August 10, 2016
Growing strong O’Fallon resident helps feed low-income elderly from her flourishing backyard garden
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By Brett Auten You could call Debbra Arndt many things. A fairy godmother of the soil. A guardian angel of the garden. Or simply, just a good person with a philanthropic heart. Arndt returned to O’Fallon four years ago from Mount Vernon, Illinois and she brought back with her a cause that has been the guiding force in her life for over 25 years; feeding the low-income elderly. The small yard at Arndt’s home, located near the intersection of I-70 and TR Hughes Boulevard, is stacked and packed with 500 plants that produce tomatoes, peppers, green beans, strawberries, squash and more. Arndt then takes her bounty and distributes them to the doorsteps of the elderly in the region. “Many I feed are homeless and have no family to reach out to for help,” Arndt said. “The elderly in our country do not have it very good when it comes to getting food-stamp assistance. I have helped them fill out paperwork applications for help to buy food and if they are approved they usually get under $20 a month. This is so wrong. I don’t think many people are aware of the fact the elderly are living in poverty all around us.” Arndt knows all about hardship. At four-years-old she was left at a St. Louis orphanage and would go on to bounce around 14 different foster homes where often there were 10 kids or more under one roof. Unsurprisingly, Arndt would go on to have a career as a geriatric nurse where her motivation to help outside the workforce included a socks for seniors program for those in lowincome housing. A self-described bull-headed cancer survivor, Arndt returned to the St. Louis region after her husband Dewayne passed away. She was determined to continue their “Grow a Garden and Feed Elders in your Neighborhood” program that the pair started in southern Illinois. Members of the Amish community taught Arndt how to propagate her own seeds and make her garden flourish. A lifelong advocate and a believer in community service, Arndt has volunteered numerous times at local schools to show students the what, where, why,
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Photos by Ray Rockwell Debbra Arndt shows off a tomato from her backyard garden in O’Fallon. Arndt uses the produce from her garden to help feed low-income elderly residents in the community.
and when of vegetable growth. What veggies that don’t make it into the homes of the needy, Arndt uses them to make jams and jellies that she sells. Those profits and donations are the only monetary forms that keeps Arndt’s garden going. Arndt’s motivation is to spread the word and show how growing a garden can help those who need it the most. “People think it’s more difficult than it really is,” she said. “Most people have no idea what it is like to be truly hungry or sleep under a bridge or on concrete.” A combination of keeping her ear to the ground and her out-going personality is what leads Arndt to the people who need her vegetables the most. “I have never met a stranger and word of mouth leads me to the people who need me,” Arndt said. “I don’t care what color you are. We all have red blood and if you are hungry, I’ll feed you. If everyone would help just one person, how much better would the world we live in be?”
Arndt encourages anyone who is interested in helping her cause or growing a garden of their own to reach out to her at ourgivinghandsgarden2009@yahoo. com.
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100 Women Who Care contribute $7,000 to First Step Back Home On July 25 100 Women Who Care St. Charles County voted to give their quarterly donation to First Step Back Home. The July donation of $7,000 will go towards First Step Back Home’s mission to offer solutions for poverty and injustice to the homeless and working poor. For more information on First Step Back Home, visit www.firststepbackhome.net. “It’s such an empowering moment when these women realize how much impact they made in just one hour of their time,” said Linda Johnson, co-founder of the local chapter. 100 Women Who Care St. Charles County is a group of women who share a common desire to give back to our community. The group is open to all women — the more women who get involved, the greater the impact will be. Members join the organization and sign a commitment to donate $400 total during
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Celebrate the arts at the MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts Committee and the city of St. Charles will be celebrating the 22nd Annual MOSAICS Festival, which takes place the weekend of September 16-18 along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This annual free arts festival is a popular family-friendly weekend event, with activities for everyone including fantastic art, great entertainment and the opportunity for children to create their own artwork. The 2016 MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 16; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 17; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 18. The three-day festival includes: • More than 90 juried artists from across the state, region and country will exhibit, discuss, and sell artwork. Artists from 17 states will be present. Paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, jewelry, metal and woodworking are just a sample of the 16 media represented. Five thousand dollars in cash prizes is awarded to participating artists. • A performance stage will showcase a variety of performing artists from across the region offering traditional favorites and original music. • Children’s Village, presented by Mercy Kids, is located on the 400 block of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This area will provide hands-on art experiences for children of all ages. Children will work with instructors to create their own unique memento of the festival. • Art for Youth Gallery returns to the MOSAICS Festival this year. This special gallery allows children to purchase professional art at a nominal fee, fostering art appreciation among the kids 18 years and younger. This unique gallery area is presented by Mercy Kids. • Blank Canvas Studios and Preferred Family Healthcare’s A.R.T.C. Program (Achieving Recovery Through Creativity) are partnering again with the MOSAICS for the 2016 Festival event, and both community organizations will participate with artist displays. Missouri Ballet Theatre will
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join MOSAICS again this year with a booth and dancers interacting with festival attendees on Sept. 17. • Mentor Me Exhibition is a program recognizing regional art teachers, students and school districts for their arts programming and the exhibition includes artwork from both students and their teachers. The governor of Missouri has supported and recognized the Mentor Me program for the past 20 years, and participating students and teachers all receive a Certificate of Participation. The Mentor Me Exhibition is located in the Foundry Art Centre from Sept. 13 – Oct. 9. The MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts brings art appreciation, enjoyment, awareness and education, free-of-charge, to the St. Charles and St. Louis region. Festival participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with artists and provides a safe, fun, weekend event for the entire family. The 2016 Festival is supported by the following organizations – Arts & Culture Commission of the City of St. Charles, The Employees Community Fund of Boeing, The city of St. Charles and the Missouri Arts Council.
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Delta Dental of Missouri awards $1 million grant to fund statewide dental sealant initiative The state’s leading dental benefits provider Delta Dental of Missouri announced its agreement to invest $1 million over the next five years to help fund a new Missouri Dental Sealant Program administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). This funding further underscores Delta Dental of Missouri’s commitment to the oral health needs in the communities it serves and addresses concerns surrounding the state’s nationally recognized void in statewide, schoolbased sealant programming. According to DHSS, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases among children. An estimated 51 million hours of school time is lost every year due to tooth related problems. Children from a specific subset of the population are at particular risk as 80 percent of all cavities are said to be concentrated in 25 percent of school-aged children who either come from low income families, live in rural areas or don’t have dental insurance. Dental sealants play a key role in cavity prevention and Missouri currently does not have a statewide, school-based sealant program in place. “We are very enthusiastic about the funding from Delta Dental of Missouri and the role it will play in helping to improve the oral health of those most at risk for dental decay,” commented Dr. John Dane, Missouri State Dental Director. “School-based programs are very effective in removing barriers to children receiving dental care. The Missouri De-
partment of Health and Senior Services already has a successful Preventive Services Program in schools that provides dental screenings, fluoride varnishes, educational materials and oral health care supplies. We will use existing infrastructure to seamlessly add the much needed school-based dental sealants service to the mix of what is offered to qualifying students statewide.” The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Acting Director Peter Lyskowski added, “Providing dental sealants in areas where children may not have access to regular dental care will go a long way towards improving the oral health of these young Missourians. I am pleased Delta Dental decided to partner with the department to make this much needed sealant program available.” The new Missouri Dental Sealant Program is looking to reach 15,000 high-need children at as many as 268 public schools throughout the state. The new initiative is set to roll out in early 2017. The terms of Delta Dental of Missouri’s five year, $1 million agreement to fund the Missouri Dental Sealant Program includes full funding for the first three years of program implementation. Support of the final two years will be subject to positive clinical results. Robert Butler, DDS, Chairman of the Board for Delta Dental of Missouri, commented on the unique nature of Delta Dental’s board and its commitment to this funding. “Our board make up is
different from other dental insurance companies, in that we have six practicing dentists from across the state representing the dentist’s perspective on our board. These professionals understand, first hand, the benefits of sealants and school-based programming designed to meet the needs of those most at risk. Delta Dental is committed at a mission level to reinvest its resources into the communities it serves. We essentially put our money where our mouth is in an effort to positively influence the dental health of Missouri children. We look forward to following the success of this initiative,” stated Dr. Butler. In addition to Delta Dental of Missouri’s $1 million contribution of the Missouri Dental Sealant Program, the company also demonstrates its commitment to improving the oral and overall health of Missouri children through its Land of Smiles educational touring theatre program. Tooth Wizard, his sister Tooth Fairy, and their archenemy PlaqueMan have been traveling Missouri roadways for more than a decade on a mission to motivate Missouri kids to adopt healthy life habits through this fun, interactive program. Since the inception of the program in 2002, the company has reached 750,000 Missouri kids through 3,600 school-based performances. Delta Dental of Missouri also proudly sponsors Give Kids A Smile’s free biannual dental clinics, the new HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis and Missouri Missions of Mercy events.
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Save the date for Celebrate St. Peters 2016 at 370 Lakeside Park Are you and your family looking to get away for the weekend? You’re invited to Celebrate St. Peters 2016. Mark your calendar for Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 at 370 Lakeside Park for this free weekend getaway. Celebrate St. Peters is a festival along the lake, jam-packed with carnival rides, a giant Ferris Wheel, kids activities and live shows at the Community News Family Stage, local vendors with food, drinks, crafts, games, contests and more, live entertainment, an amazing fireworks show and world renowned bands performing live each night. Kids will have a lot of fun at the Community News Family Stage, filled with free live music, comedy shows and educational fun all afternoon on Saturday. This year, Celebrate St. Peters welcomes
Randy Bachman, lead guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, headlining on the Main Stage Saturday night with special guest Rogers and Nienhaus. On the Main Stage Friday night, Firefall and Orleans perform your favorite rock hits live. On Saturday afternoon, hang out at the Celebrate Stage under the shade of the beautiful Corporate Pavilion and enjoy live performances from Acoustik Element and Butch Wax and the Hollywoods with special guest Theo Peoples of the Four Tops and The Temptations. These talented groups will get you up on your feet and dancing all afternoon. Check out www.stpetersmo.net for a complete event schedule and more details. Just click on the Celebrate St. Peters logo on the home page.
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Set the stage for success Tips for a smooth transition back to school
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For parents putting bright-eyed students on the bus for the very first time and for seasoned moms and dads who know the drill inside and out, gearing up for another year of school is a process. The shopping extravaganzas, trips to the doctor for physicals, endless forms and paperwork all culminate in a single moment: the first day back to school. Often, it’s this first day (or days) that set the tone for the school year to come. Help your child feel prepared and confident to tackle whatever the school year brings with these tips for a successful start. Plan well-balanced meals: Summer break brings a lax approach to many aspects of life, and healthy eating is often one of them. However, nutrition plays an important role in overall development and countless studies show correlation between academic performance and good nutrition. As the school year approaches, work at creating healthy menus. If hectic scheduling makes it difficult to get wellbalanced meals in lunchboxes and on the dinner table through the week, allocate a portion of the weekend for a family prep session.
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Reinstate bedtimes: Easing back into earlier bedtimes will make things smoother for everyone when the alarms start ringing on early school day mornings. Well before the start of school, gradually back off more time each night – in 15-minute increments, for example – to get kids back in bed early enough to capture at least 10 hours of sleep, the amount recommended for school-aged children and adolescents by the National Institutes of Health. Get creative to boost enthusiasm: Part of the fun of heading back to the classroom is a shiny new set of supplies. Build your kids’ excitement by letting them select the tools they’ll use to bring home good grades, like pens and pencils. Despite a keyboard and touchscreendriven world, sales of color-focused products like felt-tip markers, porous (fine line) pens and colored pencils are on the rise. Explore outside of academics: Developing interests outside the classroom builds confidence and character, teaches discipline and may help reveal hidden passions or talents that translate into future scholarships or career choices. Now is an ideal time to explore the options available in your community and complete necessary registrations as many extracurricular activities are closely linked to the traditional school calendar.
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Follow the paper trail: The volume of paperwork associated with sending a child to school can be overwhelming. From registration forms and emergency contact sheets to physicals and immunization records, the list goes on and on. Keep on track with a list of all the materials you’re responsible for completing, along with special notes for those that require visits to the doctor’s office or other appointments. Take a tour: Especially for new students, but even for experienced kids, spend some time getting familiar with the school before the big day. Seeing the bus drop-off location, classroom, bathrooms, cafeteria and any other major features ahead of time can help soothe jitters and lets you proactively answer worries or questions about how those first days may unfold. Establish a transition tradition: Celebrate the end of summer and the fresh start ahead by creating a special family tradition. It may be a final backyard campout for the season or a scrapbooking project that captures memories from the summer and describes goals for the school year. The time together to talk about what lies ahead can help get the family geared up for a successful school year.
Express Personality with Style: Encouraging your child to develop his or her own unique personality can be tough with social “rules” and official policies that determine dress code, supplies and more. When you get down to it, though, there are dozens of ways to let kids explore personal expression without breaking any rules or subjecting them to unwanted attention. Accessories: Even at schools with uniforms or dress codes, there is some latitude when it comes to accessorizing. Dress codes vary, but many allow flexibility in things such as socks, shoes, hair bows and jewelry. School supplies: Let kids choose their own writing implements as a personal statement of self-expression, which is especially important to middle and high school students. With so many options, it’s easy to bypass the basic bargain selection and choose from an array of new designs and creative features, such as those offered by Zebra Pen. Personal space: For younger students, the area designated as a student’s own may be limited to a backpack or storage cubby. For older kids, there’s an entire locker to consider. Customizing these personal areas lets kids assert a clear stamp of individuality. Photos, artwork and treasured mementoes bring these personal spaces to life.
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Annual Support Our Troops Supply Drive sends message of gratitude to those serving overseas To show appreciation for deployed U.S. troops, donations of commonly used items difficult to get while stationed overseas are being collected through O’Fallon’s Support Our Troops Supply Drive. The drive kicks off Thursday, Aug. 11, and continues through Sept. 11, with multiple collection sites throughout the community. “Our troops overseas deeply appreciate knowing that America remembers them as they serve, and they also welcome the snacks and practical items from home,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Manager. “Donations from this annual drive will be sorted, packaged and shipped as part of National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11, one of several projects to be completed by caring citizens. We’re also encouraging people to contribute signed ‘thank you’ notes and cards for the troops, including personal messages of gratitude, which will be placed into the packages being sent overseas.” The items that troops most often request are: Personal care items: baby powder/wipes, eye drops, Chap Stick, tissues, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, shampoo and conditioner, bath soap/ body wash, deodorant, body lotion, emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers, small mirror, shower sponges/loofahs, Q-tips, women’s hygiene products, antibiotic ointment, Band-Aids, cough drops, disposable razors, hair brushes/combs, hydrocortisone cream. Snacks: protein/energy bars, protein powder, Girl Scout cookies, 5-Hour energy drinks, Mio liquid water enhancer, powdered drink mix (Crystal Light, Gatorade, etc.), Rice Crispy Treats, tuna/chicken in a pouch, gum, candy (not chocolate), suckers/lollipops, peanuts/mixed nuts, trail mix, potato chips (in a can), dried fruit/ raisins, beef jerky, Slim Jims, Vienna sausages. Miscellaneous: puzzle/crossword books, batteries, hand-held electronic games, markers (permanent, hi-lite), small flashlights.
Support Our Troops drop-off containers are located at: • O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main St. • Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle • VFW Post 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway • Lindell Bank, 4521 Highway K • Fox’s Pizza Den, 1120 Technology Drive, Suite 119 • Julie Meyers State Farm, 8634 Veterans Memorial Parkway • Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County – O’Fallon, #1 Club Way • Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County – St. Charles, 1200 Lindenwood Ave. • AMVETS Post 106, 360 Brown Road • American Legion Post 388, 706 West Ridge Drive • West Community Credit Union at: • 4161 Highway K, O’Fallon • 2345 South Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis • 465 South Kirkwood, Kirkwood • Krekeler Jewelers, Inc., 2938 Highway K
maintenance of traffic and construction staging and highway and roadway geometric design. Prior to her position at Lochmueller Group, Brauer was senior transportation engineer with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., and transportation engineer with CBB Transportation, both in St. Louis. Additionally, she served as a highway designer with MoDOT. “Amanda brings a wealth of engineering, roads and traffic experience to this position,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “She will assume responsibility of our Gateway Green Light Program (GGL), a multi-jurisdictional effort to synchronize traffic signals on streets throughout the county to reduce unnecessary delays, improve traffic flow and cut emissions that contribute to ozone pollution. Amanda will be key to our continued success in building partnerships throughout the county and state to improve the transportation infrastructure in our community.”
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For those who would like to sponsor the shipping, a donation of $16.75 for a “Stamp of Support” will provide the shipping cost per box. Monetary donations can be made directly to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care at www.HeroesCare.org, or mailed to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care, 1306 R. West Lark Industrial Park, Fenton MO 63026. “Stamp of Support” donations also can be dropped off at O’Fallon City Hall, made payable to H.E.RO.E.S Care. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon. mo.us. Additional details, including a list of collection sites, are available at www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer.
St. Charles County hires new roads and traffic manager St. Charles County has hired Amanda Brauer, PE, PTOE, as roads and traffic manager. She replaces John Greifzu, who served as director of transportation prior to accepting a position as the County’s assistant director of administration. Brauer joined the county on Aug. 1. She will manage road projects and funding, including the county’s .5 cent Transportation Sales Tax, as well as plan future infrastructure improvements. She will play a key role in arranging funding partnerships and planning major road projects. Brauer currently serves as project engineer for the Lochmueller Group, a civil engineering firm with offices located in St. Peters and St. Louis. She has more than 12 years of transportation engineering experience in a diverse range of projects including conducting traffic studies, capacity and operational analysis, signal planning, design and retiming, traffic noise modeling, roadway signage and pavement marking,
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St. Charles County paramedic, ambulance district receive top Missouri honors For filmmakers, “awards season” comes at the beginning of the each year, but for the Emergency Medical Services industry, top honors are announced during the dog days of summer. Last week at their annual conference and meeting, the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) named St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) Missouri’s EMS Service of the Year, and presented SCCAD’s Kelly Maull with their Paramedic of the Year award. Maull, a resident of Wentzville, has served with SCCAD since 2005, working at one of the district’s busiest stations in O’Fallon. Last year, she was part of a newsworthy series of events in which she and her partner successfully revived two cardiac arrest patients in the same shift - an occurrence described by many as extraordinary. In addition, she worked last year to bring together several resources within the community to produce a public service announcement on moving to the right for ambulances and other emergency vehicles. “Kelly is a diligent, compassionate individual perfectly suited for EMS,” said SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer, “Her view goes beyond the immediate nature of the situation at hand; rather, she works to identify long-term solutions with care partners in
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our community.” Community collaboration was one of the reasons cited by MEMSA for SCCAD’s selection as Missouri’s EMS Service of the Year. The district has established partnerships with agencies both inside and outside the healthcare industry, working with entities such as St. Charles City-County Library District, BJC Healthcare, numerous non-profits and area churches to improve citizens’ knowledge and access to district services. MEMSA also noted SCCAD’s forward-thinking clinical approach, citing the success of its cardio-cerebral resuscitation protocols, which debuted last year and have translated to improved outcomes for victims of cardiac arrest.
“It’s clear to see why MEMSA made this selection - as a healthcare professional and resident of St. Charles County, I’m consistently impressed by the ambulance district’s strategic, systematic approach to mobile health solutions and community safety initiatives” said Barnes St. Peters & Progress West Hospital VP of Patient Care Services and SCCAD Citizens Advisory Board member Jill Skyles. SCCAD and its team members have a rich history of recognition by MEMSA; Maull is the 12th paramedic to receive the organization’s top honor, and this marks the sixth time that the district has been named EMS Service of the Year.
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Representatives with the United States Postal Service and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles were joined by city, county and Lindenwood University officials to cut the ribbon for the new U.S. Postal Service offices at 1890 First Capitol Drive. “This is a great day for everyone with the Postal Service,” stated Charley Miller, Gateway District Manager. “This building allows us to continue our pursuit of strong customer service while enhancing the work environment for our employees.” St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles served as the general contractor for the $5.2 million facility. The 21,500 SF building is part of University Commons, a dynamic mixed-use retail development along the city’s First Capitol Drive corridor. In exchange, SSM Health acquired the former post office located at 112 S. Fifth St. Mike Bowers, President of St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles, said the new complex serves a dual purpose that will benefit St. Charles residents for many years. “While this exchange agreement is mutually beneficial to the U.S. Postal Service and to SSM Health, St. Charles residents stand to benefit the most,” Bowers said. “From a health care perspective, acquiring this property gives our hospital much needed room for growth as we continue to work toward improving access to safe, high-quality health care for our patients.” St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith said, “This ceremony is a testament to the strong partnership forged that resulted in a successful development. I commend all the parties that worked together for many years to ensure we would reach this day.”
Photo courtesy city of St. Charles Representatives with the United States Postal Service and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles were joined by city, county and Lindenwood University officials to cut the ribbon for the new U.S. Postal Service offices at 1890 First Capitol Drive.
A coalition of the U.S. Postal Service, SSM Health, Lindenwood University, City of St. Charles, DESCO Development and St. Charles County teamed together to bring the project to fruition. “University Commons is an important asset to Lindenwood University and its vision,” stated President Michael Shonrock. “This development, coupled with our ongoing campus improvements, makes the overall experience at Lindenwood like no other.” Under the direction of DESCO Development, University Commons is a mixed use retail project that has played an important role in the city and county’s growth trends. It is home to well-known retailers like Schnuck’s, GNC, CVS Pharmacy, Great Clips and Crown Optical. The development recently welcomed MOD Pizza, AT&T and Mattress Direct.
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Eeka Zika It’s truly frightening. The headlines are ablaze with alerts. The newscasters are buzzing with the latest updates 24/7. The reports look bleak because those evil parasites are breaking out in force once again causing mayhem, chaos and destruction. No, silly reader, I am not talking about politicians. I am referring to those nasty little, bloodsucking insects…wait! Backup. I totally get your confusion. Let me attempt to explain the difference between the two groups. Group 1. These annoying pests can be eliminated by spraying them full force in the face with a can of Raid. Another remedy is by slapping them repeatedly with the open palm of the hand or lastly, by taking the vermin and tossing them up against a 100-volt Bug Zapper. Group 2. The mosquitoes can be easily squashed with a fly swatter. Of all God’s handiwork, I most question the creation of these irritating bullies. Seriously? What exactly is their purpose? They are ugly, vicious, infectious tormentors, which provide no redeemable value whatsoever (refer to paragraph two for clarification). Plus, they spread all sorts of ghastly sicknesses such as malaria, West Nile virus, dengue and yellow fever and more. So, while they’re not feasting on our faces with their horrid hypodermic noses, they are plunging their pointy straws into the all-you-can-eat dis-
ease buffet and filling up. Even as nature offers these pesky pests such delicacies as nectar and flower juices, they stick their needley noses in the air and choose instead to dip them into a malaria milkshake or suck down a toxic batch of dengue merengue. Now they’re packing the scary Zika virus. It’s got all of humanity taking cover under mosquito netting while we slather ourselves with greasy amounts of DEET faster than Paula Dean butters birds at a turkey farm. Honestly, could there be a more unneeded, bothersome lifeform on the planet? Mosquitoes…not Paula Dean. Hmmm, once again I refer you to paragraph two. I don’t know which is going to kill off the population faster, our politicians and the election or the virus. I believe it’s a tossup. 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.
era. Additional displays focus on amateur sports in the county including baseball, softball, bowling, horseshoes, dartball and high school athletics. “The new exhibit celebrates recreation in exciting and educational ways by showcasing hunting and fishing of the past and the present,” said County Parks Director Bettie YahnKramer. “The hunting simulator allows you to experience it firsthand. We are excited to bring this new exhibit to county residents and visitors.” The County Heritage Museum at Heritage Park, located at 1630 Heritage Landing, offers free interpretive displays focusing on local and state history. It is open to the public from
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Heritage Museum temporarily closes main exhibit; new sporting display to debut The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is closing the main exhibit of the Heritage Museum at Heritage Park in St. Peters from Aug. 15 to Dec. 1 to make way for the new “Our Sporting Heritage” display and simulated hunting game. The new display is expected to open early winter. The new exhibit features a Marksman Hunting Simulator, which was donated to the Parks Department by August Busch III. This high-tech, realistic hunting experience allows players to participate in a virtual duck hunt. The main exhibit showcases the history of hunting and fishing in St. Charles County and Missouri from prehistoric times to the modern
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Cuivre River Electric provides utility assistance to Cool Down St. Louis Cooldownstlouis.org received a $4,000 Operation Round Up grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust to provide utility assistance to low-income, elderly and disabled cooperative members, who are experiencing financial hardships. “The Operation Round Up grant will be combined with additional resources to provide utility assistance and education to Cuivre River Electric members living in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties,” said Cooldownstlouis.org board chairwoman Melanie DiLeo. “Need has no boundaries. Our mission to provide financial assistance is progressing outward from St. Louis to the individuals and families living in St. Charles County and the surrounding rural counties,” said St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, honorary board co-chair of Cooldownstlouis.org. Heat-Up St. Louis is a nonprofit charity founded in 2000 as an independent regional non-utility, all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 energy assistance, public education and advocacy charity. During the summer, Cooldownstlouis.org focuses on educating families with small children, the disabled and elderly about the
Submitted photo (From left) Cooldownstlouis.org board directors Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles County Executive, and Denise Liebel, President/CEO of United Services, receive a $4,000 Operation Round Up grant from Lonnie Tucker, Communications Specialist with Cuivre River Electric Cooperative. The funds will be used by Cooldownstlouis.org provide utility assistance to low-income, elderly and disabled cooperative members living in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties, who are experiencing financial hardships during the extreme heat of the summer.
dangers of heat related illnesses and deaths. More than 70,000 individuals received assistance last year through online and phone-bank counseling and referrals, one-time supplemental utility assistance grants, or the installation of brand new air conditioners. “More than 300,000 people’s lives have been impacted with more than $13 million in Cooldownstlouis.org and Heatupstlouis.org assistance since the organization was founded in 2000. Last year the charity provided more than $700,000 in utility assistance to about 13
Missouri and Illinois counties, including Cuivre River Electric’s service area of Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren Counties,” added Chairwoman DiLeo.. Cooldownstlouis.org volunteers manage resource hotlines providing utility counseling and referrals to area social service and community action agencies like the North East Community Action Corporation for those in need. To learn more about this regional charity, visit www.cooldownstlouis. org or call 314-241-7668.
The Expert Realty Company donates $1,000 to Pedal The Cause
Submitted photo (From left) On July 30 The Expert Realty Company clients Sara and Jeff Hinrichs and owners Rob and Heather Hussey (aka Mrs. Missouri) presented Pedal The Cause participants Curtis and Beth Wilburn with a donation of $1,000.
On July 30 The Expert Realty Company presented a $1,000 check to Pedal The Cause. This organization was nominated to receive monthly donations by Expert Realty clients Jeff and Sara Hinrichs for their mission to provide funding for cancer research through their annual cycling challenge. Pedal The Cause gives 100 percent of participant donations to Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
The Expert Realty Company, located in Lake Saint Louis, pledged to donate ten percent of their monthly commission to a charity nominated by their clients. “I was extremely impressed by the 100 percent model of Pedal The Cause,” stated Rob Hussey. “It’s good to know that the entire $1,000 will go directly to advance lifesaving cancer research.”
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U.S. Postal Service, SSM Health transfer St. Charles properties Charley Miller, Gateway District Manager for the U.S. Postal Service, and Mike Bowers, President of SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles, recently signed documents to mark an official transfer of properties, resulting in the USPS taking ownership of the new University Commons Post Office and SSM Health taking ownership of the former post office property located at 112 S. Fifth Street. Both leaders expressed excitement over the agreement. “This property transfer is a positive development for the U.S. Postal Service, SSM Health and the St. Charles community as a whole,” said Bowers. “Acquiring the old post office property gives St. Joseph Hospital much needed room for future growth planning, which will directly benefit our patients in the form of improved access to high-quality health care services and an overall exceptional experience at our facility.” Miller echoed Bowers’ excitement over the transfer.
Photo courtesy city of St. Charles On hand to witness the document signing were: St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Dr. Michael Shonrock, President of Lindenwood University, Nancy Theobald, Senior Manager Post Office Operations and Stefani Schuette, Executive Assistant to President Shonrock.
“Our Postal Service team is thrilled with the new post office. The building at University Commons allows for greater access to the public while better accommodating the increased workflow of our postal carriers and local employees.” On hand to witness the document signing were local leaders that comprised the partnership to make the development successful. Present were: St.
Charles Mayor Sally Faith, St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Dr. Michael Shonrock, President of Lindenwood University, Nancy Theobald, Senior Manager Post Office Operations and Stefani Schuette, Executive Assistant to President Shonrock. An official ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Aug. 1 at the new post office located at 1890 First Capitol Drive.
Vantage Credit Union collects school supplies Vantage Credit Union is collecting spare change and new school supplies in each of its branch locations through Aug. 31. The funds and school supplies benefit the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition of Greater St. Louis and the KidSmart Store, an educational supply store in Bridgeton providing teachers with free school supplies for area students in need. Vantage, its employees and members, have been donating funds and collecting new school supplies every summer for over 16 years. Over those years, Vantage has collected thousands of new school
supplies and backpacks for students across the region. To participate in helping students get the supplies they need for the new school year or for more information visit vcu.com. “Heading back to school can be stressful for any student, but especially for those without the basic supplies needed to be fully engaged,” said Rachel Parrent, Community Engagement Manager, Vantage Credit Union. “Vantage is proud to continue our efforts to get supplies in the hands of students in need through KidSmart and the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.”
Delmar Gardens launches wellness initiative with Chair Chi and 25 activity directors Richard Simmons would have been proud to see the highenergy of Kathy Gilmore, Vice President of Delmar Gardens, adorned in the late 80s legwarmers and headband. Her themed attire was to help launch the Chair Chi Certification class for 25 activity directors of the Delmar Gardens family. Chair Chi is a gentle exercise program developed by Pat Griffith, a certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor and founder of Chair Chi, to help people receive the benefits of traditional Tai Chi Chuan in the comfort and safety of their chair. Delmar Gardens activity directors from St. Louis and Kansas City participated in a twoday seminar focused on ways to improve the health and wellness of seniors. The new activities and exercise programming will enhance the activity calendar. “It is a blessing to our dear
Submitted photo The Delmar Gardens Family St. Louis and Kansas City Activity Directors with Pat Griffith, a certified Tai Chi Chuan instructor and founder of Chair Chi.
residents to have each of our activity directors certified in Chair Chi. Chair Chi is a gentle program designed for older adults that lack confidence or tolerance with standing; incorporating the benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong in the comfort and safety of the chair to improve balance, increase flexibility, strength, energy and peace of mind. Adding Chair Chi to our activity calendars allows us to have a more
well-rounded approach to fitness in our communities for our residents,” stated Michele Blunt, Delmar Gardens Director of Rehabilitation Services. The certification timing is congruent to the Delmar Gardens Family corporate wellness initiative “Fit for Life: Diabetes Awareness Day.” The Fit for Life program will kick off later this month.
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Florissant Golf Club member wins City Championship The 2016 St. Louis City Championship Forest Park Senior Champion Dave Estes plays at the Florissant Golf Club. Recently he played in the tournament at Forest Park and had a score of three-under on 36 holes for a score of 68 on the second day. His play beat two other great area golfers who tied for second place by two shots. This is the second championship win for Estes, the first being in 2013. He has won many amateur tournaments in his career and has qualified for the USGA Senior Open once and for several USGA Amateur national tournaments in addition to being named the Metropolitan Amateur Player of the year once. “This is a big surprise to me,” Dave commented. “I have not been playing that often or that well, to be honest. But I played good the last two days. The (putting) surfaces here were pretty darn good. So if you could get things going your way, the surfaces were good enough to make some.” ~~~A star right in our own backyard River City Rascals turning it around The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. The Rascals were not very hospitable to the visiting Washington Wild Things as the hometown squad earned their fourth series sweep of the year. The latest win gave the Rascals their fourth in a row and their longest winning streak since June 4. Outfielder Kyle Gaedele leads the team with a .296 average which is good for 17th in the league. Catcher Josh Ludy is right behind him hitting at a .295 clip and both with 72 hits as of this past Sunday. The team ranks second in batting average at .278. NEXT HOME GAMES: Aug 10, Aug 11 against the Florence Freedom, (Wednesday’s game is a double header starting at 5:05 p.m.) Aug 16, Aug 17, Aug 18 against the Evansville Otters, (Wednesday’s and Thursday’s game are double headers starting at 5:05 p.m.) 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
Submitted photo Gary B with Hall of Fame offensive lineman Orlando Pace.
Congratulations to ‘Big O’ named to the Hall Long time football offensive lineman Orlando Pace was nominated to be inducted to the Football Hall of Fame. In his playing day he stood 6’ 8” at 325 pounds. This gentle giant played 11 years for the St. Louis Rams and one for the Chicago Bears. Big O played his college ball at The Ohio State right before Aaron Revel attended the University. ~~~Class act National champion women’s football team are having a party The St. Louis Slam earned the Women’s Football Alliance (WFA) Division II National Championship recently. Come celebrate the Slam’s Championship and meet the players! This event will be held in Ball Park Village’s Beer Garden Crown Room Sunday, Aug. 14 from 5-8 p.m. Go to www.STLSlamFootball.com for more details. ~~~A well deserved celebration
I 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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Recipe: Hosting and toasting – Quick, refreshing recipes to entertain without missing the party W
hether you’re hosting a small weekend get-together, a large holiday gathering or anything in between, entertaining friends and family will always provide an opportunity to create memories that last a lifetime. However, no host wants to miss out on the highlights because of an endless to-do list in the kitchen. With the right recipes and refreshments, it’s easy to throw a successful, enjoyable dinner party for both you and your guests. One way to take the guesswork out of meal planning is by starting with the wine you’re planning to serve and working backwards. Chardonnay is a favorite varietal of many wine lovers, this white wine is a sure bet to complement a range of dishes and
elevate any meal. One savory example that pairs perfectly with Chardonnay is Grilled Panzanella Salad – a quick and delicious dish that can serve a small group using a few basic ingredients and leftover bread. For a bright, decadent option that holds up well at room temperature, try a side of Orzo with Lemon, Brie and Toasted Pine Nuts. Last but not least, whip up this simple Chicken Thighs and Tomatoes recipe for a hearty entree to round out the meal and complement your wine selection. For more easy entertaining recipes and ideas, visit EdnaValleyVineyard.com.
Grilled Panzanella Salad
Chicken Thighs and Tomatoes
Serves: 4-6
Serves: 4
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes pepper kosher salt olive oil 4 chicken thighs (skin- on, bone-in)
1 cup white wine 1 clove garlic 1 lemon, juice only
Directions: Heat oven to 400 F.
Ingredients: Salad 8 ounces day-old sourdough bread 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt 1 clove garlic 1 cup roasted red bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups yellow grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Nicoise or Kalamata olives, halved if large 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette 1 1/2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste
In cast iron skillet, toss tomatoes with pinch of pepper, kosher salt and light drizzle of olive oil and place in oven. Roast tomatoes for 20 minutes. Set aside. Heat skillet on stovetop. Once hot, sear chicken thighs. Flip chicken and sear bottom side for about 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
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With pan still hot, pour in white wine. Once wine has settled, add minced garlic. Add juice of one lemon. Return chicken thighs and tomatoes to skillet. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Crossword Puzzle Theme: Famous Actresses
Directions: Heat grill or grill pan to medium heat. For salad: Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt. Grill bread on both sides until toasted and grill marks are present. When bread is cool enough to handle, rub garlic clove on both sides. Cut into 1-inch cubes. In large bowl, combine bread, peppers, tomatoes, olives, basil and cheese. For balsamic vinaigrette: In small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar and garlic. Whisk in olive oil in slow stream until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss vinaigrette with salad and serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh basil and grated cheese, if desired. 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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ACROSS 1. *Grace Kelly was first actress on a U.S. one 6. Brow shape 9. *Audrey Hepburn starred in “My Fair ____” 13. Dugout vessel 14. Ciao in the U.S. 15. Post-employment insurance 16. “Welcome to my humble ____” 17. *Thompson of “Some Kind of Wonderful” 18. Like a neon sign 19. *She portrayed Crawford 21. *Actress with most Oscar nominations 23. Hawaiian wreath 24. Pauper’s permanent state 25. A great distance away 28. River in Bohemia 30. Crazy ____ card game 35. Words from Wordsworth 37. Makes mistakes 39. First sound of the day? 40. Lymphatic swelling 41. *Geena or Bette 43. Red carpet purse 44. Turns grape into raisin 46. Mongolian desert 47. Post-deductions amount 48. Singer ____ Bocelli 50. One on drugs 52. “Be quiet!” 53. Shining armor 55. Gloppy stuff 57. *Star of seven Woody Allen movies 60. *Katharine or Audrey 64. “Bring back!” to Fido 65. *Kate Winslet starred opposite him in “Titanic” 67. Suggestive of the supernatural 68. Absurd 69. As opposed to St. or Blvd. 70. Dismantles 71. Facial protrusion 72. *Kathleen Turner star of “____ of the Roses” 73. “Thou ____ not...,” in the Bible DOWN 1. Common tropical marine fish 2. Not to be mentioned 3. At another time, to Romeo or Juliet 4. Most frequent value, statistics 5. ____ Aloysius Herman 6. Competently 7. Pastrami holder 8. ____ and desist 9. Opera house box
10. Up to the task 11. Between stop and roll 12. Swerve 15. Opening between esophagus and stomach 20. Was sick 22. Golf peg 24. Like a certain Nellie? 25. *She’s also known for workout videos 26. Bedazzle 27. Made over 29. Toot your own horn 31. Mountain valley 32. Dislikes intensely 33. It’s a fact 34. *This Maggie is a Dame 36. Nostradamus, e.g. 38. *Magda, Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor, e.g. 42. Military blockade 45. Be full of anger
49. In the past 51. Stanley and Helen on “Three’s Company” 54. Jon Voight to Brad Pitt 56. African sorcery 57. Bingo-like game 58. Greek H’s 59. High school breakout 60. Field worker 61. Celestial bear 62. Cambodian money 63. Empty ____ 64. Shark part 66. *Mendez or Langoria See answers on page 13
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What’s Happening
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS
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 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. Per formances 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. 14: BBQ and Family Fun Day
Friedens Peace UCC (3560 Mill Street in New Melle) is hosting a Family Fun Day & BBQ. There will be games throughout the day available to play with friends and family. In addition there will be scheduled events like a washer tournament starting at 1 p.m., sack race at 2 p.m., an adult and child three legged race at 3 pm., balloon toss at 4 p.m. and a second sack race at 5 p.m. There will be BBQ pork steaks and grilled chicken dinners as well as hot dogs. The dinner price is $10 adult/ $5 child and includes corn on the cob, slaw, baked beans and ice cream. Coffee, tea and lemonade will be provided. Hot dogs are $3 each. Coolers are acceptable. There will be a 50/50 drawing and quilt raffle also.
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 sur-
rounding 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 register visit www.lakesaintlouis.com, for more information about volunteering call 636-561-4620.
Aug. 20: Theater auditions
Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open to ages 8 to 18 and will consist of a song that will be taught, cold readings from the script and basic movement. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and must be accompanied by an adult. Performances will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 14; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 15; and 2 p.m. Oct. 16. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
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.
Aug. 27: Theater auditions
Young People’s Theatre will hold open auditions for “We, The People” at 9 a.m. in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Auditions are open to ages 6 and up and will consist of a song that will be taught, cold readings from the script and basic movement. Children auditioning should wear comfortable clothes and shoes and must be accompanied by an adult. Performances will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 1, and 2 p.m. Oct. 2. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636-922-8233.
Aug. 27: Spaghetti dinner
V.F.W. Post 5077 in O’Fallon will be having a spaghetti dinner. All you can eat for $8 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Veterans Crisis Line, For Suicide Awareness at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis.
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. 22: College fair
The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Community College from 6-7:30 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, is for current high school students who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue parking lots, which are accessible through the southwest entrance along Cottleville Parkway. All parking is free. For a full list of colleges and universities attending the college fair, visit stchas.edu/collegefair.
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 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
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Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
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.
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
Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required
Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club
1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.
Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting
St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.
Tuesdays: 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
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. 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.
Every Tuesday: Meeting
Toastmasters
7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight. org or 636.256.6823.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
Spotlight
Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
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.
7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.
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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 coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
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
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.
Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.
Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo
6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
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.
2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters
6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.
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Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Vickie Young at 636.928.7348, or Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
Thursdays: Rotary Club breakfast
Every Thursday at 7:30 a.m., except the last Thursday of the month, the O’Fallon Rotary Club meets for breakfast at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Gym at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. We are a fraternal group that does good in the community and worldwide while having fun.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any 636.928.1928.
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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
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2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out
Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Charity bingo
6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
Every Saturday: Chess
8-11am or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club
Saturdays: Bosom Buddies
The St Charles County WIC Clinic has formed a breastfeeding support group for our area. What is great about “Bosom Buddies” is that we are not just open to WIC clients! Bosom Buddies is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks. Meetings will be held at the Middenorf-Kredell Branch Library in O’Fallon. We will continue to meet, at the same time and place, on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. No registration required.
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‘Suicide Squad’ could open more doors for DC Entertainment Two years ago, “Saturday Night Live” poked fun at the success of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” arguing that Marvel Studios could turn any comic book series into a huge success. Marvel has a huge stable of characters, including the long-running “Millie the Model” series that Stan Lee sometimes references. “Ant Man” was a founding member of “The Avengers,” and he also found big success on screen. Marvel Studios enjoyed an unprecedented run with “Captain America,” “Iron Man” and other franchises, but DC Entertainment, which has the rights to Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, is still finding its cinematic legs. “Suicide Squad,” their latest endeavor, taps into one of DC Comics lesser-known brands. In this film, the government recruits a group of supervillains to work for them. As the name indicates, this highly-expendable group will be sent on dangerous missions, but no one really cares if they live or die. The plot definitely gives Will Smith, Viola Davis and Margot Robbie a chance to strut their stuff in a highprofile adventure. Early reviews for “Suicide Squad” have not been kind, but DC Entertainment deserves some credit for adapting a cult series. DC does have plenty of untapped resources, primarily from the 1960’s, that could put them on the same level as Marvel Entertainment, though. “The Metal Men” has the potential to become a good franchise, especially with advanced motion-capture technology. The comic told the story of a genius inventor who created robots with distinct human per-
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