May 2, 2012
Vol 14
July 13, 2011
No 18
Vol 13 No 28
O’Fallon Founders’ Day features kids’ chores and games, period craftsmanship, archaeology and live entertainment.
Founders’ Day Fun! By Shelly A. Schneider with information from the city of O’Fallon
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Have you ever wondered what downtown O’Fallon, Mo. was like in the days when people made their own clothes and washed them by hand, milked cows, walked to school, and drove buggies and wagons instead of cars? Find out on Saturday, May 5, at O’Fallon Founders’ Day. Rain or shine, the event will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fort Zumwalt Park, with free admission and parking, kids’ activities, demonstrations by skilled artisans, bluegrass music by the award-winning Curreykorn Family, and a vaudeville-style magic and comedy show by Hagerman the Magician. Marsha Seymour, manager of Tourism and Festivals for the city of O’Fallon, said she’s excited to have Hagerman the Magician perform. “There are many things that draw the kids in, but there is humor for the adults, too,” she said. Kids’ activities include educational chores such as washing clothes the pioneer way, milking a cow, making rope, sewing a patchwork quilt, soap carving, and games like walking on stilts and three graces. “Milking the ‘cow’ should be fun,” Seymour said. “I found the plans online and the parks guys constructed it for me. It has udders and everything. Last year the most popular thing was the stilt walking. There were more than 200 kids who participated in that activity last year. I had a volunteer who built a pair of stilts and this past winter he built another pair, so more kids may participate.” The St. Charles County Woodcarvers will be on hand, teaching kids how to carve soap. Seymour said there is also a giant tic-tac-toe game and a largerthan-life checkers game. “Larry Kinsella is new this year,” Syemour said. “He will explain experi-
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mental archaeology and demonstrate primitive tool-making. We’ve had the St. Louis Archaeological group out here before doing actual digs at the Fort Zumwalt site, and displaying what they found, but this is something different. This is fun and educational.” A basket weaver will demonstrate basket-making and sell baskets. Period artisans who also will sell their wares include a sheep-to-shawl wool spinner, beekeeper, woodcarvers, quilters and a rope-maker who is also a broom squire. The St. Charles Model Railroad Club exhibit will be open with free admission, and historic Heald Home tours will be available at $2 per person. Food, beverages and period merchandise will be available for purchase. Area schools sent information about Founders’ Day home with students, and Seymour said for each activity in which the children participate, they earn a point. Then, with points earned by participating in the activities, kids can shop at the General Store. In addition, the classroom with the highest number of participants receives a pizza party from
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Pantera’s Pizza in O’Fallon. For more event information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/FoundersDay or contact the Tourism and Festivals Department at 636.379.5614 or mseymour@ofallon.mo.us. Directions: On I-70, take Exit 217
at Highways K / M (Main Street) in O’Fallon, drive south on Highway K for one block to the stoplight at Veterans Memorial Parkway; turn right (west) and then drive about one mile to the Fort Zumwalt Park entrance on the left (south).
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O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy Proclaims May as St. Peters Residents Can ‘Shred “Motorcycle Awareness Month” It and Forget It’ On Tuesday, April 24, O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy signed a proclamation declaring May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” “With more motorcycles on our streets in the summer months, we hope our residents will be aware of the critical need to be on the lookout for motorcycles in traffic and ‘Look twice to safe a life,’” Hennessy said. “Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injuries, and for safety’s sake, we need to give motorcycles the same respect, courtesy and regard for road usage as all vehicles.” All motorists are reminded to be alert to help keep motorcyclists safe, while motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists. Motorcycles are much smaller and more agile than cars or trucks, so for other drivers on the road they can be more difficult to spot, especially from the side. Raising awareness among Missouri drivers and riders alike reduces the risk of serious injury and fatalities on our roadways. All motorists are reminded to “Watch for Motorcycles” during summer travel. In 2011, there were 671 crashes involving a motorcycle, resulting in 82 fatalities and 644 serious injuries. Riders are encouraged to wear proper protective gear including a DOT compliant helmet. Motorcycle experts recommend motorcyclists also complete some type of rider training before getting out on the road. There are 26 training locations in Missouri. To find one near you please visit www.mmsp.org.
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Driver tips to help keep motorcyclists safe: • Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width-never try to share a lane. • Always make a visual check for motorcycles in mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes or turning. • Always signal your intentions well in advance before turning or changing lanes. • Make sure the motorcycle is going to turn when they have their turn signal on before you proceed. • Allow more following distance, four to five sec¬onds, when behind a motorcycle. • Never drive while distracted. Tips for motorcyclists: • Avoid riding in poor weather conditions. • Wear reflective and brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet. • Use turn signals for every turn or lane change, even if you don’t think anyone will see it. • Combine hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention to yourself. • Use reflective tape and stickers to increase being seen. • Position yourself in the lane where you will be most visible to other drivers. • Ride with your headlights on, even during daylight hours. • Never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. For more information on the Watch for Motorcycles campaign, please visit www.savemolives.com.
Do you have unwanted documents you need to dispose of safely? No need to sit at a little shredder in your home office for hours getting rid of those old papers. St. Peters residents have the opportunity to safely destroy unneeded documents on ‘Shred It and Forget It’ Day when we bring in a large mobile shredder to help you with this project. The mobile shredder will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 5 at the Health and Environmental Operations Building. Just place the unwanted documents in cardboard boxes and bring them to the Health and Environmental Operations Building. There is a five-box limit per vehicle. Please make sure the boxes are not too heavy to lift. All shredded material will be recycled including the cardboard boxes if they are not needed back. Note: If you can tear it you can shred it using this service. Do not bring computer disks or hanging file rods. The documents may contain staples or paper clips. This free event is for St. Peters residents only. Resident Privilege Card or ID status may be checked. The Health and Environmental Services Building is located at 135 Ecology Drive, St. Peters, MO.
Horseshoe Hall of Fame Tournament
The Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club will play host to the 1st Annual Hall of Fame Invitational Horseshoe Tournament at 9 a.m. on May 5-6. This prestigious tournament will include the top 32 championship horseshoe pitchers from across the United States, and $8,000 will be awarded. Admission to the tournament is free for spectators. The two-day event will include a 40’ men’s tournament and a 30’ mixed tournament combining the talents of women and men competing at 30 feet. The format for each tournament will consist of a 16 person round robin consisting of sixteen 40 point games - eight on Saturday concluding with seven games on Sunday. This Tournament is cosponsored by the Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club and Holiday Inn Express - O’Fallon. Spectators are invited to come and see the top horseshoe pitchers in the world display their talents on the horseshoe courts. While attending this event you will want to visit the National Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame and Museum at the same site which enshrines horseshoe memorabilia from the past 100 years. The air conditioned facility includes 16 indoor courts where tournament and league play is held year around. For more information, call Joe Faron at bugsfaron@aol. com or call 314.704.7082; or Bob Diekamp at rdiekamp@charter. www.bankfm.com net or 636.240.6260.
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O’Fallon’s Summer Theatre Camp/Workshop Registration is open for O’Fallon’s busy threeweek Summer Theatre Camp, which is designed to immerse pre-teens and teenagers in the world of theater and give them confidence in their own ability to create and perform. Both the Camp and Workshop will be held Monday through Friday, July 9 through 27, ending with a matinee production for families and friends on Saturday, July 28. Theatre Camp, for ages 9-12, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, and Theatre Workshop, for ages 13-17, will be held from 1 – 5 p.m. The programs will be held in the gymnasium at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street 63366, which has a performance stage and a Green Room. “This will be a little like summer stock theater, but the kids will do everything themselves, from writing the script to holding rehearsals,” said Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator. “Each participant will create an original character
and then collaborate on developing an original storyline into a play. Along the way, the kids will learn the basics of script writing, character development on paper and on the stage, physical characterization and acting, costuming, set design, and stagecraft. It’s going to be an awesome session that they’ll always remember.” Cost of the three-week camp is $225 for O’Fallon residents and $249 for non-residents. Parents and guardians must register children for O’Fallon’s camps in person, at either: • The Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368); open daily; call 636.474.2732 • The Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366); open weekdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; call 636.379.5606 For more information about the camp, please contact Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator, at dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us or 636.474.8151.
“Parks and Rec Night” at the Ballpark Celebrate the city of O’Fallon’s parks and recreational opportunities with a ticket to an evening of fun at “Parks and Rec Night” on Sunday, May 20, at T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd., O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. The gates will open at 4 p.m. with a roster of pre-game activities, plus premium seats to watch O’Fallon’s home team, the River City Rascals, take on the Rockford RiverHawks at 6:05 p.m. Tickets to the event cost $10 for children and $15 for adults, and include: • Admission to the ballpark with reserved seating behind the Rascals’ dugout • A pre-game buffet • A one-day pass to the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) indoor recreation complex (up to a $7.25 value) • A $5 coupon for any O’Fallon Parks and Recreation program • An RSC T-shirt to each of the first 100 kids who purchase tickets (one “T” per ticket) • Free activities – face painting, games, demonstrations, bounce houses and more “We really want people to enjoy our City’s terrific parks and the many facilities and recreational activities they have to
offer this summer, including our outstanding, family-friendly ballpark,” said Cindy Springer, O’Fallon’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “The tickets cover an evening of fun, a meal, the ballgame, kids’ activities, giveaways, one free admission to the RSC – which has an indoor aquatic complex – a discount for a recreational program or class, and much more.” Purchase tickets online at www.renaudspiritcenter.com, or by calling 636.474.2732. Tickets must be picked up at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC). Tickets also may be purchased in person at the RSC, which is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63366), or at the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366). For more information, please call 636.474.2732.
“South Pacific” Comes to Wentzville!
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Wentzville Christian Church will present a community theater production of “South Pacific” at 7 p.m. on May 4, and at 2 and 7 p.m. on May 5. Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first served. Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins. Last year’s production drew more than 1400 people in the three performances. Tammy Rodenbaugh, director, said this is the sixth year the church has produced a full-length Broadway musical. This year’s production features a talented cast and crew of 35 drawn from the church and surrounding area, along with a 15-piece orchestra (which includes members of the St. Charles Municipal Band). Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”, based on James A. Michener’s “Tales of the South Pacific,” features memorable songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “There is Nothin’ Like a Dame,” and “Bali Ha’I,” along with lots of laughs and a great message of acceptance. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Hwy. Z (1 mile south of I-70). For more information, please call 636.327.6622 or visit www.wentzvillecc.org.
RSC Fitness Festival & fiesta 5K fun Run
Saturday, may 5 ~ Cinco de mayo Enjoy thE RSC faCilitiES fREE all day, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. RSC Fiesta 5K Run at 7:30 a.m.
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From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cinco de Mayo refreshments For kids – Face painting, inflatables, a rock wall and a balloon artist Free raffles and prizes Family Fitness Challenge sign-ups Health screenings, health/fitness products and services Blood drive – Walk-ins welcome
10% discount on Annual Memberships purchased on May 5!
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4 p.m. (Game at 6:05 p.m.) River City Rascals vs. Rockford RiverHawks
Tickets: $10.00 child (ages 3–10), $15.00 (ages 11+) On sale at the RSC, Parks & Rec Office and www.renaudspiritcenter.com. Includes:
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Reserved seat behind the Rascals’ dugout Buffet before the game Day Pass to the Renaud Sprit Center (up to $7.25 value) $5.00 coupon for an O’Fallon Parks and Rec program First 100 kids to purchase a ticket receive a RSC T-shirt Face painting bounce houses Games, demonstrations and more!
Sing the National Anthem YouTube Contest!
Video must be no longer than 2 minutes. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec www.ofallon.mo.us/parksandrec for details.
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Spice Up Cinco de Mayo with a St. Peters Golf Tourney
What better way to kick off a day of fun than playing golf? St. Peters Golf Course is offering a Cinco de Mayo Shoot-Out golf tournament on Saturday, May 5. Registration is open now for this four-person scramble event. The Cinco de Mayo Shoot-Out begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top places in multiple flights, plus there will be closest to the pin and longest drive contests. The fee is $45 per player and covers golf, a cart and lunch. The tournament offers an optional cash skins game for $40 per team. For more information, go online to www.stpetersmo.net/golf or call 636.397.2227. St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road, on the east side of Salt Lick, just south of I-70.
Fiesta Friday at Rec Plex South St. Peters Rec-Plex South will be Cinco de Mayo party central during Fiesta Friday on Friday evening, May 4. This lock-in event will offer kids ages 10-14 a night with mucho activities: Mexican party games, music spun by DJ Funkmaster, dancing, dodgeball, broomball on ice, basketball with hoop shoot contests, attendance prizes and more. Fiesta Friday begins at 7 p.m. at Rec-Plex South, located just south of the original St. Peters Rec-Plex building at 5200 Mexico Rd. The fee is $10 per person if paying in advance and $13 per person if paying at the door. Register online at www.stpetersmo.net/RecConnect or by phone at 636.939.2386, ext. 1400. Concessions, including a nacho special, will be available for sale throughout the evening. Kids will not be released from this lock-in event until picked up by a parent or guardian. Parents should pick up their child by 11 p.m.
Hot Ashes Lead To $30,000 In Home Damage When a local resident went to bed on a recent Saturday night she never thought she would wake up to find Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) firefighters in her home. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, April 8, residents on St. Violet Dr. in St. Peters noticed flames coming from the back of their neighbor’s home and called 911. CCFR immediately responded, and arrived to find the deck and back of the home in flames, and the homeowner asleep inside. “Luckily we were able to get the homeowner out of the house, and get the fire under control before it spread to the roof, attic, and inside the home,” said CCFR Chief Russ Mason. The cause of the fire, and $30,000 in damage, was linked to outdoor fireplace ashes that were emptied into a combustible container next to the deck earlier that day. “Fireplace, grill and other ashes can stay hot for days after the fire is extinguished,” Mason said. “Because of this, ashes should always be disposed of in a metal container that is stored at least sixfeet away from the house, deck, or anything else that could catch fire.” In addition to properly disposing ashes, “We recommend residents follow these safety tips and use extreme caution when using outdoor fire-
places and grills,” says Mason. Grilling and Outdoor Fireplace Safety Tips • Never leave the fire unattended. • Supervise children and pets around any fire outdoors, including campfires, fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor fireplaces. • Avoid burning on windy, dry days. When conditions are windy or dry, it is easy for open burning to spread out of control. • Always have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and dirt or sand nearby to extinguish the fire. • Keep the grill or fireplace away from the home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Ensure that the fire is completely out before disposing of ashes in a metal container that is placed away from the house and deck.
City of St. Charles Announces Leadership Change in Police Department Dennis Corley left the position of Police Chief in good standing effective April 15, 2012 to pursue other interests. Mayor Sally Faith and the St. Charles City Council thank Chief Corley for his many years of dedicated service to the city, and
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wish him well in his future endeavors. Mayor Faith is in the process of selecting an interim Police Chief and will advise of the appointment in the near future. Thereafter, the city will initiate a nationwide search process for a Chief of Police. In the interim, Major Ed Mitchell will be in charge of the Police Department. “We take public safety seriously,” Mayor Faith said. “This is one of our primary focus areas – a core service of the city. I can assure you the St. Charles Police Department will continue to protect and serve the people who live, work and visit our community.”
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RSC Fiesta 5K Run/Walk Opens the Free RSC Fiesta Fitness Festival on May 5th Lace up your running shoes and grab your sombrero, it’s almost time for the RSC Fiesta 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, outside the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368. This year’s RSC Fiesta 5K Run/Walk features a Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) costume contest for participants, with prizes for the top three athletes who exemplify the spirit of Cinco de Mayo. An awards ceremony for contest winners and 5K race winners will be held immediately after the race. The run/walk opens festivities for the RSC Fitness Festival from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring free admission, a fiesta atmosphere with Cinco de Mayo-style refreshments, free kids activities (a rock wall, inflatables, face-painting and a bal-
loon artist) health-related activities, free use of the Renaud Spirit Center’s recreational facilities with swimming from noon to 6:30 p.m., and free drawings for an RSC membership and monthly passes. Annual memberships will be available at 10% off. Register for the RSC Fiesta 5K online at www. ofallon.mo.us/parksandrec. Or, call 636-4742732. The entry fee through May 4 is $20 for ages 14 and under and $25 for ages 15 and up, with no additional charge to enter the costume contest. Race day registration will be $25 for ages 14 and under, and $30 for ages 15 and up, and T-shirts are not guaranteed to be available to race day entrants. For more information about the event, contact tjoyce@ofallon.mo.us or call 636-474-8122.
2012 St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair The Mercantile Library presents the St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair May 4-6. The Mercantile Library is the oldest library west of the Mississippi and is a national treasure trove of visual Americana. “We are pleased that the Print and Rare Book Fair can aid in helping further the library’s collections development and conservation programs,” said Ruth A. Bryant, chair of the Fair Committee. The 25 participating dealers include: The Philadelphia Print Shop, the Old Print Shop, Platt George Caleb Bingham, The County Election, 1854, Courtesy of Kodner Fine Arts, Kodner Galleries, Rod Shene Books Gallery, St. Louis. Art and Ephemera, 309 Antiques, Anthony Garnett Fine Books, Susan Teller Galleries, Clark Graves Antiques, Columbia Books, Daven Anderson Watercolors, Green Gate Farms Rare Books, Firecracker Press, Paper Birds Studio, Worthington Galleries, Arader Galleries of Philadelphia, and Judith Haudrich Antique Prints. The dealers display works by old master, American and contemporary artists, posters, maps, photographs, and rare books. Special events include a silent auction Friday evening and free demonstrations on Sunday featuring watercolor painting, book binding and press printing. The St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair opens in the J.C. Penney Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis on Friday, May 4 with a Preview night. Tickets are $50 each or two for $90. General admission for Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6, is $5, and students with a valid id pay $1.50. For more information, call 314.516.6740 or visit www.printfair.umsl.edu for a map and location of ample free www.villatheresa.org parking.
“Plant it Pink” at Progress West HealthCare Center
Fleur de Lis Garden Society members refreshed the “Plant It Pink” planter at BJC Progress West HealthCare Center in O’Fallon, Mo. recently with a pink spring design. The planter can be seen by passersby outside the cafeteria and from Hwy 40. To provide encouragement and a note of cheer to women dealing with breast cancer, the “Plant it Pink” project was initiated in 2009 by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. President Renee Blaschke, of which Fleur de Lis Garden Society is a member. Club members keep the planter “in the pink” by planting new flowers appropriate for each season. The Fleur de Lis Garden Society holds monthly meetings and also meets for additional programs, trips and projects. Drop-ins and new members are welcome. For more information, visit www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org, or contact 2012 Membership Chairman, Jean Davis at 314.605.8563.
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u The Troy FFA Chapter won first in the FFA Agricultural Issues Forum Career Development Event (CDE) at the 84th Missouri FFA Convention. This is the third consecutive year the chapter has earned this award. Troy team members included: Sara Van Ausdal, Baylie Carroll, Olivia Hoelting, Clara Jungermann, Abby Mennemeyer, Kellianne Mitchell and Cortlyn Unser. The Troy advisors are: Kyle Allen, Rob Calvin, Doyle Justus and Matt McCrory.
Master Gardeners Offer Community Gardening Classes On April 10, Lincoln County Firefighters used a local playground to practice a necessary and difficult skill. Firefighters use their hoses to navigate out of a burning building. They cannot see and, if contact with the hose is lost, they can get turned around very easily. Firefighters are trained to know which direction to go by feeling the hose coupling through their gloves. During training, firefighters navigated a maze of playground equipment to simulate following a 200 ft. hose line out of a building. Their breathing apparatus masks were blacked out so they couldn’t see a thing. The trainees encountered many obstacles throughout the course where they were forced to overcome and feel their way to safety.
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The Lincoln County Master Gardeners are offering community gardening classes this spring. The classes will be offered at a very low price and will be held at the University of Missouri Extension Center at 880 West College Street in Troy. A schedule of the classes offered is as follows: May 3 - Bulbs, Rhizomes, and Tubers (1 Hour)
Three Troy Students Selected for Missouri Scholars Academy Three of Troy Buchanan High School’s top performing students have been chosen to attend the Missouri Scholars Academy this summer. The Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic program for 330 of Missouri’s highest and
brightest students who are ready to begin their junior year in high school. Frankie Hawkins, Evan Musterman, and Jacob Cryts have been chosen to take part in the Missouri Scholars Academy 2011-2012 at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The academy is a reflection of Missouri’s desire to strive for excellence in education at every level. The program provides the youth special opportunities for learning and personal development in order for them to realize their full potential. With a carefully selected faculty and staff, specially designed curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the academy enables students to be part of a unique learning community. Congratulations to these young adults for all their hard work and dedication to excellence!
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May 5 - Mother’s Day Kids’ Class (1.5 Hours) May 9 - Container Gardening (1 Hour) May 23 - Raised Bed Gardening (2 Hours) June 5 - Roses (2 Hours) June 9 - Kids’ Class (1.5 Hours) June 19 - Composting (1 Hour) For more information or to enroll, please call the Extension Office at 636.528.4613.
Powell Memorial Library will be hosting a used book sale on May 4 from noon to 6 p.m. and May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchasers will be able to buy a bag of books for $2. The sale will be located in the lobby of Bonfils Auditorium. Donations of used books and magazines to be sold are welcome. Early birds can take advantage of the pre-sale going on during the month of April. All books are will be on sale for $1 in the library in foyer. Library hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Getting to Know “The Avengers” For nearly 50 years, the cry of “Avengers Assemble” has been heard in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, this superhero team brought together several of Marvel’s popular superhero characters. In honor of the May 4 release of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” here are some additional details about the comic book versions of these superheroes: Hawkeye (Clint Barton): This hero actually was considered a villain when he first appeared on the scene. Played by Jeremy Renner in the movie, Hawkeye is a skilled archer who sometimes uses specialized arrowheads in the heat of battle. Orphaned at a young age, Barton was mentored by Trick Shot and became a circus performer. Later in life, Iron Man helped sponsor his membership in the Avengers. The Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff): A skilled spy and seductress, Romanoff was trained by the Russian government and took on the mantle of the Black Widow. In the Marvel Comics Universe, Romanoff has since become loyal to America and has been an important part of the Avengers. She and Hawkeye have a romantic history that may or may not make it into the first “Avengers” movie. Photo courtesy of Marvel Thor: The cinematic version of the Norse God of Thunder, played by Chris Hemsworth, is somewhat different from the comic book version. The movies lack his alter ego, Dr. Donald Blake. When Odin punished the rebellious, headstrong Thor, he sent him to Earth and gave him the identity of the lame surgeon. Blake transformed into Thor by tapwww.livewellferg5k.com
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ping his cane upon the ground, which would also become the mighty hammer Mjolnir. The Hulk (Bruce Banner): Mark Ruffalo takes over the role of Dr. Banner, a scientist who was trying to recreate the Super Soldier Formula that gave birth to Captain America. In the comics, however, Banner was actually working on a secret gamma bomb project for the government. In order to save a teenager’s life, Banner rushed onto the testing ground and was bombarded with gamma radiation. The Hulk is normally strong, but rage can significantly boost his strength levels. Iron Man (Tony Stark): Robert Downey, Jr. has done an incredible job as Tony Stark, but his appearances as Iron Man have not explored the character in detail. During the 1980’s, for instance, the story arc “Demon in a Bottle” showed Stark’s battle with alcoholism, one that forced him to lose his company and superhero identity. Captain America (Steven Rogers): Chris Evans is picture perfect as Steve Rogers, the brave young man who takes the Super Soldier Formula. For a time, however, Rogers refused to take direct orders from the government. He resigned his post as Captain America to become the free agent known simply as the Captain.
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Job Fair May 4 at SCC Opportunities offered at Job Fair 2012 are sure to give a boost to hundreds of area job seekers. The annual event, which is sponsored by four cooperating St. Charles County agencies, institutions and companies, is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 4, in the College Center at St. Charles Community College, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The event is free and open to the public. Martha Toebben, SCC career services coordinating
counselor and Job Fair 2012 coordinator, said the fair will feature booths from business and industry employers. Job seekers will be able to collect information from state and county employment service agencies. Agencies offering assistance in job search, job training and job preparation will also be on hand. “With the current difficulties in the job market, taking the initiative by networking and seeking out employers who are hiring will be in the best interest of
those looking for work,” Toebben said. Before visiting the fair, job seekers can go online at www.stchas.edu/jobfair to see a list of companies scheduled to attend the event. Also available on the website is a list of helpful hints to make the experience more beneficial for job seekers. Job Fair sponsors, in addition to SCC, are St. Charles County Missouri Career Center, the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and General Motors.
SCC Doubles the Rhythm and Ribs for Third Annual Fundraiser The St. Charles Community College Foundation is doubling the rhythm and the ribs for its third annual fundraiser, Rhythm and Ribs, set for 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 18, on the college’s campus in Cottleville. Smash Band will return, live on the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the St. Charles West Jazz Ensemble and at 7 p.m., a new rhythm revue will include ‘80s, pop, rock, jazz, a capella, country, fiddlers, oldies and more. “It will be a rockin’ good time for all, but more importantly, we’re excited to celebrate the growth of the college and being a part of this vibrant community for 25 years,” said Kasey McKee, associate vice president for foundation and alumni relations. “The dollars raised help keep
a college education within reach for thousands of area students, especially as we continue to feel the impact of the economy.” New rib vendors, Bandana’s Bar-B-Q and Stumpy’s House of Bar-B-Que and Catering, will join the favorites, Ethyl’s Smokehouse and Saloon and Mannino’s Market. Chick-Fil-A, MO Kettle Corn and Quintessential Catering will serve up other fare, and beverages will include beer by Krey Distributing and O’Fallon Brewery, wine by Terra Firma USA and specialty teas and lemonade by Red Robin. “It’s great to be involved with this event and so encouraging seeing it grow,” said Scott Lewis, Cottleville city administrator/chief of police and event chair. “With more music, food and drink vendors, we hope even more folks will come out to SCC’s beautiful campus.” Lewis, along with Chuck Pilliod, CFO at Krey Distributing Co., are this year’s Rhythm and Ribs co-chairs.
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The three Main Stage sponsors are Ameren Missouri, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital/Progress West HealthCare Center and SSM St. Joseph Health Center/SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. A complete list of sponsors can be found at www. rhythm-and-ribs.com. Tickets are $5 for general admission, which includes live entertainment; $25 for the Music and More package, which includes live entertainment and food, drink and raffle tickets; and $50 for the VIP package, which includes unlimited beer/wine, food and raffle tickets, and access to the VIP tent. For more information on tickets and events, contact Betsy Schneider, foundation and alumni relations manager, at 636.922.8473, bschneider@stchas.edu<mailto:bschneider@ stchas.edu, or visit www. rhythm-and-ribs.com. Event sponsorships are still available, with packages ranging from $100 to $10,000. The St. Charles Community College Foundation, a not-forprofit organization, raises funds to support student scholarships www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com/MothersDay and educational programs for the college. For more information on the SCC Foundation and its vision to transform lives and strengthen communities, visit www.stchas.edu/foundation.
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WSD Foundation Announces Teacher Mini-Grant Winners The Wentzville School District Foundation has selected the winners of the annual Teacher MiniGrant Program. The $500 checks were delivered to the winners on Friday, April 13 by Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams. Congratulations to the following WSD educators: • Jennifer Alonzo - South Middle, Picture Books for Reading/ Writing • John Barr - Timberland High, Peer Instruction in Physics • Julie Costello - Literacy Coach, District Literacy Coach Julie Costello accepts Foundation check from Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams. Professional Book Studies • Tiffany Fruend - Frontier Middle, SOAR Strategic Learning Classes • Malerie Roberts - Duello Elementary, Technology Toolkit • Martha Stodden - Discovery Ridge Elementary, Engaging Struggling Readers • Sarah Teague - Discovery Ridge Elementary, Just Right Books for Kindergarten • Brandy Volling - Lakeview Elementary, Content Area Reading • Pam Webb & Amanda Gift - Heritage Intermediate, Read Aloud w/Accountable Talk Now in its ninth year, this program encourages teachers to apply for competitive grant monies donated by community groups and individuals. The teacher grants are designed to reward educators for their resourceful and innovative ideas and strategies that benefit the education of District students. Programs must be clearly defined, with a feasible purpose, goals and objectives.
Wentzville School District Wins Meritorious Budget Award
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded the Wentzville School District the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation. The award is conferred only to school districts that have met or exceeded the Meritorious Budget Award criteria, and Wentzville is one of only eight of the 522 school districts in the state of Missouri to have received the award. “The MBA recognizes the District's efforts to inform our patrons through transparent reporting on the financial operations of the District,” said Chief Financial Officer Kari Monsees. “The budget document is more than just dollars and cents, it describes in detail how resources are generated and allocated for the benefit of student learning.” To earn this award, the school district submitted its 2011-12 budget for a rigorous review based on stringent criteria. Developed by ASBO for school districts, the MBA criteria guide school business officials toward a quality school budget presentation by enhancing the school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. “It’s important for our community to know that we are being good stewards of their tax dollars,” said Director of Accounting Susan Dawson. “Effective communication with our stake-holders is critical, and this award recognizes those efforts.”
Francis Howell School District to Host Heroin and Prescription Drug Town Hall Forum In an effort to educate our community about the growing use of heroin and abuse of prescription drugs among youth in our area, the Francis Howell School District is hosting a town hall forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8 in the auditorium at Francis Howell Central High School, 5199 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304. The event is organized by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) and local law enforcement agencies. This forum is the latest in a series of similar town hall meetings throughout the region. The increased use of heroin in the greater St. Louis area has grown to alarming proportions, and resulted in more than two hundred overdose deaths in the St. Louis area in the past year. This forum is intended to provide useful information for the community in order to proactively confront the dangerous epidemic of heroin and prescription painkiller use by St. Louis area teens.
The meeting is open to the public, and parents and students are encouraged to attend. Speakers will include representatives from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (NCADA) – St. Louis Area, the St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department, and Bridgeway Behavioral Health. Topics will include Education, Impact, Law Enforcement, Treatment and Recovery. A presentation and panel discussion will be followed by a time for questions and answers. Speakers will be on hand to address issues of education, community, law enforcement, treatment and recovery.
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Sports You See... With Gary B. 19 Days Until Rascal Baseball Many New Faces on Roster The River City Rascals Professional Baseball Team has appeared in the championship series of the Frontier League for three straight seasons. Because players are only allowed to stay so many years in the league and trades exist constantly, you will see many new names on the 2012 roster. For more information on this subject, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com and the Rascal Season Preview article. Thanks to newly hired broadcaster Jason Troop, director of Broadcasting, for information on last week’s Rascal article. ~~~Coming all together Rams Change Name of Practice Facility Will be Difficult not to Say Rams Park The facility has been located at #1 Rams Way in Earth City since the team arrived from Los Angeles. The official name has changed several times over the years as companies try to associate their business with the St. Louis Rams. Starting with the 2012 NFL Draft, the facility will now be known as the ContinuityX Training Center. For the next four years ContinuityX will have exclusive sponsorship rights to team practice jerseys, with its logo appearing on the jerseys and signage at the Edward Jones Dome. “We are very excited about our new partnership with the St. Louis Rams,” said David Godwin, chief executive officer, ContinuityX. “We feel that it is an honor to be involved with a long established and successful franchise like the Rams. Our four-year agreement will provide opportunities for both organizations to develop a strategic brand that will serve both local markets and an ever growing global
environment.” “The Rams are thrilled to partner with a burgeoning company like ContinuityX,” said Bob Reif, chief revenue officer, St. Louis Rams. “The corporate name could not be more appropriate for our organizational efforts as we continue to strive for ‘Continuity’ and ‘eXcellence’ both on and off the field.” ContinuityX Solutions Incorporated is a unique provider of business continuity, disaster recovery solutions and IT Technology services provider ~~~Now you know Rams Pick Defensive Tackle 1st in the Draft Comes from LSU Surprising many football fans in the Lou, the St. Louis Rams picked defensive tackle Michael Brockers in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. Originally the team had the second round pick but traded positions and dropped to the sixth pick and at the very last moment dropped to the 14th position. Without going into details, the team picks up compensation for future draft picks by dropping two times. ~~~Time will tell WANTED: Sports Teams as Guest on Radio/Internet Show 590 The Fan KFNS The sports weekly radio show SPORTS RADIO STL that broadcasts every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. on KFNS has an opportunity for sports teams to be guests LIVE on selected shows over the next few months. The broadcast originates at different restaurants throughout St. Louis and St. Charles county area and you can bring your entire team. Selected individuals can choose to be interviewed. The show will be filmed so you will receive the link to the archived program. Sponsors for these shows are also being accepted. For more information go to www.SportsRadioSTL.com ~~~Limited availability
“Over the Fence”
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Life is What We Made It A friend recently mentioned playing Monopoly when he was young. It brought back memories of marathon Monopoly games we played during the long winter months of my youth. They sometimes lasted a week. We played between other activities like school and chores. When one of us finally approached bankruptcy, we loaned him or her money to stay in the game. There was much arguing, yelling, laughing and crying. Such was life in the days before electronics turned children into overweight zombies with Twinkie goo on their keyboards. Summer beckoned us outdoors and baseball was
the main activity, although I admit we would have played in a blizzard if we could have found enough crazies to brave the elements. These often lasted until players quit because they didn’t like the calls or were too worn out to continue. All ages, sizes and both genders played. We didn’t discriminate. We had cow pastures to play in. Bases were whatever we could find and sometimes it was a dried cow flop. We usually played softball because it was safer for the smaller kids. Getting hit by a line drive hardball when you were 7 years old wasn’t healthy. What we learned from all this Monopoly, softball and the other games and activities of our youth was how to deal with success, failure and each other. We stayed much healthier because of the outdoor activity as well. Even in winter we had haylofts in barns full of rectangular hay bales to make forts and tunnels. We also had hills for sleigh rides and ponds and creeks for ice skating. I raised Beagles and hunted rabbits that flourished in briars and brush piles until summer when they snuck into our vegetable gardens to nibble their way to fat and sassy. We rode single speed bicycles on gravel roads that ate tires as if they were filet mignon. We learned to remove the wheel and the tire’s inner tube, patch it and then reassemble ev-
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erything in less time than it takes to milk a cow. Lawns were mowed with non-motorized reel mowers that required pushing. A power mower was a luxury to be longed for just as two-car families and indoor plumbing. We didn’t know we were poor, at least until we were in high school. That was when I discovered the neat patches on my jeans didn’t fit in with the trends, such as they were. My mother made my sister’s clothing and patched my blue jeans where the knees were worn and torn. Store-bought clothing was another luxury. Hand-me-downs were a way of life for my sisters. I had no brothers so I fared marginally better, but who cares about clothing when a boy sees a baseball game that needs a player or a sled that needs riding on a snowy day. Bumps, bruises and contusions were taken care of at home. Only severe injuries such as broken bones required a trip to the town’s only doctor. When I was 5 years old, he would stop by after seeing patients all day to see if my pneumonia was healing from the new miracle drug of the era he called penicillin. When I was a senior in high school, we moved to a nearby house with indoor plumbing. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Unfortunately, with four sisters, I needed an appointment for the bathroom. Then I grew up, married and produced three wonderful daughters. I still needed an appointment to get in the bathroom but hey…life is what we made it.
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Reading license plates can get you in an XIDENT Are you as easily distracted as I am? Maybe I shouldn’t admit it, because now police officers will keep an extra close eye on my vehicle when I’m running my errands around town. Most of the time, I’m distracted by personalized license plates. I’ve been known to turn my attention away from the road and on to some funky license plates. We moved from Illinois 13 years ago. Back then, Illinois personalized license plates cost the same as a state-issued plate. “Per¬sonalized” means that the plate contains both letters and numbers. “Vanity” plates were an extra $75 (for the first year only) and contain only letters or only numbers. Back to being easily distracted (see what I mean?). Have you ever been driving and spotted a license plate that you knew had special meaning, but you couldn’t figure it out? Then you turn your head just for a second to try and get a second look. Crash! Not that it’s ever happened to me. When we moved to Illinois in 1993, I was thrilled by the fact that I could put anything on my vehicle (within reason). There are some rules for personalized plates, as stated in the brochure obtained at the Driver’s License Bureau. For example, you cannot intermix numbers and letters on a personalized plate. I82MUCH (which is how I feel after dinner most
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nights). That would have to be a Vanity plate. You can use 82MUCH. There can be no space in between num¬bers, no lower case letters, no symbols (!?@#, etc.) and, perhaps most important, no combination of letters and/ or numbers deemed offensive by the Secretary of State’s office. I decided to express my pride in Florida State University on my license plate. Drivers are allowed to write down three choices. I eagerly wrote down FSU 1, NOLESR1 and NOLES 1. So what did I end up with? NOLES 5. Please tell me who in the state of Illinois has NOLESR1. Maybe, but I doubt it. And NOLES 5? It took friends, co-workers and even family a long time to figure out what in the heck that plate meant. “Is that your maiden name?” asked one friend. “Does that mean ‘no less than 5’?” inquired another (I’ve got three kids, and that’s plenty, thanks.) I’ve seen quite a few clever plates around Illinois (we go back to visit Grandma at least once a month). Most of the plates in Quincy relate to golf. BLO PAR, TNOFF, etc. There’s one plate from Missouri that I found interesting ... SUG-DAD. Don’t think I’d be admitting that unless the guy was in the candy-making business. Here are some more to test your license plate
knowledge. 3 QTPIES (my kids) IOU 000 (If you own your car outright) 1DRFUL (If you’re awful fond of your¬self) 2ISHN (Jim and I when all our kids are in college) AV8 (Pilots) BZ MOM (Any mom) GR8SCOT (Sean Connery) IML82 (me, most of the time) WANNAD8 (Heidi Fleiss) 4GIVEME (Tiger Woods, John Edwards, etc.) UPNATM (Your mom) 4TDAYS (Noah, of ark fame) IM BIZR2 (Dennis Rodman) A1ANDA2 (Lawrence Welk — this one’s true) FAST1 (Anyone who races cars for a living) BITEU2 (Mike Tyson) BYTEME (Bill Gates) There are so many creative, and clean, ways to express yourself. But watch out. Like trying to read a bumper sticker that’s just a little too far away, trying to figure out the true meaning of a license plate can get you into an XIDENT.
Cookies 101: Bake Your Way to Perfection (Family Features) From Snickerdoodles to classic chocolate chip, cookies are the go-to dessert for all occasions. Following are simple tips and tricks to make the perfect batch of cookies every time!
• Build a great foundation of basics. That means using high quality butter, large eggs and pure extracts. This will help make runny or lumpy batter a thing of the past. As for bake ware essentials, rimless light-colored baking sheets produce golden cookie bottoms and cookie scoops make picture perfect batches. • Go nutty. To add extra crunch to nuts, try toasting them first to bring out their natural flavor and aroma. Stir small amounts over medium heat until fragrant, or for larger quantities place the nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cool, chop, enjoy! • Gift and share the love. Send travel-ready bar cookies, tea cakes and biscotti to loved ones who live afar. Wrap cookies with plastic wrap or
wax paper before placing in resealable baggies to secure contents during shipping. Use a sturdy box packed with cushion filler and wait for that excited “thank you” phone call! • Bake your own chocolate chip cookies. America’s favorite - Nestlé Toll House - comes in all shapes and textures. For soft and cakey cookies, use 3/4 cup butter and reduce brown sugar to 1/2 cup. For thinner, crispy cookies, increase butter to 1 1/4 cups and sugar to 1 1/4 cups. For a richer taste, try substituting Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels made with 53% Cacao real dark chocolate for the traditional semi-sweet morsels. And for extra-chocolatey cookies, add the following recipe to your collection: For more baking inspiration, and to become a Very Best Baker, visit www.VeryBestBaking.com.
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ing. With tip of butter knife, remove cookie cups from muffin pan. 5. FILL cookie cups as desired. Yogurt & Fruit Cookie Cups: Top each with a spoonful of yogurt and cut-up fresh fruit of choice. Ice Cream Cookie Cups: Top each with a small scoop of DREYER’S or EDY’S® SLOW CHURNED® Light Ice Cream (any flavor). Sprinkle with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet or Premier White Mini Morsel Toppers.
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CHURCH May 3: Celebrate Recovery 7 p.m. at Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. Christ-centered 12-step program. Info: Cherie at 314.691.0857 or donkeim@sbcglobal.net. May 5: Walk through the Bible 8 a.m. at Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. Two classes: one for grade school children and one for youth and adults. Snacks and lunch provided. $15 for first family member, $10 for second and $5 for additional. Registration: 636.561.4347 or www.dpc4u.org.
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 Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385. 3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors. Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Info: 636.561.8951. 2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now: The Tri-County Family YMCA Summer Camp Registration Camp is June 4 - August 3 for kids ages 5-12. Held at United Meth-
odist Church at Wentzville. Info: www.ymcastlouis.org/tri-countyfamily/discover-possibilities. Now: Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Registration Registration is now open for August 25 event. Enter early, as this event fills up quickly. Info: www.lakesaintlouis.com or 636.625.7944. May 4: Earth Day Craft Fair 5:30 p.m. at Jefferson Intermediate School in St. Charles. Need crafters who use recycled materials. Registration - $10 for one table. Proceeds go to SANE (Students Against Neglecting the Environment) at the school. Info: Brian Peck 636.443.4492. May 5: Trivia Gone Wild 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit global conservation efforts of the Saint Louis Zoo. Presented by Commerce Bank. $35/person, $350/ table of 10. Info/reservations: 314.646.4771 or www.stlzoo.org. May 5: May Days Festival on the Boardwalk 12-3:30 p.m. on the Boardwalk in WingHaven. Info: Jan at 636.561.2626.
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May 6: 21st Annual St. Peters Choral Society Spring Concert 2 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt South High School Auditorium. Free. Info: 314.488.7651 or www.stpeterschoralsociety.org. May 7: St. Charles Kiwanis Golf Tournament 9:30 a.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. $150/person includes lunch, dinner, beverages and course contests. Info: Joe at 636.485.4573, Bob at 636.946.6552 or email john.pallardy@goellnerprinting.com. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis Camp Wyman, Cystic Fibrosis and Unlimited Play. May 8: Family Night at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6:30 p.m. Open to the public at no cost. Info: Service Center at 636.928.1928. May 8: Mayors Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Wentzville. Tickets are $15. Info: wscckiwanis.org. Reservations: Laurie Stump at 636.327.3147. May 10: Teen Leader’s Club at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free for members.
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Ages 13-18. Club meets every other Thursday to plan social events and fun volunteer opportunities. No Y membership required. Info: Matt Engel, 636.928.1928, ex 249. May 12: S.W.A.T. Girls’ Softball Team Annual Mouse Races 7 p.m. at Wild Acres Hall, 2500 Ashby Rd., Overland, MO 63114. $15/ticket, includes beer, soda & amaretto sours. Outside food/ drinks permitted. Raffles, mouse roulette and 50/50 raffles. 21+ only. Tickets: Amy Duncan, co-manager, 314-324-9947. May 12: Spring Wagon Days at The Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free activities for people of all ages, including wagon rides, tours of the 165-acre ranch, meet adoptable animals and the nationally acclaimed Barn Buddy Animal Ambassadors and learn how to sponsor a Barn Buddy. Bring your own picnic lunch and browse the gift shop. Located at 480 Joseph Road, Union, MO 63084. Other dates: June 9. 4th Mon.: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.
1st and 3rd Wed: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome! Every Wed. 6:45 p.m. Charity Bingo VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org for more info. Every Thurs: Active Older Adults
Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board games, cards or dominos. Bring a snack and your favorite stories to share. Contact Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 x230. 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 Thurs., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.
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 Fri.: 3–8 p.m. VFW Fish Fry VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). Every Sat. except Easter weekend &
Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/ wentzville-community-club. Every Weekend: Orchard Farm Radio Controlled Flying Club Bring your family to watch flying model airplanes. Directions: www. orchardfarm.com Info: 636.300.1480. 4th Sunday: Car Cruise Through September. 10:30 a.m. at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon, Mo. All cars and clubs welcome. The 50/50 drawing benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.
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4th Tues.: 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.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Admission & Parking Old-Time Games • Live Demonstrations • Folk Art & Crafts • Period Music Curreykorn Bluegrass Band • Hagerman the Magician • Archaeology Exhibit
Every Tues.: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles.
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CLASSIFIEDS HSMO Adoption Event at Rung Boutique
Shop for secondhand gems & give a pet a second chance WHO/WHAT: The Humane Society of Missouri will host an adoption event at St. Louis’ chic resale boutique, Rung. Adoptable cats and dogs will be available. Rung’s mission is to bolster the confidence of women in the business world by offering professional attire at affordable prices in a boutique atmosphere. Rung donates 100% of its net profits to the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis to support programs for atrisk women and their children. WHEN: Sunday, May 6 • Noon - 4 p.m. WHERE: Rung Boutique, 9739 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO, 63119. For directions visit, www.shoprung.org COST: FREE to attend; fees for adoptable animals vary For a list of all HSMO adoptable animals, visit www.hsmo.org ADOPTION INFORMATION: Adoption fee includes all necessary vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery and nationally registered microchip.
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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16 • May 2, 2012 • Community News - St. Charles County
Statepoint Crossword Theme: Pop Music
Youngest Pick:
“Horsefly and Honeybee”
Occasionally a relationship can get thorny. Buddies hit rough spots in the road and have disagreements with their pals. Two insects Community News is proud to have to reach deep to settle a quarrel offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great in “Horsefly and Honeybee,” a simple story with sunshiny illustrations by books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: Riley Cecil. early childhood Honeybee’s wings are dragging, and to the first or second grade, the buzzer decides to grab some shutMiddle Pick: elementary eye in a bright-yellow lily. But hold on school children, and there! That flower’s taken. A horsefly has claimed the blossom as its resting Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy! place. Two winged wonders in one spot are too many. Before you can say nay, horsefly and honeybee come to blows, each losing a wing in the fray. Now the insects are really on the outs. With only one wing each they can’t fly, and so must resort to hoofing it over hill and dale. That’s all well and good until a pond appears. How is honeybee going to get across the water? Reprinted with permission, Missourian The bee receives a ride from a pesky green frog that deposits honeybee on a Publishing Company. lily pad, right next to you know who. Now the two feuding friends must coCopyright 2012. operate to save their skins, to keep from being ingested by the froggy fiends.
ACROSS 1. Gain access to, 2 words 6. *1965’s “Get ___ My Cloud” 9. Benedict XVI, e.g. 13. African antelope 14. Equal to 10 liters 15. Was furious 16. “Happy Endings” actor Adam _____ 17. CSI evidence 18. Stand on end 19. Chews out 21. *Famous for her “Umbrella” 23. Likewise 24. “...partridge in a ____ tree...” 25. *Madonna’s controversial garment
28. Viking writing symbol 30. Interstellar cloud 35. “A River ____ Through It” 37. Cause of Titanic’s demise 39. Like a mad dog 40. “Do ____ others as you would do...” 41. Tennessee footballer 43. *Aguilera and Carey can hit a high one 44. Yuletides 46. Winter Olympic event 47. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” author 48. Army’s offensive, pl. 50. Remote Automated Weather Station 52. Used at start of new hole
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53. Unstressed-stressed pattern in poetry 55. Pig’s home 57. *If she “were a boy...” 61. Road less traveled 64. In the midst 65. ___ and feather 67. EU money, pl. 69. American poet James Whitcomb _____ 70. Geological period 71. Narrow mountain ridge 72. Benevolent and Protective Order of ____ 73. *The ___ Hot Chili Peppers 74. *She wakes up “in the morning feeling like P. Diddy” DOWN 1. As opposed to Gross Domestic Product 2. Unfledged hawk 3. Bath powder
4. Administer 5. *”You belong with” her? 6. Betting probability 7. *Belieber, e.g. 8. Bell-bottoms bottom 9. Between larva and adult 10. Sign of something to come 11. Philadelphia’s Ivy League member 12. Cocoyam 15. Hitler, e.g. 20. “No ____ about it” 22. 007 creator 24. Throw out of kilter 25. *He’d “catch a grenade for ya” 26. A sentence that goes too long 27. Poker stakes 29. First man on the moon 31. *E Street ____ 32. Lusitania’s destroyer 33. Gracefully slender 34. *She “could have had it all rolling in the
deep” 36. Worn from walking 38. *She “was born this way” 42. Gossipy 45. Scrooge-like 49. Cul de ___ 51. Mean characteristic 54. Approximately 1.094 yards 56. *James Blunt: “_____ Beautiful” 57. *____naked Ladies, band 58. Short for Emilia 59. Nutrition of an embryo 60. Dollar bills 61. Half of Brangelina 62. Greek god of war 63. Shakespearean “does” 66. “We ___ Marshall” 68. *”Under the boardwalk, down by the ___” See answers page 13