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November 12, 2014
Vol 13 No 28
Best of Western St. Charles County
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“Mommy and Me” Workshop
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From left, President/CEO of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Tony Mathews, WSCCC Director of Member Engagement Jamie Gittemeier, Community News sales representative Heather Deatz, Community News sales representative Laurie Nobe, Community News Publisher Bob Huneke and WSCCC office manager Mary Mueller.
Outstanding businesses recognized for excellence For the past few years Western St. Charles County has been booming. In addition to the dozens of new subdivisions being built, multitudes of businesses have decided to set up shop in Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis and Wentzville. Many of these local businesses stand out in the community as going above and beyond. To honor the outstanding businesses that reside in Western St. Charles County, Community News and the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce teamed up to present the 2014 Best of Western St. Charles. We asked the community to tell us what businesses rise above the others and the winners would be named Best of Western St. Charles. “The mission of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is to promote the growth and prosperity of our member businesses and three communities we serve (Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville), by supporting a strong local economy and high quality of life,” said Tony Mathews, President/CEO of the Western St. Charles County
SEE LIST OF BEST OF WESTERN ST. CHARLES COUNTY WINNERS ON PAGE 7 Chamber of Commerce. “By partnering with the Community News for the Best of Western St. Charles County we are able to make a connection between our residents and the businesses, because our residents make the selections.” Residents were asked to send in their votes for three businesses in the zip codes of 63368, 63367, and 63385 during the month of October. The winners will receive their awards at the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce November membership meeting on Nov. 13. The meeting will be held at Morning Star Church in Dardenne Prairie from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We have seen tremendous growth in Western St. Charles County over the past year. The chamber has conducted over 40 ribbon cutting ceremonies for
local businesses,” said Mathews. “The chamber has an outstanding membership of business and community leaders that support each other and make Western St. Charles County a great place to live, work and play.” See chamber on page 7
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Around Town Local news and events like Francis Howell’s upcoming Madrigal Dinner and more.
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Francis Howell Announces Madrigal Dinner The Francis Howell Viking Choirs announce their 2014 Madrigal Dinner Theater event, which will take place on the evenings of Nov. 21 and 22. This musical dinner theater with catered feast and royal entertainment will be presented at the Francis Howell High School commons area, located at 7001 Hwy. 94 South in St. Charles. Seating will take place beginning at 5:45 p.m., with the evening’s processional starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. The Madrigal Dinner Theater is an annual tradition with the FHHS Viking Choirs. Choir
students will serve and entertain guests with live theatrical and musical entertainment, along with holiday carol singing to close out the evening’s festivities. Because this is a fundraising event for the FHHS choirs, the Madrigal Dinner Theater will also feature a silent auction and raffle with one-of-a-kind prizes and unique gift baskets, as well as a 50/50 drawing each night. Choir students will also peddle homemade items for guests to purchase at a nominal fee. Tickets for both shows are now available through the Viking Choir Boosters – adult tickets are
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$20.00 per person, and student tickets are $15.00 per student. All tickets must be purchased in advance no later than Nov. 14 in order to ensure guest reservations. There will be no ticket sales at the door, so no walk-ins please. Reserve tickets by mail to: FHHS Madrigal Dinner Reservations, 2817 Bromley Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368. Please make checks payable to “Viking Choir Boosters”. Reservations will be confirmed via email, and tickets will be available for pick-up the night of the show. Please note that seating is assigned as reservations are received. The FHHS Viking Choir Boosters are currently soliciting donations/items for the silent auction/raffle, and they are offering program ads for interested companies and individuals – donations and program ads are due to the Viking Choir Boosters no later than Nov. 14. For additional details regarding the upcoming 2014 Madrigal Dinner Theater event at Francis Howell High School – including donations and program ads – please contact the madrigal dinner coordinator Karen Kaminski at 636-486-2981 or via email at fhmadrigal@hotmail.com or karen.kaminski@charter.net. Information and applicable forms are also posted on the FHHS Choirs website – www.fhhschoir.org – under the “madrigal dinner” tab.
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers 1365 Jungerman Rd. - 63376
UnKorked Wine Garden 205 E. Allen - 63385
Sidepockets Sports Bar 1379 Bass Pro Shop Drive - 63301
Streetscape Magazine 223 N. Main Street - 63301 Dynamic Life Chiropractic 109 Church St. - 63366 Edward Jones Michelle Perry 8646 Mexico Road - 63366 Schaibel Dental Group 340 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Suite E - 63376 Marie Angelique Bra & Lingerie 220 N. Main St. - 63301 Aprils on Main 222 North Main St. - 63301 Lillians 124 South Main St. - 63301 Main Street Vapor Worx 215 North Main St. - 63301 Main Street Salon 116 South Main - 63301
Texas Smokehouse 909 Main Plaza Dr. - 63385
100.7 FM The VIPER 1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd - 63367 Dunn’s Florist 532 West Pearce Blvd. - 63385 Old Friends Vintage Guitars 1 E. Allen St. - 63385 Parkway Family Dentistry 1063 W. Pearce Blvd. - 63385 Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce 201 E. Linn Ave. - 63385
Lake Saint Louis Police Department 200 Civic Center Dr. - 63367 Ultimate Art Form 2 E. Main St. - 63385 Rhino Ftiness 1231 Wentzville Pkwy - 63385 6 North Cafe 10 Cliff View Dr. - 63385 The Wooden Door 1155 Wentzville Pkwy, Suite 107 - 63385 Fridley Chiropractic 1126 W. Peace Blvd., #114 - 63385 Pizza Pro 1800 Wentzville Pkwy - 63385 The UPS Store 1939 Wentzville Pkwy - 63385
SunnyStreet Café 1814 Wentzville Parkway - 63385
The Fairfield Inn 130 Crossroads South Dr. - 63385
Academy of Courage 950 Corporate Pkwy, Ste. 106 - 63385
American Karate & Fitness 1465 W. Meyer Road - 63385
Seven Stones Wine Garden 4612 State Highway Z - 63365
Julius Monroe Salon & Spa 939 Waterbury Falls - 63368
Sullivan Jewelry 1155 Wentzville Parkway - 63385
Wentzville Parks & Recreation 968 Meyer Road - 63385
City of Wentzville 310 W. Pearce Blvd. - 63385
Smilepros 1208 Flintshire Ln. - 63367
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St. Charles County Responders Hit a Hole In One With ‘Putting With the Paramedics’ Area Girl Scouts are engaging in a unique learning opportunity this month thanks to the paramedics of St. Charles County Ambulance District. On Nov. 15 and 22 at 9:30 a.m. there will be sessions of ‘Putting with the Paramedics,’ an event that aims to put a new (back) spin on earning the coveted first aid badge. Events are being held at Kokomo Joes Family Fun Center located at 4105 North Cloverleaf Drive in St. Peters, which features a nine-hole, indoor, miniature-golf course. While navigating the course, the scouts engage in learning stations led by paramedics, where skills such as bleeding control, splinting and seizure management are taught. At each hole, the girls collect items such as gauze, antibiotic ointment and hand sanitizer,
which are placed in a first aid kit distributed at check-in. The day culminates with an ambulance tour, equipment demonstration and lunch. “The Ambulance District has been an active partner with Girl and Boy Scouts for years providing tours of our facilities, first aid lectures and more to dozens of groups annually. The ‘Putting’ events offer us a unique way to connect with youth in our service area,” said District Chief Taz Meyer. ‘Putting with the Paramedics’ was communicated to junior (4th and 5th grade) troop leaders via the Girl Scouts’ local office. Within days of announcement, all sessions were completely booked. Events for Boy Scouts are being planned for spring of next year.
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Give thanks by giving blood through the Red Cross this holiday season The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season. Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel and family gatherings, but the need for blood remains steady. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As extra encouragement to donate blood during the busiest time of November, presenting blood donors from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross potholder stuffed with unique celebrity chef recipes, while supplies last. Thanksgiving recipes are courtesy of Mario Batali, Rocco DiSpirito, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mike Isabella.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Saint Charles County Harvester 11/16/2014: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., St Elizabeth Ann Seton, 2 Seton Ct Lake Saint Louis 11/17/2014: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Living Lord Lutheran Church, 500 Cedar Circle Drive O’Fallon 11/28/2014: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave Saint Charles 11/23/2014: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., St Charles Moose Lodge, 2705 Veterans Memorial Parkway 11/26/2014: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Rd St. Charles 11/26/2014: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Kathryn Linnemann Branch Library, 2323 Elm Street
Barnes & Noble Bookfair benefits children’s agency Give your holiday shopping a head start by supporting an organization that gives children of all abilities a head start in life. The Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Saturday, Nov. 15, in St. Peters, will benefit United Services for Children, a nonprofit agency that operates pediatric therapy and developmental learning centers in St. Peters and Dardenne Prairie. The store is located at 320 Mid Rivers Center on Mid Rivers Mall Drive. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. United Services for Children has partnered with Barnes & Noble to make this book fair a fun holiday event for the entire family. Guest storytellers will read to children from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a Spanish language reader at 11 a.m. From 12-1pm Santa Claus will arrive to greet shoppers of all ages. Complimentary gift-wrap-
ping will be available throughout the day, thanks to United Services’ elves. A percentage of all bookstore sales on Nov. 15 will benefit United Services for Children. Since 1975, United Services has helped thousands of children with disabilities and typically developing children. It provides occupational, physical and speech/language therapy, as well as educational services. If you cannot make it to Barnes & Noble in St. Peters on Nov. 15, you can still help support United Services for Children. Visit BN.COM/BOOKFAIRS from Nov. 15 through Nov. 20, 2014, and enter Bookfair ID 11449824 at checkout. A percentage of your online purchase will benefit the agency, helping them continue to prepare children of all abilities to reach their full potential. To learn more about the agency, visit www.unitedservicesforchildren.org.
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facebook.com/mycnews Campbell Montessori Announces “Mommy and Me” Workshop Campbell Montessori – a not-for-profit education for children pre-K through 6th grade, located at 3880 Shady Springs Lane in St. Charles, Missouri – is hosting a “Mommy and Me” Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9-11 a.m. This unique Saturday-morning workshop is designed to allow parents and their toddlers to take a “sneak peek” and experience the Montessori toddler environment at the school, while learning ways
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and reservations are recommended. To attend this session, please contact Campbell Montessori School at 636-477-8200.
St. Charles Kiwanis Donates to the Ronald McDonald House The Kiwanis Club of St. Charles recently toured the Ronald McDonald House on the campus of Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Along with a guided tour of the facility, members of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club brought donations as part of a service project to the house. These donations will go toward the benefit of the families who are utilizing the services of the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis provides a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children, and support to organizations that serve the needs of children. St. Louis’ three Ronald McDonald Houses offer parents and family members a respite
from hospital waiting rooms 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Houses provide the essential comforts of home: comfortable beds, hot showers, home-cooked meals, kitchen and laundry facilities and more. Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis also serves local families through our three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, which are located inside three pediatric hospitals: Mercy Children’s Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. These rooms provide many of the same comforts as the Ronald McDonald Houses, including hot showers, laundry facilities, snacks, Internet access and television. Here, families can take a break from the hustle and bustle of hospital corridors.
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Get Help Planning Your Perfect Honeymoon Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel and Cruise is a full service travel agency with offices in O’Fallon and Kirkwood. For the past 28 years, this agency has been planning destination weddings and honeymoons around the world. With two store-front locations, they welcome clients to visit their offices for personal consultations. Forget about those online travel agencies or booking online yourself, this agency promises to be there for you before your trip, during your trip and after your trip! The O’Fallon office is conveniently located in the WingHaven area and their second location is located in Kirkwood on Manchester Rd. Your honeymoon is a oncein-a-lifetime event that you will remember forever. Finding the perfect honeymoon destination is one of the most important things you will do in preparation for a new life-long commitment together. That’s where their agents come in, choosing the right place to begin the new chapter in your life. Travel Leaders/Jan’s Travel and Cruise’s Destination wedding and honeymoon specialists are the best in the travel industry. After making so many decisions about your wedding, let them assist you in making your plans for that perfect destination wedding or honeymoon. Their knowledge and expertise can remove the stress and questions you may have so that you know everything will be as close to perfect as possible. They offer personalized, oneon-one trip planning, tailoring your honeymoon and/or destination wedding so that it will be the memorable, once-in-alifetime experience that you envision. Their agents have personally experienced many of today’s most popular honeymoon and destination wedding locations. Stop by or give them a call to speak to one of their destination wedding specialists today! Contact the O’Fallon office at 636-561-2626 and the Kirkwood office at 314-965-1005.
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What You Should Know Before Shopping for your Wedding Dress Your wedding dress is the most important dress you’ll ever wear and we at Elegance Made Simple Wedding Shop want to help you make sure it’s the perfect dress – the dress of your dreams. When shopping for your dress most brides do best with just a few guests, perhaps their mom, sister, and maybe their best friend. They are usually honest and have your best interest at heart. It is best to not start shopping more than 12 months in advance as it can quickly become confusing and overwhelming and we advise you not to procrastinate. Most dresses take anywhere from five to eight months to arrive and
rush orders will likely be an extra cost. It is important to allow time for your seamstress to make alterations. It is helpful to have your wedding details in place – such as the venue, your bridesmaid’s colors and décor – before shopping for your dress, since many factors can influence the style of dress you choose. Try not to be too tempted by purchasing your gown online. Many brides have found it winds up costing more for alterations or that the dress is simply a cheap knock off. Wedding gown sizes sometimes run one to two sizes smaller than street
clothes so try not to be disappointed or get hung up on the size. Planning on losing weight? Play it safe and order a size that fits your current body. Most dresses can be taken in but are difficult to be let out. Wedding dress silhouettes come in these six styles: a-line, ball gown, fit and flare/trumpet, mermaid, sheath and pull ups. When you walk down the aisle all eyes are on you. Everyone is breathless, the guests become silent, and you then know that you have chosen the perfect wedding dress.
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Wedding Day! Bring your pre-packed bag, wear your buttoned-down shirt and leave the rest up to us! Belleza’s Gift to You As a thank you from Belleza we will be gifting each of your bridesmaids a $20 gift card. Each gift card is valid towards a service to help everyone look their best on your wedding day. As a beautiful Belleza bride you will also receive a gift card valid for $40 towards any hair service. These are perfect for pre-wedding color, a shine treatment or whatever hair service you choose. Call today to schedule a complimentary wedding consultation with our bridal specialist. Belleza Salon is located at 3449 Pheasant Meadows O’Fallon, 636-300-3437.
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Parking Lot Palooza Ladies and gentlemen…start your engines! The motors are revving. The checkered flag has dropped. Let the race begin. It’s a fiery competition, but it’s not The Grand Prix or The Indianapolis 500. It’s a dash to the mall to find a parking place, and it would blow the tires off of either of those pansy races. I am the pace car with twenty others behind me in tow. I have entered the mall 30 minutes ago and have now circled its perimeter 19 times. Suddenly, in the far distance, I spy a gap in the parking lot. An open stall! I break from the pack and stomp on the accelerator. With giddiness I approach the opening only to be sadly disappointed as I see one of those itty-bitty compact cars wedged deep into the space. It’s a cruel optical illusion. Curse those tiny clown cars. No one can see the bumper until they are right up on the bumper. Drats. Now I have lost my place in the circling pack. I am on my own. Oh…oh…oh…another one becomes available. Is it a Christmas gift? Right up front someone is pulling out. I refer to these spaces as “pretty girl parking.” I may not fit the bill, but it still makes me feel better momentarily when I snag one. Drats and double drats. A blue sign informs me that it’s handicap parking. The $500 fine is outside my shopping budget. I move on. Another false alarm comes available only to find out that it is designated for “Mothers with Young Children.” I look around to see if there are any I can temporarily “borrow.” Hey, I’d release them unharmed in the nearest toy section. The next space is reserved for “Expectant Mothers.” I tell myself that even though it would be physically improbable for me, that a Christmas Miracle did indeed happen long ago. I look to the east hoping to see a shining star. Nada. It’s just not my lucky day. Another space is designated for “Employee of the Month.” Where are the ones marked, “Desperate Shopper on the Verge of Meltdown?” I head for home and do what any desperate shopper would do – order everything online. 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.
$500,000 Matching Pledge Announced for New Girl Scout Program Center
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has received a generous pledge from James and Cathy Berges for the development of the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center. Their investment will provide opportunities and experiences for today’s girls so they can reach their full potential and become the leaders of tomorrow. The Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center will serve as a hub for Girl Scouts with stateof-the-art equipment, volunteer training rooms and space for meetings and events. Programs will be held throughout the day, evening and on weekends. “Our family recognizes the importance of investing in the girls of eastern Missouri to help develop them into the leaders of tomorrow and we are excited to personally and financially support a space for this to happen,” said Jim and Cathy Berges. The Berges family has donated $500,000 as a matching grant for the build out and ongoing operating expenses of the program
center. Jim Berges retired as the President of Emerson in 2005, after nearly 30 years with the company. Today, Berges is Operating Partner at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. Berges says, “Our companies and communities will benefit from an improved pipeline of women with technical, financial and leadership education. Through our matching program we hope to encourage individuals and companies, big and small, to step up and fund the ongoing expenses of this program center and the opportunities that it will provide our youth.” Women represent half of the workforce in this country and more than half of college students and graduates are women. The potential for women is high but there is still a shortage of women in many fields. Girl Scouts can help fill this gap. Based on the interests of today’s girls and the needs of our communities, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has identified three main focus areas that will
provide girls with the tools they need to succeed in the future. These focus areas are: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), money management and health in all forms such as physical, mental and emotional. Girl Scout programs will align with these focus areas and provide innovative experiences for girls and adult volunteers. With the Berges’ investment and the individual and corporate match, Girl Scouts will be able to offer program opportunities for the 46,000 Girl Scouts in urban, suburban and rural areas of eastern Missouri that otherwise would not be possible. The Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center will house programs with topics like robotics, taste of science, career exploration, financial education and healthy living all while creating a lasting impact on the community. Girls are the pipeline for the future workforce and it is important they be exposed to realworld skills like critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork through fun, progressive programs. “All girls deserve the opportunity to participate in exemplary leadership-building experiences that will be vital to their future success,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “We are honored by James and Cathy’s investment in and commitment to our girls. This investment is a shining example of a family giving back to the next generation and ultimately impacting the future of our communities.”
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 12, 2014
The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce Membership, Board of Directors and Staff would like to congratulate all the Best of Western St. Charles County Winners!
Best Of Western St. Charles County
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CHAMBER from Cover We are entering the holiday shopping season and the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce encourages our residents to shop local businesses within their community. When you shop local the tax dollars stay within your community to provide services for your family and neighbors, plus you save on time and gas. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce can help you connect with over 625 local businesses in the area to serve a variety of needs. They can help you find a retailer for the perfect gift, a business to clean your carpets before your holiday party, a cozy hotel for visitors, a caterer to help you with cooking and so much more. Visit the chamber website, westernstcharlescountychamber.com, to view their on-
line directory of members or you can download their free Chamber Mobile App Directory on any smart phone. For many weeks leading up to Oct. 29, the community was asked to nominate and vote for, up to three businesses for the first ever, inaugural Best of Western St. Charles. Information on nominees were made at the monthly chamber membership meetings, printed in the weekly Community News, email blasts, Western St. Charles Chamber website and social media platforms. All businesses that resided in the zip codes of 63367, 63368 and 63385 were eligible. We thank the community for their nominations and we congratulate the amazing winners of the 2014 Best of Western St. Charles.
“Best Of” Western St. Charles Winners Attorney at Law
Hair Salon & Spa
Coyne Cundiff Hilleman 11230 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
The Color Room 1155 Wentzville Pkwy Wentzville, MO 63385
Automotive
Insurance
Harris Automotive & Tire 909 East Pearce Boulevard Wentzville, MO 63385
Shelter Insurance, John Dickey 2032 Hanley Rd Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Bank
Landscaping/Lawn Care
PNC Wentzville 1893 Wentzville Pkwy Wentzville, MO 63385
Professional Irrigation 304 Tow Ct Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Car Dealership
Martial Arts
Century Motors 13500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Wentzville, MO 63385
Hapkido USA 513 W Pearce Blvd Wentzville, MO 63385
Chiropractic
Non-Profit
Heller Chiropractic 50 Centre On The Lake Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Church
Morning Star Church 1600 Feise Road Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Construction/General Contractor
WASSI Wentzville, MO 63385
Promotional Products/ Screen Printing Impressive Promotions 1411 Highland Park Ct. Wentzville, MO 63385
Real Estate/Realtors
Freedom Welding 150 Enterprise Dr. Ste 112 Wentzville, MO 63385
Expert Realty, Rob Hussey 6311 Ronald Reagan Dr. Suite 170 Lake St Louis, MO 63367
Dentist
Restaurant
Crossroads Dental 1040 Meyer Rd Wentzville, MO 63385
Village Café 6127 Ronald Reagan Dr, Lake St Louis, MO 63367
Employer
Retail
Serco 100 Mall Pkwy, Wentzville, MO 63385
Initial Outfitters, Karlie Gittemeier Wentzville, MO 63385
Financial/Investment
Twin Oaks 228 Savannah Terrace Wentzville, MO 63385
Edward Jones, Gary Weber 2032 Hanley Rd Ste 223 Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Florist
Dunn’s Florist 532 W Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385
Senior Care
Veterinarian
Animal Medical Center 1120 W Pearce Blvd Wentzville, MO 63385
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Advertiser Profile: Buy vs. Rent? Due to the recent trends in the housing market, more people are wrestling with the decision of renting or buying a home. If you’re currently trying to decide whether a monthly rent payment or a mortgage is right for you, take a moment to consider the following: Price: What can you afford? The housing market varies across the country, and even by county so depending on where you want to live, buying a house doesn’t always make sense for your pocketbook. If you want to live in a downtown area or large city, renting may be more expensive than a house; however in suburban areas, renting a home is often cheaper than monthly mortgage payments. Regardless, you have to do the math and determine how much of your monthly income can be spent on housing. In addition to a monthly payment, the auxiliary expenses need to be considered for both scenarios. Many apartment buildings have maintenance or association fees that cover snow removal or security, some landlords require occupants to have renters insurance and parking isn’t always free when you rent. On the flip side, owning your home costs more than just a mortgage. For example, a lawnmower, gas and the time to mow are all needed for a lawn that otherwise might not exist in an apartment complex. In addition, repairs and upkeep to a house are the owners’ responsibility and can cost a con-
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Peoples Bank & Trust employees raised $425 for the Terry L. Robertson Center by making a donation in exchange to wear blue jeans and tennis shoes to work. The Robertson Center provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are experiencing abuse and immediate danger. For more information on the Robertson Center, visit www.bridgewaybh.com.
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: R
With “Saving Private Ryan,” a new breed of Hollywood war film emerged, one that pulls absolutely no punches. “Fury,” David Ayer’s look at tank warfare in World War II, is exceptionally raw and graphic. Set in the waning days of World War II, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart. Brad Pitt is in fine form as Don “Wardaddy” Collier, the commander of a Sherman tank that’s been christened “Fury.” After losing his assistant driver, Collier is saddled with Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman), a fresh recruit originally assigned to clerical duty. He and his crew have to push deeper into Germany, causing as much damage as they can. A brutal assault on the senses, “Fury” takes a claustrophobic look at life inside a tank in the middle of a hot zone. When the young rookie reports for duty, for example, he scrubs the remains of his predecessor off the tank floor before they can proceed with their mission. With five men crammed into a confined space, tempers typically flare. Brad Pitt brings a certain intensity to his perfor-
mances in World War II films. His Lt. Aldo Raine in “Inglorious Basterds” had one credo: kill Nazis. As Don “Wardaddy” Collier, his mission remains the same. Pitt gives Wardaddy an almost insatiable hatred of German soldiers, especially the SS commanders. Suffice it to say, no officer will be able to successfully surrender to his crew. For Logan Lerman, “Fury” serves as his breakout role. The actor enjoyed some success with the “Percy Jackson” franchise, but this role lets him move beyond young adult parts. As Norman, Lerman embodies all the soldiers who were thrust into the middle of combat without adequate training. Director David Ayer (“End of Watch”) keeps the action moving at a slow, agonizing pace; there are no rapid-fire combat sequences. Wardaddy and his crew move methodically across the German landscape, ferreting out surviving officers and evacuating civilians. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to tell one from the other. There are moments of humanity that offset the combat, however. Norman and Collier find a German woman and her cousin living inside a damaged apart-
ment building. Wardaddy and his young driver are able to relax briefly, clean up, and share a meal with the two ladies before resuming their mission. A definite Oscar frontrunner, “Fury” delivers the goods. Its intensity and gritty honesty may not be for everyone, but it remains a solid piece. “Fury,” rated R for strong sequences of war violence, some grisly images, and language throughout, currently is playing in theaters. Fury photos courtesy of Columbia 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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Rams Only Played the First Half – Again The St. Louis Rams have been a very good team the first half of several games this year. For some reason they step backwards the last 30 minutes a n d don’t finish the opponent off when they have a lead. Are they gassed? Do they lose focus? It happened again on Sunday against the firstplace Arizona Cardinals, who hold the best record in the NFL. The St. Louis club had a well-played, 14-10 lead with less than eight minutes left in the game. The Cardinals scored 21 unanswered points in less than four minutes to take a 31-14 victory. A few highlights included: *Quarter back Austin Davis had a 145.8 passer rating in the first half which was the highest firsthalf rating for a Rams quarterback since Gus Frerotte (pictured).
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*Tight end Jared Cook hauled in a 59-yard touchdown reception from Davis, the longest reception of the season for the Rams. *The Rams’ defense tied Buffalo for most sacks since the start of the 2012 season with 122 in that time span. At the start of the game, the Rams were tied with Carolina with 119. *The Rams’ defense limited the Cardinals rushing attack to 23 yards, a 1.3-yard average that is the lowest total rushing yards and average this season for a Rams opponent. The Rams next home games include: • Sunday 11-16 against Denver Broncos @ 12 p.m. • Sunday 11-30 against Oakland Raiders @ 12 p.m.
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Lindenwood Holds Its Own In Columbia The Lindenwood women’s basketball team traveled to SEC country to play the Missouri Tigers. The Lions would fall to Mizzou 67-61, but held their own. Lindenwood’s Kassidy Gengenbacher led the Lions with 28 points. Last years MIAA Freshman of the Year shot 10-21. Lindenwood got big contributions from Beth Marnpaa and Vanessa Zailo, who had 15 rebounds. Lindenwood starts to play for real on Nov. 14 in Hyland Arena against Arkansas-Monticello. * Thanks to Lindenwood’s Tyler Scheller-Sports Information Graduate Assistant Get Ready to Tryout for the Rascals The River City Rascals professional baseball team will be looking for a few good men. I’m giving you plenty of advance warning to get it together so if you think you have what it takes, be at TR Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon on March 28. As long as you’re between the ages of 19-27, you have a chance. Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com to check out the details. * You have over four months to get ready Ameristar Draws a Big Crowd for MMA Steve Smith’s Rumble Time Promotions put together a great mixed martial arts card last Friday and packed the Ameristar Casino’s ballroom. One of the events included ‘North County Nightmare’ Jake Roberts who won his second professional MMA bout in 45-seconds with a triangle. His team SCMMA was behind him along with his amazing coach in Mike Rogers. Go to www.RumbleTimePromotions.com to get the rest of the results. * Fast action 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. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
Middle Pick: I Pledge Allegiance Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!
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“I Pledge Allegiance,” is a red, white and blue must-read by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez. This picture book drives patriotism home, and highlights the joy a young girl feels when her great-aunt becomes a naturalized citizen. Both the child and her aunt must memorize the Pledge of Allegiance. The little girl will be leading her class in the pledge, and her great-aunt is required to recite the pledge in a courtroom before a judge. At home, the child and her aunt “Lobo” work together, placing their hands over their hearts, because “It’s a promise you make with your hearts,” the girl’s teacher Mrs. Hall tells her class. She also explains “indivisible” means that America is “. . . 50 states, but we are all one country.” The upcoming naturalization ceremony offers the child’s great-aunt the opportunity to tell her niece about growing up in Mexico and about why her father wanted to leave his homeland for a life in America. “This country is like one big family, una familia, that works together to take care of people who need our help. That is what America did for me.”
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Classic Holiday Desserts Eggs and essentials for sweet eats
The holidays are a special time of year to celebrate and connect with family and friends. From a cookie swap at work to a formal holiday dinner at home, with the right kind of recipes and a little planning, any holiday gathering can be a sweet success. But, before you tie your apron strings and grab your rolling pin, avoid the last minute trips to the store by stocking up on baking staples like flour,
butter, sugar and especially eggs. As a versatile and affordable ingredient, eggs can be used in everything and offer limitless baking possibilities — from pies to cookies to eggnog. Plus, at 15 cents apiece, they can be an affordable way to feed a crowd for the holidays. For holiday recipes, baking hacks and more, visit IncredibleEgg.org and Incredible Eggs on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 2 hours or up to 2 days | Cook time: 8–10 minutes per batch | Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg, room temperature 2 egg yolks, room temperature 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Icing: 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons meringue powder 4 tablespoons water
beat on low speed until blended. Gradually add flour and salt, beating just until blended.
Directions: Combine butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolks;
For icing, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder and water in mixer bowl. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, 6–8 minutes. If icing is too thick, thin with small amount of additional water.
Refrigerate dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Heat oven to 350°F. Work with 1/2 of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough refrigerated. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4inch thickness. Cut out cookies using cookie cutters; place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined or ungreased baking sheets. Bake in oven until edges are lightly browned, 8–10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Mini Pumpkin Pies Prep time: 35 minutes | Chill time: Several hours or overnight Cook time: 35–37 minutes | Yield: 6 mini pies Ingredients: Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable shortening, cold 2 egg yolks 6–8 tablespoons ice water, divided 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Filling: 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup half and half Directions: To make unbaked crusts, mix flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are size of small peas. Mix egg yolks, 6 tablespoons ice water and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly and tossing with fork until moistened and dough just holds together. Add remaining ice water, if needed. Gather dough and shape into six 1-inch-thick disks. Refrigerate, wrapped in plastic wrap, 1 hour or overnight.
Roll out each dough disk on lightly floured surface, rolling from center to edge, to form 6-inch circle. Fold into quarters; ease and unfold into 4-inch pie plate. Press pastry gently against bottom and sides of pie plate, easing out any air. Trim edge leaving 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under; flute edge. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. Heat oven to 400°F. Whisk eggs, pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in medium bowl. Beat in half and half. Pour approximately 2/3 cup into each mini piecrust. Carefully place pies on rack in oven. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350°F; continue baking 20–22 minutes or until knife inserted midway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate, loosely covered, until firm, several hours or overnight. Garnish with toasted pecans and whipped cream.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Nov. 12: The Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 52nd Annual Pancake and Sausage Day 6:30am – 6pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon Tickets for adults are $7 and children (6-12) $4. Activities will include a 50/50 raffle, a bake sale, and a silent auction. For more information, call 636.724.8408. Nov. 14 Wentzville Aglow Lighthouse Praise and Fellowship Noon, Bandana’s, Hwy 70 S. Outer Rd. For more information, call Lynn DeGrave at 314.913.1180. Nov. 15: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Craft Fair 9am-3pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Now accepting applications for vendors. 6x8 spaces are $45. Table available $10 each, Electric $5. Looking for handmade items. For more infor-
mation, call Laura Hoffman at 314.724.6671. Nov. 15: Holly Jolly Holiday Boutique Duchesne High School, 2550 Elm. St. in St. Charles. Free and open to the public. Unique booths with gifts, specialty items, crafts and well-known products. For more information, call 636.946.2603. Nov. 15 Benefit for Haiti Trivia Night Doors open at 6pm with questions beginning at 7pm. Cost is $160 for a table of 8 or single players may enter for $20. Free popcorn, soda and water are provided. To register call 636-278-5061. For more information see Facebook page: Haiti Water Initiative-STLouis. Nov. 15 Christmas Vendor and Craft Show Located at Wentzville Community Club running from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free parking and admission.
Nov. 15 Trivia Night Located at the Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., St. Charles, MO. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Prize money will be awarded. Tickets are $160.00 per table with eight people per table. Price includes draft beer. There will be 50/50 with a cash bar available. No alcohol to be brought into hall. Bring your own snacks. For more info and tickets contact: Tracy Merrill 702-449-3727, Dana Ehlmann 314-956-8829, Moose Lodge 636-723-7794, or E-mail tracymerriIl38@yahoo.com or danaehlmann@att.net (trivia subject line). Proceeds will benefit threeyear-old Braelynn French who was diagnosed with a Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a cancerous tumor located in the brain-stem. Prayforbrae.com for updates. Nov. 17: Little Black Book Coffee & Connections 8:30-9:30am, Café 6 North 10 Cliff View Dr. in Wentzville. Nov. 18: Social Security Workshop 6pm, St. Charles Co. Library, St. Charles Co. Library Spencer Rd. Branch 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. To register, or for more information, call Sabrena at 636.614.0394. Nov. 18 Free Social Security Workshop presented by North Brothers Retirement Strategies Program begins at 6pm in the St. Charles Co. Library, Spencer Rd. Branch 427 Spencer Rd., St. Peters. Please call Sabrena at 636-6140394 to register. Nov. 19: Annual Holiday Bazaar & Auction 10:30am, the Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Cost is $14 per person and includes lunch and program. For more information, call 636.240.7772. Nov. 20: 20th annual Taste of St. Charles 6-9pm, Saint Charles Convention Center. Proceeds benefit local charities. Advanced tickets are $40 per person. $45 per person at the door. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.tasteofstcharles.com. Nov. 20 Free Social Security Workshop presented by North Brothers Retirement Strategies Program begins at 6pm in the St.
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Charles Co. Library, Corporate Parkway Branch 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville. Please call Sabrena at 636-614-0394 to register. Nov. 20 Special Documentary Presentation “40 Years of Christmas Traditions – Where Christmas Past Comes To Life” will begin at 6pm at the Foundry Art Centre. Admission is free. Nov. 21: Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Holiday Bazaar 7:30am-2pm, 632 E. Hwy. N in Wentzville. Featuring homemade baked goods & crafts. Hand Quilted Queen Size Quilt will be raffled off. Lunch served from 11am1:30pm. Menu includes Roast Beef, Hot Dogs, Chili, German Potato Salad, Slaw, Homemade Pie. For more information, call 636.463.3019. Nov. 21 City of St. Peters Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Tree Lighting Tree lighting is free to the public and begins at approximately 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the activity room and main lobby of City Hall. Guests can enjoy holiday-themed performances by Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County, Fort Zumwalt East High School Orchestra, The St. Peters Choral Society, and Lindenwood University’s Voices Only a cappella choir. The 1966 classic, “Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” will play in the Performing Arts Theatre following the tree lighting countdown. Kids and their families can meet Santa Claus and take photos. Light refreshments will be provided. St. Peters City Hall is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO. For more information on Tree Lighting, go online to www.stpetersmo.net and choose “Events” from the ”Things To Do” drop-down menu. Nov. 21-23 Assumption Church Youth Group Presents “The Wizard of Oz” The Assumption Church Youth Group will perform “The Wizard of Oz” at Assumption School, 203 W. 3rd Street, O’Fallon, MO. Show times are 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 22, and 5:30 p.m. on Nov.23. Tickets are $12 for adults and teens, $6 for children 12 and under, and $32 for a family of five (two parents with three or more children). Purchase tickets online at: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/20F0C4CA4AD23A7F85-wizard. Any questions contact Lynette Hazell at 314-954-1634 or laac1@ live.com. All proceeds benefit the Assumption Youth Ministries and their 2015 mission trips. Nov. 21-23 Holiday Craft Show and Expo Over 200 booths will be set up at the St. Charles Convention Center. Hours are Friday 12-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am4pm. Admission is free. Nov. 22: Celebration Church Fall Craft Fair 9am-4pm, 250 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. All artisans/crafters selling handcrafted items. Seeking crafters. Guest speakers throughout the day. For more information, or to register, visit
www.celebrationcares.org, or call 636.578.0160. Nov. 22: The St. Louis Chordinals women’s chorus show “Celebrate St. Louis” 1:30 pm, St. Peters Cultural Arts Theatre, 1035 St Peters Howell Rd. in St Peters. Guest performance by The Original Banjo Band from Your Father’s Mustache. Tickets at the door $15, in advance $12. Group rate available. For tickets, or more information, call 636.443.2399, or 314,791.3622. Nov. 22: “Goggle til you Wobble” Thanksgiving Crawl 11am-3pm, Check-in begins at RT Weiler’s on Main St. St. Charles. Hosted by the Unlimited Play Young Professionals. Locations include Big A’s, Bobby’s Place, RT Weiler’s Llywelyn’s Pub, Uncle Joe’s Bar and Grill. Tickets are $20 per person. Ticket includes drink specials at each bar, food specials, raffle ticket, and UP Koozie. All proceeds benefit Unlimited Play. For more information, visit www.unlimitedplay. org/thanksgivingcrawl. Nov. 22 Benefit for Haiti Zumba Fitness Join the dance with well-known zumba instructor Jeanine Gonzalez. All levels are welcome. The event is at 11am, at Gateway Church 250 Salt Lick Rd, St Peters, MO 63376. There is a suggested minimum donation of $10. For more information see Facebook page: Haiti Water Initiative-STLouis. Nov. 30: “A Christmas Carnival” benefiting All Paws Rescue A family fun filled event, with games, prizes and crafts for the kids runs from Noon to 4 p.m, at VFW Post 5007, 8500 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon. We will have a country store and bake sale. Bring your camera for a photo opportunity with Santa and his live reindeer and sleigh (12:30 to 3 p.m.). Admission is $5 per person or $10 for family of 3 or more. Tickets for crafts, games and a raffle sold separately. Also available for purchase hot dogs, chili, hot chocolate, funnel cakes and kettle corn. Have a wonderful post-Thanksgiving afternoon and support a great organization! www.allpawsrescue.info T:636288-2999. No pets, please. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 12, 2014 Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds Rd. in St. Charles. For more information, visit www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com. Every Monday: Cribbage Club 1pm, Heritage at Hawk Ridge Clubhouse, 235 Pigeon Dr. in Lake St. Louis. For more information, call 636.561.2970. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
ties. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. 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.
2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
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.
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.
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.
4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.
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.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local chari-
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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.
the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from the Weldon Spring site to Hollenbeck Middle School, 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, MO. For more information, visit www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
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.
Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers St. Charles Area Wood Carvers have moved meeting location on
Third Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
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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. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com.
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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
Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
This Month’s Shelter: Almost Home Rescue & Sanctuary We are a is a 501c3, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue. Inquire about our adoptable pets by calling 636.203.5800, or visiting www.almosthomesanctuary.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.
The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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Eleven Rules For Teenagers When I ran across this in 2008, I enjoyed a silent hooray although by that time, the insane economy bubble had burst and the world recession had begun in earnest. Teens no longer had the opportunities we had when we were young. Manufacturing jobs had been sent to starving countries and many part-time jobs that employed teenagers were taken by adults who were trying desperately to feed their families. High school graduates were lucky to get any kind of job and many stayed with their parents if they didn’t continue their educations and even when they did. Charles J. Sykes, author of the 1996 book “Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can’t Read, Write Or Add” included eleven rules our teenage generation should know and understand. Rule 1: Life is not fair- get used to it! Rule 2: The world won’t care about your selfesteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself. Rule 3: You will not make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity. Rule 6: If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them. Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent’s generation, try delousing the closet in your own room. Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they’ll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life. Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time. Rule 10: Television is not real life. In real life people
actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs. Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one. As for me, I remain ambivalent about the electronic age that took children off the playgrounds and out of the libraries and into the capricious world of evocative, reality TV, cell-phone texting and the Internet information highway that often produced insupportable theories, fabrications and egregious smut. It happened too fast and got away from us; and our present generation of high school graduates is facing the results. I often wish I could offer a solution for this consequence that seems to feed on itself. However, I assume it’s too late or as my late father often said, “Too bad. It’s a done deal. Get used to it.” I doubt I ever will. I just hope our teenagers can. “I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid, and I think a great deal of that grew out of the fact that I had a chance to read a lot.” -Bill Gates 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 big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years 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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