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The Mobile Technology That’s Changing How We Connect Over the past few years, it is clear that the way most Americans communicate in their daily lives has changed dramatically. We are now a mobile society. We do nearly everything on the go, not just entertainment and not just keeping in touch, but business, education, and even health care. As our needs changed, so has mobile technology. With things moving so quickly, keeping up with the alphabet soup of technical terms can be confusing. Here’s an explanation of one of the most important terms when it comes to the mobile landscape: L.T.E. These letters seem to be everywhere when it comes to wireless technology. But what exactly is LTE? Let’s start with the letter “G,” a letter you’re probably more familiar with. Each “G,” or “generation” of wireless technology, has given us faster speeds and improved performance. The first generation of wireless technology enabled voice calls. The second generation, or 2G, was the first to bring us data services like text messaging, email and basic web browsing. Next came 3G,
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which provided true access to the Internet and all it has to offer, including video content and mobile apps. Today, we have 4G. LTE, which stands for “Long Term Evolution,” is a 4G technology. That’s because it’s the latest standard and the next step in wireless technology. It’s expected to be the premier mobile broadband platform for products and services in the foreseeable future. LTE offers faster speeds, up to 10 times faster than 3G. With faster speeds, consumers can access even richer content, applications and cloud services. Why should you care about fast speeds? Here are a few reasons: Faster response time: Have you ever experienced a slight lag before a webpage or file starts downloading? That’s called latency. LTE has lower latency and faster processing time. More efficient use of spectrum: This equates to more lanes on the mobile broadband highway for a better experience for data services for consumers and businesses. For example, the amount of data traffic on AT&T’s wireless network
increased 30,000 percent from 2007 through 2012, and customer demand for mobile broadband continues to increase. This new 4G LTE technology allows for more data to be used more efficiently. See LTE 101 page 2
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LTE 101 from cover Cool new devices: To connect to LTE, you’ll need a compatible device. New 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, laptop cards and mobile hotspots are hitting the market every day. Here in Missouri, we’re already seeing how these network technology improvements are revolutionizing our economy—from farmers who use mobile apps to help them analyze data
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Around Town BCI Wing Ding One of the region’s largest happy hour food festivals will be bigger and better than ever with free entry and more food, restaurants, beverage options and live music. The 15th Annual Boone Center Inc. Wing Ding will help enrich the lives of adults with disabilities and their families, raising funds at the beautiful Frontier Park in historic St. Charles from 6 to 10pm on June 6. Featuring live music by SMASH Band and Concoction, traditional and craft beer, wine, chicken wings and additional food options from more than
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on weather, irrigation, soil conditions and more to school children who are turning to tablets and pads to download books, homework, tests and other materials. 4G LTE is a game-changing technology, which makes it possible to stream, download, upload, browse and game faster than ever before. LTE is the next step in wireless network evolution.
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20 select, local restaurants, BCI Wing Ding is the St. Louis region’s original chicken wing festival. The event is now free to enter, with food and beverage tickets available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Participating restaurants from all over the St. Louis region will showcase their best wings and compete for the title of “Best Wings” as selected by a trio of celebrity judges. A “People’s Choice Award” will be selected by the crowd. The first place winner earns bragging rights and the honor of displaying the traveling trophy until next year. Advance discount ticket packages are $25 each and go on sale April 15 at www.boonecenter. com and at participating restaurants. All-inclusive, unlimited VIP tickets can be purchased in advance or on-site for $100. Call 636.875.5267 or visit www.boonecenter.com for more information.
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Local Technician Saves Puppy On Thursday, February 28, while in route in St. Several attempts were made to locate the dog’s Louis to perform a routine service call, an employ- owner, to no avail. A decision had to be made. ee of Budget HVAC & Plumbing stumbled upon a Someone had to claim the dog or she would face very sad scene. euthanasia. She was not He noticed a young pit bull named for weeks, hoping her puppy tied to a fence, belongowner would come forward. ing to no home. The puppy Ultimately the technician that was sadly tied up with nothing found her agreed to keep her more than coax cable around to prevent her from being her neck. The dog had obviput down. Budget HVAC & ously been there for days. She Plumbing agreed to absorb had multiple wounds to her any costs incurred with her neck and legs, also showing rescue and re-cooperation. the effects of starvation. BeOften times she was brought ing the stand out representainto the Budget office for staff tive he is, our employee took to watch over her, while our it upon himself to rescue the technician worked through pup from such conditions. her healing process. After phoning in for apWeeks later, the female proval, all necessary measures puppy is thriving in her new were taken to properly address such a situation of home and has been named Mercy. neglect. Unfortunately, in situations of neglect or About Budget HVAC & Plumbing abuse like this a rescue is not always guaranteed. Budget HVAC & Plumbing is a family-owned Nearly 25% of dog abuse cases involve pit bulls. heating, cooling, and plumbing company located A decision was made by the company to rescue in St. Peters founded in 2009. For more informathe pup, regardless of cost, and the mission began. tion, call Todd Hall at 636.887.2800, email BudgetShe was immediately taken to a local vet. Her repairman@yahoo.com, or visit them on Facebook injuries were severe. She had endured multiple at www.facebook.com/budgetrepairman. attacks by other dogs and was found after days of starvation as evidenced by the glass and dirt in her feces (commonly referred to as a “bait dog”). The local veterinarian thought she was within hours of dying. After days of veterinarian care, she was ready to go home. Sadly it is estimated that only 1 in 600 pit www.sudsysyouwashdogwash.com bulls ever find a permanent, loving home.
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St. Peters Choral Society Spring Concert St. Peters Choral Society, under the direction of John H. Smith, will present its 22nd annual Spring Concert on April 28 at 2pm at the Fort Zumwalt South High School Auditorium, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters. The Choir will present a variety of show tunes, gospel arrangements and medleys from Les Miserables and others by composer Stephen Sondheim. The concert is free. Call 636.447.5341 or go to our website at www.stpeterschoralsociety.org for further information.
St. Peters Recycle City Open House The City of St. Peters is currently accepting applications for Green Business/Sustainability focused vendors interested in purchasing table space for the City’s Recycle City Open House event on Saturday, April 27, from 9am - 1pm. Table, tablecloth and two chairs provided for a fee of $50 per table; $25 per table for not for profit business. Applications will be accepted through April 22. Space is limited. Last year more than 600 people participated in the event. For more information or to reserve a space please contact our Sustainability Specialist, Debbie Knoble at 636.477.6600, ext. 1339.
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Call for Nominations: Missouri’s Most Endangered Historic Places Missouri Preservation has announced a call for nominations to its List of Most Endangered Historic Places for 2013. Missouri Preservation is a statewide non-profit historic preservation advocacy organization aimed at preserving place and community for future generations of Missourians. The first of its Most Endangered announcements was made in 2000 and was instituted as a media campaign aimed at calling attention to endangered historic resources throughout Missouri, serving as a call to action, or “last call” for the historic resource. In 2010 the program was expanded and staff support, in the form of a board liaison, was assigned to each of the endangered resources to assess the immediate needs and to help insure the preservation of each endangered historic site. A public call for nominations is made each spring and nominations received from Missouri citizens. Nominations are reviewed and ranked by a committee of Missouri Preservation’s governing board and the announcement is made at one of the sites selected for listing during May, which is National Preservation Month. The reasons that a property might be endangered are many, including fire, neglect, abandonment, development pressures, or insensitive proposed alterations. Properties need not be listed on any national, state or local list of recognized historic places to be considered for listing. This year nominations are due by April 17. The formal announcement of Missouri’s 2013 Most Endangered Historic Places will be made at one of the sites selected on May 21. A nomination form is attached or you can visit the Missouri Preservation website (www. preservemo.org) or call 314.691.1941 to get more information.
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Paducah Quilt Tour Whether quilting is your hobby, your passion or you’re just fascinated by the art,you won’t want to miss this tour! Join us on Thursday, April 25, for a trip to the 29th Annual AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky. Be inspired as you browse through hundreds of exquisitely crafted traditional and art quilts. Shop the different vendors offering the latest in quilt-making equipment, supplies, quilts, notions and curiosities. Take a self-guided tour through Paducah Expo Center, Julian Carroll Convention Center and the new AQS Pavilion. The tour costs $75, which includes transportation, gratuity, a program and admission to the show. Meals are not provided, however, you can catch a bite to eat at the various food vendors on site or at one of the quaint restaurants located in downtown Paducah. Note: Tour involves lots of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The bus will leave from the west side of City Hall at 5:30am and return at approximately 10:30pm. One stop will be made each way for a break and snacks. For more information or to register for this tour, please call ext. 1624 at 636.397.6903 or go online to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect.
Save on Energy-Efficient Appliances Missouri citizens and out-of-state consumers shopping in Missouri will be able to benefit from Missouri’s fifth Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday in April. “The Green Sales Tax Holiday will be an excellent time for consumers to buy an energy-efficient appliance,” said David Overfelt, president of the Missouri Retailers Association. “For one week, the state sales tax won’t be charged on qualified appliances, and in many areas the local sales tax won’t be charged as well.” The Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday runs from April 19 through April 25. People who purchase new ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances in Missouri during the holiday will save at least 4.225 percent off the purchase. The reduced price
represents the elimination of the state’s sales tax from the purchase. Many local governmental entities have also opted to participate in the holiday. This means qualified purchases in those areas will be exempt not just from the state sales tax, but also city, county and special district sales taxes. Eleven counties, 51 cities and 18 special districts have opted to participate in the holiday. Three of the counties, seven of the cities and eight of the taxing districts are in the Kansas City metropolitan area (Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties). To qualify for the savings, the actual purchase of the appliance must take place during the sales tax holiday between April 19 and April 25. Any qualified appliance must have the ENERGY STAR® label on it. ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances that qualify for the sales tax exemption are: • Clothes washers • Refrigerators • Freezers www.bjsph.org • Dishwashers • Water heaters • Furnaces • Air conditioners • Heat pumps The sales tax exemption only applies to the first $1,500 on each appliance. If an appliance costs more than $1,500, the regular sales tax rate is in effect for any of the purchase price above $1,500. Frequently asked questions about the Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, including the listing of participating counties, cities and districts, are answered at http://dor.mo.gov/business/ sales/taxholiday/green/.
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O’Fallon’s Garden Expo
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Get your yard and garden ready for the season by shopping for live plants and outdoor home and garden accessories at the Garden Expo. The event will be held on the grounds outside the historic Heald Home from 9am – 1pm on Saturday, April 20, in Fort Zumwalt Park. Admission and parking are free. Talk to lawn and gardening experts, chat with garden club members, get tips on growing flowers and more. The day’s activities include: • Guest speakers, including a master gardener, discussing rain garden design, how to “grow” good soil, recycling and more • Free tree saplings (one per family) • A free kids’ craft at the recycling booth • Vendors, concessions • Historic Heald Home tours, $2 per person • An Arbor Day ceremony beginning at 9:15am For more information, email jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.379.5605.
Amber Scheulen of St. Peters was recently selected to participate in the 2013 Miss Pre-Teen St. Louis pageant competition that will take place on April 21. Amber learned of her acceptance into this year’s competition when the pageant announced their selections following interviewing in the local St. Louis area. Amber submitted an application and took part in an interview session that was conducted by this year’s St. Louis Pageant Coordinator. Amber will be competing, for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Amber will be competing in the Miss PreTeen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies ages of 7 and 19 competing in modeling routines, which include casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Amber will display her personality and interviewing skills while interviewing with this year’s St. Louis judging panel. Personality is the number one aspect that each contestant is judged on during all phases of competition. If Amber were to win the title of Miss Pre-Teen St. Louis, she would represent St. Louis and the surrounding communities at the National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $30,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida. Community businesses, organizations, and private individuals will assist Amber in participating in this year’s competition by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals, and financial support which will allow Amber to become a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year’s St. Louis Pageant. Any business, organization, or private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Amber may contact the Miss Pre-Teen St. Louis pageant coordinator, at 877.403.6678.
1st Annual Cruisin’ 4 Crider Poker Run Crider Health Center has partnered with Gateway HarleyDavidson and Mungenast Motorsports to host their 1st Annual Cruisin’ 4 Crider Poker Run on Saturday, April 20. Motorcyclists across Missouri and Illinois are invited to participate in the event, a campaign to raise awareness about the stigma that surrounds mental illness. “Just like bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts, children and adults living with mental illness face the stigma of societal labels,” said Pam Imboden, marketing and development manager at Crider Health Center. “Often labeled as outcasts, those with mental illness live in the shadows— hiding their illness while enduring the constant pain of bullying and ridicule. Sadly, many living with mental illness never receive the help they need to live fuller, more productive and healthier lives.” Like heart disease or diabetes, mental illness is treatable. By signing up for Cruisin’ 4 Crider, motorcyclists can help those with mental illness find the courage to step out of the shadows and into healthier lives by taking a stand against stigma! The event will begin at Mungenast Motorsports with coffee and donuts and end at Gateway Harley-Davidson with a celebration, prizes, raffles, food, and live music. The poker run will consist of stops that wind through Crider’s service area, which contains some of the most scenic areas west of St. Louis. All proceeds benefit Crider Health Center and will provide much needed services and programs to those in the community who need it most. The cost to register for the Poker Run is $25 per single rider or $30 for rider plus passenger. Sponsorships are available. For more information on sponsorships, contact Pam Imboden at 636.332.8327 or pimboden@cridercenter.org. To register, please visit our website at www.cridercenter.org or call 636.332.2134.
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Clay Shoot Planned for April 28 The Lincoln County Health Foundation will host the 3rd Annual LCHF Sporting Clay Shoot Fundraiser on April 28 at Blackhawk Valley Hunting Preserve in Old Monroe. As in previous years, all the proceeds raised from the event will go toward funding health related activities throughout Lincoln County. The registration fee is $200 for a team of four, and includes twelve shooting stations and lunch. There will be shooting and attendance prizes and a raffle for a shotgun. Lunch will begin at noon, and the Clay Shoot will run from 1 - 5pm. Individuals without a team can be assigned a team on the day of the event. For more information, to enter or to become a sponsor, please contact Terry Henderson at terry.henderson@tema.toyota.com or 636.462.1006 or contact Sarah Burkemper at sburkemper@ centurytel.net. The Lincoln County Medical Center board established the not-for-profit Lincoln County Health Foundation (LCHF) in 2004 to help generate contributions to Lincoln County Medical Center, or other county health organizations with specific, appropriate, and identifiable financial needs or opportunities. All money raised by the LCHF clay shoot will be used in Lincoln County.
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Lincoln County Republican 2013 Lincoln Day Dinner The Lincoln County Republican 2013 Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 13, at 6pm at the Woods Fort Country Club, #1 Country Club Drive, in Troy. Ticket price is $20 per person. Along with local Republican leaders, speakers include U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, State Auditor Tom Schweich and Missouri Republican Committee Chairmen Ed Martin. The 2013 Lincoln County Republican Scholarship Winners will be honored and the LCRC-2nd Amendment Gun Raffle drawing will be awarded. There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. For more infor-
mation email lincolncountygopclub@gmail.com. Lincoln County Republican Club has three objectives: bringing people into the Republican party and providing an opportunity for them to have a forum in which they can express themselves politically, training people to be effective political workers and to cooperate in the support and election of qualified Republican nominees, and fostering and encouraging the activities of the Republican party and promoting its ideals. All current and potential members of the Republican party are welcome to attend the Lincoln day Dinner.
PBW 14th Annual Senior Fair
The Professional Business Women (PBW) of Lincoln County is proud to announce the 14th Annual Senior Fair on April 17 from 7:30 - 10:30am at the Troy Knights of Columbus Hall on Hwy J. There are 30 booths available to vendors, businesses or service providers who want to meet face-to-fact with the senior citizens of Lincoln County. Booths will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are two options for vendors: they may pay $100 for a single booth, or pay $75 for a single booth and receive door a door prize valued at $25. Each additional booth is $50. Anyone who does not wish to purchase a booth, but would like to be recognized, can donate a door-prize item. Sponsorships are available at the following rates: Platinum Sponsor $500; Gold Sponsor $350; Silver Sponsor $250 and Bronze Sponsor $200. Sponsors will receive advertising (including, but not limited, to newspaper, flyers and radio) a booth with up to 4 tables. For more information, contact Mary Kay Kunza at 636.262.9914 or mkkunza@gmail.com.
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Dynasty Dental Ribbon Cutting
The Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Dynasty Dental, 810 O’Fallon Rd., Weldon Springs, 636.244.4052.
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Transfer a Loan to Find Money in Your Budget If you have a loan and want to squeeze more money out of your budget each month, consider transferring it to a new lender. Car loans, personal loans, mortgage loans and credit card balances can all be transferred to other lenders, potentially saving you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Let’s specifically look at car and mortgage loans: Transferring your car loan Transferring or refinancing a car loan with a different lender is one of the best kept secrets around for saving money, but most people never think of it. Car refinancing is like mortgage refinancing— only easier, quicker and without closing costs. When you transfer a car loan, you pay it off with a refinanced loan from a different lender that offers some benefit, such as a lower Annual Percentage Rate (APR), longer payment term or cash offer. A lower APR can reduce the amount of interest you will pay over the life of the loan. A longer term could help lower your payments. And, a cash offer can simply put money in your pocket. However, if your current interest rate can only be reduced by a few points, transferring your loan probably won’t save you enough money. Begin by researching lenders. Credit unions, banks, finance companies and online lenders refinance car loans, so be sure to compare rates. And, be prepared to research new lenders because most will not refinance their own loans. Transferring Your Mortgage Transferring your mortgage to a new lender can lower your interest rate, reduce your monthly pay-
Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander recently announced legislation aimed at helping servicemen and women become Missouri entrepreneurs. House Bill 918, the Startups for Soldiers Act, would eliminate all fees associated with starting a business for members of the Missouri National Guard and active duty military returning home to Missouri. “As a veteran, it is frustrating to see so many soldiers have trouble landing the jobs they’re seeking after they return from deployment. The skills we learn in the military translate to every field; it’s just difficult to make sure employers know that,” Kander said. “By making it a little easier for members of the military to start their own businesses, we can help make sure we are properly utilizing the talent they develop in the military when they come home.” The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Jeff Roorda, D-Jefferson County, who filed the bill earlier this week. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Charlie Davis, R-Webb City, the Chairman of the Veterans Committee. “Our men and women in uniform are some of the most welltrained workers we have,” Roorda said. “Small business owners with military experience are the most likely group to hire veterans. So by making it easier for those in the military to start their own businesses, my hope is that more Missouri veterans www.changescapeweb.com/cnewsad find employment that properly recognizes their skills.”
ment or even let you to pay off your loan early. But, first you must determine if it makes sense. First, look into loans with shorter terms. If you currently have a 30-year fixed-rate loan, refinancing to a 10-, 15- or 20-year term will lower the total amount of interest you will pay and let you to pay it off faster. Then look at rates. Generally speaking, if rates are lower by one percent or more, it may be a good time to transfer. But, when shopping for rates, be careful. Lenders offering no points and fees usually charge higher interest rates. To figure out whether it pays to transfer, you must calculate refinancing costs and determine how many months will it take to break-even. You should consider transferring if you plan to stay in your home for more than the time it takes to break-even. Remember, you can also transfer personal loans and credit card balances and save money. By transferring a loan to a new lender you can spend less money each month. So, no matter what kind of loan you currently have, you should check out your refinancing options with several different lenders. Transferring a loan can help you squeeze more money out of your monthly budget and save more at the same time. This information is brought to you courtesy of West Community Credit Union in Brentwood, Kirkwood and O’Fallon. For more information, contact us at 636.720.2400 or www.westcommunitycu.org.
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Viking Choir News
Bill Directs Excess Traffic Fine Revenue to Schools
Congratulations to the Francis Howell High School Choirs and individual students who recently competed in the annual MSHSAA District Music Contests. Individual FHHS Choir students participated in the annual MSHSAA District Music Contests on March 6 at Fort Zumwalt East High School. This event is designed for high school students to perform meticulously prepared music for a certified judge for an overall rating on Fundamental Technique and Musical Effect. Those students earning a Superior rating have the opportunity to perform at State Music Contests on April 27 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The following FHHS Choir students who competed at the solo and ensemble events received an “Excellent” rating at the March 6 District Music Contests: Superior Solos Katie Angeli, Brooke Flint, Miranda Gater, Allison Hale, Kate Koenig, Brianna McCarter and Cameron White
A bill filed by Sen. Tom Dempsey, R-23, and supported by St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann to modify current traffic fine law received first round approval in the Missouri Senate’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on March 27. Senate Bill 141 requires political subdivisions receiving more than 20% of their annual general operating revenues from traffic fines to send excess revenues to the state school system. The act further modifies the law commonly referred to as “Macks Creek Law” by expanding its application to counties, removes the qualification that the traffic violation revenue limitation only apply to violations occurring on state highways, and lowers the current 35% excess revenues threshold to 20%. The act also requires political subdivisions to include an accounting of the percent of annual general operating revenue from fines and court costs for traffic violations within the financial report that they submit to the State Auditor. Any political subdivision that fails to make an accurate or timely report, or fails to send in excess revenues from traffic violations to the Missouri Department of Revenue, will lose municipal jurisdiction on traffic-related charges until it comes into compliance with the law. Upon its passage in the Missouri Senate, the bill will move on to the Missouri House of Representatives where Rep. Kathie Conway, R-104, has filed a companion bill.
Ensembles Girls Quartet: Jenna Hutfless, Alexandra Janssen, Sarah Mason and Tori Peters Girls Trio: Natalie Brunk, Emelia Robertson and Allison Schult Mixed Double Quartet: Jordan Baner, Natalie Brunk, Marianna Castrogiovanni, Kayla Hutfless, Kate Koenig, Justin Miller, Austin Snider and Cameron White Girls Double Quartet: Katie Angeli, Allison Hale, Rachel Jefferson, Tiffany Johnson, Aurielle Macchi, Brianna McCarter, Sarah Miller and Kristen Uradzionek In addition to the individual solo and ensemble honors, two of the auditioned Viking Choirs for Francis Howell High School – Concert Choir and Treble Choir – both received a “Superior” rating at the MSHAA State Large Ensemble Contest. All of these Francis Howell High School Choir students perform under the direction of Choir Director Karey Fitzpatrick. For more information about the award-winning Francis Howell High School Choirs and their MSHSAA State and District Music Contests honorees, please contact Choir Director Karey Fitzpatrick at karey.fitzpatrick@fhsdschools.org.
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Lindenwood University to Host Educator Resource Fair April 16 Lindenwood University will host an Educator Resource Fair from 3 - 6pm on April 16 in the Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room of the Spellmann Campus Center, located on the St. Charles campus at 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles. The free event will showcase a variety of local organizations and the supplemental resources they offer to local educators. “Teachers, pre-service teachers, scout leaders, and parents are invited to come and discover the fabulous resources available for educators and youth group organizers,” said event organizer Frank Thouvenot, PhD, associate professor and sponsor of the Kappa Delta Pi Educator Honor
Society in the Lindenwood School of Education. “Attendees can learn about the wide range of educational materials that are available from museums, cultural institutions, and other organizations through the Resource Center Network.” More than two dozen groups are expected to be represented at the event. Confirmed participants include the World Aquarium, Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Gardens, the Saint Louis Zoo, and more. No registration is required. For more information or a full list of participating organizations, contact Thouvenot at fthouvenot@lindenwood. edu or visit www.lindenwood.edu.
Poetry on Their Terms On April 17, a capacity crowd will join together at the St. Louis Public Library’s (SLPL) newly restored Central Library in Downtown St. Louis to hear 93 winning poems from across the country. St. Louis Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed and SLPL Executive Director Waller McGuire will present awards and poets Cheryl Walker and Nicky Rainey will host the ceremony. 71 of the
winning students will attend while those unable to attend will submit videos to be shown or have a guest reader do the honors. The broadcast will be available to watch online beginning at 4:30pm www.on7thgradepoetry.org. Winners will have their poems published in an anthology donated to their schools and public libraries and receive a cash prize. This is the first year a poetry contest of this kind has been open to any 7th grader in the United States, with 92 schools from 7 states (MO, IL, NM, SD, NY, AR, TX) participating. The St. Louisbased charity hosted the contest for their metro area for two previous years inviting every charter, faith-based, private and public school to enter. Feedback from the schools have shown that this contest not only validates a student’s writing ability outside of the classroom, but provides a creative and mature www.lwcs.us outlet for their feelings and improves self-esteem. Participating teachers told Williams that this contest has given them insight into their students not reflected in general class work. Educators also found that students not normally interested in writing or recognized for academic achievements stepped up and demonstrated a natural talent for poetry writing. Earlier this year, Williams donated a prized piece of Polish contemporary art by Wojciech Fangor that was auctioned by Sotheby’s New York. Proceeds from the painting’s sale were matched by Williams and approximately $70,000 was awarded to 7GP. He hopes that others will be inspired by his personal commitment to the Foundation’s cause and choose to make their own chariwww.stcharlesconventioncenter.com table donation.
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Author Stephenie Meyer spun the printed page into gold with the Twilight series. Meyer’s passionate tale of a supernatural love triangle resonated well with her devoted readers. After the books became successful movies, though, Meyer’s characters and stories exploded into the popular culture. With The Host, Meyer adapts her love triangle formula, trading sparkly vampires and hunky werewolves for alien lifeforms. This novel attracted its fair share of readers, but the movie adaptation doesn’t quite deliver in the same way as the book. The talented Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones) plays Melanie Stryder, a young woman living at a time when aliens called “Souls” possess nearly every human on Earth. Souls travel from planet to planet, inhabiting the bodies of local residents while destroying the original personalities. Rather than become a host, Melanie attempts suicide, but the alien healing technology restores her body to perfect health. She then plays host to Wanderer, a soul who has lived on many planets. Melanie’s will is so strong, though, that she refuses to fade away quietly. The Host photos courtesy of Open Road Films As a novel, The Host is a pretty good read. Stephenie Meyer leveraged her romantic formula by having two young men fight over Melanie’s body. Jared Howe (Max Irons) loves her human side while Ian O’Shea (Jake Abel) is drawn to Wanderer’s personality. These passions don’t translate very well on the big screen, however. Director Andrew Niccol (In Time) leaves out important segments from the book, giving the movie an unfinished feel. The first half of the movie is pretty dull, but the pacing gets better near the end of the story.
Despite these technical flaws, Saoirse Ronan does a great job in what turns into a dual role. As the alien Wanderer, Ronan is calm and serene on the outside, but she has Melanie’s angry voice yelling in her head. This is not the typical split personality scenario, but the young actress rises to the challenge. Max Irons and Jake Abel seem disinterested as the love interests in the story, but William Hurt perfectly embodies Melanie’s crusty Uncle Jeb. Hurt’s character is a man who lost countless family members and friends to the aliens. When things get tough, he always lets his trusty rifle do most of the talking. Not necessarily a bad movie, The Host is simply a weak adaptation of an interesting novel. Saoirse Ronan and William Hurt rise above the material, but even their performances are not enough of a recommendation to see this interstellar love story. The Host, rated PG-13 for some sensuality and 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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Gary Baute April 21: Change Your Life The River City Rascals are providing an opportunity for individuals to try out for the team. On Sunday April 21st at TR Hughes ballpark in O’Fallon the Manager Steve Brook and Rascal’s organization is sponsoring the event for those between the ages of 19-27. All positions will be available to ‘strut your stuff.’ Check their website for all the details: www.RiverCityRascals.com. *36 days to opening day*
ley, Jerry Leyshock and Pat Byrne, and we would like to give you some free tickets. The event will display St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Team vs Guns ‘N Hoses Teams from around the country plus St. Louis amateur boxers competing against each other. Contact the Family Arena Box Office (636.896.4200) for information or go to www.RiverCityRumble.LockerDome.com or www.FamilyArena.com. A donation will be made to The BackStoppers and Responder Rescue from concession sales. Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing: Free The BackStoppers is the organization that provides On June 14 at 7pm there will be a Guns ‘N Hoses Box- immediate financial aid and long-term financial and ing Tournament hosted by Jack Martorelli, Steve Hol- other support to the families of Police Officers and Firefighters who lose their lives in the line of Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making duty. sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box Responder Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organizaincludes all the digits 1 through 9. tion, was established in 2009 by a St. Louis metro area fire Captain who saw an unmet need for thousands of police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers striving to keep each and every one of us safe. As a result, Responder Rescue’s goal is to help provide the additional financial and emotional assistance to these men and women who face injury, illness and traumatic events, on and off duty.
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Indoor Football Monsters Win Big The Missouri Monsters, your professional indoor football team, won 74-14 against the visiting Windy City Hitmen to get the first win in team history. At half time, the St. Charles team had a 62-0 score. The Monsters, now under new Head Coach Martino Theus, scored more points
than the first two games combined. Monsters quarterback Tavares Woodley completed 15 of 20 passes for 265-yards and 10 touchdowns. Dello Davis moved to wide receiver for this game and had 4 catches for 96-yards, and 4 TD’s, WR Gary Johnson caught 5 passes for 103 yards and 2 TD’s, WR Easton Knott had 2 catches for 38 yards and 2 TD’s. On the defensive side of the ball, former St. Louis Ram Claude Wroten had 5 tackles, and 4 sacks; fellow defensive lineman Bernard Quinn, and Chris Cooper both contributed with 3 sacks each. Newly added defensive back DeQwan Young had 1 forced fumble and 2 interceptions; defensive back Randall Burden, Moriano Lardge, and Kevin Brown each had 1 interception. *Thanks to Monsters’ website for information* Lindenwood Baseball Picks Up Split Lindenwood baseball split its doubleheader on Wednesday against Central Missouri falling in game one 10-4 and winning an exciting game two by a score of 11-7. Central Missouri was ranked No. 3 in the latest NCBWA poll. Mike Failoni continues his hitting streak to 25 games after going 5-for-8 on the day with two doubles and the go-ahead RBI in game two. Rothermich finished the day with four hits and two doubles. After the split, the Lions move to 14-16 overall with a 13-11 MIAA record. Lindenwood will move on to Tahlequah, OK, for a three-game series with Northeastern State on Saturday with the doubleheader set to start at 1pm. *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.
Middle Pick: “House Held Up by Trees”
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You’ll want to hug a tree when you finish House Held Up by Trees by former Poet Laureat Ted Kooser, a perfect book for National Poetry Month. Get ready to have your heartstrings plucked at the generational tale of a plot of land that’s been cleared to build a new house. Alongside that lot, were woodlands that sent seeds floating on the wind, babies that tried to take root in the yard where a little boy and girl lived, and a father so bent on having the best lawn ever that he mowed down all the saplings in his path. The man’s drive for a perfect lawn continues through the years as the boy and girl grow up and he grows old. Tending the yard soon becomes too much for him, and the house and empty lot are put up for sale. Too bad, so sad, no one wants the property — other than nature. She finally has her way, and the woodland seeds have their day, their slow, steady takeover simply and beautifully illustrated by Jon Klassen, of Caldecott fame.
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Old-Fashioned Wild Blueberry Muffins Makes 36 muffins Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) egg substitute 1/2 cup canola oil 6 cups Wild Blueberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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Stock up on a superfood that’s a no-brainer: Wild blueberries have superior antioxidant capacity compared with other fruits and veggies. Best of all, these little blue powerhouses are also incredibly convenient, thanks to their year-round availability in your grocer’s frozen fruit section. They’re just as healthy as fresh and may retain their nutritional value longer. Here are two quick tips to help you pack a powerful nutritious punch into your diet: 1. Make sure they say wild: Check the bag to ensure you’re getting authentic, frozen-fresh Wild Blueberries. If the word “Wild” isn’t on the front of the package, scan the list of ingredients on the back. 2. Check the size: Be sure to select the little wild ones. When in doubt, feel the berries in the bag. If they’re “pea-sized,” you’ve got the wild ones. With twice the antioxidant capacity of larger, cultivated blueberries, wild blueberries freeze perfectly, retaining their superior quality, color and sweet, tangy flavor. For more delicious recipes that add a daily dose of blue to your diet, visit www.wildblueberries.com.
Directions: In bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; reserve. In separate bowl, whisk together sugars, buttermilk, egg substitute and oil. Add to flour mixture and mix just to blend. Fold in blueberries. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into each lined or greased 1/3-cup muffin tin and sprinkle each muffin with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Bake in 400°F conventional oven or 375F convection oven 18 to 22 minutes or until firm to the touch. Serve warm.
Quinoa Salad with Wild Blueberries Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen wild blueberries 2 tablespoons raspberry or red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pink peppercorns 1/2 cup quinoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium zucchini 3 ounces Havarti cheese 1 cup 2% milk fat cottage cheese Fresh mint, as needed Baguette, for serving Directions: Mix blueberries with vinegar and pink pepper; set mixture aside. Cook quinoa as instructed in salt water. Let cool. Wash zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, and thinly slice into half-moons. Cut Havarti into cubes; set aside. Mix cooked quinoa with zucchini, Havarti and cottage cheese. Gently stir in blueberries and mint leaves. Serve with baguette if desired.
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CHURCH April 13: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Rummage Sale 7am – 1pm, 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon. 639.272.4505. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARP-stln@hotmail.com. Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377. Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course 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. Call 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. 3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am - 2 pm at
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Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891 April: Golf Leagues Sign-ups Play is 5-6 p.m for all skill levels. At The Bluffs (Tuesdays), Wentzville (Wednesdays) and Links (Thursdays). www.golfleaguesassociation. com or gla2000@centurytelnet. Now – May 10: Luminous Language Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, Saint Charles. Free admission. 636.255.0270 or www. foundryartcentre.org. April: Double Header co-ed Softball Leagues This “Open League” will be a 6-week (12 game) regular season, plus a single elimination playoff format. Games will be played on Sunday evenings at Founders Park beginning mid-April. Info/registration: www.lakesaintlouis.com. April 11: Parent’s Afternoon Out
12-3pm. O’Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadows Dr. $10/ child, $5/each additional child, ages 6 weeks-5 years, 636.379.0092. April 12: Bring a Friend / Make a Friend with Wentzville Aglow Lighthouse 1pm at Bandana’s, Hwy 70 S. Outer Rd. at Wentzville Pkwy for praise and fellowship. Details: Lynn DeGrave at 314.913.1180. April 12-13: Watermedia Floral Collage Workshop 9:30am - 3:30pm at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre (One St. Peters Centre Blvd.) Irises will be the subject matter. All skill levels are invited to participate. Cost is $110. Info: Shirley Nachtrieb at 636.947.1936 or Shirley@nachtrieb.com. April 13: Growl Prowl 5K and Fun Run for Westgate Christian Academy 8 am at 5501 Quail Ridge Pkwy. $25 entry fee. Register by April 12. www. WestgateAcademy.com. April 13: Babysitting Basics 8:30 a.m. – Noon at Lake Saint Louis City Hall. Designed for boys and girls, ages 11+. Topics covered by Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Staff include infant and toddler care, play ideas, appropriate discipline techniques, safety skills and more. Fee of $16 includes a light snack and course certificate. Info/ registration: www.lakesaintlouis. com under the parks & recreation
section. April 13: Fair Trade-Market-Saturday 10am – 3pm at Cornerstone UMC, 1151 Tom Ginnever, O’Fallon. All proceeds go to Third World artisans. Lunch served. April 13: Quilt Social 10am at St. Joachim & Ann Church Cafeteria, 4112 McClay Road, St. Charles. No one under 16. 636.936.1860. April 13: Handbell Concert at Zion Lutheran Church and School 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. April 13: Kisses for my Brain Trivia Night In honor of Dominic, a local 4-yearold who had a stroke in utero and suffered severe brain damage. Dominic has overcome many obstacles, but due to changes in insurance, certain equipment and therapies are no longer covered. Support him at St. Joseph Cottleville in the Gymnasium, 1355 Motherhead Rd., St. Charles. Info: hschneider71008@ me.com. April 15-17: 20th Annual Library Book Sale 7:30am - 10pm, Learning Resource Center, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall
Drive in Cottleville. 636.922.8620 or tflett@stchas.edu. April 17: Tri-County Women’s Connection Luncheon 11:15 am - 1 pm at the Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Mem Pkwy, O’Fallon. $14. Reserve by April 12 at 636.561.0956 or 636.327.4082. April 19: The ICD MOPS 1st Annual Bunco Fundraising Event 6 p.m. at ICD Catholic Church in Dardenne Prairie. Bunco, food, dessert and a silent auction of goods from supporting local businesses. Proceeds benefit the education and ministry of the MOPS program at ICD. $20/person includes food and alcohol-free beverages. Drinks of your choosing welcome. Questions: 402.304.2450 or email smilelotss@ hotmail.com. April 19: “An Evening on Broadway” benefit concert and dinner 6:30pm. To raise funds for the Saint Louis Wind Symphony and the Foundry Art Centre. The night will feature cocktails, a silent auction, a full concert of Broadway favorites with a delicious catered dinner and dancing later on in the evening. Tickets are $50/person and can be purchased at www.foundryartcentre.org or 636.255.0270. April 19-21 & 26-28: Volunteers Needed O’Fallon Theatre Works’ Faith County. 626.379.5507. April 20: “Miles for Meals” 5K Run/Walk 8 a.m. at Clonts field in Troy. To benefit the Lincoln County Council on Aging’s meal delivery program. Free T-shirt with $20 entry fee. April 20: St. Charles County Master Gardeners Garden Tour and Plant Sale 9am - noon at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 260 Brown Road, St. Peters. www.extension. missouri.edu/stcharles/mastergardeners.aspx or 636.970.3000. April 20: Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center’s Journey West 9am - 5pm. 1868 Highway F, Defiance. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children (4-11). April 20: Trivia Night 6pm at St. Patrick Social Hall, 405 S. Church St., Wentzville. Sponsored by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #2620. $140 for 8. 636.614.8008. April 20: Mouse Races at LSL CA Doors open at 6 p.m., races start at 7 p.m. $140/table of 8 (tell your friends $20/person and you get in free for coordinating the table) or $25/person at the door. Includes beer, wine, light snacks & soda. Sports theme prize for best decorated table & best dressed individual. Supports the LSL Mothers Club missions, a nonprofit fundraising to support local community groups, scholarships, etc. Reservations: www.lslmothersclub.com or 636.561.3516.
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • April 10, 2013 April 20: Trivia Night to Support Cancer Victim Jeff Groninger At the Wentzville VFW hall. Donate to our fundraiser/silent auction. We will also have raffle prizes all night so even small amounts of gifts cards, a service or product for gift baskets would be appreciated. We will be making a banner with everyone that donated. Contact Jennifer at 636.544.0511 or jcrafts0406@gmail.com or Katie Lindemann at 314.602.9655 or keg7903@hotmail.com. April 20: Annual SLBGA Tee Off Meeting Come find out more about the St. Louis Businesswomen’s Golf Association (SLBGA). www.slbga.org. April 23: St. Charles Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Youth of the Year Luncheon 11:30am - 1pm at Lindenwood University Spellman Campus Center Leadership Room (4th Floor). Tickets: $50. 636.827.7026. Ongoing Events 4th Monday: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Adult Volleyball 6-7 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. Just show up with your friends and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 4th Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon
Garden Club. Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. Toastmasters gives all members the opportunity to grow their skills, which fosters self-confidence and personal growth. St. Charles County Toastmasters is open to the public and looking for new members. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 pm., Thursdays 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.
fees. Info/registration: www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Adult Volleyball Games at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7 p.m. Non-competitive, co-ed, free and open to the public. No registration necessary - just show up with your friends and enjoy a funfilled evening. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a nonsmoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always
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welcome! Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. www.ofkiwanis.com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our children how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info: Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www.lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: Fairmount Church Fish Fry Now-March 22. 3-7 p.m. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet or carry
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Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board or card game. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10 a.m. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League Weekly check in at 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. Two-man team scramble league.League begins mid April. $20/team to register. $20/team paid first night for overall awards. $2/ team weekly plus Greens and Cart
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Over the Fence
The Missouri History Museum Satire Every once in a while someone coins a new word in the ‘ocracy’ category. I’ve often used the word “Corpocracy” to describe the alarming portion of our waning Democracy which Corporate America has attempted to replace. By comparison, the corporate structure is more in the form of a plutocracy which is defined as “Government by the Wealthy,” the wealthy in this case being CEO’s of corporations awarded huge salaries, outrageous bonuses, and golden parachutes. There are similarities with the embattled Missouri History Museum. Members of its Board of Trustees are being questioned by the St. Louis Board of Aldermen and the word “Kleptocracy” was flashed at the beginning of the session. Kleptocracy was defined as “Government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain at the expense of the governed.” This might describe a large portion of the government at all levels these days. This current drama seems like the proverbial fox questioning
the weasels about stolen chickens. Perhaps I’ll invent another ‘ocracy’ word. It seems almost all large cities have highly suspect governance with various forms of bureaucratic misbehavior that usually ends up costing the taxpayers large sums. Perhaps these governments might be described as a “Metrocracy” from the word “Metropolis”—not to be confused with the city Superman often rescued from disaster. Unfortunately, Clark Kent probably left for another planet that still has phone booths. Even during the St. Louis Metrocratic questioning of the Trustees about the $875,000 expenditure for a $232,000 acre of North St. Louis from Freeman Bosley, another Metrocrat who lost the mayoral election, a St. Louis County official was resigning. His expenses from his trip to the Presidential inauguration came under official scrutiny. Perhaps the Kleptocracy should extend to the county as well...or is it Metrocracy? Take your pick. It surely isn’t Democracy, which is thought of as by, for, and of the people. This is more like by, for, and of metrocrats
at the expense of the people. Alderman Joseph Roddy, who heads this Aldermanic investigation, mentioned, “We have a PR Problem here.” PR problem? I suppose you could call it that. The former President, Robert Archibald, was collecting $515,000 in salary, living expenses and a retirement package along with all manner of perks before he resigned. Afterward, he collected $270,000 in consulting fees. It would seem the problem appears as something the FBI should investigate. They might call it an extortion problem but since it’s a run-of-the-mill tumor that often invades metrocracies, perhaps it’s merely a legalized shakedown, thus rendering police actions futile. I haven’t learned what he was consulted about. Perhaps he advised on obtaining historical relics he observed in private country clubs. In other words, the metrocrats questioned the kleptocrats about highly suspect expenditures from private donations, and the annual ten million dollars from the metrocracy’s taxpayers and called it a PR
problem. I‘m sure the kind people who donated millions to the museum call it an extortion problem. I realize the word bureaucracy is ordinarily used in reference to gov- ernmental entities, but big cities seem to have progressed beyond that into an entity all their own. Thus metrocracy seems fitting. I’ve never been to the Missouri History Museum. In view of the expenditures for salaries totaling $5,539,344 and expenses totaling $9,221,457 in 2011, I’m curious enough to check it out in hopes it isn’t empty. Perhaps when this current drama becomes part of Missouri history, the museum will house a bust of Freeman Bosley and Robert Archibald laughing all the way to the bank. 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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