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Vol 13 No 28
Missouri’s northern rural counties continue to lose population while cities and a few small towns are growing, research by a sociologist at the University of Missouri shows.
Missouri is Moving From a Rural to an Urban State Information from University of Missouri
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Rex Campbell, professor emeritus of rural sociology at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, since 1960 has been using census data to chart the state’s population changes. His red and gray map details the long-term shifts in Missouri population. Almost all of the counties north of the Missouri River have lost population since 1900, Campbell’s map shows. The steepest declines have been in Mercer, Sullivan and Chariton counties. The continuing transition in agriculture to more mechanization and larger farms in the upper third and other rural parts of Missouri is behind much of the continuing population losses in these areas, Campbell said. Accentuating this trend are remaining elderly populations there who are beyond the ages of having kids. Some small Missouri towns in these areas have also been adversely impacted by the arrival of big box stores such as Wal-Mart Super Centers, Lowes and Home Depot. “You can say that small businesses have been largely forced out of business by these big stores, leaving a shrinking and old population,” Campbell said. Population decreases are also being hastened by a lack of doctors and hospitals. “It’s a desert in some areas as far as health care is concerned,” he said. Counties that have gained population include Clay, Boone, Audrain and St. Charles counties. Platte, Calloway, Warren and Lincoln counties have grown since 1970, reversing their previous
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downward trends. Most of these counties have major population centers in or near them. Not surprisingly, Missouri’s larger cities – and the counties near them – have seen the greatest increases since 1960, Campbell said. The exception is St. Louis City, which has dropped in population in the last few years. The boundaries of St. Louis City were fixed in the late 19th century and annexation has not been possible as it has in all of the major cities of the state, Campbell said. St. Louis County to its west has boomed since 1900, but its population increase has flattened in the last few years. Cities such as Kansas City, Columbia and Springfield have had major annexations in the last fifty years. Campbell said the gain in population in the suburbs and exurbia is due to improved transportation. “The interstate highways plus improved autos and relatively cheap fuel has encouraged increased commuting for increasing distances,” he said. “It is easy to trace the impacts of highways 70, 44, 29, 55, etc. These highways also provide a lim-
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ited amount of local employment. Urban sprawl now reaches out 50 to 100 miles from the major cities along the major highways.” People are willing to commute longer distances to escape urban crime and
maintain a rural lifestyle, too. Many areas see a noticeable increase in population because of their good schools, Campbell said. See MISSOURI page 3
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Volleyball Leagues Available at St. Peters Rec-Plex South Get your volleyball team together now and play for the league championship at the St. Peters Rec-Plex! Two winter adult leagues are available, one coed and one for women. Adult volleyball leagues are open for anyone ages 18 or older. Games are played at the Rec-Plex South facility. Adult Coed Volleyball Leagues begin Wednesday, January 16, and Thursday, January 17. Women’s Volleyball Leagues begin Monday, January 14. Team registration ends 10 days prior to the starting dates.
Leagues play 7 regular-season games and a bracket-style playoff for a guaranteed minimum of 8 games. The cost is $300 per team. If you can bump, set and spike your way to the league title, your team will get to show off with championship T-shirts. Registration is available using the online feature at www.stpetersmo.net/Rec-connect, in person at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd., or by phone at 636.939.2386, ext. 1400.
Show Attracts Canada’s Best Fishing & Hunting The All-Canada Show at the St Charles Convention Center, (One Convention Center Plaza, St Charles, MO) held from January 4-6, will feature Canada’s top fishing and hunting destinations. The 30th annual event also includes free seminars, free maps and travel guides, a free magazine with features and tips on Canadian adventures, free Cabela’s hunting simulator and, on opening night, a free Dardevle 30th anniversary collector lure. Adventurers interested in traveling to Canada will find a wide variety of destinations including drive in resorts, camps, and lodges, remote fly-in outposts, canoe outfitters, 5-star fly-in lodges and hunting outfitters. The show is also a resource for planning the perfect adventure. “The key to a successful Canadian trip is proper planning,” says the show’s general manager, Jennifer Young, “That’s the whole premise of the All-Canada Show – we have everything show guests need to plan their trip. The opportunity for show guests to talk, face-to-face, with the owners/operators of these lodges greatly improves their chances of a successful adventure. We work with reputable well established camp and lodge owner/operators.” Why go to Canada now? Young says, “Canada is a great destination for these and many more reasons: the nature is amazing, seeing wildlife in
their natural habitat is an awesome experience (including bears, moose, eagles, fox, deer, arctic turns, and so much more), it is safe to travel in Canada, it is easy to cross the border (bring your passport), and lastly it is close and accessible. Go this year, cross it off of your bucket list, don’t wait another year.” Show staff and featured speaker Norm “the Great” McCreight use their combined 50 years fishing and hunting expertise on the show’s seminar stage to educate consumers. These informational presentations offer insight into selecting for the perfect destination, choosing the right lodge plan, crossing the border, plus tips on saving money and wilderness safety. Young also noted, “Our show offers so much variety of type of trips. There are five star resorts and lodges where they provide everything the food, guides, and maid service, we have fly in outpost camps where you are on your own for a week, and we have boat in and drive in camps and lodges that offer many options, you can bring your own food and boat if you would like, or you can hire a guide for a few days, or they will provide everything if you wish. It is your vacation, and the owners/operators want it to be just what you want. They are offering fabulous fishing and hunting that fits in all budgets.” “If you like Canada, there’s plenty to keep you occupied at the show,” she said, “Although the primary purpose of the show is to select the perfect destination for your adventure, we also offer a variety of information, attractions and entertainment to aid in the process and create a real Canadian atmosphere.” Hours are 5-9 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. For discount coupons, and complete details on the AllCanada Show visit www. allcanadashow.com or call www.facebook.com/eliteframearts 800.325.6290.
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Flour and fists flew at Parkside Retirement Living on Sunday, December 2, as residents competed for the title of “2013 Cookie Baking Champion”. Barbara Rudd took first place with her Orange Chocolate Macaroon. Barbara described this as her “Sunday Best Cookie”, relating it to the “Sunday Best” dress that was reserved for church and special occasions when she was growing up. (And any occasion would be made special by serving this cookie!) In addition to her 2013 Champion Cookie Trophy, Barbara’s cookie will become the Signature Cookie at Parkside in 2013. For more information, as well as Barbara’s recipe, visit www. parksideretirementliving.org or call Linda Holley at 636.946.9891.
Cities are also increasingly where the jobs are. Since cities are where most high-tech jobs are, they tend to grow more as the population becomes better educated, Campbell said. People prefer to live in or around cities to take advantage of better entertainment and health care opportunities. While the bootheel area of Missouri is generally experiencing population rises, other southern counties like Texas, Wayne, Bollinger, Douglas and Ozark are seeing population drops. Campbell notes strong population increases in the Branson, Springfield and Lakes of the Ozarks areas. “There has been steady growth in the recreation-retirement industry around the major lakes,” he said. “There has also been a steady growth in second and retirement homes especially around the Lake of the Ozarks. Throughout the Ozarks there has been in-migration of people wanting an affordable high amenities residence. This started about 20 years ago.” Campbell has contributed to more than 100 books and publications. He has served as a consultant to state and national organizations.
Bob Kuban Band to Perform at The Foundry Art Centre The Foundry Art Centre invites you to dance and sing with the Bob Kuban Band on Friday, January 18! It all started back in 1966 when Bob Kuban and the In-Men blazed their way to the top of the charts with their horn-driven slice of blue-eyed soul, The Cheater! Now Bob Kuban will have you tapping your toes to bandstand favorites and standards as well as presentday hits. The performance begins at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $20. For more information, please visit www.foundryartcentre.org or call 636.255.0270.
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Global Spectrum at the Saint Charles Convention Center Successfully Hosts Fifth Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays Event
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On Monday, December 17, Global Spectrum, managers of the Saint Charles Convention Center, successfully hosted their fifth annual charity event, Helping Hands for the Holidays. Attendance at this year’s event was over 1,500, an increase of over 25% over the previous year. In addition to everyone enjoying a holiday buffet meal, 88 free flu shots were given out by Barnes St. Peters Hospital, over 550 winter coats and other winter items donated by various local organizations were distributed, 600 donated Global Spectrum Staff and Volunteers Serve Over 1,500 Holiday Meals books were given to children, 400 bags of canned food donated by the community were given away, 200 bags of personal care items were handed out, and over 400 photos with Santa were taken. Volunteer organizations were in attendance planning games with kids, local healthcare agencies provided various medical screenings, and transportation was coordinated through St. Louis Life Shuttles and St. Charles Area Transit (SCAT) Buses to pickup and drop off people from eight pickup points Sanford Brown College Administers Various Free Health Care Screenings. throughout St. Charles County. “We’ve put forth a lot of effort to make this the strongest holiday outreach program in the St. Charles area,” stated Shura Garnett, General Manager for Global Spectrum at the Convention Center. “The participation from the entire staff of the Convention Center, numerous community organizations and businesses, and a number of volunteers really made this event a team effort and a complete success.” Organizations that played a major role in the planning, promoting, and executing of the event, which was free and open to the public, included Crider Health Care, Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Our Lady’s Inn, the Community Council of St. Charles County, the City of St. Charles, Youth In Need, Sanford Brown College, WellCare, Small Business Monthly, Community News, Global Spectrum, the St. Charles County Library District, and Mercy Health Care.
The City of St. Peters Police Department began using red light photo enforcement at the end of December at westbound McClay Road and Jungermann Road. This follows the recent installation of red light photo enforcement at the intersection of Mexico Road and Spencer Road. These two intersections were chosen for red light photo enforcement because of the number of crashes occurring at or near these intersections. Over the last three years, these locations experienced a total of 120 crashes, with 17 resulting in personal injury. Since 2009, nearly one out of three traffic crashes in the City of St. Peters were associated with motorists violating stops signs, electric signals and following too closely. As a means of increasing driver awareness to the risks associated with violating electric signals, the City adopted red light photo enforcement as part of its traffic law enforcement program. Since its beginning in Fall 2006, the program included the use of advisory signs alerting drivers to the presence of a red light photo enforcement system and, where appropriate, reminders to stop before making a right turn on a red signal. The goal is to let drivers know it is always dangerous to disobey traffic control devices. The City of St. Peters currently operates red light photo enforcement at these locations: • Mexico Road at Cave Springs Boulevard • Mexico Road at Jungermann Road • Mexico Road at Spencer Road • Mid Rivers Mall Drive at Suemandy Road • Mid Rivers Mall Drive at Grand Teton Road eastbound • Mid Rivers Mall Drive at Grand Teton Road westbound • Mid Rivers Mall Drive at Willott Road • Jungermann Road at McClay Road Officers review the photos and video evidence of red light incidents at these intersections and authorize the issuance of notices of violations to the vehicle operators. To assist in identifying the person who runs the red light, the system provides police with a photograph of the driver, the vehicle’s license plates and a 12-second video of the violation. Revenue proceeds collected from these red light camera violations, above program costs, are designated to fund the City of St. Peters’ Transportation Program, which provides assistance to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and low income residents. More information about red light cameras can be found online at www.stpetersmo.net. Choose “Police” from the “Departments” pull-down menu. Then, click on the “Red Light Cameras” link on the left-hand side.
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Open Auditions for Faith County Open auditions for the O’FallonTheatreWorks’ production of the comedy, Faith County, written by Mark Langdon Smith, will begin at noon on Sunday, January 13, in the auditorium-theater at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Performances of Faith County will be held April 19-21 and 26-28. The cast calls for six women and three men, with an age range of 18 to 65. No acting experience is necessary, but auditioners should be ready to do a reading from the script. Rehearsals will be held one or two evenings a week and on Sundays. The play centers on the Faith County Fairgrounds in Mineola, a small southern town where the beehive hairdo is still the rage and Saturday nights are reserved
for the tractor pull in nearby Pickler. A colorful collection of good ole’ country folk exchange gossip about one another and show off their handiwork, resulting in stiff competition in the arts and crafts category. Originally written as a radio show before being adapted to the stage, Faith County enjoyed a 35-week run on WLYX in Georgia, and it was featured as a special on NBC TV’s Dateline. For more information about the auditions, contact Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator at 636.474.8150 or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us . Directions: On I-70 in O’Fallon, MO., take Exit 217 at Highways K/M (Main Street). Drive north on Main Street about one-half mile, cross the railroad tracks and make an immediate right into the Municipal Centre parking lot. Come to the east entrance (police lobby).
Community Support Worker at Crider Receives Gift and Pays It Forward On Friday, December 14, 2012, April, a Community Support Worker at Crider Health Center, was heading home from a long day at work when she decided to stop at the QT store located on Fifth Street in St. Charles County. She wanted to purchase herself a Spiced Pumpkin cappuccino. Little did she know that she was about to receive a very special gift – just in time for the Holidays. After locating the cappuccino machine, April reached for a cup, filled it, and found her place in line at the counter. While awaiting her turn at the register, an elderly woman noticed April’s badge which identified her as an employee at Crider Health Center. The woman engaged April in conversation as they waited. When the time came for April to pay for her cappuccino, the elderly woman insisted on buying it for her. April, appreciating the woman’s offer, told her that it wasn’t necessary but the woman insisted. The woman went on to explain that because of Crider Health Center’s services, her daughter is no longer homeless and has been able to receive the medication she needs to care for her own children again. Touched by this show of gratitude, April obliged the elderly woman and allowed her to pay for her drink. As the woman took out her money, she stated, “It is the least I can do.” April walked back to her car feeling warm and fuzzy inside and thinking how privileged she is to work for such an amazing organization that does so much good for the community. As she drove towards home she placed her cappuccino in the cup holder and waited as it cooled down. Shortly after she got on the highway, she noticed a man with no coat holding a sign that read, “Hungry and thirsty – anything will help”. Without a second thought, April stopped her car and since she had not taken a sip of her cappuccino, she handed it to the man thinking that he needed it much more than her. As the man took the cappuccino, his eyes filled with tears.
When April asked if he was alright he stated, “I will be now because I know that someone cares about me.” Moved by his statement, April asked him what he meant. He said, “I have been standing here with this sign for four hours and not one person has acknowledged me except for you.” As he thanked April, he explained that because of her kindness he would not give up believing that things in his life could get better. April, knowing that Crider Health Center strives to help underserved individuals live fuller, more productive and healthier lives, she handed him a business card making sure to write down Crider’s main number. She left hoping that he would call and would be able to find some help. April returned to work the following Monday and let her supervisor know what happened and the lesson she learned. She said that most of all, she wanted her team members to know that all of their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed and, often times, it can put them in the right places at just the right time. “The work that we do at Crider Health Center does make a difference,” said April. “I just want everyone to know that we can find opportunities to help others every single day if we just take the time to open our eyes. At this time of year, it is easy to get feel overwhelmed with the things we need to get done. However, there are people in our communities who are struggling and could use a little added dose of hope.” “It doesn’t take much. One small act of kindness can set off a whirlwind of good deeds that spread feelings of warmth, love and happiness across our communities.”
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MoDOT Hosting Job Fair MoDOT is now hiring for full-time maintenance positions at Mexico, Elsberry, Warrenton and New Florence. Job fairs will be held at the following locations to assist individuals with the online application process: Warrenton Maintenance Facility, 800 W Boonslick, Warrenton, MO on Saturday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mexico Maintenance Facility, 1600 Christopher Drive, Mexico, MO on Tuesday, January 8, from 3-7 p.m. Stop by to apply or apply online at www.modot.org. For questions about the fairs, call 660.385.8252 or 573.248.2617.
BRPC Public Meeting The Boonslick Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) will host a public meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 14 in the conference room of the Boonslick Office located at 111 Steinhagen in Warrenton. The meeting will discuss updating the Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Coordination Plan for Lincoln, Montgomery, and Warren counties. During the meeting, public transit and human services providers will be able to review recent survey results, voice individual needs or ideas for meeting individual needs, and participate in the prioritization of plan strategies. A copy of the existing plan is available at www.boonslick.org pertaining to the items that will be discussed at the meeting. Please contact Krishna Kunapareddy at 636.456.3473 or by email at Krishna@boonslick.org.
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Free Legal Service Available An attorney from Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. will be available to provide no-cost legal assistance to low-income persons experiencing civil legal problems. The attorney will be available in the Community Room of the office of the Lincoln County Health Department, 5 Health Department Drive, in Troy, on Wednesday, January 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please note: the attorney will not assist with criminal and traffic court matters. Registrations is not necessary. Please enter through the separate community room entrance.
R-III Student Growth Expected Slow, Boundary Meeting Planned for January Information courtesy of Lincoln County School District R-III A November report shows the “new economy” will provide some necessary relief for the Lincoln County R-III School District. RSP & Associates presented the 40-member Boundary Committee, comprised of parents, grandparents and patrons of the District, with enrollment projections showing slower growth than previously projected, a large middle school with slight fluctuations in enrollment and an elementary school well overcapacity located in a high growth area. According to RSP’s projections, the Lincoln County R-III School District will grow 200 students by 2017. In past reports for the R-III District, the planner had projected student enrollment to increase approximately 600 students in the same time period. RSP & Associates Planner Rob Schwarz believes the economic conditions have played a critical role in altering the forecast for the future of R-III. “The new economic ‘normal’ is going to be a challenge to accept, but the bottom line for Lincoln County R-III School District is enrollment will continue to increase, but at a more reasonable rate, allowing for time to plan for how facilities can accommodate world class education,” Schwarz said. The Boundary Committee is charged with adjusting the existing elementary boundaries for a new, small elementary, Claude Brown Elementary, that will open in August 2013. When realigning boundaries committee members must be mindful of potential areas of growth to create reasonable lines that will stand up to growth and anticipate the need for a second middle school. Lincoln County R-III Community Relations Specialist April Bryant said realigning boundaries has bigger implications that impact the entire district. “Essentially, the boundaries this committee is working toward will create a ‘feeder’ school system; certain elementary schools will ‘feed’ a district that will have two middle schools and eventually two high schools at some point in the future.” The Boundary Committee is following five criteria set by the Board of Education. Members must consider the projected enwww.elsberryhealthcarecenter.org rollment and building utilization, creating a ‘feeder system’, keeping neighborhoods intact, making adjoining planning areas and transportation considerations. Superintendent Mark Penny believes the new numbers are encouraging and will allow the district to focus on two areas of concern. “A more manageable pace of student growth will allow us to provide some immediate relief William Cappel Elementary by realigning boundaries for the 2013-14 school year. Then, we can focus on the next step of the Long Range Plan, which is addressing the size of Troy Middle School,” he said. A public forum will be held January 8 at William Cappel Elementary to reveal the Boundary Committees’ recommendations for boundary adjustments to our current elementary school boundaries. Information about the boundary realignment, FAQ’s and the presentation from the Boundary Committee meetings can now be found on the District website under Community or in the Quick Links of the homepage www.troydentalcare.com - www.troy.k12.mo.us. Patrons and parents are encourage to register for the website and sign-up for notifications pertaining to the boundary process section.
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Mayor Faith Appoints Rod Herrmann to Fill Vacant City Council Seat Mayor Sally Faith has formally appointed St. Charles resident Rod Herrmann to fill the City Council seat to be vacated by Mike Klinghammer, Ward 8, upon Council approval. Klinghammer, who was elected to the St. Charles County Council during the Nov. 6 general election, will begin his new duties effective January 1, 2013. According to St. Charles city charter, the Mayor “shall appoint someone to a vacant seat that is less than 180 days.” Faith indicated a desire to make an appointment based on Herrmann’s long-term desire and commitment to serve on the City Council. “I am pleased that Rod is preparing to file for the April 2013 election,” said Faith, “and appreciate his willingness to serve in this interim capacity during the first quarter of the year.”
Mayor Faith’s appointment will be presented to City Council at the first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. If approved, Herrmann will be sworn in for duty at this same meeting. A lifetime resident of the city, Herrmann has been employed by Laclede Gas for 27 years, where he’s responsible for installing residential service. He’s served on the city’s board of Public Works for the past 15 years, and currently serves in the capacity of board chair. He’s also president of the Hanover Hills Homeowners Association and was appointed by St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann to serve on the board of St. Charles County 2015 and Beyond. “I’ve been interested in issues related to govern-
ment for many years,” said Herrmann. “I’m pleased to have this opportunity to serve the city of St. Charles, and thank Mayor Faith for the support she’s provided through this appointment. It is my hope that my past experience with the city will be of benefit as I begin a new chapter with the City Council.” Michael Spurgeon, director of administration, joins Mayor Faith and the entire city staff in welcoming Rod Herrmann to the team and wishing Mike Klinghammer well in his future endeavors. “We welcome Rod to the St. Charles City Council and send out our appreciation to Mike for his 11 years of service,” Spurgeon said, “as we know he will do an outstanding job now working on behalf of St. Charles County.”
SSM St. Joseph Health Center Receives Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award for Stroke SSM St. Joseph Health Center has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines. St. Joseph Health Center has been participating in the Get with the Guidelines–Stroke program since 2006 when it first was recognized with a performance achievement award. Since that time, staff has continued to improve, receiving subsequent awards each year for better outcomes and care. St. Joseph Health Center is the only hospital in the St. Louis region to receive the Silver Plus award this year for stroke care. Get With The Guidelines–Stroke helps St. Joseph Health Center’s staff develop and implement acute and secondary prevention guideline processes to improve patient care and outcomes. The program provides hospitals with a web-based patient management tool, best practice discharge protocols and standing orders, along with a robust registry and realtime benchmarking capabilities to track performance. The quick and efficient use of guideline procedures can improve the quality of care for stroke patients and may reduce disability and save lives. “Recent studies show that patients treated in hospitals participating in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program receive a higher quality of care and may experience better outcomes,” said Lee H. Schwamm, MD, chair of the Get With The
Guidelines National Steering Committee and director of the TeleStroke and Acute Stroke Services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass. “SSM St. Joseph Health Center team is to be commended for their commitment to improving the care of their patients.” Following Get With The Guidelines–Stroke treatment guidelines, patients are started on aggressive risk-reduction therapies including the use of medications such as tPA, antithrombotics and anticoagulation therapy, along with cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation counseling. These are all aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. Hospitals must adhere to these measures at a set level for a designated period of time to be eligible for the achievement awards. “SSM St. Joseph Health Center is dedicated to making our care for stroke patients among the best in the country. The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines– Stroke program helps us to accomplish this
goal,” said Cynthia Grant, Stroke Coordinator at SSM St. Joseph Health Center and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. “This recognition demonstrates that we are on the right track and we’re very proud of our team.” According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.
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Scholarship Applications Available Foundation Scholarship applications for the 2013-14 school year at St. Charles Community College are now available. Application packets are due by 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, to Enrollment Services in the Administration Building, Room 1113. Application packets and recommendation forms can be found at www.stchas.edu/scholarships. Submitting official application packets make students eligible for more than 40 scholarships, based on specific award criteria. More than $65,000 in Foundation Scholarships is awarded each year at SCC. “We are so thankful for our donors who believe in the power of education and make our scholarship program possible,” said Betsy Schneider, development and foundation relations manager. “Education is so important, and we are excited to have the opportunity to offer scholarships to these hard-working students,” said Schneider. The SCC Foundation is the official fundraising and private giftreceiving agency for the college. Chartered as a non-profit corporation for education purposes, the Foundation solicits and receives tax-deductible gifts and manages these gifts and bequests for the benefit of the college. For more information, contact the Foundation office through Tara Cochran at tcochran@stchas.edu or 636.922.8437. Applications for the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program are now available. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. Interested seniors attending high school in the St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt, and Francis Howell school districts should see their guidance counselor, come in to the nearest St. Johns Bank branch, or log on to www.stjohnsbank.com to obtain an application. All applications can be sent to: St. Johns Bank ATTN: Scholarship Committee 1053 Cave Springs Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Three eligible applicants will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help further their education. Other qualifications for the scholarship program include continuing their education full-time at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas, and planning to major in banking, finance or business. For more information about the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program visit www.stjohnsbank.com or call Laurie Sybert at 314.428.1000.
Local, All-girl Robotics Team Earns Awards in Qualifier and in Eastern MO FLL Championship Event Information courtesy of Michelle Palm They call themselves LEGO GaGa and this group of 9 to 13-year-old girls have done much to dispel persistent myths about girls, math, and science by emerging out of 157 teams competing in eight qualifier events in November and earning one of only 40 slots at the Eastern MO FLL Championship event held December 9 at Florissant Valley Community College. FLL Robotics gives elementary and middleschool students the opportunity to design, build, test, and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology. Teams competing in FLL must do more, however, than build a better robot. They must research and propose solutions to challenges facing today’s scientists and strive to embody the FLL Core Values which include teamwork, sharing experiences with others, and competing with a spirit of friendly competition – qualities for which the FLL organization has coined the terms “Gracious Professionalism” and “Coopertition”. Donning their trademark tutus, the LEGO GaGa girls took home the Champion’s Award from the FLL Qualifier held November 18 at the MICDS campus. The Champion’s Award recognizes a team that embodies the complete FLL experience by fully embracing the Core Values and achieving excellence and innovation in their robot design and challenge solution. LEGO GaGa receives support from and represents Girl Scouts of Eastern MO and was one of eight GSEM teams to earn the chance to compete at the Championship event. The 2012 FLL Challenge asked teams to propose a solution that would improve the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities. LEGO GaGa team members completed research and interviewed experts in
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the field of senior care and proposed and built a model of a home medicine cabinet they called the MEDS 2012. Their proposed design utilized current technology to allow regular blood sugar monitoring and correct medication dispensing via a finger sensor built into the cabinet. The cabinet would be programmed to recognize its specific user. They also proposed wireless connection to a light and vibration alert bracelet worn by the senior user and the ability for physicians and/or pharmacists to wirelessly upload and update medication changes to the cabinet. They also designed a travel case utilizing the same technology. To learn more about senior needs, the girls made regular social visits to spend time with patrons of the Green Lantern Senior Center and partnered with Green Lantern staff to identify a need at the center and develop a strategy to address that need. The girls were challenged to develop a marketing campaign that would get the word out about the resources and activities available at the center and encourage more seniors to take advantage of them. They approached the Wentzville Community Club with a proposal to produce a 4-color postcard complete with photos, a map to the center and engaging descriptions of what is available for seniors at Green Lantern and were awarded by the Club a grant of $400 to print 10,000 of their cards. The girls distributed the cards to local businesses that cater to seniors. LEGO GaGa competed well at the Championship event and, although they did not earn the Champion’s Award again and the chance to move on to the World Festival to be held in April 2013 at the St. Louis Edward Jones Dome, they did receive one of only 12 special distinctions awarded by judges across the 40 teams. Judges gave them the Inspiration Award, which celebrates a team that is “empowered by their FLL experience and displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit.” LEGO GaGa team members are Grace Langston, Anna Palm, Maia Collins, Olivia Vick and Hadley Poole who all attend Wentzville South Middle; Shianne Grinstead-Poole who attends Wentzville Middle; Journey Collins who attends Duello Elementary; and Grace Woodliff who is a home-school student in Wentzville. They are coached by Mrs. Camilla Collins of Wentzville.
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Movie
“The Guilt Trip”
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Though it always is great to see Barbra Streisand on the big screen, “The Guilt Trip” certainly is no guilty pleasure. Except for a few shining, comedic moments, the film takes a long journey down some very familiar cinematic roads. Streisand plays Joyce Brewster, a mother who is totally devoted to her adult son Andy (Seth Rogen). Now an organic chemist, Andy doesn’t quite feel the same about his mom, deleting her voicemail messages and only calling her back occasionally. His only obsession in life is an all-natural cleaning solution that he created. In a rare emotional moment, Andy invites Joyce to accompany him on a cross-country business trip to
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sell his product. Andy has an ulterior motive, though, that involves reuniting his mom with his biological father. Barbra Streisand is a talented comedic actress, but her performance in “The Guilt Trip” comes up way short of expectations. Her Joyce Brewster character is nothing that audiences haven’t seen before: a nagging mother who slowly and carefully drives her adult child up the proverbial wall. Director Anne Fletcher (“27 Dresses”) places Streisand in some well-worn comedic situations, most notably having her character eat a massive steak by herself. Streisand doesn’t get to explore what Joyce Brewster is really all about until the final 20 minutes. Fletcher has the use of a very talented leading lady, but she wastes those talents. Streisand could have done so much more with the character, but the limits of the story don’t give her the chance. Seth Rogen also is disappointing as Andy Brewster. Acting bored and indifferent for most of “The Guilt Trip,” Rogen delivers his lines with a definite lack of enthusiasm. Andy is supposed to be a self-absorbed chemist, but Rogen lets that attitude spill over into his interactions with Streisand. Near the end, Rogen briefly demonstrates what he can do with character. In a rare moment, the actor lets Andy’s arrogance fall away, allowing him to speak and act honestly for the first time. It’s too bad Rogen couldn’t do this from the beginning of the film. Though it sounds cliché, watching “The Gui lt Tr ip” f e e l s about
as painful as being stuck in a car on an endless road trip. Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogen have turned in better performances in other movies. Audiences definitely deserve a whole lot better from these two than what they offer this holiday season. “The Guilt Trip,” rated PG-13 for language and some risqué material, currently is playing in theaters.
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Sports
Gary Baute Final Indoor Football Team Tryout ***Saturday January 12 Your Missouri Monsters (UILFmonsters.com) will take the turf at the Family Arena in St. Charles for their first home game Friday March 8th. The Monsters play in the Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) that comprises of seven teams with four located in the Sunshine state Florida. Head coach John Parker along with his coaching staff will evaluate new players and several athletes that have been at prior tryouts. Owner Andrew Haines and the head coach have announced Johnny Johnson (pictured) as the Offensive Coordinator and in charge of Player Development. Who/what: Missouri Monsters (UIFL) Player Tryouts/Combine-visit www.UIFLmonsters.com for all the details When: Saturday January 12, 2013 Time: Registration begins at 1:15 p.m., and tryout begins at 2 p.m. Where: St. Louis Sports Arena, 6727 Langley Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63123 ~~~See you on the field Rams Pickup Win in Sunshine State ***Rams 28-Buccaneers 13 The St. Louis Rams hit the road to play a Tampa Bay team before Christmas that have not been playing very well lately. In saying that, the squad took advantage of several mistakes of the host team and running by Steven Jackson did what he does best, grind out yardage. The following are highlights from the win: • The win marked the third straight road win for the Rams. The last time they won
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three consecutive road games was during the 2003 season. • Running back Jackson recorded a few high marks in his career - a rushing touchdown tied him with Eric Dickerson for second in franchise history - he is 26th on the all-time rushing yards list - he caught one reception to give him 400 for his career and tie Tom Fears for fifth most in franchise history - he finished with 81-rushing yards. He needs 10 yards to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the eight consecutive season prior to the last game of the season • Quarter back Sam Bradford threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Kendricks, marks the longest pass of Bradford’s career. • Corner back Janoris Jenkins notched his fourth interception of the season, third for a touchdown. He leads the NFL in interceptions for touchdowns • Linebacker James Laurinaitis led the team in tackles with 12 (11 solo) ~~~What a difference good coaches make Lindenwood Basketball is Set to Host Conference Portion of Schedule The Lindenwood men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to start the 2012-13 conference portion of its schedule on Saturday, January 5th against Truman State University. The Lady Lions are 2-7 on the season under the direction of Tony Francis and most recently fell to Missouri S&T on Wednesday, December 19. Tori Kuhn is leading the Lady Lions offensively, scoring 10.9 points per contest. Under the direction of Brad Soderberg, the Lindenwood men’s basketball team is 6-3 and have recently snapped a three-game losing streak. Alex Bazzell is the leading scorer for the Lions, contributing 17.3 points per game. Cody Sorenson is adding 12.1 per game. The Lions will also take on Truman on January 5. Tip off in St. Charles is set for 1 p.m. for the women and 3 p.m. for the men. Both games will be held at Hyland Arena. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood
“Over the Fence”
Editorial
The Safety Police Invasion When my oldest daughter was a wee thing, she stood on the front seat of the car and pointed at things we were passing and made comments. Realizing she could get hurt if we stopped fast, we rigged a harness connected to the seat. She could still stand and make comments. One of the comments was off-color and made me decide to watch my language when I was working on the furnace. In later years, harnesses morphed into child seats secured with seatbelts. However, they weren’t high enough to allow the child to see out of the windows. Screaming and crying ensued. Soothing with sweets
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followed. The era of Overweight Children began. As years progressed, the restraints became bigger, better and safer. The safety police, a division of Politically Correct Inc., had invaded. Child car seats now resemble cocoons. They usually put the child below window levels. The child could gaze at cloud formations, dashboards or seat fabric designs. Maybe they’ll could grow up to become great wallpaper designers. If they became astronauts, they could adapt to spacesuits and high altitudes with no ill effects…all because they were in safety cocoons in case Daddy or Mommy hit a bridge abutment while texting. I should’ve invested in child safety seat manufacturers and donated money to whichever legislators they owned. That’s hindsight for you. I watched a mother strap a small child into one of the latest safety cocoons faster than I can tie my shoe. I was amazed. Had that been me, I would’ve given up and hired a baby sitter. I often wondered why a mother who could do that so well needed a husband to replace leaky toilet valves. It seemed like parents were spending serious bucks for the latest child restraint cocoons only to replace them when the safety police came up with newer-bettersafer-more-expensive versions. I often wondered what happened to the old ones… or almost-new, old ones. Surely they weren’t marketable on Craig’s List or local garage
sales. They were no longer safe enough, right? Who would buy them? A friend suggested sending them to starving countries as foreign aid. However, it was doubtful they needed child restraint seats in rickshaws and donkey carts. The safety police are also responsible for safety belts and air-bags. If you run into a bridge abutment while texting, an airbag deploys and keeps you from being mangled. What happens when you try to escape the crumpled car’s safety devices could qualify for a TV news video. I recommend a handy switchblade to puncture the air-bag and slice the harness. It can double as a carjacker stabber. My truck has a keyhole to turn off the passenger airbag if a baby is aboard. According to safety police, its deployment could smother them. They made no mention of airbags smothering the drivers. It was bad enough for my construction friends when the safety police kept adding new additions to their safety harnesses to prevent them from falling. They eventually became quite adept at strapping it on before climbing upwards. Then they became adept at removing it so they could work. Catch 22 takes many forms. Real irony would have been being run over on the parking lot at quitting time. Perhaps the safety police will come up with an auto safety device for pedestrians. Hit a two-for-one sale enraptured jaywalker and a bumper-mounted airbag instantly inflates to envelop him or her like a hotdog bun and an inflatable lawyer pops out of the dash with a subpoena.
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Wrestling with the Human Brain Christopher will soon turn 20. Hurray! He’s that much closer to becoming a fully functional adult. I heard once that the part of the human brain that considers consequences (the frontal lobe), does not fully develop until age 25. I did a little research and confirmed that very fact. Evidently the frontal lobe is not fully connected until the mid-20s. The frontal lobe is the part of the brain that that asks, “Is this a good idea? What is the consequence of this action?” The teens have a frontal lobe…but they access it more slowly than adults. Teens don’t have the myelin that adults have. That is the fatty coating, or white matter that connects the nerve cells in the frontal lobe with the rest of the brain. Myelin allows the nerve signals to flow freely. Developmentally, teens and early 20-somethings are not at the place where they are concerned about (or even thinking of) the consequences of their behavior. “Thanks for the lesson in neurological science, Shelly, but why tell us about it now?” If your children are older, you’re hopefully laughing to yourself and fondly remembering all the bad choices your children made as teenagers (or early 20-somethings). If you are like me, then your family is currently entrenched in the reality that is the teenage brain. If you have younger children, then just consider this free information that you can shove into the back of your brain. Actually, it goes to your cerebrum I think (see how much I learned while researching the human brain?) “Oh,” you’re saying to yourself. “One of Shelly’s children made an unfortunate choice and we get to reap the benefits.” Exactly! Long story short, one of our boys decided it would be fun to “wrestle” in the front yard with some friends. Christopher, who is apparently more competitive than I
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gave him credit for – but selectively competitive – went into “win at all cost” mode. The cost? A trip to the emergency room when his hands, feet and nose went numb. Two CT scans (neck and chest), three tubes of blood drawn, and who knows how many hundreds or thousands of dollars later, Christopher was released. And yes, we later had a discussion about what that choice cost in terms of lost work hours for me and for him, and in terms of actual money. I was able to find many blessings that emerged from the whole day/evening. First, Christopher is physically fine. Mentally, I won’t be convinced until he hits 25 and I see some evidence that the frontal lobe has fully developed. Second, I think this was a good lesson for Christopher and his buddies. If they’re smart, they’ll remember how scared they were when this occurred, and they won’t repeat that choice of activity. Oh, wait, that still goes back to the whole undeveloped frontal lobe thing. I just pray Christopher didn’t damage his cerebrum that day…that controls long-term memory don’t ya know? His buddy that made the unfortunate choice to “wrestle” Christopher that day (I keep putting that word in quotations, because in actual wrestling, choke holds are illegal), was scared out of his mind. He tried to take full responsibility for the incident and apologized at least 52 times in six hours. This is what I told him: “The part of the brain that thinks about things like consequence doesn’t fully develop until you’re 25. You both made bad choices today, but the good news is you’re normal!” I know it’s not that comforting to parents, but I figure sometimes our children go through just such experiences so if and when their children attempt such activities, they’ll have a true story to back up the words, “Because I said so.”
Spice up Dinnertime (Family Features) Whether it’s cooking for the family or company, everyone needs a few new ideas to turn ordinary meals into something special. ThaiStyle Curry Beef and Pasta – chockfull of beef and fresh vegetables in a creamy coconut-curry sauce – shows how a little creativity can go a long way.
Start with pasta that offers more than just great taste. While Dreamfields pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, which ensures the taste and texture of traditional pasta, it also has the added nutrition of five grams of fiber per one cup cooked serving and fewer digestible carbohydrates. It’s a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta that’s perfect for the whole family. While the pasta cooks, prep the top sirloin steak. This boneless, tender cut of beef is economical and works great in this recipe. Slice it thin and toss with garlic for
an extra flavor punch. The beef is quickly stir-fried, and then the broccoli, bell peppers and onions hit the skillet. Kick up the creativity by adding a blend of sweet and spicy flavors – ginger, chili pepper, coconut milk and red curry paste – to give this dish an Asian flair. (Tip: red curry paste can be found in the Asian section of the supermarket, or visit an Asian market which is likely to have more brand choices.)
To serve, the colorful, fragrant stir-fry is tossed with perfectly cooked, al dente Dreamfields Spaghetti. In less than 30 minutes you have an Asian-inspired one dish meal that transforms dinnertime from basic to extraordinary. Visit www.DreamfieldsFoods.com for more recipes.
Thai-Style Curry Beef and Pasta Preparation Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients: - 1 box Dreamfields Spaghetti - 1 pound boneless beef top sirloin steak, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, divided - 3 cups broccoli florets - 1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips - 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges - 2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger - 1 serrano or other hot chili pepper, minced -1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk -1/4 cup red curry chili paste - Finely chopped roasted peanuts (optional) Directions: 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. 2. Meanwhile, cut steak in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss with garlic; set aside. 3. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef and 1-1/2 teaspoons oil. Remove from skillet.
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4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add broccoli, bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water; continue cooking and stirring 1 minute. Stir in ginger and chili pepper. Add combined coconut milk and curry paste to skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet; remove from heat. 5. Toss beef mixture with pasta. Garnish with peanuts, if desired. Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 407 calories; 23 g protein; 13 g digestible carbohydrates*; 13 g total fat; 4 g saturated fat; 40 mg cholesterol; 483 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber. *If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 53 g carbohydrate.
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CHURCH January 27: 10th Annual Hymn Festival at Zion Lutheran Church 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles. 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series for 2012-2013. Info: www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636.441.7425. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARP-stln@hotmail.com. Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377. Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or
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636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385. 3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now - March 31: Summer Camp Registration at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Designed for pre-school through teens and has something for all interests. Includes traditional outdoor camps and “specialty camps” involving fun adventures and themes, sports, games, arts, dance and more. Now - January 31 save 20% off up to three weeks of camp, February 1 - February 28 save 15% off up to three weeks of camp, March 1 - March
31 save 10% off up to three weeks of camp. Info: 636.379.0092. January 10: Mom’s Afternoon Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 12-3 p.m. Ages 6 weeks - 5 years. Kids can play, make a craft project & have a snack. $10/child, $5/ each additional child. Registrations must be received by noon on Wednesday before the scheduled date. Info/Registration: 636.379.0092. Other dates: January 24, February 14 & 28. January 12: Kid’s & Tot’s Night Out at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 7-10 p.m. Ages 4 months - 13 years. $10/child in advance, $15/ child at the door. Swimming, crafts, rock wall, bingo & more. Concessions available for purchase. Info: 636.379.0092. Other Dates: February 2 & 16. January 14 - March 31: Y-Weight Challenge at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Be our next “before” and “after” in this 12 week program to help you lose weight and improve your health and wellness. Average weight loss per person is 20 Pounds! Led by a Y certified personal trainer. Meets 3 times per week. $720, Members pay: $360. Payment plans available. Info/ Registration: 636.379.0092. Ongoing Events 4th Monday: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Noncompetitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. Just show up with your friends and enjoy a funfilled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club. Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new members. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday & Thursday:
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Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board or card game. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome! Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our children how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info: Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www. lslmothersclub.com.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 2, 2013 Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play! Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www. wentzvillefleamarket.org, www. facebook.com/wentzville-community-club. HEALTH Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician. Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617. SSM St. Joseph Health Center January 8: Mended Hearts Support Group 6:30 p.m. in the St. Peters Room at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. The purpose of this group is to inspire hope for heart disease patients and their families. The location alternates each month between the St. Peters Room at SSM St. Joseph Health Center and Healthwise at Barnes-
Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.
Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Info: 636.947.5682. January 10: Brain Injury Support Group 7:30 p.m. at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Meetings are sponsored by the Brain Injury Association of Missouri. Info: 314.423.6442. Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org.
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Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph
Hospital; contact 636-561-1407. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.1407. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447
Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one. Registration: 314.SSM. DOCS (776.3627).
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Youngest Pick:
Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.
Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!
Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2013.
“Unspoken”
Pictures tell the touching tale of “Unspoken, A Story of the Underground Railroad” by Henry Cole, a previous Book Buzz favorite. Cole’s life-like drawings pack a wallop of emotion in this wordless book. A farm girl sees Confederate soldiers approach during the Civil War and wonders what they’re doing on her family’s property. After they leave, the child gathers potatoes and turnips in a shed when she sees a wide eye peering at her from a bundle of cornstalks in the corner. Terrified she runs to her house, but says nothing to her family. Instead she secretively takes a dinner roll from the table, wrapping it in a napkin when no one’s watching. Though her family has no idea what she’s doing, the courageous girl acts from her heart, creating a bond between two people separated by age and race. “Unspoken’s” text may be silent, but it’s message rings loud and clear in a book sure to be revered.
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January 1 New Year’s Day January 2 Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day January 3 Festival of Sleep Day January 3 Fruitcake Toss Day January 4 Trivia Day January 5 National Bird Day January 6 Bean Day January 6 Cuddle Up Day January 7 Old Rock Day January 8 Bubble Bath Day January 9 Play God Day January 10 Houseplant Appreciation Day January 11 Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friend’s Day
January 12 National Pharmacist Day January 13 Make Your Dream Come True Day January 14 Dress Up Your Pet Day January 15 National Hat Day January 16 National Nothing Day January 17 Ditch New Years Resolutions Day January 18 Thesaurus Day January 18 Winnie the Pooh Day -The Birthday of Winnie’s author A.A. Milne January 19 National Popcorn Day January 20 Penguin Awareness Day January 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, celebrated on the third Monday January 21 National Hugging Day January 21 Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 22 National Blonde Brownie Day January 23 National Pie Day January 23 National Handwriting Day January 23 Measure Your Feet Day January 24 Beer Can Appreciation Day January 24 Compliment Day January 25 Opposite Day January 26 Spouse’s Day January 27 Chocolate Cake Day January 28 Fun at Work Day January 29 29 National Puzzle Day January 30 National Inane Answering Message Day January 31 31 Backward Day
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