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Photo by Ray Rockwell The historic, two-century-old Daniel Boone Home and its surrounding property, located off Highway F in the southwestern part of the county in Defiance, is on the verge of becoming a St. Charles County park with a donation coming from Lindenwood University.

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Lindenwood University to donate home and surrounding property to St. Charles County By Brett Auten The Daniel Boone Home will not only endure, but become much more. The historic, two-century-old home and its surrounding property, located off Highway F in the southwestern part of the county in Defiance, is on the verge of becoming a St. Charles County park with a donation coming from Lindenwood University. The home and adjoining property, about five miles south of New Melle, is soon to be Lindenwood Park and has been the university’s property since 1998. The 294 acres for donation was approved in April by the St. Charles County Council with the transaction likely completed by the end of this week. County Executive Steve Ehlmann said in a recorded press conference that the county already is assessing opportunities for expanding current programming on the property, which currently includes tours, events and educational programs. The county will continue to operate the village complex, including the Boone Home, as a tourist site. “My enthusiasm for this donation is two-fold,” Ehlmann said. “First, it en-

ables us to expand our county park system to provide more green space for outdoor activities, and second, I am thrilled that we will be part of sharing this rich history of our region with others. We will in the short term be continuing what Lindenwood has been doing out there. But we have long-term plans as well. To develop the acreage as a county park with all the types of amenities that go along with that. To achieve that, we’re going to need the help of our county council. The site includes the Historic Daniel Boone Home, the 66-acre Boonesfield Village historic site, and an additional 200 acres of surrounding property. Lindenwood has and will continue to hold academic activities at the site, including field biology, archaeology, history and recreation leadership classes. Lindenwood acquired the Boone Home in 1998 from a private owner and eventually purchased the additional property. Lindenwood University’s Public Relations Coordinator Chris Duggan said the agreement is a culmination of a

long-working relationship. “When Dr. Schugart came on board we began evaluating our holdings and properties,” Duggan said. “We will no longer have any ownership moving forward. We explored ways to move ownerSee bOONE on page 2

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Around Town SCCAD earns high marks from state of Missouri and more.

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BOONE Continued from cover ship of the facility to the county parks and it was the culmination of many years of work.” The Boone Home is a four-story Georgian-style structure built by Boone’s son Nathan with Boone’s help. Boone spent his final years in the home and died there in 1820. Boonesfield Village is a collection of 20 historic structures, all of which were relocated to the property over the course of several years. The county operates 11 parks including Broemmelsiek and Matson Hill in Defiance, Quail Ridge in Wentzville, Klondike in Augusta, Indian Camp Creek and Towne in Foristell, Bangert Island in St. Charles, Heritage in St. Peters, College Meadows in Cottleville, the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie and Hideaway Harbor in Portage des Sioux. The Pitman Hill/Kisker Park in Weldon Spring is expected to open in 2017. For more information, visit sccmo.org..

Lake Saint Louis Police Department to conduct sobriety checkpoints The Lake Saint Louis Police Department, in conjunction with the St. Charles County DWI Taskforce, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint within the city of Lake Saint Louis during the month of May. The checkpoints are aimed at reducing the number of intoxicated driver related accidents which occur on our roadways and will be conducted at or near problem areas. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Alcohol involvement remains the leading factor in motor vehicle deaths. The checkpoints will involve briefly stopping traffic to check for intoxicated drivers. Intoxicated drivers will be arrested. Others will be allowed to proceed after a short delay. “Area motorists may be slightly inconvenienced by these checks,” said Chief Michael Force. “However, cooperation and patience from citizens will assist in this important public safety effort.”

Major traffic impacts coming to I-70 in St. Charles County The Missouri Department of Transportation is making changes to work scheduled on I-70 in St. Charles the weekend of May 13. Crews will start closing lanes of eastbound I-70 between Route 94 and Fifth Street on Friday, May 20 at 9:30 p.m. with all lanes closed by 11 p.m. The closure is necessary to demolish the Fairgrounds Road bridge. In addition, westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane throughout the weekend of May 20 with intermittent full closures of about 15 minutes each as crews remove girders from the old bridge. The lanes will reopen by Monday, May 23 at 5 a.m. with the exception of the left lane on both eastbound and westbound I-70 between Route 94 and Fifth Street. Those lanes will remain closed around the clock for two months. Other impacts include: • Westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane during the overnight hours of Thursday, May 19. Crews will begin lane closures at 8 p.m. with three lanes closed by 11 p.m. All lanes will be back open by 6 a.m. Friday morning. • The entrance ramp from Fifth Street to westbound I-70 will be closed Thursday, May 19 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Fairgrounds Road over I-70 will close starting Friday, May 20 at 7 a.m. The road will be closed for about 120 days. • The entrance ramp from Fifth Street to westbound I-70 will be closed the weekend of May 20. It will remain closed for about two months. Motorists can detour around the closures by taking Interstate 64, Route 364 or Route 370. Veterans Memorial Parkway, which carries only eastbound traffic, will be open for those trying to access the local businesses along Veterans Memorial Parkway. The work is part of construction of the new full interchange being built at I-70 and Fairgrounds Road. For more details on the I-70 and Fairgrounds Road/Fifth Street improvement project, go to http://www.modot.org/stlouis/major_ projects/705thStImprovements.htm.

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SCCAD earns high marks from state of Missouri Students often dread report card distribution day at school, but another group in St. Charles County was pleased to receive their progress report. St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) earned high marks in all categories in its recent Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of EMS Ground Ambulance Licensure inspection. Inspectors thoroughly reviewed the district’s response times and advanced life support [ALS] coverage, and finding absolutely no deficiencies in the operation, awarded SCCAD the highest possible rating. The re-licensure process, which ambulance service providers must undergo every five years, includes inspection of lifesaving vehicles and equipment, as well as assessment of staffing levels and ALS protocols. The district’s training center was evaluated separately, and received top marks for its continuing education programs, as well as for its public EMT

and paramedic training programs. “SCCAD has a number of quality improvement processes in place to ensure that we’re meeting the high standards set forth by the Bureau of EMS;” said Chief Taz Meyer, “Even so, it’s satisfying to receive confirmation from a third-party review that our organization is not only meeting but exceeding the needs of our growing community.” This year, the district will make numerous infrastructure improvements to further enhance ALS coverage for residents of St. Charles County, including a new ambulance station west of Hwy. 64 south of Wentzville, and a reconfiguration of ALS units in O’Fallon. SCCAD is one of the largest and busiest EMS agencies in the state of Missouri, covering 592 square miles and serving a population of approximately 370,000. In 2015, district paramedics responded to more than 35,000 calls for service.

Winners announced in 24th annual community college run events

Runners cross the 5K/10K starting line for That ‘80s Run at St. Charles Community College on April 30.

A record-breaking 1,274 runners and walkers registered for the 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, held on April 30 at St. Charles Community College. The events were part of the college’s 24th annual That ‘80s Run that drew area residents for a morning of health, fitness and family recreation. The race’s theme brought out runners decked in ‘80s gear. “From start to finish, this health and wellness event was about as colorful as it gets. Not only was it great to see families taking part, it was awesome to have so many runners get into the spirit of our 1980s theme,” said Heather McDorman, race director and vice president for enrollment and marketing services at the college. “It’s gratifying to see people of all ages and ability levels participate in the run events, as well as have the opportunity to visit booths from a variety of local exhibitors.” In the 10K Race, Chris Floyd, 23, of Florissant was first to cross the finish line with a time of 36 minutes. Jessica File,

36, of St. Charles was the first woman to cross the finish line (47:42). Floyd and File each received a $100 cash prize. In the top SCC student, alumni and employee 10K categories, the first male SCC student to cross the finish line was Ricardo Lopez (1:04:50). The first male alum to cross the finish line was Robert Newman (55:54), and the first female alum was April Mach (50:24). In the employee division, Joe Baumann (55:30) was the first male to cross the finish line. The first female employee to finish was Theresa Flett (1:04:28). In the 5K Race, Caleb Egger, 26, of St. Charles was first to cross the finish line with a time of 18 minutes, 47 seconds, followed by Jay Jackson (19:45) and Stephon Abron (19:51). Kristie Wells, 45, of Belleville, Illinois was the first female to cross the finish line, coming in 10th overall with a time of 23 minutes, 25 seconds, followed by Sarah Smith (24:31) and Tawny Willis (24:44). Egger and Wells, the male and female

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overall winners, each received a $50 cash prize. In the top SCC student, alumni and employee 5K categories, the first male SCC student to cross the finish line was Ryan Roettgers (24:10) and the first female student to finish was Jakelin Gonzalez-Sanchez (27:39). The first male alum to cross the finish line was Jacob Willis (25:35), and the first female alum was Amy Westermann (29:03). In the employee division, Jay Jackson (19:45) was the first male to cross the finish line. Janet Ouellette (32:03) was the first female to cross the finish line. All 10K and 5K run registrants, ages 18 and above, were automatically entered into the drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to SCC. The winner was Rachel Garrett. Proceeds from That ‘80s Run will fund health, wellness and leisure projects that would otherwise go unfunded at St. Charles Community College. Since 2006, the college’s run has funded 55 health and wellness grants totaling $42,035.23.

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Great Rivers Greenway celebrates Earth Day with volunteer blitz

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In celebration of Earth Day 2016, Great Rivers Greenway led a volunteer blitz along five greenways on April 22, in an effort to clean up, beautify and maintain our region’s greenways, rivers and creeks. Approximately 100 volunteers from the St. Louis region; including employees from Oasis, Southwest Airlines and AT&T, and students from Crossroads College Preparatory School; joined Great Rivers Greenway, Open Space Council, the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and AmeriCorps to complete various conservation projects at five different locations in St. Louis City, St. Charles County and St. Louis County. The starting points and projects included: McKinley Bridge Bikeway in St. Louis City, at the intersection of Wharf and Branch Streets within the Mississippi Greenway. Great Rivers Greenway and Southwest Airlines volunteers installed native plants in five landscape beds and the butterfly garden. Ruth Porter Park, located in St. Louis City’s West End Neighborhood, which lies in the St. Vincent Greenway and runs from DeBaliviere Avenue

Submitted photo Volunteers met to remove invasive honeysuckle – in an effort to help native species grow and flourish - from along the Busch Greenway in St. Charles as a part of Great Rivers Greenway volunteer blitz on Earth Day.

and Delmar Blvd. north to Etzel and Blackstone Avenues. MSD led students from Crossroads College Preparatory School in painting storm water inlets near Maple Ave. as part of MSD’s watershed education efforts. Trailhead at Duckett Creek in St. Charles, which lies in the Busch Greenway and is located in Missouri Research Park, adjacent to the Duckett Creek wastewater facility on Research Park Drive. AmeriCorps and Great Rivers Greenway led volunteers from AT&T in the removal of invasive honeysuckle from along the greenway.

Deer Creek Park in Webster Groves, which is located near the intersection of Summit and Marshall Ave. The Deer Creek Greenway runs through the park in Maplewood and Webster Groves, and volunteers, led by Open Space Council, removed invasive honeysuckle along the creek. Shaw Park Trailhead in Clayton, located near the intersection of I-170 and Forest Park Parkway at the southwest corner of Shaw Park. Great Rivers Greenway and Oasis volunteers worked to install native plants at this trailhead, which lies in the Centennial Greenway.

Crider and The Battle Grounds join forces at Mud Run Crider Health Center has partnered with The Battle Grounds at Cedar Creek to help raise awareness and funds for those in need. Join the Crider staff and its supporters to receive a discounted rate for The Battle Grounds Mud Run on May 21. Choose either the 5-mile or 5K event and, by registering through Crider, you receive the charity discount, a swag bag and a commemorative handkerchief to wipe away the mud and sweat.

Pick up your items before or after you compete at the Crider Health Center hospitality tent in the center of the infield. Top fundraisers will also receive prizes. “As challenging as the obstacles within the Mud Run are, it pales in comparison to the struggles many deal with on a daily basis,” said Shaunna Shaw-Coin, community engagement senior associate. “Overcoming obstacles to receive quality access to care and the stigma surrounding mental

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illness are struggles many of our clients face. By joining us at The Battle Grounds, supporters bring attention to our community’s most vulnerable population while also helping Crider provide medical, dental and behavioral health care to these citizens.” Anyone interested in participating with Crider at the Mud Run should contact Heidi Curtis, community engagement assistant, at hcurtis@cridercenter. org or 636-332-8327.

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New street outreach program for homeless Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service announced the launching of a new program to serve those in crisis and reduce homelessness. The catalyst for the program came from a need to assist single men who are homeless. Homeless men are all too often overlooked and funding to assist them is scarce. The Care Service applied for HUD funds through the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and was selected to receive funding, which will be utilized for piloting the new program. The program will

focus on providing tangible basic needs, case management, housing options, and access to health care for literally homeless individuals in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties, particularly single men. A street outreach case manager will seek out those who are unsheltered to identify their needs, such as housing, food, clothing, and medical attention. SSM Health St Joseph Hospital – St Charles has agreed to partner with Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service in conjunction with the program. A St. Joseph Hospital

emergency medical technician, nurse or other health care professional will accompany case managers on outreach visits. St. Joseph Hospital will provide medical and psychiatric support while Care Service staff provides the case management, and housing for each person assisted. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service and provide these important resources to groups within our community who are most in need,” said Mike Bowers, president of SSM Health St. Joseph

Hospital – St. Charles. “It’s our hope that serving these people in a proactive manner will help lead them to healthy and stable lifestyles.” The Care Service anticipates that an end result of the outreach will be a reduction in the number of those living on the streets and an ability to address the issues that have placed them there. Although other organizations operate street outreach programs for youth and veterans, there are no other efforts of this kind in our area for single men who typically fall last on every crisis

prevention priority list. “We cannot afford to simply wait for those who are already in crisis to find their way to us”, said Miriam Mahan, Executive Director. “We must find them.” Street Outreach will become the seventh full program offered by Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service. It will provide for greater advocacy and more indepth service to those in need, increasing the chance for recovery and self-reliance. For more information or to donate, contact Karen Grant at 636-441-1302, ext. 263 or by email at kgrant@jacares.org.

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New Solutions For ADHD

Know the signs of stroke

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According to the American Stroke Association, one in six people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime, which equates to someone suffering a stroke every 40 seconds. Despite the prevalence and potential lasting effects of stokes, many don’t take it serious enough or know the warning signs. A stroke happens when blood, which carries oxygen, fails to reach part of the brain due to either a clot or a burst vessel. Without oxygen, brain tissue begins to die. The extensiveness and location of a stroke determine the lasting effects of a stroke. Some people can recover completely from a stroke, while others can suffer paralysis of one side of their body, loss of speech and even death. “Prompt response is critical when treating strokes. The faster you can recognize symptoms of a stroke, the faster you can seek treatment from qualified professionals,” said SSM Health neurologist, Dr. Suhir Batchu. The best way to assess if you are witnessing someone having a stroke is to use FAST:

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that five million children in the United States have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). That’s about five percent of all children. While ADHD is most commonly associated with childhood, studies show that up to 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults. Often, children are prescribed stimulate medications as a way to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD as these medications help users to focus their thoughts and ignore distractions. However, there are shortand long-term effects related to these drugs. The most common side effects of ADHD medications are decreased appetite,

sleep problems, headaches, jitteriness, stomach aches and social withdrawal. The longterm impact of these medications on a youthful, developing brain is not yet known. With the side effects of medications, many parents are turning to a new therapy in the treatment of ADHD called Neurofeedback. More than 30 years of university-based research has demonstrated that the brains of children and adults suffering with ADHD produce a high amount of theta waves and too few beta waves, resulting in an inability to concentrate and pay attention. Theta waves are the predominant brain waves produced when we are just about to fall asleep; beta waves are produced when we are awake,

alert and externally focused. Normal theta to beta ratios in adults is 2 to 1 and in children it is 2.5 to 1. Ratios higher than 3 to 1 suggest ADHD. In several different studies it was demonstrated that 86 percent of the children diagnosed with ADHD using traditional criteria had a theta/beta ratio higher than 3 to 1. When the brain becomes dysregulated, it sometimes produces a high level of theta waves in waking states. In these cases, it is associated with distractibility, inattention and daydreaming. In some cases, the individual will become hyperactive to compensate for the lack of focus. Neurofeedback is a non-invasive procedure to teach children with ADHD how to control their own brain waves and reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD. For more information or to schedule your free parent seminar on either June 9th or June 23rd, contact St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 314983-9355 or visit www.STLADHD.com.

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F – Face drooping A – Arm Weakness S – Speech Difficulty T – Time to call 911 There are a number of treatments that can minimize brain damage and aid in prevention of future strokes. However, Dr. Batchu stresses the best treatment is prevention. “Lifestyle changes like eating healthy, going to the gym, reducing alcohol intake, and eliminating smoking all reduce the risk of stroke,” stated Dr. Batchu.

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By Cindy Moore

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The cold facts There’s nothing worse than having a cold unless you consider the remedies for that cold. Back in the caveman days the cure would be to take two rocks and call your medicine man in the morning. When that didn’t work, the healer would prescribe one large dinosaur to step on the aching head, which resulted in immediate relief. That was one million years ago and not much progress has taken place since. And although we’ve managed to put a man on the moon, we’ve also managed to put a family of talentless Kardashians on TV and make them international superstars. I’d say we’ve regressed; no wonder we’re still looking for a cure for the common cold! I’ve tried most everything for my cold and the popular treatments all are much worse than the actual pain of the illness. 1 – Vapor rub. It seemed to be the only treatment back in the day. Moms always had a king-sized blue jar of this and it never ran out. She’d take a gluey glob of petroleum jelly that smelled like skunk spew and smear it over you like she was buttering a turkey breast. She’d then jab it into each nostril until they were clogged tight and all breathing ceased. It never actually cured anything, but kept people far enough away so that you didn’t catch any more of their contagious cooties. 2 – Cough medicine. These little mini bottles, along with their plastic shot glasses of foulness, taste vile.

Though the manufacturers try to conceal the corrosive flavor by labeling the front with lip-smacking images of grapes and cherries, they’re fooling no one. The only fruit with that kind of caustic aftertaste comes from a glowing orchard picked next to the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown site. 3 – Saltwater gargle. This is sworn to be a cure for a scratchy throat, but I’ll never know. Always, during mid-gargle, a gusher of that nasty-tasting seawater manages to break through the dam and escape down my esophagus causing a gag reflex and massive choking. It only worsens the sore throat. As for me, I will curl up in my blanky and sip on some warm herbal tea while watching the Kardashians. It makes me feel so-o-o much better knowing I’m not related. 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.

Wentzville Girl Scouts team up to clean up at elementary school Working together to bring an overgrown outdoor classroom back to life, a group of local Girl Scouts recently learned about the importance of teamwork and cooperation. The fifth-grade Girl Scouts in Troop 3546 at Crossroads Elementary School in Wentzville were searching for a service project to complete while earning the Animal Habitat Badge, when they realized the answer was right in front of them—or, technically, behind them. The outdoor education center at the back of the school’s property was overgrown and in need of major maintenance. Created more than a decade ago to offer educators an outdoor space for teaching and with features like bat houses to promote wildlife, the area hadn’t been maintained

for years. “The troop has held its meetings at Crossroads since the girls were in kindergarten, and they wanted to do a Bronze Award project that gave back to the school,” said troop leader Susan Mulherin. “Restoring the education center meant the girls could help the school, finish the requirements for the Animal Habitat Badge and earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award all at once.” The girls set to work, but not without help from family and community members. One of the girls’ fathers, the owner of Baxter Gardens of Chesterfield, brought in heavy equipment to clear out the larger bushes, vines and trees. Spending several Saturdays on the project, the girls and their families

cleared the debris before laying groundcover fabric, hauling and spreading woodchips, and laying landscape timber. Mueller Brothers Timber, Inc. donated the wood chips, and Home Depot O’Fallon donated and delivered the landscape timbers. A local Boy Scout completing his Eagle Award is building a picnic table and restoring three others so that students have places to sit while learning. “I learned that a little work and effort can go a long way,” said Girl Scout Nora Foeller about the project. “We’re not only helping ourselves by learning new things and increasing our confidence, we’re also helping our community and reaching our goal of making the world a better place.”

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Wentzville students excel at regional science and engineering fair Students in kindergarten through eighth grade from the Wentzville School District competed in Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Francis Howell North High School on April 23. There were 440 entries in this year’s fair from students in five school districts in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties which included 130 WSD entries. At the end of the day, 29 Wentzville students and two classroom projects received awards, including 17 first and second place awards: Frontier Middle School: • Michelle Yoder, seventh grade – 1st Place and Broadcom Award (Applied Consumer Science) • Emily Brockmann, seventh grade – 1st Place and Broadcom Award (Physical Science) • Anna Decker, seventh grade – 2nd Place (Physical Science) • Alyssa Place, seventh grade – 3rd Place (Physical Science) Wentzville Middle School: • Brian Faintich, eighth grade – 1st Place, Broadcom Award (Applied Consumer Science) • Sharayu Shrinivas, eighth grade – 1st Place and Broadcom Award (Earth/Environmental) Boone Trail Elementary: • Evan Clayman, second grade – 2nd Place (Earth/Environmental) Discovery Ridge Elementary: • Jensen Bates, second grade – 2nd Place (Applied Consumer Science)

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Duello Elementary: • Ashley and Savannah Davis, fourth grade – 2nd Place (Partner Project) Heritage Primary: • Carson and Kennedy Powers, Kindergarten – 1st Place (Physical Science) • Kenzie Bugh, Kindergarten – 3rd Place (Applied Consumer Science) • Annabelle Fipps, first grade – 2nd Place (Applied Consumer Science) • Mackenzie Eckelkamp, first grade – 3rd Place (Physical Science) • Claire Donley, second grade – 1st Place (Earth/ Environmental) • Mrs. Kathy Hoffmann, second grade – 2nd Place (Class Project) Lakeview Elementary: • Samantha Beattie and Jayden Poston, fifth grade – 2nd Place and American Chemical

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Emily Brockmann, seventh grader at Frontier Middle School won 1st Place and Broadcom Award (Physical Science) at Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Society Award (Partner Project) • Samantha Dubay and Danielle Miller, fifth grade – 2nd Place (Partner Project) • Mariah Schulz and Karma Nevins, fifth grade – 3rd Place (Partner Project) Peine Ridge Elementary: • Mackenzie Swanson, first grade – 1st (Applied Consumer Science) • Mrs. Tonya Leonard, third grade – 1st (Class Project) • Samyuktha Brown, fourth grade – 3rd (Physical Science) • Mrs. Molly Molitor, kindergarten – 3rd (Class Project)

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Prairie View Elementary: • Leah Dudley, second grade – 3rd Place (Biology) • Russell Haynes, third grade – 3rd Place (Earth/ Environmental) • Erica Waddington, fourth grade – 2nd Place (Physical Science) • Drew Dudley, kindergarten – 3rd Place (Biology)

SCC recognized with top honors at PBL State Leadership Conference

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The 57th annual Missouri Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership State Conference was held in Springfield, Missouri on April 23. Twelve members of the St. Charles Community College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda participated in the competitions, and 11 attended the conference, accompanied by chapter advisors, Andrea Compton and Rex and Jennifer McKanry. This year’s conference theme was “connect” and focused many sessions on networking. The conference featured competitive events for individuals and teams, leadership training and election of state officers for the upcoming year. The following students from St. Charles Community College were recognized at the Awards Program: • First place in Desktop Publishing: Muhammad Farhan Ullah Babar, sophomore • Second place in Business Sustainability: Taylor Caputo, sophomore and Jon Broughton, sophomore • Third place in Website Design: Muhammad Farhan Ullah Babar, sophomore

• Fourth place Social Media Campaign: Cassie Bianculli, sophomore, Brooke Glore, sophomore and Tracee White, sophomore • Fourth place in Networking Concepts: Cole Alves, sophomore • Fourth place in Business Ethics: Nathan Davis, • sophomore, Jake Manhardt, freshman and Devin Strauss, freshman • Fifth place in Organizational Behavior & Leadership: Devin Strauss, freshman • Fifth place in Cyber Security: Cole Alves, sophomore Babar also received the Director Level CMAP (Career and Membership Achievement Program) Award. Other members who competed in SLC competitive events were Jasmine Ray, sophomore, and Maggie Breen, freshman. Three members, Muhammad Farhan Ullah Babar, Taylor Caputo and Jon Broughton qualified to move on to the PBL National Leadership Conference and competitions in Atlanta on June 24-27, 2016.

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Routes locked-in for the 2016 Firecracker Run The 10K and 5K race routes were recently locked-in for the 32nd annual Firecracker Run scheduled for July 4 in O’Fallon, race officials announced. “We are pleased to announce we have finalized our routes with O’Fallon city officials and the O’Fallon Police Department to make the course safer for our runners” said President/CEO Erin Williams. “The new routes will work better with all of the other activities going on the same morning and give our recurring runners a different view this year.” she added. Repeating last year’s success, amenities will again include race shirts, live up-to-the-second

finisher results, finish line photos, award medals for the top finishers, a runner’s only area, free activities for children, and there will also be a Health & Fitness expo for runners and spectators to enjoy. 10K and 5K runner registration now through May 31 is $30. Starting June 1, the fee increases to $35. Runners can view the new race routes online at www.FirecrackerRun.net under Race Routes. For more information about running, volunteering, or sponsoring the 2016 Firecracker Run, visit FirecrackerRun.net or contact the Chamber staff at 636-240-1818, or email info@firecrackerrun.net.

Advertiser Profile: Taking baby steps to eliminate your debt As of 2015, the average American with credit card debt owes $15,762 – and that’s just credit. Auto loans, student loans, and mortgages add thousands of dollars and years of repayment to your personal finances. However, debt doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Once you make the commitment to work towards financial freedom, follow these steps to begin eliminating debt: 1. Establish an emergency fund immediately. Unexpected events can take a harder hit on your savings than unbudgeted spending habits ever could. Even if you’re juggling a current debt or two, work to set aside $1,000 as soon as you can in a separate emergency checking account. As you chip away at remaining debt, this cushion can protect repayment plans from being flattened by a faulty car battery or flooded basement. 2. Adopt the Debt Snowball method. Instead of listing them highest to lowest by interest rates, arrange debts from smallest to largest. Paying off a handful of small debts in the same time it’d take to chip away at a large one eases burdens, yields immediate results, and provides motivation to continue saving. 3. Reduce your rates. Refinancing your mortgage and negotiating lower interest rates on credit cards can make a huge impact. Reevaluating your health, life, and auto insurance policies may reveal services you don’t need, or it can spur you to shop around for

providers with lower rates. Chop extraneous expenses. Create a list of unavoidable monthly expenses – rent, utilities, gas, food, etc. Then create a second list of leisure expenses – gym memberships, cable, eating out, clothing. After budgeting for the necessities, pick a few discretionary categories you’d like to keep with reduced spending, but cut the rest. Putting your spending on a diet is easier when you allow yourself a few modest outlets. 5. Evaluate progress monthly. Creating a multi-year financial plan for eliminating debt is the first step, not the only one. Perform a monthly check-up on your plan to continue spending within your budget. It can also provide a boost of encouragement when you see progress, and you might spot ways in your new financial routine to make your budget even more cost-effective. It may be a long road to eliminate debt, but it’s within your ability to travel it. 4.

Newcomer Funeral Home celebrates grand opening

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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce was delighted to celebrate the grand opening of Newcomer Funeral Home in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on May 3. Owner Ren Newcomer spoke briefly about their move to St. Peters and services they provide. Other VIP’s in attendance included city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, representatives from the

city of St. Peters, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Newcomer Funeral Home is located at 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters and provides funeral and cremation services for every situation. For more information, call 636-875-1200 or visit their website at www. NewcomerStLouis.com.

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Advertiser Profile: Rockin’ Jump hops into O’Fallon with trampoline fun By Sara Hardin A new premier destination for birthday parties and get-togethers opened in O’Fallon on May 13. The new Rockin’ Jump location is housed in a 30,000 square-foot building and equipped with various attractions that have one central theme – trampolines. Whether you want to conjure your inner Hollywood stunt double or enjoy yourself in a bouncy playground, Rockin’ Jump specializes in creating a memorable experience for any trampoline lover. “We are heavily community and customer focused, which is why we’re such a great fit for O’Fallon,” said Matt Strelo, owner and President of O’Fallon Rockin’ Jump. “We are all about safe jumping and family fun. I think the residents of St. Charles County are going to be surprised by the look, feel and size of our location – their jaws are going to hit the ground!” From special safe sections for young ones to comfortable viewing areas for parents and adults, Rockin’ Jump has something for just about everyone. Among the attractions are trampoline basketball lanes, dodgeball courts, stunt bags, XBeam jousting and a 22-foot high rock wall tower. Four party rooms make the location perfect for birthday parties, corporate events, church groups and other events.

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Submitted photo Rockin’ Jump opened May 13 at 61 North Central Drive in O’Fallon.

“Each room holds about 25 people, and packages for jump time and food are included,” explained Strelo. “Every party will have a party host. The experience will be fun for all of the kids and the guests, but we try to make it as hassle free as possible for the moms and dads so they can enjoy themselves. Massage chairs and HD televisions are available for adults who are waiting while kids jump. Our facility is completely wired with free Wi-Fi, and we’ve got a full-service pizza restaurant on site.” Rockin’ Jump is open seven days a week at 61 North Central Drive in O’Fallon. For more information, visit ofallon.rockinjump.com.

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Rascals start home season Friday The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The team will have played five games on the road before they hit their home turf in Lake Erie, Michigan and Bloomington, Illinois. Opening night is will be jammed packed with activities. As always, Budweiser will have one of their famed Clydesdale to interact with fans on the front lawn. The Missouri Lottery will be handing out a limited amount of free scratch off tickets. An escalating jackpot will be included with the total prize depending on how many tickets sold. Oh yea, a baseball game will break out against the ‘cross town’ rival Grizzlies. NEXT HOME GAMES: May 20, May 21, May 22 against the Gateway Grizzlies May 25, May 26 against the Evansville Otters (May 25 game a doubleheader) May 27, May 28, May 29 against the Normal CornBelters All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Some big guns on the mound

Two days to River City Rascals Baseball in O’Fallon Raiders end regular season at the top The River City Raiders professional indoor football team plays in the Northern Division of the American Indoor Football league with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team traveled to Chicago this past weekend to play their final regular season game against a tough Chicago Blitz squad. When the final horn sounded, the Raiders squeezed out a 37-31 victory. The win gave them their seventh win out of eight games. Down 31-17 at the half, head coach Corey Bethany rallied his troops to add a 20-point offensive attack. The defensive coordinator John Noel coached his side of the ball to be very stingy not allowing a point in the second half of the game. Playoff schedule will be out shortly. For updates, go to www.IndoorRaiders.com You can listen to the game with Todd Blackstock and David Solomon on 590 AM or

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www.590TheFan.com. *Congrats Kenny Nowling-first- year CEO/ President Lindenwood women advance to final four The No. 4 Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team defeated the Queens Royals 13-4 on Saturday evening in an NCAA tournament quarterfinal match up from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. With the win, Lindenwood improves its season record to 17-2 and will advance to the NCAA Division II Final Four for the third-consecutive year. The Lady Lions will face the Florida Southern Mocs on Thursday afternoon from Denver, Colrado in the semi-final. For more details go to www.Lindenwood.edu. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information UMSL shortstop awarded honors Junior shortstop Alex Stupek of the University of Missouri-St. Louis was named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team. She attained the First Team All-GLVC honors for her third straight season. She leads the Tritons in nearly every offensive category, including batting average (.362), hits (64), runs (41), total bases (110), slugging percentage (.621) and stolen bases (25). Stupek ranks second on the squad in home runs (10), doubles (12) and RBIs (42). She has helped UMSL to a 48-5 regular season record, equaling a school record for victories. *You go girl

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com.

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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Crunchy, savory summertime

hen warmer weather arrives, cravings trend toward fresh, seasonal flavors and lighter fare. In between the bike riding, kite flying, backyard gatherings and pool time, summertime meals enjoyed outdoors are a great way to get family and friends together. Whether it’s a refreshing salad tossed with sweet candied walnuts or a fillet of mouth-watering salmon topped with curried almonds, nuts are the perfect way

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to add texture and crunch to any dish. These easy-to-make, summer-inspired recipes, created by Food Network celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli in partnership with Fisher nuts, will leave your guests asking for more. For more delicious recipes featuring preservativefree and non-GMO project verified Fisher nuts, visit fishernuts.com.

Grilled Salmon with Spiced Almonds Prep time: 15-20 minutes | Cook time: 20-25 minutes | Servings: 6 Ingredients: Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika kosher salt 1 small cucumber, seeded and small diced Almonds 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin kosher salt Salmon 2 3/4 pounds salmon, cut into 6-ounce portions kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large lime Directions: To make yogurt sauce, whisk yogurt, red wine vinegar, dill, mint, cumin and paprika in medium bowl with a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Stir in cucumber. Set aside. Heat oven to 350 F. Heat grill to medium. In small bowl, toss almonds with olive oil, curry

See solution on page 13 powder, paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Spread almonds on baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes. Arrange salmon fillets on baking sheet. Season fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil. Place salmon on grill and allow to cook until fillets start to lightly char, 5-8 minutes. If desired, grill limes as well. Use metal spatula to gently flip salmon. For medium well or well done, cook a few minutes longer. To serve, remove fish from grill and transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle fish with a squeeze of

Red Leaf Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapes Prep time: 20-25 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6-8

Ingredients: Nuts 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons water 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Dressing 1/2 cup walnut halves and pieces 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons walnut oil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt cracked black pepper Salad 1 cup seedless red grapes halves 2 medium heads Bibb or red leaf lettuce, washed, dried and torn into pieces 1 small head radicchio, cored, leaves

separated and torn into pieces 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese Directions: To candy walnuts, line cookie sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In medium skillet, simmer sugar, cayenne pepper and water over mediumhigh heat until it turns golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Stir walnuts into caramel using wooden spoon. Spoon nuts onto parchment paper and season with salt. Cool then pull nuts apart into smaller pieces. Prepare dressing by placing walnuts in bowl of small food processor and pulsing. Add lemon juice, walnut oil, olive oil, a pinch of salt and some black pepper. Pulse to blend. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. To assemble salad, toss dressing with grapes and lettuces. Top with candied walnuts and cheese.

lime juice and curried almonds. Serve yogurt sauce on the side.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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/publicworks.

May 20: Baccalaureate service

A Baccalaureate worship celebration honoring the 2016 graduating seniors of theFrancis Howell School District will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 1355 Motherhead Road in Cottleville. Thirteen churches in our community have come together to host this celebration for the 2016 FHSD graduates.

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/veteranscommission.

May 21: Safety festival

The Warren County Health Department Safety Festival takes place from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., rain or shine. The event takes place at READY, SET....FIT! Community Fitness Center at 1000 Outlet Mall, Suite #2 in Warrenton. For more information call Peggy at 636-456-7474.

May 21: Wentzville School District graduation ceremonies

The Wentzville School District will hold high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2016 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Close to 1,000 seniors from Holt and Timberland will graduate and receive their diplomas, and the 10,000 seat Family Arena will allow WSD graduates to bring as many guests as they like. Collectively, WSD

seniors have been awarded over $13.5 million in scholarships from institutes of higher learning. The graduation ceremony for Holt High School will begin at 12 p.m. and the ceremony for Timberland High School will begin at 4 p.m. No admission ticket is required and doors will open at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively to begin seating. Parking is free, and guests are asked to enter through Gates 1 and 2. The Family Arena is located 1.5 miles south of the 5th Street Exit off Interstate 70, at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles.

May 22: Swap meet

Free and open to the public, Coca Cola Collectors Swap Meet takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blanchette Park at 1900 West Randolph Street in St. Charles. Buy, sell or trade old and new items. Free appraisals of Coca Cola items (limit four). This is a perfect way to start or add to a collection and meet other interesting people.

May 22: BBQ fundraiser

BBQ fundraiser takes place at Wentzville Community Club (Flea Market) BBQ Stand at 500 W. Main Street in Wentzville from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits support Wentzville Senior Center Transportation Inc.

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

Tour the only rebuilt War of 1812 settler fort in Missouri and a Victorianera 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-cabin-museum. 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: Medical seminar

If you have chronic shoulder pain, you need to know your treatment options so you can feel like your old self again. Join Katherine Burns, MD, SSM Health DePaul Hospital orthopedic surgeon, for an informative discussion

on treatments for shoulder pain from 6 to 8 p.m. at the May Conference Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. She will explain non-surgical and surgical procedures, including the latest techniques and newest technology for shoulder replacements. Enjoy a light dinner and ask questions about treatment options for shoulder pain. The program is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 1-866-SSM-DOCS (1-866-7763627) to register by phone or register online at ssmhealth.com/orthopedics.

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.

May 30: Memorial Day program

The St. Charles County Veterans Committee and St. Charles City Veterans Commission will host their annual Memorial Day Program at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the St. Charles County Historic Courthouse/Executive Office Building at 100 N. Third St. in St. Charles. The event is free and open to the public. Master of Ceremonies Jerry Bradley of Marine Corps League Detachment 725 will lead the program. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs, as seating is limited. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the St. Charles County Administration Building at 201 N. Second St., Room 115/116 in St. Charles. Seating is available if the program is moved indoors.

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/ fort-zumwalt-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. 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 10: Comment period deadline A 30-day comment period regarding O’Fallon’s Consolidated Plan Amendment will end at 5 p.m. on June 10. The plan will be available for review beginning May 10, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street. The public is invited to submit written comments to tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us or mail them to: CDBG Program at O’Fallon Mu-

nicipal Center, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. For more information, contact Communications Director Tom Drabelle at 636379-5508 or tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us.

June 10-11: Theater production

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 636-474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.

June 10-11: Tractor pull

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.

June 12: Concert series

The St. Charles Municipal Band and the St. Charles Big Band invites you to a pair of special concert series this summer. The Municipal Band performs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. during June, July, and August on the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park, nestled next to the Missouri River in downtown St. Charles. The Big Band performs at the same venue one Sunday each month at 7:30 p.m., starting June 12. See www. stcharlesband.com and Facebook to see the complete summer schedule and to listen to recordings from each group, or call 636-949-2590 (Municipal Band director Nancy Garza) or 314-878-5296 (Big Band director Earl Kreder). Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket to these free, familyfriendly shows.

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 636379-5614. 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, 636474-2732 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 18: Pride Fest

The second annual St. Charles LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival will be held at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. The day will focus on entertainment and education, providing an opportunity for allies and members of the gay community to celebrate and share resources. This family-friendly event is designed to align those in need of support with resources and organizations within their own community. New this year, Pride St. Charles will be hosting two weddings during the festival. Pride St. Charles will host Steven Louis Brawley and the St. Louis LGBT History Project. Also new this year is a pet-adoption area with local adoptable pets from shelters in St. Charles County. The Pride St. Charles festival is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Participants include local and state dignitaries, and other public officials, entertainers including Summer Osborne and the Missouri Ballet Theatre, a drag show, Bubble Bus, Balloon Brigade, photo booth and more. At least 50 businesses and nonprofit groups will have booths. A beer garden will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. and several food trucks will be available throughout the day, as well as a large youth village including inflatables, karaoke, arts and crafts projects and more. For more information regarding the festival, please visit www.pridestcharles.org.

June 20-24: Vacation bible school

Dardenne Presbyterian Church in Dardenne Prairie will host its annual Vacation Bible School program for children ages four years through those students just completing the fifth grade. The five-day event entitled “Cave Quest “will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. starting June 20 through June 24 at Dardenne Presbyterian Church located at 7400 South Outer 364 (intersection of Highway N and Bryan Road). Registration is from May 1 through 11:30 a.m. on May 27. No late or walk-in registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the DPC church office at 636-561-4347 or visit online at www.dpc4u.org. June 20-24: Vacation bible school Cave Quest Vacation Bible School takes place at Wentzville Christian Church from 6 - 8:45 p.m. each night. VBS is free and open to the public for three year olds through fifth graders. For more information, call the church office at 636-327-6622 and register at wentzvillecc.org/VBS. The church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville.

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 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

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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 information, please contact Janice Hartley at 314-7994568.

June 25: Relay for Life

Relay For Life of Greater St. Charles is a fundraiser held every year to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The event is from noon till midnight at Fort Zumwalt South in St. Peters.

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. Want to learn more about the hobby and see amateur radio in action? The St. Charles Amateur Radio Club will have their equipment set up and operating at the Menards home improvement store at 151 Spencer Road in St. Peters, on the grassy area between Menards and McDonald’s. Licensed hams will be on hand to answer your questions. The club will also have a “Get On The Air” (GOTA) Station where unlicensed individuals can try out a radio under the supervision of a licensed operator. For more information on Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl. org/what-is-ham-radio.

June 28: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with the O’Fallon Community Concert Band and the O’Fallon Jazz Band takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the sound of music from the movies, pops, jazz and big band, live. 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 29: Shred event

1st Advantage Bank is having a shred event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 240 Salt Lick Rd. in St. Peters. There will be barbecue and an opportunity to declutter your files. This event is free to the public.

July 9: Mouse races

Veterans Return to Vietnam, a 501(c)3 organization, is holding mouse races at the VFW Hall in St. Charles. Doors open and silent auctions begin at 6 p.m. and mouse races begin at 7 p.m. In addition to the mouse races and silent auctions we will have gift basket raffles, 50/50 drawing, a drawing to win a handmade quilt along with many other exciting and fun games. Veterans Return to Vietnam is dedicated to help Vietnam combat veterans, as well as all combat war veterans, who wish to return to Vietnam in order to gain closure, release from trauma and stress issues, and to see Vietnam as it is today. Tickets are $20 each or $150 for a table of eight. Please call Mike Snider at 314-952-8753 for more details on obtaining tickets, being a corporate sponsor or to place an ad in our program book.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

Ongoing Events

Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

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Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

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By Steve Bryan By Matthew DeKinder

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ feels like it fails its subject

The biographies of tortured geniuses are a popular film subject, with movies like “A Beautiful Mind,” “The Imitation Game” and “The Theory of Everything” enjoying great notoriety and success. You could almost hear filmmakers rummaging around the dustbins of history to see if there were any other brilliant scientists who overcame great personal odds just lying around. Writer/director Matt Brown found one for “The Man Who Knew Infinity” in the interesting story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian without any formal education whose work gained him admittance to Cambridge University during World War I. Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel) grew up poor in Madras, India. How did he become such

a mathematical genius? No clue, because when we meet him he is a fully formed prodigy with a healthy ego, scrawling complex equations on the temple floor and filling notebooks with theories and calculations we are told are revolutionary. Ramanujan writes letters to various professors in England, but the only one who takes notice is G. H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons), a bristly genius in his own right who invites Ramanujan to Cambridge, where he discovers the true breadth of his abilities. “The Man Who Knew Infinity” feels like it fails its subject, who I’m sure was much more interesting than the movie about him turned out to be. “The Man Who Knew Infinity” is rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and smoking.

‘I Only Have Eyes For You’ honors ‘42nd Street’ lyricist Al Dubin It’s May, which means the Muny’s 98th season is coming soon. Each year, the Municipal Theater Association of St. Louis stages Broadway classics, contemporary musicals and brand-new productions under the stars in Forest Park. Truly, the city has been blessed to have an outdoor venue such as this for nearly a century. The 2016 season features “42nd Street,” an energetic show with lots of great songs and tapping feet. The late great Al Dubin, who wrote the lyrics for the production, also is the subject of a new live production. “I Only Have Eyes For You – The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin,” currently is playing in Hollywood’s Montalban Theater. When reached by phone for an interview, producer Corky Hale said that it is a home-grown show. Unlike other productions that originate in New York, this show is produced in Los Angeles. “If you know about the Montalban Theater, you know it’s a hundred years old. It was the Huntington Hartford, it was the Doolittle. People say to me now, ‘Where is the Montalban?’” Hale explained. “It’s a whole home-grown thing: my directors, my casting people. This is LA, California. My cast is just unbelievable. Obviously, some of them did not grow up here, but a lot of them did. I didn’t import anyone from New York.” When talking to Hale about her background, images of Peggy Sawyer, the plucky ingénue from “42nd Street,” come to mind. Hale explained that she is “one step up from the farm,” a very small town on the Illinois/Wisconsin border. She also is married to Mike Stoller, one-half of the prolific

songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller. “I started playing the piano when I was three, and I was one of those horrible child prodigies. At age seven, they started driving me 130 miles to the Chicago Conservatory, so I have a whole, complete classical background. Where I grew up, the music on the radio was Gene Autry and Sons of the Pioneers. One day when I was 14, I heard this sound called the Stan Kenton Band. After that, I heard the Woody Herman orchestra.” Ultimately, Hale’s parents drove her to Los Angeles and enrolled her at UCLA, but her college career didn’t last long: “Someone heard me playing, and they put me on Channel 5 and my career [took off] from there. I was on the very first Liberace show; I was the little plump harpist that traded lines with Liberace, who incidentally was my dearest friend in the world.” Hale also pointed out that she and her husband just celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. “He’s very, very quiet and very humble. We’ll go to dinner and someone will go ‘What do you do, Mike?’ Recently, they just named the fourthmost performed song in the world, a little song of his called ‘Stand By Me.’” 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.