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February 27, 2013

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Vol 13 No 28

Spring Sports Recipes

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Local Heroes & Students Honored There are affordable options for your family to get out and play ball this spring.

Spring is in the air and organizations around the county are gearing up for their spring sports session. Local parks and recreation departments and local YMCA’s offer affordable options for the whole family to have fun getting fit.

Here’s a peek at a few of those options in your neighborhood: St. Charles Parks and Recreation 1900 Randolph • 636.949.3581 www.stcharlesparks.com St. Charles Parks and Rec offers myriad Youth Sports Programs, Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Kindermusik, dance, adult Fitness and adult sports leagues. Coming up this spring, your child (ages 5-9) can play street hockey with the Hockey HotShots and learn the basic skills: stick handling, puck handling, passing and shooting. This 6-week program begins in March.

Children between the ages of 4 and 8 can learn the basics of basketball with the Hot Shots Basketball program, which is also a 6-week program that begins in March.

O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department 400 Civic Park Drive • 636.379.5606 www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/athletics O’Fallon Parks and Rec offers sports

programs, sports fields, aquatic facilities and an indoor recreation complex.

Beginning March 1, O’Fallon residents can register for upcoming programs, and non-residents can register beginning March 15. For more information on O’Fallon’s spring sports programs, call or visit the website above.

One of O’Fallon’s spring programs is Start Smart Sports which offers developmentally-appropriate, introductory sports programs for preschoolers. The programs focus on preparing kids to participate in organized sports in a fun, non-threatening environment. Parent participation is required. The program fee includes age-appropriate equipment for kids to keep. Registration closes two weeks before the start date. Start Smart Baseball begins in early April.

Lake St. Louis Parks and Recreation 200 Civic Center Drive • 636.561.4620 www.lakesaintlouis.com Lake Saint Louis offers a plethora of spring baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls ages 5 to 15. Games will begin the Week of April 15 at Founders Park with 7U and older teams playing weeknights and 6U and under playing on weekends. Teams will start practicing in mid-March.

The Lake Saint Louis T-Ball Program is a program designed for 4 year olds.

This 6-week program meets every Saturday morning starting May 4 at Boulevard Park. It’s going to teach kids the basics of the game while letting them also experience a game atmosphere when scrimmaging against other teams.

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Always want to buy some Girl Scout Cookies while you’re shopping but never have any cash on you?

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5 Around Town St. Charles Historic Streets’ News & Events 6 Lincoln County Life Business, good news and events just for Lincoln County residents like the Cuiver River Cross Country Race on March 10 7 Movie

Steve Bryan gives Beautiful Creatures two thumbs up.

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Local Students and Heroes Honored at VFW Post 5077

SPRING SPORTS from cover St. Peters Parks and Recreation 5200 Mexico Rd. • 636.939.2386 www.stpetersmo.net St. Peters’ Rec-Plex offers fitness classes yearround. The cities of St. Charles and St. Peters have an agreement that residents of St. Charles can become members of the St. Peters Rec-Plex at the St. Peters residential rate, and likewise, residents of St. Peters can avail themselves of St. Charles’ three water parks (Blanchette, Wapelhorst and McNair, www.stcharlesparks.com).

This spring, St. Peter’s big fitness event will be the Race to Recycling Duathlon or the 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, April 27 at St. Peters Recycle City. The Race to Recycling Duathlon gives athletes a chance to start the race season with something new. The 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run provides families an opportunity to get active to-

gether with a fun activity in the fresh spring air.

The Duathlon starts at St. Peters Recycle City at 7 am, and the 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run begins at 7:10 am.

To learn more, visit the city’s website, above.

Don’t forget about the YMCAs’ wonderful spring sports programs for the whole family. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to take advantage of these programs.

St. Charles County YMCA 3900 Shady Springs Lane • St. Peters • 636.928.1928 • stcharles@ymcastlouis.org O’Fallon Family YMCA 3451 Pheasant Meadows Dr. • O’Fallon • 636.379.0092 • ofallon@ymcastlouis.org Tri-County Family YMCA 725 Wall Street • Wentzville • 636.332.5574 • tricounty@ymcastlouis.org

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Local sport authority Gary B tells us about the newest sport celebrity’s radio show. Also, play Sudoku and read a review of Schroder.

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.

11 Recipes

Heart-Healthy Fish Recipes

12 What’s Happening

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14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our inhouse blue-collar philosopher. This week Joe tackles our government’s approach to eradicating drunk driving.

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New Family Fun Center

Best Consignment Sale in St. Louis

Kokomo Joe’s is the new family fun center in St. Peters with gokarts, Mini Glow-Golf, Bumper Cars, Kiddie Bounce area and arcade games. They also offer a snack bar and a pizza, salad and dessert bar offered Friday-Sunday.

Kokomo Joe’s is located at 4105 North Cloverleaf Drive in St. Peters located next to Electric Cowboy. The website is www.kjfun. com where you can find more details about Kokomo Joe’s.

“We are thrilled to be opening a new facility in St. Peters. So far the community has been very helpful and we have received such great feedback, we are thankful for the support. With 3 boys of our own (ages 10-16), we understand the needs that families have when it comes to true value for family entertainment. We pride ourselves on our customer service and high standards for cleanliness and value,” said owner Angel Johnson.

Hundreds of St Louis-area moms are busy preparing and tagging their outgrown children’s clothing, baby gear, books, outdoor playground equipment, etc. for Just Between Friends (JBF) of St Charles’ 15th community children’s consignment sales event March 5-7, at the Saint Charles Convention Center. Recently voted “Best Consignment Sale in St Louis,” by local moms and announced by www.ConsignmentMommies.com, JBF of St Charles is preparing for their biggest event to date.

“Everyone is invited to participate in this free community event, where parents can expect to find quality, name brand children’s items at 50%-90% off retail pricing,” said Michelle Wiginton, coordinator of the St Charles JBF event. “Moms who sell make up to 70% on their sold items and 80% on all items over $250. This is a fun way to recycle outgrown items and purchase what your family needs next at a fraction of the cost of buying new.”

The recession of 2008 and the rise in unemployment forced many families throughout the United States to cut back and change their spending habits to make ends meet. A recent survey shows most families (more than 50 percent of the respondents earn between $50,000.00 and $100,000.00 a year) have permanently changed their spending habits.

According to a national corporate survey from Just Between Friends, the Nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment event, more than 60 percent of respondents say they began shopping for bargains at consignment events and second hand stores after the recession hit in 2008. However, nearly all who responded said that even if the economy improves, they will continue to shop for bargains at consignment events such as Just Between Friends.

“Parents have to be savvy when it comes to their children because it’s not just children’s items that have skyrocketed in price, it’s everything,” said Wiginton. “Just Between Friends offers smart savings and a convenient opportunity for parents to get a fair return on the investment they have made in their children’s clothing, equipment, toys, books, electronics, etc. We are a great place to start each season, with larger sizes and the ‘next-size-up’ of practically anything that has to do with raising kids. If moms and dads can’t find it gently-used, they are better able to afford new pricing because their budgets have already been stretched by shopping JBF first.”

For more details on how you can shop, sell or volunteer at the St Charles JBF sales event, please go to www.jbfsale.com.

Crisis Nursery St. Charles Buckles Up Needy Children Crisis Nursery St. Charles was awarded a $3,900 child passenger safety grant to purchase new car seats for low-income families who benefit from the agency’s child abuse and neglect prevention services. Funding was provided by Children’s Trust Fund of Missouri and St. Charles County Community and Children’s Resource Board (CCRB).

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), auto accidents are the number one killer of children 1-12 years old in the United States. In 2009, an estimated 309 toddlers, aged 4 and under, were saved because of proper child restraints.

DiAnne Mueller, Crisis Nursery St. Charles chief executive officer, said the agency will ensure children who receive a car seat donation are properly fitted to comply with Missouri’s Child Restraint Law, requiring all children under the age of eight to be in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80 lbs. or 4 feet 9 inches tall.

“Family safety in the car is critical, especially during an emergency or crisis,” said Mueller. “We teach our parents to always take precaution. Properly using a car seat is another way of advocating for their child’s safety and wellness.”

The new car seats will be divided among parents whose children are in Nursery care, parents enrolled in the Family Empowerment Program, which provides parenting education, and assist with transportation to the Nursery’s Stay-At-Home Parent Education Groups.

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Earth Day Action Grants: A New Micro-funding Program for Environmental Action Say goodbye to online voting, social media campaigns and other time-consuming hoops many grant programs ask applicants to jump through; and, say hello to a new funding program from St. Louis Earth Day with a simple application process. Earth Day Action Grants will fund multiple small-scale projects throughout the St. Louis region beginning in April 2013. Applications are now being accepted, and must be received by March 1, 2013.

Earth Day Action Grant projects should focus on encouraging environmental action and everyday sustainability, and must be implemented in the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, or East St. Louis.

Currently $10,000, donated by Boeing, will be distrib-

uted as grants to successful applicants. Individual grant amounts will be determined by project need and the distribution of funds among successful applications.

The application process involves filling out an online form available from the St. Louis Earth Day website. The deadline for applications is March 1. After the application period has closed, a committee of St. Louis Earth Day staff, board members and volunteers will review applications and make award decisions. Awardees will be recognized at the 24th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on April 21.

Non-profit organizations, schools, governmental entities and community groups are all encouraged to ap-

ply. Examples of eligible projects are available on the St. Louis Earth Day website, and include funding proposals to cover speaker fees, supplies for a trash pick-up, rain barrel installation, or native plants for a public garden.

St. Louis Earth Day is a non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to make every day earth day by cultivating environmental stewardship and engaging individuals, governments, businesses, schools and the non-profit sector in celebration, education and action to support a healthy and sustainable future.

For full details on the Earth Day Action Grants, and to apply, visit www.stlouisearthday.org.

Local Cookie Booths Accept Plastic via Smartphone No cash as you pass the cookie booth? It’s ok, we take credit cards. That’s right: the Girl Scouts now accept plastic.

“Girls today are tech-savvy,” says Bonnie Barczykowski, Chief Operating Officer.

“Our organization must firmly enter the digital age and encourage the girls to let their interests in science and technology grow.”

For the first time, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will ring up cookie sales by accepting credit cards on their mobile phones with Square. The secure credit card reader attaches to a smartphone allowing troops to accept debit and credit cards, email receipts and even refund money to customers on-the-spot.

AT&T equipped the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri with devices for the pilot program. It includes the Square payment app, free Square credit card readers and smartphones to be used in 20 different cookie booth locations across St. Louis.

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Square offers an easy and affordable way to process credit card payments on mobile devices while protecting sensitive credit card information with industryleading data encryption.

But it’s not just the booths that are going hi-tech. All Girl Scouts can now reach out to customers on the Internet to make a sale.

Using online technology, girls get to choose a designed eCard, create their own message and send requests to customers via email for sales. Order forms are returned to the girls in the same online portal for processing.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) hi-tech Cookie Booths and Cookie Cupboards kick-off on Saturday. March 2. Visit the Cookie page on our website at http://bit.ly/cookiesSTL to view all of our cookie locations.

All cookies are sold at $3.50 per package. Proceeds from The Girl Scout Cookie Program stay within the community to benefit local girls. Troops use the money for everything from field trips to community service projects. With these funds, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri can also deliver programs for girls, provide training for adult volunteers and maintain three local Girl Scout camps.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world and generates immeasurable benefits for girls and their communities. Girl Scouts have been selling cookies for more than 80 years.

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DAR Chapter Honors Namesake The Lake St. Louis DAR Chapter namesake will be honored at the March meeting of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) on March 16 at Lake Forest Country Club. Members and prospective members of the Chapter will gather at 10:30 am for the meeting.

Caroline Close Stuart, the Chapter namesake, will be honored with the Women In American History DAR Award for her leadership during the difficult days of the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Court House of March, 1781. This award gives recognition for women (living or deceased) who have set an example in the community by making an outstanding contribution in education, science, politics, religion, culture, or society. Although the social mores of the time did not easily permit female participation in the Revolutionary war, many women managed to take more direct action in support of the patriotic cause.

Nursing skills were being learned by the women of Guilford County. These skills were put to greatest use when the armies of Greene and Cornwallis met at Guilford Court House, March 15, 1781. There, under the leadership of General Nathaniel Greene, the militiamen halted the British advance through the Carolinas and turned them back to the seaport towns. Two women, Ann Jessup and Caroline Stuart are given credit for leadership during the difficult days of the

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sion is free; for more information, call 636.255.0270.

Mayor’s Charity Ball

On March 9, Spend the evening with The Fabulous Motown Revue with Kelley Lamm as the Honorary Emcee. Proceeds to benefit the Adam Morgan Foundation, O'Fallon Senior Center, Preferred Family Health Care, St. Charles Junior League Service, and Volunteers in Medicine. For more details or to become a sponsor, please contact Michele Mooney at 636.949.3269 or michele.mooney@stcharlescitymo.gov.

Boone’s Colonial Inn

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mantic place to stay is 20 miles north of St. Charles, a French town with several B&Bs on its cobbled lanes. In a 1820s townhouse, Boone’s Colonial Inn has a few cozy rooms with fireplaces and Valentine’s Day packages from $450. For your quick reference, here’s the link: www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/ travel-tips-and-articles/77632.

They’ve also been featured in Examiner.com. For information on Boone’s Colonial Inn visit: www.boonescolonialinn. com or call for a reservation 636.493.1077.

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Margaret Carr, member of the John Sappington Chapter, NSDAR will present the program “Antique Jewelry, A Flare from the Past with an amazing collection of Weiss antique jewelry. Carr will be available after the program to do spot appraisals with members and visitors who bring their own antique jewelry to the meeting.

Interested women who would like to attend the March meeting must make reservations for the lunch portion of the meeting which costs $18. For more information about the DAR or to make reservations contact Regent, Susan Russ at 636.978.1869. You may also find us online at www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

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Historical Society, 101 South Main, has a new exhibit: “The Life and Work of Rudolph Goebel.” For more than half a century, this photographer documented the lives, the events, the fashions, and the festival of Saint Charles. For more info: 636.946.9828.

New Guest House

There is a new guest house in Frenchtown: L’auberge St. Charles Guest House at 1411 North Second Street is a beautifully restored 1868 French Second Empire house with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, complete with kitchen, large living room with game table,

The Lonely Planet featured Boone’s Colonial Inn at 322 South Main – Here’s what it said: The area’s ultimate ro-

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On March 16 at the Foundry Art Centre at 7:30 p.m. the orchestra will perform its spring concert. Founded in 1997, the St. Charles Symphony Society is a multi-faceted ensemble performing classical and modern repertoire, chamber concerts and a seasonal Pops series. Thriving under the leadership of co-artistic directors Kenneth Beckham and David Peek, the Orchestra enjoys performing in a variety of community locations and serving the St. Charles area through its musical concerts. Consisting of professional musicians, teachers, talented adults and serious students from our community, the Symphony brings a rich combination of musical talents to St. Charles County. Admis-

Battle of Guilford Court House.

Stuart was a well-known herbalist and healer in her community. Rather than stay at the church where the women were called to pray, she choose to ride onto the battle field to help the fallen soldiers. She carried with her bundles of herbs, lint, bandages and some clean shirts. Her calm, experienced presence was as welcome as her homemade remedies—bandages, poultices and herbal drinks.

Chapter members will be invited to wear their historical costumes for this event. Historically correct in style, many of the ladies have sewn their outfits and “topped off ” their look with cleverly created hats of the same time period. Lunch and program will follow the meeting. Members and prospective members are welcome to invite their friends and relatives who are interested in joining the chapter to attend the meeting as well. (RSVP info. below).

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claw foot soaking tub, outdoor gas grill, welcome snack basket, and more. For more info: 636.288.3363 or www.stcharlesvacation.com.

Heritage Museum

Make your way to the Frenchtown Heritage Museum, 1121 N. 2nd St., for their latest exhibit entitled “German Families in Frenchtown.”

Then starting March 20: “Historic Churches in St. Charles County.” For more info: 636.724.2106.

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L.C.C.O.A. Events for March and April The Lincoln County Council on Aging will be hosting three major events in March and April.

The Home Delivered Meals on Wheels and Dyno Pull is scheduled for March 2 from 11 am to 5 pm. As part of the event Certified Performance will host a car show at their location, 1030 Industrial Ct. Moscow Mills. Admission is free for spectators.

Anyone interested in entering a car in the show or dyno pull should contact Certified Performance at 636.356.4200. All proceeds from registration fees will benefit L.C.C.O.A. On Wednesday, March 20, mayors from cities across the county will participate in the Mayors For Meals event. Mayors will handdeliver meals to area seniors throughout the day.

The Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk-a-thon will take place on Saturday, April 20. The entry fee is $20 before March 30 and $25 after. The event will be held at Clonts field in Troy. This is a family fun and pet friendly event. If interested in participating, please call 636.528.7000.

For over 34 years, the L.C.C.O.A. has served seniors in this community by delivering nutritious meals and providing activities and transportation. Funding comes from the United Way, foundations and grants, but a majority is raised through individual contributions and local events. Visit www.lincolncountycoa. com to learn more.

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Award- Winning Author Visits WCE Award winning children’s author Judy Young recently visited William Cappel Elementary. Young is the author of more than a dozen children’s poetry, fiction and nonfiction books. Many of her books feature regional elements from her home state of Missouri, including Little Missouri and S is For Show me.

Young spoke to students about what it is like to be a writer. The twenty-year public school veteran also conducted a writing workshop for teachers about helping students tap into their creative energy.

Young’s books have won several national awards and honors including the 2012 Paterson Prize Honor Book for A Pet for Miss Wright. Read more about her at judyyoungpoetry.com.

State Park Cross Country Race Scheduled for March 10 Cuivre River State Park will host a Quivering Quads Cross Country Race on Sunday, March 10.

Regularly featured in Ultrarunning Magazine, this event is now the largest trail run in Missouri and draw racers from around the country. This year’s event will cover the half- marathon distance on the single-track trails within Cuivre River State park. To ensure that the trails do not become overcrowded, the field has been strictly limited to 500 registrants. For more information or to register, go to: fleetfeetstlouis.com or contact Eric Gregory, Missouri State Parks Natural Resource Manager at 636.528.7247 or eric.gregory@dnr.mo.gov.

Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar The National Rifle Association is hosting “Refuse To Be A Victim,” a seminar to teach crime prevention and personal safety strategies. Organizers say the single most important factor in surviving a criminal attack is to have a personal safety strategy in place before it is needed. Participants will learn about home, automobile, phone, technology and personal safety.

The seminar, which is open to women only, is scheduled for Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m. in the Warren County University of Missouri Extension Building, 107 West Walton, Warrenton. The cost is $25 and includes a student handbook.

Space is limited. Please call Rebecca Alderman at 636.699.2540 or register online at momsandguns. com or nrainstructors.org.

LiveSafe: Home Fire Safety Campaign

By Barry Nuss LiveSafe is a home fire safety campaign designed by Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1. The project, in its beginning stages, focuses on identification of local fire causes and contributing factors, development of related safety messages and effective delivery of those messages to targeted audiences. The goal of the project is to reduce the number of home fires in the district, which currently stands at an average of 70 fires per year.

Statistics show the vast majority of Lincoln

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County fires are caused by an unsafe action by the occupant or a failure to follow basic fire safety rules, including proper maintenance of home systems (specifically appliances.)

Historically, fire prevention programs focus the majority of educational messages on children or on nationally based campaigns. Local fire causes and factors, however, may not necessarily align with broad national strategies.

Children’s fire safety education will remain absolutely critical to the project’s success, but there are many other groups that need fire safety education. These groups, identified based on local fire statistics, include elderly persons, smokers, single parents, tenants, homeowners and those on fixed/low incomes. The LiveSafe project will focus specifically on these groups, using effective means to reach them.

One component of the LiveSafe project is free Home Fire Safety Reviews for district residents. When a resident requests a review, a trained Fire Inspector will provide them www.thornhillauction.com with a graded Home Fire Safety Report showing strong points and areas of improvement.

Residents are customers of the Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 and will not be required to fix or repair any deficiencies found. The goal of this component is to help our residents keep their families safe.

To schedule a Home Fire Safety Review, visit us on the web at lincolncountyfire.org or call www.troydentalcare.com 636.528.8567.

Many additional components are planned and will be added to the program in the future.

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Movie

“Beautiful Creatures”

In a cinematic landscape filled with sparkly vampires, teenage wizards, and hunky werewolves, it seems unlikely that anyone could make a truly original magical movie these days. Yet, director Richard LaGravenese (Freedom Writers) accomplished this difficult task with Beautiful Creatures, a smart and funny love story set against a mystical background.

Based on the popular novel by Kami Garcia, the story is told from the pointof-view of Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich), a young resident of Gatlin, South Carolina. Ethan has dreams that he hopes will take him far away from his small town life. When asked if he’s applying to any colleges, for instance, he always replies, “Yes—all of them!”

During his senior year, though, Ethan notices Lena (Alice Englert), a reclusive classmate. Lena’s family has a reputation for being unusual, but Lena does nothing to change that image. Still, Ethan is mysteriously drawn to Lena even after she reveals her secret: she’s a Caster and can wield magical forces.

Ethan and Lena also have a bond that dates back to Civil War days. Ethan can’t help but love the girl because she has populated his dreams for months.

With two appealing romantic leads, director Richard LaGravenese struck gold with Beautiful Creatures. Though not as overtly romantic as the Twilight movies, this story of a love that defies time is oddly compelling and a lot of fun.

Alden Ehrenreich turns in a commanding performance here as young Ethan. Though he appears to be a bit thickheaded, Ethan actually is fairly well-read. His sarcastic, biting commentaries about life in Gatlin and the residents are some of the high points of this

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Born and raised in South St. mystical romance.

Alice Englert match- Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has es her male co-star been allowed access to movie perfectly as Lena, the and television sets to see actors young woman torn and directors at work. Though between love and her his writing has taken him far from inevitable fate. As a St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent teenage Caster, Lena countless hours watching classic will soon be “claimed” movies at neighborhood theaters. by the forces of dark or light on her 16th birthday.

Thought her fate seems preordained, her uncle Macon (Jeremy Irons) tells her that she ultimately can choose her own path.

Emma Thompson has way too much fun here as Serafine, Lena’s absentee mother who pushes her little girl towards the dark forces.

Serafine possesses the body of stuffy town leader Mrs. Lincoln, which gives the actress plenty of opportunity to show off her acting abilities.

With great leads and a powerful supporting cast, Beautiful Creatures photos courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Beautiful Creatures is an outstanding piece of work with appeal for audiences of all ages and genders.

Beautiful Creatures, rated PG-13 for violence, scary images, and some sexual material, currently is playing in theaters.

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Local Heroes and Students Honored at VFW Post 5077 VFW Post 5077 and Ladies Auxiliary in O’Fallon hosted their 33rd Annual Community Appreciation Awards Dinner at O’Fallon City Hall on Saturday, January 26.

Post Auxiliary President Carolann Osterloh, Post Commander Lyle McPherson and Jim Mueller hosted the event. Mueller is a former U.S. VFW Commanderin-Chief who currently chairs the VFW National Home for Children’s Program Committee and serves on the Marketing/ Development and Executive Committees.

Special guests included Mayor Bill Hennessy, Missouri District 102 State Representative Kurt Bahr, VFW Missouri State Commander Phil Pippins, Missouri VFW Auxiliary President Rebecca Strauss, 9th District Commander Robert Slinkard and 9th District Auxiliary President Jackolin Davis.

Post 5077 Chaplain Greg Schowe opened and closed the proceedings, and Joanne McGill sang the National Anthem. Dinner was provided by Pete’s Place.

Among his welcoming remarks, Mayor Hennessy said he was honored to be a part of the proceedings and thanked the VFW post for its efforts. “Whenever there’s an event or cause, you can count on our VFW to help out.”

Representative Bahr gave the keynote address, discussing the same topic the Voice of Democracy contestants addressed: Is the Constitution still relevant?

Representative Bahr concluded that the Constitution is “absolutely relevant today” even if it has “grown more than our forefathers thought.”

Three First Responder Awards were given. Detective Matt Myers of the O’Fallon Police Department was honored as the Law Enforcement Officer of The Year.

Myers was called a highly-skilled interrogator who’s played a “pinnacle role” in several high-profile investigations.

Firefighter of The Year was Kevin J. Davis of the O’Fallon Fire Protection District. Davis was described

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as “going above and beyond his daily work, with participation in special projects, committees and more.”

Paramedic of The Year was awarded to Matt Schafer of the St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). Schafer was described as “the epitome of public servant, the type of employee you wish you could clone.”

Three life-saving awards were also presented.

Holly Milatovic of the O’Fallon Police Department was recognized for saving the life of a 12 month old who had stopped breathing. Milatovic administered C.P.R. twice to restore breathing in the child and stayed with the mother until family members arrived.

Todd D. Yeager of O’Fallon Fire Protection District was recognized for “actions exemplifying a Class 4 medal of bravery: zeal, judgment and willingness to accept personal risk.” While off-duty, Yeager expertly handled a shooting involving two motorists while safely removing his own family from the scene.

St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) recognized Chris Loraine, Brandon Jones and Renee Foeller for a judgment call that saved the life of a local student. “Usually we don’t see the people we help after they leave our care,” said Jones, who had the opportunity to meet the recovered student. “This one hit close to home.”

About the honorees, Mayor Hennessy said, “Their jobs are about intervention, service, rescue—it’s all in a day’s work for them. Their willingness to serve is inspiring. Thank you for your exceptional contributions to our community.”

This year’s Voice of Democracy audio essay winners from Ft. Zumwalt West High School were: Jack A. Flemming (first), Dalton R. Breeding (second) and Caroline E. Adams (third). Teacher Andrew Lefors supported the students. Ft. Zumwalt North winners were: Austin J. Williams (first), Kevin A. Ackermann (second) and Aiden Komadina (third.) Ackermann went on to place first in the district and will compete at state for a spot in the national contest in Washington. Winners received cash awards from Post 5077 and the Ladies Auxiliary, along with Target gift cards.

Awards for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest for middle school students went to: Madyson Patton (first), Joseph Hunt (second) and Isabel Stelling (third) at Ft. Zumwalt North Middle School. St. Joseph, Wentzville winners were: Kollette Hoffman (first), Benjamin Schaefer (second) and Gregory Klein (third). Middle school winners also received cash awards from Post 5077 and the Ladies Auxiliary, along with Target gift cards.

A special award was given to Target O’Fallon in appreciation for five years of co-sponsoring the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay contests. Novus International was recognized for underwriting.

Mayor Hennessy speaks to guests and honorees at the Community Appreciation Awards.

Kevin A. Ackermann reads his winning Voice of Democracy essay. Ackermann placed first at the District level and will compete at state.

Voice of Democracy winners Kevin A. Ackermann, Aiden Komadina and Austin J. Williams.

Voice of Democracy winners Jack A. Flemming, Dalton R. Breeding and Caroline E. Adams.

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O’Fallon Rotary Fun On Monday, May 13 between 5-8 p.m., join the O’Fallon Rotary Club for fun, food, music, and prizes at McGurk’s Public House 108 Main Street O’Fallon.

This is the O’Fallon Rotary’s Annual Three Cheers for Charity Event. For a donation of only $10, you can enjoy appetizers, soft drinks, and attendance prizes. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar available. All profits will go to charities and local causes.

Tickets can be purchased at the event or you can call or email Darryl.Sandweg@pbtc.net; phone 636.980.1777.

Payne Family Homes Open Willow Walk Estates Payne Family Homes has high expectations for its newest residential offering, Willow Walk Estates, scheduled to grand open in O’Fallon on March 1.

Entered from Diehr Road, approximately a half-mile from Highway DD, Willow Walk’s home settings are carefully arranged around two cul-de-sacs. The majority of Payne’s 24 sites have daylight basements and back to common ground or woods, soon to be bursting with fresh spring color and an abundance of wildlife.

Stephanie Russo has been named sales manager for the community, which she describes as “perfect for homebuyers who want a quiet, country setting with all the day-to-day conveniences close by.”

In fact, this scenic enclave is just a short drive from I-64/40, The Meadows, and the numerous other shopping, dining, and entertainment facilities of Lake Saint Louis.

Local motorists who travel Highway DD often refer to the route as “horse country” – miles of picturesque horse farms, pastures, and meadows, protected on the east by the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. These natural surroundings reinforce Russo’s assessment of Willow Walk as a first-choice retreat for the homeowner looking for a close-in location with the peace and privacy of the countryside.

An added attraction for families with children, resident youngsters will attend topranked Wentzville schools, and freshmen will be among the first entering class of the district’s new Liberty High School in the fall.

Special incentives are available during the grand opening of Willow Walk Estates, and home shoppers are invited to call 314.724.6226 for additional information. Directions to the community and more details are posted on www.PayneFamilyHomes.com.

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Taste of Vegas Casino Night O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce’s Inaugural Taste of Vegas casino night presented by Krey Distributing is coming up on Saturday, March 2. The event will take place at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge located at 1163 Tom Ginnever in O’Fallon, Missouri.

This black tie optional evening will begin at 6 p.m. with food samplings from the area’s finest establishments along with wine, beer and spirit tastings. Then from 7:30 until 10 p.m. attendees will be able to try their luck on several casino tables that will be available, including Black Jack, Poker/ Texas Hold’em, Craps, Roulette and a Chuck ‘O Luck Wheel. Guest will then be able to trade in their winnings for raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes that will be drawn at 10:30 p.m. concluding the evening.

A Taste of Vegas is open to the public and will make you think you are in the heart of Las Vegas and will draw a mix of area residents and business people. Entertainment will include show girls, a full band and Sinatra and Elvis impersonator to set the Vegas style mood.

General Admission is $40 per person and includes tastings from O’Fallon’s finest restau-

rants, open bar, souvenir photo, 2 raffle entries, $5,000 in gaming money and live entertainment with dancing. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 636.240.1818 or online at www. ofallonchamber.org/casino. No one under 21 will be admitted, tickets will not be sold the evening of the event.

Casino night proceeds benefit the mission of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce.

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Sports

Gary Baute River City Rascals Add To Roster The River City Rascals have added infielder Steve Carrillo and three more after a trade with the Southern Illinois Miners: Will Block, Gabriel Shaw, and Steven Grife. Carrillo was with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association and their top utility infielder last season. “I have heard nothing but positive feedback about his character, effort, and impact in the clubhouse. We will most likely look at him at both 3B and 1B this season,” said manager Steve Brook.

“Block is exactly the kind of player who I have been trying to acquire for some time. He is an emotional leader on the field and plays hard every night. From both an offensive and defensive perspective, Block fits perfectly into my system, and we couldn’t be happier to have him with us this season” said manager Steve Brook.

“Shaw is one of the most under-rated pitchers in the Frontier League. He has been successful everywhere he has been and is most notable for limiting walks out and attacking the zone out of the bullpen. He is an outstanding clubhouse guy and will fit really well with this group,” said Brook.

Grife posted a 1-2 record with 43 Ks in 37.1 innings pitched last season combined. “Grife is still undecided as to whether he will play in 2013 but I am hopeful.

He is a huge back-end bullpen arm and would strengthen our staff immensely. I’m hopeful that he will decide to play here with us this season shortly,” said Brook. *Bring it on* Another Rascal Heading To Majors The team has sold the contract of left-handed pitcher Steven Evans to the Chicago White Sox. In the draft of 201l, the Minnesota Twins in 13th round drafted him. In their minor league system, Evans Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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had a 2.98 ERA and a 3-1 record over 42.1 innings pitched.

“I wish Steven Evans the best this season and beyond with the White Sox organization. He deserves this opportunity, and I truly believe he will move up the affiliated ladder in upcoming seasons” said manager Steve Brook. Besides Evans, over the past nine months the Chicago White Sox have signed David Haselden and Dustin Umberger right-handed pitchers as well. *A sign of good managing and coaching* Lindenwood Volleyball’s Seven-Game Winning Streak The Lindenwood men’s volleyball team has improved to 8-6 overall and 2-5 in the MIVA conference as it is riding a seven-game winning streak dating back to February 13 against Quincy.

The Lions went to Wisconsin and picked up the weekend sweep against Milwaukee School of Engineering, St. Xavier, and Carthage. Carthage at the time was the No. 4 team in Division III, and the Lions defeated the Red Men in five sets.

After the trip to Wisconsin, Lindenwood continued its schedule away from home by traveling to the Carolinas for three non-conference matches against Belmont Abbey, Limestone, and Pfeiffer. While on the trip, the Lions did not drop a single set.

Colin Hackworth leads the Lindenwood attack, averaging 3.17 kills per set at a clip of .189. Michael Adams is averaging 2.60 kills per set and is third on the team with nine service aces. Tim Huizinga earned Lindenwood’s first MIVA Offensive Player of the Week honor after his play during the trip to Wisconsin. He leads the team with 23 service aces. Lindenwood will host the annual Lindenwood Classic on March 1 and 2 at Hyland Arena. *Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood* Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Taking a vow of silence, a loving, but offbeat father writes an account of a reckless getaway with the daughter he kidnaps during a custody battle. Now home and awaiting trial, his lawyer urges him to document the “disappearance,” hoping it will help a jury understand the father’s irresponsible actions and lay bare the sham of his pretended identity.

Prepare to be captivated by Schroder, a riveting novel

by Amity Gaige with a unique and incredibly creative voice. Narrated by a man on the run, you’ll grow to care deeply about Erik Schroder because of his devotion to his 6-year-old daughter, Meadow. But alarms sound when Schroder and Meadow’s road trip spirals from sun-kissed days by a lake to a terrifying dash along city streets.

As Schroder documents his road trip, he flashes back to his youth and the early days of his marriage to Laura, a woman who grows increasingly disillusioned with his unreliability. One understands how she feels knowing the very foundation of their marriage is based on lies.

Laura knows her husband as Erik Kennedy, a fictitious identity Schroder adopts as a boy of 14.

Pining to escape his East German accent and past, after he arrives in Boston with his father, the teen applies to a summer boys’ camp, filling out the application with a fabricated name. The ruse continues as he enters college, falls in love and marries.

Questions abound reading this novel and questions remain when finishing it. Rarely will a reader have more compassion for a narrator, more impatience or befuddlement. Schroder is a book to be digested slowly, reread and discussed. It’s quite a wild ride, but the miles fly by with Amity Gaige at the wheel.

Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2013.

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Healthy Fish Recipes

Cooking nutritious — and delicious — meatless meals for Lent has never been easier. These recipes start with Alaska Seafood, which is additive-free, lean, and full of healthful vitamins, minerals, nutrients and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. To find more easy, delicious, and healthy Lenten recipes, visit www.wildalaskaflavor.com.

Healthy, Delicious Dining All Year Long Eating seafood at least twice a week can help protect against heart disease, according to USDA 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. To keep hearts healthy, the USDA recommends eating eight ounces of seafood per week, which is equivalent to two four-ounce servings.

Here are ways you can add delicious, heart-healthy sea-

Cod Moroccan-Style with Mango-Carrot Slaw

food to your diet: • Choose seafood such as Alaska pollock, cod, halibut, sole, King and Snow crab, black cod and salmon, which offer nutritional benefits such as heart-healthy omega-3s.

• Prepare seafood so it’s lean and flavorful by using healthy cooking methods such as grilling, roasting or

baking, and skipping calorie- and fat-laden methods such as frying, breading, or by adding rich sauces.

• Add flavor using spices and fresh or dried herbs as seasonings.

• Serve seafood with healthful sides, such as whole grains, roasted vegetables and crisp greens.

Warm Halibut Potato Salad

Salmon Penne with Green Beans Vinaigrette

Cod Moroccan-Style with Mango-Carrot Slaw

Salmon Penne with Green Beans Vinaigrette

Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 20 minutes • Servings: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes • Servings: 5 (2 cups each)

Ingredients: - 4 Alaska Cod fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 shallots) - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro - 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger - 1 can (14.5 oz.) vegetable broth, divided - 1 teaspoon sugar - 4 cloves garlic, chopped - Large pinch of saffron - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon allspice - 2 cups dry couscous - 1/4 cup toasted almond slices Mango Slaw: - 1 mango, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups) - 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced - 1/2 cup shredded carrot

- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice - 1 teaspoon grated lime peel - 2 teaspoons orange juice - 1 tablespoon honey - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: 1. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen fillets under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

2. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Brush both sides of cod with 1 tablespoon oil.

3. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.

4. Turn cod over, cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen cod or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque

Warm Halibut Potato Salad Ingredients: - 1 lb. small white or red new potatoes - 4 Alaska halibut fillets (4 to 6 oz. each), fresh, thawed or frozen - 1 tablespoon olive oil - Pepper, to taste - 1 teaspoon dried dill - 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped - 1 cup celery, chopped - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped - 1 cup fresh (or canned) mandarin orange segments - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped - 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt - 1 package (5 ounces) arugula Dressing: - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

throughout. Remove from pan; keep warm.

5. In the same pan, sauté shallots in 1 tablespoon oil just until soft, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, ginger, 1 cup vegetable broth, sugar, garlic, saffron, cinnamon and allspice; cook until thickened. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, using remaining vegetable broth as part of the liquid.

Slaw: In large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, carrot and cilantro.

6. In separate small bowl, blend lime juice and peel, orange juice, honey and cinnamon. Pour dressing over slaw; toss.

7. For each serving: Place about 3/4 cup couscous on a plate; top with 1/2 cup mango slaw.

Top with a cod fillet. Pour 1/4 cup shallot sauce over fish; garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.

Ingredients: - 12 oz. whole wheat penne (or other pasta) - 1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and halved - Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt - 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided - 1 oz. Alaska salmon, fresh, thawed or frozen - Salt and freshly ground black pepper - Lemon wedges and sprigs of thyme, for garnish Directions: 1. Cook pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes, or according to package instructions, until al dente. Add green beans during the last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time.

2. Drain pasta and beans, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, then return pasta, beans and reserved liquid to pan. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, garlic salt and 2

Prep time: 15 minutes • Cook time: 15 minutes • Servings: 6

- 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1/2 cup orange juice - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Directions: 1. Boil potatoes in salted water just until tender; drain and cool slightly. Slice potatoes in 1/4-inch-thick rounds.

2. Meanwhile, rinse any ice glaze from frozen halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

3. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat.

4. Brush both sides of halibut with olive oil.

Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.

5. Turn halibut over; season with pepper and

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dried dill. Cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen halibut, or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/ thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any).

6. Mix parsley, celery, red pepper, orange segments, fresh dill, and seasoning salt together in large bowl. Add potatoes to celery mixture; stir.

7. For dressing, sauté green onions in olive oil.

Add orange juice and Dijon; whisk. While warm, pour dressing over salad. Add halibut chunks and mix gently.

8. To serve, portion a handful of arugula onto plates; top with halibut potato salad.

Cook’s Tip: If using canned mandarins, omit orange juice and use the juice in the can.

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tablespoons olive oil.

3. While pasta cooks, rinse any ice glaze from frozen salmon under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.

4. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat.

5. Brush both sides of salmon with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned.

Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.

6. Turn salmon over; cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen salmon or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.

7. Break into large chunks (removing skin, if any); add to pasta. Cook and stir gently over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs.

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What’s Happening

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.

March 8: St. Patrick’s Dinner at Hope Lutheran Church 6-9 p.m. Irish meal, drink and music to benefit Kids Against Hunger. $15, $10 for kids under 10, free under 5. 1975 Old Hwy 94 South, St. Charles. Reservations required: 636.946.9822 or office@hopelutheranelca.org.

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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.

EVENTS 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 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: True Health Chirorpactic Ladies’ Night Out 5-8 p.m. 1278 Bryan Rd, O’Fallon.

A special women’s self defense class provided by Gracie Barra at 7:30 p.m. Includes free snacks and a bag with goodies from some of the communities local businesses including, Cookie Lee Jewlry, Vaz Massage, Amarie Potography, 31, Secret Minerals of the Dead Sea & more.

February 28: Singles Again, Inc. Meeting Help through the pain of a divorce,

separation, or the death of a spouse at St. Cletus Parish in St. Charles.

Info: 636.946.7782 or daskslb428@ gmail.com.

March: Celebrate Women’s History Month St. Charles Community College (4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville). Free and open to public.

Info: Mandi Smith at 636.922.8469 or asmith@stchas.edu.

March 1: St. Peters to Begin Taking Park Pavilion Reservations Beginning at 5 a.m. at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Phone reservations will be available after 9 a.m. Pavilion permit fees range from $30-$75 for St. Peters residents, $60-$150 for nonresidents. Info: www.stpetersmo.net or 636.939.2386, ext. 1400.

March 1: Forest Park Elementary Breakfast with Books 7:45-8:40 a.m. Sponsored by the Missouri National Education Association. The community is welcome to join for breakfast and to share books. An appearance from the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2 is expected. Reservations: 636.272.2704.

March 2: Annual Lincoln County Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner/Auction Doors open at 5:30. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Highway J in Troy. Info/ticket purchasing: 636.462.5477.

March 4: 6th Annual Activity Free Night For one evening, the Fort Zumwalt School District takes a collective break to give families an opportunity to reconnect and spend time together. As part of Activity-Free Night, several area businesses provide special offers to encourage families to take a break and have some fun together. Info available at http://www.fz.k12.mo.us.

March 4: Art Classes Instructed

by Award-winning Artist Marie Donato Pastel Painting, Drawing or Watercolor Painting. Two hour lessons each week for 6 weeks. $65/resident, $82/non-resident. Supplies purchased separately. Info/registration: 636.561.4620 or www.lakesaintlouis.com under the parks and recreation section.

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March 4-April 8: Intermediate Watercolor Classes at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon.

Taught by Shirley Nachtrieb. $90. Info: Shirley Nachtrieb at 636.947.1936 or Shirley@nachtrieb. com.

March 6: SCC to Host Guest Speaker, Kate Nash ‘From Picketing to Pornography – The Freedoms and Limitations of Student Speech at Public Colleges.’

Free & open to the public. Sponsored by the SCC Student Activities Office. Info: Kelley Pfeiffer at 636.922.8544 or kpfeiffer@stchas. edu.

March 6-10: St. Charles Community College Presents “Deathtrap” At the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. $8 general admission, $6 for college students/seniors, free for SCC students with ID, $5 Budget Wednesdays. Info: www.stchas.edu/ centerstage/ or 636.922.8050.

March 8: Westgate Christian Academy’s Annual Gala/Fundraiser 6 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center; 711 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.; St. Charles. $39/ticket; to purchase tickets, advertise in the Westgate Gala program, or donate silent or oral auction items, contact Westgate Christian Academy at 636.442.8000 before Feb. 22.

March 9: 16th Annual High School Math Tournament 9 a.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. $1/student. Info: Joe Howe at jhowe@stchas.edu.

March 9-10: Girls’ Winter Warm Up Fastpitch Softball Tournament Warrenton Athletic Complex.

Info: Dottie Phillips at the City of Warrenton, 636.456.3535 or www. warrenton-mo.org.

HEALTH March 7: Cholesterol Screening at Lake Saint Louis City Hall 8:30-10 a.m. Participants should fast at least 10 hrs. prior to the screening. $10 Fasting blood sugar, $20 Lipid panel, $25 Lipid panel and fasting blood sugar (cash or check only).

Call 636.561.4620 to schedule.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • February 27, 2013 March 7: Caregiver Class 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the MiddendorfKredell Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon. From BJC, free to the public. Not for credits. Learn about private duty services, home health care services, medical equipment and supplies for use at home. Questions: 636.916.9830.

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.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health CenterWentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617.

Crisis Nursery The Crisis Nursery is committed to

preventing child abuse and neglect by offering real help and real hope to families in crisis. The Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. Care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at five sites, serving families throughout the greater St. Louis, St. Charles, Wentzville, Southern Illinois and surrounding regions. For the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 24-hour helpline, call 314.768.3201. In St. Charles County, call 636.947.0600.

Visit www.crisisnurserykids.org for program, volunteer and event information.

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. Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

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• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389.

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Every Tuesday Beginning March 5: Divorce Support Group 6:30-8 p.m. through May 28. Hosted by St. Louis Marriage Therapy, LLC at Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304. Info: Angela Skurtu at 314.973.7997 or www.TherapistinStLouis.com.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2 p.m. at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library.

Nurses & Company offers a Parkinson’s Support Group for both caregivers and those with Parkinson’s. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722.

Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing. 636.928.7651, x. 115.

1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30 p.m. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters.

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2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jen-

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4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org.

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Joe Morice

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Modern Problems Need Modern Solutions I was run off the road several times back in my salad days by drunks on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, some people believe they can drive okay in spite of blurred vision. This is an ongoing problem and while I’m a critic of road blocks cleverly renamed Sobriety Checkpoints, I realize the dangers.

As I’ve written before, there are better ways to control drunk driving. After hearing about more roadblocks on New Year’s Eve and at other times, I’m going to list them once again. I’m forever hopeful.

Alcohol limits: When the state lowered the blood alcohol limit from 0.010 to 0.08, many were convinced it happened because politicians could increase DUI arrests to increase revenue. Some claim the difference is too little to be significant but the arrests and subsequent revenue increases were highly significant.

Roadblocks (Sobriety Checkpoints?): These are a mockery of policing inasmuch as other countries with far more stringent drunk driving laws don’t use them. Instead, police set up an S-shaped course with rubber pylons on a boulevard.

Some are big enough for a semi to traverse. If drivers knock down a pylon, they’re stopped for a sobriety check. This way they get the dangerous drunks instead of someone who had two glasses of wine with dinner and shows no signs of impairment.

Punishment: Our jails are already overcrowded without adding DUI offenders.

Imprisoning them when we have modern high-tech gizmos to enforce their sobriety is ridiculous. An ankle bracelet (http://alcoholism.about.com/od/dui/a/scram. htmis) capable of sending location information and blood-alcohol content can be monitored by law enforcement computers. If someone on probation is caught driving while intoxicated by information sent from this gizmo, it will raise a flag on a computer at headquarters and local patrol cops can be alerted. Only then is it time to send them to prison. We also have very effective ignition breathalyzers that prohibit drunks from starting their cars. With these gizmos, they can still drive to work and back sans alcohol to earn a living for their families and pay taxes instead

of using taxpayer dollars for incarceration.

I’ve never had a DUI and my family has never been victims of a drunk driver. I only write about this because it’s a problem that needs to be dealt with impartially and intelligently but I’ve seen very little of either coming from local governments and even less from the state level. It smells too much of revenue mongering and very little of common sense.

Finally; police that should be patrolling neighborhoods to protect us are being turned into revenue cops. I’m told that many of them don’t care for being used in this fashion. However, they answer to a boss like most of us. This is demonstrated when you see six or more St. Ann police cars preying on motorists on a tiny stretch of I-70 using radar aimed at traffic from an adjacent motel room window. There is little doubt local politicians are cashing in on increased revenue by using public safety as an excuse.

This can be fixed by the Missouri Legislature. Unfortunately, they seem of the same ilk as local government revenue hounds. The nation’s declining respect for the law is being increased by governmental hypocrites using it for personal gain.

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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