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Photo by Brett Auten Jim Slack and his wife Karen Heitzman are the owners of Thistle and Clover, one of the businesses in Old St. Charles to be featured on the television series “Ghost Hunters.”
“Ghost Hunters” episode will focus on the paranormal on Main Street in Old St. Charles By Brett Auten Are certain Main Street businesses in Old St. Charles haunted? Is the disruption of a cemetery behind an 18th century church the reason behind it all? The SyFy network’s “Ghost Hunters” spent a week exploring, recording and documenting a handful of shops on Main Street. What, if anything, they found will be revealed on Wednesday's episode, titled: “Over My Dead Body”. “Ghost Hunters,” which first aired in 2004, has put together 10 seasons where star Jason Hawes and his team of investigators track paranormal activity across the country. Scheduled to air at 8 p.m. on SyFy Network, this episode is to investigate unexplained activity on Main Street in St. Charles, where many believe sightings of spirits at their doors is caused by the buildings being constructed over a cemetery. The reason the episode transpired at all is due to a book written by Dr. Michael Henry. Since 2006, Henry has run and hosted the St. Charles Ghost Tours, a guided trip through many of the unexplained mysteries that are tied to Main Street. In 2010, Henry penned “The Ghosts of St. Charles,” a short take on the dark and colorful past of the third old-
est city in Missouri. The “Ghost Hunters” team came across “The Ghosts of St. Charles” in a California bookstore. The multiple reports of an entire area and not just a specific setting being haunted appealed to the show runners and in the summer of 2014 a crew of 30 set up shop over an eight-day period. Also a mystery of sorts will be which businesses will get wedged into the onehour program. Among the establishments considered for air time are Thistle and Clover, Goellner Printing, Dengler Tobacconist, Goellner Printing, Old Millstream Inn, and the Mother-in-Law House Restaurant. Thistle and Clover is positioned behind the historic St Charles Borromeo 1791 log church. The church's cemetery spread out six blocks south from the French-built structure. Behind 401 S. Main St., historic preservationists have constructed an authentic replica of the 1791 Borromeo Catholic Church. The original log building stood on the west side of Main between Jackson and Tompkins streets. Records indicate that the church cemetery was located adjacent to the building. The cemetery is said to be the final resting place for 324 past citizens. Famously, in 1982, during the excavating of a retaining wall behind the Thistle and Clover and Grandma’s Cookies, four
graves were opened and then inturned. According to the 1991 book "St. Charles Borromeo, 200 Years of Faith" by Jo Ann Brown, a private excavation in 1981 behind 407 S. Main St. unearthed a human hip socket, leg bones and casket fragments identified as remnants of the original cemetery. In 1831, the cemetery's burials were supposedly transferred to what would later become the site of the present day Borromeo brick church at 601 N. Fourth St. See A HAUNTING IN ST CHARLES on page 2
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A HAUNTING IN ST. CHARLES from cover Jim Slack and his wife Karen Heitzman became new owners of the Thistle and Clover, an all-Celtic-themed boutique, in August of 2013. An assortment of images and pop flashes of images have been reported there, including walking body parts. Noises, crashing or people milling around, women chattering and the feeling of presences in the basement are all occurrences reported at Thistle and Clover. “It is nothing too frightening,” Heitzman said. “But I don't freak too easy to those sorts of things.” A nine-person “Ghost Hunters” crew was in and out of the building. “They were the most respectful, polite and nicest people,” Slack said. “We sat across the street at 4:30 in the morning watching different crews come in and out. They would have every light in the building on, every light off. At one point they had every light on in the building and we saw a dark figure walk across our porch. We're hoping they may have found something.” Jo Ann Cepeda, an employee at Thistle and Clover, told the “Ghost Hunters” crew her story of a child walking by the counter while at her computer. “It was like an actual child in front of the counter,” Cepeda said. “And then no one there.” Dengler's is the second-oldest tobacco store in the country that's been continuously operated by one family. Laura Dengler has long heard stories and experienced oddities herself at the tobacco shop located in one of the oldest buildings in downtown, historic St. Charles. “A lot of stuff has happened in the shop,” she said. “There was a
Photo by Brett Auten An authentic replica of the 1791 Borromeo Catholic Church stands behind 401 S. Main St. Records indicate that the church cemetery was located adjacent to the building.
lady who came in and saw someone or something behind the cash register next to my dad. We've had children who were acting goofy or silly before coming into the shop then once inside start crying, saying, 'get me out.'” The upstairs of the shop has had a variety of claims, including a possible long-deceased Frenchman with a fondness for cigarettes. Dengler said the “Ghost Hunters” crew spent about eight hours in the shop last June. “It seems like it has been forever” Dengler said. “They basically kick you out and do their investigation. We are waiting to see what they find just like everyone else.”
Website rates O’Fallon as one of Missouri’s safest cities
Boy Scout collecting flags for retirement
Drawing on F.B.I. statistics, the website OnlyInYourState.com recently rated O’Fallon as the fifth safest of Missouri cities with populations of more than 10,000. At about 82,000 residents, O’Fallon is the largest city to be named among the “Top 10” safest cities, and it is the only St. Charles County municipality on the list. “We can be extremely proud that O’Fallon continues to be a safe place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “It is a testament to our residents, our businesses and the men and women of our O’Fallon Police Department. Your dedication to caring for your homes, your neighborhoods and our entire community is the reason we have received this honor.”
Evin Mears, a scout in Troop 973 is working on an Eagle Scout project by collecting old, torn, and faded American flags for the AMVETS, American Veterans, Post 106 for their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony. The Eagle Scout project will help properly retire flags that would otherwise be improperly placed in the trash or burned. There has been an excellent response so far and over 100 flags have been collected. On Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a drop-off station for old flags at the Lake Saint Louis Walmart. The Flag Retirement Ceremony will be on Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the post, which is located at 360 Brown Road, in St. Peters and all are invited to attend.
Local Author Spotlight: Jo. A. Hiestand Books, Girl Scouts and music filled Jo A. Hiestand’s childhood. She discovered the magic of words and the worlds they create: mysteries, English medieval history and the natural world. This mixture formed the foundation for her writing. A true Anglophile, Jo wanted to create a mystery series that featured a British police detective who left the force over an injustice and now investigates cold cases on his own. The result is the McLaren Mysteries, featuring ex-police detective Michael McLaren. Jo’s insistence for accuracy -- from police methods and location layout to the general “feel” of the area -- has driven her innumerable times to Derbyshire. These explorations and conferences with police friends provide the detail filling the books. In her latest book, “Shadow in the Smoke,” Janet Ennis tragically died five years ago in what the police labeled an accidental fire. But Janet’s mother, Nora, believes it to be murder and arson. And she’s hoping McLaren can prove it quickly, for she’s losing her memory to dementia. As McLaren pokes through the case details, he becomes emotionally involved with the dead woman, succumbing to the spell of her singing and her beauty. Yet, Janet Ennis isn’t the only person who threatens his composure and mental well-being. A series of arsons on his own property hint that he’s upset someone connected with this case. Will McLaren solve the case while Nora can still comprehend the resolution, or does Harvester have plans that will see McLaren’s career go up in smoke? In 1999 Jo returned to Webster University to major in English. She graduated in 2001 with a BA degree and departmental honors. She has employed her love of writing, board games and music in other ways by co-inventing a mystery-solving game, “P.I.R.A.T.E.S.,” which uses maps, graphics, song lyrics, and other clues to lead the players to the lost treasure. Jo founded the Greater St. Louis Chapter of Sisters in Crime, serving as its first president. She is also a member of Mystery Writers of America. Besides her love of mysteries and early music, she also enjoys photography, reading, crewel embroidery, and her backyard wildlife. Her cat, Tennyson, shares her St. Louis-area home.
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Celebrate the arts in St. Charles at the MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts
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The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts takes place the weekend of Sept. 18-20 along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles.
The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts Committee and the city of St. Charles will be celebrating the 21st Annual MOSAICS Festival, which takes place the weekend of Sept. 18-20 along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. 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 Friday, Sept. 18; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. The threeday festival includes: • Approximately 100 juried artists from across the state, region and country will exhibit, discuss, and sell artwork. Artists from 21 states will be present. • A Performance Stage will showcase a variety of performing artists from across the region offering traditional favorites and original music. • Children’s Village, presented by Mercy Kids, is located on the 400 block of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This area will provide Hands-On Art experiences for children of all ages. • Art for Youth Gallery returns to the MOSAICS Festival this year. This special gallery allows children to purchase professional art at a
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nominal fee, fostering art appreciation among the kids 18 years and younger. • Blank Canvas Studios and Preferred Family Healthcare’s A.R.T.C. Program (Achieving Recovery Through Creativity) are partnering again with the MOSAICS for the 2015 Festival event, and both community organizations will participate with artist displays. Missouri Ballet Theatre will join MOSAICS again this year with a booth and dancers interacting with Festival attendees. • Mentor Me Exhibition Mentor Me is a program recognizing regional art teachers, students and school districts for their arts programming and the exhibition includes artwork from both students and their teachers. The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts brings art appreciation, enjoyment, awareness and education, free-of-charge, to the Saint Charles and St. Louis region. Festival participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with artists and provides a safe, fun, weekend event for the entire family. The 2015 Festival is supported by the following organizations – Arts & Culture Commission of the City of St. Charles, The Employees Community Fund of Boeing, The City of St. Charles and the Missouri Arts Council. For additional details regarding the 2015 MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts, please call 314-482-5476 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org.
Lake Saint Louis Police Department taking back unwanted prescription drugs On Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Lake Saint Louis Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive. (The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Last September, Americans turned in 309 tons (over 617,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its eight previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 4.8 million pounds – more than
2,400 tons – of pills. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash— both pose potential safety and health hazards. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Sept. 26 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Office of Diversion Control site.
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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.
Total lunar eclipse watch party scheduled at Broemmelsiek Park
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Spectators of all ages are invited to join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to observe a unique total lunar eclipse, on Sept. 27, at Broemmelsiek Park. The total lunar eclipse is expected to be a spectacular event in the sky to watch because it involves a blood mnoon. Join us in the park to watch the moon turn red during the total lunar eclipse cycle. Weather permitting; citizens will have the opportunity to join in the fun of a total lunar eclipse watch party from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Astronomy Viewing Area in the park, located at 1615 Schwede Road in Wentzville. Maximum viewing of the total lunar eclipse is expected to begin at 9:47 p.m. The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States and can be viewed with the naked eye, but ASEM members will have high-powered telescopes for guests to view the night sky during the watch party. Photographers with high-tech cameras will also be able to capture the different stages of the eclipse. A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth's shadow blocks the sun’s light, which otherwise reflects off the moon. During the event, the moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra or shadow. This can occur only when the sun, Earth, and moon are closely aligned and a lunar eclipse can only occur the night of a full moon. For more information about the total lunar eclipse viewing at Broemmelsiek Park, visit the ASEM website at www.asemonline. org or contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.
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Household hazardous waste collection concludes for year on Sept. 30 When cleaning garages, basements and backyard sheds, we often discover unwanted items like leftover automobile fluids, pesticides or chemicals that could harm the environment, pets and those we love if not properly treated. To help with the safe disposal of these potentially hazardous household items, St. Charles County’s Recycle Works Central facility (60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles) provides a solution. The popular program will end for the year on Sept. 30. To take advantage of the opportunity before it closes, Submitted photo St. Charles County residents may bring their material Hazardous waste is processed at St. Charles County’s Recycle Works Central facility at 60 Triad (please note that latex paints South Drive in St. Charles. and do not mix it with other materials. are not accepted) to the fa2) Wherever possible, please leave the material cility from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays through in its original containers. Clearly label the conFridays – with no appointment necessary. In addition, an end-of-the-season weekend collection tent of items not in their original containers. Recycle Works Central will not accept mixed waste will be open on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a $15 fee for loads up to 50 pounds. For in plastic bags. 3) Securely attach the lid to the container. larger loads, the fee is the base $15, plus an ad4) Place the container inside a box that is lined ditional $1 for each pound of material above 50. For a complete list of materials accepted at the with newspaper or other paper filler (this will facility, please visit http://www.sccmo.org/892/ help prevent spills during transport to the facility). Recycle-Works---Central or call 636-949-1800. 5) Place the filled box in the trunk of your veTo ensure safe handling of materials, please hicle during transport. follow these precautions when bringing hazard6) Upon arrival at Recycle Works Central, ous waste to Recycle Works Central: 1) Make certain the waste is properly packed, please remain in your vehicle until assisted.
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CCFR seeking volunteers for Community Response Program In the heat of the moment firefighters rush into a burning home while the family helplessly watches as their home vanishes into flames. This is when the volunteers of Central County Fire & Rescue’s new Community Response Program will step in to action. Volunteers will be on site to provide victim assistance such as providing temporary shelter, food and clothing, and referring them to other resources for long-term needs. They will also help firefighters, who often spend hours on the scene of a call without access to food and water. Interested volunteers are encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the program at 7 p.m. on Sept. 23 at CCFR Fire Station #1 at 1 Timberbrook Dr. in St. Peters. “House fires and natural disasters can be devastating for families, and physically draining for first responders. Volunteers of the Community Response Team will help fill a gap in service by helping those impacted, and the responders who are there to help,” says CCFR Chief Russ Mason. CCFR is looking for up to 15 volunteers to staff the program, which will ensure adequate coverage during an emergency. Although volunteers will be on the scene of these situations, at no time will volunteers be expected to enter any dangerous areas, or provide emergency medical or rescue services. For more information, interested volunteers can visit www.centralcountyfire.org or call 636-970-9700.
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By Cindy Moore
Green with Envy My husband has a bad case of lawn envy. I caught him with his Super Sleuth binoculars peering through the blinds at our neighbor, Bob. He watched him open a bag of something which he was about to distribute on his golf-course looking lawn. “Hey Hon, write this down,” he said. “Ammonium Sulfate Calcitrite Biophate.” “Here you go.” I say as I handed him the slip of paper. “Huh? This says, expensive grass goodies.” “Yup. Take it to the home improvement store. They’ll fix you right up.” “You don’t understand. Bob’s putting something magic on his lawn and I’ve got to get it exact. I’m getting bald patches.” “Sweetie, it’s called mid-life. If you comb your front hairs back over them, no one will notice. And that’s called a comb-over.” Now, since my husband is in competition with the neighbor over his lawn, he gave himself an early birthdayanniversaryChristmas present—a fancy new lawnmower. Ya, it cost enough to cover each of those occasions, so goody for me because now my shopping is com-
plete for the year. The thing bags and mulches and propels its little wheels with literally no effort on his part. He just has to nudge it a tad to get it going in the right direction then it takes off on its own chopping and chipping away at the green. He would have bought a riding one, but the neighbors would
have persecuted him for investing in a mower for a lawn the size of a throw rug. The grass is definitely pampered more than me and gets fed better too. At the very least, I hope for a measly Saturday night dinner out. But while the yard gets nourished with exotic costly concoctions amounting to a full pay check, I must settle for a soggy burrito at the drive-through window from El Salmonella’s. To add insult, Bob came over
and informed my husband that his bald spots were grubs. “Grubs?! How embarrassing!” he wailed as he grabbed his receding hairline and paced. “I tried. I really tried. I fertilized. I mulched. I weeded. I aerated, raked and watered. Heaven knows I fungicided regularly. And what do I get for my sweat and toil? Grubs!” This green envy was giving him the blues. I suggested a quick trip to El Salmonella’s to pick up a soggy burrito and a side order of Ammonium Sulfate Calcitrite Biophate. 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.
Cottleville Firefighters plan annual Haunted M O B I L E C L I N I C Trail and Bonfire Party
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Cottleville Firefighters Outreach (CFO), a non-profit program based out of the Cottleville Fire Protection District, plans to host their 6th Annual Haunted Trail and Bonfire Party on both Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 in Cottleville’s Legacy Park. The bonfire party will open at 6:30 p.m. on both dates. There is no event cover charge; however admission to the Haunted Trail is $15 per person (use the promo code “communitynews” Submitted photo to receive $5 off each ticket, The “Liberty Swing,” that now sits alongside the other playground equipment in Cottleville’s available until 9/26 available for Legacy Park, was paid for with proceeds from the Annual Haunted Trail and Bonfire Party. $10 with coupon code below). Back in September of 2009, really bonded because it was all Still located in Cottleville’s the firefighters from Cottleville for such a great cause.” Legacy Park, the haunted hayFire Protection District, along The “Haunted Hayride” be- ride has morphed into what is with community volunteers came an annual charity event now an approximately thirty were looking for a way to raise and now, five years later, the minute walking thrill, called the money for a specialized park same group is raising money “Haunted Trail”. First, guests swing for children with disabili- for another very worthy cause: wander through the graveyard ties. They devised a plan to have Cottleville’s McAuley Play- and enter into the haunted corn a kid-centered festival during ground. McAuley is an entire field. Along the way they exthe day and a haunted hayride fully-inclusive playground be- perience the terror of the infaat night. On Oct. 17 2009, the ing built by Unlimited Play in mous "black box", meat locker, event was very well received by Cottleville next spring. Unlim- prison and school bus of horthe residents and raised over ited Play playgrounds are built rors. If guests survive they en$10,000 for the “Liberty Swing” specifically to be place where joy a short hayride back to the that now sits alongside the oth- ALL children can play on inclu- “bonfire party”. At the bonfire er playground equipment in sive, fully accessible equipment. party guests can enjoy music Cottleville’s Legacy Park. “As this is our sixth year, our and purchase BBQ, soda, waCapt. Skip Stephens explains, haunted trail has evolved and ter and adult beverages. Guests “That first year, we put the event its production quality has re- are welcome to bring their own together in less than a month. It ally improved. It’s an awesome lawn chairs and friends to enjoy was kind of crazy. We were un- experience, especially for only a nice evening in the park. derstaffed and overwhelmed by $15, and you can feel good that Tickets are available now at the turnout. Nonetheless, it all 100% of the profit goes to help- www.scarytrail.com. came together and our group ing the community.”
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West Community Credit Union President and CEO announces retirement West Community Credit Union announced that Gary Hinrichs, President/CEO, will be retiring in early 2016, after 41 years of service. Hinrichs was named President and CEO of West Community Credit Union (then known as Brentwood Mutual Credit Union) in 1974 – he was one of only two employees. Hinrichs started his credit union career while still in college, earning his degree in Business Administration from the Submitted photo. University of Missouri-St. Louis. Gary Hinrichs, President/CEO “When I started in 1974 we offered only savings and loans,” said Hinrichs. “I will never forget our first milestone of reaching $1 million in assets.” Under Hinrichs’ leadership and direction, the credit union has grown from $750,000 in assets and one branch to over $160 million in assets and four branches. “The chance to make a difference in our members lives every
day over the last 40 years, either by me personally or by the efforts of the staff, has been very rewarding,” stated Hinrichs. “I knew I wanted a career that would provide important, rewarding and challenging work, and my time with the credit union has provided that and so much more.” A successor for Hinrichs will be named in fall of 2015.
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District (WSD) announced that it received a grant from MasterCard to support the International Telementor Program (ITP).
Wentzville School District receives grant from MasterCard for Telementor Program The Wentzville School District (WSD) announced that it received a grant from MasterCard to support the International Telementor Program (ITP). The $27,400 grant will fund the opportunity for more than 350 students that are working on STEM and entrepreneurship projects with industry professionals, many of whom are MasterCard employee volunteers. “MasterCard continues to be a great partner for the Wentzville School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “Their generosity has enabled us to enhance a variety of business/marketing and STEM-related course offerings. The Telementor Program provides our students with real-world industry connections, while enhancing their learning experience and opening the door to endless opportunities.” Students in the WSD International Telementor program have the opportunity to work with remote mentors via a secure website. Students participating in the program are taking high school entrepreneurship courses and several Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, including Computer Science and Robotics. Industry mentors assist students with programming assignments, generating ideas, recognizing opportunities, and determining the feasibility of the ideas, markets and ventures throughout the duration of the program. “Telementoring is a unique concept that helps to equip students with the skills and guidance needed to be successful in their future careers,” said Amanda Gioia, vice president – communications at MasterCard. “Participating in projects like those in the entrepreneurship courses, as well as Project Lead the Way classes, with the support of community mentors, give students an insight into the types of careers that are possible for them – and helps to instill a lifetime appreciation for learning and mentoring.” Since 1995, more than 47,000 students throughout 11 countries have received support, encouragement and guidance from professionals in 22 countries through the International Telementor Program. For more information, visit www.telementor.org.
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By Steve Bryan
The cinematic lure of Mars As NASA ended their manned flights to the moon in the 1970’s, there was talk of sending a crew on a long voyage to Mars. Whether it was economics or a waning interest in space exploration, humans have yet to set foot on the alluring Red Planet. Yet, on the big screen, Mars has entertained many visitors. In the upcoming adventure “The Martian,” for example, Matt Damon plays Mark Watney, an astronaut who lands on Mars with several crewmates. After getting lost in a storm, his comrades assume he’s dead and leave him behind. Watney is very much among the living and determined to stay that way. While trying to contact Earth, he must find a way to survive on an inhospitable planet. While Damon’s character struggles to get home, 1977’s “Capricorn One” follows a fake mission to Mars. Due to a defective space capsule, NASA can’t send men to the Red Planet, so they decide to stage a mission. Thanks to special effects, the astronauts appear to be on another planet, but they are still within pizza delivery range. In 1990, Arnold Schwarzenegger played the lead in “Total Recall,” an entertaining adventure based on the Philip K. Dick story “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale.” Schwarzenegger’s character, Douglas Quaid, is a construction worker troubled by dreams of Mars. After he has fake vacation memories implanted in his head, Quaid discovers he isn’t who he thinks he is. Featuring the famous comedic duo, “Abbott and Costello Go to Mars” is a funny 1953 outer space romp. Lester
(Abbott) and Orville (Costello) accidentally end up on a rocket to Mars, but they land on Venus instead. With an
all-female population, this looks like an ideal place for the guys, but Orville, unfortunately, gets them booted from Venus forever. Tim Burton brought the Martians to Earth in “Mars Attacks!” Jack Nicholson stars as President James Dale, who happens to be in office when interplanetary visitors come calling. When they reveal their true intentions, though, Earth goes on the defensive against the Martians and their seemingly unbeatable weapons. Few films about the Red Planet are as notorious as “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” a holiday-themed film with a theme song that stays stuck in your head. With a planet full of unhappy children, the Martian authorities come to Earth and kidnap Santa Claus. They saw how happy he makes human children, so they set up a workshop for him on their planet. With all these cinematic journeys to and from our planetary neighbor, isn’t it time for Earthlings to make the long voyage to Mars? 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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Sports Rascals are in the championship series 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 team started the playoffs by winning a one game playoff against the Florence Freedom 6-5. They moved on to play the Southern Illinois Miners in the best of three and lost the first game 5-3 but took the next two 7-2 and 9-5 to move to the championship. They will face the Travis City Beach Bums in a best-of-five series starting on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Since the paper goes to press before that first game, check the website for updates. For postseason schedule, go to the Rascals’ website www.RiverCityRascals.com *Then there were two Football victory for Lindenwood in final minute The Lindenwood football team won its 2015 season opener in dramatic fashion recently at home in Hunter Stadium. The Lions scored the game-winning touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining for a 20-14 win over Washburn. Quarterback Jessie Scroggins tossed a touchdown pass to wide receiver Greg Coble for a seven yard score and the win. Scroggins started the contest by rushing 17-yards for a score. The second score was from an interception by defensive-back Bakari Triggs returning an interception for a 45-yard touchdown. *More drama coming Rams are tied for first place and undefeated OK….it’s the first game but how often can you put those words in the same sentence with the way the team has played lately? The St. Louis football Rams opened the 2015 regular season at the Edward Jones Dome against the Super Bowl runners up, the Seattle Seahawks and won in overtime 34-31. The team cut back on penalties which kept them right in the thick of things the entire game. With less than a minute in the game, the Rams scored a touchdown to tie the contest and then kicked a field goal in overtime to notch
their first victory. Highlights included: *Quarter back Nick Foles made his Rams regular season debut and completed 18-of-27 passes for 297-yards and one touchdown for a passer rating of 115.8-He scrambled 1-yard for his first touchdown as a Ram. *Wide receiver Tavon Austin rushed 11-yards into the end zone for the Rams’ first touchdown of the season-he also notched a 75-yard punt return for a score. *Tight end Lance Kendricks hauled in a 37yard touchdown pass from Foles. *Tight end Jared Cook led the team in receiving yards with 85 yards on five receptions, including a long of 30 yards. *Defensive tackle Aaron Donald and defensive end Robert Quinn sacked Seattle QB Russell Wilson two times each and corner back Lamarcus Joyner and defensive end Eugene Sims had one sack a piece. *Donald led the team in tackles with 9.0, five solo. *Kicker Greg Zuerlein converted field goals of 33 and 37 yards. For more information on the team go to www. StLouisRams.com *Over 50,000 saw the action in person Rascals stadium naming rights available When November 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
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Dinner done easy
Walking in the door from a hectic day to the heady, fragrant smells of a meal ready to enjoy may seem like a far-fetched fantasy. With the right ingredients and cookware, you can delight your busy family with dinners that taste like you spent a day hard at work in the kitchen.
These easy, time-saving slow cooker recipes are fast on prep time and big on unique flavors. The seasonings, made by Orrington Farms with natural ingredients and no added MSG or gluten, blend perfectly with your fresh additions for a homemade taste.
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 5 hours | Servings: 8
Beef Burgundy Stew Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 8 hours | Servings: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 bag (10 ounces) pearl onions, trimmed 1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup prepared Orrington Farms Low Sodium Beef Broth Base & Seasoning 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 pouch Orrington Farms Slow Cookers Vegetable Beef Stew Seasoning hot cooked egg noodles (optional) Directions: Place flour in large re-sealable plastic bag. Add beef a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. Place beef, carrots, onions, mushrooms and garlic in large slow cooker. In medium bowl, combine prepared beef broth base, wine, tomato paste
and vegetable beef stew seasoning. Pour over beef and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Serve over egg noodles, if desired.
Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs Prep time: 45 minutes | Cook time: 8 hours | Servings: 6
Ingredients: 6 pounds pork baby back ribs, cut into serving-size pieces 1 pouch Orrington Farms BBQ Pork Roast Seasoning, divided 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup prepared Orrington Farms Beef Flavored Soup Base & Seasoning 1/2 cup bourbon 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Place ribs in large slow cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours, until ribs are tender. Remove ribs from
slow cooker. Set aside and keep warm. Carefully pour sauce through a fine strainer set over a 2-quart saucepan, reserving liquid. Skim fat, if desired. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until thickened. Brush sauce over ribs.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 7 hours | Servings: 7
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds top round steak, cubed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 package (8 ounces) fresh sliced portobello mushrooms 1 small onion, chopped 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 tablespoon Orrington Farms Restaurant Style Au Jus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup sour cream hot cooked egg noodles minced fresh parsley Directions: Sprinkle beef with salt, paprika and pepper. In large skillet, brown beef in butter. Place beef in large slow cooker. In same skillet, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic until tender. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in soup, au jus mix, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook on low 6 hours.
Directions: Place chicken in large slow cooker. In small bowl, combine mushroom soup, mushrooms, wine and soup seasoning. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low 4 hours. Stir in cream cheese. Cover and cook 1 hour or until cream cheese is melted. Remove lid and, if desired, serve chicken breast halves or shred chicken. Serve over rice pilaf.
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Directions: Preheat oven to 475 F. Rub 2 tablespoons pork roast seasoning over ribs and place meaty side up on large baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 6 ounces each 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 package (8 ounces) fresh sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup white wine 1 pouch (2.5 ounces) Orrington Farms Slow Cookers Chicken Noodle Soup Seasoning 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed hot cooked rice pilaf
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Combine remaining water and flour until smooth; add to slow cooker. Stir in sour cream. Cover and cook 1 hour longer. Serve over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.
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EVENTS 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.
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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. Sept. 18-19: Parish picnic Sts. Joachim & Ann Parish Picnic will take place on Sept. 18 from 6 - 11:00 p.m. and Sept. 19 from 2 - 11 p.m. at 4112 McClay Road in St. Charles. Rides, games, booths, raffles, chicken dinners, live bands and food court will all be featured. For more information contact 636-441-7503. Sept. 18-20: MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts Committee and the city of St. Charles will be celebrating the 21st Annual MOSAICS Festival, which takes place the weekend of Sept. 18-20 along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. 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 Dr. Marcy Cooper’s Chiropractic office at 9103 Phoenix Village Parkway in O’Fallon. Shop, pamper, eat, drink and mingle. There will also be raffles. A $1 donation entry fee required with all proceeds going to “Hope for Hannah.” 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 piratethemed treasure hunt for ages 4–12. Follow clues, complete activities and earn puzzle pieces that will help you find the treasure. Parents get in free but must stay with their child. Be sure to sign up in advance; there’s no registration at the gate. Sept. 19: Quilt show The Katy Depot Quilt Show, presented by the St. Charles County Quilters, will be held at Frontier Park at 500 S. Riverside Drive in St. Charles from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information visit stcharleskatydepotquiltshow.org, call or text Sharon at 636-578-4078, email stcharlescoquilters@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, St. Charles County Quilters. Sept. 19: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? All seniors are invited to join us for dinner at West Allen Grill at 9 W. Allen St. For more information contact Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7879. Sept. 19-20: Pioneer Days Pioneer Days are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center. Step back into the early 1800s and witness what it meant to be a true pioneer on the Missouri Frontier. Tour the Historic Daniel Boone Home located in Defiance just 10 beautiful miles from Interstate 64/40 and Hwy 94 in St. Charles County. Meet Daniel Boone himself, along with his biographer, John Filson. There will be several events and activities from this historic era. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and over), $6 for children (ages 4-11), 3 and under free. Sept. 20: St. Theodore Fall Festival St. Theodore Church will host a Fall Festival three miles north of Wentzville at 2020 Grothe Road. Family-style dinners will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Menu features whole hog sausage and sauerkraut, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and applesauce and homemade pies for dessert. Cost for adults is $12, kids are $6, three-and-under are free. Carry outs also available along with booths and games for all. For more information call 636-332-9269. Proceeds benefit St. Theodore Church and School. Sept. 25: RSC Art & Family Festival and RSC open house Free admission, parking and activities! Try out the Renaud Spirit Center facilities at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in
O’Fallon for free at the open house from 5:15 a.m. – 9 p.m., and go swimming in the indoor pool complex from 4 – 8 p.m. Sign up for an RSC membership over the weekend and get a 10 percent discount. For a Friday night of fun for the whole family, join us for the RSC Art & Family Festival from 4 – 8:30 p.m. with free kids’ activities, local artists selling their work, live music, a bubble machine, raffles and more. Food trucks will provide food and beverages for sale. A free outdoor showing of the classic dinosaur thriller “Jurassic Park” will start at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for movie seating. Sept. 20: Breakfast fundraiser The V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 5077 in O’Fallon will be having an all you can eat sausage, bacon and pancake breakfast from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $8, children under 12 $4. All proceeds go for Suicide Awareness. Sept 23: Social Security and tax info session Come learn about ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while potentially reducing your taxes. This free presentation is hosted by 360 IRA and will be held at the St. Charles County Library, McClay Branch in St. Charles from 6 – 7:15pm. For more information or to sign up call 844-436-0472 or email info@360ira.com. Sept 24: Social Security and tax info session Come learn about ways to maximize your Social Security benefits while potentially reducing your taxes. This free presentation is hosted by 360 IRA and will be held at the St. Charles County Library, Kisker Branch in St. Charles from 6 – 7:15pm. For more information or to sign up call 844-436-0472 or email info@360ira.com. Sept. 25-27: CERT disaster response training Get your neighborhood association, organization, family members, coworkers, college students and future police officers to sign up for this outstanding opportunity to learn a variety of basic disaster response skills, free, through O’Fallon’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The intensive but fun 20-hour course will take place over a weekend and covers a variety of skills from medical to organizational. Visit the website www.ofallon.mo.us/PD/cert for more information and an application. Times are 6–10 p.m. Sept. 25, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sept. 26, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept. 27 at the Public Works Building at 1089 Public Works Drive in O’Fallon. For more information contact Officer Pat Helton at phelton@ofallon.mo.us or 636-3793816. Sept. 25: Benefit gala The Missouri Ballet Theatre (MBT) is hosting a special benefit gala event – entitled “The Red Shoes Gala.” This ballet-centric gala fundraiser will take place from 7 until 11p.m. at the Trigg Banquet Center, located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, an auction of uniquely decorated pointe shoes and fabulous raffle baskets, plus a live performance by the dancers of the Missouri Ballet Theatre. “The Red Shoes Gala” will help the MBT dancers focus on the art and not on where their next pair of shoes will come from, along with deferring other costs associated with Missouri Ballet Theatre’s 20152016 Season. Tickets are available for $75 each, or $500 for a table of eight guests. Purchase tickets online via the Missouri Ballet Theatre’s website at www.missouriballettheatre.org/redshoes-gala. Sept 26: Music and Food Trucks at the Museum The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is offering families the opportunity to experience good food, live music, face painting, and community fun during Music and Food Trucks at the Museum from 5 – 8 p.m. at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum. Bring the family out for some tasty cuisine provided by popular food truck vendors and an evening of live entertainment. Buskin’ Bootleggers, one of St. Louis’ premiere string bands, will perform from 5:30 –
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 16, 2015 7:30 p.m., while Brazil Express, Revel Kitchen, 2girls 4 wheels, Andrew’s Bayou Ribs, Pyro Pizza, and Sarah’s Cake Shop dish out their favourites to the crowd. For more information about food vendors and entertainment for the evening, contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535. The St. Charles County Heritage Museum is located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. Sept. 26: Trivia night The St. Charles County Council of the Blind would like to invite everyone to Trivia Night at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1160 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. The doors open at 6 p.m., trivia games start promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $150 for table of eight in advance, or $20 per person. Beer, soda and light snacks provided. Wine and mixed drinks are available for a nominal charge. Feel free to bring food or snacks. The proceeds will benefit blind and visually impaired individuals throughout the state of Missouri. If you would like to volunteer your time, make a donation, or have any questions, please contact Beverly Kaskadden, 636-561-6947, bkaskadden@ centurytel.net or Denny Huff, 636-2621383 denny@gatewayfortheblind.com. Sept. 26: All seniors dinner Why eat alone? All seniors are invited to join us for dinner at 3 Families at 4899 Mexico Rd. For more information contact Wanda at 636-561-9100 or Pat at 636-240-7879. Sept. 26: Cottle Waddle The Cottleville Business Association will hold its 3rd Inaugural Cottle Waddle Event from 3 – 7 p.m. and will be followed by Dancing in the Streets from 7 -11 p.m. Ticket holders must be 21 years of age an older and must show ID. The location for this event will run between North Check-in at City of Cottleville at 5490 5th St. in Cottleville and the South Check-in at Mannino’s Market at 5205 Highway N in Cottleville. The proceeds benefit each year The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition, the project this year is partnering with SSM, Unlimited Playgrounds, and the city of Cottleville to build McCauley’s Park. This park is above and beyond ADA requirements. For additional information to purchase tickets, to become a member and sponsor please contact President - Mariann Egelhoff at 636-498-0041 or Secretary/ Treasurer Nichole Simcox at 636-5789645. For more information please visit Cottle Waddle on Facebook or visit www.cottlewaddle.com. Sept. 27: Sausage and turkey dinner St. Paul’s UCC at 150 Defiance Road at Hwy. 94 in Defiance will be serving a sausage and turkey dinner from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost for adults $11, children $5, under 5 free. All you can eat – carry outs available – apple butter - quilt.
or mgrimm@stchas.edu. Sept. 30: Eggs and Issues Breakfast The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a free breakfast where the business community can hear from their state senator and state representatives on important issues and challenges brought to the State of Missouri. Legislators confirmed include State Senator Bob Onder (District 2), Representative Kurt Bahr (District 102), Representative Robert Cornejo (District 064), Representative Ron Hicks (District 107), and Representative Justin Hill (District 108). The free breakfast will be held at Garden Villas of O’Fallon located at 7092 S Outer 364 in O’Fallon. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 8 a.m. This event is made possible through the generosity of CenturyLink. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce at 636-240-1818, Erin@ OFallonChamber.org or online at www.OFallonChamber.org. Oct. 3: Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day Children of all ages are encouraged to get outside and participate in St. Charles County Parks’ annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Broemmelsiek Park at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance (near Wentzville). Sponsored by Gateway Off-Road Cyclists, this fun event is free and offers skills clinics, guided trail rides, safety inspections, and demo bike use. Register early. The program is limited to 250 children and the first 50 receive a free gift bag to take home. For more information about the program and to pre-register, please visit the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department online at www.stccparks.org or call us at 636-949-7535. Oct. 3: Craft show Chapel Of The Cross 3rd Annual Craft Fair will take place at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters, (behind Walgreens) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information call 636-928-5885. Oct. 4: St. Barnabas Fall Festival Fried chicken and pork sausage dinner will be served on St. Barnabas Parish grounds at Hwy M at Hwy P (two miles north of I70) from noon to 6 p.m. Eat in (a/c dining room) or carryout, cost for adults –$12, children(6-12)-$6, under 6- free. New games, crafts, funnel cakes, world famous apple butter and live music will be featured. Oct. 9: Fall Fest Street Dance Fall Fest Street Dance takes place from 7 – 10 p.m.at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon (off Main Street in downtown O’Fallon). Kick off the weekend with a rocking night of dance music by Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys Band. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission and parking.
Oct. 10: Fall Fest 5K and 10K Run and Zombie Costume Contest O’Fallon’s Fall Fest 5K (3.1 mile) and 10 K (6.2 miles) has divisions for all ages, including Baby Stroller (for the 5K), and to add to the fun, a free Zombie Costume Contest for race participants. Race begins at 7 a.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall/Police Dept.) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Go to the website www.ofallon.mo.us/fallfest for registration, FAQs and maps. Cost per person through Oct. 8 is $18 for the 5K, $23 for the 10K; race day registration is $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. Oct. 10: O’Fallon Fall Fest O’Fallon Fall Fest is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Civic Park at 305 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Shop vendor’s booths for upscale handcrafted items, listen to live acoustic music, sit down with the kids to watch a free, familyfriendly show and picnic on delicious food and beverages. Oct. 11: Sausage and roast beef dinner All are welcome to the 10th Annual Sausage Supper and Roast Beef Too Dinner from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S Fifth in Saint Charles. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (6 to 12 years), 5 years in age and younger are free. This event is sponsored by the Men’s Bible, Bagel, and Brew. Quilt raffle, 50/50 raffle, and fresh sausage, bacon, and smoked pork chops also available. For more information or to purchase tickets call the church office, 636-946-0961, www.stjohnucc.org. Oct 13: Genealogy presentation Please journey along with us as Gloria Perry, Ph.D., Genealogy Hobbyist and Story Keeper, presents “The Woman in the Dress” at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S Fifth in Saint Charles at 7 p.m. Hear the story of a 17-yearold girl coming alone to the U.S. from Germany in 1855. Gloria dresses in period clothing to tell the story. For more information contact the church office, 636-946-0961, www.stjohnucc.org.
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Oct. 10: Stroll for a Goal One mile walk and/or 2.5 mile walk at Cottleville Legacy Park, Pavilion A from 8 a.m. – noon. Ticket cost is $20 per individual and $25 per family. Event registration and additional information about HavenHouse can be found on their website at www. havenhousestl.org All proceeds to benefit HavenHouse. This local charity provides the comfort of home and community of support to patients of all ages with any medical condition and their family members traveling more than 25 miles to receive care. HavenHouse provides lodging, two meals a day, transportation to 19 St. Louis regional medical facilities, and aroundthe-clock support services.
Sept. 29: Drug abuse presentation All teens and adults are welcome to a special presentation on “Heroin Use in the Community” at 6:30 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S Fifth in Saint Charles. Come learn what is killing over 300 young people in the St. Louis Area each year, how you can prevent it in your home, and where to turn for help. Presentation by the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse – St. Louis Area. Sept. 30: The St. Charles Regional College Fair The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Community College from 6 - 8 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, is for current high school juniors and seniors who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue parking lots, which are accessible through the Southwest entrance along Cottleville Parkway. All parking is free. For a full list of colleges and universities attending the college fair, visit stchas.edu/collegefair. For more information, contact Mary Jo Grimm, admissions counselor, at 636-922-8226
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Over the Fence
By Joe Morice
Home Buying Madness When buying a house, I have some recommendations from my experience to date. They are as follows: 1. Committing suicide is a bad idea. Various popular methods like jumping off bridges or shooting at swat teams aren‘t recommended; you might live through it. Better to give in to unbelievably naïve home-buying madness. 2. Forget buying a house. The alternative means renting a hovel next to a tavern where you can drown your sorrows in a boozy world of “Gee-ain’t-this-great. Of course, you may have trouble finding one for less than it costs to rent a jumbo jet. 3. Since renting is now more expensive than buying, or so the story goes, you may consider inner city rental properties with barred windows and machine gun emplacements, but the price is right. 4. Perhaps you can join the homeless folks living in
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tents, appliance boxes or abandoned buildings the wrecking crews haven’t demolished yet. Just don’t consult Paul McKee or Mayor Slay. 5. There is always the chance you’ll survive buying a house and writer’s cramp from signing forms from the mountain of paperwork that would deplete 20 acres of forest. This is besides un-indicted mortgage bankers that mysteriously know how much you have in savings and get every penny of it. After you’re done with all the paperwork and nit-picking that requires sellers to repair things like leaky faucets or dispose of ancient hidden roach motels with no-vacancy signs, then call me and we’ll celebrate together with those folks who have over-priced apartments close to taverns. Back to my madness; the last holdup before closing was the seller was required to put a second vent in the enclosure door that hid the gas furnace. I assume opening a window if I smelled gas wasn’t acceptable. Mysterious are the inner workings of gas companies, right along with their meterreaders who can jump a fence into a yard, get the reading while running like Jackie Joiner-Kersee and jump the next fence before a slavering Doberman closes in for the kill. Electric company meter readers do this as well. Surprisingly, neither are seen in Olympic contests. Perhaps I should recommend buying an older house. They’ve already had owners who went through the pains of finding out the foundation was set on quick sand, the green wood in the walls and ceilings was splitting the drywall, the mis-hung doors close themselves but won’t latch and the windows leak like a mis-guided hot air
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balloon over an ISIS training camp. With older houses, the sellers have usually been through all the grief and made the necessary repairs… you hope. You should still have inspections just in case they covered up the foundation cracks with window putty. Besides, older houses have more character. Right? On the other hand, my first house was a brick bungalow. Brick homes are the best, I was told. Unmentioned were the outside temperatures bricks conducted like an open window next to a blast furnace. During summer heat the bedroom walls felt like a hot manifold in a race car and winter cold felt like igloo walls north of Santa‘s toy factory. This old bungalow was built before homeowners discovered brick contractors lied like a politician caught in flagrante delicto with a teenager. The time will finally arrive when you’re unpacked and settled in and you’re relaxing in an easy chair with a cocktail and a smug expression. But if your neighbor drops in and wants your signature on a petition to sue the neighborhood developer for building on a trash dump, number one may look better. 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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