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Submitted photos Come and experience all of the fun activities and booths at this years 10th Annual Baby Kid Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center on Saturday, May 7 form 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Event for parents and children marks 10 years at the St. Charles Convention Center By Sara Hardin The 10th Annual Baby Kid Expo will be taking place on Saturday, May 7 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The free event will run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will offer an abundance of fun activities for kids, as well as over 100 businesses with tons of helpful and important information for parents. “The Baby Kid Expo is a one-stop shop for the community to come and learn about what’s available in our area to make lives more fun, easier, or to just help them with this job of parenting,” said Heather Deatz, Owner and Show Producer of the Baby Kid Expo. “It’s a great way to connect families with helpful businesses that parents may not have been previously aware of that are available to us.” The event will feature entertainment that is focused on educating kids about everything from the importance of staying active, to how to stay safe on the street. St. Louis Children’s Hospital will be offering their Safety Street Interactive Zone, a walk-through exhibit that teaches kids how to navigate through various scenarios, such as looking out for cars or how to handle being approached by a stranger or a barking dog. On the event’s main stage at 10:45 a.m.,

Noodles & Company will be inviting two young chefs on stage to let their culinary skills show by measuring ingredients, and preparing them for sauté by a Noodles team member. They will share the finished product and the audience will have the chance to win Noodles swag. There will be plenty of opportunities for parents to learn, too. “The St. Charles County Ambulance District is offering CPR classes for parents,” said Deatz. “Anybody 12 or older can take it, and it takes about 20-30 minutes. There’s no registration and no fee. It’s a great way to learn CPR should the need for it ever arise. This is also an important thing for grandparents to revisit. We will also have MoChip there; they will have a station where they put your child’s vital information on a CD, should the unthinkable happen. It will include fingerprints, eye color, dental impressions – all that kind of stuff all in one place. It’s free, and a good thing for every parent to have… and hopefully never use!” The expo’s presenting sponsors, Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children’s at Progress West Hospital, will also be offering fun activities and information at their booth.

“The Baby Kid Expo provides us with an opportunity to get connected with the community and with the families of the community,” said Kristin Williams, Community Outreach Director for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters & Progress West Hospitals. “We will also have a chance to promote our service lines and expertise that we have to offer, such as physicians, specialists, and our free education programs that we have available for all ages.” Barnes-Jewish will be bringing in four physicians who will be doing small speaking sessions at the Expo. Attendees will also have an opportunity to speak one-onone with the hospital’s doctors, who can provide important tips, tricks, do’s and don’ts and take-home resources for mothers and families. “There are a lot of parents and new moms who have a lot of questions, but don’t necessarily know the right people to ask,” said Williams. “To be able to have physicians there who can answer a broad array of topic will be helpful to those coming to the Expo. They can ask the experts right there during a Q&A.” New to the event this year is a Mother’s See BABY KID EXPO page 7

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In This Issue... 3 Around Town

Hollywood Dash returns to create a more inclusive community and more.

7 Health Kids and exercise – the importance and when to start 8 School

Wentzville seniors selected for academic honor and more.

9 Business

Delmar Gardens contributes to American Diabetes Association and more.

10 Sports

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11 Learn & Play

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12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Movie

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St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department honors volunteers As part of National Volunteer Week, the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department recognized volunteers for their extraordinary service and dedication at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. The celebration was held at the Lodge at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville on April 14. In 2015, hundreds of volunteers contributed 5,312 hours of donated time to the St. Charles County regional parks system. St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer began the program by expressing her heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers and recognized the ways they have assisted the Parks Department over the year. “Our dedicated volunteers are not only individuals who have a passion for outdoor recreation and nature, but many are a part of organizations, businesses and Scout groups. The estimated value of our volunteer hours in 2015 was equivalent to $116,000 worth of labor donated.” Among the 80 attendees were several organizations and individuals who were recognized with 2015 Outstanding Volunteer Awards in several categories. Carl Turek of O’Fallon

received the Outstanding Individual Volunteer Award; Debbie and Virginia Polkinghorne received the Outstanding Family Volunteer Award; Craig Morton was presented with the Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award; Willows Way was honored with the Outstanding Group/Organization Volunteer Award; and Enterprise Holdings received the Outstanding Corporate/Business Volunteer Award. Bobb Holden and Patti Hawkins, Tim Wiegard, Diana Gores, Wendy Davis and the St. Charles County Police K-9 Unit were presented with Special Recognition Awards. “Giving back to the community is what these outstanding volunteers like to do best! Even their hectic schedules don’t discourage them from reaching out and volunteering in our parks as often as possible,” said Yahn-Kramer. Several St. Charles County officials, staff, and Parks Advisory Board members were in attendance, including Mike Elam, Councilman - District 3; Joann Leykam, Director of Administration; Mary Enger, Director of Communications; Lt. Craig

Submitted photo The winner of the Outstanding Senior Award was presented to Craig Morton (right) by St. Charles County Parks Horticulture Specialist Joe Mikecin (left). Morton donated more than 200 hours of his time and talent to the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department in 2015.

Ostermeyer, Police Department; Val Joyner, Public Affairs Officer; Ruth Mellor, Parks Advisory Board Chair; Nikki Stephenson, Parks Advisory Board member; Larry Henderson, Parks Advisory Board member; Robert Wohler, Parks Advisory Board member; and Robert Osborn, Parks Advisory Board member. Volunteers of all ages and abilities assist the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department with a variety of tasks throughout the year. These dedicated volunteers help

to beautify and manage natural resources in the park; maintain and build the regional trails system; assist with educational programs and special events; and assist with demonstrations, re-enactments and interpretations at our Towne Park homestead and the County Heritage Museum. To become a volunteer for the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department, please call 636- 949-7535, or visit www. stccparks.org for more information about these opportunities.

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Paint & Wine studios partner with ‘PAINT PAL’ program for nursing home residents Bringing the visual and sensory stimulation of colorful amateur paintings to our nursing home residents is the goal of the PAINT PAL program. Each resident chooses a painting of their preference from a selection to hang in their personal space and receives a greeting from an amateur artist. The PAINT PAL art program intent is to activate sensory development, stimulate resident conversations and individualize and brighten each room. The personal interaction lifts spirits and provides companionship from the PAINT PAL messages long after the visit. The Paint & Wine studios are sourcing the paintings with surplus instructor-led examples and acting as repositories for the ‘bring backs.’

Customers of the studio parties will be able to align with the nursing home program three ways: Opt to leave behind their art for the residents, return previous art from parties-gone-by from any store, or simply leave a PAINT PAL note for a resident while onsite (supplied). The program is expecting a May launch servicing nursing homes as inventory expands. Participating studios are: • Pinot’s Palette- All locations Metro Area St. Louis • Painting with a Twist- All locations Metro Area St. Louis • Wine & Design- 10212 Watson Road • The Art Cellar on Main- 205 Main St. • That Painting Spot – 12798 Olive Blvd.

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The Second Annual Hollywood Dash returns to create a more inclusive community In an effort to create a more inclusive community, eight area nonprofits have joined forces for the second annual Hollywood Dash which will take place on July 23 at the Streets of St. Charles. The morning celebration includes a one-mile race followed by entertainment and a family movie. People from all walks of life and all ability levels are encouraged to attend. “For one day, together we get to shine a spotlight on the diversity in our community,” says Christine Rutherford of Community Living, Inc., one of the hosting organizations. “That diversity includes people with intellectual disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome. Our event is one day, one mile and one mission – to create a more inclusive community for all abilities.” In addition to Community Living, Inc., the other hosting organizations include: Caring Solutions, The Center for Autism Education, Pathways to Independence, Recreation

Council of Greater St. Louis, St. Louis Life, ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness and TREEHouse of Greater St. Louis. The Hollywood Dash will kick off with a one-mile dash for people of all ability levels – from competitive runners to walkers and rollers. St. Louis Public Radio’s Mid-Day Host, Greg Munteanu, will be on hand as the Hollywood Dash announcer. Registration for the dash begins at 8:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:30 a.m. Following the race, stop by the restaurants and bars at the Streets of St. Charles to enjoy a cocktail, appetizer or meal before enjoying a family friendly movie at the AMC Theatre. There will also be family friendly activities including the Knights of Columbus clowns, photo station and an interactive bubble bus. More details about the specifics for the event will be released later this spring. For more information or to register for the event, visit www.hollywooddash.com.

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With over 45 vendors the Ferguson Farmers Market is a destination for fresh farm food. This Saturday-morning tradition brings fresh fruits and veggies picked within 24 hours of the market and brought directly to you by the friendly farmers who grow them. Enjoy live music in a festive family atmosphere and discover a wide variety of edible delights; including, homemade jelly, farm-fresh eggs, cheese, honey, spices and organic meats. You’ll also find an ever-changing array of gift and specialty vendors, selling everything from cut flowers and bedding plants to hand-painted artwork and small-batch soaps. Some upcoming dates of note:

On May 7, Exotic Trenz Salon will be presenting gift bags and coupons form 9 – 11 a.m. There will also be live music from the Forestwood Boys from 9 – 11 a.m. On May 14, Benton’s Hair Salon presents no-sew vegetable bags from 9 – 11 a.m. Stop by and visit EarthDance’s Chickens to see how backyard chickens might be beneficial for you from 8 – 11:30 a.m. The Northern Arts Council presents crafts for kids from 9 – 11 a.m. and there will be music by the Ritenour Jazz Band from 9 – 11 a.m. On May 21, Painted Effects presents building a window sash with hand tools, a hands-on event. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a non-

perishable food item. There will also be live music by Raw Earth from 9 – 11 a.m. On May 28, Whistle Stop stops by with custard samples from 9:30 – 11: 30 a.m. and the Northern Arts Council presents crafts for kids from 9 – 11 a.m. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a non-perishable food item. There will also be live music from Juan and Beelo from 9 – 11 a.m.

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Recycle your old home health equipment at area-wide donation drive You can recycle home health equipment you don’t need and get a tax deduction by taking it to any of 14 locations in metro St. Louis for the health equipment drive hosted by the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) on May 14. “We collect home health items that people bring us from their attics and basements -- every year, we collect about 11,000 items of donated equipment,” says Laura Cannon-Singer, who founded the nonprofit organization St. Louis HELP in 2008. “We clean, recondition and revitalize that home health equipment and then loan it for free to people who need it for as long as they need it,” she says. In 2015 St. Louis HELP diverted about 150 tons of equipment from solid waste landfills by reconditioning and loaning 5,570 home health equipment items. Nothing goes to waste. Broken • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

equipment parts are used for repairs. Broken wooden crutches are recycled to a wood chipper. Virtually every type of home medical device – manual and electric wheelchairs; scooters; walkers, crutches, canes; hospital beds; portable commodes; elevated toilet seats; lift chairs — and more – is accepted by St. Louis HELP, which restores the equipment at its warehouse in St. Louis County. St. Louis HELP conducts two home health equipment drives annually, and also accepts equipment donations by appointment all year. All equipment donations to St. Louis HELP are tax deductible. St. Louis HELP’s May 14 equipment drive will be occuring at 14 designated Walgreen’s parking lots in the metro area. Anyone with used home health equipment can drop it off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at these locations:

8571 Watson Road 314–962–5545 — Webster Groves (Watson & Elm) 1 Grasso Plaza 314–631–8800 — Affton (Gravois & S. Rock Hill) 9801 Manchester 314–963–3256 — Rock Hill (Manchester & Kortwright) 13992 Manchester Road 636–227–9228 — Manchester (Manchester & Weidman) 4400 Lemay Ferry Road 314–487–0636 — So. County (Lemay & Forder) 14950 Clayton Road 636–527–7873 — Chesterfield (Clarkson & Baxter) 12345 St. Charles Rock Road 314–770–2479 — Bridgeton (St. Charles Rock Rd. & 270) 3920 Hampton Avenue 314–351–2100 — South City (Hampton & Chippewa) 460 N. Lindbergh/Hwy 57 314–831–6448 — Florissant (Lindbergh & Washington) 2310 S. Old Highway 94 636–477–7996 — St. Charles (Old Hwy 94 & Muegge Rd.) 5890 N. Belt West 618–277–4440 — Belleville (N. Belt West & Frank Scott) 1001 Bowles Avenue 636–343–0754 — Fenton (Bowles & Highway 141) 2329 W. Clay Street 636–949–6613 — St. Charles (West Clay & Droste) 890 Washington Cors 636–239–7483 — Washington (Hwy 47 & Hwy 100)

FRESH PERSPECTIVES Understanding the art of consent By Adrianna Jordan www.paperleafprinting.com

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It’s a tough topic to talk about; and for some it’s harder than for others. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual assault, as defined by MerriamWebster Dictionary, is “illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent, whether that be from intoxication, mental illness, or other.” It may be difficult to see why sexual assault needs to have attention brought to it, but the reality is, there are many aspects of this issue that are still incredibly vague to a wide demographic. One characteristic is particularly beneficial to clarify: consent. Consent is something that should be quite clear, but for some reason, it’s a very blurred subject. Consent is simply giving permission for something to happen. And sexual assault is defined as sexual contact with the absence of consent, even if that absence is due to an inability to express it. So, to

put it simply, if it’s not a yes, it’s a no. According to the Huffington Post, a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 39 percent of high school senior boys find it acceptable to force sex upon a girl who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Date rape, as defined by the Legal Dictionary, is “forcible sexual intercourse by a male acquaintance of a woman, during a voluntary social engagement in which the woman did not intend to submit to the sexual advances and resisted the acts by verbal refusals, denials or pleas to stop, and/or physical resistance.” Since prom season is upon us, this statistic is especially unsettling. On April 23, Fort Zumwalt North’s prom took place. Tickets are $50 each. Then there’s the cost of a tux, flowers, pictures, dinner, sometimes a limo. Nationally, the average cost of prom is $978, according to Cosmopolitan. Because of this high cost,

and the societal norm that the male pays for the female, some men may leave prom feeling that they didn’t get what they paid for. So, as prom night approaches, remember that consent is always necessary, even if somebody is under the influence. If they are unable to respond to your query for consent, then it is a no. If they give consent but then change their mind, it is a no. To restate, if it’s not a yes, it’s a no.

Adrianna Jordan is a junior at Fort Zumwalt North High School. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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BABY KID EXPO from cover Day Tea. A limited number of attendees can sign up to celebrate their mothers by enjoying tea and cookies, making a craft and getting a visit by two popular fairies. Mother’s Day Tea will take place from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spots can be reserved at www.babykidexpo.com. The Baby Kid Expo has even more fun to look forward to, including a reptile show by Serengeti Steve, a juggling show, petting zoo, rock wall, visits from Star Wars characters and many princess performances throughout the day. The Diaper Derby will take place at 10 a.m. and is open for crawlers between 9-14 months old. Limited spots are available on the Expo’s website. “We love that the Baby Kid Expo is free for the public and appreciate all of our sponsors that make it possible. said Deatz. “Our focus is on education, health, recreation, and products. We invite all parents to come through and get connected!” The Baby Kid Expo’s sponsored charity is Sweet Celebrations, whose mission is to enrich the lives of children and teens experiencing homelessness by providing personalized birthday celebrations. Attendees can learn more about Sweet Celebrations’ cause and support their raffle at the event. For a full schedule of participating businesses and events, or to register for one of the expo’s contests, visit The Baby Kid Expo’s website at www.babykidexpo.com. The Baby Kid Expo would like to thank its sponsors: Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Children’s at Progress West Hospital, Ameren, Metro PCS, Primrose Academy, Noodles & Company, St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Charles City County Library District and Foundation, Napleton’s Mid Rivers Kia, Honda and Chrysler, Proctor & Gamble, Thrive Autism Solutions, Living Word Christian School, Upper Limits, Community News, Sprout and About, St. Louis Magazine, Around Town for Less, St. Louis Post Dispatch, KFAV, Kids Out and About, KSLQ.

2016 Schedule of Activities

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Be sure to stop by these booths while you’re at the Expo!

All Day:

MOChip • CPR Training • Safety Street • Inflatables Petting Zoo • Rock Wall

Main Stage:

9:30 a.m. Join Anna and Elsa from Frozen for a sing-a-long of your favorite songs sponsored by Once Upon a Bash 10:00 a.m. 10th Annual Diaper Derby sponsored by St. Louis Sprout and About 10:30 a.m. Calling all members of the Guardians League! Join Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children's at Progress West for an official team picture! 10:45 a.m. Be a Chef with Noodles & Company

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11:00 a.m. Performance by Elite Baton Twirling Academy 11:15 a.m. Story time with the St. Charles City-County Library 11:30 a.m. Students will entertain from Christian Middle School 12:00 p.m. Your favorite princesses and fun cartoon friends from Once Upon an Occasion will be bringing the party sponsored by Primrose School. 12:30 p.m. Calling all members of the Guardians League! Join Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children's at Progress West for an official team picture! 12:45 p.m. Kids, get ready for some fun with the YMCA! 1:00 p.m. Story time with the St. Charles City-County Library 1:15 p.m. Magic Time with Abra-Kid-Abra

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1:30 p.m. Serengeti Steve and his reptile friends will join us for a fun interactive show! Snakes, Lizards and More, Oh My! 2:00p.m. Calling all members of the Guardians League! Join Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Children's at Progress West for an official team picture! 2:30 p.m. Magical Fun with Abra Kid Abra 3:00 p.m. The Patt Holt Singers will salute our presidents, sing Charlie Brown and amaze us with their Disney performance!

Find out more at www.BabyKidExpo.com A Huge Thank You to All Our Sponsors: www.cliservices.org

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Feet First I’ve gone and done it! I’ve checked off yet another “to do” on my bucket list. No, I did not jog down to the corner without the aid of a defibrillator and a return-home taxi ride, although that’s still on the list. I tend to think BIG. Call me a dreamer. This time I did something all women have experienced except me. “Cooking without engulfing the house in flames?!” That came from my husband in the other room. I guess he’s become quite comfy sleeping on that couch. No again. I got a pedicure. I’m serious. I’ve lived on this planet longer than some trees in an old growth forest, and I’m sure most of them have had their roots filed and fertilized more often than I’ve had my old stumps worked on. Reason: What purpose does it serve and why would I want some stranger handling my unsightly feet? Apparently, say all my women friends, it’s pretty spectacular. Besides, it’s sandal weather and they remind me that no one wants to see my hairy bear claws in flip flops. They are brutally honest—that’s why I love them, yet will not leave them a single dime in my will. Truth has its consequences my merciless friends. They look at my craggy talons and proceed to describe the procedure. First, the spa attendant soaks your piddies in a solution of healing magical waters, which is rumored to take ten years off of your life. They say I may need to soak overnight.

Afterwards, all the layers of callous and skin flaps are chiseled away. In my case, it will definitely make me one inch shorter. They then apply these lovely ointments and goo and rub and massage until all the cares and aches of this cruel world and sad life fade away. For my particular needs, I am advised to schedule a full day. Next, they will trim and buff away my toenails and cuticles until they hopefully find a toe beneath the layers. Then the nails are polished with glittery sparkles and lacquer, which will make me feel all girly and sexy-hot. They correct themselves and stop at girly, not wanting to lower my expectations. Afterwards, I discover they are right. Pampered and painted, my feet look like girly-grizzly paws. Those friends are so-o not getting a dime from me. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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A dazzling night with Lionel Richie for a great cause

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It may have been a regular night of entertainment at the Peabody Opera House with headliner guest, Lionel Richie but with ‘Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis” at the focal point, it was so much more. Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis successfully celebrated its 50th Dinner with the Stars fundraiser superseded by a rich history of famous supporters in telethons and headliners like Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope and Harry Connick Jr. to name a few. Ken Page, Broadway star in such productions as “Cats,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “The Wiz,” along with movie credits that included the Oscar-winning movie “Dreamgirls,” was back for his third time as host of the Variety’s Dinner with the Stars event. The Variety Children’s Choir sang with a unifying confidence and was such an inspirational part of the evening. Jim Byrnes, blues musician and actor, sang and entertained the crowd with one of Variety Children’s very own actors, Nick, who had also played Flounder a few years ago in the Variety Children’s Theatre’s production, “The Little Mermaid.”

For more than 80 years, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis has helped thousands of children with physical and developmental disabilities by providing them with a variety of much needed medical equipment as well as educational, therapeutic and recreational programs that families cannot begin to afford on their own. Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Lionel Richie did not disappoint the crowd singing his timeless and most popular songs of his career, intermittent with a songs by the Commodores – the pop/soul musical act he headlined inthe 70’s. In between Lionel Richie’s songs, he was nothing but charismatic with the crowd which included many honored and distinguished guests sitting in the front rows of the Peabody Opera House. The children in the wheelchairs were also dancing up front in their distinct way bringing even a more prized atmosphere to this spectacular fundraising event. If you would like to help local children with disabilities reach their full potential, please consider donating to www.helpavarietykid.org. Or contact 314 720-7700 or email info@varietystl.org.

Local Author Spotlight: Curtis Sittenfeld Curtis Sittenfeld’s fifth novel, “Eligible: A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice” was published on April 19. She is the author of the bestselling novels “Sisterland,” “American Wife,” “Prep,” and “The Man of My Dreams,” which have been translated into twenty-five languages. “Prep” was chosen as one of the Ten Best Books of 2005 by The New York Times, and “American Wife” was chosen as one of the Ten Best Books of 2008 by Time, People, and Entertainment Weekly; both were nominated for the UK’s Orange Prize. Curtis’s non-fiction has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, Slate, Glamour, and on public radio’s “This American Life.” A graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Curtis has interviewed Michelle Obama for Time, appeared as a guest on NPR’s “Fresh Air” and CBS’s “Early Show,” and been a strangely easy “Jeopardy!” answer. Curtis lives in St. Louis with her husband and two daughters.

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Kids and exercise – the importance and when to start By Kristen Richardson The problem: For many years health professionals, nutritionists, primary care providers and government agencies have focused on the obesity trends of adults. Their focus has ranged from primary prevention, which is aimed at inhibiting the development of the disease, to early recognition of the disease and the development of the traditional healthcare model and philosophy. But at the turn of the century, many found that the trends in childhood and adolescent obesity were increasing at an alarming rate and contributing to the many adverse health effects that

these children were then developing as adults. Most clinical research agrees that well over half of overweight children will also be considered overweight as adults and in turn develop many of the associated health risks including diabetes mellitus, heart disease and increased cholesterol. The solution: Decrease in exercise and physical activity is the second main contributing component to rising BMIs in a child. Families should embrace their power to change unhealthy lifestyle habits. Start with swapping out screen time for exercise! The specifics: Studies show that starting

around the age of five, children should aim for a minimum of 3-5 hours per week of moderate to vigorous activity. Put the focus on increasing both the quality and quantity of physical activity. If you’re able to walk together, go ahead and let them try jogging for intervals during the walk. If they don’t like jogging, have them bike or roller skate along with you while you prep for the big race! The bonus: Children who regularly participate in organized play and physical activity tend to make additional subsequent healthy choices. Use the fuel analogy (like, say, the stuff that Lightning McQueen needs to make

him go) to help teach your kids about healthy food choices that will fuel them for their exercises. Want to learn more? Nurse Practitioner Kristen Richardson is an arthritis specialist with the BJC Medical Group office at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. When not enjoying her own fitness time, she works hard to make sure that all her patients have healthy joints so that they can keep moving too! You can get more information about how to deal with problems with your joints or tips on how to keep them healthy by contacting her at 636-916-9020 or visiting bjcmedicalgroup. org/arthritis-specialists.

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Learn more, breathe better Early intervention key to preventing and managing COPD Only a few years ago, about one third of the population had not heard of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), despite its status as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Now, nearly a decade later, awareness of COPD is on the rise. Because one key to managing COPD is early intervention, the more people are familiar with the symptoms, the greater the chances for earlier diagnosis and starting a treatment plan to help improve quality of life. COPD is a serious respiratory disease that over time makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. In people with COPD, airways – tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs – become partially blocked. When severe, COPD can make the most basic of activities, such as taking a walk, doing light housework or even washing and dressing oneself, a challenge. About half of both primary care physicians and nurse practitioners cite the challenge of patients not fully disclosing symptoms as a barrier to diagnosis. Many people suffering from the signs of COPD – such as shortness of breath, chronic cough and wheezing – often chalk them up to seasonal aller-

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gies, the common cold or simply consequences of growing older. Luckily, in 2015, among those who have exhibited the symptoms, about three-quarters indicated they had spoken to their health care providers about these breathing issues, according to the results of the annual DocStyles and HealthStyles surveys of public health attitudes, knowledge, practices and lifestyle habits conducted each year by Porter Novelli. A majority of patients left these discussions with simple action items intended to help them manage their symptoms and prevent them from worsening. One-in-seven American adults know someone suffering from the symptoms. The Na-

tional Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, encourages anyone at risk to become familiar with COPD and talk to a health care provider as soon as possible. Early detection and intervention can greatly help improve outcomes. Despite being the third leading cause of death, COPD, also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, is by no means a death sentence. While at present there is no cure, a variety of treatment options exist that can lead to an improved quality of life. For more information and resources, visit COPD.nhlbi.nih.gov, NHLBI’s COPD Learn More Breathe Better program.

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WSD HOSA students advance to international competition Students in the Holt, Liberty and Timberland High School HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) chapters competed in the Missouri State Convention in Rolla, Missouri on March 28 and 29. Thirty students brought home an award and qualified to move on to the International Leadership Conference which will be held in Nashville, Tennessee on June 22-25.

HOSA is sponsored by Holt teacher Nathan Jones, Liberty teacher Meghan Aydelott and Timberland teacher James Craghead, and students must be enrolled in one of the district’s Project Lead the Way biomedical classes in order to be a member of the chapter. Congratulations to the following students who placed and will be advancing to compete at the international level:

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Holt High School Morgan Edwards and Drashti Topiwala, 1st Place Public Health Rachel Neff and Nonnel Galaviz-Johnson, 1st Place Health Career Display Amy Smith and Abby Sondker, 2nd Place Health Career Display Savannah Solt and Chrissy Hartung, 2nd Place Health Education Megan Thornburgh and Kaylee Young, 3rd Place Health Education Peyton Weber, 3rd Place Epidemiology

Liberty High School • Addison Haddock, 1st Place Medical Terminology • Alexis Guffey, 1st Place Healthy Lifestyles • Daryn Adler, 1st Place Clinical Specialty • Ben Collins, 2nd Place Extemporaneous Writing • Sami Childress, Colette Linden, and Cameron Graham, 3rd Place Community Awareness

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District These qualifiers for the HOSA International Leadership Conference from Holt High School will attend the conference in Nashville, Tennessee on June 22-25.

• Addison Donnell, 3rd Place Veterinary Science • Emily Gharabegi, 3rd Place Pathophysiology • Alexis Kayser, 3rd Place – Nutrition • Madison McGuire, HOSA Reflections, qualified to compete at the International Conference •

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Holt High School seniors Robert Griesenauer and William Rackers, and Timberland High School seniors Alexander Beattie and Jamie Wise have been selected for the 2016 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2016. Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. Schools across Missouri are invited to nominate candidates for this state-wide recognition. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet the criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included ten events, designed to test the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have had a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,900, be ranked in the upper ten percent of the class, and have taken upper level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in school activities.

Griesenauer earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36, is ranked fifth in his class, is a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, the recipient of the University of Missouri St. Louis Excellence in Science Award, and received the Advanced Placement Scholar Award in 2015. Rackers is enrolled in four AP classes and has scored a perfect score of 1600 on the SAT, a 35 on the ACT, maintains a 4.48 GPA, is ranked second in his class and is recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Beattie is candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, received the Advanced Placement Scholar Award with Distinction in 2015, earned an ACT Composite score of 35, currently has a 4.47 GPA, and is ranked first in his class. Wise has a 4.0 GPA and scored a 34 on the ACT. Wise is currently taking classes at the Missouri Academy, which is housed on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University, for the past two years, where she is in the top 0.5 percent of her class. The students were honored at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri on April 24.

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Delmar Gardens contributes to American Diabetes Association

Submitted photo At the check presentation was (from left) Kathy Gilmore, vice president, Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Michael Marek, director, field operation and support, American Diabetes Association, Carolyn Amacher, manager, community engagement, American Diabetes Association, Gabe Grossberg, president and CEO, Delmar Gardens Enterprises, Patti Muich, director of advertising/marketing, Delmar Gardens Enterprises Shannon Davis, marketing, Delmar Gardens Enterprises.

The families, employees, residents and friends of Delmar Gardens Enterprises nursing centers, retirement and assisted living communities and homecare hospice agencies raised $14,000 to support the programs, services and research efforts of the American Diabetes Association. The company presented the proceeds of its year-long efforts to Carolyn Amacher, manager of community engagement, and Michael Marek, director of field operations and support, both of the American Diabetes Association.

Monkey Joe’s – Cottleville celebrates grand opening The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, along with representatives of the Cottleville - Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of Monkey Joe’s - Cottleville with a ribbon cutting on April 18. Monkey Joe’s is a children’s entertainment center with an indoor playground of wall-to-wall inflatables; Tim Klusas, President of TMA Play spoke briefly on this momentous occasion. Other VIP’s in attendance included City of Cottleville Mayor Jim Hennessey, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the Cottleville - Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. Monkey Joe’s is located at 4732 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters and is filled with indoor jumps, slides and obstacle courses. For more information on hours of operation or booking a party or group, call 636-487-0620 or visit their website at www.monkeyjoes. com/locations/cottleville/.

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Wound Care and Hyperbarics center now open at St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles has opened a Wound Care and Hyperbarics center specializing in the treatment of wounds that have become chronic and difficult to heal. The new center employs an aggressive approach to wound care that coordinates traditional and advanced therapies to aid and accelerate the healing process. “Wounds that don’t heal within a month may become a ‘chronic’ or ‘non-healing’ wound, creating serious health consequences and adversely affecting quality of life,” said Shephali Wulff, DO, an infectious disease specialist and co-medical director for the center. Healing is important not just for external injuries and abrasions, but often for internal injuries from accidents, surgical wounds or radiation therapy. “Our team of specialists will work with patients and their physicians to assess symptoms, determine underlying causes, and customize effective

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treatment plans to stimulate healing,” said Dr. Wulff. The wound care center utilizes Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy, a treatment in which the patient breathes 100 percent pure oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber. This “hyperbaric” (or high pressure) dose of oxygen helps blood carry more oxygen to organs and connective tissues to promote wound healing and activates white blood cells to fight infection. HBO therapy is an outpatient procedure that is provided once daily for approximately four to six weeks. Treatment takes about two hours and is quite comfortable for most patients. Most treatments offered at the Wound Care & Hyperbarics center are covered by Medicare/Medicaid, HMOs and other private insurance plans. The new Wound Care and Hyperbarics center is located at 330 First Capitol Drive, Suite 120 (Medical Office Building 1), on the campus of St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles.

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Softball player goes pro from UMSL With the 37th overall pick, University of MissouriSt. Louis senior Hannah Perryman became the first NCAA Division II player ever selected in the National Pro Fast Pitch Draft by the Akron Racers recently and will play in the Women’s Pro Fastpitch (WPF) League. “I am beyond excited to be a Racer!” said Perryman. “To even be selected, let alone to be the first Division II player, is a dream come true. This is something I’ve always dreamed of and have worked so hard for. To be able to say that I am a professional softball player is the most amazing feeling.” Perryman, who was selected in the sixth round, will get the opportunity to continue playing for her UMSL head coach Brian Levin, who also serves as field manager for the Racers. “I am so excited for Hannah. She has been such a tremendous performer for us at UMSL,” said Levin. Perryman has left her mark not only on the UMSL softball program but also in NCAA Division II softball during her stellar four-year career. She owns NCAA DII career records for strikeouts (1,603) and perfect games (nine), and is on track to own the career record for strikeouts per seven innings (currently at 12.62). This season she is 36-2 in the circle with a career-best 0.94 ERA. ~~~On to the next phase in life Basketball player goes pro from Lindenwood A former Lindenwood basketball player Jenny Rocha (pictured) is set to begin a professional basketball career, agreeing to terms with the St. Louis Surge of the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL). “We are very proud of Jenny and are excited Submitted photo to watch her take this next step in her career,” Jenny Rocha said Lindenwood head coach Tony Francis. “As a coach, it is humbling to be a part of our player’s successes whether in the classroom, on the court, or in the community. Jenny will represent Lindenwood University well as she takes her talents to the professional level.” Rocha, an O’Fallon native, cracked the top-10 in the Lindenwood record books during her senior season in several categories, including third in assists and seventh in free throws made. During her four-year stay at Lindenwood she averaged 9.6 points per game, includ-

ing 11.4 points per game in her final season and earned MIAA honorable mention honors during her junior and senior seasons. The WBCBL is a 37-team league that operates across North America, with the season running from late April through early August. The Surge plays its home games at the Mark Twain Building on the campus of University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dave and Mary Rocha are very proud of their daughter as she ‘follows her dream’. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. ~~~Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Rascals will have new look on the infield After 56 wins last season and a Frontier League Championship appearance, Rascals manager Steve Brook is in the midst of a busy off-season searching to fill the holes left by former infielders Zach Kometani, Hector Crespo and Frontier League MVP Taylor Ard. He only has three returning infielders so he had to sign eight newcomers to compete for starting spots, including five with professional baseball experience. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~Here before you know it 20 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Easy ways to eat more fruits and veggies

Have you been following your parents’ age-old advice to “eat your fruits and vegetables”? If adding more produce to your daily diet seems like a daunting task, rest assured that one solution is right in your pantry: canned foods. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guidelines, half of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. Because cans seal in foods’ nutrition, freshness and flavor, they are one of the best ways to get more produce picked at its peak to your table. Plus, canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen counterparts, and in some cases even better. Additionally, the canned foods in your pantry – or “Cantry” – can be an excellent source of recipe inspiration. In a recent study, 73 percent of moms agreed that canned foods help them get healthful homemade meals on the table more often. Unlock the goodness of canned fruits and vegetables to prepare delicious dishes like Pineapple Jerk Chicken, featuring nutritious canned pineapple and protein-packed black beans, and Gazpacho with Crab, made with canned crab and lycopene-rich diced tomatoes. For more information about the benefits of canned foods, as well as recipe inspiration, visit CansGetYouCooking.com.

Pineapple Jerk Chicken Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk blend seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in 100 percent juice, drained 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles 1/2 cup Jamaican jerk marinade Directions: Prepare rice according to directions.

Sprinkle chicken with jerk seasoning. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken pieces in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to plate. Using drippings remaining in skillet, cook onion over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, black beans, green chiles and jerk marinade. Over high heat, bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally.

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Gazpacho with Crab Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

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Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounces) organic diced tomatoes 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 small cucumber, seeded and diced, divided 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce 1 can (8.75 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained and flaked 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Directions: In food processor or blender, combine tomatoes, chiles, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic and half of the diced cucumber. Blend until just smooth. Stir in red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, stir in corn and crab. Garnish with remaining cucumber and cilantro.

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April 29: Food Truck Frenzy and Rascal’s Fan Fest

April 30: Nonprofit bootcamp

Food Truck Frenzy and Rascal’s Fan Fest takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon with a free, outdoor showing of “Inside Out” beginning at 8 p.m. Event features live music by the Uncovered Band, food trucks, a balloon artist, face painting and speed pitch. Bring your own bat and ball and play catch on the ball field. Help O’Fallon’s own River City Rascals get ready for a great season at this spiritboosting event. Go to www.ofallon. mo.us/food-truck-frenzy for a list of food trucks. Free admission and parking.For weather updates call 636-3795614 and for more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truck-frenzy.

April 29: Trivia night

A trivia night benefit will be held for Powell Terrace Food Pantry in St. Charles. The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Harvester at 4075 S. Hwy 94 in St. Charles MO. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $160.00 for a table of eight; individual cost is $20 each. If you have any questions, please call Rev. Coby Boyd at 636-724-3036 or send an email to bogeyhillsbaptist@sbcglobal.net.

April 29: Autism workshop

Free training on autism and early intervention will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (with time for lunch on your own) at Behavior Solutions at 44 Portwest Ct. in St Charles. In this workshop you will learn the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based early intervention approach that can help you and your child maximize their development. You will learn strategies to improve play skills, promote and increase language development, increase social skills, increase independence, help with feeding issues, begin toilet training, help with family outings and more. This workshop is specifically designed to help families of children with autism or other developmental delays from birth to five years of age. Call Julie at 314-324-5137 or email at jsnider@behsolutions.com to register. Registration is required as space is limited.

April 29: Ballet fundraiser

The Missouri Ballet Theatre (MBT) is hosting a special benefit fundraising event – entitled “A Night at the Derby” from 7 until 11 p.m. at the Trigg Banquet Center, located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Missouri Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Adam Sage, along with the MBT Board of Directors, cordially invite the general public to a fun evening of horse racing and more. Guests will enjoy dinner and an open bar, silent and live auctions, plus a 50/50 raffle. Derby-inspired attire is encouraged. Tickets for “A Night at the Derby” are available now for $30 each. Purchase tickets online via the Missouri Ballet Theatre’s website at http:// missouriballettheatre.org/wordpress/anight-at-the-derby/.

April 24, April 29 and May 1: Choral Arts Singers concerts

Choral Arts Singers, a local non-profit singing group whose purpose is to bring high quality choral music to the people of St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties, will present “The Song and The Dance” music about how we use music in life, and the joy of dancing to the Lord or in celebration. Donations are appreciated, free admission. Concerts are April 24 at 3 p.m. at Assumption Chapel at 403 N Main St. in O’Fallon; April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 115 South 6th St. in St. Charles; May 1 at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary at 8 West

The Lindenwood University Department of Nonprofit Administration will hold a Nonprofit Bootcamp at the university’s Belleville, Illinois campus. Designed for nonprofit professionals interested in building their skills and knowledge base, the event is a followup to one held at Lindenwood’s St. Charles campus in August. The event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the U.S. Senator Alan J. Dixon Student Center at Lindenwood Belleville. Participants will engage in workshops led by seasoned nonprofit professionals and hone their skills in fundraising, financial management, and performance planning. Participants will also network with other area professionals and dialogue with a panel of select nonprofit practitioners. Individual tickets are $49, $35 for August 2015 Lindenwood Nonprofit Bootcamp alumni, and $25 for students. A continental brunch, buffet-style lunch, coffee, and snacks are included. For more information, visit Belleville.Lindenwood.edu/Bootcamp, or contact Patrick Walker at 636-6272573 or at pwalker@lindenwood.edu.

April 30: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College will display artwork by selected students from the SCC visual arts program chosen by this year’s visiting juror, William Neukomm, award-winning designer, painter and professor at St. Louis Community College. The SCC Juried Student Art Exhibition runs until April 30. The opening reception is from 6 - 8 p.m. April 27. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. at the opening reception. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots. For more information, contact Christine Holtz, choltz@stchas.edu or 636-922-8556.

April 30: Shred/recycle day

Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s St. Charles County office will hold a Shred/Recycle Day at 2101 Bluestone Drive in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to noon. Dispose of old documents and electronics on-site free of charge. Attendees will also be able to safely dispose of all computer-related equipment including desktop and laptop computers, cables, printers, VCRs, video game systems and phones. Electronics such as televisions or computer monitors will be recycled for a small fee between $10 and $20 to ensure the disposal of hazardous material results in zero landfill. Rubber bands, staples, paperclips, and bendable clips do not need to be removed from documents for shredding. Removal of three-ring binders or heavy metal clips is necessary. The St. Charles County office is also asking the community to bring gently used shoes they no long want to donate on Shred Day. The shoes are given to Shoes & Hope, a 501C3 organization headquartered in St. Charles County that is dedicated to working with communities in the developing world to address clean water, hygiene and sanitation and health and nutrition. To learn more about the event, call the Coldwell Banker Gundaker St. Charles County office at 636-946-7880.

May 1: Chicken dinner

St. Paul’s UCC Defiance, located at 150 Defiance Rd. at Hwy 94 in Defiance, will be hosting their annual Chicken Dinner from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a country store with homemade baked goods, plants, crafts, applebutter and cookbooks. There will also be a quilt raffle. Cost for adults is $11, and for children is $5. Meal is all you can

eat, carryouts available.

May 2: Meet the author

John David Anderson, author of “Sidekicked”, “Minion”, and “The Dungeoneers,” will discuss heroes in books and real life at 6:30 p.m. at Corporate Parkway Library at 1200 Corporate Parkway in Wentzville. For more information call 636-332-9966.

May 2: Card party

The St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting their annual card party. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Price is $12 (lunch included). There will be attendance prizes. For reservations call Cathy at 636-723-0436. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.).

May 3: Meet the authors

New York Times bestselling author Zac Brewer, author of the “Chronicles of Vladimir Tod,” discusses and signs his latest young adult title “The Blood Between Us,” an edgy page-turner about family secrets and the ties that bind just a little too tightly. Sarah Jude launches her latest Young Adult horror novel “The May Queen Murders” as she pulls from Ozark lore that builds in tension as the secrets of traditions are unearthed. Both will be at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters at 7 p.m. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 4: Meet the author

Meet New York Times best-selling thriller writer April Henry, author of over twenty mysteries and thrillers for adults and teens, including “Girl, Stolen” and “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.” April will talk about her latest young adult thriller, “The Girl I Used to Be,” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 4: Floral basket sale

Hanging floral baskets will be for sale in the lobby of St. Joseph SSM in St. Charles on May 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Four different varieties will be for sale including pansies, vinca and inpatients. Cost is $15 apiece with proceeds benefiting the SSM Auxiliary. For more information please call 636-946-0421.

May 5: Meet the author

Maggie Stiefvater, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Shiver,” “Linger,” “Forever” and “Sinner” shares her latest book in the Raven Cycle series, “The Raven King,” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 5: National Day of Prayer

National Day of Prayer will take place at noon at the following locations in St. Charles County: St. Charles Old Court House at 100 North Third Street, St. Peters City Hall, Lake St. Louis City Hall, Dardenne Prairie City Hall at rotunda behind City Hall, O’Fallon Veterans Memorial at TR Huges and Veterans Memorial and Wentzville City Hall.

May 6: Job fair

St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2016 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the College Center, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Admission is free to all job seekers. This fair provides opportunities for job seekers to find job leads, job training and job search information and networking opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. Employer registrations are now being accepted for the Job Fair 2016. The fair is open to business and industry employers from profit and non-profit organizations. The annual event is sponsored by three cooperating St. Charles County agencies and institutions. Last year, 475 area job seekers attended the event. A registration fee of $70 for non-profit

organizations or $95 for for-profit organizations includes one 2.5 foot x 6 foot table, two chairs, a continental breakfast, up to two box lunches and all advertising for the event. Employers may download a registration form at www. stchas.edu/jobfair. Space is limited, so it is recommended that you register your company early. Employer registrations will be accepted until April 29. For more information about the fair, contact Martha Toebben at 636-922-8243 or mtoebben@stchas.edu.

May 6: RSC 5K Challenge Run, Movie in the Park

Sign up for this fun obstacle course race with your family or cheer the runners from the sidelines, and stay afterwards for the free party on the lawn with Batman and Elsa the Snow Queen. Free entertainment includes inflatables, a balloon artist, a bubble machine and an outdoor movie, “Minions.” Run starts at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for movie seating and purchase tasty food and beverages from food trucks and concessionaires. Registration through April 21 for ages 15 and under is $20 for residents, $23 for non-residents; for ages 16-and-over registration is $25 for residents, $29 for non-residents. Add $5 for registration through May 5 (by noon) and $10 for race day registration. Get 10 percent off new RSC memberships all weekend (May 6-8). Call RSC staff at 636-4742732 and pay with your debit or credit card. For more information visit www. renaudspiritcenter.com/rsc5k.

May 7: Founders Day and Garden Expo

This year, enjoy two festivals on the same day, O’Fallon’s Founders’ Day and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Free admission and parking. Festival highlights include storyteller Steve McPhail as Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and historic Heald Home tours ($5 tour package for ages 11-and-up), an Arbor Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. with Mayor Bill Hennessy, and the St. Charles Model Railroad Club open house. Free activities include demonstrations of heritage skills, kids’ games and activities, live acoustic music and a free tree seedling per family while supplies last. Vendors will have folk arts and crafts, garden décor and live plants, and concessionaires will have delicious food for sale. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/more-festivals-and-events.

May 7: Shred day

West Community Credit Union invites community residents to properly destroy personal documents for free. On-site shredding will be provided at the O’Fallon credit union headquarters located at 4161 Highway K from 9 a.m. to noon. No limit on shredding, however cardboard boxes are unable to be destroyed and will be returned to you. For additional information visit www. westcommunitycu.org or call 636-7202400.

May 7: Gala fundraiser

The Child Center, Inc. will have its Third Annual One With Courage Gala. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. at Wine Country Gardens in Defiance. Ticket includes dinner, drinks, live music, silent and live auction and more! For more info or to register, contact Danielle at dalsup@cacnemo.org or go to thechildcenter.com/gala.

May 7: Drama camp

Your child can discover how fun drama and the theatre can be. Led by Francis Howell High School Limelight Theatre students, “Soon To Be A Star!” is open to all school -aged children, kindergarten through fifth grade. Camp begins at 11 a.m. and goes until all performances are complete. Kindergartners and first graders perform at 2:30 pm., second and third graders perform at 3 p.m.

and fourth and fifth graders perform at 3:30 p.m. Your child can learn how to be an actor or actress in a real play, see how to run lights and sound on a real theatre stage, discover how stage makeup is applied, try on costumes, choose the right prop to make his or her character come to life, and so much more. Lunch and a snack are provided. For applications to participate or for more information contact FHHS Limelight Theatre at kareng_1@charter.net or 636-329-1869. Registration is limited. Please submit applications no later than May 1.

May 7: Farmers market

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Exotic Trenz Salon will be presenting gift bags and coupons form 9 – 11 a.m. There will also be live music from the Forestwood Boys from 9 – 11 a.m.

May 9: Meet the author

Elaine Viets discusses and signs her latest cozy-mystery in the “Dead-end Job Mystery Series: The Art of Murder” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 11: Autism workshop

Come join us for an introduction to the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) of intervention for children with autism or siblings at risk for autism from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Behavior Solutions at 44 Portwest Ct. in St Charles. ESDM has growing evidence to support its use with very young kids with autism (birth to five years). The workshop is designed for parents of young children with autism to provide an overview of the model and a variety of teaching strategies that can be easily embedded within normal daily routines. To register call Shannon Mitchell, BCABA, LBA at 618-322-8746 or email at smitchell@ behsolutions.com. Registration is required and will be on a first come first serve basis.

May 13: Deadline to enter the Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade

Build a patriotic parade entry for the Fourth of July! Open to clubs, churches, businesses, scout troops, civic organizations, families and others. Hurry and submit an application so you can get started on planning an attentiongetting entry or float. Deadline is noon on May 13 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Entries will be judged on how well the parade theme, “People, Parks, an American Tradition,” is expressed, with extra points awarded for incorporating creativity, music and mechanical movement. Parade applications, FAQs and pointers to help you create an exciting parade entry are available at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. Free to non-profits; fees are charged for political and commercial entries; details are available on the parade application available on the website.

May 14: Wentzville’s Walk to STOP Heroin

Walk will start at Heartland Park and end at the Wentzville Police Department. Anyone who supports the cause to end heroin use in the community is welcome to join. Participants may bring posters, signs and pictures to carry during the walk. The goal of this walk is to connect the community with available resources and information as well as symptoms, counseling availability and emergency intervention for children.

May 14: Farmers market

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Benton’s Hair Salon presents no-sew vegetable bags from 9 – 11 a.m. Stop by and visit EarthDance’s Chickens to see how backyard chickens might be beneficial for you from 8 – 11:30 a.m. The Northern Arts Counci presents crafts for kids from 9 – 11 a.m. and there will be music by the Ritenour Jazz Band from 9 – 11 a.m.

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Award-winning author John Corey Whaley, author of “Where Things Come Back” and “Noggin,” presents his third book “Highly Illogical Behavior” a frank look at mental illness and the realities of living with it at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 18: Public Works Fair

Kids are thrilled by big equipment, and the Public Works Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon allows them to get up close and even sit in the driver’s seat of some of the big equipment the city uses to provide city services, like snow plows, a paint striper, a street sweeper, a recycling truck, an Enviroscape environmental model that demonstrates storm water pollution, and many others. Admission and activities are free, including: safety awareness games and activities for kids, emergency preparedness and other information for adults, free rides on the city train for all ages and a hotdog lunch with chips and water. For more information email kmarcotte@ofallon. mo.us, call 636-379-3807 or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/public-works.

May 21: Armed Forces Day ceremony

Come honor the men and women of the U.S. military at the free Armed Forces Day ceremony that takes place from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-commission.

workshop to help you learn the fundamentals to start toilet training young children with autism from 9:30 am – 12 pm at 44 Portwest Ct. in St Charles. This half day workshop will use Applied Behavior Analysis to cover the basics to get started, such as materials you will need to start toilet training, how to develop a toilet schedule, and reinforcers for your child’s new toilet skills. Parent educators and caregivers will also learn how to handle training accidents and how to make your child more independent in the bathroom. Call Renee Randol at 401-529-3078 or email RRandol@behsolutions.com to complete your registration. Registration for this event is required as space is limited.

June 10-11: Theater production

May 28: Farmers market

On June 10 the American Legion Post 313 will be co-sponsoring an ITPA, MSTPA, and X-CALIBER tractor pull at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. 5800# Modified, 6000# Super Stock, 8500# Pro, 9500# Pro, 6000# Extreme Super Stock, 6200 Pro Stock 4x4, 7400# Multi Engine, Street Stocks – Gas or Diesel. Gate opens at 3 p.m. and closes at 11:30 p.m. Opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. with the tractor pull starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, children 12-and-under are free. There will be a food and beer garden with live music by Johnny Chase and a shuttle bus available for Mid Rivers Mall. On June 11 - Panther Pulling - Premier amateur level garden tractor association 8 HP – 900# top eliminator unlimited rpm, 8HP – Pro Stock 950# up to 4000 rpm, 16HP – 1000# top eliminator unlimited rpm, 16HP – Pro Stock 1050# up to 4000 rpm, OPEN CLASS must weigh – 1200#. Gate opens at 3 p.m., pull starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free with live music by Johnny Chase from 5 – 9 p.m. and a beer garden.

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Whistle Stop stops by with custard samples from 9:30 – 11: 30 a.m. and the Northern Arts Council presents crafts for kids from 9 – 11 a.m. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a nonperishable food item. There will also be live music from Juan and Beelo from 9 – 11 a.m.

May 29: Breakfast and blood drive

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 is $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

May 21: Farmers market

At the Ferguson Farmers Market, Painted Effects presents building a window sash with hand tools, a hands-on event. There will be yoga presented by Om Turtle Yoga from 10 – 11 a.m., please bring a non-perishable food item. There will also be live music by Raw Earth from 9 – 11 a.m.

May 22: Theater performance

The WentzvilleKidz Praize group of Wentzville Christian Church will present “Sermon on the Mound”, a baseball themed musical, at 6 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. The evening will include a cake and cookie reception after the 45 minute presentation. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z (one mile south of I-70). For more information call 636-327-6622 or visit the website at wentzvillecc.org.

May 22: Tour historic O’Fallon sites in Fort Zumwalt Park

Tour the only rebuilt War of 1812 settler fort in Missouri and a Victorian-era brick house once topped by a tornado. The self-guided tours provide a glimpse of O’Fallon’s 200-plus years of history, starting with the days when this area was considered the leading edge of the American frontier from noon – 3 p.m. For Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and the historic Heald Home at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon cost is $5 for tour package; kids 10 and under, free. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/heald-home or www.ofallon.mo.us/zumwalts-fort. For O’Fallon Historical Society Log Cabin Museum at Civic Park at 205 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free but donations are welcome. For more information email info@ofallonhistory.org or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/log-cabinmuseum.See items and photos from O’Fallon’s history and chat with the people who know it best. For photos and much information about O’Fallon’s history, visit the society’s website, www. ofallonmohistory.org.

May 25: Free toilet training workshop

Behavior Solutions Inc. is hosting a free

May 30: Memorial Day ceremony

Join in honoring the men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedom at the free Memorial Day ceremony from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-commission.

June 3: Food Truck Frenzy in Sports Park

Purchase gourmet fare from food trucks and listen to modern rock and current hits by the Comin’ Up Empty band from 5 - 8 p.m. at Sports Park in O’Fallon at 3589 Highway K. Free admission and parking. For a list of food trucks, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/foodtruck-frenzy. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truckfrenzy.

June 5: Family Fishing Day

Bring your bait and fishing tackle to Lake Whetsel for a morning of catchand-release fishing, activities and games at Family Fishing Day from 8 a.m. – noon at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free, but please register in advance; call staff at 636-474-2732 to register or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/fortzumwalt-park.

June 7: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods and featuring Theo Peoples takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to oldies, Motown, R& B and rock ‘n roll. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

The O’FallonTheatreWorks’ Youth Theatre presents “The Crisis of Captain Cross” on June 10 at 7 p.m. and on June 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-and-up) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets call the Renaud Spirit Center at 636474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.

June 10-11: Tractor pull

June 14: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Petty Cash Junction takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash performed by this outstanding cover band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

June 16-18: Theater production

O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” on June 16-17 at 7 p.m.; June 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-and-up) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets and information call the Renaud Spirit Center, 636-474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.

June 18: Free electronics and appliance recycling event

Free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m. – noon at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Except for certain TV sets, the drop-off is free and open to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery. For details visit www.ofallon.mo.us/electronics-recycling.

June 21: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Big Rain takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Big Rain will play current hits. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and pur-

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chase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon. mo.us/jammin.

June 24-26: Legacy ride

The American Legion Riders of the Department of Missouri will be holding the second annual MO Legacy Ride – a three day in-state ride on June 24-26. They will be arriving for lunch at the Legion Post Home in Old Town St. Peters at approximately 12:15 p.m. At each stop, there will be an opportunity to donate to the Legacy Scholarship Fund. Last year the Department of Missouri was able to donate over $64,000 at the National Convention, the third highest in the nation. The American Legion offers its support to the children of fallen post 9/11 service members. Come on out and welcome approximately 150 to 200 motorcycles and their riders as they arrive in St. Peters. For more informa-

tion, please contact Janice Hartley at 314-799-4568.

June 25-26: ARRL Field Day

On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio, sponsors this event. The ARRL Field Day is an event designed to simulate an emergency situation where Amateur Radio operators, commonly known as “hams,” set up radio equipment in the field to demonstrate the ability to work reliably under any conditions, from almost any location, and create an independent communications network. Radio operators will attempt to make contact with other stations across the country and the globe; testing the readiness of Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. Field Day 2016 runs from 1 p.m. on June 25 to 1 p.m. on June 26. For more information on Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.

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By Steve Bryan

Eating disorders at the heart of ‘Little Miss Perfect’ Though some may think they know all the signs and symptoms of bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders, “Little Miss Perfect” still has a lot to teach about these conditions. As writer/director Marlee Roberts points out, this is the story of a girl who feels societal pressures, academic pressures and disconnection from her family. This sort of abandonment turns to the need to control something. For many young people, that means controlling their weight as well as hiding their eating disorder from their families. “It’s not very physical, but it’s all about the psychological and the emotional. That’s what we set out to exemplify through ‘Little Miss Perfect,’” Roberts explained when reached by phone for an interview. “The characters in the film are all sort of helpless in a way. They don’t know what to do and they don’t know what Belle is going through and what it really is. So it all kind of gets pushed under the rug.” The aforementioned Belle, played by Karlee Roberts, is an exceptionally groomed, well-mannered high school freshman. Elected class president by her peers, Belle appears to have everything under control. Problems at home and with her peers, however, throw the honor student off-balance. “The inspiration for her character was what I was kind of feeling when I was in high school and I encountered a pro-eating disorder blog,” the director said. “I was always of the kind of personality that was a little OCD and have these perfectionist tendencies. I kind of seek control through sort of physical, tangible means. I’ve only come to realize that through the making of this movie, actually.” Roberts, much like Belle, encountered a blog with an emaciated image of a girl with the head cropped out of the picture. “They never really show their faces. I saw that

a friend had re-blogged this photo. I went to look to see who had re-blogged this photo, why they were posting this. I realized that the one post had been re-posted hundreds, if not thousands, of times,” she said. The writer/director came upon an online sub-culture of girls who were helping each other with their weight goals: “While I was fascinated by it, I was also kind of repelled by it because I knew it was wrong. Alongside some of the images were quotes talking about perfection, talking about control, feeling worth something. Kind of these constant pressures not to disappoint people. I really connected to that.” Roberts ended up working with two clinical psychologists through the NYU Child Studies Center. “Through them, I was able to find out more personally, not only research and how to find the data and statistics, but also to look at accounts of other patients and clients of theirs. Of course, [these were] kept anonymous,” she said. “I was able to keep a record of what they were doing to hide it from friends and family. And they are really good at it.” “Little Miss Perfect” currently is working its way across the country on the film festival circuit. Submitted photos Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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