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August 24, 2016

The many flavors of St. Charles County Around Town

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Studens excel at SkillsUSA Submitted photos 18th annual Sip & Savor taste event is set for Thursday, Sept. 1 at 370 Lakeside Park, located at 1000 Lakeside Drive.

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18th annual Sip & Savor allows for a diverse sampling of local fare

By Brett Auten Try what you like or try it all.

It is time to embrace your inner foodie and make your way to the 18th annual Sip & Savor taste event.

Hosted by the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, the event is set for Thursday, Sept. 1 at 370 Lakeside Park, located at 1000 Lakeside Drive.

Over a stretch of three hours, from 5 to 8 p.m., a bevy of local food and beverage establishment will be available to sample, share and critique. In all, over 50 different restaurants, wineries, breweries and more will be on hand.

Early ticket pricing is $30; week of event is $35 and sales in groups of 10 or more are $25 each.

Once inside the event, patrons are set.

There are no additional food and beverage tickets to buy and there is even a picnic plate given to each ticket holder so they can take back their favorite choices.

There is nothing sold at the event as it is a tasting only.

“What I think is the best part and what separates us from other festivals is the all-inclusive ticket,” Lori Tainter, VP

Member Services & New Media Relations Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce said.

SugarBot Sweet Shop is a relative newcomer when it comes to Sip & Savor, making its debut there last year. SugarBot made a name for itself in St. Louis and is known for its desserts and baked goods. It’s built a reputation for taking sweets that you remember from your childhood and putting a better spin on them. SugarBot is a small family-owned bakery that is dedicated to quality, making all of its cookies, pastries and baked goods 100-percent from scratch and using top quality ingredients, baking in small batches and using great old-fashioned flavors.

“We take things like Twinkees or Moon Pies that you may remember as a kid and we make them fresh on site,” SugarBot owner and chief baker Jackie Huebbe said. “It was neat to get out and talk and meet people at last year’s Sip & Savor. This year we have a little more help, so that will give us a chance to get out a little more and see what’s to offer and get the word out about SugarBot.”

SugarBot moved from Webster Groves to the corner of Jackson and 5th Street a little over a year ago. The switch surprised some of SugarBots loyal followers as St. Charles isn’t known for its eclectic pallet … just yet.

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Around Town The Ludwigsburg Philharmonic Choir to visit their sister city of St. Charles and more.

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Business Hidden treasures abound at Secondhand Chic Marketplace and more.

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SAVOR Continued from cover “I think the reputation is changing,” Huebbe said. “When we said we were moving, people were like, ‘you’re not going to like it.’

But the city is working on coming around and being more open minded. Residents seem excited that new things are coming to the city.”

A tight docket of live entertainment will be on hand at Sip & Savor.

Soul and R&B singer Carmen Buchanan begins from 5 - 5:30 p.m. followed by the pop and indie stylings of Tyler Samuels (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) and MONOC’s take on modern country closes things out from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

“We love to spotlight local talent,” Tainter said.

This will mark the fifth year the event will be held at Lakeside Park but this will be the first time the event will be held at the park’s pavilion.

President Scott Tate said Sip & Savor is a marquee event for the chamber.

“A lot of people wonder where the money goes,” Tate said. “We like to point out that the chamber is its own non-profit. We have to do fund raising in order to put on our programs. We are advocates for local businesses and economic development for the region.”

For more information visit foodfest370.com or call 636-9460633.

Submitted photos 18th annual Sip & Savor taste event is set for Thursday, Sept. 1 at 370 Lakeside Park, located at 1000 Lakeside Drive.

To help make sure you don’t miss a sip or morsel, Painter encourages to download the app Palaroo to navigate your way around Sip & Savor. You can find it at the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Wentzville announces 10th Annual Soapbox Race: The Hill of Thrills Don’t miss Wentzville’s 10th Annual Soapbox Race – The Hill of Thrills. This long-standing community event offers fun for the whole family. The Hill of Thrills Race features “soapbox” cars, which are donated by local businesses and organizations. This year’s event will take place on Sept. 11 at noon at Progress Park (rainout date: Sept. 18 at noon).

This race isn’t fueled by gas or electronics - it’s just simple gravity as the racers

compete against the clock. Racers are randomly placed in the cars. Racers must be between 4 and 5 feet tall, weigh between 55 and 120 pounds, and fit comfortably in the car (height and weight restrictions are due to the construction of the car). A maximum of 200 racers are accepted, so register early! The child must be present at the time of registration, no mail-in registrations accepted. The races take place on Meyer Road in front of Progress Park. The

cost is $5 for residents and $8 for nonresidents, by or before Aug. 21. After Aug. 21, the cost will be $10 for residents and $13 for nonresidents.

To register, please visit Progress Park Recreation Center, which is located at 968 Meyer Rd. Race-day registrations will be accepted. Please note: due to facility closures registrations will not be accepted Sept. 6-10.

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O’Fallon to request release of The Ludwigsburg Philharmonic Choir to 2016 Community Development visit their sister city of St. Charles Block Grant funds The city of O’Fallon will request the release of 2016 CDBG funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Aug. 26 following a two-week period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on the slated use of the funds.

O’Fallon’s 2016 CDBG Annual Action Plan identifies community needs and has been proposed for the following projects: • • • • •

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Home improvement loans and siding replacement grants to eligible, low-to-moderate income households throughout O’Fallon Senior transportation and assistance through the MidEast Area Agency on Aging, which operates out of O’Fallon’s Senior Center Public Service Agency Assistance reimbursements for eligible public service agencies which support O’Fallon residents The Disabled Transportation Program which provides rides to medical and essential living appointments for residents with disabilities ADA Public Facility Assistance Program fundi for the removal of material and/or architectural barriers that restrict the mobility or accessibility of elderly or severelydisabled persons to public facilities Program Administration providing for the salary, benefits and training of the CDBG program administrator

Written comments on these determinations may be directed to Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366; or to Dee Ann Ducote, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Community Planning and Development Division, 1222 Spruce Street, Room 3.207, St. Louis, MO 63103-2836.

The current CDBG Annual Action Plan is available on the city’s website, www.ofallon.mo.us/grants-assistance, or by contacting Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at 636-379-5411 or ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us.

On Aug. 25 over 45 choir members of the Ludwigsburg Philharmonic Choir will arrive in St. Charles. Hope Lutheran Church (1975 South Old Highway 94) in St. Charles is hosting the choir with the assistance of the St. Charles Sister Cities Inc. - the German Chapter - and the city of St. Charles.

The German Chapter is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The Sister Cities International network unites tens of thousands of citizen diplomats and volunteers in 570 member communities with over 2,300 partnerships in 150 countries on six continents every year. While visiting the choir will perform in several concerts which are free and open to the public.

On Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. they will perform with the choir of the First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capital Drive in St. Charles. The Program “Songs for World Peace” will be at 4 p.m. and is open to the public.

They will have a Sangerfest - a song fest called “German Folksongs and American Standards” at the Hope Lutheran Church at 1975 Old Hwy 94 on Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. to

Submitted photo On Aug. 25 over 45 choir members of the Ludwigsburg Philharmonic Choir will arrive for several performances in the St. Charles area.

which the public is also invited to meet and visit with the German guests.

On Sept. 3 the Ludwigsburg Philharmonic Choir will perform at 7 p.m. at St. Charles High at725 N. Kingshighway “We Sing in Memory of Donna Henrikson,” to which the public is also invited.

They have also been invited to sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” for the River City Rascals ballgame on Aug. 27.

While in visiting St. Charles the choir will shop on St. Charles Main Street, meet with St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, sing in Hermann and visit several other local attractions before returning to Ludwigsburg on Sept. 4.

For more information visit the Sister City - German Chapter website at https:// stc4ludwigsburgsistercity.org/ or call 314-606-9879.

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St. Charles County Police Chief attends White House 21st Century Policing Briefing County Executive Steve Ehlmann and the St. Charles County Police Department (SCCPD) are proud to announce that Chief David L. Todd was invited to the White House to participate in an Aug. 16 briefing on The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Initiative.

The Task Force was established in December 2014 to identify best practices and provide recommendations on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust. In May 2015, a final report was released by the task force with recommendations focused on six main topic areas: Building Trust Photo courtesy St. Charles County Police Department and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, TechnolChief David L. Todd was invited to the White House to participate in an ogy and Social Media, Community Policing and Aug. 16 briefing on The President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Crime Reduction, Officer Training and Educa- Initiative. tion and Officer Safety and Wellness.

“I am proud that St. Charles County has been ment and our citizens during this very important invited to participate in this briefing,” said Coun- conversation on the future of policing,” Todd ty Executive Ehlmann. “Chief Todd, his officers, said. “I look forward to discussing the recomand staff work diligently every day to advance the mendations and implications on everyday polictrusting relationships they have built within our ing in our community. I am also excited to learn community. We can learn from this initiative, as more about new technologies that can advance well as share our best practices with others.” public safety.”

After reviewing the report, Todd said the SCAt the briefing, Todd and other attendees met CPD already is implementing many of the rec- with senior administration officials to discuss ommendations. He considers it a privilege to the recommendations, share strategies for implediscuss new ideas to improve community polic- mentation, and brainstorm new ideas about how ing with experienced thought leaders who share to enhance public trust and confidence in the jushis devotion to the profession and concern for tice system while maintaining public safety. citizens.

According to the White House website, more “It is my honor to represent the fine men and than 300 law enforcement officials have attended women of the St. Charles County Police Depart- briefings this summer.

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Renting Cons: 1. No wealth creation. As your payments go directly to your landlord and not the specific property, you are unable to build equity and reap the return on investments from the home’s growing value.

2. No tax benefits. While homeowners can deduct property taxes and mortgage interest payments from their federal income tax, renters can’t claim deductions for housing costs.

3. Dependent on the landlord. For everything ranging from utilities, to paint, to the rent dollars themselves, your landlord makes the majority of the decisions when it comes to renting a home. Depending on your lease, your landlord can increase the rent each year, or month!

Pros: 1. Accommodates flexible lifestyles. If you travel frequently for work, leisure, or medical care, you may not have the time or availability to take care of a home.

Renting allows an affordable accommodation without any hassle of renovations or repairs.

2. Freedom in allocating finances. For renters, expenses such as mortgage insurance, real estate taxes, and home maintenance costs, can instead be funneled into savings, stocks or discretionary funds after the monthly rent and utilities are paid.

3. Reduced insurance costs. Apart from renters insurance that covers the interior of a home, costly homeowners insurance

and unexpected repairs belongs to the landlord, not the tenant.

Buying Cons: 1. Unexpected costs. Leaky roofs, backedup pipes, and cracking foundations create thousands of dollars worth of unplanned repairs that stretch your budget to the limit.

2. You’re locked in. Once you sign on the dotted line the house is yours, and so are the payments.

3. Fluctuating home value. Despite your best efforts, your home can become less marketable based on circumstances out of your control. A declining neighborhood, housing surplus, or unstable market can decrease the value of your home despite well done renovations.

Pros: 1. Fixed monthly payments. Homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages can trust that their mortgage payment will stay consistent each month, enabling the creation of a stable monthly budget.

2. Financial gains. From tax credits to equity building, home ownership offers buyers a number of monetary perks and freedoms they wouldn’t receive as tenants.

3. Freedom in expression. A kitchen remodel, a four-season porch addition, and other decorative transformations are all up to a homeowner’s discretion with no strings attached to a lease agreement.

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St. Charles County Historical Society celebrates its 60th anniversary The St. Charles County Historical Society was formed in 1956 to gather, preserve and interpret the rich history of St. Charles County. During this 60th Anniversary year, its Diamond Jubilee, the society is honoring some 235 past board members by holding several fund-raising activities. Proceeds will be used to upgrade and enhance the equipment at its archives in St. Charles.

Two Early Settlers’ Homes Tours will be hosted, one on Sept. 17 and one on Oct. 1.

The Sept. 17 tour will include the Daniel Boone Hays Home, the Nathan Boone Home, the Squire Boone Home, the Flanders and Jemima (Boone) Callaway Home and the other buildings at the Lindenwood Park Boone Village. The Oct. 1 tour will feature the McClay/Cottle Home, the Darius Heald Home, the Zumwalt Fort Home and the Log Cabin Museum in O”Fallon. Each of these tours will be available from 12 to 4 p.m.

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for $20 per tour. Tickets can be purchased by calling the society at 636-946-9828 or on line at www.scchs.org.

On Oct. 28, a grand celebratory dinner will be hosted at the Stegton Regency Banquet Center at 1450 Wall Street in St. Charles. The evening will start with an open bar and cocktail hour at 6 p.m., with guests being greeted by music of the Rosewood Ensemble. The sit-down dinner will be at 7 p.m., followed by entertainment by Barton & Para, playing early settler-era music on traditional instruments. There will be a silent auction and a “Diamond & Ice Dig” sponsored

by Roemer Originals of St. Charles, in which guests will have an opportunity to acquire a 1/3 carat brilliant cut diamond valued at over $1,150.

Tickets are $60 per person, or reserve a table of 10 for $600. Reservations can be made by calling 636-946-9676 or on line at www.scchs.org.

Two Francis Howell students earn Girl Scout Gold Awards Two area Girl Scouts were among 42 young women in eastern Missouri to earn their Girl Scout Gold Award this year, the 100th anniversary of the highest award in Girl Scouting. Daylin Diamond, a 2016 graduate of Francis Howell Central High School, and Lauren Baggett, a senior at Francis Howell High School, both earned their Girl Scout Gold Award through projects benefitting children in the area.

Diamond was researching ways she could help the community through her Gold Award project when she learned that the kids at Wright City West Elementary School needed things to do on the blacktop during recess. She painted hopscotch, foursquare, kickball, dodgeball and basketball courts, as well as an area for the children to use when lining up to go inside. In addition to offering more activities for students to enjoy during the school day, Diamond’s project is also used by local families for exercise and quality time together.

“For educational purposes, I also created dots going around the playground and throughout the games, representing the Lewis and Clark trail,” Daylin said. “I made a rule book for the teachers with instructions on how to use the new activities, and through a survey, the teachers said my project has been really beneficial for the kids.”

Daylin also coordinated with a local company to donate dodgeballs, jump ropes and other sup-

plies to supplement the activities. Earning the Gold Award helped Daylin improve her communication skills and time management, and also taught her how to create and follow a budget.

Baggett’s project was inspired by her interest in getting more area kids excited about history.

As a member of the Lewis and Clark Boathouse in St. Charles, Baggett learned the organization needed help making exhibits that were exciting for children. She recreated toys that were popular during the 1800s, and sewed historical clothing from the period that younger visitors can try on and wear. She also worked with a local woodworker to construct a display for the items.

Finally, Baggett created a book that showcases all of the new artifacts. The entire process took more than 100 hours over the span of one year to finish.

“My project has helped adults and children alike become more interested in this time period,” Baggett said. “With the new hands-on items, visitors of the museum can learn better than with just presentations or lectures.”

The Gold Award is the highest national award a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador, girls in grade 9-12, can earn. Attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award requires a significant amount of time planning and implementing a challenging, large-scale project that is innovative, engages others and has a lasting impact on its targeted community with an emphasis on sustainability.

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Crider Health Center doctor honored with national award

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness, a national leader in advocacy for those affected by mental health disorders, recently announced that Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, a child psychiatrist at Compass Health, was one of 12 psychiatrists in the United States chosen to receive its “Exemplary Psychiatrist Award.”

Dr. Ramtekkar became just the 19th Missouri-based doctor to earn the distinction and the first since 2009.

“I accept this honor with a sense of pride and humbleness,” Dr. Ramtekkar said. “NAMI began when a few families gathered around a kitchen table to seek solutions to the lack of mental health services in their community.

“Unfortunately, too many regions of our state – and nation – continue to have insufficient options. My mission is to work on providing quality care and developing systems of care for those who have no access.”

Dr. Ramtekkar serves as the physician director for specialty clinics and Telehealth Outreach for Compass Health. He is also the general secretary and officer with the Greater St. Louis Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and a member of the Missouri chapter of American Academy of Child and Adoles-

cent Psychiatrist (AACAP).

NAMI honors members with the “Exemplary Psychiatrist” for substantial contributions to a NAMI affiliate or state organization. Honorees were recognized for their advocacy for access to care and research funding, community education programs or other NAMI priorities. Winners also provided comprehensive treatment to people living with mental illness including medical, rehabilitative and social needs or have educated people affected by a mental health concern.

“Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar is an outstanding child psychiatrist who goes the extra mile to help children and families in need,” said Darwyn Walker, Executive Director of NAMI St. Louis. “He is leading a major effort with the NAMI St. Louis Advocacy Committee to improve access to child psychiatry services in Missouri which is greatly needed.”

The Compass Health network is comprised of three main entities – Pathways Community Health, Crider Health Center and Royal Oaks Hospital. The agency serves more than 139,000 people annually across Missouri and Louisiana in the areas of behavioral health, alcohol and drug treatment, prevention services, supportive housing services, community-based behavioral

Submitted photo Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar, a child psychiatrist at Compass Health, was one of 12 psychiatrists in the United States chosen to receive The National Alliance on Mental Illness’ “Exemplary Psychiatrist Award.”

health support, school-based behavioral health support, primary care and dental services.

Throughout the network, several clinics are designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC.) FQHC providers work with a medically underserved population, primarily individuals who receive Medicaid or are without insurance.

For those individuals without insurance, services are offered on a sliding fee scale.

The city of Weldon Spring offers internship opportunity

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The city of Weldon Spring announced their plans to continue to offer a year-round, part-time internship program in the area of public relations. The individual internship programs will run varying lengths of time depending upon the needs of the successful candidate. The city began offering a summer internship program in 2014 and in 2016 they began opening it up year round.

“Interning at city hall allows interns to obtain valuable exposure to how local and state government operate and interact. This opportunity also allows interns to develop knowledge of local businesses and community amenities”, said city administrator, Michael Padella. The most

recent intern, Ira Hughes, said “It was a great experience to see firsthand how local government functions, while gaining experience in public relations. This internship was a great learning experience and I am very grateful to the people who made my time at Weldon Spring so welcoming!”

The Public Relations Internship Program is designed to provide an introduction to municipal government operations in a variety of governmental activities with a strong emphasis in public relations utilizing communication and marketing skills. The successful candidate will learn about the city of Weldon Spring and will be responsible to complete day to day

tasks as well as project oriented assignments.

Applicants should have earned a minimum of 60 earned college credit hours is with an emphasis or major in public management, marketing, communications, journalism and/or business administration is preferred.

A complete job description and application form is available on the city website at www. weldonspring.org. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to the city administrator, Michael Padella, by mailing it to 5401 Independence Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304 or emailing it to mpadella@weldonspring.org. This position shall remain open until filled.

Free coding classes offered by Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County The Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County is offering free “Intro to Coding” workshops in partnership with St. Charles Community College. Coding, or computer programming, is opening doors for new career opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels.

Sessions will be held from 1 -3 p.m. on Sept. 12,

Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5. All classes are held at the Missouri Job Center at 212 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters, and are facilitated by staff from the St. Charles Community College computer science department. To register, call the center at 636-255-6060.

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Cuivre River Annual Meeting election results Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members elected four directors at their annual meeting Aug. 12 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Nearly 2,000 people attended the event.

Four directors were elected to three-year terms in their respective districts.

Jeff Geisendorfer of Troy was newly elected to serve his first term in Lincoln County District 2.

Gary Grunick of Troy was also a contender on the ballot. Walter Gregory of Bowling Green was successful in his bid to serve another term in Pike County. Samuel Sherlock of Eolia also bid for the seat.

Diane Saale of Defiance was reelected to serve in St. Charles County District 2. Dave London of Defiance, John W. Lewis of Wentzville, and Robert “Bob” Howenstein of Defiance also competed for the seat.

Daniel P. Elliott of Warrenton was reelected to serve in Warren County District 1. Also vying for the opportunity were Cory Johnston of Warrenton, and Chad Smith of Truxton.

Delano Brown of Winfield, who retired from Lincoln County District 2 at the meeting, was honored for his 45 years of service. His election to 15 consecutive terms made him longest-serving

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Cuivre River director in the cooperative’s history.

Butch Wax & the Hollywoods entertained members attending the event.

John Wheeler of Saint Paul won the top prize of free electricity for one year ($1,500 bill credit).

Patricia and Robert Rooney of Lake Saint Louis, and David and Janice London of Defiance took home prizes of a $500 bill credit. Mike and Kelly Day of Saint Charles and Paul and Rose Jordan of Lake Saint Louis won prizes of $250 bill credits.

Certificates from other retailers, event tickets and 12 individual months of free electricity were also awarded.

A total of 199 children registered to win special attendance prizes. The grand prize winners Annabelle Lorraine of Wentzville and Jayden Ray of Old Monroe each received a Trek 20” Bicycle and Bontrager Helmet.

Cuivre River is the largest electric cooperative in Missouri, providing dependable electric service to over 63,000 homes and businesses. Currently 59 percent of Cuivre River members live in St. Charles County, 24 percent in Lincoln County, 15 percent in Warren County, and 2 percent in Pike County.

Several members also live in Montgomery County.

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Sometime near the start of the month, my husband began mysteriously vanishing. Right after work he would come in and grab his dinner then vaporize. It happened right after I invited him to watch reruns of Downton Abbey with me. It occurred to me that he must be downstairs catching up on the series by watching seasons one-through-five. Of course! Then we would watch season six together.

What a sensitive man. How thoughtful and devoted to my needs and interests he was. Just for such consideration, I prepared a big bowl of his favorite ice cream and headed down into the basement and wormed my way towards his man cave in the darkened subterranean depths. I could hear the din of the TV to confirm my hunch.

I rounded the corner expecting to be greeted by women in frilly dresses and lace gloves and men riding horses in bowler hats and knee boots. Instead my senses were assaulted with halfnaked women jumping around

in itty bitty bikinis smacking a ball around in the sun and sand.

“What’s this?” I gasped.

The Olympics, he said as he fast forwarded to the next event; a line of men dressed in tiny Speedos were poised to jump into a pool.

“Where are the top hats and parasols?” I demanded. “Where are the sprawling country manors with butlers in tailcoats and maid servants latching up corsets?”

“I doubt corset-latching is an Olympic event, but I’ll fast forward and check for you.”

I watched as synchronized swimmers, trampolinists, race walkers, gymnasts, track runners, badminton players and ping pongers raced by, but not a corset to be found among any of them.

“Guess you’re out of luck,” he said. “Why don’t you pull up a chair; the water polo event is about to begin.”

“Just how long do you intend to stay down here?” I wanted to know.

“Well, with 19 days of competition I’ve discovered there will be 6,755 hours of coverage, which would take me 281 days to finish viewing. If I don’t take a bathroom break and you could hand feed me during that time, I should be finished by late spring.”

I served him his first meal by plopping the ice cream bowl over his head. A major brain freeze will make him come to his senses. It should thaw by late spring.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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

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St. Charles County Public Health promotes new assistant director St. Charles County Department of Public Health Director Hope Woodson announced that she has promoted Sara Evers to assistant director. In this position, Evers will oversee the Division of Health Services, one of three divisions operated by the department.

“I am honored to have been chosen for this position and look forward to guiding our staff as we enhance the services and improve the health of our residents,” Evers said. “The goals for this division are to address emerging issues as we continue the efforts that have made St. Charles County one of the healthiest communities in Missouri.”

Evers has more than 18 years of experience in public health operations and education. She joined the Department of Public Health in 2015 as its epidemiologist and communicable disease program manager.

Prior to that, she was an adjunct professor at both Lindenwood University in St. Charles and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. She worked in the communicable disease programs for the St. Louis County Department of Public Health and the St. Louis City Health Department. Evers earned a Master of Public Health degree from the Saint Louis University School of Public Health and a Bachelor

Photo courtesy St. Charles County Sara Evers has been promoted to Assistant Director of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health.

of Science degree (specializing in biology) from Truman State University.

Lake Saint Louis Police Department collecting unwanted medication Lake Saint Louis Police Department has been accepted into the Missouri Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal (P2D2) organization. This nonprofit organization is a partnership among St. Louis County Police, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Missouri American Water and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, with many other community organizations. They are dedicated to safe, convenient prescription pill (P2) and drug disposal (D2). As a member of the organization, the Lake Saint Louis Police Department has been provided with a secure drop box where residents now have a convenient and safe way of disposing of unused or expired medications they no longer need.

The presence of unused prescription medications within the homes of our community can become a source for prescription medication drug abuse by individuals within the community. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Prescription drug abuse remains a fast-growing and serious local and national problem. In addition, this service provides an environmentally friendly way to dispose of unused drugs as there are few alternatives for safe disposal. The preferred method of incineration keeps the drugs out of landfills and groundwater.

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The drop box will be available to residents around the clock in the police department lobby located at 200 Civic Center Drive. It is a free and anonymous program, no questions asked.

The types of medications accepted includes: • Prescription medications, including controlled substances • All over-the-counter medications • Pet medications • Vitamins and supplements • Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils • Liquid medications in leak-proof containers • Homeopathic and herbal remedies • Suppositories The program does not accept illegal drugs, needles and sharps, syringes with needles, thermometers, IV bags and tubing, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products or empty containers.

The permanent drug collection box will supplement the Lake Saint Louis Police Department’s participation in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) bi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back Program. The next take back event will take place Oct. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Animal group plans to open shelter in Warren County by 2019

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An animal welfare group is implementing an aggressive plan to open a shelter in Warren County by 2019. Concerned Citizens for Animal Control, CCAC, is seeking volunteers and donations from individuals and corporate partners in Warren County to fund their efforts.

CCAC hopes to raise $100,000 by the end of 2018. The funds will be used to build a new shelter or to buy or rent existing vacant property.

Established in 2001, CCAC’s mission is to provide shelter and find homes for stray animals of Warren County, implement spay and neuter programs, educate the community and offer pet training. Currently, animals are fostered in homes and in a few pet stores in the area for adoptions but this is a short-term solution. CCAC has now installed a new animal shelter board to fulfill the

plan.

Pat Schulze, board president, explained, “There are few laws to help the animals in getting medical care/permanent homes and no large place to use for adoptions and other programs. This shelter would serve that need and also get animal groups working together to help solve the challenges.” The shelter will also actively work to get all adoptable animals homes.

Roger Mauzy, Warren County Presiding Commissioner, is also in favor of the plan. “I fully support the efforts of CCAC. Warren County desperately needs an animal shelter and I will assist in whatever legal ways I can and encourage the business community to join the effort.”

To reach the group email info@ccacwc.com or by phone call 636-456-SPAY (7729).

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Hidden treasures abound at Secondhand Chic Marketplace When I first met Roxanne Jacobs, she ignored my extended hand and pulled me into an embrace. “I’m a hugger”, she said. A warm and gregarious woman, Roxanne is the owner of Secondhand Chic Marketplace located at 910 N. Second Street in Frenchtown. This is a cozy and delightful store, loaded with treasures.

Originally from Barstow, California, Roxanne has made St. Louis her home. At one time she worked at Coomers Craft Mall and then opened a shop on Second Street called Nooks ‘N Crannies. Along with managing the shop, she was caregiver for her mom and mother-in-law. Due to a set of circumstances, Roxanne knew that God was telling her it was time to go and she closed the shop.

Later, Secondhand Chic was born through several decorated indoor garage sales. Now it has been open nearly five years, housing seventeen vendors. Roxanne has never sought out vendors; they just walk in. Each vendor has a booth that reflects individual taste and gift. Creativity is expressed through their goods. And each vendor is “family.” Roxanne believes that the wild success of Pinterest brings in young people looking for unusual and vintage finds.

Secondhand Chic is open on the first full weekend of every month, Friday through Sunday. There are two annual sales, one in August and one in January.

In addition to running the store, Roxanne designs and plans weddings “with whatever God

Photo by Tina Robinson Roxanne Jacobs stands in front of her store Secondhand Chic Marketplace located at 910 N. Second Street in Frenchtown

gives me.” She may bring in her own unique trimmings to use, especially if the bride has a shoestring budget. Roxanne is only interested in making a special day a memorable day.

Roxanne Jacobs is an engaging woman and avows that a business, like everything else “must have love in it. It makes everything grow.”

Follow Secondhand Chic Marketplace on Facebook.

Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owner Pat Lewis celebrated the grand opening of the new location for Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 12. On hand was St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, representatives with the city of St. Peters, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Patriot Sunrooms & Home Solutions is located at 4118 N. Service Road in St. Peters. They are a full-service contractor specializing in the installation of sunrooms, and other patio enclosure products which blend

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in seamlessly with a home’s exterior. For more information on Patriot Sunrooms & Home So-

lutions, please call 314-822-3232 or visit their website at www.patriotsunrooms.com.

StudyMetrix Research celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Dr. Timothy Sutton celebrated the grand opening of his new business, StudyMetrix Research, LLC with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 17. On hand was city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, representatives with the city of St. Peters, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce along with family and friends of Dr. Sutton.

StudyMetrix Research, LLC is located at 3862 Mexico Road in St. Peters and provides study management which helps bring cutting edge medications and

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medical devices to the market while utilizing patient care standards.

For more information on current medical studies that

StudyMetrix is performing and to see if you are a candidate to participate, please call 636-3875100 or visit the website at www. studymetrix.com.

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Sports

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Mike Elam inducted into 2016 Sports Hall of Fame The Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 10th induction ceremony this fall with one of the largest classes in the program’s history. A total of 13 inductees will go into the hall of fame, including six student-athletes, two coaches and five teams.

Elam was the head coach of the Lindenwood University shooting team in 2009 and he led the Lions to the 2009 ACUI Collegiate National Championship. The university finished the event with 1,562 targets, 67 more than the runner-up school and an improvement of 34 targets for the team over the previous season.

[DC2] Lindenwood had the top six men and top three women at the competition.

He also improved the program’s fundraising as the head coach and continued to recruit world-class student-athletes. After his season as the head coach of the shooting program, Elam went on to serve Lindenwood as its director of Student Life Sports. ~~~A great leader

Lindenwood tops in athletic programs The university is one of the largest athletics programs at any college in the United States.

The school has 55-athletic programs and over 1750 student athletes. Since 1998, these programs have captured 68-national championships and have had six student-athletes or alumni compete in the Olympic Games. ~~~A proud statistic Rascals’ victory has big meaning The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

The team recently won their twelfth series of the year Saturday night as they defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts at CarShield Field 8-4.

The victory was important as it put the Rascals at the .500 mark for the first time since June 30 and they now sit just one game back of the final wild card spot held by the Normal CornBelters.

On the mound Zeb Sneed turned in seven solid innings with nine strikeouts and landed him his seventh win of the year.

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The offense saw five different Rascals have two hits in the contest: Josh Silver, Jason Merjano, Clint Freeman, Mike Jurgella (had three hits) and Alexi Colon (one hit a home run).

Some of the Rascals’ standouts were: Alexi Colon, is second in home runs in the league with 16, Mike Jurgella is hitting at a .296 clip 12th in the league and Pitcher Zeb Sneed had struck out 82 opposing batters to put him tied for 10th place in league.

The team has taken over sole possession of first place in the league in average as a team, hitting .278.

NEXT HOME GAMES: Aug. 26, Aug. 27, Aug 28 against the Normal CornBelters.

All games are at 6:35 p.m. with Sundays at 4:05 p.m. ~~~Positive results River City Rascals ending regular home season The team will play its final home series of the regular season this weekend.

The Normal CornBelters, whom they are chasing for the final wild-card position, come to CarShield Field in O’Fallon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com ~~~Clock is ticking

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: Fresh flavors with friends

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SUDOKU: 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.

Nothing beats a meal filled with flavorful ingredients fresh off the farm – unless you add a table filled with your closest friends to enjoy the bounty. From sides to main dishes to desserts, these recipes show you how to transform wholesome farm-raised foods into a crowd-pleasing menu you can enjoy from start to finish.

Make Chicken the Centerpiece: Center your home-cooked meal around a hearty dish such as Pan Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts to ensure that none of your guests leave the table hungry. To find more main dish ideas for entertaining, visit eatchicken.com.

Pan Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 16 Brussels sprouts (about 8 ounces), bottom trimmed, outer leaves removed and halved 2 cups diced (1/2 inch) butternut squash 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Directions: In saute pan large enough to hold chicken in single layer, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pan, skin side down, and saute about 4-5 minutes per side, or until chicken is browned.

Remove chicken from pan and reserve. In same pan, add butter. Allow butter to melt over medium heat. Add sprouts and squash to pan and saute, tossing occasionally, until outsides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and hold separately from chicken.

Turn heat to high and add stock, syrup and mustard. Stir and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up brown bits on bottom of pan. Add chicken back to

See solution on page 13 pan, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook over medium-low heat 20-25 minutes, or until chicken registers 170 F with instant read thermometer.

Add vegetables back to pan, cover again and cook another 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Move chicken and vegetables to serving platter, placing vegetables around chicken. Turn heat to high and boil sauce until it is reduced and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Better with Berries: When dinner settles, end your gathering on a high note with Mixed Berry Shortcakes. These palate-pleasing pastries combine sweet strawberries and blueberries, fluffy biscuits and a dollop of ice cream. For more delicious dessert ideas, visit nestleusa.com/nestle-kitchens.

Mixed Berry Shortcakes Recipe courtesy of Nestlé

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced (about 6 cups total) 2 containers (6 ounces each) fresh blueberries (about 2 1/2 cups total) 7 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2/3 cup lowfat milk 1/4 cup lowfat Greek yogurt or sour cream sparkling sugar (optional) 3 cups light Vanilla Dreyer’s or Edy’s Slow Churned Light Ice Cream Directions: In large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; stir gently.

Let stand, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 425 F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, whisk flour, remaining granulated sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and yogurt; stir just until moist dough forms.

Turn dough onto floured work surface. With floured hands, knead 6-8 times until dough is smooth. With rolling pin, roll dough into 9-by-6inch rectangle, or about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into six 2 1/2-inch circles. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar.

Bake 10-12 minutes, or just until golden. Transfer biscuits to individual plates; split open. Top each with about 1 cup berry mixture and 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream.

Crossword Puzzle Theme: Pioneer Days ACROSS 1. “Peter, Peter Pumpkin ____” 6. Lawyers’ league 9. Versus “Wall” street?

13. Less than 90 degrees 14. Eric Stonestreet on “Modern Family” 15. Beautiful, in Spanish 16. Overthrow an argument 17. It comes with or without seeds 18. “___ ___ for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost” 19. *Ingalls’ homestead setting 21. *a.k.a. American bison 23. Junior 24. Tom, not Tabby 25. Cathode-ray tube 28. Deity, in Sanskrit 30. Belonging to Cree, e.g.

35. Cambodia’s neighbor 37. *An outlaw does it to his horse 39. Zzzz 40. Miners’ passage 41. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ guitarist Benmont 43. “The Man Who ____ Too Much” 44. Angers 46. “The Way We ____” 47. Abominable humanoid 48. It’s meant to be 50. Display displeasure 52. Word for a nod 53. Oration station 55. Type or kind 57. *____ Murrieta, a.k.a. the Robin Hood of El Dorado 61. *Cowboy’s biannual trip 65. Loathing 66. Flying saucer 68. Oceanic trenches 69. Caffeine-containing nut tree, pl.

70. Hard to escape routine 71. Hanukkah coins 72. At one time, formerly 73. “____ he drove out of sight...”

74. “The Waste Land” poet DOWN 1. *Wyatt or Virgil 2. Tennis serving whiz

3. Lowest brass instrument 4. Lady’s pocketbook 5. Retread, past tense 6. *Homesteader’s purchase, sing.

7. *Hudson’s ____ Company 8. Naked protozoa 9. State of irritation 10. Karenina or Kournikova 11. Object of worship 12. Post WWII military alliance 15. Inmates without hope of freedom 20. Like helium 22. Last, abbr.

24. March tradition 25. *Corps of Discovery explorer 26. Half of diameters 27. Works hard 29. Whoopi Goldberg’s opinion, e.g.

31. Pac Man’s blue ghost 32. 1970s disco band “____ M.”

33. Mountain ridge 34. *Corps of Discovery explorer 36. Kind of cell 38. Shade of beige 42. Sunny prefix 45. Stonecrops 49. Chi forerunner 51. Programmer’s clumsy solution 54. Accustom 56. Strike a pose, in church 57. “Knock-Knock,” e.g.

58. O in b.o.

59. Pains 60. African tea 61. Memorization by repetition 62. Kosher establishment 63. “If it were ____ ____ me...”

64. Attention-getting sound 67. *Trading post ware See answers on page 13

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS

Sept. 9: Patriot Day ceremony

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.

Aug. 27: Gospel concert

New Beginnings Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the gospel singers The Howell Family. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314-269-6304.

Aug. 28: String concert

At 4 p.m. Dardenne Presbyterian Church will present “Bèl Mizik” string concert. Dardenne Presbyterian Church youth and adult string players with guest musicians from the Landolfi String Quartet will perform “Bèl Mizik” (“Beautiful Music” in Haitian Creole). A love offering to benefit Joy of Haiti will be received during the concert.

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

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. 10: St. Charles County Police Department open house

A community open house takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Charles County Police Department at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon.

Event includes equipment and vehicle displays, K9 visits, safety presentations, giveaways and more. Call 636949-3057 for more information.

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. 10: Golf scramble

The fourth annual Jillian Young Memorial Golf Scramble will be held at Lake Forest Country Club at 300 Yard Drive in Lake St. Louis. Registration begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner and awards will follow the competition. Cost for the four-man scramble is $500 per team or $125 per person. Entry fee includes

IT’S ALL ABOUT HOME, LLC Lori Jones, is the owner of It’s All About Home, LLC, which is a Premier Home Care agency located in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Lori’s journey with Home Care began about 10 years ago when she was faced with the daunting task of finding suitable care for her ailing mother. She sought quality care, and found a system that fell short. Her personal experiences with the Home Care industry, challenged her to raise the bar, and to set a new standard.

Lori and her team of experienced caregivers are committed to providing excellent, safe, and reliable care to their clients. Call us today!

18 holes, cart, range balls, box lunch, beverages and dinner. Non-golfers can pay $25 for dinner only. For more information contact Will Young at willyoung30@att.net or 618-334-6635.

Sept. 11: Trap shoot

The Trent Huber and Jill Young Memorial Trap Shoot will take place at Lolar Branch Shooting Sports in Silex, Missouri. Registration starts at 9 a.m., shooting starts at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $20 for 50 rounds of trap shooting. Lunch is being served by Elsberry FFA. For more information contact 573-3846279.

Sept. 11: Concert

John Denver tribute concert takes place from 3 – 5:30 p.m. at Sisters of the Most Precious Blood St. Joseph Chapel at 204 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Free will offerings will be accepted to benefit St. Charles Outreach Coalition Against Human Trafficking. For more information email ehogan@ccps-ofallon.org.

Sept. 11: Car show

The SCC Cougar Car Show is now accepting registrations for the event.

Space is limited, so registering early is recommended. Pre-registration is open through Aug. 26, and costs $15.

Registration after Aug. 26 is $20. The event is free to spectators. The event will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Red Parking Lot at St. Charles Community College, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

A rainout date is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18. SCC Cougar Car Show categories include Camaro/ Firebird (custom), Camaro/Firebird (stock), Corvettes (custom), Corvettes (stock), Foreign (custom), Foreign (stock), Mustangs (custom), Mustangs (stock), Mopars, Rat Rods, Special Interest, Show Room (2006-present), Street Rods, Trucks (custom), Trucks (stock), Under Construction, VW, Unrestored (pre-1973), Restored ((pre-1973), Unrestored (1974-present) and Restored (1974-present).

Medals will be awarded to the first 50 participants who pre-register, and trophies will be awarded for each category. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go toward performance-based scholarships at SCC. For more information and to register, visit facebook.com/cougarcarshow or contact Wendy Brown at 636-9228233 or wbrown@stchas.edu.

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 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 636441-1302, 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. 17: Citywide yard sale

The Fall Citywide Yard Sale is scheduled for Sept. 17 in Wentzville. Turn your trash to treasure by hosting a yard sale at your home. For $6 you can list your sale in the yard sale booklet. Each sale will receive an official City Yard Sale sign. To list your

sale, stop by Progress Park Recreation Center, City Hall or call 636-3329236. The deadline to list your sale is Sept. 12, so register early. Please note: Progress Park’s indoor facilities will be closed Sept. 6-11 for maintenance.

Shoppers may purchase booklets beginning Sept. 14 at City Hall, Progress Park or in the Utility Service Center Drive-Thru for only $2. Each booklet comes with a map to help you locate the bargains.

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.

Parks, a501(c)3 that provides scholarships benefiting resident children by providing access to recreation and leisure activities, and Unlimited Play Jake’s Field of Dreams Playground.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 for a table of eight. This year’s trivia night is Halloween themed. There will be a costume contest (no masks please) and award for best decorated table. Register at: bit.ly/trivia_registration. Questions?

Please call 636-332-9236 or email info@friendsofthewentzvilleparks.org.

Oct. 18: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training Mercy Hospice is currently seeking volunteers to offer support and comfort to patients and families in your community. Volunteers are matched with opportunities to serve according to their schedules, skills, comfort levels, and geographic areas. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, companionship, bereavement support, administrative assistance, and other opportunities. The next free four week training at the St. Louis office will be Thursdays – Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 1 - 4:30 p.m. The next free three week training at the Washington office will be Tuesdays – Oct. 18, 25, and Nov. 1, 1 – 5 p.m. To register or ask any questions please contact Mercy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Paula Minogue, at 314-729-4415 or Paula.Minogue@mercy.net.

Oct. 27: Veterans town hall meeting

Veterans, service-members, National Guard, Reservist and family members are invited to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled at 5:30p.m. at Church on the Rock at 900 Birdie Hills Rd in St. Peters.

The town hall will serve as an open forum for all service members and a listening session for VA leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public, including veterans, family members, or other beneficiaries, as well as, congressional stakeholders, Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), Non-Governmental Organizations, and community partners. The Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a concurrent resource fair and will have individuals on site to answer questions about health care eligibility, applying for benefits, information on mental health services, burial benefits and much more. No registration is required and the event is free to attend.

Sept. 30: Guest speaker

180 will host guest speaker Timothy A. Lohmar, St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney, to discuss issues facing St. Charles County and the prosecuting attorney’s office at Spencer Road Library in the Community Council Commons Area at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters from 9 – 11 a.m.

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.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

A trivia night will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main St. in Wentzville. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Wentzville

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 24, 2016 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon.

For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy.

636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: 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 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www. showmestitchers.com.

Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon-1 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. 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

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.

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2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

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.

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.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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.

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 nonprofit 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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By Steve Bryan

Is Hollywood getting more literate?

Nicholas Sparks has written a number of best-selling novels, many of which have been adapted for the big screen. “The Notebook,” a tale of faithful love, has been both honored and parodied in film. The 2015 adaptation of his novel “The Longest Ride” featured a truly great performance from the venerable Alan Alda.

Sparks has a devoted readership, as does J.K. Rowling of “Harry Potter” fame. The latest entry in the franchise, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” is a novelization of the rehearsal script from the stage play of the same name. It’s selling incredibly well, which makes a movie almost a certainty at some point.

Rowling and Sparks are contemporary authors, as is Suzanne Collins, who wrote the engaging “Hunger Games” trilogy. There are indications, though, that Hollywood may be looking back at some great but forgotten novels from decades ago. Hollywood has a history of adapting great literature, but the current trend is comic books, not novels.

Meg Ryan’s upcoming directorial debut, “Ithaca,” is based on William Saroyan’s incredible novel “The Human Comedy.” It focuses on a widowed mother and her children during World War II. As his older sibling goes off to fight overseas, young Homer gets a job with Western Union as a messenger. Little brother Ulysses has his own adventures, including getting caught in an animal trap.

In 1943, Mickey Rooney played Homer in the first film adaptation. Ryan definitely deserves respect for keeping true to the setting of the story. It would be too easy to set the piece in modern times, but that would sacrifice ele-

ments such as communication in a pre-Internet world. Here’s hoping her work is on a par with “Brooklyn,” the Academy Award-nominated piece about finding love a long way from home.

Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen are known to most people, but director Steve Herek (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) goes back several decades this October with “The Great Gilly Hopkins.” Based on Katherine Paterson’s 1978 novel, it looks at Gilly, a young girl who has been in the foster care system for a long time.

She wants to find her birth mother and hatches a plan to find her.

Herek assembled a top-notch cast, including Glenn Close, Kathy Bates, Octavia Spencer and Julia Stiles. Sophie Nelisse (“The Book Thief ”) plays the lead role, which is quite a coup for the actress. If Herek captures the spirit of the book, this one could be a sleeper hit of the fall and a boost for Nelisse.

Critics argue that Hollywood has only a handful of storylines to work with. There are, however, hundreds of great tales out there buried in books that haven’t been digitized. It just requires a little digging and reading.

“The Great Gilly Hopkins” submitted photos Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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