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Join in the fun at the Sip and Savor Sept. 4 at 370 Lakeside Park The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 16th annual Sip and Savor St. Charles County Taste Event. This year’s event is once again open to the public and everyone attending can satisfy all of their senses for one ticket price and listen to live music. Sip and Savor will host local restaurants waiting to dish out their finest. Attendees will spend the evening sipping wine or brews while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, sweet treats, and so much more. Try what you like or try it all. Organizers are expecting a copious number of area residents and a vast array of food and beverage vendors to enjoy a delightful evening of fun, food, and drinks while listening to live music. “Sip & Savor is a great event to showcase local restaurants, wineries and pubs in the Greater St. Charles County area,” said Wendy Rackovan, the chamber’s vice president of marketing and communications. “There is no better way to sample the fare of some of St. Charles County’s most heard of venues – all for one price.” Local entertainment, provided by Rhythm Music & Performing Arts Studio of New Town, includes: Solo artist Mariah Broeker, and The Eric Prewitt Trio. “Each year, Sip & Savor grows and

becomes the most talked about event to end Summer. This year will be no different. With over 42 food and beverage booths, no one will go away hungry. We have such a wide variety of restaurants participating, we’ll have something for everyone to enjoy,” said Rackovan. As of this printing, food and drink vendors for the 2014 Sip and Savor include Ameristar Casino, Blumenhof Vineyards Winery, Bristol Seafood Grill, Carrington Place of St. Charles, Cedar Lake Cellars, Concetta’s Italian Restaurant, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Embassy Suites, Fairwinds River’s Edge, Ferguson Brewing Co., Garage Brewers Society Homebrew Club, GFS Market Place, Glazer’s Distributors of Missouri, The HoneyBaked Ham Company, Joe’s Crab Shack, Krey Distributors, Lake St. Charles Retirement, Laszlo Corporation, Longhorn Steakhouse, MacAlister’s Deli. Mastermind Vodka Inc., Molly O’s Tripical Sno and Chili Shack, Papa Murphy’s, Pastrami Joynt, PFEM Hall & Banquet Center, Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe’, O’Charleys, Organo Gold Coffee, Prasino, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife and Catering, The Rack House West Winery, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, River City Catering, Schlafly, Stone Hill Winery, Sugar Creek Winery, Summit Distrib-

uting, The Three Families Restaurant, Inc., Texas Roadhouse, Tucanos Brazilian Grill, and Villages of St. Peters. Feel the light breeze at this outdoor event that utilizes the beautiful 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters, near the intersection of Highway 370 and Truman Road. Limited seating will be available; however, attendees are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. See SIP AND SAVOR on page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like O’Fallon’s final Jammin’ concert of the summer, the producers of the film Belleville will host open call auditions at local theatres, and have a laugh with Community Toons.

Business Vision St. Charles 2015 class is named and a local pub raises funds for Hope for Young Adults with Cancer.

School Wentzville’s Back to School Fair was a huge success and SCC and CMU ink business program agreement.

Movie “Not even deadly hail and flaming tornadoes can salvage Into the Storm, though,” writes Steve Bryan.

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

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12 What’s Happening

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SIP AND SAVOR from Cover Tickets are $30 and are available for purchase online at www. sipandsavorstcharlescounty. com or at the Chamber office, 2201 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will receive a discount; ticket pricing will increase to $35 the week of the event. Group ticket pricing is available for groups purchasing 10 or more tickets together in advance. Special pricing is also available for active military

and veterans. Please contact the office for more information. You won’t want to miss out. All this takes place on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 - 8 pm. Please call the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633 for more information, to purchase tickets, or for Vendor Booth information. To view a continuously updated list of participating vendors, video, or photos from previous years, visit www.sipandsavorst-

charlescounty.com The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is 501c6 non-profit organization whose mission is to represent, support, and promote Chamber members by educating, communicating, and fostering opportunities for the economic prosperity of business; fostering member relationships by providing networking opportunities; and advocating for the betterment of the community.

Around Town Rec-Plex Offers a New Session of Classes—Start with ‘Leisure Line Online’ to Stay Active this Fall As those evenings shorten, and the dog days of summer turn into the crisp days of autumn, you still want to stay active and have fun. The St. Peters Rec-Plex has a variety of ways to help you keep moving. Swimming, Aqua Aerobics, Ice Skating, Hockey Skating, Classical Fencing, Adult Softball Leagues and Group Fitness classes are some of the programs available for registration at the Rec-Plex. Plus, learn how to sign up for Diving and Scuba lessons at www.stpetersmo.net/leisure-line. Fitness options are available for all ages. The Rec-Plex will begin to offer new Older Active Adult classes in September. These half-hour classes are part of the 29 hours of group aerobics classes free to Rec-Plex members. The Rec-Plex also offers 50+ Fitness Classes, Chair Yoga, Beginning Country Line Dancing, Twinges in the Hinges aqua aerobics, Warm Water Aqua Aerobics, and other programs ideal for active older adults. Family Fitness Classes can get your kids moving after school—and in some classes parents can join their kids for a nominal fee. Bring the whole family along to the new Hula Hoop Jam sessions at Rec-Plex South, or try a Basic Hula Hoop Flow class.

Basic Hula Hoop Flow classes are also available for adults only. Learn fun hoop-dance tricks from a certified Hoopnotica® instructor. RPX Cycling and Kettlebell classes are popular ways to burn calories and build muscle for both beginners and experienced workout warriors. To step up your fitness routine to an extra level, try early-morning Real Fitness Bootcamp classes at the Rec-Plex. The Rec-Plex also offers personal trainer packages year-round if you want a nationally certified professional trainer to guide you on your path to fitness. Try out Training Sessions with a Friend for a great value and bonding experience! Rec-Plex classes are open to all area residents, and in most cases are reduced in price for RecPlex pass-holders. Rec-Plex GOLD PLUS members can choose from a number of free classes, including RPX Cycling and Kettlebell, many Family Fitness and 50+ Fitness classes, a number of Aqua Aerobics classes, and more. For more information about St. Peters’ recreational and cultural opportunities, golf, events and more, check out the Leisure Line Online at www.stpetersmo.net/leisure-line.

Country Music by NashVegas Headlines Final O’Fallon Jammin’ Concert of the Summer Imagine some of your favorite country musicians performing live at O’Fallon Jammin’ and you’ll have a pretty good idea regarding what’s in store for the last concert of the season from 6:30 – 9 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 26 in Civic Park. Food truck vendors scheduled for the evening include StLouisianaQ, Wing Nuts and Sarah’s Cake Shop. Conley’s Kettle Corn & Cotton Candy will sell concessions, and Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar will sell locally-crafted beer and wine. Hula hoop lessons

will be available, free, and patrons can get free photos taken in the Renewal by Andersen photo booth. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating around the Civic Park Bandstand. An ADA-accessible playground, walking path and restrooms are located nearby. Jammin’ is sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department with support from local businesses. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin. For concert updates including weather alerts, call the event hotline, 636.379.5614.

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SafeWise Report Lists O’Fallon as one of the Safest Cities in Missouri The SafeWise Report released its “50 Safest Cities in Missouri” report this week and O’Fallon is listed as number 17. To compile this report, SafeWise used the most recent FBI crime data from 2012 to analyze and rank these cities, which all have a minimum population of 4,000 people. The second largest city on the list, O’Fallon quickly grew from a quaint railroad town to a booming urban hotspot in merely two decades. O’Fallon’s proximity to St. Louis combined with being the home of MasterCard’s Global Technology and Operations Center has turned the town into a popular spot for commerce. Today, O’Fallon has everything you could want out of a city from multiple well-groomed parks to an independent Frontier League baseball team. And, of course, a top notch police department that has helped O’Fallon rank at the top of CQ Press’ safest cities in America list multiple years in a row and make sure that if you visit this booming city you’ll have a less

than one in 1,000 chance of falling victim to a violent crime. SafeWise Report looks at crimes from part 1 of the FBI Unified Crime Report (UCR) reported crime data, which focuses on violent crimes (aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery) as well as property crimes (arson, burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft). From there, they calculate the chances of these crimes happening out of a thousand in order to level the playing field for cities of varying populations. From all the cities in Missouri, they narrowed the list down to 50 and assigned rankings according to data provided by the FBI’s UCR report. “These civic-minded communities look out for one another,” SafeWise security analyst Rebecca Edwards said. “With only seven of our top 50 cities having more than a two in 1,000 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime there’s no arguing that these civic-minded communities know how to take care of their home.”

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Nonprofit Groups Encouraged to Celebrate St. Peters St. Peters area nonprofit groups are invited to be a part of the Celebrate St. Peters festivities from 5 – 11 pm Friday, Sept. 19, and 10am – 11 pm Saturday, Sept. 20. Local nonprofit groups can host game booths or inflatables at the event, raising some much needed cash for their organization or cause. St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said, “This great fund-raising opportunity for area non-

profit groups also provides even more fun for thousands of folks who come out to Celebrate St. Peters, so it’s a win-win for everyone!” Game booths will be set up adjacent to the vendor area near the marina. A fee of as little as $25 per site includes all licenses and permits required by the City of St. Peters. For more information, or an application for a game booth this year, visit www.stpetersmo. net, or call 636.477.6600, ext. 1319.

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Top-Rated Emergency Response Training to be Offered by City of St. Charles School District’s Adult and Community Education Program The Adult and Community Education program, through the City of St. Charles School District is once again taking extraordinary strides towards community preparedness. As part of the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council’s efforts and America’s PrepareAthon during National Preparedness month this September, they are offering an Adult and Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course. The course is designed to teach students how to prepare for and respond to every type of emergency without putting themselves or others at additional risk, and assisting local emergency services and responders in and around the St. Charles area, in case of an emergency or disaster. The training is being delivered by Mid America TEEN CERT, to anyone who is at least 12 years old. Mid America has been presented with numerous prestigious honors, including being recognized as the top preparedness training program in Missouri four years straight. The program has a five year waiting list for the training, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, school districts, faith-based and other organizations request Mid America’s training year-round. The goal of CERT training is to teach students in basic response skills and then integrate them into their area’s emergency response capability. If

a disastrous event happens that delays or overwhelms the community’s professional responders, trained adult and teen CERT members can assist by applying the response and organizational skills learned during training to help save and sustain lives until help arrives. These same skills also apply to daily emergencies. Classes will be held at the Lewis & Clark Career Center, located at 2400 Zumbehl Rd. in St. Charles, beginning Saturday, Sept. 13 and continuing five consecutive Saturdays through Oct. 11. Each class will run from 8 am until noon. Once training has been completed, students may request to become part of their municipalities’ individual CERT programs. Key areas covered during the course are overall disaster preparedness, fire safety and utilities, disaster medical operations, search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, special needs considerations, and terrorism. The course ends with a disaster simulation exercise, designed to test hands-on through a practical, comprehensive skills learned throughout the course. The class size is limited and space is going fast. To enroll in the class, visit this lengthy url: http://register.asapconnected.com/EventDetail.aspx?pk=310754, contact the Adult and Community Education at 636.443.4043, or visit www.stcharlesae.org.

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fun for the community, and a terrific opportunity for my team to scout new talent for next year’s movie.” The auditions will happen simultaneously, with casting directors on hand in all 13 cities from 4 to 7 pm Friday, Sept. 5, and noon – 4 pm Saturday, Sept. 6. Participants need not be professional actors. This event is open to anyone in the community, of any age, who would like to talk about his or her love of sports–or perform a monologue of their choice. “You can tell an interesting or funny story about playing a sport or simply make up something to share about the subject,” says Trent. “You might even want to tell us how you aren’t good at sports. Remember, it’s acting!” adds Trent. Participants are asked to limit their auditions to 2-3 minutes in time. Auditions

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Saint Charles Riverfront Arts to Host Riverfront Dance Festival Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is hosting the inaugural Riverfront Dance Festival event on Sunday, Sept. 7 at the New Town Amphitheatre in the New Town Development in St. Charles. This public dance festival for the St. Charles County community is scheduled to begin at noon, and will feature dance companies, studios and organizations from across the St. Charles and St. Louis area. Plans for the Riverfront Dance Festival are underway, and Saint Charles Riverfront Arts is accepting performance submissions via their website – www.riverfrontarts.org/dance-festival. Interested dance studios/companies can download the “Dance Festival Registration Form” and

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“DVD Guidelines” under the Riverfront Dance Festival tab. SCRA is also in the process of soliciting booth sponsors. Interested retailers, companies and individuals can download the “Commercial Exhibitor Contract” and “Exhibitor Regulations” documents under the Riverfront Dance Festival tab on the SCRA website. Saint Charles Riverfront Arts welcomes donations from the general public, and is looking for companies and individuals who would like to sponsor this one-of-a-kind community arts event. For sponsor information, contact Lou Cariffe at 636.399.5345, or lcariffe@sbcglobal.net. www.dpc4u.org

Bottoms Up Blues Gang to Perform Free Concert at St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park St. Peters continues its Sunset Friday’s lineup of free concerts on Friday, Aug. 22, with Bottoms Up Blues Gang at 370 Lakeside Park marina, 1000 Lakeside Park Dr. in St. Peters. This free concert begins at 6:30 pm at 370 Lakeside Park.

The Gator Island Grill opens at 6 pm with a special menu for the evening including cold beverages. Concert goers are also welcome to bring coolers. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on The free concerts are sched-

uled for most Fridays all summer through Sept. 12 at 370 Lakeside Park. For more information on Sunset Fridays concerts, please visit www.stpetersmo.net and choose Events from the “Things to Do” drop-down menu.

Community Loving Care Hospice’s T-shirt Fundraiser Raises over $9,000 Staff members at Community Loving Care Hospice in Wentzville helped raise money during the month of July by participating in a T-shirt fundraiser for The Hospice Promise Foundation–a nonprofit organization established by national healthcare provider LHC Group to assist hospice patients and families struggling with essential non-hospice related expenses. The Hospice Promise Foundation set a goal to sell 500 shirts in the month of July to raise funds to assist hospice patients and their families during particularly trying times. Thanks to the support of agencies like Community Loving Care Hospice, the program surpassed that goal and raised more than

$9,000–enabling The Hospice Promise Foundation to provide even more assistance to those who need it most. Community Loving Care Hospice is part of LHC Group, a provider of post-acute care services with 10,000 employees operating more than 300 locations in 25 states. Hospice professionals provide the emotional, spiritual and medical support needed when patients are facing the final stages of life. Hospice services help patients live comfortably, with dignity, when a cure is no longer possible. Hospice care programs can be provided in any place a patient calls home, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

O’Fallon Chamber’s 5th Annual Trivia Night The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual Trivia Night on Friday, Oct. 24 at Trigg Banquet Center, 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 pm and Trivia starts at 7 pm. The general public is invited to attend the O’Fallon Chamber’s Trivia Night presented by Peoples Savings Bank. The theme will be Take Me Out to the Ballgame and the event promises to be an evening full of sports and athletic questions. The evening will consist of fun questions from a variety of categories, not just sports trivia.

The price of $160 for a table of eight people includes; 10 rounds of trivia, door prizes, a mulligan, beer and soda; participants may also bring in their favorite snacks. The evening will be packed with cash prizes, 50/50, special games & drawings, a prize for the best decorated table and best group costume plus a raffle will all be part evening. This event will sell out at 25 tables. For more information or to register a table, visit www.OFallonChamber.org/trivia, or call 636.240.1818 to reserve a spot.

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John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Veterans’ Commission Hosts Benefits Fair The O’Fallon Veterans’ Commission is sponsoring a benefits fair for local veterans and their families. The event, which will feature booths and presentations from local businesses, will be held from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, Aug.23, (doors open at 9 am) at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. The benefits fair will focus on providing information and dedicated discussion sessions on health and veterans’ health care, resumes and job hunting, job training, veterans’ benefits, personal finance, obtaining a home loan, educational opportunities and more. Specific topics and issues include how to make sense of job application systems, how to build social profiles on networks such as LinkedIn, and how to improve your credit score.

“We want this to really be an all-encompassing day of education and discussion for our local veterans,” said Councilman Rick Battelle, O’Fallon City Council Liaison to the Veterans Commission. “We have partnered with the Veterans’ Commission and some of the best companies and educational sources in our metro area to ensure that we can give our veterans the information they need as they assimilate back home or move on to the next phases of their lives.” Representatives from local veterans groups also will be at the event: VFW Post 5077, Vietnam Veterans of America Post 458, AmVets Post 106, American Legion Post 388, and Korean War Veterans of America. Senator Claire McCaskill’s office also will provide a field representative who can meet with veterans and their families from 10 am – noon.

Halloween “Howl for the Homeless” 5K Run Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service will host its third annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, themed “Halloween Howl for the Homeless” at 9 am Saturday, Oct. 25 on the campus of Charles Community College. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best costume in numerous categories.

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Registration for either event can be completed through the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service website, www.jacares.org. Registration forms are also available at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service office in St. Charles. Registration for either event is $30 and includes a long sleeve cotton-blend shirt. Family entries are

available at a cost of $90 and include entry for four participants and four cotton-blend long sleeve shirts. An awards ceremony will follow with awards going to the top three overall male/female winners as well as the top three male/ female winners in each class. All participants in the Monster Mile will receive an award.

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Local Pub Takes it to the Greens On Monday, August 4, Tilted Kilt of St. Charles, a local sports pub that pays homage to the old public houses of America, England, Scotland and Ireland, hosted its first annual golf outing at The Links at Dardenne. 144 golfers were in attendance and Tilted Kilt successfully raised over $10,000 dollars for Hope for Young Adults with Cancer.

Justin St. Pierre Appointed Lincoln County Bancorp President Lincoln County Bancorp has announced the appointment of Justin St. Pierre to the position of President. St. Pierre has been part of the Lincoln County Bancorp team for eight years serving as Vice President of Loan Review before being promoted to the role of President. During that time he was responsible for performing annual loan reviews and reports as well as assessing the loan loss reserve for all the banks within the company. Before working for Lincoln County Bancorp, St. Pierre was a Loan Officer for Peoples Bank & Trust Co. and prior to that, worked for the State of Missouri as a Senior Assistant Bank Examiner. Justin

has a degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed a three year program at The Graduate School of Banking, Baton Rouge, La. Outside of work, Justin is an active member of the First Christian Church, and Justin St. Pierre, President of Lincoln County Bancorp. has served on many comPhoto courtesy Lincoln County munity boards including Bancorp Earthwise Industries and the Lincoln County R-III Education Foundation.

Vision St. Charles County Names Class of 2015 The Leadership Board of Directors recently approved the class roster for its 2015 program. Participants include: Jamie Bartin, Crider Health Center; Amanda Brower, Providence Bank ; Michael Brown, Krilogy Financial; Dan Buesse, city of O’Fallon; John Clark, Masterclock; Jill Clarke, Commerce Bank; Peter Colombatto, Lindenwood University; Nina DeAngelo, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce; Bob Engert, Edward Jones; Tom Evers, MODOT; Melissa Finley, Community Living; Rob Fischer, Alliance Water; Tim Gerler, Thrivent Financial; Alison Griffith, SCCC. Library; Lauren Grotegeers, Habitat for Humanity St. Charles; Karen Guccione-Englert, SCCC. Library; Chris Highfill, Multiply STL; Bill Holt, Keller Williams; Heather Kemper-Hussey, Morning Star Church; Kelly Kerr, Amped Up Digital; Brian Key, Commerce Bank; Carla Klaskin,

Mercy; Laura Matlock, PNC; Brad Meyers, Duckett Creek; Holly Murray, Holly’s Bookkeeping; Shelly Nanney, Therapuetic Horsmanships; John Romeo, SCCAD; Chuck Senzee, city of Wentzville; David Smith, UMB Bank; Tammy Smith, LSS Breeze Park; Ryan Tilley, St. Charles County; and LaJohna Wooldridge, city of O’Fallon. The 2014-2015 Program year began with an Opening Reception on Thursday, Aug. 7, at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service’s Celebration Room. Vision Alumni and Board Members were in attendance and welcomed the new class by giving them a program overview, schedule for the year and ended the evening with a networking session. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information on how to support the program, visit www.visionleadership.org.

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SCC and CMU Sign Articulation Agreement for Business Program Officials from Central Methodist University and St. Charles Community College signed an articulation agreement on Thursday, Aug. 7, to promote a seamless transfer for business students. The agreement provides students who have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in business administration at SCC the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in business at Central Methodist University. Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in business administration at SCC and adheres to the transfer guidelines is guaranteed CMU will

Wentzville School District’s 4th Annual Back to School Fair Deemed Successful The Wentzville School District’s fourth annual Back to School Fair was deemed a tremendous success by the district representatives. Thanks to generous donations by local business, over 1,600 bags of supplies were given out to area students at the fair and there were still some supplies left over. These excess supplies will go to the district’s counselors to address the needs of students throughout the school year. The Back to School Fair has become a valuable resource for our area families who need assistance with their back to school supplies, and the event

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accept designated freshman and sophomore education credits and all general education credits and will apply them to the bachelor’s degree in a manner consistent with the transfer guidelines. “I’m excited about what this agreement will offer our students who transfer to Central Methodist University,” said John Bookstaver, SCC dean of business, science, education, math and computer science. “This will hopefully be only one of many fruitful collaborations between our two fine institutions.” SCC and CMU already have a partnership enabling SCC nursing students to obtain their Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

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Movie

“Into the Storm”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13

fore unveiling his computerized funnels. By then, the With Into the Storm, direc- dull dialogue and cardboard characters have killed any tor Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) manages to chance of a decent story. make tornadoes rather boring. A found footage film Richard Armitage barely cracks a smile as Gary Morthat owes a large debt to 1996’s Twister, Quale relies ris, the high school vice-principal and father of Donnie on special effects to carry the movie. Unfortunately, his and Trey. As the so-called hero of this piece, it looks unappealing characters are so annoying that it’s almost like he may be heading for a romantic encounter with a relief when a few disappear into the vortex. single-mom Allison, but that subplot never materialInto the Storm opens on high school graduation prep- izes. arations in the small town of Silverton. Donnie (Max Matt Walsh has better moments, though, as the obDeacon) is filming a video time capsule segment for school, but he’s also mooning over classmate Kaitlyn (Alycia Debnam Carey). His brother Trey (Nathan Kress) teases him about lack of nerve, but he’s irritated when Donnie blows off videotaping the graduation ceremonies to help his would-be girlfriend. Meanwhile, Pete (Matt Walsh), a storm chaser who sank his life savings into a heavily armored vehicle, looks for twisters with his crew. He relies on Allison (Sarah Wayne Callies) to track storm systems, and her numbers determine Silverton is the place to go for Into the Storm photo courtesy of New Line Cinema great storm footage. Pete wants to collect data to help people, but making money sessive storm chaser Pete. But when it comes to sceneon the project wouldn’t hurt, either. stealing, Donk (Kyle Davis) and Reevis (Jon Reep) are Both plotlines intersect as twisters descend upon the the ones to watch. Donk typically performs stunts like hapless town. Not even deadly hail and flaming tor- Johnny Knoxville, so he’s ready to film twisters for his nadoes can salvage Into the Storm, though. Director YouTube channel. These guys unfortunately may inSteven Quale keeps the audience waiting too long be- spire a new genre of dangerous stunts.

In many ways, however, Into the Storm exploits real-life tragedy. The characters mention the twister that hit Joplin, Mo., a few years ago. The folks who lived through that particular disaster will find little to like about this film. Who wants to see computerized twisters after watching their homes and families devastated by the real thing? Overall, this film is a colossal waste of time and money. Director Quale introduces one or two good ideas, but it’s impossible not to think of the superior Twister. With that one, Jan de Bont knew that good characters top special effects every time. Hopefully, Quale learns that lesson for future projects. Into the Storm, rated PG-13 for sequences of intense destruction and peril, and language including sexual references, currently is playing in theaters. 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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Rascals Top Team in Frontier League The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the Western Division of the Frontier League at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. With less than a month in the regular season, the squad is getting everything from each player to stay at the top. Catcher Zach Kometani from the big island leads the team in hitting with a .313 average and right on his coattails is outfielder Curren Redal batting .310. On the pitching circuit, Tommy Mendoza has started 13 games and leads the team with a 6-3

record—making him 12th in the league. Fourteen games left in the regular season. STANDINGS: WIN LOSS GB

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RASCALS HOME SCHEDULE: (All games at 7:05 pm/Sundays 5:05 pm) • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Aug 26, 27, 28 against Wildthings • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Aug 29, 30, 31 against Crushers (end of home regular season) For more up-to-date information, visit www. RiverCityRascals.com * Counting the days Marshall Faulk Broadcasts with Torry Holt on Rams Network

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk and Torry Holt are in the booth commenting on the Rams preseason action. Former coach Mike Martz coined the phrase ‘The Greatest Show On Turf’ and both these players were part of that dynasty. Picture by Ray Rockwell

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A Belgian shares his story in Macadoo of Maury River, the fictional tale of a draft horse by Gigi Amateau, the second book in the Maury River series. Though Belgians, the gentle draft giants, were historically desired for their strength, Macadoo’s father warns him their breed isn’t of much use any longer. “The world has almost forgotten us,” he says. At times, that seems to be the case, as Macadoo faces trials and mistreatment at auctions, sold more than once to the highest bidder. When Macadoo finds a loving home with Izzy and his grandfather, fate intervenes and the Belgian again wonders what will become of him. Through it all, Macadoo retains courage and hope. His lifelong desire to serve mankind remains his primary goal, one fulfilled in a special way at Maury River Stables in Virginia with children who make and leave a lasting mark on his heart.

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Grill Lean for Great Taste

Take advantage of the longer, warmer days before winter arrives by whipping up tasty grilled meals that are delicious and healthy for the whole family. Using lean cuts of beef is a great way to cut down calories and fat, but it doesn’t have to reduce the grilled flavors you love. For the best results when grilling, choose quality meats that are 92 percent lean or higher, naturally raised and contain no hormones or antibiotics, to ensure you are packing in flavor without harmful ingredients. Products such as Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steaks or ground beef are easy to prepare and provide a nutrition count you can be happy about. Follow these tips to tease the best flavors from

your favorite grilled foods: • Let dry spice rubs penetrate the meat to tenderize and add extra flavor. To help keep meat moist when grilling, use the cover on your grill during part or all of the cook time to help lock in flavorful juices. If your grill doesn’t have a cover, improvise by putting a large, disposable foil roasting pan over the food. • Some lean meats, such as Laura’s Lean Beef steaks, cook in less time than other products, so it is important to keep an eye on the doneness. A great grilling prize For more recipes and grilling tips, and to enter for a chance to win a Big Green Egg® grill, visit www.facebook.com/laurasleanbeef.

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Grilled Steak Fajitas Start to finish: 2 hours and 30 minutes | Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steak (may substitute strip, sirloin or flank) 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 medium-hot Poblano pepper, dark green and triangular 1 medium yellow onion 8 fat-free flour tortillas Directions: At least two hours before dinner, dust steak with freshly ground black pepper, cumin and chili powder. Let it sit in refrigerator so flavors can penetrate meat. Cut peppers into large segments, discarding ribs and seeds. Chop onion into thick slices, making sure not to pull rings apart. Place peppers and onion slices on grill over medium heat; cover and roast by turning frequently until covered with dark spots, but not burnt. Remove from grill and allow to cool, about four minutes. Pull off waxy-papery skins of peppers and slice crosswise into strips. Break onion slices into rings and mix with peppers in serving bowl.

slices. Warm tortillas on edge of grill, keeping them away from direct heat, to warm and soften. Remove from grill. Roll several slices of steak and pieces of peppers and onions into tortillas to serve. Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 334 calories (24% from fat); 9.2 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat); 29.4 g protein; 35 g carbohydrate.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Aug. 22: Experience Prayer: How Do I Know If I’m Hearing God’s Voice? 7pm, Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd. in Dardenne Prairie. The event will provide instruction, worship, and prayer. Free to attend. Childcare is available if you register by Aug. 14. For more information or to register, visit mscwired.org/prayerexperience. Aug. 23 Summer Concert Series: Funky Butt Brass Band 7-10pm, Dardenne Prairie City Hall, 2032 Hanley Rd. For more information, contact Melissa Nordmann at 636.755.5308, or Melissa@dardenneprairie.org Aug. 24: Center for Autism Education 11th Annual Golf Tournament 11:30am-6pm, Bear Creek Golf Club, 158 Bear Creek Dr. in Wen-

tzville. 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: Ideal Protein Weight Loss Classes 6:30pm, Crosby Chiropractic, 331 Jungermann Rd. in St Peters.Ideal Protein is a scientifically proven diet protocol, that has been used for over 20 years and it is successful because of the ability of the dieters to keep the weight off. To attend, please RSVP by calling 636.928.5588. 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.

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. Aug. 28: Girl Scout Recruitment Event 6:30-8pm Immaculate Conception Dardenne, St. Justin Room, 2089 Hanley Rd. in Dardenne Prairie. For more information please call the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri by calling 314.592.2300. Aug. 29: “The Lego Movie” 7:30pm, St. Peters’ City Centre Amphitheater, 1 St Peters Centre Blvd. Free event, Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. For more information, visit www.stpetermo. net. Sept. 1: Labor Day Concert 2pm, Civic Park Bandstand, 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Features music by the O’Fallon Jazz Band. For more information, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/Parks&Rec/bands. Sept. 3: Girl Scout Recruitment Event 6:30-8:30pm, Peine Ridge Elementary School, 1107 Peine Rd. in Wentzville. For more information please call the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri by calling 314.592.2300.

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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. 6: Pool Paws Dog Swim at Alligator’s Creek 11am-1pm, Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center, 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is $10 per dog with one person, and $3 for each additional person For more information, call 636.474.2732. Sept 8: St. Peters Choral Society Rehersals 6:45pm, Fort Zumwalt South High School choir room, 8050 Mexico Rd. in St Peters. The St Peters Choral Society presents its 24th annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 7. Auditions are not required. For more information, call 636.978.8404 or 636.447.5341, or visit stpeterschoralsociety.org. Sept. 9 &10, 18 & 19: Thrivent Financial “How to Navigate the Social Security Landscape” 6:30pm, except Sept 19, held at 12:30, 3006 Winghaven Blvd., in O’Fallon. Sandwiches will be served. RSVP to 636.542.4040, or kaleana. wright@thrivent.com, or register at Thrivent.com/findaworkshop. Sept. 13: Concert in the Park: Mirage 7-10pm, Windjammer Point, 400 Medical Plaza in Lake St Louis. For more information call 635.561.4620, or visit www.lakesaintlouis.com. Sept 20: City Wide Garage Sale 7am-5pm, have your sale listed in the Garage Sale Guide with your address and a short list of the items you have for sale. For more information, visit www.lakesaintlouis. com, or call 636.561.4620. 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. Sept. 20: Tri-County Citizens’ Advisory Board Trivia Night Challenge 6:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Church in St. Charles, 318 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles. $20 per person, maximum of 10 to a table. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Sept. 6. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Outside food and beverages welcome. For more information, call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 636.441.0329. Sept. 27: Ryan Martin Foundation Golf Tournament Noon, registration; 1:30pm, play begins, Bear Creek Golf Course, 158 Bear Creek Dr. in Wentzville. $75 per golfer for 18 holes and dinner afterwards. Nov 1: FHC Craft Fair 9am-4pm, Francis Howell Central, 5199 State Hwy N in Cottleville. Over 130 exhibitors featuring everything from jewelry to fall and holiday crafts, bath products, doll clothes, scarves and much more. For more information, call Shelly at 636.448.0629, or email fhccraftfair@hotmail.com, Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 20, 2014 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: The Seasoned Eye Carvers meeting. 9am-noon, St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com. Every Monday: Cribbage Club 1pm, Heritage at Hawk Ridge Clubhouse, 235 Pigeon Dr. in Lake St. Louis. For more information, call 636.561.2970. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347. Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams. 1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Third Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

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Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast 7:30am at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777. Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051

Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www. lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. SUDOKU answers from page 10

Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome!

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.

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Things I Don’t Understand Since everyone knows how much I hate broccoli, it’s number one because I don’t understand why anyone buys it when poison ivy is free. Some others are as follows: I don’t understand… - Why mid-summer rain waits until my grass is dead before it pours down….and I don’t mean a sprinkle that wouldn’t grow a dandelion but makes my car look like it needs a Clearasil treatment. - Why traffic comes to a halt on the interstate just after I clear the on ramp and have no place to get off unless I’m driving an army tank and crash through the perimeter fence. - Why Congress listens to complaints about income tax from kazillionaires who pay 14 percent but ignore middle income working folks who pay twice that. - How anyone can eat hot wings that burn holes in their tongues and then mumble how great they tasted while chewing ice cubes. - Why parents would buy their testosterone-tainted teenager a motorcycle with the capability to reach speeds of 180 mph and expect him to live past puberty; the parental desire to depopulate the household notwithstanding. - How teenagers can borrow the family car and return it with just enough gas left for mom or dad to back it out

of the driveway. - Why teenagers text each other when they’re standing two feet apart. - Why the air-conditioner waits until it’s 110 degrees before it croaks or the furnace quits when it’s 10 below. - Why doctors leave me in the waiting room with flu patients sneezing wetly and then transfer me to a treatment room where I wait until the sneeze germs infect my lungs or their tee-time nears, whichever comes first. - How the greasy, pock-marked parolee working at the discount oil change and midnight auto supply can tell my car needs an air filter, tires, battery, windshield wipers, radiator hoses, fan belts, brake pads and U-joints 30 seconds after he figures out how to open the hood. - Why my car is the only one on a crowded parking lot that birds use for a toilet. - Why I bothered parking my car in the farthest space to avoid door dings only to return and find a rusted out pickup truck with multiple beer bumps parked next to it. - Why hail storms only happen before I put the car in the garage. - Why someone pays big bucks to a weight loss spa but burns 20 bucks worth of gas driving around a parking lot looking for the closest space. - Why people in 500 dollars worth of Adidas sweats are out jogging for exercise while illegal aliens mow their lawns.

- Why bankers went from making loans to people who didn’t need one to people that shouldn’t get one. - Why birds ignore the fancy birdhouse in the neighbor’s yard and nest in my dryer vent. - Why a guy in a pickup truck drives normally until he hooks a trailer on the back and turns into Evel Knieval in a make-believe semi going 90 in the monster lane. - Why traffic cops ignore pickup trucks going 85 in the passing lane pulling trailers carrying four-ton tractors and ticket the hybrid roller skate they’re tailgating. -Why someone who keeps three slavering, 90-pound barking dogs in a one-bedroom apartment is a member of PETA. -Conversely, why would someone with a yappy, anklebitting cur the size of a sewer rat with the disposition of a werewolf think it’s cute? Maybe if Copperheads grew fur… -How new stadiums make ball players win more games. -Why Cardinal reliever Trevor Rosenthal can terrify batters with 100 mph fast balls while the Cards lose 1 to 0...? 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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