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Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Youth Tour delegates (l-r): Elizabeth Citrowske and Alison Boehmer, O’Fallon; Brandelyn Martin, Silex; Gabe Holtmeyer, Warrenton; Marissa Burch, Winfield; and Grant Cordell, Warrenton in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The delegates traveled to Washington, D.C. June 13-19 to attend the National Youth Tour Conference.

Students learn about politics, community service and today’s issues during a seven-day tour of D.C. Ninety-one high school juniors from Missouri participated in the 50th anniversary of National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. June 13-19. Local delegates were Alison Boehmer and Elizabeth Citrowske, O’Fallon; Brandelyn Martin, Silex; Marissa Burch, Winfield; Grant Cordell and Gabe Holtmeyer, Warrenton. They were sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC), Troy. The seven-day tour provided an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn first-hand what it’s like to be involved in politics, community service and today’s pressing issues. Highlights included a special session on Capitol Hill with U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer to discuss the process of government, issues of the day and increasing their knowledge of cooperative electric utilities and American history. “The Youth Tour students from Missouri demonstrated a true passion for learning about democracy and government. They asked some really tough questions on everything from education-related bills, health care to climate change legislation. It’s great to see high school students eager to learn and gain leadership skills. Building strong leaders

out of today’s young people is essential to our nation’s future,” said Luetkemeyer. Youth Tour delegates also visited with NRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson in Arlington, Va. Emerson, a former House member from Missouri, encouraged the delegates to take advantage of this exclusive learning opportunity, communicate with their elected officials, make new friends and have fun while visiting Washington D.C. “Each and every one of you can make a difference in the political process,” said Emerson. “The way that you talk about the issues will impress your leaders in Congress. It will give them hope that your generation understands how to lead and you are committed to doing so.” Missouri’s Youth Tour delegates visited with U.S. Congressmen from their congressional districts across the state, toured famous monuments, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, and Arlington National Cemetery. The group also attended a performance of The Lion King at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and took a sightseeing cruise on the Potomac River one evening with delegates from other states. Other events of the week included participation in the NRECA Youth Day

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program, during which a special program coordinated by NRECA brought together more than 1,600 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States. The delegates enjoyed speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi, an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion. See STUDENT TOUR on page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like St. Charles Mayors Charity Golf Tournament, CLI’s Annual Trivia Night, bike smart class in St. Charles, and more.

Business Ribbon Cuttings in New Town and on Main Street in St. Charles.

School LU speaker series will feature Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black.

Movie While not everyone’s cup of tea, Jersey Boys is one of the best Broadway adaptations to arrive in theatres in a long time.

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Local sport authority Gary B will fill you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Also, play Sudoku, discover a new novel with novel ideas.

11 Recipes

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STUDENT TOUR from Cover Since 1964, CREC has sponsored 198 Youth Tour delegates for visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions, and sightseeing in Washington, D.C. More than 53,000 high school juniors and seniors sponsored by the nation’s

electric cooperatives have participated in the Youth Tour since the educational leadership program began. For more information on the Youth Tour and Cuivre River Electric Cooperative visit www. cuivre.com or call 800.392.3709 ext. 230.

Around Town Mayor Faith Announces Local Charities to Benefit from Annual Golf Tournament City of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith recently announced the six local charities chosen to benefit from the funds raised during the 17th annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Monday, August 11 at Bogey Hills Country Club. Spots are still open for the tournament. The cost is $200 per person or $800 for a four-person team. This year, the tournament will contribute funds to the Boys & Girls Club, Children’s Home Society, Connections to Success, Emmaus Homes,

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc., and Symphony Society of St. Charles. “This is always such a great event! I am really looking forward to spending a beautiful day with friends and colleagues to help raise money for these well-deserving, local charities,” said Faith. To participate in the golf tournament, checks can be mailed to: Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament: c/o Jim Rau, New Frontier Bank, 3773 Elm Street, St. Charles MO, 63301. For more information please call the Mayor’s office at 636.949.3269.

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St. Charles Parks and Recreation Reminds Residents of Prohibition of Fireworks in Parks The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department encourages everyone to attend a public fireworks display to enjoy fireworks. As Independence Day cel-

ebrations approach, the department reminds community members that the discharge of fireworks is prohibited in the parks per the Code of Ordi-

nances of the City of St. Charles Chapter 255. For more information, visit www.stcharlesparks.com or call 636.949.3372.

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Community Living, Inc. to Host Annual Trivia Night Challenge Community Living, Inc. (CLI) is once again inviting area residents to take part in its annual Joker’s Wild Trivia Night Challenge. The event will take place Aug. 2 at the Knights of Columbus Pezold Banquet Center, located at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville. The fun begins at 7 pm, with proceeds benefitting CLI’s programs and services for people with disabilities in St. Charles County. This year’s event features a new location, new trivia host, new questions and new games. For $160, triv-

ia buffs can reserve a table for eight or pay $20 per person and be assigned a table. The evening will feature a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, Joker’s Wild and High-Low card games. Players are free to bring in their own snacks, and beer, soda and water will be provided. Sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals are also available. Those interested in purchasing a table or becoming an event sponsor can visit www.clitrivia2014.eventbrite.com. “Our annual Trivia Night Challenge is one of our

most enjoyable nights of the year, and we encourage the public to put on their thinking caps and come out and have some fun for a good cause,” said Barb Griffith, president and CEO of Community Living, Inc. “Every dollar raised will help us continue our work to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities in St. Charles County.” For more information about the Trivia Night Challenge, or to learn more about CLI’s programs and services, visit www.cliservices.org or call 636.970.2800.

OneMain Financial to Sponsor Main Stage and Fireworks at O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest OneMain Financial will return as the presenting sponsor of the Main Stage and Fireworks at the 2014 O’Fallon Heritage and Freedom Fest, a two-day, three-night Fourth of July celebration that will attract thousands of visitors to O’Fallon’s Ozzie Smith Sports Complex. Highlights of Heritage and Freedom Fest entertainment include performances by Switchfoot, Survivor, Bo-

Deans, Chris Cagle and JT Hodges performing on the Main Stage; as well as The Jena ‘Dusty’ Mielke Fireworks Spectacular Presented by City of O’Fallon and OneMain Financial. When they’re not celebrating our nation’s founding with rock stars, country stars and fireworks, festival goers will have a blast at the carnival and midway, Kids Zone, and parade. “OneMain Financial and its

employees are committed to the communities where we live, work and do business,” said Dolan Pederson, OneMain Financial area director. “We are excited to be a sponsor of the Heritage and Freedom Fest for the third straight year and are proud to support this great event which showcases our beautiful community, entertains and brings our neighbors together.”

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The Elm Point Traffic Improvement Project is intended to relieve overall congestion by installing an additional left-hand turn from eastbound Elm Point Industrial Drive as well as adding an additional “through” lane to Northbound Elm. The city of St. Charles will also improve some sidewalks as to continue providing ADA accessibility. The aim of the project is to improve traffic

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nities for commuting, recreational riding and getting healthy exercise, we are encouraging residents to learn how to improve ride safety and get the most out of their bikes with this class,” said Jeremy Wolfmeyer, O’Fallon’s recreation manager. Be sure to bring your bike and helmet to this hands-on program. If you don’t have a helmet, you can get one to keep at the class. Space is limited to 10 participants. Register at www. trailnet.org. For more information, contact Molly@trailnet.org or call 314.436.1324 ext. 117.

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Raging Rivers to Offer Active Military and Veterans Free Admission In honor of the brave men and women who serve and protect our country, Raging Rivers WaterPark will once again offer free admission to military personnel during the days surrounding Independence Day. During Military Appreciation Week, Tuesday, July 1, - Sunday, July 6, veterans and active military personnel who present a military identification card will receive free admission to the park, and their immediate family members will be offered a reduced admission fee of $12 plus tax per person. “Military Appreciation Week is just one way we can express our gratitude to the many military members who sacrifice so much to keep our country safe,” said

Donna Smith, general manager of Raging Rivers WaterPark. “We hope our everyday heroes, those who are actively serving in the military and those who served in the past, will be able to come out during the week and have some fun with friends and family. We offer a discounted rate to active duty military and their families all season long, but we want to further show support as we celebrate our national holiday.” During Military Appreciation Week, guests will also be treated to an all-day beach bash on July 4, which happens to not only be our nation’s birthday, but the park’s birthday as well. Raging Rivers first opened on July 4, 1990, and the waterpark is hosting

the party to celebrate its 25th season in operation. Guests in attendance will be able to enjoy a variety of specials, giveaways and fun attractions. Nonmilitary families will also be able to enjoy reduced admission prices. The festivities will include free cupcakes as well as special pricing on concessions menu offerings. Raging Rivers’ operating hours during Military Appreciation Week will be from 10:30 am – 7 pm. Discounted ticket prices for members of the military and their families are available on any day of the season for $12 plus tax. For more information, call Raging Rivers at 618.786-2345 or visit www.ragingrivers.com.

SCC Celebrates Success of Fifth Annual Rhythm and Ribs, Raising $47,000 More than 1,200 friends and neighbors packed the St. Charles Community College campus for the fifth annual Rhythm and Ribs fundraiser on June 5. Ticket sales, raffle and donations raised more than $47,000. Proceeds will support scholarships and academic program enhancements at SCC. “We are so thankful for our friends on campus and in the community who come out year after year to help provide scholarships and academic program enhancements for our students,” said Betsy Schneider, director of development at SCC. Smash Band performed live on the main stage, preceded by the St. Charles West Jazz Ensemble and a rhythm revue hour featuring performances by Clockwork, A Big Sad Whale and Matt Wynn. All three groups featured SCC students and/or alumni. Wynn won the college’s own “SCC Idol” competition last fall, and received a scholarship from the SCC Foundation. Rib vendors included Ethyl’s Smokehouse and Saloon, Mannino’s Market and Stumpy’s House

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of Bar-B-Que and Catering. Guests also enjoyed chicken from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and gourmet nachos and veggie burgers by Quintessential Catering. “Thank you to everyone who pitched in to promote or support this event.” said Mark Baker, vice president at Warrenton Oil Company. “There are more people helping us than I can name and I am so proud to be a part of this growing and generous community.” Baker, along with Eric Henderson, UPS Central Plains District area HR manager, and Scott Lewis, Cottleville city administrator/chief of police, were this year’s Rhythm and Ribs committee co-chairs. The five Main Stage sponsors were Ameren Missouri, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital/ Progress West HealthCare Center, Mercy, SSM St. Joseph Health Center/SSM St. Joseph Hospital West and KTRS the Big 550 AM. For information on Rhythm and Ribs, visit www.Rhythm-and-Ribs.com.

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Community Living Inc. Summer Campers Take the Field at T.R. Hughes Ballpark Individuals with disabilities taking part in Community Living, Inc.’s Social Opportunities and Recreation (SOAR) summer camp recently got the chance to exercise their baseball skills inside T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon, as part of a special baseball camp hosted by the St. Charles County-based Stallions Baseball Club. The day-long camp gave participants the chance to run the bases, work on batting and throwing techniques and get practice fielding ground balls. The special event concluded with a game, in which all 40 SOAR campers were able to take a turn at bat inside the home of the River City Rascals. “The event gave our SOAR campers the chance to play and practice baseball on a real field with real baseball players,” said Kristen Paez, director of CLI Family Services. “The Stallions players allow the kids

Stallions players work with a SOAR camper on her throwing skills at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. Photo courtesy Community Living, Inc.

to learn the baseball skills at their own pace, and they really work to make sure each participant feels extremely special. We’re grateful to the Stallions for giving our SOAR campers this fun opportunity.”

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The Stallions Baseball Club is a nonprofit organization that gives high school baseball players the chance to continue playing ball during the summer. Based in St. Charles County, the club draws play-

ers from the Wentzville and Fort Zumwalt school districts, as well as from Troy and private schools in the area. “The Stallions organization believes in not only building baseball players, but also great men,” said Stallions coach and SOAR summer camp staff member Mike Rothermich. “This camp was a great way for our players to give back to their community.” CLI’s SOAR program serves youth ages 12-21 who are diagnosed with a developmental disability. The program offers afterschool teen club, summer camp, and break camp. The program helps individuals build independence, confidence and social skills in a safe and supportive environment. Activities include field trips, outdoor recreation, crafts, games, and more. For more information on the baseball camp or CLI’s SOAR summer camp, visit www.cliservices.org, or call 636.970.2800.

City of Weldon Spring Benefits from Eagle Scout Project On Friday, June 20 the City of Weldon Spring was presented with two log benches which were Zach Nauman’s Eagle Scout project. Nauman is a member of Weldon Spring Boy Scout Troop 353. The benches were built over a two month period of time with several scouts and adults putting in approximately 70 total hours of work. The benches are located near the historic smoke house log cabin. The log cabin was a part of the Triesch Family German Homestead which the City purchased from the Francis Howell School District back in 2009. The cabin was then reconstructed that same year on the City Park ground where it remains today. “The wooden benches have been a great addition to our park,” said the Mayor of Weldon Spring, Don Licklider. “They will be enjoyed by many people for years to come.” The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, Service and Leadership. In addition to the merit badge requirement there is an extensive service project that the

Zach Nauman rests on one of the two log benches he, and other scouts, constructed over the period of two months. Photo courtesy city of Weldon Spring

scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. This service project is called the Eagle project and demonstrates both leadership and a commitment to duty. The Eagle Scout Service Project is the opportunity for a scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of any religious institution, any school, or his community.

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Business

Joe Ward Joins St. Charles Staff

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The Crossing at New Town Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Owner Kari Johnson celebrated the grand opening of her new business The Crossing at New Town with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. City of St. Charles officials, along with representatives with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce were on hand when Kari cut the ribbon on her new venture. The Crossing at New Town is a new restaurant,

wine and beer garden in the heart of New Town in St. Charles. Located at 3331 Rue Royale, this newly remodeled restaurant will feature a bistro style menu prepared with fresh garden herbs and wine and beer parings. For more information on The Crossing at New Town, visit www.thecrossingatnewtown.com or contact Kari Johnson at 314.606.3262.

Joseph T. Ward has been named tourism director for the city of St. Charles. Ward will fill an established position on the city’s leadership team; his appointment with the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is effective as of June 19. “I am extremely pleased Joe has agreed to join our staff,” said Mayor Sally Faith. “Given his previous professional background as a tourism industry leader, Joe is a dynamic integrated marketing veteran. He comes to us with extensive experience having developed results-driven, financially transparent campaigns for a number of destination marketing organizations,” she said. “Joe is a hospitality, travel and tourism industry professional with a diverse background in sales, public relations, restaurant management and destination marketing.” Heavily involved in tourism development throughout the destination marketing industry, Ward most recently served as executive director of the Longmont Area Visitors Association in Longmont, Colo., and previously served as director of the Orange County, Va. Department of Tourism and Visitors Bureau, as well as Acting Director and Sales Manager for the Charlottesville/Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau in Charlottesville, Va. Ward is past-president of the Virginia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus (VACVB). On a national level, he has served on the Education Committee for Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI), and is recognized by the American Bus Association as a Certified Travel Industry Specialist (CTIS). “I am honored and humbled to be selected to lead the Convention & Visitors Bureau for the city,” Ward said. “This is an exciting time to be a part of St. Charles given the city’s outstanding staff, visionary leadership and strong partners in St. Charles County and throughout the state of Missouri. The future in St. Charles looks very bright,” he said. A native of Western New York, and a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia, Ward shares his life outside of work with his wife Sara and two young sons, Anthony and Joseph.

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April’s on Main Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Owner, April Feldwerth celebrated the grand opening of her new shop, April’s on Main with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. On hand was Mayor Sally Faith of the City of St. Charles, City of St. Peters Alderman, Terri Violet, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, many City of St. Charles officials, Coun-

cilmen and Main Street representatives. April’s on Main is located at 222 North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. From faux painting, to upholstery, from home accessories, to the perfect necklace to match that dress – she has it all available. For more information on all that April’s on Main has to offer, visit www.aprilsonmain.com or call 636.395.7605.

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WSD Board of Education Approves Hiring of New Principal for Duello Elementary The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Dr. Melvin Bishop as principal of Duello Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year. Bishop will replace Dr. Kathy Fisher, who announced her resignation last month. Bishop has been the principal at Stephen Blackhurst Elementary in St. Charles for the past three years. Prior to that, he served as the principal of Harris Elementary School in St. Charles from 2004 - 2011. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration as well as a specialist and master’s degree from Lindenwood University, and a B.S. in El-

ementary Education from Murray State University. Bishop taught for five years in the Francis Howell School District before becoming an administrator. “I am extremely excited to take over the helm at Duello Elementary School. I have done a lot of research into the Wentzville School District and specifically Duello Elementary, and I loved everything I read and heard about the building and the District,” he said. “I can’t wait to get started at Duello to see what I can bring to make a great school even better.” Bishop and his wife Tina have four children, ranging in age from 5 to 16. He officially took over as principal on July 1, 2014.

LU Speaker Series to Feature Author of “Orange is the New Black” Lindenwood University’s 2014-15 Speaker Series will feature six exciting and thought-provoking individuals, including the author of Orange is the New Black, Marvel Comics editor Bill Rosemann, and actors Giancarlo Esposito and Kal Penn. “For 2014-2015, the Lindenwood Speaker Series will be continuing its tradition of providing a mix of speakers on a range of scholarly issues and popculture topics,” said Paul Huffman, coordinator of the series. All events are free and open to the public, though some will require complimentary tickets for seating. The schedule is as follows:

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My Year in a Women’s Prison Sept. 9, 2014, 7 pm, J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Kerman is author of the best-selling memoir Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, which Photo courtesy Lindenwood has been adapted into an University award-winning series on Netflix. In addition to her work as a communications consultant with nonprofits, she is a frequent

speaker on issues relating to prison and incarceration. A book signing will follow.

Lauren Drain

Banished: Surviving my Years in the Westboro Baptist Church Oct. 21, 2014 at 7 pm in Spellmann Campus Center, Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room.

Bill Rosemann

Superheroes on and off the Page Nov. 11, 2014 at 7 pm in Spellmann Campus Center, Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room

Giancarlo Esposito

Television and Movie Actor Feb. 18, 2015 at 7 pm in J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts

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Pain, Hope, Questions, and Community March 3, 2015 at 7 pm in Spellmann Campus Center, Anheuser-Busch Leadership Room.

Kal Penn

Actor, Former Associate Director at the White House Office of Public Engagement for the Obama administration April 22, 2015 at 7 pm, venue TBD. For more information about the 2014-15 Lindenwood University Speaker Series, visit www.lindenwood.edu/academics/speakerseries.

Steve Wilson Named Principal of Blackhurst Elementary The City of St. Charles School District has announced that Steve Wilson will serve as the Principal of Blackhurst Elementary School, effective as of July 1, 2014. Wilson is replacing Dr. Melvin Bishop, who has accepted a position in another district. Mr. Wilson previously served as assistant principal of Hardin Middle School in the City of St.

Charles School District. Prior to his most recent position, he worked as an elementary school teacher at Monroe Elementary. Mr. Wilson has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Lindenwood University. Wilson is a graduate of St. Charles West High School and is a former Teacher of the Year at Monroe Elementary.

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When it comes to telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Clint Eastwood has the perfect touch. He brings the award-winning Broadway hit Jersey Boys to the big screen, managing to keep it honest and real at the same time. Director Eastwood tells the rough-and-tumble story of four young men who changed the musical landscape, and it still works beautifully in this format. Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young reprises the lead role of Francesco Stephen Castelluccio, the New Jersey lad who would later gain fame as Frankie Valli. Like other actors who play the role, Young went through what Broadway producers call a “Frankie Boot camp” to duplicate Valli’s unique falsetto. Watching Young on screen, audiences can see how he transforms himself into Valli, from the way he smiles to how he holds his mouth. Young and Eastwood keep true to the musical, showing Valli and his comrades warts and all. Young plays the character throughout the film, capturing his youthful enthusiasm as well as the frustrations of his later years. Vincent Piazza gives the most heart-wrenching and complex performance in the piece as Tommy DeVito. Even before the boys hit it big, DeVito was engaged in crooked activities, but success made matters worse. He and composer Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) are equally responsible for creating the Four Seasons sound, but DeVito also derailed the group’s success. Christopher Walken is a welcome addition as Gyp DeCarlo, a local mobster with a

By Steve Bryan - Rated: R soft spot for Frankie. DeCarlo watches out for Valli like a surrogate dad and steps in when DeVito’s antics threaten the lives and livelihoods of these four young performers. Arguably, the biggest star of the piece is the music. When searching for oldies on Internet radio stations, it’s easy to find at least one Four Seasons song; their music is timeless and highly influential. Seeing classics like Sherry and Big Girls Don’t Cry performed by four talented actors on screen is priceless. Eastwood does a solid job adapting the story, making good use of larger sets to flesh out Valli’s backstory. Watching Young in character sitting around a dining room table with his family is reminiscent of the dinner scenes in Saturday Night Fever. While not everyone’s cup of tea, Jersey Boys is one of the best Broadway adaptations to arrive in theaters in a long time. Jersey Boys, rated R, currently is playing in theaters. Jersey Boys Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. 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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Gary Baute Second Rascals Pitcher of Season Signs with MLB Organization River City starting pitcher Ray Hanson has had his contract purchased by the Los Angeles Angels. He is the third Rascal signed by a Major League organization this season—with the other two being RHP Dane Stone (White Sox) and IF Matt Reida (Rays). Hanson held a 4-1 record on the season and had been dominant for the Rascals’ rotation. Manager Steve Brook “wishes him the best” and is “thankful to have been a part of his professional journey.” Hopefully we will see Hanson in the Major Leagues soon enough, as the entire River City Rascals organization is incredibly proud of the second year River City ace. *Joining Albert? STANDINGS: WIN LOSS Grizzlies 28 13 Rascals 23 16 CornBelters 20 17 Boomers 21 18 Aviators 18 19 ThunderBolts 15 23 Slammers 15 23

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Rascals Schedule (All games at 6:05 pm except Saturday and Tuesday, 7:05 pm) Wednesday, Thursday, July 2-3 @ Beach Bums Thursday, Friday, July 4-5 @ Grizzlies Tuesday, July 8, vs. Boomers For more information, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com *The American Pastime ESPN Friday Night Fights in St. Charles ESPN’s Friday Night Fights from Ameristar- St. Charles featured a great night of boxing in front of a sold out crowd on Friday, June 27. The event features some of the best boxers in the St. Louis area, including Stephon Young. Young’s fight led off the live ESPN feed and he did not disappoint. He faced off against the durable and quick Vincente Alfaro, and walked away with an improved 10-0-1 record. *Congratulations, Stephon. 2014 Rams Schedule The St. Louis Rams will begin 2014 Training Camp on Friday, July 25, while the first preseason matchup will take place on Aug. 8 against the Saints. The squad’s first regular season game is scheduled for Sept. 7 against the Vikings. Full season schedule below: 2014 RAMS SCHEDULE

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The rich smell and crisp, smoky flavor of fresh sizzling bacon is a temptation few diners can resist. Indeed, some 53 percent of Americans eat bacon at least once a week, according to a recent survey by Smithfield. This love for bacon is fueling a culinary craze for bacon-infused and -inspired foods - everything from the tame (sauces)

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS July 7, 14, 28, & August 4 & 11: Monday Morning Bible Study 9:30-11am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church. Barbara Busse presents a study of God as found in the Scriptures. Childcare is available. The cost of the workbook is $12.95. To register, call Barbara Busse at 636.300.3996, or email her at bbusse924@charter.net. July 2-4: O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest July 2 (5-10 pm), July 3 (5-11 pm), July 4 (noon-10 pm), The Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. Free admission and parking July 2. Free admission, parking, shuttle service, concerts, live entertainment, Kids’ Zone activities and fireworks July 3-4. For more information, call the events hotline 636.379.5614 or visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com July 7-11: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Summer Music Workshop 9am-3pm, LindenwoodUniversity J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. For all levels of string students: violin, viola, cello and bass. To register, or more information, email sccyo@ sccyo.org, or call 636.916.0515 July 8, O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts, Power Play 6:30-9pm, Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Power Play performs dance music, R & B, disco and Motown.

For more information, call 636.379.5614, or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/jammin. July 10: Workshop: Veteran’s Benefits for Veterans and their Spouses 2:30-4pm, Oak Tree Village, 363 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. Free workshop presented by ElderCare Advisors. For more information, or to reserve your seat, call 636.395.0877. July 12: Dardenne Prairie Free Concert Series, Dave Glover Band 7-10pm, Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park, 2032 Hanley Rd. For more information, visit www. dardenneprairie.org, or contact Melissa at the Parks office at 636.755.5308. July 13: St. Charles Lions Club Car/Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet 8am-noon registration. McNair Park, 3100 Droste Rd. in St Charles. Entry fee $20 cars, $15 motorcycles, $10 swap meet space. For more information, call Art Raymo at 636.441.1831. July 14: Blood Drive 3:30-7:30pm, SunRise United Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon. Each donor entered into drawing for new lawn mower and $100 gift card. To donate, visit www.bloodcenterIMPACT.org and use sponsor code 9256.

July 15, O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts, Groovethang 6:30-9 pm, Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Groovethang performs all your favorite hits. For more information, call 636.379.5614, or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/jammin. July 16: Free Financial EducationCharge It Right 6:30pm, O’Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadow Dr. in O’Fallon. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly Free Financial Education courses for members of the community. For additional information, call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. July 19: Dardenne Prairie Free Concerts, Music by Trilogy 6:00pm, Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park, 2032 Hanley Rd. For more information, visit www. dardenneprairie.org, or contact Melissa at the Parks office at 636.755.5308. July 19: Dardenne Prairie Free Movie Series, Ghostbusters Begins at Dusk, Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park, 2032 Hanley Rd. For more information, visit www. dardenneprairie.org, or contact Melissa at the Parks office at 636.755.5308. July 19: Food Truck Frenzy! Time: 5-8pm, Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Dr. in O’Fallon. Free admission and parking; purchase gourmet food and beverages from food trucks For more information, call 636.379.5614, or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/food-truck-frenzy. July 21-25: St. Dominic High School Football Camp (grades 9-12) 6-8pm, Stadium, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $65, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. July 24: Dive in Movie: Frozen (Rated PG) 8:30-10pm, Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center (in Civic Park), 403 Civic Park Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $3.50 for resident children and seniors (55+) and $4.50 for resident adults. Non-resident admission is $4.50 for children and seniors and $5.50 for adults. For more information, call 636.272.1626 or 636.474.8130 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec/alligators-creekaquatic-center. July 24: Movie in the Park: “The Nut Job” 8pm, movie begins at approximately 9pm, Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) outside, 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Event is free, but pre- registration is encouraged. For more information, call 636.474.3732, or visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com. July 26: Christmas in July Craft Fair and Fundraiser Presented by Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation & Parole. 9am-3pm, Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters. Crafters are still needed, cost is $25 for first table, and $15 for additional. Please respond by July 7. To register, or for more information, call Nancy Corbin at 636.916.0029 or 636.288.4725.

Aug. 9: Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Memories on Main Street 8am-4pm, downtown Troy. 35 classes of cars, live music, vendors. For more information, visit troyonthemove.com, or call 636.462.8769. Aug. 24: Center for Autism Education 11th Annual Golf Tournament. 11:30am-6pm, Bear Creek Golf Club, 158 Bear Creek Dr. in Wentzville. Cost is $380 for a foursome, includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner and beer. For more information, or to register, contact Tony Bryan at tbryan@teachautism.org or 636.978.7785. August 28: Ralph Kaufman Golf Tournament to benefit children’s charities Registration 10am, Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive in St. Charles. Lunch at 11am, shotgun start at noon. Register online at www. ralphkaufmanmemorial.com. Sept. 20: St. Charles County Historical Society House Tour 12-4pm, St. Charles County Historical Society, 101 S. Main St. in St. Charles. See inside 18th and 19th century houses and an unbelievable Church. for more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.scchs.org, or call 636.946.9828. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 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. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 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: The Seasoned Eye Carvers meeting. 9am-noon, St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. 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 the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: 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. $5 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-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. 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: Toastmasters Meeting 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. 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. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. 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

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 2, 2014 Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 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. 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: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777. Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate

Parkway in St. Charles. Third 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. 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.

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day. 8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins. 2nd Sunday: Sunday Afternoon Dance 2-5pm, American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles. $6 per person, for more information call 636.946.9186. 2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/moscowmills.

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

2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.com.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

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8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. CHURCH Northside Church of Christ Free Correspondence Bible Course: Call for more information, 636.293.5030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 Every Tuesday: Ministry To Men: Men’s Introductory Bible Discussion Groups 7am at United Methodist Church, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Groups are interdenominational and beginners as well as “old timers” are welcome. 636.698.5598 or 636.625.3447. 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors

11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. HEALTH Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family YMCA, 636-9281928. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163.

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Officer Donut’s Lament I’ll call him Officer Donut or O.D. He’s a retired cop who I often tease about donut breaks when I comment on his rotund profile. We met in the park and I asked, “Did you retire early or get fired for too many donut breaks?” “I’m retired, smart aleck. Got replaced by an up-andcoming fascist. He‘d rather eat raw meat than donuts and arrest small children for not saluting.” O.D. was never reticent. I said, “Now that you expressed your flapdoodle of the day, I have some questions that require your professional opinion.” “I promise not to say ‘Duh’ more than twice.” “Okay. What do you think of the current traffic camera brouhaha?” He said, “Very little. Next question.” I shook my head and rolled my eyes. I said, “Okay, what’s your opinion of sobriety checkpoints?” He smiled and said, “Same answer.” So much for candor. He pointed at a park bench and we sat down. I asked, “Are all your answers gonna’ sound like politicians dodging the truth?” “That hurt, but I’ll play,” he said. “One of the reasons I retired early is because I didn’t become a cop to keep local politicians rolling in the bucks, and that’s what traf-

fic cameras are all about. What they’re really doing is down-sizing the number of police because the tax dollars are short and if you believe the traffic camera companies aren‘t major local and state campaign contributors, you need professional help” “I‘ve been told that on occasion. How bout the sobriety checkpoints?” “You mean road blocks? They’re a disgrace. I don’t know of any cop that likes them but I don’t know all the cops,” he said. “There’s probably some that get their jollies rousting the natives but I’m not one of them. I’ve arrested plenty of drunk drivers but those road blocks are to gratify the anti-alcohol folks and up the revenue take. And again, I didn’t join the cops to make politicians rich, and that also includes lawyers.” “Why did you join the cops?” “You mean besides needing a brain transplant?” “Preferably,” I grinned. He said, “It seemed like a glamorous, worthwhile profession when I was young. I really did believe in law and order but I had no idea it would become what it is today. I see people texting while driving like maniacs but laws aren’t passed to make texting illegal. I arrest drug pushers and they’re replaced minutes after we haul them away. I could go on but the main thing is the laws we need aren’t passed because some political wise guys in Jeff City get paid off by the big buck boys

who’re profiting from it. The laws we already have are being exploited by politicians to keep their phony-baloney jobs which is what those traffic cameras are all about. And here’s another thing, do you realize that almost everybody—no matter how uncoordinated, unqualified, incompetent or just plain stupid—can get a drivers license? And then we wonder why so many drivers do stupid things that get people maimed and killed.” “Wow!” I said. “You’re even more cynical than I am.” “Wow is right,” he said. “Do you know my wife’s 81 year-old mother got a drivers license? Then she wrecked her car and the airbag saved her. After that, she borrowed my wife’s car and wrecked it too!” “Is she okay?” I asked. “He shook his head in disgust and growled, “Unfortunately, she lived. Stupid airbags.” “What would be your advice for young people who’re considering police work?” “I’d tell them to become a crook,” he said. “There’s more money in it and it’s easy to get elected.” Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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