CNSTC: Jan. 9. 2013 by Community News

January 9, 2013

Vol 15

July 13, 2011

No 2

Vol 13 No 28

The MDC and MoDOT 2013 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest teaches students to fight litter while earning money and recognition for their schools.

Anti-Litter Decorating Contest Gives Opportunity for Schools to Win Cash Information courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation

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Missouri elementary, middle and home school students K-8 are invited to help in the fight against litter in the Show-Me State -- and to have creative and educational fun -- by participating in the 2013 “Yes You CAN Make Missouri Litter-Free” trash-can-decorating contest. The annual contest is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as part of the state’s “No MOre Trash!” (NMT) statewide litter campaign. This partnership between MDC and MoDOT, along with thousands of volunteers, is working to prevent and reduce litter in Missouri through education, prevention and cleanup activities. The trash-can contest encourages school classes and groups to join in the fight against litter by decorating and displaying a large trash can with the “No MOre Trash!” logo and a litter-prevention message using a variety of creative media. “In addition to teaching kids about how litter hurts them, their communities and their environment, the contest gives students an opportunity to help prevent littering by creating and providing a trash can with the No MOre Trash! message in their schools or communi-

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ties,” says MoDOT NMT Coordinator Stacy Armstrong. Schools may submit one entry in each competition category: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. Entries are judged based on creativity, adherence to contest rules and effective use of theme and logo. First-place winners from each competition category receive $200 awarded to the sponsoring schools. All first-place winners are then eligible for a grand prize of a trophy and $600 awarded to the sponsoring school. There is no entry fee for the contest. Participating school groups must submit a completed entry form online and up to three photos to nomoretrash.org by March 8. Contest rules, entry forms, logo, past contest entries and winners, and educational information can also be found at nomoretrash.org. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American generates 4.3 pounds of solid waste per day. Based on this average and the state’s population of approximately six million people, Missouri accounts for more than 25 million pounds of garbage in one day – more than nine billion pounds of trash per year.

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“A great deal of that trash shows up on the Show-Me State’s roadsides, natural areas and waterways,” says MDC NMT Coordinator Joe Jerek. “Litter harms water quality and plant health, degrades natural areas and hurts wildlife. Litter poses health risks and creates roadway and waterway safety hazards. It hurts

property values, housing prices, landscape appearance and our overall quality of life.” Littering is illegal in Missouri and can result in a fine of up to $1,000 and one year in jail. See CONTEST page 3

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Show Off Your Moves with Flag Football Tired of just watching football? Make your own magic on the field. Register your team now for the St. Peters Rec-Plex’s adult Flag Football League. The eight-game league is open to team registration for players ages 18 and up. The season begins January 27, with registration ending January 12 or when the league is full. Games will be played on a field next to Rec-Plex South on Sundays between noon and 5 p.m. The league will have seven regular-season games and one playoff game. Each team must have at least 6 players and can have as many as 15 players. The cost is $415 per team. Individuals looking for a spot on a team may email mdaigle@ stpetersmo.net with your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, age, and football background. To learn more or to register, please visit www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect or call 636.939.2FUN, ext. 1400.

Author Ross Malone will Autograph and Sell Copies of Books About Missouri Meet author, traveler, retired teacher and historian Ross Malone on Sunday, January 20, at the historic Heald Home, located in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Malone will sign and sell copies of his latest book, Too Good to Pass By: A Look at Some Missouri Places. Copies of his Tales from Missouri and the Heartland also will be available. The book was selected for the Missouri Life Magazine Book List and placed in the Missouri Association of Librarians “Author’s Alley.” Admission is $2 per person at the door and includes a tour of the house. For more information, please call 636.379.5605, or email jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us.

Smart Ways to Overcome Holiday Debt For many, getting in debt over the holidays is unavoidable. If you are one of the many American consumers who put one (or five) too many holiday purchases on a credit card, you don’t have to let your spending hangover ruin the New Year. Now is the perfect time to put together a plan to pay off that debt as quickly as possible. Here are some tips to effectively deal with that holiday debt. Size the breadbox. First, you must get a handle on just how big a hole you’ve dug. Create a comprehensive list of all the debt you accumulated just over the holiday season. Review all your credit card statements and calculate how much you spent on decorations, gifts, events, dining, entertaining, and other holiday-related expenses. Knowing this total figure can help you set reasonable goals for paying it off. Develop a payoff plan. Take a good look at your budget and ask yourself how much you can realistically set aside each month specifically for credit card payments. Remember, in order to make a dent in your debt, you must pay more than the minimum payment each month. If you can’t see yourself paying more than the minimum, start cutting back elsewhere to free up some money – cut back on cable channels, scale back your cell phone package, or perhaps eat out less. Remember, a few temporary cutbacks now will help you pay down your debt faster. Consolidate your credit card debt. Take ad-

vantage of 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) transfer credit cards to reduce total interest payments on the debt you’ve accumulated. If you can’t pay off the full amount of your holiday debt within the next couple of months, spread it out over six or twelve months at a 0% APR. Just be sure you understand what the interest rate will become after the promotional period is over so you don’t end up paying back all you’ve saved with a ridiculously high interest rate. Stop using your credit cards. Everyone in your household has to stop using credit cards for day-to-day purchases. Period. So, make sure family members who share credit card accounts understand this. Find income elsewhere. If you are truly motivated to eliminate that holiday debt as quickly as possible, you could look for another income stream. Think about taking on a part-time job. Perhaps you can create a side business out of a hobby. Or, you may even consider selling some personal items on auction websites to generate some quick cash to pay off that debt well before the next holiday season. Use bonus money to pay off debt. If you have recently received a holiday bonus -- or you are filing your taxes early and are getting a refund -- use that extra money to reduce your holiday debt as soon as possible. Whatever you do, don’t simply carry this burden on into the next holiday season and repeat the whole cycle. Take care of the holiday debt you’ve accumulated now and make the 2013 a year with fewer financial anxieties. This information is compiled courtesy of West Community Credit Union in O’Fallon, Brentwood and Kirkwood. For more information, contact us at 636.720.2400.

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St. Peters Earth Centre Announces Winter Hours

The Missouri Department of Conservation protects and manages the state’s forest, fish and wildlife resources. MDC also facilitates and provides opportunities for all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about these resources. The Missouri Department of Transportation works with the public, transportation partners, state and federal legislators and other state and local agencies to provide a safe and efficient transportation system to the people of Missouri.

The City of St. Peters’ Earth Centre at 115 Ecology Dr. processes yard waste and other organic material into mulch and compost. Earth Centre drop off is open to the public and at no charge to St. Peters residents with a Resident Privilege Card. The Yard Waste Drop-Off Area will be open Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during the months of January and February. Earth Centre will not sell compost, mulch, and topsoil during these months.

Vendors Sought for O’Fallon’s “Cabin Fever Daze” Festival The City of O’Fallon, Missouri, is seeking vendors for its winter festival, Cabin Fever Daze, which will be held January 25 – 27 in O’Fallon Sports Park. Spaces are available for vendors selling food and beverages as well as hats, scarves, mittens, blankets and other cold-weather related items. Event highlights include ice skating on O’Fallon’s first outdoor rink, the Human Dogsled Race, broomball, ice carving, a fire performer, the Snowshoe Obstacle Course, and Fruit Cake Chuckin’. Event hours are Friday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, noon-8 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Booth space is available outdoors in the park. The cost varies from $35 - $50 (non-profit) to $75 - $100 (commercial) for a 10 x 10-foot space with one 20 amp outlet, with a fee of $25 for additional electricity. Tent canopies can be rented for $50, with setup included in the fee. The deadline to apply for booth space is 4 p.m. on Monday, January 14. Vendor applications are available on O’Fallon’s website, www. ofallon.mo.us/CabinFever. Or, pick up an application at O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon 63366. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, please call 636.379.5614, or email Marsha Seymour at mseymour@ofallon.mo.us.

Open Auditions for Faith County to Begin January 13 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 on 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 35week run on WLYX in Georgia, and it was featured as a special on NBC TV’s Dateline. For more information about the auditions, please 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).

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2013 Call for Foundry Art Centre Studio Artists

Plunge on the Wild Side Polar Plunge to be Held February 2 in Lake Saint Louis

The Foundry Art Centre is currently accepting applications for available studio space. Studio artists will be selected by a jury panel on Monday, January 21 to rent studio space for one year, renewable after the first year. Located on the mezzanine level, the glass-fronted studios afford natural light and 24 hour access. The Foundry Art Centre has studio space ranging from 375 sq. ft. to 786 sq. ft. with single studios averaging 375 sq. ft. in size. The cost of studio space is $8.60 per sq. ft. per year for all studios and includes basic utilities and 24 hour access. Artists are encouraged to consider joint application for larger studios to help defray expenses and to meet the center’s minimum hours of open-studio time for studio residents. To apply, submit the following on Receiving Day, January 20: 1. Complete the Foundry Art Centre application. 2. Six pieces of original finished 2D or 3D artwork created in the last two years. - If you generally frame work, one piece must be framed. The others can be matted and shrink wrapped as appropriate. - Affix the FAC ID tag (found on the last page) to the back or underside of each entry. There is no place for your name as you will be assigned a number at registration. - 2D applicants must bring cardboard of appropriate size to protect submissions as they will be stacked against the wall. Do not put your name or any other identifying mark on the cardboard as the jury process is blind. - All work must be totally dry. Wet paint will disqualify an applicant. NOTE: Applications must be postmarked by January 14 to allow for timely delivery. Applications are available at www.foundryartcentre.org. Call 636.255.0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org to learn more.

Lake Saint Louis PD, O’ Fallon PD, Wentzville PD and St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department are dispatching a call from hibernation for all Polar Bears! The 10th Annual Polar Plunge will be held on February 2. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Saint Louise. Their Reason for Freezin’ . . . the athletes of Special OlymTeam S.H.I.E.L.D. at the 2012 Polar Plunge. Photo by Savannah Christiansen pics Missouri! All proceeds from the event benefit the organization. This year’s goal is to raise $113,400. The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 14 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by Lake Saint Louis PD, O’Fallon PD, Wentzville PD and St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department and will take place at the Lake Saint Louis Community Association Clubhouse (100 Cognac). Registration will be available the night before the plunge from 6-8 p.m. Day-of registration begins at 10 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 12 p.m. No wet suits are allowed and shoes are required. Each participant is required to raise a minimum $75 to participate in the Polar Plunge. All participants will receive an official commemorative shirt and will receive additional incentives for reaching fundraising goals at $300, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 levels. The Polar Plunge pre-registration deadline is January 16. This deadline must be met to receive the requested shirt size on the day of the event. Day-of registrants will also receive shirts, however, they may not receive the requested size. The easiest and most efficient way to register and fundraise is online! Visit www.somo.org/plunge, sign up and email your friends and families to support your Plunge. Paper registration forms are also available at the SOMO St. Louis Metro Area Office and all Missouri Shop ‘n Save stores. Mail or deliver pre-registration forms and the minimum $75 contribution to Special Olympics Missouri Plunge – 2945 South Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144. Prizes will be awarded to Top Individual Fundraiser (1st, 2nd and 3rd), Top Fundraising School and Top Fundraising Law Enforcement Agency and the participant with the most original costume will be presented with the “golden plunger award.” Polar Plunge sponsors include Shop ‘n Save and 92.3 WIL. For more information about the Polar Plunge, please contact Jennifer Brown, Development Director, at 314.961.7755 or email brown@somo.org. Special Olympics Missouri is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. More than 15,000 athletes participate in 21 Olympic-type sports throughout the state. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy as they participate in the sharing of gifts and friendship with their fellow athletes, their family and www.krekeler.com friends, and communities across Missouri.

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Toastmasters Clubs Offer Leadership, Last Chance to Recycle Christmas Trees Through the MDC Christmas trees can have a second life after the Since these fish typically spawn in shallow waPublic Speaking Training and holidays by providing home for fish - and an ad- ter, the trees are tied to cement blocks and subBy DeAnna Massie Experience merged at depths of four- to- seven feet to give vantage for anglers. “In today’s business, communication and leadership skills are important,” says Sandy Kardis. “It’s very challenging.” Kardis is Lieutenant Governor Marketing, for Toastmasters District 8 (Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.) “I joined Toastmasters because I was invited by a coworker, but I found that it’s an incredible learning experience—and fun.” Toastmasters is a not-for-profit educational organization that offers training Sandy Kardis, Lieutenant Gov- and experience in leadership and public ernor Marketing, Toastmasters speaking. Participants learn by participatDistrict 8. Photo by Kevin ing in no-pressure workshops. They pracDesrosiers tice conducting meetings, giving prepared and impromptu speeches and develop skills related to timekeeping, grammar and parliamentary procedure. There are no instructors in Toastmasters clubs; members improve through continuous practice, and by giving and receiving constructive feedback from their peers. Members may, however, hold officer positions. Since 1924, Toastmasters has helped men and women from all different backgrounds develop leadership and public speaking skills. Today, Toastmasters International sponsors 13,500 clubs in 116 countries. Some of these clubs have corporate sponsors and are open to employees only. For example, in District 8, Wells Fargo Advisors, Save-A-Lot and State Farm host Toastmasters clubs for employees who want to improve personally and professionally. However, there are 116 clubs in District 8, and many of those are community clubs open to anyone who wishes to join. In addition to monthly meetings, members can participate in training such as The Leadership Institute and attend conferences where they can attend workshops and compete for prestigious speaking and leadership awards. (This year’s District 8 Spring Conference will be held May 17 and 18 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.) Members only pay $36 in dues twice a year. New members pay a small initiation fee, and some clubs may have additional dues to pay for room rental and supplies. Kardis says, “If you compare Toastmasters to the other leadership and communication educational programs out there, you’ll find that we are the best and least expensive option for personal improvement classes. Members develop skills, but they also gain confidence. If you are asked to take on a leadership role in your career or community, the experience you get at Toastmasters makes it easier to say yes.” New members may join at any time, and there are no requirements. To find a Toastmasters club near you, visit www. dist8tm.org or www.toastmasters.org.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting used natural Christmas trees to create fish habitat in Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles. So how does recycling a used Christmas tree give fish something to celebrate? Turns out, a bunch of them can create the aquatic equivalent of an underwater condominium. “A lot of lakes we work with are manmade and there’s not much fish cover in them, so we have to figure out how to put fish habitat in those lakes,” said Kevin Meneau, MDC Fisheries Management Biologist. “Christmas trees are one of the best ways to do that in winter.” According to Meneau, the trees provide woody cover that makes excellent habitat for invertebrates. These are an ideal food source for smaller fish, which draws them in like a magnet. This in turn brings in bigger fish and creates a situation that gives a boost to the lake’s entire food chain. “They also help young fish,” Meneau added, “because when the adults spawn their young can hide in those trees.” The trees benefit some of the most popular fish that anglers like to pursue, including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie.

emerging fish easy access to their cover. The underwater brush piles concentrate fish, so the submerged trees can be a boon for anglers as well. By noting the location of the trees, astute anglers can focus their efforts in these areas to improve their odds. Meneau said the tree tops are usually visible for five to six weeks after being put into the lake, before they become water logged and sink completely. This gives anglers until about mid-March to locate these potential fishing jackpots. Resourceful anglers often mark the sites for future reference on maps they make themselves or by using a GPS. Meneau said it’s best to drop off the entire tree, without cutting it up or removing any branches. Tree donors are asked to remove all decorations, including lights, garland and ornaments before drop off. Recycled Christmas trees are requested at Lake 35 on the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles. The entrance to the conservation area is on Route D, two miles west of Highway 94. Signs on the area will guide visitors to the drop off point. Christmas trees can be donated now through January 13.

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Last Date for Candidate Filing for LCPWD No. 2 The Last Day for Candidate Filing for positions in Lincoln County Public Water District No. 2 is January 15. The General Municipal Election will elect one director in sub-district #1 and one director in sub-district #5, each for a three year term. The election will be held April 2, 2013. Any qualified voter of the district may file a form of “Declaration of Candidacy” for the open offices. Those interested may file with Clerk, Tina Sharp, at the PWSD #2 located at 40 Sydnorville Road in Troy, MO 63379.

Cuivre River Electric will not Raise Rates in 2013 Gary and Marge Cockrum, owners of The Mercantile Outlet, held a holiday gift raffle for charity at their store location at 800 E. Cherry St. in Troy from Monday, November 19 through Monday, December 10, 2012. Left to Right are Captain Mike Noonan, Firefighter Robert Blunk, Firefighter Chris Stanford, Gary & Marge Cockrum - Owners of the Mercantile Outlet The drawing was held on Monday, December 10 at 2 p.m. with members of Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 drawing names of the winners. First place was a mission-style wood server table valued at $249.99 won by Helen Maxfield. Second place was a 100% cotton kingsize quilt with 2 shams valued at $59.99 won by Bill Barnes. The third place prize was an oval metal ice bucket stand valued at $35.99 won by Becky Crossfield. All the raffle prizes were donated by the Mercantile Outlet. Thank you to all who participated in the holiday raffle. The Mercantile Outlet raised $569 for the Lincoln County Firefighters Foundation Food & Toy Drive!

In a letter to members, Cuivre River Electric General Manager/CEO Dan L. Brown stated that rates would not increase in 2013. This will be the fourth consecutive year without a rate increase. At the Annual Meeting in August Brown stated that he expected wholesale cost increases that CRE would not be able to absorb. Fortunately for consumers, suppliers kept wholesale rates manageable. Says Brown: “Many regulatory and environmental uncertainties remain which could alter our supplier’s current long-range financial forecast. As recently as 2009, wholesale cost increases of 25% were projected for 2014. As it stands today, we hope a wholesale increase next year could remain in single digits, but we remain cautious.” Brown credits a smaller workforce and improvement to internal operating efficiencies. He also recognizes employees, who “continue to strive for maximum efficiencies in our day-to-day operations.”

Public Meeting at Boonslick Regional Planning 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

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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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Peoples Bank & Trust Employee Honored for 10 Years of Service and Dedication On December 15, 2012, Margie Newsom, Teller Supervisor at Peoples Bank & Trust’s O’Fallon Branch was presented with a watch in honor of her 10 years of continued service and dedication. While only employees that had reached milestone years or had perfect attendance were awarded, Peoples Bank & Trust is proud of all its employees and truly values their hard work and loyalty which allows the bank to continue to offer the newest services and the highest degree of customer service.

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MDC Offers Enhanced Website for Mobile Devices The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) website, www.mdc.mo.gov, gets more than 1.5 million views each month by people looking for a variety of information. Some of the most popular topics include hunting and fishing seasons and regulations, permits purchases, and finding local MDC contacts. These popular topics and others are now more readily available for easier and faster access on smart phones and other smallscreen mobile devices through MDC’s mobile version of its website. Visit www.mdc.mo.gov through your smart phone and other small-screen mobile device to access the mobile version. It’s so simple that the website will automatically detect that you are using a device with a small-screen, such as a smart phone, and offer the option of the mobile version of the website. The mobile version gives users the option of viewing the full-browser version of the website. “Our enhanced website for mobile devices is one more way we are improving our services and technology to better meet the needs of the millions of Missourians and others we serve,” says MDC Digital Communications Manager Chris Cloyd. “And be sure to bookmark the site for easy access.” Cloyd adds that some smart phones even allow users to save the bookmarked mobile version of the website as an icon on the device home screen for easy access.

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City of St. Peters Receives Donation of 1,000 Trees St. Peters’ Parks staff has been busy planting nearly 1,000 trees provided by a program called Project CommuniTree available through Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. Forest ReLeaf of Missouri was established in 1993 to help reverse the decline of urban and community forests. The organization provides trees for public and nonprofit plantings and present educational programs to increase stewardship of the trees and forests in Missouri and surrounding regions. These programs are made possible through the generous contributions of volunteers and many community partners. The trees the City of St. Peters received from this program range from 3-6 feet tall and are being used for three different projects: • 800 trees were planted in a mitigation area of 370 Lakeside Park. • 100 trees will be planted in a mitigation area on the new West Sunny Hill Boulevard extension. • 72 trees will be planted on the hillside of new City Centre Park Drive. Mayor Pagano said, “We thank Forest ReLeaf of Missouri and Project CommuniTree for the donation. Our community forest is important to our quality of life.” The donation of these trees saved the City nearly $10,000.

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Scholarship Applications Now Available for Local Students Missouri Corn Scholarship Applications Now Available

West Community Credit Union Announces 2013 Scholarship Program

The Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council will award $7,500 in scholarships to deserving students in 2013. Applications for the Missouri Corn Scholarship Program are now available for high school seniors and college juniors pursuing a degree in agronomy or related area of agriculture. “We feel the scholarship program is a great investment in agriculture’s future,” noted Missouri Corn Scholarship Chairman Mark Scott of Wentzville, Mo. “As technology and production practices evolve, an education provides a firm foundation for a successful career. We encourage all high school seniors and college juniors pursing a degree in agronomy or related fields to apply.” High school senior applicants must be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area. They must plan to attend a two- or four-year Missouri college or university and major in agronomy or agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the freshman year of college expenses for high school winners. College applicants must also be Missouri residents from a Missouri farm or rural area, and currently a junior enrolled in a Missouri four-year college or university majoring in agronomy or agriculture-related field. The scholarship funds will apply toward the senior year of expenses for college winners. Missouri Corn Scholarship applications are available for download at www.mocorn.org under the Resources tab. Interested students can also call the Missouri Corn office toll-free at 800.827.4181 to request an application. Students must submit an application form, official high school or college transcript and at least one letter of recommendation to the Missouri Corn office by February 8 to be eligible. Applications will be reviewed by the Missouri Corn Scholarship Committee and recipients will be notified by mail on or before April 15, 2013. This is the seventeenth year Missouri Corn Scholarships have been available. To learn more about Missouri Corn programs, please visit www.mocorn.org.

Five $1,000 Scholarships to be Awarded to Local High School Seniors West Community Credit Union is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for their 2013 high school scholarship program. Five $1,000 scholarships will be granted to qualifying high school seniors. West Community Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative that has served members in the St. Louis area since 1936. Currently in its 18th year, the scholarship program seeks to support school districts located in West Community’s field of membership by providing financial assistance to graduating seniors for future professional plans and personal growth. Applicants are evaluated on a variety of criteria, including grade point average, ACT or SAT scores, curriculum, extracurricular activities, financial need and recommendations. Applications are due by Friday, March 15 and are available at www.westcommunitycu.org. For additional information or to have the application mailed, please contact Lori Hudson at 636. 720.2402.

St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Applications Now Available 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

Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available for 2013-14 School Year 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, 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.

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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 fulltime 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 log on to www.stjohnsbank.com or call Laurie Sybert at 314.428.1000.

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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 gift-receiving 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.

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Movie

“Les Miserables”

Following a well-deserved Oscar win for “The King’s Speech” two years ago, director Tom Hooper is once again an Academy Awards front-runner for “Les Miserables.” A visually stunning adaptation of the stage musical, Hooper truly enjoys the freedom that film has over a theatrical production. Hugh Jackman plays Jean Valjean, a man sentenced to prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family. Freed after years of hard labor, Valjean discovers that his status as an ex-con prevents him from finding honest work. Thanks to a kind, generous act, Valjean breaks parole, creates a new identity, and starts over as an upstanding businessman. Through the years, Valjean pays that original kindness forward. Fantine (Anne Hathaway), an unwed mother, loses her job because of her marital status, but the ex-con vows to raise her child Cosette as his own. Despite many honorable deeds, Inspector Javert (Russell Crowe) tirelessly pursues Valjean for breaking his parole. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this adaptation of “Les Miserables” deserves high marks. Looking as if he is out of his comfort zone, Hugh Jackman turns in a commendable performance as Jean Valjean. A Broadway veteran, Jackman at times appears to struggle with the vocal demands of the role. Anne Hathaway, on the other hand, brings a fresh

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fragility to Fantine. Struggling to provide for her daughter, Fantine works in Valjean’s factory, but she sacrifices herself to make money for Cosette. Hathaway sings a poignant version of “I Dreamed a Dream,” the song that catapulted Susan Boyle to musical fame. Amanda Seyfried, so good in “Mama Mia!” in 2008, brings a strong voice to the adult Cosette. Samantha Barks also shines brightly as Eponine, a young revolutionary. Frustrated that she can’t have the man she loves, Eponine sings the beautiful and heartbreaking “On My Own.” Barks arguably has the most beautiful voice of anyone in the cast. Sacha Baron Cohen is an acquired taste, but he is spectacularly funny here as Monsieur Thenardier, the innkeeper who also serves as Cosette’s guardian. Cohen chews the scenery quite well during the iconic song “Master of The House,” and he just might earn an Academy Award nomination for his efforts. Bolstered by a top-notch cast, Tom Hooper’s version of “Les Miserables” is a hit. It’s a beautiful story of failure and redemption punctuated by some truly moving songs and production numbers. Hooper and Hollywood definitely did this one right. “L es

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Sports

Gary Baute Women’s Ice Hockey Drops A Pair To Minnesota State ***Lady Lions Hit The Ice The Lindenwood women’s ice hockey team dropped a pair of games this past week to WCHA member Minnesota State. The Lady Lions fell in the first game 1-6 and in the second, 0-6. Alyssa West scored the lone goal for the Lady Lions in the first contest while Alison Wickenheiser led the squad offensively in the second game with eight shots on goal. In game two, the two squads remained close in the first period, going almost 19 minutes with scoreless hockey before Minnesota State got on the board. The Mavericks went on to score four goals in the second period and a sixth goal in the third period. The Lady Lions are 1-16-1 in their second season as a member of NCAA. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood Football Tryouts For New Indoor Team ***This Saturday 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. January 12 will be when 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 may make an appearance to check out the talent on the turf. 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 1:15pm, and tryout begins at 2pm Where: St. Louis Sports Arena, 6727 Langley Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63123 ~~~Start of season less than two months

Rams End Season With Loss But Big Overall Win ***Rams 13-Seahawks 20 The St. Louis Rams finished the season with a 7-8-1 record that made many say it was a successful season. The following are highlights from the win: *The team ended the Seahawks’ eightgame scoring streak of 23 or more points and three-game scoring streak of 42 or more points. *Running back Steven Jackson recorded his eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season on a 14-yard rush in the second quarter. His string of eight seasons stands as the NFL’s longest active streak of its kind. *Jackson became the sixth running back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in eight or more consecutive seasons, joining Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Curtis Martin, Thurman Thomas and LaDainian Tomlinson. Jackson remains the leading rusher among all active NFL running backs. *Quarter back Sam Bradford completed 25-of-42 passes for 252 yards and one touchdown. His performance pushed him to 9,378 yards on the season, placing him seventh in team history in passing yards, passing Pat Haden (9,296) and Vince Ferragamo (9,376). *Wide receiver Danny Amendola moved into 15th place on the Rams all-time list for receptions on a five-yard pass from Bradford, passing Les Josephson (194). *The defense generated six sacks on the day, tying the Denver Broncos for most sacks in the NFL with 52. Entering Week 17 the Rams were tied for third alongside Green Bay with 46 sacks. *The offensive line has not allowed a sack on Bradford in nine consecutive quarters. The last time Bradford was sacked came in the third quarter against the Vikings on Dec. 16, 2012. ~~~Next game, exhibition in the summer

Editorial

“Over the Fence”

Joe Morice I Hate Winter! “I hate winter!” I grouched. We finally got a real blast of cold air from Canada and I was hating it. A friend said, “Hey, winter is great. It snows and everything is beautiful and the cold air kills germs.” “Humph.” I looked out at the wind howling across my frozen lawn. The chill factor was down to Antarctic. “If it kills germs, why does everybody get the flu in winter?”

“We get flu in the summer, too,” he countered. “Humph, again,” I griped. “I wish Canada would keep their stupid weather.” I loved snow when I was a kid. It often meant no school and I really loved no school. I also loved sleigh riding and snowball fights despite frostbite and bruises. My mother probably didn’t like it because she had to put up with our wet clothing and slush tracks on her clean floors. This is besides all the noise and disruption in her daily routine. Mothers stayed home in those days…probably not willingly. Then I grew up and was introduced to rush hour traffic and dirty looks from the boss if I was late because the icy commute was fraught with accidents. Drivers often succumbed to a bad case of cell phone disease and the foolish belief that four-wheel drive vehicles stop on ice. Food and shelter became the duty of adults who worked for a living…or at least www.muddautobody.com most of us. A few had parents with enough money to support their children until they inherited. In any event, our upwardly mobile society uses automobiles to commute here in suburbia. Public transportation is reduced to buses too far from home, a light rail train that occasionally gets stuck in bad

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weather or none of the above. Winter isn’t fun anymore. Sometimes I have to don a heavy coat, stocking hat, earmuffs, boots, muffler, long underwear, thermal socks and gloves with animal fur inside. By the time I’m decked out, I’m too tired to go out. If I go out anyway, I can barely move. Worse yet, if I get an itch, I can’t scratch it. Even rubbing on a tree like a flea-bitten moose won’t help. I really hate winter. Most retired folks long for warmer climates. Those who can afford it move to Florida or Southern Texas or the Mohave Desert. Some retire to Las Vegas and end up getting jobs after they gamble away their 401k’s. I went to Florida to check it out. Somebody plowed it under and built condominiums, resorts and funeral homes. It’s full of elderly folks and Cuban refugees. What fun are they? It also has hurricanes. So does the entire South. If I move there, Mother Nature might turn my humble abode into a vacant lot. The Southwest is nice but it has dust storms, triple digit heat and thousands of senior citizens who crash Cadillacs into other Cadillacs or clunkers driven by Mexican drug smugglers. It’s dangerous. I think I’ll stay here and hibernate like a bear. Bears don’t have condominiums in Florida either. Missouri does have tornados, however. I can take a picture of one from the ground. For hurricanes and dust storms, I’d need a high-flying jet. I’ll buy some books to read while the snow buries my driveway and tears my gutters off. They’ll be about warm places. The private detectives in “Who Done It’s” will be wearing Hawaiian shirts and sandals. The sinister evildoers will wear tropical suits over concealed gats. Their black Cadillacs will have turbocharged air-conditioners. Come spring, I’ll fix my gutters and patch my roof. I really hate winter.

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Cave Under the Pressure Happy New Year Resolutions! Did you make them? Have you already fallen off that proverbial wagon? I bet you at least gave the resolution thing some thought, especially after all that candy, turkey, mashed potatoes, ham, more mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc. Well I did it. Fell into the trap, under the spell, one of the sheep, a great big (gasp!) follower. I’ve always prided myself on being an independent person. A leader, a free thinker if you will. But after being bombarded by fitness center commercials and store displays greeting me each and every day with boxes and boxes of weight loss products, who can resist? Once again I’ve decided to hunker down, get serious, eat better, exercise more and lose weight. O.K. Let’s call it what it really is. I’ve crumbled under the pressure that is the New Year. I headed to the grocery store Monday morning, determined to bypass the Little Debbie aisle and head straight for the produce section. I picked out some yummy looking Grannysmith apples and some ruby red grapefruit. Then I began to wonder why healthy food wasn’t more readily accessible. By the time I peel the grapefruit I’ve got a headache and need drugs, not

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Ughh! I headed back to the display. I picked up the can of the milk chocolate-flavored drink. “I could drink one of these in the morning,” I thought to myself. Then have a frozen dinner for lunch and a salad for dinner, with the fruit in between meals. “I could do that,” I said under my breath. So I picked up a six-pack of the stuff, and with the nervousness of a husband buying feminine products for his wife, quickly threw it in the cart. What would the grocery clerk think? She’d probably smile to herself and think the same thing I was thinking as I watched the people eagerly hit the weights just one week before. But unlike me, she kept her thoughts to herself. Now there’s a New Year’s Resolution I should really take to heart…think before I speak! So, to all the New Year’s resolutioners, I formally and sincerely apologize. I’d raise my glass of milk chocolate-flavored diet drink, but I threw out the six-pack after one sip. Turns out for the same calories, I can eat a bowl of oatmeal and not wince as it goes down. Cheers!

(Family Features) Maybe it’s the single serve proportions, perfect cake-to-icing ratio or approachability of this iconic treat, but America’s love affair with cupcakes is holding strong. These tasty treats can be adapted to any occasion, and whether it’s a favorite holiday, birthday bash, girl’s night out or just because, the color, sweetness and fun of cupcakes makes people smile.

Think of cupcakes as a blank canvas easily personalized with the right tools. For example, Wilton has products to make it easy for bakers and decorators of all skill levels to make their cupcakes amazing, no matter the occasion. Wilton’s new book, “Cupcakes!” is available at your nearest craft store and www.wilton.com, and showcases unique tips, techniques and products for swirling your way into cupcake greatness. – Play Dress Up. Add personality with playful baking cups – from vibrant stripes to pretty polka dots to festive flowers. Top off your favorite cupcakes with cookie decorations; try a Shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day or an apple for an unexpected teacher’s gift on the first day of school. – Entice with Icing. Play with icing color to add visual interest – think icy blue for a wintry treat or pale yellow for autumn. Sprinkles are an easy way to make icing sparkle. Sugar gems create an eye-catching crystal effect, and seasonal toppings add an extra special touch. – It’s Hip to be Square. Round out your cupcake repertoire with Wilton’s Square Cupcake Pan and baking cups; the square shape is a fresh take on everyone’s favorite treat.

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CHURCH January 25: Free Family Movie Night Doors open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 6:30 p.m. at Dardenne Baptist Church (2345 Oak Dr., O’Fallon). Featuring “Amazing Love - The Story of Hosea”. Info: www.dardennebaptistchurch.org. 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 20122013. 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 Latterday 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

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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 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 Fam-

ily 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. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled 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.

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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: 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 nonsmoking 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 9, 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. 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.

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 CenterWentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617.

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. January 15: Life After Breast Cancer 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Education Room at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park. Providing education and support for breast cancer survivors. Other cancer survivors are welcome to attend. Location alternates between the Education Room at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park in St. Peters, and the Community Education Room at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. When speaker is located at one facility, event is teleconferenced to the other. A light dinner is provided. RSVP: janice_young@ssmhc.com and write LABC in the subject line, or call 636.498.7923. Support Groups

Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. 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). Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

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