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Honoring the fallen

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Wentzville Middle receives Monsanto grant. P.8

Business Police officers and community members join together in the 25th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Candlelight Service held May 10 Baue Funeral Home.

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25th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Candlelight Service pays tribute to police killed in the line of duty By Brett Auten On a muggy evening a wide-range of St. Charles-area residents, both uniformed and civilian, paid tribute to those in blue who have given the ultimate sacrifice. In observance of National Police Week, the St. Charles County Peace Officers Memorial Committee presented its 25th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Candlelight Service. Held at Baue Funeral Home at 620 Jefferson St., the memorial welcomed an estimated crowd of 300 who were there to remember, honor, laugh and cry. “That overtone is there,” Val Joyner, Public Affairs Officer St. Charles County Police Department said. “We know why we are all there. But we’re there together and it’s not just one and other, we also have the community.” Originally set for Valley Memorial Gardens cemetery, the event was moved inside Baue. The Fort Zumwalt North Mixed Chamber Choir gave a resounding version of the national anthem. The Call to Order was given by Sgt. Ste-

ven McCarver followed by the Memorial Prayer, given by Chaplain Jennifer Brown, both from the St Charles County Police Department. Lisa Bue, President of Baue Funeral Homes and St. Charles Memorial Gardens, was the evenings’ Master of Ceremonies and she gave the opening remarks. Chief Michael Force of Lake St. Louis Police Department was the first guest speaker on the night. “I would hope the speech caused listeners to reflect on the importance of the lives that these brave men and women lived, not only the fact that they died,” Force said. “All too often we define bravery as those special acts that result in their deaths and forget the bravery that is exhibited every day while they are living. I think this year’s service was particularly moving because of the closeness of the event and our ability to talk directly with surviving family members of those who have fallen.” Annette Jansen, widow of Officer Grant Jansen then gave the Recognition of Families. Officer Grant Jansen died at the age of

42 on Sept. 10, 2008 in a one-car crash in St. Peters while driving home after a shift, heading south on Spencer Road when his patrol car ran off the road, flipped several times and caught fire. Annette Jansen was pregnant when her husband died. She gave birth in April 2009 to her third child, a son named Grant Jansen Jr. “I had been to these before my husband had died,” Annette Jansen said. “It’s weird now going now that he’s gone.” Jansen is the President of the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and she spoke of the organization’s goal of providing resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. “I go to a lot of these and this is my favorite because it involves the community that we live in,” Jansen said. “I bring the kids because it gives them a chance to talk with and see my husband’s coworkers. It’s just a neat time to remember and honor.” See FALLEN page 2

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Optimist Club of St. Charles awards scholarships

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Photo by Ray Rockwell Police officers and community members join together in the 25th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Candlelight Service held May 10 Baue Funeral Home.

Following Jansen’s speech, the somber and intensely-real reading of the roll call of officers who were either killed or died while serving was read from a variety of officials who represented an array of departments including; St. Charles Chief Randy McKinley, St. Charles County Sheriff Scott Lewis, Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson,

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Federal Bureaus of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Bill Woods and O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler. The candle-lighting ceremony was led by Baue and staff with assistance provided by the Eastern Missouri Police Academy Recruits. The Rededication to Duty was given by Chief David Todd of St. Charles County Police and the powerful Ten Department Honor Guard (Gun

Salute) was led by Jeff Awins with the Lake St. Louis Police Department followed by Echo Taps performed by Jack Commerford and Bret Ransom of the After Hours Community Band. “It’s a great night and really encourage the public to attend (next year),” Jansen said. “It builds relationships with the officers and the community when you see what they do to protect where we live.”

The Optimist Club of St. Charles awarded four $1,000 scholarships for four-year universities and one $500 scholarship for the St. Charles Community College. Awardees and their parents were guests at the noon luncheon meeting on May 9. “Friend of Youth” is the organization’s motto and members were honored to be friends with these outstanding young people and their parents on this occasion. Event chairman, Mike Ebert, introduced each student and shared their high school accomplishments, community involvement activities and the student’s plans for college and their field of study. This year’s scholarship awardees are: Tiffany Machens (Orchard Farm High School) who will be attending UM-Columbia, Sarah Turner (Lutheran High School) who will be attending Baylor University, Sarah Bathe (St. Charles High School) who will be attending Arizona State University, Dylan Rosemann (St. Charles West High School) who will be attending Missouri State University and David Michael Holbrook III (Lutheran High School) who will be attending St. Charles Community College.

Fort Zumwalt Park closing to vehicles for the annual O’Fallon Cup Criterium Bike Race To accommodate the O’Fallon Cup Criterium bicycle race, Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon will temporarily close to vehicles at dusk on Friday, May 19, through 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. The race will be held on Saturday and the public is invited to attend the event, free. Race heats begin at 9 a.m. and continue to 4

p.m. Spectator parking will be available at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon at 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway. More information about the race is available online at www. momentumracing.net/races/ofallon-cup

Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

Understanding the dangers of flash flooding “Turn Around…Don’t Drown” is the national theme to prevent flash flooding and flood deaths each year. In fact, flash floods kill more people each year than tornadoes, hurricanes and lightning. Flash floods are so dangerous because of the destructive power they have coupled with speed and unpredictability. This type of flood is caused by excessive water that floods areas that are relatively dry and they can occur with little to no warning. Flash floods can and do occur in every state and can be a result of dam failure, heavy rainfall, overpowering water in the storm drains and creeks and streams that exceed their banks. Flash flooding is not like a river flood because it happens quickly and impacts areas that typically aren’t flood prone. The power of flash floods is incredible and should always be taken seriously. It takes only six inches of mov-

ing flood water to knock a person off their feet and carry them away. A foot of water can cause a vehicle to lose control and be swept into floodwaters. More than half of flood-related deaths each year are a result of people being in a vehicle. It is important to not mistake floodwaters as safe and try to drive through them. The shear force of the movement of the water can wash away the ground beneath the water. Flash floods also tend to carry debris that can create additional hazards to human life and property. The phrase “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” is meant to serve as a constant reminder that if you see water over the road or ahead of you – you need to avoid it. When the National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Watch that means that flash flooding potential exists over the watch area and plans should be made to know what to do in the event flooding occurs. A Flash Flood

Warning means flooding is imminent or occurring and those in the warned area should move to safety. As many people spend time outdoors camping, floating down area streams and rivers it is important to understand the power of flooding. If waters begin to rise it is important to seek higher ground. Always monitor the latest forecast if you are venturing out this summer! Nick Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal. net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/ nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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St. Charles County mayors announce 2017 Charity Ball recipients The mayors from St. Charles County held the annual Mayors’ Charity Ball on April 1 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Proceeds from the event will be awarded to five nonprofit organizations: Catholic Family Services, First Step Back Home, Our Lady’s Inn, The Salvation Army and St. Charles County Family YMCA. The official hand-off to representatives of these local area charities will be made by Mayor Sally Faith, city of St. Charles; Mayor Len Pagano, city of St. Peters; Mayor Bill Hennessy, city of O’Fallon; Mayor Kathy Schweikert, city of Lake Saint Louis; Mayor Jim Hennessey of Cottleville;

Mayor Nick Guccione, city of Wentzville; and Mayor William Richter, city of West Alton. “The success of the Mayors’ Charity Ball relies on the support of our community and the generosity of our corporate sponsors,” said Pagano. “I am overwhelmed and grateful for their support,” he said, adding his appreciation to the many volunteers who donated their time ensuring an exquisite evening and minimal costs so charities could benefit even more. “This annual event is supported by all the mayors in St. Charles County,” added Faith, “and reflects our overall goal of working together for the betterment of our citizens.”

City of St. Peters plans Memorial Day ceremony remembrance Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to remember soldiers who died during military service. The St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission invites you to come out and honor all those American soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty. This year St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission has a special remembrance ceremony planned on May 29, beginning with a helicopter landing at 9:30 a.m. and the ceremony following at 10 a.m. Featured speakers will be Adolphus T. Watson and Byron Watson.

Adolphus is a World War II veteran and his son, Byron, is a Vietnam veteran. A special laying of the wreath is a touching part of the ceremony. World War II veterans Velma Jesse and Robert Hale will present the wreath during the ceremony. Vocalist Olivia Flores will perform the National Anthem and vocalist Kathy Lawton Brown will perform a musical tribute to all veterans. The Honor Guard will be represented by members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The Patriot Guard

Riders and American Legion Riders, Marine Corps Auxilliary, 101st Airborne Division, Knights of Columbus, and the AMVETS Post 106 Rifle Team will all play a special part in the ceremony. The St. Peters Veterans Memorial is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Limited bleacher seating is available; please bring a lawn chair. The ceremony will be held rain or shine and will be moved indoors for inclement weather.

AAUW presents two scholarships

Submitted photo Pictured (from left) are Mikayla Hardy from Francis Howell High School and Mary Bollinger from Ft. Zumwalt South High School with AAUW Scholarship Committee Members Joyce Rothermich, Rose Ann Weeks and Linda Dencker.

Since 1938 St. Charles Branch AAUW (American Association of American Women) has awarded scholarships to high school senior women. Chairman Rose Ann Weeks announced that forty-four applications were received this spring from high school students within St. Charles County. Mikayla Hardy from Francis Howell High School and Mary Bollinger from Ft. Zumwalt South High School will each receive $500 scholarships. Both rank at the top of their graduation classes. Mikayla also was a St. Charles AAUW STEM Math Honoree in March.

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Discover something new and fun at a St. Charles County Park summer camp Are you looking for a unique, affordable camp for your children this summer? The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of exciting summer camps scheduled at a park near you. Whether it’s a single-night campout, a day-long adventure or week-long camp for exploring nature, fishing, extreme sports or history, there are summer programs for children of all ages and interests. “Our summer camps tap into a child’s innermost fun,” says St. Charles County Parks Director Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “Once a child gets to experience one of our diverse camps, they want come back every year for more adventures!”

woodworking and carpentry, dance to fiddle music and discover much more. Cost is $150 per child; a camp T-shirt is included.

These summer camps are scheduled in a St. Charles County Park this summer:

Fish University 101, June 7 – 8, at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville: This unique camp teaches the sport of fishing to wanna-be anglers ages 8-15. Held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., it’s perfect for beginners and intermediates who want to learn more about fishing. The camp is sponsored by Cabela’s and St. Charles Jaycees. Lunch is included. Cost is $30 for both days.

Boone Home Summer Camp, June 5 – 9, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance: Kids ages 11-18 learn bartering and trading at the general store, tomahawk throwing, splash in the Femme Osage Creek, build a log cabin, try their hand at

Nature Day Camp, June 5 – 9, at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville and July 10 – 14 at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville: Designed for youth ages 9-13, this full-day program allows day campers to discover and observe nature using hands-on experimental activities in a safe environment. Campers meet daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. An overnight stay in the park is planned for June 8. Cost is $100 per week.

Park Explorer Kids Club, June 12 – 16, at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville and July 17 – 21, at Broemmelsiek Park near Wentzville: This weeklong nature camp allows kids ages 7-11 to learn about the environment, prairies, trails and waterways through nature-themed games, crafts, activities and special friends of the park. Explorers meet from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. daily. Lunch is served on Friday. Cost is $45 per session. Camp YAP, June 12 – 16, 26 – 30, July 10 – 14 and July 24 – 28, at the Youth Activity Park near Dardenne Prairie: Sign up for Camp YAP, a new summer camp for children ages 6-12 at the Youth Activity Park. Bring your lunch for fun from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Camp activities include sports, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, special guests, snacks and a movie. Register for one week or all four (June 12 - 16, June 26 - 30, July 10 - 14 and July 24 - 28). Cost of the program

is $110 per week and includes a T-shirt, water bottle and an ice cream sundae bar on Friday. History Explorer Kids Camp, July 10 – 14, at Heritage Museum near St. Charles: This halfday camp engages children ages 6 -14 with local history experiences using historicthemed activities, challenges and crafts each day. History explorers meet daily from 9 a.m. - noon. Cost is $40 per week. Fish University 102, July 12, at Quail Ridge Park near Wentzville: This unique camp teaches the sport of fishing to wannabe anglers ages 8-15. Held from 8 a.m. - noon, it’s perfect for beginners and intermediates who want to learn more about panfishing. Camp staff will assist children as needed. The camp is sponsored by Cabela’s and the St. Charles Jaycees. Cost is $10. Fish University 103, July 19, at Broemmelsiek Park near Wentzville: This unique camp teaches the sport of fishing to wanna-be anglers ages 8-15. Held from 8 a.m. - noon, it’s perfect for beginners and intermediates who want to learn more about fishing. Camp staff will assist children as needed. The camp is sponsored by Cabela’s and the St. Charles Jaycees. Cost is $10. Fish University 104, July 26, at Broemmelsiek Park near Wentzville: This unique camp teaches the sport of fishing to wanna-be anglers ages 8-15. Held from 5 - 10 p.m., it’s perfect for beginners and intermediates who want to learn more about fishing. Camp staff will assist children as needed. The camp is sponsored by Cabela’s and the St. Charles Jaycees. Cost is $10. To register for summer camp, call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535, or visit www.stccparks.org. Click on “Online Registration – Events and Reservations” in the lefthand menu, then “Activities” and browse through the list of events for your favorite camp. Register early; space may be limited.

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Summertime and ADHD The school year can help a child with ADHD stay in a routine. But when summer comes, it’s just as important for them to continue to stick to a set schedule. The key is to find summer activities that can provide the necessary structure, but still be fun. Experts agree that it is important to exercise a child’s body and mind because they can lose a lot of what they’ve worked so hard on during the school year. During the summer, you can reinforce academic accomplishments with fun rewards like bowling, swimming or the playground. You may also want to try summer activities that spark creativity and satisfy their curiosity

about the world around them. Walking a nature trail or doing arts and crafts projects are all good options. Children gain a sense of personal pride and accomplishment from acquiring new skills and activities. Make sure your child gets to do at least one thing they are really good at every day during the summer. It could be as simple as finger painting or creating something out of Play-Doh. Now that school year is almost over, consider talking to St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute. Summer is the perfect opportunity for you to find out more how their non-invasive program can actually help your child get their best start ever when they go back to school in the fall.

Neurofeedback is a painless brain retraining process that uses sophisticated technology to achieve significant, measurable results and provide relief of various neurological/psychological conditions. Neurofeedback permanently alters the active landscape of the brain, enabling children with developmental disorders to think, feel and respond differently because they are using their brain in a more effective manner. Attend one of our free parent information nights in June and learn how neurofeedback can provide a unique drugless approach to treating ADHD. For more information, call 1-855-STL-ADHD or visit www. stlneurotherapy.com.

The importance of colon cancer screening By Dr. Chris Huang Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women, and the second leading cause of death by cancer in the United States. Screenings, such as colonoscopies, play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection. By knowing more about colon cancer screening, you can reduce your risk and if needed, receive lifesaving treatment sooner. What is colon cancer? Colon cancer, used interchangeably with colorectal cancer, is a type of malignant tumor originating from an abnormal growth of the lining of the lower intestinal tract, located in the colon and rectum. What does a colon cancer screening involve? There are several options for colon cancer screening. Your doctor will choose the best option for you based on your medical and family history. While there are several screenings available, including tests that detect blood and abnormal DNA or tests that generate images of the colon using X-ray, the most accurate test is a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy allows your physician to directly look at the colon and rectum for colon polyps and tumors. It can detect colon cancer before any

symptoms occur such as pain or bleeding. Colon cancer screening by colonoscopy reduces the colorectal mortality rate by greater than 50 percent. When should I begin screening? Several professional medical societies recommend beginning colorectal screening at age 50 if no one in the family has been diagnosed with colon cancer or other conditions associated with increased risk of colon cancer. For individuals with significant family history of colon cancer, a

colonoscopy is recommended as the preferred test. While a colonoscopy or other colon cancer screenings can be a difficult and sometimes embarrassing topic to talk about, the importance of screening cannot be understated. It’s a key way to prevent cancer in the long term and ensure you receive the best outcomes.

Chris Huang, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, seeing patients and providing screenings at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To learn more, visit www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or schedule an appointment with Dr. Huang at 636-9169615.

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Trailnet, Katy Land Trust launch ‘Across STL’ community initiative

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Two longtime nonprofit organizations are joining forces in a project to provide a unique perspective on the St. Louis region as being a premiere place for biking and walking. The ultimate goal, they say, is to provide a unifying narrative whereby all residents of the region understand how trails and bike paths connect people to places they might not normally go. Trailnet and The Katy Land Trust will announce their joint vision, “Across STL,” in May with the release of a magazine by the same name. “The two organizations are distinctly different, but we both have a history of preserving and promoting connectivity in our region, making it the best it can be,” said Ralph Pfremmer, CEO of Trailnet. “We both understand that our region is stronger when our municipalities and neighborhoods collaborate, not when we compete against each other. That’s why it’s important for people to be able to connect, both literally and figuratively, to areas they have not previously considered exploring. This gives people a better sense of the valuable cultural and natural assets that are so close in proximity.”

Trailnet advocates for active, healthy living where walking, bicycling and the use of public transit are a way of life. The group recently announced an ambitious initiative to create a network of on-street protected bikeways and high quality sidewalks in the heart of the St. Louis region, with opportunities to connect to trails. The project is expected to spur economic development and increase property values in areas along the network, while also helping St. Louis companies attract and retain talent. The Katy Land Trust works to preserve farms, forests and river bluffs along the Katy Trail, from St. Charles to Hermann. This involves conservation activities, promoting use of the trail, and assisting landowners with any concerns or easement issues. “The Missouri River Valley is a scenic treasure that is part of St. Louis’s history and heritage, and the Katy Trail is a great way to experience it,” said Dan Burkhardt, founder of The Katy Land Trust. “Getting people out in nature and appreciating what we have is more important than ever, and that’s why our efforts must continue.”

2Gether For Kids gives children the confidence and tools they need to be successful at school SunRise United Methodist Church in O’Fallon is offering a new program called 2Gether For Kids. We all know how important proper school supplies are to the educational success of a child or youth. Having items like paper, pencils, notebooks and backpacks gives the children the confidence and tools to apply what they learn in the classroom. This program assists students within our community that cannot afford the cost of quality school supplies. Just after the first month of

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Burkhardt added that Missouri’s numerous wineries are an important tourist attraction for the small towns along the Katy, as well as for St. Louis. “When you look at our region’s assets – from the Arch to Forest Park and all the way out to the Katy Trail – you realize how rich we are culturally. It’s time we started talking about St. Louis as a destination, as a place people want to visit and where people want to live,” Burkhardt said. Pfremmer added that connecting different parts of the region with safe and easy access to biking and walking plays an important role in commerce, conservation, community vitality and tourism. “We’re ready to start a new narrative for St. Louis,” Pfremmer said. “We have a stronger voice together and it’s time to make a unified statement on why we love St. Louis, especially to those who might consider coming here to visit or those considering moving here to live, work and raise their families.” A limited number of “Across STL” magazines will be printed, and a digital version will be available as well.

the program’s launch, donations were able to fill up twelve book bags of school supplies and were delivered to elementary students at Fort Zumwalt, Rock Creek Elementary in O’Fallon. In addition, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School received a donation of colored pencils and folders. If you would like to donate or would like more information about the program, contact SunRise Church at info@sunrisefamily.org or call 636-978-2727.

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Yeggs

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

The lone ranger Roughing it nowadays is getting, shall we say, extremely rough. Have you been to a national park lately? It’s a vicious place of endless silly rules: don’t touch this, no-no to that and put that bear cub back where you found it right now! I felt like I was five again at my granny’s house. After paying a hefty tax…ahem…”fee” to enter the park our first stop was at the visitors center where we were highly entertained with an outdated black and white movie about erosion. We were then allowed use of the “flushies” one final time before heading out into the un-toileted areas of desolation. Soon, I had my first run-in with the law while picnicking in a deserted area. We were finishing up our sandwiches when a winged beggar perched on a nearby tree and began to caw and look sad-eyed at our delicious banquet. We had seen him earlier in the road picking at the remains of some dried out roadkill. It pained me that the poor creature may not have had a decent meal in weeks. I tossed it a bread end. The bird grabbed it and greedily gulped it down whereupon a park ranger immediately appeared and began writing out a ticket. “What’s this for?” I asked. “For unlawfully dispersing harmful food to park wildlife!” “Harmful?! Just minutes ago this bird was munching on a rotted, salmonella-infested piece of coyote riddled with bugs and botulism. I’m pretty sure if its stomach lining can survive those toxins, it can endure a crust of whole wheat.” “Park tax…er…rules,” he said shoving the

ticket my way. Later we made our way through the woods on an adventurous hike. Soon, I developed an uncontrollable itch on my left ankle. In no time it swelled to the size of a soccer ball. We flagged down our trusty ranger to see if he could critique my ailment. “Oh ya. I know just what that is.” “Really? What is it?” “About fifty bucks,” he said handing me another citation. “Disturbing park poison ivy is a big nono around here.” “But it poisoned me!” “Be glad I didn’t issue you another fine for stepping off the path and causing habitat destruction,” he snarked. We hurriedly exited the park and decided against telling him about the tick embedded in my husband’s scalp. We were fast running out of money and couldn’t afford an “unlawful transport of protected species” fine. 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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WSD students selected for Missouri Fine Arts Academy

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District Simon Osler, from Holt High School, was selected to participate in the 2017 Missouri Fine Arts Academy

Students from Timberland High School selected to participate in the 2017 Missouri Fine Arts Academy are (from left) Sydney Kissel, Drew Schulz and Isabelle Stewart (Diana Ovchar not pictured).

Four students from Timberland High School and one student from Holt High School have been selected to participate in the 2017 Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA), a three week residential program to be held June 4 through 24 on the campus of Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, Missouri. Sydney Kissel, Diana Ovchar, Drew Schulz and Isabelle Stewart from Timberland and Simon Osler from Holt are among the 115 talented high school students from across Missouri who will represent a variety of artistic disciplines on the campus of MSU this summer. The MFAA seeks to help outstanding high school students achieve their artistic and personal potential and to cultivate their

leadership capabilities. The Academy works to expand students’ horizons; to develop students’ flexibility and creativity while increasing their awareness of their future possibilities. Students have the opportunity to enhance their skills in the fields of dance, music, theater, writing, and the visual arts; to participate in intensive, stimulating activities of an interdisciplinary nature; and to explore the roles which the arts (and they as artists) can play in society. Participants are drawn from across Missouri and represent the diversity of the state. Students have the chance to make friends with other talented, enthusiastic artists who have demonstrated commitment to their artistic disciplines.

Wentzville Middle School receives Monsanto grant for robotic farming tool

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Wentzville Middle School (WMS) has received a $3,000 Dannette Ward Science Education Grant from Monsanto Company to purchase a robotic farming tool. WMS Science and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) teacher Dr. Ed Picone was invited to apply for the grant which is designed to help elevate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education at schools in the greater St. Louis region. Teachers who promote STEM in their classrooms are invited to apply and propose any science subject or program they are interested in adding to their classrooms. Dr. Picone applied for the grant to purchase a “FarmBot” that allows you to set up the layout of your garden on an app for a smartphone or tablet. Then the device plants the seed, monitors the plant size and soil conditions, waters the plant and will organically kill any weeds it detects in your garden. “The FarmBot is a window into the future of agriculture,” said Dr. Picone. “It will bring everything together that we have been working on for five years: Project Lead the Way, STEM and robotics. It will also help grow interest in our students and expose them to the science of agriculture.” The FarmBot will be used to grow and maintain a large vegetable garden at WMS in

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Wentzville Middle School (WMS) has received a $3,000 Dannette Ward Science Education Grant from Monsanto Company to purchase a robotic farming tool.

Dr. Picone’s outdoor classroom. Picone said they have an existing raised bed of vegetables and fruits currently and they’ll construct another bed for the FarmBot. “That way, we can compare and contrast how our students do versus the robot,” he said. Dr. Picone says the new garden will truly be a group effort and incorporate a number of classes and clubs. Students in the PLTW Design and Modeling class will design the layout of the garden in a way that will allow the fruits and vegetables to grow to their maximum potential. Students in the school’s Gardening Club will be responsible for taking care of the plants produced by the FarmBot, while students in the Automation and Robotics class will assemble and maintain the robot.

“This will play a major role in keeping the FarmBot productive for years to come,” he said. The Dannette Ward Science Education Grant honors the accomplishments of retired Monsanto scientist Danette Ward, who made numerous contributions to youth through science and agriculture education. In 2009, Ward was featured in People Magazine for her dedication to teaching St. Louis city students about the importance of agriculture and science, highlighting her work with students at Clyde C. Miller Academy and her establishment of the first inner city chapter of the National FFA Organization in St. Louis. This past year, volunteers of the Monsanto STEM Education Outreach Program donated 725 hours in area classrooms.

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Stylist donates makeover for Mother’s Day

Beth Rolfs (front, center) stands with the team from Accents Salon after her surprise makeover for Mother’s Day.

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By Christy Weber Stylist Jay Young of Accents Salon is celebrating Mother’s Day by honoring a local mother. Beth Rolfs is the mother of two children. Most of her days the past few years have been spent caring for her son Joshua. Joshua was diagnosed with Craniopharyngioma just before his sixth birthday and on his sixth birthday, he had a brain tumor removed. Joshua

is now nine years old and has developed multiple conditions caused by the surgery. Young surprised Rolfs with a makeover along with free services for a year. Accents Salon, located at 1605 Bryan Road in Dardenne Prairie, opened their doors just two years ago by stylist Janina and salon industry veteran Marie.

Krispy Kreme celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Stephen Carter, general manager, his staff and ownership group celebrated the grand opening of Krispy Kreme with a ribbon cutting on May 9. On hand were board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce along with representatives with the Cottleville – Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. Krispy Kreme is located at 6021 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville and offers a variety of doughnuts, specialty coffees and frozen drinks. For more information on Krispy Kreme, please call 636-600-9440 or visit www.krispykreme.com.

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Lindenwood Dentistry celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Dr. Jillian Storr and her staff celebrated the grand opening of Lindenwood Dentistry with a ribbon cutting on April 27. On hand were employees, family and patrons, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Lindenwood Dentistry is located at 2048 First

Capitol Drive in St. Charles and offers traditional dental procedures, as well as root canal / endodontics, veneers, oral surgery and same day crowns. For more information on Lindenwood Dentistry, please call 636-345-9245 or visit the website at www.LindenwoodDentistry.com.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Florissant Golf Club open for business A few weeks ago “The Golfweek Amateur Tour” opened its season at the Florissant Golf Club where 80 players teed it up on the course in Florissant when the greens were slick and the winds were up on the par-73 layout. Several improvements made to the course have resulted in an increase in prestige, resulting in club’s heading a list of courses that include Annbriar, Persimmon Woods, Gateway National, Norwood Hills, Old Kinderhook on the Golfweek Amateur Tour. The grounds crew had the golf course in tiptop shape as the players experienced world-class customer service from the staff at Florissant and the greens were in fantastic condition. “It’s really hard to find tournament venues with great greens in April as most courses are recovering from aeration,” said Tour Director Matt Minder. “We were really pleased with the experience that Florissant Golf Club provided to our members and we felt like they really rolled out the red carpet for our event.” Special thanks to Course Superintendent Andy Sprunt, Clubhouse Manager Don Ryan and resident scratch amateur Dave Estes. Results included in the championship flight, Brett Newton with a two-over 75 to win medalist honors. His score was one of the highest medalist scores ever attesting to the difficulty of the course. Tour rookie Steve Roberts played a solid round, shooting 77 to finish in second place. Florissant Golf Club can be a place for low handicappers. WINNERS: In the A flight, John Watson was five-over 78 and in B flight Mike Quesenbury had the same score. In the C flight, a playoff hole had to be completed before a winner was announced. David Wantuck and Bobby Fischer both fired excellent rounds of 80 with Wantuck prevailing as a victor. Flight D was won by Toby Chrzanowski shooting an 88 to secure a one shot victory over St. Louis Tour Rookie Ryan Dunn. Go to www.FlorissantGolfClub.com for more information. * Swinging good time

Rascals take opening season series The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. The Normal CornBelters came to town this past weekend to help the River City Team open the 2017 campaign. When the CornBelters left, the Rascals were in control winning the first two contests each by the score of 2-1 but dropping the last game 11-10. In the opening game of the season, outfielder Brandon Thomas and infielder Josh Silver each went yard to give the squad enough to get the win. In the second game of the season, the team won by way of the walk. In the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and the game tied 1-2, Clint Freeman took ball four to get a run batted in and the walk-off win, literally, for the Rascals. In the final game of the three game series, the River City club found themselves trailing 11-6. The hometown team plated four runs to bring the score to 11-10 and had two runners in scoring position with two outs. They were unable to plate the runners and dropped the finale. NEXT HOME GAMES • Wednesday May 17 5:05 p.m against the Evansville Otters-A Double Header • Thursday May 18 6:35 p.m. against the Evansville Otters Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Ready for action Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, has hosted many radio shows from Health to Sports to Baby Boomer news. He was the EMCEE of the River City Rascals and St. Louis Swarm basketball team inaugural seasons and broadcasting for the indoor football teams over a decade. Has been writing sports since 1999 for the paper.

Lunch&Learn Veteran Benefits Presented by Vitas - Rick Freiberg

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The Club in Windsor’s Independent Living FREE - Lunch will be served.

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Go tart for your hearts

ating with heart health on your mind has never tasted so good. While many aspects of life can impact heart health, opting for nutritious foods plays an especially important role. “Heart-healthy eating can be delicious and ontrend with vibrant colors and sweet-tart flavors. There are simple ways to add nutrient-rich ingredients to your favorite recipes that add depth of flavor and texture, too,” said Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian. “Packed with beneficial phytonutrients, including anthocyanins, research shows Montmorency tart cherries may help lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce blood

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pressure, reduce inflammation and reduce belly fat – all factors linked to heart disease risk.” Start the day off by blending frozen tart cherries into a Tart Cherry Granola Smoothie Bowl or incorporating dried tart cherries into your favorite trail mix when it’s time for a snack. This hearthealthy, ruby-red fruit has a distinct sweet-tart taste that makes an easy addition to a variety of dishes and is available year-round in dried, frozen, juice and concentrate forms. To learn more about the health benefits of Montmorency tart cherries and find more delicious recipes, visit ChooseCherries.com.

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Tart Cherry Granola Smoothie Bowls Recipe courtesy of Sonja Overhiser of A Couple Cooks on behalf of the Cherry Marketing Institute Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Servings: 2

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Ingredients:

Granola: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries 1/2 cup pepitas Smoothie Bowl: 2 1/2 cups frozen Montmorency tart cherries 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 ripe banana 1 cup almond milk, plus additional (optional)

Roughly chop dried cherries. When granola is baked, cool slightly then stir in cherries and pepitas.

Directions:

Note: Granola can be stored in air-tight container up to 1 month.

In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla.

To make smoothie bowl: Blend together tart cherries, lemon juice, maple syrup, banana and almond milk. If necessary, add additional milk for a smoother consistency.

Heat oven to 325 F.

In separate bowl, stir together oats, salt, cinnamon and almonds. Pour in mixture. Bake about 45 minutes until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes and watching carefully near end of baking, stirring more, if necessary.

Serve smoothie in bowl with 1/4 cup tart cherry granola.

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37. Charles Manson’s home 39. Eucharist plate 40. Strip of wood 41. Batu Khan’s people 43. *Chicken Satay is popular app in this eatery type 44. Separate head from body 46. Popular symbol of extinction 47. Comme ci, comme ça 48. *Served on a half-shell 50. *These frog limbs are a French delicacy 52. D.C. bigwig 53. Two of a kind 55. Beehive State native 57. *Indian restaurant appetizer staples 61. *Hors d’____ 65. Mojave plant 66. Tube in old TV

68. Black ____ in “Pirates of the Caribbean” 69. Papal court 70. Porridge grain 71. Broadway’s famous orphan 72. Bird feed 73. II to Romans 74. Lodged with pigs

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11. Steak preference 12. *Kids’ appetizer: “____ on a Log” 15. Part with cash, reluctantly 20. Dead-on 22. Sun Tzu’s “____ of War” 24. In sum 25. Plaster of Paris on a canvas 26. Homeless cat’s home 27. Poles and Serbs, e.g. 29. *____ cheese is not a dairy cheese 31. Encouraging taps 32. Community spirit 33. Renter’s paper 34. *Blooming bulb 36. Proofreader’s mark 38. *Serve soup

42. “____ One: A Star Wars Story” 45. Indian Ocean’s saltwater inlet 49. Swedish shag rug 51. Buddhists’ sacred mounds 54. Fancy tie 56. Black tie one 57. Cul de ____, pl. 58. A fit of shivering 59. Foal’s mother 60. “Metamorphoses” poet 61. Football great ____ Graham 62. Jasmine of “Aladdin,” e.g. 63. Cleveland, OH lake 64. Dog trailer 67. *Like a vegetable in crudité platter See solution on page 13

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com or Betsy Schneider, SCC development director, at 636-922-8473 or bschneider@stchas.edu.

May 19: Bunco bash

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Council 7198 will host their Second Annual Bunco Bash at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville. Cost is $15 paid reservation by May 11 and $20 after May 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dice rolling at 7 p.m. For more information contact Mary at 636-240-6078.

May 19: Food truck, music and film festival

CHOMP Regional Food Truck and Music Festival will be held at St. Charles Community College. The festival kicks off the 2017 series of Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Nights to be held on Fridays, June 23, July 21, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22. CHOMP will be held from 5-10 p.m., featuring up to 30 food trucks competing for prizes. Guests will also enjoy live music, arts and other vendors, all on SCC’s Blue Parking Lot. There is no cover charge for CHOMP. The proceeds from the events will benefit the SCC Foundation, supporting much-needed scholarships as well as academic and program enhancements for the college, and the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. For more information on CHOMP and the Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night events, including the food truck lineup, vendors, sponsors and movies, visit foodtruckfrolic.com or contact Wendy Berry at wendy@cwschamber.

May 20: Outdoor summer concert and movie

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band The Davis Twins and the movie “Sing,” the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

May 20: Armed Forces Day ceremony

The public is invited to attend an Armed Forces Day ceremony that will begin at 11 a.m. at O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Belleau Creek Road in O’Fallon. Free parking is available. Armed Forces Day is dedicated to honoring the men and women serving in the five branches of the U.S. military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. Lori Stock, Air National Guard, Retired, will give the keynote address, “Women in the Military: Angels of Vietnam.” Stevie Riley, Air National Guard, Senior Master Sergeant, Retired, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

May 20: Home brew festival

Beer lovers from across the region will gather in the heart of Missouri’s wine country from noon – 5 p.m. for the inaugural Daniel Boone Home Brew Fest. The event will be held at the Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance and will feature local breweries and homebrewers from across the state. Presented by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department, the Daniel Boone Home Brew Fest is open to guests 21 years and older. Participants include Augusta Brew Haus, Exit 6, Friendship Brewing Company, Garage Brew Society, Good News Brewing Company, Little Hills Home Brewers, Missouri Beer Co., STL Brewminati, Third Wheel Brewing, Trailhead, Two Plumbers Brewery & Arcade and more. Along with an afternoon of beer sampling, tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and tour of The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Participants will also have the opportunity to vote on the “People’s Choice” - best homebrew. The festival also features live entertainment with Skylark Brothers Band from noon – 3 p.m., and Buskin Bootleggers from 3 – 5 p.m. Doughboys Wood Fired Pizza and Twisted Tacos food trucks will have items for purchase. The Daniel Boone Home Brew Fest is limited to 500 attendees. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and can be purchased online at www.stccparks. org or by calling The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005. Designated driver tickets are free and include a ticket to tour The Historic Daniel Boone Home. The Historic Daniel Boone Home is located at 1868 Highway F in Defiance.

May 22: Golf tournament fundraiser

Friends of Kids with Cancer hosts the 19th Annual Golf Tournament & Auction at Whitmoor Country Club at 1100 Whitmoor Dr. in St. Charles from8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration and breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. This scramble includes a gourmet breakfast provided by Russo’s Catering, lunch provided by Weber Grill Restaurant, snacks and refreshments on the course throughout the day, premium open bar, filet mignon dinner and huge silent auction. This is a great venue to entertain clients. This tournament will sell out quickly. Assure your foursome through one of the many sponsorship opportunities available. To register visit https://www.friendsofkids.com/ golf_tournament.html. For more information call 314-275-7440.

May 23-24: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. May 23-24. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. May 25. Six roles are available: Charlie Brown, Lucy Van Pelt, Linus Van Pelt, Snoopy, Sally Brown and Schroeder. The audition will consist of singing 16 bars of a traditional show tune and a cold reading from the script. Please bring your own sheet music. Monologues are encouraged but not required. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. July 26-29 and 2 p.m. July 29-30. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, director, at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636922-8352.

May 24: Public works fair

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O’Fallon’s kid-friendly Public Works Fair will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrating National Public Works Week May 21-27, the fair will be held in the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Admission and all activities are free, kid-friendly and designed to

put residents in touch with services provided by the City’s Public Works Department, such as clean drinking water, well-maintained streets and trash, recycling and yard waste collection. The event features safety awareness games and activities for kids, educational materials for adults, free rides on the O’Fallon City Train for all ages and a free hot dog lunch with chips and water. The Public Works Fair is weather-dependent and will be canceled if it rains. In the event of threatening weather, call Kelly at 636379-3807 or email kmarcotte@ofallon.mo.us for the status of the Public Works Fair.

May 29: Gypsy Caravan

On Memorial Day, the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association (SVA) will present Gypsy Caravan for its 45th straight year, a St. Louis holiday tradition. A city within a city is created for upwards of 10,000 shoppers eager to find bargains and unique treasures galore as one of the largest vintage, craft and antique markets in the Midwest. This shopper’s paradise will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Gypsy Caravan shoppers will have access to more than 2,500 free parking spaces adjacent to the event site. Due to the success the past two years, two off-site locations will be available for additional free parking with round trip transportation in luxury air-conditioned motor coach shuttles. If shoppers plan to arrive after 9 a.m., The SVA encourages shoppers to use the off-site parking and shuttles for transportation. The event will run more motor coaches during peak hours to ensure travel times are even smoother. Travel time to the event is approximately 15 minutes from off-site shuttle locations. Early Bird admission from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. is $20, while General Admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. is $10. Discounted Admission wristbands will be available at a 10 percent discount when purchased at any local Dierbergs Market beginning May 1: Early Bird $18; General Admission $9. Children under 13 are free. No pets allowed. A Shopper’s Guide will be available for the first 10,000 shoppers. Both merchandise vendor and food vendor registration for Gypsy Caravan 2017 are still available. Please visit the website for more information https://www.stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan/.

May 31: Art exhibit

The Lillian Yahn Gallery (across from Llywelyns’ Pub at 7443 Village Center Drive in O’Fallon) presents “Paper and Thread” solo exhibit by Shirley Eley Nachtrieb, on display now through May 31. Her work is a blend of collages, small quilts, books and dolls. A framed original water color, “Waterlilies” will be raffled to benefit the St Charles County Arts Council. Tickets are available at the gallery through May 31. For more information go to www.stcharlesart.org.

June 1-2: Call for artists

The Lillian Yahn Gallery in WingHaven is sponsoring “Photo Shoot,” a juried exhibit of photographic works. Exhibition dates are June 10 – 30. Opening reception and awards are June 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each artist may enter up to three pieces at $8 per piece. Drop off at the gallery is June 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and June 2, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. There will be cash awards. Entry form available at www.stcharlesart.org. For any questions contact Gale Niswonger at gniswonger@ centurytel.net.

June 7-8: Flower show

The Mid Central District of the FGCM is presenting a standard flower show, “Summer Time” on June 7 from 2 - 7 p.m. and on June 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 632 East Highway N in Wentzville. Admission is free. There will be both a design and a horticulture division using the theme of summer ac-

tivities. Educational exhibits will also be included. Participants are members of garden clubs from the Mid Central District which include the clubs from St. Charles County.

June 9-10: Tractor pull

American Legion Post 313 will be sponsoring an ITPA, MSTPA and X-CALIBER sanctioned truck and tractor pull on June 9 at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. 5800# Modified, 6000# Extreme Super Stock, 8500# and 9500 # Pro Stock, 6200 Pro Stock 4x4, 7400 #Multi-Engine, Street Stocks - gas or diesel (15) will be featured. Gates open at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. Opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Tractor pull starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17 per person, 12 and under are free. There will be food and beer garden tents. There will also be an Amateur Level Garden Tractor Pull on June 10. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the pull starts at 6 p.m. Admission is free. No outside containers or coolers will be allowed.

June 10: Trivia night The “William ‘Bill’ Trebilcock ’73 Memorial Scholarship” trivia night will be held at the American Legion Hall, at 504 Leutkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. The memorial scholarship, established at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, was initiated by two of Bill’s former pharmacy school students. Proceeds from this event will benefit the endowment portion of the scholarship fund. Admission is $25 per person, or table of eight for $180; fee includes one free beverage, per person, from the cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m.; first question starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; no outside alcohol is allowed in, cash bar available. Please bring worn/damaged American flags and unwanted eyeglasses for the American Legion. For reservations, sponsorships or more information, contact Nancy at dbkick@ hotmail.com Subject line: scholarship fundraiser. June 11: Scholarship trap shoot

The William “Bill” Trebilcock ‘73 Memorial Scholarship Trap Shoot will be held at Black Hawk Valley Hunting Preserve at 1259 Brevator Rd. in Old Monroe (25 minutes north of Wentzville). The memorial scholarship, established at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, was initiated by two of Bill’s former pharmacy school students. Proceeds from this event will benefit the endowment portion of the scholarship fund. Four-man teams will shoot clays at 14 stations; individual attendees also welcome. Adult division, age 17 and up is $50 per shooter; junior shooter division, age 16 and under is $25 per shooter and an adult relative must be on site. Shotguns only; bring your own gun/ammo; ammo available for sale by owner, if needed; loaner guns available. Come anytime during 8 – 11 a.m.; cash prizes for high scorers; if desired, stay for pork lunch donated by Ret. Col. J. Hirniak, US Army. (Trebilcock Estate/family members, not liable for damage/injury). Silent auction/raffle items available; Cash or checks; no credit/debit cards accepted. For reservations, sponsorships or more information, contact Nancy at dbkick@hotmail.com Subject line: scholarship fundraiser. June 11: Big band concert The St. Charles Big Band presents Sunday Serenades, a summer big band concert series, at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The concert begins at 7:30 and is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

June 12-16: Vacation bible school

Vacation Bible School at Bogey Hills Baptist Church at 1721 Treetop Drive in St. Charles takes place from June 12-16 from 6:15 – 8:45 p.m. each night. This free event is for children from three years old through fifth grade. Online registration available.

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June 17: Pride festival

The third annual St. Charles LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival will be held at Frontier Park in St. Charles from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The day will focus on entertainment and education, providing an opportunity for allies and LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate and share resources. This family-friendly event is designed to align those in need of support with resources and organizations within their own community. Last year’s festival, was well attended with more than 7,000 attendees. New this year, Pride St. Charles will be held at a new location at Frontier Park. Also new this year, the festival will host a variety of new activities including a video game truck, handmade glass marble hunt, live art, tie-die shirt station, free on-site STD testing, BJC Fun at the Fair Experience, Anime St. Louis is hosting a scavenger hunt at the festival, and tickets are currently on sale for the VIP Tent that includes free food and drink during the festival. At least 75 businesses and organizations will have booths, several food trucks will be available throughout the day, as well as a large youth village including inflatables, arts and crafts projects and more.

June 17: Outdoor summer concert and movie

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band Butch Wax and the Hollywood’s, the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

June 17: Charity golf tournament

Dardenne Presbyterian’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start with lunch to follow at the Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. This year’s charity event will benefit 3rd Presbyterian’s “Flourish” Summer Youth Program and the “Joy in Haiti” Orphanage for young Haitian girls. The entry fee is $75 or $300 for a foursome. To qualify for the “Early Bird Special” of $65 per golfer or $260 for a foursome registration must occur before May 30. The deadline for registration is June 10. Call the church office 636-561-4347 or email Mark Bass (mdbass85@outlook.com) to make your reservation.

June 24-25: Amateur Radio Field Day

On the fourth weekend of June, more than 40,000 radio amateurs will gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio, sponsors this event. The ARRL Field Day is an event designed to simulate an emergency or disaster situation where Amateur Radio operators, commonly known as “hams,” set up radio equipment in the field to demonstrate the ability to work reliably under any conditions, from almost any location, and create an independent communications network. Radio operators will attempt to make contact with other stations across the country and around the world; testing the readiness of Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. Field Day 2017 runs from 1 p.m. on June 24 to 1 p.m. on June 25. Want to learn more about the hobby and see amateur radio in action? You can see for yourself at one of these two locations: The St. Charles Amateur Radio Club will have their equipment set up and operating at the Menards home improvement store at 151 Spencer Road in St. Peters (just north of Mexico Road), on the grassy area between Menards and Mc-

Donald’s; the Boeing Employees’ Amateur Radio Society will be operating at the Fox Hill Park, 3309 Kister Drive in St. Charles. Take MO 370 to Hwy 94, then go north on Hwy 94 and turn left on Fox Hill Road. Amateur radio operators will be on hand at both locations to answer your questions. Both clubs will have a “Get On The Air” (GOTA) Station where unlicensed individuals can try out a radio under the supervision of a licensed operator. All ages are welcome. For more information on Amateur Radio, visit http://www.arrl. org/what-is-ham-radio.

June 26: PTSD presentation

Church on the Rock (COTR) will be hosting a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) presentation at 6:30 p.m. at its south campus location at 900 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. The meeting will be held in the Volunteer Central location (lower level). Dr. Karen A. Loaiza, clinical psychologist and VA Specialist, will speak at this event. All veterans and spouses are invited to attend. Any questions please call Dan Wagner at 636-240-7775.

July 8: TEEN CERT training course

The St. Charles City-County Library District is hosting the Mid America TEEN CERT program to offer TEEN CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training to anyone 12-18 years old. The course will teach students to assist local emergency services and the communities of St. Charles County and surrounding areas in case of a large-scale emergency or a disaster, such as the current flooding situation we are experiencing. The training will be held at library’s Spencer Road Branch, located at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters, beginning July 8 and continuing for five consecutive Saturday mornings through Aug. 5. Class will be in the Siteman Cancer Center Event Room (Room 240) from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. All five sessions are required for course certification. For more information or to sign up for the class at the Spencer Road branch, please register online at http://bit.ly/2oYYrrm. Space is limited, so register early. More information about CERT/TEEN CERT training can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/MIDAMERICATEENCERT/, or by contacting program director Mark Rosenblum at mark. rosenblum@juno.com.

July 9: Big band concert

The St. Charles Big Band presents Sunday Serenades, a summer big band concert series, at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. The concert begins at 7:30 and is free. Bring lawn chair or blanket. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

July 15: Outdoor summer concert and movie

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band FanFare and the movie “Finding Dory,” the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Aug. 13: Big band concert

Aug. 19: Outdoor summer concert and movie

Each summer, the city of Dardenne Prairie Parks and Recreation Department proudly presents the Summer

Concert & Movie Series. Featuring the band Borderline, the event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at City Hall Park, located at 2032 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.). Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Aug. 24: Concert series

The St. Charles Municipal Band presents Down By the Riverside, a summer concert series, Thursday nights at 8 p.m. in June, July, and August. Concerts are performed at the Jaycee Pavilion in Frontier Park at 500 S Riverside Drive in St. Charles. Bring lawn chair or blanket to these free programs. See www.stcharlesband.com for details.

Sept. 3: Big band concert

Sept. 9: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sept. 23: Prairie Day

Fireworks, music, inflatables, and a variety of other attractions are some highlights of the Dardenne Prairie’s Annual Prairie Day celebration from 12 – 10 p.m. The event will be located at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park. This celebration will feature food, entertainment, crafts, superheroes and many fun activities for children and adults to take part in. Vendor booths will be on display from 12 – 5 p.m. with St. Louis’ ultimate party band Contagious taking the main stage at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free for all ages.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

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Just how good are ‘ultimate tickets?’

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When the original “Star Wars” came out forty years ago, fans saw the film multiple times during its original run. Enthusiasts back then didn’t have streaming video, DVD’s or even VHS tapes for binge watching, so some moviegoers returned to see it 10 or more times. When “Star Wars” was re-released a year later, the auditoriums were usually full as well. With today’s higher ticket prices and watch-at-home options, some fans wait to binge on their favorite films (I usually watch “Ant Man” or “Force Awakens” any time I find them playing on Starz). For those who really love the theater experience; however, the Regal Entertainment Group has been selling “ultimate tickets” for some releases. The “ticket” is an anodized steel card laser-etched with a logo from the film. For “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” for instance, they created one thousand tickets resembling the cassette tapes favored by Star Lord (Chris Pratt). Selling for $100 a pop, these tickets give the person who owns it the right to see the film once-perday in any available format. Like other theater chains, Re-

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gal has some pretty cool viewing options, including RPX (Regal Premium Experience) that features great sound and cushy seats. With a “GOTG” ultimate ticket in hand, the owner gets a daily fix of Rocket Raccoon, Drax and Groot in high-definition. The tickets are collectible and have the owner’s name engraved on them. Traditionally, ultimate tickets are sold out in a few days, but, as MovieWeb pointed out recently, Regal’s “Wonder Woman” ultimate ticket is not selling that well. As of this writing, Gal Gadot fans can still get a steel ticket etched with Wonder Woman’s iconic logo. Ms. Gadot is a lovely lady, but fans don’t seem eager to visit

with her every day. So why is there no love for the Amazon princess? Disney’s properties have a die-hard fan base, so “Rogue One” ultimate tickets sold out quickly. In contrast, movies featuring DC Comics characters have taking a critical drubbing, though “Suicide Squad” had very vocal fans. In this case, moviegoers aren’t willing to invest a lot in an unknown quantity, even though “Wonder Woman” appeared in “Batman v Superman” last year. MovieWeb cited the price tag as one probable reason. Comic books fans could, for instance, see the film three times in premium formats and spend no more than

60 dollars. Seeing a film every day for a week would mean an investment of time as well as money for parking and refreshments. If the film doesn’t do well, the viewing options for ultimate ticket holders shrink from week to week. Ultimate tickets are an interesting idea, but most film lovers will see a movie once or twice in theaters. I will admit that when “The Force Awakens” came to my local $1.99 theater, I saw it every week it was playing there, but that was less than ten dollars out of my pocket. Blu-ray special edition movie packs also cost less than $30. The price tag for those little steel tickets may be the only thing that’s ultimate. 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.