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Do unto Fido as you would have done unto you The Humane Society of Missouri urges all pet owners to bring their pets inside and exercise caution when exposing pets to the cold. Pets rely on their owners to help stay warm during winter. As a general rule: If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets. Bring Your Pet Inside: Don’t leave your pet outside in the cold for prolonged periods of time. Remember— thermometers might show one temperature, but wind chills can make it feel much, much colder. Limit time outdoors and be mindful of frostbite on ears, tail and feet. If you run with your dog, pay attention to cold paws and if it gets too cold, leave your pup at home. Cats should always be left indoors—it’s the law in the City of St. Louis. “Outdoor” cats are often victims of road traffic, wilds animals, dogs and cruel people. Acclimate Your Pet to Cold: If your pets spend a lot of time outdoors, make sure to introduce them gradually to dropping temperatures, rather than ex-
posing them to the extreme cold all at once. Provide Shelter: Adequate shelter is mandated by law. If your dog lives outdoors, you must provide a well-insulated and draft-free doghouse. The opening should face south with a sturdy, flexible covering to prevent icy winds from entering. Line the floors of the shelter with straw, not hay. Towels and blankets can become damp or freeze, making the space colder. Beware Antifreeze and Rock Salt: Antifreeze often collects on driveways and roadways. Although it smells and tastes sweet to your pet, it is lethally poisonous. If you suspect your pet has ingested antifreeze, contact your veterinarian immediately! De-icing products like rock salt can irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your pet’s feet after being outside. Pet stores often carry pet-safe ice melts that do the job and won’t harm your pets. Dry Off Wet Pets: A wet pet is a cold pet. Towel or blow-dry your pet if he
From the Humane Society of Missouri gets wet from rain or snow. Also, it is important to clean and dry paws to prevent tiny cuts and cracked pads. See PETS & COLD WEATHER page 2
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PETS & COLD WEATHER from cover Provide Food and Water: It takes more energy in the winter to properly regulate body temperature, so your pet needs additional calories if he spends a lot of time playing or working outdoors. Your pet is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer, so be sure to provide plenty of fresh water. Snow is not a substitute for water. Refill outside bowls often to prevent freezing. Keep Pets Warm Inside: Keep your pets warm, dry and away from drafts while inside. Space heaters and other supplemental heat sources can burn your pet. Keep portable heaters out of reach and make sure all fireplaces have adequate screening. And, of course, never leave your pet alone with an unattended fire. Groom Regularly: Your pet needs a well-groomed coat to keep him properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs might get extra cold so consider a sweater or a coat. Longhaired dogs should have their paw hair trimmed to ease in cleaning and snow removal. To report an animal in distress, please call the Humane Society of Missouri at 314.647.4400. For more information on how to care for your pets during the winter months, please visit the Humane Society of Missouri website www.hsmo.org or e-mail info@hsmo.org.
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your guide to good news and events in St. Charles County like a local church’s providing Feed My Starving Children with more than 100,000 meals
6 Lincoln County Life Business, good news and events just for Lincoln County residents 7 Business
St. Charles County’s business are thriving, and we’ve got all the details in this section. Read about the Youth in Need Annual Celebration and more.
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St. Charles County Elementary Schools Have Character
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Steve Bryan does not recommend paying for a ticket to Identity Theif, but if you can get in for free and have two hours to kill, go see it.
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local sport authority Gary B tells us about the newest sport celebrity’s radio show Looking for Shelly Schneider’s column? Pick up a copy of CrossRoads Magazine for the latest from your favorite funny girl columnist. Better yet, subscribe online for free! Visit www.mycnews.com for details.
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A meal from start to finish: Mom’s Swedish Meatballs and Almond-Laced Banana Cake. Yum!
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RUN. LIVE. LEARN. Race Runners and health enthusiasts of all ages should mark their calendars for the 21st annual RUN. LIVE. LEARN. race and health event set for April 27 on the campus of St. Charles Community College. The event is a morning of recreation, health, education and fun and features a new educational twist. Once again featured at RUN. LIVE. LEARN. will be the popular 10K Race (6.2 miles), 5K Race (3.1 miles) and Fun Run. New this year, one runner will win a $1,000 scholarship to St. Charles Community College. Entrants in the 5K and 10K races (ages 18 and older) will be automatically entered into a drawing for the scholarship. The entry fee for the Fun Run is $15; late registration after April 19 is $20, including Runners of all ages took part in St. Charles Community College’s 2012 RUN. race-day registration. Entry for the 10K and LIVE. LEARN. event at St. Charles Community College. This year’s event is set for Saturday, April 27, on the SCC campus. 5K races is $20; late registration after April 19 is $25, including race-day registration. The entry fee includes a dry-tec T-shirt, refreshments and entries into prize basket drawings. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will each take home a $50 cash prize and overall male and female winners in the 10K will receive a $100 prize. The Health and Wellness Expo is free and open to the public from 8-11 am in the Student Center, including nearly 50 exhibit booths with health and wellness information, screenings and product samples. Participants can test their fitness, learn how to take care of mind and body and get health and safety tips. There will be free refreshments courtesy of local food stores and restaurants. Precision Health Group will provide music at the start/finish line and Missouri American Water Company will provide water stations for the runners. Deadline to sign up as a sponsor is March 1; deadline for exhibitor space is April 19. For information on being an exhibitor/vendor or sponsor, call Kathy Stearns at 636.922.8312. To register in the race visit www. stchas.edu/run or call Karen Decker at 636.922.8475. The college is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.
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108,864 Life-Saving Meals
On February 1 and 2, over 500 community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between Morning Star Church and TwinCities based Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers prepared 108,864 life-saving meals at an FMSC MobilePackTM event. That is enough meals to potentially feed 298 children for an entire year.
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Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Presentation Information based on Nobel Prize-winning medical research and medical research conducted at High Desert Heart Institute, Hippocrates Health Institute and various other clinical studies reveals how to reduce or even reverse cardiovascular disease. The research also indicates positive results for many other diseases such as muscular sclerosis, cancer and diabetes. The information will be shared at The Fitness Fuzion in O’Fallon and Doran Fitness in Winghaven. Carol Williams, former executive producer for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and NBC’s Tom Brokaw will present information on the “miracle molecule” that has been proven to save lives and won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998. She will share her personal story and the extensive research that has been conducted to validate findings. Tito Landrum, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player 1980-1987 and Dane Iorg, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player will accompany her and will share additional information. Carol will present the information at The Fitness Fuzion in O’Fallon on Friday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. and Doran Fitness in Winghaven on Saturday, February 23 at 10:30 p.m. Testing will be conducted at both sites with new non-invasive technology that 99.1% as effective as a cardio catheterization. The test will test the age of your heart, risk category for heart attack and stroke. The test also reveals the overall functionality and well-being of the body. Testing is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 636.614.1443. You may also obtain additional information regarding the informational introduction by calling the same telephone number listed above.
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Spring Fishing Classic Bass Pro Shops is dedicated to ensuring families continue to have fun together outdoors through their exciting, educational events such as the Spring Fishing Classic held at 1365 South 5th St. in St. Charles. Last year, more than 7 million people attended this event at Bass Pro Shops stores across America and Canada and this year promises to be even bigger. And, it is at a price everyone can afford—free. Plus, this year you could be the winner of a fishing trip with Tony Stewart sweepstakes. You could be selected as the National Grand Prize Winner and win a day of fishing with Tony Stewart, driver of the 2013 #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet—SS. The fishing trip will take place in Indiana. You and your guest will receive complementary travel and 2 night’s lodging—a total sweepstakes package value of more than $5,000.00! In addition, 54 winners will be selected (one from each store) to win an exciting First Place Prize Package with a retail value of $560 US and $445 CAD. The 17-day event begins February 22 and goes until March 10. Customers will find lots of new fishing products to browse through, live demonstrations to see, tips and techniques to learn, boat shows, kids events, and, it’s all FREE! Don’t forget to register to win a fishing trip with Tony Stewart sweepstakes or one of the 54 packages being given away that include a Bass Pro Shops Stainless Steel tool set, Bass Pro Shops Enigma Smart Cast Baitcast reel, Kevin Van Dam Tackle System, Coca-Cola® Tailgating Prize Package and 2 race tickets (race tickets are a $200 value.)
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Named a Center of Excellence Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital’s Breast Health and Women’s Center has been named by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all of the ACR’s voluntary breast imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program. By awarding hospitals the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes
breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasoundguided breast biopsy). Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have determined that Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs. In addition to the Breast Health and Women’s Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services that include the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Cardiology Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. In 2012, Consumer Reports magazine rated this 113-bed community hospital as one of the safest in the St. Louis metropolitan area and in the state of Missouri based on its review of publicly available patient safety and quality data. To schedule a breast exam at the Breast Health and Women’s Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters, please call 636.916.9320. For more information, please visit www.bjsph.org.
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Explore St. Louis’ Asian Heritage
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Sizable communities of Asian heritage call St. Louis home. Spend Tuesday, April 16, with us on our Orient Express--a guided tour exploring some of our Asian communities’ customs, traditions and beliefs. Visit the Fo Guang Shan St. Louis Buddhist Center to observe and learn about Buddhism. Browse and shop the Chinese gift and medicinal shops, grocery and bakery along Olive Street Road, St. Louis’ Chinatown. Feast at Wei Hong, one of the region’s best and most unusual Chinese restaurants. After lunch, tour the Oriental Galleries at the St. Louis Art Museum. Experience the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Chinese and Japanese Gardens during a guided stroll. The tour costs $67, which includes motorcoach transportation, admission to the scheduled activities, gratuities, a meal and enroute snacks. This tour involves lots of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. For more information or to register for this tour, call ext. 1624 at 636.397.6903 or go online to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect.
Know the 10 Signs reviews the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and discusses the importance of early detection as well as treatment options. This free program features an interactive lecture. Through this program, you will also learn how to tap into the Alzheimer’s Association for information and support and learn ways to reduce the risk factors for Alzheimer’s. The next Know the 10 Signs program will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on March 12 at the Corporate Parkway Branch Library, located at 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville. Preregistration is required. Register online at www.alz.org/stl, or call 800.272.3900.
St. Peters Cable Television Teams Up with Children’s Theatre Group St. Peters’ TeleVision (SPTV) has partnered with Monkey Tales Theatre, a local children’s theatre group, to bring one of their popular live stage shows to cable television. Monkey Tales Theatre performs stories with live performers, colorful costumes, engaging set designs, fun choreography, live music and audience interaction to teach valuable lessons on acceptance and responsibility. In Prince Handsomely, a vain prince has met his match in a damsel who is definitely not in distress and does not need saving. You and your child will laugh, sing, go on an adventure and maybe even learn a valuable lesson at the end. St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said, “I’m so excited that our award-winning hometown news source has teamed up with this very talented group of local performers. The result is a fun show that can be enjoyed by everyone.” Catch “Monkey Tales Theatre presents Prince Handsomely” on SPTV at the following times: • Mondays: 6:30 p.m. • Tuesdays: 3:30 p.m. • Wednesdays: 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays: noon • Fridays: 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. • Saturdays: 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Sundays at 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. SPTV is also available on AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Charter Communications Cable channel 992, and on the 108 channel group if you subscribe to Charter and have a newer TV, DVD player, or DVR equipped with a QAM tuner. “Monkey Tales Theatre presents Prince Handsomely,” as well as all SPTV programming, can also be viewed on-demand online at www.stpetersmo.net. For more information about Monkey Tales Theatre, visit www.monkeytales.org.
Concert in Wentzville The Central Methodist University Concert Band will perform at The United Methodist Church at Wentzville at 7pm on Thursday, March 7. Members of this 60+ performance ensemble are selected from qualified CMU musicians of any major. The group performs in various venues, both on and off campus. Performance repertoire includes traditional band music and the most recent wind literature. The 70- member band is directed by Roy “Skip” Vandelicht, assistant professor of music and director of bands at CMU since 2008. Vandelicht earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Central Methodist in 1977 and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to coming to Central, he taught 30 years in the Fayette (Mo.) R-III School District. The CMU band was organized in 1910 by Central students. Twenty-one students took part in
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the first band tour in 1912. After the Swinney Conservatory of Music was formally established at then-Central College in the fall of 1925, the concert tour became an annual event. Each spring, the Concert Band embarks on a six day performance tour of Missouri high schools and United Methodist Churches. The group also sponsors CMU’s annual Alumni Band. The March 7 performance is free and open to the public, and reservations are not necessary. The United Methodist Church at Wentzville is located at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. For more information, visit www.livelovegrow.org or call the church office at 636.327.6377.
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Millwood Knights 4-H Blood Drive Millwood Knights of Columbus 4-H Club will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, February 25 at the Millwood KC Hall located at 24 St. Alphonsus Road. Hours will be 3:30-7:30 p.m. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code Millwoodkofc or call Christy at 573.656.3498.
Earthwise Industries Holding Raffle Earthwise Industries has launched a Cardinals tickets fundraising raffle. The raffle is a significant fundraiser for Earthwise Industries employees, as all proceeds go directly back to the nonprofit organization to support the expansion of employee programs and services, equipment and facility improvements. The raffle winner will receive Four Bank of America Club tickets to the Cardinals vs. Brewers game on Saturday, April 13 at Busch Stadium. Tickets include a great view of the game, club access with all inclusive food, beer, wine and soda; a one-night stay at the Ballpark Hilton with a ballpark view; and $250 in cash. The Earthwise Industries raffle drawing will be held on Monday, March 11. A maximum of 1,000 tickets will be sold by board members and staff. For additional information, please call 636.525.8869.
Pike-Lincoln Tech Center Admissions Workshop An admissions workshop is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at 1pm at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center (PLTC) on the Pike Co. R-III (Clopton) School campus, 28176 Hwy WW, Clarksville, Mo 63336. This workshop is required for adults who may want to enroll in a daytime class at Pike-Lincoln. Prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED. Attendees will learn about different types of financial aid and complete a few short assessments. They should allow two hours for the completion of this workshop. Persons seeking additional information about the workshops or programs available should call Pike-Lincoln Technical Center at 573.485.2900 x433 (Counselor) or x439 (PN Office), email info@pltc.k12.mo.us, or visit pltc.k12.mo.us. Walk-ins are welcome to attend these workshops.
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Registration Open for Master Gardener’s Classes The Lincoln County Master Gardener’s Spring Education Series will begin soon. Growing Healthy Trees will be held on Wednesday, February 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will be instructed by Mike Rhodes. Students will learn to select, plant, and care for trees during their lifecycle. Pruning is included in this class from one of the Master Gardeners, an experienced arborist. All about the Birds and Bees will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will be instructed by JoAnn Hill. Students will learn how to attract birds, bees and butterflies, and create a sanctuary for these valuable pollinators. Bulbs, Rhizomes, and Tubers will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and will be instructed by Dana Pittman. Students will learn to be successful with spring and summer flowers
bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes. Growing for Wildlife will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and will be instructed by Desiree Rutherford. Students will learn how to keep wildlife away from flower and vegetable gardens. Missouri Hardwoods will be held on March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. and will be instructed by Dean Reaka. Students will learn about some of hardiest Missouri trees from a certified Master Gardener. A free seedling will be presented to each person. To enroll in classes, or for more information, call the University of Missouri Extension, Troy Office at 636.528.4613 or email lincolnco@missouri. edu. If leaving a voicemail, please allow a Lincoln County Master Gardener a day or two to return your call as they are a volunteer organization.
$8 Million No Tax Increase Bond Issue Winfield School District is asking for support on provements to the extent that funds are available. an $8 million Proposition K.I.D.S. no tax increase The Dream Catchers work sessions and the bond issue that will appear on the 2013 ballot. The Winfield R-IV Facilities Committee (comprised of district is hoping to continue the success achieved members of the Winfield community) determined with the $5,000,000 no tax increase bond issue it which projects would be addressed in this second received in 2009. 2009 funds phase of the district’s faciliwere managed so well the ties improvement process. district was able to complete 2009 bond issue funds more projects than were were used more multiple originally planned. projects, including paying The 2013 bond issue funds off $2.5 million in lease purwill be used for renovation chases, repairing HVAC sysof the intermediate school tems and transitioning to enincluding upgrades to floors, ergy efficient control systems doors, windows, plumbing in all buildings, upgrading to and electric; classroom adenergy efficient lighting in ditions at the intermediate several buildings, adding seschool and new hallway and curity cameras and electronrestrooms; new bus main- Proposed improvements to athletic facilities to be funded ic locks to main entrances, tenance facility at the high by 2013 no tax increase bond issue. Photo courtesy of increasing the number of school; development, con- Winfield School District. security cameras in the disstruction, and equipping of athletic facilities at trict, constructing security fences around district the high school featuring competitive and practice buses, the high school and athletic fields, repairing athletic fields, track, and concessions; and comple- concrete and bleacher issues at district facilities, tion of other safety, remodeling and repair im- upgrading technology with new computer labs and laptops throughout the district, completing new bus and parking areas at the primary building, resurfacing the front and rear lot at the high school, remodeling district kitchens and purchasing new equipment, and constructing a district field house. The district wants to assure voters that this bond issue will not raise taxes or increase the district’s current debt service tax levy. This is due to the district’s fiscal responsibility. It has completed seven refundings over 14 years which have saved over $1,500,000 in future interest and the Board of Education will likely continue to prepay bonds on the existing debt of the district to save on future interest expense. Also, the district’s current levy produces sufficient revenues to support any current debt and the proposed bond issue. Finally, the present construction market is highly competitive, which allows the district to stretch dollars farther. For more information or a comparison/completion analysis www.troydentalcare.com of the 2009 bond issue, visit www. winfield.k12.mo.us or call Superintendent Dr. Jim Chandler at 636.668.8188.
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Peoples Bank & Trust Co. has completed the installation of solar panels on six of the bank branch buildings. The panels were installed on the branch building rooftops of the Main Bank in Troy, Troy Square, Hawk Point, O’Fallon and Elsberry and as a covered parking canopy in Bowling Green. The solar arrays development and design were customized to each building in order to optimize performance. Each array consists of solar panels, microinverters, a panel racking system and a 24-hour monitoring system. The solar panels produce electricity that is fed through the microinverter into the bank branch’s electrical system. This electricity is then used to supplement the buildings energy usage. Overall these systems will be able to generate an estimated 98,000 – 100,000 kilowatt hours annually, which is equivalent to the energy usage of 5-7 average sized homes. The bank partnered with Synergy Energy for the solar panel installation process. Synergy Energy, a St. Louis based company, specializes in development, sales and installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency products.
Youth In Need will honor Bruce and Cecily Affleck at its 26th annual Celebration of Youth dinner and auction on Saturday, March 2 at St. Louis Union Station Hotel. The Afflecks are long-time champions for children and families throughout the St. Louis region. Bruce Affleck is the Chief Operating Officer for the St. Louis Blues and team alum. Cecily Affleck is a Realtor for Coldwell Banker Gundaker. The Afflecks have been heavily involved in charities throughout the St. Louis area, including the March of Dimes and St. Louis University Lupus Foundation. Their involvement with Youth In Need dates all the way back to the early 1990s. Sponsorship, advertisement and ticket opportunities are available. For more information, please call 636.757.9346 or visit www.youthinneed.org. All proceeds benefit Youth In Need’s programs and services in 2013.
Recognition for Diabetes Patient Care SSM Medical Group primary care physicians were recently awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Physician Recognition Program for meeting national standards for diabetes care. The certification is for a three-year time period. This recognition is based on national quality standards and improvement in diabetes patient care over the last year. Physicians from across the country who meet a high level of patient care are certified and recognized on the NCQA website, www.ncqa.org. The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program (DRP) is a voluntary effort to identify clinicians who provide diabetes care consistent with the comprehensive diabetes care measures with the Healthcare Ef-
fectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®). Physicians who receive DRP Recognition show their peers, patients and others in the diabetes community that they are part of an elite group publicly recognized for skill in providing the highest-level diabetes care.
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Westgate Christian Academy’s Mission Trip Westgate Christian Academy 8th graders took their annual 8th grade trip to Chicago, Illinois from January 22-26, where they served the people that live and work there. Westgate students collaborated with The Center for Student Missions (CSM), a short-term mission organization founded in 1988, to put into practice aspects of Biblical leadership that they studied in a fall leadership course. Students spent two mornings at a YMCA Head Start daycare, scrubbing chairs and working in preschool classrooms. They also helped serve dinner at two different community organizations and sorted clothes for the guests to keep. For more information, visit Westgate online at www.westgateacademy.com or call 636.442.8000.
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Cuivre River Electric’s Youth Tour Contest Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CREC) invites high school juniors of Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties to participate in the Youth Tour essay contest. “Cooperative Principles Make a Difference in My Community” is the essay topic chosen for students who enter the competition which begins this month. This is Cuivre River’s 45th annual contest to select high school juniors to serve as delegates to the National Youth Tour in Washington, D. C. June 14-20. “Youth Tour is our opportunity to share coop values with a new generation,” Manager of Communications Mary Jane Clark says of the national program, which will celebrate its 50th birthday this year. The first step for local students is an application and a 500-1,000 word composition on the topic above. Students may enter independently or through their schools. Contest entries are due March 8 and can be delivered or mailed to Cuivre River offices in Troy or Lake Saint Louis. Applications and contest rules are available at www.cuivre.com. Students who submit the 12 top-scoring compositions become finalists. Their April 17 final competition challenge includes taking a cooperative knowledge quiz and presenting their compositions orally before judges, families and peers at Cuivre River’s Youth Tour Banquet. Six students will be chosen as Youth Tour delegates to Washington, D.C.; six will receive $250 scholarships to colleges of their choice. Entries remain anonymous during preliminary judging by Cuivre River staff. Final judging of oral presentations is conducted by local community leaders and professionals from other cooperatives. The contest is open to students who live and attend school in Cuivre River’s general service area, or who have Cuivre River electric service in their homes. Immediate family members of Cuivre River employees and directors are not eligible. Since 1964 Cuivre River Electric has sent 186 students to the nation’s capital to visit their U.S. congressional delegations on Capitol Hill, take part in energy and grassroots government education and leadership sessions, see national historic memorials, landmarks and museums. More than 50,000 high school students sponsored by electric cooperatives have participated in the Youth Tour since the leadership program began.
The Character Education Partnership has named both the Discovery Ridge Elementary in the Wentzville School District and the Francis Howell School District Independence Elementary Missouri State Schools of Character. State Schools of Character have demonstrated a focus on character development that has had a positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate. Nationally there are only 45 schools that have received the State School of Character designation. The majority of these schools come from Missouri, clearly demonstrating our region’s leadership in the area of character education. The State Schools of Character program for Missouri is administered by CHARACTERplus and the Cooperating School Districts (CSD) of Greater St. Louis. Recognition as a State School of Character is a step toward being honored as a National School of Character. Those winners will be announced this spring. The mission of CHARACTERplus is to develop positive character traits in young people by providing a high quality character education process and resources to schools, homes, and communities. CHARACTERplus is a program of CSD of Greater St. Louis and is generously supported by the St. Louis Rams. For more information, please visit www.characterplus.org.
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“Identity Thief”
Fame has, in many ways, ruined comic actress Melissa McCarthy. After a breakout performance in 2011’s Bridesmaids, McCarthy plays that same kind of overthe-top character in the new contemporary comedy Identity Thief. The actress plays Diana, a skilled con artist that uses social skills and high-tech equipment to steal personal information from unwary victims. Her latest target, Sandy Bigelow Patterson (Jason Bateman), is a devoted family man who typically stays on the straight and narrow. With his Social Security number and a handful of fake credit cards, Diana trashes his reputation and credit rating in a few weeks. Diana’s bad Identity Thief photos courtesy Universal Pictures behavior in Florida comes back to haunt the real Sandy at his job in Denver. Sandy is in real danger of going to jail unless he can somehow get the identity thief to return with him voluntarily to Denver. Dismissing Diana as a “hobbit,” Sandy travels to Florida for what he
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thinks will be an easy trip. Identity Thief is an appropriate title because director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) seems confused about what kind of film he’s making. It starts as a tale of comic revenge but quickly turns into an oddball buddy movie about halfway into the story. The subplot about a skip tracer (Robert Patrick) and some gun-wielding mobsters does nothing to help the film, though. As she shows on “Mike & Molly” each week, Melissa McCarthy is an attractive, funny actress. She goes back into Bridesmaids mode, however, for the role of Diana. McCarthy sports teased hair, a frightening wardrobe, and a bad attitude, but director Gordon finally lets the real McCarthy shine through near the end. Jason Bateman also appears stuck in neutral as mild-mannered victim Sandy Bigelow Patterson. For years, Bateman has been playing the same kind of soft-spoken, positive-thinking guys in comedies like The
Change-Up and Hancock. A truly nice man, Sandy believes everyone should play fair, which makes him an attractive target for people like Diana. Identity Thief talks about a very common crime, but the real victims here are those who actually pay to see this movie. It’s hard to leave the theater and not feel ripped off in some way by McCarthy, Bateman, and Gordon. Identity Thief, rated R for sexual content and language, currently is playing in theaters. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Gary Baute Kickboxing Champion Radio Show Debut Last Saturday ‘The Sensei Hart Show’ hit the airwaves on 1380 AM The Fan2 from 1-2pm. You can listen every Saturday to Earnest Hart Jr.’s knowledge of personal safety, self-defense and many other areas of life. (Sensei is a Japanese word that means ‘Teacher’ or ‘Master). Among Sensei’s many talents that provide him the credentials to be an expert are author, actor, instructor and Martial Arts professional. 1380 is the sister station of 590 The Fan KFNS with Katy Pavelonis General Manager and Mike Calvin Sales. Scott Ragain of EG Radio Marketing has worked to make the show a reality. Go to w w w. E a r n e s t Hart.com for all the details. Yours truly, Gary B is the host. Earnest Hart Jr. and Gary B. * e d u c at i o n a l program to help us stay safe in every aspect of life*
Steve will assume the role of the PA Announcer for the Monsters. Steve has been the ‘go-to’ guy for the last 9 years in the realm of local football at every level. “From little league to high school to Semi Pro, Steve is the one guy that is known for bringing the crowd to their feet,” said Justin Madden, general manager of the Missouri Monsters Steve’s experience includes over 350 combined games announced for the Gateway Football League, the Pop Warner Football League, and the Great Midwest Football League. He is the Sports Director for 1280 AM KYRO and is their play-by-play guy for football and basketball in the Gateway Athletic Conference (South). He also volunteers as the president of the Jr. Trojan Football Club and as a coach (since 2004). He has an MBA from Lindenwood University with additional coursework in sportscasting and radio production. Steve was voted the “Best Sportscaster of 2012” by the Best of Mid Rivers fan poll. “I am very excited and look forward to delivering the best game day experience possible to Monster football fans,” said Steve Runge. He added, “Join us all season long and be ready to make some noise!” (Information from Monster website) *the voice is in the building*
Lindenwood Men’s Basketball Garners Victory The Lindenwood Lions basketball team honored six Monsters Ink Deal for PA Announcer seniors on Saturday afternoon at the Hyland Arena The Missouri Monsters welcome local sportscaster and the Lions came out on top, 87-76 over Southwest and stadium announcer Steve Runge to the team. Baptist. The contest started with the Lions jumping out to a 10-point lead seven minutes Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making into the game. The Lindenwood lead teesure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box tered around nine until the Bearcats were includes all the digits 1 through 9. able to cut the lead to three with just over
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five minutes to play. The Lions pushed the lead back up to seven after a Cody Sorenson layup. Southwest Baptist then scored the next four points to trim its deficit to three. Brandon Marquardt followed that up with a three, but Southwest Baptist came with a layup at the buzzer to make it a three-point game at the half. After the teams came back out of the locker room it was all Lindenwood. The Lions quickly took a 14-point lead just nine minutes into the final half. The Lindenwood lead continued to increase getting as high as 17. The Lions closed out the game going 10for-10 from the free throw line and sent the seniors out with a win. Lindenwood will conclude the season with three road games, starting with a contest against Truman on February 21. *thanks to Jen Lawson, sorts information graduate assistant of Lindenwood* Follow Missouri State University Basketball Head coach Paul Lusk and senior captain Anthony Downing are proud to lead the Bears in the hard court this season. The games can be heard on KTXR (101.3 FM) and the MSU Bears Radio Network with online audio streaming available through www.RadioSpringfield.com. It will also air on KY3 TV and the MSU TV Network, including TimeWarner Cable Metro Sports in Kansas City and Charter Communications in St. Louis. *thanks to Rick Kindhart, assistant director of athletics, communications, Missouri State University* Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.
Oldest Pick: “The Last Dragonslayer” 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!
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A Strange girl and her quirky pet take readers for the ride of their life in The Last Dragonslayer. For those who like their fantasy laced with laughs, this read by Welshman Jasper Fforde won’t disappoint. Jennifer Strange has her hands full managing an unusual group of sorcerers “and other assorted mystical artisans at Kazam.” Jennifer, an orphan raised by the Sisterhood, is a superlative “foundling.” The nuns deem her worthy of working for Mr. Zambini at Kazam as an indentured servant. Jennifer’s days are spent tooling around in a dilapidated orange VW with Quark, her loyal sidekick, a pup with razor sharp teeth and a testy personality. Jennifer oversees jobs for the wizards and keeps order at Zambini Towers. She makes all problems go away. Until the auspicious day she’s called upon to take the last remaining dragon in the kingdom to task. Mayhem and material madness reign supreme in a land where a king reigns badly and the threat of war looms. Readers won’t drag their feet racing through this book peopled with imaginative characters and a clever laugh-aminute-plot.
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Mom’s Swedish Meatballs We salute bite-sized treats! They’re fun to eat and always impress on a plate. What’s one of the most fun mini morsels? The meatball, of course.
Mom’s Swedish Meatballs Meatballs: - 3 lbs ground beef - 1 white onion, diced - 2 eggs, lightly beaten - 1 c seasoned dry bread crumbs - 1/2 c fresh chopped flat leaf parsley - 2 tsp coarse ground salt - 1 tsp coarse ground pepper
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Gravy: - 4 tbsp all-purpose flour - 2 10.5-oz. cans beef consommé or broth - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 2 c milk - 1 tsp coarse ground salt - 1 tsp coarse ground pepper - 12 oz. medium egg noodles, cooked according to directions - 1/4 c butter - 3 tbsp fresh chopped flat leaf parsley
Home cook Marybeth Mank got her meatball recipe from her mother. The dish comes together fast, and includes a super easy, ultra delicious gravy. The only downfall? They’ll be gone before you know it!
Place a large nonstick frying pan over mediumhigh heat. While pan is heating, thoroughly mix together ground beef, diced onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 3/4- to 1-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs on all sides, in batches if necessary. Use a slotted spoon to remove browned meatballs to heatproof plate, leaving drippings in pan. Sprinkle flour over drippings and whisk until combined. Cook for 3-4 minutes or just until flour turns light golden brown. Slowly whisk in consommé and Worcestershire. Add milk, salt and pepper while whisking constantly to
Almonds Pair Perfectly in Banana Cake Recipe Almonds give peanut butter a run for its money as a pairing to bananas in home cook Mary Shivers’ fabulous cake recipe.
prevent lumps. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until gravy starts to thicken. Add meatballs back to pan along with any accumulated juices; gently toss to coat meatballs. Lower heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes or just until meatballs are cooked through.
“This is my all-time favorite recipe from [my mom].” ~Marybeth Mank
Toss hot cooked egg noodles with butter to coat. Divide noodles among six dinner plates. Top with 4-6 meatballs and some of the gravy; sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Brought to you by American Hometown Media Used by Permission
A layer of almonds on top (and within) creates crunch, almond extract lends flavor, and luscious almond paste adds oomph to the glaze.
Almond-Laced Banana Cake - 3/4 c melted unsalted butter, divided - 1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar - 3/4 c sliced almonds, divided - 1 c granulated sugar - 1 c mashed ripe bananas (about 2) - 2 large eggs - 1/4 c milk - 1/2 tsp white vinegar - 2 c all-purpose flour - 1/2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt and pepper - 1/2 tsp imitation almond extract - 2 tbsp almond paste - 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk - 1 c powdered sugar
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 9-inch square cake pan with 1 tbsp melted butter. In a medium bowl stir together brown sugar and 1/2 cup almonds. Sprinkle half of mixture in pan. Stir in 3 tbsp butter to remaining brown sugar mixture. Place remaining 1/2 cup butter in large mixing bowl. Add granulated sugar and mashed banana. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. In separate bowls stir together milk and vinegar; and separately flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually beat in milk mixture alternately with dry ingredients. Beat in extract. Pour half of batter over brown sugar mixture in
pan. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture. Spoon remaining batter evenly over top. Use a knife to swirl gently. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 min in pan. Invert onto cake plate.
“My family loves this recipe: it is a take-off of my mom’s famous Old-Fashioned Banana Nut Cake.” -Mary Shivers
Crumble almond paste in small mixing bowl. Add slightly warmed condensed milk and beat in powdered sugar. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 9. Submitted by: Mary Shivers, Ada, OK © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Brought to you by American Hometown Media Used by Permission.
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CHURCH March 2-3: The Lent Retreat at Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Charles 9:30 a.m. Registration and Welcome, 10 a.m. - noon Session 1, noon - 1 p.m. Lunch, 1-3:30 p.m. Session 2. Sunday, March 3, 9:15a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Barbara Crafton, Preacher, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Session 3. Early Lenten Weekend Fee is $35 which includes, snacks, Rev. Crafton’s book, Living Lent, materials and Saturday lunch. (Fee at the door is $40). Registration form is available online at www.trinity-stcharles.org or call 636.949.0160 for more information.
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March 15-16, 22-23: Sundown Alley at Our Savior Lutheran Church 2800 Elm Street, St. Charles. March 15 - dessert night. March 16, 22, 23 - dinner shows with roast beef, fried chicken, garlic potatoes, green bean amandine, glazed carrots, salad, rolls & dessert. Tickets: $10 for dessert night, $21 for dinner performances. Children (ages 2-12) are $10 for dinner night. Info/times: Sandy Tremmel at 314.420.9523. 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 ad-
diction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARPstln@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 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
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Now - March 11: St. Charles County Family YMCA Youth Spring Sports Registration Soccer, flag football, girls’ volleyball or coed volleyball. Various levels for all abilities. Contact Adam Styer, Sports Director, at 636.928.1928, ext. 250.
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 - 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. Now - 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. February 20: Down Home Music Fun for Preschoolers at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre 10:15 – 11 a.m. Every Wednesday through March 13, you and your little one age 1 1/2 to 5 will explore all of the musical possibilities right in your own home! Homemade instruments and songs. $45/child. Includes materials and a decorated canvas bag. Info/registration: Laurie Strickland at 636.928.2004. February 20: Senior Day Lunch at Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community 12 p.m. $6. 45 Honey Locust Lane, St. Charles, MO. Bingo followed by Estate Sale Menu: Beef Pot Roast, Dilled Carrots, Asiago Mashed Potatoes, Walnut Cream Cake, Coffee, Tea or Lemonade. Info: www. lakestcharlesretirement.com. February 21: Flex & Strength Adult Yoga All skill levels welcome. Classes are ongoing, with the next session beginning February 21. Classes
meet for 6 weeks on Mondays and Thursdays (12 total classes.) Please bring your own mat. Info/registration: www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. February 23: “Friends of Troop 35” Adult Trivia Night At Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic School (in the Cafeteria), 4112 McClay Road, St. Charles. Proceeds will be used to purchase new tents and replace aging scouting equipment for Boy Scout Troop 35. $160/ table of 8 or $20/person includes beer, soda, water and popcorn. (Full table not needed to register; You may register individually.) You may bring your own food and beverages. Limited tables available! Register now by sending money and list of names to Christina Rowland, 1 Cranbrooke Ct., St. Peters, MO 63376 (Make checks payable to Christina Rowland.) Questions: Glenn Korando at 314.570.8139, Laura Free at 636.936.1860 or LauraLFree@att.net. February 26: AARP Driver Safety Class 9 a.m. -1 p.m. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members at Lake St. Charles Senior Living Community (45 Honey Locust Lane, St. Charles, MO). Info: www.lakestcharlesretirement.com. February 28: The Villages of St Peters Blood Drive 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5400 Executive Centre Parkway, St. Peters. Help save three lives! All donors will be entered into a raffle drawing and food and beverages will be provided. Please email marketing@ vofsp.com to sign up for a time to donate or for any questions. February 28: 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
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Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930.
Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO.
session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles.
Every Wednesday: Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League Weekly check in at 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. Two-man team scramble league.League begins mid April. $20/team to register. $20/team paid first night for overall awards. $2/team weekly plus Greens and Cart fees. Info/registration: www. lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com.
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: 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: Adult Volleyball Games at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7 p.m. Non-competitive, coed, free and open to the public. No registration necessary - just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. 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.
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. Every Friday: Fairmount Church Fish Fry
February 15-March 22. 3-7 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet or carry out. 2299 St. Peters Howell Rd, St Peters. $9/Adult, $5/Child, $1 off your meal if you bring 2 non-perishable items. 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 6:30 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.
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
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.
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Over the Fence
Joe Morice
Mike the Wonder Dog We fed it and bathed it. It turned out to be a Beagle Since several countries are attempting to clone Pleisto- puppy with long floppy ears and a nose like a Basset cene critters like wooly mammoths and cave bears, I’ve decided I want to clone something too: Mike the Wonder Dog. I thought first about Cloning Harry Truman but unfortunately, we couldn’t clone his life before he became President and cussed out Congress. I would have to stick with critters anyway. Cloning people might bring lynch mobs to my door. As for that, cloning a triple-crown winner might also bring lynch mobs of irate race horse owners to my door. In view of this, I’ll stick with Mike the Wonder Dog. A black puppy wandered on to our property when I was a boy. It was obviously starving, and we wondered where it came from. It was a sparsely Joe and Mike the Wonder Dog populated rural area, and we knew what few neighbors we had and their pets. After the Hound, which meant that nose was too large for a pup chanced to come close for a pat, my hand came Beagle. How odd. It apparently had escaped from a away with coal dust on it. coal bin. After asking around, we didn’t find the owners, so I had a new pet and best friend. I named it Mike. Why I named it Mike escapes me but such are the habits of children to name pets after people. Adults are sometimes different. A smart aleck acquaintance named his cat Fido. He teased that by giving it a dog’s name, it would come when he called it. It didn’t. Maybe it didn’t like smart alecks. Time passed and by fall, Mike was almost fully grown. My father and I went rabbit hunting after the first frost and Mike tagged along. When a rabbit jumped out of hiding, Mike chased it; howling like only a Beagle can. He followed the scent down into the adjacent briar patch and through it
into the woods. We listened as his howl became faint and then, after about ten minutes, it became louder and closer. We stood still and after a short time, the rabbit came sneaking past. The rabbit ended up on the dinner table. Mike was treated for scratched ears from trailing through that briar patch much like the one Br’er Rabbit hid in from Br’er Fox in Uncle Remus cartoons. Thus began the era of a boy learning to hunt and a dog becoming locally famous. I called him “Mike the Wonder Dog.” He never ran in any field trials, although we ran other future field trial beagles with him to teach them to hunt. Field trials for Beagles required training them to trail rabbits and obey their owners. Beagles are notorious for ignoring owners; especially Mike. If he was on a trail, calling him off had the same result as that smart aleck calling his cat named Fido. During my boyhood years and into puberty, I spent a lot of time chasing Mike because he didn’t know when to quit. My anger at him for disobeying never lasted past seeing his sad eyes looking at me in shame. Dogs know when they behave badly... unlike some people. I was taught gun safety and conservation during that era. We didn’t shoot what we didn’t need for the dinner table and didn’t pull the trigger unless we knew where the shot was going. I wish I could clone Mike the Wonder Dog. Who cares about hairy elephants? Do they roll over for a belly rub or chase rabbits? I doubt it. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts.
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