December 9, 2015
Christmas Traditions puts a song in your stocking
St. Charles Christmas Traditions gives visitors ample opportunity to interact with some of the most famous figures in holiday history, literature and folklore.
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By Brett Auten Apologies to Julie Andrews and Rogers & Hammerstein, but the brick streets of Old St. Charles well be alive with the sound of music. Last year, the St. Charles Christmas Traditions celebrated year 40. This time around a heavy dose of holiday music will be among the highlights of this unique tradition. “The festival is always filled with music but this year we are having a lot more options,” Elizabeth Phelps, Assistant Director Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau said. “People really seem to like not only having music in the street but also at specific concert times.” This year’s official Victorian carolers are St. Charles’ own Cobblestone Wassaliers who serenade you with the familiar melodies of your favorite traditional Christmas carols. And for a different type of musical treat, be sure to enjoy the Sleigh Bell Singers and the USO Evergreens - quartets that specializes in the popular holiday standards from the 1940’s and 1950’s. The Wassailers will perform on open-
ing day and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. at Berthold Square, corner of South Main Street and First Capitol Drive. Options abound for those who choose to converge onto Main Street and take in a month’s worth of celebration. At St. Charles Christmas Traditions, there’s ample opportunity to interact with some of the most famous figures in holiday history, literature and folklore. From the majestic pageantry of Santas from around the world to the good humor and cheer of the Sugarplum Fairy to the mischievous antics of the Master of Revels and Ebenezer Scrooge; each of the characters share their stories with a trading card featuring their image and a small bit of Christmas history. Collecting these cards has become a tradition for many. “People love to be able to interact with the characters,” Phelps said. “With the trading cards, adults are as addicted as the children when it comes to visiting with all of them” It’s a slow build to get the festival on
track each year. Phelps says planning begins in January with an evaluation. “We do a Survey Monkey for the visitors, guests and characters and go from there,” Phelps said. More highlights of the celebration include: See TRADITIONS on page 2
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Scouting For Food gathers 1.9 million food items to help feed the hungry
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Not even snow and plumThe 12-county area not-for-profit North East Community Acmeting temperatures could tion Corporation (NECAC) is accepting applications for winter keep the Scouts from colhome energy assistance programs income-qualifying families lecting donated food durand individuals. Applications are also still being taken from eling Scouting For Food. derly and disabled people. Thousands of Scouts from The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIthe Greater St. Louis Area HEAP) is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and HuCouncil, Boy Scouts of man Services and is distributed through the Missouri DepartAmerica braved the element of Social Services, which then contracts with non-profit ments to perform a good groups such as NECAC to administer the program at the local turn for the needy and gathlevel. The program assists with paying part of the energy bills ered 1,955,525 food items of income-qualifying people. Eligible households could receive during the 31st annual food a minimum of $45 up to a maximum of $450, depending upon drive. Last year, Scouting the income, household size and type of heating source. For Food collected 1,811,354 People who receive a utility shut-off notice also may qualify items of food. for assistance through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program One week before, over one (ECIP). Each energy assistance qualifying household can get up Submitted photo million bags were distribto $800 to help prevent disconnection of their utilities. Thousands of Scouts from the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America braved the uted throughout the region. elements to perform a good turn for the needy and gathered 1,955,525 food items during the NECAC has received $1,175,265 in energy assistance fundScouts, parents, and volun- 31st annual food drive. ing for this winter season. Last year, the agency was awarded teers returned to collect the $1,258,842, received 9,614 applications for energy assistance bags filled with canned and and assisted 4,590 households with ECIP. LIHEAP runs through and volunteers who perse- support of Scouting For Food.” non-perishable food items. vered through today’s weather March 31, 2016 and ECIP through May 31, 2016. The food collection was a Food in the St. Louis area was to provide this vital service to combined effort between the People may sign up or request more information by calling taken to local fire stations, our community,” said Ronald Greater St. Louis Area Counor visiting the following NECAC County Service Centers: where donations were sorted Green, Scout Executive/CEO cil, which includes the city of • Lincoln County Service Coordinator Janice Allan: 11 and boxed. Sunset Transporta- of the Greater St. Louis Area St. Louis, 26 counties in eastWoodcrest Dr. in Troy -- 636-528-7604. tion provided vehicles, drivers Council. “Their efforts and our ern Missouri and 10 counties • St. Charles County Service Coordinator Rhonda Orlando: and equipment to transport region’s incredible generosity in southern Illinois, and the 3400 Meadow Pointe Drive in O’Fallon -- 636-272-3477. the boxed food to the St. Louis will help those less fortunate Lewis and Clark Council head• Warren County Service Coordinator Casey Burton: 120 E. Area Foodbank for distribu- for weeks to come. As we enter quartered in Belleville, Illinois. Main in Warrenton -- 636-456-8191. tion to more than 500 partner the holiday season and a time Get your event or good news published in Community News: agencies. of gratitude, we are sincerely email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com. “I am so proud of the Scouts grateful for the community’s
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Cottleville firefighters give helping hand Cottleville firefighters are giving a helping hand with the Cottleville Knights of Columbus, “No Hunger Holiday” program. Firefighters spent nearly two days unloading delivery trucks full of food items that were brought in to help feed the hungry during this holiday season. The Cottleville Knights of Columbus coordinates the collection of all goods and then sort and package some 2,500 food boxes and prepare them to go out to local food pantries for delivery just in time of the
holidays. The pantries then distribute these meal boxes that can feed nearly 5,500 needy people. A typical box will contain stuffing, butter, milk, a vegetable and a turkey and a dessert. Firefighters were enthusiastic to be a part of this program once again this year. We are making a positive difference in people’s lives, we are proud to be a part of helping to feed the hungry once again this year,” says Cottleville Fire Captain Cory Hogan.
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Enjoy Sounds of the Season at St. Charles County Heritage Museum
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The community is invited to come in out of the cold, sip a cup of hot apple cider, and enjoy free musical performances from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the annual Sounds of the Season at St. Charles County Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heri-
tage Landing in St. Peters. Presented by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, this popular musical program also features a new holiday snowman train display and a gingerbread train display.
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Musical performances begin at 1:30 p.m. with the renaissance music of the Greenleaf Singers, followed by a 2 p.m. performance from accomplished pianist and Mozingo Music Teacher, Bethany Coad, who will be accompanied by her husband, Matthew Coad. Next, at 2:40 p.m., Ruth Mellor, a clarinetist with the St. Charles Municipal Band, will begin entertaining. To complete the day, the Nicole Jonas Group will perform a variety of music from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. While at the museum, guests may tour the free interactive transportation exhibit, “On The Move…A History of Transportation in St. Charles County,” which showcases rivers, rails and roadways in St. Charles County. The museum is open until 5 p.m. For more information, please contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535. The gingerbread and snowman train displays will be open to the public through Jan. 31, 2016.
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County residents send Christmas cheer to 15,312 children in need worldwide 15,312 children will soon experience the joy of Christmas, thanks to the communities of St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery counties. Residents packed empty shoeboxes with small items like toys, school supplies and hygiene items for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse that sends gifts to children living in difficult situations around the world. For those who missed National Collection Week or prefer online shopping, the Samaritan’s Purse website allows anyone with a computer or mobile device to provide a tangible gift to a child a world away. At samaritanspurse.org/occ, visitors select a child’s age and gender, shop through an online selection of culturally relevant gifts, “build” their shoebox,
a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered giftfilled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. In 2015, Operation Christmas Child hopes to deliver gifts to another 11 million children. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 314-2910983 or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ.
and finish by uploading a photo and writing a note of encouragement to the child who will receive it. After the shoeboxes are packed and sent by the Operation Christmas Child team, participants can discover where in the world their gifts will be delivered. It is a convenient yet meaningful way to join in a project that will bring hope to children in need. The virtual-packing tool also offers participants the option to challenge friends to participate or the opportunity to share the gift of giving through a shoebox gift card. Operation Christmas Child is
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St.Charles County renews WIC services contract The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment has renewed its contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue operating the popular Women, Infants and Children program (WIC) through 2016. St. Charles County’s WIC program provides specific supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to qualifying pregnant or breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and
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children up to age five. Studies confirm that women who participate in WIC have fewer low birth-weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier. The primary services provided include health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to additional health care. By participating, eligible families will receive checks or packages of nutritious foods designed to maintain overall health and aid in development.
WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium and vitamins A and C. Participants are eligible to receive milk and cheese; eggs; whole-grain bread products and hot or cold cereals; 100 percent fruit juices, whole fruits, and vegetables. Because it’s determined to be the ideal food source for babies, the WIC program encourages breastfeeding and provides breastfeeding support, baby foods and infant cereal. For women who cannot, or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental,
iron-fortified formula. Funded and administered at the federal level through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and managed at the state level by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (Bureau of Nutrition Services and WIC), St. Charles County’s WIC program operates through the Division of Public Health (located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles). Services are provided, by scheduled appointment, from 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Persons interested in
applying for WIC services in St. Charles County should make an appointment by phone at 636949-7402. St. Charles County WIC participants must meet income guidelines, be a Missouri resident and be individually determined to be at “nutritional risk” by a health professional. The current income guideline schedule is available online at http://health.mo.gov/living/ families/wic/eligibility_income. php. For these guidelines, pregnant women are counted as two family members when eligibility is determined.
2015 tax bills arrive with a different look Over 300,000 tax bills were mailed out starting Nov. 20, and this year St. Charles County taxpayers will notice that their bills look a little different - real estate and personal property bills are combined into one bill in one envelope. “Our goal for this new way of doing bills is to make it easier on the taxpayer by putting both pieces into one envelope that is easy to recognize among all the mail received during this time of year,” said Michelle McBride, Collector of Revenue. Taxpayers should note, however, that they could still receive separate real estate and personal property tax bills in separate envelopes if there are different name and
address variations on real estate titles and personal property assessment forms. “If you happen to receive multiple bills this year, make sure when you file your personal property assessment forms in 2016 that your name and address matches the information on your real estate title,” said McBride. As in the past, taxpayers whose real estate taxes are paid from their escrow account will receive a copy of their tax bill for their records. Taxpayers will also notice on their bill the return of Project CARE - an opportunity to help the community by donating $1, $5, or $10 to support local nonprofit agencies. Project CARE (Community Assistance Relief Effort) was established through an effort led by County
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Council Member Joe Cronin, District 1. Administered by McBride and supported by the County’s Community Assistance Board (CAB), the project helps support local nonprofit agencies that serve residents in need and receive support from the Indigent Fund within the County’s Community Assistance Fund. CAB administers the fund, and 100 percent of the donations will go to nonprofits designated to receive funds. Organizations that have received funds include Bridgeway Crider Center, Crisis Nursery, Sts. Joachim and Ann and Volunteers in Medicine. Donations are tax deductible. Payments for 2015 taxes received on or after Jan. 1, 2016, are subject to late payment penalty and interest as required by state law. McBride encourages taxpayers to pay early to avoid any last minute issues. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer of any tax liability imposed by state law.
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WSD purchases land for new elementary school
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District This artistic rendering is of a new elementary school being built by the Wentzville School District on 31.1 acres on Highway Z near Perry Cate Boulevard.
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The Wentzville School District has announced the purchase of 31.1 acres on Highway Z near Perry Cate Boulevard, where the district will soon start construction on a new elementary school. “This is a great location for our next building,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “We have seen unprecedented growth in the southeast area of our district and this school will provide much needed space for our students.” The WSD continues to be the fastest growing district in the state, adding on average between 500 and 600 new students each year since 2000. The purchase price of the property was $1,400,445 and was funded with revenue from Proposition E which was approved by voters in April. This will be the tenth elementary school in the Wentzville School District, and the tenth school built in the WSD since 2000. The land has an appraised value of $1,760,000 according to Real Estate Analysts, Limited. “We are very pleased
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with the purchase price, given the appraisal and the prime location of the property,” said WSD CFO Pam Frazier. Closing on this land is an integral part of the Board of Education’s K-6 Plan for Growth which calls for two elementary schools being built simultaneously beginning next spring with a targeted completion date in time for the start of the 2017-18 school year. The two new schools, along with re-districting, will provide enough space to move sixth grade students out of the three middle schools into the district’s elementary schools. The plan is designed to free up much needed space at the middle school level for the next three-to-five years, depending on growth. Once the plans for the second new elementary school are finalized, the district will form a Boundary Committee made up of parents, staff, and community members to help determine the new attendance areas for WSD schools.
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‘Creed’ packs quite a punch
When “Rocky 5” arrived in theaters in 1990, most moviegoers thought it marked the end of the franchise. Sixteen years later, though, Sylvester Stallone resurrected his famous character in “Rocky Balboa,” a surprisingly fresh and enjoyable film. At the time, it seemed that Stallone—and the audience—were saying a final goodbye to the good-hearted Rocky. The Italian Stallion returns, however, in “Creed,” a film that definitely leaves the door open for more sequels. “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan plays Adonis Johnson, the illegitimate son of the late Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers). Saved from the foster system by Creed’s wife Mary Anne (Phylicia Rashad), Adonis is on the fast track in the business world. Yet, this young man cannot deny his heritage. In his spare time he participates in unsanctioned fights across the border. He inherited enough raw talent from his father to try his hand at professional boxing. He even seeks out Rocky Balboa, his father’s best friend, and asks him to become his trainer. The aging boxer lost his best friend in the ring, though, and he doesn’t want his son to suffer the same fate. A talented young actor, Michael B. Jordon provides the strength and muscle that propel “Creed.” As Adonis, he plays a character that lives quite well thanks to his step-mom and his own drive and intelligence. Like Apollo Creed himself said in “Rocky III,” he has the “eye of the tiger” plus
a burning desire to get into the ring. Returning as Rocky, Sylvester Stallone delivers an understated performance in this, the seventh film in the series. Owner and operator of Adrian’s Restaurant, which was named in honor of his beloved late wife, Rocky spends his days serving good Italian food and talking to fans. When Adonis shows up, Rocky doesn’t want to encourage his plans to fight. Tessa Thompson works well opposite both Stallone and Vance as Bianca, a singer who lives in the same
apartment building as Adonis. It’s not quite fair to call her the new Adrian because this young lady doesn’t start out as a shrinking violet. Even if Stallone doesn’t continue with the series, Thompson and Vance have enough chemistry to fuel at least one more film. Phylicia Rashad also does a nice job as Mary Anne Creed, Apollo’s wife and the woman who raises Adonis as her own son. Playing the character for the first time, Rashad brings passion to the role, especially when talking about the downside of boxing. If “Creed” spawns a sequel or spin-off, it would be great to see Rashad and Mary Anne come back. Intelligent and thoughtful, “Creed” honors the “Rocky” legacy as it looks towards the future. With its riveting boxing scenes, it also is highly satisfying for sports fans as well. “Creed,” rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality, currently is playing in theaters. “Creed” photos courtesy of MGM/Warner Bros. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Lindenwood basketball on a roll The Lindenwood women’s basketball team defeated its last two opponents, McKendree and Lincoln by a total margin of 55 points. Playing in their last non-conference game on Nov. 24, the Lady Lions took down the Bearcats 70-46 behind Kassidy Gengenbacher’s 16 points and four field goals from past the arc. Lincoln traveled to St. Charles to open up MIAA play on Saturday, but Jenny Rocha stuffed the stat sheet that led to an 89-58 victory for the Lady Lions. Rocha recorded 23 points on 10 for 11 shooting, grabbed six rebounds, and dished seven assists. The Lady Lions continue MIAA play with two home games on Dec. 12 and 14 against Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma respectively. * Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information University Of Missouri-St. Louis soccer standout Senior midfielder Jon Huelsman of the UMSL men’s soccer team has been selected to two different all-region teams. Huelsman was named to the Conference Commissioners’ Association (CCA) Division II Men’s Soccer All-Midwest Region First Team and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) AllMidwest Second Team. The CCA all-region teams are nominated and selected by the region’s sports information directors, while the NSCAA all-region teams are done by coaches. A First Team All-GLVC honoree this season, he led the Tritons with eight goals, including four game-winners, and added two assists. In GLVC-only games, he recorded 14 points (six goals, two assists), which tied for 13th. His six goals in league play tied the fifth most. During his three-year career at UMSL, Huels-
man totaled 57 career points (24 goals, nine assists), which ninth on the career charts. His 24 goals are seventh best. With his first team selection to the CCA AllRegion Team, Huelsman is now eligible for the CCA DII Men’s Soccer All-American team. * Super star soccer guy Rams drop first game in conference Last week the St. Louis Rams dropped their game against the first place Cincinnati Bengals and this week had to face another club leading their Western Division, the Arizona Cardinals. The results were no different at the Edward Jones Dome as they dropped the contest 27-3. The Rams have lost their last five games. First-string quarterback Nick Foles was back at the helm and was not able to put much offense together. Highlights included: • Wide receiver/punt receiver Tavon Austin returned a long punt for 37 yards; he also had two rushes for 14 yards and one catch for 24 yards. • Running back Todd Gurley notched a 34yard rush which was his fifth longest rush of the season-he has 18 rushes over 10-plus yards this year and five rushes for 20-plus yards against Arizona. • Defensive tackle Aaron Donald sacked Arizona QB Carson Palmer, marked his eighth sack of the season and 17th of his career. • New kicker Zach Hocker converted his first field goal as a Ram for 35 yards. • Punter Johnny Hekker punted eight times for 436 yards, a 54.5-yard average and 48.3-yard net average; he placed five punts inside the 20yard line and had a long of 68 yards; his long punt of 68 yards tied his career long, also against Arizona. Also he handled two kickoff duties in addition to punting. * Just a few games left in the season OR history
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Santa Parade Every Saturday and Sunday during the festival, Main Street comes alive as people cheer and celebrate as all of the Christmas Traditions characters and carolers come together in a special procession to the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park. You can follow the procession from the 1000 block of South Main Street to the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park, where the parade will end with a short family-friendly program. Santa Parade Special Guests for 2015: December 12 - The Winfield Chamber Singers December 13 - River Blenders December 19 -Ambassadors of Harmony
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Dec. 9: Christmas concert Join the Sanctuary Choir and Adult Handbells of Wentzville United Methodist Church as they present a Christmas cantata, “A Garland of Carols.” The concert begins at 6 p.m. and reservations are not needed— free and open to the public. A dessert reception follows the concert. Wentzville United Methodist Church is located at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. For more information, visit us on the Web at livelovegrow.org or contact the church office at 636-327-6377. Dec. 10: Holiday house tour The Rotary Club of Cottleville/Weldon Spring hosts its 12th annual Holiday House Tour from 6 – 9 p.m. Four exclusive, beautifully decorated homes located in the Weldon Spring, Cottleville, and St. Charles area will be on this year’s tour. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at two locations: Commerce Bank at 94 Crossing and Cottleville City Hall. On the evening of the tour, ticket holders drive themselves from home to home and are free to tour each house at their leisure. Information about each home will be available to highlight special features and areas of particular interest to decorating and architecture enthusiasts. Photographs are not permitted. The Rotary Club uses proceeds of the event to fund their charitable activities throughout the year. The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at Bemo’s Grill in Cottleville from noon – 1 p.m. For more information about the Holiday House Tour or to learn more about Rotary, call 636-447-8446. Dec. 11: Christmas concert Return to Vegas in its heyday when Dean Christopher will pay tribute to those performers while bringing a unique holiday twist to St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. The show begins at 7 p.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Tickets are $13 in advance and $18 at the door. To order tickets, or for more information, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. Dec. 11: Parent’s Night Out Life Church of St. Peters at 8134 Mexico Road is hosting a free Parents’ Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is for children ages 3 (potty trained) to 11 and includes crafts, cookie decorating, snacks, games, a birthday party for Jesus and movie time. Reservations are appreciated but not required. Please RSVP to kidslifechurchstpeters@gmail.com or text 636-497-6469. Dec. 12: Free electronics and appliance recycling event Not just for residents – everyone is welcome to bring just about any item with an electric cord or that uses a battery to this free electronics and appliance
recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark west parking lot (off Tom Ginnever Avenue) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Acceptable items for the drop-off include household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRT monitors), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (which must have gas and oil removed) and LED/LCD TVs. One CRT-TV (cathode ray tube) per vehicle can be dropped off at no charge. Please do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. This free service is provided by the city of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center. For more information contact: 636-272-0477 or ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ bulk-waste. Dec. 12: Breakfast with Santa Peace Lutheran Church in Winghaven invites your whole family to their free Breakfast with Santa from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at 9320 Phoenix Village Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Santa will be there to talk with the children about the true meaning of Christmas. Each child will receive a complimentary picture of themselves with Santa and a goody bag. Additional activities include story time, crafts, letters to Santa, and singing. Please RSVP by Dec. 6 to 636-5618282 or kristi@peacewinghaven.org. Dec. 12: Santa’s Workshop Santa is bringing his workshop to town to help kids make a special holiday craft. Register with your credit card by calling staff at 636-474-2732 or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center in the Civic Annex at 410 East Elm Street (off Sonderen) in O’Fallon. Choose one of three half-hour sessions at Santa’s Workshop: 9 – 9:30 a.m. - program number 45073; 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. - program number 45074; or 10:30 – 11 a.m. - program number 45075. Cost is $10 for residents, $12 for non-residents. For more information contact 636-474-2732 or visit https://econnect.ofallon.mo.us/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp. Dec. 12-13: Christmas resale and cookie walk St. Robert Ladies Council hosts a Christmas Resale and Cookie Walk on Dec. 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring used Christmas items, homemade cookies, candy and breads at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 and Sherman Drive). For more information contact Martha at 636-441-4609 or Cathy at 636-723-0436. Dec. 12: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors
dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at O’Charley’s at 2204 Highway K. For more information call Wanda at 636561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Dec. 13: Kids Christmas musical The Wentzvillekidz Drama Group will be performing a special kids Christmas musical entitled “Christmas at Bethlehem Gulch” at Wentzville Christian Church at 6 p.m. The presentation is free and the public is invited to attend. Come and join the fun as a group of kids mistakenly go to a sheep ranch for their annual Christmas party, and end up celebrating the coming of the Savior in a fun and unique way. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Hwy. Z. For more information, call 636-327-6622 or go to wentzvillecc.org Dec. 13: Theater auditions If you’re an actor with a penchant for comedy, O’FallonTheatreWorks is holding open auditions for “Noises Off ” from 2 – 3 p.m. Auditions will be held on the stage at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Performances are scheduled for March 4-6 and 11– 13, 2016. The cast calls for a total of ten adults ranging in age from 18 to 70, both men and women. Auditioners should bring a headshot, a resume of their acting experience and prepare a comic monologue of no more than two minutes for a character close to the auditioner’s own age. Crew members also are needed to help build the set and stage the production. For more information, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Darren Granaas at 636-474-8150 or dgranaas@ofallon. mo.us. Dec. 16: Blood drive The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive in honor of Anna Dennis from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center Drive. Who is Anna? Anna Dennis is a little cancer survivor who fought Leukemia for over two years. During her treatments, she received numerous blood and platelet transfusions. There is no doubt that Anna would not have survived without these transfusions. Through this battle, the Dennis family has realized the legitimate need for a constant supply of blood in our area. Please come and roll up your sleeve at the “Anna Dennis Blood Drive” and help save another life. While walk-ins are welcome, it is recommended that donors schedule an appointment. To make an appointment or for eligibility questions call 1-800-RED CROSS, visit redcrossblood.org, or call the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 636-625-8018. Dec. 17: Charity event Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venue Management to the St. Charles Convention Center, is now accepting donations for distribution at their Helping Hands for the Holidays charity event hosted at the St. Charles Convention Center from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Requested items include personal care items and winter clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the St. Charles Convention Center administration office on the upper level Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through Dec. 14. A holiday dinner buffet, carolers, photos with Santa, children’s activity area, personal care packets, winter clothing giveaway, and more are available to in-need attendees. This year, the St. Charles Convention Center is preparing to serve 1,800 people in need. Donations collected will be distributed at the Helping Hands for the Holidays event on a first come, first served basis. An RSVP is not required to attend. For questions, please call 633-669-3000. Dec. 18-20: Theater performance Young People’s Theatre will perform “Scrooge!” Dec. 18-20 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19, and 2 p.m. Dec. 19-20. For more information or tickets, call 636922-8233, or visit stchastickets.com.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 9, 2015 Dec. 19: Canned food/toy drive The O’Fallon Firefighters Community Outreach are holding a canned food/ toy drive at each of the O’Fallon Fire Stations in the district. Canned food and new (unwrapped) toys are now being accepted at each of the following Fire Stations until Dec. 19: Station 1 (1200 N. Main St.) Station 3 (600 Laura Hill Rd.) Station 4 (1306 Sunview Dr.) Station 5 (7140 South Outer Rd.) Each year The O’Fallon Firefighters adopt families in need for the holiday season. These families will receive the donated items and any remaining food and toys will be donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Dec. 19: Santa on the fire truck The O’Fallon Firefighters will be giving Santa a ride on the antique 1941 Fire Truck to see all the girls and boys again this year. Residents can see Santa (weather permitting) driving through the main cross streets in several subdivisions on Dec. 12 at Hutchings Farm, Huntngton Downs and Calumet Subdivision and Dec, 19 at Homefield Subdivision. Each night Santa will begin his runs at 6 p.m. The truck will not be driving down each street in the subdivision including courts but will be traveling many of the main roads of the selected communities. If you have any questions about specific streets and times contact Neil Fredrick at neilfredrick@ofallonfire.org Dec. 19: Christmas Wonderland fundraiser Seventh Annual Christmas Wonderland is a special celebration for the homeless and working poor and those who want to encourage them with us from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wentzville United Methodist Church at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. There will be children’s entertainment, crafts, games, face-painting and Santa. Lunch will be served throughout the event. Food donations will be accepted. If you can help with food or paper goods, please contact Julie Burchett at 636561-7722 or dejaburchett@charter. net. If you can help with crafts, games or activities, please contact Julie Patthoff at 314-591-2528 or jtomato50@ gmail.com If you would like to make a tax deductible donation send checks to FSBH at 18 Auvergne Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 or log on to our website www.firststepbackhome.net to send a donation through PayPal and designate it for the Christmas Wonderland. For further information call 636-561-3179. Dec. 19: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Bandana’s at 1 Ruggeri Dr. For more information call Wanda at 636-5619100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Dec. 26: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Golden Corral at Mexico Rd. and Highway K. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636240-7898.
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Jan. 9: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Olive Garden at 1280 Pearce Blvd. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 16: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Brewskeez at 4251 Keaton Crossing. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 23: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Babylon at 4744 Mid Rivers Mall. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898. Jan. 30: Seniors dinner Why eat alone? Come for an all seniors dinner. Meet at 3 p.m., dinner at 4 p.m. at Hot Shots at 49 Wentzville Bluffs. For more information call Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7898.
Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind (SCCCB) meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Mondays: Chronic pain support group American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only). Third Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
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Over the Fence
By Joe Morice
Are older adult movies really returning? Are older adult movies really returning? Rumor has it movie producers are turning back to making movies for older adults instead of teeny-boppers. I wonder. The producers may be older but their staff writers probably aren’t old enough to remember their grandparent’s two-ton Buick. Someone asked me what my favorite movie of all time was. My answer was almost instant; “The Shawshank Redemption” taken from a Stephen King short story. The story was one of his best but contained little of what Stephen King’s usual work was famous for. A book store owner once told me that King’s “Creepshow” segments were plagiarized from early comic books. Who knows, but movie-makers will have a hard time equaling “The Shawshank Redemption” no matter who wrote it. I always believed King was better at writing stories about kids than horror tales as proved by “Stand By Me” from his short story, “The Body.” “The Shawshank Redemption” starred two of the greatest actors from old times and new. Morgan Freeman was unbeatable in any role he played in movies (103 +?) and Tim Robbins, the comparative newcomer, had talents reminiscent of Paul Newman, Robert Redford and many other great actors. Together with talented direction and sticking with the story instead of adding formulaic garbage-for-ratings, they made “The Shawshank Redemption” a great movie. The movies I find tiresome range from shoot-em-ups with semi-automatic pistols held sideways by stars with unshaven faces and the charisma of brain-damaged street bums, to computer graphic flicks with flesh-eating zombies, alien vampires, genetically-altered animal monsters and robots with star wars weapons; few of which rate the price of a small bag of greasy popcorn. For me, they made watching gnats swarming in the sunlight more interesting. However, the younger genera-
tions seemed to like them…the movies I mean. Perhaps they may have liked “Gone With The Wind” if it had automatic weapons or flesh-eating troglodytes. Incidentally, despite my distaste of recent movies, the worst movie I ever saw was Jules Feiffer’s “Little Murders” in 1971 which sent half the audience and I packing after 15 minutes. Even though I’m somewhat of a gearhead, car chases also became tiresome after watching dozens. I enjoyed the car chase in “Bullit” between Steve McQueen’s Mustang and some bad guys in a Dodge Charger. After that, the movie “mongrels” figured out that America loved car chases and they progressed from barely possible to ludicrous. Only in the movies do we see cars careening through traffic unhindered by lane hogs and stop lights. Only after those movies let out do we see hotrod moviegoers careening down streets as if they too were chasing or being chased only to find lane hogs and traffic cops. Chances of running from cops on I-70 without being blocked by traffic are about the same as parallel parking a twenty-foot car in a nineteen-foot space. I admit enjoying a few car chases that were satirical like in “The Blues Brothers.” This time it was the Bruce Willis movies, “RED” and spin-off, “RED 2” that turned out to be real sleepers with comic book characterizations, action and dialogue. There were fantastic shoot-em-ups and chase scenes, but they more or less lampooned the ridiculous and somewhat tedious shoot-em-up action movies Willis is famous for. They were tongue-in-cheek, action-hero satires that made grownups laugh but may have bored the tattoos off younger generations. Perhaps at that age I would’ve been bored too, but then I shocked my peers and par-
ents when I said “I Love Lucy” was boring. I even applauded the series end when Ricky bought the network and divorced Lucy, but I admit he played great conga drum. 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. Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.