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By Kristen Dragotto Often when people think of St. Charles County and North St. Louis County, two distinct areas come to mind rather than one large community. However, for the St. Charles County Police Department and local nonprofit Project Backpack, community is defined by coming together for the betterment of a region and the people who are in it, proving that community knows no county line. Project Backpack is located in Bridgeton. The organization puts items children might need in a moment of crisis (home displacement, abuse, illness, etc.) in a backpack and
then first responders, social workers and other people in community outreach, distribute the backpacks. Judy Pearlstone began the program after seeing the need for it in her own classroom at H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy. So, in 1999 she began Project Backpack and has been making a difference for children in the community ever since. Choosing to put the items in a backpack was an innovative and practical choice on Pearlstone’s part. However, the genius idea seemed so simple to Pearlstone at the time. “Putting the items in a backpack was a given,” Pearlstone explained. “They were always around and it just made sense.”
Originally, the backpacks were packed with essentials that would last the child 24 hours. Today some of the backpacks are able last a child or teenager for a couple of weeks. Pearlstone puts a lot of effort into them, making sure that every item is age-appropriate, in line with current trends, and have something extra to make the child receiving it smile. The backpacks themselves are separated by gender and age range and are valued between $60 and $150. In 2015, Project Backpack branched out into St. Charles County, working with the SCCPD. For police officers like Shawn Birdsong, See “BACKPACK’ page 2
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it has left the impression of a lifetime. Birdsong is described as the department’s ambassador for Project Backpack because of his passion for its cause. “(Project Backpack) benefits the community immensely. I believe it essential to connect with the youth in our community to mentor and provide a foundation of positivity. (As police officers) we have the unique opportunity to leave genuine impressions on our youth and their families. I believe that is why this program is an asset to the police departments and the community. It brings us together forming a bond with the community,” Birdsong stated. Birdsong has experienced this bond in his time as a first responder distributing the backpacks himself. “I had the unique opportunity several years ago to come in contact with a child who was sick and during that time I was able to provide that child a backpack and it evolved into a bond with the family who I still keep into contact with today.” Birdsong has taken this program seriously and made a great effort in community outreach, taking the time to make sure he leaves a piece of himself with every backpack by adding a note, stickers or stuffed animal with each one. “In our community there is a lot of hardship that families face and that trickles down to the
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children as well. If we can come into a situation that is terrible and bad or tragic and we can provide some type of positivity for that family and that child, I believe that is definitely a positive thing.” It is collaborations like the one between Project Backpack and the SCCPD that shows that community is not confined or defined by cities or counties but rather is defined by the people who work together for the greater good of the area they call home. If you or someone you know is interested in helping Project Backpack, you can donate in three different ways: your time, supplies and monetarily. For more information on project backpack you can visit www. backpackstl.org or call 314-9933033.
As the country pays tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks and those who rushed in to help on Sept. 11, 2001, the city of O’Fallon will offer several ways to honor them this Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. The original presidential proclamation designated the day as “an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our Nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustained service to our communities.” You can show your support through the following events in our community. Support Our Troops Supply Drive • Now through Sept. 6 Collection bins for personal care items, batteries and individual snack packages will be located at City Hall, Renaud Center, O’Fallon Justice Center, Lindell Bank (4521 Highway K), VFW Post 5077 (8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway) and at the Ballwin Police Department (300 Park Drive). Monetary donations of $18.50 are also needed to cover mailing costs. These “Stamp of Support” donations can be dropped off at city hall with checks made payable to “H.E.R.O.E.S. Care,” the nonprofit organization responsible for shipping collected items overseas to our troops. For a list of the most requested donation items, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/supply-drive. Patriot Blood Drive • Sept. 6 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Register in advance at www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. Walk-ins are also welcome. Remembrance Walk (one mile) • Sept. 7 8:30 a.m. Meet at the 9-11 Memorial outside O’Fallon Municipal Centre’s (City Hall’s) east entrance. You can pre-register at www. ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. Citizens United in Service • Sept. 7 Serve the men and women who protect our freedom by sorting and boxing donated items from the Support Our Troops Supply Drive, or by writing and decorating Thank You cards for military members and local first responders. You can pre-register at www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer. Patriot Day Ceremony • Sept. 11 8:30 a.m. at the 9-11 Memorial outside O’Fallon Municipal Centre’s (City Hall’s) east entrance For questions about any of these events, contact 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.
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The Community News masked food critic. You never know where they will strike next! As a lover of all things coffee, I was excited to learn of a new coffee house, Upshot Coffee. Upshot, formally known as VB Chocolate Bar, has proven it still has just as much to offer patrons as it did before. Walking in the door, Upshot offers a relaxing environment that naturally invites you to sit and stay awhile. I ordered a couple of different items including: a Chai tea latte, regular latte and a coffee blueberry lemonade. While the chai latte failed to impress me, as it was overwhelmingly taken over by the amount of almond milk, the latte did not disappoint. The roast of espresso paired beautifully with the
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milk, it was beautiful in presentation and offered the perfect amount of froth. What left me speechless was the Coffee Blueberry Lemonade and at the small cost of $6, it was more than worth it. This innovative drink is cold-press blueberries and lemons with Costa Rican Coffee Syrup. While, the combination may sound odd it is absolutely delicious and truly hits the spot on a hot summer afternoon. Upshot Coffee is located at 5326 State Highway N, St. Charles. They are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate St. Peters marks 10th anniversary Sept. 20-21 Head East’s “Flat As A Pancake” album is 45 years old, but it’ll be fresh and new again at the 10th annual Celebrate St. Peters Sept. 20-21 at 370 Lakeside Park. Original band members of Head East will join the current lineup to perform the classic rock album in a free Main Stage concert on Saturday, Sept. 21, presented by KSHE 95. “Flat As A Pancake” includes the group’s signature hit, “Never Been Any Reason.” Journey tribute band SFO will open the entertainment at 7 p.m. Celebrate St. Peters will offer carnival rides, fireworks, game booths, food and local vendors from 4-10:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, and 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. on Sept. 21.
Sawyer Brown will headline the Main Stage on Friday. The Plastic Kings, featuring former members of Contagious, will open at 7 p.m. followed by Alyssa Lynn Little. Sept. 21 entertainment includes Pete Sigmund and Wade Trent in the Vendor area from noon4 p.m. The Community News Family Area will host Babaloo at 1 p.m. and the Home Depot Kids Workshop from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reserved Parking Passes and unlimited carnival rides can be purchased only in advance beginning Sept. 3 at City Hall and the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Check out www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate for details.
Choral Arts singing opportunity The Choral Arts Singers will begin fall rehearsals on Sept. 9 and continue weekly until December when public concerts will be given. New members are welcome to join, no tryouts required. Practices are on Mondays, 7 – 9 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Lake St. Louis. The nonprofit Choral Arts Singers strive to produce a beautiful and full choral sound, and to share this experience
with concerts in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The choir will be hosting a summer picnic on Sunday Aug. 25 and interested singers are welcome to join us and learn about the choir. For more information about the Choral Arts Singers and attending the picnic, visit www.concertarts. org (Contact Us page) or email Martin Stoecker at mastoecker@charter.net.
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Making time to enjoy the outdoors is a simple way to boost your physical and mental well-being, no matter your age. Whether you venture out to the porch to watch the sunset or lace up your golf shoes for an afternoon on the course, there are plenty of ways you can take in some fresh air. Going outside generally results in more physical activity than if you were to stay cooped up inside, and it’s an easy way to socialize and interact with others. It also plays an important part in maintaining your vibrancy. Get inspired to spend some quality time outside with these ideas: Take up a hobby. Planting a garden or tending a flower bed is terrific motivation to spend more time outdoors, and you’ll have the bounty of your work to enjoy, as well. Even a box garden designed for a smaller space requires regular care, so you’ll find yourself outdoors on a consistent basis nurturing plants to grow. Take in a performance. Outdoor theaters offer numerous forms of entertainment from music concerts to plays. Before shopping for tickets, be sure to consider any discounts you might be able to use. For example, AARP members can find discounts on tickets for a wide range of events. Increase your exercise. Even if you have some physical limits, keeping your muscles stretched helps maintain mobility. That might mean taking a walk or playing a round of golf. You could gather family or neighbors for a game of croquet or just move outdoors to do your daily stretches. Find a way to blend your daily exercise with the chance to get some fresh air for maximum benefits.
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Go on a trip. The sights and sounds that go along with exploring somewhere new make it easy to enjoy spending time outside. Be sure to make plans for entertainment while you’re on the road, and rather than driving home in the dark or when you’re tired, consider making a hotel reservation through the AARP Travel Center. You might even consider organizing a weekend getaway with a partner or friend who shares your interest in discovering a new destination. Enjoy a meal out. Dining al fresco is a treat when the weather cooperates, but you can incorporate a delicious meal as a bonus when you’re out and about even when the weather is less than ideal. You could opt to spend your wait time outdoors, or reward yourself after a walk with a special seafood, Italian or steak dinner. You might even pair the meal with a concert or a show for a truly enjoyable evening away from home. Get creative when you think about how you’ll make more time to spend outdoors and remember that resources exist to assist with planning and saving money along the way. Learn more at aarp. org/memberbenefits.
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Preparing for pregnancy By Dr. Cory Miller www.drmarcycooper.com
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If you’re thinking about having a baby, there are a few things you can do before conceiving to ensure a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. How do I choose an OB? One of your first decisions is to choose an obstetrician. It’s a very personal choice, and we want you to feel comfortable with whom you choose. Trusting they are capable to care for you in an emergency and will listen to you and hear your needs is important, but it’s also crucial to choose someone whose personality works well with yours. If you don’t have an established relationship, you can schedule a consult with an OB before becoming pregnant to see how you two connect. Once you’ve chosen your OB, we encourage you to ask any questions you have and work together to optimize your health for the coming pregnancy. What should I do before becoming pregnant? Many lifestyle factors improve the chances of pregnancy and keep you and your baby healthy throughout the nine months. If you smoke, vape or use tobacco products, we encourage cessation immediately, as it can cause complications, including miscarriage. To reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and other
issues during pregnancy, it’s important to eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight. We also recommend beginning a prenatal vitamin before becoming pregnant, as it provides essential nutrients and can even cause less nausea and vomiting during the first trimester. How long does it take to get pregnant after stopping birth control? It depends on your chosen method of birth control. Women using the birth control pill, the patch or NuvaRing are typically able to get pregnant the first cycle after stopping their birth control — although it may take one or two cycles to return to normal fertility. For women coming off the Depo-Provera shot, it may take three to six months to reach normal fertility, while those who use an intrauterine device (IUD) are usually able to conceive as soon as it is removed. Every woman’s experience with conception and pregnancy is different, but by planning ahead and working together with your trusted OB, you can better prepare your body and improve the likelihood of both a healthy mom and baby. Cory Miller, MD, is an OB-GYN with BJC Medical Group located on the Progress West Hospital campus. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Miller by calling 636-928-WELL.
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St. Charles Community College receives $1.1 million to expand advanced manufacturing apprenticeships St. Charles Community College (SCC) is positioned to continue the expansion of its technical programs in order to address the workforce needs of the region’s employers thanks to sizable grant funding provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. In June, the Labor Department announced that Missouri will receive substantial grant funding for the Missouri Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Program (MoAMP), a statewide initiative to improve the ability to deliver innovative pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs. Participants will learn skills and earn credentials, or degrees, that will lead to high-demand entry- and middle-skills occupations in the advanced manufacturing industry. The Department of Labor apprenticeship grant totals about $12 million. About $1.1 million will go to St. Charles Community College. “SCC will leverage these funds to assist local employer-partners in addressing high-demand workforce needs,” said Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., president of St. Charles Community College. “Emerging employers like the Amazon Fulfillment Center and the FedEx Package Distribution Center are looking for more than 2,000 new employees. And, the proposed $1 billion investment in the General Motors Wentzville Plant will likely call for advanced training to support their technological enhancements. The apprenticeship grants will allow SCC to be in a good position to serve these and other employ-
ers when the time comes.” The nine-member consortium of Missouri’s community colleges and State Technical College of Missouri, and private-sector partner, National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), will target three career pathways of occupations within advanced manufacturing: automation and systems, logistics, and production and maintenance. The grant-writing effort was led by the Missouri Community College Association and St. Louis Community College, which will act as the grant’s fiscal agent. The grant application was also written with extensive input from state workforce development leaders and workforce investment boards. Advanced manufacturing in Missouri represents 8.6 percent of total private sector employment with 202,419 workers across 9,727 establishments in 29 industries. From 2012-2017, Missouri’s manufacturing employment grew by 17,555. The nine colleges that will participate in the statewide consortium are East Central College (Union), Jefferson College (Hillsboro), Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City), Mineral Area College (Park Hills), Moberly Area Community College, St. Charles Community College, St. Louis Community College, State Fair Community College (Sedalia), and State Technical College of Missouri (Linn).
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Lindenwood University senior Marshall Green was recently awarded a Boren scholarship to continue his study of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan over the summer and fall. On behalf of the National Security Education Program, the Institute of International Education awarded David L. Boren Scholarships to 244 undergraduate students nationwide to afford them important international and language components to their education through study overseas in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Green, who was selected in April for the scholarship, discovered the scholarship after researching scholarships abroad. As a double major in international relations and economics, he said his commitment to achieving a high level of fluency in Russian made it evident that he needed to study abroad as much as possible. “When I saw that I received the scholarship, I was extremely happy to see that my hard work had paid off and also excited because I know how amazing this opportunity will be,” Green said.
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Renaissance Plastic Surgery celebrates 20th anniversary with ribbon cutting Dr. Mark Boschert, Dr. Stefan Craig and Dr. Paul Mills celebrated the 20th anniversary of Renaissance Plastic Surgery with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 1. Joining Boschert, Craig and Mills and their office and medical staff were family, friends, clients and board members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. In 1999, Renaissance Plastic Surgery began in the Medical Building at 5th Street & First Capitol Drive. Due to their growth and expanded services, today, Renaissance Plastic Surgery is located at 145 St. Peters Centre Blvd in St. Peters. Renaissance Plastic Surgery and the adjoining R Medical Spa offer the best of both worlds – the
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latest in plastic surgery as well as exceptional cosmetic skin care. The surgeons are all members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. R Medical Spa offers services such as laser hair removal, laser wrinkle reduction,
dermal fillers and many other therapies. For more information on Renaissance Plastic Surgery or R Medical Spa, their hours of operation and services they provide, please call 636-434-2050 or visit the website at www.rpsplasticsurgery.com.
Amazon’s St. Peters Fulfillment Center officially open Amazon’s first fulfillment center in Missouri is officially open. The 855,000 square foot state-ofthe-art center opened July 21 in St. Peters. New employees were treated to an orange-carpet welcome which included Louie, the Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues mascot, and a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale. The first item received into inventory at the fulfillment center was a Classic Colander by KitchenAid. More than 1,500 full-time associates will eventually work at the St. Peter’s Amazon Robotics fulfillment center. Starting on day one, associates receive Amazon’s $15 hourly minimum wage and healthcare benefits. There are still positions available at the St. PeSubmitted photo ters fulfillment center located in the Premier 370 Amazon’s first fulfillment center in Missouri is officially open. The Business Park at Highway 370 and Truman Road. 855,000 square foot state-of-the-art center opened July 21 in St. PeInterested candidates can learn more and apply ters. online at www.amazon.com/stlouisjobs.
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Featured Events . . . Sept. 4: Prayer breakfast
25th Annual Businessmen’s Prayer Breakfast of St. Charles County takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.) at the St. Charles Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Plaza in St. Charles featuring Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as speaker. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table of 10 and are available at www.ministrytomen.net or mail check payable to Ministry to Men to Ministry to Men, P.O. Box 1041, St. Peters, MO 63376.
EVENTS Aug. 25: Animal show
O’Fallon’s newest park continues its summer events with O’Day Reptiles and Raptors from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the O’Day Park Amphitheater. The free program, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, will feature a close-up look at the unique animals that surround us with interactive presentations for the entire family. O’Day Park is located at
1000 O’Day Park Drive in O’Fallon, one mile south of I-64 on Route DD. The program kicks off at 2 p.m. with Reptales where participants will learn about reptiles and raptors. All About Raptors follows at 3 p.m. with a focus on raptors only (plus a surprise finale). While leashed dogs are allowed at O’Day Park, dogs will not be allowed at the Reptiles and Raptors presentation. Details for O’Day Reptiles and Raptors and other events at O’Day
Park are posted online at www.ofallon. mo.us/oday-events. For weather-related event updates, call 636-379-5614 or follow Visit O’Fallon on Facebook @visitofallon or Instagram @visitofallon1856.
Aug. 24: Fundraising gala
Don a mask and join United Services for Children for an evening of opulence and mystery at the “Masquerade Gala” in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameristar Casino-St. Charles. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner, presentations and a live auction will begin at 7 p.m. Semi-formal attire is requested. Masks are encouraged. There will be complimentary valet parking. Individual tickets start at $125 per person. Visit www.masqueradegala.org to register or learn about sponsorship opportunities and special hotel room rates. Please RSVP by Aug. 15.
Aug. 31: Car show
Trinity Lutheran Car Show takes place at1307 Boone St. in Troy. Entry fee is $20 per class, first 50 registered get a free dash plaque. Registration is from 10 a.m. to noon, participant judging is from 12 - 2 p.m. and awards are at 3 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, music, food and desserts. For more information or an entry form contact Bryan Gooding at 636-297-1328 or Jim Lalumondiere at 636-290-2535. Rain date is Sept. 14.
Sept. 10: Historical program
The St. Charles County Historical Society will present a free program about “Identifying, Preserving and Archiving Portraits” at 7 p.m., at the Kathryn Linemann Library at 2323 Elm in St. Charles. Reservations can be made by calling 636-723-0232 or go to www.youranswerplace.org
Sept. 13: Charity Golf Tournement
Fairwinds River’s Edge Retirement Community has teamed up with its sister property, The Landing of O’Fallon, and AW Health Care (their on-site
Camping World of Wentzville is located at 2200 East Pitman Ave. near Interstate 70 and Highway A. The business was established in Wentzville in 2016. The location was chosen due to its proximity to the St. Louis metro area, but in a more rural setting. Our employees enjoy the outdoors as much as you do – and are passion about their interests. The business passionate sells and services a variety of RV’s from travel-trailers to Class A motorhomes. Two of our more well-known brands are Winnebago and Coleman. We have won numerous internal company awards including a #2 ranking in the country. We continue to strive and be #1. Come by for a visit and check out our extensive inventory.
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home health care and therapy provider) to put on our second Charity Golf Tournament being held at Bear Creek Golf Course. Space is limited. The tournament will benefit the VFW National Home for Children, whose community is open to families of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and descendants of members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. $500 per team of four includes lunch, 18-hole play, dinner, and loads of fun. For more information contact Stacy Welker at 636754-2311 or swelker@leisurecare.com.
Sept. 14: Trivia night
Calling All Super Heroes Linc St. Charles County Superhero Costume Contest and Trivia Night takes place at Carpenter Union Hall at 755 Parr Road in Wentzville. Doors open 6 p.m., starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 for an individual ticket, $175 for a table of eight; sponsors, raffle donations needed. Call 636-332-5127 for more information or https://www.eventbrite. com/e/superhero-trivia-to-benefit-linc-st-charles-county-tickets-58665191166.
Sept. 21: Quilt show
The Cornerstone United Methodist Women and the Cover Girls Quilting Circle are sponsoring a quilt show at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church (1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon) from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come and enjoy a wide variety of quilts that will be on display at the church. Admission is free (donations accepted), and complimentary refreshments will be available. All donations will support the Cornerstone UMW and the Cover Girls Quilting Circle. Visit the church website (cornerstoneofallon.org) for more information.
Sept. 21: Women’s business workshop
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering a Work Smart Workshop with the St. Louis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta Sept. 21, 1 - 4 p.m. at Old Hickory Golf Club. This program is
designed to help women negotiate for a new job, raise or promotion. This is a free event for Tri Delta members. $30 for nonmembers. For information contact Katie Fazio at katie.outman@ yahoo.com.
Sept. 21: Craft fair
Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole invites you to their seventh annual Christmas in September craft fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-4410329 or 314-477-5096.
Oct. 7: Golf tournament fundraiser
Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 26th annual golf tournament with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, 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 p.m.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville Schnuck’s meeting room located on Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
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.
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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 help-
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Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
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 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and
Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
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: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays 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 baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
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: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb preSchool, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse.
Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
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Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There 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 636-5618951.
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 Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
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 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 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.
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Sports you see with Gary B... River City Rascals baseball to cease operation next month The defending West Division champion River City Rascals baseball club has played in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon since 1999. In a recent announcement, the Rascal’s ownership has determined it will terminate its participation in the Frontier League after the last game of the 2019 campaign. The ownership PS&J Baseball notified the city of O’Fallon that the team would cease operations to allow O’Fallon to seek new team for 2020 season. The city and the Rascals had previously agreed to a one-year lease for 2019 with the intention of working towards a long-term lease. However, after considering several options for the 2020 season and beyond, PS&J Baseball determined that the 2019 season will be the team’s last. The city will now begin discussions with other potential tenants for the 2020 season. “Although we are disappointed to hear the Rascals are ceasing operations at the end of the year, we are grateful for 21 years of Rascals baseball, and we wish the players, coaches and front office personnel the best,” said O’Falon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “The team has entertained thousands of O’Fallon residents over the years and will always be a part of our city’s rich history. Our staff is already in contact with potential new tenants, and we will begin discussions with them to ensure that our beautiful stadium offers great entertainment for our residents in future years.” “We are grateful to the residents and business owners who have supported our organization for the past two decades,” said David Schmoll, General Manager of the Rascals. “O’Fallon has been a great location for our team over the years, and it will continue to be a great location for minor league baseball in the future.” The Rascals lease will officially terminate at the end of the year. The team and the city will begin discussions on transitioning operations of the stadium back to the city or a future tenant. The Rascals will continue to host events at the stadium through the end of the year, and
any organization who has events scheduled at CarShield Field between now and Dec. 31 will be contacted to ensure their event goes as planned. Organizations who would like to have events in the stadium after Dec. 31 should contact the city of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation office at 636-379-5575. On a personal note, I had the opportunity to be the emcee of the Rascals in their inaugural year 1999. Former St. Louis Blues hockey announcer Ken Wilson was a vital part of getting the team started with former St. Louis Cardinals ballplayer Jack ‘The Ripper’ Clark as the manager. As the emcee I enjoyed rubbing shoulders with the different celebrities that came to the stadium the first year especially Ozzie Smith who put his name toward the new event made available in the O’Fallon area. I had an opportunity to orchestrate games such as racing around the bases, the bed races and spinning dizzy bat contests to mention a few each half inning with arbitrarily picked fans from the stands. Every game was attended by thousands of people enjoying the Independent League giving individuals the opportunity to make it to the next level in baseball. O’Fallon was a busy place for people to watching competitive baseball rather than having to travel more than 30 miles to downtown St. Louis. I interviewed and saw many people make new friends always having a great time. It will be missed. ~~~Appreciate some information from Tom Drabelle, Communications Director, city of O’Fallon
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, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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ugust is Family Meals Month and for many parents, it may be much easier to forget about family meals altogether. Overscheduled lives can lead to being constantly on-the-go and feeling the need to eat on the run. While family dinners can be seen as a burdensome chore at the end of a tiring day, more American families are realizing that the benefits of time together cannot be measured by calories alone. Enjoying shared meals offers a unique opportunity to teach children valuable lessons and positively impact their health. “Milk, cheese and yogurt pack a nutritional punch and are easy foods to add to your family meal,” states Erin McGraw, nutrition educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council. For additional information on dairy’s place in family meals, visit www.stldairycouncil.org, call St. Louis District Dairy Council at (314)-835-9668, or e-mail emcgraw@stldairycouncil.org. For additional easy and tasty recipes, check us out on Facebook at STLDairyCouncil.
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Ingredients 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup chopped fresh dill, stems removed 1 1/4 cup Greek yogurt ¾ cup Feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime Pinch cayenne pepper, optional Salt, if needed
Directions: Combine the minced garlic, fresh dill, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Run the food processor until all the ingredients are well blended and a smooth thick sauce or dip develops. Test and add salt if needed. Transfer to a small bowl or container, cover and refrigerate
NUTRITION INFORMATION Calories: 258, Total Fat 10.1g , Total Carbohydrate 14.6g, Protein 28.5g, Calcium 430mg (33% DV)
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The inspiring ‘Blinded by the Light’ showcases the power of music
Movie: By Steve Bryan
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.
Trends in popular music come and go rather quickly. Over the last 20 years or so, for instance, boy bands such as NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys filled concert venues before that trend burned itself out. The popularity of “American Idol,” “The Voice” and other reality show competitions opened the doors for Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert and other performers. Across the pond, “Britain’s Got Talent” introduced the world to the beautiful voice of Susan Boyle that had been hidden for decades. This year, a couple of movies have shown us the enduring popularity of some performers. “Yesterday” imagined a world where the Beatles were mysteriously removed from history and only a handful of people remembered them. “Blinded by the Light,” which is based on real-life events, focuses on Bruce Springsteen and his powerful musical voice. Set in 1987, it’s a solid film filled with passion and a lot of heart. Inspired by the life of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor, the film tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra), a frustrated young man living in Luton, England. His father had left Pakistan to seek a better life for his family in the 1960’s,
by Gurinder Chadha (“Bride and Prejudice”), the film tells a relatable story about following your dreams and digging deep to find the courage within. Springsteen may be an American singer/songwriter, but his words and music know no boundaries. Viveik Kalra does an exceptional job as Javed, a teenager tormented by others simply because he came from Pakistan. He’s a hard worker but must give the wages from his Photo courtesy Bend It Films summer job to his demanding father. Kalra’s expressive face shows Javed’s but they now face prejudice and ridicule from musical and spiritual awakening after listensome Luton locals. Javed is a good writer and ing to cassette tapes provided by his friend talented poet, but he hides that creative side Roops. Springsteen gives this teen the moof himself. ment of clarity he desperately needs. One day, Roops (Aaron Phagura), a class“Blinded by the Light” is a perfect companmate of Javed’s, introduces him to Bruce ion piece to “Yesterday” and the Freddie MerSpringsteen’s body of work. The songs of cury biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Spring“The Boss” resonate well with this young man, steen, the Beatles and Queen produced songs helping him find the confidence to stand up to and albums that are enduring classics. Thanks his bullies as well as his domineering father. to Gurinder Chadha and Sarfraz Manzoor, a Ms. Clay (Hayley Atwell), one of his teachers, new generation of music fans will learn about also encourages Javed to let his voice be heard “The Boss” and appreciate his songs as well. through his writing. A love letter to “The Boss,” “Blinded by the “Blinded by the Light” currently is playing Light” is an inspiring story framed by the en- in theaters. during music of Bruce Springsteen. Directed
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life Nature has its way of getting even. For instance, a patch of natural habitat was scooped out to build our home on. In doing so, it encroached on the little woodland animals in the area and pushed them out of their burrows and nests and depleted their food sources. So they got together one evening and held a pow wow. The youngest, a wily fox, got a little antsy and said, “Pitchforks and torches, tonight. I say we burn the subdivision to the ground!” The surrounding beasts cheered him on. The eldest, a whitetail buck of considerable age and wisdom said, “Patience my friends. The time will come for vengeance. Patience.” After many years that time came. A raccoon, which had been schooled in the dark arts of mischief, trickery and payback, had my husband and me at our wits end. We tried everything to trap the sneaky creature, which included a no-fail trap and a bevy of delectable baits ranging from tuna to marshmallows. Nothing seemed to be working until we camouflaged the trap by covering it with logs to make it look like a natural den. Then we laid a path of tasty cat kibble right into the trap and filled a can inside with even more. Boom shiggedy boom! Pesky raccoon: 0 Humans: 1 The animal was taken off to a secret location where it could forage and live its remaining life in peace and plenty. However, it appeared we were not the only ones who used this location as a place
to relocate spare animals. I noticed a trio of domestic bunnies hopping about and immediately made my husband screech to a halt to examine this spectacle. The next thing he knew a rabbit of unquestionable cuteness and quickly named, Nibbles, made it into the truck. With that we were off to Pets ‘R’ Expensive to furnish our free fluff ball with a few meager supplies. Afterwards, we came home and realized we had just thrown down close to two hundred smackaroos for the bare hare necessities, which included a pricey bottle of mango infused fur cleaner because everyone knows using human shampoo on an animal can lead to blindness and rabies. With that we began to question our sanity to each other in very loud snappy voices. This had all the appearances of leading to the fight of the century for us. Somewhere in our nearby woods an old whitetail buck grinned with satisfaction.
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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, he lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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e.g. 57. *Person or thing 61. Tactile reading system 65. Earlier in time 66. Color quality 68. Lusitania destroyer 69. Askew, in Scotland 70. *Suffix used when comparing three or more 71. Kick in 72. Rod attachment 73. Pep rally syllable 74. Author Jong DOWN 1. Bruce Lee blow 2. Infantry’s last rows 3. Knowing about 4. Part of a play 5. Mrs, in Spain 6. Jealous biblical brother 7. Kimono tie 8. “The Terminator” genre 9. *Simple predicate 10. Therefore 11. Helen of ____ 12. Mares eat it 15. Tibetan religious paintings 20. Finno-____ language 22. *Suffix often confused with -ent 24. Former East Germany currency 25. Friend, south of the
border 26. Updike’s “Rabbit ____” 27. Shorter than California 29. Saw or awl 31. Beach do-nothings 32. In the cooler 33. *Like sentence without proper punctuation 34. Gushes 36. Pro’s opposite 38. BB’s and bullets 42. Daisy-like bloom 45. Crotchety 49. Word processing product, for short 51. *Smallest grammatical unit 54. Not the same one 56. Dietary essential 57. Ring practice 58. Encourage 59. Digestive aid 60. “Piano Man” singer 61. Eliza follower 62. “Laughing on the inside” in text 63. Flock member 64. Highest volcano in Europe 67. Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the ____” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9