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July 5, 2017

Bringing school home

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O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts begin at Civic Park. P.2

Recycle that bicycle in Lake St. Louis. P.4 MoDOT to hold public meetings on safety. P.5

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Liberty senior receives appointment to Air Force Academy. P.8 Photo by Ray Rockwell Student Logan Pinkston and his mother Ashley Pinkston receive a visit from HOME WORKS! teacher Julie Binning. The Wentzville School District will introduce HOME WORKS!, the St. Louis-based Teacher Home Visit Program, beginning with two schools this fall.

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The Wentzville School District will introduce HOME WORKS!, the St. Louis-based Teacher Home Visit Program By Brett Auten The Wentzville School District is being proactive when it comes to early intervention. This fall the district will introduce HOME WORKS!, the St. Louis-based Teacher Home Visit Program, beginning with two schools this fall. Teachers and/or counselors from Heritage Primary and Pearce Hall (which houses the district’s alternative program), will visit the homes of students who have been identified as performing below grade level, have attendance or behavioral issues, are new to the community, or are in kindergarten or first grade and did not attend pre-kindergarten. According to Heritage Primary principal Geri Buss, the goal of HOME WORKS! is to make home visits to establish trust and build relationships with parents to encourage them as partners in their children’s education in order to improve academic achievement, attendance and classroom

behavior. “Anytime we can build a relationship outside the classroom it is only going to help the academic process,” Buss said. “And it will help the parents know what we are really about.” Buss is thrilled to be one of the first to test drive the program. “I did ask to start the program here at Heritage Primary,” Buss said. “I’m real

“Anytime we can extend the classroom and partner with parents, we have a valuable opportunity to support student growth.” -Dr. Curtis Cain

excited to try it out. It is a great opportunity to learn more about our students and families and one more way to help build an understanding between the school, the stu-

dent, and the family.” The program calls for two home visits each year, as well as two family gatherings at school. At the first home visit, teachers learn about the family and the home. Parents learn that teachers have the student’s best interests at heart and what they can do at home to boost their child’s learning. The second home visit is about the academic performance of the student and enables teachers to identify ways families can enhance learning at home to increase academic achievement at school. Buss said eventually all of the teachers at Heritage Primary will be trained in the program. “The student will have either their teacher, myself, an assistant, or a counselor from our school coming to the visits,” Buss said. HOME WORKS! was founded in St. Louis in 2007 to assist parents of struggling students and encourage them to be actively engaged in their children’s education. It See HOMEWORKS! page 3

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Movie Movies we forgot they made: Tom Cruise in ‘Taps.’ P.16

Weather FRIDAY Chance of Storms 94/71 SATURDAY Sunny 93/70 SUNDAY Sunny 91/70 FirstWarn Weather

prepared by meteorologist Nick Palisch. For the latest updates visit www.facebook.com/nickswx.

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Free O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts bring music and food trucks to Civic Park

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Enjoy free O’Fallon Jammin’ concerts in Civic Park and hear a different band each Tuesday evening from 6:30 – 9 p.m. through Aug. 22. During the concerts, food trucks and concessionaires will sell a variety of gourmet and specialty food, desserts, frozen treats and cold beverages, including wine and beer. Civic Park is located at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating around the Civic Park Bandstand. An ADA-accessible playground, walking path and restrooms are located nearby. Pets must be leashed and no glass containers are allowed in the park. Jammin’ is sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department with support from local businesses. The bands scheduled for July and August are: • July 11 – Dance Floor Riot will play their signature club music mix of current hits and oldies with a dance beat; the audience is invited to dance to the music on the dance pad in front of the band. • July 18 – Billing itself as, “The greatest U2 tribute band on the planet,” Elevation will play some of U2’s greatest hits, music which earned the Irish band 22 Grammy Awards, seven BRIT Awards (five as Best International Group), 14

Meteor Awards, two Golden Globes and many more. July 25 – Souvenir will play classic rock ‘n roll. Aug. 1 – Named “Cover Band of the Year” in 2016 by the Riverfront Times, high-energy party band FatPocket stands out with razor sharp rhythms, hot horns and powerhouse vocals on favorites by Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Rick James, James Brown, Macklemore and Usher. • Aug. 8 – Spanning musical genres and generations, PowerPlay aims to get the crowd dancing to rock ’n roll, R&B, Motown, funk, reggae, swing, soul, Latin and pop. • Aug. 15 – Whiskey Dixon’s alternative, edgy approach to new country music has fans wanting more. • Aug. 22 – Self-billed as “bringing you the best pop, rock, funk, country and hip hop your feet have ever moved to,” Pop & Rocket will play Top 40s hits. A full list of bands, food trucks and concessionaires for each concert can be found at www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin. (Vendors are subject to change.) For event updates and weather alerts, call 636379-5614. • •

Weather from Nick’s Window

by Nick Palisch

Keeping cool and understanding the heat index Summer is now in full swing and here in the Midwest we are all accustomed to the classic heat and humidity that impacts us. In my last column, I talked about heat related illnesses and ways to protect yourself from the heat and the humidity. During the summer months we often add another temperature to the forecast –

the heat index. The heat index is what the temperature feels like to our human body. The heat index is calculated using the relative humidity and the actual air temperature. The chart below is a quick and easy way to determine the heat index. If the humidity is 60 percent and the temperatures is 86 de-

grees then the heat index is 91 degrees. As the humidity rises along with the temperature in many cases so will the heat index. The chart created by the National Weather service was created for shady and light wind conditions. The heat index will increase in full sunshine and also when you have

strong winds during a very hot day. When the heat index is expected to exceed 105 to 110 degrees for at least two consecutive days you will see the heat advisories, or excessive heat warnings issued. The longer the heat lingers the more it wears on the human body. When you hear the high temperature for the day in your local forecast make sure you also consider the humidity for the day so you can adequately prepare for the heat index. N i c k Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who u n d e r stands 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

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Photo by Ray Rockwell Logan Pinkston (left) works with HOME WORKS! teacher Julie Binning.

seeks to increase the capacity of parents and families to read and talk to their children daily, show they value education, and make sure their children attend school every day, all day, which is vital to student success. Home Works! will reimburse the district for half of the cost for each home visit, the full cost of two family dinners at school, as well as transportation to the dinners. HOME WORKS! is currently operating in 14 schools in Missouri, including one early childhood center, eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools. According to a study conducted by Concentric Research and Evaluation, students who participated in the teacher home visit program scored better on standardized tests and had improved school attendance, which are key metrics of educational success.

Cuivre River Electric Youth Tour delegates travel to Washington, D.C.

Submitted photo Cuivre River Electric Cooperative sponsored six students to attend the National Youth Tour Conference June 9-15 in Washington, D.C. (From left) standing in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. are Audrey Hahn, Moscow Mills; Chloe Momphard, Troy; Ben Mertens, Warrenton; Brendan Heslin, Defiance; Alishia Curry, Bowling Green and Jane Zuroweste, Truxton.

One-hundred and two high school students participated in the 54th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 9-15. Local delegates were Audrey Hahn, Moscow Mills; Chloe Momphard, Troy; Ben Mertens, Warrenton; Brendan Heslin, Defiance; Alishia Curry, Frankford and Jane Zuroweste, Truxton. They were sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, Troy. During the trip Momphard, who will be entering her senior year at Troy Buchanan High School, was selected as Missouri’s representative to the NRECA Youth Leadership Council. As Missouri’s rep, she will travel back to Washington, D.C. in July to learn more about cooperatives, will attend NRECA’s Annual Meeting in Nashville next spring and have several other speaking opportunities throughout the year to help promote cooperatives. Momphard is the first Youth Tour delegate from Cuivre

River Electric to achieve this honor. The seven-day Youth Tour provides an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, leadership positions, community service and today’s pressing issues. “The Youth Tour is the highlight of the summer for many students and we’re proud to send our best and brightest to Washington, D.C. this year to participate,” said Mike Marsch, director of member services for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives in Jefferson City. Missouri’s Youth Tour delegates visited with representatives from their congressional districts and toured famous monuments, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums and Arlington National Cemetery. The group also attended a performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Kennedy Cen-

ter and took a sightseeing and dance cruise on the Potomac River one evening with delegates from other states. Other events of the week included participation in the Electric Youth Day, during which a special program coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association brought together a record 1,800 Youth Tour delegates from across the United States. The delegates enjoyed speeches by government leaders and motivational speakers, such as Mike Schlappi, an inspiring four-time Paralympic medalist and two-time world wheelchair basketball champion. Since 1964, Cuivre River has sponsored over 200 Youth Tour delegates for visits to Washington, D.C. More than 53,000 high school juniors and seniors sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives have participated in the Youth Tour since the educational leadership program began.

Students who received one home visit were 13-percent less likely to miss two weeks or more of school compared to students receiving no visits and students who received two home visits were 25-percent less likely to be frequently absent compared to students receiving no visits. As far as homework, students who received one home visit scored five-percent higher on STAR reading tests than students receiving no visits. Students who received two home visits scored seven-percent higher on STAR reading tests than students receiving no visits. “We are very excited to bring this program to the Wentzville School District,” Wentzville Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain said. “Anytime we can extend the classroom and partner with parents, we have a valuable opportunity to support student growth.”

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MDC expands deer feeding ban to 41 counties in response to CWD The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has expanded restrictions on feeding deer and placing minerals for deer from 29 to 41 counties throughout the state, effective July 1. The goal of the expanded feeding ban is to help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The 41 counties comprise MDC’s CWD Management Zone. MDC designates counties in and around where CWD has been found as part of its CWD Management Zone. The 12 new counties are: Barry, Benton, Cedar, Dade, Hickory, Ozark, Polk, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone and Taney. They were added in response to finding CWD in Jefferson and St. Clair counties during MDC’s sampling efforts last season, and the finding of CWD last year in hundreds of deer in northwest Arkansas near the Missouri border. According to the Wildlife Code of Missouri, the placement of grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable natural and manufactured products used to attract deer is prohibited year-round within counties of the CWD Management Zone. Exceptions are feed placed within 100 feet of any residence or occupied building, feed placed in such a manner to reasonably exclude access by deer, and feed and minerals present solely as a result of normal agricultural or forest management, or crop and wildlife food production practices. The 12 new counties join these 29 existing counties of the Department’s CWD Management Zone: Adair, Boone, Callaway, Carroll, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Franklin, Gasconade, Jefferson, Knox, Linn, Livingston, Macon, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Put-

nam, Randolph, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles, St. Louis, Sullivan, Warren and Washington. “CWD is spread from deer to deer and the potential for transmission increases when deer gather in larger, concentrated numbers,” said MDC Wildlife Disease Coordinator Jasmine Batten. “Feeding deer or placing minerals for deer unnaturally concentrates the animals and can help spread the deadly disease.” Fall mandatory sampling in 25 counties As part of its efforts to find and limit the spread of CWD, MDC will again require hunters who harvest deer in any of 25 select counties of the CWD Management Zone during the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season (Nov. 11 and 12) to present their harvested deer at one of 56 MDC sampling stations so tissue samples can be taken to test the animals for CWD. The 25 mandatory CWD sampling counties include new counties added to the CWD Management Zone, counties with previous CWD positives, and counties very near previous positives. They are: Adair, Barry, Benton, Cedar, Cole, Crawford, Dade, Franklin, Hickory, Jefferson, Knox, Linn, Macon, Moniteau, Ozark, Polk, St. Charles, St. Clair, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Sullivan, Taney, Warren and Washington. MDC will also continue to offer voluntary CWD sampling opportunities throughout the 2017-2018 deer hunting season at more than 55 participating taxidermists and designated MDC offices around the state.

Storyteller celebrates Declaration of Independence at the Boone Home Historic, certified storyteller and long-time Boone Home volunteer Anne Williams is scheduled to lead a celebration of our independence at 1:15 p.m., and again at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, July 9 at The Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance. Williams is not only known for her local storytelling, including those of historical places such as the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, but nationally known for her performances at the Edgar Allen Poe Visitor Center in New York. She also performs “A Christmas Carol” annually at the Boone Home. Between presentations, park guests can visit with her to ask questions about the Boone family and their importance to Missouri, as well as the history of the Declaration of Independence.

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The Historic Boone Home is a nearly 300-acre site that is rich in history. It overlooks the Femme Osage Valley and surrounding village, which is comprised of more than a dozen historic buildings from the area that were relocated to the park. During the event, paid guided-tours of The Boone Home are available at the top of every hour. Admission to enter the park and self-guided tours are free. The gift shop is open for guests. Food and drink are allowed on the grounds, but not in the buildings. This free event is appropriate for all ages and registration is not required. For more information on this event, or regular park hours and events, visit www.danielboonehome.com or call the park at 636-949-7535.

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The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is partnering with St. Louis BicycleWorks and the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market to take those old bicycles off your hands. The bike drive will take place on July 22 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market. The market is located at The Meadows shopping center at Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd. A member of the police department’s bike patrol unit will be on hand to assist BicycleWorks with the collection of bicycles of any style and in any condition. In addition, bicycle parts will be accepted. A bike patrol officer will distribute bicycle safety information during the event. The old bikes, or bicycles in need of repair, will be reconditioned or rebuilt by BicycleWorks (www.bworks.org). They will eventually find their way to deserving children, who may not be able to afford to purchase a bicycle on their own, but have the opportunity to earn one through various programs and projects.

Church of the Transfiguration supports Eagle Scout project During the month of June, the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Lake St. Louis supported the Eagle Scout project of parishioner, Jack Robertson, Troop 997 in O’Fallon. Jack conducted a travel-size personal care item collection campaign for the Wright City-based nonprofit organization Patriot Packages, which distributes ditty bags with personal care items to military service members deployed in harm’s way. Jack had 10 scout monitored collection sites throughout St. Charles County and will lead a group of scouts in sorting collected items for delivery to Patriot Packages later this month. To support Patriot Packages or for more information email at: patriotpackages@centurytel.net; or call 636-745-9492.

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Japanese beetles and EAB wreak havoc on Missouri’s plants and trees The Japanese beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are two invasive insects that are wreaking havoc on Missouri’s plants and trees. To the untrained eye, these two pests may look similar to one another. However, there are a few easy ways to figure out which green pest is plaguing your yard. “It’s easy to tell these two beetle species apart, even though both are metallic green in color and about a half-inch long,” said MDC Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff. “EAB is slender and bullet shaped, while Japanese beetles are much wider and have copper-colored wing covers.” Japanese Beetle Japanese beetles were first discovered in North America in 1916, likely imported from Asia in potted plants. Japanese beetles can now be found through much of Missouri, with high populations in some areas. Japanese beetles are leaf “skeletonizers,” feeding on the upper surface of leaves and leaving behind a lacy network of leaf veins. They can feed upon more than 300 different types of plants and are frequently seen on grape vines, rose bushes, and elm, linden, sassafras, and fruit trees. In Missouri, these pests are usually present in June and July. “Japanese beetles can defoliate an entire tree in just a few days. Good tree care, such as proper mulching and watering during dry spells, becomes very important in helping reduce stress to damaged trees,” said Doerhoff. For light infestations of Japanese beetles on shrubs and small trees, Doerhoff recommends hand-picking beetles and putting them in soapy water. While several insecticides are available to control these pests, caution is in order. “If you decide to use insecticides, select a product labeled for Japanese beetles and the plant type you want to protect. To avoid killing beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies, don’t apply insecticides to blooming plants,” she said. Emerald Ash Borer Like Japanese beetles, EAB is native to Asia. This invasive tree pest was first found in Missouri in 2008 at a campground near Lake Wappapello.

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Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation To the untrained eye the Japanese beetle (left) and EAB (right) may look similar to one another. However, there are a few easy ways to figure out which green pest is plaguing your yard. Look for the shape, color, and type of insect activity.

Since then, EAB has been found in 37 counties throughout the state. Firewood movement is one way this pest has been able to establish in new locations so quickly. Doerhoff added EAB is much different than the Japanese beetle. “EAB only feeds on ash trees, and this species doesn’t congregate in large masses like Japanese beetles,” she said. “It can be difficult to actually see an EAB, even in areas where the population is high, because they will be feeding and mating in a tree’s canopy.” EAB only attacks ash trees. The adult beetle does very little damage. It is the larval stage that causes tree death. EAB larvae bore into the vascular layer of ash trees, creating distinct S-shaped galleries that slowly cut off the flow of water and nutrients. Unfortunately, EAB kills over 99 percent of the ash trees it attacks within 3-4 years of infestation. The best way to prevent EAB from attacking an ash tree is by treating it with a systemic insecticide. The size of the ash tree and its current state of health are important considerations when deciding on a treatment plan. “If you decide to treat your ash tree, make sure you use a pesticide labeled to kill EAB and that you apply it at the right time of year,” said Doerhoff. “Trees over 20 inches in trunk diameter need to be treated by a licensed applicator, such as a certified arborist.” www.REIDFLOORS.com

MoDOT to hold public meetings on safety improvements in Franklin, St. Charles Counties The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold the first of two open-house style public meetings on July 13, to discuss upcoming safety improvements in Franklin and St. Charles Counties. The improvements are part of the St. Louis District Safety Design-Build project and include safety upgrades at 16 locations in Franklin County and 15 locations in St. Charles County. The first public meeting is scheduled for July 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the College Center Rotunda at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Parking is

available in the yellow lot on campus. Since there are no formal presentations during the public meeting, participants may attend at any time during the open house. A second public meeting will be held on July 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Government Building, 400 E. Locust Street in Union. For more information on the St. Louis Safety Design-Build project, go to http://www.modot. org/stlouis/major_projects/SLSafetyDBProject/ index.html.

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It’s a country hoedown at St. New O’Fallon audiology clinic now open Peters Cultural Arts Centre Mercy opened a new audiology and hearing is located at 300 Winding Woods Drive in Suite Boot scoot your way down to St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre on Friday evening, July 21, for a country hoedown. Dance to the music of Silver Wings and enjoy a good time on the dance floor from 7 - 10 p.m. The country hoedown is part of the Cultural Arts Centre Dance series. Come with a friend, a group of friends, or by yourself so you can meet new friends. You are invited to dress in casual or Western attire to be part of the country hoedown experience. Cultural Arts Centre Dances are where you can put your worries behind you and just get moving in a fun atmosphere to a variety of familiar songs. Tickets are $7 per person at the door. St. Peters residents and Cultural Arts Centre members can receive $1 off at the door. Show your St. Peters Resident Privilege Card or Arts Centre Membership Card to get the discount. Soda will be available for purchase at the dance. Feel free to bring your own snacks. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-3976908, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo.net.

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aid clinic in O’Fallon. This clinic joins two established audiology clinic locations in St. Louis at the Mercy hospital and a children’s audiology clinic in the Olive-Mason area. The new clinic is a more convenient location for patients who live in or near St. Charles County. The O’Fallon clinic will offer many of the same professional services as the other locations. Services include adult and pediatric hearing tests, newborn hearing screenings, hearing aid fittings, cochlear implants, bone anchored devices and auditory processing testing. The new clinic

204A. The clinic is open to patients Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mercy audiologists are committed to providing the best evidence-based practice and comprehensive care for children and adults with hearing loss and balance disorders. All Mercy audiologists are certified by the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association and licensed by the Board of Registration for the Healing Arts in Missouri. Contact Mercy Audiology and Hearing Aid Center at 314-251-5850 to schedule an appointment or learn more about audiology services.

Mexico Road resurfacing project begins July 5 A major resurfacing project on Mexico Road between West Sunny Hill Boulevard and Mid Rivers Mall Drive is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 5 and last through the summer. Although the road will remain open to both eastbound and westbound traffic at all times, this project will include daily lane closures and at times could limit traffic on Mexico Road to one lane in each direction. The Mexico Road Resurfacing Phase II project

will include replacement of the existing asphalt pavement surface, removal and replacement of defective concrete pavement, and concrete diamond grinding to improve pavement smoothness. Sidewalks also will be repaired where necessary and improved to meet current ADA standards, and traffic signals will be upgraded. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through work zones.

Advertiser Profile: Byerly RV helps launch ‘Mac-Nation’

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By Russ Patton, Owner of Byerly RV Russ Patton, President of Byerly RV in Eureka, Missouri was a recent recipient of Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business, Accountancy, and Commerce from MacMurray College, a 170 year old college located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Russ has been active in various projects to benefit the college. The Wall Street Journal, in a recent article, best explains his motives. “At some of the most prestigious flagship universities test results indicate the average graduate shows little or no improvement in critical thinking over four years. Some of the biggest gains occur at smaller colleges where students are less accomplished at arrival but soak up a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum.” WSJ 6/7/2017. When new president, Dr. Mark Tierno, suggested a road-trip to visit successful alumni who are scattered throughout the country. Byerly offered to supply the perfect vehicle, a small Gemini motorhome manufactured by Thor Motorhome Company.

The goal is not just to update the alumni on the current events at the college, but to gather stories about MacMurray’s contribution to their success. Students talk about the safe community environment which helps them mature and prepare for live in a changing world through the development of social awareness and communication skills. There are scores of smaller liberal arts colleges which are dedicated to a value-based, character-building educational experience. I attended MacMurray College. President Tiernos’ adventure can be followed through the college website: www.mac.edu. Also, updates will be broadcast weekly on “The Thread” on KTVI Channel 2 at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and on KPLR Channel 11 at 7 a.m. Sundays. The shows feature St. Louis celebrities Tim Ezell and Virginia Kerr. Byerly RV, the Center of the RV World, Eureka Missouri. Check us out at byerlyrv.com.

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By John M Hanna ‘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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

Doomsday Dad Dads have certain important responsibilities in life – aside from adjusting the sprinkler system’s timing or ensuring the lawn’s grub control has been applied, there is yet another key duty they must attend to, which is doomsdaying. Defined: to look at any situation and be able to predict all things disastrous related to it. Recently, our daughter informed us that she would be taking her little boy for an outing at the local park. It was a hot sunny day and water would be involved. My husband immediately began making dire predictions. “You know there have been several drownings this past month. Make extra sure you keep an eye on the little scamp. We don’t want to end up on the ten o’clock news.” Our daughter assured him that to her knowledge it was nearly impossible to drown at a splashpad. He then informed her not to be so certain and related how a toddler might get sucked into the drainage system if he were of a small circumference and especially if a mother was preoccupied with checking FaceChat instead of attending to her parental duties. “It’s Facebook Dad, but thanks anyway. And if someone’s kid is scrawny enough to pass through one of those drains, there’s a bigger problem called starvation.” “Well, are you going with someone who can help look after our grandson?” “Yes Dad, a playgroup.” “Who’s driving?” “Jenny.” “Jenny? Jenny-with-six-kids-Jenny? She’s going

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to be overly distracted with that many little window-lickers causing a commotion and can’t focus on driving. Next thing you know, she’ll be speeding over a cliff and crash into a fiery ball of flames and you’ll all end up on the ten ’o’ clock news.” “Fine. I’ll drive then.” “You? You can’t drive with that many droolmakers wreaking mayhem and madness and still keep control of the wheel. Besides, isn’t that Jenny one of those weird organic nature types? Have her kids had their shots? We don’t want our little boy getting any kind of communicable diseases because of these modern-type mothers who refuse vaccinations. Why, he could pick up the Ebola transmitted from a dirty sippy cup for all we know. That’s it, I’m coming along!” My daughter assured him that if he showed up at playgroup and made a scene he would have to be physically extracted from the monkey bars and end up on the ten ‘o’ clock news. He went out inside and took his frustrations on the grubs instead. 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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Liberty senior receives Air Force Academy appointment

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www.ASHFORDMOTORS.net Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Liberty High School senior Wyatt Lake (right) has received and accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.

Liberty High School senior Wyatt Lake has received and accepted an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received the nomination from Congressman Blaine Luetkenmeyer for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy’s Class of 2021. Wyatt has a 4.3455 GPA and is ranked ninth in his class, graduating Summa cum Laude and receiving the Missouri Bright Flight Award and the George Washington Carver Award (top 10 percent of his class). He received Project Lead the Way Recognition, served as president of the Technology Student Association, served as a Key Club cabinet member, is a member of National Honor Society and has attended Missouri Boys State. Wyatt was a member of the Liberty Track and Cross Country teams and is an All-Sectional

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track athlete, four-time All-District track athlete, and three-time Track MVP Award winner. This is the first academy appointment for a student from Liberty High School, which graduated its first class this year. “Wyatt Lake is a perfect example of a scholar athlete. He is one of Liberty’s top students and excelled in track and cross country. Additionally, he regularly volunteered time to assist those who are less fortunate as a Key Club cabinet member,” said Liberty Principal Edgar Nelson. “We are excited that he has an opportunity to attend the Air Force Academy and know that he will serve his country proudly as an Air Force officer.” Upon graduation, Wyatt will receive a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission into the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. Wyatt is the son of Robin and DeeDee Lake of Lake Saint Louis.

Fort Zumwalt author at book signings in July The Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation has released first sponsored book, “Faces of Fort Zumwalt.” The work consists of a 200-page coffee-table-style book that describes the making and growth of Fort Zumwalt School District. The book details important facts, events and significant figures over the years that developed and shaped the image of the Fort Zumwalt School District. Overall, there are more than 700 people named and/or shown in photographs throughout the book, all of whose names are listed in the book’s index. “Faces of Fort Zumwalt” was written by Dr. Patty Corum, former principal and deputy superintendent in the district. Corum will be signing copies of “Faces of Fort Zumwalt” at 7 p.m. on July 13 at Spencer Road Library and at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Deer Run Library. You can register at youranswerplace.org. Corum was instrumental in the effort that began the Grow Your Own Teachers Program in 2004 and helped organize and create the Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation to fund the program in 2005. The proceeds from Corum’s book will be donated entirely back to the Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation. Currently, the Grow Your Own Teacher program includes 10 Fort Zumwalt graduates studying at Missouri universities to become teachers in high needs areas such as special education, foreign language, secondary math and science and industrial technology. Recipients receive

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financial support for college and promise to return to teach in Fort Zumwalt School District. Two will graduate this year, joining seven other program alum teaching in our schools. Two new graduates will begin college this fall. “Faces of Fort Zumwalt” is currently available for $30 in any Fort Zumwalt school office.

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Cuivre River Electric earns 16th Tree Line USA Amco Ranger Termite & recognition Pest Solutions celebrates new location with ribbon cutting

Submitted photo (From left) Cuivre River Electric Cooperative Right-of-Way Maintenance Superintendent Scott Skopec and right-of-way coordinators Eric Twellman and Ben Voss display the Tree Line USA Utility banner as they celebrate the cooperative’s 16th Tree Line USA achievement at a recent tree planting ceremony.

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Cuivre River Electric Cooperative a 2017 Tree Line USA utility. This is the 16th consecutive year the cooperative has been honored for its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and private utilities for pursuing practices that protect and enhance America’s urban trees. Tree Line USA promotes the dual goals of delivering safe and reliable electricity while maintaining healthy community forests. “Trees are a critical part of urban landscapes all across the United States,” said Arbor Day Foundation President Dan Lambe. “Service providers like Cuivre River demonstrate that it’s possible for trees and utilities to coexist for the benefit of communities and citizens.”

“Your commitment to proper tree-care practices benefits your consumers in numerous ways, including cleaner air and water, increasing property values and improving qualify-of-life,” Lambe added. “Trees also conserve energy and reduce peak demand, a crucial benefit to consumers and energy providers alike.” Cuivre River achieved Tree Line USA by meeting five program standards. Utilities must follow industry standards for quality tree care, provide annual worker training in best tree-care practices, sponsor a tree-planting and public education program, maintain a tree-based energy conservation program and participate in an Arbor Day celebration. “Your success in meeting Tree Line USA standards not only helps provide beautiful trees for the future, but also yields long-term savings for consumers,” Lambe concluded.

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Andy Mannino, Jr. and Drew Mannino celebrated the new location for Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions with a ribbon cutting on June 17. 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. Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions is located at 5185 Hwy. N in Cottleville and offers a total commitment to using green solutions and best practices for controlling pests. They can help you with termites, bed bugs, moles and wildlife, as well as, provide options on lawn services and attic insulation for both commercial and residential properties. For more information on Amco Ranger Termite & Pest Solutions, please call 636-441-2847 or visit the website at www.amcoranger.com.

West Community Credit Union awards annual scholarships

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West Community Credit Union has announced their 2017 scholarship winners. 2017 marks the 22nd year West Community Credit Union has given out scholarships to well-deserving high school seniors. This year’s winners are: Erica Ried, Luke Statler, Amanda Guyre, Andrew Rotter and Jonathan Bostic. “Each year I am amazed at the quality of the candidates that apply for our scholarships. Ev-

ery application is filled with merit, community service and exceptional recommendation letters from teachers and their community. It really makes it hard to narrow it down to the final five, which is a good problem to have,” says Lori Hudson, Community Outreach Specialist. Scholarship applications are available at www. westcommunitycu.org every January.

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Sports

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– SUDOKU – Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Lindenwood athletics are sixth nationally in Directors’ Cup The Lindenwood athletics department was named one of the top-10 athletics department in NCAA Division II on Thursday, according to the final standings of the Learfield Directors’ Cup. The Lions were the top MIAA team in the standings, and were sixth overall. The Learfield Directors’ Cup honors athletics departments that have a broad-based program that achieves success in many sports. Schools are awarded points for advancing to NCAA Division II National Championship events. Lindenwood finished first among MIAA schools in the standings, which marks just the second time since the 2004-05 school year that Central Missouri was not the top MIAA team in the Directors’ Cup. This year, Central Missouri finished 20th overall and second in the conference with 504.75 points. Eleven of the MIAA’s 14 schools finished in the top-100, the most among all NCAA Division II conferences. A snap shot of how the Lions received points in the fall basically came from two sports programs. The men’s cross country team finished fifth at the NCAA Central Regionals, and earned 33 points. The men’s soccer program was a NCAA Regional Finalist which accumulated 64 points. Lindenwood’s swimming and diving program led the way in the winter. The women’s team had a program-best fifth-place national finish, which earned 75 Directors’ Cup points, while the men’s squad had a seventh-place showing, which earned Lindenwood 69 points. The women’s track and field team collected 28 points after the team tied for 44th at the national indoor meet. * Class

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

Rascals are swept by first-place team 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 Florence Freedom was hosting the fourth place O’Fallon team for a short two game series recently. The first game of the two game stint saw the Rascal squad suffer a defeat of larger than eight runs for the first time since August of last year against the same Freedom team. It was an 11-3 loss. Despite scoring eleven runs, the Freedom managed just nine hits but more than doubled that column with the amount of total base runners as the Rascals pitching staff issued seven walks and hit four batters. The contest was unique as the first half of the game featured power from both teams. A second inning home run from Freedom second baseman Taylor Oldham gave his team a 2-0 lead before the Rascals flexed their muscles starting in the fifth inning when Mike Jurgella clubbed a solo home run and back-to-back doubles from Josh Silver and Josh Ludy tied the score up at two in the sixth. Everything went south from that point on and the Freedom sent eleven straight batters to the plate and faced three different Rascals pitchers before an out was recorded. The second game was a lot closer but still a loss of 5-3. NEXT HOME GAMES • Friday/Saturday/Sunday, July 7/8/9 against the Schaumburg Boomers All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. * Pitching a bit rocky

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Smart summer snacks A busy summer schedule requires plenty of energy, and while relaxation is sure to help, what you eat is your essential source of fuel. Just like filling up your gas tank, food is what makes your body go. A well-balanced approach to eating is a smart way to ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs to power you through each fun-filled day and keep you operating in tip-top shape. An eating plan such as Atkins offers a balanced approach

with delicious foods that contain fiber-rich and nutrient-dense carbohydrates and good fats and proteins, while focusing on reduced levels of refined carbohydrates and added sugars. Reach for snacks full of seasonal fruits and vegetables like peaches, cucumbers, zucchini and raspberries that will satisfy your appetite and fuel your summer days. Find more warm-weather recipes and tips to stay energized throughout the season at Atkins.com.

Zucchini Crisps Recipe courtesy of Atkins

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchinis 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

garlic powder (optional) Italian seasoning (optional) rosemary (optional) dill (optional)

Peachy Prosciutto Bites Recipe courtesy of Atkins

Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole almonds 2 medium peaches (each 2 1/2 inches in diameter) 4 ounces cream cheese 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon sugar substitute (optional) 12 thin slices prosciutto 12 basil leaves (optional)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. In single layer, toast almonds 10 minutes. Let cool then coarsely chop. Set aside. Slice each peach into six wedges and set aside. In small bowl, combine softened cream cheese with cinnamon and pinch of sugar substitute. Add almonds; blend to combine.

Directions:

Lay out single slice of prosciutto, place 1 tablespoon cheese mixture on top of peach wedge and top with basil leaf. Place wedge

Heat oven to 400 F. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. If small, cut diagonally. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and Parmesan. Season as desired with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, rosemary or dill.

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at one end of prosciutto and roll up. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Smoked Salmon, Cucumber and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

Place in single layer on baking sheet and bake 10 minutes, turning once. Cool on wire rack.

Tropical Raspberry Smoothie

Recipe courtesy of Atkins

Recipe courtesy of Atkins

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 4

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coconut cream 4 ounces firm silken tofu 1/2 cup red raspberries, plus additional (optional)

Ingredients:

2 cucumbers (8 1/4 inches long each) 8 tablespoons cream cheese 12 ounces smoked chinook salmon (lox)

2 teaspoons sugar substitute (optional) 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract 3 ice cubes whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Use mandolin or vegetable peeler to cut long, thin strips of cucumber.

Directions:

In blender, combine coconut cream, tofu, raspberries, sugar substitute, if desired, and coconut extract; blend until smooth. To remove seeds, strain mixture through sieve then return to blender.

Spread cream cheese onto smoked salmon, place strip of cucumber at one edge and roll up with salmon and cream cheese. Pin in place with toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

With machine running, add ice cubes, one at a time, and blend until smooth. Pour into tall glass and garnish with whipped cream and raspberries, if desired.

Crossword Puzzle: COMIC BOOK HEROES ACROSS 1. Blue-Green scum 6. ____ Tuesday 9. Black and white treat 13. Viola da Gamba, pl. 14. ____ trip 15. *____ Thing, of the DC Universe 16. Do like Etna 17. Listening organ 18. Front of cuirass 19. *Bandana-wearer named for a painter 21. *It bit Peter Parker 23. Cash provider 24. Mallet or saw 25. Geological Society of America 28. Heard more than once 30. Ukraine’s neighbor 35. Opposite of riches? 37. France’s currency 39. Excessive sternness 40. Paella pot 41. Run off to wed 43. Dumpy establishment 44. Teatro alla Scala performance 46. ____sack 47. Iditarod ride 48. Japanese mat 50. By way of, for short 52. Old age, archaic

53. “The Sun ____ Rises” 55. *”Rogue ____: A Star Wars Story” 57. *Wonder Woman, e.g. 60. *Captain ____ 64. Unimpressed 65. Hole punching tool 67. Helper 68. Was violently angry 69. #35 Across, sing. 70. Bloodhound’s clue 71. #44 Across solo 72. Chapter in history 73. Sunrise side, pl. DOWN 1. Affirm 2. Turkish currency 3. Trend higher 4. Top dog 5. Posthumous type of tax 6. “I ____ your pain” 7. Agha, alt. sp. 8. Body trunk 9. Was in the hole 10. Unpleasant road display? 11. Dubai dignitary 12. Operations or opportunities, for short 15. *Popeye 20. Mike holder 22. Weasel-related onomatopoeia

24. Capital of Ontario 25. *”I am ____” 26. Planktonic tunicate 27. End of a shoelace 29. *a.k.a. Dr. Robert Bruce Banner 31. Jar covers 32. Light-footed 33. Writer’s opus 34. *Judge of Mega City One 36. Actress Gilbert 38. Moonfish 42. Erasable programmable read only memory 45. Dumbfounded 49. U.N. workers’ grp. 51. Apprehension 54. Rabbit trap 56. ____ Kane of soap opera fame 57. Wing-shaped 58. New Testament sages 59. Between ports 60. #1 Across, sing. 61. Bad day for Caesar 62. Lincoln coin 63. A in B.A. 64. Women’s undergarment 66. *”Captain America: Civil ____” See solution on page 13

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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 1218 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 8: Dog Days of Summer

Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses is sponsoring its second annual “Dog Days of Summer” event from 9 a.m. until noon at 1925 Randolph, across from Blanchette Park in St. Charles. This is a free event for dog lovers, dog owners and dogs on leashes. Meet and greet fellow dog enthusiasts, fellow owners and various pet related local organizations and businesses. Folks from St. Charles City Animal Control and Five Acres Animal Shelter will be among those attending. Visit wwwparkviewgardens. com or call 636-946-7641 for more information.

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 10: Art of the skateboard exhibit

This is the Art of the Skateboard revised deadline date for art entries at the Lillian Yahn Gallery in WingHaven. For a free skateboard shaped wooden canvas, stop by the St. Charles County Arts Council or the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie. Skateboard competition and SB painting will take place on July 8 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the YAP. For entry info, go to www.stcharlesart.org or facebook. com/sccartscouncil. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information call Bruce at 636-699-0579.

July 11: Fitness and nutrition seminar

Want to learn how to change your eating habits for a healthier life? Confused about carbs? Register for a fitness and nutrition class at 7:30 p.m. Learn easy ways to improve your diet, manage your weight, boost your energy level and even prevent disease. Visit Fit2FunctionSTL.com to register.

July 13-14: Theater performance

Local youth will bring to life the classic tale of an orphan’s unlikely trip from rags to riches when St. Peters Performing Arts Studio presents the musical “Annie Jr.” at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Performing Arts Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for three performance times: July 13 at 7 p.m.; and July 14 at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person for each show. To purchase tickets, call Ron Jones at 636485-9171. The Cultural Arts Centre is located at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd.

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.

July 16: Country music show

At 2:30 p.m., the Gateway Country Music Summer Show, featuring Tra-

ditional Country Music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67 at Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzviile. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636384-0916 or Dean Raymer at 636-7952014. Tickets are $10 each and can also be purchased at door.

July 17-21: Vacation bible school

Join Peace Lutheran Church-Winghaven for a free and fun VBS on July 17 - 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. Children fully potty-trained through fifth grade are welcome. Register online at www. peacewinghaven.org or call 636-5618282. Peace is located at 9320 Phoenix Village Parkway in O’Fallon.

July 23: Quarter auction

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 313 will host a “Christmas In July” Quarter Auction at American Legion at 200 Main Street (upper level at Hobo’s) in St. Peters. Doors open at 1 p.m., games are from 2 to 4 p.m. Entrance fee is $10 (includes one paddle). Twelve vendors will be present, as well as many items to bid on. Cash bar, table snacks will be provided, no outside foods please. Seating is limited, reservations are recommended, please contact Ruth McDonough at 314-9419804 for more information.

July 28: Trivia night

Members of the Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon are sponsoring a Trivia Night at the Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $200 for a table of eight people. Prizes will be given for highest and lowest scoring teams, plus 50/50 drawing and raffle baskets. Soda, beer and wine will be provided. Additional drink options are available through open cash bar. Register at https://secure.portalbuzz.com/register. For registration questions call Don at 314-630-4738 or email collettep9@ gmail.com. All trivia night proceeds will go toward replacing the dilapidated playground equipment at the O’Fallon Salvation Army.

July 29: German club meeting

Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets the last Saturday of every month. Attendees are predominantly German born/raised people who get together at 11 a.m. in St. Charles to speak German, eat a late breakfast or early lunch and sip a cool drink or two. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. Over 50 percent of attendees were born or raised in Germany and over 50 percent live in St. Charles County. Meeting location is Culpepper’s Restaurant at 3010 W Clay St. in St Charles (North side of I-70 at Zumbehl Road in St Charles).

July 30: All-you-can-eat breakfast

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee Cost for adults is $7, for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

Aug. 5: Golf tournament

St. Charles Friends of Birthright will be hosting the Twenty-fourth Annual Golf Tournament at the Links at Dardenne in O’Fallon. This year it will be a family friendly tournament so gather your friends and their families to enjoy a day filled with golf fun. Capable players of all ages are encouraged to participate. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8

a.m. followed by lunch in the clubhouse. To register, sponsor, donate or volunteer visit http://www.events.org/ friendsgolfscramble.

Aug. 10: Day trip

Dig into large fossil finds, Anheuser artifacts and “mile-high” apple pie as the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre takes a day trip to Kimmswick, Missouri. The historic Kimmswick Bone Bed site at Mastodon State Historic Site provides a close-up view of one of our country’s biggest ice age fossil finds. Bones of mastodons, giant sloths and more, plus 10,000-year-old stone spear points, give you a glimpse into prehistoric life. Enjoy lunch at Blue Owl Restaurant, famous for its milehigh apple pie, and take a timeout to visit some of Kimmswick’s quaint shops before our last stop at Anheuser Museum and Estate. Check out Anheuser family and brewery artifacts and other memorabilia at this historic 23-acre estate, built along the Mississippi River in 1867 with splendid views of the river and its wildlife. The motorcoach bus leaves the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. at 8:30 a.m. and returns around 4:30 p.m. The Kimmswick trip involves quite a bit of walking, but mostly at your leisure. The cost is $91 and includes transportation, admissions, lunch and gratuities. For more information on this and other day trips offered by the Cultural Arts Centre, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo.net/arts.

Aug. 13: 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.

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

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

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.

Sept. 23: Veterans benefit

Drive for Your Community to benefit Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 458 is sponsored by Ford Motor Company and hosted by Pundmann Ford at the dealership at 2727 West Clay in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For further information contact Neal Fix at 636-947-8730.

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.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: mous

Alcoholics

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314-3047480.

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon.

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4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Mondays, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please

come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Toastmasters

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Every Tuesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at various locations. Info: www. fleurdelisgardensociety.org; Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Wednesdays: Talk

Veterans

Coffee

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

Corp

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

1st Wednesday: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. at Elder Court community meeting room. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first

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meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville PWK in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast

Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.

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2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out

Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Charity bingo

6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Saturday: Chess

8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.

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Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge,

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Movies We Forgot They Made: Tom Cruise in ‘Taps’ As of late, Tom Cruise has been taking it on the chin for poor box office returns of “The Mummy.” The folks at Deadline: Hollywood expect the reboot to lose an estimate $95 million and marks a bad start for Universal Pictures’ “Dark Universe” banner. With “Mission Impossible 6” and “American Made” in the pipeline; though, the actor has a chance to bounce back. He’s even talking about the long-awaited sequel to “Top Gun.” In 1981, though, Cruise made a memorable big screen appearance in “Taps,” an intriguing story set in a military school. Academy Award-winner Timothy Hutton starred as Cadet Major Brian Moreland, the ranking cadet at Bunker Hill Military Academy. Moreland is preparing for summer sessions when a graduation dance turns tragic. With the school facing closure, Moreland rallies his cadets and they take over the campus. Wellstocked with weapons and provisions, the students hold off the authorities and wait until their demands are met. As the standoff with the military continues; however, some students leave and return to their families. “Taps” features a solid performance by Hutton as Major

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the actor brings an edgy intensity to the film. Shawn leads an elite squadron whose members wear red berets. If anyone wants to leave the school during the

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A very young and serious Sean Penn plays Hutton’s best friend and moral compass. George C. Scott is fairly subdued here as the commanding officer of the school, though. A baby-faced Tom Cruise steals many scenes here as Cadet Captain David Shawn. In one of his earliest credited roles,

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working weapons for a stand-off with the military. With Ronald Reagan in the White House, this siege would have ended soon after it began. Military school movies evidently were in vogue at the time, with Mad Magazine’s “Up the Academy” pre-dating “Taps” by about a year. This forgettable comedy featured future “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio as one of four students looking for a good time. This one was strictly played for laughs and apparently was the only movie made by Mad. The 25th Anniversary edition of “Taps” can be found at places like Barnes and Noble and Best Buy at deeply-discounted prices. It’s worth a few dollars to watch a young Tom Cruise tear up the screen with Sean Penn. 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.