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Celebrate St. Peters returns with entertainment for the whole family By Brett Auten A plethora of choices and activities will be there for the taking as Celebrate St. Peters returns Sept. 18 and 19. There is plenty of free entertainment from classic rock stars and your local favorite performers, to carnival rides, family shows, over 70 vendors, free parking, and tons of fun for your entire family all at 370 Lakeside Park. It will be hard to beat the price as event admission, parking and shuttles to and from parking lots are 100-percent free. “We’re really looking forward to enjoying great live music from exciting bands and affordable fun for the entire family at 370 Lakeside Park,” St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said. “Celebrate St. Peters has quickly grown into a great community celebration. We hope to see you there.” Not to toot our own horn, but one of the most popular spots at the festival is the Community News Family Stage. The Community News Family Stage will be open and extra hour with entertainment for the whole family from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Things all get started on Sept 18 when the gates open at 5 p.m. at 370 Lakeside

Park and ends on Sept. 19 with fireworks. Friday night, the Main Stage features returning classic rock favorites Poco, the West Coast country rock band that drew a crowd of more than 10,000 to Celebrate St. Peters in 2012 playing their hits like “Crazy Love” and “Heart of the Night.” Opening up for Poco will be acoustic rock duo Rogers and Nienhaus who takesthe stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. Lisa Bedian, with the city of St. Peters, suggests early arrival with your lawn chairs and blankets to get a good seat for this double-decker show. A 14-ride carnival, including a 70-foot Ferris wheel and food, games and rides for all ages, will have sessions on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. Rock -n-roll royalty will be present as Burton Cummings, former lead singer of the Guess Who takes the Main Stage at about 9 p.m. Saturday night. The Guess Who is known for hits like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” “No Sugar Tonight” and more, and Cummings wrote and co-wrote many of these classic rock hits. Opening up the entertainment on the Main Stage Saturday night at 7

p.m. will be another classic rock favorite, Firefall. This country rock band is known for their hits like “You are the Woman” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Saturday night’s main-stage entertainment is presented by KSHE-95. Vendor booths are open from 5-11 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday. See CELEBRATE on page 2

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In This Issue... 3 Around Town

Mayor announces top leadership changes and more.

7 Business Emerge Fitness Training celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting. 9 Movie New “Star Wars” movie links the past to the present. 10 Sports and Learn & Play

Local with sports Gary B. Also, check out the Local Author Spotlight.

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12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

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CELEBRATE from Cover Saturday’s live entertainment begins at noon on the Celebrate Stage at its brand new location under the beautiful, shaded Corporate Pavilion. All afternoon on Saturday, kids can enjoy a number of fun activities and entertaining shows. Plenty of free parking is available inside and outside of 370 Lakeside Park, with free shuttles running to and from parking lots throughout the event. You can also purchase Reserved Parking Passes for easy access to Celebrate St. Peters all weekend. Reserved Parking Passes are available in advance only while sup-

plies last or until end of business on Sept. 18 and will not be sold during the event. Reserved Parking Passes, discounted unlimited ride wristband vouchers and a Family Special with discounted ride sessions and a Reserved Parking Pass, can be purchased at St. Peters City Hall or the St. Peters Rec-Plex during normal business hours. Ride wristband voucher sales and the Family Special offer end on Sept. 18. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate.

Youth In Need receives $12.3 million federal grant With a plan to use the funding to provide the highest quality care and help every child in care reach their true potential, St. Louis area youth services agency Youth In Need announced today that it has been awarded a $12.3 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to expand Head Start and Early Head Start services in the St. Louis region. “At Youth In Need, we have a philosophy that focuses on helping children and their families build on their strengths to find success in life,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, President and CEO of Youth In Need. “This funding will provide more and better-paid Head Start and Early head Start teachers, who will be able to provide more individualized instruction and care to each child to help them discover those strengths.” With the new school year, Youth In

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Need is now able to offer a total of more than 1,300 Head Start and Early Head Start slots in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties. In addition to centerbased services, which involve the family and community in meeting the needs of young children and their working parents by providing educational services in a free full-day classroom setting, a portion of the funding also will be used to provide homebased services, which facilitate family engagement in meeting the needs of young children within the child’s primary learning environment: their home. Additionally, Youth In Need will be able to serve more children in Early Head Start (0-3 years of age) as more and more public schools offer pre-kindergarten instruction for 4- and 5-year-old children. “This is particularly good news for our

communities because research shows that the sooner we invest in quality early childhood education, the greater the financial return for the community in terms of better outcomes in education, health, economic productivity and reduced crime,” said Melissa Chambers, Youth In Need’s Vice President for Head Start and Early Head Start. According to James Heckman, a Nobel laureate economist, the rate of return for investments in quality early childhood development for disadvantaged children is seven to 10 percent per year because of these better outcomes. Youth In Need has served the greater St. Louis area since 1974 and currently employs more than 400 full- and part-time staff that serve more than 13,000 of the area’s most vulnerable children, teens and families each year at more than 40 locations in six counties in eastern Missouri.

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Mayor announces top leadership changes Mayor Sally Faith announced top leadership changes in the city of St. Charles. Michael Spurgeon, director of Administration, has accepted the position of city manager in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. His last official day on the job in St. Charles will be Sept. 18, but began transitioning out his position beginning Aug. 21. Mayor Faith has named Bruce Evans, director of Community Development, to serve in the capacity of interim director of Administration. His appointment was effective on Aug. 21. “I wish Michael all the best as he takes this next step along his career path,” said Mayor Faith. “He has been an asset to the leadership team here in St. Charles for the past eight years, and I know he’ll continue to do the same in his home state of Oklahoma. Bruce has been with the city for 19 years, and will ensure this time of transition is seamless on behalf of our residents and business owners,” she said. “I consider it an honor to have served as the city’s director of Administration,” said Spurgeon. “I’m also proud to have been a part of all that has been accomplished by the Administration, City Council, leadership team, and employees during almost eight years of service. St. Charles’ most noteworthy achievements

Photo courtesy the city of St. Charles Bruce Evans, director of Community Development, has been named to serve in the capacity of interim director of Administration.

have been made possible because of partnerships, cooperation and collaboration with various entities within the community,” he said. “St. Charles is a truly wonderful city that is well-positioned for even greater success in the future, and I am grateful to have been a part of establishing the foundation on which the organization now stands. I am certain the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and staff will continue to work together to serve the city’s residents and businesses with respect and appreciation for all.” “Likewise, I am deeply honored to be selected by Mayor Faith for this appointment as interim director of Administration,” added Evans. “The opportunity to serve

the mayor, the City Council and the residents and business owners of St. Charles in a new role, though unexpected, is something I look forward to and sincerely appreciate. I am anxious to use my experience as director of Community Development in a new capacity and help make St. Charles an even greater city than it already is today,” he said. Mayor Faith went on to say the city looks at organizational changes such as these as an opportunity to determine what’s best for the future of day-to-day operations in St. Charles.

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Wheeling for Healing sponsored by Katy Trails and Missouri State Society DAR The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) along with the Troy Chapter and Cornelia Greene Chapters will participate in the Wheeling For Healing Wounded Warrior Ride on Oct. 3 along the Katy Trail. The three chapters will be hosting the Dutzow Stop in Dutzow, Missouri. Riders will find water, free snacks and air for low tires at each stop as a part of the special celebration. The Missouri State Society DAR is joining with the Department of Natural Resources to host a Wounded Warriors Bike Ride on the 25th Anniversary of the Katy Trail. Missouri DAR Chapters will be at each of the Katy Trail stops from Clinton, Missouri. “Supporting our wounded Veterans is at the core of who the DAR is,” said Chapter Regent Karen Wisner. “We are also pleased to work with

Submitted photo Helene Reece, Caroline Close Stuart Chapter member met with Mike Schott and Jim Rigby at the Dutzow stop on the Katy Trail. Both are avid cyclists who plan to join the ride on Oct. 3.

two other chapters for such a good cause. Rain or shine, we hope the public will show up this day in support of our wounded veterans.”

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Emerge Fitness Training celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owners Matt and Angie Pirtle celebrated the grand opening of their new gym, Emerge Fitness Training with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 27. On hand were friends, clients, representatives from the City of St. Charles, along with Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Emerge Fitness Training is located at 920 Hemsath Road, Suite 100 in St. Charles and provides performance training, team athletic training, personal training, group classes and much more. Submitted photo

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he stock market has certainly been an interesting place the last couple of weeks. These have been some of the wildest days and swings ever seen. With all this sudden

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Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

Housebreaker I told my kids long ago that I hoped they had children just like themselves one day as payback for all the stress they caused me over the years. So far, they have thwarted my evil plan by producing some angelic offspring. Now what? How am I ever going to secure my pound of flesh if they don’t spit out some red-headed terrors? I vividly recall the exact moment my gray hairs began propagating. It was a hot, windless summer night. The window of our second-story bedroom was wide open to allow a smidgeon of breeze to enter. I lay in a semi-conscious trance when I visualized a pair of gangly legs making their way through the window followed by a dark torso. My brain zapped awake and immediately sent out a red alert to my scream-maker to produce mass amounts of noise.

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The rest of my body did not get the message as I froze Popsicle-still. My tongue puffed up while my throat collapsed allowing only an anemic gasp to escape as I lay quivering and defenseless. Then the midnight murderer crawled up to my bed and lowered its maniacal face slowly towards mine. A sadistic vampire, no less, ready to plunge his thirsty fangs into my feeble neck. Too bad I didn’t make a trip to the bathroom earlier because my faucet was definitely running now. I had always imagined what I would do in such a circumstance. Ha! Let me at the burglar who attempted to take my life and loot. It would be a day he would not forget. First, I would administer a neck-crunching headlock along with a foot-stomping so severe he couldn’t wear shoes again in his lifetime; then a few quick immobilizing elbow jabs to the gut followed by a couple of finger stabs to the eyeballs. And just to make sure he never reproduced a miserable spawn such as himself, a solid knee to the groin. Boom! Neuter the intruder. Problem solved.

B u t there I lay trembling like a tower of Jell-O ready to receive my deathblow and return to Jesus. The stranger’s foul breath was up against my cheek. Its mouth opened and spoke: “Hey Mom, it’s me. I forgot my key and didn’t want to wake you up. Go back to sleep.” My husband continued his song-of-the-dead snoring and, no doubt, dreaming of sandwiches, oblivious that our lives had almost being snuffed out, as I lay wishing ten demonic kids upon my son in the future. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Movie

‘Star Wars! If they should bar wars…’

I had the odd fortune of being a St. Louis teenager during the summer of 1977. All my friends were talking about “Star Wars,” this great new science-fiction movie. My folks took us to the theater when they could, but it seemed like all my classmates saw it before me. In the Southtown Famous Barr, I even read part of the novelization on their bookrack to see what the fuss was all about. Our first attempt to see the film at the Mark Twain Theater in South County (now a banquet hall) ended in disappointment, but the second attempt was a success. I ended up in the first row and, I have to say, Princess Leia and Luke looked awesome even at that angle. George Lucas and his film made me even more of a cinema buff than I already was. All the current buzz about “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” brought back those great memories. Will Dec. 18, 2015 become as historic a date as the original’s opening on May 25, 1977? If nothing else, it’s a license to print money for Disney Studios. This one could set the bar even higher for opening weekends and repeat viewings of the movie. (Should I get in line now?) My high school years were punctuated by talk of Jedi Knights and the Force. The classic “Donny and Marie Osmond Show” even featured dancing Storm Troopers in one musical segment (“We’re Darth Vader’s raiders!”). Bill Murray, playing his lounge singer on “SNL,” even warbled the beautiful lines “Star Wars! If they should bar wars, would they let these ‘Star Wars’ stay?” The merchandising for “The Force Awakens” makes me smile,

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though. During one San Diego Comic-Con, a Fox executive recounted the time when the “Star Wars” booth at the convention was three guys promoting this great, unknown movie. Nowadays, Lucas’ fingerprints are all over the convention floor in the action figures, costumes and massive displays. Back in 1977, the marketing machine struggled to create merchandise for the Christmas holidays. Kenner created an “Early Bird Kit,” which was basically an empty box containing the mail-order form for four “Star Wars” action figures. The news media chided Kenner for basically selling a box for Christmas. My colleagues at work and I are looking forward to the new film. I am visualizing the line at the Irvine Spectrum near me on opening day. You might need a land speeder to actually find a decent parking spot in that mall. The Spectrum has 21 screens, including IMAX and RPX, a premium format plus luxury seating, which will all have the Force in them. May the Force be with you always, especially in December. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” photos courtesy Lucasfilm 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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The start of a new school year means less time to think about dinner. The good news is, with just a little advance planning and these three easy tips, in no time you’ll be whipping up wholesome “A+” meals your family will love. Stock Your Pantry: Add canned fruits, vegetables, proteins and soups to your back-to-school shopping list. Like home canning, cans seal in foods’ natural goodness and nutrition, making hearty, homemade meals simple and delicious. Get Creative: For a healthy, home-cooked dinner, all

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Ingredients: 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese 1 large egg 12 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 14.5-ounce can sliced carrots, well drained 1 13.5-ounce can chopped spinach, well drained 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: In 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce to low and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to blend flavors. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 12-by-8-inch baking dish. In medium bowl combine ricotta cheese and egg until well mixed. Spoon tomato sauce on bottom of dish to coat. Place 3 uncooked noodles lengthwise across the pan. Top with 1/3 of tomato sauce. With spatula, spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture. Scatter 1/3 of carrots and spinach on ricotta and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with uncooked noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella two more times. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake 10 minutes longer. Let cool before cutting.

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Sports University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf team ranked 15th The team begins the 2015-16 season ranked in the Golf World/Nike Golf Preseason Division II College Coaches’ Poll. Troy Halterman is in his seventh year as the head coach of the Tritons as they start their quest for another NCAA appearance. His credentials include the 2015 GLVC and Midwest Region Coach of the Year. After finishing 12th in the championships last year, UMSL has been in the ‘big show’ three of the last four years and is ranked second on the program’s single season charts. Coach Halterman has all five golfers returning from last year that includes: Seniors Colby Yates, Anthony Cope, juniors Matt Barry, Julien de Poyen and sophomore Markus Lindberg. Yates, a two-time all-region and two-time allGLVC honoree and Cope owned a team scoring average with Division II PING All-Midwest Region honors. Barry led the Tritons at the NCAA Division II Championships and Poyen picked up all-league honors. Lindberg accomplished three top-10 finishes. * The little white ball is flying

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Sunday is charity softball in Cottleville The event will be held Sept. 13 at the St. Charles Community College at 2 p.m. The St. Charles Community College Police Department and Cottleville Police Department takes on Cottleville Fire Protection District and Central County Fire Protection District. The benefit aids the ‘Unlimited Play’s McAuley Playground’ and the SCC Student relief fund. Go to www.CityOfCottleville for all the details. Steve Runge is your emcee. * A lot of excitement Rams are ready for the start of the season Sunday The St. Louis football Rams open the 2015 regular season campaign this Sunday at the Ed-

ward Jones Dome against the Seattle Seahawks at noon. The team is ‘lean and mean’ and down to the 53-man roster with five on the taxi squad. Head coach Jeff Fisher discusses cutting players. “Well our personal philosophy here is I prefer to talk to everybody. I don’t know if that’s the case around the league, but I’ll have individual conversations with every single person that we’ll release. Like we discussed, I want them to feel good about their efforts and they helped this team get better and they got better and they should feel good about it. Doors are opened elsewhere.” For more information on the team go to www. StLouisRams.com * New faces...hopefully different results Rascals getting ready for playoffs The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the West Division of the Frontier League. The Rascals along with the Normal CornBelters, Travis City Beach Bums and the Southern Illinois Miners will compete in post-season games. For post season schedule, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com * 2nd season starts Rascals stadium naming rights available When Nov. 1 rolls around, the stadium will have a new name. Besides River City baseball, the location has seen Presidential rallies, Pujols vs Shaq home run derby, celebrity appearances, 5k runs, auto shows, Ram’s Head Coach Jeff Fisher’s Celebrity Softball game and MSHSAA baseball championships to name a few. To apply, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com * Gary B Stadium sounds good 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.

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contact Steve Bossomo on facebook, or Gary Nenninger at 256-704-9683, or Pat Guy on email at pguysmile@yahoo. com. Sept. 10: Square dance classes Free Square Dance classes starting Sept. 10 from 7:30-9:15 p.m. at 2150 W. Randolph in St. Charles. Call Jan at 314-878-3428 or Lucy at 636-391-3822 for more information. Sept. 10: Call for artists and vendors If you are an artist, indie crafter or shabby chic vendor, you are invited to sell your original creations at O’Fallon’s annual Fall Fest. The event will be held in Civic Park from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Oct. 10. O’Fallon’s popular Fall Fest features booths brimming with house

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11. Citizens United in Service, Sept. 12, 9–11 a.m. (Projects supporting first responders and military personnel). Sept. 12: 7th Annual Chocolate, Wine and all that Jazz Join United Way of Greater St. Louis West Region in kicking off their 2015 campaign with an evening of wine, food, chocolate and live jazz from The Dawn Weber Group on the beautiful campus of St. Charles Community College. In addition, guests will be able to bid on a selection of stellar items in a silent auction from 6:30 - 10 p.m. Sept. 12: Trivia night The St. Louis Chordinals, a not for profit ladies a capella chorus, invites you to an evening of trivia at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #80 at 414 S. Church Street in St. Peters, located off Mexico Road West of Mid-Rivers Mall Drive. There will cash prizes as well as attendance prizes so come and join us for a fun evening. Ticket prices are $15 with tables of eight. Popcorn and soda will be furnished but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (alcoholic beverages are permitted) if you like. For information and reservations call Mary Vitale at 314428-8307 or e-mail Alice Shofner at alicerobinsshofner@yahoo.com. Sept. 12: Dog swim Pool Paws Dog Swim at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center (in Civic Park) at 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per dog with one person, and $3 for each additional person. Take your pooch to the pool and play games, win prizes and socialize with friendly dogs and owners. The event benefits the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+) and have written proof of rabies vaccinations. Sept. 12: St. Charles County Historical Society House Tour Momentum for the 3rd annual St. Charles County Historical Society House Tour has really picked up. Nine houses have committed from noon — 4 p.m. As in the past, Benton School has graciously opened their doors, providing the House Tour Committee with a command post as well as a look inside. Each house has been researched by SCCHS Volunteer staff and stories assembled of those who lived there previously and passed its care on to a new generation. Visitors can drive or walk at their own pace. Friendly docents will host each location sharing the history and unique stories attached to these locations. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased on-line at http://

scchs.org or contact@scchs.org or by phone at 636-946-9828. Tickets can also be purchased at the Archives at 101 S. Main St. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. M/W/F or at Benton school at 400 N. 6th St. the day of the tour. Tickets will be limited, so get yours early. Sept. 12: Poker run The V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 5077 in O’Fallon will be having a poker run for Suicide Awareness. Sign- up starts at 10 a.m., first bike out at 11 a.m.; cars, trucks and vans are welcome come and join us. Sept. 12: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? All seniors are invited to join us for dinner at Chuy’s at 8 Wentzville Center. For more information contact Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7879. Sept. 12: Youth orchestra auditions St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) auditions for 20th Anniversary Season will take place at Lindenwood Cultural Arts Center at 400 North Kingshighway in St. Charles All Levels of strings, wind, brass and percussion Special program for marching band students! We work with your schedule. Three or more performance opportunities per season. Reserve your audition time today. For more information email sccyo@sccyo.org , www. sccyo.org or call 636-916-0515. Sept. 12: Missouri River cleanup Missouri River Relief is hosting a community-based cleanup of trash from the banks of the Missouri River via boat. The event will be headquartered at the Bishop’s Landing - Lewis and Clarke Boat House and Nature Center in St. Charles. The clean-up runs from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Volunteers can sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. and begin boarding the boats at Bishop’s Landing at 9 a.m. and will be shuttled to pre-scouted locations along the river to pick up tons of trash. Help is also needed after lunch to sort and haul trash for proper disposal. This will be Missouri River Relief ’s 10th clean-up in St. Charles. Individuals, families and groups are invited to participate. People are encouraged to sign-up online at www.riverrelief.org. However, preregistration is not required and people can show up the morning of the cleanup to register. Groups, individuals or families who are interested in participating in the clean-up also can contact the Missouri River Relief office in Columbia, Missouri at (573) 443-0292 or email riverrelief@riverrelief.org for more information. Event details can be found at: bit.ly/stcharlesclean2015.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 9, 2015 Sept. 12: St. Charles County Police Department Open House St. Charles County Police Department (SCCPD) invites you and your family to its Community Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the station, explore SCCPD’s emergency vehicles, meet our employees, learn about department programs and services, and more. Parents, bring your children for special safety presentations by KC, our robotic K9, and special guest Miss Missouri Pre-Teen USA Chloe Layton. No RSVP or admission required! Contact us at 636.949.3057 with your questions. Sept. 12: Anniversary ceremony The 200th anniversary of the signing of the historic Treaties at Portage des Sioux, which ended hostilities with Indian tribes after the War of 1812, will be commemorated in a solemn ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. at Portage des Sioux. Various officials and dignitaries will speak and a proclamation from the governor presented. The site of the original signing will be rededicated as the Peace and Friendship Park. Before the ceremonies, the History Room in the old school building will be open for visitors to view several displays. This is a free outdoor event. Signs will direct visitors along Highway 94 North and within town. For more information, go to www.peacefriendship.com. Sept. 13: Riverfront Dance Festival Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is hosting their Second Annual Riverfront Dance Festival event at the New Town Amphitheatre in the New Town Development in St. Charles (rainout date is scheduled for Sept. 20). This public dance festival is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., and will feature dance companies, studios and organizations from across the St. Charles and St. Louis area. For additional details, please visit www.riverfrontarts.org. Sept. 13: Fall Fest Wentzville Christian Church invites you to WCC’s Fall Fest from 3 to 7 p.m. The afternoon will include lots of activities including: inflatables (a 130foot obstacle course, bounce house and pedestal joust), trackless train rides, face painting and lots of lawn games. It will also feature live bluegrass music, caricaturists, archery, pie eating contests, door prizes and four food trucks onsite. All the activities and games are free; and each attendee will receive a $3 voucher to be used toward a food truck purchase. Please join us for a fun afternoon — bring some cash for the food trucks and don’t forget your lawn chairs. Wentzville Christian Church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. For more information, go to wentzvillecc.org/FallFest. Sept. 13-16: Revival Revival with evangelist Robert Newton at New Beginnings Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. The

event will take place on Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. and in the evening at 6 p.m. It will begin on Sept. 14-16 at 7: p.m. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314-269-6304. Sept. 14: Golf outing Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service announce The 11th Annual Golf Outing at Bear Creek Golf Club at 158 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville. Proceeds go to support the key services this organization provides to Saint Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. Cost is $125 for an individual, $500 for a foursome and $30 for those who wish to attend the awards dinner and silent auction only. Registration will start at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The awards dinner and silent auction will start at 6 p.m. For more information visit www.jacares.org or call 636-441-1302. Sept. 14: Choir rehearsals The Concert Arts Association, a 501(c) (3) not for profit corp., fall semester rehearsals begin on Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Lake St. Louis. The choir has no affiliation with Transfiguration Episcopal Church, welcomes singers, age 18 and over, and is under the direction of Kim White. Auditions are not required. Rehearsals are two hours each Monday for 13 weeks plus three performances in December. A greet and meet picnic is scheduled for Sept. 13. Please direct your questions to Paul Godt at president@concertarts.org. Additional information pertaining to the Choral Arts Singers can be found at www.concertarts.org. Sept. 14-17: SCC’s Democracy Days Race, justice and community are subjects at the heart of SCC Democracy Days 2015 being held Sept. 14-17, on the campus of St. Charles Community College. The sessions are free and open to the public, and many of them this year reflect the issues raised in the year since community of Ferguson galvanized international attention. Democracy Days’ mission is “to examine the history, health and functioning of democracy in America and abroad.” The multi-day forum has been held annually at SCC since September 2001. Democracy Days 2015’s guest speakers are Terrell Carter (noon Sept. 14), Sylvester Brown Jr., (11:30 a.m. Sept. 15) and Amy Hunter with Pastor Cori Bush (noon Sept. 16). These and all but two of the other presentations will take place in the Social Sciences Building auditorium; the exceptions will be held in the Student Center, Room 205. Sept. 16-18: A Walk Through History The 40th anniversary of the Wentzville Community Historical Society “A Walk Through History” on Sept. 16 – 18 each evening from 5 to 9 p.m. with opening ceremonies on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m all at Wentzville Community

Club at 500 West Main in Wentzville. Each evening The Living History Company will provide visitors from the past. Sept. 17: Town hall meeting Veterans, service-members, National Guard, Reservist and family members are invited to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Church on the Rock North Campus at 888 Birdie Hills Road at St. Peters. The town hall will serve as an open forum for all service members and a listening session for VA leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public. The Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a concurrent resource fair and will have individuals on site to answer questions about health care eligibility, applying for benefits, information on mental health services, burial benefits and much more. No registration is required and the event is free to attend. Sept. 18: National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m.at O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Please come to this candlelight ceremony dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces from all wars who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and to their families who want them home again.

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Charles. This annual free arts festival is a popular family-friendly weekend event, with activities for everyone including fantastic art, great entertainment and the opportunity for children to create their own artwork. The 2015 MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 18; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 19; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20. Festival participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with artists and provides a safe, fun, weekend event for the entire family. For additional details please call 314-482-5476 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org. Sept. 18-19: Fall festival Join us in Wentzville for the St. Patrick Parish Fall Festival on Sept. 18 from 5 10:30 p.m. and Sept. 19 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Special Saturday events include our Famous Fried Chicken Dinner served 3 – 7 p.m., our 2nd annual 5k race and 1 mile fun run/walk at 9 a.m., and live music all day long! Come and enjoy the music, food, rides, games, raffles and more! St Patrick is located at 405 S Church Street in Wentzville – for more event information, visit online: www.facebook.com/StPatrickFallFest Sept. 18: Ladies Night Out! Ladies Night Out! takes place from 5 - 8 p.m. at Dr. Courtney Lehmen and

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Sept. 19: Golf tournament The Jillian Young Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at Lake St. Louis Country Club. Sept. 19: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. The 2nd Annual Fall Festival is sponsored by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors. Alcohol will be served by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors, outside alcohol is prohibited. Sept. 19: Pirate treasure hunt A Pirate Treasure Hunt will be held from 12:30 – 4 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is $8 for O’Fallon residents, $10 for non-residents; registration deadline is Sept. 11.Call Renaud Spirit Center staff at 636-474-2732 to register and for more information. Here’s a

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Over the Fence

By Joe Morice

Rambling about gambling Practically everyone has something they regret from their past including me. One of them concerns the boat in a moat. Before the St. Charles casino became fenced in by sheet piling and turned into a huge kajillion dollar monstrosity, it started as a gambling boat that actually plied the Missouri river with a load of gamblers. With the losses of gamblers, it became bigger and bigger until it rivals something you might see in Las Vegas. My regret is, I once wrote in favor of a gambling boat. I reasoned that all the area’s gambling money was going to Illinois. If we had our own boat, it would furnish many jobs and tax dollars for our area. I conveniently disregarded the profits that would go elsewhere. I also disregarded claims some people would gamble away their homes, fortunes and businesses. Even after discovering friends and acquaintances lost everything, I found it hard to believe. But it happened and some claim it happens frequently. I often countered this discovery with what I still consider a valid surmise, “We can’t save people from

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themselves”…or more to the point, I can’t. A retired man I know explained that his late wife was another of those victims of gambling disease and, in her case, it was severe. She gambled away their savings and was on the brink of losing their home when she contracted a fatal disease and died. He told me she even signed herself out of the casino, something gambling addicts can do and the casino no longer allows them in. If they sneak in, the county sheriff is called and they pay a fine. She did that four times. Like I said, severe. I often wonder if this is caused by a separate gene of some sort or a brain secretion since others gamble but seldom get carried away. I also wonder how many others lost everything in casinos. One friend not only lost his vehicle and home, his wife and children gave up and left him. Another elderly widow lost her late husband’s fortune and house and her grown offspring had to grocery shop for her. If they gave her the

grocery money, she would head straight to the casino. Sometimes, I would hear stories from someone who made a killing on the boat. One such man won about $16,000 playing a slot machine. After that, the casino rolled out the red carpet for him. He received special VIP treatment like free meals and other favors. It worked well. He lost the entire $16,000 and a lot more during following visits. These aren’t stupid people. They’re at least average intelligence and many are above average. Just looking at the monstrosities called casinos around the area that were financed and built from gamblers’ losses one would think it was insanity to challenge casino tables. Yet many do. I’ve tried it and broke out in a sweat if I was $20 down. After a few attempts at the beginning, I left it to others with better skills and nerve …or is it insanity? I realize at first, it was some sort of rush if I won a few bucks. However, I got the same sort of rush when I won my class in what used to be auto crosses on slalom courses on empty big store parking lots before Sunday closing laws were repealed. It was a one-car-at-a-time, low-speed slalom race against a clock for sports cars; basically harmless and inexpensive. Do I have a sports car driving gene of some sort…or a brain secretion? Probably just a lead foot. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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