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Eagle Fork Farms recently teamed with the St. Louis Blues to create a 50th Anniversary logo tribute corn maze.
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Eagle Fork Farms marks St. Louis Blues’ 50th anniversary with corn maze By Brett Auten A local farm has tipped its cap toward the St. Louis Blues in a 10-acre way. Eagle Fork Farms recently put the finishing touches on its 2016 corn maze and this year the farm, owned and operated by Charles and Laura Meyer, teamed with the St. Louis Blues to create a 50th Anniversary logo tribute maze. A sprawling Blue Note was cut into the corn with GPS precision in time for last week’s season-opener for the Moscow Mills farm. Once the Meyers got the thumbs up from the Blues to use the trademark, they sent their design ideas to Rob Stouffer at Lee Summit’s Precision Mazes. The Meyers have worked with Precision Mazes for nearly 10 years. Armed with a GPS and computer inside the cab of his Bobcat-esque tractor, Stouffer has turned the small, family-owned business into a national brand, designing and creating corn mazes in 30 states. “I was speaking with my dad about this and 20 years ago no way neither one of us would have thought that this is what I would end up doing,” Stouffer said. “But it is really fun to think about the millions of people and the family memories that
are being made at one of our mazes.” Stouffer has been using commercial grade GPS systems since 1996 and has been creating corn mazes since 2000. Building your own corn maze can take from two weeks to two months. Pricing depends on size, location, and complexity, but corn mazes typically run $2,500$6,000. “Eagle Fork is a unique setting,” Stouffer said. “It really has the feel that you are out in the country. It is an authentic farm experience. I don’t think a lot of people know what they have in Charles and Laura’s place.” Eagle Fork Farms has showcased corn mazes since 2004 and is known for its pumpkin patch, and hayrides. Charles Meyer said his great-grandparents moved to the area in 1871 from Augusta and began farming. Many years later, once Charles retired from the Coast Guard, he and Laura moved back to this region from Michigan. In 1989, the Meyers began raising and selling pumpkins from their driveway to passersby on the roadside near Highway 61. Laura, a former childhood educator including with the Parents as Teachers program, thought a portion of the farm could provide a fun, field-trip-type expe-
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rience for school-age children. Little by little, more school buses started to pull up in the fall for hayrides and fieldtrips. “It just starting growing and growing,” Charles Meyer said. “It’s a lot of work but it’s fun.” The Meyers have worked on the maze’s plans for nearly a year and the Blue Note now joins a long list of creations, whose shelf lives all come to a close at October’s See MAZE page 2
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Charles and Laura Meyer are the owners of Eagle Fork Farms.
end, which includes Lewis and Clark, an FFA tribute, St. Louis Cardinals, Mizzou, the American flag and others. “We try to base the design on what’s timely,” Laura Meyer said. “A lot of our friends are real excited about the Blues anniversary. The St. Louis Blues 14 Fund, the charitable trust of the Blues, is planning a special day for Blue’s fans at Eagle Fork Farms.
On Oct. 1 season-ticket holders can tour the maze for free and 50-percent of all other tickets sold that day goes to the organization that helps kids that cannot afford hockey gear. Entry into the Eagle Fork Farms maze, located 65 Eagle Fork Lane in Moscow Mills, is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. It opens at 10 a.m., weather permitting, for more info call 636-366-9825.
The new I-70 overpass at Fairgrounds Road opened Sept. 15, as scheduled. “This is a big step to completing the major project being done in conjunction with the city of St. Charles and St. Charles County,” said Jim Wright, MoDOT Area Engineer for St. Charles County. “The new bridge, when totally complete, will have full access on and off I-70. That, combined with the improvements at Fifth Street will really provide better access and mobility to the St. Charles area.” The second lane of the new eastbound I-70 exit to Fairgrounds also opened (the first lane had been open several weeks). Drivers who exit eastbound I-70 and wish to go northbound on Fairgrounds must first turn right and go around the roundabout at Veterans Memorial Parkway and then go across the new overpass. None of the other ramps at Fairgrounds are scheduled to open at this time. Regarding the rest of the overall project, the left lanes on eastbound and westbound I-70 between Fifth Street and Route 94 were breifly closed so crews could remove the around-the-clock lane closures. Once crews removed the left lane closures, they closed the right lane on westbound I-70 at Fairgrounds. This closure will remain in place until late October. Finally, something to keep in mind for October. A two-day closure of Fifth Street at I-70 is tentatively scheduled for October 1011 so crews can put the interchange into the diverging diamond configuration. During this closure, there will be no access under I-70 and no access to and from I-70 and Fifth Street. More details will be available as the closure dates approach. Information regarding ongoing closures: • Various daily lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on northbound and southbound Fifth Street between Veterans Memorial Parkway and Ameristar Boulevard. • The eastbound I-70 exit to Fifth Street is closed until late November so crews can build the new exit into the diverging diamond interchange at Fifth Street. Drivers wanting to access Fifth Street should exit at Fairgrounds Road, turn right, go around the roundabout and take Veterans Memorial Parkway to Fifth Street. • The entrance ramp from Fifth Street to westbound I-70 is closed through mid-September. Drivers can detour around the closure by taking either eastbound I-70 to northbound Route 141 and then looping back onto westbound I-70 or by taking Boone’s Lick to Route 94 to westbound I-70.
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City governments present Constitution Week proclamations to the St. Charles DAR chapter
Submitted photo St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith (far right) presents the Constitution Week Proclamation from St. Charles County to (from left to right) Rachel Wilhelm, Gloria Rodale, Joan Koechig and Patti Dickherber.
Constitution Week is the Sept. 17-23, 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 (NSDAR) helped set aside this week to honor the Constitution and educate the populace about the document’s importance. As part of the festivities, the following local municipal governments issued proclamations that set aside September 17-23 as Constitution Week: Cottleville (Aug. 17), St. Charles (Sept. 6), Dardenne Prairie (Sept. 7), St.
Peters (Sept. 8), and Weldon Springs (Sept. 13). The member in charge of Constitution Week activities, Gloria Rodale, said, “The need for public awareness of Constitution Week is evident by the reactions received at the proclamation ceremonies. Audience members often approach the DAR representatives to say thanks for shinning a light on this important document.” The proclamations remind officials in municipal governments of their responsibility and obligation to local citizens. www.MidwestBankCentre.com
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Calling all St. Louis nonprofits: charitable organization, Brackets For Good, challenges your organization to friendly competition and a chance to win $10,000. Indianapolis-based Brackets For Good hosts online, bracket-style fundraising tournaments every March in communities around the United States. Participating nonprofits rally enthusiastic donors to out-fundraise their opponents in order to advance. These organizations gain exposure, access to free fundraising tools and potential new donors through Brackets for Good’s localized marketing and corporate involvement. The 2016 tournament in the St. Louis area garnered 1,887 donations, 49 percent of which were first-time donations. Donors gave $190,272 total, and tournament champion Athletes For Animals brought in $29,683, on top of the $10,000 prize from corporate sponsor YouthBridge Community Foundation. Since Brackets For Good’s kickoff contest in 2012, it has raised more than $2.75 million for local charities. To participate, charities should register free at https://stlouis.bfg.org/
city by Oct. 28. One-hundred-twenty-seven St. Louis nonprofits have already registered to be considered to play in the 2017 tournament starting Feb. 24. The positive impact of the Brackets For Good tournament on the St. Louis-area is only made possible due to the support of local businesses dedicated to the community. Brackets For Good 2017 St. Louis sponsors include: YouthBridge Community Foundation, Simploy, Ferguson Roofing, Jet Linx, Commerce Bank and Lids. “YouthBridge Community Foundation is dedicated to building strong communities by bridging the resources of donors with community needs,” said Michael Howard, CEO, YouthBridge Community Foundation. “By helping bring the Brackets For Good tournament to St. Louis, we’re doing exactly that. We’re activating donors in a fun way to support the needs of the community. As a result our community is stronger. We’re excited for the St. Louis Brackets For Good tournament to have an even greater impact on the St. Louis community in its second year.”
Renowned oceanographer to receive World Ecology Award National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle will receive the World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Called “Her Deepness” by the New York Times and “Hero for the Planet” by TIME magazine, the 81-yearold Earle continues to dive for segments shown on the National Geographic channel. During her acceptance of the Submitted photo award, Earle will talk about National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle will receive the World Ecology Award her decades-long adventures from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical and research to preserve global Garden. marine ecosystems. The World Ecology Award between human habitation and at the center’s three partner – University is presented at the center’s the Earth’s biodiversity. Past institutions recipients include John Denver, of Missouri–St. Louis, the annual World Ecology Gala Jacques Cousteau, Jane Goodall Missouri Botanical Garden to individuals who have made and Saint Louis Zoo. For more significant contributions to and Harrison Ford. Tickets start at $250. Money information contact 314-516the protection of the global raised from the event is used 5442 or umsl.edu/~hwec. environment and to a better understanding of the balance for scholarships and research
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Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s to take place at St. Charles Community College The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 at St. Charles Community College. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk. It is an empowering experience for 2,500 participants in St. Charles who will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities and clinical studies enrollment to support programs and services. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony. “The time to fight back is now. The Walk is an opportunity for participants to learn more about
the disease, programs and services available as well as research updates,” said President/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter, Stacy Tew-Lovasz. “By raising awareness and funding research we can make a difference in the course of this disease. Let’s raise awareness together, have hope together and walk together to end Alzheimer’s.” In addition to the one or three mile walk, participants will enjoy good food, entertainment, family fun and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. To start or join a team today, visit the Alzheimer’s Association alz.org/walk. To learn more about disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900.
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Inaugural gala raises more than $120,000 for pediatric cancer research The newly-founded Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation in Memory of Jonny Wade raised more than $120,000 at its Sept. 10 inaugural gala to support the foundation’s mission to conquer pediatric cancers through research and advocacy. The Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in memory of eight-year-old Jonny Wade who passed away on Dec. 24, 2015 after a year-long battle with cancer. Despite his circumstances, Jonny believed he could – and should – make a difference for other children affected by cancer. His wish that no kid should have cancer inspired his parents Kimberly and Jon Wade to establish the foundation. “We are humbled by and thankful for this amazing show of support to honor Jonny’s wish that no other kid should have cancer,” said Kimberly Wade who is the foundation
founder and president. “Jonny healed thousands by showing the strength of his faith in the midst of his weakness, and the Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation exists solely to carry on this purpose.” Guest speakers for the gala were Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis and Texas State Representative Pat Fallon. Davis has worked with the Wade family on the national level to bring awareness to the lack of federal funding for pediatric cancer. Inspired by Jonny Wade, Rep. Fallon became the first person without any previous marathon experience to run seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents to raise more than $77,000 for pediatric cancer research in Jonny’s honor. Each year during the annual gala, the foundation will honor a family impacted by pediatric cancer. Honorees for the inaugural gala were Jon, Kimberly, Jacky and Jonny Wade.
Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber and Shoes & Hope host 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 on Oct. 3. 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/28878Golftoberfest_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.
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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals name new president
Submitted photo Chris Watts has been named president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital.
Chris Watts has been named president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital, effective in early November. Watts joined BJC HealthCare in 2005 and has excelled in a variety of leadership roles at the health care organization over the past decade. As president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals, Watts will provide oversight for the two facilities and guide the long-term strategic plan for both hospitals in serving the health care needs of residents of St. Charles County and surrounding communities. “We are pleased to have Chris serve as the next president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals,” says Lee Fetter, BJC group president. “Chris has spent the majority
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of his career with BJC HealthCare and has demonstrated outstanding leadership in several diverse roles. With his strong background in program planning and past operational experience, Chris is well-positioned for this new executive role.” Watts currently serves as vice president of planning and construction for BJC HealthCare, managing BJC’s capital planning process and budget, along with all active construction projects across BJC’s clinical and administrative services. His previous roles at BJC include BJC vice president of capital and program planning, Barnes-Jewish Hospital director of ambulatory services and Barnes-Jewish Hospital associate administrator. Prior to BJC, Watts was a project specialist at
Centene Corporation. “I’m looking forward to joining the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West team, and becoming active in the St. Charles County community,” says Watts. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the leaders of these two hospitals over the years and I know I’m joining a team that is focused on providing exceptional care to patients, family members and the St. Charles community.” Watts holds a master’s degree in health administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. He is a graduate of the 2013 Leadership Program of FOCUS St. Louis.
Key factors to protect against the Zika virus By Nikol McDonald, MD What is the Zika virus? The Zika virus is not new to medicine, but there is still a lot we don’t know about how it affects pregnancies. We do know that it can have severe effects, especially in brain development with something called microcephaly, which can be deadly for infants. That’s why it’s really important for pregnant patients to be aware of the Zika virus. How does the affect women? If you are not pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, but you live in an area where the virus is active, you would want to avoid pregnancy at this time. If you are pregnant, you want to do what you can to avoid Zika virus transmission, which occurs through mosquito bites. To do that, use a mosquito repellent with DEET and educate yourself about areas where the virus is active. Since there is news of mosquitoes carrying Zika virus in Florida, how do I protect myself? You want to avoid those areas if you can. If you are not yet pregnant and you live in one of the active areas, you might want to avoid pregnancy until the outbreak is over. If you are in our local area and not traveling very much, the likelihood of you contracting the Zika virus is unlikely. However, if your partner is traveling to the southern U.S. or the Caribbean, be aware of the potential for sexual transmission of the Zika virus. Make sure your partner is protecting themselves by using a mosquito repellent. If you think you’ve been exposed to the Zika virus, make sure you’re tested with your doctor. Is there a vaccine? At this time, there’s not a vaccine. There are many trials going on to create a vaccine. The reality of vaccinations is that it takes a long time to develop an effective vaccination and have it tested. I don’t see a vaccine happening for the next few months.
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What are symptoms and treatments for Zika? Most people with the Zika virus don’t show symptoms, but if you do have symptoms, they tend to be mild. You might have a fever, rash, joint pain…some of the same symptoms you would have if you have the flu. In fact, most people end up not going to the hospital or the doctor because the symptoms tend to be mild. If I want to have children, how does the Zika virus impact that decision? For mothers living in our local area and considering having children, certainly if you aren’t traveling to the southern U.S or the Caribbean or other areas affected by the Zika virus, then it’s not going to impact that decision significantly. For people traveling to those areas, they would want to make sure they are tested long before they try to conceive and ensure that they are using some type of birth control until they find out that information. If you have been infected with Zika, you would want to delay pregnancy until you’ve eliminated the virus from your body. Dr. Nikol McDonald, MD is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, taking care of women of all ages. Dr. McDonald sees patients at her offices at Progress West Hospital in O’Fallon and at BJC Medical Group in Wentzville. She delivers babies at Progress West Hospital. To book at appointment with Dr. McDonald, call 636928-WELL (9355).
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Bee gone “What’s the best way to eliminate a hive of yellow jackets?” I asked myself after jumping and tumbling across my yard at warp speed to avoid being shishkabobbed by the little demons. Actually that was my second question; the first was, “Will I ever regain the use of my spine?” Performing those kind of acrobats without a proper stretch-out beforehand tends to pull muscles and dislocate vertebra even in the most toned of bodies. Unfortunately, mine is not one of those toned bodies. For example, if I rush up too quickly to the all-you-can-eat buffet to get refills on the bacon fritters, I can pretty much bet on being in traction for a week. Slow and steady is the proper course. But I digress. I now needed to eliminate those pesky, destructive vermin, but I knew the election was still weeks away. Oops, did I just do a double digress?! Focus. Okay, back to the bees. I
knew I needed help, and fast. It’s at times like these that one has cause for reflection and needs to be humbled at their inferiority and call on a higher, all-knowing power. Yes, it was time to seek answers from Google. (God is not taking calls right now. He is thoroughly disgusted with humanity over our candidate choices and totally reconsidering His promise not to send another Great Flood, thus the rise in ark sales.) Triple digress. So after much research and multiple YouTube videos I discovered some interesting tidbits: First explosives can remove the insects, but will permanently impair your vision and remove critical limbs. Second, shoving a garden hose into the nest will only make them go full jihad on your body. And lastly, lighting the nest on fire with a blow torch will most likely burn down surrounding neighborhoods. I was discouraged. I had used up my sixth can of wasp spray;
my spinal column was thrown out of w hack and the colony was still alive and buzzing in my backyard. It seemed that all was lost. None of the internet remedies would work on the bees; however, they did offer hope and suggestions for disposal of our current candidates. I saved them under “favorites” for future reference. All was not lost!
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Advertiser Profile: Forrest Keeling Nursery offers food, facts and fun at annual Chestnut Roast By Nicholas Elmes Forrest Keeling Nursery, a family-owned Elsberry business founded in 1948, grows over 750,000 trees, shrubs and perennials each year. The company touts a patented Root Production Method, a growing system which produces faster-growing and hardier plants. “We also do a lot of native trees, shrubs and perennials,” said General Manager Kim Lovelace-Young, adding that they have focus on restoration of wetlands and other critical environmental areas. “Our ‘Habitat Headquarters’ provides plants for pollinators and wildlife as well as beautiful native home landscapes.” On Oct. 15, Forrest Keeling Nursery will host the Great River Road Chestnut Roast from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., an event Lovelace-Young says has drawn as many as 1,000 people to the business. “The event is all about promoting chestnuts and other specialty crops such as pawpaws and persimmons,” she said. “We will be giving out samples of roasted chestnuts in coopera-
Submitted photo You can enjoy roasted chestnuts at Forrest Keeling Nursery’s Great River Road Chestnut Roast on Oct. 15.
tion with the Center for Agroforestry from the University of Missouri. There will also be samples of chestnut beer from Urban Chestnut Brewery, pawpaw ice cream, pawpaw bread and chestnut chili.” The event will feature a variety of music, over 25 vendors and lots of events for children, including a petting zoo, storytelling and face-painting. Adults will have a chance to participate in four educational seminars: Monarch Life Cycle and Migration, presented by Joyce Oblerle of Missourians for Monarchs at 11 a.m.; Bee Keeping, presented by Fred Meed-
er and Mia Armada at noon; Chestnuts and Agroforestry, presented by Dr. Gene Garrett of the Center for Agroforestry at 1 p.m.; and Pawpaws, presented by Lupe Rios of Forrest Keeling Nursery at 2 p.m. Lovelace-Young said many people did not realize that chestnuts are fruits – not nuts. “They are gluten free and can be used in many different recipes,” she added. For more information, please call Forrest Keeling Nursery at 800-356-2401, visit their website at www.fknursery.com, or stop by their garden center at 88 Forrest Keeling Lane in Elsberry.
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The City of St. Charles School District launches new mobile app The latest news and information from the City of St. Charles School District are now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app. The City of St. Charles School District is partnering with Blackboard to expand its communications outreach with a mobile app that is now available in the iTunes® and Google Play® app stores for free. The mobile app will offer a constantly updated feed of district news and events with photos and links to the district website. The app can also be customized by the user by selecting the schools they are most interested in for news and updates. Users may also choose to receive push
notifications to get breaking new and updates about school closures, calendar changes and even sports updates. “We’re very excited to be able to offer this cutting edge technology to our community,” said Dr. Jeff Marion, district superintendent. “With our new app, parents and community members can stay connected with our schools and students are more successful when parents are engaged in their child’s learning and school activities.” Parents and the public can download this free app to their mobile devices by searching for “City of St. Charles School District” on the Google Play or Apple App stores.
DAR offers genealogy classes at Renaud Spirit Center Genealogy classes will be offered through the Renaud Spirit Center and taught by members of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) on Oct. 8 at 2650 Tri Sport Circle in O’Fallon. The class starts at 8:30 a.m. and will cover beginning information about how to start a family tree, where to locate documents and how to organize the information collected. The afternoon class held the same day begins at 1 p.m. and will go into more in depth information for anyone who has already gotten started but wants to sharpen skills and search like a pro. Each class will end with information on how to become a member of the DAR. DAR Chapter members will also be on hand to help with research road blocks. Mary Jo Anderson, chapter registrar and field
genealogist says. “Tracking your family’s roots is just like being a gopher, you dig and dig until you find what you need and you keep working your way back, one piece of information at a time. If people enjoy history and want to help perpetuate our beginning roots this is the place you should be,” she says. Tracing your family roots back further than two or three generations can be a daunting challenge. However, if you manage to connect your ancestral line directly to a patriot of the American Revolutionary War, you could be eligible to join the new DAR Chapter. Residents and non-residents of O’Fallon must register for the classes with the Renaud Spirit Center at 636-474-2732. You may also find information about the local DAR chapter on the web at http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital hosting “Night Out” events for men and women The fall season is the perfect time for men and women everywhere to make sure they’re taking the necessary steps to keep themselves healthy. To assist in this important endeavor, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital is hosting separate “Guys’ Night Out” and “Girls’ Night Out” events intended to provide educational forums to answer all your medical questions by panels of men’s and women’s health experts. “Guys’ Night Out” is scheduled for 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the St. Charles Convention Center. The panel will be comprised of a range of physician specialties including
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urology, endocrinology and orthopedics. “Girls’ Night Out” is scheduled for 6 – 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters. Specialties represented on the physician panel will include breast care, obstetrics and gynecology, primary care and pulmonary. Both events will feature free food, drinks, prizes, local vendors and representatives from SSM Health service lines. Attendance is free but seating is limited. Please register by visiting www. ssmhealth.com/stjoseph or calling 1-866-SSMDOCS (776-3627).
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Lang Insurance in St. Charles has earned a 2016 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award for its community work with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The award includes a $4,000 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation from Safeco Insurance. Lang Insurance agent, Steve Lang, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation also had a story featured on Safeco.com, which awarded the nonprofit an additional $1,000. For the organization to win the extra money, at least 50 different individuals had to leave a virtual “cheer” on the Safeco.com story. Safeco’s Make More Happen Award recognizes independent agents who demonstrate ex-
traordinary volunteerism for a nonprofit organization. These awards focus on nonprofits in the areas of health and safety, education and civil service. Lang Insurance was selected for the Make More Happen Award based on a photo and application demonstrating its commitment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which serves the St. Louis community by trying to cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. Thanks to a previous Lang Insurance employee who in-
troduced the team to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the agency has since sponsored numerous fundraisers for the local Gateway Chapter, including the annual Great Strides Walk, yearly gala and “Wine Opener” events. “Safeco is committed to encouraging agents to make a difference in their local communities and through the Make More Happen program, we enable them to directly support the programs where they personally see the greatest need,” said Cynthia Luhning, Safeco Insurance central region territory manager. “We are thrilled to see so many agents participating in this program, and we’re proud to help them support the local charities they care about most.”
Pinot’s Palette to host fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Pinot’s Palette will host a national fundraising event on Sept. 28 at participating studios across the country in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pinot’s Palette – Lake St. Louis is hosting its local fundraising event at 6 p.m., on Sept. 28 located at 10 Meadows Circle Dr., Suite 100 in The Meadows shopping center. During the Painting It Forward event, Pinot’s Palette studios will donate a minimum of $15 per seat reservation to St. Jude. The Lake St. Louis studio is choosing to donate $20 per seat. Pinot’s
Palette chose St. Jude because of the hospital’s success in finding ways to improve the survival rate of childhood cancers. “We are very excited about the opportunity to work with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital again,” said Charles Willis, Co-Founder and President of Pinot’s Palette. “The hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.” To book a reservation, visit www.pinotspalette. com/lakestlouis
New St. Louis law firm dedicated solely to estate planning opens office in O’Fallon TuckerAllen, a new law firm created and wholly owned by St. Louis-based Lewis Rice, will be opened its doors on Sept. 6. It will offer personalized estate planning services at four conveniently located area offices – Kirkwood, O’Fallon, and Town & Country and Fairview Heights, Illinois. “We looked around at the estate planning marketplace and asked ourselves why over half of all American adults do not have a will or trust,” said Thomas Erb, the Chairman of both Lewis Rice and TuckerAllen. “That’s really a remark-
able statistic, considering the confusion and burdens that not having an estate plan thrusts upon grieving family members. We think that this unfortunate statistic is due largely to inaccessibility and high cost, and TuckerAllen is built to break down both of those barriers.” Initial staffing of the new law firm will include 10 attorneys and 13 support staff. All TuckerAllen personnel were hired externally and will be led by CEO Mary Elizabeth Coleman.
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Sports
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Sports you see with Gary B... Lindenwood football player posed to set NCAA record Connor Harris, linebacker for the Lindenwood football team, stands two tackles away from breaking the NCAA All-Division record in career total tackles after registering 19 in the game against Pittsburgh State on Saturday. He currently has 549 career total tackles and will attempt to break the record next Saturday at Fort Hays State at 2 p.m. From Lee Summit, Missouri, the senior who attended Blue Springs South high school, stands 6 foot tall and 243 pounds. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com * Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information Rascals fall one win short of championship The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. A week ago Monday the team was defeated 1-0 by the Evansville Otters in game five of the Frontier League Championship Series at Bosse Field in Evansville, Indiana. The Rascals were held to just one hit and the Otters only had four. The only run by the champions was a walk given followed up by two base hits. River City’s loss in the championship series marks the third year in a row they have came up just short. NEXT HOME GAMES: Sometime in May 2017 For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com * A great season St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame inducts members The 2016 enshrinement was held at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel last Thursday evening. This class consisted of 12 individuals that have excelled in their particular sports arena. The class included: Lori Chalupny (Soccer), Conrad Dobler (Football), Don Droege (Soccer), Nancy Fahey (Coaching), Ernie Hays (Contributor), Al Hrabosdy (Baseball), Jason Isringhausen (Baseball), Mike Liut (Hockey), Lee Smith (Baseball), Michael Spinks (Boxing), Linda Wells (Softball) and Larry Hughes (Basketball). Special achievement awards were presented to this elite group: Bill Dewitt III-August A. Busch Award, KUTIS Amateur Basketball Team-Champions Award, Denny Long-President’s Choice Award, Bob Shan-
non-Metro Legends Award, Glenn SchottMetro Legends Award, Leon Spinks-Legends of St. Louis Boxing and Jay Randolph Achievement Awards-Golf. A big thanks to Mike Gohn from All-Star Photo courtesy Beverly McIntyre Trophy for setting up St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame inthe evening. *Great memories ductee Larry Hughes (left) stands with Gary Baute. from this group UMSL player picks up more honors A University of Missouri-St. Louis player has repeated as Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week. Danielle Waedekin averaged 5.57 digs per set in helping the Tritons open GLVC play with wins over Indianapolis (3-0) and Saint Joseph’s (3-1) last weekend. She recorded a match-high 14 digs against the Greyhounds as UMSL snapped a seven-match losing streak to University of Indiana, earning its first win in the series since 2008. Waedekin also dished out six assists in the victory. She then tallied a season-best 25 digs against the Pumas, 13 of which came in the second set as UMSL limited its guests to -.067 hitting in that frame, while also adding three assists and two service aces. Defensively, Waedekin helped the Tritons limit their opponents to just .091 hitting. Go to www.UMSLTritons.com for more information. * Leader of the pack
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Recipe: Savor the season Spice things up this season with some uniquely delicious recipe options that are perfect for most any meal occasion. Serve Beet, Feta and Walnut Scones for brunch or as an accompaniment to soups or salads. Starting with Aunt Nellie’s Pickled Beets cuts time and adds flavor. Quick Sausage and German Potato Salad Skillet is on the lunch or dinner table in 20 minutes thanks to pre-cooked sausages and a can of heat-andeat READ German Potato Salad. Sides are easy, too. A jar of Aunt Nellie’s Glazed Small Sliced Carrots is the main ingredient in this quick-to-assemble Spicy Carrot-Sweet Potato Casserole. If roasted vegetables are more your style, try Thyme-Scented Roasted Vegetables, accented with sweet, tangy pickled beets. For more seasonal recipes, visit AuntNellies.com and READsalads.com.
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Line 15-by-10-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Add beets, carrots, onion and shallots. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add garlic to vegetables; toss well. Return to oven and continue roasting 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender
Ingredients:
small sliced carrots 1/4 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 cup cooked sweet potato pieces (about 2 inches each) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans pecans. Bake 30 minutes, or until bubbling and heated through. Allow to stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Note: 1/2 cup chopped apples can be added to carrot mixture.
Beet, Feta and Walnut Scones Servings: 8 | Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Drain beets well. Chop coarsely; set aside on paper
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Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) whole pickled beets, drained, halved 1/2 pound baby carrots 1 medium onion, cut through core into 1/2-inch wedges 8 ounces shallots, peeled, halved if large 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced
1 jar (15.5 ounces)
Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pickled beets 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup milk (2 percent or skim) 1/3 cup olive oil 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 small clove garlic, minced 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (not fat-free) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts 8 rosemary sprigs
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Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, gently stir together carrots with jarred liquid, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger and orange peel.
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towels. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. In small bowl, whisk together milk, oil and egg. Stir in onion, rosemary and garlic. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Gently stir in feta and walnuts, just until combined, then add beets and stir gently to combine. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough three to four times to smooth. Pat into 9-inch round on ungreased baking sheet. Cut into 8 triangles; do not separate. Lightly press rosemary sprigs into each scone. Bake 20 minutes, or until light golden-brown. Cool on baking sheet; set on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
and lightly browned. Note: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme may be substituted for dried thyme leaves.
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Crossword Puzzle Theme: Daytime TV ACROSS 1. a.k.a. Myanmar 6. *”____ Rescue” airing on Saturday Mornings 9. Eye affliction 13. Brown, Dartmouth and Yale, e.g. 14. Down Under bird 15. *”Rangers” who first appeared on daytime TV 16. Lays in peace 17. 1960s altered state inducer 18. Spy name? 19. *Cooking TV personality 21. *”The Price ____ ____” 23. Elton John’s title 24. Leave in a bucket 25. Mason glass 28. Prospectors search for the mother one 30. Exotic furniture wood 35. Europe/Asia mountain divide 37. Not bright 39. Smooth 40. Lover of Aeneas 41. Fluorescent red dye 43. Beth Israel synagogue, e.g. 44. Capital increases 46. French novelist Émile, 1840-1902 47. Be a snitch 48. Conundrum 50. Brooklyn basketballers 52. *Soap time 53. Ice, dark, and middle 55. Make a pigeon sound 57. *”____ Hospital” 61. *Female view 65. Smoke detector, e.g. 66. Anger management issue 68. Russian river 69. Be a slowpoke 70. Foot digit 71. T. S., poet 72. All is well that does this well 73. Even, to a poet 74. Cook with dry heat DOWN 1. Ethiopian currency 2. Iris holder 3. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 4. Illegal lab product, pl. 5. Attack
6. Exchange for money 7. Ambulance squad, acr. 8. A in AV 9. Prima donna’s numbers 10. Nest material 11. Uh-huh 12. “Formerly,” formerly 15. Inuits’ wearable invention, pl. 20. Eat away 22. Pine juice 24. Frankie Valli’s four 25. *Judy’s daytime occupation 26. Like Hitler’s ideal man 27. 2 halves of a diameter 29. *Controversial Mehmet 31. ____ Bowl of the 1930s 32. What one did after one oohed 33. Throat dangler 34. *She’s live 36. Like Yangtze River 38. Digestive aid
42. Naturally, in slang 45. Unctuous 49. Turkish military leader 51. What____, or of any kind 54. March Madness’ eight 56. Convex molding 57. Flight destination 58. Distinctive elegance 59. Persian backgammon 60. Blunders 61. *Target viewer of an ABC Afterschool Special 62. Pelvic parts 63. Between ids and super-egos 64. J. J. ____, a Houston Texan 67. Beluga yield
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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. 28-Oct. 2: Theater performance
St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “The Glass Menagerie” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, Sept. 28-Oct. 1; 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Tracy Bono at tbono@stchas.edu or 636-922-8254.
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. 1: Trivia night
The Francis Howell Middle School Family and Community Engagement Team invites you to a fun night of high school reunion trivia at Immaculate Conception Dardenne at 7701 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. Tickets are $25 each and includes two drinks. Tables of eight are $200. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Outside food and drink is welcome (there will not be food concessions). To register contact Carolyn Tichenor at cltichenor@gmail.com.
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 Lake-
side 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, 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 ca-
reer 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. The Wellness Connection is proud to bring ‘Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” for the first time – with this being their fifth fundraising event over all. “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 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. 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 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. 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.
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 dem-
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 28, 2016 onstrations, 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. 18: Theater auditions
Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “A Christmas Story: The Musical” at 6 p.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open to ages eight through 18 and will consist of a dance that will be taught, cold readings from the script and a song that will be taught. A one to two minute cutting of a Broadway repertoire song should also be prepared and accompanied by a CD or MP3 track. Children auditioning should bring tap shoes if they presently tap and shoes they can dance in and wear comfortable clothes and must be accompanied by an adult. Callbacks will be Oct. 19. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17; and 2 p.m. Dec. 17-18. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets. com or by calling 636-922-8233.
Oct. 19: Art exhibition opening
St. Charles Community College is pleased to announce the Portraits Exhibition curated by Christine Holtz. The exhibition will be on display Sept. 26 - Nov. 4, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The Portraits Exhibition will feature a group of eight regional artists demonstrating a variety of approaches to portraiture. The show includes works by artists Laura S. Bailey, Jeanne Conway, Valerie Dratwick, Kelene Karetski, Sallie Day Mogerman, Giada Otten, Linda Smith and Rebecca Webb. The opening reception is from 6 - 8 p.m. Oct. 19. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.
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. 23: Hymn festival
Zion Lutheran Church and School invite the public to join in song at its 14th annual Hymn Festival in a program entitled, “A Thousand Voices: Hymns to the Trinity.” This singing event will feature guest organist, James Marriott, Director of Musical Arts at Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, in collaboration with Zion’s adult and children’s choirs and a special brass quartet. The Hymn Festival will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. For more information and directions, log on to www. zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.
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, 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. 28: Flu shot clinic
Community flu shot clinic from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B.
Oct. 28-30: Missouri River Rendezvous
The first annual Missouri River Rendezvous will be held at Klondike Park at 4600 S. Highway 94 in the river hills and wine country of Augusta. The three-day event will focus on river related resources, art, education, recreation, research, stewardship and commerce along the Missouri River. The purpose of the event is to connect different citizens and groups working or interested in the Missouri River to leverage their passion and knowledge for a more connected river community. Participants will have the opportunity to attend Missouri River presentations and activities in the park, take a boat ride on the Missouri River, participate in a guided hike through Klondike Park and tour nearby Augusta. In the evening, participants can make s’mores around the campfire and listen to tunes by local musicians, Gloria Attoun and Michael Bauermeister. A Halloween-themed river social will be held Saturday night. The full campground is reserved for Rendezvous participants. A mini river cleanup will be held Sunday morning. Full registration costs $75 and covers all meals and Rendezvous workshops and activities. A minimal camping fee ($8 per night) or your choice of nearby lodging is extra. You can also purchase at ticket for $30 for half day on Saturday - you choose - attend the morning workshop sessions with lunch or the evening social with dinner. Kids under 12 will receive a reduced cost of $30 for the weekend. Activities and demonstrations in the park on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. are free and open to the public. Deadline to register is Oct. 21. Details can be found online at www. bit.ly/2016rendezvous.
Oct. 29: Community festival
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at Blvd. Park in Lake St. Louis from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Light up your world at this free community event. Enjoy games, prizes, four-by-six photo for the kids, popcorn, cocoa and live gospel music Also drawing for one girl’s and one boy’s razor bike. There will also be an audience “Candle Lighting” (candles provided). For more information visit Facebook.com/halowinginthepark.
Oct. 30: All-you-can-eat breakfast
The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church (1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles) will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, children six to 11 are $4 and children five-and-under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.
Nov. 1: Bone density screening
Bone density screening at Middendorf-Kredell Library from 4 – 6 p.m.
Nov. 2: Childbirth class
Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.
Nov. 4: Trivia night
The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries will host its seventh annual trivia night at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Everyone, including the public, is invited to attend the O’Fallon Chamber’s Trivia Night presented by Country Side Flooring America. The early bird price of $175 is for a table of eight people and is available until Sept. 30, after that the price increases to $100 per table. Tables include 10 rounds of trivia, two mulligans, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. For more information or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/ trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot.
Nov. 4: 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 6:30 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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Nov. 5: Alzheimer’s education
Care and Conquer Alzheimer’s Education at Spencer Road Library from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Nov. 5: HollyBerry Fair CROSSWORD answers from page 11
Oct. 26: Childbirth class
Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.
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By Steve Bryan
Do we need movie critics anymore? As the old expression says, everyone’s a critic, especially when websites like Yelp force businesses to stand up and take notice. These days anyone can start a blog and post their thoughts about movies, television shows or whatever. Some folks even “live blog” during events like the Academy Awards, offering quick recaps of awards, jokes and outfits. In this digital age, however, do we really need professional movie critics offering their opinions on the latest movie releases? That’s been a hot topic in the news lately, particularly with superhero movies. Critics panned “Suicide Squad,” but its rabid fanbase demanded that Rotten Tomatoes, a really good review site, shut down because of harsh criticism of the movie. Growing up, I had to rely on movie reviewers in the local paper. When I was in high school, though, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert popped up on public television in “Sneak Previews.” These two critics typically disagreed on many films, which was part of the pleasure in watching the show. Neither man would back down – ever! Siskel and Ebert inspired me to try my hand at writing reviews, but when I first started, it was hard to get into print. The internet as people know it today was still forming; there was no Google and Yahoo’s search engine was incredibly primitive. The printed page still dominated and you already had to be published to get an editor’s attention. The movie critic position at a paper was coveted and fairly influential. Undue influence on critics also has been an issue. Over an eight-year period, I participated in movie junkets hosted by individual studios. Typically, a
studio rep would offer to fly me to Los Angeles, New York or, in one instance, Hawaii on their dime. Ground transportation, room, food and beverage were all covered by them. They even threw in junket gifts, like the “Blackhawk Down” coat I still have in my closet. In all honesty, it is hard to be objective when a studio gives you a free vacation. Looking back on that period, I think I always tried to say something nice about the movies shown at junkets, even if they were poor efforts at filmmaking. At roundtable interviews, I did ask relevant questions about the film in order to offer additional insights to my readers. Today, those of us fortunate to have outlets other than a personal blog really don’t rank any higher than the average person. The days when influential critics could make or break a film are long gone. The aforementioned “Suicide Squad” as well as “Batman v. Superman” did good box office business in spite of scathing reviews. I still hope though that critics like me do guide you to some good movies and away from the really rotten ones. 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters. Photo courtesy Bigstock
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