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By Brett Auten There is no going back. The cyber revolution is upon us, especially for our students. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, the list goes on and on. Keeping up with social media is without question a tall task for parents as are initiating conversations about its downfalls - but both are prudent. This week, the Fort Zumwalt School District is making an especially concentrated effort to inform students, teachers and parents on the importance of making smart, safe choices with technology with Digital Citizenship Week. The cities of St. Peters, O’Fallon and St. Charles County are all joining in on the effort, proclaiming this Digital Citizenship Week for their respective jurisdictions. “From ages five-to-18, it is a full-court press this week,” Jeremy Moore, Fort Zumwalt Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel said. “In the past, a technology teacher may touch on it here or there but we have never done it to this extent before.” Moore likened Digital Citizenship Week to the longtime, annual Red Ribbon Week, where alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention
awareness campaigns are observed annually in October in the United States. The daily themes for Digital Citizenship Week in the Fort Zumwalt District include: • Understanding your Digital Footprint: Explaining the track of information you leave online • Practicing Good Digital Etiquette: Is your post, tweet or picture “Grandma approved?” • Let’s Talk About Cyber Bullying: I Am A Witness • Take a Tech Break: What do you do without your tech? • Protect Your Identity/Brand: Students K-5 will learn about protecting private information, students grades 6-12 will talk about building their online brand. Amy Byers, a librarian at Westhoff Elementary School and also the district’s K-12 Library/Media Center curriculum coordinator, said among the hopes is that this week will spur conversations inside the home. “It is also about getting the parents involved and for the parents and students to use technology together,” Byers said.
“I have had fifth graders ask about starting up social media accounts and their parents should have access to those accounts. It’s not about not trusting the children but protecting them. I tell the students, you wouldn’t leave home without telling your parents where you were going, this is the same.”
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DIGITAL Continued from cover Fort Zumwalt North High School principal Joe Sutton said that it is pertinent that students, staff and parents grow together. “Our students are a lot more savvy and much more aware,” Sutton said. “We need to remind them to stay on the right course. These students have never known a world without the internet. Digital citizenship is important and needed.” Refreshingly, an area that Sutton has seen a decline, at least at the high school level, is cyber bullying. “It has diminished some over the last few years,” he said. “There are confessional sites out there where students can post anonymously. Also, I think the students are making better choices.” While the previously mentioned apps are becoming common, there are much more hiding under the radar like Kik, an instant messaging app that permits users to locate each other geographi-
cally; Omegle, a chat app that puts two strangers together in a text chat or video chat room; YouNow, which permits users to stream video and watch live broadcasts; and VSCO, a photography app. Moore has a foot in both waters as he is an educator but also a father to two children not yet in their teens. “The amount of technology that kids are exposed to, it is hitting them at a pace that is unbelievable,” he said. “Technology is this new, shiny object but where is the responsibility?” Moore is not only looking forward to this week but also the follow-up activities. “Our students will be inundated for that one week, but there are another 51 weeks,” he said. “I am looking forward to the followups in November and December.”
The Fernando de Leyba (St. Charles) SAR Chapter receives multiple awards At the 2016 Annual Convention of the Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution the Fernando de Leyba (St. Charles) SAR Chapter had a very good awards and recognition year. The chapter received more awards than other Missouri SAR chapters. The two-day 2016 convention was hosted by the William C. Corum Chapter at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Independence, Missouri. In the Youth Awards Program the two Chapter level awardees were selected as the State level awardees for the M. Graham Clark Annual Elementary School Teacher of the Year and the Elementary School Student Americanism Poster Contest. The Youth Awards Program Awardees received a cash award at the chapter level and the State level. The Fernando de Leyba Chapter was recognized for its participation in the SAR Youth Award Program. The chapter received the Annual Chapter Americanism Award for the second time in two years, the second place
Annual Chapter Yearbook Award, the second place Flag Commendation Certificate Award, and the Annual Large Chapter Josiah Fogg Award for the fourth time in the past four years. Past Missouri Society President and Chapter Member Charles Lilly was presented with the SAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate. Past Chapter President and Missouri Society First Vice President Dennis Hahn was presented with the SAR Certificate of Distinguished Service. Two Chapter Members were elected to serve as Missouri Society Officer; C. Robert Raines, Surgeon and Dennis Hahn, Executive Vice President. The Fernando de Leyba SAR Chapter meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday evening of each month, except July and August, at Culpepper’s in St. Charles. Men interested is joining the SAR are welcome to attend the meetings. Spouses are also invited to attend.
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Lake Saint Louis Police Department taking back unwanted prescription drugs On Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Lake Saint Louis Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last April, Americans turned
in 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds – more than 3,200 tons – of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental
poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Oct. 22 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.
Old-fashioned hayrides and hoedown happening at Broemmelsiek Park This fall ride with the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department on an old-fashioned hayride through Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, or join in the fun of a Hayride Hoedown. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, through Nov. 13, groups may reserve a tractorpulled hay wagon for a 45-minute ride through prairies and tree-lined fields in the park. After the ride, participants sit around a glowing campfire for an hour to roast treats. Advanced reservations are required by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. The cost is $125 per wagon with a maximum of 20 guests. Hayrides may be
reserved for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On Oct. 22 individual families and small groups can “hoot and holler” at the Hayride Hoedown. Guests experience a 45-minute hayride, light dinner, s’mores, and the foot-stopping, kneeslapping performance of Babaloo, a one-man musical comedy act. Sessions are offered at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m., and are limited to 40 participants per session. Cost for this special event is $10.50 per person, and advanced reservations are required. To make a reservation, call 636-9497535.
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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St. Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.
Seventh Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition announces call for entries Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce the Seventh Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in the spring of 2017. Online registration to enter is now open for all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are no fees to participate. The event will follow a competition format with students vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes and the opportunity to compete in the finals on The Fabulous Fox Theatre stage on April 8, 2017. This event is free and open to the public. This event showcases talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts. More than 180 senior high schools and performing arts organizations in the St. Louis metro area received details about the Seventh Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. The call for entries deadline is Nov. 11. Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2016-2017 school year and must attend a high school/home school within a 50-mile radius from the Arch. The Preliminary round will be held on Feb. 4 and 5, 2017. Acts may include up to six students performing as a group. “We hope students who are passionate about the performing arts will register for the competition,” said Mary Strauss, President of the FPACF Board of Directors. Performing arts categories include (but are not limited to): singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians, rappers, and circus skill artists. Contestants may perform with original or published material. The Preliminary and Semi-final rounds will be hosted by several event sponsors: Ritenour School District (at their high school facility), Logan University and Missouri Baptist University. High school students can respond to the “Call for Entries” and register on-line at www.foxpacf.org. Students placing First, Second and Third will win college scholarships. The 2017 first place scholarship ($8,000) is underwritten by the Ameren Charitable Trust; second place and third place scholarships are $5,000 and $3,000 respectively.
Division of Humane Services’ Food Pantry helps St. Charles County pets One Saturday each month, qualifying St. Charles County pet owners can receive free food for their dog or cat through the Division of Humane Services’ Pet Food Pantry. The program distributes dry pet food to registered families on an as-available basis at the Pet Adoption Center, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. “Pets are an important part of our lives and can boost spirits when times are tough,” said Division of Humane Services Veterinary Technician Katie Willis. “The Pet Food Pantry helps the dogs and cats in our community receive the responsible care they deserve. Thanks to contributions like a 10,000 pound donation of food from Purina Farms and routine gifts from members of our community, this program continues to enhance the lives of the animals we love.” The free program is open to participating St. Charles County residents. To qualify, pet owners must: • Register with the Division of Humane Services at least one week prior to the
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giveaway, showing proof of residency in St. Charles County (governmentissued identification or utility bill). Show proof of need. Show proof of current rabies vaccination for each animal covered or update the animal’s shot record at the time of registration. Show proof that the animal is spayed or neutered or make
arrangements to do so at the time of registration. • Bring a container large enough to carry at least three pounds of food. The next Pet Food Pantry will open from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 29. Additional 2016 programs will be offered on Nov. 12 and Dec. 3. To learn more about this program, or to donate goods, please call 636949-7387.
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Public hearing scheduled for O’Fallon’s CDBG Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 The city of O’Fallon will conduct a public hearing beginning at 3 pm. on Oct. 25 at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon concerning the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Action Plan for O’Fallon’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The hearing will be held in the multi-purpose room on the first floor. Those who need assistance or auxiliary aids for the meeting should contact Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 636-379-5511 or
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by email at ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us. Following the hearing, there will be a 30-day public comment period regarding the plan. The comment period will end at 8 a.m. on Nov. 28. The plans will be available for review at city hall and on the city’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us/ grants-assistance. The public is invited to submit written comments to Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us or mail comments to: CDBG Program, O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366.
By Cindy Moore
Send in the clowns There’s something strange going on in the country lately. Reports have been coming in regularly; sightings have been related at record numbers and frightful beings have been spotted lurking in neighborhoods and communities causing all kinds of angst and distress. Is it UFO aliens, you say? Guess again. Think something far more sinister and disturbing. IRS agents? Oh, that’s a hard one to challenge, but no. Still more devious. Try again. Flesh-eating zombie Girl Scouts?! Now you’re just being plain weird! The creepers of which are causing so much torment and grief are clowns, yes clowns. They’ve been coming out of the woodwork as well as out of the woods. Police stations everywhere are getting calls about red-nosed fiends with freakish toothy grins and chalky faces dressed up in their creepy, clowny outfits hanging around numerous communities. And their eerie pictures are being posted all over social media to confirm that these threats are real. It’s time someone figured out what the heck is going on here.
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To begin with, there was just one of these sightings then another then it seemed as if the zombie apocalypse had been nudged out by clown Armageddon.
Perhaps it’s just some bizarre craze that some doofus with a low quantity of brain cells conceived, much like flagpole sitting, goldfish eating, pet rocks, disco dancing and of course… mullets. I wish it could be said that it’s happening because Halloween is nearing, but no. This has been going on for months and now it seems to be increasing. These loons are out there in the public just hanging around for no particular reason irritating citizens
and spooking the poop out of people. This is so unsettling mainly because there’s no acceptable reason for them to be there: no circus, no rodeo, no parades or fairs. So I turned on the TV to find an update on this menacing situation and I saw it there with my own eyes. Two particularly scary clowns had been discovered. They are right before me and they are at each other’s throats battling it out on live television. It is a spectacle to behold. It all makes perfect sense now. Perhaps these clowns will disappear as soon as the debates and Election Day are over. One more terrorizing month to go! 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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WSD elementary schools celebrate International Walk to School Day Heritage Primary and Green Tree Elementary in the Wentzville School District joined schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day. More than 300 students from Green Tree walked to school from Boulevard Park along with parents, teachers, family pets and staff members on Oct. 6. Dozens of Heritage Primary students, parents and staff walked from Fireman’s Park to their school with an escort from the Wentzville Police Department on Oct. 5. This marks the seventh year Green Tree has partnered with the Lake Saint Louis Police Department to celebrate International Walk to School Day which was originally organized as part of a “Safe Routes to School” grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Community Resource Officer Susan Ochs has helped to organize the walk every year and is happy that this event has become a tradition. “The primary benefit is getting our community together,” said Ochs. “It gets kids outside, promotes pedestrian safety and it’s an opportunity for parents and kids to have a good time to-
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Heritage Primary and Green Tree Elementary in the Wentzville School District joined schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day.
gether on their way to school.” Now in its 20th year, International Walk to School Day is celebrated at over 5,000 participating schools in 40 countries around the world. Walk to school events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community. A representative from Safe
Kids St. Louis was also on hand at the Green Tree event. “Many people today live a sedentary lifestyle and childhood obesity is a growing concern,” shared Lori Winkler, Safety Coordinator for Safe Kids St. Louis and Injury Prevention Nurse Coordinator for Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “Walk to School is a great opportunity to promote safety with kids and adults alike so we can reduce pedestrian tragedies.”
Fort Zumwalt Students in Metro 8 AllDistrict Orchestra The following Fort Zumwalt musicians earned a spot in the Metro 8 District Honors Orchestra. They will perform Nov. 5. Auditions are open to students from almost 30 public and private schools in St. Charles County, St. Louis and St. Louis County. Some members will have the opportunity to audition for the All-State Orchestra later this year. EAST Bass: Rachael Beckerman, Keagan Perkins Viola: Sarah Benton, David Doom NORTH Bass: Christopher Shanks Cello: Tanner Burke, Morgan James, Alicia Powers (Principal Cello), Michael Todd Viola: Elisabeth Johnston, Rachel Jordan, Anna Meyer, Noah Mikulin, Jayson Reyes
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SOUTH Bass: Sarah McGowan Cello: Nicholas Deimund , Emily Harrelson Viola: Grace Conrad Violin: Unsun Lee (assistant concertmaster), Ashleigh Hixson, Joshua Laya, Seungju Lee, Ashley Maempa WEST Bass: Malia Johnson Cello: Tanner Tipton Viola: Anna Hutnyk, Keaton Immekus, Edward Scalise, Jordyn Sengl Violin: Julian Lema (concertmaster), Aliyah Amerin, Safia Amerin, Emily Lo, Drake Nagle, Rachel Sengl, Jiyu Son, Seokju Son, Lacy Slezak, Emily Vago
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Vantage Credit Union launches second annual Ready to Launch Entrepreneurial Contest Vantage Credit Union is hosting its second annual Ready to Launch Entrepreneurial Contest through Oct. 31. Online voting for the final prize will take place the week of Nov. 1-8. One winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a business prize pack from Vantage Credit Union, along with over five hours of mentorship from local partners, coworking space, and membership to local chambers of commerce. “Ready to Launch was created to help boost the entrepreneurial spirit in the St. Louis region,” said Rachel Parrent, Community Engagement Manager. “We realize the struggles many face as they take the leap to get a new business started and
want to provide networking and support that can positively impact their success.” To participate in the contest, interested applicants must complete an online entry form at vcu. com/ready-to-launch, include a link to a current or recent crowd-funding project or an existing business website and create a video demonstrating their vision for their business and explaining why they think they should win the contest. Applicants are then urged to get friends, family and supporters to vote online for their entry Nov. 1-8. The applicant who receives the most public votes will be deemed the winner.
WoodmenLife St. Charles Chapter receives regional volunteer award WoodmenLife Chapter 912 of St. Charles is the winner of the 2016 regional “Service, It’s What We Do” Award for volunteer efforts in partnership with the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Chapter members received the award during the most recent Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony at Lambert International Airport. The award is presented for an outstanding volunteer service project that had a significant impact on the community in 2015. Chapter 912 is one of only 29 award recipients nationwide, beating out nominees from Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. In partnership with the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, Chapter 912 helped to honor more than 200 World War II and Korea War veterans at welcome home ceremonies. Chapter 912’s role was to greet veterans as they deplaned and provide them with flags in appreciation of their service. Volunteers from the chapter have also helped in other capacities as needed to make the veterans coming through the welcome home ceremonies feel special.
Submitted photo WoodmenLife Chapter 912 of St. Charles received the 2016 “Service, It’s What We Do” Award for their support of the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Pictured (from left) are Mary Darting; Alice Meinhold; Bill Meinhold; Harry Holt, honor flight board chair emeritus; Denise Coomer, chapter vice president and Mike Coomer.
“Patriotism is one of WoodmenLife’s focus areas, and we are proud to present the St. Charles chapter with this award,” said Angie Hatton, WoodmenLife Kentucky west community outreach manager. “The chapter’s dedication to the Honor Flights inspires others to support our veterans at all stages of life.”
Family-owned National Cart Company recognized for 37 years of manufacturing success National Cart Company, a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of material handling products, food service products and store fixtures, has been honored as a growing, family-owned business with a main campus that has been in St. Charles County since 2000. In 1979, Bob and Dodie Unnerstall founded National Cart Company in the garage of their family home in North St. Louis County. Today, the company has more than 270 employees at its 288,000-square-foot manufacturing and office headquarters on the Highway 370 corridor in St. Charles County. National Cart also has operations in Reno, Nevada, and Hangzhou, China. National Cart’s motto is “Safer-Better-Faster.” Company officials said it represents their commitment to the never-ending pursuit of excellence for their customers, products and associates. With the market trending towards more online buying
Submitted photo Heather Simmons and John Unnerstall of National Cart Company (holding plaque) with members of the EDC Economic Development Roundtable.
and selling, National Cart has also been collaborating with top retailers to develop picking cart innovations that incorporate e-commerce totes for the warehouse or sales floor, data capturing devices and ergonomic designs.
The company was honored at the September meeting of the EDC’s Economic Development Roundtable and was selected for that month’s award by the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Indoor football team at the Family Arena joins new league Team President and CEO Kenny Nowling is proud to announce the River City Raiders will play in the Northeast Champions Indoor Football League. The league consists of 16 teams. All six home games will be played on Saturday evenings at 7:05 at the Family Arena in St. Charles with the first home game will be March 11, 2017. Midwest cities the team will play include Omaha, Bloomington, Kansas City, Chicago, West Michigan and Bismarck, North Dakota. The complete schedule is on the home page of the website. Go to www.IndoorRaiders.com to get all the details. ~~~ Exciting times Soccer team has nine-game winning streak at Lindenwood Lindenwood men’s soccer team is ranked 22nd and recently defeated the No. 16 ranked Fort Hays Tigers 3-2 in Hays, Kansas 3-2. The victory extends the Lions current unbeaten streak to nine games. The Lions first score was from Nijaz Muratovic three minutes in the game as he scooped up a loose ball in the box and shot it into the left side of the net for his third goal of the season. At the 32nd minute-mark Xhovani Dokaj scored his MIAA-leading 12th goal of the season, off of a deflected cross pass making the score 2-0 into the half. At the 51st and 63rd minute-mark of the second half, the Tigers evened the score. The game would remain deadlocked until late in the second half, when play seemed destined to head to overtime. However in the 89th minute, Jose Sanchez scored what would prove to be the game-winning goal. Assisting on Sanchez’s second game-winning goal of the season, were Gaspar Alvarez and Dokaj. Goal keeper Aleksa Nenadic made for Lindenwood turned in four saves notching his ninth victory of the season. The Lions improve its season record to 9-2-2 and 4-0-0 from within the MIAA (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association). For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com ~~~ Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information UMSL soccer wins in double overtime In the 104th minute junior Pat Ries scored the game-winner help the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Saint Joseph Pumas on Sunday afternoon in Great Lakes
Valley Conference action. Ries now leads the team with six goals helping his team to improve to 10-3-1 and 9-2-1 in the GLVC. The Tritons have won four in a row the longest active win streak in the GLVC, and moves UMSL into second place in the league standings. DJ Bednar scored the first goal for UMSL in the 16th minute of play. Senior Jack Filla recorded four saves while his defense only allowed one shot on goal in the second half. Go to www.UMSLTritons.com for more information. ~~~Long game Picture with the quarterback Since we don’t have a team here, Chris Lepera was in Cincinnati to watch the Bengals and ran into the QB of the team at a restaurant. Andy Gregory Dalton has been the QB of the team for the past five years and was gracious enough to have a snapshot for history. ~~~Way to go Chris
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EVENTS 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@communitylivingmo.org.
Oct. 21: Haunted Park Hunt
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over. The Haunted Park Hunt will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. in Dames Park at 389 Dames Park Drive in O’Fallon. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams who earn the most points. The cost per couple is $30 for O’Fallon residents and $36 for non-residents. Participants must register by Oct. 14; no registration will be taken at the gate. To sign up for the Haunted Park Hunt register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/special-events or, register at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon, or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. For more information, please contact staff at 636-474-2732.
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 - 9:30 a.m. at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B.
Oct. 28: Mouse races
Veterans Return to Vietnam is a 501c3 tax deductible organization dedicated to paying all expenses for any former combat veteran to return to Vietnam in order to gain closure from their combat experience as wells as release from stress and trauma issue. In order to meet the financial needs of the trip this year, they will be having their second mouse races fundraiser at Knights of Columbus at 7198 5701 Highway N in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and silent auction begins. Mouse races begin at 7 p.m Cost is $20 per person or $150 for a table of eight. There is a 10 percent discount if tickets are purchased prior to event. For tickets please call Mike Snider at 314-9528753 or Kevin or Carey Hudnutt at 636-978-3639.
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
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 19, 2016 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. 29: Fall festival
A fall festival takes place at 2 - 6 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church at 2310 Muegge Rd. in St. Charles. There will be a costume contest, games, prizes, bounce houses, candy, treats, free hot dogs and drinks.
Oct. 29: Craft fair
The Seventh Annual Fort Zumwalt East Grad Night Craft Fair takes place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt East High School at 600 1st Executive Ave. in St. Peters. More information available at https://www.facebook. com/FortZumwaltEastCraftFair/.
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. 2: Pancake & Sausage Day
The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club will host their 54th Annual Pancake & Sausage Day. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Pancakes will be served until 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults (12 years and older), $6 for seniors, $5 for children (ages six-11) and kids under age 6
and over 100 are free! One hundred percent of the money raised from Pancakes & Sausages will be used to support children and our community. For tickets or information call Don at 636-724-8408.
Nov. 2-5: Theater production
Francis Howell High School’s Limelight Theatre presents “You Can’t Take it With You,” a play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman on Nov. 2, Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. at Francis Howell High School Auditorium at 7001 South Highway 94 in St. Charles. Tickets are $5.
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 636-456-7474 or e-mail pprivett@ warrencountymo.org.
Nov. 4: Fundraiser luncheon
The Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles & Wentzville invite you to fall into the holidays at the Annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon. Shop local boutiques; and enjoy an assortment of fabulous raffle and auction items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ameristar Conference Center. This year, the Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles & Wentzville are honoring community advocates for their dedication to child abuse prevention, and supporting their work throughout the year through in-kind and monetary donations. Over the Top for Tots benefits Crisis Nursery Healing Hearts Art Therapy Program. For more information, please contact Bonnie Define at Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-292-5770 ex. 106.
Nov. 4-6 and 11-13: Theater production
O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) at 100
North Main St. in O’Fallon. For tickets and information call 636-474-2732. Reserved tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and $8 for students ages six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions will be available for purchase.
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.
Nov. 6: Square dance open house
This is a free event to introduce nondancers to the world of square dancing. Come with a partner, come with a group, or come alone from 2 - 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Call 636-978-6857 for more information or visit www.stpeterssquares.com.
Nov. 7: Bone density screening
Bone density screening at Spencer Road Library from 4 – 6 p.m.
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. 11: Veterans Day ceremony
A Veterans Day ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk. O’Fallon City Hall will be closed this day.
Nov. 16: Tree lighting ceremony
Gather your family for the Countdown to the Lighting of the Great Tree in the O’Fallon Municipal Centre Rotunda at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon with Mayor Bill Hennessy from 6 – 8 p.m., and officially welcome Santa and the holiday season to O’Fallon. Enjoy holiday games, craft-making, choir music by local school children, visits with Santa and rides on the “O’Fallon Express” City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ booths will be stocked with holiday gifts, decorations and tasty treats for sale. Admission is free, but in the spirit of giving, please bring donations of canned and boxed groceries and personal care items for distribution to local food pantries. For more information call 636-379-5614.
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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“Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders”
By Steve Bryan
‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ is retro fun Seventy-five years ago, Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman, a now-iconic hero who has appeared in various forms and media. For the last decade, Christian Bale virtually owned the character in a series of dark, violent movies. More recently, Ben Affleck took over the dual roles of millionaire Bruce Wayne and his caped alter ego, even crossing over into “Suicide Squad” this past summer. In the hearts of many fans, though, Adam West’s work on the “Batman” TV series can’t be surpassed. Denounced as campy by some, the 1966-68 series featured a Caped Crusader who delivered lectures on health and public safety in the middle of an investigation. Each episode contained fist fights with mod music and pop-art graphics (“Kapow” “Bap”) whenever fist met face. Series stars Adam West and Burt Ward along with frequent guest star Julie Newmar revisited the characters in “Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders,” which is now available on digital download. This animated adventure captures the look and style of the 1960’s series, but adds in modern sensibility as well. The plot focuses on several villains, including Newmar’s Catwoman, conspiring to take over Gotham City and steal a duplication ray. There’s also the simmering attraction between Batman and Catwoman, something that was more prevalent in comic books and movies than on TV. Batman always had the best “Rogue’s Gallery,” and most of them show up here. Like the show, “Return of the Caped Crusaders” plays things straight even when the plot elements are
Fifty years after the fact, West, Ward and Newmar slip easily back into their iconic roles. It’s nice to hear West lecturing Robin on the importance of using crosswalks, especially when pursuing criminals. The actor puts a superior air into his delivery when he’s talking down to criminals as well as the police commissioner. Returning as Dick Grayson, Burt Ward has the same enthusiasm in his voice as he did five decades ago. This animated production also deals with allegations that Bruce and Dick than have more going on than just dressing in costumes, fighting crime and living the good life in a mansion. While not perfect, this is a fun romp that pays homage to a Batman not ashamed to dance the “Batusi” in public and over the closing credits. “Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders” is now available via digital download. Blu-ray combo packs and DVD’s will be available Nov. 1.
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absurd. Few heroes would clearly and boldly label every device and mechanism in their arsenal. Batman and Robin also have an antidote, obscure bit of knowledge or weapon perfectly geared for any scenario.
Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
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