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September 7, 2016

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Studens excel at SkillsUSA Nicholas Short (center) stands with his father Scott Short (right) and his mother Christina Short at Nicholas’ Eagle Scout Ceremony on Aug. 25.

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A Fort Zumwalt West student earns the rare distinction of becoming a third-generation Eagle Scout By Brett Auten With his recent achievement, a Fort Zumwalt West sophomore made it backto-back-to-back for his family Nicholas Short of O’Fallon became the third generation in his family to have earned the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout. Nicholas accomplished the rank just after his 15th birthday in April. Short received the honor at a formal ceremony on Aug. 25 at Our Savior Lutheran Church located in St. Charles during a Troop 975 ceremony. In attendance was St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith. Short received an invitation from O’Fallon mayor Bill Hennessy to an upcoming city council meeting to congratulate and present him with a proclamation from the mayor and city council members. Nicholas earned the rank two years earlier than his dad, Scott Short, and two years earlier than the 2015’s average age of an Eagle Scout. Scott Short received his Eagle in 1982 in Tampa, Florida. Nicholas also followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Ronald Short, who

achieved this rank in 1955 in Moline, Illinois. “It’s more than a medal or a patch,” Scott Short said. “It shows at a young age the determination and the ability to stay focused. It is a good indicator of a child’s future and his success. I don’t know his future but I know he can achieve being an Eagle Scout and that he can succeed in life.” Nicholas also out-did his dad in merit badges earned along the way. Nicholas tallied 40, four more than his dad and doubled what is required to achieve the Eagle rank. He also earned 16 more than his grandfather. “We did not push him into scouting,” Scott Short said. “It wasn’t a mandate. We didn’t push him. It naturally evolved.” Only six-percent of those who join the Boy Scouts will achieve Eagle Scout and the odds of three consecutive generations earning the highest rank is quite a mathematical problem to figure out. A requirement of the Eagle rank is to perform an Eagle Scout Service Project, which provided Nicholas the opportu-

nity to demonstrate leadership of others, while performing a project for the benefit of his community. Nicholas’s project was constructing and installing two spectator benches in the area of the Track& Field for Lutheran High School. He saw the need when watching the elderly, the handicapped, and expecting mothers not having a place to sit while watching family and friends compete in the discus or shot put. “I remember I was in the fifth grade and all the mom’s and dad’s had to sit on the grass and on a steep incline to watch,” Nicholas said. “It was around February 2014 when I built the benches. I just simply wanted to give the people some place to sit.” As a youngster, Nicholas joined the Cub Scouts and progressed through ranks and eventually he earned the Webelos badge with many pins, followed by the highest rank in Cub Scouting, the Arrow of Light. This rank prepares a Webelos Scout to become a Boy Scout. See EAGLE page 2

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EAGLEContinued from cover “During Cub Scouts, I was just looking for something to do that was fun,” Nicholas said. “When I progressed into the Boy Scouts that is when I became more aware of my family’s history in scouting and when I found out I could be a third-generation Eagle Scout, that motivated me.” As a Boy Scout, he has hiked many miles and spent numerous nights camping. Nicholas has achieved the BSA Triple Crown of National High Adventure by attending the Summit, Sea Base and Philmont. Beyond attending various summer camps, jam-

borees, and special outings, he has also attended and staffed the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) which is the current incarnation of youth leadership development training offered by the BSA. He also attended STEM summer camp programs. His father believes that the scouting program has presented Nicholas a path to his desired profession, aviation. Soon he plans to apply to universities that offer a professional commercial pilot degree. In working to earn BSA Aviation Merit Badge, Nicho-

las had the opportunity to fly in a 1946 Taylorcraft as part of the EAA Young Eagle Program offered by EAA Chapter 32 in St. Charles. Nicholas, who also competes in soccer and track in high school, shuns the tired label that Boy Scouts are perceived as “not cool.” “The stuff we do is crazy,” he said. “We’ve spent weekends out on an island all by ourselves surviving with very little food. All of these adventures I have taken are the best experiences of my life.”

St. Charles County Council to consider Prescription Drug Monitoring Program St. Charles County soon may have its own Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), operated in conjunction with St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis, if all goes as County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Councilman Joe Brazil plan. The ordinance, requested by Ehlmann and sponsored by Brazil, will be presented to the county council at the Sept. 12 session. Ehlmann explained, “Prescription drug abuse and misuse is dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of our county’s residents. The resulting addiction often leads to the use of heroin.” Brazil added, “St. Charles County is very concerned about

the heroin epidemic. We are doing anything and everything we can possibly do to try to get a hold on this terrible situation. Having a drug monitoring program is only one part of the solution, but it is a huge step. Since the state is not taking action, we feel we need to move forward.” The proposed St. Charles County PDMP program would be run by the county’s Department Of Public Health. Those prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs would become registered users of the new system. They would be required to provide information to the Department of Public Health that could prevent “doc-

tor shopping,” the practice of visiting multiple physicians to obtain multiple prescriptions for otherwise illegal drugs. The St. Charles County information would be added to an electronic database with information from St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis. “Utilizing the same vendor as St. Louis city and county will enable us to monitor prescription drug abuse within a larger geographical area, providing increased scrutiny throughout the region.” says Ehlmann. “I urge other jurisdictions to work with St. Louis County and their vendor so that, together, we can solve this growing problem, and

not just push it out to surrounding Missouri counties.” Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration revealed that prescription drug overdose deaths exceed overdose deaths from heroin and cocaine combined. According to the Centers for Disease Control, PDMPs not only monitor for suspected abuse or diversion of drugs to illegal use, but can give a prescriber or pharmacist critical information about a patient’s controlled substance abuse history. All information collected would be confidential and no information about the patient’s condition requiring opioids would be collected. Missouri is the only state to not have a statewide PDMP – a fact that encourages abusers to come here from other states. “Missouri has been known too long as America’s drugstore,” says St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar. “It’s time that St. Charles County joins with others to do its part in addressing the crisis of opioid addiction facing our country.”

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Two local Girl Scouts go for the gold Two Fort Zumwalt School District students earned their Girl Scout Gold Award this year, the 100th anniversary of the highest award attainable in Girl Scouting. Katie Mazdra and Megan Vancil were among 42 young women in eastern Missouri honored at a ceremony earlier this summer. Mazdra, a senior at Fort Zumwalt North High School, created a camp to help low-income students learn more about STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). She worked with administrators at LINC Community Center in Wentzville to organize the once-a-week, fourweek program. More than 15 students participated, enjoying hands-on experiments and discovering the basics of chemical reactions, circuits, ratios and structural engineering. Activities included adding Mentos mints to cola, constructing circuit boards and making clocks using potatoes. According to U.S. Department of Commerce, STEM jobs are projected to continue growing at three times the pace of non-STEM jobs. The program got the students excited to pursue careers in STEM, Mazdra said, an important outcome of the project. Mazdra plans to study biology in college, and said teaching the kids about science and related fields will help her in her future career. As an avid history buff and dog lover, Vancil, a senior at Fort Zumwalt East High School, collaborated with the Lewis and Clark Boat House and

Nature Center and the River King Newfoundland Club, to revitalize an exhibit at the museum. She sought to educate the public about the importance Newfoundland dogs have served in American history, including Seaman, the dog who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their discovery expedition. Vancil rejuvenated the museum’s stuffed replica of Seaman, and created an informational presentation about the breed. More than 150 people attended an event Vancil organized at the museum, complete with eight real-life Newfoundlands showcasing their training and abilities. “I heard from a lot of people who didn’t know about Newfoundlands before I did my project,” Vancil said. “People were really wowed by the dogs. Several people wanted to adopt a Newfoundland in the future, which was my goal, because they have a declining population.” The presentation and Seaman replica can be seen at the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center, allowing even more visitors to learn about the influential breed.

Photos courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (Top Right) Megan Vancil, a senior at Fort Zumwalt East High School, collaborated with the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center and the River King Newfoundland Club, to revitalize an exhibit at the museum. (Bottom Right) Katie Mazdra, a senior at Fort Zumwalt North High School, created a camp to help low-income students learn more about STEM.

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O’Fallon nationally ranked as one of ten ‘Best Cities for the Buck’

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The city of O’Fallon was recently rated among the ten “Best Cities for the Buck” by Military Times, which publishes monthly news magazines for U.S. military personnel and veterans. To make the comparison, Military Times looked at 581 places for median income, unemployment rates and cost of living. The organization drew from U.S. Census Bureau data and the Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index (COLI), with cost of living accounting for half the calculation, and median income and unemployment rates each accounting for a quarter, Military Times also separately listed O’Fallon as one of the top cities in the country for veterans. This is the second year that O’Fallon has been

listed as a “best place for veterans.” “In just about every way that a municipality can be judged, whether as a great place to live, for quality of life, affordability, jobs and public safety, O’Fallon continues to earn national attention,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “The O’Fallon City Council and I could not be prouder of these rankings and of our businesses, organizations, police officers and residents who continue to build our city’s reputation as one of the finest in the nation for living and raising a family. We take great pride in how our city treats our nation’s veterans. These men and women have given a large portion of their lives to protecting our freedom, and we are proud to have them call O’Fallon home.”

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In times of need, many lend their neighbors a helping hand. In a large-scale disaster or community-wide public health emergency, this helping hand may come through the assistance of a trained team working together. A Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a volunteer-based unit formed to assist this coordinated response. To introduce prospective individuals to the program, discuss various roles in St. Charles County’s Emergency Response Plan and outline training for MRC members, the department of public health will offer an orientation on Sept. 27. The MRC orientation will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Department of Public Health office (located at 1650 Boones Lick Road in St. Charles). If you are 18 or older and interested in joining the program, please call Public Health

Emergency Planner Nick Kohlberg at 636-9497554 before Sept. 23. Medically trained and non-medical professionals alike can put their knowledge and skill to use in helping the community as a MRC volunteer, performing roles such as: • • • • •

Dispensing medication Illness investigation Logistics Financial accountability Public information and social media communication • Mental health and spiritual support • Transportation • Pet Sheltering

Central County Fire & Rescue places Proposition L on Nov. 8 ballot

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At their meeting on Aug. 25 the Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) Board of Directors passed a resolution to place Proposition L on the Nov. 8 ballot. Prop L is a proposal to provide funding for advanced medical training and equipment for existing firefighter/EMTs and to hire additional firefighter/ paramedics. By placing paramedics on fire trucks, lifesaving medications, equipment and interventions not available to EMTs (emergency medical technicians) would be available to residents faster. It would also allow for a higher level of medical response for those in need of rescue from a crashed automobile or other emergency situation. Over the past three years, nearly half of CCFR’s emergency calls have been medical responses. “We have seen an increase in the number of medical calls we assist with and the needs of our community are changing. We can provide faster lifesaving care to our residents by placing paramedics and the appropriate advanced medical equipment

on each of our fire trucks,” says CCFR Chief Dan Aubuchon. “Even though we have paramedics on our team, they cannot give paramedic level care because they do not have access to the proper equipment, and the district is not licensed to provide paramedic services,” says Aubuchon. Currently, all CCFR firefighters are EMTs. A paramedic can provide lifesaving medical interventions that EMTs do not have the training and equipment to provide. For example, during a heart attack, a paramedic can monitor heart rhythms, pace a patient’s heart rate and get them back into normal heart rhythm. They can also start an IV, provide medication and secure an airway if needed. An EMT can only use a standard defibrillator to shock a heart back into a rhythm if the heart has stopped, provide CPR and basic oxygen. A paramedic can also administer IV and other medications for stroke, seizures, diabetic comas, allergic reactions, and drug overdoses and intubate to provide an airway.

Almost every fire protection district in the St. Louis Metro Area and more than half of the fire departments with a population size similar to CCFR nationwide have paramedics on their fire trucks. If voters approve Prop L the district can levy an additional tax of 25 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The additional investment for the owner of a $175,000 home would be $1.60 a week. CCFR will host a series of open houses to provide additional information and answer questions about the proposal. The first event will be an open house at CCFR Fire Station #4 at1259 Cave Springs Blvd. on Sept. 16 from 2 – 4 p.m. and a senior movie afternoon and open house will be held on Sept. 21 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at CCFR Fire Station #2 at 109 McMenamy Rd. Additional activities will be announced in early September. District officials are also available to speak and attend neighborhood and community meetings.

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Wentzville recognized for safe work environment

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Each year, Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM) recognizes employers for providing a safe work environment for the workers of Missouri. The process to select these “safe places to work” includes a nomination process by MEM, followed by a review board evaluation. This year the city of Wentzville was one of the 18 employers recognized out of MEM’s 15,000 insured policy holders in Missouri. The city was recognized for a number of reasons including its outstanding safety committee, above-average claims-management practices, the city’s proactive efforts to spread a culture of safety through

all city departments and its ongoing commitment to safety. The city’s safety record has also earned the city an e-mod rating of .68, which means that the organization is paying 32 percent less on insurance premiums than other businesses and municipalities in Missouri. This savings translates into a $30,252 return premium for this year. “While this effort toward safety saves the city money, it also does the most important thing – ensures everyone goes home safely each night!” said Mayor Nick Guccione.

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Wentzville approved as Certified Local Government by the National Parks Service Effective Aug. 16 the city of Wentzville has been approved as a Certified Local Government (CGL) by the National Park Service. The CGL program was established as part of the National Historic Preservation Act in 1966. The National Historic Preservation program has operated in Missouri as a partnership between the federal government and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The role of an entity with a CGL designation is to enforce historic preservation laws and to review and approve nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places. CGL

designees are also eligible to apply to the State Historic Preservation Officer for matching funds earmarked specifically for CGLs. In order to become certified, the city of Wentzville enacted a historic preservation ordinance and established a qualified preservation commission. In Wentzville, this preservation commission is designated as the Downtown Committee. The city of Wentzville looks forward to working closely with the state to promote historic preservation efforts in the community.

A look toward a national election and a look back at a national event highlight SCC’s Democracy Days A volatile national election campaign season and a look back at Ferguson are two of the subjects in a broad list of discussions being held Sept. 19-22, on the campus of St. Charles Community College. The sessions are free and open to the public. Democracy Days’ mission is “to examine the history, health and functioning of democracy in America and abroad.” The multi-day forum was founded by Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English, and has been held annually at SCC since September 2001. Over the event’s 16 years, Democracy Days presenters have often been SCC faculty, representing a variety of academic backgrounds. The 2016 speakers feature SCC faculty members from the disciplines of English, reading, political science, history, philosophy,

psychology, communications, biology and economics, in addition to SCC staff from the departments of instructional media, Title IX and the library. Joining SCC faculty and staff will be doctoral students from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and librarians from across the region. “From the beginning I’ve wanted Democracy Days to be a catalyst for dialogue and to bring what we do at SCC into contact with the larger community on issues that concern us all,” Kuelker said. The event integrates with the college’s mission and activities in a variety of ways. Sophomore students enrolled in capstone classes, for instance, have the option of pursuing the issues raised during Democracy Days through research-based essays. “A college campus is an ideal

place to grapple with the issues of our time and this year’s Democracy Days has 19 offerings covering broad territory,” Kuelker said. “We are covering timely and penetrating topics not only in history and political science but in philosophy, library science, economics and culture. I’m especially pleased that two of the sessions are student-driven forums. Their voices need to be emphasized in what we do at SCC whenever possible.” The events will be held in the auditorium of the SCC Social Science Building (first floor) or in Room 205 of the Student Center on the campus located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, email mkuelker@stchas. edu. www.MidwestBankCentre.com

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Family meals make a difference Juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often comes at the expense of family mealtime at home. Even though life never seems to slow down, now is the perfect time to renew your commitment to creating and serving meals at home that nourish your kids’ brains and help them flourish. Not only is time together around the table an opportunity to catch up and reconnect, numerous studies provide evidence of the positive, lifelong benefits of family meals. Regular family meals are linked to the kinds of outcomes that ensure a bright future for children: higher grades and self-esteem, healthier eating habits and less risky behaviors.

For example, according to research published in the “Journal of Pediatrics,” kids and teens who share meals with their families three or more times per week are significantly less likely to be overweight, more likely to eat healthy foods and less likely to have eating disorders. Other studies have shown that children who grow up sharing family meals are more likely to exhibit positive social behavior as adults, such as sharing, fairness and respect. Learn more about the positive impact regular meals at home together can have for your kids’ emotional, intellectual and physical well-being at nationalfamilymealsmonth.org.

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Dealing with homework and ADHD Hearing the moans and groans of homework can be a common occurrence for children when they get home from school. When you add in the difficulties associated with ADHD, successful and productive homework may seem to be almost impossible. There are solutions to help your child be productive when it comes to completing homework assignments outside the classroom. • Make sure that the homework actually comes home. If your child has trouble remembering or copying down homework assignments, contact the teacher for ideas on how to help them remember. The teacher also may be willing to email you the assignments at home. Communication is key and most teachers appreciate your willingness to partner with them when it comes to helping your child in school. • Posting a weekly calendar that lists homework start and end times each day may help with your child’s time management. • Creating a homework spot without distractions will be beneficial so your child can work comfortably. If there are other children in the house, play some background music to help

with their focus and minimize the other distractions around them. It has also been recommended that a child with ADHD may need a five minute break every 20 minutes or so to help them recharge. • Once the homework is complete, make sure you have a system in place for them to remember to turn in their homework the next day. It might be a separate folder that holds just the completed homework. Before they leave school for the day, they should make sure that the homework folder is empty. If they find any assignments, they should be able to take it back to the teacher or the office. Most teachers should accept a late assignment from a child, when they know they are coping with ADHD. If your child struggles with homework and they are displaying symptoms of ADHD, contact us to find out how neurofeedback can actually retrain the brain in a natural way without the use of medications. Come to one of our free parent information nights in September. Seating does fill up fast so call 1-855-STL-ADHD or visit www.stladhd. com.

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Moore On Life

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By Cindy Moore

Tissue issue There is unrest in the galaxy. The space time continuum in the Moore house has a tear in it. The reason: single-ply bathroom tissue. And with that flimsy of ply, you know that ripped continuum was just a calamity waiting to happen. I first heard of the situation this morning as my husband was busily getting primped and prepped for work. He’s kind of a girly man when it comes to getting ready for the day. He has his routine for freshening up and nothing better change the way of it or life as he knows it will be tossed into a state of flux. It started with a gentle alert to the fact that there was a problem in the men’s powder room. “Arrrrrgh!” I rushed to the door of his stall wondering if he had fallen and possibly popped out a leg bone. “What is it?” I asked breathlessly. “Arrrrrgh!!” he repeated louder and with more disdain. “Do you need an ambulance or a tourniquet?!” I shouted. “Who…bought…single-ply toilet paper?!” He demanded. “It was on sale,” I confessed. “Never. Do. It. Again! I’ve had to use a whole roll now

and still don’t feel fresh or confident!” Oh these first-world problems of such epic proportions. Yes, we have it pretty cushy nowadays…even though our tissue may not always be so. Why I remember a time back in the dark ages when we actually had to grate our own cheese. Think of that if you possibly can. We were forced to take a brick-like hunk and heave it over to a medieval torture device then jostle and grind

it into the jagged blades placing our tender knuckle skin at risk of being sawed off. How did we survive before prepackaged shredded cheese came along? Now I hear we may finally be getting self-driving cars. Well it’s about freaking time, because I’m getting a little annoyed at these silly interruptions to operate my vehicle and drive to the grocer’s at a moment’s notice. I will definitely program it to run my errands. First thing I will do is send it back to the store pronto to pick up some double-ply. That rip isn’t getting any smaller. 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.

Software To Go receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award Software To Go announced that it has received a 2015 Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Software To Go maintained a Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, ending Sept. 30, 2015. Software To Go President Joe Balsarotti said, “We are honored to win this coveted award from one of our most valued clients, Boeing. Over our 33 year history, our team has consistently strived for excellence in all aspects of

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is one of only 107 suppliers worldwide to receive the Gold level of recognition for Boeing’s Performance Excellence Award.

O’Fallon’s ‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’ provides service projects inspired by 9-11 O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services is hosting a blood drive and a series of events in honor of the heroes and in memory of the victims of the attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. O’Fallon’s National Day of Service and Remembrance events are: Patriot Blood Drive, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) immediately after the Patriot Day Ceremony. The drive commemorates those who donated blood to help save the lives of those injured by the attacks. Walk-ins are welcome. Or, schedule an appointment through the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at www. bloodcenter.org/donate-blood. Remembrance Walk, 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, starting from the 9-11 First Responders Memorial outside city hall. The one-mile walk offers an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made then and now as walkers wave American flags in the “spirit of America” that gripped the nation in the days following the attacks. Flags

will be distributed to the first 200 registered walkers; register at www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. Day-of registration also will be open. Citizens United in Service, 9:30 – 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11; complete projects at multiple O’Fallon locations that express appreciation for local first responders and military troops. Pre-registration is required because projects fill quickly. Register at www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer. Support Our Troops Supply Drive continues through Sunday, Sept.r 11, for donations of supplies requested by deployed troops; donations are accepted at sites throughout O’Fallon, St. Charles County and St. Louis County. For additional details regarding National Days of Service and Remembrance in O’Fallon, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer or contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ ofallon.mo.us.

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Fort Zumwalt welcomes Class of 1966

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Fort Zumwalt School District invites members of the Class of 1966, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their high school graduation, to join in Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 23-24 at Fort Zumwalt North High School and Fort Zumwalt North Middle School. Four new members of the Fort Zumwalt/Fort Zumwalt North Hall of Fame will be inducted

Friday evening before the 7 p.m. kickoff. Saturday morning there will be a parade and the chance to gather for breakfast and tour the original high school, which is now North Middle. If you are a member of the Class of 1966 and would like to be a part of this celebration, please call Laura Wagner at 636-240-20172. Space is limited.

SCCAD named WorkSAFE Workplace of the Year Whether driving the ambulance through heavy traffic or responding to a potentially dangerous scene, safety is always front of mind for the paramedics and leadership team of St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). The district has been recognized as a 2016 WorkSAFE Workplace of the Year by Missouri Employers Mutual (MEM) - an honor bestowed upon only 18 of MEM’s 15,000 policy holders in the state. Noted by MEM were SCCAD’s active safety committee, excellent claims management practices and the ongoing investment of equipment and training to benefit the safety of not only patients, but employees as well. Recent investments include reconfigured ambulance patient compartments that enable paramedics to remain belted while providing care, a mandatory Escaping Violent Encounters course that teaches

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de-escalation techniques and defensive maneuvers, and transfer devices that promote safe lifting. “At SCCAD, we consider our employees to be our greatest resource, and as such, must continually evaluate what we can do to provide a safe, secure work environment,” said Chief Taz Meyer, who serves as Vice

Chair of EMS Safety Program Committee for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. To select WorkSafe winners, MEM employs a nomination process, followed by review board evaluation. Ultimately, SCCAD was one of 18 agencies selected for 2016.

St. Charles Chapter DAR helps celebrate Constitution Week in the community

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Constitution Week is Sept. 17 through 23, which is a week that recognizes the efforts of the framers who created the Constitution of the United States 229 years ago. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution helped set aside this week to honor the Constitution since President Eisenhower signed a bill to that effect in 1956. Locally, St. Charles municipality governments have issued proclamations that declare September 17-23 as Constitution Week, which reminds officials in the government of their responsibility and obligation to local citizens. The St. Charles Chapter of the DAR has accepted the responsibility of marking such an important week by sending its members out into the community to educate the community about the Constitution. During Constitution Week, Daughters will be found in such places as the county’s libraries, Francis Howell Central High School, Fort Zumwalt East High School, and various government meetings. Poster displays will also be visible throughout the community. Additionally, the St. Charles Chapter

encourages the churches in St. Charles County to participate by ringing church bells at 4 p.m. on Sept. 17. Churches can also honor this week by holding prayer services on Sept. 18 in order to bring attention to the first public reading of the Constitution. Individuals can participate in Constitution Week by doing any of the following: tell others about your personal story of service and patriotism, find out who your local officials are and what they are doing for your community, talk to your children about the Constitution, and make the Constitution a part of everyday discussion among family and friends. Gloria Rodale, the member in charge of the St. Charles Chapter’s activities for Constitution Week, says, “Constitution week is important because time is increasingly distancing us from the actual event. We also did not put our fortunes, futures, or even our lives on the line for it, yet the constitution is our guarantee for those very things, our fortunes, futures and even our lives. Finally it’s important because it allows us safe transition from one government to another without loss of life.”

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Business

Kangen Water Store celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owner Rick Banda celebrated the grand opening of his new store, The Kangen Water Store with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 25. On hand were St. Peters Alderman Michael Shea and Terry Violet, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. The Kangen Water Store is located at 4059 N. St. Peters Parkway in St. Peters. They offer a device that filters tap water to ionized alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis. The waters can be used for various purposes including drinking, cooking, beauty and cleaning. For more information on The Kangen Water Store please call 636-244-1173 or visit their website at www.thekangenwaterstore.com.

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Advertiser Profile: RV equals family recreation

The RV industry is returning to its roots. Smaller, lighter travel trailers which can be pulled by todays downsized SUV, vans and pickups are very popular. Tiny, but creatively designed, these mini trailers can feature bathrooms, kitchens, A/C, furnaces and sleeping for two-to-four people. Incredible! At the spur of the moment you can hook up and go. Where? Anywhere you can drive for a week or a weekend. Affordable? About $10,000-$15,000 which should fit into a budget at about $125 - $150 per month. And, of course, this is only the beginning. As you learn to enjoy the escapist lifestyle, your comfort level may entice you to seek more space

and amenities. A larger travel trailer or fifth wheel can double or triple your living space with slide-out rooms and private sleeping areas. A few people will eventually gravitate to the “extreme” RVs as seen on TV, at campgrounds or on our lot. Some full-timer RVs are so large that it seems like your first tiny trailer could fit in their storage compartment! What’s it all about, this RV phenomenon? Until you look inside one, you have no idea. Take a peek. Come see us at Byerly RV on I44 in Eureka. Check us out first at byerlyrv.com

or Facebook. Byerly, the center of the RV world. 636-938-2000.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... vironment that provides a sound backdrop for the development of the student-athlete. *And the success rolls on

University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s soccer team gets high ranking The UMSL squad has been picked to finish fourth in the Great Lakes Valley Conference preseason poll. Third-year head coach Wendy Dillinger will look to build off a successful 2015 campaign of the Tritons that saw the program earn its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1983. UMSL finished with a 125-4 record, which equaled the program’s most wins since the 2007. The team went 8-3-4 in GLVC play and finished as the league tournament runner-ups. UMSL will have its top three scorers from a year ago, including First Team All-GLVC pick in senior forward Miriam Taylor. Taylor tallied 11 goals and recorded four assists, while also scoring four game winners. Sophomore forward McKayla Harder, a Third Team All-GLVC selection, followed with 10 goals and four assists, while senior forward Kayla Delgado, a Second Team All-GLVC honoree, added seven goals and three assists. Defensively, junior back Emily Mosier and senior midfielder Taylor Tosovsky also returns, both having played in all 21 games last year. For more information go to www.UMSLTritons.com *Going to be a kicken’good season Lindenwood adds two coaches Lindenwood University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brad Wachler announced that Jimmy Rollins has been named the new head coach of the Lions wrestling program and Liz Kelly as the new softball head coach for the Lady Lions. “I am very honored to be given the opportunity to lead this program,” said Rollins. “I am grateful to (former head coach) Chad Smith for bringing me to Lindenwood, and I can’t wait for the season so we can continue to build upon the positive momentum of the Lions wrestling program.” “It is with great excitement that I become the softball coach for Lindenwood University,” said Kelly. “I look forward to the opportunity to work with the players, staff, coaches, parents, professors, alums, sponsors, and community to create a competitive en-

Rascals search for final playoff spot as the regular season ends The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. As of this writing on Sept. 2, the team has a two-game lead over the nearest team searching for the playoffs with three games remaining. Several combinations are set depending on the results of the final games of the season and the play of teams trying to overtake the O’Fallon team for the final spot. After an impressive 11-game winning streak, the team traveled to Kentucky to be swept by the Florence Freedom recently. The team has several standout players as part of the League Leaders: • Dan Ludwig has notched nine wins on the mound that ties him for second place. • Alexi Colon has belted 17 home runs that ties him for second place. • Josh Silver tied for the top spot in average hitting at .358. The team has been pulling away from the rest of the Frontier league in team batting average… now at .284. NEXT HOME GAMES: Playoffs? For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Its down to the final weekend

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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Learn & Play

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Recipe: Eat like a farmer

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armers are the experts when it comes to enjoying the fruits of the land in the best way possible. Learn to eat like a farmer, and your taste buds will be sure to thank you later. Across the United States, farmers are working hard to bring highquality foods from their fields and groves to grocery store shelves and, ultimately, to your pantry. Sometimes foods you may not even think about coming from a farm have been grown with the most tender, loving care. One example is olives, which are typically bought in cans, far removed from the produce section people more typically associate with farms. In California, hard-working, multi-generational farming families produce more than 95 percent of the olives grown and consumed in the United States. The farms – groves, to be exact – are home to thousands of trees that bear olive fruit for harvest each fall. It should come as no surprise that these families have fine-tuned some of the most appetizing olive recipes by passing them on from one generation to the next. These farmers don’t just grow olives, they cook with them too, and are sharing some of their favorite recipes – from snacks to salads and pasta – using California Ripe Olives. Find more California olive farmer-approved recipes at CalOlive.org.

Cowboy Caviar Recipe courtesy of olive grower Natalie Jameson Servings: 8-10

Rotini with Shrimp &Olives Recipe courtesy of olive grower Pablo Nerey Servings: 6-8 I ngredients: 1 pound rotini pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped gar- lic 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt pepper, to taste 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish 2 tablespoons prepared pesto 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced California Ripe Olives Directions: Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 8-10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well and set aside. In large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and stir until golden, being careful not to burn. Add shrimp to skillet and season with garlic salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream to skillet; simmer until thick. Add cooked pasta to sauce and stir in Parmesan cheese, pesto and olives. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Red Potato and Olive Salad Recipe courtesy of olive grower Carolina Burreson Servings: 4-6

Ingredients: Salad 1/2 cup sliced California Ripe Olives, drained 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1/4 cup chopped celery Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vin- egar

1 1/2 pounds small red pota- toes, quartered and boiled until tender 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions: In sealable jar, mix together dressing ingredients and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Fashion Icons

I ngredients: 2 cups chopped tomato 3 green onions, sliced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into small cubes 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2

can (6 ounces) large California Ripe Olives, drained and coarsely chopped cup prepared vinaigrette dressing corn chips

Directions: In medium bowl, stir together tomato, green onions, avocado, black beans and olives. Toss with dressing and serve with corn chips.

SUDOKU: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

See solution on page 13

ACROSS 1. Church’s focal point 6. ____-di-dah 9. Barber shop sound 13. L in AWOL 14. Chicken ____ ____ king 15. Tsar’s pancakes 16. Put someone in a bind 17. Junior’s junior 18. “An ____ of prevention...” 19. *She popularized “Rachel” haircut 21. *Pin-up girl and Charlie’s Angel 23. Acorn producer 24. Cab payment 25. Rub-a-dub-____ 28. *Prince wore fingerless gloves made of this 30. *Fictional fashionista Bradshaw 35. Elevator inventor 37. *____ Farm, created by Russell Simmons 39. Gain knowledge 40. Winter Olympic event 41. Smidgeons 43. Roofed colonnade 44. Zagreb native 46. “That hurts!” 47. Big top 48. Ensnare 50. Do like buffaloes 52. Indigo extract 53. Get checkmated 55. Hi-____ 57. *Hermès bag namesake Jane 60. *”Vogue” editor in chief 64. Dugout vessel 65. Galley equipment 67. Samurai dagger 68. Questioner 69. Dark bread grain 70. Operatic solos 71. Ancient governors in Turkey 72. X 73. River in Hades DOWN 1. “Fantastic Four” actress 2. Rock band Kings of ____ 3. De Niro’s ride, 1976 4. Notice, in Spanish 5. Hertz’ offering

6. Have reclined 7. Boxer Laila 8. Israeli port 9. Talk like a drunk 10. In 1492, it sailed the ocean blue 11. Mark of a ruler 12. Dish with four and twenty blackbirds 15. With long winters and short, cool summers 20. Giraffe’s striped-leg cousin 22. Pendulum’s path 24. Prominent attribute 25. *Gabbana’s partner 26. 180 on a road 27. Prejudiced one 29. *Shoe couturier 31. Catch one’s breath 32. Ranked, as in by MPAA 33. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g. 34. Related on mother’s side

36. Way to cook tuna 38. Old El Paso product 42. Harry Belafonte’s daughter 45. Chatterbox 49. Hawaiian dish 51. Kind of block 54. Stall call 56. Rubberneck 57. Diamond’s corner 58. Full of ink 59. Fish eggs, pl. 60. Small songbird 61. “Put a lid ____ ____!” 62. Home to the Jazz 63. Wine, neither red nor white 64. *____ Calloway, wearer of the Zoot Suit 66. Archaic “yes”

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What’s Happening

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

Sept. 7-10: Rummage sale

A rummage sale will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 115 S. Sixth Street in St. Charles on Wednesday, Sept. 7 with a presale ($5 admission) from 8 – 10 a.m. and regular opening from 10 – 2 p.m.; on Friday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. – noon. All proceeds go towards the 2017 High School Summer Servant Event.

Sept. 9: Patriot Day ceremony

A Patriot Day ceremony honoring first responders and remembering the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the 9/11 Memorial for First Responders at the east parking lot outside the O’Fallon Municipal Centre at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon. mo.us.

Sept. 10: Fall Fest at Wentzville Christian Church

Drop in from 3 - 7 p.m. for WCC’s Fall Fest at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. This event is free and open to the public. It features food trucks, live music, archery, inflatables, disc golf, train rides, games for children and lots more. The first 1,000 attendees will receive $3 vouchers to be used at the food truck of their choice. Find out more at wentzvillecc.org/FallFest or call 636-327-6622.

Sept. 10: St. Charles County Police Department open house

A community open house takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Charles County Police Department at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Event includes equipment and vehicle displays, K9 visits, safety presentations, giveaways and more. Call 636949-3057 for more information.

Sept. 10: Mattress fundraiser

Come get a better night’s sleep support the Francis Howell High Vikings Swim and Dive Team’s first annual mattress fundraiser from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Francis Howell High School at 7001 Hwy 94 in St. Charles. There are over 20 styles of quality name-brand mattresses like Simmons Beautyrest. There will also be mattress pads and toppers, foundations and pillows available for purchase. Prices up to 50 percent off factory retail. Profits go directly to the swim and dive program. Military, police, fire, EMT, nurses, and Francis Howell faculty and staff receive a 10 percent discount.

Sept. 10: Trivia night

The St. Louis Chordinals, a not for profit Ladies a capella chorus invites you to an evening of trivia at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #80 at 414 S. Church Street in St. Peters, located off Mexico Road West of Mid-Rivers Mall Drive. There will cash prizes as well as attendance prizes. Ticket prices are $15 with tables of eight. Popcorn and soda will be furnished but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (alcoholic beverages are permitted) if you like. For information and reservations call Mary Vitale at 314-428-8307 or e-mail Alice Shofner at alicerobinsshofner@yahoo.com.

Sept. 10: Golf scramble

The fourth annual Jillian Young Memorial Golf Scramble will be held at Lake Forest Country Club at 300 Yard Drive in Lake St. Louis. Registration begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and awards will follow the competition. Cost for the four-man scramble is $500 per team or $125 per person. Entry fee includes 18 holes, cart, range balls, box lunch, beverages and dinner. Non-golfers can

pay $25 for dinner only. For more information contact Will Young at willyoung30@att.net or 618-334-6635.

Sept. 11: Trap shoot

The Trent Huber and Jill Young Memorial Trap Shoot will take place at Lolar Branch Shooting Sports in Silex, Missouri. Registration starts at 9 a.m., shooting starts at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for 50 rounds of trap shooting. Lunch is being served by Elsberry FFA. For more information contact 573-3846279.

Sept. 11: Concert

John Denver tribute concert takes place from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Sisters of the Most Precious Blood St. Joseph Chapel at 204 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Free will offerings will be accepted to benefit St. Charles Outreach Coalition Against Human Trafficking. For more information email ehogan@ccps-ofallon.org.

Sept. 11: Car show

The SCC Cougar Car Show is now accepting registrations for the event. Space is limited, so registering early is recommended. Pre-registration is open through Aug. 26, and costs $15. Registration after Aug. 26 is $20. The event is free to spectators. The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Red Parking Lot at St. Charles Community College, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. A rainout date is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. SCC Cougar Car Show categories include Camaro/Firebird (custom), Camaro/Firebird (stock), Corvettes (custom), Corvettes (stock), Foreign (custom), Foreign (stock), Mustangs (custom), Mustangs (stock), Mopars, Rat Rods, Special Interest, Show Room (2006-present), Street Rods, Trucks (custom), Trucks (stock), Under Construction, VW, Unrestored (pre-1973), Restored ((pre-1973), Unrestored (1974-present) and Restored (1974-present). Medals will be awarded to the first 50 participants who preregister, and trophies will be awarded for each category. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go toward performance-based scholarships at SCC. For more information and to register, visit facebook.com/cougarcarshow or contact Wendy Brown at 636-922-8233 or wbrown@stchas.edu.

Sept. 11: Patriot Day run

The 15th anniversary of 9-11 will be recognized by the St. Patrick’s Knight’s of Columbus Assembly with a Patriot’s Day run. This event will mark the day with a 10K and 5 K run, a 1K fun walk and a quarter-mile march. Costs for participation range from $45 for the 10K to $20 for the march. Participation can also be done as a virtual runner for $25. Races will begin at 8 a.m. at Carshield Field/Rascals Ball Park in O’Fallon. Proceeds from the Sixth Annual Patriot’s Day Run will benefit the Backstoppers and Missouri USO, with each support group receiving 50 percent of money raised. Further information is available at www.kofcpatriotdayrun.com. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Knights at kofcpatriotsdayrun@gmail. com or calling 636-439-7792.

Sept. 11: Church picnic

St. John UCC, located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will hold their annual church picnic at McNair Park in St. Charles in pavilions 1 and 2 from 12 – 2:30 p.m. This year the picnic will feature the “Bubble Bus” from 1 – 2 p.m. All are welcome. Contact the church office for more information at 636-946-0961.

Sept. 11: 9/11 memorial service

St. John UCC, located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will host a 9/11 15th Anniversary Memorial Service at

7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Contact the church office for more information at 636-946-0961.

Sept. 12: Choral rehearsals

Choral Arts Singers will begin rehearsal at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Blvd in Lake St. Louis. Singers from high school age and over are welcome. Auditions are not required. Choral Arts Singers are part of Concert Arts Association, a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to provide high quality choral music for the people in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln Counties. Rehearsals are from 7 to 9 p.m. and public concerts will be given in December. For more information contact Paul Godt at pwgdt@centurytel.net or visit www.concertarts.org.

Sept. 12: Golf tournament

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Hosts its 12th Annual Golf Outing to Help Prevent Homelessness and Hunger at Bear Creek Golf Club at 158 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville. There will be an 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, and 6 p.m. awards dinner and silent auction. The cost to participate is $125 for an individual or $500 for a foursome; $30 per person for dinner-only attendees. Sponsorships are still available. For more information or to register, call 636-441-1302, ext. 263, email to kgrant@jacares.org, or you can visit the Care Service website at http:// www.jacares.org/.

Sept. 15: Square dance classes

Free square dance classes beginning Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Windsor Estates at 2150 Randolph St. in St. Charles (next to Blanchette Park). Partner not required. Wear casual dress and comfortable shoes. Check out squaredancestcharles.com for more information or call Jan at 314-878-3428.

Sept. 16: POW MIA ceremony

A POW MIA ceremony dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and to the families who are waiting to welcome them home again will take place at 7 p.m. 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.

Sept. 16: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College is pleased to announce the SCC Invitational Exhibition curated by Christine Holtz. The exhibition will be on display in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The SCC Invitational will include works from nine local artists working in a variety of mediums and processes. Artists include John Blair, Blake Carroll, Eric Hoefer, Andrew Leicht, Jordan McGirk, Thomas Jackson Park, Sarah Paulsen, Bob Sullivan and Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen. The opening reception is from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 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.

Sept. 17: Citywide yard sale

The Fall Citywide Yard Sale is scheduled for Sept. 17 in Wentzville. Turn your trash to treasure by hosting a yard sale at your home. For $6 you can list your sale in the yard sale booklet. Each sale will receive an official City Yard Sale sign. To list your sale, stop by Progress Park Recreation Center, City Hall or call 636-332-9236. The deadline to list your sale is Sept. 12, so register early. Please note: Progress Park’s indoor facilities will be closed Sept. 6-11 for maintenance. Shoppers may

purchase booklets beginning Sept. 14 at City Hall, Progress Park or in the Utility Service Center Drive-Thru for only $2. Booklet comes with a map.

Sept. 18: Benefit dinner

St Louis Parrot Head Club and Sugar Creek Winery proudly present a benefit for The Backstoppers at Sugar Creek Winery at 125 Boone Country Lane in Defiance. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live entertainment from 1 to 5 p.m. and food served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A $25 ticket includes lunch by Fuddruckers (.5 lb burger or chicken breast, all the fixin’s, chips and cookie) and two drinks (beer or wine) from Sugar Creek Winery. $5 of this ticket is a non-deductible donation. Purchase tickets by Sept. 15 indicating your lunch preference. Tickets will not be sold at the event. To purchase your tickets, mail check payable to STLPHC, c/o 247 Wynstay Avenue, Valley Park Missouri 63088 or go to https://goo.gl/KYpJIC. For more information contact Jane Ellen at 636225-1059.

Sept. 22: College fair

The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Community College from 6-7:30 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, is for current high school students who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue parking lots, which are accessible through the southwest entrance along Cottleville Parkway. All parking is free. For a full list of colleges and universities attending the college fair, visit stchas.edu/collegefair.

Sept. 24: RSC Art & Family Festival

Open house and movie in the parkfrom 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. come try the Renaud Spirit Center facilities at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon for free. Get a 10 percent discount if you sign up for a new membership. From 5 – 8 p.m., enjoy free kids’ activities, local artists selling their work, giveaways and raffles, followed by a free showing of “Hotel Transylvania 2” on a big screen starting at about 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor movie seating. Vendors and concessionaires will have food and beverages for sale. For more information call RSC staff at 636-474-2732.

Sept. 24: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction, invites you to their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Bogey Hills Baptist Church at 1721 Treetop Drive in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed, please contact at Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or at 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096. Concessions will be available. Tri-County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole is hosting the event and does not endorse any product sold by the vendors.

Sept. 25: Triathlon

The Rookies & Rock Stars Triathlon is a fun new twist on the Rec-Plex’s twice-a-year triathlon series. Rookies, you can become Rock Stars by completing a 400-meter swim, 15.8-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Rock Stars (veteran triathletes who completed the spring event) become Legends by completing the fall triathlon. Individuals and teams are welcome to compete. Here are the three legs of the competition: swim 400 meters inside the RecPlex’s Olympic-quality Natatorium, bike 15.8 miles on flat farmlands and run 3.1 miles on paved trails through shady parks. After your amazing feat, you can relax, Rock Star, while the Rec-Plex provides complimentary

treats, some newly designed event Tshirts and an awards ceremony. Advance registration is required. Online registration ends Sept. 21. Learn more about the Rookes & Rock Stars Triathlon and register for the fall event at www.stpetersmo.net/triathlon, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

Sept. 30: Free music festival

Free music festival at Emanuel Church of Weldon Springs at the corner of Hwy 94 & Hwy 40, on top of the hill (across the highway from the Hwy 94 Bait Shop). Featuring the guitar leader of Warrenton church, Blake Wharton. Time is at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, cooler and snacks. Door prizes available. Call Jaqueline at 636-4471569 with questions.

Sept. 30: Guest speaker

180 will host guest speaker Timothy A. Lohmar, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney, to discuss issues facing St. Charles County and the prosecuting attorney’s office at Spencer Road Library in the Community Council Commons Area at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters from 9 – 11 a.m.

Oct. 1: Chili cook-off

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish is hosting a Chili Cook-Off from 6 - 9 p.m. Activities include: chili tasting/judging, kids’ corner, entertainment by “Let’s Groove” and all-u-can-eat chili, hot dogs and desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (six to 11) and children five-and-under are free. ($1 discount if purchased by Sept. 25). Ticket orders before Sept. 25 call Fran at 636-922-9161 and after Sept. 25 purchase the day of the cook-off. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.

Oct. 1: Trivia night

The 4th Annual Wentzville Firefighters’ Coats for Kids Trivia Night takes place at the Wentzville UAW Hall at 1395 E. Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Cost is $200 for a table of eight, entry fee includes drinks, soda and mulligans. To register contact Nick Box at 636-3276239 or nickbox80@yahoo.com.

October 1: Stroll for a Goal

Stroll for a Goal one mile or 5K walk takes place at Cottleville Legacy Park, Pavilion A from 8 a.m. – noon. Ticket cost is $20 per individual and $25 per family. There will be a pre-walk yoga stretch and post-walk refreshments and raffle. Event registration and additional information about HavenHouse can be found on their website at www.havenhousestl.org. All proceeds to benefit HavenHouse.

Oct. 1-2: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform “We, The People” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 1; and 2 p.m. Oct. 2, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets. com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233.

Oct. 6: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels, and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free four week training at the St. Louis office will be Thursdays – Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1 - 4:30 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula. Minogue@mercy.net.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 7, 2016 Oct. 7: Manufacturing Day celebration

St. Charles Community College in partnership with St. Charles County Workforce Development, city of O’Fallon, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries and several local manufacturers are hosting a Manufacturing Day Celebration. A manufacturing expo and facility tours for middle and high-school students takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. See hi-tech robotics equipment in action, talk with engineers and designers to hear what they love about their careers, win prizes and much more. Tour a local facility – sites include, but not limited: Seyer Industries, True Manufacturing, National Cart Company, Zoltek, SAK Construction, Component Bar Products. Student Tour reservations must be made in advance and limited space is available. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes to participate in a tour. Transportation assistance may be available. Please contact Tammie DeLosSantos at 636-922-8474 or tdelossantos@stchas.edu. Also that day is the St. Charles County Makers Showcase from 3 – 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. See first-hand what is made in St. Charles County and learn about modern manufacturing and career opportunities. For more information about attending or participating in the Makers Showcase, please contact Erin Williams at 636-240-1818 or erin@ofallonchamber.org.

Oct. 9: Sausage supper

St. John UCC, located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will have their 11th Annual Sausage Supper and roast beef too from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in New Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. There will also be a quilt raffle for a queen-size embroidered quilt made by the St. John Social Service Sewing Group. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets. Call the church office at 636-946-0961 for more information or stop by to purchase tickets.

Oct. 10: Golf tournament

Sign up now for a golf tournament benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County held at Bogey Hills Country Club. Organized by the St. Charles Kiwanis with Big A’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, this annual event is always a lot of fun. This is a three-person scramble at $150 per golfer. Cash prizes, lunch and dinner included! For more information contact: Bob Davis 636-946-6552, Tom Lloyd 636-9499900, or Matt Johannesman 636-9164613.

Oct. 13: Movie screening and discussion

Advisory Board Halloween Trivia Night Challenge at V.F.W Post 2866-St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (off old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs. Cost is $20 per person or $160 a table, maximum of eight to a table. Soda and water will be provided; you may bring your own food. Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 636-441-0329 or Missy Kruse at 636-940-3333 x269.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

A trivia night will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main St. in Wentzville. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Wentzville Parks, a501(c)3 that provides scholarships benefiting resident children by providing access to recreation and leisure activities, and Unlimited Play Jake’s Field of Dreams Playground. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 for a table of eight. This year’s trivia night is Halloween themed. There will be a costume contest (no masks please) and award for best decorated table. Register at: bit.ly/trivia_registration. Questions? Please call 636-332-9236 or email info@friendsofthewentzvilleparks.org.

Oct. 18: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels, and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free three week training at the Washington office will be Tuesdays – Oct. 18, 25, and Nov. 1, 1 – 5 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula. Minogue@mercy.net.

Oct. 23: Hymn festival

St. John UCC Concert Series presents a hymn festival at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. John UCC at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. The hymn festival will feature St. John Chancel & Adult Handbell Choirs with organ and piano. All are welcome. Contact the church office for more information at 636-946-0961.

Oct. 27: Veterans town hall meeting

“Poverty, Inc.” is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of how the aid industry primarily benefits the consultants and suppliers leaving local communities no better off, and sometimes worse off, because indigenous entrepreneurs are put out of business. Magatte Wade, one of Forbes’ “Twenty Youngest Power Women of Africa,” is committed to showing American college students how they can play a direct role in eliminating African poverty. Wade is a high-profile interviewee in the 91-minute film, and she will lead a Q&A discussion immediately following at Lindenwood University – Theater in Young Hall at 209 South Kingshighway in St. Charles with a 6:30 p.m. film viewing and 8 p.m. Q&A. Wade will also be on Lindenwood’s campus in St. Charles from 10 - 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 speaking to students in the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship (lecture to be held in Harmon Hall, Dunseth Auditorium – Bldg. #8). Both the Thursday evening documentary screening and the Friday morning lecture are open to the general public and free of charge.

Veterans, service-members, National Guard, Reservist and family members are invited to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled at 5:30p.m. at Church on the Rock at 900 Birdie Hills Rd in St. Peters. The town hall will serve as an open forum for all service members and a listening session for VA leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public, including veterans, family members, or other beneficiaries, as well as, congressional stakeholders, Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), Non-Governmental Organizations, and community partners. The Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a concurrent resource fair and will have individuals on site to answer questions about health care eligibility, applying for benefits, information on mental health services, burial benefits and much more. No registration is required and the event is free to attend.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

The Warren County Health Partnership will host a trivia night fundraiser. Proceeds go to support the Warren County Community Fitness Center.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 6:45p.m. at the Tri-County Citizens’

Nov. 4: Trivia night

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Table of eight is $120 or $15 per person if paid before Oct. 4, after Oct. 4 $160 table of eight or $20 per person. There will be cash prizes, mulligans, silent auction, raffle items, 50/50, soft drinks, popcorn, and more. Prize given for best decorated table with the theme of “Your Favorite Holiday!” Outside food and drinks (BYOB) are permitted. Location is the Fitness Center at 1000 Outlet Center #2 in Warrenton. To donate an item or to sign up contact Peggy Privett at 636456-7474 or e-mail pprivett@warrencountymo.org.

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Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meets every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, at8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. For more information please contact Linda at 536-447-9056.

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.

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.

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“Sully”

By Steve Bryan

Oscar Watch 2016: Tom Hanks goes for gold in ‘Sully’ While waiting for a movie to begin, it’s a safe bet that at least one pre-show trailer will feature Tom Hanks in an upcoming film. A prolific actor, Hanks reprises the role of Professor Robert Langdon in the upcoming feature “Inferno.” The trailer shows the actor avoiding danger while trying once again to solve an ancient mystery as he did in “The Da Vinci Code.” Hanks also is working on “Toy Story 4,” the latest installment of the blockbuster franchise. The actor also serves as a producer on “Ithaca,” Meg Ryan’s upcoming directorial debut. The story focuses on an American family dealing with life and loss during World War II. Hanks also has a small role in the film. A story culled from real-life, though, could be the actor’s ticket to another Best Actor Oscar. Hanks plays the title role in “Sully,” a new film focusing on the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson” that captivated a nation. Faced with a dualengine failure after take-off, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III decided to make a landing in the Hudson River. Captain Sullenberger’s decision resulted in no casualties and the nation embraced him as a hero. Yet, as the trailers show, Sully was taken to task for his quick thinking. Some authorities thought he should have returned to the airport instead of attempting a water landing. In character and makeup as Sully, Hanks embodies the captain’s posture, appearance and post-traumatic stress in the months that followed. Based on the trailer alone, Tom Hanks’ work here is quite intriguing. Many people assumed Sully got the keys to the kingdom with his heroism, but

that doesn’t appear to be quite true. The closed-door sessions shown in the trailers are reminiscent of “Flight,” which starred Denzel Washington as a pilot who flew while intoxicated. Hanks has a talent for bringing real-life characters to the big screen. In 2013, he played the title role in “Captain Phillips,” the story of an American cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates. The film recreated Phillips’ struggles at the hands of his captors in the middle of the sea. Hanks didn’t get an Oscar nod, but co-star Barkhad Abdi received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor. 2013 also saw the actor as Walt Disney in “Saving Mr. Banks.” Hanks was overshadowed, though, by Emma Thompson’s performance as P.L. Travers, author of the beloved “Mary Poppins” series of books. Hanks captured Disney’s genial public persona and his desperate struggles to get the movie rights for “Mary Poppins.” “Sully” comes out at just the right time in regards to the Oscar race, especially with the Toronto International Film Festival hosting other potential award winners. The one-two punch of Hanks in a story of an American hero may be hard to beat though.

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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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