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The St. Charles County Fair will begin on Tuesday, July 28 and run through Saturday, Aug. 1 at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

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The St. Charles County Fair kicks off on July 28 By Brett Auten There’s still plenty of sizzle left in the summer. While the first weekend in July provided ample opportunities for those of all ages to partake in memorable activities throughout the county, there’s still plenty to do before we reach the start of the school year. The St. Charles County Fair will get rolling on Tuesday, July 28 and run through Saturday, Aug. 1.The fair is in partnership with SSM Healthcare and will be held at Rotary Park in Wentzville. The St. Charles County Fair has been going strong for over 50 years and has been at its current location for 20 years. “It’s family friendly and there is something for everyone,” said Annie Schulte, one of the fair organizers.” Once you are inside the gate everything but the food and beverages are free. There is a wide variety of entertainment. There is always something going on.” New this year will be a kids’ area, provided by local business William Nobbe. “There will be a bounce house, pedal tractors and a big bin full of corn,” Schulte said. Things get started at 4 p.m. on Tuesday when the fair gates open. After the opening ceremony, the petting zoo, butterfly fun house and Candy Land Bounce House and Eurobungee all open up. The carnival rides are free with paid admission (as they are all week). Activities start to heat up around 6 p.m., as the Kolb Exhibition Center features home economics and fine art projects from residents in St. Charles County and adjoining counties. Each qualifying exhibit is judged and awarded premiums. Visitors will be able to view all Open and 4-H exhibits during the week of the county fair. At 6:30 p.m. the MOSAC Antique Tractor Pull starts and magician Steve Corbitt puts on the first of his many shows of the week. The queen coronation and swine judging ramp up before the Glory Days Extreme Extravaganza Rodeo starts at 8:30 p.m. to help close out the opening night. Wednesday through Friday the fair opens at 8 a.m. and on Saturday, things start a little bit earlier at 7:30 a.m. The grounds close at 11:30 p.m Wednesday thru Thursday and 11:59 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The Illinois Tractor Pulling Association claims the main stage on Wednesday while a whole assortment of animal judging will be going on throughout the day. The group Furious George and Bobaloo, a one-man musical comedy act for kids, are also a big part of Wednesday’s activities. Thursday night will feature the Little Mr. & Miss St. Charles County Fair contest, Sammy J Balloon Creations, a 4-H Livestock Auction (including a dog agility show), and the Buskin Bootleggers, a talented string band that features hard hitting banjo, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, and harmony singing will be on tap beginning at 8 p.m. A highlight of the week will be the tractor pulls (both factory stock and out of field). Things pick up on Friday with jugglers, a tug of war contest, BMX stunt shows and the Xcaliber truck and tractor pull. Lots of old-school kids’ fun can be had during the day Saturday as turtle, frog and sack races are all part of the Saturday afternoon docket. “It’s fun to let them participate and let them just be kids,” Schulte said. As the evening draws to a close, the demolition derby will be a big hit as stock, modified and mini car classes will be available. Also during the intermission there will be a lawnmower derby. “This is one of the largest in the area,” Schulte said. “We don’t hire out, which is rare. We encourage individuals to come in, bring their cars, and try to beat them up.” The daily admission is as follows: Adult Tuesday – Thursday: $10 Adult Friday: $20 Adult Saturday: $20 Children ages 6 – 12 Tues.- Sat.: $5 Children ages 5 and under Tues.- Sat.: free Senior Citizens Day (60 yrs and older) - Wednesday Only: $5 1/2 Price for Military with proper ID – Everyday All tickets include carnival rides, entertainment, and parking. Everyone entering the fairgrounds will be given a pass when they leave thus enabling them to re-enter the fairgrounds that same day without paying admission again. For all information, including a more detailed schedule, visit stcharlescofair.org.

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District awarded incentive check for green efforts and more.

7 Business Ribbon cutting for Patterson Mold & Tool and more. 8 School WSD Board approves hiring of new Timberland High School Principal and more. 9 Movie

Documentary focuses on the joy of playing with LEGOs.

10 Sports and Learn & Play

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11 Recipe

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12 What’s Happening

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SCC’s sixth annual Rhythm and Ribs fundraiser raised $41,500 More than 1,150 friends and neighbors packed the St. Charles Community College campus for the sixth annual Rhythm and Ribs fundraiser on June 4. Ticket sales, raffle and donations raised more than $41,500. Proceeds will support scholarships and academic program enhancements at SCC. “Each year our campus and our community members pull together to make this event a success,” said Betsy Schneider, director of development at SCC. “We appreciate the support and generosity to help provide scholarships and academic program enhancements for SCC students.” Dr. Zhivegas performed live on the main stage, preceded by the

SCC Jazz Big Band and a rhythm revue hour featuring performances by Deja Edwards and Matt Wynn. Both Edwards and Wynn are SCC students and/or alumni. Wynn won the college’s “SCC Idol” competition in 2013, and Edwards won in 2014. Both singers received a scholarship from the SCC Foundation. “I am proud to support such a meaningful cause with the backing of the community,” said Scott Lewis, St. Charles County sheriff and SCC Foundation board member. “Thank you to everyone who was involved in making this year’s event a success.” A volunteer planning committee chaired by Lewis led the event. More than 150 volunteers

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Photo courtesy St. Charles Community College Friends and neighbors enjoy a beautiful evening at the sixth annual Rhythm and Ribs fundraiser on June 4 at St. Charles Community College.

from the community and campus helped out, including students from SCC organizations like Phi Beta Lambda, Student

President of Greater St. Charles County Chamber completes third year at development program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Scott Tate, President & CEO, of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens.

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“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

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Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Pictured from left: Trane’s Don Borgmann, Lockheed-Martin’s Susan Noeth-Havara, Trane’s Scott Hardwick, Lockheed-Martin’s Tom Nigh, Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education President Mike Swaringim and Superintendent Dr. Bernard DuBray.

District awarded incentive check for green efforts June 15 at the regular monthly meeting of the Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education, Ameren UE and Lockheed-Martin presented a check to the school district for more than $151,000 as an incentive for energy conservation measures undertaken at six schools. Lockheed-Martin administers the Ameren BizSavers Program, which provides cash incentives for completing energy efficient measures. FZSD’s improvements to interior and exterior lighting at Dardenne, Hawthorn, Mount Hope, Rock Creek and Twin Chimneys elementary schools as well as North High are the latest to qualify for the incentives. Trane has served as the district’s Performance Contractor, evaluating energy use and recommending cost-saving measures. “Trane identifies the energy savings and if our actual savings come up less than they project, they will write us a check for the difference,” Bill Weber, Assistant Superintendent

for Facilities and Construction, told the board. The district has replaced outmoded lighting fixtures with higher efficiency equipment and added occupancy sensors to turn off interior lights if an area is vacant for a pre-determined amount of time. This is the second incentive awarded to Fort Zumwalt School District as it works to update outmoded lighting fixtures in 20 of its buildings. The first was for $67,500 in 2013. Work continues in nine Fort Zumwalt buildings. The lighting project is the latest in a series of green efforts by Fort Zumwalt School District. Among other efforts, the district continues to expand its propane bus fleet, which runs cleaner, quieter and at lower cost. A single-stream recycling program is in place in all buildings. And the district has a presence on GovDeals. com, where surplus property is made available to the public so that it can find new life elsewhere in the community.

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Sorting through local home loan programs When looking for home loans in Missouri, you have a variety of local loan programs to choose from. If you are just starting to review your options, here are a few of the basic programs to be aware of: First-Time Homebuyer Programs: If a lack of funds for a down payment or closing costs has kept you from purchasing a home, first-time homebuyer programs may be able to help. One of the most popular is MHDC’s First Place Cash Assistance Program. This program matches three percent of the home loan to help cover down payment or closing costs. USDA Home Loans: A USDA loan is an affordable home mortgage for proper-

ties in designated rural areas of Missouri, which can be obtained with little to no money down and has low monthly mortgage insurance. VA Home Loans: VA home loans in Missouri are available to qualified veterans, reservists, active duty personnel, and surviving spouses of veterans, based on military entitlement. The benefits of this loan include little to no money down and no monthly mortgage insurance. FHA Loans: FHA home loans in Missouri allow borrowers to purchase a home with a small down payment. Historically, FHA loans have been easier to obtain when compared to conventional loans. The qualifying guidelines are generally more flexible.

Conventional Loans: New announcements from Fannie Mae have made getting a conventional loan easier for firsttime homebuyers. Borrowers may now be able get a conventional loan with a smaller down payment. Talk with a qualified mortgage professional about all of your options to determine which one is best for you. Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. originates, underwrites and closes each one of these loans. Michelle Leesmann (MO 5374MLO NMLS 953851) with Cornerstone Mortgage, Inc. is your Local Mortgage Expert and can discuss each of these in greater detail with you. Call her today at 314-808-3170 for more information!

Dardenne Prairie presents a summer of movies and music in the park The city of Dardenne Prairie is excited to present another fun summer of music and movies in the park. Whatever your tastes, this year’s lineup will have something for everyone. All events will take place at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road. Once again, the Knights of Columbus Council #2273 will run the concession stand at all events. Proceeds from all concession sales will benefit local charities. We encourage everyone to purchase concessions from our vendors, but if any food is brought in, please keep in mind that no glass bottles of any kind are allowed in the park. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 636-755-5308, or visit the website at www.dardenneprairie. org

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St. Charles County Government enacts breastfeeding friendly worksite program Recognizing that breastfeeding provides numerous benefits and the many contributions made by working mothers, St. Charles County Government proudly established itself as a breastfeeding friendly workplace this spring. Introduced through the Department of Community Health and the Environment’s Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) and spread to all county buildings, this program offers specific lactation areas open to employees and guests. With more women entering the workforce over the last several decades — and more than 61% of women with children under the age of three employed according to 2012 U.S. Department of Labor statistics — providing accommodations that assist working mothers makes sense for both families and their employers. Since breastfed babies suffer fewer illnesses, health care costs for these children are significantly lower, and their parents (both mothers and fathers) report fewer hours of lost work. In addition, studies have shown that more women return to the workplace when their companies provide breastfeeding support services, which lowers turnover and decreases training expenses. To provide accurate information and support to families who wish to breastfeed their children, the St. Charles County WIC program offers a Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program. Trained staff and women in the community with personal breastfeeding experience lead this innovative program. Peer counselors have breastfed their own babies and have undergone essential training to help assist others. Through regular contact during the pregnancy and after the birth of the child, counselors assist families with resources, training, questions and support. The WIC program also provides families with direct referrals

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A St. Charles County WIC breastfeeding room.

to other agencies that can offer additional assistance. Funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and based at the department’s Division of Public Health office (1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles), the St. Charles County WIC Program presents pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five with specific supplemental foods, nutrition education and counseling, health screening, and referrals to health care for qualifying participants. Statistics show that women who participate in the WIC Program have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, and eat healthier. For information on joining WIC, please call 636949-7402 or visit http://www.sccmo.org/560/ Women-Infants-Children-WIC.

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There are plenty of things I love about summer: brain freeze from eating too much Ben & Jerry’s, belly-flopping into the community swimming pool to escape a neighbor approaching me while clad in my saggy-bottomed swimsuit, and running through sprinklers with the grandkids and throwing out a kneecap on the slick grass. While those things are all a hoot, these top my list: Hammocks: This contraption was invented by a certain man too lazy to help with housework. One day after being nagged one too many times to make the bed, he took the blankets off of the mattress, tied them to a couple of nearby trees and hid out. Although he temporarily solved the problem, he did not think this through completely; not being allowed back in the house to live did not seem to be

much of an issue at the time. But his invention has allowed me to swing in the shade and also contemplate the futility of housework and bed-making and realize his genius. Golf: This sport gets me out into the fresh air and can really limber up the body and be a great source of exercise. Although it requires a lot of walking and sharp math skills, it is quite rewarding. Especially when I set off the alarm after shooting the ball into the giant clown’s mouth at the end…that means one free game. Summer reading: This is a time to catch up on all those popular books that people are raving about. One which caused much chatter is entitled, Fifty Shades of Grey. Judging by the title, it is about a group of old ladies in a rest home having major problems with the hairdresser who has sabotaged

their hair color. I have no interest in that kind of fluffy beachread. I need complex plots and intrigue. I have opted for something deeper called, Fifty Shades of Pink. This dark novel is about a crazy cat lady who gets her jollies in a most bizarre way. She practices cruelty on her felines by dressing them up in pink sparkly outfits. It’s a little depraved, but a fun read. (The fact that it is loosely based on my life is only coincidental.) Gotta love summer! 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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Ribbon cutting for Patterson Mold & Tool The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and city of St. Charles hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Patterson Mold & Tool on June 29 celebrating the company’s new 10,500 square foot addition. Mayor Sally Faith praised the company for its investment in St. Charles. “This is another indication that business growth is alive and well in St. Charles,” Faith stated. “We applaud company officials for investing in this community and region.” Faith also praised the partnership of the city, EDC of St. Charles County, Missouri Department of Economic Development and St. Charles County Workforce Development for joining forces to assist in this expansion. “This is a textbook case on how local communities and the State of Missouri work together to enhance our pro-business environment. I appreciate how the Missouri Department of Economic Development and our local Workforce Development team stepped up to help Patterson Mold expand in St. Charles.” Founded in 1978, Patterson Mold and Tool services the die cast, injection molding, and aerospace industry from small repairs to complete design and build of large complex dies James Martin, President of Patterson Mold &

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Tool, and employees of the company, cut the ribbon to officially declare the expansion open for business. The space will include a 25 ton bridge crane, and additional specialized machinery which will allow the company to increase production capacity in anticipation of continued growing demand. The $4.4 million expansion will see the hiring of at least 19 new employees. “This expansion is a vital part of our growth plans,” Martin said. “We have seen increases in our production due to the reputation Patterson has earned in the market.” Scott Tate stated this is a great day for small business in St. Charles County. “This ribbon cutting is demonstrates small business are doing well in this region. Patterson is succeeding because of their commitment to quality along with the advantages a St. Charles location has to offer,” Tate said.

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The South High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America wrapped up the 2014-2015 school year at the National Leadership Conference the last week of June in Chicago. Eight members, all graduating seniors, qualified to compete in several areas: Alex Bojdak, Scott Hornung, Seth Jones, Cameron Leahy, Jean-Claire Perini, Noah Prince, Ryan Smith and Drake Walters. Two teams competed in the LifeSmarts competition, which focuses more on the consumer side of business. The team of Perini and Hornung finished fourth and the team of Bojdak and Smith finished 15th. Perini earned first place in the individual test on Consumer Rights and Bojdak earned third place in the individual test on Personal Finance. Perini and Walters were recognized for earning the America Award of the Business Achievement Awards. Leahy finished seventh in the Future Business Leader event. Walters, Prince and three additional Missouri FBLA members from across the state competed as

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a team in MO Super Parliamentary Procedures. The South High chapter earned the Outstanding Chapter Award as well as the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit.

WSD Board of Education approves hiring of new Timberland High School Principal The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Kyle Lindquist as Principal of Timberland High School for the 20152016 school year. Mr. Lindquist is currently an assistant principal at Timberland, and will replace Dr. Nathan Hoven who was hired last month as the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the WSD. Lindquist is a native of St. Louis and a graduate of St. Charles West High School. He holds a B.A. in Business Education from Southeast Missouri

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Documentary focuses on the joy of playing with LEGOs With “A LEGO Brickumentary,” directors Daniel Junge and Kief Davidson created an inspiring movie about inspiring people doing inspiring things with what many consider a child’s toy. The film, which had a special advance screening as part of the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, examines the history of the LEGO Group and those who view these plastic toy bricks in a different way. Narrated by Jason Bateman, the documentary has a lighthearted and slightly irreverent tone. When telling the story of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter in Billund, Denmark, who specialized in wooden toys, Junge and Davidson point out that his early factories burned to the ground more than once. These misfortunes and other chapters in LEGO history are recreated with plastic bricks. After Christiansen bought a plastic injection-molding machine, the company truly made their mark in the toy industry. Though it’s a safe bet that most people have built something with LEGO bricks, the company’s master builders make a career out of playing with them. As the film shows, these men and women spend their days creating new and exciting shapes and struc-

tures. For them, it’s easily the best job in the world. Though “The LEGO Movie” used computer animation, Junge and Davidson look at the filmmakers who make “Brickfilms” using stop-motion animation. Jonathan Vaughan, for instance, launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his “Melting Point” movie. Stop-motion is time-consuming and expensive, but his mom still thinks he’s just playing with toys in the garage. As “A LEGO Brickumentary” shows, Dr. Daniel LeGoff uses the plastic bricks in play-based therapy with children diagnosed with autism and other social development issues. As LeGoff expresses in the film, quiet and withdrawn kids are drawn to a box of LEGO bricks. LeGoff ’s play therapy shows his patients that working together on a group project can be fun. Arguably, the most entertaining segment of the documentary features Nathan Sawaya, a former corporate lawyer who found his true passion working with LEGO bricks. The cameras focus on Sawaya’s efforts to create 100 new pieces for an important gallery show. In his hands, these plastic bricks can become a rose, Han Solo encased in carbonite or Patience and Forti-

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tude, the lions sitting outside the New York Public Library. Sawaya also was on hand at the Comic-Con screening, presenting Junge and Davidson with replica Oscars made from LEGO bricks. When asked what piece was his favorite to make, the artist simply said the next one he makes would be his favorite. “A LEGO Brickumentary,” rated G, is intended for anyone who ever picked up some LEGO bricks. After watching the documentary, you might just want to run out and buy a set or two. The film will be released in theaters, on iTunes and On Demand on July 31. “A LEGO Brickumentary” photos courtesy of Global Emerging Markets (GEM) 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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Scholar-Athlete of the Year in lacrosse named at Lindenwood The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) recently named a Lindenwood University the recipient of its 2015 NCAA Division II Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Melissa Menchella has played for the past four years in the Lady Lions transitioning from the club level to one of the top programs at the NCAA Division II level. Over the course of that time the team accomplished a 64-10 record and won four conference championships advancing to the NCAA Division II National Tournament Semifinals in both seasons it was eligible. Off the field, Menchella’s resume is just as impressive, including having a 3.94 GPA while studying for her degree in physical education. In 2015, she was named the Lindenwood Female StudentAthlete of the Year. * Looks great on the resume St. Charles Community College-education and sports The athletic are a very important part of student life at St. Charles Community College (SCCC). The college fields four intercollegiate sports teams for both men and women. Soccer and baseball have been an impressive part of the play for the men over the years. The women have intercollegiate options of soccer or softball. All four teams compete for championships in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. * There are options when you think about college River City ties team high scoring game The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Last Friday during Pete Rose Night, Rascal’s 3rd baseman Taylor Ard cracked three homeruns to impress ‘Charlie Hustle.’ Along with that feat, the team scored nine runs in one inning to set a season high and went on to defeat the ‘cross town’ Gateway Grizzlies in a slugfest 16-2. Ard will be participating in the Home Run Derby contest at this year’s All-Star game as he leads the

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Sports league with 17 round trippers. He places fourth in runs-batted-in with 39, but his teammate catcher Danny Canela is tied for first with 42. Speaking of first place, pitcher Tim Koons has nine starts and has converted those into seven wins tied for the top at the halfway point. Another note at the mid-point in the season, as a team, the Rascals lead the entire division with a team batting average of .279 and on-base-percentage of .774. The club needs to work a bit on pitching as they are in the middle of the pack allowing just over four runs a game. For more information, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • July 15, Wed Frontier All-Star Game at Schaumburg, IL-NW of Chicago • July 21, 22, 23, Tues, Wed, Thurs against Schamburg Boomers • July 24, 25, 26, Fri, Sat, Sun against Frontier Greys * Half way point University Of Missouri-St. Louis invites you to see the Cardinals UMSL students and graduates are invited to get together at Busch Stadium on Sept. the 4 to watch the St. Louis club take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. An all-you-can eat buffet will be provided before the contest along with an UMSL/Cardinal baseball cap. Go to www.UMSLAlumni.org and click on the Sept. 4 icon. * Always a great time

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Local Author Spotlight: Bob Hardcastle Bob Hardcastle – better known as “Hardy” – is a former SIUC Saluki baseball player and coach, and a member of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. His book, “College Baseball and Other Shenanigans,” chronicles his storied college baseball experiences during his freshman year in 1959 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Hardcastle is the host of “Money Talk” radio on KTRS 550AM in St. Louis, airing Sundays 8-9 a.m. Besides his baseball novel, Hardcastle is the author of three insightful books on investment and finances and is the President of Delta Investment Services in St. Louisi. In “College Baseball and Other Shenanigans” Hardy has always been a guy on the move. He went from playing corkball in North St. Louis alleys, to being a shortstop at age 10 and running for senior class president in high school. But that wouldn’t hold a candle to the thrills that he’d have his first year of college, where, between classes, he played thrilling baseball, while revving up to hit the majors. On off nights, Hardy found himself in shenanigan after shenanigan: wrestling with the troublemakers, a drunken night in the woods, orchestrating a bra-throwing party, gulping fried chicken at mom and pop spots on the road, and chasing girls – one, a mysterious green-eyed Strawberry Queen, and the other, a high school beauty, who would become a keeper. The story gets tense during the tight, final Conference Game; and oh yes, you’ll meet Hardy’s hapless friends dubbed “The Animals,” and many best friends, including, Big Judy, Doc and the “Itch.” Yes, it was shenanigan, after shenanigan, but oh my, it was a very good year.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS July 17: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “Frozen” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m.

636-949-0160 invites you to their free Vacation Bible School, 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. You may register on line at www.trinity-stcharles.org or pick-up a form at Trinity Church. Registration forms are available now – so sign up early!

July 17: Hunting and fishing expo The hunting and fishing expo runs from 3 -l 9:30 p.m. and features three great speakers: Alex Rutledge, Garry Mason and Camo the Clown for kids. Food will be available from SugarFire BBQ along with vendors, exhibits and fantastic prizes at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.in St. Peters. For more information visit www.HuntFishEx.com.

July 18: Bike drive The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is partnering with St. Louis BicycleWorks and the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market to take those old bicycles off your hands! The bike drive will take place from 8 a.m. until noon at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market. The market is located on the south lots of The Meadows shopping center at Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd. The market’s location in the shopping center is the south lots next to the fountain facing Technology Drive and Highway 40. Members of the police department’s bike patrol unit will be on hand to assist BicycleWorks with the collection of bicycles of any style and in any condition. In addition, bicycle parts will be accepted. Bike patrol officers will distribute bicycle safety information during the event. The old bikes, or bicycles in need of repair, will be reconditioned or rebuilt by BicycleWorks. They will eventually find their way to deserving children, who may not be able to afford to purchase a bicycle on their own, but have the opportunity to earn one through various programs and projects.

July 17: Bus tour The St. Louis Nibbles and Nosh tour allows you to try different foods from some of St. Louis’ gourmet spots. The day’s journey features stops at multiple spots that highlight some of the various forms of food and drink in the metro area. We’ll visit Dad’s Cookie Company, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, Gus’s Pretzels, Vom Fass, Ted Drewes and The Soulard Market. You are encouraged to bring a cooler, some money, and an empty stomach for this unique experience. Please note that this tour does include some walking. The cost of the trip is $57, which includes transportation, gratuities, and a guide. The tour will leave the west parking lot of City Hall, One St. Peters Centre, in St. Peters at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit at www.stpetersmo.net/day-tripsand-tours.aspx, call 636.397.6903 ext. 1624 or go to Rec-Connect to sign up now. J uly 18: Vacation Bible School Calling all children ages 3-12 years old! Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive in St. Charles

July 19: Country music show The Gateway Country Music Association Presents their Summer Show at Wentzville Holt High School, C. H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m., tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats can be purchased by calling Beverly at 636384-0916 or Dean at 636-795-2014. July 19: Golf scramble Grab your clubs and get ready to hit

the links for the Cornerstone United Methodist Church golf scramble at the St. Peters Golf Course. The shot gun start will be at 1:30 p.m. so plan to arrive at the course by 1 p.m. St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road and their number is 636-397-2227 if you have any course questions. The $40 per person registration fee, along with the names and numbers of your team, are due to Dawn Gerard in the Cornerstone office no later than Sunday, June 28. You can download the registration form at www.umcornerstone.org/ coming-up. Your registration fee of $40 covers your 18 holes of golf, golf cart and prize money for the winner(s). If you have any questions about the golf scramble or any other events going on at Cornerstone UMC you can call the office at 636379-5334 or check out the website at www.umcornerstone.org. July 20: Vacation bible school St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold its vacation bible school, Camp Kilimanjaro, for ages 4 through the sixth grade, on July 20 through 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. St. John’s is located at 945 Wolfrum Road and Highway 94 in Weldon Spring. Registration is open until July 5. For more information call the St. John’s church office at 636-926-8995 as soon as possible. July 20-Aug. 6: Art exhibition St. Charles Community College will host an exhibit featuring artwork from continuing education students and instructors July 20-Aug. 6. The show, titled “Art Extravaganza,” will be in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The gallery will feature artwork from students of all ages who have participated in the Continuing Education Departments’ 2013-2015 classes and summer camps, as well as their instructors. Meet the artists and instructors at a reception from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, in the Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

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July 20: Landmarks Board informational meeting The Saint Charles Landmarks Board will sponsor an informational meeting on July 20 for residents and owners of properties in the Lindenwood Neighborhood, as well as anyone else interested in learning more about an architectural and historical study of St. Charles. The session will be held starting at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers located on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street. According to Brenda Rubach Thurmer, Preservation Planner, the city has been awarded a grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service to complete an architectural/historical survey of the area. Anyone who has information about the history of properties located in the survey area is encouraged to attend the meeting, which will provide an opportunity to learn more about historic preservation and its many benefits, including the ability to utilize the Missouri Historic Tax Credit Program. If you have any questions about the meeting or project, please contact Brenda in the department of Community Development at 636949-3222. July 20: Card party St Charles Borromeo Ladies Sodality Card Party will take place at 431 Decatur St. in St Charles. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. $12 includes lunch and many attendance prizes. Call Barb at 636-947-3939 for reservations. July 21: Bubble soccer Ball Busters Bubble Soccer and 101 ESPN Radio are teaming up to host a Bubble Soccer event to raise money for Crawl for Cancer benefiting Hope for Young Adults With Cancer from 7 - 10 p.m. The free event will be held at Matteson Square Garden at 3051 Industrial Park Place West Drive in St. Peters and will feature appearances by 101 ESPN Radio’s Brad Thompson and

D’Marco Farr. Event attendees may contribute a voluntary suggested donation to benefit Crawl for Cancer’s upcoming pub crawl to benefit Hope for Young Adults With Cancer being held in St. Charles on Oct. 3. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to try St. Louis’ newest extreme recreational sport, Bubble Soccer. For more information or to register for this free event, please visit www.BallBusterSoccer.Eventbrite.com or www. Facebook.com/BallBusterSoccer. July 21-26: Center Stage Theatre presents “State Fair” St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “State Fair” July 21-26, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, July 21-23; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 24-25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, director, at 636-922-8325. July 24: Outdoor movie night Join us at 7:30 p.m. as we watch “Big Hero 6” on an outdoor screen at Wentzville Christian Church at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. Before the movie starts, your children will be able to meet several characters from the movie. All ages are welcome to this free community event; we’ll provide popcorn/drinks and shaved ice will be available for purchase from Kona Ice. Don’t forget your lawn chairs. If you have any questions, call 636-327-6622 or go to wentzvillecc.org. July 25: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Fan Fare from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 15, 2015 July 25: Vacation bible school Free vacation bible school will take place at Celebration Church at 250 Birdie Hills Road in St. Peters from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - registration at 9:15 a.m. for those who don’t preregister at www.celebrationcares. org. The “On The Move” VBS is free and it includes lunch. Questions? Contact Genevieve Lindner at 636-497-6052 or genevievejl@ gmail.com July 28-31: Fine arts camp Celebrate Christmas in July with a faith-integrated fine arts camp on July 28-31 from 9 - 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church at 9320 Phoenix Village Pkwy. in O’Fallon. This year’s theme, “Overjoyed!” will have kids ages 5-12 exploring various Christmas customs of different cultures. Choir, instruments, and art sessions are all part of the fun! $20 covers a camp T-shirt and materials. Call 636-561-8282 to register. July 31: Call for artists The city of O’Fallon is looking for artists to showcase their original fine art and unique, high-end crafts at the RSC Art & Family Festival, which will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Sept. 25, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The festival includes an open house, free family activities and gives the public a chance to meet artists and buy their original art. Admission and parking are free. Vendor space is available for artists to demonstrate their art and show and sell their paintings, photography, pottery, glass designs, textile and fabric art, jewelry, sculpture, paper arts, altered books, woodenware and other artwork. The 10 x 10 booth space is $25 and the deadline to apply is July 31. Exhibitors are asked to supply their own tent, tables and exhibit hardware. For an application or more information, contact Tyler at tlandreth@ofallon. mo.us or call 636-474-8105. Aug. 1: Crafters needed Crafters Needed for the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Fourth Annual Christmas in August Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters on August 29. If interested, please contact Nancy Corbin by July 1 at gpcorbin@ charter.net or at 636-916-0029. Aug. 1: Back to school fair The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 3rd Annual Back to School Family Fair from 8 a.m. – Noon at Morning Star Church. Morning Star is located at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Free school supplies will be given out to children at the event. Each booth will feature a fun activity for children to participate in. You will have the opportunity to learn about great businesses in the area and discover how those businesses can serve your needs. If you are a local SUDOKU answers from page 10

business and would like a booth at the fair please contact the chamber at 636-327-6914 or visit them online at http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Booths start at only $75. This will be a fun-filled day for families to gather information, coupons and giveaways from local businesses and groups as they prepare to return to school. For more information please call the Chamber Office at 636-327-6914 or visit http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Aug 2-6: Vacation bible school Join us for Everest Vacation Bible School at Wentzville Christian Church on Aug. 2-6 —the coolest week of the summer! VBS will be held 6-8:30 pm, Sunday, Aug. 2 to Thursday, Aug. 6 and is for children 3 years through 5th grade (in the 2015/16 school year). VBS is free and everyone is invited to join us for this fun week! Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. For more information, call the church office at 636-327-6622 or go to wentzvillecc.org/VBS. Aug 4: Social Security Info Session Come learn about ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while potentially reduce your taxes. This free workshop is hosted by 360 IRA and will be held at the St. Charles County Library, Spencer Road Branch in St. Peters from 6 – 7:15 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 844-436-0472 or email info@360ira.com. Aug 6: Social Security Info Session Come learn about ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while potentially reduce your taxes. This free workshop is hosted by 360 IRA and will be held at the St. Charles County Library, Kisker Branch in St. Charles from 6 – 7:15 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 844-436-0472 or email info@360ira.com. Aug. 7: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “The Lego Movie” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7: Relay for Life of Lincoln County Relay for Life of Lincoln County will be held at Clonts Field Dr off Hwy 47 in Troy starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 2 a.m. The theme is “Through the Decades” and there will be lots

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of activities, food, booths; all to raise money for the American Cancer Society for the fight against cancer. Aug 8-9: Orchestra auditions St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) auditions for 20th Anniversary Season takes place Aug. 8 – 9 at Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts for all l levels of strings, wind, brass and percussion. Special program for marching band students. We work with your schedule. Three or more performance opportunities per season. Reserve your audition time today. For more information email sccyo@sccyo.org , www.sccyo.org or call 636-916-0515. Aug. 8: Cycling fundraiser The St. Charles Kiwanis Club will be hosting the “Cycling for Our Children Ride.” Participants can choose a route based on mileage selection options of 12, 24, 32, or 64 miles. The course will start at Saint Charles Soccer Complex Park, located at 3801 Mueller Road and track along Seeberger Road, Church and Blaise Station. Riders are encouraged to set fundraising goals and invite family and friends to support their efforts by sponsoring their ride. Target fundraising starts at $100, with options of fundraising to $1,000+. Prizes are awarded to riders who achieve various fundraising levels. Funds raised during this event will benefit children’s charities that the St. Charles Kiwanis Club supports. Registration and fundraising information is available at www.bikereg.com/28313 Businesses are encouraged to support the Cycling for Our Children Ride by becoming a sponsor. For more information on the Cycling for Our Chil-

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dren Ride, please contact Mike Webb, President of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club at 636-946-0001 or by email at webbinsurance@earthlink.net. Aug 9: Triathlon Give your fitness level a boost by registering for the 13th annual Alligator’s Creek Triathlon, and prepare for a challenging morning of swimming, biking and running from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. The race begins at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center at 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon with a 300-yard serpentine swim, followed by an 18.6-mile bike ride and a 5K run through city streets. New this year, Fleet Feet Sports is providing ankle straps with high-quality timing systems that will accurately record transition splits as well as swimming, bike and running times. In addition, age group awards have been expanded to include the top male and female competitors in 15 divisions. And as always, complimentary food will be provided to participants at the end of the race. Registration for the Alligator’s Creek Triathlon is $49 for individuals and $88 for teams through July 12, with a $10 fee added for registration July 13 through August 3. The field is limited to 300 participants. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed to late registrants, so register today to get the size you prefer. For triathlon FAQs, maps, information and registration, go to www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/triathlon. Or, call staff at 636-474-2732. Aug. 15: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Memphis Ride from 7 – 10 p.m. at Boulevard Park in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and bever-

ages. Glass is prohibited. Aug 18: Cardboard boat race Race begins at 7 p.m. at Progress Park Pool, cost is $15. Build your boat from only corrugated cardboard and duct tape, decorate it and hope it survives the race at Progress Park in Wentzville. Two people must be in the boat during the race. All boats must be human-powered (no motors). You must haul away your boat after the event. Fun awards will be given in a variety of categories: Fastest Boat, Best Decorated, Sinking Ship and Lifeguard’s Choice. Life jackets will be available for use and must be worn while racing your boat. Please call 636-332-9236 to register. Aug. 21: Outdoor concert Sunset Fridays featuring Blues Plus was canceled due to inclement weather, but they’ll be back at 370 Lakeside Park! Join us under the brand new Corporate Pavilion for a free concert at 6:30 p.m. featuring their signature blues, rock and country sounds. The Gator Island Grill serves beer, wine, soft drinks and a special food menu including ice cream treats at 6 p.m. right at the pavilion. Outside alcoholic beverages and glass containers may not be brought under the Corporate Pavilion, including the concrete courtyard areas. The pavilion provides comfortable seating for 300 guests plus space for your own lawn chairs and blankets. St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park is located at 1000 Lakeside Park Drive in St. Peters. From I-70, take exit 224 to access Highway 370. As you drive east on Highway 370, use Exit 2 to reach 370 Lakeside Park Dr. Turn left on Lakeside Park Drive, and head north to the park entrance.

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Over the Fence

By Joe Morice

The great critter challenge Some news stories provoke curiosity. A man mocked alligators in a bayou one night in East Texas. Bayous are like swamps only deeper. The mocker jumped in for a swim in spite of warning signs and verbal warnings by onlookers. A big alligator grabbed the mocker. His girlfriend also jumped in but the gator apparently only dined on one fool at a time. There were smaller alligators but they apparently didn’t care for filet of mocker. Perhaps they preferred ice cream sundaes. Mocking alligators? Swimming with them? At night? In a swamp? Was this another National Enquirer yarn like, “Sibling Rivalry Causes Fierce Conflict In Two-headed Monkey” or “Pterodactyl Egg Discovered in Schnucks Dairy Case?” Surely not. The gator-mocker’s body was found a few hours later. How much of it they found wasn’t mentioned nor where the alligator was while they searched. I had visions of it lounging nearby while rubbing its tummy after it burped up a sandal. I also wondered if this couple had lived sheltered lives. Extremely sheltered lives…as locked in an asylum watching old Tarzan movies. Why would anyone challenge dangerous animals? Maybe the alligator mocker watched that Australian on TV who teased crocodiles and managed to avoid getting dragged under, drowned and served up with swamp greens. It finally ended when he tangled with a stingray. The stingray canceled the Aussie. The net-

work canceled the show. The crocs were put on waivers. Yet another news event of similar nature caught my eye but these victims weren’t mocking dangerous animals. Four people were injured by charging bison in Yellowstone Park. It appears they were camping and hiking and the bison objected. Did the victims think the bison were tame? Did the Bison think the humans were beach balls? All four victims lived to hike and

camp another day…probably someplace else. Someone once told me that a bison’s brain was the size of a walnut. Maybe so but so what? Human brains are relatively large yet some people only use a tiny… never mind. A friend and I once toured a park in Colorado on motorcycles and found the park road blocked by several bison. We stopped well back. The bison stared at us. We stared at the bison. They looked mean. We looked scared. Bison weighed up to a ton. We didn’t. Riding through them seemed ill-advised. That‘s a kind word for “stupid.” Someone drove up behind us in a Honda Civic. He stopped and stared. I asked him if he would pass us and chase off the bison. He said, “No way. My insur-

ance rates are already too high!” We needed someone with an armored Hummer and instead we get a Honda driver worried about insurance. I remembered reading that the most dangerous critter on the North American continent responsible for more deaths than all the other animals combined was the American dairy bull. They are probably a smaller relative of bison…but with better aim. We decided to turn around and go the other way, which wasn’t easy on the narrow road. But then the bison moved out of the way. Did they hate motorcycles? The Honda raced on through. It had a bumper sticker that said, “I (Heart) MY POODLE.“ We turned around again and started through. One of them turned and snorted. It lowered its head and pawed the ground. We gunned the motorcycles and smoked on past. My heart rate returned to normal by morning. I think I’ll rent a Hummer for the next vacation. Maybe one with a bumper sticker that says; “I (Heart) BISON…Medium Rare” or “DON’T FEED TEXAS ALLIGATORS.” 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 heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime 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.