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Submitted photos (Top Left) The Bartold family with Will in his hospital room while receiving treatment. (Right) Ten-year-old Will Bartold with St. Louis Blues mascot Louie. Bartold was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that occurs primarily in children. (Bottom Left) The Aidan Murrow Trio are made of up of Adrian Murrow on guitar with twin brothers, Jacob and Zachary Ruhmann on drums and bass respectively. The trio will be playing at a fundraiser to help the Bartold family in their medical expenses.
Community rallies around fifth-grader battling cancer Learn & Play
By Brett Auten In a time of need and support, friends and loved ones are paramount. A local family has been emotionally put through the ringer and an O’Fallon church is doing what it can to help. The Assumption Church is having a BBQ Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 1 - 6 p.m. to benefit the Bartold family with its medical expenses. “We wanted to do what we can to make it easier on them and show them how much support they have,” Norma O’Bryan, a friend of the Bartold family, said. “The Bartolds have been very positive and Will always has a smile on his face.” Ten-year-old Will Bartold was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that occurs primarily in children. In August, a bone with a seven-inch tumor was removed from his arm. Doctors replaced that bone with one from his leg, and he faces several more chemotherapy sessions before the end of the year. The doctors found an eight-centimeter tumor in Will’s arm and it turns out that the pain was osteosarcoma Like that, the Bartolds’ lives were turned upside down. The family went from two incomes to one and instead of
loading up the car and going to hockey games, it is now the mind-numbing drives to doctors, labs, treatments and chemotherapy appointments. Will, a fifth-grader at Forest Park Elementary, started his 30 weeks of chemo on Mother’s Day weekend recently had surgery to remove part of the tumor. Each round of chemo the Bartolds have to stay at Children’s Hospital for a minimum of three days. While they have had good news with the recent August operation, it is still going to be a long, uphill climb for the family. Assumption Church is hoping that the love and financial help of their family and friends, their new normal will be easier to transition to. Will recently made headlines when he as invited to the Hardee’s IcePlex in Chesterfield where he was named an honorary member of the Blues Alumni during its annual Fantasy Camp. He was greeted at the door by former Blues who led him to the locker room to meet all of the Blues Alumni playing in the three-day camp plus current Blues. It was an emotional moment when Will walked onto the ice, where all 200 of the former See COMMUNITY page 2
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Around Town TEEN CERT program to train Wentzville residents and Boy Scout Troops and more.
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COMMUNITY Continued from cover Blues, current Blues and amateur hockey players participating in camp greeted him by slapping their sticks on the ice as a show of support and encouragement. At the Assumption Church BBQ Chicken Dinner, each adult dinner is $15, kids meals are $8 with all proceeds going to help the Bartold Family in their medical expenses. Playing at the event will be a jazz ensemble made up of local teenagers. The Aidan Murrow Trio hail from O’Fallon. Murrow plays guitar while twin brothers, Jacob and Zachary Ruhmann (drums and bass respectively) hold down the rhythm section. Now juniors in high school, Aiden at Christian Brothers College and the Ruhmanns at Fort Zumwalt West, the trio have known each other since early grade school. “We’re strictly a jazz cover band,” Murrow said. “We used to play classic rock, 70s and 80s, but we have a lot of great influences. Once we brought all of our talents together, it just clicked.” The group formed over the summer and have played Madison’s Cafe and various fairs and other charity events. The Aiden Murrow has its feet set in jazz but does showcase elements of swing, blues, and Latin. “We have done charity events in the past, including one at United Services,” Zachary Ruhmann said. “We were told things were looking optimistic for him and we were happy to do it.”
Greens Bottom closed for construction between Pitman Hill and 0.6 miles west of Amrein The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Greens Bottom Road between Pitman Hill Road and 0.6 miles west of Amrein Road beginning Sept. 14, to allow for construction of the new Greens Bottom Road improvements. The improvements include wider lanes, shoulders and improved drainage. The vertical roadway alignment also will be improved to provide better sight distance for drivers. Traffic will be required to use a detour route around the closure for approximately 10 weeks while the first phase of improvements is constructed. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can access Greens Bottom Road using Towers Road to Caulks Hill Road to Greens Bottom Road. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary detours will be posted. The highway department will use changeable message boards to notify residents of any closure or opening date changes. As work continues, additional sections of Greens Bottom Road will close. Completion of the project is expected in summer 2017.
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TEEN CERT program to train Wentzville residents and Boy Scout Troops The city of Wentzville, Wentzville Fire Protection District, and Boy Scout Troop 968 will host an adult and teen emergency preparedness training course, taught through the Mid America Teen Community Emergency Response Team program. The class will be conducted the weekend of Sept. 30–Oct. 2 at Wentzville Fire Protection District Station #3, located at 1146 Clinton Prinster Memorial Drive in Foristell. This course is open to residents of Wentzville and surrounding communities, schools and service groups or organizations, such as HOSA, NHS, Boy/Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. Mid America educates both teen and adult students how to assist in the event of an emergency or natural disaster; in fact, more than one-third of the programs’ 1,500-plus graduates are 18 years and older. The TEEN CERT program, which trains on average seven to eight classes a year, currently has a four-year backlog to take the course. Throughout the 24-hour training, students learn how to handle medical emergencies, extinguish live fires and perform extensive student searches. Most
importantly, students learn to manage stress, assist with peers and people with special and functional physical needs, and recognize signs and symptoms of disaster-related psychological issues. The class culminates with a full-scale, real-time life-like simulated disaster exercise that will showcase the newly learned emergency skills of the students. Last year, the city of Wentzville voted to collaborate with the Mid America TEEN CERT program, in order to offer the community more options for citizen awareness and emergency preparation training. Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione hopes that by MATC partnering with the Wentzville Police Department CERT, both teen and adult citizens can now take the training, and will help Wentzville strengthen its overall community preparedness. One thing that makes MATC unique is that the standard curriculum also includes additional disaster-related topics, such as requirements from several Boy Scout and Girl Scout merit and interest project badges. For example, in addition to a Boy Scout receiving a stateissued TEEN CERT certificate of program completion, they
Submitted photo The city of Wentzville, Wentzville Fire Protection District, and Boy Scout Troop 968 will host an adult and teen emergency preparedness training course, taught through the Mid America Teen Community Emergency Response Team program.
have the opportunity to earn their Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Fire Safety, Safety, Disabilities Awareness, Search and Rescue and Wilderness Survival merit badges. Girl Scouts can earn interest project badges in Emergency Preparedness, Outdoor Survival, Backpacking and
Camping. In May, Mid America was chosen for the second year straight as the number one Emergency Preparedness Program and Youth Program in Missouri and the number one Child and Youth Emergency Preparedness Program and Outstanding Achievement
in Youth Preparedness in America. For more information about CERT and TEEN CERT classes, please contact Joseph Right at the Wentzville Police Department, Joseph.Right@ wentzvillemo.org, or visit Mark Rosenblum atMark. Rosenblum@outlook.com.
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Greater St. Louis area military mothers unite to support military and veteran community
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Military mothers in the greater St. Louis area are banding together to offer support to the military and veteran communities, and to each other. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers, chapter MO4 of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., have been building momentum since their 2014 membership charter and are making an impact in the area. The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., is a congressionally chartered military support organization comprised of more than 4,000 active mothers of military service members and veterans. The organization was formed in 1942 and officially chartered by Congress in 1960. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers chapter, one of two active chapters in the state of Missouri, was formed in February 2014, officially chartered by the national organization in May of the same year, and currently serves 48 members from eastern Missouri and Western Illinois. The goals of the organization are simple: support our military, veterans, their families, and each other in any way they can. Throughout the summer, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers have also seized every opportunity to bring awareness to their signature activity, Cards for the Troops, where they invite all ages to show their appreciation to those who serve by making a thank you card. Gateway Blue Star Mothers President, Julie Rodgers, is inspired by the success of Cards for the Troops and the group as a whole.
Submitted photo Throughout the summer, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers engaged with the public to promote their signature activity, Cards for the Troops, where they invite all ages to show their appreciation to those who serve by making a thank you card.
“Cards for the Troops gives members of the community the chance to show their thanks for the brave men and women who serve with a simple, heartfelt gesture,” said Rodgers. It also gives our members a chance to connect with the community, sharing stories and pride for their children. As military moms, we crave these opportunities to help the military community because it helps us feel like we are helping our kids. That’s so important, especially when it’s been months or even years since we’ve seen them. We have such a great group of amazing ladies here that genuinely want to help and support this community.” This year, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers have partnered with Wreaths Across America to raise awareness and support for their cause. Wreaths Across America is an organization that places Christmas wreaths on the graves of military heroes to honor their service and sacrifice and ensure that they are not forgotten. The
Gateway Blue Star Mothers are accepting donations for Wreaths Across America and will be volunteering their time on Dec. 17 to place wreaths at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery. Janelle Eveld, a chapter officer and leader of their Wreath Across America campaign, says the cost is minimal. “Wreaths cost just $15 each. This is such a small amount to give in comparison to what these heroes have given us. This is a great way to let our veterans and families know that we value their service and we will never forget what they’ve done,” Eveld said. If you would like to donate a wreath, a link to the Gateway Blue Star Mothers donation page can be found on Wreaths Across America tab on their website, www.gatewaybsm. org, or their Facebook page at Gateway Blue Star Mothers. If you or someone you know has a child serving in the military, the Gateway Blue Star Mothers would love to hear from you as well.
St. Charles Oktoberfest marks its 30th anniversary
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The St. Charles Oktoberfest is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year on Sept. 23 through Sept. 25. This family-friendly German heritage festival takes place in Frontier Park located off Riverside Drive in downtown St. Charles between the Missouri River and the Historic Downtown District. There are five entertainment areas serving 30-plus beer selections and entertainment ranging from The Obenheimer Express Band to Contagious. And don’t forget Das Glockenspiel. Pack up the kids and bring them to the festival to enjoy the Kids Zone and with Wiener Takes All Dachshund race, costume contest and talent show. While you are here, walk around and browse through the vendor booths, enjoy some German food and try your luck at the brat eating contest. For those visitors over 21, buy
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a VIP ticket for the best way to experience the festival on Friday and Saturday. Start the Sunday Funday festivities off right by participating in the 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Root Beer Fun run. Stay for the day and play a few yard games, get your picture taken
with a Clydesdale, visit the car show on South Main Street and enjoy $1 off beer selections. More details and entertainment schedule available at www. saintcharlesoktoberfest.com.
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Moore On Life
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A twist of fate I finally figured out the secret behind those fancy Olympic gymnasts and all their mindblowing moves. It all became clear to me as I walked out into my backyard with my cat at my heels. Suddenly he darted off after a flying object. Immediately after capturing said object, he did one of those gold medalist, Simone Biles, spin-out-of-control gymnastic thingies in the air which defy the rules of gravity and all human logic, especially to those of us who still value the use of our spines. I was stunned and amazed at my cat’s form and dexterity and equally curious as to what gave this otherwise lazy lump of lard such a boost of energy. I became highly interested in getting myself a dose of this magic elixir and ventured over to where the surge of “oomph” began. Before I could step much further, some sort of pointy winged dart dive-bombed over my head. Another one zipped next to my ear and still another whizzed by just above my left eyeball. Only when a swarm of the creatures came at me did I realize we had stumbled upon
a nest of yellow jackets and my poor kitty had been harpooned by one of the nasty stingers.
Panic-stricken, I catapulted myself into the air and did a couple of aerial backflips followed by a round-off cartwheel and three front-tuck somersaults; I then included a few handsprings and tossed in some impressive mid-air leg splits before I stuck my landing perfectly onto my back porch and safely dashed inside. Yes, those athletes had nothing on me. I foresaw a bright future ahead and fully expected Olympic victories in the ensu-
ing years t o c om e . I could already hear the national anthem playing in my head and anticipated receiving my medal for best floor exercise routine. Unfortunately, it felt as if the vertebrae in the lower quadrant of my spinal column had been crushed in the process and along with it crushed any hopes of future gold. I quickly dismissed my foolish dreams and at that point would have gladly traded them in for a large can of Raid…along with a golden wheelchair. 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.
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Enjoy a free, family-friendly night of fun at the RSC Art & Family Festival and a movie
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Come to the Renaud Spirit Center for a Saturday night of fun planned with the whole family in mind, the RSC Art & Family Festival from 5 - 8 p.m. and the Movie in the Park at 8 p.m. on Sept. 24. The event will be held outside the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) recreation complex, located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Admission, parking and activities are free. Vendors and concessionaires will sell food and beverages. That 80s Band will provide music, artists and crafters will have original work for sale, and kids can play in a bounce house, get face painting and
join in other free activities. “Hotel Transylvania 2” (rated PG) will be shown on a big screen outdoors at 8 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for movie seating. The evening includes giveaways and raffles, and visitors can register for a chance to win a free membership to the Renaud Spirit Center. RSC memberships for new members (only) will be available at 10 percent off the cost if purchased anytime over the weekend, Sept. 23 – 25. For more information call 636-474-2732 or visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com.
East-West Gateway approves 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Programs
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Safety is the key component of many of the St. Charles County transportation improvement projects approved Aug. 31 by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for the 20172020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The approvals will become effective Oct. 1, pending state and federal consent. The TIP is a schedule of transportation improvements planned by various agencies in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Projects in the program have been given priorities based on, and are consistent with, the region’s long-range transportation plan. “Road and bridge safety in St. Charles County is a high priority,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, who serves on the EastWest Gateway Board and voted to approve the plan. “I am pleased that so many of the projects are planned to improve the safety of drivers in the county. I would like to thank the EastWest Gateway Board, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for
their partnership and support of our goals.” Serious injuries from crashes in St. Charles County have been decreasing in recent years, according to statistics from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. In 2008, there were 220 serious injuries; in 2014, that number was 131. In St. Louis City, which has a similar population, there were 224 serious injury crashes in 2014. Jefferson County, with fewer residents, had 155 serious injury crashes. “As we grow in population, we have more motorists on our county roads, and that generally leads to more serious crashes. However, in St. Charles County, the number of serious crashes is decreasing,” Ehlmann says. “Additionally, we are starting to see a downward trend in the number of fatalities.” Ehlmann credits the trends to the East-West Gateway Board, MoDOT and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for their commitment to building better roads and bridges in St. Charles County, and the region.
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US 61 from Missouri Route A to Peine Road: Funding for a joint project between St. Charles County, Wentzville, and MoDOT to convert the at-grade intersections between Missouri Route A and Peine Road to right-in/right-out and construct a new interchange at Missouri Route P/Peine Road. This will reduce the potential for median cross-over crashes and improve safety along this segment of US 61. Construction is anticipated to start in 2018. I-70 from Woodlawn Avenue to T.R. Hughes Boulevard: Funding for a joint project between St. Charles County, O’Fallon, and MoDOT to convert outer roads to one way and revise interchanges as part of the I-70 Traffic Flow Improvements Project. This will relieve congestion and improve safety. Construction is anticipated to start in late 2017. Intersection of Hopewell Road and Duello Road on Route N: Funding for safety improvements to improve sight distance and safety. The project will be constructed by the St. Charles County Highway Department and is anticipated to start in 2018. Missouri Rural Routes T and W: Additional funding will add shoulder and safety improvements for Route W and pavement improvements for Route T, both in the western portion of the county. This is a continuation of the safety improvements for rural routes N, D, DD, Z and 94 that recently were completed by MoDOT. Construction on Route W is anticipated to start in 2018, and Route T, in 2019. In 2009, a group of concerned citizens (known as Shoulders for Safety) worked with state and local officials for the construction of shoulders on many of the county’s rural lettered and numbered routes. There were 15 fatalities on these routes in 2009; that number was reduced to eight in 2013. Missouri Route 364 from I-64 to Mid Rivers Mall Drive: This project involves the installation of guard cable in the median on Route 364 to assist in preventing cross-over accidents. It is anticipated the project will start in 2017. Missouri N at Weiss Road: Funding has been approved to realign this intersection to improve safety. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019.
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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St. Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.
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should not exceed 43 percent. In other words, all your annual debt expenses should not make up more than 43percent of your annual income. If your ratio is above the suggested benchmark, it’s recommended that you try to pay off some of your existing debt. A great place for information on ways to pay off and manage existing debt can be found at www.consumer.ftc.gov. Affordability of the Property/Down Payment When determining whether or not a customer will qualify for a loan, the availability of down payment funds and overall cost of the house are also evaluated. The purchase price of the house determines the down payment, the amount paid out of pocket. You can often lower your monthly payment or afford a more expensive home by putting more money down. If the down payment amount is less than 20 percent of the purchase price, then you may have to purchase private mortgage insurance (PMI), which is an added cost. The affordability of a property is important to keep in mind when shopping for a new home because credit score and debt to income ratio won’t qualify you for an expensive house on their own. While your credit score, debit to income ratio and affordability of the property/down payment are all evaluated when applying for a loan, each lending situation is unique. It’s important to have open communication with a knowledgeable loan officer to help guide you through this process.
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City of St. Charles School District food services director wins regional associate of the year award The City of St. Charles School District is pleased to announce that Shirley Derby, Food Services Director, has been named as the South Central Regional Salaried Associate of the Year. Derby, who has been working with the district since 2005, was presented with the award during the board of education meeting on Sept. 8. Derby’s services are contracted out through Chartwells K12, a K12 food service provider. “Shirley displays compassion and caring for the needs of our students every day,” said Dr. Charles Brazeale, Associate Superintendent of Business and Technology. “She works hard to meet the needs of her staff and the district, but most importantly puts the needs of our students and their families at the center of her focus.” In presenting the award, Bruce Norman, Chartwells Regional Vice President, remarked that Derby’s ability to actively engage students, build strong relationships with staff
Photo courtesy City of St. Charles School District Shirley Derby accepts the Regional Salaried Associate of the Year Award. With her (from left) are Bruce Norman-Regional Vice President of Chartwells K12, Dan Wolf of Chartwells K12 and Dr. Charles Brazeale- Assistant Superintendent of Business and Technology.
members and utilize a natural leadership style is what makes her a successful food services director. “We’re ecstatic to recognize Shirley for her passion and dedication to building a great program for the district,” Norman said. “We are lucky to have her as a member of the Chartwells team and are eager
to watch her to continue to grow as a leader.” As a recipient of the Regional Salaried Associate of the Year, Derby is now in contention for the Chartwells K12 National Salaried Associate of the Year. If selected, she will be honored at the annual “Night of the Stars” celebration hosted in Orlando, Florida in October.
Schools in the Wentzville School District celebrate Patriot Day
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Students across the Wentzville School District participated in the annual Patriot Day Celebration to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor first responders and community service providers.
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Students across the Wentzville School District participated in the annual Patriot Day Celebration to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor first responders and community service providers. Both Crossroads Elementary and Heritage Intermediate held large-scale events this year, while other schools observed a moment of silence and discussed the historic significance of the events on 9/11. Crossroads students visited stations that included presentations by members of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corp and Navy, as well first responders from St. Charles County Ambulance District, Wentzville Firefighters, D.A.R.E. Officers, St. Charles K-9 Unit, and Homeland Security. Crossroads has held Patriot Day celebrations every year since the one year anniversary of 9/11 and their event is intended to keep 9/11 from being just another day that students read about in a history textbook. “It is hard to believe it has been 15 years since Sept. 11, 2001. This has become a date that has
been etched in the memories of nearly every American,” said Principal David Duckworth. “With that said, our students were not even born on 9/11. Thus our Patriot Day program serves as a day to recognize, work with, and learn from everyday heroes. People who make it their life’s work to serve their community, their country and keep us safe.” The Patriot Day celebration at Heritage Intermediate included activities with the theme “Patriot Day Salute 2016” to honor the great heroes who bravely sacrificed their lives for the common good on Sept. 11, 2001. Students and staff in red, white and blue, surrounded by first responders in uniform, formed a Remembrance Ribbon on the parking lot. “We want to take a part of our day and honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives for others on Sept. 11, 2001 and we want to honor those first responders who serve and protect us right here in our own community,” said Principal Todd Kraft.
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Two little girls use birthday party to help local credit union with school supply drive
Submitted photo Two little girls with big hearts, Kenley and her friend Evelyn, recently saw 1st Financial Federal Credit Union gather school supplies for local and children decided to help.
1st Financial Federal Credit Union, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), focused on serving the community with education, job training, and sustainable housing resources, partnered with KidSmart Tools for Learning in the month of August to raise awareness, volunteer and host school supply drives throughout the St. Louis area. The credit union also offered a small grant of $505 and received generous donations of school supplies from members and employees. There was one young member, in particular, and her friends, who decided to do something very unique to help KidSmart and 1st Financial Federal Credit Union with their efforts.
Kenley, a five-year-old member of 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, capitalized on an upcoming birthday party, which she was sharing and hosting with her friend, Evelyn, by asking her guests to bring a donation of school supplies in lieu of gifts. Kenley’s friends brought everything from pencils to backpacks. When Kenley was asked why she wanted to host the school supply drive, she stated, “I wanted to help kids who didn’t have stuff for school. Kids need stuff to help them learn.” KidSmart Tools for Learning opened in 2002 and is continuously growing every day. The mission of KidSmart, is to ensure that children and their classrooms in the Greater Metropolitan Saint Louis Area
have the basic tools for learning by transferring, at no cost, the community’s surplus supplies and merchandise into the hands of teachers for school children in need. Kacie Alexander, the mother of Kenley and the executive assistant at 1st Financial Federal Credit Union, stated, “As an employee, I am proud to be part of an organization that empowers and encourages us to make a difference in the communities we serve. As a member, I appreciate the opportunity to not only teach my daughter important financial skills through the CUbby Kids Club program, but also the importance of giving back and helping others. For our family, being a part of 1st Financial is rewarding on so many levels.”
Cuivre River Electric scholarship deadline Oct. 1 College students from Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties are encouraged to apply for a Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Scholarship. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) will award forty scholarships totaling $20,000 to students this fall. The CREC scholarship deadline is Oct. 1. Scholarship funds are donated by CREC members who participate in Operation Round Up by rounding up their electric bill payments each month to the next highest dollar. Since the program began in 1997, more than $935,000 has been awarded to help over 1,950 area students achieve their academic goals. Students are eligible to be considered if they live in the Cuivre River Electric service area and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while attending undergraduate courses at an accredited college, university or technical school. Applicants are required to provide an official transcript and two letters of recommendation, a complete copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR), professional
color photograph, write a narrative to highlight their academic achievements and community service, state their career goals and demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship may also be used for adult continuing education courses in their career fields. In addition to scholarships, Operation Round Up funds are used to help individuals, families and community organizations address the needs that cannot be met with other resources. Operation Round Up is designed to provide help in the areas of health, education, youth, home weatherization, and emergency and community services. More than $4.95 million has been awarded to applicants since the Operation Round Up program began in 1997. For more information on Operation Round Up and the scholarship program, or to obtain a scholarship application, visit www.cuivre. com or call Lonnie Tucker at 800-392-3709, ext. 4837.
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Rascals need one win to be the Frontier League Champions
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The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. This past Sunday the club played at the friendly confines of CarShield Field and pulled off a ‘must win’ conquest 7-5 over the Evansville Otters. “For us to be able to hang onto the lead in a ballgame like this was huge,” manager Steve Brook said. “(Zac) Treece and (Austin) Warner did a really good job coming in and shutting the door on the offensive attack (of the Otter’s) that they had.” “We didn’t go out there pressing and we just played like we have all year,” infielder Josh Silver said. “We have been down with our backs against the wall all year and we just continue to fight back, that’s the Rascals way.” Silver had three hits in four plate appearances with a runbatted-in. The win forced a decisive game five in the best-of-five series set for Monday, Sept. 19 in Evansville, Indiana. (Check the Rascal’s website to get the results as this column was written this past Sunday.) The O’Fallon team looks to win their second championship in team history under Brook. The last one was in 2010. Prior to this year, the Rascals have lost the past two championships and look to break that streak. NEXT HOME GAMES: May 2017 For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~A full season comes down to one Women’s softball team at UMSL gets new head coach University of MissouriSt. Louis Director of Athletics Lori Flanagan has announced Amanda Scott to lead the Tritons softball program. “We are excited to welcome Amanda to the UMSL family. She has a strong softball background and knows how to not only win, but how to create the best possible experience for her student-athletes,” said Flanagan. “We are
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confident that Amanda will continue the strong UMSL softball tradition and are excited about the new heights she can also take this program.” Scott, a decorated NCAA Division I studentathlete, a former U.S. National Team member and an experienced coach at recognized collegiate programs in the country, comes to UMSL after five years at Roosevelt University, where she constructed the softball program from scratch. “The softball program has seen a lot of success and I am looking forward to building on that and to continue to push the program forward. I am anxious to meet and start working with the team as the student-athletes are what make coaching such a special profession. We will hit the ground running this fall and work to implement the pieces needed to compete at the top of the league with our eye on a national championship,” said Scott. ~~~Fresh eyes and mind Women’s field hockey at Lindenwood makes Women’s field hockey at Lindenwood makes the history books The Lindenwood field hockey team started off its season by tying for the best record in school history with three wins and zero losses before falling to Queens of Charlotte on Saturday in overtime. During the four-game span, Tara Robben scored six goals and totaled 13 points. The Lady Lions will make their home debut on Saturday, Sept. 24 against Newberry at noon. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com ~~~ Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information
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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Recipe: Eat healthy at home
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ven if you’ve mastered the art of a smart workday lunch and can pick the most nutritious items on a restaurant menu like a pro, eating healthy at home is an unexpected downfall many people face. When you find the chance to take a break from the busy pace of life and spend some time at home, it can be easy to slip into an all-indulgence mindset. Just remember that doesn’t have to mean going all-out on junk food. Enjoy the comforts of home and keep your eating on track with these helpful tips. For more recipes you can enjoy at home, visit dolesunshine. com. When you’re spending time with family It’s easy to catch a carefree spirit while you’re running the bases in an impromptu game of backyard baseball or being tempted by yet another
imaginary dessert from the kiddie kitchen. When playtime winds down for dinner, there’s no reason for the fun to stop. Have kids get hands-on to help assemble a healthy meal everyone can enjoy. Skip the cutting, peeling and mess by using Dole Jarred Fruit to prepare salads, desserts and even main dishes that satisfy the whole family’s sweet tooth.
When you want to be a couch potato When a new TV season begins this fall, keep your guilty pleasure in check with quick, healthy dishes to enjoy as you binge watch your favorite shows. Keep your kitchen stocked with ingredients such as high quality, ready-to-eat Dole Jarred Fruit so you can create quick and easy snacks.
When you’re tackling chores From seasonal landscaping to the myriad projects you’ve been putting off, the list of chores around the house may seem never-ending. Remember to stay hydrated, especially if you’re working outdoors, and be sure you make time to eat, even if it’s just a quick bite to keep you fueled. Air-popped crackers and hummus is a smart alternative to chips and dip, or get your pick-me-up from a handful of nuts and a serving of sweet, juicy fruit.
Sweet Treats Tickle your taste buds with these tricks that transform a kitchen staple like jarred fruit into a tasty treat: • Brighten up bland yogurt or frozen waffles with a serving of jarred fruit. • Dip jarred pineapple chunks in melted chocolate and pop them in the freezer. • Top a serving of jarred tropical fruit with coconut flakes for an island escape.
Tropical Rum Raisin Dessert Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 jar (23.5 ounces) tropical fruit, drained, juice reserved 1/2 cup seedless raisins 1/4 cup spiced or coconut rum 2 cups vanilla ice cream or fro- zen yogurt, divided 4 teaspoons toasted shredded coconut, divided Directions: Place fruit in medium bowl and set aside. In small bowl, combine raisins, rum and 1/4 cup reserved juice. Allow raisins to soak at least 20 minutes until plump. Drain off liquid. Combine fruit and rum raisins; spoon into serving bowls. Top each bowl with 1/2 cup scoop of ice cream and top each with 1 teaspoon toasted coconut. Tip: 1/2 teaspoon rum extract and 1/2 cup reserved juice may be used instead of rum.
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Orange Chipotle Avocado Toast Total time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1
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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Famous Novels ACROSS 1. Rooster to a farmer 6. “Law & Order” character 9. Wild feline 13. Bipolar disorder phase 14. Santa ____, CA 15. Like a Druid, e.g. 16. Mountain climber’s spike 17. Roulette bet 18. “Bravo! Bravo!” 19. *”A Tale of Two ____” 21. *E. L. Doctorow novel 23. Feeling blue 24. Bona fide 25. “Big Brother” network 28. Rubik’s puzzle 30. Real life “Citizen Kane” 35. At the end of one’s what? 37. Wine container 39. Charted record 40. Beauty salon straightener 41. Like unspoken agreement 43. Evening purse 44. *”All Quiet on the Western Front” by Erich ____ Remarque 46. Low-cal 47. Surfer’s stop 48. Outdoor stone seating 50. They got their revenge? 52. Dunce 53. Gunk 55. Public Enemy’s music 57. *”Wuthering ____” (E. Brontë) 61. *Dreiser’s “Sister ____” or King’s “____” 64. Matter of debate 65. *”On ____ Majesty’s Secret Service” (Ian Fleming) 67. *”For Whom the Bell ____” (E. Hemingway) 69. Tossed starter 70. E in BCE 71. *”Germinal” author ____ Zola 72. Litigant 73. Dreaming stage of sleep 74. Comedy Central’s public humiliation DOWN 1. Band aid 2. Nonclerical 3. Naysayer’s favorite prefix
4. Civil unrest, pl. 5. *Newbery Medal winner “____ Magee” 6. New Mexico art colony 7. *”Howards ____” (E. M. Forster) 8. Core of personnel 9. Deal with the devil, e.g. 10. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 11. “Howdy, ____!” 12. Casino chip 15. Long John Silver’s appendage 20. Something concluded 22. Pleasurable interjection 24. Officially cancel 25. *Reason for punishment (F. Dostoyevsky) 26. Laundry booster 27. Mushroom’s reproductive structure 29. Canaanite deity 31. Mars, to the Greeks 32. Fraction, e.g. 33. Plural of sputum
34. *”The Book ____” (M. Zusak) 36. *”The Famous Five” author ____ Blyton 38. *”The ____ Runner” (K. Hosseini) 42. ____ incognita, a.k.a. unknown land 45. Curved like a foot 49. Creation of the right side of the brain 51. One who darts 54. Theater guide 56. Movie trailer, e.g. 57. Snake’s warning 58. Biblical twin 59. ____ of Man 60. ____ gum, food additive 61. Pack like sardines 62. Pelvic parts 63. Corner pieces 66. Old-fashioned “before” 68. Position See answers on page 13
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Sept. 21: Seminar
10 Mistakes to Avoid In Funeral Planning Tea and Talk at Progress West Hospital Campus Conference Room C from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Sept. 22 Bone density screening
Bone density screening at Kathryn Linnemann Library from 2 – 4 p.m.
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. 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. 24: Gospel concert
New Beginnings Worship Center at108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the gospel singers the Final Authority at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-544-3020 or 314-2696304.
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 Rec-Plex’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.
Oct. 1: County garage sale
The Family Arena parking lot becomes a bargain hunter’s paradise at the St. Charles County Fall Garage Sale. The sale takes place, rain or shine; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entry fee for shoppers is $10 per car. Walk-ups are $5 per person. Vendors interested in selling must register for a sale space of two parking spots (approximately 18’ x 19’). Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis upon receipt of a qualified registration. To reserve your spot today, please download a registration form from the Family Arena website: www. familyarena.com. The fee for individual vendor space is $20; retail and commercial business space is $30. Vendor setup begins at 6 a.m. on the day of the sale. Electricity is not provided. Items prohibited from the sale include, but are not limited to: guns, contraband, automobiles, fireworks, food/ beverage, tires, and animals. Per federal guidelines, items using lead based paint are also prohibited.
Oct. 1: Craft fair
Chapel Of The Cross Lutheran Church invites you to its Fourth Annual Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 907 Jungerman Rd. in St. Peters (behind Walgreens). Call 636-577-1233 or barbcooks4u@yahoo.com for details or if you want to be a vendor/crafter.
Oct. 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: Sidewalk sale
Join the sidewalk sale to benefit Joy In Haiti from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Dardenne Presbyterian Church on the corner of Winghaven Blvd. and South Outer 364. The money raised will be going directly to Port au Prince on a team trip on Oct. 13 to help finish building a school. The school is one of many ways Joy In Haiti supports Pastor Brisenault in his ministries and community. To learn more about Joy In Haiti go to joyinhaiti.org. So shoppers mark your calendars and come shop 40 or more local vendors like Cheap Street Thrift Store and Massage Envy.
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. 2: Sausage and turkey dinner Friedens Peace United Church of Christ invites you to their sausage and turkey from 12 to 6 p.m. Also new this time, homemade apple sauce and, if berries cooperate, cranberry relish. The dinner includes kraut, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade bread, a dessert and beverage. All that for just $11. Friedens Peace is located at 3560 Mill Street in New Melle. Call 636-828-5980 today to reserve sausage and apple butter to take home. Come and check out Plowsharing Crafts as well.
Oct. 2: Fall festival
St. Barnabas Fall Festival with fried chicken and pork sausage dinner takes place on St. Barnabas Parish grounds at Hwy M at Hwy P (two miles north of I-70). Dinner will be served from 12 to 6 p.m. Eat in (a/c dining room) or carryout. Cost for adults is $12, children (ages six-12) is $6 and children under six are free. There will be games, crafts, funnel cakes and live music by The F.O.G.
Oct. 2: Rock for Rides 2016
ITNStCharles is having its Seventh Annual Fundraiser, Rock for Rides 2016 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Charles. ITNStCharles is a nonprofit that provides rides for seniors, adults with disabilities and visually impaired in the St Charles County area. Three local bands will be battling to raise money to help subsidize ride cost. For more info call 636-379-0888 or visit www. ITNStCharles.org.
Oct. 3: Golf tournament
The Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce and Shoes & Hope will be hosting their First Annual Golftoberfest. The golf outing will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club at 1 Dye Club Drive in St. Peters. This event is open to the public. Registration is at 9 a.m. and shotgun start is at 10 a.m. Cost is $125 per person. Call Christy at 314-583-0538 or go online to register at http://www.planmygolfevent.com/28878-Golftoberfest_2016/. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with cart and drinks on the course. There will be grill stations for lunch as well as heavy appetizers at the awards reception following golf. Goodie bags provided with great donations from Cottleville and Weldon Spring businesses. Golf outing proceeds to benefit the missions of both Shoes & Hope and the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce.
Oct. 5: Showcase on Seniors
Showcase on Seniors at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
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.
Oct. 6: Invitational afternoon tea An afternoon tea will be held by the SSM St. Joseph Auxiliary. All interested persons who would like to learn more about the auxiliary and perhaps join and he part of the volunteer efforts are welcome. The time of the tea is 2 p.m. and will be held at SSM, St. Joseph Hospital at 300 Capital Dr. in St. Charles. If interested, please RSVP by Sept. 29. RSVP to: 636-947-5466 or 636-724-1884.
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,
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 21, 2016 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 636922-8474 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. 8: Craft fair
The Wellness Connection will be holding the “Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” Vendor and Craft Fair, located at 111 O’Fallon Commons Drive in O’Fallon and will feature local artisans and business. “Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Join them for this free public event. Thanks to, Cappuccino’s, a local coffee shop, they will brewing a specialty cup of coffee for guests to enjoy while shopping. For each cup of coffee sold they will donate proceeds to National Breast Cancer Foundation. This event will feature booths of local artisans and businesses all “Crafting for a Cure.” Booths will be set up inside The Wellness Connection building and in their parking lot.
Oct. 9: Sausage supper
St. John UCC, located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will have their 11th Annual Sausage Supper 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. 9: Fire prevention muster
O’Fallon Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Muster takes place in the Kohl’s parking lot in O’Fallon from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oct. 10: Living with Alzheimer’s Dinner Living with Alzheimer’s Dinner LWA takes place at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B and Conference Room C from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
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 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. 11: Seminar
Standing Tall - Tips for Improving Posture OASIS at Middendorf-Kredell Library from1 – 2 p.m.
Oct. 11: Health screening
Community health screening, heart attack risk assessment, at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 – 10 a.m.
Oct. 12: Bone density screening
Bone density screening at Kisker Road Library from 6 – 8 p.m.
Oct. 13: Movie screening and discussion
“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.
Oct. 13: Flu shot clinic
Community flu shot clinic at Kathryn Linnemann Library from 5 – 8 p.m.
Oct. 14-16: Theater performance
Young People’s Theatre will perform “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” at 7 p.m. Oct. 14; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 15; and 2 p.m. Oct. 16, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-9228233.
Oct. 15: Trivia night
Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 6:45p.m. at the Tri-County Citizens’ 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. SUDOKU answers from page 11
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. 18: Fundraiser event
Looking for a night out on the town? Join Foundations of Love at their annual night of Indulgences from 6 – 9 p.m. at St Peters Community and Arts Center at St Peters Centre Blvd. in St Peters. This co-ed event will offer demonstrations, indulgent drinks to try as well as boutique vendors. Proceeds from the event will go to their Wishing Well Program. For more information visit http://www.foundationsoflove. org/.
Oct. 19: Childbirth class
Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.
Oct. 20: Flu shot clinic
Community flu shot clinic at Middendorf-Kredell Library from 5 – 8 p.m.
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. 26: Childbirth class
Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: Bone density screening
Bone density screening at Corporate Parkway Library from 4 – 6 p.m.
Oct. 27: Veterans town hall meeting
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 by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public. 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. CROSSWORD answers from page 11
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Movie
“Snowden”
By Steve Bryan
Powerful ‘Snowden’ addresses the costs of standing up for your beliefs Patriotism has been in the news quite a bit lately, especially when it comes to our National Anthem. Many commentators and citizens take the “America, love it or leave it” stance when it comes to standing up during the anthem. John Tortorella, coach of the Team USA hockey team, told his players that if they sat on the bench during the National Anthem; however, they would sit there for the entire game. Ironically enough, Edward Snowden loved his country so much that he had to leave it. Director Oliver Stone, who typically covers conspiracies and scandals, looks at Snowden’s adult life and the actions he took as a government whistleblower. Stone goes for a balanced approach, showing the events that led to the exposure of some alarming government policies. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays the title role, a man who desperately wants to serve his county after 9/11. An accident during military training puts Ed Snowden on the sidelines, but he uses his brains to serve his country. The CIA and NSA find his technical skills quite useful and Snowden creates computer systems to track terrorists. When the young patriot discovers the NSA using his work to track American citizens, he has a real crisis of conscience. Snowden has to decide whether to maintain status quo or blow the whistle on the entire operation. “Snowden” opens on those days in June 2013 when the NSA scandal first exploded. Director Oliver Stone shows Snowden talking to journalist Glenn Green-
Joseph Gordon-Levitt gives an interesting though confusing performance as Edward Snowden. The actor lowers his voice, making the former NSA employee seem standoffish at times. The real Snowden, who appeared via satellite from Moscow during a special Fathom Events presentation, sounds more cordial, open and honest than Gordon-Levitt’s portrayal. Shailene Woodley delivers the best performance here, though, as Lindsay Mills, Snowden’s girlfriend who patiently tolerates his government work and the fact he can never talk about it. Woodley’s performance has an air of authenticity to it, capturing Mills’ love for Snowden and their inability to maintain a normal relationship. “Snowden” doesn’t judge or condemn anyone. Oliver Stone lays out the details as best he can, leaving it up to the viewers to decide who is in the wrong. It is an understated, yet powerful piece that addresses standing up for your beliefs instead of simply sitting on the sidelines. “Snowden,” rated R for language and some sexuality/nudity, currently is playing in theaters.
wald (Zachary Quinto) and documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras (Melissa Leo) in Hong Kong, flashing back to the defining moments in his career. The Hong Kong scenes add some necessary detail and color to Snowden’s decisions and actions.
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. “Snowden” photos courtesy Endgame Entertainment.
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