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August 8, 2018

Growing hope in Wentzville Heights

Around Town Missouri EMS Association honors St. Charles County paramedic. Pg. 3

School

Wentzville teacher named Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. Pg. 6

Healthy Living Cancer prevention: what you can do. Pg. 5

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Photo by Alexandra Ray Sandy Evertowski (left), Chairperson for the Habitat Committee for Boone Country Garden Club, stands with Reverend Mark Dumas, Pastor of Wentzville United Methodist Church, between the tomato plants growing in the community garden at Memorial Park in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood.

A community garden at Memorial Park is the result of a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, Wentzville United Methodist Church and Boone Country Garden Club By Alexandra Ray Fresh fruits and vegetables don’t simply come from the store. They come from the ground; they must be planted and they must be grown. In an effort to provide healthy food and an opportunity for the education and the strengthening of the Wentzville Heights community, a community garden is growing. The community garden at Memorial Park in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood, located at 1419 Kathleen Dr., is the result of a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, Wentzville United

Methodist Church and Boone Country Garden Club. The community garden at Memorial Park had been abandoned. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County saw the opportunity of taking over the garden as a way to reach out to the Wentzville Heights neighborhood, where they plan to build homes in the future. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County reached out to Wentzville United Methodist Church and Boone Country Garden Club, and with help and cooperation from the city of Wentzville, the community garden was officially taken over in September of last year. The community garden is made up of eight

raised beds where various plants including tomatoes and herbs grow. One of the more obvious benefits of the garden is the food that is grown within it. Reverend Mark Dumas, Pastor of Wentzville United Methodist Church, stated, “You really can’t set a price on the cost of… your own vegetables being fresh and the satisfaction of raising your own food… to sit down and say, ‘I raised that’, that’s pretty cool.” The community garden also provides a deeper impact. Michelle Woods, Homeowner Support Manager for Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, stated, “I think that (the See ‘GROWING’ page 2

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community garden is) one of those things where you get more out of it than you put in to it. I think that the time that someone spends helping in a community garden will only enrich them, will only provide experiences that they don’t expect going in to it. It’s not just about fruits and vegetables and watering, it really is about bringing value to the neighborhood and building relationships with your neighbors.” Community gardens are designed to be planted and harvested by a community in a shared, joint effort. There is a desire to get the Wentzville Heights community to become involved. Woods stated, “We’ve got it planted, we

got it up and going, so now we need to get the residents knowledgeable and understanding about what it is we’re doing… and we want to continue support but we’d love for them to make it their own.” One of the hopes for the community garden at Memorial Park is that it will inspire other communities to start their own gardens. Sandy Evertowski, Chairperson for the Habitat Committee for Boone Country Garden Club, stated, “I don’t know how many parks actually have community gardens and there aren’t too many community gardens in this day and age… so I think the main thing is to start getting community gardens

started. This is the first community garden I’ve ever known about. And I just want to see a community garden take off again. And this one might be a catalyst for other little groups.” The Wentzville Heights community has the opportunity to become involved in the garden by signing up for a shift on the watering schedule and by expressing interest in the founding of a community garden club. For more information about the watering schedule, the community garden club and other ways to get involved, call Woods at 636-978-5712 extension 118 or email michelle@habitatstcharles.org.

Spend Labor Day weekend exploring the frontier at The Historic Daniel Boone Home Spend this Labor Day weekend having fun at The Historic Boone Home near Defiance! Explore historic Missouri through living history activities at Labor Day on the Frontier from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sept. 1, and 12 p.m.–5 p.m. on Sept. 2. The program is free and open to the public. During this two-day event, stroll through the lively historic village and discover different trades of the past through

reenactments performed by talented members of the Ox Bow Tavern Living History Group, park staff and volunteers. Find how much labor it took to build a strong business. Learn tricks of the trade from the carpenter, barter with the owner of the general store and get cooking tips from the baker. Popular demonstrations such as fire starting and black powder will also take place throughout the day.

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Guided tours of The Historic Daniel Boone Home will also be available both days with paid admission – adults, $8; seniors 60 and over, $6; child age 5–12, $5; active/retired military and children four and under are free. Inside the 1800s home, nationally acclaimed Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG), Colonel Barney Combs (Daniel Boone), and Colonel Robert Pecoraro, (Boone’s publicist John Filson) will be

bridging the past to the future through first-person interpretation. The Historic Daniel Boone Home is located at 1868 Highway F in Defiance, in the heart of Missouri’s Historic Wine Country. Registration is not required. For more information, call The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005.

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Missouri EMS Association bestows top honors on St. Charles County paramedic, ambulance district Paramedic Dave Kroll joined St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) in June of 2015, just as the district debuted cutting-edge cardio-cerebral resuscitation (CCR) protocols. Though the CCR protocols have helped dramatically increase cardiac arrest survival rates in the county, Kroll knew the key to driving numbers even higher lied in getting lay rescuers comfortable with the idea and technique of providing high-quality chest compressions. He got involved in the district’s fledgling Lifesaver CPR effort, and today has ultimate oversight of the program, which trains thousands of individuals annually in hands-only CPR and choking relief. Last week, his commitment to increasing cardiac arrest survival rates was honored by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association with their 2018 Community Service Award. “I’m truly humbled that our Lifesaver CPR efforts are being recognized on a statewide level,” said Kroll. “95 percent of those resuscitated by SCCAD paramedics and our fire protection district partners receive CPR prior to our arrival on-scene, making bystanders a critical link in the chain of survival.” Lifesaver CPR sessions are offered regularly throughout the community at fairs, festivals and other events. There is no cost to participate, and the training is open to all ages. Innovation and collaboration were two of the key reasons cited by MEMSA for SCCAD being named 2018 Emergency Medical Service of the Year. Over the past two years, the district has launched several

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initiatives that point to an ongoing commitment to meet the evolving healthcare needs of citizens. These include a mobile integrated health program launched in partnership with BJC Healthcare, and a successful treatment referral program designed to help those affected by the opiate crisis. Most recently, the district debuted a telemedicine program developed in collaboration with Behavioral Health Response which enables paramedics to initiate a telehealth encounter with a masters-level clinician via iPad on select behavioral cases. “Providing our community with high-quality, patient-centric care and programs is the core of our operation, and we’re proud to continually develop strategies and partnerships that help us achieve that goal,” said SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer. “To be recognized by MEMSA for this commitment is a tremendous honor, and we appreciate the recognition.”

Photo courtesy SCCAD Paramedic Dave Kroll of the St. Charles County Ambulance District was honored by the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association with their 2018 Community Service Award.

2018 marks the seventh time SCCAD has been named Missouri’s top EMS entity; the district previously received the honor in 2016, 2011, 2009, 1993, 1992 and 1990. The district covers all 592 square miles of St. Charles County, and last year responded to nearly 40,000 calls for service.

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Mosquitoes in St. Charles County test positive for West Nile virus Mosquitoes collected on July 24 in traps set by the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection have tested positive for the West Nile virus. This is the first positive test for the county this year. Residents should not be alarmed or panicked by this finding, but aware and vigilant in their personal efforts to discourage mosquito bites. “County staff has been aware that West Nile virus is present in the metropolitan area this season. Now that the virus has appeared in St. Charles County, we are increasing treatment protocols for the surrounding areas,” explains Ryan Tilley, Director of the Division of Environmental Health and Protection. “St. Charles County Mosquito Control Program staff are targeting known habitat areas to minimize the development of adult mosquitoes. This will assist us in controlling the spread of the virus.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 33 states, including Missouri and Illinois, have reported West Nile virus activity this year. Approximately 80 percent of those who become infected with the virus do not

experience any discomfort. Those who do can show symptoms such as fever, headache, body ache, fatigue, nausea or rash. In extreme cases, especially involving those 60 or older or who have previous medical conditions, the disease can cause brain inflammation, neck stiffness, seizures, coma and death. For additional information on the West Nile virus, visit sccmo.org/WestNileVirus. The purpose of the St. Charles County Mosquito Control program is to inspect problem areas and apply effective treatments to reduce the mosquito population; target habitat areas to control larvae; and spray to treat adult mosquitoes. In addition to efforts throughout unincorporated St. Charles County, the division contracts with several municipalities, including Augusta, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Lake Saint Louis, Portage des Sioux, St. Paul, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Heights and Wentzville. Residents who are concerned about nuisance mosquitoes should visit sccmo.org/mosquito or call 636-949-1800 to request assistance. Those living within the city limits of O’Fallon, St. Charles and St. Peters should contact their respective city halls for information.

Inspiration Corner: What to do when you are hurt by a friend

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“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Have you ever been wounded by a friend? How did you respond? Did you curl up in your hurt and build a cocoon around your heart where you would be safe from future pain, or did you lash out directly at the person who injured you? Did you gossip about your trauma to an acquaintance, hoping to build an alliance? Did you formulate a passive aggressive strategy to humiliate your friend into repentance or did you simply resolve never trust anyone again? I ran into one of my heroes recently, a man of great stature – both physically and mentally – and one of the most important leaders in North St. Louis County. I have long admired him from afar and silently prayed for his protection in the midst of tremendous adversity. I had heard from a mutual friend that he was encountering frustration in his position and I wanted to gift him with kind words to sustain him. He shared with me that out of all the personal and professional attacks he had faced in recent years, the most painful had come from people he considered friends. I know this man to possess integrity and so when he described those he partners with to enrich the community he leads as posting public attacks on his administrative decisions, my heart grieved with him. For he and I both know that words do have power, both for good and for ill, and those verbal stones lobbed at each other often cause deeper wounds than those which are actually observed. When he finished speaking I dared to mention that his story reminded me of a king who

once lamented similar things. King David wrote, “For it is not an enemy who taunts me – then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me – then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.” I then encouraged my hero to take heart with the knowledge that he is not the first to endure the betrayal of a friendship and that his response to that betrayal was of utmost importance. I encouraged him to forgive the person who used their words as a weapon and to maintain his integrity. I write these words having personally encountered the cruelty of friends and relations who chose self-love over altruism. I know it takes more strength to walk away from a fight than to engage. It takes feisty love to forgive rather than to retaliate, and it requires tremendous courage to overlook wrongs done. Today if you are on the receiving end of such painful doings, take heart! It is possible to forgive. It is also possible to stop the cycle of warring words, and – if I may be so bold to say – pave over the path of pain with cobblestones of love. Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Healthy Living

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Cancer prevention: what you can do Many believe the most common cause of cancer is a genetic predisposition. However, only five to 10 percent of cancers are hereditary. Instead, lifestyle may, in some cases, play a more important role. Learn what you can do in your everyday life to reduce your risk. Don’t smoke. 90 percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking as well as 30 percent of all cancer deaths. In addition, smoking is a key risk factor for 14 other cancers, including cancers of the head and neck, bladder, breast, kidney, cervix, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum and blood. If you smoke, quit now. Maintain a healthy weight. Approximately 120,000 cancer deaths per year are related to being overweight or obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of greater or equal to 30. Calculate your BMI and stay within your healthy weight range. Exercise. Get moving and find an ac-

tivity or exercise program you enjoy. Evidence has shown young women can decrease their risk of breast cancer later in life by regular exercise in the years between their first period and having their first child. Eat healthy. Eat a diet full of whole, nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables, while limiting your intake of red meat, animal fat and alcohol. Reference the Siteman Cancer Center and American Cancer Society websites for more guidance on healthy eating. Get screened. There are a number of screenings that can detect cancer early, including mammograms and colonoscopies. Speak with your doctor about which screenings are recommended for you. You can lower your risk of cancer by leading a healthy lifestyle and by being proactive about your health. The recently expanded Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital provides patients

in St. Charles County with access to comprehensive cancer care, including prevention. Karen Hampel is a nurse coordinator and Kelly Tschannen is the medical oncology manager at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org or call 314747-7222.

School

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Wentzville teacher named Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year Katherine “Katie” Zak, a first grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School and the 20172018 Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year, has been named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year. She was selected as one of 10 awardees for the St. Louis Region and one of 32 awardees across the state who are now eligible for selection as the Missouri State Teacher of the Year. Zak has worked for the Wentzville School District since 2005. When asked about her philosophy of teaching, she shared that it is based on three precepts: all children are good, all children can learn, and all children can be successful. Zak’s principal at Lakeview, Doug Holler, shared that she is a team player who is committed to seeing her students thrive. “Mrs. Zak meets each of her students at their own learning level and challenges them to learn and grow. She is patient, kind and compassionate and she makes learning fun and relevant,” he said. “You have been chosen by your peers as a teacher of excellence and selected by an elite panel of educators for one of the most prestigious honors that can be bestowed upon anyone in the profession,” wrote St. Louis Regional Professional Development Center Director John Waters in a letter congratulating Zak on her selection.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Katherine “Katie” Zak, a first grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School and the 20172018 Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year, has been named a Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year.

“We commend your hard work, your commitment to excellence, and your continued dedication to changing Missouri’s future – one student at a time.” This is the third year that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has instituted a Regional Teacher of the Year recognition designed to focus public attention on excellence in teaching and to honor classroom teachers in all regions of Missouri. Candidates are judged on how they are respected by students, parents, colleagues and the community, whether or not they play an active role in the school community and provide qual-

ity leadership among their peers, and they must be able to demonstrate a strong ability to foster excellence in education through improved student learning. “When my students overcome obstacles or achieve academic success, I am reminded why I became a teacher,” said Zak. “It is in those moments that I feel my work is truly making a difference. As educators, our greatest contribution is the positive impact we can have on our students. I absolutely love being a first grade teacher, and am proud to work alongside such dedicated and talented teachers in the Wentzville School District.”

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Health Markets Insurance Agency celebrates new business with ribbon cutting Owner Jeffrey Wolf cut the ribbon on his new business, Health Markets Insurance Agency at his ribbon cutting held on July 10. Health Markets Insurance Agency is located at 213 North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. Joining Wolf were colleagues and family, city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Health Markets Insurance Agency handles life, health, retirement and long-term care insurance needs of small businesses and middle-income families and individuals. Jeffrey personally meets with clients to understand their needs and provide

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What’s Happening

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Aug. 18: Theater auditions

Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “Some Enchanted Evening - The Songs of Rodgers and Ham-

merstein” 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 Dr. in Cottleville. Au-

ditions are open for youth ages, eight to 19, and will consist of a song and a dance combination that will be taught. Some students may be asked to a sing a solo. Students auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes they can dance in – no flip flops. For more information on auditioning, visit stchas.edu/ypt. Those auditioning 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 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 12 - 13, and 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 13 - 14. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233.

Aug. 20-22: Theater auditions

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Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “My Three Angels” at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20-21. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22. Roles are available for seven men and three women. Auditions are open to the community and will consist of a cold reading from the script, which are on reserve at the SCC library. A prepared monologue is suggested but not required. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-29; 10 a.m. Sept. 27; and 2:00 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. For more information, contact Debbie Phillips, director, dphillips@stchas.edu.

Aug. 25: Fundraiser gala

United Services for Children will host its 35th annual gala, “Magical Moments – An Evening Under the Stars,” in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameristar Casino-St. Charles. United Services will present the Champions for Children award to Joel and Janet Brett. They will also bestow the Community Partnership Award to the Renaud Spirit Center – city of O’Fallon. More than 300 guests typically attend the gala. Please visit www.unitedservicesforchildren.org for more information on the gala, including tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

Sept. 1: Car show

The Trinity Lutheran Church Benefit Car Show takes place at 1307 W Boone St. in Troy from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Rain date is Sept. 15.) The show will include 16 classes for classic cars, trucks and motorcycles from 1900 to current, and trophies will be presented from first to third place in each class, as well as special awards for Ladies Choice and People’s Choice. Registration is from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Participant judging is from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. and awards will be at 3:00 p.m. Cost is only $20 per class. Dash plaques to the first 50 registered entries. Bring the entire family and enjoy good food, music, a silent auction and shop the vendor’s area. All proceeds go to a great cause. To pre-register or if you have questions, contact Jim Lalu-

mondiere at 636-290-2535 or stop in Trinity Lutheran Church and see Letta Smith at the office.

Sept. 5: Prayer breakfast

Major Jeffrey Struecker, Task Force Ranger/U.S. Army Retired, is well known as a major participant in the event we all know as Black Hawk Down. He will address the Twenty-Fourth Annual Businessmen’s Prayer Breakfast of St. Charles County, an interdenominational event. The breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center at One Convention Plaza in St. Charles. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. Jeffrey Struecker follows last year’s inspiring message from David Barton the Founder and President of WallBuilders, that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. The prayer breakfast is a consistent “sell-out” and those interested in attending should visit the Ministry to Men website at www.ministrytomen.net to purchase tickets.

Sept. 9: Patriot Day run

Run in the Eighth Annual Patriot Day Run at CarShield Field (Rascals Stadium) in O’Fallon. This event supports Backstoppers Inc. and USO Missouri, Inc. and honors all those heroes who perished on 9-11, first responders and military. The 5K and 10K races are $30 and begin at 8:00 a.m. One-mile fun run is $25 and 1/4 mile soldier march is $20. These begin at 8:30 a.m. Register at kofcpatriotdayrun.com. Participants receive a shirt and a challenge coin at the event. Presented by St. Patrick Assembly Knights of Columbus #2620.

Sept. 13: Square dance lessons

Free square dance lesson starting Sept. 13 at Windsor Place Retirement Living at 2150 W Randolph in St. Charles from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. every Thursday. Sponsored by Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance Club. Contact Judy at 314-757-9756 or Lucy at 636-3913822.

Sept. 15: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board To Probation And Parole Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their Sixth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net, home phone 636441-0329 or cell 314-477-5096.

Oct. 1: Golf tournament

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 25th annual golf tournament presented by Ascension Health with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, St. Louis’ only Nicklaus-designed course, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets – which are $300 per golfer or $1,200 per team of four golfers – include 18 holes with golf cart,

golf goodie bag, lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner starting at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region.

ONGOING EVENTS 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 Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY 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.

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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: 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 (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

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The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9 a.m. 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, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Classes

9:30-10:30 a.m., 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 second and fourth 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).

will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

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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 636256-6823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jackross@att.net. www.treesbywoody.net

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Meets the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more information call Mike at 314-276-5018.

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-2338032.

Mondays: Life After Loss support group

Tuesdays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

Mondays: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction meets the third Monday of each month, 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.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon – 1p.m. 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.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636379-2505.

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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.

Meets every Tuesday, 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.

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Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

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Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

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10 Sports August 8, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Sports you see with Gary B... Hockey in August brings honors to players in classroom Five women’s hockey players were recognized by the American Hockey Coaches Association for their outstanding effort in the classroom and on the ice from Lindenwood University. Sierra Burt, Britannia Gillanders, Kirsten Martin, Sarah McGall and Jordyn Pimm met the minimum of a 3.6 GPA or higher combined with participating in 40 percent of the games played for their school. All five student-athletes exceeded the GPA requirement by earning a 4.0 GPA during the 2017-18 school year. Each player earned Student-Athlete of the Year honors by the CHA in early July. Burt also earned CHA all-rookie honors in 2017-18. The Lions were 10-20-1 last season with an 8-12-0 mark in conference play. * Grades and sports…in that order Rascals find themselves in second place with less than a month in season The River City Rascals professional baseball team play in the West Division of the Frontier League with their home games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. In the past weekend series against the Washington Wild Things in their back yard, the Rascals managed only to win one of the three game set. Losing the series puts the club in second place, one game back of the Normal CornBelters. The Saturday game of the series, the O’Fallon team pulverized the Wild Things 14-3. However, the first and last games they went down in defeat 1-0 and 7-5. In the 14-3 victory, second baseman Trevor Achenbach and last place hitter, led the team with five hits and matched catcher Mike Jurgella with four runs-batted-in. Centerfielder JD Hearn added in the thrashing with three hits of his own driving in two and scoring twice for the Rascals. Pitcher Josh Kimborowicz scattered nine hits only allowing three earned runs over 7.1 innings on the mound. Reliever Ryan Orr pitched the remainder of the game allowing only one hit and striking out two. The team leaders in the league are: • Paul Kronenfeld…15 home runs…fourth in

the league • Hector Hernandez…8 wins…tied for first • Josh Kimborowicz…84 strike outs…tied for fifth • Hector Hernandez…2.80 earned-run-average…tied for fifth NEXT HOME GAMES: • Aug 14, 15, 16 against the Southern Illinois Miners • Aug 17, 18, 19 against the Normal CornBelters Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more details. * Petal to the metal UMSL gets new assistant coach University of Missouri-St. Louis head baseball coach Cory Wahl has announced the hiring of Branch Kloess as the program’s full-time assistant coach. Kloess comes to UMSL from Florida Southern, where he spent last season as the pitching coach, helping the Mocs to a 45-11-1 record and a berth in the NCAA DII World Series. The Montgomery, Alabama native prepped at St. James High School where he was the 2002 4A Player of the Year and threw two perfect games. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2009, played with San Diego Padres in 2012 and ended his career with the Oakland Athletics. * Talented Coach Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, 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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Pulled-Pork Sliders with Bitters Servings: approximately 14 small sandwiches

Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 1 tablespoon cooking oil 14 small slider buns Chili Rub: 2 tablespoons bitters 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt Bitters Sauce: 1 can (15 ounces unseasoned tomato sauce

1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Nature’s Intent apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon bitters 1 tablespoon chili powder 3 large cloves garlic, chopped 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Directions: To make Chili Rub: Stir together aromatic bitters, chili powder and salt; let stand 10 minutes.

well. Pour into hot, empty pan. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring and scraping bottom of pan.

Cut pork shoulder across grain into 1 1/2-2-inch thick slices; trim excess fat. If needed, cut into chunks to remove some fat.

Return meat to pan; spoon sauce over meat. Cover and cook 1 hour and 15 minutes on low, rearranging meat halfway through cooking. Transfer meat to plate; cover with foil to keep warm.

Rub meat with chili mixture. In 8-quart pot or 9-10-inch wide, high-sided saute pan with lid, heat oil. Add meat and brown on both sides, about 15 minutes total. Remove meat and place on plate; keep warm. To make Bitters Sauce: Combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, aromatic bitters, chili powder and garlic cloves; stir

To thicken sauce, if desired: Let sauce cool in pan 5 minutes then whisk in cornstarch. Bring to boil; continue to cook and whisk until slightly thickened. To serve: Pull meat apart with two forks or fingers. Serve warm on buns, drizzled with sauce.

When cinematic animals attack: ‘The Meg’ and other hungry predators

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n 1975, director Steven Spielberg terrorized moviegoers with “Jaws,” the story of a great white shark that attacked swimmers at a beach resort. The combination of a killer soundtrack and Spielberg’s direction made people terrified of the water. An article by CNN’s Gabriel Falcon celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film pointed out that the mechanical shark in the film still terrifies people. “Jaws” and other films about animals preying on humans put people into theater seats. On Aug. 10, “The Meg” arrives with an appetite that surpasses even Spielberg’s great white shark. The title refers to a megalodon, a species of shark long thought to be extinct. After it attacks a research submersible, divers are called to save the crew and find a way to stop the creature. Cruise ships have gotten some bad press as of late, but none had as many problems as the luxury liner in 1998’s “Deep Rising.” That ship filled with wealthy passengers runs afoul of tentacled creatures that work their way into the plumbing. When mercenaries arrive to rob the vessel, almost everyone on board has been eaten. The thieves must figure out a way to escape without sharing the same fate. Hungry creatures aren’t limited to bodies of water, though. Steven Spielberg unleashed “Jurassic Park” in theaters in 1993. Michael Crichton, the author of the book that inspired the film, came on board to write the screenplay. Here, industrialist John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) used preserved DNA to clone prehistoric creatures for a theme park. Unfortunately, human failure and greed led to tragedy.

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When the franchise switched to “Jurassic World,” the dinosaurs were still just as hungry. “Fallen Kingdom,” the latest film, opens with plenty of unwary humans becoming appetizers for dinosaurs. The main characters try to rescue some of the animals from a volcanic eruption, but their efforts may lead to even more tragedy. The film also serves as a cautionary tale about genetic engineering. Liam Neeson had a more level playing field in 2011’s “The Grey.” “The Meg” photo courtesy Apelles Entertainment The actor played John Ottway, a marksman hired by an Alaskan oil company to keep grey wolves away from the crew. After a plane crash, Ottway and some surviving employees must contend with the wolves in the wild. Ottway’s skills keep him alive for some time, but the wolves do outnumber the humans. Fossils suggest that a megalodon like the one in the “The Meg” could be 59 feet in length. Not even Liam Neeson with his “particular set of skills” could handle that one. “The Meg,” rated PG-13, opens wide on Friday, Aug. 10. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: SCIENCE FICTION

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life There’s nothing more startling than getting a phone call in the midnight hours… unless you get a doorbell ding in the midnight hours. This happened to us the other night. We were both sleeping soundly. Pleasant visions of unicorns and rainbows and cheery little chirping birds filled my dreams. Suddenly, the unicorn’s horn started honking which made the rainbows evaporate and caused the cheery chirping birds to start dinging like crazy doorbells. Soon I realized there actually was a crazy doorbell dinging and it was mine and it was 4 a.m. An unearthly hour for doorbell dings! My husband bolted up and said, “Who the heck can that be?!” I used my common sense and reasoned it out sensibly, “A crazed hatchet murderer of course! Get the gun!” “Why would a hatchet murderer use the doorbell?” “Be-e-e-cause, he wants you to think he’s just an ordinary person, when he’s really a crazed murderer. Hello!” “Hmmm. The killers I know don’t usually give their victims courtesy warnings,” he said as he headed towards the door. It looked like I would have to protect us both. I grabbed the wooden back scratcher from my nightstand and prepared to take action if violence resulted. After peeping through the window my husband flung the door open. I crouched behind him ready to scratch the back of anything that lunged my way.

We were met with a group of five firemen…five very muscular, handsome firemen. Behind them their truck lights were flashing. One stepped forward to let us know that a fire alarm had gone off and that our address came up in the system. My husband assured them that I had not cooked anything lately and so there would be no chance of a fire. “Har, har, har!” What a funny guy. Together we figured out that the false alarm had come from our neighbor across the street. They apologized and began walking over to their house to wake up more people at the ridiculous hour. My husband headed off to bed. I headed towards the kitchen. “Where are you going?” He asked. “To scorch a bag of microwave popcorn.” “Because?” “Apparently I can’t cook. Might as well give those five cute firemen a reason to be up at 4 a.m.”

Cause for alarm

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.

ACROSS 1. Flora’s partner 6. Café alternative 9. Alpine lift 13. European blackbird 14. Owned 15. Reflecting light 16. ____ ____ estate deal 17. He was the greatest? 18. Main artery in the body 19. *”The War of the Worlds” invader 21. *Typical temporal setting 23. Shape with an ax 24. Combustible heap 25. Fleur-de-____ 28. *Scully’s first name in “The X Files” 30. Huey, Dewey or Louie to Donald Duck 35. Crematorium jars 37. Ponies at a party 39. #30 Across’ sister 40. ____ of arms 41. Mideast V.I.P. 43. Military no-show 44. *”Buffy the Vampire Slayer” spin-off 46. Hippocrates’ promise, e.g. 47. *David Bowie in “The Man Who ____ to Earth” 48. *The Dagobah ____ in “The Empire Strikes Back”

50. Lack of guile 52. Bad-mouth 53. Form of arthritis 55. National Institute of Health 57. *”Foundation” series author 60. *Stanislaw Lem’s famous novel 64. Single-cell protozoan 65. Famous Dolly, e.g. 67. Absurd 68. West African country 69. “Eureka!” 70. Neil Diamond’s “Beautiful _____” 71. They’re marching one by one 72. Auction set 73. Young sows DOWN 1. Memory ____ mattress 2. Certain something 3. ____-friendly 4. Poet’s “below” 5. Like U.S. and U.S.S.R. in WWII 6. Conjunction in comparatives 7. *Heuristically programmed algorithmic computer, for short 8. Enlighten 9. Biblical pronoun 10. Ethiopian currency 11. Initial stake, as in poker

12. Swedish shag rug 15. Shiny cotton 20. Not asleep 22. One of #35 Across 24. “Miss America” contest, e.g. 25. *”Star Wars” creator 26. Shoemaker without shoes, e.g. 27. Hose woes 29. *Captain of Nautilus 31. “La Vie en rose” singer 32. #23 Across, past tense 33. Cause for food recall 34. *One of the “fathers of science fiction” 36. Proofreader’s mark 38. “____ ____ good example” 42. It’s black or white and lives in Africa 45. Office errand boy 49. Barn sound 51. Bureaucratic task 54. Relating to uvea 56. Capital of Vietnam 57. So be it 58. Dispatched 59. Avian wader 60. Center of authority 61. Iron horse track 62. Research facil. 63. Visually perceives 64. Bar association 66. *”Doctor ____” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9