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August 3, 2016

So you want to be a ninja warrior?

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Photos by Ray Rockwell (Clockwise from left) KOR Komplex owner/operator Brendan O’Neil founded the gym in 2014. Students at KOR Komplex train on a variety of obstacles popularized by the television show “American Ninja Warrior.” KOR Komplex features several obstacles from “American Ninja Warrior” such as the Warped Wall and these that simulate the Floating Steps.

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By Brett Auten No matter the age, size or athletic ability, if you hang around KOR Komplex in St. Charles long enough you will likely see a cornucopia of people walk through the door.

Located just off Main Street at 546 1st Capitol Dr. KOR Komplex has rapidly grown into a hot spot for fitness for the entire family.

While KOR offers a variety of training options, no matter the physicality of its customer, the gym found its niche as being the only location in the area to offer America Ninja Warrior training and development. For those unaware, “American Ninja Warrior” is the obstacle-based television competition that has become a ratings juggernaut beginning in its fifth season when it switched to NBC in 2014.

KOR Komplex (also known as KOR Integrated Fitness) is the brainchild of owner/operator Brendan O’Neil.

O’Neil, 41, is a lifelong St. Charles resident who left behind a constraining professional life in sales to follow his passion of health, fitness and wellness.

He quickly delved into the world of personal training and built quite the name for himself. He eventually worked up to the point to where he trained athletes in

professional football, baseball and every other walk of life.

In the congested world of big box gyms, O’Neil and KOR found its voice by offering niche programs like parkour and rock climbing as well as the ninja training to go alongside its functionalbase personal training.

“I always tried to be something different as a trainer and this gave me an opportunity to try something different,” O’Neil said. “When I started paying attention to the ‘American Ninja Warrior’ show and things like Tough Mudder events, it’s all about being aware of your body, having great coordination, great balance and great core strength and control and it just kind of clicked.”

It was a slow burn for KOR as word of mouth, as opposed to advertising and marketing, began to lead athletes and clients there during the summer of 2014.

“We would be lucky to have 30-to40 people come in our gym a month,” O’Neil said. “Once the winter came around and we started talking to other gyms they said kids’ birthday parties is where it’s at and that’s when it clicked that this would be a great atmosphere for kids and adults.”

O’Neil went to a Wentzville school district to pass out fliers touting KOR as a birthday destination and suddenly gas was added to the fire. Now, children make up about two-third of the clientele.

KOR has had three of its trainers earn significant air time on “American Ninja Warrior.” Kirsti Meyer, Kyle Mendoza

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Around Town Main Street improvement project to impact downtown Wentzville traffic and more.

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School WSD to host sixth annual Back to School Fair and more.

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Business U.S. Chamber’s Institute awards St. Charles County chamber executive the Regent Scholarship and more.

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NINJA Continued from cover and Ryan Ripley have all made a name in the growing sport.

Several other ANW competitors train at KOR as well.

Meyer is the head trainer at KOR and is a two-time veteran of “American Ninja Warrior.” Meyer, a former high school and college athlete known as “The Machine” to her plethora of ANW fans, stumbled upon the gym while a student at Lindenwood University in the summer of 2014. Meyer began training to try and get on the TV show.

“I wanted to see how I could do,” Meyer said. “I figured that I would be great at this and I was humbled very quickly. It became a stress reliever from school. First it was once a week, then once turned into two-or-three and then four-to-five. It was a giant playground and the better I got with it I realized I could help show others and from there I really fell in love with the sport and helping others.”

Meyer has seen all sorts come in with preconceived notions on how to tackle the obstacles only to have those thoughts squelched.

“People think just because they’re strong they can do this,” Meyer said. “They can bench press 315-pounds or whatnot that they think they can come in here and do this and there’s about one-percent that actually transfers over to it. It’s a whole different kind of strength. It’s about holding your body weight. You get these big-build type of people come in here and they’re like, ‘wow this is really difficult.’”

Meyer has been at the forefront of KOR’s expansion and growth and right along with the gym, her role has become more and more prominent within the organization. Since Meyer started training at KOR, O’Neil has added at least 20 more obstacles.

“It’s crazy how much has fit into this space,” she said. “To think about when I first started coming here and what it has transformed into and how much it plays to both kids and adults, it’s amazing.”

Meyer is admittedly super-competitive and as more and more women are starting to make a name in the sport she sees herself as knocking on that door. She and the other trainers at KOR embrace their roles as not only coaches but as role models to their students.

“It is an awesome feeling,” Meyer said. “When I first came in I wasn’t that good so I know the hurdles and what it’s like to not be so good at the sport and when you accomplish an obstacle you’re super proud of yourself. To see kids go through it, struggle, and then accomplish it, it becomes such a confidence booster. It’s really amazing to see.”

Those who are interested can’t merely show up and take stab at the famed Warped Wall. An introduction class, which can be obtained several ways, must be completed first.

People are just now starting to find out about KOR as it is the only gym in the area that has what it has. O’Neil’s passion is in helping people find activities and movements, not necessarily exercises, that is fun and they enjoy.

“This grew into something bigger and better than I had ever planned,” he said. “The goal was to reach a large amount of people and get them active. You can’t do that in a normal gym. You have to have a multi-functional facility because everyone likes different things. This is a camaraderie sport. Everyone helps everyone and when someone makes it up the warped wall for the first time and the whole gym will stop and cheer.”

For more information on KOR Komplex visit korfit.com or call 636-724-8166.

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$25,000 grant available for St. Charles County middle school robotics teams St. Charles County Middle Schools, (grades 6-8), interested in starting or expanding their robotics program, in the 2016-2017 academic year, are invited to apply for a grant from the EDC Business & Community Partners.

The grant is to encourage middle-school age students to become involved in the exciting world of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics competitions. Qualified teams will be awarded up to $3,000, with an average award expected to be from $1,000 to $2,000, depending on the needs of the school. Grant funds may be used for a coach stipend, if needed, which should be indicated on application. The total amount available for grant distribution is $25,000 from the EDC Business and Community Partners.

Schools starting a rookie team will be given priority.

The positive impact on FIRST Tech Challenge participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 84 percent have more interest in school, 84 percent have more interest in taking a challenging math or science course, and 86 percent are more interested in attending college.

“We want to encourage students to explore the exciting opportunities of science, technology, engineering and math activities with the hope of their pursuing these type of studies in their high school and college years,” said Randy Schilling, chairman of the Education Committee of the EDC Business & Community Partners. “We know that the younger a student becomes engaged in STEM-related activities, the more likely they are to pursue this type of career. These are the careers of the future.”

Applications will be accepted through Sept. 30. Funding will be awarded by Oct. 15. Applications, grant details and qualifications are online at www.edcscc.com/ftcroboticsgrant.

University of Missouri Extension offers training to become a master gardener Learn by doing and share the love of gardening by becoming a master gardener. Training is the first step. Trainees receive 45 hours of intense training on plant growth, soils, pest management, native plants and many other topics. Participants agree to give 30 hours of volunteer service in the year following training. Twenty of the volunteer hours will be working in the on-site demonstration gardens at the MU Extension Center of St. Charles County.

The remaining 10 hours are a free choice from a variety of other projects. Subsequent years require a minimum of 20 volunteer hours and six educational hours to remain an active Master Gardener.

Training will be held Sept. 6 through Dec. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at MU Extension Center at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. The cost is $195, and all major credit cards are accepted. For more information and a sample agenda, visit http://extension.missouri.edu/ stcharles/mastergardenertraining.aspx or call MU Extension at 636-970-3000. Registration can be done over the phone.

Master gardeners volunteer their time to promote and to demonstrate good gardening principles and techniques, as well as participate in projects that enhance the beauty of our community.

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WSD Board of Education approves hiring of new principal for Peine Ridge Elementary School

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Damian Fay has been named principal of Peine Ridge Elementary School for the 20162017 school year.

The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Damian Fay as principal of Peine Ridge Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year. He is replacing Deanna Kitson who has accepted a new position outside of the district.

Fay started his career in the WSD in 1999 as a teacher at Green Tree Elementary for three years before teaching shortly at South Middle School and then moving to Arizona. He returned to the district in 2012 to take the job of assistant principal at Crossroads Elementary. Fay

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holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis, a Masters in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University and he is currently working on his Doctorate in Educational Administration.

“I’m thrilled, excited, and proud to join the amazing staff, students, and community of Peine Ridge Elementary,” said Fay. “I look forward to working together to help our students learn and grow.” Fay lives with his wife Jennifer and his and son Lucas in O’Fallon.

Main Street improvement project to impact downtown Wentzville traffic The intersection at Main Street and Linn Avenue is now closed to vehicular traffic for roadway construction activities associated with the city of Wentzville’s Main Street Improvement Project.

The closure is expected to last through Aug. 29.

The traffic detour during this closure is as follows: From Interstate 70/ Church Street Northbound : turn right on W. Fourth Street, left

on S. Linn Avenue, right on E. Pitman Avenue, and left onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard; finally, turn left onto E. Pearce Boulevard, which you can take west to N. Linn Avenue.

From E. Pearce Boulevard/ N. Linn Avenue: turn left on E. Allen Street, left on Hickory Street, then right on E. Pearce Boulevard; then take a right on Luetkenhaus Boulevard, and a right onto E. Pitman Avenue.

Take E. Pitman Avenue to S.

Linn Avenue and turn right; finally, turn right on W Fourth Street.

Ongoing construction updates for the Main Street Improvements project will be available from the city of Wentzville website at: bit.ly/ mainstreetproject.

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O’Fallon seeks applicants for open board, commission and committee seats The city of O’Fallon is seeking public service-minded residents to fill vacant seats on the following boards, committees and commissions: • Board of Adjustment – one position for an alternate member.

• Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) – one position for an O’Fallon motel/hotel manager (need not be a city resident).

• Historic Preservation Commission – one position for a Ward 2 representative and one non-voting member.

• Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – one position for a Ward 4 representative.

• Planning & Zoning Commission – one position for a Ward 1 representative.

• Senior Resident Advisory Committee – one position each for Ward 1, 3 and 4 representatives, and one at-large position.

Information about the duties, regular meeting times and dates for each board, commission or committee is available on the city’s website. To be eligible for service, applicants must be residents of the city of O’Fallon (except to serve on the CVB), live in the ward they seek to represent and meet other requirements.

Applications for service may be obtained from the City Clerk, Pam Clement, or downloaded at www.ofallon.mo.us/dept_admin_ cityclerk.htm. Mail completed applications to Pam Clement, City Clerk, O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri, 63366. For more information call 636-3795555 or email pclement@ofallon.mo.us.

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Keeping St. Louis cool

Photo courtesy Cool Down St. Louis Marco Tipton, Ameren Missouri Customers Care Advisor volunteers during the annual Cooldownstlouis.org/Ameren Missouri Cooling Caravan with St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, both helped lift several of 640 donated energy efficient A/Cs into trucks and vans.

Cool Down St. Louis works to help the needy stay safe in dangerous summer heat

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With summer temperatures soaring, Cool Down St. Louis is working hard to spread their message about the importance of keeping cool.

For 16 years the non-profit organization and its 100 percent volunteer-led board has used the support of donations and grants to help the needy stay safe in dangerous summer heat by offering refurbished air conditioning units and assistance in paying for utilities. Their current campaign, Check On Your Neighbors, encourages people to check on seniors, disabled adults or low-income individuals who may be stuck in a hot house with no way to pay their utility bill.

“People are calling others to see if they’re okay, but calling is not the same as going to see somebody,” said Cool Down St. Louis Chairwomen, Melanie DiLeo. “We have so many people who live in brick houses, and they think that they will be fine if they just put a fan on.

Well, all they’re doing is using hot air. So often, the elderly have air but they don’t turn it on because they’re afraid of the cost. This is not the time to be afraid of the cost – this is the time to save lives and turn on the air. There is help in the instance that utility bills need to be paid. The idea is to keep people alive, especially in the heat.”

When organization founder and interim Executive Director Gentry Trotter started the Heat Up St. Louis program in 2000 to help provide heat in the winter for underprivileged households, he recognized a need for temperature regulation for the needy in the summer as well. Since the program’s inception, Cool Down St. Louis has raised over $13 million and has impacted the lives

of over 300,000. The key to this, explains Trotter, is to adopt an open mindedness to the needs of the community and to help educate those they serve in order to prevent repeated cases.

“Need has no geographic boundary,” said Trotter. “We try to educate people so they don’t come back. We want people to be self-reliant.

We try to work with them to make sure they understand how to avoid these emergency cases.”

In response to the second heat-related death of a senior in the St. Louis area this summer, St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger allocated $250,000 in federal grant money to Cool Down St. Louis to further their mission in keeping as many people cool as possible. In addition to participating in the Check On Your Neighbors campaign, there are several other ways people can help others stay safe this summer.

“Volunteering is really important, but right now it is really necessary to raise the funds,” said DiLeo. “Donations can be made online at cooldownstlouis.org, or at any UMB Bank. 100 percent of all donations go to helping the needy.

If you take a gently-used air conditioner to a Vatterott center, they will refurbish it for us to give to someone in need.”

The organization’s website, cooldownstlouis. org, is home to helpful resources such as a list of cooling centers, tips for staying cool and steps needed to take in order to get assistance with utility bills. If you are concerned about the safety of a neighbor or someone you know who may be exposed to high temperatures, you can reach the Cool Down St. Louis hotline at 314-241-7668.

Call for artists to show and sell their work at the annual RSC Art & Family Festival The city of O’Fallon is looking for artists to showcase and sell their original fine art and unique, high-end crafts at the RSC Art & Family Festival, which will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon.

The festival features a gathering of the best local artists, crafters and musicians, and gives

the public a chance to meet artists and buy their original art. The event includes an open house and free family activities. Admission and parking are free, and food will be available for purchase.

For an application or more information, contact Tyler Landreth at tlandreth@ofallon.mo.us or call 636-474-8105.

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Walmart offers with pickup service in the St. Louis area Walmart, the largest grocer in the U.S., has launched its online grocery pickup service at five St. Louis area stores. The free service enables customers to order groceries online and pick them up at their local Walmart store without even leaving their cars.

“At Walmart, we have always been known for saving our customers money, and, with services like grocery pickup, we are also saving them valuable time,” said Sarah Borgmann, Walmart eCommerce Market Coach for St. Louis and Columbia.

“Our customers have told us that grocery pickup is a game changer. They are now able to complete their grocery shopping in a matter of minutes – between errands or on their way home from an after-school activity – without even unbuckling

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their seat belts.”

Walmart’s grocery pickup service features 30,000 items with more than 90 percent of customers choosing to add fresh meat, dairy or produce to their baskets. Other top items selected by grocery pickup shoppers include after school snacks, diapers and large dog food bags. In the St. Louis area, Walmart will also offer regional brands and items such as Louisa toasted ravioli and Maull’s barbecue sauce for pickup. All items are priced at the same prices customers find in their local Walmart store.

Online Grocery service is available at: • Washington Supercenter, 1701 A Roy Dr. in Washington.

• Lake Saint Louis Supercenter, located at 6100 Ronald Reagan Dr. in Lake Saint Louis.

Win free electricity for one year at Cuivre River Electric’s Annual Meeting All Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members are invited to attend their cooperative’s annual meeting Aug. 12 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

“One lucky person will leave the meeting as a grand prize winner of free electricity for one year,” says Cuivre River Member Services Manager Kevin Hurd.

The grand prize is valued at $1,500.

Two fortunate members will also leave the meeting as winners of $500 worth of free electricity. Two others will win $250 worth of free electricity.

The cooperative has traditionally offered prizes of free electricity one month at a time and will continue again this year ($200 maximum per month, September 2016 through August 2017). More than a dozen additional prizes will also be awarded and tentatively include tickets to St. Louis Cardinals games, Toby Keith concert tickets, Fox Theatre tickets, and gift cards galore.

Cuivre River and other electric

cooperatives across the country encourage their members to participate in their annual meetings.

Door prizes are one way to encourage participation and help attain a quorum at the annual business meeting. Members must be present to win.

“If you pay your electric bill to Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, you’re a member and owner,” adds Hurd. “This meeting gives you an opportunity to actively participate in the democratic process that sets cooperatives apart from investor-owned or municipal utilities.”

This annual event mixes family entertainment with cooperative business. Doors open promptly at 4 p.m. to allow ample time for members and their immediate families to register and enjoy a meal of hamburgers or hot dogs, visit information stations and enjoy Butch Wax & the Hollywoods (performing one show 5:30 – 7 p.m.). The business meeting, which includes director elections, starts at 7:15 p.m.

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Members who can’t attend the meeting but would like to cast their vote can vote online through August 8. Type www. directvote.net/crec/ directly into your web browser to access the login page of the official 2016 Cuivre River Electric Cooperative ballot.

Some restrictions apply to free electricity prizes, including a $1,500 grand prize limit, based on Cuivre River member’s average monthly residential use last year. For some members, the prize may not last a full year; for others, it may last even longer.

The Family Arena is located at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles. The indoor venue offers comfortable seating, air conditioning, paved parking for thousands of attendees, plus protection from rain for meeting-goers. Convenient access is available via Interstate 70, Highway 94, or the Page Avenue Extension (Hwy. 364).

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City of St. Charles School District teacher named St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year The City of St. Charles School District is pleased to announce that Leah Messina, an eighth grade English language arts teacher at Hardin Middle School, has been named as a St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year, a division of the M i s s o u r i D e p a r t m e nt o f Elementary and Secondary Education State Teacher of the Year program. Messina is one of nine area teachers to receive this distinction.

“Being chosen as the Regional Teacher of the Year is a prestigious honor and one that I hold in high regard. To be nominated by a colleague and chosen by fellow educators for this position is truly amazing,” Messina said. “I can’t begin to describe the full enormity of this honor and the impact it will have on me as I strive to become a better educator.”

A Lindenwood University a lu m nu s w h o’s c u r re nt l y work i ng on he r d o c tor a l dissertation, Messina is going

Photo courtesy City of St. Charles School District Leah Messina has been named as a St. Louis Regional Teacher of the Year.

into her tenth year of teaching, spending the last four years with the district. In addition to the Regional Teacher of the Year award, Messina was named one of the district’s Outstanding Teachers of the Year back in March.

“We’ve always known that Leah is a wonderful teacher, so it’s nice to see her rewarded for her dedication and excellence,” said Dr. Jeff Marion, district

superintendent.

For Messina, knowing that she’s able to make a difference in teachers’ lives, as well as students’, is the greatest reward.

“Hearing that I made a colleague want to be better was incredible to say the least. I would consider this my greatest achievement because it not only impacted the colleague and myself, but it will impact countless students in the future,” Messina said.

As Regional Teacher of the Year, Messina will have the opportunity to compete for Missouri Teacher of the Year for 2016-17. The Missouri Teacher of the Year will be announced in August 2016 and will be honored at a ceremony in Jefferson City in October 2016.

The Department of Elementary and S econdar y Education conducts the Missouri Teacher of the Year program with financial support provided by the Boeing Company and the Monsanto Fund.

Francis Howell Board of Education places ‘Proposition Howell’ on the November ballot The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) Board of Education has voted to place a 60 cent tax levy increase on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Proposition Howell” is a proposed increase to the existing operating levy that would enable the district to maintain high student academic achievement.

The increased funding would allow the district to maintain class sizes, improve safety, increase technology, restore tutoring, attract and retain high quality teachers, maintain district facilities and maintain existing bus transportation. If the 60 cent levy increase were to be approved, the adjusted operating levy of the district is estimated to be $5.6203 per $100 of assessed valuation.

“The board of education strives to be good stewards of our public dollars,” said board president Mark Lafata. “We have voluntarily reduced the tax rate in seven different years since 2004, saving district taxpayers over $30 million. Additionally, the district’s 20 cent special purpose levy expired three years ago, reducing the district’s revenue by $4 million annually.

Today, the district needs an increase in the

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operating levy to be able to continue to provide the excellent educational programs and services our students deserve.”

The increase in the operating levy must be approved by a simple majority; the last time that district voters approved a tax increase was in 2004.

“As a new superintendent, one of my primary goals is to engage our community and solicit their feedback,” said FHSD Superintendent Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris. “A survey of stakeholders conducted last year showed that an amazing 99 percent of respondents said that it was important or very important that Francis Howell continues to be the highest achieving school district in the county. We will need additional resources if our district and our students are to continue performing at the highest level. In order to fulfill the wishes of our community, we need our community to come out and support ‘Proposition Howell.’” FHSD has made $20 million in budget cuts over the past five years and had to reduce staff by 190 full-time positions since 2012.

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By Cindy Moore

Pokemon Go…away!

The zombie apocalypse has begun. They’re coming out from their tombs. You’ll see them everywhere in a dazed trance as they gaze onward while shuffling mindlessly forward. They’re operating cars, zig-zagging here and there; stopping in the middle of rush hour traffic on the freeway; breaking for no apparent reason then speeding ahead like madmen with eyes wandering erratically.

Beware! They are crossing into your yards, passing the no entrance signs, over fences and into private facilities surrounded with armed guards.

They’re even swimming past shark-infested moats filled with toxic chemicals. Nothing will stand in the way of these mushybrained, crazed fiends to get what they want.

And what exactly do they want? Human flesh? Not even close. And who are they? These particular sleepwalkers of the dead endanger more lives and require less brain cells than your average zombie. Our elected officials you say?

Close, but incorrect. These particular terrors are, The Night of the Living Pokies; the “Pokemon Go” getters.

For those of you who have been living under a rock…mainly to escape being run over by one of these doo-doo wads, “Pokemon Go” is a new craze defined as a free-to-play, location based reality game. It is typically played on mobile phones using its GPS device and camera to capture, train and battle animated creatures as the player goes on to maim and disfigure every other living creature in his way.

The animated creatures are located anywhere throughout a given city.

The object of the game is to break as many laws as possible, injure any person in the path and destroy as many material things as possible without getting caught by the law or shot in the buttocks by property owners while trespassing.

For each law broken, private land intruded upon, or human femur broken, magical eggs, stardust and special candies are awarded.

The eggs may be exchanged for an expensive defense lawyer, the stardust can be redeemed for time off for good behavior, and the candies can be transformed into enchanted keys which will unlock any jail cell for a 24-hour period.

Who are the makers of such a game that could lure the rest of us into a state of oblivion and completely take over our minds? Our elected officials you say? This time I think you may be totally correct!

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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WSD to host sixth annual Back to School Fair

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The Wentzville School District will host the sixth annual Back to School Fair for Wentzville School District families on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Holt High School.

The event is free for district families and will feature over 100 vendors, free school supplies, free helmet fittings (thanks to SSM Healthcare), free games and fun activities for children.

Last year’s event drew over 3,000 people, and thousands of dollars’ worth of school supplies were given away to district students. “The Back to School Fair is a valuable partnership with our community organizations and businesses and a tremendous resource for our families,” said Director of Community Relations Mary LaPak. “Every year it grows and helps to ensure all our students have the basic supplies they need to start off the new school year prepared to learn.”

As part of the fair, the Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County is sponsoring a free pancake breakfast in the Holt cafeteria, and any donations to help defray costs would be greatly appreciated.

MoCHIP (Missouri Child Identification Program) representatives will be on hand providing free child ID kits that include a disk with the child’s information, digital photograph, digital

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fingerprints and vital information necessary for authorities in the event of abduction. Also included in the kit are a dental bite impression and two laminated ID cards.

While the event is free, families are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate at the door to Operation Food Search which serves local families in need. If you are a business or community group interested in participating in the fair, you can find more information and register by visiting the district website: http://wentzville.k12.mo.us/mod/page/view.php?id=24521.

Cuivre River Electric sponsored students attend leadership conference

Submitted photo (From left) Chloe Momphard, Troy Buchanan HS; Emily Kurtz, Timberland HS; Elizabeth Skelly, Francis Howell Central HS; Audrey Hahn, homeschooled; Hadley Poole, Timberland HS and Meagan Turner of Lutheran HS visit the Missouri State Capitol.

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One hundred twelve high school students from across Missouri recently participated in the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) program held July 2022, in Jefferson City. Local delegates sponsored

by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) were Elizabeth Skelly, Francis Howell Central HS; Meagan Turner, Lutheran HS; Emily Kurtz and Hadley Poole, Timberland HS; Chloe Momphard, Troy Buchanan HS; and Audrey Hahn (homeschooled).

The CYCLE program is conducted by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award presented by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country. Since 2004, AMEC has hosted more than 1,000 high school sophomore and junior students from Missouri’s 47 electric distribution and transmission cooperatives.

The three-day program provided an actionfilled experience for the students, offering them opportunities to learn first-hand what it’s like to be involved in politics, community service, today’s pressing issues, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. Highlights included a special educational session in the Missouri House Chamber at the Missouri State Capitol to discuss the process of local, state and national government.

“These students are an example of the many talented people who live in Missouri. I am pleased that these students are aware of the importance of staying active, involved in community projects and leaders in their respective high schools,” said U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer. “I’m extremely proud of each of the students, and I’m glad they had an opportunity to visit the Missouri State Capitol to expand their knowledge and develop as future leaders.”

“By engaging youth through the CYCLE program, electric cooperatives are helping to teach important skills to new generations of young citizens who will help our communities and nation grow,” said CREC Communication Specialist Lonnie Tucker. “Cuivre River Electric has sponsored and provided more than 60 local high school students with a continued focus on youth leadership and educational opportunities at CYCLE since the program began in 2004.”

The CYCLE delegates attended educational seminars and learned about cooperative business principles, electricity, American and Missouri history and competed in a variety of leadership and team building events. Highlights included keynote speeches from Rachel’s Challenge, founded by the father of Rachel Scott who was tragically killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. The CYCLE delegates were challenged to make a positive difference in their schools and communities.

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Borgmeyer Marketing Group grows to new space with office relocation Borgmeyer Marketing Group (BMG) – an established advertising/marketing agency and a mainstay of the St. Charles business community – has moved to new offices at 1540B Country Club Plaza Drive in St. Charles.

Founded in 1973 by Dan Borgmeyer, Borgmeyer’s business is the oldest advertising/ marketing agency in the Gateway St. Louis region still operated by the original founder/ owner. Borgmeyer Marketing Group surpassed 43 years in June of 2016.

According to Agency President Dan Borgmeyer. “I am still active in the agency, full time every day, traveling the United States, flying up to four days a week, in order to meet face-toface with our national automotive clientele.” Borgmeyer credits his company’s 90 percent client retention rate with the regular contact that he and his field staff maintains.

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Under Borgmeyer’s leadership, BMG has grown to 29 employees, necessitating the move from their old offices in the historic Galt House Hotel, located on Historic Main Street in St. Charles to the 13,000 sq. ft. newly remodeled office space occupying the former Bally’s Health Club on Highway 94 in St. Charles.

Commenting on his com-

pany’s longevity in the competitive advertising/marketing field, Borgmeyer notes, “It has never been a job. I love the business. I’ve always treated reps and vendors with fairness and respect and it’s because of their help that we’ve prospered.

My philosophy has always been ‘under promise-over deliver’ and it’s served me well for over 43 years.”

Home Builders Association donates $12,500 to Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2016 HBA President Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes (left) presented a $12,500 donation to Lauren Grotegeers, resource development coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, and Tony Bradbury, construction manager for Habitat St. Charles.

The donation will be used to help fund two new construction builds in St. Charles that require universal design features for wheelchair bound family members. The funds will assist in the additional costs associated with the required features. 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 nearly 600 member firms representing the residential

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construction industry. The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

U.S. Chamber’s Institute awards St. Charles County chamber executive the Regent Scholarship Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Wendy Rackovan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the Regent Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community service, and professional background.

“Regent scholarships offer executives the opportunity to attend Institute and

Submitted photo Wendy Rackovan has been awarded a Regent Scholarship.

learn about emerging industry trends, expand their organizations’ influence, and grow their peer network,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice pres-

ident of Institute for Organization Management at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Each of the Regent Scholarship recipients will attend one of Institute’s five sites in 2015. At the completion of the four-year curriculum, each of the recipients will receive the IOM graduate recognition, signifying completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management and their commitment to the industry. In addition, all credit hours earned through Institute may be applied toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) industry certification.

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Wrestler at Lindenwood has sights set on coaching Lindenwood alumnus and former wrestler Terrel Wilbourn received his 2015-16 NCAA championship ring Friday afternoon in a small ceremony in Lindenwood’s Student-Athlete Center. President Dr. Michael D. Shonrock presented Wilbourn his award with interim head coach Jimmy Rollins present.

Wilbourn surged through the 2015-16 season with an undefeated record of 25-0 at 157 pounds which included the NCAA Division II National title. As he enters into his post-Lion career, Wilbourn will move to Kentucky to become an assistant coach and help out the youth in the area.

He hopes to become a head coach one day. *Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information Lindenwood University Indoor football team’s league folds The AIF (American Indoor Football League) recently posted on the league’s Facebook page that the indoor league will cease operations effective immediately.

The River City Raiders President/CEO Kenny Nowling said, “The whole Raiders organization would like to thank John Morris and his entire staff at the AIF for his fantastic 2016 season, and in addition to his commitment in indoor football. We all would like to wish him and his family nothing but the best going forward.”

Jason Pilarski, Raiders Vice President of Operations commented “We would like to let all of our fans and partners in Indoor Raider Nation know that the River City Raiders WILL play in 2017, and we are currently in talks with various leagues at the moment.”

The Raiders ended their inaugural year in the regular season with a 7-1 record before losing a very close round one playoff game 54-52 at the Family Arena vs. the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks.

For more information about the Raiders visit www.IndoorRaiders.com.

O’Fallon Rascals heading wrong way in standings The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

The past weekend was not very kind to the team as they lost the series to the Joliet Slammers on the road.

The Rascals fell to a season-low five games under .500 for the first time since 2013.

They have played very well dropping games only by one run for three games in a row, and the fourth in their past five games with just the fourth loss all year when out-hitting their opponent.

NEXT HOME GAMES: Aug 5, Aug 6, Aug 7 against the Washington Wild Things.

All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m.

For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. *A solid month left in season Women’s football team are national champions The Women’s Football Alliance Division II National Champions are the St. Louis Slam team.

Football supremacy has returned to St. Louis as your Slam defeated the Tampa Bay Inferno 38-7 recently night in the National Championship game.

As one fan says, “St. Louis now has the Greatest Women’s Show on Turf.”

The team commented, “We would like to thank our family, friends, and fans for all your support this season. Without you none of this would be possible. You the fans believed in us when no one else did. We are truly honored to have had you cheering us on every step of the way.”

Go to www.STLSlamFootball.com for more details. *Leading the way

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.

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

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Recipe: Fuel your day the healthy way Between balancing work with family and friends, squeezing in a healthy meal can be hard, and finding time for a workout can be even harder. A busy lifestyle demands quick, portable and convenient foods that let you refuel your body with better health in mind.

When time is tight, it may be tempting to reach for pre-packaged snacks or fast food, but you can make your own grab-and-go snack packs and meals at home in less time than it takes to get through the drive-thru lane.

A cool and refreshing superfood smoothie can give you a muchneeded boost when your energy is dragging. Another smart snacking tip: fill sandwich bags with servings of fresh fruits and veggies that you can carry in your purse or gym bag to nibble on when hunger strikes. Options such as watermelon cubes or sticks are a great choice because they are high in fiber and water to help fill you up with nutrients instead of calories.

Also be mindful of how you answer sweet tooth cravings. A naturally sweet treat such as a slice of watermelon is a satisfying alternative to cookies or candy. In fact, working sweet flavors into your regular meals is a way to keep cravings at bay. This salad combines an ancient grain high in protein and nutrients with the sweet crunch of fresh watermelon for a rich taste and texture.

Find more tips and recipes to fuel your day at watermelon.org.

Rosy Red Superfood Smoothie Servings: 3 (1 cup each)

Ancient Grain Salad with Watermelon Servings: 6

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest salt, to taste 3 cups warm, cooked kamut grain (about 1 1/2 cups dry) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/3 cup diced green onions, plus 1 tablespoon 1/3 cup thin-sliced celery 1 cup corn 2 cups chopped watermelon Directions: In small bowl, blend oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Add kamut and pecans. Stir thoroughly and let sit until cooled.

In tall glass bowl, assemble salad by placing one-third of the kamut mixture on bottom, topped by half each of the onions and celery, corn and watermelon. Repeat. Add remaining kamut on top and sprinkle with remaining diced green onion. Present as layered salad and toss just before serving.

Nutritional information per serving: 247 calories; 13.2 g fat; 1.6 g saturated fat; 3.7 g protein; 28.4 g carbohydrates; 15 g sugar;

30 mg calcium; 1.2 mg iron; 291 mg potassium; 13 mg sodium; 3.7 g fiber.

massacre 6. Selfie subject 7. “Four score and seven years ____” 8. Truth without proof 9. Biblical captain 10. Opposed to 11. Port in Yemen 12. “____ the wiser” 15. Chancellor, in Europe 20. Ruling in Islamic law 22. Aptitude test 24. Be sick 25. *a.k.a. the King of Cocaine 26. Attach oars to a boat, e.g.

27. Meat in a casing 29. *Popular gun used by Dillinger and others 31. One weak and lacking confidence 32. Independent African ruler 33. *a.k.a. The Teflon Don 34. Muse of love poetry

36. ____phobia, fear of heights 38. Make with needles 42. Grind teeth 45. Puzzle with numbers 49. X 51. Young cow 54. Derive 56. Musician’s exercise 57. Gives a nickname 58. Muslim holy man 59. Hokkaido native 60. Actor LeBlanc 61. Refuses to 62. Do like exhaust pipe 63. Himalayan cryptid 66. U.S. aviation authority 68. Female pronoun

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Famous Gangsters ACROSS Ingredients: 2 cups cubed watermelon 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup raspberry kefir 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 tablespoons agave syrup ice (optional)

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Directions: Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Nutritional information per serving: 201 calories; 4.4 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 6 g protein; 34 g carbohydrates; 29 g sugar; 3 mg cholesterol; 189 mg calcium; 1.6 mg iron; 438 mg potassium; 23.5 mg sodium; 4.8 g fiber.

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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1. Clown act 6. Down in the dumps 9. Tandoori bread 13. Tropical juice flavor 14. Freud’s concern 15. “Turkish March,” a.k.a. “Turkish ____” 16. Anchor just clear of bottom 17. Lincoln lumber 18. Like Hannibal Lecter’s victims 19. Attend a departure 21. *____ Gun Kelly 23. *Modern evidence, missing from Gangster Era 24. Diplomat’s forte 25. Parishioner’s seat 28. Make a sketch 30. Tugboat’s act 35. Greenish blue 37. *Bootlegging to Prohibition Era gangsters 39. Gossipmonger’s information 40. “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” storyteller Ives 41. James Patterson’s “____ Came a Spider” 43. “____ ____ good example” 44. ____ of demands, pl.

46. *Ronnie Kray to Reggie Kray 47. Small paving stone 48. Choose not to do 50. *Butch Cassidy’s home state 52. Site of Summer Olympics 53. Like a billionaire’s pocket 55. Witness 57. *James Colosimo, a.k.a. ____ Jim 61. *Protagonist in movie “Black Mass” 64. Inuit skin boat 65. E.T.’s ride 67. Welding’s hazardous output 69. African people 70. Soda-pop container 71. Novelist Wharton 72. Obscenity 73. Word between dogs 74. Tie again DOWN 1. ___ Khan 2. Common allergens 3. Container weight 4. Like a Harvard building?

5. *Alleged mastermind of St. Valentine’s Day

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS Aug. 3: Park ribbon cutting

Scott A. Lewis Park ribbon cutting takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1000 Scott A. Lewis Drive-Behind Miralago Subdivsion. This ribbon cutting celebrates Cottleville’s newest 65 acre park with two lakes totaling 25 acres. The park is home to Pavilion E, bar-b-que pits, bathrooms, a paved walking trail and a boat ramp for water sports such as canoe, kayak and long board. Meeet Cottleville Mayor Jim Hennessey, aldermen Don Buchheit, Bob Ronkoski, John Stiles and Marie Mannino. Take your picture with a live bald eagle. Free hot dogs and water for the first 100 attendees.

Aug 3-7: Washington, Missouri Town and Country Fair

The Washington, Missouri Town and Country Fair takes place at the Washington City Park Fairgrounds. Season passes and daily tickets are available.

Parking, concerts, rides, exhibits, and other shows are all included with admission. Visit www.washmofair.com for tickets, concert line up, schedule of events and general fair information.

Aug. 4: Free concert

Summer Concert at The Meadows, Griffin and the Gargoyles will perform from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Clocktower Plaza. For more information visit www.themeadowsatLSL.com.

Aug. 5: Food truck frenzy

Food Truck Frenzy in Fort Zumwalt Park takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Free admission, parking, activities. Purchase delicious food from a gathering of great food trucks and listen to Fanfare play Motown, R&B, pops and disco. For a list of food trucks visit www.ofallon. mo.us/food-truck-frenzy. For weather updates call 636-379-5614

Aug. 5: Garage sale

A fundraising garage sale will take place from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. at 1125 Yorktown Dr. in St. Charles. All proceeds go to Pals Animal Shelter.

Aug. 7: Parish picnic

St. Francis of Assissi/Immaculate Conception Parish Picnic will take place at 2nd and Washington Sts. in Portage Des Sioux beginning at noon. Oldfashioned chicken and beef dinners

with all the trimmings, served in air conditioned dining room from noon until 6 p.m. Carry-outs will be available. There will be music, beer garden, tractor pull, games of chance, quilt raffles, children’s games and much more.

For more information call 636-8990906 or 314-288-4638.

Aug. 7: Flea market

Treasure Emporium Flea Market to be held at the Sacred Heart Church picnic, located at 100 Thompson Drive in Troy. The flea market will be held in the air-conditioned gym. Doors open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 9: Free concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Memphis Ride, who will play tropical rock, country and more, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. There is free admission and parking. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADAaccessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. For weather updates call 636-379-5614 and for more information visit www. ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

Aug. 11: Free movie

Summer Movie at The Meadows “Zootopia” begins at dusk at Clocktower Plaza. For more information visit www.themeadowsatLSL.com.

Aug. 13: Free electronics and appliance recycling event

A free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m.

– noon at the west parking lot at CarShield Field (formerly T.R. Hughes Ballpark) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. The drop-off is free except for certain televisions and available to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery, such as household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRTs), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (all yard equipment must have gas and oil removed). Please do NOT bring: smoke detectors, glass

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lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. LED/LCD TVs can be dropped off, free. However, a fee will be charged for each cathode ray tube (CRT) television set. For more information contact Environmental Services at 636-272-0477 or ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us.

Aug. 13: Rummage sale

Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veteran Memorial Drive in O’Fallon will be holding their annual rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. No prices on items. Free will donations for merchandise at door. All monies earned are donated to missions. For information call 636-272-4505.

Aug. 14: Theater auditions

O’FallonTheatreWorks will hold open auditions for the classic World War II drama, “The Diary of Anne Frank” at noon at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Auditioners should come prepared for cold readings from the script and bring a resume and a photo.

Crew members also are needed. Performances will be held Nov. 4 – 6 and 11 – 13. For more information contact Darren Granaas at 636-474-8150 or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us.

Aug. 16: Free concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Retro Bogie, who will play Motown, disco, pop and rock, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. There is free admission and parking. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADAaccessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. For weather updates call 636-379-5614 and for more information visit www. ofallon.mo.us/jammin

Aug. 18: Free concert

Summer Concert at The Meadows, That 80’s Band will perform from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Clocktower Plaza. For more information visit www.themeadowsatLSL.com.

Aug. 20: Triathlon

The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the 34th annual Lake Saint Louis Triathlon, presented by Melander Sports Medicine. The enormity and success of this event requires the support and assistance of the entire community as the race takes place in the lake and throughout the neighborhoods and streets of Lake Saint Louis. Delays should be expected that morning around the Community Association, along Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, Prospect/ Duello Road, and the surrounding area. In the past many residents have either competed or volunteered to help with the countless number of jobs required to put on such a massive event. Volunteers are still needed for this year. To regis-

ter visit www.lakesaintlouis.com, for more information about volunteering call 636-561-4620.

Aug. 23: Free concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with My Friend Mike, who will play Top 40 hits, from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon.

There is free admission and parking.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. For weather updates call 636-379-5614 and for more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ jammin Aug. 23: Preschool and toddler event The DPC Family Event Committee is hosting a free Preschool and Toddler Movie Morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Christian Life Center at Dardenne Presbyterian Church. Children will enjoy a carnival-themed morning with snacks, games, and a BOZ, the Big Green Bear movie.

Children are encouraged to bring a friend and a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. For this event, children must be accompanied by an adult. Please address your questions to Susan Eoff at 314-346-0821.

Aug. 25: Free movie

Summer Movie at The Meadows “Hotel Transylvania 2” begins at dusk at Clocktower Plaza. For more information visit www.themeadowsatLSL. com.

Sept. 5: Labor Day concert

A free Labor Day concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. For more information contact 636-474-2732 or dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us

Sept. 9: Patriot Day ceremony

A Patriot Day ceremony honoring first responders and remembering the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept.

11, 2001 will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the 9/11 Memorial for First Responders at the east parking lot outside the O’Fallon Municipal Centre at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon. mo.us.

Sept. 15: Square dance classes

Free square dance classes beginning Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Windsor Estates at 2150 Randolph St. in St. Charles (next to Blanchette Park). Partner not required. Wear casual dress and comfortable shoes. Check out squaredancestcharles.com for more information or call Jan at 314-878-3428.

Sept. 10: Trivia night

The St. Louis Chordinals, a not for profit Ladies a capella chorus invites

you to an evening of trivia at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #80 at 414 S. Church Street in St. Peters, located off Mexico Road West of Mid-Rivers Mall Drive. There will cash prizes as well as attendance prizes. Ticket prices are $15 with tables of eight. Popcorn and soda will be furnished but you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages (alcoholic beverages are permitted) if you like. For information and reservations call Mary Vitale at 314-428-8307 or e-mail Alice Shofner at alicerobinsshofner@yahoo.com.

Sept. 12: Golf tournament

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Hosts its 12th Annual Golf Outing to Help Prevent Homelessness and Hunger at Bear Creek Golf Club at 158 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville. There will be an 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, and 6 p.m. awards dinner and silent auction. The Annual Golf Outing is vital in helping us raise the funds necessary to deliver services to vulnerable families, especially children and the elderly, who are seeking food and shelter. The cost to participate is $125 for an individual or $500 for a foursome; $30 per person for dinner-only attendees. Sponsorships are still available. For more information or to register, call 636-441-1302, ext. 263, email to kgrant@jacares.org, or you can visit the Care Service website at http://www.jacares.org/.

Sept. 16: POW MIA ceremony

A POW MIA ceremony dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and to the families who are waiting to welcome them home again will take place at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us.

Sept. 24: RSC Art & Family Festival

Open house and movie in the parkfrom 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. come try the Renaud Spirit Center facilities at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon for free. Get a 10 percent discount if you sign up for a new membership. From 5 – 8 p.m., enjoy free kids’ activities, local artists selling their work, giveaways and raffles, followed by a free showing of “Hotel Transylvania 2” on a big screen starting at about 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor movie seating. Vendors and concessionaires will have food and beverages for sale.

For more information call RSC staff at 636-474-2732.

Sept. 24: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens 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 Bogey Hills Baptist Church at 1721 Treetop Drive in

Join us for lunch &

Thursday, August 18th in the Bistro Lunch at 11 a.m., Bridgette Kossor at 11:30 a.m.

2150 West Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 Please RSVP 636.946.9891

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 3, 2016 St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed, please contact at Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or at 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096. Concessions will be available. Tri-County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole is hosting the event and does not endorse any product sold by the vendors.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 6:45p.m. at the Tri-County Citizens’ Advisory Board Halloween Trivia Night Challenge at V.F.W Post 2866-St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (off old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs. Cost is $20 per person or $160 a table, maximum of eight to a table. Soda and water will be provided; you may bring your own food.

Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 636-441-0329 or Missy Kruse at 636-940-3333 x269.

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.

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480.

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.

For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

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

636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Every Monday, 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

Charles. Membership in Kiwanis offers you the opportunity to benefit your community and its youth by serving with like-minded people. If you are interested in making a positive impact for generations to come, please join us. For more information please call 636-448-4277. You can also find us at 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.

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Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo

8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams.

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

Every Tuesday: Meeting

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

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

Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club

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

Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League

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: 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.

Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347.

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.

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.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. SUDOKU answers from page 11

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

Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS

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: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

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.

10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

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

Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting.

Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles.

For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo.

Doors open at 5:00 pm, bingo at 6:30 pm. Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Hwy 47. For more information, call 636566-6621 or 636-566-8406.

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.

5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of

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.

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

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Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry

5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo.

For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347.

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 CROSSWORD answers from page 11

Every Monday: 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.

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coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

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 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.

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Movie

“Pokemon Go”

By Steve Bryan

Will ‘Pokémon Go’ to the movies?

Hollywood has leveraged the popularity of video games almost since their inception. The groundbreaking “Tron,” for instance, used computer animation to show audiences an electronic world inside the hardware. Ten years later, Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo starred as the “Super Mario Brothers,” the heroes of an outrageously popular game franchise.

Over the past month, people from all walks of life have played “Pokémon Go,” a game where you capture and train “pocket monsters.” Trainers, as players are called, must get up and walk to different physical locations. Slow-moving groups scour malls looking for PokeStops, places to refresh your supplies for free.

“Pokémon Go” also uses augmented reality, overlaying your current location with the playing field. At my day job, a PokeGym popped up in the courtyard outside the office. These are place where trainers go to hone their skills and stake out their turf by taking over the gym. Some folks even attempted to earn money by training others how to play.

“Pokémon Go” also has proven to be highly addictive and dangerous in some cases. Distracted players have bumped into people, stumbled and wandered into traffic. People with malicious intents have dropped Pokémon “lures” that attract all creatures in the area. Players have been robbed by going to a spot where a lure is being used.

It’s easy to assume that bidding wars for the movie have already started. It’s hard to see, though, how the actual “Pokémon Go” experi-

ence can be translated to the big screen. In all honesty, my trips to the mall have gotten noticeably longer because I hit all the PokeStops on the way and out of the complex. But that won’t fill a two-hour movie.

Additionally, Ernest Cline’s exceptional novel, “Ready Player One,” details a world dependent on augmented reality. A Steve Jobs-like developer created OASIS, a virtual world where almost everything happens. Students, for instance, log into the system for classes by using virtual reality headsets. Business meetings and commerce also take place in OASIS. Steven Spielberg currently is directing the big screen adaptation.

After playing this addictive game, it’s hard to see how the experience can be translated into anything other than a documentary after the craze settles down. There’s also the potential for player burn-out. Remember the Tamagotchi craze back in the 90’s, where people hired babysitters for their virtual pets? Americans lost interest in that long ago.

Video game movies can be cool, but “Pokémon Go” doesn’t seem to be going there yet.

“Pokémon Go” photos courtesy of 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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