Students from across Missouri, including those from the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative service area, will be transcending on Washington, D.C., once again this summer as part of the Missouri Youth Tour program.

Gentle readers, the TILIW interview of Alan Frazier has come and gone, but here’s your chance to become gentle viewers, nevertheless.

There are a few days remaining to vote for the St. Charles County Extension Council candidates, you must be a St. Charles County residents 18 and older and vote between January 16 - 31, 2023, voting is open to elect 7 MU Extension in St. Charles County members.  

Gentle readers, Friends of Historic Augusta has posted part 2 of my Dismal Trade story. In this episode, you’ll learn about Olie Thilking, whose name still appears on the Pitman-Thilking Funeral Home in Augusta. 

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Venture outside on a cold, clear January night, and you could encounter a heavenly angel.

The moon is our faithful companion on Earth’s journey through space and is a nocturnal beacon for Earth’s creatures. The moon is about a quarter of a million miles away, around a quarter of the Earth’s diameter. While that may sound small and far away, it’s significant enough to exert a powerful influence over life on Earth.

Lauderdale Realty held a Christmas Holiday Celebration on December 3 at their new location at 1299 Hwy DD in Defiance. (At the intersections of D & DD.) They offered hot chocolate, donuts, pictures with Santa, fun treats and great giveaways. 

Even though we are in the middle of the coldest part of winter, baseball and softball season is right around the corner.  The Dutzow Community Club will be holding our 2023 signups over the next few months, and we hope your family can join us for the upcoming season. 

By Paul Ovaitt

Dearly beloved, here’s a cheerful little story for you about all things funereal. Friends of Historic Augusta has posted part 1 of a series that focuses on death and dying, including a murder in Wentzville, MO.

Garage sale on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 3849 Highway D., Defiance, MO 63342.

Building Homes and Strengthening Communities through Homeownership Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County holds January event; welcomes new homeowner applications in February

ST. PETERS, Mo. (Jan. 9, 2023) – While many people may dream of owning a home, but feel they may not meet the criteria or qualifications necessary to achieve that goal, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County provides tools, resources and support for the potential path to homeownership. The nonprofit organization is accepting new homeowner applications Feb. 1 through Feb. 28.

The St. Charles County, Missouri University Extension is offering some great programs this winter.

Crossroads Arts Council announces their call for art for a unique coming together of artists as young as 17 years of age, covering all generations, up to local senior citizens. This is the eighth annual countywide event, which is also open to both professional and non-professional artists. This is a non-juried show, but will be judged. Cash awards and Honorable Mention ribbons will be given during the opening reception, to be held on Feb. 5.  Artists may enter up to 5 pieces. Entry fee is $5 for each art piece for CAC members and $10 for each piece for nonmembers.  Artists can sell their entry item with a 10% commission to the Crossroads Arts Council.

The show entitled “Spanning the Generations” is being offered to promote cultural arts in the city of Wentzville.  It is also intended to help local artists, emerging student artists, local professional and non-professional artists and especially senior citizens who enjoy creating art to now have the opportunity to display it. The gallery is located at 310 W. Pearce Blvd. Wentzville, MO 63385. Artist information and the entry form can be obtained at www.crossroadsartscouncil.org