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CREC Board of Directors partners with CoBank to award grants to area food pantries

Four local food pantries were each awarded a $5,000 “Sharing Success” grant by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) and CoBank. The recipients of the 2020 grants are Fish of St. Charles, Bread for Life of Greater Troy, Agape Food Pantry and Hope Center of Pike County.

“Providing these grants to food pantries in each of the counties that we serve is a part of the cooperative principle of ‘caring for community,’” says Diane Saale, President, CREC Board of Directors. “At this time, when COVID-19 has impacted so many families, we’re especially pleased our partnership with CoBank will help fund these pantries and assist our neighbors in need.” “Sharing Success” is a matching grant program created by CoBank in 2012. The cooperative bank partners with its customers, like CREC, to support the causes and organizations they care about. CoBank customers can apply for matching grants each year. This year, CREC awarded $2,500 to each recipient, and CoBank matched the funds. A total of $5,000 went to each organization.

Since the inception of the program in 2012 and counting this year’s grants, CREC has awarded a total of $50,000 to organizations including Honor Flight of Greater St. Louis, The Key Youth Center, Operation Food Search, Vol

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Fish of St. Charles was one of the food pantries awarded a Sharing Success grant. Marci Key (left) accepted the grant from CREC Board Director Ted House.

unteers in Medicine St. Charles, TREE House of Greater St. Louis, St. Charles Community College Foundation, Earth Angel Aviators, Sparrow’s Nest and Our Lady’s Inn. CREC’s board of directors jointly makes the decision to which organizations the “Sharing Success” grants will be awarded.

Learn how to survive the wild at St. Charles County Parks’ Bushcraft challenge

If you have a passion for the outdoors, are 16 years of age or older, and want to acquire the skills and knowledge to thrive in the natural environment, “Survive the Wild: Practical Application of Bushcraft” is the challenge for you! Join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 1868 Highway F in Defiance, for this one-of-akind workshop that teaches you how to think, plan and act deliberately in order to thrive in any environment.

Throughout the event, participants will acquire the knowledge and ability to respect the unexpected as they connect with the outdoors and embrace the inner animal inside. With the help of Craig Avery, outdoor survival expert and lead instructor of WG Bushkraft, and Park Ranger Jake Dean, participants will learn how to tackle outdoor challenges by engaging in a series of assigned

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“Survive the Wild: Practical Application of Bushcraft” takes place from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 1868 Highway F in Defiance.

tasks that showcase a variety of bushcraft skills including, fire and shelter building, trapping and other survival tasks. At the end of the workshop, top challengers will be awarded prizes in several categories that will be revealed at the event. This unique challenge is limited to 18 participants and is $20 per person. The cost of the workshop includes all supplies and tool use; participants should bring a change of clothes. To make a reservation online, visit http://bit. ly/2020BushcraftChallenge or call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.

St. Charles County’s newest event and wedding venue opens for tours, reservations

What is sure to be St. Charles County’s most sought after scenic venue, the Landhaus at The Park at New Melle Lakes, is opening in October. Whether you are a newly engaged couple looking for a wedding or reception venue, or you’re looking for the perfect place to host an anniversary party, family reunion or other special event, you’ll need to check out the Landhaus. Interested parties are invited to attend an open house at the facility, located at 300 Foristell Road in New Melle, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3. Masks will be available and social distancing is required.

The Landhaus (“country house” in German) is a one-ofa-kind event space in the county. Overlooking a 25-acre lake, the venue boasts spectacular views of the 400-acre park.

Inside, elegant décor, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows are certain to be the perfect backdrop to make lasting memories. The Landhaus is fully

Cottleville

The seasonal flu affects tens of thousands of Americans each year. The best protection comes from a yearly flu vaccination. With COVID-19 still circulating, protecting yourself and others is more important than ever.

Mercy is making it easy to get vaccinated with a drive-thru flu shot clinic from 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 10 at Mercy Clinic Mid Rivers at 4525 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., in Cottleville. A separate date and time will be offered for Mercy co-workers.

Anyone seven years or older can get the shot without leaving their vehicle. Cars will be directed to drive through the Mercy parking garage entering from Madison Avenue. Prior to the vaccine, each person will be asked screening questions, have their temperature taken and fill out paperwork. Please bring an ID and insurance card.

To register, please call Mercy furnished with cocktail seating and features a warming kitchen, reception area, game room for children of all ages, and separate bride and groom suites with attached changing rooms to accommodate weddings.

A spacious patio with night lighting can be set up with folding chairs for an outside event. The patio accommodates up to 150 guests and will be the favorite gathering spot for guests. This gorgeous venue is perfect for the “do-it-yourselfers” who want to use their own caterer and bring in their own free-standing decorations.

The Landhaus is available to reserve from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., seven days a week excluding Christmas and Thanksgiving, up to two years in advance from the current date. Rental fees are currently set at $1,000 on weekends and $750 on weekdays; an additional $250 refundable security deposit is required. Twenty-five open house attendees will receive a $250 discount toward a Pharmacy at 314-251-7444 or 833-729-8796.

Flu season typically runs from October through May with different strains of the virus developing each year. Please do your part by getting a flu shot and following other CDC

The Landhaus at The Park at New Melle Lakes is a new event space opening in October.

future reservation; names will be drawn after the event. Winners must host their event in 2021, and their event date must guidelines.

For those who miss the drive-thru clinic, Mercy provides the flu vaccine at most primary care clinics, pharmacies and urgent care locations. For more information, please visit mercy.net/fluvaccine. be secured before Feb. 26, 2021. For more information about the Landhaus, or to set up a private tour of the facility, call the

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St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-

Mercy offers drive-thru flu shot clinic in

949-7535.