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Expanding emergency services
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Photo courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District The St. Charles County Ambulance District has opened two new stations in Wentzville and St. Peters has also announced details for even more improvements coming its way.
St. Charles County Ambulance District opens two new EMS stations to better serve the growing population of St. Charles County By Brett Auten As the county grows and expands, so does its need for emergency services of all varieties. In 2019, St. Charles County Ambulance District responded to nearly 45,000 calls for service. That figure is a growth of over 50 percent in the last decade. Kelly Cope is the Assistant Chief of Operations who has been at the district for 25 years, 20 of which spent as a road paramedic. “We have gone from a small, rural district to much more of a suburb of St. Louis,” Cope
said. “We have to be ready for what that growth provides.” According to Cope, rapid residential and commercial development, coupled with an aging population, have been the driving factors behind the upward trajectory in call volume. Last month, the district opened new EMS stations in St. Peters and Wentzville to better reach these swelling communities. The stations are located on East Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville and Old Mill Parkway in St. Peters. They are positioned in two of the SCCAD’s busiest response zones. The new facilities are larger than the ones they
are replacing, allowing for the ability to increase paramedic staffing at these locations as needed. The stations are the first infrastructure projects in SCAAD’s 10-year capital improvement plan, which residents of St. Charles County put into motion in 2018 by the passing of Prop. Ambulance, a bond issue. In 2021, the district will take the next steps outlined in the 10-year plan that includes a reconfiguration of assets along Rt. 364 in St. See ‘EMERGENCY’ page 2
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‘EMERGENCY’ from cover Peters and in the Harvester area. Currently, this area is served by a single ambulance. Next year, two new stations will be constructed to spread the coverage more evenly throughout this highly populated area. The forthcoming EMS stations will be located at the corner of Woodstone Dr. and Queens Brooke Blvd. in St. Peters, and at the intersection of Caulks Hill Rd. and Towers Rd. in Harvester. The district aims to begin construction in the spring, and targets fall 2021 for their completion. “When performing our community needs analysis, this area of the community was and continues to be a high priority,” SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer said. “The Queens Brooke and Towers stations, coupled with support from existing facilities, will enable us to enhance coverage and provide better response times to 911 emergencies.”
Also part of the capital improvement plan is a consolidated campus facility that brings together the district’s training, administration, logistics and supply center, vehicle maintenance and non-emergency transfer division. These areas of the operation are currently spread between five buildings in three municipalities. The 147,000-squarefoot campus is under construction on Salt River Rd. in St. Peters, and is set to open next year. “There will not be many in the nation that is of this caliber,” Cope said of the campus. “This building will carry us for 30 years. Currently, we have all different departments stretch to the limits. This year, with COVID, the medics have really struggled through that. These new stations and with what is happening in 2021, it’s a nice bright spot.”
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Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service partners with United Way Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, a nonprofit agency in St. Charles serving low-income individuals and families in crisis, has been named a new Safety Net Agency supported by United Way. “We are so grateful to partner with the United Way,” Pam Struckhoff, executive director at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service. “Thank you to everyone who has previously supported the United Way. Every donation helps families in crisis in the St. Louis region.” United Way supports 167 local nonprofits in the St. Louis region, which in turn supports hundreds of causes to help the community as a whole. The causes include immediate basic needs such as food, shelter and transportation, and long-term support such as youth programming, education, job training and counseling. “Each year, one million people in our area are helped by United Way supported agencies – that’s one in three people in 16 counties through Missouri and Illinois,” said Struckhoff. “United Way will allow our agency to serve even more families in crisis and prevent homelessness and hunger.” Supporting the United Way is even more important now during the COVID-19 pandemic. More families than ever are in crisis. Calls to United Way requesting help have increased 150 percent since last year. Families who have never needed help before are struggling to pay rent and feed their families. The United Way has invested $1.2 million in responsive grants to local nonprofits serving people in the St. Louis region during this crisis. “A donation to United Way benefits the entire St. Louis area as all funding stays in our 16-county region. Every single gift matters. Lives are changed on a daily basis due to the generosity of United Way donors,” said Struckhoff.
Forbes recognizes FZSD as one of state’s best employer Fort Zumwalt School District ranks No. 2 in the state of Missouri on the Forbes 2020 list of America’s Best-in-state Employers. In partnership with Statista, Forbes evaluated U.S. companies on a state level based on employee opinion. Approximately 80,000 employees were asked to make recommendations about their own employers. Employees were asked on a scale of 0 to 10 to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family, with 10 being “I would definitely recommend my employer.” Participants were also prompted to evaluate other employers in their field that stood out positively or negatively. The online panels surveyed were a representative sample of the U.S. workforce and the ranking is based on direct and indirect recommendations. Final scores represent employers of high quality within a particular state. For more information visit https://www.forbes.com/best-employers-by-state/#12f9277d487a.
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O’Fallon Police Chief announces resignation, interim chief named O’Fallon Police Chief Tim Clothier has tendered his resignation to the city council, effective Oct. 2. The council accepted the resignation during an Executive Session on Sept. 23. Philip G. Dupuis has been hired as the Interim Police Chief for the O’Fallon Police Department. Dupuis, who comes to O’Fallon through a contract with Strategic Government Resources (SGR), will serve in this role until a permanent chief is hired. SGR also will assist the city in finding a permanent replacement. Dupuis’ first day with O’Fallon was Oct. 2. Dupuis brings an extensive background to O’Fallon, with more than 35 years of experience in police work including nine years as a police chief. Dupuis’ career began in Panorama Village, Texas, where he started as a 19-year-old officer. He soon moved to the Conroe, Texas, Police Department and began a 35-year career in Conroe. In 2009, he was named chief of the department. In this role, he supervised a department of 142 officers with a $19 million budget. Prior to being named chief, Dupuis held positions as a patrol officer, investigator and SWAT team leader with the department, and was promoted to sergeant in 1990. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor
of Science in Criminal Justice, the FBI National Academy Command College and the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, FBI National Academy Association, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and the Texas Police Chief ’s Association. “We appreciate Chief Dupuis stepping in to assist our community,” said Hennessy. “I am confident that he, along with our talented group of officers and civilians, will continue to exceed the high standards our department has set for service, public safety and overall excellence in police work.” A search for a permanent chief will take place at a later date. “The city council and I are grateful to Chief Clothier for his efforts in leading our department over the past 18 months,” said Hennessy. “The O’Fallon Police Department continues to be recognized as one of this nation’s best police departments, and we know the brave men and women who serve our community will continue to protect the safety of our residents and businesses during this transition.” Clothier joined the department in May 2019.
Learn to homebrew with the professionals at the county’s Heritage Museum If you’re 21 years or older and interested in learning how to safely homebrew beer from the professionals, the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has just what you’re looking for! The sixth annual Homebrew Day is from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Heritage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. The free program is held on the patio outside the museum; social distancing and a valid photo ID are required. With the help of the Little Hills Home Brewers, participants will learn the art of making beer at home through hands-on demonstrations. While sampling delicious homebrewed beer, you’ll learn about the equipment needed and how easy it is to start a home brewery. By the end of the session, the group will have
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brewed five gallons of extract beer with specialty grains. This educational, entertaining program was developed by the Parks Department to assist the members of the Homebrewers American Association in introducing non-brewers to this centuries-old hobby. To register, visit http://bit. ly/2020LearnToHomeBrewDay or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.
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Now open: the BJC Outpatient Center in Wentzville On Sept. 8, BJC HealthCare opened its first standalone building in Wentzville, the BJC Outpatient Center. Located off Wentzville Parkway, this new, modern facility offers the community an array of outpatient services, from primary care to convenient care. “We are so excited to offer BJC services and access to a BJC facility to everyone in the community,” shares Shelly Sprenke, regional practice administrator for BJC Medical Group. “We are excited to welcome patients into the building.” Pediatrics, primary and women’s care The Outpatient Center is staffed with BJC Medical Group primary care phy-
sicians for preventive and acute care. With providers who are certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics, they can care for patients of all ages, including newborns. Also on site, BJC Medical Group obstetrician-gynecologists deliver women’s health services, in affiliation with Progress West Hospital. The primary care and OB-GYN offices are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Convenient care A convenient care is located in the facility, providing patients ages two and up with immediate, same-day care for moderate illnesses and injuries. This in-
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cludes allergies, earaches, minor burns and sprains, among numerous other ailments. In addition, the convenient care offers sports physicals, blood pressure checks and common vaccinations. It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. No appointment is necessary; walk-ins are welcome.
ity’s offerings to include additional specialties, like cardiology or endocrinology, on site. With access to world-class physicians and an array of services for both wellness and illness, the BJC Outpatient Center in Wentzville can address all of your health care needs close to home.
Additional services The spacious facility also houses a radiology team, providing daily diagnostic services such as X-rays of the chest, abdomen, all the extremities, spine and head. Walk-ins are welcome for these services with a prescription from your doctor. In the future, BJC hopes to expand the facil-
Shelly Sprenke is a regional practice administrator at the BJC Outpatient Center. The BJC Outpatient Center is located at 1520 Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit BJCStCharlesCounty. org or call 636-928-WELL.
St. Charles County ranks high in state, national health reports In the midst of the pandemic, there’s good news about health for St. Charles County residents. The county ranks 82nd of 3,000 communities evaluated nationwide in the “2020 Healthiest Communities” report by U.S News and World Report. This comes on the heels of ranking at the top of Missouri’s healthiest counties again earlier this year in the annual “County Health Rankings” report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute. “While we’ve consistently ranked high in these reports in other years, this news is especially good to hear in 2020,” says County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “The health and safety of our community is of top priority and I am proud of the work our Public Health Department has done to give our citizens the information and programs they need to make good choices.” The U.S. News and World
Report evaluates counties on 84 metrics across 10 health and health-related categories which include population health, equity, education, economy, housing, food and nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality, and infrastructure. It assesses which communities offer their citizens the greatest opportunity to live productive, healthy lives. The report found that St. Charles County scored better than the state and the nation in percentage of residents who are in good general health, engage in physical activity, do not smoke, have health insurance, and more. The report also considers factors such as life expectancy and mental health. The county’s overall score of 74 out of 100; the U.S. and Missouri both rated 46. Beyond the rankings, this report offers data and insight on each of the thousands of communities evaluated that educates and informs consumers
and policymakers about what is occurring in their communities. This year’s report includes new tools that track COVID-19, and while specific COVID data is not included in the analysis and rankings, it does include data on diseases relevant to the pandemic. The report has been issued for three years, and St. Charles County has ranked well all three years. In 2019, the county ranked 80th and in 2018, was 83rd. This is the 11th consecutive year the county has ranked among the top counties for health outcomes and health factors in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute “County Health Rankings” report. St. Charles County ranks second in the state for both Health Outcomes and Health Factors. These rankings are based on public data collected from vital statistics and
government surveys. Health Outcomes considers the length of life and health status of residents; Health Factors encompasses healthy behaviors, available clinic care, education and income levels. “As public health professionals, staff in the St. Charles County Department of Public Health are dedicated to making certain our residents have the tools and
education they need to choose healthy lifestyles,” says Department Director Demetrius Cianci-Chapman. “This has been especially important this year with COVID-19. My staff continues to work diligently to meet the challenges of 2020, and it is rewarding to be recognized for contributing to the good health status of St. Charles County residents.”
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Arch Apparel and Pleated Boutique pop-ups add to Streets of St. Charles retail line-up Streets of St. Charles adds two new retail Pop-Ups for fall and holiday shopping this week. Arch Apparel, opened Oct. 3, and Pleated, opened Oct. 1, will join Ju Ju B’s, MOD and Olivino, furthering the Streets’ retail shopping options as the holiday season approaches. Arch Apparel, located on Beale Street next to U-Swirl, is a local St. louis-inspired streetwear brand that was started online in 2016. They are most known for their City Circle design - an STL within a circle - as well as their "Play Gloria” and “Finally” tees launched last spring to celebrate the St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup. Kirsten Coonen, Creative Director for Arch Apparel stated, “What we love even more than our t-shirts is the opportunity to be a part of, and involved in, the community of St. Louis, and now St. Charles! We truly want to make our community of St. Louis a better place, which is why we work collaboratively with other St. Louis brands and organizations, as well as seek out charitable opportunities. We are excited to share our love of St. Louis with the people in the St. Charles area! We will be offering many of our classic designs as well as some of our new fall items, and we are particularly excited to offer new St. Charles and “636”-inspired gear! Later this year we will have many new items for the holiday season which are excellent for gifts!” As working moms and longtime friends, St.
Charles natives, Lisa Rose and Angela Trokey came together in 2017 on a mission to simplify shopping for themselves and their friends and the online store, Pleated, was born, solving the problem for them and thousands more women. The idea to sell clothes online with fast and free shipping came after they realized their options were limited when trying to quickly find cute outfits for various occasions. Pleated carries unique and fashionable styles for women, as well as some clothing for children and giftable items. Lisa Rose, Pleated co-owner, stated “We quickly grew out of working from Angela's basement and hosting Sunday night live sales, and expanded into warehouse and office space in Chesterfield, but recently found ourselves asking, ‘what’s next?’ A brick-and-mortar popup shop felt like the right step for us and Streets of St. Charles is the perfect place for our shop!” “We’re thrilled to welcome these local businesses to Streets of St. Charles, providing our customers with even more choices,” stated Patricia Kueneke, Sr. Leasing Representative with Cullinan Properties, Ltd. “Brick-and-mortar stores continue to be an important part of the retail shopping experience. Let’s make this the best fall and holiday for these boutiques so they will become permanent members of the retail community at Streets of St. Charles.”
West Community Credit Union funds $22 million with Paycheck Protection Program West Community Credit Union, a certified SBA lender who assisted businesses in obtaining the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, is pleased to be in the top 100
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Credit Unions nationwide who offered the program; top three in credit union production in Missouri by funding $22,229,100. As part of the federal CARES Act, the SBA began offering the program to small businesses with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs as well as mortgage interest, rent and utilities during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The West Community business lending team worked tirelessly during funding and were able to assist 100% of the business applicants who qualified for assistance during the 18 week time period. “In economic uncertainty it’s critical for us to be there to provide support and financial relief for our business members and businesses that serve our communities,” stated Jason Peach, West Community President/CEO. “Our highly engaged team was determined
to help as many businesses as possible, keeping nearly 2,000 community members on payroll– and that’s a great feeling.” West Community Credit Union has been a business lender for over 15 years and serves businesses in St. Louis, St. Charles and Boone Counties. “We are committed to making a difference in and supporting our communities.” Richard Dillard, Director of Business Services stated. “If there is additional funding made available, we are well positioned and ready to help business owners.” As of Aug. 8, the SBA is no longer accepting PPP loan applications from lenders. West Community Credit Union is monitoring updates from Congress about a possible extension or changes to the program.
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With his guitar and 3D printer, SCC student making a difference in the community In the last year, Justin Borgstede has been busy. He’s working toward his occupational therapy assistant (OTA) degree, was recently elected president of the OTA club on the SCC campus, is active in his church and is working parttime at a skilled nursing facility. “Since the COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve been working more hours at NHC St. Charles,” he explained. “I have been facilitating FaceTime, Zoom and Skype calls between residents and family members.” Having previously worked for the IT Department at SCC, Borgstede knows technology pretty well. Those skills have been coming in handy at his job. “I also implemented a bookings site to automate family video call registration,” he explained. “I’ve been providing as much support to our residents as I can – especially when it comes to training them on how to use personal devices.” Borgstede hasn’t stopped there. He’s also used his artistic and musical skills to help entertain the residents. “I have been collaborating with coworkers on content for daily activity packets and reading material for residents,” he said. “I also try to provide regular music entertainment for residents on each hallway.” From John Denver to Jimmy Buffett, Borgstede often jumps on his guitar and serenades his residents. He often leads non-denominational services
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Photo courtesy St. Charles Community College St. Charles Community College student Justin Borgstede uses his artistic and musical skills to help entertain the residents at NHC St. Charles.
at facility as well. His talents don’t end there. He also paints as a hobby, and it brought his love for painting to NHC St. Charles. “I started a ‘painting collaboration’ with the skilled nursing residents,” he explained. “I’ve been going door-to-door asking the residents to paint something or suggest things for me to add to the painting.” It was a hit. Borgstede started with a “springtime” theme, and it started gaining momentum. “Residents got a kick out of the story the painting was telling,” he said. “It started to turn into a really unique mural. One of the residents was an actual artist, so I let her take the lead. It was wonderful to see residents’ talents come alive!” It’s a wonder the SCC student ever has free time. However, when he does have a moment to himself, he uses it to help other people. To date, Borgstede has 3D printed and distributed more
than 2,000 face mask ear guards to local healthcare facilities. He’s also making heel lifts and inversion/eversion shoe inserts for his physical department at NHC St. Charles. He’s also been making vases and phone stands to sell to residents and staff, with proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. He admits his class load, workload and extracurricular activities can be a bit overwhelming at times, but he has no plans to slow down anytime soon. “I hope some of what I am doing brings hope and light to a world filled with fear and anxiety,” Borgstede added. “Everyone can find that unique niche where personal passion overlaps with compassion for others.”
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Get ready for some indoor soccer The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has provided an October update on the status of soccer for the St. Louis Ambush who play in the Major Arena Soccer League with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented difficulties and interruptions for nearly every professional sports league, and the MASL is no exception. As the calendar begins to turn towards the fall and the expected start of MASL activities, Commissioner Joshua Schaub has provided an update on the status of the 2020-2021 season. “We have seen a desire from our member teams, and especially our fans, for a return of arena soccer this season. In that spirit, we are working hard to put together plans for teams to play and to award the Ron Newman Cup in the spring.” Currently, the Monterrey Flash and Soles de Sonora have applied and been granted a sabbatical for the 2020-2021 season. All remaining teams have expressed a desire to play, although it is unclear if some teams will be forced to sit out due to factors outside of their control. However, the league’s priority will
be ensuring the safety of fans, players, and staff at all venues. Secondly, the league has to adhere to the many different guidelines and recommendations of the municipalities in which the teams play. The MASL is currently looking at several options, with the target of playing as soon as Dec. 31. That date, the teams who participate and the format of the upcoming season are all subject to change as discussions continue. The league continues to work with all teams on a blueprint for play while keeping in mind various contingency plans to follow any changes in local and regional regulations. Shelly and Will Clark, Majority Owners, along with Jeff Looker, Co-Owner are excited to get the fans back in the stands to see some outstanding soccer that head coach Hewerton Moreira has coordinated. ~~~Time will tell, stay tuned Tryouts for the indoor football Bandits to be announced The St. Louis Bandits plan to kickoff around March depending on the virus situation. They are still in negotiations to decide what arena they will play so that will be determined shortly. They currently have several players in line to take the field that have experience in the AFL and NFL that are ready to compete when life settles down. Recently an Internet TV program sponsored by the one, the only, Cardinal Cowboy, was filmed to fill in some questions that have been posed.
To view, go to https://www.facebook.com/cardinalcowboy/videos/354735965579014 More details will be available to a location for tryouts for the Bandits who will play in the American Arena Football league (www.AmericanArenaLeague. com) that is scheduled to about springtime. Head Coach Jeff Hunt has already contacted several well know potential sponsors that are extremely interested to being part of this league. There are a few locations where a coach’s show will be broadcast and times and locations to be announced when they are consummated. For more details on the Bandits, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com ~~~Start working out
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, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime
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Celebrate Farm to School Month in October Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
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This warm, cheesy soup is perfect for a cool fall evening. The best part—it’s super simple to prepare in your slow cooker. Serves 6 | Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients: 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans in mild chili sauce 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup chicken stock or chicken broth 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened Toppings: sour cream (or plain non-fat greek yogurt), shredded cheese, lime wedges, avocado, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips
undrained chili beans, drained and rinsed black beans, drained corn, uncooked chicken breasts, chicken stock, and taco seasoning. Stir.
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C over and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Chicken should shred easily with a fork.
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Cube the cream cheese and put it in the crockpot. Stir well and cover. Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot. Stir and cover. Cook on high until all cream cheese is melted. Serve with toppings. Nutrition: Calories 444, Fat 20 g, Pro 34 g, DV Calcium 8%
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St. Louis soccer players won ‘The Game of Their Lives’
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
eventy years ago, the U.S. Soccer Team beat England during the 1950 FIFA World Cup in a game played in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It is not surprising; however, to learn that the victorious team from America featured players such as Frank Borghi, Frank Wallace, Charlie Colombo, Gino Pariani and Harry Keough who hailed from St. Louis. Some were born and raised in The Hill neighborhood. 2005’s “The Game of Their Lives” focused on the players and how they achieved this upset victory over England. Screenwriter Angelo Pizzo wrote the screenplay, which is based on Geoffrey Douglas’ 1996 book of the same name. During a 2005 phone interview, Pizzo, who also wrote the screenplays for the basketball drama “Hoosiers” and the memorable “Rudy,” talked about the film. “It is a great story,” he said. “When I heard the story, I was like ‘Wow! I am not a big soccer fan, but I would go see that movie.’” When talking about sports movies, films such as “A League of Their Own” and “Field of Dreams” come to mind right away. At the time of this interview, soccer films were not that prevalent.
they made it easier for us. They were extraordinarily helpful. We were in St. Louis for three or four months and we dropped 7.5 million dollars into the local economy,” he said. When shooting the film, Pizzo pointed out that they were trying to be as authentic as they could in terms of play. The cast included Costas and Louis Mandylor playing Charlie Colombo and Gino Pariani. “It’s a really small pool of really good actors who can play world class soccer,” he said. “The Mandylor brothers are from Australia; they ‘The Game of Their Lives’ photo courtesy Independent Film Channel (IFC) played on the Australian National Team. The rest of the team was filled “There really hasn’t been a vast history of with professional soccer players.” The soccer sequences, including the clashes soccer films in the sports genre area. There was ‘Victory,’ I suppose. That comes to mind first between players, in “The Game of Their Lives” when I mentioned soccer films, but that was looked very real and there’s a good reason for shot such a long time ago with Sylvester Stal- that. “Anything you caught in terms of conflict lone as the goalkeeper. Then there has been a few English soccer films: ‘The Mean Machine’ and clashes on the field actually happened,” Pizzo explained. “These guys got into that. We and ‘Shot at Glory,’” Pizzo said. According to Pizzo, the production company did not script that; it happened. It’s hard to for “The Game of Their Lives” wanted to film choreograph to make it look like natural soccer in Canada, but director David Anspaugh and plays. So, we got five cameras going and said, Pizzo insisted on filming in St. Louis and Rio ‘Go at it, guys.’” “The Game of Their Lives” is available on de Janeiro where the story really happened. “The Missouri Film Commission helped us; Hulu and other streaming services.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life Holy moly, the president came down with the virus. If those nasty little bugs can get passed his team of Secret Service and security guards, what hope is there for us? We’ve got to be more vigilant. Already the reminders are everywhere posted in bathrooms, shouted through the radio and broadcast on television: ABC, NBC and the CDC. Wash! Your! Hands! Now we know. Our paws are home to the filthiest nests of germs imaginable. So now more than ever specific steps must be followed to a T (forget about steps A-S, obviously they have failed us.) Here are the typical actions you should follow: Enter the bathroom using the doorknob. Oops. Already you have picked up the germs of all others who have touched that. Go about your business. I’ll let you have a little privacy for now…but I shall return. Here we are at the bathroom sink with your business completed. Please, no details except you’ve touched a toilet lid and handle and another knob that are teeming with deadly cooties. Now you turn on the faucet handle and transfer those germs to its surface. Ugh. Please, wait till the water heats up. Cold will only make the bugs really, really mad. No one likes to have icy water thrown in their face. Once they warm up they’ll be so furious they’ll reproduce like love-sick rabbits. Always use an antiseptic soap. Not some fluffy soap labeled raspberry cream parfait. Bugs love that stuff. They’ll hold a little Thanksgiving feast
right there on your thumb. Then they’ll all take a nap and to show their gratitude, reproduce afterwards like pimples on a teenager. Hmm, I’ll bet you touched the liquid soap pump with your already infested finger. That dispenser now has a colony of virus building condos on it. Cross contamination! When your hands are thoroughly washed, you will turn off the faucet which is already a toxic petri dish crawling with microbes reproducing faster than pimples on a teenage love-sick rabbit. Recontamination! After realizing what you have done you vigorously slap your forehead thus spreading a layer of disease on your face that will soon travel down to your eye, nose and mouth holes. More contamination! I’d say you have 24 hours before contagion sets in. Make the most of it. Kiss…err…head butt the ones you love.
Hands off!
Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
ACROSS 1. Muscular contraction 6. D.C. mover and shaker 9. “That was close!” 13. Blood circulation organ 14. FEMA provisions, e.g. 15. Not bob, to a boxer 16. Like a whistle? 17. UN labor org. 18. Speck in the ocean 19. *Fallen South Vietnamese capital 21. *War movie and Oscar-winner 23. Once around 24. Hippocrates’ promise 25. Ribonucleic acid 28. Bakery unit 30. Foliage vein 35. In fine fettle 37. Scoop or skinny 39. Nephew’s sister 40. “Metamorphoses” poet 41. *ABBA’s genre 43. Thailand money 44. Temporarily ban 46. Way to fry 47. Jamie Fraser of “Outlander” 48. *”The Gods Themselves” author 50. Romanov ruler 52. Give it a go 53. It prevents objectivity
55. Brewed beverage 57. *First U.S. space station 60. *Mr. Jefferson 63. Nest for an eagle 64. Between Fla. and Miss. 66. Cold cream brand 68. Does like some coffee makers 69. Tasseled hat 70. Not snail mail 71. Back talk 72. *Nicklaus’ peg 73. Smartly dressed DOWN 1. Anatomical pouch 2. Plural of #6 Across 3. ____ 51, Nevada 4. *”____way to Heaven” 5. Feed beet 6. Some have a high tolerance for it 7. *1973 ____ crisis 8. *Oliver Sacks’ “Awakenings” drug 9. Boll weevil, e.g. 10. Saintly sign 11. Like never-losing Steven 12. Kind of nurse 15. Not outside 20. Egg-shaped 22. Cash dispenser 24. Compensating
equivalents 25. *”The Mary Tyler Moore Show” spin-off 26. Center of a church, pl. 27. Defendant’s excuse 29. Black tropical cuckoo 31. “I call first ____!” 32. Undergo a chemical reaction 33. Blood of the Greek gods 34. *First Lady, familiarly 36. Dutch export 38. South American wood sorrels 42. Talk like Demosthenes 45. Paso ____, CA 49. By means of 51. Go back into business 54. Behind a stern 56. Pleasant odor 57. Serum, pl. 58. *Cheryl Ladd on “Charlie’s Angels” 59. Golfer’s dread 60. Fixed look 61. Flying biter 62. Blue pencil mark 63. Internet pop-ups 65. *”Enter the Dragon” star 67. *”Rocky” star’s nickname
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