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Wentzville resident, 88 year-old George Abington stands in front of a house where his ancestors once lived on the Abbington Plantation in Foristell, Missouri.

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Wentzville man discovers family secrets and hidden history as he traces his family tree By Charlotte Beard Eighty-eight-year-old George Abington, born and raised in Wentzville, began a quest five years ago to find his paternal grandfather’s birth certificate after younger family members had questions about their roots. “My father really never talked about his childhood…his father,” George shared. “I knew his mother because we visited her. But he never mentioned his father and just never talked about his childhood. I had a couple nephews who wanted to know how this person [was] related…how that person [was] related. I said, ‘you know what let’s see if I can find out something’…I wanted to find out what my father’s name was, too. [I was asked] how are you going to do it? I said I am going to go to St. Charles…I’m going to see if I can find his birth certificate. So, I went to the court house and searched all the records.” George was told they didn’t have the record he sought. He was referred to the St. Charles Historical Society.

“I went over there… [the woman who assisted me] asked, ‘Can I help you?’ I said ‘yes I’d like to see if you can help me find my father’s birth certificate?’ So, she called Dorris.” Currently, Dorris Keeven-Franke, a public historian, is the Executive Director at the Missouri Germans Consortium, but she was working with the Historical Society when she and George connected on his quest five years ago. “I had been a professional genealogist for 30…40 years but it was like my second week [at the Historical Society] and I don’t know what made me but without thinking I said, ‘sure we can find your dad.’” Both she and George burst into laughter. Dorris had been gone from the Historical Society for three years before returning. “We worked on it [George’s search] over two years before we discovered it,” referring to the birth certificate. Dorris stated every volunteer at the Historical Society helped with the search. It is important to note that in finding

George’s paternal grandfather’s certificate, the only information he knew was his parent’s name and his paternal grandmother’s name. Dorris explained, “Over [a period] we dug every record…. After about a year or two of that we were finally getting it all narrowed down.” Dorris reviewed how much information they’d gathered about Sarah, George’s grandmother, in 1860 and that there were 25 slave possibilities that could be linked to her as George’s grandfather minus a name. The research included looking at white slave owners and their property. One slave owner that was researched, Henry Abbington, had a will that included slaves. (Note: the family used two b’s in the spelling) A notable house-slave of his, Sally, was inherited by Henry’s 75-year-old wife. There were details in the will about the maintenance and care for Sally, who was 14 years old. When Henry Abbington died, in the household See ROOTS page 2

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COMMUNITY VOICES Francis Howell School District energized for new school year By Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris I want to thank our students, staff, parents, and community for their strong support throughout the 2016-17 school year. While there certainly were some challenges, there were many more celebrations. It has been the highlight of my career to see and hear first-hand the student success stories across our district. We have been busy this summer preparing for the more than 17,000 students who will begin school on Aug. 9. We ended the 2016-17 school year with a nearly balanced budget, after making reductions in many areas to offset rising costs. The budget for the 2017-18 school year includes funding for new technology devices and for other needed resources such as tutoring, but reductions had to be made in professional development,

updating curricula, high school security staff, extracurricular transportation and other areas in order to offset these costs. Employee salaries are also frozen for the second consecutive year, and the board of education has voted to institute activity fees for most extra-curricular activities. While the fees are nominal, this funding source will help prevent additional reductions to student activities. The district has also started the important process of strategic planning. Seeking input and ideas from all of our stakeholder groups, including community members, businesses, staff, students, and parents, will be a priority in the coming months. I ask that our residents consider attending one of our community engagement meetings this fall, to help us deter-

mine the direction of our district for the next five years. For more information, please visit the district website at www. fhsdschools.org. We are excited for the return of our re-energized students. Francis Howell is truly an amazing place, and I look forward to more student success stories in 2017-18. Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris is Superintendent of the Francis Howell School District.

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ROOTS Continued from cover lived his widow, the house slave Sally and his son, Henry, Jr., who had been deemed mentally incompetent. Also, in the probate for the Abbingtons was found a receipt for a midwife for the birth of a son born to 55-year-old Henry, Jr and 14-year-old house slave, Sally. In addition to all the pieces that matched up with ages, time-period, and records, Dorris and her team had a picture that was retrieved from the slave owner’s records. “They [the descendants] had given us this picture and all it said was ‘William is the son of Henry and the house slave Sally.’” This William was found to be the husband of Sarah. Dorris proclaimed, “William is George’s grandfather.” According to Dorris, during the Civil War William was made to serve in the Confederate Army as an assistant. When William Abbington returned home it was found that he took the name Levi to differentiate himself from all the other Williams’. Dorris also shared that this William was found to be the father of Anthony—George’s father, revealing more of how the research was pieced together. Dorris provided further evidence for William’s identity in mentioning an incident where he got into a fight at a saloon in Wentzville. William “Levi” was shot and killed in 1885. This piece of evidence pointed to the reason for Sarah, George’s grandmother, remarrying. Dorris shared how the team at the Historical Society unveiled their findings for George. “What was really neat is that we did this program and we didn’t tell George who his grandpa was. He had to sit there and wait for me…I kept it top secret. All the volunteers knew I had it narrowed down to about three different possibilities. We sat him down, gave him a notebook and we had the slides. We shared all the documents and the information as we discovered it. It was a really different story…a very interesting story.” Since George Abington’s quest to find his paternal grandfather’s name and birth certificate five years ago, not only has he found the short generation gap of slavery, but he has also found that his maternal grandparents were slaves as well. George’s quest to find the identify of Wil-

liam Abbington, his paternal grandfather, also led to him finding that his great uncle George, Sarah’s brother, was a former slave turned veteran. “I was visiting a friend at the African American Genealogy and History Society,” stated Dorris. “They were [discussing] a situation at Jefferson Barracks. There is a US Colored Troop, which is called the 56th [Infantry]. When they came home at the end of the Civil War, as they came up the Mississippi River, they contracted cholera. [Approximately] 75 of them died. They were put on Quarantine Island and buried. In the 1920s [it was reported] they dug up those graves and buried them over at Jefferson Barracks. When they reburied, them they did not give them [any] names. They gave them no stone. The St. Louis African American Genealogy and History Society was trying to get a monument for Photo courtesy descendants of Henry Abbington this US Colored Troop. I said, ‘If I knew This historical photo is of William Abbington, long-lost grandsomebody who was a descendant of one father of George Abington. of those members of that troop would that help you?’” work on being probate of the estate of the Dorris went on to express the excite- different families that could possibly be the ment by the Society over the anticipation owners. I’ve had some people [say] ‘well of her having information. It was found they just took the name of their owners bethat George’s great uncle had enlisted. Dor- cause they liked them.’ No, they took the ris confirmed the monument was erected names of their owners because they were about four years ago. property.” “It was a beautiful day…” stated DorDorris explained how helpful searching ris. “They gave George the folded flag, the court cases can be. She explained that the proclamation from the President, just as if Abbington children were always fighting it was his wife or father that had just died. over who would become the new ownThey gave all the same military honors to ers of slaves that remained when previous George that day.” Abbington slave owners died. They startThe monument identifies the names of ed taking each other to court before they the [56th US Colored Infantry]. His great moved from Virginia to Missouri. uncle also got his own stone in another As result of further genealogical repart of the cemetery. search, George Abington connected with Dorris was very forthcoming in sharing another relative, Florissant resident Phylthe challenge she has found with assisting lis Hayden, at a program of the O’Fallon Americans of African descent in the search Historical Society at the VFW on July 16, of their family tree. The program was a presentation featuring “The biggest hurdle [in helping George George Abington’s story. or anyone of African descent] is the fact For information about an introduction that they don’t have the same kinds of re- to searching your genealogy call 636-443cords that white people do, to where they 4043 and register over the phone for Basic can just go to a census and pull up a census Geneaology or visit the Adult and Comin 1850 and there [it is] …all their ances- munity Education offices at 2400 Zumbehl tors. They don’t have that advantage. The Road in St. Charles to register in person. biggest advantage that I can say to help Classes begin Sept. 5 or a fast-paced onepeople work on it is that they need to try to day class is available Aug. 26.

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Greens Bottom Road reopened between Amrein and Pitman Hill

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The St. Charles County Highway Department reopened Greens Bottom Road between Amrein Road and Pitman Hill Road on July 27. The completed improvements include improved vertical roadway alignment, wider lanes, shoulders and improved drainage. “We would like to thank motorists and residents in the area for their patience as Missouri River flooding and utility relocations extended the closure time. The roadway will be much improved when the project is complete,” says County Engineer Craig Tajkowski. While this section of Greens Bottom was open to traffic on July 27, the contractor will be wrapping up minor items adjacent to the roadway. “We encourage all motorists passing through to follow the posted speed limit and to be alert for construction personnel working through August while they finalize the project,” adds Tajkowski. This road project is part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the county’s road system for the safety of the traveling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit http://www.sccmo. org/Road-Projects.

Research on upper gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer and leukemia are among the eight newly-funded projects announced by Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation earlier this month. Pedal the Cause is the major contributor of funds for these grants, which seed some of the most promising and innovative ideas in cancer research. These grants were made possible by the support of the almost 4,000 Pedal the Cause participants who donated $3,300,029 to Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in 2016. To date, Pedal the Cause has donated over $15.8 million to these beneficiaries, funding 92 cancer research projects – 64 adult and 28 pediatric. One ongoing project, led by Jason Mills, PhD, MD, is working to identify the genes that may start cancers in the stomach, colon, liver and pancreas, to find drugs targeting those genes to stop cancer before it starts. These gastrointestinal cancers are among the most common and deadliest. Another project, led by Michael Rettig, PhD, is aiming to develop a new method to harvest healthy blood stem cells from the bone marrow of donors to use as transplants for patients with leukemia. This new method may also be useful is

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getting leukemia cells out of the bone marrow and into the blood, where chemotherapy drugs are more effective. “Our patients are counting on us,” says Dr. Timothy Eberlein, MD, Director, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor; and Bixby Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine. “That’s why we’re working so hard to bring better treatments to patients faster. Research support is essential to making that happen. We’re grateful to the Pedal the Cause community; their sponsors, participants and donors for their hard work, fundraising and generosity. Because of their support, Siteman is able to fund these groundbreaking research projects that will move us to the next level of cancer prevention and treatment.” “In this period of diminished federal funding where support typically gets funneled to already proven concepts, many potentially new ideas get pushed aside,” says Pedal the Cause Executive Director, Jay Indovino. “After seven years of funding new ideas, we are beginning to see real advancements in immunotherapy, genomics and individualized treatment that is changing how doctors treat patients.”

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Within barbed-wire-topped walls of an enclosed property, an orphanage populated with about 30 girls from the shanty-town community of Cite Soleil provides hope and love. The orphanage is called House of Joy, and from July 9-16 it was filled with dance lessons taught by two O’Fallon natives, Michelle Revelle and Vicki Miller. Joy in Haiti, a ministry of Dardenne Presbyterian Church, has partnered with local pastor Jean Brisenault to make an impact in Haiti. There is now an expanded church, a school, a sewing cafe where local women make clothing and crafts, a water team which goes out and provides water sources and the orphanage. All of this is located on the outskirts on one of the poorest cities in the world, Port Au Prince. There is a shocking amount of need in Haiti. The country was already reeling from years of bad governance when in 2010 a major earthquake hit and killed over 100,000 and displaced a million and a half people from their homes. While much of the efforts in Haiti have been aimed at just getting the country up and working again, sometimes life is about more than just getting by. In 2014 a team of volunteers from O’Fallon led by Cindy Keagy was headed down to visit, and they wanted to bring something that would be exciting. Some of the girls had already expressed dreams of being ballerinas, and they were bringing a dance instruction video. Keagy reached out to Revelle to ask if My King Studio of Dance might be able to come up with leotards and dance shoes to bring with her. The studio collected those supplies, but that was just the start. In 2015 MKS decided to enter a scarecrow decorating contest put on by the city of O’Fallon, and won. There was a $300 prize that was donated to House of Joy. Shortly after that, the sewing cafe was started, and MKS became a drop-off point for sewing machines and materials. And then Keagy suggested that maybe Revelle would like to visit House of Joy. Revelle was accompanied by tumbling teacher Miller, along with her oldest daughter and father. Revelle and Miller decided they wanted to really give the girls a dance camp experience, so they got new leotards and skirts, printed 30 pink t-shirts, shipped tumbling mats down, and choreographed dances to Haitian Creole music. The girls responded with enthusiasm. Though it was their first true dance class experience, they observantly followed, and did a fantastic job when it came time to perform at the Sunday church service.

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Cuivre River Electric Cooperative sponsored five students at the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. Local delegates were Jessie Jarvis of Marthasville, Makenna Jasper of Wentzville, Alexis Koch of Lake St. Louis, Jaime Mennemeyer and Lauryn Morris, both of Troy. They were among 109 high school students from across Missouri who attended the conference held July 12-14 in Jefferson City. Each year in July, an actionfilled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally known speakers and a day at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. To learn more about electric cooperatives, the group was divided up into teams that competed in various events like the “build a cooperative” game. Another highlight was hearing from the Rachel’s Challenge Organization. Rachel Scott was

Submitted photo Five local high school students sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative traveled to Jefferson City July 12-14 to attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) program. Pictured (from left) are Jessie Jarvis, homeschooled; Lauryn Morris, Troy Buchanan High School; Makenna Jasper, Timberland High School; Alexis Koch, Timberland High School and Jaime Mennemeyer, Troy Buchanan High School.

the first student killed in the Columbine High School tragedy on April 20, 1999. Today, her family and friends speak to youth around the world about Rachel’s legacy of being a positive role model to everyone she met in life. The CYCLE program is in its 14th year and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country.

The annual contest is open to high school sophomores who live and attend school in Cuivre River’s general service area, or who have Cuivre River Electric service in their homes. Applications for next year’s program will be accepted in the spring. For more information about the CYCLE program, contact Tim Schmidt at 800-392-3709, ext. 4837 or by email at tschmidt@cuivre.com.

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is coordinating distribution of 50,000 medication disposal pouches donated by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. This donation is extremely timely as DHSS attempts to stem the diversion of unused opioids in Missouri. A national survey of U.S. adults who use opioids showed that nearly six out of 10 had, or expect to have, leftover opioids, according to findings

published online June 13, 2016, in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal. Also, a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) national survey on drug use and health determined that nearly 51 percent of those who misused prescription painkillers got them from friends or relatives. “As a company focused on the health and well-being of our patients and communities, Mallinckrodt has long been a strong advocate of addressing the complex issues of opioid misuse and abuse,” said Mark Trudeau, Mallinckrodt President and Chief Executive Officer. “We share the concerns of all Missourians and have worked to provide medication deactivation pouches for more than 400,000 Missouri families. A safe and responsible way to dispose of unused medications is critical in this fight.” “We commend Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens for efforts to combat this public health crisis,” he continued. “Mallinckrodt is committed to working with policy makers, community leaders, law enforcement and industry partners to ensure the responsible use of pain medication and prevent

unused medications from ending up in the wrong hands.” The pouch-based systems that Mallinckrodt is donating deactivate prescription drugs and render chemical compounds safe for landfills through four simple steps as follows: 1. The sealable pouch which contains active carbon is opened by the patient. 2. The patient adds any remaining, unused medications and water to the pouch. 3. Carbon in the pouch binds to the drugs active ingredients and breaks the medication down. 4. The patient seals the pouch which can then be safely disposed of in the household garbage. DHSS will be partnering with local public health agencies and other organizations to distribute the donated pouches while maintaining a small number for requests that will be received from across the state. For more information on the department’s efforts to combat Missouri’s opioid crisis, please visit http://health.mo.gov/ .

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Extended forecast poses increased risk for poor air quality With a string of extremely hot, humid and sunny days set to hover over the St. Louis region, the Clean Air Partnership is encouraging area residents to keep an eye on the daily air quality forecast, too, and do their part to help reduce emissions in the region. “Extended weather patterns featuring sun, extreme heat and high humidity are synonymous with the development of poor air quality conditions,” said Susannah Fuchs, director of clean air for the American Lung Association and the spokesperson for the Clean Air Partnership. “This is because sunlight and warm temperatures speed up the formation of ground-level ozone. Since we can’t control the weather factors that lead to ozone formation, it’s critical for all of us to take steps to reduce emissions when temperatures are in the ranges we’re seeing this week.” With transportation having the most profound impact on air quality, making the choice to drive less is an easy way to help reduce the emissions that lead to poor air quality. Using transit, carpooling and vanpooling, combining errands into a single trip, telecommuting and walking and biking more to get around town help take cars off area roads and the related emissions out of our air. Additional actions suggested by the Clean Air Partnership to help decrease emission levels in the coming days include: • Reducing time spent on the road by postponing or combining trips. • Planning routes to avoid idling in traffic tie-ups and construction zones. • Brown-bagging lunch instead of making

short trips to local restaurants or idling in drive-thrus. • Refraining from refueling vehicles during the heat of the day, waiting three seconds before removing the nozzle after filling up, and never topping off the tank. • Using gas-powered mowers only before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. • Using pre-treated briquettes or chimney starter instead of lighter fluid to light barbeque grills. After a couple of orange day forecasts, Fuchs is also reminding area residents of the health implications of those poor air quality conditions. She cautions that those with lung disease, kids and seniors should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion when the ozone levels are in that range. “The good news is, the simple modifications we’re suggesting to people’s daily routine can go a long way towards getting our air quality back to healthy levels and ensuring that area residents can breathe easier as the current heat wave persists,” noted Fuchs. Throughout the summer, area residents are encouraged to visit the Clean Air Partnership’s website at www.cleanair-stlouis.com to access the daily air quality forecast. There, individuals can also sign up to receive the daily forecast in their email in-boxes via the Environmental Protection Agency’s EnviroFlash air quality alert system. Individuals can also get daily air quality updates on the organization’s Facebook page, or by following the Clean Air Partnership on Twitter @gatewaycleanair.

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Taking a bite out of the dog days of summer The recent heat wave made me remember that we are in the “dog days of summer” which is referred to the hottest and often most oppressive time of summer. Typically the dog days of summer kick off in early to mid-July and run through mid-August. This year, we are truly experiencing the dog days of summer. But, why are they called the dog days of summer? Is it because even dogs can’t deal with the heat? Some even say it is when dogs go mad due to the oppressive heat. But, really why just dogs? I remember as a child growing up and going fishing with my grandpa that during the dog days of summer the creeks became more stagnant and developed a film on them that made for bad fishing. Even some 20-plus years later I look at creeks and when I see this film and more stagnant movement I remember my childhood days of fishing with my grandpa. Well, in reality this period has nothing to do with dogs at all, but rather we must trace the dog days of sum-

mer all the way back to the ancient Romans. The dog days of summer refers to the brightest star Sirius. Sirius is also known as the “Dog Star.” During the summer between July 3 and Aug. 11 the sun and Sirius occupy the same region of the sky and being the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, which means “The Greater Dog” is why Sirius is often referred to as the Dog Star. In the summer, Sirius actually rises and sets with the sun, and since the star is so bright, the ancient Romans actually believed the star gave off heat adding to the strength of the sun – resulting in hotter than normal temperatures. The Romans called this time “dies caniculares” or “dog days” which means 20 days before and 20 days after the alignment of the star Sirius, and the sun. While the Romans were on to something about the hottest time of the year falling around July 3 to Aug. 11, they were off base on believing the star, despite its brightness, adds any heat to Earth. The heat is simply a result of the

Earth’s tilt that causes the sun’s rays to hit at a more direct angle and for longer periods of time resulting in much hotter days for much of the United States. So during these dog days of summer just remember that your dogs are probably just as hot as you and they likely aren’t going mad as some people say – but I know how I get from the heat – grouchy. So, maybe they weren’t entirely wrong about dogs going mad after all. Enjoy the last few dog days of summer! N i c k Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who understands t h e 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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Get active in August with St. Charles County Parks Ramp up your summer fun with a visit to one of your St. Charles County Parks during the month of August! Whether you choose to canoe at Broemmelsiek Park, meet Daniel Boone and his biographer at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance, or get locked-in the Youth Activity Park, you’re sure to have a memorable time. The parks department offers a variety of programs and activities for ages and interests. Here are some upcoming events in August: • Lace up your walking shoes from 8 a.m. – noon, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, for the Wednesday Walkers program at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie. This free fitness program lets seniors to use the park prior to opening for regular business hours. Free coffee is served at the concession stand. Call the park at 636-561-4964 for more information. • Bring the family out for Friday Night Public Stargazing at Broemmelsiek Park near Defiance and discover constellations and stars through complex telescopes. The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) hosts these educational stargazing programs at our Astronomy Viewing Area in the park. For more information, visit www.asemonline.org or call the parks department at 636-949-7535. • Join Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC) and St. Louis Area Mountain Bikers (SLAMB) at 8:30 p.m., Aug. 4, for a free Friday Night Mountain Bike Ride at Matson Hill Park near Defiance. Another ride is scheduled at 8 p.m., Aug. 11, at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville. Riders must wear a helmet and have a 600 lumen light to experience park trails after hours. Register online at www.stccparks.org. • Youth 12 years and older can get “locked in” on Aug. 5 at the Youth Activity Park for an all-night adventure playing games, skating, biking and entering scooter competitions. Prizes will be awarded for the competitions and all will enjoy a pizza party at midnight. Lock-in is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Cost of the program is $20 per youth. Pre-registration required. Call the park at 636-561-4964 for more information and to register. • Canoe 101 is a new, two-hour training session that teaches adults and children ages 10 and older the basic rules of Missouri waterways, how to properly fit a life jacket, canoeing etiquette, steering and much more. Cost of the program is $5 per person. Preregistration required at www.stccparks.org or call 636-949-7535. • If you’re a folk-music lover, or just want to learn more about the history of music, then the Historic Music of the Past event is for you. Visit The Historic Daniel Boone Home from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aug. 12, and learn about music of the past. Fiddlers and traditional musicians will be playing together at this old-time musical gathering. For more information about this free program, call 636-798-2005. Paid guided-tours of the Boone Home are available throughout the day. • Visit with “Lila” and learn about slavery on the Missouri frontier. Lila, Life of a Missouri Slave is performed by Angela da Silva at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m., Aug. 13, in the Old Peace Chapel at The Historic Daniel Boone Home in Defiance. In addition to the presentations, guests may visit with “Lila” from 12-5 p.m. to hear her compelling stories. The programs are free; paid tours of the Boone Home occur at the top of each hour. Call 636-798-2005 for more information. • Whether you’re training for the October MO’ Cowbell Marathon or looking to meet

other outdoor enthusiasts, join the Parks Department and EDC Business & Community Partners for a free training run at 7 a.m., Aug. 13, at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville. Choose from an eight or three-mile run through both paved and natural-surface trails in the park. Register at www.mocowbellrun.com/mo-trainingteam. • The Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie stays open until midnight, Aug. 19. Skate, ride, rock climb, or play into the night. For more information about the Late Skate and Ride event, visit www.stccparks. org or call the park at 636-561-4964. • Watch stars perform under the stars on a giant outdoor inflatable screen at the familyfriendly Movie in the Park, Aug. 19, at the Heritage Museum near St. Charles. It’s free and the next best thing to a drive-in movie. “Spaceballs” is this month’s feature, which begins at sunset. Popcorn is free; soda, candy and Bahama Buck’s shaved ice treats are available for purchase. Moviegoers should bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. No glass bottles, please. Call 636-255-6000 for more information. • If you’ve always wanted to learn how to kayak, canoe or use stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), here’s your chance! St. Charles County Parks and the Alpine Shop are hosting a Kayaking 101 classes from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at Broemmelsiek Park. Call the Alpine Shop at 314-962-7715 to reserve your spot. • Discover the importance of herbs on Aug. 26, during the monthly Artisan in Residence program at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. Learn how frontier families used various herbs and other plants for health remedies and the coloring of fabrics. Enjoy free demonstrations from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call 636-798-2005. Paid guided-tours of the Boone Home are available throughout the day. For more information about the program, call the park at 636-798-2237. • Enjoy live music by 4th Street Band and dinner from your favorite food truck vendors from 5-8 p.m., Aug. 25, at the Heritage Museum near St. Charles. Bring the family - and the neighbors - to the museum grounds for a relaxing evening of good food and great entertainment. Look for these food trucks: Twisted Taco, Savor the Southwest and Bahama Buck’s. For more information, call the museum at 636-255-6000. • Meet Daniel Boone and his biographer, John Filson, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aug. 26, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. You’ll see their amazing collection of original antiques from the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Call 636-798-2005 for more information. • Experience pioneer life during Homeschool Days from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aug. 30, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. Students and their families participate in hands-on programs and demonstrations, dip candles, play frontier games, marble paper, learn quill and ink, work with carpenters and more. Students earn home school instruction hours. Admission is $5 per student; children four and under are free. Discount for one free adult per three paying students. To register, call the park at 636798-2005 or visit www.stccparks.org. For more information on these and other events, contact the St. Charles County Parks & Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org.

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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.

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Chip in It’s true. We Americans are getting lazier by the day because this is now happening. A certain company in the U.S. is injecting chips into their employees! Yup, just like a furry little pet. They’re getting micro-machines shot into their bodies. And for what reason? A very futuristic timesaving reason. Or at least I thought… Of course I was intrigued when I first heard about this chip thingy because anything that has to do with a salty treat naturally gets my attention. Soon after, I sadly learned it was not something I could dunk into a sour cream and onion dip, but instead a futuristic innovation inserted in between the thumb and index finger. I then thought, what type of timesaving purposes were we in store for? I envisioned the vast possibilities: Could I now speak into my palm like a phone or get reception and listen to my favorite tunes via my hand; perhaps wave my finger and levitate things making cleaning the living room a breeze; or maybe even with a snap of my finger make a chocolatey confection appear? Yes! Sign me up and inject me with that foreign substance which could easily migrate to vital organs and emit radiation to wither up my kidneys; I was on board and willing! That is until the actual purpose for the strange devices was revealed. Critical time savers, my withered up kidneys! The purpose for such an invasive procedure: entering the office building, logging onto a com-

puter and vending machine purchases. Since when did turning a doorknob or entering 1234 on a computer or selecting a bag of Cheetos become so all-consuming and critical to the workday that humans are willing to plug menacing little bots full of carcinogens into their blood streams?! Changed my mind. I’ll pass until these things serve real purpose. Such as, say I’m in one of those gigantic big box stores with my husband and he’s been lost for five hours and purposely won’t answer his phone. Luckily, I have had one of those chips embedded in his rear section. I then give it a major jolt, courtesy of the handy BumZap app from my smartphone. I can hear his yowls seven aisles away. I now know he is in the plumbing section ogling over the PVC pipe fittings and can easily be retrieved. The future is a wondrous thing.

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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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Fort Zumwalt North students complete a successful week at American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State Isabelle Blevins, Cicely Berzack and Michaela Russ of Fort Zumwalt North High School have returned home, having spent a week immersed in learning the ins and outs of the life of a state legislator, holding political conventions and listening to speakers from various levels of local, county and state government. The delegates had the honor of hearing such distinguished speakers as Governor Eric Greitens, Missouri First Lady and University of Missouri Assistant Professor, Sheena Greitens, U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt, among others. To cap off the experience, all three Fort Zumwalt North High School delegates were elected to the House of Representatives by their respective Girls State Cities, and spent the day debating bills on the house floor in Jefferson City. The three high school seniors were nominated to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State by the staff of Fort Zumwalt North High School. They joined 760 delegates from throughout Missouri, also nominated to attend by their high schools. Since its inception in 1937, ALA Girls State has empowered thousands of accomplished young women to aspire to great things. Their stellar accomplishments are grounded in leadership skills enhanced at ALA Girls State programs in all

Submitted photo Isabelle Blevins, Cicely Berzack and Michaela Russ of Fort Zumwalt North High School on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives in Jefferson City as a part of American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State.

50 states. Past ALA Girls State participants include members of presidential cabinets, mayors, governors, state representatives, senators, corporate CEOs, nationally known journalists, and military officers. For 76 summers, the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Missouri has hosted this program, at no cost to the delegates, for young women in

the state of Missouri to learn and grow as leaders and involved, informed citizens. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 was responsible for sending Cicely Berzack, Isabelle Blevins and Michaela Russ to Girls State on the campus of University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg.

Wentzville School District receives grant from Mastercard for STEM initiatives

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The Wentzville School District (WSD) has announced that it has received a grant from Mastercard to support the district’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives. The $44,975 grant will help fund the district’s new Ignite! program, a profession-based learning opportunity for high school students. Also, the grant will help expand the WSD’s K-5 coding curriculum and the International Telementor Program, as well as participation in Girls4Tech, a partnership with Mastercard designed to Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District has announced that it has received a grant from Mastercard to increase female middle school support the district’s STEM initiatives. student interest and participation in STEM careers and porting STEM initiatives in said Superintendent Dr. Curtis coursework. “We anticipate more than the WSD since 2007, providing Cain. “Their generosity enables 8,800 WSD students and teach- more than $450,000 in grant us to provide a variety of worldclass, innovative programs for ers will benefit directly from dollars over the last decade. “We are extremely grateful to our students that enhances this grant,” said WSD Director of Professional & Program De- Mastercard for their continued their learning experience and support for STEM initiatives in equips them for future success.” velopment Dr. Karen Hill. Mastercard has been sup- the Wentzville School District,”

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Progress West Hospital unveils newborn intensive care unit Progress West Hospital unveiled a new addition to its Childbirth Center with the opening of its Newborn Intensive Care Unit. The new unit enables the hospital to provide care for premature babies born at a gestational age as young as 32 weeks. The new unit features eight newborn ICU beds and state-of-the-art technology. It also features a unique layout that promotes family-centered care. “We are so excited to be able to keep complicated infants and premature infants right here in St. Charles County - closer to their parents and extended families,” said Dr. Cassandra Pruitt, Washington University associate professor of pediatrics and pediatric medical director for Progress West Hospital. Submitted photo According to recent medical research, keeping Progress West Hospital unveiled a new addition to its Childbirth Center with mothers and their babies together is one of the top the opening of its Newborn Intensive Care Unit. factors in helping NICU babies and mothers recover more rapidly. Unit,” said Jane Bruegenhemke, Clinical Nurse Man“We in the Childbirth Center at Progress West are ager, Women and Infants. “By having the expertise extremely proud of the new Newborn Intensive Care and technology to care for high-risk mothers and pre-

Home Builders Association donates $12,500 to Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2017 HBA President Ken Kruse of Payne Family Homes presented a $12,500 donation to Lauren Grotegeers, resource development coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County. The donation will be used to help fund the first attached home built by Habitat St. Charles. One home will be built for a family with young children, including one with special needs. The other is for a single mother and young daughter. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County strives to fulfill the mission of providing decent, safe, affordable and sustainable housing to deserving families in St. Charles County. The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry. The Home Build-

mature newborns, we are able to keep more moms, babies and families together.” The new unit is staffed with a team of neonatologists and pediatricians from Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as well as Washington University maternal fetal medicine specialists. The team of physicians work with the patient’s own obstetrician to coordinate care for high-risk pregnant mothers. The team also includes neonatal nurses with advanced training to take care of prematurely born babies. The Childbirth Center at Progress West Hospital features large, private suites designed to meet the entire spectrum of birthing needs, from labor and delivery to recovery and postpartum, with accommodations for an overnight guest. Other amenities for families include dining on call and free Wi-Fi. To schedule a tour or to take a virtual tour of the Childbirth Center at Progress West Hospital, visit ProgressWestBaby.org.

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Brad Wheeling and the ownership group which includes Ron and Valerie Woerndle and Wade and Erin Alberty, along with head brewer Abbey Spencer celebrated the grand opening of their new business Third Wheel Brewing with a ribbon cutting on July 19. Also attending were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and representatives with the city of St. Peters Economic Development office and Board of Aldermen. The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce was represented by members of the board of directors and ambassadors.

Third Wheel Brewing is located at 4008 North Service Road in St. Peters and features 5,000 square foot of brewery and storage space, as well as a 4,000 square foot tasting room. Brews crafted in house include a Belgian Wit, IPA, an American Brown Ale and Berliner Weisse. Third Wheel also features several guest taps. The Window, an actual window, offers an extensive menu of snacks, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. For more information on Third Wheel Brewing, please visit their website at www.thirdwheelbrewing.com or contact by phone at 636-323-9810.

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B... Juszczyk excels at the USATF Recently during the USA Track and Field (USATF) Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships, three local, young athletes excelled at the University of Kansas’ Rock Chalk Park. *14-year-old Florrisant resident Sydney Juszczyk, in the girls 13-14 age group, won her division in the javelin with a toss of 144 feet, two inches. She will be a freshman at Trinity High next month and competes for the Ultimate Speed Academy. *The boys 17-18 triple jump saw recent Summit graduate Rayvon Allen competing for the St. Louis Blues Track Club. He settled for a runner-up showing despite the same mark as the winner (51-7.75). *In the girls 17-18 triple jump, Diamond Riley of Ritenour and the University City Xplosion finished fifth with a jump of 39-5.75. Riley will be a senior at Ritenour and had won the Class 5 triple jump crown. ~~~The future athletes Add another sweep for the Rascals 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 River City squad held off a late rally to complete the season sweep against the Traverse City Beach Bums with a 9-8 win Sunday evening in the Beach Bums’, backyard improving to five games over the .500 mark for the first time since Aug. 30, 2016. They cruised to win the first two games 5-1 and 4-1, but are still in third place and 6.5 games out. NEXT HOME GAMES Aug. 2 (5:05 p.m.)/3 vs. Florence Freedom Aug. 4/5/6 vs. Evansville Otters All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. ~~~Hitting machine

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Another Rascals’ player is signed by the Cardinals The Cardinals have purchased the contract of the River City right-handed pitcher Jason Zgardowski. Zgardowski, 23, becomes the second Rascal this season to sign with the Cardinals and third overall to move on to a major league organization. He will report to a Cardinals affiliate. The bullpen arm leaves the Rascals with three wins and three saves and a stellar 1.34 ERA through a Frontier League-leading 34 appearances and has not allowed an earned run in his last 18 innings, striking out 40 batters dating back to June 18. ~~~See you in the bigs Play baseball with former players The Rascals is giving you the chance to play in its STL Legends Game at CarShield Field on Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. with former major league baseball players. Up for bid is one roster spot to play alongside all of our former Cardinal legends. The winning bidder will receive an official personalized Legends Game jersey and hat, a chance to receive autographs from the legends, and three additional non-autograph game tickets for guests, as well as food and drinks throughout the event. Bidding for this once in a lifetime opportunity will begin at $2,000. Official bids can be placed www.r.ebay.com/IT9MOf. Players include Rick Ankiel, Jim Edmonds, Skip Schumaker, Fernando Tatis, John Tudor, Jason Isringhausen, Brad Thompson and Kerry Robinson in the first annual 2017 STL Legends game. Local personalities also playing in the STL Legends Game include Lux and Tim from NOW 96.3 as well as Marc Cox and Jamie Allman from FM News Talk 97.1, Joe Roderick from Inside STL, Charlie Marlow from Fox 2 News and former St. Louis Blues player Cam Janssen. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~One special day

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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Recipe: Make breakfast time anytime Give your meals a wake-up call because breakfast is no longer just for mornings. From weeknight family dinners to a quick lunch, you can make mealtime fun with breakfast recipes any time of day. Delicious, wholesome ingredients are the centerpiece of breakfast dishes, and hand-crafted

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Smithfield bacon, ham and sausage lends mouthwatering flavor to breakfast dishes you can enjoy all day, any day. Put a hearty spin on avocado toast or get creative with a protein-packed breakfast bowl. Find more recipes you can enjoy morning, noon and night at Smithfield.com.

Breakfast Avocado Toast with Bacon and Ham Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon 16 ounces sliced ham 1 1/2-2 quarts water 1 lime, juiced 1 cup freshly made or refrigerated, prepared guacamole 4 large eggs 4 thick slices seeded whole-grain bread, toasted golden brown freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro leaves

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly spray baking rack and place on top of foil-lined, rimmed baking pan. Separate strips of bacon and lay flat in single layer on rack. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until just crisp, rotating pan halfway through cooking. Using spatula, remove bacon from pan while warm; drain on paper towels. While bacon is baking, lay sliced ham on lightly sprayed, rimmed baking pan. Bake 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through. Keep bacon and ham warm. In saucepot over medium-high heat, heat water and lime juice until simmering. Crack eggs into small cups. Slowly add eggs one at a time to pot and simmer 4-5 minutes, or until whites are just set for runny yolk or a little longer for firmer yolk. Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Spread guacamole onto toast, topping each with sliced ham, egg, pepper and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Hearty Breakfast Bowl Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon 16 ounces boneless ham steaks, cubed 3 cups cooked steel-cut Irish or traditional oatmeal 3 1/2-4 quarts water, divided 1 pound fresh asparagus 4 eggs 2 cups fresh assorted berries 1/2 cup walnuts 1/3 cup pepitas (Spanish pumpkin seeds)

crisp when pierced with fork. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove asparagus; drain and reserve. In same saucepot over high heat, bring 1 1/2-2 quarts water to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and, using slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water individually. Cook 6 1/2 minutes for softer, jammy yolk or a little more for firmer yolk, keeping water simmering during cooking. Transfer eggs to bowl of ice water and chill 1 minute for easier peeling. To assemble, divide oatmeal, asparagus, berries, ham and bacon among four bowls. Place peeled, halved egg in each bowl and top with walnuts and pepitas.

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS 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. 5 and 12: Theater auditions

O’Fallon Theatre Works (OTW) will hold open auditions for the musical comedy, “Bye Bye Birdie,” on two Saturdays, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street, in O’Fallon. Show production dates are Nov. 3 – 5 and 10 – 12. Casting calls for teens and adults; no children’s role will be available. Both singing and non-singing roles are available. To secure their hour time slot for an audition, auditioners must sign up in advance on the O’FallonTheatreWorks Facebook page. Go to www.facebook. com/OFallonTheatreWorks and sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/ showSignUp/30e084fa8a72ba0ff2byebye. The dance combination that will be required at the audition is posted on YouTube and can also be found on the OTW Facebook page. Auditioners should bring 36 bars of sheet music for the vocal audition (no CDs please), prepare a comedy monologue and be ready for cold readings from the script. For questions about the auditions, email katyfryotw@yahoo.com.

Aug. 6: Flea market

Treasure Emporium Flea Market takes place from 11a.m. - 7p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish Picnic located at 100 Thompson Dr. in Troy. The event will take place in the air-conditioned Parish Center gym.

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. 12: Parent education program

First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law.

The goal of First Impact is to reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities, injuries and crashes among teen drivers. First Impact will help parents understand teen driving risks, enforcement and monitoring of GDL law and serving as a positive role model. A First Impact parent presentation will be held from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Wentzville Law Enforcement Center at 1019 Schroeder Creek Blvd. in Wentzville. Your new driver is welcome to attend with you. Register at https:// firstimpact.missouri.edu/events/ parent-program-at-wentzville-policedepartment/

Aug. 12: 5K and fun run

The Diva Dash is a 5K run/walk with a Lil’ Princess Fun Run for children that takes place from 6 - 9:30 a.m. at The Muny in Forest Park at 1 Theatre Dr, in St. Louis. The participants dress up in fun costumes...like divas! TREE House of Greater St. Louis is the charity beneficiary of this event. Volunteers are needed to monitor the race course, hand out water, etc. About 25 volunteers are needed. Register to volunteer at https://runsignup.com/Race/ Volunteer/MO/StLouis/DivaDash5KStLouis.

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. 19: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Werewolf ” at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open for youths ages 8 to 18 and will consist of a song that will be taught, a short dance combination and a brief reading from the script. Students auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no flip flops) and must be accompanied by an adult. To be cast, students must either have had Introductory Theatre Workshop I or concurrently enroll in that class in addition to being in the production. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 14; and 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and Oct. 15. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.

Aug. 20: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “The Nutcracker” at noon in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open for youths ages 8 to 18 and will consist of readings from the script, a dance combination which will be taught and basic movement. Students auditioning should bring dance shoes (jazz, ballet, tap or all) and wear clothes in which they can dance com-

fortably. They must also be accompanied by an adult. To be cast, students must either have had Introductory Theatre Workshop I or concurrently enroll in that class in addition to being in the production. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, and Dec. 16; and 2 p.m. Dec. 16, and Dec. 17. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233.

Aug. 21-22: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “Night of the Living Dead” at 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Roles are available for 12 men, five women and a 15-20 ensemble of zombies. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27-30; 10 a.m. Sept. 28; and 2 p.m. Oct. 1. 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 Tracy Bono, Director, tbono@ stchas.edu or 636-922-8254.

Aug. 21-22: Theater auditions

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.

Aug. 26: Grandparents seminar

Grandparenting Matters Seminar takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church Wentzville at 653 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. Come expecting to find inspiration, ideas and tools to help you realize your potential to grandparent in a meaningful way by leaving a legacy of faith. Guest speaker will be Larry Fowler. Advance tickets are $29 (includes lunch and snacks) and are available at www.fbcwentzville.com.

Sept. 3: Big band concert

tion 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.

Oct. 9: Charity golf tournament

The Second Annual Golftoberfest Fundraiser takes place at Old Hickory Golf Club. Shoes & Hope and the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber invite you to play golf and/or sponsor this fun event. Event begins with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Cost of $125 includes golf, lunch and awards reception. For more information call Christy at 314-583-0538.

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: 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).

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

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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.

Sept. 6: Senior citizen luncheon

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.

Tri County Advisory Board to Proba-

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.

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

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.

Sept. 9: Craft fair

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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 Beginning Sept. 6, and every first Wednesday of the month thereafter, St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South, in St. Charles, will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Games (activities) will be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-634-1971. All are welcome.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Parent support group

Mondays: mous

Alcoholics

Anony-

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

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

6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.

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.

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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

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.

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.

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

Wednesdays: Talk

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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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

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

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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

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.

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

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

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.

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, 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

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

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.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club

Saturdays: Bosom Buddies

The St Charles County WIC Clinic is working to become a breastfeeding friendly clinic. As part of this effort, we have formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required. Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)

Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at 2865 Brew House Restaurant in St. Charles on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway across the parking lot from Sam’s Warehouse. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/472022532983525/

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com.

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day. 8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

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In search of dollar movie theaters

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As a movie fan, I always look for ways to stretch my cinematic dollars. I live in Irvine, California where ticket prices can go as high as $14.50 for a standard, no-frills showing. IMAX and other premium formats raise the ticket price even higher. Taking a significant other to see a new release could cost well over $40, especially when purchasing concessions. Irvine did have the Woodbridge 5 Theater, a second-run theater situated near an incredibly nice park and bike trail. For a long time, adult tickets were $1.99, but if you wanted to see a 3D film, it was a dollar more. The seats weren’t great and the carpet wasn’t very clean, but the Woodbridge was a nice Sunday afternoon refuge (I binge watched “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” there for a month.) In 2016, however, AMC bought the theater, rebranding it as one of their “AMC Classic” locations showing first-run movies at a discount. Adult evening tickets cost $6.99, but matinees are $4.99. They offer self-serve soda machines and honor the “AMC Stubs” loyalty program. On Tuesdays, current releases are just $5 per person at the Chesterfield 14 The-

ater in St. Louis as well as other AMC Classic locations across the country. Discounted first-run theaters may be a sign of the times, ending the secondary market that used to thrive. For several years in St. Louis, the Granada Theater on Gravois showed second-run films for $1 per ticket; the concessions also were quite reasonable. Down the road, the renovated Kingsland had reclining seats and inexpensive admission to boot. Both have long since been converted into retail space and/or parking lots. In Orange County, I encountered more than one theater with bargain prices for new releases on certain days. Regal Cinemas has a theater in Anaheim with discounted tickets and concessions all day on Sunday. Cinema City, also in Anaheim, has a nicely renovated theater with great customer service and amenities. Tickets there are as low as $6 on certain days. On a visit to St. Louis, a friend and I checked out the Keller 8, once a proud addition to the Wehrenberg stable of cinemas. The 20-yearold venue is now part of Earlann Theaters

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chain that offers good value for couples and families. During that visit, we saw the liveaction “Beauty and the Beast” followed by a showing of “The Lovers” with Debra Winger. Though the days of cheap movies are seemingly over, the new brand of discount houses offer more bang for the buck. You also don’t have to wait a few weeks to catch a film at a decent price. Still, the idea of paying just a dollar or two to see a movie at the theater remains a very fond memory. Photo courtesy Bigstock 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.