December 26, 2012
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July 13, 2011
No 51
Vol 13 No 28
Missouri Department of Revenue is changing the format of driver licenses and non-driver identification cards, and the issuance process
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The changes enhance security and help reduce the risk of identity theft and other kinds of fraud. Driver licenses and nondriver identification cards will have new security features, and will be printed in one, secure facility. Beginning in December, license offices around the state will be converted to the new process at the rate of about 15 offices per week. The rollout should be complete in April 2013. Applicants may still go to any Missouri license office they choose, and the application process and fees will remain the same. At the license office, applicants will receive a temporary, paper license and may keep the old license card which will be punched “VOID.” The permanent license will be produced at a single, secure facility, and arrive in the mail at an applicant’s home within 7 to 10 business days. Overall, time spent in the license office should decrease. Mailing the license or identification card helps detect and prevent fraud and identity theft by requiring a valid address, and allows extra security precautions to be taken prior to issuing the permanent document, so that individuals who might pose as someone else will not be able to receive a license on the spot. The new license includes security features such as a laser perforation (holding the license up to a light will reveal a “MO” perforation) and special printing that reacts to UV light. There’s even a special, vertical arrangement for under-21 licenses. The new license or non-driver identification card will be issued to you when you renew, apply for a duplicate, or change
your address on your license or card. The license or identification card will be mailed in an unmarked envelope and will not suggest or reveal the contents. You should receive your driver license or non-driver identification card within 7 to 10 business days. There will not be any additional costs for the temporary license or new license or non-driver identification card. While waiting for the new license, you will be issued a paper, temporary license with the same identifying information and photo that will be on your permanent license or identification card. Use it like a normal license or non-driver identification card. The temporary license is only valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. The expiration date is printed on it. Although it is generally up to a business to decide what type of identification is acceptable to it, the Department is working to inform businesses about the new licenses and process. Because twenty-six other states already issue temporary licenses, some businesses may already be familiar with such kinds of documents. If you experience a problem with a business accepting your temporary license, please contact the Department at 573-526-2407
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or dlbmail@dor.mo.gov. Temporary license holders may also want to keep their old license (which will have been punched “VOID”) along with their temporary license until they receive the permanent one in the mail. U.S. federal agencies are familiar with the temporary license issued by other states. To
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ensure that Missouri’s temporary licenses will be recognized and accepted when issuance begins, the Department is working with federal entities, including airports, to inform them about the temporary license. You may reach us by phone at 573.526.2407 or by e-mail at dlbmail@dor. mo.gov. See MOVIE page 9
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Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Hosted Santa Run and Other Holiday Festivities The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd annual Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s Snowman Shuffle on Saturday, December 8, 2012, in Historic St. Charles. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, a not-forprofit business association in St. Charles, MO. Over 3,000 participants registered for Santa’s North Pole Dash is a 5K run and 1-mile. All participants received a drawstring Santa’s bag filled with a long-sleeved, moisture-wicking shirt that resembles Santa’s Jacket, hat, beard, & gloves that could be worn during the race. Children 11 and under participated in the Snowman Shuffle, our ¼-mile kids run in Frontier Park. All kids who registered received a Snowman t-shirt. Following the races, the awards ceremony was held in Frontier Park at the Jaycee Stage where the Christmas Traditions Characters were on hand for photos. Santas who wore their race shirts in participating Main Street businesses received special one-day discounts took part in “Holiday Spirits on Main”, a wrist-band and ticket program designed to support local pubs and restaurants. Next years race will be held on Saturday, December 14th. Registration for the third annual race will open in July 2013.
Open Auditions for Faith County Open auditions for the O’FallonTheatreWorks’ production of the comedy, Faith County, written by Mark Langdon Smith, will begin at noon on Sunday, January 13, in the auditorium-theater at O’Fallon’s Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Performances of Faith County will be held on April 19-21 and 26-28, 2013. The cast calls for six women and three men, with an age range of 18 to 65. No acting experience is necessary, but auditioners should be ready to do a reading from the script. Rehearsals will be held one or two evenings a week and on Sundays. The play centers on the Faith County Fairgrounds in Mineola, a small southern town where the beehive hairdo is still the rage and Saturday nights are reserved for the tractor pull in nearby
Pickler. A colorful collection of good ole’ country folk exchange gossip about one another and show off their handiwork, resulting in stiff competition in the arts and crafts category. Originally written as a radio show before being adapted to the stage, Faith County enjoyed a 35-week run on WLYX in Georgia, and it was featured as a special on NBC TV’s Dateline. For more information, contact Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator, at 636.474.8150, or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us. Directions: On I-70 in O’Fallon, MO., take Exit 217 at Highways K/M (Main Street). Drive north on Main Street about one-half mile, cross the railroad tracks and make an immediate right into the Municipal Centre parking lot. Come to the east entrance (police lobby).
Social Dance Classes Begin January 13 at SCC Make a lifetime investment in fun and wellness through dance. St. Charles Community College is hosting social dance classes Jan. 13, 2013 March 7, 2013. The classes will be in the College Center dance studio on the SCC campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The dance studio has a floating wood dance floor, mirrors, air conditioning and plenty of space. Class instructors, Landwehr and Mayer, are former professional champion dancers with more than 25 years experience in dance competition and instruction. Dance instruction is available in various dance forms, including foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, jitterbug, tango, line dance and nightclub dance for all skill levels, ages 14 and up. There will be eight weeks of classes at $48 per person. The following eight-week social dance classes are available: Sundays, Jan. 13-March 3 • Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing): 12:55-1:55 p.m. • Ballroom III – Mamba I: 4:10-5:10 p.m.
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• Imperial Swing Basic I: 2-3 p.m. • Jitterbug Swing I and II: 3:05-4:05 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 14-March 11: • Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing): 6:55-7:55 p.m. • Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing): 5:50-6:50 p.m. • Ballroom III – Cha Cha II: 8-9 p.m. • Line Dance (variety), no partner required: 9:05-10:05 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 15-March 5 • Ballroom III – Bolero I: 8-9 p.m. • Imperial Swing Basic I: 6:55-7:55 p.m. • Imperial Swing Basic II: 9:05-10:05 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 16-March 6 • Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing): 6:55-7:55 p.m. • Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing): 9:05-10:05 p.m. • Ballroom III – Waltz II: 5:50-6:50 p.m. • West Cost Swing I and II: 8-9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan 17-March 7 • Imperial Swing Basic I: 6:55-7:55 p.m. • Imperial Swing Basic II: 8-9 p.m. • Imperial Swing Basic III (Lindy): 9:05-10:05 p.m. Social dance classes are offered through the Continuing Education Department of the SCC Division of Corporate and Community Development. Register online at www.stchas.edu/learnforlife, or call 636.922.8233. For more information, visit www. stchas.edu/dance.
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“Women with a Purpose” Highlight of January DAR Meeting
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“Introducing DAR-Women with a Purpose” will be the January program for new members and prospective members attending the newly confirmed Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) meeting on January 19, 2013 at Lake Forest Country Club. Members and prospective members of the Chapter will gather for the regular chapter meeting followed by lunch and the program. DAR members provide strength through unity of purpose. The orientation program will cover information about the DAR, chapter committee work that highlights history, education and patriotism. The program will include information about DAR insignia and involvement at the Chapter, District, State and National Level. Members will be introduced to our calendar year activities, DAR events, lineage supplementals, and genealogy classes.. Women interested in becoming a member of NSDAR are welcome to attend this January event. Members and prospective members are encouraged to invite their friends and relatives who are interested in joining the chapter to attend the meeting as well. For more than a century, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor. These goals are as relevant in today’s society as they were when the organization was founded in 1890. Membership in the NSDAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. DAR women choose their field of dreams and aim high! Susan Russ, Chapter Regent says. “DAR is a patriotic organization honoring the men and women who formed the roots of this country.” Women who believe they have a connection to a Patriot of the American Revolution can get help from the new chapter. As Russ puts it, tracking your family’s roots is “just like a puzzle and you keep working your way back,” one piece of information at a time. If people enjoy history and want to help perpetuate our beginning roots this is the place you should be,” she says. Tracing your family roots back further than two or three generations can be a daunting challenge. However, if you manage to connect your ancestral line directly to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War, you could be eligible to join the new DAR Chapter. “We are pleased at the number of women expressing an interest in joining our chapter. DAR offers the opportunity for women to make an impact in their community through the chapter committees. Through the work of the committees we take the service part of our motto “to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty” putting the words to action. Interested women who would like to attend the January meeting must make reservation for the lunch portion of the meeting which costs $18. For more information about the DAR or to make reservations may contact Regent, Susan Russ at 636.978.1869 or Registrar, Mary Jo Anderson at 636.294.5549.
Amazing works of art done entirely in watercolor will be on display at the Foundry Art Centre in Galleries I and II. Watercolor II: Pigment & Paper runs now through Friday, February 1 and is free to the public and open for viewing during regular FAC hours. Nationally renowned watercolor artist Carol Carter has juried pieces submitted from all over the world for Watercolor II: Paper & Pigment and the exhibition’s award winners will be announced on the Foundry’s website, foundryartcentre. org, the day the exhibition opens. Artists Patrick Nolan, Anne Parker, and Luanne Rimel will be featured in Gallery III, along with Liz Lee who will be featured in the Ameristar Gallery. The opening reception is Friday, January 11 from 6-8 p.m. The public can enjoy free food & drink along with artful conversation and observation. The artist studios on the second level of the Foundry will also be open to the public for visiting. Admission, as always, is free. For more information, please call 636.255.0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
Meadowlands Closes on Land Purchase New Covenant Health Care, LLC, owners of The Assisted Living at Meadowlands (ALM) have announced the purchase of 26.3 acres of land surrounding the facility for future expansion. The announcement was made Dec. 5 to the investor group of New Covenant Health. The land will be held by the investors for future development of additional elder services that will benefit the community, according to Kevin F. Kast, managing member of the investor group. “We purchased this land surrounding Meadowlands to ensure that when opportunities present themselves, we are ready to begin building,” said Kast. “We anticipate many new programs and services and will be on the cutting edge of exciting opportunities to benefit our existing residents, families and the elder community at large.” ALM is managed by St. Andrew’s Management Services, which also is involved in the strategic planning process for the facility. “We (the investors) will be working closely with St. Andrew’s staff to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the elder community in the future,” Kast said. “I am extremely pleased and impressed with the investor’s thinking and vision for the future of Meadowlands,” said Diane Meatheany, COO of St. Andrew’s. “This is such an exciting phase for St. Andrew’s and Meadowlands. We look forward to proposing new ideas and creating innovative choices that will result in a vital life for the elder community.” The Assisted Living at the Meadowlands opened in 2009 to care for the elders in the O’Fallon and throughout St. Charles County. The facility provides support through assisted living, memory care and “short stays” for caregiver relief. Individualized rehabilitation services are available on site. St. Andrew’s Management Services (STAMS) operates as part of the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System, which helps seniors, their families and caregivers find answers while addressing the needs of aging populations, helping them to Worry Less. For more information about St. Andrew’s, please visit, www.standrews1.com or call 314.726.0111. For more information about Meadowlands, please visit, www.meadowlandsassistedliving.com or call 636.978.3600.
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Give the Community a Natural Gift After the Holiday Free Christmas Tree Recycling Available Throughout St. Charles County After the Yuletide celebration, give our community a gift by recycling your natural Christmas tree so that it may be turned into mulch or fish habitat. The Division of Environmental Health and Protection partners with area municipalities to offer residents this free service at various sites throughout St. Charles County. Be sure to remove the tree stand, all decorations and any plastic bags or covering before leaving your tree at one of the locations below: St. Peters - St. Peters Earth Centre, 115 Ecology Drive. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, Dec. 29 to Jan. 19. **PLEASE NOTE: Trees are no longer accepted at Laurel Park or the St. Peters Golf Center Wentzville - Progress Park (parking lot), 968 Meyer Road. Open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., from Dec. 26 to Jan. 18. O’Fallon - Civic Park (upper parking lot), 400 Civic Park Drive. O’Fallon Sports Park, 3589 Highway K. Locations open from dawn to dusk, Dec. 26 to Jan. 14. Lake Saint Louis - Founders Park, 7 Freymuth Road . Open during daylight hours, Dec. 26 to Jan. 17. St. Charles County - Quail Ridge Park (Group Picnic Area), 5501 Quail Ridge Parkway (Wentzville). Open 7 a.m. to sunset, Dec. 26 to Jan. 22. To further assist the community this holiday season, St. Charles County’s Recycle Works West and Recycle Works Central locations will accept non-foil gift boxes, wrapping paper and unwanted tree lights for recycling. (Please note that trees will not be accepted at the Recycle Works locations.) Recycle Works Central is at 60 Triad South Drive in St. Peters, and Recycle Works West is located at 2110 E. Pitman Ave. in Wentzville. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For information or directions, please call 636.949.1800 or visit www.scchealth.org.
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Paramedics Fill 3 Ambulance for Operation Food Search
St Charles County Ambulance District Paramedics partnered with are senior residential facilities to fill three ambulances full of food supplies for Operation Food Search on Thursday 12/13/12. Martin Limpert a spokesman for the ambulance district stated when the district learned that area food pantries were at a critical level we turned to our very supportive friends at residing in senior residential facilities for help. As part of the ambulance district’s outreach program, off duty paramedics made the cross county journey to ‘Fill the Ambulance’ with non-perishable food items to benefit Operation Food Search. The program was a great success. Paramedics even performed some Christmas carols for some residents to liven up the festive occasion. Below is a list of communities that participated: Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (Wentzville), Garden Villas of O’Fallon (O’Fallon), Park Place (O’Fallon), Breeze Park (Cottleville), Oak Tree Village (St Peters), Lake St. Charles (St Charles), Rivers Edge (St Charles), Parkside Retirement Living (St Charles)
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O’Fallon’s Social Dance Class Offers Fun and Exercise for Couples Couples are invited to get some enjoyable exercise and learn a new dance each week in O’Fallon’s upcoming Social Dance Classes: salsa dancing, swing, the waltz, cha-cha, and “couple’s choice.” Beginning January 2, the class meets for six weeks on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports
Circle, O’Fallon 63366. Cost for O’Fallon couples is $64; cost for non-resident couples is $72. A new six-week session will begin on February 20. The deadline to register for the January 2 session is December 27. To register for Social Dance Class, the options are: • Call 636-474-2732 or 636379-5606. • Come to the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368), or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366). • Or, visit the Parks and Recreation website, www.ofallon. mo.us/ParksandRec; on the lefthand menu select “Programs,” then select “Adult Activities.” For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann, 636-474-8105, sostwww.facebook.com/eliteframearts mann@ofallon.mo.us.
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City of Lake Saint Louis Christmas Tree Drop-off Site The City of Lake Saint Louis has established a drop-off site for Christmas trees near their maintenance facility in Founders Park (#7 Freymuth Road). Please remember to remove all tinsel and ornament hooks and do not bag trees in plastic. Trees may be dropped off at this location during daylight hours now through January 17. Christmas tree pickup is also available through Christian Environmental Yard Waste Services until the end of February. To arrange pickup during the winter, please call the Christian Environmental office, 866.522.3781, by Tuesday afternoon to schedule a pickup on Thursday. Trees should be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. to assure pickup.
Get Ready for Teddy Bear Days at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Grab your favorite teddy bear and get ready for some teddy bear fun! The class will take place on Tuesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 6 from 10:15 – 11 a.m. The cost is $45 per child. The fee includes materials and a decorated canvas bag. In this class, you and your little one age 1 1/2 to 5 will sing songs about bears from storybooks and fairy tales. Snowflakes and winter songs will be a part of our musical play, too. For more information or to register, please contact the instructor Laurie Strickland at 636.928.2004. The class will meet at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO.
Improve Your Photo Skills with “The Art of Close-up Photography” Classes The Art of Close-up Photography, a new course for ages 16 and up that begins on Tuesday, January 8, will cover the basics and finer points of photographing small items such as jewelry, coins, flowers and insects. The six-week course will meet at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) from 7-9 p.m. with professional photographer Garry Rose, who will show students how to get great photos without expensive, specialized equipment. Class discussion will include lighting, backgrounds, depth-of-field, cropping, and composition. The cost is $48 for O’Fallon residents and $54 for non-residents. Two additional O’Fallon Parks and Recreation photo courses are coming up: “Intro to Photography,” which begins February 26, and “Nature Photography,” which starts on April 16, and includes a field trip. The deadline to enroll in The Art of Close-up Photography is December 31. To register: • Call 636.474.2732 or 636.379.5606. • Or, come to the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368), or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366). • Or, register online at www. ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; on the left-hand menu select “Programs,” and then select “Cultural Arts” for a list of courses. For more information, please contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann, 636.474.8105, sostmann@ofallon.mo.us.
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PB&T Employees Raise Money for Families Peoples Bank & Trust Employees raised $881.00 through an employee dress down day for the families in the area that were not adopted by the Adopt-A-Family program. This money will be used to purchase gift cards for these families in hopes of making their Christmas a little merrier. If you’re interested in helping out with the Adopt-A-Family program, contact HCC Troy Campus (Harvester ChrisSuzette Morris (right) of PB&T presents Kim Perkins tian Church) for (left) of the Harvester Christian Church Adopt a Family more information. Program with the donation.
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New Year’s Eve Dance
One of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties in town will be held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy. A New Year’s Eve Dance, hosted by the Lincoln County Kickers, will begin at 8 p.m. and end at 12:30 a.m. Cost is $12.50 in advance and $15 at the door. Call Karen at 636.462.6465 for more information or to order advance tickets. Attendees should bring their own beverages. The Lincoln County Kickers host line dancing every Monday (except holidays) from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Cost is $3 for nonmembers and $1 for Kickers members. A mix of old and new dances are presented, including couples and mixers. Instruction is provided.
WCE Wins $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 Grant St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson and tackle Roger Saffold delivered a very special package to students and staff at William R. Cappel Elementary School. The Lincoln County R-III School was selected as a NFL Play 60 Super School, which comes with a $10,000 check for health and wellness. The NFL PLAY 60 Super School contest selected one school in each of the 32 NFL markets and two non-NFL markets. NFL Network and its affiliates will also provide each winning Super School’s school district with an additional $10,000 grant opportunity through the Keep Gym in
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School program. To celebrate the start of the 2012 NFL season through the Back to Football campaign, schools were encouraged to participate in the NFL PLAY 60 Super School contest and submit three essays explaining how they planned to show their NFL team pride and incorporate football into their lesson plans. Schools were also asked to demonstrate their commitment to youth health and wellness by submitting essays on their school’s physical education environment and how they teach their students about the importance of being active and eating right. Gibson and Saffold encouraged students at William Cappel to exercise and play at least 60 minutes a day. Fifty WCE students had a gym session with PE teacher Jodi Musterman, Gibson and Saffold.
Champion Named Principal of New R-III Elementary School
Mandy Champion, a fifth grade teacher at Cuivre Park Elementary, will become the newest principal for the Lincoln County RIII District as they prepare to open a small K-5 elementary in a portion of the Claude Brown Building in August 2013. Champion has worked in the R-III District as a teacher for nine years. She has served in a wide variety of leadership roles in her time in the R-III District, including a Department Head for six years and a professional development representative for Cuivre Park Elementary for the past three years. Champion has also served as a mentor to eight new and experienced teachers in the district and has actively participated in a variety of district curricular committees. She also has served as a member of the Cuivre Park Elementary building’s leadership and Core Academic Standards teams. As a graduate of the Lincoln County R-III District, Champion is excited to open the seventh elementary school in the district she calls home. “I had great experiences as a student in the Lincoln County R-III School District and currently love teaching here! I am very passionate about working with students and can’t wait to take this to a whole new level as an administrator,” she said. Champion has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Webster University and a Masters in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University. She is currently working on an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University.
Commission Approves Resurfacing Projects in Lincoln and Montgomery Counties
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A project to resurface a little over 41 miles of roadway in Lincoln and Montgomery Counties has recently been awarded by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The projects in Lincoln County include resurfacing on Route Y from Route W to MO 79 near Foley, Route E from Route UU in Silex to US 61 and Route H from MO 47 to Route E; in Montgomery County MO 161 will be resurfaced from Route M to MO 19 north junction in Montgomery City. Pace Construction Co. of St. Louis, MO was the successful bidder with a bid of $2,036,613.94. Also in Lincoln County, a project to chip seal MO 79 from the Pike County line to MO 47 near Winfield was awarded to Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Inc. of Mt. Vernon, MO for $414,998.26. “This process seals the existing road surface protecting it from weathering and water damage, and lengthens the life of the road depending on the previous condition and the amount of traffic the road receives,” explains MoDOT Area Engineer Erik Maninga. The work has yet to be scheduled by the contractors, but is expected to take place between the spring and fall of next year. For more information, call 1.888. ASK MODOT (275.6636) or visit wwwmodot.org/northeast.
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Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido-USA, Inc. Ribbon Cutting Wentzville Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido-USA, Inc., held their ribbon cutting ceremony on December 3. This longtime Wentzville establishment expanded to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido-USA, Inc., America’s leading authority on self-defense, offers realistic self defense training for children as well as adults. Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido-USA, Inc. offers classes for the entire family. Jin Jung Kwan HapkidoUSA, Inc. specializes in law enforcement and military tactics. Conveniently located at 600 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO, they are open Monday through Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m., daytime hours by scheduled appointment. 636.327. KICK (5425).
Progress West HealthCare Center Expands Heart Care Services in O’Fallon Since opening in February 2007, Progress West “Offering emergency heart attack services is the next HealthCare Center has continued to grow and offer step in advancing care for our patients in the Cath additional services to the I-64/40 corridor in south- Lab,” says Jeff Haile, supervisor, cardiology, Progress ern St. Charles County. This year, Progress West an- West HealthCare Center. “Progress West has involved nounced the hospital will now treat patients with an all aspects of patient care in the emergency heart attack active heart attack. Progress West has implemented care planning and process, including EMS.” a new process to get heart attack patients from the The emergency heart attack response team includes: emergency department to the cardiac catheterization an Emergency Department physician, an Emergency lab in less than 90 minutes, which has been shown to Department nurse, the patient’s cardiologist or the indramatically improve outcomes for heart attacks. The terventional cardiologist on call, a respiratory therakey to the success of Progress West HealthCare Cen- pist, a clinical administrator, and the cardiac catheterter’s emergency heart attack care system is having an ization lab team. interventional cardiology team accessible 24 hours a “Progress West saved my husband’s life,” says Barbaday, seven days a week, offering emergent patients the ra Kellams, resident of St. Charles County. quickest access to quality care. “My husband recently had a heart attack “We are extremely confident in our ability to perform in the ER and was treated in the cath lab at a high level and provide exceptional patient care,” at Progress West. I can’t say enough about says Kenya Haney, manager, cardiology, Barnes-Jewish our experience. Dr. Lewen performed the St. Peters Hospital and Progress West HealthCare Cen- procedure, and all the physicians and staff ter. “We are excited to continue to expand Progress West’s service offerings by bringing this life-saving service to southern St. Charles County.” In 2011, Progress West opened the cardiac catheterization lab by initially offering diagnostic testing and scheduled interventional services (such as stents/balloon angioplasty). Now, the hospital offers 24/7 services to emergent patients that before had to be transferred or re-routed to a hospital that www.ofallonnutrition.com offered round-the-clock care.
were so knowledgeable and made me feel safe and comfortable during the process. My husband definitely experienced the patient-centered care that Progress West is known for.” In addition to emergency heart attack care, Progress West HealthCare Center’s lab has a full range of cardiology testing services, such as electrocardiography, echocardiography, monitors, nuclear medicine tests and stress tests. “Our experience with Progress West’s cardiology team wasn’t just a good one, it was a great one,” says Kellams. “If we need a hospital in the future, we’ll be back to Progress West.”
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WSD Principal Laura Bates Receives Exemplary New Principal Award from the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principal’s Association (SLSEPA). The award recognizes new principals for their outstanding performance in the demonstration of skills that reflect the best in educational leadership and honors the importance of the role of the elementary principal in achieving quality education. Mrs. Bates has been the principal at Discovery Ridge since it opened in 2010, and has built a school with a solid foundation based in Character Education. She has been a consistent and loyal leader, and bases every decision upon what is best for students. L-R: Dr. Anthony Arnold, Wentzville Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams, Laura Bates, Dr. Diane “The recognition from my peers is a true Metz, Scott Taylor honor. I hold the principals in the WentzDiscovery Ridge Elementary Principal Laura Bates ville School District and the St. Louis area has received the Exemplary New Principal Award in high regard,” said a surprised Mrs. Bates. “Their
collaborative spirit supports and inspires my work as a principal. I am also grateful for the Discovery Ridge family of students, staff, and parents. I take great joy in our students as they grow academically and in character.” Criteria for selection of the principals are set by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) and the U.S. Department of Education and require that the honorees be selected by their colleagues for achievements above and beyond those expected in a school program. Those selected must be respected by students, colleagues, parents and the community at large, show strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for school staff and students, and maintain an orderly, purposeful learning environment. Mrs. Bates will be honored at the MAESP Spring Conference on March 11, 2013 at TanTar-A Resort.
Holt High School and Stages St. Louis Partner for Special Theater Production The Holt High School Theater Department has partnered with Stages St. Louis to present a special performance by the school’s acting students and special needs students. The production, held at Holt on December 11th, was a “musical revue” that included songs and scenes from a variety of musicals including Annie Get Your Gun and Footloose. The performance was under the direction of Stages Instructor Brent Hunsinger, and was the culmination of a semester-long program that included students from Rob Gleason’s acting class and Stephanie Aubuchon’s essential skills class. “The idea is to integrate every type of high school student with multiple backgrounds into one cohesive unit,” said Hunsinger following the performance. “So you have kids who have disabilities right alongside kids who don’t have disabilities. They work together as a team to create a wonderful performance that hopefully is not only educational for them but entertaining as well.” Holt junior Aislinn Hartman appreciated the opportunity to participate in the program. “It really changes your perspective about a lot of things. You may not know the other students because most of them are really shy. But then they come to class and they are not as shy and start to talk to people,
and we all realize that maybe we’re not so different and we have things in common.” This is the third year for the program conceived by Holt drama teacher Rob Gleason and Stages Director of Education and Outreach Rob Grumich, who both thought it would be beneficial to pair high school theater students with special needs students for a joint program and performance. “It’s about bringing some kids together who honestly, during the regular school day probably wouldn’t be spending a lot of time together. So even in a small way just breaking down those barriers is ultimately the point of this,” said Grumich. “The importance of this is the shared time working together in collaboration, the getting to know each other and the human life skills that potentially come from a project like this. That’s what we’re really excited about.”
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More often than not, Hollywood saves some of its hottest properties for a Christmas Day opening. This year, three diverse films open on Tuesday, December 25, and at least one of these has serious Oscar buzz surrounding it. No stranger to controversy, director Quentin Tarantino returns to theaters with “Django Unchained,” a violent period piece set during the 19th Century. Oscar winner Jamie Foxx take the title role, a slave who is freed by a bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz). Django helps the bounty hunter locate the murderous siblings known as the Brittle Brothers. In return, Schultz aids the former slave in finding his wife. Unfortunately, she is held by Monsieur Calvin Candie (Leonardo The Weinstein Company's "Django Unchained" - 2012 Universal Pictures “Les Miserables” - 2012 20th Century Fox “Parental Guidance” - 2012 DiCaprio), a slave holder who plantation has a notorious reputation. behind the camera for “Les Miserables.” Instead of re- there are plenty of movie choices this year after the Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway are almost guaranteed Oscar nominations for their cording audio tracks, Hooper had his stars perform gifts are unwrapped. performances in “Les Miserables,” an ambitious musi- their musical numbers live before the camcal adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo novel. During era. Anne Hathaway has been singled out his turn as Oscar host, Jackman pulled Hathaway out for her especially fragile rendition of Fanthe audience to help with his spirited tribute to that tine’s “I Dreamed a Dream,” the song that catapulted Susan Boyle to stardom. year’s Best Picture nominees. Long-time Oscar host Billy Crystal reTwo years later, Hathaway tried to return the favor turns to the big screen in “Parental Guidwhen she co-hosted the telecast. Saying that Jackman weaseled out of his responsibilities, the actress sat ance,” a lighthearted film that’s heavy on the alone on the stage and sang “On My Own,” a signature physical comedy. Crystal and Bette Midler song from the musical score of “Les Miserables.” It was play Artie and Diane Decker, a married a clever bit and a very early sneak preview of the up- couple who agree to babysit their grandchildren. Though their kids favor modern coming movie. Jackman plays the key role of Jean Valjean, a former parenting techniques, Artie and Diane bring prisoner hunted by a tireless police officer. After a con- an old school sensibility to their grandkids. With musicals, violent drama, and at troversial weight loss plan, Hathaway became Fantine, least one the working class woman who becomes pregnant by w h i ma rich student. Making a new life for himself, Valjean s i c a l agrees to raise Fantine’s daughter Cosette. Tom Hooper, the director of “The King’s Speech” was comedy,
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Gary Baute Rams On Short End But SJ39 Sets Record ***Rams 22-Vikings 36 The St. Louis Rams came into the game with a three game winning streak and started strong. Unfortunately a few mistakes allowed the game to get out of hand quick. A strong finish did keep the 55,000 plus in their seats near the end of the game. One bright spot turned dim was when wide receiver Danny Amendola caught a touch down pass, spiked it and it promptly hit a security guard in the side of the head at close range. Steven Jackson (SJ39) needed 71-rushing yards to reach 10,000 in his career that he did accomplish. He is just the 15th player to reach that feat in NFL history playing on ONE team. A few other highlights: • Quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 377 yards, completing 35-of-55 attempts and three touchdowns. Bradford’s 55 attempts ties his career-high, set in his NFL debut • Cornerback Janoris Jenkins led the team with eight solo tackles • Safety Quintin Mikell registered a sack on Vikings QB Christian Ponder and caused him to fumble. The play marks Mikell’s second sack of the season, seventh career, and his third forced fumble of the season, 15th career. Mikell has three of the Rams’ six forced fumbles. ~~~End of season near Lindenwood Women’s Hockey Hosts Four Games In Five Days ***Lady Lions Player Gets Honored The Lindenwood women’s hockey team will host four games in five days after the start of the New Year. On January 1st and 2nd, the Lady Lions host Minnesota State-Mankato and on January 4th and 5th, they will host nationally-ranked North Dakota. All of those contests will be at the Lindenwood Ice Arena located in Wentzville, Mo.
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The Lady Lions recently competed against CHA conference opponent RIT. Lindenwood fell in the first game 5-1 but tied with RIT, 1-1 in the series finale. Freshman goalie Nicole Hensley was named CHA Rookie of the Week after the play against RIT. Hensley was the second Lindenwood player to earn a CHA honor and first to earn the Rookie of the Week award. She currently has a 3.86 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. She is second in the CHA with 498 saves. The Lady Lions are 1-14-1 in their second season as a member of the NCAA. ~~~Thanks to Jen Lawson, Sports Information-Graduate Assistant of Lindenwood ‘Big Game’ And Ram’s Director In The Spotlight ***Torry Holt And Linda Gates Holt, former wide receiver of the St. Louis Rams ranks 10th in league history in yards receiving and 13th in receptions. He is pictured here with members of his foundation that supports educational, emotional, and community services for youth overcoming the adversity of parents with cancer. Gates, coordinates the auxiliary press box at the Edward Jones Dome during the Ram’s home games and does a super job. Pictures by Dan Sutter. ~~~Two classy people in their own arena
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“Over the Fence”
Enemies Made of Steel? Lately I’ve read long, laboriously created news items blaming railroads for children killed by trains. We walked on train tracks in my youth. Sometimes we used them for a shortcut or we simply enjoyed the adventure. We watched for trains and stood out of the way if one approached. Not once did we ignore them. Now railroads are being blamed if someone does ignore them. Stopping a train takes many times longer than stopping a car. Blaming it for deaths after nearly two centuries of railroading seems like blaming a bull for running over a matador. The bloody massacre in Connecticut, perhaps the most horrible we’ve seen yet because it included a number of small children, is now being blamed on assault
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weapons. I’ve never been a fan of assault weapons in the hands of some people I’ve met but even when they were illegal, those same people obtained them anyway. In a democracy, making things illegal to stop them from use requires law-abiding citizens. Not everyone is law abiding. This has been proven many times with the ongoing use of hard drugs. We once tried making alcoholic beverages illegal and it made bootleggers filthy rich because the public still drank. I don’t know what’s become of society when we hear of all these horrible events that seem to have increased in numbers. Of course, our population has more than doubled since I was a boy right along with expectations. We now seek large dream homes to house our families and expensive cars to drive them around. We need two sizable incomes to do it. Mom and Dad both work. For kids growing up in families with one dysfunction or another, it might adversely affect some of them. Each person is different in numerous respects. What difficulties one might shrug off may trouble another. We may never know why that young man murdered all those people. The fact remains that he did but there’s a good chance his assault rifle wasn’t legally obtained. We may also never know why a child would walk in the way of an oncoming train. They are extremely noisy
and use air horns that can be heard for miles. However, the fact remains a few ignored them. To police the hundreds of thousands of miles of track is impossible. To fence them in effectively is ridiculously impractical. To effectively ban assault weapons would require searching every structure in the country…also ridiculously impractical not to mention unconstitutional. The worst enemies of humankind aren’t all from foreign countries. Many of them may live nearby or even next door. These are the most dangerous because we often won’t know they’re enemies until they suddenly attack as that young man did in Connecticut. Our only defense is total vigilance. It requires remembering that humankind is violent as proven from many centuries of wars. We have computer games with hours of violent war games involving assault weapons, among others. Our children play them at every opportunity. Even in my youth, we played Cowboys and Indians with toy pistols. Had there been those computer war games and hundreds of movies involving bloody violence, we would have enjoyed them just as today’s children. Our democracy is a great experiment. It could fail at any time. To make it the best, we have to prepare for the worst. We must be forever vigilant. There have been heartbreaking casualties. Curtailing more requires dealing with the reasons. Inanimate objects aren‘t one of them. Some monsters in Germany once murdered 6,000,000 men, women and children simply because they didn’t like them. Similar monsters are forever with us.
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Christmas Overload Gift-giving seems to get a little easier as our children age. True, the gifts they desire are more expensive, so they receive one present from Santa instead of four or five. Still, it sure was fun bundling everyone up and piling into the van for a trip to the mall to see the jolly old elf. It was never a dull moment, that’s for sure. Twelve years ago I encouraged my daughter to whisper in Santa’s ear everything her little heart desired. Sam took the suggestion to heart, and literally whispered, so I couldn’t hear her list. Over the course of the next month she managed to tell me just about everything she really wanted, including a tea set and a new Barbie. Trouble was, my little 5 year-old didn’t specify what kind of Barbie she wanted. Fast forward to Christmas morning. Sam - thanks to Santa, grandparents and aunts and uncles - received FIVE Barbies! She squealed with delight each time a new Barbie appeared. “Bobbie (that’s Barbie in 5 year-old language) wif a baby sistuh!” she exclaimed. “Sweeping Booty (Beauty) Bobbie!” Sam was in heaven. And I was laughing hysterically, wondering if there really was a sweeping booty Barbie. After it was all over (at approximately 7:15 a.m.), Sam sat in the middle of the floor, surrounded by Barbies, dress-up clothes, and computer games. Oddly enough, however, there wasn’t a smile to be found. Instead, fake whimpers were emanating from her face. (I’m predicting an Oscar nomination for my overly dramatic daughter in the next 20 years or so.) “Sam, what’s wrong?” I asked, bewildered. “Santa forgot,” she sighed heavily. “Forgot what?” again, still bewildered. “Fwippin’ Bobbie!” she exclaimed in a ‘Gee, Mom, don’t you know anything?’ tone of voice. Here’s where my imagination kicked into overdrive, and the mommy part leaves my body, replaced by a super hero known as Sarcastic Woman.
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Who on earth was Flippin’ Barbie? Was she a biker babe or a driver consumed with road rage who extended her middle finger to anyone at the drop of a hat? Could she be some foulmouthed creation of a disgruntled Mattel employee that uttered things like, “That flippin’ Ken! He’s never on time.” At times, Sarcastic Woman gets the best of me, and I giggled out loud. Not the best decision at this point in time. “Stop waffing!” my daughter said, completely disgusted with me. Evidently, flippin’ Barbie was some sort of gymnast with a remote control. She retailed for about $24.95 - $29.95, if you could find her. So this was the secret present Sam had wished for. Trying to explain to a 5 year-old that she’s behaving like a spoiled brat, and that she should be extremely thrilled with her Christmas haul is like trying to morph myself into Barbie’s body. I even threatened to take away her new Barbies and give them to children who had no dolls. Eventually, everyone calmed down, and all in all, it was a joyous day for the entire family. My greatest gift? The words of our priest, Father Joe, who suggested (around Thanksgiving time) that families focus more on presence and less on presents. I remembered it too late for Christmas 2000, but I vowed to put that plan into action for future birthdays and Christmases. One month after Christmas 2000, Sam and her brothers spent a week with their grandparents while Jim and I took a vacation (giving each other the present of our presence). I bundled up and climbed into the van. “It’s snowing outside, honey,” Jim said. “Where are you going?” “I thought the kids might like something small to help ease the separation anxiety,” I said. You guessed it. I was off to find another flippin’ Barbie.
Game-Worthy Party Fare (Family Features) When the big game rolls around, you want to make sure you have everything ready to go so you can focus on the action.
Prepping in advance for watch parties and tailgating means you don’t have to worry about last-minute details. And while standard watch party fare may be enticing, game day snacking guilt can set in once the day is over. Avoid snacking guilt by serving up flavorful, better-for-you dishes that will still please the party palates of your fellow fans.
For example – instead of nachos topped with cheese, sour cream and more cheese, opt for a flavorful spin on nachos-as-usual. This recipe for Mediterranean Nachos incorporates the savory and fresh flavors of Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, as well as tomatoes, Greek olives, fresh mozzarella, zucchini and pepperoncini. Likewise, the
Hummus Deviled Eggs are sure to score big points with your watch party crowd, and can be made in advance, or while your nachos are in the oven. Try these flavorful, better-for-you dishes at your game day watch party; whether your team wins or loses, you’re sure to get an M.V.P. mention. For more game day recipes, visit www.Facebook.com/Sabra.
Mediterranean Nachos Makes: 4 servings • Time: 25 min Ingredients: - 4 cups pita chips - 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus - 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - 8 to 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise - 1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks - 2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives - 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Place pita chips in a 9- to 10-inch skillet or other ovenproof pan or baking dish. Top with small spoonfuls of hummus. 3. Sprinkle tomatoes, zucchini, olive and pepperoncini over the chips. Top with shredded mozzarella. 4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are
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scoop out the yolk and reserve in bowl of a food processor. Repeat with the remaining 5 eggs. 3. Add hummus, olive oil, pepper, and salt to the yolks; puree in the food processor. Add the relish and pulse 3 to 5 times to incorporate. 5. Put the yolk mixture in a piping bag. (Use a tall glass and fold the edges of the piping bag over the glass to make it easier to transfer the mixture.) Pipe about a teaspoon of the mixture into each of the egg white halves and sprinkle with paprika. w w w. p a y n e f a m i l y h o m e s . c o m
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CHURCH December 26 & 30: Christmas Services at Trinity 318 S. Duchesne in St. Charles. Dec. 26, 6:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Christmas Reflection Homily, LOVE, Nancy Noel. Dec. 30: 8am Holy Eucharist, 10:15 a.m. Service of Lessons and Carols (No Communion). Everyone is welcome. Info: 636.949.0160, www.trinity-stcharles.org or Facebook. January 27: 10th Annual Hymn Festival at Zion Lutheran Church 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles. 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series for 2012-2013. Info: www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636.441.7425. Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day 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, Wentz-
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ville 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. 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: 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. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 p.m. Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded. Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. Info: 636.272.1945 or www. vfwpost5077.org. 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 welcome! Every Thursday: Club of O’Fallon
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11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: 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: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-10:30 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Come play! Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30 a.m. in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30
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Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). No games Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/ wentzville-community-club. HEALTH January 8: Mended Hearts Chapter #369 Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Saint Joseph Health Center (300 First Capitol Dr.) in the doctors dinning room, next to the cafeteria. Topic: Healthy Eating. Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician. Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.
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one. Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627).
Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health
Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.
Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617. Support Groups
Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550.
1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved
1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@gmail.com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m. 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m. 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.1407.
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636.928.7651, x. 115. 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 1st Thurs: Conquer 6:30–7:30 p.m. Support Group for adults w/cancer. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. 636.916.9920. 2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100. 4th Thurs: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30–8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr,
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org. 3rd Sun: Alzheimer’s Meeting 12:45-1:45 p.m. Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss. 1.800.272.3900. Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit www.gthstl.org.
4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.
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What Kids Learn From Chores or More Proof That Suffering Builds Character Like so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world (if you can ever get them to move out). Here are some of the benefits kids derive from assigned chores. • Responsibility (or “I’m not your maid.”) When you make a mess YOU are obligated to clean it up. The most straightforward reason your kid needs to do chores is to drive the point home that he is responsible for his actions in the world (and the messes he makes). • Personal Obligation (or “You helped create this mess now get up and help clean it up!”) When you live with other people, you’re obliged to contribute to the general upkeep of common living areas. Chores help your kid learn to pull her own weight when it comes to keeping shared spaces clean (so she doesn’t end up moving back home because even her friends consider her a slob). • Organization and Prioritizing (or “You had plenty of time to get that room clean. You can just forget about going anywhere till it’s done!”) Chores are unpleasant for most kids. Unfortunately, life is filled with unpleasant but necessary tasks. Chores provide the chance for your kid to practice making time for necessary evils like routine maintenance in their schedule of otherwise fun or meaningful activities. This helps them learn how to plan, organize, prioritize and suffer. • Sensitivity for others (or “Just because it doesn’t bother you to wallow in filth doesn’t mean I’m going to live in a pig sty!”) It isn’t
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crucial that things be straightened or cleaned. Exposure to germs and disease can help build the immune system (if it doesn’t kill you first). But, there are some things you do because it is important to someone else (like, say, a spouse or the health department). Chores provide your kids with a clear message that the world doesn’t revolve around them and they need to take others’ feelings and sensibilities into consideration. • Pride in a job well done (or “You call that done? Get back in there and finish cleaning that room.”) It is important to take pride in even the most insignificant tasks. Chores help your kids learn that every task, however base, is an opportunity to work their hardest and do their best. (The expression on their face when you feed them this line is priceless.) • Self-sufficiency (or “Why do I have to tell you every single time to replace the trash bag after you take out the trash?”) OK, this reason really isn’t that important. If your kid needs a lot of practice before he can skillfully take out the trash or sweep the floor, you have much bigger challenges than getting chores done. Like so many time-honored parental expectations, household chores have a value more significant than the practical issue of household maintenance. That said, what is the most important reason kids should do chores? Because you said so, of course.
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