driver was in charge. If we misbehaved, he would stop and straighten us out…physically, if necessary. Teachers and principals had the same option. Some used a device called “The Whistling Canoe Paddle.” We communicated face to face. If you smarted off to someone, chances were, they retaliated. Bullies and gangs were just as prevalent then as now but they didn‘t use guns. Thankfully, I could run fast. Yet it was all part of growing up and learning to survive in the real world, such as it was. I believe we have more trouble with bullies in today’s schools because expelling them is almost impossible. I also remember something called “reform school.” This is where the chronic troublemakers sometimes ended up. I’m not sure how they operated but I assume it included corporal punishment. This would send today’s politically correct crowd into frenzied apoplexy. If students failed in my school, they were held back. Our high school graduating class had several graduates who were older than we were. I remember one in particular who later became semi-wealthy. We had dropouts, too. I’m told one did time for something

I went into my “I remember” mode again after observing several teenagers texting on cell phones while waiting for a school bus. After the bus stopped, they continued texting as they scrambled up the bus’s steps. “Great coordination,” I thought. “Only one of them stumbled and fell.” This made me think of what we did to pass idle time in our rural school days back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, as my offspring refers to it. We didn’t have cell phones. In grade school, we had recess and played various games or capered on playground equipment. Screaming, shouting and giggling at each other were the popular means of communication. This was besides passing notes to each other in class when the teacher wasn’t looking. Shooting spit wads and related mischief was optional. High school didn‘t allow recess…probably because mischief became more creative with puberty. Personal computers weren’t around yet so we explored the school library to find information for homework assignments or hid behind shelves to avoid the librarian’s evil eye and dollar-a-gallon perfume. During breaks to change classrooms, we did the usual teasing, yelling and shoving in the halls along with slam-

unbecoming a pool hall denizen. If a teacher passed a student who couldn’t read, it would have shocked the entire town. There were flaws in the system back then. Nothing is ever perfect. Some of the teachers weren’t very good. Rural schools often couldn’t afford the best. On the other hand, most of them were great. I wonder what they would think of today’s schools where a student can cuss out a teacher without fear of a solid right hook. I bet I know. “We expect our teachers to handle teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and the failings of the family. Then we expect them to educate our children.” -John Sculley (1939-present) Past President of PepsiCo and Apple Computer. “Teachers are educators. Children’s behavior is a parental obligation.” Joe Morice- (Mesozoic-present) Columnist, Dumbfounded. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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