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January 17, 2018

Keeping kids safe online

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Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Empowering parents and students ages 12-and-older by informing them about safe practices on the internet is the goal of the free community cyber safety summit hosted by the St. Charles County Police Department, in partnership with Fort Zumwalt School District.

St. Charles County Police Department and Fort Zumwalt School District are partnering to host a free community cyber safety summit

By Brett Auten The goal is to get families talking.

The St. Charles County Police Department, in partnership with Fort Zumwalt School District, will host a free community cyber safety summit for youths and parents from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Fort Zumwalt North High School Auditorium, 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave, in O’Fallon.

The objective of the summit is to empower parents and students ages 12-and-older by informing them about safe practices on the internet. Using expert presentations, breakout sessions and interactive workshops, presenters hope attendees leave better equipped to discuss boundaries and ready to utilize safety resources and tools in their daily lives.

The summit was the brainchild of the two organization public relations directors, Val Joyner, with the SCCPD, and Zumwalt North’s Laura Wagner. The two entities had a successful summit last year on the subject of opioid awareness where 400 people filled the school’s auditorium.

“That was a great evening, and we realized that these awareness events are something that we want to do annually,” Zumwalt North Assistant Superintendent Jeremy

Moore said. “At the end of the day, and I am out at the food trucks that we will have there, and I hear families having conversations about what went on in the sessions, that’s our win.”

Moore also noted that the social, emotional connection children have with their devices is a far cry from years ago.

“It is so different from 10-15 years ago when you would hold over your child, ‘I’m going to take your bike away, or I’m going to take your video game away,’” he said. “The experts that we will have on hand will not only explain the why but also let you know that there is hope here too.”

For the students, partnering with SCCPD is not all about scare tactics either. At the summit, experts will guide attendees through real-life cases to illustrate the investigative work that goes into combating life-changing cybercrimes.

“We are not doing this to show them, ‘we can get you,’” Moore added. “It’s more of an opportunity to show that they have seen the kids go through the legal system. Student safety is the top priority for Fort Zumwalt, and keeping them safe extends beyond the school day.”

According to a 2010 Pew Internet & American Life Project study, 95-percent of

teens ages 12-to-17 are online. If subjected to online threats (e.g., cyberbullying, inappropriate content, unsolicited contact, and online sexual predators), vulnerability, curiosity, and the need for acceptance could potentially exploit youth into victimization.

The proliferation of such threats and cybercrime investigations by law enforcement prompted organizers to create the community-wide summit to bring awareness of the risks and responsibilities associated with online activity and behavior.

“The summit offers an opportunity for parents, students, and administrators to come together and find an appropriate balance with social media and internet usage,” Lieutenant Mark O’Neill, supervisor for the St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force and Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said. “The event is presented at no cost because the information is too important to be missed.”

O’Neill added that the summit is more of a modern approach to tackle the issue.

“It is a more contemporary approach to bringing about more awareness,” he said. “I hope the parents and kids talk openly and agree to a safe approach when it comes to electronics and social media. We also hope See ‘KEEPING KIDS SAFE’ page 2

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Community Living, Inc. to host 18th Annual Legacy Ball, a 40th anniversary celebration

to educate on the use and misuse on social media and how to interact with each other.

From a legal standpoint, it is a careful balance between what is an actual crime and what is freedom of speech. All of those avenues will be explored.”

Managed by the SCCPD, MO ICAC’s primary function is the investigation and forensics of cybercrimes related to child pornography, child exploitation, and child sex. In 2017, the unit received more than 3,100 cyber tips.

Sessions, some which will be divided into parents-only and student-only for the Cyber Safety Summit include: • General sessions: Meghan Meier Foundation and Julie Smith of Webster University • True Crime St. Charles County Case Study: MO ICAC • More than In-School Suspension: St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office • The Internet: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Dr. Jerry Cox • Apps, Lingo and Parental Controls: St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force and MO ICAC

Community Living, Inc., will once again recognize the significant contributions made by two notable local leaders whose dedicated efforts are benefiting individuals with disabilities across St. Charles County as the organization hosts its 18th Annual Legacy Ball. This year’s gala event will also serve as a 40th Anniversary Celebration for the agency.

Set for March 3 at the St. Charles Convention Center, the evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a four-course wine dinner, oral and silent auctions, live music by Mirage Entertainment and many special 40th anniversary features and surprises. During the event, Community Living supporter Rick Leach will receive Community Living’s Legacy Award, while Dave Bazzell will be presented with the organization’s Community Volunteer of the Year Award. Proceeds from the Legacy Ball, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier gala events, will benefit the more than 1,000 individuals and their families who are served by Community Living.

Richard A. Leach has been selected to receive Community Living’s Legacy Award based on his integral support of Community Living and the greater St. Charles County community. A steadfast supporter for nearly 20 years, Leach was instrumental in launching Community Living’s fundraising and overall development activities.

Leach is the President of Trans States Holdings, the largest privately owned regional airline holding company in the United States. Leach and his wife Mary reside in St. Charles and are the proud parents of five children and three grandchildren.

Dave Bazzell will receive Community Living’s Community Volunteer of the Year Award in rec-

ognition of his efforts to support the St. Charles community and people with disabilities. Bazzell is a life-long resident of St. Charles, and is a longstanding volunteer for the Adult Recreation program with Community Living, Inc., which is an experience he can share with his son Chris, a participant of the program. Bazzell is retired from a career in education after spending 29 years as a middle school teacher and high school counselor with the St. Charles School District. Bazzell lives with his wife, Sue, son Chris and dog Gracie. His biggest enjoyment is spending time with his family, including daughter Natalie Hoffman, son-inlaw Eric Hoffman and grandchildren Charlie and Claire.

“The Legacy Ball is one of the most distinctive and sophisticated galas in St. Charles County and is always a highly anticipated event that plays a very important role in helping our organization continue to enrich the lives of people with disabilities in St. Charles County,” said Barb Griffith, President and CEO of Community Living, Inc. “We look forward to celebrating the remarkable contributions of Rick Leach and Dave Bazzell and we are very excited to incorporate the celebration of our 40th anniversary. I encourage the community to join us and share in the celebration.”

Legacy Ball tickets, sponsorships and advertising opportunities are available at http://www. communitylivingmo.org/events/18th-annuallegacy-ball/. Tickets can be purchased for $125 and tables seat 10. For more information or questions about the Legacy Ball, please contact Beth Kelley, Special Events Coordinator, at 636-3875530 or bkelley@communitylivingmo.org.

COMMUNITY VOICES The power to save a life lies in your hands

By Kyle Gaines Imagine for a moment that you’re in the lobby of your favorite multiplex. Your tickets are in-hand, and your popcorn is purchased, and you’re heading into the theater to get seated. Suddenly, the person walking in front of you crumples to the ground. At first, you think he’s fallen, but he doesn’t move, his eyes are closed, and he doesn’t appear to be breathing. If faced with this situation, would you know how to respond?

If you answered “no” to the above question, you’re most certainly not alone. According to a study conducted by the American Heart Association, nearly 70 percent of individuals say they’d feel “helpless” during a suspected cardiac arrest.

When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. For every minute that elapses without oxygenrich blood reaching the brain, the patient’s chance of survival is reduced. But with just your hands, you have the ability to get that blood moving again.

By performing high-quality

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chest compressions for that patient, you’re acting as his or her “pump,” keeping the brain supplied until paramedics arrive.

For most, the apprehension to provide assistance is related to fear that they will perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] incorrectly, causing the patient further harm. The good news for potential rescuers is that today, the process is easier than ever. Gone are the days of pulse checks, finger sweeps and mouth-to-mouth.

If the victim is an adult, rescuers need only remember the three C’s: check, call and compress. Check for responsiveness (look for normal breathing for about five seconds; if

none, move on), call 911 and compress hard and fast on the lower half of the breastbone.

Like many physical skills, CPR is easier to learn by doing rather than reading, which is why St. Charles County Ambulance District [SCCAD] paramedics offer Lifesaver CPR programs throughout the community. At these free, family-friendly sessions, paramedics work one-on-one with individuals, teaching proper positioning, hand placement, and compression rate. Participants learn at their own pace: some may be comfortable with the concepts taught after just a few minutes, while others may want to spend longer gaining confidence with the technique.

Also taught at Lifesaver CPR sessions is relief of choking, a very common medical emergency.

In just a few weeks, Lifesaver CPR will be one of several services offered at Mid Rivers Mall to celebrate Heart Month in St. Charles County. The event, a partnership between SCCAD and BJC Healthcare, will be held in center court from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 10. The day’s events also will include health screening stations courtesy of BJC’s nursing team.

Hopefully, you’ll never have to provide CPR at a movie theater or anywhere else, but in if the situation arises, remembering to check, call and compress could save the life of a family member, friend or member of our community. You can find information about other Lifesaver sessions on the SCCAD Outreach facebook page, and in “Pulse Points,” the ambulance district’s newsletter.

Kyle Gaines is Director of C ommunit y Relations, St. Charles C o u n t y Ambul ance District.

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MDC issues forest health alert for Emerald Ash Borer Forest health professionals with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) advise Missourians to watch for damage from an invasive tree pest in winter months. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a small, metallic green beetle native to Asia that attacks and kills ash trees.

EAB attacks all species of ash trees, and kills nearly every tree it infests. At approximately a half-inch long, the green adult beetle feeds on leaves and does very little damage to trees.

However, in its larval stage, the insect kills ash trees by feeding on the water- and nutrient-conducting tissues just under the bark.

The destructive insect has been confirmed in 42 Missouri counties, as well as the city of St. Louis, and is suspected to be present in several more locations.

MDC encourages Missourians to watch for signs of this invasive pest during winter months.

While birding, watching wildlife, hiking, or enjoying other outdoor pursuits this winter, keep an eye out for bark blonding on ash trees. Bark blonding is caused by woodpeckers removing a tree’s outer bark while searching for insect larvae. On ash trees, this feeding activity reveals a white inner bark that is highly noticeable. Ash trees with bark blonding may not have EAB, but

it is certainly worth reporting these trees for a closer look by trained foresters.

“EAB is estimated to cost Missourians more than $180-million in tree treatments, removals, and replacements over the next 20 years,” said MDC Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff. “If you have a healthy, high-value ash tree in your yard, it can be treated with insecticides that will protect it from EAB. However, these treatments can be expensive and must be applied every year or two to guarantee protection. For some ash trees, the best option is removal and replanting with a different species such as an oak native to Missouri.”

MDC encourages Missourians to help prevent the spread of this destructive pest by learning to identify signs of EAB and reporting possible Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation infestations in counties where EAB has not yet Bark blonding on ash trees caused by foraging woodpeckers can be an indicator of Emerald been confirmed. For more information on in- Ash Borers. secticide treatments for ash trees, consult the “Emerald Ash Borer Management Guide for Missouri Homeowners” at short.mdc.mo.gov/ ZSq. Report suspected EAB damage in new counties to a local MDC forester, call MDC’s Forest Pest Hotline at 866-716-9974, or email forest. health@mdc.mo.gov.

St. Charles County offers coding class for video games, interactive graphics Coding, or computer software programming, is opening doors to career opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels. The Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has offered coding classes for the past two years, and this year adds an exciting new offering: object-oriented programming for those interested in creating video games or interactive graphics.

Director of the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development Scott J. Drachnik says the workshop first was offered at the County’s Hour of Code event in December and it garnered a lot of interest.

“It was successful during our initial offering, so we’re adding it to our 2018 schedule, along with our standard introduction to the basics of software programming,” says Drachnik These free, 90-minute workshops are handson and taught in cooperation with the St. Charles Community College Computer Science Department. They are held at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County located at 212 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters. Seating is limited to 16 per workshop and pre-registration is required.

To sign-up, call 636-255-6060, or email Mariza Almstedt at MAlmstedt@sccmo.org.

The 2018 schedule is as follows: Intro to Object-Oriented Programming 9 -10:30 a.m., Jan. 22, March 12, May 7, Sept. 17 and Nov. 5 Create interactive graphics with Alice software, used in video game design and other applications.

Intro to Computer Software Coding 9-10:30 a.m., Feb.12, April 16, Aug. 20 and Oct. 15 Learn the basics of Python software, a popular, general purpose programming language.

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre announces 2018 bus tours From motorcoach bus tours of local parks, churches and historic hotels, to out-of-town day trips to Ste. Genevieve, Hermann, Arrow Rock and Grafton, Illinois, St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre has a bus tour for everyone in 2018.

The first tour of 2018 will enlighten attendees to a variety of world religions as they visit some of West St. Louis County’s most beautiful churches, such as the Hindu Temple of St. Louis, St. Louis Abbey/St. Anselm Church, Temple Israel and Daar ul Islam Mosque. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, featuring delicious Greek delicacies prepared by members of the congregation.

The bus departs from the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., at 9 a.m. Feb. 16, and returns at approximately 4 p.m.

This tour involves some walking, and the cost is $78, which includes lunch, transportation, donations, gratuities and admissions.

Here are the rest of the 2018 bus tours: • A Bit O’ the St. Louis Irish, March 7: $83 • Ste. Genevieve and the Wineries, April 26: $92 • The Orient Express, May 15: $83 • German Hermann, June 15: $95 • Arrow Rock and the Lyceum Theatre, July 26: $116 • Historic Hotels of St. Louis, Aug. 15: $73 • The Great River Road and Aerie’s Winery, Oct. 23: $85 • German St. Louis Day, Nov. 12: $80 • Ambassadors of Harmony Holiday Show, Dec. 9: $118 All tours include transportation, lunch, donations, gratuities and admissions unless otherwise noted. For more information, go to www.stpetersmo.net/arts or call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. To register, visit www.stpetersmo.net/Rec-Connect or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

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Financial series for women offered A Women’s Financial Education Series to be offered this spring is designed to help individuals, especially women, increase their current level of financial knowledge, develop confidence in their decision-making ability, and gain control of their lives through informed money management.

This five-session series will be held from 6:309:00 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 22 through March 22.

The location is St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

The sessions will focus on financial management, credit, insurance, planning for retirement, investing and estate planning. The cost of the

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program is $49; partial scholarships are available.

Each participant will receive a financial workbook and many other resources.

This financial program is sponsored by University of Missouri Extension, St. Charles Community College and other local coalition members.

For information contact Suzanne Gellman, 636970-3000 or email gellmans@missouri.edu. To register, call 636-922-8233 or register online at www.stchas.edu/coned Visit http://extension.missouri.edu/wfes.htm for a brochure. University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all.

Hospital welcomes first newborn of 2018

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The first baby born in 2018 at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles has arrived.

Isaac Clarke Yashizane was born at 10:12 a.m. on Jan. 3. This handsome little guy weighed in at eight pounds, five ounces and measured 21.5 inches in length. Isaac is the first child of St.

Charles resident Amelia Wiegmann. Mother and son are healthy and doing great.

The campus executive team paid Amelia a quick visit of congratulations and thanked her for choosing The Family birthplace at St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles.

Division of Humane Services’ food pantry assists St. Charles County pet owners Last year, the Division of Humane Services introduced its Pet Food Pantry and provided more than 4,000 pounds of food to assist St. Charles County dog and cat owners. The monthly program distributes dry pet food and welcomes new participants this year.

Pet Food Pantry distribution dates in 2018 will be: Jan 27, Feb. 17, March 24, April 21, May 5, June 16, July 7, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 22.

The free program is open to eligible St. Charles County residents. To qualify, pet owners must: • Register with the Division of Humane Services at least one week prior to the distribution date, showing proof of residency in St. Charles County (government-issued identification or utility bill). For registration information, please call 636-949-7387.

• Show proof of need.

• Show proof of current rabies vaccination for each animal covered or make arrangements to update the animal’s shot record at the time of registration.

• Show proof that the animal is spayed or neutered or make arrangements to do so at the time of registration.

• Bring a container large enough to carry at least three pounds of food.

The Division of Humane Services operates its food pantry through the Pet Adoption Center, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, with assis-

Photo courtesy St. Charles County Last year, the Division of Humane Services introduced its Pet Food Pantry and provided more than 4,000 pounds of food to assist St. Charles County dog and cat owners. The monthly program distributes dry pet food and welcomes new participants this year.

tance from area businesses and individuals. If you are interested in donating supplies or volunteering with this program, please call 636-949-7387.

Since opening in 1999, the St. Charles County’s Pet Adoption Center has strived to place adoptable animals in loving and forever homes. Adopting a pet through the Division of Humane Services offers an outstanding value, as the $60 adoption fee includes a thorough health examination, initial vaccinations, spay or neuter service, microchipping and more. To view pets now available for adoption, please visit sccmo.org/pets or stop by the Pet Adoption Center.

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When to see a urologist

By Dr. Andrew Blackburne A urologist is a physician that specializes in the treatment of the male reproductive system as well as disorders related to the urinary tract in both males and females. One of the common misconceptions about urologists is that they only treat men. Learn more about urologists and what you can do to promote a healthy urinary system.

What conditions do urologists commonly treat?

One of the most common conditions urologists treat are kidney stones. They also help both men and women with issues regarding difficulty with urination, including too frequent urination or inability to control urination. Urologists also treat cancers of the kidney, bladder and prostate, as well as conditions regarding men’s sexual health.

What type of treatments and procedures do urologists perform?

Urologists can offer many treatments, including robotic surgery for both prostate and kidney cancers and minimally invasive keyhole-type surgery for some kidney cancers. To treat kidney stones,

medication may be used or a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure might be required. Urinary issues might be treated with medication or surgical treatment.

What are some causes of problems in the urinary system?

Heat and humidity, common in the summer months in the Midwest, can cause dehydration and increase the risk of kidney stone formation. One of the biggest risk factors for cancer, particularly bladder cancer, is smoking. Many people don’t realize how common bladder cancer is, with about 80,000 new cases every year.

What can you do to promote a healthy urinary system?

Many things that promote urinary health also promote your overall health.

It’s important to maintain a healthy body weight, as obesity increases the risk of kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Quitting smoking can be helpful in decreasing the risk of bladder cancer and men’s sexual health issues. It’s also recommended to moderate the use of

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alcohol, as it can cause urinary urgency and frequency. By making these healthy choices, you can help keep a healthy urinary system.

Andrew Blackburne, MD, is a urologist with St. Louis Urological at Progress

Anxiety in today’s tuned-in, modern world We all experience anxious moments in our life, whether it be the big presentation at work, a final exam at school, social situations, certain family situations or even the state of our world today.

Stress is a normal part of every human experience. However, for some people, the anxiety can be constant. In these individuals the brain has very often been trained to stay in a constant level of arousal.

When we look at the brain of an individual that deals with anxiety, we often see an overactive area of the brain called the cortex. The cortex is the area of the brain that deals with us having conscious thoughts. When this part of the brain becomes overactive we get one thought that leads to ten thoughts that then can lead to one hundred thoughts. And so the result is that we get overwhelmed and anxious.

Neurotherapy, also called Neurofeedback (NFB), EEG Biofeedback, or Brainwave Training is a type of alternative therapy that uses real-time displays of electroencephalography (EEG) to illustrate brain activity. By recording brain wave activity using sensors placed on the head, a practitioner can gather information about why an individual may be having clinical symptoms of anxiety based on what is happening in their brain.

States of neurophysiological over-arousal or under-arousal can contribute to why a client may be manifesting symptoms of anxiety, depression,

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attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), as well as a variety of other stressful conditions.

Once initial information has been gathered from nineteen specific sites on the head, neurofeedback can be used to track brain wave activity, and train the brain to operate more efficiently by providing visual and auditory feedback to the client as their brain wave patterns improve and selfregulation occurs.

The retraining of the brain is accomplished by experiencing visual stimulation that darkens and lightens as brainwave patterns change. By adjusting the brightness with the brain waves, you retrain and engage the brain. Over the course of the treatments, neurofeedback creates permanent positive changes.

For more information on how neurofeedback can help with your anxiety, call our office at 314-9839355.

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WSD adjusts boundaries for two elementary schools The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved a boundary adjustment that will affect Discovery Ridge and Prairie View elementary attendance areas beginning next fall. The change will affect the Briarchase, Sommers Landing and Belmonte Landing subdivisions along Highway N in Lake Saint Louis that are currently part of the Discovery Ridge Elementary (DRE) attendance area. Students in grades K-6 in those neighborhoods will attend Prairie View Elementary beginning in the 2018-2019 school year.

Last year, when the boundary committee recommendation for new K-6 attendance areas across the WSD was made to the board of education, it came with a caveat that the Discovery Ridge attendance area would still be a concern. It is the fastest growing school in the fastest growing district in the state.

At the same time the board of education voted to approve the K-6 boundaries, they also voted to add eight classrooms to Prairie View Elementary school located on Feise Road, which was one of the district’s smallest schools. The addition to Prairie View was completed

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved a boundary adjustment that will affect Prairie View Elementary attendance areas beginning next fall.

in November and increases that school’s capacity from 750 to 900 students. Last year, Discovery Ridge Elementary had over 1,000 students in grades K-5 in a school designed to hold 900 students. This year, even after the shift to K-6 and adjustments across the district with the addition of two new elementary schools, DRE enrollment is at 925 students. Without the addition and subsequent boundary shift, DRE was predicted to have 991 students next year.

“We want to assure each of you that changing attendance areas for schools is not something the district takes lightly as we recognize students and families have strong ties to their school communities,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain

in a letter to affected families.

“We are proud of our reputation for being a sought-after school district, but with that comes the challenges of providing adequate space for all students who move within the 89-square miles of the WSD. Building schools, adding classrooms and adjusting school boundaries are all part of the work we do on a regular basis.

As a result, we have also learned a great deal about what helps a child successfully transition from one school to another.

Quite honestly, the key to making this work is our partnership with you. We are committed to working with you to ensure your child feels supported, welcomed, and loved in their new school environment.”

O’FallonTheatreWorks announces the cast selected for ‘The Great Gatsby’

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With performances of “The Great Gatsby” set for March 16 – 18 and 23 – 25, O’FallonTheatreWorks is proud to announce the show’s cast: Colin Dowd as Nick Carraway Kellen Green as Jay Gatsby Becky Loughridge as Daisy Buchanan Andrew Woodard as Tom Buchanan Stephanie Kluba as Myrtle Wilson Tori Stukins as Jordan Baker Mark Killmer as George Wilson Danielle Sherman as Lucille McKee Jacob Hodsdon as Chester McKee Kathy Fugate as Mrs. Michealis Dave Rush as Meyer Wolfsheim Joseph Hester as Owl Eyes/policeman

And Erin Morris, Katie Smith, Christen Leah, Gabrielle Rivera and Ryan Elizondo as dancers “Talented actors from all over St. Charles and St. Louis County will bring their delightful presence to the stage in O’Fallon this spring to deliver our spin on the classic tale of ‘The Great Gatsby,’” said director Katy Gilda-Fry. Based on the classic American novel, “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, the O’FallonTheatreWorks’ production will bring to life the breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age with an original soundtrack and award-winning set designers.

Preschool registration is now open for the 2018-19 City of St. Charles School District school year

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The City of St. Charles School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2018-19 school year. The application deadline is March 2 for first round consideration of special funding.

After this deadline, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The district will be offering the following preschool programs at its new Early Childhood Center, scheduled to open in August of 2018: five-day, three-day and two-day a.m. sessions, a five-day p.m. session and a five-day, full-day session. Early childhood special education classes will be available in four-day a.m., p.m. and full-day sessions.

Extended-day child care will also be available from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Missouri Accreditation of Programs for

Children and Youth has awarded a Certificate of Accreditation to the City of St. Charles School District preschool program. This certificate is awarded to quality programs that offer developmentally appropriate experiences in an environment conducive to children flourishing intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.

For more information about the City of St. Charles School District preschool program, go to the district’s website, www.stcharlessd.org/ preschool . Applications for the program can be found on the website, at the district’s elementary schools, at the Benton Administration Center or you can email Jeanie Mohrman at jmohrman@stcharlessd.org.

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By John M Hanna ‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

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Moore On Life

– SUDOKU – Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Frill kill My husband says, “Let’s save some money. Let’s take a ‘no frills’ flight.”

As it is, the airlines are already herding us into tight corrals like so much doomed livestock heading for the hamburger factory; why not save a buck as well while we’re in the habit of inflicting cruelty upon ourselves. How much worse could it be?

With my cheapskate button triggered, I was all in. Big mistake.

The first thing we noticed on this low-cost flight was that the legroom had been shrunken by several inches. They informed us this was done to accommodate a full other row, thus saving we the passengers more money. How thoughtful.

The steward handed us jars of Vaseline as we passed by and informed us that it would be needed to slather up our backsides to squeeze into our compact seating.

Now, as you are well aware, the distance between knees and the seat in front is already super scrunchy. Seriously! A person can’t adjust themselves during

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travel without throwing the entire flight pattern off. Once my husband had to lift his buttocks from the seat and twist to the left a tad to bring circulation back to his right cheek.

This immediately caused the airplane to bank a hard left in the air and the next thing you know we were heading to Nova Scotia!

So how is this possible? The rows are already so smunched together that if you sneezed from the back of coach, the captain would say gesundheit over the loudspeaker.

To save additional costs, these seats provided no reclining. What the…?! My quarter of an inch of reclining space was also taken away? I suppose that saved them lawsuit money from bashing the passenger behind square in the nose and concussing him.

So it was with fear and trepidation that we approached our seats.

My tall-guy husband had to wedge into that extremely tight spot in an extremely awkward position. Try and picture this (preferably after you’ve eaten).

He had to maneuver himself so that his knees were pulled up to his chin and then splay his legs out like a Thanksgiving turkey ready to receive its stuffing. Painful! All he needed was to insert his feet into a pair of metal stirrups and he would have been prepped for delivery.

So saving a few bucks was definitely not worth it. Having my husband experience labor and delivery…priceless!

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband.

Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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School

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WSD hires director of marketing

Liberty High School named ‘Power Up School of the Year’ by the St. Louis Dairy Council

The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Derrick Docket as Director of Marketing. This is a new position created as part of a strategic plan to open advertising opportunities within the district.

“This is something we have been looking at doing for some time,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “In the past, there has been a hesitation to allow advertising in our schools, but we believe that the time is right to partner with our local businesses who want to support our students and invest in our success as a growing and well-respected district. We have spent time over the last few years meeting with marketing consultants as well as other school districts who are doing this successfully and in a tasteful way.

As the fastest growing school district in the state, we owe it to our taxpayers to examine alternative funding sources. Ultimately it is our hope that advertising will benefit not only our students, but all stakeholders, while also strengthening our partnerships within this fine community.”

Docket is currently serving as the Associate Commissioner of New Media & Technology for the Missouri Valley Conference where he has worked for the

Liberty High School in the Wentzville School District has been named the 2017 Power Up School of the Year by the St. Louis Dairy Council, a nonprofit education organization supported by local dairy farmers. High school athletes across the area were encouraged to participate in the “Power Up with Chocolate Milk” initiative this fall aimed at helping student athletes reach for healthy beverages after training.

“Research shows the high quality protein and nutrients in chocolate milk make it an ideal post-workout drink,” said Camille Smith, Nutrition Educator for the St. Louis District Dairy Council.

Power Up involved athlete education, along with a grant to purchase chocolate milk and/or cooling equipment for the winning school. The contest called for teams to submit a photo of their efforts to

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District WSD Board of Education has approved the hiring of Derrick Docket as Director of Marketing.

past seven years.

“I am very excited about the opportunity to develop a marketing and advertising plan for the Wentzville School District,” said Docket. “As the fastest growing district in Missouri, there is a lot of opportunity to position the WSD in the marketplace. I can already see the pride that the community has in the district and I look forward to working with everyone and developing lasting partnerships.”

Docket will begin in his new role at the Wentzville School District in January and he will assist in developing the new marketing and advertising plan with a roll out to the community tentatively planned for spring.

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Liberty High School athletes (from left) Alivia Girard (track), Jessica Gibson (volleyball), Chase Krogman (baseball) and Cari Schaffer (basketball) show off the chocolate milk that got Liberty High School named the 2017 Power Up School of the Year by the St. Louis Dairy Council.

Power Up and 28 schools participated.

Liberty High School was chosen for best illustrating how chocolate milk fueled their success. Liberty health teacher and tennis coach Molly Kleiber said student athletes who participated in weight

training classes last semester learned about the benefits of drinking milk post workout.

In addition to the milk grant, Kleiber and Liberty received a gift basket, banner and photo to hang in the school’s gymnasium.

Wentzville School District kindergarten registration dates set Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten registration/screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five before August 1, 2018. If your child has not been screened at the Parents as Teachers office or his/her preschool this year, appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Parents as Teachers office at 327-3863, ext. 22281. Screening appointments are filled on a first come, first served basis.

While every effort will be made to accommodate you during your child’s elementary school date, it is a possibility that you may have to have a screening on another day. Your child’s completed records will ultimately be transferred to the school your child is slated to attend. All registration/screenings will take place at One Campus Drive in Wentzville.

Registration/screening dates are as follows:

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will attend, you can use the locator tool on the WSD website. (please note: students who will be in grades K-6 who live in the Briarchase, Sommers Landing and Belmonte Landing subdivisions in Lake Saint Louis will go to Prairie View Elementary beginning in the 2018-19 school year).

The day of the screening/registration parents should bring: • The child to be screened;

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• Two proofs of residency:

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• Signed Lease Agreement (verify dates are valid), Closing Document for new home purchase (settlement statement), or most recent Real Estate Property Tax Statement; and

Discovery Ridge - Feb. 1 Duello - Feb. 8 Green Tree - Feb. 26 Heritage - Feb. 7 Lakeview - Feb. 20 Peine Ridge - Feb. 5 Prairie View - Feb 28 Stone Creek - Feb 21 Wabash - Jan. 30 If you have any questions about which school your child

• Current utility bill, cable bill, official mail from federal or state agency, or most recent personal property tax paid receipt; • Child’s most current immunization records (doc-

tor’s records, doctor verified form, etc.); • Official copy of child’s birth certificate (requested but not required); • Parent’s driver’s license or photo identification (requested but not required); • Parenting plan or custody agreement (if applicable); • Documentation regarding legal guardianship (must be court ordered guardianship or limited guardianship, not power of attorney) or foster care placement (required if applicable).

If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment-Vital Statistics Office, 1650 Boone’s Lick, St. Charles, MO 633012245, or by calling (636) 9497400 for more information.

You may also visit them on the web at http://www.sccmo.org.

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First Capitol Drive construction begins between Fifth and Second streets Construction for the long-anticipated First Capitol Drive enhancement project has begun. This important project will improve pedestrian access, street lighting and landscaping along the south side of the SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles campus between Fifth and Second streets.

All access points to the hospital will remain open throughout the duration of the project.

This includes the main entrance, parking lots to the emergency department and medical office buildings, and Fourth Street access to the parking garage. Please be aware construction will be present in this area for the foreseeable future. Some lane closures and traffic shifting are expected to occur on First Capitol Drive as well as Fifth Street.

The city of St. Charles will strive to minimize disruptions and inconveniences for all SSM Health staff, patients and visitors.

Although First Capitol Drive will remain open in both directions, there may be instances when construction crews will manually direct the flow of traffic. Please proceed through the construction zone with caution.

The First Capitol Drive enhancement project is expected to be completed by Fall 2018.

Submitted photo Construction for the First Capitol Drive enhancement project has begun. This important project will improve pedestrian access, street lighting and landscaping along the south side of the SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles campus between Fifth and Second streets.

Employers invited to Recruitment Challenges Breakfast Forum Jan. 31 In a time of historically low unemployment rates, many businesses are struggling to find workers.

To engage employers in a discussion of current trends and opportunities, a Recruitment Challenges Breakfast Forum will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 31, at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County, located at 212 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters.

Along with group discussion, a presentation on “Where Have All the Good Workers Gone – Adjusting in an Era of Full Employment” will be given by Scott Drachnik, Director of the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development.

In 2017, the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County organized more than 130 hiring events and job fairs that attracted a total of 2,400 job-

seekers.

“In the current era of full employment, some businesses are finding it harder and harder to find people. That trend is not going away anytime soon,” Drachnik says. “We want to offer some of the insights we are seeing after working with thousands of job-seekers and hundreds of businesses each year. Additionally, we will discuss some best practices and other recruitment opportunities with those who attend.”

Seating is limited for the Recruitment Challenges Breakfast Forum and pre-registration is required. Continental breakfast will be served at this free event.

For more information and to register, contact Lori Myers at 636-255-6060, ext. 5260, or email LMyers@sccmo.org.

Memory Care Home Solutions receives $40,000 for dementia care intervention program Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS), more than 440 families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia or memory impairment will be provided comfort and relief free of charge. Through their In-Home Dementia Care Intervention program, Memory Care Home Solutions is able to work towards its mission of extending and improving quality time at home for families caring for a loved one with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease within its eight-county service area around St. Louis.

“Memory Care Home Solutions assists families through the difficult journey of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease,” commented Lisa Baron, Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions. “Every 68 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. This population is set to triple by 2050. The Walmart Foundation grant supports the reach of MCHS to serve more people in our communities who

desperately need our service.”

With 5.5 million Americans experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or some form of dementia or memory impairment and with the disease and impairments ranking as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, the need for a service like the one MCHS is providing will continue to increase in years to come. The program serves as a way to educate and equip families, specifically underprivileged clients, with the knowledge and resources to help them in their challenging role as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

“The Walmart Foundation is proud to support Memory Care Home Solutions and the valuable resources it provides to those struggling with memory loss,” stated Terry Nannie, Walmart Vice President and Regional General Manager in Missouri. “The families and individuals impacted by this grant will enjoy an improved quality of life, thanks to the dedication of Memory Care Home Solutions.”

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Sports

January 17, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

THEME: THE GRAMMY AWARDS

Sports you see with Gary B...

Former Zumwalt West athlete has jersey retired Major League Baseball’s Cody Asche had his high school jersey retired at Zumwalt West recently.

West’s All-State Baseball player Asche was honored on Jan. 12 in the gymnasium at West High School in O’Fallon. His number 15 jersey was retired at a celebration between varsity basketball games against Troy Buchanan.

A 2008 West High graduate, Asche played baseball for the University of Nebraska before he was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies. Last year he was in the Chicago White Sox organization and he just recently signed a contract to play in the Kansas City Royals organization for the 2018 season. *Thanks to Laura Wagner-Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent-PR/Media/Fort Zumwalt School District

ACROSS 1. Tucks away 6. Coca-Cola’s first calorie-free drink 9. Draw ____ 13. Turkish bigwig 14. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 15. Anatomical sac 16. Bet everything 17. Ancient Chinese dynasty 18. *Grammy winners Billy or Frank 19. *2018 Grammy Awards host 21. *2018 Grammys location 23. Boy 24. State of irritation 25. Auto unit 28. Toy building block 30. Between knees and ankles 35. Paella pot 37. *Artist with six 2018 Grammy Award nominations 39. *Judd who won 5 Grammys as part of duo and one alone 40. Long, long time 41. “Encore!”

43. Computer operating system 44. Fat cat in the Orient 46. Comrade in arms 47. “By ____ of” or “by means of” 48. Judges the worth of 50. Bakery unit 52. “To His ___ Mistress” 53. Skilled in deception 55. Tall tale 57. *Childish Gambino’s nominated record 61. Gemstone 64. Playing on the radio 65. Executive’s degree 67. Egyptian falcon-headed deity 69. Located 70. Word of possibility 71. Court order, e.g.

72. Month before Nisan 73. Wood-shaping tool 74. Stinky See solution on pg. 13

DOWN 1. Resting place 2. Locker room supply 3. Capital on a fjord 4. Move like a propeller 5. Warm weather footwear 6. Type of settlement 7. Bowl over 8. Russian pancake 9. Actress Liu 10. Milk’s favorite cookie?

11. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 12. Did like the Titanic 15. a.k.a. dogfish 20. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. Young newt 24. Virtuously 25. *Lin-Manuel Miranda nominated for song from this movie 26. Humble requests 27. Clumps 29. *”Million Reasons” Lady 31. Data transmission rate 32. Not Doric nor Corinthian 33. Type of acid 34. *2018 Grammys is number ____ 36. Dwarf buffalo 38. Cylindrical building 42. Spiral-horned antelope 45. Same as a proverb 49. Confession topic 51. *Spoken Word posthumous nominee at 2018 Grammys 54. Accepted as truth 56. Horace’s poem 57. Parks or Luxemburg 58. “Adventures of the Wishing-Chair” author Blyton 59. Cyberattack target 60. Hofbräuhaus offering 61. *Artist with most 2018 Grammy nominations 62. Between Ohio and Ontario 63. Crowd of undistinguished people 66. *Michael Jackson album of year nominee, 1988 68. Chester White’s home

Local soccer looking for some talented athletes The St. Louis Lions, a Premier Development League (PDL) team entering their 12th season playing in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference, are building a championship team for the 2018 season and are looking for a few good men.

The Lions will host an open tryout session at St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon on Feb. 17 and 18.

Team founder and head coach, Tony Glavin is looking for fresh talent to continue to grow the club’s national reputation as the Lions look to fill roster spots for the 2018 PDL team.

“We are excited for the 2018 season and want to continue to build off a strong 2017 campaign.

We are looking for players who are committed to improving their game. Our goal is to help them get to the next level,” said Glavin.

Players who are interested in trying out should fill out the online form at www.STLLions.com For any additional questions, contact the Lions at 636-939-5151. *Great opportunity

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan. com

Ambush pick up second win of season in Florida The St. Louis Ambush are a professional soccer team and are a part of the MASL playing their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Ambush recently overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Florida Tropics 7-5 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida.

The Ambush scoring played out like this: 1) Pablo Da Silva scored on a rebound.

2) Joao Pepe hit the back of the net on a pass from Jerjer Gibson.

3) Jerjer Gibson found himself open near the goal and scored off a pass from Richard Schmermund.

4) Pepe scored his second of the match.

5) Clayton “Pedaleira” Matheus scored when he took a restart pass from Pablo Da Silva.

6) Da Silva gave the Ambush their first lead of the contest with his second goal.

7) Nestor Hernandez scored an empty-netter with 11 seconds left on the clock to nail down the 7-5 win.

The Ambush return home Friday, Jan. 19 at 7:25 against the Syracuse Silver Knights.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. ~~~The Sunshine State was good for the team

CHS basketball player makes history Congratulations Zach “Nemo” Niemeyer who broke the all-time Christian High School assist record in basketball recently in O’Fallon. *Thanks to Mike McMullen for the information

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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New year, new family habits

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hen your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.

If you’re short on ideas to jumpstart better family eating, try these tips: Keep it simple. Busy families often rely on the convenience of boxed meals, but you can get the same easy, delicious meal in a much healthier way. Everything cooks in

one pot for easy clean-up, and this Cheeseburger Mac recipe swaps ground beef for leaner ground turkey. Not only is this an easy weeknight dinner, but leftovers can be packed in a thermos for lunch on chilly days.

this bento box is definitely out of this world. Grapes create the dark backdrop while Swiss cheese is the perfect place for a moon landing.

Clementine crescent moons and mini sweet pepper planet rings round out the meal.

Have fun. Try using creative shapes, textures and colors to make mealtime and lunchboxes more fun. Use cookies cutters to easily create butterflies, flowers, dinosaurs and more. Allow your kids to get involved in packing their own lunchboxes or helping with a meal.

If your kids have a love of space or are learning about it in school,

Make a family promise. To keep the momentum going, rely on a resource like the Power Your Lunchbox Promise website, which offers everything from healthy lunchbox ideas to after-school snacks and dinners. All meal ideas have been approved by a registered dietitian, meet USDA guidelines and are kid-friendly.

For every Power Your Lunchbox Promise made on the website, health-conscious companies supporting the initiative will make a $1 donation to Feeding America’s programs that support families and children. Learn more at poweryourlunchbox.com.

Space Exploration Bento Box Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids

Ingredients: 1/2 cup red seedless grapes 1 whole-wheat sandwich round 2 slices low-sodium deli-sliced turkey 1 slice Swiss cheese 1/2 slice low-fat cheddar cheese 1 clementine, peeled and segmented 3 mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings 1 package freeze-dried fruit

Directions: Add grapes to bottom of large section of bento box to create space background. Place bottom of sandwich round on top, add turkey and sandwich round top.

Lay Swiss cheese on cutting board. Using small bowl or other round object, cut into circle.

Place on top of sandwich to create moon.

Lay cheddar cheese on cutting board. Using small star cookie cutter, cut out stars. Add to space around moon.

Pair with clementine “crescent moons,” pepper “planet rings” and freeze-dried fruit.

Cheeseburger Mac Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids

I ngredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup mini sweet peppers, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups whole-grain dry macaroni 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

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Directions: In large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add turkey, onion and peppers. Cook 7-10 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through.

In small bowl, mix paprika, sugar, salt and chili powder. Add to turkey and stir. Add water, milk, tomato paste and pasta. Mix well. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and top with cheese.

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS Jan. 16-17: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “You Can’t Take it With You” at 7 p.m., Jan. 16-17. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m., Jan. 18. Roles are available for 12 men and seven women. Auditions will consist of a cold reading from the script, which are on reserve at the SCC library. A prepared monologue is suggested but not required. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-March 3; 10 a.m. March 1 and 2 p.m. March 4. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, Director, lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8325.

Jan. 20: Country gospel singing

At 6 p.m. at Fairmount GB Church at 2299 St. Peters Howell Rd in St. Peters will host “The Redemption’s.” No ticket necessary but a love offering will be received. For directions please call 636498-4475.

Jan. 21: Country music concert

At 2:30 p.m., the GatewayCountry Music Winter Show, featuring Traditional Country Music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band “Route 67” will take place at the Wentzville Holt High School, in the C H auditorium. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636-795-0916 or Dean Raymer at 636-795-2014. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Jan. 24: Job fair

With the start of the new year, it’s time to start thinking ahead for those summer jobs – or find a great part-time job now at the job fair from 3 - 7 p.m. at St. Peters Rec-Plex. Open positions at the Rec-Plex include lifeguards, summer camp counselors, beverage servers and swim instructors. The Rec-Plex offers competitive pay and flexible hours.

Lifeguards receive free classes and free uniforms – a $200 savings normally charged elsewhere – and also start at a higher pay with pay increases based on hours worked. St. Peters’ lifeguards also have a chance to work indoor and outdoor for potential year-round employment. New outdoor positions are opening in 2018 for the city of St. Peters’ new water park, The Cove at St. Peters, near the Rec-Plex. St. Peters Rec-Plex is located at 5200 Mexico Rd. To apply for a job or find additional employment opportunities with the city of St. Peters, visit www.stpetersmo. net/jobs.

Jan. 25: Happy hour fundraiser

Health and Wellness Happy Hour Fundraiser to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association will take place at Trigg Banquet Center at 300 O’Fallon Plaza from 4 to 7 p.m. Event is free, with at-will donations. Includes up to 60 vendors with cash bar and food available for purchase. For information contact Kathryn Hubbard at kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthwellness-happy-hour-fundraiser-tobenefit-alzheimers-association-tickets-39711151122.

Jan. 26-27: Book fair

The Friends of the Library will host their Cabin Fever Book Fair Jan. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The book fair is being held at VFW Post 5077 at 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Adult mystery, fiction, romance, cooking, children’s/teen books and AV materials will be on

hand. Hardbacks are $2, oversized paperbacks are $1, most paperbacks 50 cents, children’s and teen 50 cents and AV materials will be priced as marked.

Admission is free. Accepting payment by cash or check only. Link: https:// www.stchlibrar yfoundation.org/ BookFair

Jan. 27: Trivia night

Mardi Gras Trivia Night at the Academy of the Sacred Heart at 619 N. Second St. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $220 per table (maximum of eight people per table; includes four mulligans). Beer and soda provided. Bring your own food. There will be a 50/50 raffle and cash prizes for first and second place teams. Sign up at: www. ash1818.org/trivianight.

Jan. 27-28: Dog show trial

St. Charles (Mo.) Kennel Club, Inc. All Breed Dog Show Obedience Trial and Rally Trial takes place Jan. 27 and Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at National Equestrian Center At Lake St. Louis at 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For more information contact Connie Harrison at 636-4410235 or Condeah@aol.com.

Jan. 28: Quilt Social Bingo

Come to the St. Patrick Quilt Social for your chance to win a beautiful quilt from 12 -4 p.m. There will be 25 bingo games for five quilts and one quilt raffle. Sandwiches, chips and dessert will be available for purchase. The St. Patrick Parish social hall is located at 405 S. Church St. in Wentzville. Visit www. stpatrickwentzville.org/Quilt-Social for more information.

Feb. 3: Scrapbooking day

Fort Zumwalt East’s Scrapbooking Day for Grad Night with a light breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks included from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Harvester Church of the Nazarene at 3115 McClay Rd., in St. Peters. Cost is $45

by Jan. 26 for the day. Send form and check (to FZE Grad Night) to: Josh Devlin FZE/Grad Night 600 First Executive Ave. St. Peters, MO 63376.

Electric available, bring extension cords. Goodie bag attendance prizes, games, and FZE die cuts on sale for Grad Night. Plus, Creative Memories consultant Cindy Lawrence will have supplies on hand. A portion of her sales goes to Grad Night! Pre-order online at www.creativememories.com/ user/cindylawrence. Questions? Email laura.wag1017@gmail.com. You can also sign up at this link: https://goo.gl/ forms/lnYcYW7ox1a54B7o1. Registration is not complete until payment is received.

Feb. 5: Free concert

St. Charles City-County Library’s LIVE @ The Library concert series features Seth Brand at 7 p.m. at the Spencer Road Branch at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. This singer-songwriter and recording/mixing engineer performs a blend of Americana/folk rock with a hint of pop and country.

Feb. 9: Valentine dinner/dance

The eighth annual Valentine Dinner/ Dance and Silent Auction sponsored

by Crossroads Clinic/Volunteers in Medicine will be held at The Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in O’Fallon. Ticket includes dinner and open bar. Cost is $50 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner served at 7:30 p.m. and conclusion at 10:30 p.m. Please call 314-6506131 for tickets. Crossroads Clinic is a non-profit corporation located in Lake St. Louis and serves the medical needs of persons who are uninsured.

Feb. 9: Trivia night

The Child Center, Inc. will host its annual Superheroes for Kids Trivia Night at St. Peter Parish Center located at 301 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.

For only $200 per table or $25 per person, each guest can look forward to 10 rounds of trivia, mulligans, beer, and soda; outside food and beverages are allowed. The evening will be packed with games, silent auction, 50/50, and prizes for the top teams. For more information or to register please visit www.thechildcenter/trivia or call 636332-0899 to reserve your team.

Feb. 13: Pancake day

For over 65 years the St. Charles Kiwanis Club has held their Pancake Day on Fat Tuesday. This year it will be from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Blanchette Memorial Hall. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door for adults and $5 for children. There will be all-youcan-eat pancakes and sausage. You can buy tickets in advance by calling John Pallardy at 636-946-7088 or from any Kiwanis Club member. All the proceeds go to supporting the St. Charles area youth. These include sponsoring the Duchesne High School Key Club, St. Charles West and St. Charles High Key Clubs along with the Sts. Joachim & Ann, St. Cletus, and Hardin Builders Clubs, plus Lindenwood University’s Kiwanis Circle K Club.

Feb. 13 Happy hour fundraiser

Happy Healthy Hearts Happy Hour takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Trigg Banquet Center at 300 O’Fallon Plaza. Fundraiser to benefit savethemommies.org and to help donate Juice Plus Tower Garden Wabash Elementary School. Free to attend, atwill donations accepted. Drinks and food available for purchase cash only.

Hosted by Bridgette Childress Juice Plus 636-698-3780.Up to 60 vendors.

Contact Kathryn Hubbard kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com to be a vendor. For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/happyhour-event-for-happy-healthy-heartstickets-41627590243.

Feb. 17: Bowling fundraiser

The Tri County Advisory Board invites you to the 19th Annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler and includes three games of bowling, bowling shoe rental and prizes. Cash bar available. 16 lanes have been reserved so R.S.V.P. early. 90 percent of your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Feb. 18-19: Theater auditions

$45 – there may be limited choice of topics. Register early to guarantee your topic selection. Visit http://extension. missouri.edu/stcharles/digin.aspx for topic descriptions and more details.

Call 636-970-3000 to register. All major credit cards are accepted. Master Gardeners receive numerous hours of training from University of Missouri Extension. They volunteer their time to promote and to demonstrate good gardening principles and techniques, as well as participate in projects that enhance the beauty of our community.

Feb. 24: Trivia night

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Division annual trivia night takes place at St. Robert Bellermine church hall at 1424 First Capital Drive in St. Charles. Please call 636544-7418 or pat1288@aol.com for reservations or questions. Cost is $200 for a table of eight. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m.

March 20: Speaker series

St. Charles City-County Library District speaker series features St. Charles County elected officials and county staff, who address topics of interest to residents. “Let’s Talk Transportation” will feature Amanda Brauer, Manager of Roads and Traffic, and Craig Tajkowski, County Engineer at Kathryn Linnemann Branch Library at 2323 Elm St. in St. Charles.

All programs are free. Registration is requested. For more information call 636-949-7900, ext. 3724, email mtdempsey@sccmo.org or visit sccmo. org/SpeakerSeries.

April 7: Bike blessing

The Third Annual Bike Blessing takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St Paul UCC at 903 Meier Road in Old Monroe. Food and refreshments available.

This is an alcohol and drug free event.

For more information call 636-6655329.

May 15: Speaker series

St. Charles City-County Library District speaker series features St. Charles County elected officials and county staff, who address topics of interest to residents. “St. Charles County: Past, Present and Future” will feature County Executive Steve Ehlmann at Kisker Road Branch Library 1000 Kisker Rd. in St. Charles. All programs are free.

Registration is requested. For more information call 636-949-7900, ext.

3724, email mtdempsey@sccmo.org or visit sccmo.org/SpeakerSeries.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Wentzville Christian Church will hold auditions for “Footloose” Feb. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Feb. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Those auditioning should come prepared to sing 16-32 measures of a Broadway style song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key.

Actors will also be asked to learn and perform a short dance. Please check the church website (www.wentzvillecc.org) for additional information.

Production dates are May 4 -6. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. If you have any questions, please call Tammy Rodenbaugh at 636-219-3238.

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Feb. 24: Gardening seminar

Mondays: Parent support group

St. Charles County Master Gardeners will host Dig-In 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. The day begins with a keynote speaker on the importance of soil. Three sessions will follow with a choice of five topics in each session.

Registrants will choose one topic for each session Light breakfast and a box lunch is included with registration. The cost is $35 until Feb. 16. After Feb. 16 and at-the-door registration will cost

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

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MONDAYS: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25.

New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See ww.concertarts. org.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays: 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.

Mondays, 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).

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.

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and

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Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314 287-0569 or jackross@att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http:// stcharleskiwanis.com.

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Toastmasters

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS

7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn

Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Every Tuesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

8-9:30pm, in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

6:30pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

1st & 3rd Tuesday Book Study Group

Book study group will meet from 7 to 8:30 pm at Denny’s 1300 Lake Saint Louis Blvd near I-70. They would like as much diversity in the group as possible, so men and women of all religions or no religion are welcome. Questions or to order the book Email: MartyJan@ Gmail.com or Call or Text: 314-7040616

2nd Tuesday: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.; locations posted on our website www.angelfire. com and on our Facebook page. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636456-0776.

2nd Tuesday: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

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. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

Wednesdays: Talk

Veterans

Coffee

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications

Corp

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. at Elder Court community meeting room. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club

10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Wednesdays: Kiwanis Club meeting

Cottleville/Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Bemos and the third Tuesday of the month at 7 a.m. at Breeze Park. This is a new club looking for new members interested in working to better our community. For more information call Christy at 314583-0538.

Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

1st Wednesday: 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.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

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Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville PWK in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636357-1387.

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2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out

Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles.

636.577.0056.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities.

No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

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.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA

7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane.

Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club

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‘The Post’ examines First Amendment rights

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s a freelance writer, “The Post” held a special fascination for me. Backed by a solid cast, director Steven Spielberg focuses on an era of newspaper journalism where hard work and dogged determination got the job done. The film also looks back at a time when the First Amendment rights of journalists and their respective outlets were almost removed by the government.

Meryl Streep does a solid job as Katharine “Kay” Graham, the publisher of the Washington Post. After the untimely death of her husband Phil, Graham took control of the paper and later became its publisher. To raise more operating capital, she and her advisers plan an initial public offering, but there are some questions about the stock price.

While Graham focuses on financing, the New York Times starts covering the “Pentagon Papers,” a name attached to a Department of Defense analysis of the United States’ involvement in Vietnam. In a lucky break, the Washington Post gets their hands on the same analysis and prepares their own coverage.

Unfortunately, both the Times and the Post run afoul of the Nixon Administration.

A solid newspaper film, “The Post” reminds viewers how fragile the First Amendment can be. Like Richard Nixon in the early 70s, President Donald Trump spars with the press over their coverage of his presidency.

He also takes comedians, “Saturday Night Live” and social commentators to task for their opinions and what he classifies as “fake news.”

Surrounded by strong male actors, Meryl

Streep dominates this piece. As Kay Graham, Streep embodies the frustrations the publisher had in a male-dominated field. Though the Washington Post was her family’s paper, Graham’s father turned the business over to her late husband in 1946. Even in 1971, Graham must take a backseat simply due to her gender.

Male colleagues often do the speaking for her.

Tom Hanks offers great support as Ben Bradlee, executive editor of the Washington Post. He fought hard for the paper and, though some of his tactics were questionable, he got the job done. Hanks does a credible job as Bradlee, showing his hardline, no-nonsense approach.

He wasn’t above getting interns to spy on the competition for him either.

Director Spielberg and his crew also took special pains to recreate older newspaper technologies. Bradlee and his writers hunch over typewriters in his living room while writing their pieces. It’s fascinating to watch how the articles are typed, edited and transferred to

linotype before going to press. When copy had to be delivered, someone typically had to run it across town.

If nothing else, “The Post” reminds viewers that our Constitutional Rights are worth fighting for. Just as in 1971, these rights need to be guarded and defended every day.

“The Post,” rated PG-13, currently is playing in theaters.

“The Post“ photo courtesy 20th Century Fox 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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