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Missouri State Fair to put the focus on kids By Shawn Clubb The Missouri State Fair will once again focus on things that grow this year. The difference is that this year’s fair will focus on kids. The 112th Missouri State Fair will run Aug. 7-17 in Sedalia. The State Fair’s theme is Harvest the Fun. It will feature all of the competitions, exhibits and festival fun that families have come to expect. But beyond those time-held staples, the fair will put kids—and kids’ involvement in agriculture—in the spotlight. “We’re doing some specific things for kids this year,” Missouri State Fair Marketing Director Tammie Nichols said. “The opening day ceremony will be in front of our family fun center, which is full of engagement activities for children. Before it starts, there will be a stage show by a group called Those Funny Little People. Opening day will also offer a treat for 130 youths from Boys and Girls Clubs in Kansas City and Sedalia. They will be at the opening day ceremony and then they will experience a fun day at the fair. Partners have come together to provide them with a meal, t-shirts and activities, Nichols said. Aug. 16 will be Celebrate Kids in Agriculture Day. According to State Fair organizers, the day will be coordinated by the Missouri State Fair and the Missouri Department of Agriculture, and it will
be sponsored by Missouri Department of Conservation. They said the day “will acknowledge youth currently involved in Missouri’s agriculture industry, and help raise awareness of and encourage an interest in agriculture among Missouri youth.” Celebrate Kids in Agriculture Day will include free gate admission for children ages 12 years of age and younger; free old-fashioned harvest games including gunny sack races, egg relay races and water relays; and the Largest Homegrown Tomato Contest and the Fun on the Farm Poster Contest. “Fostering youth development is the premise of our agriculture showcase,” Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe said. “The new day, Celebrate Kids in Agriculture, will offer several unique experiences especially for youth and their families.” There will be plenty for kids to do at the fair on every day, Nichols said. “We are definitely family-friendly,” she said. “We have tons of professional entertainment that kids are going to really enjoy.” There will even be a comedy pirate show in the Kids Zone. Nichols said the show is “entertaining for anybody, any age.” There are many other ways that the State Fair will be appealing to everyone, she said.
There will be many free demonstrations and concerts. However, tickets must be purchased for the headlining acts that will take to the Pepsi Grandstand. Among those are Scotty McCreery and Kelsey K on Aug. 7, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Black Stone Cherry on Aug. 8, Sara Evans and Joe Nichols on Aug. 9, Beatlemania Live on Aug. 12, Florida Georgia Line Here’s To The Good Times Tour 2014 and Colt Ford on Aug. 13, MercyMe on Aug. 14, Jake Owen’s Days of Gold Tour starring See FAIR on page 2
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Around Town Local news and events like Food Truck Frolic at SCC, O’Fallon’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast July 25, and more.
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Business New to the area business, Seniors Helping Seniors will provide extra income and continued independence for seniors.
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School Back to School Fair returns to Wentzville’s Holt High School on Aug. 9.
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Movie Like its 20th Century predecessors, Dawn of the Planted of the Apes explores the dual themes of world conquest and living in harmony.
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Jake Owen and Eli Young Band with special guest The Cadillac Three on Aug. 15, and Halestorm and Sevendust on Aug. 16. State Fair Arena will host many events including the MRCA Finals Rodeo; Knights of Valour full-contact joust troupe; Motocross championship round of the MO Fair Cross Series, featuring quads and motorcycles; Flat Track TT Race featuring quads, motorcycles, lawnmowers and outlaw go-carts; the antique, classic and farm
tractor pull; a garden and mini-rod pull; the Missouri Stock Antique tractor pull; the bull riding championships; and a demolition derby. Tickets to the Missouri State Fair Pepsi Grandstand concerts, State Fair Arena events and Governor’s Ham Breakfast are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Missouri State Fair Box Office. For more information, visit mostatefair.com or call 1.800.422.FAIR
Around Town Letter to the Editor: Protect Your Constitutional Rights … Keep Your County Sheriff We have a federal government that chooses which laws they will abide by and which laws they will ignore. Yet we as citizens are expected to abide by every law and regulation even those that are in violation of our US Constitution. Federal agencies are ignoring our Constitution and targeting those who disagree with the current administration. Congress passes 200 to 300 new laws every year but federal agencies issue
3,000 or more new regulations each year. HHS on the so-called affordable health care act alone has issued 11,000 pages of new regulations. We have a government that is simply out of control and it is time we the people stood up and spoke out to take back our country. Our local county sheriff has the legal authority and constitutional responsibility to protect the citizens against illegal and unconstitutional actions
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of the federal and state agencies. Approx 98 percent of the counties in the U.S. have sheriffs elected by and accountable to the people. As of Jan. 1, 2015 we will have a Police Chief appointed by and accountable to a small group of politicians. We the people can change that by signing the Sheriff Preservation petition that will allow this issue to be placed on the Nov. ballot so the voters of St Charles County can decide. There will be a meeting Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm at St Peters City Hall on Mexico Road that will explain this issue in more detail and provide you the opportunity to sign the petition to keep the office of sheriff accountable to the people. Petitions will also be available at area libraries on Saturday August 2.
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The Food Truck Frolic and Outdoor Summer Movie Series will return to the St. Charles Community College on Friday, July 25 and will feature a showing of Frozen the sing-a-long.
St. Charles County Paramedic Association Community Outreach to Host 4th Annual Trivia Night Auction The fourth annual Mike Hansen Memorial Trivia Night Auction will take place at 6 pm Saturday, Aug. 2 at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 2089 Hanley Rd. in Dardenne Prairie. Tables are still available for event that will feature games, prizes, mulligans, 50/50 raffle, raffle auction, silent and live auctions, and also includes beer and soda. For $160 anyone can reserve a table for eight, or pay $20 per person and be assigned a table. Players are free to bring their own beverages and snacks. The annual trivia night honors paramedic Mike Hansen
who passed away in the line of duty at the age of 38. The funds raised provide educational resources and scholarships for students taking EMT and Paramedic classes in St. Charles County. During Hansen’s 16 years at St. Charles County Ambulance District, he served as a paramedic, a training officer, a supervisor, and a member of the St. Louis Metro Strike Team. Hansen was also a volunteer firefighter, captain, with Lake St. Louis Fire Protection District for seven years. His legacy lives on through the students and this fundraiser. For more information, to
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Girl Scout Cadettes Myah Eggert and Danielle Foster of Troop 2359 never thought humorous intentions could take such a serious turn. The pair recognized a woman at their neighborhood pool recently and went to tell her a joke. Once they reached her, they saw something amiss. “When we got out of the pool, I noticed she wasn’t acting right and she was hanging on to the side of the chair and rocking around,” Myah said. “When I tried talking to her she was non-verbal. That’s when Danielle and I had to take action.” The woman, Karen LeMere, has diabetes and while at the Laurel Park Pool in St. Peters, she became hypoglycemic, meaning her blood sugar had become dangerously low. “Even though I was nervous I knew I had to try to help,” Myah said. “Danielle stood behind her to flag my mom out of the pool while I tried to talk to the lady. When I saw her glucose meter out, I thought it might be for her diabetes. So when my mom got out of the pool, Danielle and I ran up and got a soda while my mom stayed with the lady.” “Once they realized something wasn’t right with me, they took charge,” Karen, a former Girl Scout herself, said. “They went and got me a soda from the concession stand to raise my blood sugar then they stayed with me for 45 minutes making sure I was okay. I am very proud
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of those young women.” Myah said soon after Karen started drinking the soda she started coming back to normal and was able to talk to them and tell them what happened. A few years ago, Troop Leader Kim Eggert and her girls took a first-aid class sponsored by the American Red Cross. The woman who taught the class explained situations Kim and the girls may encounter, what signs to look for in each case and the best way to help. Remembering the knowledge they gained from the class, Eggert told the girls their quickthinking actions kept Karen from slipping into a diabetic coma. After Karen told the girls she was fine, Kim reminded
them about the differences between hypoglycemia and other conditions they learned in the first-aid class, such as strokes or coronaries and under what circumstances the girls might need to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR. Myah said after Karen was safe, the reality of what she and Danielle did set in. “I freaked out because I realized just how scary it was. That’s when Danielle and I started talking to my mom about the first-aid class we took a few years ago and my mom told us if we ever see a person behaving like that, think diabetes first because that’s the easiest to fix. After a minute or so if the sugar doesn’t work, call 911 because it’s probably a bigger problem.”
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For a fun-filled night with great perks, order tickets to O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Night at T.R. Hughes Ballpark on Sunday, July 27. The gates will open at 4:05 pm, with O’Fallon’s own River City Rascals batting against the Normal CornBelters at 5:05 pm. The ballpark is located at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Besides admission to the game, the discounted ticket price of $10 (in advance) includes pre-game and gametime activities, a food voucher for a hot dog, chips and a drink, and a box seat located along
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the third base line behind the visitor’s dugout. Admission is free for children ages two and under. Festivities include the pre-game parade, vendor booths, kids’ games, face painting and more. Patrons also could win a chance to throw out the first pitch or participate in on-field games between innings. Reserve your Parks & Rec Night tickets today by calling 636.240.2287, and pick them up at the Rascals’ box office. For more information about the ballpark or the River City Rascals, visit www.rivercityrascals.com.
Artists and Musicians Sought for O’Fallon’s RSC Art & Family Festival Artists and musicians are invited to participate in the RSC Art & Family Festival in O’Fallon. The event will be held from 10 am – 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle. In addition to showcasing the work of some of the area’s best artists, upscale crafters and musicians, free activities will be available for kids, including pumpkin painting. Food trucks will provide gourmet fare for sale, and all are invited to dress for exercise and take advantage of free admission to the RSC (7 am – 7 pm) to try out recreational facilities, including an indoor track, exercise machines, a weight room
and an indoor aquatic complex. Annual RSC memberships will be available during the event at a 10 percent discount. Artists and artisans can apply for booth space and demonstrate their art as well as 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 space for artists includes a tent canopy, table and chairs. The cost per booth is $10 and the deadline to apply for space is July 31. For an application or more information, please contact Darren at dgranaas@ ofallon.mo.us, or call 636.474.8150.
Wade Trent to Perform Free Concert at 370 Lakeside Park After a long week, it is time to relax, feel the gentle breeze from the water at the marina and enjoy a free concert performed by Wade Trent. The music will begin at approxi-
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open at 6 pm with food and drink specials. View the menu at www.stpetersmo.net. Concert goers can also bring their own cooler and food; but no glass containers are allowed. There are still several more Sunset Fridays concerts now through Sept. 12. For more information about the Sunset Fridays concert schedule, visit stpetersmo.net and choose Events from the “Things to Do” drop-down menu. St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park is located at 1000 Lakeside Park Drive just off Hwy 370 in St. Peters. From Highway 370, use Exit 2 to reach 370 Lakeside Park Dr. Turn north to park entrance.
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Advertiser Profile: Two St. Louis Area Couples Help to Provide Seniors Extra Income and Independence Two local couples have launched nonmedical home caregiving services matching seniors seeking employment with seniors who need help to continue living independently in their own homes. Mary and Michael Kierath have opened a Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise to serve residents in St. Louis County. Dan and JoAnn Goff have opened a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise to serve residents in St. Charles County. Seniors Helping Seniors inhome services, headquartered in Wyomissing, Pa., has opened more than 250 franchises in 42 states since 1998 following a unique, peer-to-peer business model that provides seniors with “a way to give and to receive®” by hiring seniors to provide nonmedical services to other seniors. “The demand for this service is rapidly growing as our population continues to age,” Seniors Helping Seniors co-founder Kiran Yocom said. “We accepted Mary and Michael and Dan and JoAnn into our family of franchise owners because they truly understand the needs of this population—not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level.”
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The couples stressed that the Seniors Helping Seniors business model is different than other companies because the older caregivers and receivers can relate to each other based on similar life experiences. They added that there is a shortage of employment for seniors in the area, and this will provide an opportunity for seniors to serve each other and get paid to do so. Nonmedical services provided may include, but are not limited to, cooking, light housekeeping, yard work, pet walking, shopping, transportation, home maintenance, small repairs, grooming, companionship, overnight visits, post-operative assistance and respite care.
For information about services or employment call 636.294.3012 for St. Louis County or 636.333.9788 for St. Charles County. About Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home services: Kiran and Philip Yocom started Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services in Berks County, Pa., initially as a nonprofit organization to provide a much-needed and appreciated service in their community. The Seniors Helping Seniors organization was incorporated in 1998 as a way to spread the philosophy across the country through franchises. Prior to launching Seniors Helping Seniors in-home services, Kiran Yocom served with Mother Teresa in India for 14 years.
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quality care and service Mountain States Health Alliance provides in Tennessee, including process improvements, quality improvement, physician alignment, service excellence, facility upgrades and financial success in a challenging environment. During her seven years with MSHA, Jennings also held the positions of vice president and COO, Washington County operations and senior vice president and CEO, Washington County operations. Jennings, a registered nurse, joined Mountain States in 2007 as the chief operating officer for St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Ill. She also served as senior practice partner at Wheless and Associates, a retained executive search firm in Birmingham, Ala., and as senior vice president and hospital administrator at Northeast Baptist Hospital, San Antonio. She also spent five years as a consultant to health care organizations with Ernst & Young. Jennings holds a master’s degree in health services administration and a master of science in nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, is certified as an Advanced Nurse Executive by the ANCC and serves on several community boards in Johnson City,
Tenn., and is currently on the Tennessee Hospital Association board. Jennings begins her new role with SSM Health Care on August 18.
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Wentzville School District Back to School Fair August 9 at Holt High The Wentzville School District will host the fourth annual Back to School Fair for Wentzville School District families on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 8 am – 12 pm at Holt High School. The event is free for District families and will feature dozens of vendors, free school supplies, games and fun activities for children. Last year’s event drew over 3,300 people, and thousands of dollars’ worth of school supplies were given away to District students. “The Back to School Fair is designed to bring together local businesses, community groups and our District families in one place to share valuable information, discounts and free school supplies in a fun and festive atmosphere,” said Director of Community Relations, Matt Deichmann. “It’s beneficial to our students, their families and our community, and it’s a tremendous way to kick off the new school year.” As part of the Fair the Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County will sponsor a free pancake breakfast. Missouri Child Identification Program (MoCHIP) representatives will provide free child ID kits that include a disk with the child’s information, photograph, fingerprints and vital information
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necessary for authorities in the event of abduction. Parents are encouraged to fill out the MoCHIP paperwork prior to the fair to save time, which can be found at: www. wentzville.k12.mo.us. The event is free, but families are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate at the door to Operation Food Search. If you are a business or community group interested in participating in the fair, you can find more information and register by visiting the District website at www.wentzville. k12.mo.us and clicking on the Back to School Fair logo on the left side of the homepage.
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Good news for area residents thinking about attending St. Charles Community College (SCC) for the first time (and for current and returning SCC students as well): College officials have announced that tuition rates have been frozen for the 2014-15 academic year. SCC offers educational opportunities for first-time college students, transfer students, returning learners and high school juniors and seniors who want to
dual-enroll. “With tuition frozen, the cost to attend SCC is a great deal that just got better,” said Chris Breitmeyer, vice president for academic and student affairs. “SCC faculty and staff continue to work hard to ensure our students have a high-quality, affordable educational option, and keeping tuition flat demonstrates that dedication.” In addition to quality academic programs, SCC provides support and resources to encour-
age student success that include financial assistance, scholarship options, a free on-campus tutoring center, veterans’ resources, accessibility services, a child development center and a number of clubs, activities, sports and events. To register for the fall semester, visit www.stchas.edu/DiscoverSCC or call 636.922.8000. SCC’s classes are $95 per credit hour for in-district students and $143 for out-of-district, in-state students.
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St. Charles Community College’s Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for the production of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale Saturday, Aug. 16. Auditions are open for all students ages 8-18 and will be held at 8:30 am in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. A parent or guardian must be present with their child during the audition process. All auditions will consist of a song that will be taught, a short dance combination and brief readings from the script. Students should wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no flip-flops). Any student cast must either have completed the Introductory Theater Workshop I class or enroll in that class in
addition to being in the production. Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Tale will be performed in the theater of the Fine Arts Building at 7 pm Friday-Saturday, Oct. 17-18, and 2 pm SaturdaySunday, Oct. 18-19. The musical is set on Halloween night, when modern-day kids decide to trick or treat at the old Crane House and are magically transported right into the middle of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, Katie Van Tassel and the Headless Horseman. Spooky and hilarious moments ensue as the kids cope with life in 1790 and how to find their way back home. For more information about auditions or the play, call 636.922.8233 or visit www.stchas.edu/YPT.
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The 2011 Planet of the Apes reboot came as a welcome surprise to science fiction fans. Combining an intelligent script with the talented Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes showed how good scientific intentions led to the near-extinction of mankind. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the latest installment, picks up the story 10 years later. Caesar, played once again by Serkis, leads an ape community that includes his wife and son. Caesar and his comrades also believe humans to be extinct until a routine hunting party encounters some survivors in the woods. Malcolm (Jason Clarke) pleads with Caesar to give him access to an abandoned hydroelectric plant. He hopes to use the equipment to generate power for the surviving humans living in the nearby city. Caesar and Malcolm form an unlikely alliance, but other humans and apes conspire against peaceful coexistence. Like its 20th Century predecessors, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes explores the dual themes of world conquest and living in harmony. Unlike the typical summertime blockbuster, this is a thought-provoking film that focuses more on the story and less on the special effects. One cannot say enough, though, about the human special effect that is known as Andy Serkis. Much has been written about his motion-capture performances in The Lord of the Rings franchise and the upcoming Avengers sequel. Fans and co-workers also lobbied to get him an Oscar nod, which just might happen after this performance. Combining technology with his own incredible talent, Andy Serkis personifies the wise leader of the apes. Even hampered by a motion capture suit, the actor gives a truly moving performance. Each gesture and expression comes through loud and clear. Audiences don’t need to see Serkis to feel his talent. Toby Kebbell matches Serkis as Koba, a rabble-rouser amongst the ape population. Koba and Caesar share different beliefs, which threatens to tear the community apart. Caesar preaches that apes must not kill apes, but Koba will kill
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anyone—human or ape— to further his own agenda. Director Matt Reeves hits all the right notes with this sequel. Balancing the technology with a Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Photos courtesy of 20th Century Fox talented cast rently is playing in theaters. yields a film that’s delightfully difBorn and raised in South St. ferent than other offerings. From Louis, Steve Bryan is now based the looks of things, Reeves and in Anaheim, California, and has Serkis already are on board for been allowed access to movie the third film, which means Cae- and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his sar’s story isn’t over yet. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the rated PG-13 for intense sequenc- same wide-eyed kid who spent es of sci-fi violence and action countless hours watching classic and brief strong language, cur- movies at neighborhood theaters.
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Another River City Rascals Player Goes to the Big Leagues The team is responsible for getting third baseman Taylor Ard (pictured) back into a position in the Major League Baseball system. After being with the team for less than a season, Ard will be joining the Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate roster. Prior to signing a contract with the Rascals this past spring Ard was in the Seattle Mariners organization He never had an opportunity to start at his natural position in the hot corner but manager Steve Brook was able to work him in there. Impressive numbers for the 50 games he was in O’Fallon include: a .338 average, nine home runs, 33 runs batted in, nine out of 10 stolen bases and 17 walks. Ard becomes the fourth Rascal to be signed by a Major League Organization this season. * A great event Rascals Hit Slight Bump Starting Second Half of Season The weekend after the All-Star game, which the West won 2-0, the Rascals were only able to win one of three games, dropping them from the top spot in the Division. That has not stopped several on the team to continue putting up impressive numbers. Catcher Josh Ludy stays consistent with his batting average, runs batted in, and home runs staying near the top in the entire league. The squad’s infielders continue to keep their averages above .300. Johnny Morales leads with a .345 average, while Taylor Ard is a close second at .341, Hector Crespo stays just above at .303, and Catcher Zach Kometani rounds it out with a .305 clip. Near the top of the league’s stats in saves is Gabriel Shaw with 15.
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STANDINGS: WIN LOSS GB LAST 10 (as of 7/20) Grizzlies 36 19 … 5-5 RASCALS 33 20 2.0 7-3 Boomers 30 24 5.5 5-5 CornBelters 27 26 8.0 5-5 Aviators 24 20 11.0 4-6 Slammers 21 33 14.5 4-6 ThunderBolts 19 34 16.0 3-7 RASCALS HOME SCHEDULE: (All games @ 7:05pm/Sundays 5:05pm) • Thurs., Fri., Sat., July 24, 25. 26 against the Greys • Sun., Mon., Tue., July 27, 28, 29 against the CornBelters For more information, visit www.RiverCityRascals.com * Battle at the top St. Louis Rams Training Camp Starts Friday The Rams invite their fans to come to their facility in Earth City to see the making of the 2014 roster for free. Visit www.stlouisrams.com to confirm dates and practice times as they are subject to change: • Friday, July 25: Practice 1:30 pm. • Saturday, July 26: Practice 1:30 pm • Sunday, July 27: Practice 3:30 pm • Tuesday, July 29: Practice 1:30 pm • Thursday, July 31: Practice 3:30 pm • Friday, August 1: Practice 1:30 pm • Saturday, August 2: Scrimmage 12:30 pm at Edward Jones Dome • Monday, August 4: Practice 1:30 pm • Tuesday, August 5: Practice 3:30 pm • Thursday, August 7: Practice 1:30 pm • Monday, August 11: Practice 1:30 pm • Tuesday, August 12: Practice 3:30 pm • Thursday, August 14: Practice 1:30 pm • Tuesday, August 19: Practice 1:30 pm • Wednesday, August 20: Practice 1:30 pm More updates to follow. *And it begins Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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Tragedy strikes at the onset in Everything I Never Told You, a debut novel by Celeste Ng featuring a Chinese-American family fraying at the seams. Set in 1970s Middlewood, Ohio, the Lees are brought to the brink when 16-year-old Lydia, the oldest, favored child, disappears. Foul play is suspected—one doesn’t just disappear from their home in the middle of the night. The outcome of this blow is devastating for her parents, who rather than pulling together, pull apart, the loss opening unresolved issues in their marriage. Margaret, Lydia’s mother, is Caucasian, a woman with a lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. Her goal is put on hold when she meets James Lee, a Chinese professor at the college she attends. They instantly fall in love and marry. As the years pass, Margaret transfers her desire to be a doctor onto Lydia, whose primary lot in life is to please her parents. Though Margaret and James’ son is an accomplished student in his own right, Nath is passed over, and his younger sister, Hannah, seems a lost child, an afterthought in the Lees’ marriage, an unplanned pregnancy that puts the final clamps on Margaret’s dream. Moving back and forth in time, we learn about this marital stressor as well as other issues the couple struggles with—chief among them the strain of racial discrimination. James worries that Margaret has always felt she made a mistake in marrying him. While all Margaret has wanted is to do is marry for love, not subject herself to her mother’s desire that she wed someone like her, in regard to race and social standing. As the family’s background comes to light, mystery shrouds Lydia’s disappearance, a private girl in love with Jack, a neighbor boy with a bad reputation. Quiet and intense, Everything I Never Told You is a family drama that reveals its secrets slowly, drawing you in, then revealing a shocking and tragic conclusion. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS July 24: Bingo Party and Luncheon 11am-1pm, Carrington Place of St. Charles, 2150 West Randolph St. in St. Charles. Lunch served at 11am, game play to follow lunch. For more information, call 636.946.9891, or visit stcharles@carringtonplaces.com. 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 25: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Breakfast 8:30am, JJ’s Restaurant in St. Charles, 1215 S Duchesne Dr. Veterans welcome. July 25 through August 29: Sherry Salant, alcohol ink paintings 5:15 am – 9 pm Monday – Friday; 7am – 5pmSaturdays; 10am – 5pm Sundays. O’Fallon Cultural Arts Gallery in the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Free gallery admission and parking. For more information, call 636.474.2732, email Darren at dgranaas@ofallon. mo.us, or visitwww.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/cultural-arts.
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. For more information, call Nancy Corbin at 636.916.0029 or 636.288.4725. July 26: Foundry Bluegrass Fest 6pm, Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main Center in St. Charles. FeaturingOzark-born musician and songwriter Dale Pyatt, St. Charles’ own Cousin Curtis and the Cash Rebates, and St. Louis’the Lonesome Pines Bluegrass Band. Cost is $20, $15 for Foundry Member. For more information, visit www.foundryartcentre.org/performances July 26: Free Night: “Lego Movie” 7-10pm, John Weldon Elementary School, 7370 Weldon Spring Rd. in O’Fallon. For more information, visit www.graceriver.cc July 26: New Beginnings Worship Center: The Chosen Ones Gospel Group 6pm, New Beginnings Worship Center, 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636.544.2030 or 314.269.6304. July 27: O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Night 4:05pm, game at 5:05 pm, T.R. Hughes Ballpark, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $10 ticket. For more information, call 636.240.2287, ext. 242, or visit www. rivercityrascals.com.
July 27: Dream On Worship Series 8, 9:15, 10:45am, SunRise United Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, visit www.sunrisefamily. org, or call 636.978.2727. July 27-Aug.1: Vacation Bible School at Wentzville Christian Church 6-8:30pm, Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. Children, ages 3 to 5th grade. Jungle Safari is a VBS filled with fun activities and adventure! Event is free; please register online at wentzvillecc. org/VBS or call the church office at 636.327.6622. July 30: Korean Mission: KongDuc Presbyterian Church Visit from Seoul, Korea Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 State Hwy N in O’Fallon. Reservations will begin on July 13 and end July 27. Call Dardenne Presbyterian’s church office at 636.561.4347 for reservations. August 1-3, 8-10: Act Two Theatre: “The Curious Savage” Friday and Saturday at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 2pm, Performing Arts Theater at the St. Peters City Hall Cultural Arts Centre. Reserved Seating is $14 for Students and Seniors and $18 for Adults for all shows.Group pricing of $12 is available for groups of 12 or more. For more information, call 636.219.0150, email info@acttwotheatre.com, or visit www.acttwotheatre. com. Aug. 2: Western St. Charles County Chamber Back to School Family Fair 8am – 1 pm, Morning Star Church, 600 Feise Rd. in Dardenne Prairie. Free school supplies for children and fun activities. For more information, visit www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Aug. 2: St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival: My Dog the Champion 1 pm., Lindenwood University, Young Hall. Appropriate for all ages. For more information, visit www.cinemastlouis.org/about-festival. August 3: Treasure Emporium Flea
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 23, 2014 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. Aug. 25-Nov. 17: Morning Star Church DivorceCare Support Group Monday evenings, Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd. in Dardenne Prairie. One-time fee of $20 to cover the cost of materials. Deadline to register is Aug. 11. For more information, or to register, visit www.mscwired.org. 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. September 5 & 6: Christmas Traditions Auditions Signups begin July 25, visit www.stcharleschristmas.com/auditions to sign-up and for more information. Spots for caroler, character, or international Santa during Christmas Traditions 2014. 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. Sept. 27: Light the Night Fundraising Walk Registration at 5pm, walk starts at 7:30pm, Forest Park’s Central Fields. For more information call 314.590.2230 or visit www.lightthenight.org/gat.
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.
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.
4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 607 Westridge. 636.219.0553.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles.
Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.
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.
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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
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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 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.
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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.
This Month’s Shelter: Heartland Humane Society of Missouri PO Box 113, O’Fallon, MO 63366 • 636-922-0569 • info@hhsrescue.org If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers! Community News, 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 or editor@ mycnews.com.
The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!
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Over the Fence
Joe Morice
All Star Baseball Games and Boredom I don’t remember ever watching an All Star game. Sometimes it was on TV while I was chatting with friends but nobody was watching. This year it happened again, only several of us cynics were griping about the boredom levels. It ranged from “I’d rather watch hockey/soccer/football” through “little league” to “I’d rather watch grass grow”…and so on. I assumed most of us were long since past the age of sports heroes like when we were children. Mine was Stan Musial. If I had one now, it would be catcher Yadier Molina, but idolizing baseball heroes became much more difficult as the thousands of dollars in player compensation turned to millions and then tens of millions and then “Are they kidding?” I still love the game and always will, but watching All Star games falls into the level of watching movie people patting themselves on the back at Oscar presentations. The boredom scale falls to the grass-growing level. I guess I’m getting old and finicky. I remember watching automobile racing on the big oval tracks back when I could tell the difference between GM, Ford and Chrysler cars. Now the only differences seem to be the names of the drivers. One has
to get a close-up shot to tell what brand the cars are. It could be a Ford or Chevy, but it might also be a Nissan or a Honda. Some go to those big, four-left-turn races to watch the high-speed accidents. No surprise there. Some folks watched hockey to see the bloody brawls until the leagues put a stop to it…or some of it. As for racing, if I want to watch high-speed accidents I can sit on a hill next to I-270 during rush hour…a hill high enough to avoid getting smashed by an airborne, four-wheeled phone-booth after it bounced off an ambulance. I guess watching accidents might not be as boring as watching big league pitchers throwing slow fast balls during All Star games. Not that I blame them. Why get serious and risk injuries for a game that doesn’t count? It would be like watching race car drivers dawdling around the track while dialing a cell phone to order a hamburger for the next pit stop. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame the all-stars for being there for the game. They get paid well for it. I’m sure they might need a little extra to buy a faster Porsche to park in their four-car garages during road games. To be fair, our country could use some heroes but it’s left with sports heroes or Willie Nelson cowboys. It surely won’t be politicians or bank robbers like Bonnie
and Clyde during the depression. Besides, banks seem to have their own versions of robbers these days. They wear three-piece suits in plush bank offices with guards to eject process servers. The contamination of professional baseball over the last decade or two from muscle enhancement drugs to create more homeruns took a lot of air out of our hero balloons. Mark McGwire who set homerun records soon became a pariah for many Cardinal fans. If I needed a hero after all that, it might have been Bill Gates for giving much of his billions away to charities, but then he came out with Windows 8. My potential hero worship deflated into a desire to punch him in the snout after the second crash on my notebook computer. I guess I’m back to Yadier if I need a hero. I might have watched the All-Star game if he was catching… or not. 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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