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November 9, 2016

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Submitted Photo Mike Snider and other Vietnam veterans visit with Vietnamese villagers on a recent trip to Vietnam. Snider founded Veterans Return to Vietnam and started looking into other organizations that were trying to help vets by letting them go back to Vietnam.

Veterans Return to Vietnam offers hope for vets looking for closure By Nicholas Elmes While people throughout the St. Louis metro area, and the country, take time out on Friday to honor those who have risked their lives to protect the country, one man is working to raise money to help those same veterans deal with the life-long mental and emotional scars caused by their service. Mike Snider, a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the Air National Guard but did not see combat, is now fighting to raise close to $11,000 by Nov. 28 in order to help two local veterans who did serve in Vietnam return to the country to face the demons that conflict has left them with for decades. The planned globe-spanning trip for healing and redemption started three years ago when Snider reconnected with an old high school friend who has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder and depression since returning from the war. “We started talking every night on Facebook, and slowly he started opening up to me about his struggles and it just shook me to my core what he was going through,” said Snider, noting that

his friend could not sleep for more than 45 minutes without being woken up by demons. “Those demons are the men he saw die in front of him and beside him.” Snider started looking for possible therapies that could help his friend, recommending one after another after another. “After about the fourth or fifth one, I asked him if he ever checked them out and he said no,” recalls Snider. “He said every therapy he had been through had led him to the brink of suicide and he did not trust himself anymore. He said the only thing he wanted to do was to go back to Vietnam.” Snider was shocked. Why would anyone want to go back the place that had caused him so much pain and strife over the years? “He said he just wants to go back to get forgiveness,” said Snider. “That is something that almost every Vietnam vet says. They tell me they feel like they destroyed the country and the people of Vietnam hate them. But nothing could be further than the truth. The country is growing by leaps and bounds and the people love Americans, especially American veterans who were there dur-

ing the war.” So Snider formed a nonprofit called Veterans Return to Vietnam and started looking into other organizations that were trying to help vets by letting them go back to Vietnam. A long journey “I found an organization in New York called Soldier’s Heart,” said Snider. “It is co-founded by Ed Tick who is a physiologist who has been working with Vietnam vets for over 40 years. He has been taking vets back to Vietnam for 16 years. I partnered with him and told my friend that if going back to Vietnam is what you want to do then I will raise all the money for you to go back because you have already paid more than you should.” A scheduling conflict prevented Snider’s friend from going last year, but Snider was able to go on the two-week trip to see what it was all about. “It was amazing,” said Snider, explaining that each trip is tailored specifically to the veterans who are participating in it. “We go as close as we can to the very spot each veteran had their biggest battles and we have a ceremony for See VETERAN page 2

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In This Issue... 3 Around Town

Wentzville Fire Protection District and Wentzville Schools partner to provide winter coats for students and more.

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Veterans Day

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Boone Trail Elementary celebrates Boone Trail Days and more.

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VETERAN Continued from cover them and ask them to share with us and let us help carry the burden of what they experienced physically, mentally and emotionally. We burn incense and when we leave, we leave that incense standing in the ground in a circle in remembrance for them.” Finding forgiveness The organizers of each trip also find opportunities for the veterans to give back to the people of Vietnam – helping to build schools, pay for medical care and provide support in a Submitted Photo variety of other ways. Organiz- The organizers of each trip also find opportunities for the veterans to give back to the people of Vietnam – helping to build schools, pay for ers also arrange meetings with medical care and provide support in a variety of other ways. former Viet Cong fighters and and kill children he had to fight that one offered a path to heal- that I don’t know where it is leaders, giving the former adagainst.” ing that no therapy could com- coming from.” versaries a chance to find healThe two met and married in pare to. He said the large price tag per ing together. the jungle, where they also had “Ed Tick has told me that person had made fundraising “They do not hold anger, their first child. the most amazing thing is that hard. they do not hold grudges,” said “He lived three days,” said after the veterans have been “I have had a lot of people Snider. “Last year we went to Snider. “He was born without in the country for just two to ask ‘Why would you spend so the Mekong Delta and stayed arms and legs. They thought it three nights their nightmares much money just to send one on an island compound owned was their karma but it turns out totally disappear and when man back?” he said. “What reby a husband and wife who it was the effects of Agent Or- they go home the nightmares ally abhors me is that 20 veterwere both former Viet Cong. ange.” don’t come back,” said Snider. ans a day commit suicide. Over “She had joined the Viet When the veterans visited the “They left their soul in Vietnam 65 percent of them are over 50 Cong when she was 11. When couple last year they brought all those years ago and we take years old, so a great many of she was 13 she was captured funding to help rebuild the them back and help them re- them are Vietnam veterans. and tortured and beaten,” he school which had been bombed claim their soul.” “What is the value of a huexplained. “The husband had decades ago. “What is the value of a hu- man life?” he said. “What is the tried to stay out of the war, “We had a groundbreaking man life?” value of giving peace to someforming a school on this island. ceremony and we are going But the two-week trip is not one who fought and saw men The Americans bombed the back this year to have a dedi- cheap, and Snider has been die beside him and have been school and he said any councation ceremony,” said Snider, working all year on fundraising suffering for many years?” try that would bomb a school noting that interactions like to help pay for four people, two Snider said donations as small St. Charles veterans, a local psy- as $5 could help because every chiatrist, and himself, to make dollar donated adds up in the the trip on Nov. 28. long run. “It costs about $6,000 per Donors can make donations, person,” he said, noting he and read some heart-wrenchhas raised some of the money ing accounts from veterans, through mouse races and dona- through his website at veterantions. “Everything I have raised sreturntovietnam.com. has gone to pay for airfare, “I want everyone to have the trip insurance, visas, TSA pre- opportunity to go if I can get checks, and the deposit for Sol- the funding and we can pay for www.nine2fivestl.com diers Heart. That leaves $11,200 it,” added Snider.

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Wentzville Fire Protection District partners with the Wentzville School District to provide winter coats for students

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District and employees of the Wentzville School District distributed hundreds of coats to kids in need at an event held at Wentzville Fire Station #1 on Oct. 22.

Firefighters from the Wentzville Fire Protection District (WFPD) and employees of the Wentzville School District (WSD) distributed hundreds of coats to kids in need at an event held at Wentzville Fire Station #1 on Oct. 22. WFPD firefighters partnered with Operation Warm and the Wentzville School District for the fourth consecutive year to supply more than 580 brand new coats to elementary students identified by school district counselors. “This is a tremendous program and we are extremely grateful to all of the firefighters for their fundraising efforts and those who support this endeavor for our students,” said WSD Director of Community Relations Mary LaPak. “Wentzville firefighters work very hard to make a difference in the lives of our students and

WSD families are certainly appreciative of their efforts.” The coats were purchased by the firefighters mainly with proceeds from their trivia night event held Oct. 1. Operation Warm and the Coats for Kids Foundation were founded in 1998 on a national level to assist local organizations with providing quality, American-made coats to kids in need. “We look forward to this program every year,” said WFPD Captain Nick Box. “We are very passionate about helping the community any way that we can and providing warm winter coats is one way we love to help.” Over the past four years, the WFPD has supplied over 1,500 coats for WSD students through Operation Warm.

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On Oct. 24 100 Women Who Care - St. Charles County Chapter voted to give their quarterly donation to Connections to Success. The October donation of $6,000 will go towards Connections to Success’ mission to inspire families to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan. For more information on Connections to Success, visit http://connectionstosuccess.org. “100 Women Who Care is a great organization in that this group has the opportunity

to learn about 12 nonprofit organizations in St. Charles County every year and how they are impacting our community,” said Linda Johnson, co-founder of local chapter. “The extra benefits are that everyone has the chance to meet and connect with other women who wish to make a difference in this community.” 100 Women Who Care St. Charles County is a group of women who share a common desire to give back to our community. The group is open to all women — the more women who get involved, the

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greater the impact will be. Members join the organization and sign a commitment to donate $400 total during the year. Every member pledges to donate $100 to a St. Charles County non-profit charity selected at each of four annual meetings held in January, April, July, and October. The next quarterly meeting will be held 7 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2017 at Morning Star Church at1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. To join, visit www.100wwcstc. org or contact the steering committee at 100stcwwc@ gmail.com.

Veterans to be honored at O’Fallon’s Veterans Day Ceremony O’Fallon’s annual ceremony honoring and thanking veterans for their service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 11, at O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Belleau Creek Road in O’Fallon. Free parking is available. O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy will deliver welcoming remarks. The keynote speaker will be Rich Chrismer, a Vietnam War veteran. VFW Post 5077 is hosting the ceremony with the assistance of American Legion Post 388 and AmVets Post 106, and participation by local students who entered the VFW’s annual “The Voice of Democracy” and “The Patriot’s Pen” contests. For more information about the ceremony, contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550.

County purchases former New Melle golf course for future parkland St. Charles County today announced the purchase of the former New Melle Lakes Golf Course on Foristell Road near Highway Z. The 153-acre property connects to existing park properties that are being held in reserve for parkland by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department. “We are pleased to be able to secure this land for future park use,” said County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “It enables us to expand our county park system to provide more green space for outdoor activities, educational outreach and community events.” Ehlmann said the county purchased the golf course at $15,000 an acre, which is market price. Through the years, adjacent land either has been donated to, or purchased by, the county. This latest purchase brings the total county-owned land at that site to 395 acres. Specific plans and a timeline for development are still under review. The property has not been used as a golf course since 2011.

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Farmers Insurance launches campaign to help Documentary on military provide suits for transitioning veterans to the mental health crisis scheduled to be shown in St. Charles civilian workforce Farmers Insurance, an organization with a longstanding commitment to helping the military that was founded by two World War I veterans, has announced the launch of its nationwide Suits for Soldiers program to help active duty military personnel transition to civilian work and life. Through Nov. 30, Americans across the country can support veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce by donating gently used and dry cleaned suits or professional attire for men and women at more than 13,000

Farmers agencies. “Suits for Soldiers is representative of our organization’s commitment to veterans,” said Jeff Dailey, CEO of Farmers Insurance. “We believe in the value veterans can bring to the workplace through their experience and training, as well as their values.” More than one million military personnel will be making the transition from the military in the next couple of years, according to the Department of Defense office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve,

and many of these veterans may not own appropriate business attire to go to networking events, interviews or even to work. Each piece of clothing donated brings Suits for Soldiers closer to its goal of collecting 50,000 suits that can help create an easier transition for veterans into the civilian workforce. Visit www.agents.farmers. com to find your nearest agent. For additional resources to aid in the transition to the civilian workforce visit www.farmers. com/careers/veterans-resources/.

Daughters of the American Revolution chapter honors Patriot of the Month The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently honored Virgil A. Wiesner as Patriot of the Month. The Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) proudly recognizes active service men and women as well as living American veterans who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States, including the National Guard and Reserves. Missouri Daughters may nominate their personal “heroes” – those men and women who have contributed to preserving and protecting the freedom and values of our American way of life. Patriots honored each month receive a letter and certificate of appreciation from the DAR Service for Veterans state chairman and the State Regent. When World War II started in 1941 Wiesner was attending Maplewood High School. After graduation he tried to enlist in the Navy in October of 1944. However, when they found out he was such a good marksman they suggested he enlist instead in the Marines. As a Marine he was trained at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina as a sniper dog handler. These handlers were selected for their intelligence, character, and physical ability as well as previous training as scout-snipers without dogs. These dogs

The Gateway Blue Star Mothers will host a special screening of “Thank You for Your Service,” an award-winning documentary that takes an in-depth look at the mental health crisis plaguing our nation’s military. The movie will be shown on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wehrenberg St. Charles Stadium 18 Cine at 1830 1st Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. “Thank You for Your Service” tells the stories of four Iraq War veterans struggling to reconcile the effects of war with the expectations of life away from the frontlines. The film reveals the heartwrenching reality of a failure to adequately understand the wounds of war, lessons forgotten from previous conflicts, and the need for extensive reform to protect the mental health and wellbeing of our military heroes. Gateway Blue Star Mothers President Julie Rodgers hopes this film will raise awareness of the severity of the crisis our military service members and veterans are facing, and the responsibility we all have to demand an effective solution. “We are honored to have the opportunity to host the screening of this powerful documentary. As mothers of active duty service members and veterans, we are deeply connected to this issue. These are our kids fighting to protect the freedoms we all hold dear. They are fulfilling their duties to us with honor and, as a nation, we are failing to uphold ours to them,” Rodgers said. The Gateway Blue Star Mothers are organizing a panel of experts and elected officials to participate in a Q&A and discussion following the film. Tickets for the film are limited and must be reserved prior to the screening. To reserve tickets, go to the Thank You For Your Service film tab on the Gateway Blue Star Mothers website, www.gatewaybsm.org, and click the reserve now button.

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Submitted photo The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently honored Virgil A. Wiesner as Patriot of the Month.

and their handlers would clear the fields and roads of mines placed by the enemy allowing troops to safely pass. Virgil’s dog was named Mouser and when he left the Pacific the dog was passed on to another Marine. Virgil credits Mouser with saving his life eight times. Among the second wave to land on Okinawa, Virgil was part of the platoons who supervised the Japanese POW’s as they rebuilt damaged villages. He was also stationed on Tarawa and Saipan. After the war ended he was discharged in 1946 with the rank of corporal. Virgil eventually returned to the St. Louis area and married Rosemary Woods in 1951. Trained as a photographer, Virgil had his own studio for

a time and was used by many visiting celebrities including Steve McQueen. They forged a friendship as they shared the Marine connection and their love of motorcycles. Wiesner continues to reside in the St. Louis area where he will tell you stories of his time in the Marines if you ask.

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Disc golf enthusiasts or first-time disc golfers alike can compete for cash prizes, trophies and a Thanksgiving turkey at the 14th annual Blind Turkey Toss Disc Golf Glow Tournament on Nov. 19 at Indian Camp Creek Park at 2679 Dietrich Road in Foristell. The tournament is hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by the St. Charles County Disc Golf Club. Trophies are for first, second, and third-place finishers in the 18-hole tournament. The competitor closest to the pin of one of the glowing baskets wins a Thanksgiving turkey! The tournament is for individual play, and Photo courtesy St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department cost is $10. The event is open to the first 72 regA disc golfer prepares to make a throw during a game at St. Charles istered contestants. Registration begins at 4 p.m. County’s Indian Camp Creek Park. on the day of the event; the tournament begins at 5 p.m. There will be a limited number of LED disc lights available for competitors to purchase key Toss Disc Golf Glow Tournament, contact the Parks Department at 636 -949-7535. Indian at the registration table. For more information about the Blind Tur- Camp Creek Park is located in Foristell.

A Few Thoughts…

By Tina Robinson

The customer as guest

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Hospitality: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. When you throw a party or host a meal at your home you pull out all the stops to ensure that your guests have a pleasant experience. You want them to feel welcome, well-fed and wonderful. You cook and clean for days, set out the best towels, light some candles and make sure the welcome mat is in place. When they arrive you are always at the ready to make sure your guests are happy and harmonious. When I go to a store or to a restaurant, I am a guest. I assume that the place of business is clean, well-stocked, well prepared, manned with friendly employees and ready to receive me. I anticipate a pleasant experience as I wander the aisles or peruse the menu. I also expect that any problem will be handled quickly and efficiently by my “hosts.” The steak isn’t cooked well? We will fix it. There is a spill in the condiment aisle? We will fix it. But the fixing part seems to end when the problem involves other guests. You may remember the video of an altercation between a woman and a young man with a small child in his cart. They were in the checkout line at a large superstore. The woman was in line behind the young man and began berating him for his use of food stamps (EBT). He tried to put her off quietly, but she would not let up until the interchange had escalated to foul language which became a problem for not only the young son, but also for other guests. The clerk checking the items appeared to do nothing. She just let it continue. Now if this had happened at your party, it’s doubtful if you would “go quiet” and let the chips fall where they may. You would step in and “fix it,” not only for the comfort of the other guests, but also for the guest being hassled. Your thinking would be that the mistreatment of guests will not be happening in my home. But apparently this was not the thinking of the large store. Either the clerk was not educated as to how to proceed in a situation like this or she had no magic “call the manager” button. However,

something should have been done rather than just let this play out to the discomfort of everyone involved. (In all fairness, I did write the company and they were already in the process of addressing this issue.) Let’s say you are at a restaurant looking forward to a delicious meal. Two tables over there is a family that decides to have a major verbal battle at the table. Apparently they do not know that these kinds of discussions should be reserved for home. Voices are raised. Profanity is used. You are now uncomfortable and beginning to wonder if you are on an episode of “What Would You Do?” expecting to see John Quinones pop out of nowhere. However, the restaurant employees and managers do nothing. They timidly approach the table and ask if they need anything. Yes! They need to be asked to quiet down or leave! In the meantime, your meal is ruined by the antagonistic and foul verbiage and the onslaught of personal information you shouldn’t be privy to. But unless you get up and leave, no one will be leaving. The restaurant would rather see four tables of uncomfortable guests than address one table that is causing the ruckus. Losing these guests is losing only trouble. This isn’t a good way to treat the other guests in your “home”. Places of business need to risk adopting a “not in my home you don’t” motto and losing the “customer is always right” rule. Because the truth is, they aren’t. Tina Robinson is a wife, a mom, a mom-inlaw, and a grand mom. A California native, she now has her roots planted deep in Missouri soil. When she isn’t reading or writing, she is organizing something. Give her a cup of black coffee and a good conversation about faith and she’s in clover. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

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Hallo-whine My community is safe for a while. The creepy, spine-chillin’ monsters and spooks have all crawled back under their rocks until next time. No…the election is not over at this writing, but Halloween is. Deciding on what to give out to the trick-or-treaters was never a problem in years past. That is until the food shamers drove me into double-thinking madness. I found myself considering additives, preservatives, artificial flavorings, colors, impurities and synthetic hormones. Then of course there were the food allergies to contend with: egg sensitivities, lactose intolerance, peanut and gluten allergies. It used to be the only thing kids were allergic to was homework and taking a bath. The one sure thing that would make them violently ill and break out in a raging rash would be to wake up Monday morning and realize it was time to go to school. All these latest trends made me reconsider my treat choice. Reluctantly, I decided against

giving out the bag of chocolate covered, jam-filled, glowing bacon clusters. Instead, I put them in the back section of my shopping cart alongside the other things I would buy for myself. I intended to wash them down with a diet soda later. Totally kidding…it would be a regular soda. I’m not a masochist. I wandered over to the veggie section and considered a bag of peeled baby carrots. Easy, they were already unwrapped plus the color of the season. Or perhaps broccoli heads? After all, they were little scary green heads. Great, but not perfect. I was getting close, very close, but still needed to search. I then discovered it. Neat little pre-packaged items bundled up in festive orange and black wrapping and ready to go. Pretzels! Perfect, no additives, no preservatives, no sugar, no worries. Soon the first batch of snack beggars arrived. I gleefully presented my overflowing bowlful of healthy treats for their consideration. They collectively brought their little painted faces

closer to scrutinize my offering. One ghoul lunged forward. A good sign. It grabbed a package then began reading the ingredients, “Wheat, flour, salt, corn oil, yeast…soda!” “UGH! Where’s the chocol ate? !” T he y d emand e d. “Where’s the sugar?” they insisted! “Where are the gummy bears and lollipops and candy corn?!” they chanted. “Are you Satan?!” I recoiled in fear then remembered the glowing bacon clusters I had kept for myself. I hurriedly passed them out and saved Halloween before the little buggers torched my house. 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.

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Boone Trail Elementary celebrates Boone Trail Days

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What was life like in the 1800’s when St. Charles County was the frontier? Students at Boone Trail Elementary found out as classroom lessons came to life and students and staff celebrated the 26th annual “Boone Trail Days” on Oct. 20 and 21. Students took part in hands-on activities like making rope, square dancing, and spinning wool. They also enjoyed demonstrations on blacksmithing and frontier life. “Wow! Boone Trail Days is 1,000 people going 1,000 different directions,” said fourth grade student Arissa Mills. “Learning about Daniel Boone is just amazing.” The annual tradition is a celebration of early-American life that starts in the classroom where teachers incorporate lessons about Native Americans and pioneer life into the curriculum. Friday night is the culmination of the week with games, a petting zoo, and hayrides. The event brings families together to celebrate a fall tradition that dates back to

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Students at Boone Trail Elementary learned about life on the frontier in the 1800s as the students and staff celebrated the 26th annual “Boone Trail Days.”

the opening of the school. “Boone Trail Days is a great experience for our students. They are able to get a glimpse of what pioneer life looked

and felt like,” said principal Michelle Cleve. “Boone Trail Days is a tradition that brings our students, parents and community together.”

Twin sisters from Holt High School elected executive officers of Missouri DECA

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Holt High School senior Allison Barry has been selected as the Missouri DECA President, and her sister, Hailey Barry, has been selected as the Missouri DECA Vice President of Advocacy; both for the 201617 school year. State officers were elected and installed during the Missouri DECA Fall Leadership and State Officer Election Conference held Oct. 16-17 in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The annual state conference was attended by more than 780 high school marketing students and their teachers. The newly elected executive officers were determined on the basis of their written test, screening and nominating

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committee interview, as well as the number of ballots cast by the voting delegates after showing their campaign videos during the opening session. Finalists were asked officerelated questions during the election session and voting was done online this year to determine the final selection of executive officers. Serving as a state officer provides DECA members the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professionalism that is essential for a successful career. Allison is the senior class treasurer, is active in National Honor Society (NHS), and plays varsity basketball. She plans to attend Concordia University in Chicago to play basketball and major in sports management. “DECA has had the most positive impact on my life recently. I love being a leader to people not only in DECA but in other aspects of life,” said Allison. “I am so excited for this year to get going while being Missouri State DECA President.” Hailey is the treasurer of Holt DECA, vice president of NHS, and the senior class secretary. She hopes to attend St. Louis University and major in marketing. Allison and Hailey competed together in a Sports and Entertainment Business Research event for DECA last year, placing second at districts, third at state, and were among sixteen finalists in

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School senior Allison Barry (Top) has been selected as the Missouri DECA President, and her sister, Hailey Barry, has been selected as the Missouri DECA Vice President of Advocacy; both for the 2016-17 school year.

the international competition. DECA is an international association of high school students studying marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Missouri DECA is a nationally recognized association with close to 8,100 members.

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City of St. Charles School District named ‘2016 Healthiest Employer’ The City of St. Charles School District has been named the St. Louis Business Journal’s “2016 Healthiest Employer.” The award was presented to the district during a ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Oct. 27. The district was one of five businesses/organizations that were nominated for the award in the 500-1,499 employees category. “It’s wonderful to receive such a recognition from the St. Louis Business Journal,” said Dr. Jeff Marion, district superintendent. “The City of St. Charles School District knows that a healthy staff is a happy and productive staff. This award is validation that we are on the right track. It is a great honor.” When explaining why the district won the award, the St. Louis Business Journal cited the district’s “The Bridge Health Center”, an in-house health clinic available to district employees and their family members and its Health Risk Assessment and Wellness Program, a plan that monitors the key health indicators of participants over the course of a year and rewards them with gift cards to health conscious restaurants and FitBit when goals are met, as key factors. The Bridge Health Center and its Health Risk Assessment and Wellness Program is the culmination of years of work by Dr. Charles Brazeale, assistant

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Photo courtesy City of St. Charles School District The City of St. Charles School District was the recipient of the St. Louis Business Journal’s “2016 Healthiest Employer” award.

superintendent of business and technology, and the district’s benefits and wellness committee. “We needed to find a solution for keeping rising health insurance costs down, while still providing our employees excellent and convenient care,” Brazeale said. “The Bridge Health Center allows us to do both while instituting a proactive wellness initiative that benefits both the district and our employees.”

Since opening at the district’s Lewis & Clark Career Center last January, approximately 450 district employees have utilized the health center’s services. “We’re very pleased with how well The Bridge Health Center has been received,” Brazeale said. “It’s nice to know that the hard work of a lot of people is benefiting the lives of our employees inside and outside of the workplace.”

SCC Student Film Festival accepting entries for March festival Area high school and SCC students are encouraged to enter in St. Charles Community College’s Student Film Festival in March. The deadline to submit entries is 5 p.m. March 27, 2017. “Some students might have already made something in the past year that they could submit – a short film for a school project or just a movie they made with friends,” said Darren Osburn, film festival coordinator and SCC communication professor. “We encourage students to enter those movies in the festival for a chance to win money.” Students can submit films for the following categories: • Documentary (eight minutes or less): A presentation that records actual living characters and settings and/ or details historical or current events. Infomercials, public relations videos and promotional films are not eligible. • Comedy Shorts (eight minutes or less): Original or minimally inspired works of comedy. The film should

challenge, entertain and/or provoke. • Drama Shorts (eight minutes or less): Original or minimally inspired works of drama. The film should challenge, entertain and/or provoke. • Silent Film (five minutes or less): Original or minimally inspired work set to music that does not contain audible dialogue. Must use three-five title cards/intertitles. Color is allowed, but black-and-white footage is preferred. • Experimental/Animation (five minutes or less): All remaining genres of programs including, but not limited to, animation, experimental, computer graphics, special

effects and stop-frame techniques. All footage must be original. For submission guidelines or to download an entry form, go to stchas.edu/filmfestival. Financial prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category, the overall winner and the audience favorite. All entries will receive feedback from judges and some screen time during the awards ceremony, and the winning entries will be screened in their entirety. The awards ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 30, 2017 in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus. For more information, contact Darren Osburn at 636-9228564 or dosburn@stchas.edu.

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Guns ‘N Hoses takes place Thanksgiving eve at Scottrade Center This event is another way we can show support to our fallen first responders. It will be held on Nov. 23 at Scottrade Center. “Although Guns ‘N Hoses started small, it has now become a can’t-miss holiday tradition that has raised more than $5.5 million for The BackStoppers and attracts nearly 15,000 fans each year to downtown St. Louis,” said Steve Holley, secretary of the Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association. “It is incredible to have the community behind us supporting our fallen heroes. This year we hope to fill every seat in the Scottrade Center as we celebrate this landmark anniversary.” Guns ‘N Hoses will feature 15 three-round bouts of boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) matches between police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Missouri and Illinois. Both male and female fighters are scheduled. The event will also include a new opening ceremony this year before the opening bell. Go to www.STLGunsnHoses.com for all the details. *Truly one of the best events honoring our fallen first responders Lindenwood’s field hockey is in the history books The Lindenwood field hockey team captured its first ever ECAC Tournament title after shutting out Limestone 1-0 for the second time this season on

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Sunday. Each team has the best goal keeper featuring the ECAC Co-Goalies of the Year in Skylar Starbeck and Limestone’s Tabria Cochran. Both teams’ defenders kept each other in check as the Lady Lions recorded the only shot in the first half. Lindenwood’s one shot was the lowest total in any half all season while the Saints failed to launch a shot for the third time this season. Tara Robben, the ECAC Offensive Player of the Year, scored her team-leading 21st goal late in the second half. The Lady Lions finish the season with an overall record of 16-3 including 10 shutout victories. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com *Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood

River City Rascals extend contracts on eight players The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field. Manager Steve Brook and the brass have announced the contract extensions of eight players from the 2016 campaign in which the Rascals reached the Frontier League Championship Series for the third consecutive season. The first of the returning batch that Brook has resigned include pitchers Reese Gregory, Jason Zgardowski, Austin Warner and Lucas Laster. 2016 marked the first season in the Frontier League for the first three pitchers and they combined for 41 appearances with seven wins and two saves. Gregory will be heading into his second professional season, Zgardowski will start his first full season with the club, Warner served as one of the Rascal’s top arms and Laster had an injury early in the year but is a big prospect. Others inked are outfielder Robby Enslen and infielders Josh Silver, Clint Freeman and Braxton Martinez. Enslen was a candidate for the Frontier League Rookie of the Year, Silver had one of the most productive seasons in the Frontier League last year and was 11 points away from the batting championship, Freeman is versatile as an infielder/lefthanded pitcher for the 2017 Rascals and Martinez is back for his sophomore year and played ball at St. Louis University. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Setting the table

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Easy potluck party dishes

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s the saying goes, sharing is caring, and nothing spreads a little love like a potluck gathering among family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or at a watch party for your favorite team, bring a simple make-and-take recipe for a tasty good time. Not only does a potluck menu take some pressure off the host, it gives each guest the chance to share beloved recipes and introduce new dishes featuring favorite ingredients. One sure bet for a crowd pleaser is the rich flavor of Musselman’s Apple Butter, a classic Pennsylvania Dutch spread made with apples and cinnamon that can add a special touch to your favorite sweet or savory recipes. Be sure your dish arrives looking as good as it tastes with these tips for smart food transport: • Keep plastic wrap or foil from touching food on a serving platter by inserting toothpicks to create a tent. • For hot dishes, such as these Sweet Bacon Smokies, prevent the condensation that accumulates in the lid from dripping on food by wrapping the lid with a small cloth or paper towels. • Use an insulated cooler to maintain the temperature of a dish for longer journeys, but for a short distance, place the serving dish in a larger pan lined with towels for a hot dish or with ice-filled plastic bags to keep a cool dish chilled. Find more recipes just right for sharing at musselmans.com.

Apple Butter Gooey Butter Cake Ingredients: Cake: 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup apple butter 1 egg 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additional for serving 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg whipped cream

To make cake: In large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk in egg, melted butter, milk and vanilla until moistened. Spread evenly in pan.

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 8-by8-inch square pan.

To make filling: In large bowl with electric mixer, beat together cream cheese and apple butter until smooth. Beat in egg then beat in melted butter and va-

Crossword Puzzle – THEME: Famous Actors ACROSS 1. *”____ Attraction” (1987) with Michael Douglas 6. *Tom Selleck’s “Blue Bloods” network 9. Quarterback’s downfall 13. Every restaurant’s nightmare? 14. *Tommy ____ Jones 15. Charitable contribution recipient 16. *____ Eckhart 17. “The loneliest number” 18. Type of lyric poem 19. *Pryor or Gere 21. *Caine or Keaton 23. ___ Khan 24. Another word for island 25. World’s oldest national broadcaster 28. Odds and ____ 30. Responsible by law 35. Rod attachment 37. Turkey dance 39. ____ lightly 40. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 41. Become established 43. British children’s author Blyton 44. Like a button, but more so 46. Stopped sleeping 47. Naysayer’s prefix 48. Comes next 50. Embarkation location 52. #6 Across icon 53. Tortoise’s competitor 55. *”____ Day Afternoon” with Al Pacino 57. *Lange or Chastain 61. The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman 65. Arabian chieftain 66. “To Kill a Mockingbird” recluse 68. Have effect 69. Master of ceremonies 70. Pendulum’s path 71. Pine product 72. Grating voice 73. *____ Leoni 74. Be posted and reposted DOWN 1. *”Cape ____” (1991) with Robert De Niro 2. Berry high in antioxidants 3. Cleopatra’s necklace 4. Hula dancer’s hello 5. Number of lines in print 6. Doofus

nilla. Scrape bowl then beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread filling over cake; bake 45-50 minutes, or until center is set. Do not overbake as center should be slightly gooey. Cool completely before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon to serve.

Sweet Bacon Smokies Ingredients: 1 package bacon 1 package little smokies (little sausage or hot dogs) 1 cup apple butter Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Place parchment paper on jelly roll pan or other edged baking pan. Cut bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip of bacon around a smokie, piercing with toothpick to hold bacon in place. Place smokies on pan. Baste each smokie with generous amount of apple butter.

Bake 20 minutes. Remove and flip each smokie. Baste again with apple butter. Reduce heat to 275 F and bake another 20 minutes until bacon is cooked to desired doneness. Make sure apple butter doesn’t burn. Transfer smokies to slow cooker on low heat to keep warm for serving.

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.

7. *Affleck or Kingsley 8. *Chevy Chase’s “____ Like Old Times” 9. Frosh, next year 10. Dwarf buffalo 11. Surrender territory 12. ____ over or capsize 15. Bending of the truth 20. Gives a tirade 22. Not well 24. Heavy hydrogen, e.g. 25. *Lee or Willis 26. “Begin” and “began” partner 27. Irishman’s ancestor 29. *Carey or Barrymore 31. A in A = b x h 32. Source of sesame seeds 33. Everyone but clergy 34. *Redmayne or Murphy 36. Place in France

38. Thor Heyerdahl’s “Kon-____” 42. Clingy one 45. Employ again 49. Cul de ____ 51. *Redford or Duvall 54. Capital of Morocco 56. Doomed one 57. Audience’s rejection 58. *Stone or Thompson 59. Abbreviated seconds 60. Leak through 61. Chewed stimulant 62. Trojan Horse, e.g. 63. Smiley face 64. Texting button 67. Metal-bearing mineral See solution on page 13

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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. 10-12: Theater performance

Timberland High School Theatre will present David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Shrek the Musical” on Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. This musical is based on the blockbuster movie and book by William Steig. The performance will be held at the Carl Reininger Theatre. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students and will be available at the door.

Nov. 10, 12: Theater auditions

Open auditions for the play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. The auditions will be held onstage at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Enter the building through the east lobby outside the police department. To audition, prepare a one-minute comedy monologue and 16 bars of music in your range. If you don’t have a monologue you can perform a cold reading from the script. Auditioners are asked to stay after for additional audition work. Those unable to make either audition can email the director at graciesmom@charter.net to schedule an alternate time. Performances will be held Feb. 3 – 5 and 10 – 12, 2017, with curtain times at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Auditioners are asked to bring a list of any conflicts to the audition. For more information about the production, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Darren Granaas at 636-474-8150 or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us.

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. 11: Trivia night

St. Charles Community College’s student ambassadors are hosting a Disney themed Trivia Night at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tables for the trivia night cost $100 and seat eight people. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Guests are responsible for bringing their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to the event. Reserve your table today at tinyurl.com/SCCTrivia, or by calling 636-922-8469.

Nov. 12: Craft fair

Friedens UCC is hosting over 30 crafters and vendors at their annual craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles on the corner of Zumbehl Road and Hwy 94. For more information go to www. friedens-ucc.org or call 636-724-1918.

Nov. 13: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” from noon - 4 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 8 to 19 and will consist of a dance that will be taught, followed by a song that will be taught and a cold reading from the script. A one-to-two minute cutting of a Broadway repertoire song should be prepared and brought in with an accompaniment CD or MP3 track. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and must be accompanied by an adult. Callbacks will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 17, 2017 and March 24, 2017; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 18, 2017 and, March 25, 2017; and 2 p.m. March 19, 2017 and March 26, 2017. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233.

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. 12-13: Christmas fair

Assumption Parish in O’Fallon is hosting its annual Fair Trade Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Guests from throughout the region are invited to shop handmade goods, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, decorations, home décor, toys, baskets, and more. A portion of the proceeds from the annual Christmas Fair will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society, as well as the fair trader exhibitors selling the products at the event. The Christmas Fair will be held in the parish center of Assumption Church, located at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon. In addition to a variety of unique one-of-akind items, guests may also purchase concessions while shopping. For more information about the Christmas Fair at Assumption Parish or to volunteer, call Chris Bimslager at 636-294-3837 or email cbimscbims@gmail.com.

Nov. 13: Financial aid event

St. Charles Community College will host FAFSA Frenzy from 2 - 4 p.m. The event will take place on the first floor of the Technology Building on SCC’s campus in Cottleville. FAFSA Frenzy makes applying for financial aid easier by providing students with free help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the first step in applying for federal financial aid and many state programs. At the event, families will be able to complete the 2017-18 FAFSA on-site and obtain valuable information from financial aid professionals. For additional information about FAFSA Frenzy, visit dhe. mo.gov/ppc/fafsafrenzyforstudents. php. For more information, contact Abby Vernon at 636-922-8586 or abby_vernon@stchas.edu.

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.

Nov. 18: Benefit dinner

Wishes, Wags and Whiskers benefit dinner and auction for Five Acres Animal Shelter takes place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Heart of St. Charles Ballroom at 1410 South 5th Street in Saint Charles. For more information and to purchase your tickets visit http:// www.wisheswagsandwhiskers.com/

Nov. 19: National Family Volunteer Day

O’Fallon families are invited to spend the morning from 10 a.m. - noon working together to strengthen our community and bring joy to others this holiday season. Registration is required and two impact projects are offered at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. They are: sort and box food donated to the Cornucopia of Care for delivery to local pantries in time for holiday meals or decorate Thanksgiving-themed placements for citizens living in residential care facilities and homebound seniors. For more information or to register contact: 636-3795417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

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.

Nov 19: Quilt bingo

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council will host their annual Quilt Bingo at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection S. Hwy 94 and Sherman Dr.) Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. with 24 regular games for $15 with a quilt given away every fourth game. For more information call Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 19: Bingo luncheon

A bingo luncheon hosted by Order of the Eastern Star takes place at Masonic Lodge at 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. and lunch will run from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. You will receive two cards to play bingo. Sandwiches and chips provided. Bring your own drinks (no alcohol allowed) and pre-register for $6 a person or $10 at door the door (please pay and let us know by Nov. 10 if you will be there, need to prepare food). Mail pre-registrations to: Lana Jones 3306 Hannibal Drive St. Charles, Mo 63301. Checks should be made payable to Alexander Chapter 242. Funds and donations raised will go to support Shriners Hospital and veterans in 2016-2017 term.

Nov 25: O’Fallon Celebration of Lights

Get into the heart of the holidays with a tour of the dazzling, nostalgic and inspiring Celebration of Lights display in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. The display is open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 25), open nightly at 6 p.m. Choose your favorite way to see the sights: cruise through the park with friends or family in your own vehicle or bundle up for a city train ride, a tractor-pulled sleigh-hayride or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or wagon. No reservations are needed to drive through the lights display, but the specialty rides must be booked at least two weeks in advance. To get the date you want, book soon. Visit www. ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights for hours and costs of the drive-through (which is not available on Mondays or Dec. 13), booking information for specialty rides, etc.

Dec. 3: Free electronics and appliance recycling event

A free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m. – noon in the west parking lot at CarShield Field (formerly T.R. Hughes Ballpark) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. The drop-off is free and available to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery, such as household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRTs), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (all yard equipment must have gas and oil removed). Please do not bring: smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. LED/ LCD TVs can be dropped off, free; however, a fee will be charged for each cathode ray tube (CRT) television set.

Dec. 4: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

A Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at 1 p.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.

Dec. 17: Food drive

Cornucopia of Care Food Drive takes place now through Dec. 17. Donations of nonperishable food and personal care items will help area food pantries support local families in need this holiday season. Drop-off sites include O’Fallon City Hall at 100 N. Main and Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Additional locations can be found at www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer.

Dec. 30: O’Fallon Celebration of Lights

Get into the heart of the holidays with a tour of the dazzling, nostalgic and inspiring Celebration of Lights display in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. The display is open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 25), open nightly at 6 p.m. Choose your favorite way to see the sights: cruise through the park with friends or family in your own vehicle or bundle up for a city train ride, a tractor-pulled sleigh-hayride or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or wagon. No reservations are needed to drive through the lights display, but the specialty rides must be booked at least two weeks in advance. To get the date you want, book soon. Visit www. ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights for hours and costs of the drive-through (which is not available on Mondays or Dec. 13), booking information for specialty rides, etc.

Dec. 4: Christmas House tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles invite you to tour their homes at the seventh annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour from 1 – 5 p.m. The tour begins at the Town Hall at 3300 Rue Royale where you will have an opportunity to register for a door prize as well as obtain a map directing you to the houses on tour. Tickets, cash only, are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market in New Town beginning Nov. 14, or at the Town Hall on the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit a local food bank.

Dec. 6: Bone density screening

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

Dec. 9: Holiday concert

Come to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters at 7 p.m. for a holiday celebration featuring the cabaret-style music of Tim Schall. Carol Schmidt will direct music. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. The cost is $12.99 each (plus service fee of 3.5 percent). If any tickets remain, tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $18 each.

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.

Dec. 12-13: The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll

The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll will take place Dec. 12 – 13 from 6 –9 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. See the sights, hear the music and rediscover the magic of the holidays with your family on two special walk-through nights at the Celebration of Lights. Sparkling lights, unique holiday scenes and fireworks over the lake (at 7:25 p.m.) will add wonder and excitement to the night, and you can stop along the way to visit with Santa and shop for handmade gifts, hot cocoa and treats. Cost is $3 for ages three and older and parking is free. No reservations are needed, but you can avoid the line at the gate by pre-purchasing admission wristbands, which will be available Nov. 14 through Dec. 9 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting

6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

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6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes

9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at various locations. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. Membership in Kiwanis offers you the opportunity to benefit your community and its youth by serving with like-minded people. If you are interested in making a positive impact for generations to come, please join us. For more information please call 636-448-4277. You can also find us at http://stcharleskiwanis.com

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Toastmasters

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS

7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

Wednesdays: Talk

Veterans

Coffee

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

1st Wednesday: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club

10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.

Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.

Doors open at 5:00 pm, bingo at 6:30 pm. Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Hwy 47. For more information, call 636566-6621 or 636-566-8406.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

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at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast

Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters

6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any 636.928.1928.

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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

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2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out

Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Charity bingo

6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Saturday: Chess

8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge,

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Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month

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By Steve Bryan

Cubs on film also go for the ‘W’ My recliner is covered with two red Cardinals throws from Busch Stadium. I carry one credit card emblazoned with the Redbirds; I even have a Cardinals duffel bag. Yet, like countless baseball fans, I watched Game 7 of the World Series hoping that the Cubs would end a 108-year drought. It was a game between two hungry teams, and the Cubbies ultimately got that all-important final “W.” As a film fan, I also enjoy stories featuring the former “Lovable Losers.” A major plot point in “Back to the Future II” dealt with the Cubs winning the 2015 World Series. Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, was inspired by that victory to buy a sports almanac to take back to 1985. The film was just a year off in its prediction, but I blame that on Marty and Doc Brown messing with timelines. 1993’s “Rookie of the Year” featured a young baseball fan who, after an accident, throws an incredible fast ball. With his mom’s permission, Henry Rowengartner (Thomas Ian Nicholas) joins the Cubs as a publicity stunt, but he turns out to be a viable pitcher. Gary Busey plays it straight as an older baseball mentor, but Daniel Stern, as a pitching coach, chews the scenery to pieces. A love letter to Chicagoland, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” contains some funny scenes at Wrigley Field. Playing hooky, Ferris, Cameron and Sloane end up in the stands during a day game. Principal Ed Rooney, played beautifully by Jeffrey Jones, chases after the errant Ferris, but to no avail. Alan Ruck’s Cameron chants “Hey batter batter batter swing batter” and Ferris even catches a ball. Wrigley’s marquee also shows the phrase “Save Ferris!”, a reference to the character’s fake illness. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi wreaked havoc across

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Chicago in 1980’s “The Blues Brothers.” Playing Jake and Elwood Blues, the duo sets off a “Mission from God” to save an orphanage and get their band back together. In anticipation of police problems, the foresighted Jake had falsified his driver’s license renewal and put down “1060 West Addison,” the address of Wrigley Field. The Cubs have shaken off their so-called curse, but one wonders if Steve Bartman will ever be free of his. Bartman is the subject of “Catching Hell,” an ESPN “30 for 30” documentary examining his ill-fated attempt to catch a foul ball. Bartman’s actions in 2003 arguably prevented outfielder Moises Alou from catching the ball for an out. Many fans blame Bartman for the Cubs not making it to the World Series that year. Bartman had to be escorted from the stadium, receiving both death threats and commercial endorsement offers for his actions. Bartman has avoided the spotlight and interview opportunities in order to lead a quiet life. In fact, the documentary filmmaker here comes across as a bit aggressive as he stalks the baseball fan who just wants to be left alone. Congratulations to the Cubbies for a great season! You know, of course, the Cardinals are waiting for you in 2017. Photos courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Films, Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures 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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