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Friday August 13, 2010 Chandler Hill Vineyards is proud to host Southern Night
Complete with Fried Chicken and Fish, Hush-puppies and all the traditional trimmings.
Special musical guest is Steve Davis with his spectacular "Memories of Elvis" show from 7-9pm.
Please call 636.798.CORK for more details.
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From Yellow Farmhouse Winery
The Yellow Farmhouse will open on Friday nights from 6 to 9pm beginning Friday, July 30, and each Friday through September.
Our first Friday, July 30 features "Friday Night at the Movies" at the Yellow Farmhouse. We'll be showing "Bottle Shock" with Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman, the true story of how the Americans trounced the French in the 1976 tasting of American vs. French wines and turned the wine world upside down.
"A sleeper of a movie that can't help but make you feel good about American wine."
Admission is free, and picnic baskets are welcome.
In addition, the Yellow Farmhouse will offer popcorn, cheeses, sausages, and snacks, and by special arrangement with the Piazza Deli we'll offer piping hot pizzas and, of course, wine, beer, and soft drinks.
Fridays thereafter will feature live music, snacks, and pizza.
Can you think of a better way to spend a summer Friday night - up under the stars beneath the big pecan trees in the Wine Garden with a good movie or some live music - and the best pizza, stromboli, and munchies in town?
Wine Garden opens at 6pm. On movie nights movie starts at 8pm. So, come as you are.
****Free Concert****
Benefit Concert for Rapha Health Clinic (a Division of the New Melle Clinic)
Enjoy an evening of harmony to benefit the Rapha Health Clinic division of the New Melle Clinic on Sunday, August 29th. The free concert begins at 7:00 pm and will be held at Faith UCC, 106 Kent Drive, in Wentzville.
The concert features two award winning barbershop quartets, Sound FX and Station KBJJ.
Donations will be collected during the concert for the Rapha Health Clinic care of uninsured and underinsured residents in Wentzville and the surrounding areas.
The concert is presented by the Heritage Cluster of UCC Churches including Bethany UCC, Ebenezer UCC, Faith UCC, Femme Osage UCC, Friedens Peace UCC, St. John’s UCC and St. Paul’s UCC.
Sound FX barbershop quartet is three-time St. Louis Area Champions and have performed at many local events and professional venues. Members are Pat Flynn-tenor, Paul Schulte-lead, Don Roemer-bass and Bill McLaurine-baritone. All are members of the International Champion Chorus, the Ambassadors of Harmony. Sound FX sings a wide variety of musical selections such as “Lida Rose”, “Hello Mary Lou”, inspirational & patriotic songs.
Station KBJJ quartet members are all part of the Sweet Adelines Region 5 Championship Barbershop Chorus City Voices. Their repertoire features a variety of great songs with a bit of humor thrown in. Members are Joan Hedgcock-bass, Barb Anderson-lead, Jerilee Inghram-baritone and Karen Clymer-tenor.
The Rapha Health Clinic has been in operation since January 2007. It operates as a division of the New Melle Clinic. The clinic serves many of those who fall through the cracks in our healthcare system. They are the working poor, unemployed or low income persons who have no insurance. To date Rapha Health Clinic has provided health services to over 195 people who have made more than 705 visits to the clinic. The clinic is held the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 8:30 – 10:00 at Faith UCC in Wentzville. To date all expenditures have been for patient care, thanks to equipment, materials and time donated by Dr. Aziz Doumit and Nurse Mandy Doumit of the New Melle Clinic.
For more information on the concert or the Rapha Health Clinic (division of The New Melle Clinic) you may contact the Faith United Church of Christ office at 636-327-4795. Rapha Health Clinic Facts: Did you know... Ø The Rapha Health Clinic is a mission of Faith UCC and operates as a division of the New Melle Clinic. It has been in operation since January 2007. The word “Rapha” means to heal or to make healthful in Hebrew. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic serves residents in Wentzville and surrounding areas who fall through the cracks in our healthcare system. They are the working poor, unemployed and low income persons who have no insurance. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic provides basic health services including health screening, medical care and some medications. Patients needing advanced care or care outside of the regular hours are referred to the New Melle Clinic. Volunteers furnish transportation to and from New Melle if needed. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic has served over 195 people who have made over 705 visits to the clinic. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic is held at Faith UCC Wentzville on the 2nd and 4th Friday each month from 8:30 - 10:00. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic is staffed by Dr. Aziz Doumit and Nurse Mandy Doumit, of the New Melle Clinic, who donate their time, equipment and supplies. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic has an average cost of over $56 per visit. On average, patients pay only $5.61 per visit. To date, total spent on patient care is over $24,000.00. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic is funded by grants and donations. To date, all expenditures have been for patient care. Ø The Rapha Health Clinic resources are being stretched due to the downturn in the economy. Additional sources of revenue are urgently needed.
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Re-elect Sheriff Tom Neer
Tom Neer has been with the St. Charles County Sheriff's Department for 36 years. During this time he has worked his way through all levels of the department, from entry level patrol officer to his current position as Sheriff.
Sheriff Neer did not sit idle through his career. When Management and Specialized training became available, he acquired it. He was always trying to improve his own skills to help others achieve theirs.
When it was seen that the department must prepare for situations that could occur in St. Charles County as seen in other parts of the country, Tom Neer reacted. He became the first bomb technician and commanded the unit. When it was seen that SWAT teams were becoming a critical necessity for law enforcement agencies, he requested training and later became the commander.
He has seen and been a part of the progress of the department. St. Charles County is a border county of St. Louis. Close proximity to an ever expanding metro area requires constant evaluation of law enforcement needs. Weekly meetings with local municipal police chiefs and periodic meetings with other law enforcement related entities ensures that public safety remains the highest priority. He is a member of numerous Boards that oversee various law enforcement functions, i.e. Major Case Squad, Metro Air Support, St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force, Regional Computer Crime Education and Enforcement Groups, and etc.
The Sheriff's job is not to drive around the county and stop cars, even though he can. His job is to manage the department, maintain a safe and productive work environment, set and maintain high ethical standards, inspire employees to achieve their highest potential, stay abreast of the latest criminal trends and create ways to combat it. His duties are many, including financial management of department budgets, ensure that all statutory mandated laws are upheld, address public concerns, oversee the daily operations of all aspects of the Sheriff's Department, and etc.
His work ethic and abilities resulted in his appointment to interim sheriff twice when those two elected Sheriff's opted for career changes prior to completing their terms. Tom Neer sought election in 2006 and was successful in his efforts. As the current Sheriff he is now running for re-election and asks for your support.
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