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Submitted photos Volunteers work to pack meals at a Kids Against Hunger food-packing event. Kids Against Hunger packages highly nutritious, life-saving meals for starving children and malnourished children and their families in developing countries and the United States.

Kids Against Hunger and Lindenwood University partnering to pack and ship 250,000 meals to those in need By Brett Auten A quarter of a million is a lot of anything. The local chapter of Kids Against Hunger is partnering with Lindenwood University to host a food packing event. Over a two-day span, a goal of 250,000 meals will be packed and shipped both nationally and internationally. This event will focus on local food pantries while keeping sights set on opportunities to serve those in need globally. The event takes place on Oct. 14 from noon to 3 p.m. and on Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. When community organizations come together, amazing things can happen and Kids Against Hunger are seeking help from local auto dealerships, real estate companies, roofing companies, churches, life groups, schools and non-profit organizations. Each meal is a fraction of a dollar, just 30 cents. Each sealed package contains six nutritious meals. Each packed box will contain 216 meals and each session will require 100 packers to reach the session goal of 33,000 meals packed. Darrell Konneman, the St. Peters Kids Against Hunger representative, urges

others to be a difference maker by breaking the chain of hunger of the children in their own backyards, playgrounds and neighborhoods. “I have seen the need and I jumped onto this,” Koeneman, a Lindenwood

Estevenson Coleman was born in Haiti and received meals from the Kids Against Hunger while living in an orphanage. Coleman is now a senior at Lindenwood University after being adopted and brought to the United States. He will participate in the upcoming food-packing event at Lindenwood, bringing his story full circle.

alum, said. “Anyone from age 8 to 80 can pack and help out.” Estevenson Coleman knows the benefits of Kids Against Hunger firsthand. Coleman, 22, was born in Haiti and he and his sister were put in an orphanage when his parents passed away. Coleman was just nine-years-old at the time. He recalls when the Kids Against Hunger deliveries would arrive every six months or so. “When they would come in, we were really excited,” Coleman said. “They were easy to make and it was the nutrition that we needed to keep us healthy.” Around the age of 15, Coleman was adopted by George and Sally Coleman and soon after enrolled in St. Charles West High School. Coleman would go on to have a successful soccer career here, going on to play at St. Charles Community College. Coleman is now a senior at Lindenwood, close to graduating with a degree in business with an emphasis in non-profit. Coleman will be one of many packers at Lindenwood, meaning he will have come full circle. “Honestly, it’s crazy,” Coleman said. See HUNGER page 2

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HUNGER Continued from cover by a malnourished child’s body and mind. seeks to end the literal hunger of children shocking, really. When I was eating the food I had no idea how it came about. That person put their time behind this to make it happen out of compassion and love. Now that it is me doing the packing, it is a strange feeling.” Coleman is focused on giving back, making a difference, and leaving his footprint. “There could be another person like out there who will receive this,” he said. “This is very meaningful and special.” The Kids Against Hunger meals have been formulated by food scientists to provide a rich source of easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins needed

The food also accommodates to the broad diversity of ethnic tastes and religious differences around the world. Kids Against Hunger packages highly nutritious, life-saving meals for starving children and malnourished children and their families in developing countries and the United States. The goal of the organization is for its meals to provide a stable nutritional base from which recipient families can move their families from starvation to self-sufficiency. Kids Against Hunger accomplishes this by mobilizing the energy and caring of American children, teens, and adults on behalf of hungry children around the world. Kids Against Hunger

receiving the meals, but also satisfies a hunger among prosperous Americans – a hunger for meaning and contribution. Despite the simplicity of the food’s content, it is a nutritionally complex and well-balanced meal. The meals include high-quality white, long-grain rice, vitamin-fortified, crushed soy, a dehydrated blend of six vegetables and vitamin and mineral powder. For more information and registration contact Global Compassion Ministries www.globalcompassionministries. com. For additional information, call Kids Against Hunger at 314-499-3170.

Citizens for Modern Transit to expand its Try & Ride program to college commuters Since Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) first launched its Try & Ride program in the summer of 2014, the initiative has helped more than 3,800 workday commuters learn how to navigate the St. Louis’ area’s transit system and experience the many benefits of using MetroLink and MetroBus. Now, CMT has announced it is expanding the program to give students commuting to and from college campuses the opportunity to “test drive” MetroLink and MetroBus, and experience, first-hand, how advantageous transit use can be for the school commute. The Try & Ride program is designed to help students gain greater access to resources and amenities in the area, while also helping to improve mobility and independence for individuals who don’t drive or don’t have regular access to a vehicle for personal use. Students will also benefit from the cost-savings of using less gas, while avoiding

the hassles of traffic and oncampus parking. Instead, they are able to use their commute time to relax, study or scan their favorite social media channels. “What many people may not realize is that 90 percent of the colleges and trade schools in the St. Louis area are accessible by transit, and 25 percent of Metro riders are using transit to commute to school,” said Kim Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We are confident that once students try transit, they will quickly realize all the benefits it has to offer and make it part of their regular academic commute.” The Try & Ride program is open to anyone in Missouri or Illinois who is new to the St. Louis region’s public transportation system and willing to commit to using transit for two consecutive months. Those interested in registering may do so via the CMT website at www.cmt-stl.

org, or by calling 314-231-7272. Upon registering, program participants will be mailed a packet containing a personalized transit route for their work or school commute, one month’s worth of complimentary fare tickets, a journal that can be used for documenting their transit journey and a list of tips and tricks for using transit. Registration in the Try & Ride program also enrolls participants in the Guaranteed Ride Home program, which provides transit users with a cab ride home or rental car in case of emergency or an unexpected schedule change. Try & Ride student participants are required to travel to campus via MetroLink or MetroBus three to four days per week over a two-month period, and take two, short surveys along the way, designed to provide CMT with user insight and help the organization track the progression of the program. There is no fee to participate in

the Try & Ride program. The only out-of-pocket expense is the cost of the second month of the participant’s fare. However, CMT reminds students that many local colleges and universities offer customized passes from Metro, known as U-Passes, which cover all or part of the cost of MetroLink or MetroBus passes for students. “We are excited to be able to extend this program offering to our students,” commented D’Andre Braddix, assistant dean of students at University of Missouri – Saint Louis. “The Try & Ride program is a great resource to help UMSL students navigate the local transit system. Plus, students tend to have hectic daily schedules and plans can change. Having automatic enrollment in the Guaranteed Ride Home program and access to backup transportation in case of emergency or an unexpected schedule change is an important and beneficial assurance for users.”

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St. Charles County Parks offers chills and thrills this Halloween season The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is scaring up family-friendly fun at two parks this Halloween season. From 6 – 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 22, tales and stories from the 1800s are brought to life at “Spirits of the Past” at the Historic Daniel Boone Home at Lindenwood Park in Defiance. Walk through lantern-lit paths in the historic park, listen to murder ballads in the Old Peace Chapel and the eerie Legend of Sleepy Hollow by renowned story teller Anne Williams, and if you dare, visit Ms. Hattie, the conjure woman from New Orleans. This family-friendly event is a great alternative to traditional Halloween celebrations and is recommended for children

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seven-years-of-age and older. Tickets are limited and pre-registration is suggested. Admission is $6, if pre-registered or $10 at the door. To preregister, visit www.stccparks.org or call the park at 636-798-2005. Creepy creatures lurk around every corner at the “Night of Fright Haunted House” at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie from 6 p.m. – midnight on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. This scary place is a maze of haunted rooms filled with frightful scenes and is designed to entertain children and adults. Admission to the haunted attraction is $5. For more information, call the park at 636-561-4964.

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service hosts Meet the Candidates Night 2016 Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service and its Social Justice Committee will sponsor Meet the Candidates Night 2016 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service located at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles. The purpose of this event is to aid the voters of St. Charles County in making informed decisions at the voting polls in November. The event will introduce the 2016 election candidates to the public in an informal setting. Each candidate will have their own table and will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. to meet with voters one-to-one to answer any questions they may have. All voters of St. Charles County are encouraged

to take advantage of this opportunity to meet and speak with the 2016 candidates for federal, state and St. Charles County offices. Jack Lipin, Executive Director for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, Social Justice Advocate Miriam Mahan, care service volunteers, along with political science students from local colleges and universities urge you to participate in this event. Refreshments will be served. Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service does not endorse, support or oppose any candidates nor political parties. For further information call Mary Reynolds at 636-441-1302 ext. 260.

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St. Charles County took a historic step in fighting drug abuse when it passed an ordinance to establish a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) for the county. The ordinance, requested by County Executive Steve Ehlmann and sponsored by Councilman Joe Brazil, includes all municipalities in the county and passed unanimously. Ehlmann said, “Prescription drug abuse and misuse is dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of our county’s residents. The resulting addiction often leads to the use of heroin.” Missouri is the only state to not have a statewide PDMP – a fact that encourages abusers to come here from other states. “Since the state is not taking action, we feel we need to move forward,” Brazil said. “St. Charles County is very concerned about the heroin epidemic. We are doing anything and everything we can possibly do to try to get a hold on this terrible situation. Having a drug monitoring program is only one part of the solution, but it is a huge step.” The St. Charles County PDMP program will be run by the county’s department of public health. Those prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs will become registered users of the new system. They will be required to provide information to the Department of Public Health

that could prevent “doctor shopping,” the practice of visiting multiple physicians to obtain multiple prescriptions for otherwise illegal drugs. The St. Charles County information will be added to an electronic database with information from St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis. “Utilizing the same vendor as St. Louis city and county will enable us to monitor prescription drug abuse within a larger geographical area, providing increased scrutiny throughout the region.” says Ehlmann. “I urge other jurisdictions to work with St. Louis County and their vendor so that, together, we can solve this growing problem, and not just push it out to surrounding Missouri counties.” Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration revealed that prescription drug overdose deaths exceed overdose deaths from heroin and cocaine combined. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), PDMPs not only monitor for suspected abuse or diversion of drugs to illegal use, but can give a prescriber or pharmacist critical information about a patient’s controlled substance abuse history. All information collected would be confidential and no information about the patient’s condition requiring opioids would be collected.

O’Fallon’s two-day Fall Fest opens Oct. 7 with Food Truck Frenzy and street dance

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Kick off a great fall weekend with O’Fallon’s Food Truck Frenzy & Fall Fest Street Dance on Friday, Oct. 7, in Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Then return to Civic Park on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for live bluegrass music, shopping at arts and crafts booths, free farm-themed activities for families and more. Free parking and admission both dates. On Friday at 6 p.m., fuel up for a night of dancing with tasty food truck fare from Wingnut, Cruzin Fuzion and Dough Boy. Then get rocking with Contagious from 7 – 10 p.m. Fall Fest arts and crafts booths also will be open for shopping from 6 – 10 p.m. On Saturday morning, Oct. 8, get your day off to a running start at 7 a.m. with the O’Fallon Fall Fest 5K/10K Run and Superhero Costume Contest. The start/finish line will be outside the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) at 100 North

Main Street in O’Fallon. The 5K offers divisions for nearly all abilities including baby stroller, and the 10K provides a challenge. Wearing a familyfriendly superhero costume during the race will automatically enter you in the Superhero Costume Contest. The awards ceremony starts at 8 a.m. For 5K/10K Run details, including runners’ perks and a link to registration, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest#run. Then head to Civic Park for the O’Fallon Fall Fest from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for acoustic music by award-winning bluegrass musicians, shopping at vendor’s booths for upscale handcrafted items and free activities with your kids. The Historical Society Log Cabin Museum will be open for free tours and delicious festival food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information and directions visit www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest.

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The American Red Cross is seeking volunteer transportation specialists in the St. Louis and southwestern Illinois areas to deliver lifesaving blood products to hospitals. Transportation assignments include delivering blood products to area hospitals for patient use as well as delivering them to the Red Cross office for processing. Transportation specialists play a very important role in providing ensuring an ample blood supply for patients in need. A transportation specialist is a specially selected and trained volunteer who transports blood and blood products. Transporting blood products is among the most important volunteer assignments within the Red Cross. “We are looking to add to our staff of volunteers to help us deliver these life-saving products,” said Kelly Loepker, Manager, Volunteer Management, Missouri-Illinois Region. “I encourage anyone interested in making a direct impact on people’s lives to contact us.”

Volunteers must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the transportation specialist position, including: • A valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years driving experience is required. For those with a Missouri license you must have a class “E” license, per state requirement, to transport products or people. • Volunteers must be at able to verify a safe driving record with state record or insurance. • Transportation specialists must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 45 pounds for hospital deliveries. • Volunteers bust be available for two to four shifts per month (flexible schedules available). If interested please contact Marie Rantz at 314658-2122 or via email at marie.rantz@redcross. org. In addition go to www.redcrossblood.org for more information.

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Discover nature with MDC through fall-color fun As the heat of summer fades to the cool weather and hickories are at the height of their fall display. of fall, trees and shrubs around the Show-Me State Normally by late October, the colors are fading and transform from leaves of green to a fall-foliage the leaves start to drop from the trees. color palette of golds, reds, oranges, and purples. “It’s still early in the season and we haven’t seen The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) much of a change,” said MDC Community Forester encourages people to discover nature through fall- Mark Grueber. “As we move more into fall, we hope color adventures. for warm sunny days and cool nights to provide “People can travel us with the best color anywhere in Missouri display.” and find a variety of Viewing fall color trees that show off a For spectacular vistas, fantastic array of color Grueber recommends in the fall,” said MDC routes along rivers with Resource Forester Cory views of forested bluffs, Gregg. and along ridges with Gregg explained that sweeping scenes of forleaves turn colors when ested landscapes. On a two things happen. smaller scale, find fall “First, sugars procolor through drives Photo courtesy the Missouri Department of Conservation duced by photosyntheon back roads, hikes, The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages people to sis are trapped inside discover nature through fall-color fun, such driving roads along the or float trips under a leaves by chilly - but Missouri River. This picture from a past fall was taken near Hartsburg colorful forest canopy. not freezing - autumn in Boone County. Conservation areas and nights,” he said. “Those state parks are also great sugars are the building blocks for red, yellow, orange places to visit for fall color. and purple pigments. Cool nights simultaneously “Even treeless areas, such as prairies and roadcause the breakdown of green pigments, allowing sides, display beautiful shades of gold, purple, olive, these other colors to show through.” and auburn with autumn wildflowers, shrubs, and A wide variety of trees around the state means grasses,” Grueber said. “In cities and towns, enjoy Missourians have a fall-color season that can last places with mature trees, such as older neighborfour to six weeks. Sassafras, sumac, and Virginia hoods, parks, and even cemeteries.” creeper are some of the earliest foliage to change, Weekly fall color updates beginning in mid-September. By late September, MDC offers weekly online fall color updates black gum, bittersweet, and dogwoods are turning. from department foresters all over the state. The The color change starts earliest in northern Mis- updates include species of trees that are turning souri and moves southward across the state. The and recommendations for where to see them. Get peak of fall color in Missouri is usually around MDC’s Fall Color Updates online at nature.mdc. mid-October. This is when maples, ashes, oaks, mo.gov/discover-nature/fall-colors.

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Enjoy the Fall Harvest Festival at Broemmelsiek Park Bring the family out to Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance for some good old-fashioned fun at the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department’s fourth annual Fall Harvest Festival. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 8, enjoy live music, children’s games, crafts, scenic hayrides, tasty festival food and samples of fresh apple cider. It’s a wonderful event for the entire family. Live entertainment, exciting demonstrations, and a variety of 19th century games are planned for the day: • Listen to the 4th Street Band, known for hip rock, country, and blues music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Visit the demonstration area to hand dip a candle and watch wool spinners, blacksmiths turning steel into art, and members

of the Illinois-Missouri Tractor and Engine Club turning grain into bird seed. • Participate in variety of historic games, including walking on stilts, nine pin pumpkin bowling and much more. • Take a hayride through the park – cost is $2 per person and children under five years old are free. • Shop from a wide assortment of pumpkins, jams and other goods available for purchase under the big tent. For more information, please call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks. org. Broemmelsiek Park is located at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance.

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O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust branch celebrates 20th anniversary By Brett Auten The O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust branch celebrated its 20th anniversary of being in the O’Fallon community on Oct. 1. Throughout the first full week of October, the branch will be celebrating with give-a-ways and treats for customers. Drawings will be held each day for items such as Christmas ornaments, thermal drink dispenser and much more. There will be an assortment of snacks, like cookies and muffins in the morning to popcorn and chips provided in the afternoon. Margie Newsom, the O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust branch manager, has been with the comSubmitted photo pany for 16 years. This photo was taken at the O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust branch “I have seen the Peoples Bank & Trust grow opening 20 years ago. from just four branches to now there are seven,” Newsom said. “Account-wise, our bank has “We used to be shirt and ties for the men and grown tremendously.” three-piece suits for the women but we then But with that growth, the same values are firm- changed to a more business-appropriate attire ly in place. like polo shirts,” Newsom said. “Our customers “We’re still a hometown, community bank,” seem to like the different tone. It’s a little more Newsom said. “But we have kept up with times, relaxed and not as intimidating.” whether its debit and chip cards to mobile bankOne thing that will remain the same over the ing and deposits, we have everything that large next 20 years will be its dedication to service. banks have to offer.” “We will always do what’s necessary to make The O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust has nine our customers happy and make their banking exfull-time employees, four part-time employees, perience more comfortable,” Newsom said. and two loan officers. The O’Fallon Peoples Bank & Trust is located at One change that customers have noticed oc- 1310 N Main St. in O’Fallon. For more informacurred close to seven years ago. tion, call 636-980-1777.

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HHS awards $1,925,445 to expand Missouri behavioral health workforce The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $1,925,445 in awards to seven training programs to increase the number of mental health providers and substance abuse counselors in Missouri. Nationally, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are funding 144 new and continuing grants for a total of $44.5 million through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) program, which supports clinical internships and field placements for an array of professional and paraprofessional behavioral health disciplines and occupations. “The administration is committed to ensuring that Americans of all ages have access to quality mental health and substance abuse services,” said HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. “These grants are an important step toward that goal by creating an educational pipeline for future behavioral health providers so people in need can get the care they deserve.” President Obama designated Sept. 18-23 as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. As part of the week, federal agencies focused on the work being done across the government and announcing new efforts to address the national prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. “The program emphasizes integrating behavioral health, primary care, violence awareness and prevention, and the involvement of families in the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders,” said HRSA Acting Administrator Jim Macrae. “This emphasis helps strengthen the next generation of behavioral health workforce providers so they can work more effectively in a variety of 21st century health care settings.” In Missouri $224,512 will support two new grantees and an additional $1,700,933 will fund five current grantees. “In 2015, 55 million adult Americans had a mental or substance use disorder,” said SAMHSA Principal Deputy Administrator Kana Enomoto. “That’s one out of five adults. These are serious, often life-threatening conditions, yet fewer than 39 percent of those affected got treatment. We must develop a robust, well-trained behavioral health workforce to ensure the future health of our nation.”

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In due time My daughter is nearing week two of being overdue with her second child. The first one came as ordered on the due date. After a couple of vigorous pushes and a few well-placed punches to her husband, out popped the little guy – howling and happy. However, this one has decided to take up permanent residence. The baby is getting way too comfortable in her rent-free womb. It’s time to evict the little freeloader and bring her out to face the harsh realities in this world of messy faces, messy diapers and messy elections. What a time to be born, huh? At this point, mom is so uncomfortable and ready to be done with her pregnancy that she has threatened to grab a vacuum and extract the little sweetie manually. It’s on occasions like these that rational minds must intervene and prudence is warranted. So naturally she came to me, her mother, asking for sage wisdom. As any dutiful provider of common sense would do, I readily gave her the best possible advice available. I recommended she post it to Facebook and let the community of experts have a stab at it. Within moments, the suggestions came rolling in from acupuncture to eating pineapple.

Someone recommended castor oil mixed with orange juice. Bleck, a castor oil smoothie? My daughter did not plan on throwing up the baby, but delivering it via the old-fashioned route and passed on that. Another said to eat spicy food. But enough activity was already going on in those lower parts without a turbulent case of Montezuma’s revenge. Pass again. One suggested a long walk. I remember back when I was in my 8th month of pregnancy and ready to crack open like a ripe waddling watermelon; my husband came to me with some words of assistance. He proposed that I try mowing the lawn and washing the car.

“ O h thanks, sweetie,” I said. “Do you really think it will bring on labor?“ “Probably not,” he answered, “but it would really help me out so I can watch the game tonight.” And this is why husbands get punched during childbirth. At wits end, I turned on the TV. Suddenly, the great presidential debate appeared. It was enough to make a barren women break her water. I called in my daughter. If this didn’t send her inner parts into a churning fit of painful contractions and hysteria nothing would. With any luck, the baby would be here by the next commercial break. 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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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Members of the Timberland High School Art Club planted over 1,000 pinwheels around the exterior of their school on Sept. 21 in recognition of International Day of Peace.

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Members of the Timberland High School Art Club planted over 1,000 pinwheels around the exterior of their school on Sept. 21 in recognition of International Day of Peace. The pinwheels were created by Timberland students and staff in conjunction with “Pinwheels for Peace,” a project that was initiated in 2005 by two art teachers in Florida as a way for students to express how they felt about what was going on in the world around them.

Timberland art students have participated in the project for the past nine years. “Students from so many different grades and backgrounds in the district contributed pinwheels to make this project possible,” said Timberland Art Club Vice President Isabelle Stewart. “It really brings everyone together. We hope to add even more pinwheels, and continue celebrating the International Day of Peace for years to come.”

Timberland Art Club students work under the instruction of Fine Arts Department Chair Crystal Wing. Last year, Pinwheels for Peace organizers estimate over four million pinwheels were displayed world-wide on the same day in multiple countries. “In today’s world, peace needs to be more than just a word,” is the motto shared on the project webpage, www. pinwheelsforpeace.com.

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Manager Ryan Wilson celebrated the grand opening of his new office World Finance Corp. with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 21. On hand were Sally Faith, mayor of the city of St. Charles, representatives with the city of St. Charles and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. World Finance Corp. is located at 1803 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. They offer short-term

small loans, medium-term larger loans, related credit insurance products, ancillary products and services to individuals who have limited access to other sources of consumer credit. They also offer income tax return preparation services. For more information on World Finance Corp, please call 636-724-5376 or visit their website at www.worldacceptance.com.

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Aerospace manufacturer honored for three generations of growth and success in St. Charles County Seyer Industries, an aerospace and maritime defense manufacturer located in St. Charles County, recently was honored for growth and success by St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board. Seyer, located in St. Peters, has been a family-owned business for three generations. “Seyer Industries is a homegrown success story that has global customers including Boeing, Bell Helicopter, Gulfstream, Northrop Grumman and many others,” said Ehlmann. “Aerospace and commercial aviation are important parts of the manufacturing resurgence in our community, and we are proud to recognize Seyer Industries as a leader in this growing business sector.” Founded in 1957, Seyer Industries started with the sole proprietor and has grown to approximately 200 employees in facilities that total 120,000 square feet. An expansion of 9,100 square feet will be completed this fall. County Executive Ehlmann also praised Seyer Industries for its role in the upcoming Manufacturing Day 2016 events planned for Oct. 7, in the College Center Building at St. Charles Community College. “Seyer Industries is giving back to the community by participating in this event,” he said. “I urge residents and officials in our community to support and take part in Manufacturing Day 2016 as we encourage the next generation of our workforce to

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consider the promising careers available in advanced manufacturing.” Manufacturing is credited for nearly 15,000 local jobs, or 12 percent of the workforce, in St. Charles County, according to Scott J. Drachnik, director of the County’s Department of Workforce & Business Development. “Annual manufacturing wages are more than $1.1 billion – the highest by a long-shot of all business sectors in our community,” Drachnik said. Drachnik thanked company CEO Chris Seyer for his ongoing service to the County’s

Manufacturing Task Force and the company’s long-standing role on the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board. “Chris Seyer has been a valuable resource to us as we work closely with successful manufacturing entrepreneurs to better understand their needs,” he said. “It is of great benefit to be able to pass along best practices, such as how Seyer Industries has been adjusting work schedules and its culture to better accommodate the influx of millennials into the manufacturing workforce.”

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Roundup of Rascals 2016 season The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The team completed the baseball season second in the Frontier League Championship with a 1-0 loss in game five of the championship series against the Evansville Otters recently. The skipper Steve Brook has had that distinction for the past three years in a row and five of the past seven seasons. This year in particular was an incredible feat as he had only three everyday players from the 2015 roster: Josh Ludy, Josh Silver and Johnny Morales. Most of his starting pitchers returned, including Joe Scanio, Tim Koons, Lucas Laster and Zeb Sneed. Pitchers added during the season were Josh Wright and Jason Ziegler. June was a tough month for the Rascals due to injuries, specifically to starting pitcher Joe Scanio and shortstop Johnny Morales, along with a few other key players. Another setback was when the Chicago Cubs bought the playing time of Josh Silver. At the time he led the League with a .455 batting average and ranked in the top five in home runs (5) and RBIs (19). At that point the team was heading in the wrong way, as they would lose 14 of their next 18 games before the much-needed Frontier League All-Star Break. After the break the team put it in high gear as they went on a historic eleven-game winning streak; and following the final win of the streak, the Rascals were 48-42 and three-and-a-half games up for the final wild card spot. The official date for the Rascals playoff clincher was on Sept. 4, the final day of the regular season where they defeated the Southern Illinois Miners by a score of 5-1. PLAYOFFS In the divisional round, the O’Fallon squad took on the Miners again to win three games to put the Rascals into the Frontier League Championship Series for the third year in a row. The Championship series saw the Evansville Otters win three of the five games. NEXT HOME GAMES: Sometime in May 2017 For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Very proud of the ‘boys of the summer’

Lady Lions of Lindenwood set season high record Lindenwood University field hockey squad played a solid game the second straight day after shutting out new-ECAC Division II Field Hockey member, Mercy College, by a final score of 7-0. The scoring feat is tops for the season thus far. The Lady Lions have scored at least five goals in three different games this season. Scoring goals were Noor Fons, Greta Banholzer, Bridget Hoogendijk, Victoria Buysschaert, Karlie Quinn (with two) and Tara Robben, who had her ninth goal of the season (which leads the ECAC). Goalkeeper Skylar Starbeck kept all three of the opponents’ shots from reaching the back of the net. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com *Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information Free soccer event at the Family Arena The St. Louis Ambush plays professional indoor soccer in the Central Division of the 17-team Major Arena Soccer League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The team has announced their annual Fan Fest will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 with the Ambush taking on the Cedar Rapids Rampage. One of the best parts about the Fan Fest is the cost that is free for attendance and parking at the Family Arena. For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com. *Soccer season is about here

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

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Recipe: Feel-good foods for fall Crisp mornings, cozy sweaters and a craving for comfort foods are all sure signs that autumn is in the air. No fall menu is complete without hearty, homestyle dishes that evoke feelings of wellbeing and warmth, and there’s no better way to capture the flavors of fall than with the season’s signature ingredient – apples. Serving up fall’s best feelgood foods doesn’t have to be hard. One clever solution: apple butter. Made from apples slowsimmered in kettles of sugar, apple cider and spices, apple butter is more than just a spread. It’s also a versatile ingredient that can enhance your favorite sweet and savory recipes. Made with

American-grown apples in the classic Pennsylvania Dutch style, Musselman’s Apple Butter lends a unique taste to main dishes and desserts alike. While this one-pot dinner saves time on busy fall evenings, it also boasts a rich, tangy sauce that gets a special twist from the spice of apple butter. Fall is also the perfect time for creating beloved desserts, and whoopie pie is always a winning choice. This spiced up version of the traditional favorite draws its flavor from Musselman’s Apple Butter, with an old-fashioned taste that is the essence of comfort food. Find more recipes for fall at musselmans.com.

Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Vegetables Ingredients: 2 pounds pork loin salt pepper 1 large red onion 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes 1 pound baby carrots 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup apple butter 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 cup beef broth

Spice Cake Whoopie Pies Ingredients:

1 box spice cake mix, dry 1 1/2 cups apple butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat liner. In large bowl, mix together dry cake mix, apple butter, oil and eggs until smooth. Let stand 3-4 minutes.

and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, and beat another 1-2 minutes.

Spoon batter onto prepared baking sheet, one heaping, rounded tablespoon at a time. Space about 2 inches apart.

Frost flat side of each “pie” half with frosting and place halves together. Store in sealed container in refrigerator.

Bake about 14 minutes and let cool completely.

Note: Marshmallow creme can be substituted for cream cheese frosting.

To make cream cheese frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter

Crossword Puzzle Theme: HORROR MOVIES

Directions: Place large nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. (If using regular skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil.) Season pork loin with salt and pepper, and place in skillet.

In small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, apple butter, mustard, soy sauce and broth. Pour mixture over pork and vegetables.

Sear pork loin on all sides to seal in juices, about 8-10 minutes.

Cover slow cooker and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours.

Peel onion and cut into large chunks. Cover bottom of large, 6-quart slow cooker with half the chopped onion, potatoes and carrots.

Once potatoes are tender, cut tenderloin into thin slices and place on platter, surrounded by vegetables.

Lay seared pork loin over top and surround with remaining vegetables.

Taste gravy, and season with salt and pepper, as needed, then pour gravy over pork and serve.

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

See solution on page 13

ACROSS 1. Necklace lock 6. Put into service 9. Slovenly one 13. Center of iris 14. “Platoon” setting 15. Ben Franklin’s invention 16. Naked protozoa 17. First prime number 18. Trail follower 19. *Norman Bates/Janet Leigh movie 21. *2002 horror flick starring Naomi Watts 23. Actress ____ Michele 24. Potato’s soup mate 25. Not hook or cross 28. Fodder holder 30. Before Reuse and Recycle 35. Reunion attendee 37. Baptism or shiva 39. Enter user name and password 40. Delhi wrap 41. Abominable snowmen 43. Swine and avian diseases 44. Signs of things to come 46. “Will be,” according to Doris Day 47. Cohen brothers’“Barton ____” 48. Public announcement 50. Bit attachment 52. #9 Across’ digs 53. Like pinkish cheeks 55. Boston ____ Party 57. Go off on a ____, or deviate 61. *Jeff Goldblum’s unfortunate teleportation experiment 64. La ____ opera house 65. Freudian topic 67. Sag 69. Per ____, or yearly 70. Black and white sea bird 71. “Number the Stars” author 72. None of this for the weary 73. Soap-making ingredient 74. English county DOWN 1. Number cruncher 2. Coal in a stocking 3. *Killer ones attacked in 1995’s “Congo” 4. Female oracle

5. “Oh, The ____ You’ll go!” 6. “Do ____ others as...” 7. *Movie featuring the killer Jigsaw 8. Be theatrical 9. Recipe command 10. Mischievous Scandinavian god 11. Baker’s baker 12. Shipping hazard 15. Israeli money 20. *Like “The Wolf Man” 22. Of a female 24. 50-50 draw, e.g. 25. *Avenger in a hockey mask 26. Remember this battle site? 27. Chemistry lab glass device 29. *”What ____ Beneath” with Michelle Pfeiffer 31. Remove, as a hat 32. a.k.a. tangelos 33. *Dracula’s title

34. Glorify 36. Short skirt 38. Michael Collins’ country 42. Says, archaic 45. *Neve Campbell vs. Ghostface flick 49. Long period of time 51. Found in a haystack? 54. Diamond datum 56. 1970s big dos 57. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 58. High school breakout 59. Grannies 60. Pig out 61. Puff of marijuana 62. Blues 63. Bygone era 66. Laroche or de Maupassant 68. Eucharist vessel See answers on page 13

What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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 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. 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. 15: Trunk or treat

Trunk or Treat in WingHaven takes place from 12:30 – 3 p.m. at Midwest Bank Centre in WingHaven. Kids, come dressed in costume and trick or treat at the trunks of area businesses. There will be clowns, bounce house, games, giveaways, food, drink, snacks and plenty of candy. Parents, bring your lawn chairs, listen to DJ music and visit with area businesses while your children trick or treat in a fun, safe environment. Prize giveaways take place at 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Help replenish our area blood supply by donating at this event. Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be available to take your blood donation. Also, Trunk or Treat is having a 5K and kid’s run. Register at www. peacewinghaven.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 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. 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. 20: Special needs workshop

Community Living, Inc., a premier provider of programs and services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County, will host a special educational workshop focused on long-term planning for loved ones caring for those with special needs. This free workshop, titled “Estate Planning for the Special Needs Family,” will take place at Emmaus Homes, located at 3731 Mueller Road in St. Charles. All family members, friends, guardians and other service providers of individuals with special needs are invited and encouraged to make plans to attend. The workshop will feature an expert panel that will address concerns and questions, and provide essential information on a variety of important topics, including special needs trust, securing government benefits, financial security and funding options. Participants can choose from two sessions. The first session will take place from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., with lunch provided. A second session will be held later in the day from 6-8 p.m. with dinner provided. Registration for the workshops is required. To register for one of the sessions, or for more information, contact Carolyn Hoffman, Development Coordinator for Community Living, Inc., at 636-970-2800, ext. 3022, or via e-mail at choffman@communityliv-

ingmo.org.

Oct. 22: Craft show

Fort Zumwalt South High School presents its 26th Annual Craft Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school at 8050 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Craft lovers will find everything from jewelry and holiday items, to wooden crafts and soaps. In addition there will be several home sales representatives like Pampered Chef, Scentsy and Tupperware just to name a few. Bake sale and concessions are also available. Proceeds benefit the high school booster club, which supports extra-curricular activities including sports, music, drama and academic groups.

Oct. 22: Quilt social bingo

All Saints Quilt Social Bingo takes place in the All Saints Parish Center at 7 McMenamy Rd. in St. Peters. Doors open at 10 a.m., bingo play starts at noon. No one under 16 admitted. Lunch will be available and there will be baby quilts for sale. For more information call 636-397-1440.

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. 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, 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

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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

Halo-Wing in the Park will take place 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: Community dodgeball tournament

A community dodgeball tournament will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. at Lutheran High School of St. Charles County. Teams are from ninth grade to adult. Cost is $100 per adult team, $50 per high school youth team. There will be prizes, t-shirt, concessions, awards, etc. Proceeds to benefit Grad Night 2017 and LHS Booster Club. Teams must preregister by Oct. 24 at http:// lutheranhighstcharles.com/athletics/ booster-club/events/.

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.

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

St. Johns United Church of Christ will hold their annual HollyBerry Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fair includes handmade crafts, silent auction, etc. Located on Wolfrum Road at Highway 94 in Weldon Spring. Bring the family for cake walk, face painting, etc. For more information call 636-926-8995 or visit www.stjohnsweldonspring.org.

Road Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

What’s Happening

SUDOKU answers from page 11

CROSSWORD answers from page 11

Nov. 9: Childbirth class

Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 10: Seminar

Community education with Dr. Quigley questions about knee pain at Middendorf-Kredell Library from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 18: Holiday bazaar

Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville, at 632 E. Hwy. N in Wentzville will host Immanuel’s Women in Mission Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring homemade baked goods and lots of crafts. They are raffling a handmade quilt, need not be present to win. A lunch is served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. consisting of roast beef, hot dogs, homemade chili, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies.

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Dec. 6: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Deer Run Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

Nov. 19: Choral concert

The St Louis Chordinals present “Group Therapy,” a musical extravaganza to make you feel better with special guests Banjos And Brass at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters (at city hall, near Rec-Plex). Tickets are $15.

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Dec. 10: A Day of Play

A Day of Play community event takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the O’Fallon YMCA.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Nov. 7: Bone density screening

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By Steve Bryan

Can ‘Mr. Smith’ still go to Washington in an ‘Idiocracy?’ American politics translate beautifully to the big screen. Look back, for instance, at Frank Capra’s brilliant “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Released in 1939, this political film still resonates well almost 80 years later. Jimmy Stewart plays Jefferson Smith, a wide-eyed patriot asked to take over a deceased senator’s seat. Smith holds on to his ideals, but political machines almost take him out of the game. Speaking of machines, the actual voting process sometimes fails, as it did with the “hanging chad” ballot controversy 16 years ago. In 2008, Kevin Costner starred in “Swing Vote,” which showed that every single ballot really does count. Costner is Bud Johnson, a fairly apolitical guy who, through an odd turn-ofevents, has the power to select the next POTUS. Bud leverages his position for money and other goodies, but his daughter pushes him to do the right thing. The late Robin Williams gave a nice performance in 2006’s “Man of the Year.” The comedian played Tom

Dobbs, the witty host of a news satire show who runs for president as a lark and actually wins. A computer programmer (Laura Linney) discovers, however, that a technical glitch was the reason for his extraordinary win. Many voters hope that elected officials would have the ideals of Jimmy Stewart’s Jefferson Smith, but that is sadly not the norm. In 1972, Robert Redford tackled political idealism in “The Candidate.” His character, lawyer Bill McKay, ran for office to bring attention to civil rights, the ecology and other vital issues. When it looks like McKay actually could win, his idealism crumbles in the rush to get elected. “Beavis and Butt-Head” and “King of the Hill” creator Mike Judge has a definite talent for satire. His hilarious “Office Space” became a cult hit because of its relatable worker bee themes. In 2006, Judge released “Idiocracy,” a film that many are now calling a documentary of the current political climate. Luke Wilson plays Joe Bauers, a man who testing shows is “completely average.” He’s frozen along with

‘Swing Vote’ photo courtesy Touchstone Pictures, ‘Man of the Year’ photo courtesy Universal Pictures, ‘The Candidate’ photo courtesy Warner Bros.

a prostitute named Rita (Maya Rudolph) and revived five centuries later. During those years, smart people didn’t reproduce as much as less intelligent folks, resulting in a dumbed-down culture. Joe applies logic and reasoning to problems, but people think he’s just weird. When he tries to save vital crops from dying, he’s sentenced to death. The fact that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both making a run for the White House is screenplay gold. This election is going to be dramatized and parodied for years to come, no matter the outcome. Even Sarah Palin’s behavior during the 2008 election did not produce as many juicy scenarios as the Trump/Clinton battle. The saddest part is that this is real life, not fiction. 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.