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March 6, 2013

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Vol 13 No 28

Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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St. Peters Businessman to Race Catch a bit o’ the luck o’ the Irish The 5th Annual Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held Saturday, March 16 and will wind down the streets in the heart of Cottleville. This family friendly event, the brainchild of the Cottleville St. Pat’s Foundation, is guaranteed to be fun for all ages with plenty of entertainment, food and drink.

The day will start with ‘Run For The Helmet’ at 8 am sharp. This event is a 7K (4.35 miles) and starts at the Cottleville Fire Station #1 at the corner of Highway N and Motherhead Road. After the serious runners have departed, a 2-mile Fun Run for the rest of the athletes will begin. Each runner will receive a t-shirt in his or her size. (T-shirts may not be available for those who register late).

At high noon, the parade will begin at Cottleville Parkway and Weiss Road, down Weiss to Hwy N through historic Cottleville ending at Francis Howell Central. Spectators with lawn chairs will dot the entire route, and as the parade gets to the heart of down town Cottleville, special tents will be erected for the major sponsors of the parade.

After the 100 or so floats have completed the route, the St. Patrick’s celebration continues in the parking lot of Sherlock’s restaurant with plenty of food

By Gary Baute, parade emcee

and drink available for all ages from a variety of vendors.

This is the location of the Awards Ceremony for the runners and outstanding floats. Two fire fighters’ helmets proudly displaying the ‘Run For The Helmet’ logo will be presented to the 1st place male and female. The top three fastest runners, male and female, in six different categories ranging from 17 to 60 and over, will be given plagues for their accomplishments.

On the stage will be the Mayor of Cottleville Don Yarber, Ms. Missouri and Grand Marshal McGraw Milhaven of KTRS to name a few. Also in the parking lot, several bands will be performing a variety of music throughout the day.

Several roads in the Cottleville area will be closed from 7am-4pm so make a point to determine which FREE shuttle parking lot is best for you.

It is still not too late to be a part of this major event in Cottleville. Although, having a float is not available, sponsors and volunteers are always welcomed and needed. There are many levels of sponsorships that provide a wide range of exposure for your business. Volunteering provides a great opportunity for

networking and being a part of a great event.

To get more information on the event, call the hotline 636.400.1421 or go to www.StPatParade.org.

To watch prior Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Parades go to www.STLwebTV. com. The 2013 parade will be displayed See COTTLEVILLE PARADE page 2

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In This Issue...

2 Around Town

your guide to good news and events like Newspapers in Education Week

6 Lincoln County Life

March is Fish Fry month!

7 Business

A St. Charles businessman is racing to raise money to end Juvenile Diabetes…this and more business news.

8 School

Students at Null Elementary School are helping Haitians.

9 Movie

Snitch is worth the rental but not the movie ticket.

COTTLEVILLE PARADE from cover at this url shortly after the event.

Author’s note: A special thanks goes out to Mike Reiter, the Parade Chairman of the Cottleville St Pat’s Foundation, who coordinates the many different aspects of putting this event together. A big thanks as well to Chairman of the Run Tom Smoot, co-chair Jim Vollmer, Tim Schulte Green Tie Gala Chair and his committee, Kristen Ward, Jim Hennessy and Bev Valenti.

Around Town Life Line Screening Residents living in and around the Wentzville, Missouri community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.

Immanuel Lutheran Church will host Life Line Screening on March 13. The site is located at 632 East Highway N in Wentzville. Richard Tiller of Clarksdale, MO attended a Life Line Screening and said, “If I would not have had the screening done I probably would not have known I had an aneurysm”.

Four key points every person needs to know: • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a leading cause of permanent disability

10 Sports and Learn & Play

Local sport authority Gary B fills you in on the Missouri Monsters indoor football. Also, play Sudoku and read a review of the new children’s book Miss Rumphius.

11 Recipes

A simple skillet supper and a fruity brunch dish: we’ve got your weekend covered.

12 What’s Happening

the only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long

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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 in-house blue-collar philosopher.

This week he’s writing about—what else? — the sequester.

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• 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke • Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke • Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 800.697.9721 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Many sites offer finger-stick blood tests to check for cholesterol and glucose.

Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.

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Passion Play’s 32nd Year

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The players of the New Melle Community Passion Play will present the story of the last days of Christ for the 32nd year this March. What began as a legacy of love by Mariam Steward has now, over a quarter of a century later, become an annual labor of love by many who have been involved in the production as well as those who return every year to watch the portrayal.

Over the years there have been many cast members. This year we will see several of the same key actors as well as new faces and old ones in new rolls. We are currently still searching for someone to play the part of Mary Magdalena and additional sopranos for the choir. High school students to senior citizens are needed for crowd as well as a few young children (must be accompanied by adult). Additional back stage props crew would be welcome. If you are interested please come to our practice at Friedens Peace UCC on Monday evenings 7:30 pm.

For a non-denominational/community theatre production to survive 32 years, completely on donations and volunteers, is a testament of the level of commitment made by those who work to bring this production to the people year after year. With the blessings of their talent and time, giving up evenings and weekends to bring the story to life it brings to light the fact that this is a different type of theatre: one that touches a special place in the heart of those who take part in it as well as those who view it.

The New Melle Community Passion Play will be presented in the New Melle Sports & Recreation Center’s main building at 4700 Highway Z in New Melle. Performances are scheduled on two weekends, Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 17 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. then again on Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 24 at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Please join us for one of these performances. Admission is a freewill donation only.

For additional information and large group reservations call Donna Curdt at 636.987.2187 or 636.634.1150.

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I remember my childhood Saturday mornings, rolling out bed around 8 a.m. and smelling my dad’s French toast sizzling on the griddle. There he was, tucked away at the brown table in the breakfast nook that looks out into the yard, sipping coffee from his Philadelphia Flyers’ mug.

He was busy. He was reading.

He had his favorite newspaper sprawled across the table, each section expertly unfolded, then folded when he was finished. No crinkles or crumples.

I’d cozy up to him and look over his shoulder, hoping to catch him reading the sports section.

The Blues’ score always gave us something to talk about. After sports we’d leaf through metro news and he’d explain why the parents in the pictures were so mad at my school district’s superintendent.

I’d go to school and tell Mrs. Abernathy that the PTA didn’t have enough say in matters.

“Who told you that?” she’d ask. “My dad,” I’d say.

“He reads the paper.”

I still read the newspaper every morning. Piecing through the daily paper has kept me in touch with the community. It, more than any textbook, has furthered my education. It has also landed me on a career path, and hopefully a job.

Research shows that children that read newspapers in school and at home grow up to be lifelong readers at a 78 percent greater rate than their peers who did not.

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By Dan Burley To help spread the wealth, Missouri’s newspapers, through the Newspapers In Education program, have supplied elementary and secondary students with print newspapers in the classroom for many years.

This March, the American Press Institute is promoting Newspapers in Education Week to encourage reading the newspaper in the classroom.

Reading the newspaper provides more than casual conversation for children at the drinking fountain or on the blacktop. It establishes a societal framework for children, an objective understanding of how our community functions and the best ways to navigate it as they grow older.

Each day’s news builds on the next, readying young, malleable minds for the complexities of adulthood.

So this week, help Missouri’s newspapers celebrate Newspapers In Education Week. And don’t forget to thank the Newspapers In Education program for its work in shaping the next generation of thinkers.

With the help of the Newspapers In Education program, one day your child can surprise a teacher with a worldly comment gleaned from reading the morning print edition. Learn more at www.nieonline.com.

Dan Burley is a senior at the University of Missouri majoring in journalism and history. In the past year, he’s worked as a reporter and assistant city editor at the Columbia Missourian.

Mouse Races On Saturday, March 9, you can take take part in an event to benefit Washers for Public Safety.

Starting at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the VFW Post 2866 in St. Charles there will be Mouse Races for $25 person or $160 table. The cost includes admission, beer and iced tea.

To purchase tickets, visit www. washersforpublicsafety.com.

Washers for Public Safety was established in 2010 by three officers with the City of St. Charles Ranger Division. These officers have seen first hand families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty or been left financially and emotionally devastated after an unforeseen injury or illness. By supporting Washers for Public Safety, you can help those who have helped others. It is an organization that local public safety officials, and their families, can count on in the event of a traumatic injury or death.

Washers for Public Safety has a goal to provide citizens a way to help support those who, without hesitation, put their lives on the line day in and day out. Washers for Public Safety will provide assistance to public safety officials (and their families) through fundraisers and donations.

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Getting a Mortgage This Year? Be Prepared!

Now that the recovery in real estate seems to be slowly gaining some traction, people are starting to wonder whether 2013 is a good time to try to secure a mortgage loan. But, the world of homebuying is not what it was five years ago.

First, credit for home loans isn’t as readily available as it was before. After the 2008 recession, the government instituted several major changes to shore up the mortgage approval process. Lenders also tightened their approval processes which made it more difficult to secure a mortgage. Today those approval requirements have relaxed a little, but home buyers still have to go through a much more rigorous application process than pre-2008.

Many people are finding that though they had been approved for loans years back, now they are being denied. Simply put, it’s a different world.

New Mortgage Criteria Mortgage lending criteria can vary from lender to lender, so it’s smart to compare. Certainly, every lender has to follow specific parameters for mortgage loans, especially for those that are underwritten by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. However, these parameters are general, allowing a lot of variation to occur between lenders. As a result, consumers who compare will be better served than those that just focus on one lender.

Credit Scores These days, if a mortgage loan applicant has a credit score below 650, the chances of receiving a loan is pretty slim. To avoid this, you should review your credit score well ahead of applying for a mortgage. If your score is too low, then spend

the time and effort to improve your credit history.

This exercise will be worthwhile in the long run and improve your mortgage application later on.

Lengthy Approval Process Don’t expect a quick loan approval because they just don’t happen anymore. The current screening process is far more extensive than was done in the past. Today an FHA mortgage application can take up to 60 days to approve and complete versus two or three weeks. Even regular mortgages from non-government lenders take longer as most financial institutions are requiring heavy documentation of all loan factors such as employment, assets, financial history and credit history.

Increased Down Payment The days of free mortgage loans with no upfront costs are over. Now, a 10 percent down payment is commonly required to ensure the borrower has “skin in the game.” However, the down payment for FHA loans can be less, as low as 3.5 percent of the total purchase price. Nevertheless, a down payment is still required.

As you move through this process, be sure to comparison shop. Fees can vary tremendously from lender to lender, so whether a bank, mortgage company or credit union, be sure to demand a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) so you can compare fees easily.

While more new mortgages will be approved going forward, consumers need to expect tougher criteria. But, if you are prepared and do your homework, you may just be able to get that mortgage loan approved this year!

This information is compiled courtesy of West Community Credit Union in O’Fallon, Brentwood and Kirkwood. For more information, contact us at 636.720.2400.

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Wright City Resident Honored for Longstanding Service in the Community Rep. Bryan Spencer, RWentzville, has awarded Wright City resident, Bo Hayes for his longstanding service in the community.

Bo Hayes is pictured in the center with Rep. Spencer on the left and Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione on the right holding his resolution from the Missouri General Assembly for his work in the community over the past 20 years. Bo has been involved in various charity fundraisers ranging from adoption fundraisers, school supplies drives to the Boy Scouts of America food drives.

“Bo has been a tremendous blessing to our community” Said Spencer, “It is not every day that you can say that about someone. Bo is truly a servant to this community and shuns publicity for his work, which is why I wanted to make sure he was recognized for it.”

Bo Hayes owns and operates Ultimate Art Forms in Wentzville and is grateful for all of the support of his community and customers.

Citizen Fire Academy

Rushing into a smoke-filled building to rescue a victim, putting out raging gas flames, and cutting a victim out of a wrecked car are only a few of the activities everyday people can experience as a participant in the Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) Citizen Fire Academy.

“The Citizen Fire Academy is a unique program we offer to give community members the education, and experience to safely understand the operations and functions of the fire department,” says CCFR Chief Russ Mason.

The six-week academy, which starts on April 17, meets every Wednesday for hands-on classes. During the last academy session, participants conduct a live action exercise at the CCFR training facility.

“Participants are given a chance to interact with the firefighters, learn about the fire service, and receive hands-on experience with some of the tasks and tools used to fight fires and save lives,” explains CCFR Chief Russ Mason.

Participants must live or work within the CCFR district, be at least 21-years old, provide proof of health ensure and sign a waiver release. A $25 administration fee helps cover the costs of the program.

Anyone interested in participating or looking for more information can contact Assistant Chief Steve Brown at steveb@ccfrmail.org, or 636.970.9700. www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

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Lindenwood University Theatre’s “Guys and Dolls” The Lindenwood University Theatre Department will present the classic musical Guys and Dolls at 7:30 p.m. March 14 through 16 and at 2 p.m. March 17 at the university’s Bezemes Family Theater.

Tickets, which range from $10 to $18, are available at the Lindenwood University Box Office, 636.949.4433, and online at www.lindenwood.edu/center.

The box office and the Bezemes Theater are located in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, at 2300 West Clay St. in St. Charles.

With music by Frank Loesser (front) Peter Colombatto, (back from left) and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Christian Hake, Kurtis Heinrich, and Adam Burrows, Guys and Dolls is based Martinez. on the short stories of Damon Runyon. It debuted on Broadway in 1950, where it ran for 1,200 performances and won the Tony for best musical. It was adapted into a film in 1955, starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, and Vivian Blaine. It has been revived on Broadway and in London numerous times, most recently in 2009.

The musical portrays the hustle and bustle of a whimsical New York City, exploring the city’s underworld of gambling and the colorful characters that inhabit it. Nathan Detroit is the lovable leader who runs illegal crap games and is eager to organize a wild evening of gambling and mischief when he hears the notorious Sky Masterson is in town. The charismatic Masterson bets Detroit that he can get any gal. Detroit accepts and chooses Sarah Brown, the straight-laced conservative leader of the Save-a-Soul Mission. The hilarious story that follows has been called “the greatest musical comedy ever written.”

The cast features Peter Colombatto as Sky Masterson, Katie Paszkiewicz as Sarah Brown, Chris Strawhun as Nathan Detroit, and Nicole Cuneo as Adelaide. It is directed by Larry Quiggins. Pam Grooms is music director, and choreography is by Jan Strzelec.

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Llywelyn’s Pub Opens in Wildwood Llywelyn’s Pub is pleased to announce the grand opening of their newest location, in Wildwood. Their sixth pub is located at 2490 Taylor Rd in the Dierberg’s shopping plaza on Manchester/Highway 100, just east of Highway 109. The 6,400-square-foot building will feature a 3,200-square-foot patio with outside bar, a gameroom for kids of all ages, and banquet space for your next event.

Llywelyn’s Pub features some of the best Celtic/American fare in the St. Louis area. They feature fresh daily chef specials so there is always something new to try. For the craft beer lover, Llywelyn’s Pub Wildwood, boasts over 45 beers on draught and over 30 more in bottle.

Their newest location features an expansive patio seating over 150 people and three distinct separate areas for dining or to use for your private event needs. The Game Room is great for family dining. Bring the family to play the arcade games and enjoy a more casual experience. The Pub Room features soft light mahogany walls and seating up to 75 people, a perfect space for even larger parties and corporate events.

Llywelyn’s Pub is a great place to listen to music, meet family or friends for lunch, dinner or just enjoy a pint of your favorite brew. There are 13 big screen televisions to watch the next big game, numerous tables fitting 10 or more people, and an expansive antique bar.

History of the Pub: Llywelyn’s Pub was opened in St. Louis in 1975 at 4747 McPherson by Jack Brangle. In 1997, the present ownership of Llywelyn’s owners Chris Marshall, Scott Kemper, and Brett Bennett acquired the Pub. The theme was expanded to include both Irish and Scottish selections and Llywelyn’s became a “Celtic” Pub. In 2003, Llywelyn’s opened in an old converted machine shop in historic Webster Groves. Opened in the Winter of 2006, the Soulard area was the next target for expansion with the opening of a Llywelyn’s Pub featuring two full-service bars and is a great place to pre-party before any downtown events. In 2010, Llywelyn’s Pub opened it’s doors on Main Street in Historic St. Charles. Placed in the old National Bank Building, the pub features seating in the old vault and an expansive patio overlooking the Missouri River. Another pub was opened in the village of WingHaven in O’Fallon, Missouri in the spring of 2011.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the City of Troy, Missouri, will conduct a public hearing before the Board of Aldermen on Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as same may be heard, at City Hall, 800 Cap-au-Gris, Troy, concerning the City of Troy’s State Operating Permit for Regulated Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4).

The meeting will include an outline of the permit requirements, solicit public comments and request citizens become involved in the development of the Storm Water Management Plan to address the permit requirements. Contact Jodi Schneider, City Clerk at 636.528.4712 with questions.

Prescribed Burn Workshop The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will hold a free prescribed burn workshop on Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lincoln County Health Department in Troy.

This seminar will be taught by MDC certified burners, and participants will learn about the value and purpose of prescribed fire as a land management tool. Situations where prescribed burning might benefit your property and wildlife habitat will be discussed, and attendees will also receive instruction on how to safely and effectively plan and conduct a controlled burn. Seating is limited, so please contact the Lincoln County Conservation office at 636.528.4877, ext. 3 to register.

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 www.momsandguns.com or www.nrainstructors.org.

Fish Frys All Month Long This is the season for Friday fish frys, and two local organizations are serving up their finest every week in March.

The Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus (Hwy J, Troy) will host their 25th Annual Fish Fry on Fridays, now through March 22. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and carry outs are available. The plate dinner includes catfish or Alaskan pollock, spaghetti or macaroni and cheese, green beans, potato salad, slaw, desserts, coffee and tea. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and $4 for children.

The Millwood Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will be held on the following Fridays: March 8, March 15 and March 22 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Carry-outs are available. The menu includes: catfish and buffalo, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, potato salad, slaw, desserts, coffee and tea. Beer will also be available.

The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children aged 6-12 and free to children under 6 (dining-in only.)

Mr. Bill’s Thrills Closing Mr. Bill’s Thrills, the Lincoln County haunted farm thrill attraction that has become a favorite for locals and visitors alike is going out of business. According to an announcement by “Mr. Bill”, the proprietor is “saddened in doing this, but the time has come due to health and financial reasons that I give up and slow down a bit. I will miss it tremendously, but I’ll always have the memories of all those that worked here and those that attended year after year and made it what it has come to be.”

The haunted property will open for one more weekend on March 8 and 9. After the final event, any interested buyers will be welcome to bid on props, sets, decor, and equipment.

For more information about pricing, parking, safety and policies, visit mrbillsthrills.com. Mr. Bill’s Thrills is located at 1426 West Highway U, Troy.

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TBHS and TMS Annual Spring Sing The Annual Spring Sing, presented by the Troy Buchanan High School and Troy Middle School Choral Departments, will be held on Sunday, March 24 at the Ninth Grade Center in Moscow Mills. There will be three dinner performances (noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.) with performances by

TBHS and TMS Choirs and Show Choirs.

Tickets will be on sale from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bonfils Auditorium on Monday, March 18. The cost is $240 for a premium table, $25 per seat in preferred seating and $20 per seat in general seating.

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For over 20 years, the Crider Health Center Troy Treasure Shop has been providing affordable, gently-used household items, clothing, furniture, books, toys, and more for the citizens of Troy and the surrounding area who are in need. Crider clients also take advantage of the Treasure Shop to assist with start-up goods and supplies for individuals and families that have been displaced by fires and natural disasters.

All of the Treasure Shop items come from donations, and all proceeds are used to support Crider Health Center programs and services. Donations made to the Treasure Shop may be taxdeductible.

The Treasure Shop currently operates with few paid staff and relies heavily on volunteers to keep the store running smoothly. If you would like to make a donation or volunteer, contact the Crider Health Center Foundation at 636.332.2134.

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St. Peters Businessman to Race Rick Pogue, President of Arrowhead Building Supply, a St. Peters institution for over 16 years, is dusting off his running shoes, training on a regular basis and has pledged to get fit for the April 6-7 GO! St. Louis Marathon to raise research money to cure his son’s diabetes. Rick’s son Sam is 17 and was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at the age of eight. Rick is raising money to help JDRF, the leading global charitable supporter of T1D research.

Since its founding in 1970, JDRF has raised more than $1.7 billion to fund the most promising opportunities for curing, better treating and prevent insulin-dependent diabetes.

For more information or to contribute, please email rickp@arrowheadbuildingsupply.com.

Dr. Heather Stalcup, D.C. celebrated the grand opening of The Joint with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, February 12. Joining Dr. Stalcup were Bruce Conner, franchise owner, City of St. Peters officials, Board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. The Joint provides affordable chiropractic care with an easy individual wellness plan of $49 per month for four adjustments each month. No appointments are necessary. The Joint is located at 6227 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. For more information on their wellness plans, hours of operation or walk in visits, please call 636.922.7177 or visit www.thejoint.com.

Air Evac Lifeteam recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house for its new national headquarters in O’Fallon. The company welcomed O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce members, area mayors, business professionals and first responders to a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, February 7. Air Evac Lifeteam moved its national headquarters to O’Fallon, Mo. in October 2012.

Visitors toured Air Evac Lifeteam’s headquarters, including the flight simulator and the state-of-the-art Communications Center. Air Evac Lifeteam has more than 110 bases in 15 states. The company provides rapid air ambulance service to people who need it most – typically those who live at least 70 miles from the nearest trauma center. Air Evac Lifeteam is the largest independently owned and operated air medical service provider in the United States.

For more information about Air Evac Lifeteam, please visit www.lifeteam.net.

Gov. Jay Nixon Visits the St. Charles County EDC Last week, Gov. Jay Nixon visited the St. Charles County Economic Development Center to discuss how his plan to bring the dollars Missourians send to Washington back to strengthen Medicaid in Missouri will benefit taxpayers, businesses and the economy. In the first three years, the Governor’s proposal would bring $5.7 billion to Missouri and provide health coverage to an additional 300,000 Missourians, at no cost to the state.

Last fall, a study by the University of Missouri found that bringing these dollars back to Missouri to strengthen Medicaid would create 24,000 new jobs in Missouri in 2014 alone. As a result of this clear economic benefit, a growing coalition of business and economic development organizations have endorsed the Medicaid expansion, including the Missouri Chamber of Commerce; the chambers of commerce in Columbia, Hannibal, Independence, Kansas City, Kirksville, Lee’s Summit, Springfield, St. Louis and West Plains; the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City; the Associated Industries of Missouri; Kirksville Regional Economic Development Inc., and Columbia Regional Economic Development Inc. Under the proposed expansion, low-income Missourians who can’t afford health insurance and earn less than 138 percent of the Federal Pov-

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erty Level would be eligible for coverage. A family of four living at 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level in 2013 makes $32,500 a year.

Because federal funding will cover 100 percent of the costs for calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016, expanding health care coverage to those 300,000 uninsured Missourians would involve no state tax dollars for those years. Some of these federal dollars will pay for coverage that is currently being paid for with state dollars. In addition, the economic benefit of expansion will generate additional state revenue. These savings and revenue are conservatively estimated to have a positive impact of $46.6 million in 2014, $125 million in 2015, and $139.6 million in 2016.

Missouri hospitals are already required by law to treat people who have no health insurance. As a result, the high cost of caring for the uninsured is passed on to employers and individuals who must pay higher premiums for their health insurance. According to the University of Missouri study, the average family of four in Missouri pays $434 more in insurance premiums due to the cost of the uninsured. Under the proposed Medicaid expansion, this cost shift will be reduced, saving each family an estimated $200 in lower premium costs each year.

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Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast New Crossroads Elementary Principal The list of this year’s 17 local high school students who will be honored for their achievements in science, technology, engineering and math was released today ahead of the annual STEM Recognition Breakfast to be held 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 8 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters.

Honorees were nominated by educators from every public and private high school in St. Charles County and include: • Matthew Bries - Francis Howell North High • Taylor Burgert - Ft. Zumwalt East High • Bryan Burlette - Wenzville Holt High • Alexander Drury - Francis Howell Central High • Alexander Gambill - Francis Howell High • Jacob Hasty - Wentzville Timberland High • James Linck - Duchesne High • John Linck - Duchesne High • Sean Malinee - St. Charles West High • Candice Mohapp - St. Charles High • Obasi Onuoha - Ft. Zumwalt West High • Josh Reed - Ft. Zumwalt North High • Joey Sides - Lutheran High St. Charles • Faye Temrutrynit - St. Dominc High • Garrett Tunnell - Christian High • Paige Wulff - Orchard Farm High • Sam Wang - Ft. Zumwalt South The Annual STEM Recognition Breakfast is hosted by the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles, a civic group founded in 2001 to influence community progress so people, businesses and institutions flourish.

STEM is a national and regional effort to better prepare the workforce of tomorrow by encouraging today’s students to engage more in studies, events, and careers involving science, technology, engineering and math.

Admission to the March 8 recognition breakfast is free and registration is going on now. For more information about the 2013 STEM Recognition Breakfast and sponsorship opportunities, contact Linda Arnet at 636.441.6880 ext. 254 or email larnet@edcscc.com.

The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of David Duckworth as principal of Crossroads Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year. Duckworth will replace the retiring Rick Beauchamp, who has been the principal of Crossroads Elementary since it opened in 2002.

Duckworth is currently the assistant principal at Green Tree Elementary, also in the Wentzville School District. He holds a B.A. in education from Washburn University, a Master’s in education from Southwest Baptist University, and a Specialist Degree from Webster University in educational leadership.

Duckworth taught for ten years before becoming an administrator. “I am confident that my education along with my years of teaching and leadership experience will serve me well as I move into the role of principal at Crossroads,” he said. “I put students first, and I am passionate about education and will strive to build positive relationships. I will work with students, staff, and parents to ensure we provide a learning environment where every child can and will learn.” Duckworth and his wife Brooke have an eight month old baby girl named Caroline, and have lived in the St. Louis area for the past decade. Duckworth officially takes over as principal on July 1, 2013.

Null Elementary School Helps in Haiti

For years,Null has helped support a school in Haiti. A former family, John and Jackie Settle, have been involved in missions supporting a church and school there for a long time, and they brought the teacher/pastor in for an assembly. The country was so poor, and he described children using sticks to write in the dirt, rather than paper and pencils.

In past years, Null only collected what was being disposed of at the end of the year, such as pieces of pencils, broken crayons, parts of spiral notebooks, etc. A few years ago, Null began collecting other items, like small white boards, markers, basically anything the students and teachers were getting rid of. We recently received a thank you letter from the Settles for items donated last month.

Null would like to invite others to join in helping these children have materials to aid their learning.

If you would like to help, call Vicki Sherony at 636.443.4907.

SCC College for Kids Spring Break Camps Now Enrolling St. Charles Community College will host College for Kids Spring Break Camps for kids, ages 7-14, the weeks of March 11-15 and April 1-5.

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science, math, language arts, computer science, visual/performance arts and fine arts. Children will explore and express themselves in a learning environment that is positive, hands on and fun.

Young students may take part in one of several specialty-themed camps including: Lego Robotics (ages 7-9) where students will take their engineering skills to the next level; Science Robotics (ages 7-12); Cupcake Wars (ages 7-12) will allow students to develop their culinary creativity.

Other camps offered include: Art Studio Camp (ages 7-9); So You Think You Can Dance Camp (ages 8-12); Science Rocks (ages 10-12). Older kids (ages 11-15) will learn about website building in I Create Web Design.

The cost for camps range in price from $95-$175. To register or see the spring break camp schedule and pricing, go online to www.stchas.edu/learnforlife.

For more information, contact registration at 636.922.8233.

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Movie

“Snitch” Features the Rock, Missouri

A hard-working actor, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has no less than four movies arriving in theaters over the next few months.

Snitch, the first of these films, contains a definite Missouri connection, but it does not deliver the goods.

Johnson plays John Matthews, a contractor based in Jefferson City, Missouri. Though he’s pretty much a straight arrow, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) arrests his son Jason (Rafi Gavron) for accepting narcotics from one of his friends. As it turns out, Jason’s buddy was already in police custody and working with the DEA in return for a reduced sentence.

The agency really doesn’t care about small fish like Jason, but they encourage him to snitch on other friends in return for leniency. Jason refuses to set up his friends, so his dad volunteers to Snitch photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment go undercover to gather information about local drug dealers. If Matthews can deliver some big names to the DEA, they will set Jason free.

Though it’s nice to see Missouri references in the story, Snitch is not a satisfying outing. Inspired by a segment on the PBS series “Frontline,” the story features the controversial tactic of using small-time dealers as informants. A low-level drug runner isn’t much good to the government, but they can become a stepping stone to a high-ranking kingpin.

Dwayne Johnson is somewhat subdued here as devoted dad John Matthews. Normally, the Rock plays roles where he is large

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 and in charge, his character actually is out of his depth in this story. Though the actor appears eager to start busting heads, he has to use more brains than brawn this time around.

Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon turns in an interesting performance as U.S. Attorney Joanne Keeghan.

More concerned with her political career than actually doing good, Keeghan doesn’t mind that John Matthews is putting his safety and the welfare of his family in jeopardy by running around with drug smugglers.

Benjamin Bratt does a nice job as Juan Carlos, a big player for a Mexican drug cartel. Barry Pepper also deserves mention for his role as Billy Cooper, a government agent who doesn’t quite approve of the risks that John Matthews takes to save his son.

The performances and scenes filmed in the Show-Me State are just not compelling enough for a recommendation, however. There are plenty of other films that paint Missouri in a much better light and tell a better story in the process.

Snitch, rated PG-13 for drug content and sequences of violence, 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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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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Sports

Gary Baute Rascals’ Voice Inks A Contract The River City Rascals have hired Greg Talbott as the director of broadcasting and media relations. Last year he was the broadcaster and media assistant for the Joliet Slammers, the Rascals western division rival.

“Between Greg’s work with Joliet last season and his experience at the college level, he exceeded every qualification we had on paper. He’s going to do a great job working with our manager and players, front office staff, and the St. Louis media,” said Rascals GM Dan Dial.

He will graduate from Gonzaga University this May and will join the team.

“It’s a huge honor to join the Rascals, a team with such a successful history in a truly great baseball city. I can’t wait to get behind the mic at T.R. Hughes Ballpark this season. Fans can expect a fun, descriptive, and professional broadcast every night on the Rascals Baseball Network,” Talbott commented. * first exhibition game at T.R. Hughes on May 10* Tryouts for Pro Baseball Players The 21st annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 at GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Illinois, home of the Gateway Grizzlies.

“The Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft is the best way for a player to showcase himself so he can begin or continue his career in professional baseball,” commented Frontier League commissioner Bill Lee. “Our clubs take the workouts very seriously, and each year multiple attendees wind up making key contributions to playoff teams.”

The Frontier League is entering its 21st season in 2013 and features 14 teams stretching from Pennsylvania to Missouri and from Kentucky to northern Michigan. The Frontier League annually advances the most players to MLB organizations of any of the independent leagues, and 23 former Frontier League players have played in the Major Leagues. (Information from the Rascals website). *Oil that glove and start working out* Monsters Indoor Football Starts Friday Your Missouri Monsters (www.UILFmonsters.com) will take the turf at the Family Arena in St. Charles for their first home game on Friday March 8 at the Family Arena.

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with four located in the Sunshine state Florida.

Players are from the following colleges around the area: University of Missouri, University of Illinois, Lindenwood University, Florissant Valley, Missouri Southern, Washington University and Missouri Western.

One of the players is Carter Rethwisch kicker, affectionately known as ‘Cardinal Cowboy.’ (Pictured with football) Owner Andrew Haines has appointed Head Coach John Parker (pictured) with his coaching staff: Offensive Coordinator/Director of Player Personnel Johnny Johnson; Offensive Line Benny Anderson; Linebackers Greg Moore; Defensive Line Daryl Major; Running Backs JT Thompson, and Defensive Line Assistant Paul Liggett.

They will field a team of new players for their inaugural season. *A great family venue* Lindenwood Basketball Closes Out 2012-13 Season The Lindenwood men and women’s basketball teams closed out the 2012-13 season with a pair of games on the road at Nebraska-Kearney. The Lady Lions fell in their contest 89-74 while the men’s team picked up a 84-75 victory.

The Lions closed out the season with a four-game winning streak while ending with a 19-7 overall record and a 12-6 mark in the MIAA. Alex Bazzell led the team with 16.8 points per contest as well as 6.2 assists per game. Cody Sorenson and Richie Thompson also averaged double-digit points with 11.5 and 11.4 per game, respectively.

The Lady Lions finished the 2012-13 season with a 4-22 overall record and 1-17 mark in the MIAA. After recording three straight 20-point contests, sophomore Julie Hlinak led the team with 12.8 points per game. Senior Sarah Schnieders averaged 11.0 points per game.

The men’s team loses six seniors (Alex Bazzell, Efkan Eren, Richie Thompson, Cody Sorenson, Tyler Harris and Brett Thompson) while the women’s team loses just two (Sarah Schnieders and Sonya Milford).

Next season the Lindenwood squads will be finished with the probation period and will have the ability to compete for post-season play. *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.

Youngest Pick: 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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“Miss Rumphius”

Miss Rumphius, is a muchloved picture book by Barbara Cooney about a little girl who realizes her life’s dreams. Its message is as meaningful today as when it was first published in 1982.

As a child, Alice spends quality time with her seafaring grandfather, a sailor turned artist. It’s Alice’s job to help him “put in the skies,” paint fluffy clouds on shades of pastel blue. Like her grandfather, Alice hopes to travel and then settle down, when she’s old and rickety, in a lovely spot by the sea. While her grandfather thinks that is all well and good, he reminds her she must also “ . . . do something to make the world more beautiful.”

Alice grows into a lady known as Miss Rumphius. Life takes her to the four corners of the world, to exotic countries, and finally back to the sea. There Miss Rumphius lives out her days and succeeds in making the world a more beautiful place — as Barbara Cooney has with this lovely picture book.

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Recipes:

Host a Deliciously Fresh Brunch

Meals just taste better when you make them with fresh ingredients. So when you’re hosting a brunch, look for recipes that make the most of fresh, seasonal flavors, and ingredients that come from close to home.

Serve a Simple Skillet Supper

Getting dinner on the table fast during a busy week need not cause a panic – or a call for carryout. With this simple recipe and five key ingredients, supper is served in just 20 minutes.

Begin with a pantry staple that can be the starting point for lots of great meals—a can of READ German Potato Salad. This readyto-serve salad makes a savory side dish to accompany all kinds of entrees, but it’s so much more versatile. Think of it as a base for a hearty soup, a casserole or a skillet meal like Quick Sausage and German Potato Salad Skillet.

Thinly sliced potatoes, deliciously seasoned with a vinegarybacon dressing, make a perfect pairing with smoked sausage and a quick sauté of onion wedges and colorful bell peppers. Think of the prep time and number of ingredients saved by beginning with the potato salad. And by choosing pre-cooked sausages, which can be browned and heated in about five minutes, cooking time is greatly reduced.

Add a mixed greens salad, perhaps topped with apple or pear slices, and dinner is done. How quick, easy and appetizing is that?

For more great-tasting, simple recipes made with READ salads, visit www.READsalads.com.

Strawberry Ricotta Stuffed Whole Grain French Toast Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients: - 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese - 2 teaspoons granulated sugar - 4 large eggs, beaten - 1/2 cup milk - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided - 8 slices Roman Meal bread - 2 cups fresh, sliced strawberries, divided - Nonstick cooking spray - Powdered sugar - Maple syrup (optional)

Quick Sausage and German Potato Salad Skillet Preparation Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: - 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil - 1 medium red or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges - 1 cup chopped red bell pepper - 3/4 pound pre-cooked smoked chicken or turkey sausage links - 1 can (15 ounces) READ German Potato Salad - 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper - Chopped parsley, optional Directions: 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and bell pep-

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per. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add sausages; continue cooking 5 minutes until browned and heated through, turning occasionally. Remove sausages from skillet.

2. Add potato salad and black pepper to skillet. Stir to combine with onion mixture. Return sausages to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Note: Other smoked sausage such as Polish or kielbasa can be substituted.

• In-season fruits and vegetables tend to be better quality, have better flavor, and be less expensive. Whether you grow them yourself or get them at a farmers market or grocery store, take advantage of vitamin-rich produce at its peak.

Use them in recipes or serve as part of a fruit and cheese plate.

• Turn fresh produce into a beautiful centerpiece. Fill a bowl with colorful whole fruits and fresh flowers; or add citrus slices and small fruits to a bowl of water with floating candles.

• Plan a variety of easy-to-make brunch dishes to satisfy guests.

Quiches with fresh vegetables, make-ahead savory casseroles, and fresh fruit medleys or leafy green salads all make great brunch choices.

This delightful brunch recipe for Strawberry Ricotta Stuffed Whole Grain French Toast pairs ripe, juicy strawberries with Roman Meal whole grain bread and a decadent creamy filling. A good source of vitamin D and fiber, and an excellent source of calcium, Roman Meal Original (Sandwich and Round Top) bread has 21 grams of whole grains per serving. And because it’s baked in regional bakeries across the United States, it’s never frozen or shipped long distances, giving you another way to add freshness to your table.

You can find more deliciously fresh brunch ideas online at www.romanmeal.com.

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Directions: 1. Combine ricotta cheese, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl; mix well. Combine eggs, milk and remaining vanilla in shallow bowl; mix well.

2. Spread ricotta-sugar mixture evenly over 4 bread slices. Top each slice with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches.

3. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Carefully dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating both sides. Cook on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

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4. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with remaining strawberries. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

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What’s Happening

CHURCH 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.

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.

March 16: CLI’s Celebrity Trivia Night at St. Charles Borromeo Church Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Dyer Memorial Center, 534 N. Fifth Street, St. Charles. $20/person or $200/table of 10. Includes beer, soda and water. Outside food and alcohol are permitted. No hard liquor allowed. There

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will be a celebrity look-alike contest, as well as 50/50 with a twist, silent auction, games and more!

Info: www.cliservices.org or call 636.970.2800.

March 16: University Symphonic Band from Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska at Zion Lutheran Church 7 p.m. 3866 Harvester Road, St. Charles. Info/directions: www.zionharvester.org or Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636.441.7425.

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters.

For more information, email 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 Corre-

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spondence 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.

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.

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.

Now-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.

2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.

EVENTS Now - March 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 - 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

Now - April: Golf Leagues Signups Play is 5-6 p.m for all skill levels.

At The Bluffs (Tuesdays), Wentzville (Wednesdays) and Links (Thursdays).

Info/registration: www.golfleaguesassociation.com or gla2000@centurytelnet.

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

Free and 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

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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 7-9: Holt High School Performs The Bully Plays…An Evening of Introspection 7 p.m. in C. H. Jones Auditorium.

This evening of short plays and graphic display challenges audience members to examine their personal views and experiences with bullying from a number of perspectives. $4 for adults, $3 for students, senior citizens are always welcome free of charge.

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.

March 13: Matter of Balance Class for Seniors Eight two-hour sessions for a small group led by a trained facilitator from 9-11 a.m. at the Wentzville Senior Center, 506 South Linn St., Wentzville. Info/sign-ups: Lynne Dacey 636.327.8720.

March 14: Bone Marrow Donor Drive 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles. Lindenwood University students are joining together to help fellow classmate Sean Murry and his family in the fight against a rare blood disorder called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.

Info: David Mathias at LSGApresident@lindenwood.edu or www. deletebloodcancer.org.

March 16: See the Easter Bunny at PNC Bank 10 a.m. - Noon. Hwy K Branch, 1400 Mexico Loop Rd East O’Fallon. All members of the Community welcome! Includes free pictures with the Easter Bunny, games, prizes and treats for the whole family! Info: 636.272.2449.

March 16: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert 2 p.m. at Lindenwood Cultural Center in St. Charles. Tickets are available at the door and are $4/ adult, $2/child, 5 yrs and under are free. Info: sccyo@sccyo.org or 636.916.0515.

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March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Dance at the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center 6-9 p.m. 506 South Linn Avenue, Wentzville. $8/person. Soft drinks

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Tickets available at the Senior Center from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MondayFriday or at door Saturday. Info: Lynne Dacey at 636.327.8720.

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.

March 16-17: Live Music at Llywelyns St. Charles and Llywelyns Winghaven 3-16, St Charles: Irish Aires 4-8 p.m., Live DJ 10 p.m.-close. 3-16, Winghaven: DJ Thurst 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 3-17, St. Charles: Rusty Nail 4-8 p.m., Live DJ 10 p.m.-close.

3-17, Winghaven: The Barley Boys 6-10 p.m.

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.

March 20: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Mem Pkwy, O’Fallon. $14. Traci Morlock from Wentzville will provide the music and Jan Stanczac (from Lake St Louis) presents “A Taste of Ireland.” Peg Holt-Myers (from St Peters) presents “A Cotton Pickin’ Love Story.” Reservations

by March 15: Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636.3270.4082.

March 22: Trivia Night at Christian High School 7-10 p.m. 1145 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. Tickets are $15 each, tables are $120. For $40, business sponsors can reach up to 350 potential customers. Pizza, soda and other refreshments will be available. 636.978.1680 ext. 122 or email kjenkins@lwcs.us.

HEALTH March 7: Cholesterol Screening at Lake Saint Louis City Hall 8:30-10 a.m. Participants should fast at least 10 hours 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.

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

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 shortterm, 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 (776.3627).

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

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch.

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12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

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March 7: Caregiver Class from BJC 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the MiddendorfKredell Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon. 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.

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Every Tuesday: 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.

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.

4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West.

636.625.5447 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.

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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. 636.916.9920.

2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

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.

3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon.

Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss.

1.800.272.3900.

Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit www.gthstl.org.

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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.

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Sequester? Sequestration? I’m Confused!

I was curious and looked up the word “Sequester.“ It means: 1. formal: to put somebody in an isolated or lonely place away from other people, the pressures of everyday life, or possible disturbances.

2. law: take property to cover obligation: to take legal possession of somebody’s property temporarily until a debt that person owes is paid, a dispute is settled, or a court order is obeyed 3. international law: take enemy’s property: to demand or seize the property of an enemy Number one might describe legislators as well as juries and two might describe the IRS. Three is what started world wars. I see nothing that describes what the U.S. Congress is doing of late, which appears to be very little.

The word sounded like “Bureaucratese,” referring to terms used by political forked-tongue devils making excuses for doing nothing or something under-handed and self-serving. Forked-tongue describes snake

tongues which seems appropriate although it isn’t fair to the slithery reptiles. Basically, they’re honest. They only stalk prey to live. Congressional legislators live to stalk campaign funds and tax dollars for seemingly nefarious plots unbecoming an unindicted co-conspirator.

For some reason apparently unknown to Congress, the fact is our economy remains in trouble because a large portion of jobs providing tax dollars that kept the country solvent went to other countries. It seems fairly simple. Laid-off workers and underpaid workers can’t provide needed tax dollars. While jobs left the country, migrants were taking minimum wage jobs here. While corporate big box stores flourished, Mom & Pop small businesses were lost and boarded up. The entire situation fed on itself and down went the tax base and up went the national debt.

Since Sequester morphed into “Sequestration,” perhaps I’ll make up some words, too. How about “Retirobribees”? This refers to elected US officials who receive large campaign donations by self-serving bigbuck contributors along with promises of retirement to consulting jobs in some monster corporation that pays huge salaries and perks for showing up on payday.

Here’s another; “Puppetaires.” Billionaires routinely have the ears of state and federal legislators and even sit in on committee meetings dealing with their personal fortunes or more to the point, increasing their fortunes. The legislators who allow it www.something-printed.com might qualify as billionaires’ puppets, i.e. www.facebook.com/somethingprinted Puppetaires.

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“Develamallers:” This refers to local developers seeking tax increment financing for useless strip malls and billion-dollar big box stores...which brings forth, “Signawardia,” a disease of local campaigners with the most sign money who win city council elections.

“Coppercite” refers to local cops supplying the semi-useless bureaucracy that employs them with revenue obtained from speeding tickets. Similar but not to be confused with “Parasite.“ Speaking of “cites” or sites, how about “Leftosites?” These are leftwingers who believe guns pull their own triggers and second hand smoke is harmful in city parks during hurricanes. Or “Ritosites:” right-wingers who believe the NRA isn’t supported by the arms industry and billionaires would willingly use their huge fortunes to help schools...or even the Ritocites.

Of course we also have “Moderbaffled” referring to the state-of-mind of moderates who wonder where the Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower types are when we really need them.

Since we have “Televangelists‘” why not “Teledummies?” These semi-literates get all their information from the most self-serving media source that ever bought federal legislators for the approval of twelve loud commercials every three minutes. Also describes the voters who believe TV political campaign ads supplied by the aforementioned “Retirobribees.”

My apologies to Funk and Wagnell, Webster, and those who read something besides the sports pages.

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.