Paul and Rose Lambi: A Gallery of Community Service

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Paul and Rose Lambi have given the last ten years to public service in the city of Wentzville. Let's share some of our favorite moments!

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Wentville's Martin Luther King Speakers Urge Us to Remember, Celebrate, Act

"You gotta be a dreamer," emcee Gary Boyd tells the crowd at the celebration.

It wasn’t just a look backward at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s many accomplishments and his wisdom. It was a celebration and a call to action. “We remember him saying, ‘An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.’ We remember,” said keynote speaker William Jenkins. “It is very important that we remember, the older people start telling the younger people because the younger people think that life started when they were born,” said Jenkins, a speaker, author, retired teacher and civil rights leader. A crowd of hundreds gathered at Wentzville Holt High School for the celebration, titled “Remember, Celebrate, Act.” “You gotta be a dreamer,” master of ceremonies Gary Boyd told the audience, in urging them to take action in their …

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Wentzville Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Check out Patch's round-up of MLK Day celebrations and events happening in the area through Monday.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have turned 82 on Sunday. King received the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 35, making him the youngest man to have received the award.  King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 at his hotel in Memphis where he planned to lead a protest march to help the striking garbage workers. There are several events being held in St. Charles County to honor Dr. King and his life’s work. Celebrating the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Give Back: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Several organizations in the area will gather for community service, rather than taking a day off on Monday. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service efforts are a part of United We Serve, President Obama’s national call …

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Wentzville Celebrates the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King

Community event will be held Jan. 16.

On Monday, Jan. 16, Wentzville area residents will come together to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. The 2012 program, Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day on Not a Day Off, begins at 7 p.m. at Wentzville Holt High School. This special, community-wide celebration will feature keynote speaker William Jenkins and a performance by the Rhema Dance Ministry. Wentzville’s Mayor Paul Lambi is assisting with the promotion and planning of the event. Lambi said he feels it is important everyone in the community takes time to reflect on the legacy Dr. King left our country. “Dr. King’s life taught us how to not just dream things can be better, but how to take positive steps to make those dreams a reality. It’s a lesson we …

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Breaking News: Wentzville Hires Police Chief

Candidate from Florida will take over department in January.

The city of Wentzville has hired a new chief of police. Lisa Harrison, a Missouri native who currently serves in the Boynton Beach, FL police department, will join the department on Jan. 3. Chief Robert Noonan retired in October after leading the department for years. More than 70 law enforcement officers from the Wentzville department, the state and nation  submitted resumes over the course of the search for Noonan’s replacement. According to Mayor Paul Lambi, the competition was tough, especially when the field was narrowed down to the final 10 contenders. "Everyone who made it to the final 10 is to be commended for their accomplishments in law enforcement," said Lambi. "We had some very strong contenders and I want to thank the board of…

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City Celebrates New Equipment at Memorial Park

New equipment creates a handicapped accessible playground.

It was a beautiful afternoon to spend in the park. The city of Wentzville celebrated the official reopening of Memorial Park Tuesday with a ribbon cutting. Mayor Paul Lambi honored Henry Staley, calling him instrumental in aiding the city's efforts to get grand funding for the new equipment. The event was attended by Kevin McHugh, Missouri Department of Natural Resources; Chris Buckland, MoDOT; Alderman Rick Stokes; Parks and Recreation Director Mary Jo Dessieux and several city employees. Members of the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce also attended the ribbon cutting. Memorial Park was purchased for $2,250 in 1968 with monies awarded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund, over the years the park increased in size and several amenities …

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Wentzville Schools Celebrate Veterans Day

Elementary schools across the district honored veterans.

Elementary schools in the Wentzville R-IV School District held Veteran's Day celebrations this week to salute the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Boone Trail, Crossroads, Discovery Ridge, Duello, Green Tree, Heritage, Lakeview, Prairie View, and Peine Ridge Elementary all invited veterans to their special activities scheduled in honor of the holiday. Veterans were treated to breakfasts, student performances, slide shows honoring past and present members of the military and special guest speakers. At Peine Ridge Elementary, veterans released balloons with a note attached that said “If you are a veteran or can pass this on to a veteran, please write a note and send it to the address below. Our students would …

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Election 2012

Wentzville Aldermen Approve Filing Dates

Filing for the April 2012 election begins Dec. 13.

The Wentzville Board of Aldermen approved the filing dates for the April 2012 municipal election. The board approved the dates at its meeting Wednesday. The municipal election will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Three Board of Aldermen seats and the mayor's office will be up for election. The offices up for election are currently held by: Tow has already announced his plans to file for the mayor's position. Interested candidates may file any time between Dec. 13 and Jan. 17 at Wentzville City Hall. Filing will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The office will be closed for Christmas and New Year's Day. Each aldermaic term is two years. Last April, voters approved changing…

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Wake Up Wentzville

Wake Up Wentzville: Nov. 4 Edition

All the news you need for Friday, Nov. 4.

Good morning Wentzville! Welcome to the column that will help you get through the day. Every Monday through Friday, we'll tell you what's going on around town, what you need to know and where the traffic snags might be. Have a suggestion to make Wentzville Patch more helpful? Leave a comment or drop me an email at maggie.rotermund@patch.com. Do you use social media? Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. 

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