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Around Town Support our troops by donating personal care items during annual O’Fallon drive. P.3

DAR to visit local schools during Constitution Week. P.6

Healthy Living

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School

Members of the St. Charles County 4-H Dog Care Drill Team show off their skills.

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The St. Charles County 4-H Dog Care Drill Team emphasizes learning on both ends of the leash with training and companionship

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By Brett Auten The learning happens on both ends of the leash. For the four-legged members of the St. Charles County 4-H Dog Care Drill Team, tasks like “fetch,” “speak,” and “sit” are yawn worthy. This select pack of applause-thirsty all-stars of the 4-H Dog Care program, which is open to all St. Charles County youths, makes several community performances throughout the year. Their next will be at the River City Rascal’s game in celebration of their Bark in the Park on Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. All dogs are welcome at the ballpark for the game. Second only to the shooting sports, the dog care club is one of the more popular selections in the St. Charles County 4-H program. Clark Gafke serves as the instructor for the drill team. Gafke has had a lifetime love and appreciation for the human and canine bond. “It’s some good fun to have and it teaches life skills,” he said about being a member of the drill team. A typical performance for includes two or three dance routines where the handler takes their dog through a series of commands that are individually specific while set to music. After a sit/stay series, the dogs showcase their agility. A fan favorite is a timed competition through a course, as is barrel racing A big part of the weekly practices is socializing the dogs and raising the comfort level around one another. “They need to be comfortable with having 12 other dogs coming straight at them,” Gafke joked. Karissa Hagl, 17, is a junior at Fort Zumwalt East. She and Buddy, a 10-year-old Keeshond, are veteran members of the drill team.

Hagl and Buddy have teamed their way through courses, granted some of which were make believe, for as long as she can remember. “I remember being in the driveway and having him jump cartons, sticks; pretty much anything I could get him to jump over,” Hagl said. Hagl was already a 4-H member so she and Buddy signed up for the next open session. Buddy was a natural and gold-stared his way through the program. His natural showmanship eventually landed him a slot on the drill team. “He’s very friendly and he loves the attention,” Hagl said. “The whole experience has made our relationship stronger. We have grown more attached and understand each other in a whole new way. I really like that piece of it.” For Buddy, it has become more than reason to get him out of the house. The members of the team have become his crew. “It’s not even the training, it’s the connection with the other dogs,” Hagl said. “He lights up. He has friends there that he’s known for five, six years.” The St. Charles County 4-H program year runs from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Certain activities may have participation deadlines. The 4-H membership is open during the months of October through January. The 4-H educational programs empower young people to reach their full potential while working and learning in partnership with caring adults. As one of the nation’s largest youth organizations, 4-H helps young people become competent, capable, caring and contributing members of society. See CANINE page 3

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Football players give back to the community On Aug. 19, the Junior Jaguars Football Organization held their annual preseason scrimmage at Fort Zumwalt High School. In an effort to give back to the community, the kids, consisting of fourth through eighth graders, chose to establish their first annual food drive to benefit the local community. Over 483 nonperishable items plus cash were collected and donated to the local Oasis Food Pantry. Participating in the jamboreestyle event were the Chesterfield Bears and the junior programs from Fort Zumwalt South and Lafayette. Although not affiliated or funded by the FZW district, the Jr. Jaguar Organization is a volunteer program consisting of students that live within the district and participate in the Jr. GAC football league.

Portage Road closure between Rees and Weber Lake rescheduled NuStar Energy, L.P., and Blackburn Construction, in cooperation with TraMar Contracting, rescheduled the closure of Portage Road between Rees Road and Weber Lake Road from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 to allow for a pipeline replacement. The companies have made the proper notifications to the St. Charles County Highway Department.

Traffic will be required to use a detour route around the closure for approximately one week while the pipeline is replaced. Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. For more information or questions, please call NuStar Energy at 316-253-4548.

Augusta Bottom Road project completed ahead of schedule

Submitted photo Participating in the Junior Jaguars Football Organization food drive were Junior Jaguar players (from left) Max Hardcastle – eighth grade, Connor Stein – eighth grade and Will Hardcastle – fifth grade.

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Work to replace a deteriorating bridge on Augusta Bottom Road between Emke Road and Schell Road is complete ahead of schedule. This road project is part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the county’s road sys-

tem for the safety of the traveling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit http://www.sccmo.org/ Road-Projects.

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O’Fallon’s annual ‘Support Our Troops Supply Drive’ collects personal care items for troops To show appreciation for deployed U.S. troops, donations of snacks, batteries and personal care items are being collected through O’Fallon’s Support Our Troops Supply Drive. The drive will continue through Sept. 8 and donations can be dropped off at multiple collection sites located throughout the community. “Our troops overseas deeply appreciate knowing that America remembers them as they serve, and they also welcome the practical, everyday items from home, items that are difficult to come by while stationed overseas,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Manager. “Donations from this annual drive will be sorted, packaged and shipped as part of National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 9, which is one of several projects to be completed by caring citizens. We’re also encouraging people to contribute signed ‘thank you’ notes and cards for the troops, which will be placed into each box shipped.” The items that troops most often request are (this list is not all-inclusive): Personal care items: baby powder/wipes, eye drops, lip balm, tissues, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, shampoo/conditioner, bath soap/body wash, deodorant, body lotion, emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers, small mirror, shower sponges, Q-tips, eyeglass cleaner, women’s hygiene products, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, Band-Aids, cough drops, disposable razors, hair brushes/combs. Snacks: protein bars, energy drinks, drink packets (powdered Gatorade, Crystal Light, liquid Mio), tuna/chicken in a pouch, Cup-a-Soup, single-serve cereal, Girl Scouts cookies, Rice Krispies treats, gum, lollipops, hard candy, peanuts/mixed nuts, trail mix, Pringles, dried fruit/raisins, beef jerky, Slim Jims, Vienna sausages, fruit snacks. Miscellaneous: puzzle/ crossword books, batteries, hand-held electronic games, markers (permanent, hi-lite), small flashlights, Beanie Babies, black crew socks, vitamins, Tabasco/BBQ/taco sauce packets. The city of O’Fallon encourages people to drop off their donations at any of the collection sites located throughout the community. Support our Troop Supply Drive canisters are located at: City sites: O’Fallon Municipal Centre

(City Hall), 100 North Main Street Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle Community Partner sites: 9Round O’ Fallon, 3026 WingHaven Blvd Air Force Reserve Recruiting, 220 Mid Rivers Center American Legion Post 388, 706 West Ridge Drive Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County – O’Fallon Unit, #1 Club Way C. Bennett Premium Building Supplies, 1700 West Terra Lane Fox’s Pizza Den, 1120 Technology Drive, Suite 119 Julie Meyers State Farm, 8634 Veterans Memorial Parkway Kokomo Joe’s, 4105 N Cloverfield Drive Krekeler Jewelers, Inc., 2938 Highway K Lindell Bank, 4521 Highway K

ManPower, 8644 Mexico Road Reliance Bank, 2455 Highway K West Community Credit Union, 4161 Highway K West Community Credit Union, 2345 South Brentwood Blvd West Community Credit Union, 465 South Kirkwood To ship the items, donations of $17.35 for a “Stamp of Support” are needed to cover the cost of shipping per box. “Stamp of Support” donations should be made payable to H.E.RO.E.S Care, and they can be dropped off, or mailed to, O’Fallon City Hall, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. Last year, O’Fallon sent 170 boxes to troops overseas. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 636379-5417, volunteer@ofallon. mo.us., or www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer.

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The St. Charles County 4-H Dog Care Drill Team.

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St. Charles County has several 4-H clubs for children ages eight to 18, as well as projects on more than 75 topics, 4-H has something to interest every child, of smattering of which includes geocaching, robotics, international exchanges, horsemanship, starting a business, arts and crafts, raising animals, woodworking, photography and gardening. For those getting their first taste of 4-H there is Clover Kids clubs for those age five-to-seven-years-old. Clover Kids introduces the 4-H experience as children learn how to get along with others, work in groups, explore their interests, while building self-confidence. Clover Kids do not enroll in projects or raise animals, and do not participate in competitive events, contests or shows. To join a 4-H club, call 636-970-3000 or email stcharlesco@missouri.edu. A staff member will explain the enrollment process and membership dues. In addition to dues, some projects may require a small investment to get started, and there may be a fee for materials, trips or other activities.

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Celebrate the arts in St. Charles at the MOSAICS Fine Art Festival

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The MOSAICS Fine Art Festival Committee and the city of St. Charles will be celebrating the 23rd Annual MOSAICS Festival, which takes place the weekend of Sept. 15-17 along several blocks of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This annual free arts festival is a popular familyfriendly weekend event, with activities for everyone including fantastic art, great entertainment and the opportunity for children to create their own artwork. The 2017 MOSAICS Fine Art Festival runs from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 15; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 16; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17. The three-day festival includes: • Approximately 90 juried artists from across the state, region and country will exhibit, discuss, and sell artwork. Paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, jewelry, metal and woodworking are just a sample of the 16 media represented. Five thousand dollars in cash prizes is awarded to participating artists. • A performance stage will showcase a variety of performing artists. • Children’s Village, presented by Mercy Kids, is located on the 400 block of North Main Street in Historic St. Charles. This area will provide hands-on art experiences for children ages 14 and younger. • Art for Youth Gallery returns to the MOSAICS Festival this year. This special gallery allows children to purchase professional art at a nominal fee, fostering art appreciation among the kids 14 years and younger. This unique gallery area is presented by Alliance Water Resources, Inc. • Blank Canvas Studios and Preferred Family Healthcare’s A.R.T.C. Program (Achieving Recovery Through Creativity) are partnering again with the MOSAICS committee for the 2016 Festival event, and both com-

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munity organizations will participate with artist displays. • Mentor Me is a program recognizing regional art teachers, students and school districts for their arts programming and the exhibition includes artwork from both students and their teachers. The Governor of Missouri has supported and recognized the Mentor Me program for the past 20 years, and participating students and teachers all receive a Certificate of Participation. The Mentor Me Exhibition is located in the Foundry Art Centre from Sept. 10 – Oct. 8. The MOSAICS Fine Art Festival brings art appreciation, enjoyment, awareness and education, free-of-charge, to the St. Charles and St. Louis region. Festival participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with artists and provides a safe, fun, weekend event for the entire family. For additional details regarding the 2017 MOSAICS Fine Art Festival, please call 314-482-5476 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org.

Weather from Nick’s Window

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Understanding the weather’s highs and lows We all have high and low points in our lives. The high points are the great events, like winning the lottery, to the low points of having to pay a high electric bill because of the summer heat and humidity. In meteorology, there are highs and lows as well. Last time I discussed the types of fronts found on a weather map and the type of weather that we experience with the type of front. Well, those fronts often are associated with high and low pressures or the big blue “H” and the big red “L.” High pressure is often associated with nice and calm weather, while low pressure systems are associated with unsettled weather including clouds and precipitation. These two types of pressure have various impacts on our weather, but why? To understand high and low pressure systems just remember that we are looking at the motion of the air in the atmosphere above us. As air rises, it cools, which often results in

water vapor – this condenses into a liquid and droplets that sometimes forms clouds and precipitation. Sinking air, on the other hand, is associated with warming and drying conditions – resulting in fewer clouds and precipitation chances. High pressure is associated with sinking air and low pressure is associated with rising air. The reason for this is the air flow around low and high pressure. Due to the Earth’s rotation, high pressure air flow moves away from the center of pressure, whereas with low pressure the air flow is more inward. Air within low pressure moves upward, which creates condensation and precipitation. With high pressure we have air moving away from the center causing the air to sink. Just remember in the upper levels of the atmosphere this is reversed – so the air is moving away from the low and moving towards the high pressure. These two areas of pressure

help to direct our weather. Most notably is the center of low pressure around a tropical system where you can clearly see the spin in the atmosphere. Sometimes, we even have “dirty highs” which means high pressure is in control, but clouds are still present. So, just like our lives where we have high and low moments, it is important to remember Mother Nature has similar moments – we just call them weather! N i c k Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who u n d e r stands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@ sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www.facebook.com/nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Healthy Living

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Understanding the serious nature of mini-strokes

My first doctor By Dr. Jennifer Nguyen Getting a healthy start after birth is important. That’s why babies have their first appointment just a few days after being born. Get the most out of your baby’s first doctor visit by learning what to expect and how to best prepare.

Knowing the warning signs of a mini-stroke could help save a life. A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association shows one-third of United States adults have had symptoms consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, but only three percent called 911 for help. “Ignoring any stroke signs could be a deadly mistake,” said Mitch Elkind, M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Advisory Committee. “Only a formal medical diagnosis with brain imaging can determine whether you’re having a TIA or a stroke.” The survey showed 35 percent of respondents experienced at least one sign of a TIA or mini-stroke, such as sudden trouble speaking or a severe headache with no known cause. According to the online survey, those who suffered symptoms were more likely to wait it out, rest or take medicine rather than call 911. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in the United States and among the top five causes of death. However, with proper, timely medical attention, stroke is largely treatable. The faster you are treated, the more likely you are to have a positive outcome. The American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke

What does a newborn’s first appointment involve? At the first visit, we weigh the baby and check to see how he or she is growing. It’s anticipated the baby will lose a little bit of weight after he or she is born. We ask the parents how the baby is sleeping and feeding, and examine things like the umbilical stump, eyes and skin while looking for rashes or jaundice. We will also assess how the baby responds to loud sounds, make sure he or she can move arms and legs equally and check a few reflexes babies are born with, like the startle reflex.

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initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember the most common stroke warning signs and what to do in a stroke emergency: F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech difficulty T – Time to call 911 While the symptoms are the same, the difference between a TIA and a stroke is that the blockage is temporary, lasting between a few minutes and 24 hours. People who suffer a TIA, sometimes called a warning stroke, are more likely to have a stroke within 90 days, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Elkind said anyone who experiences a stroke warning sign that appears suddenly, whether it goes away or not, should call 911 immediately. This could improve the chances of an accurate diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Stroke symptoms come on suddenly with no known cause and may include confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; or a severe headache. To learn more about stroke warning signs and treatment, visit StrokeAssociation.org.

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This may be the first time out of the house for most babies. What items should be packed and brought along? Parents should bring in any paperwork they were given at the hospital during delivery. This allows us to check that all required tests and immunizations were completed and to compare the baby’s weight. I also advise parents to bring in any questions that have come up in the past few days at home. Of course, it’s always smart to have extra diapers, clothes and formula or breast milk with you as well. When does the baby come back for a second visit? The second visit is usually scheduled anywhere from a few days to a few weeks later. Much of this depends on how the baby is growing. If the baby has lost or is close to losing 10 percent of his or her birth weight, the baby may need to come in three to seven days later for a weight check. Some babies will have just one visit in between while others will be seen more often – it just depends on each baby’s unique needs. Jennifer Nguyen, MD, is a BJC Medical Group family practice and pediatric physician. She sees patients at her offices at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and in Wentzville. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org or schedule an appointment with Dr. Nguyen at 636-9169615.

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DAR to ring bells throughout local schools during Constitution Week

Submitted photo Dressed in colonial clothing, the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR of Lake St. Louis is commemorating the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Sept. 17-23.

Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Burin and Mercy Warren will be just a few of the Revolutionary War era women who will visit local schools during Constitution Week. Dressed in colonial clothing, the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR of Lake St. Louis is commemorating the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Sept. 17-23. The resolution to celebrate Constitution Week was adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on Aug. 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Under the direction of Mary Jo Anderson and Vonda Floyd, Constitution Week Chairwomen, committee members will place Constitution Week displays throughout the community in libraries, churches, schools and banks. Bells across America will ring loud and clear on Sept. 17 and throughout the week in classrooms everywhere to commemorate our Constitution. Chapter members will visit area classrooms to help students participate in celebration of this anniversary. The chapter will also provide

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the school staff with teaching materials to help students learn about the freedoms and liberties found in the Constitution. “We must remember and teach those who wrote the Constitution believed no government can create freedom, but government must guard freedom rather than encroach upon the freedoms of its people” stated Floyd. “The Constitution by itself cannot guarantee liberty. Therefore, Constitution Week is the perfect opportunity to read and study this great document which is the safeguard of our American liberties.” Dressed in colonial costumes, DAR chapter members will talk about the women who made a contribution to the founding of our country and teach the children about their historical character. Proclamations will be read throughout the school, packets containing the Preamble, proclamations and other teaching resources will be made available to the students throughout the Wentzville School District.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in St. Charles to join the fight against the disease The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will take place on Sept. 30 at St. Charles Community College. Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will complete a one or three mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. “The fight to end Alzheimer’s is growing more urgent every year. Each Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a new opportunity to raise money and awareness for the disease and show families they are not alone,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Greater Missouri

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Chapter President. In addition to the one or three mile walk participants will enjoy food, beverages, and family fun. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more than 15 million family and

friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In Missouri alone, there are more than 110,000 people living with the disease and 314,000 caregivers. Register today. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.

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Yeggs

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By John M Hanna ‘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.

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Sweet revenge The grand kiddies are still here and my adult kids seem to think I am having the time of my life spoiling them. They accuse me of seeking revenge. Possibly…for the stress of raising them as they grew up. Possibly…they just might be right. For instance, when I give the little ones an early morning snack, I get snarky responses. They question when popsicles became a breakfast choice. They remember when they were young and not being allowed one until they ate all their vegetables, and the lawn was mowed, and the bushes were pruned and the roof re-shingled. They vividly recall even then having to share one by splitting it down the middle. I remark that I haven’t the slightest idea what they’re talking about as I shove double-stuff Oreos into their offspring’s mouths. Later that day, we came home from grocery shopping. Each of the kiddies had a treat in their hand from the aisle in the checkout stand. “Seriously?!” their parents bark at me. “We were threatened with adoption if we made eye contact with anything at the checkout aisle! How is this allowed?” Now as moms, we all know this passageway of torture leading to the cashier that we must maneuver our children through. It is a cruel display of brightly packaged candies and tempting sweets and treats which no parent gets through without at least two temper tantrums. I had to employ multiple threats of taking away all my children’s toys when they got home and shipping them off to de-

serving orphanages to quiet their rampages. But the little grand-sweethearts can stretch out their tiny fingers towards anything within reach and in the cart it goes. Okay, so I guess a child doesn’t actually need a Shop-Vac, but when those little eyes meet mine and say, “Googly-goo ga ga,” it’s like a double-fudge sundae with bacon sprinkles – a force that cannot be resisted. Soon the tiny sugar babies will be leaving. But, I have bought them each a toy which emits loud, annoying, repetitive sounds. They should enjoy that on the ride home with each toot, beep, bang and aggravating musical ditty emitted. This is small payback for the times their parents drew on my walls after being freshly painted; flushed my new scarf down the toilet, and ate the center of my cake that was especially made to impress my snooty book club friends. It should be a memorable 14-hour-long drive home. 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.

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Students at Discovery Ridge Elementary School view the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.

Students, staff and families in the Wentzville School District had an amazing opportunity on Aug. 21 to experience a total solar eclipse. The entire 90-square-mile district was in the path of totality and every student and staff member received certified, custom-made eclipse glasses with art designed by WSD students to safely view the eclipse. The district planned for over a year how to make this once-in-a-lifetime event that occurred during the school day, a unique learning experience for students. Lessons around the eclipse were worked into the curriculum at every grade level from prek to 12th grade. “We saw an opportunity to bring a historic lesson to life for our students and we could not pass that up,” shared Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “I’m very proud of how our educators, staff and volunteers embraced the opportunity and made it a memorable learning experience for the entire WSD family.”

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Missouri Education Commissioner Dr. Margie Vandeven was on hand at Peine Ridge Elementary to experience the eclipse with WSD students and families. “This is so exciting,” shared Peine Ridge Principal Ryan Andrews. “The kids are doing an amazing job of following directions and safely viewing the eclipse. I hope it is something they’ll talk about the rest of their lives. I know I will!” A committee led by WSD Science Content leader Meghan Aydelott planned suggested activities and lessons for schools to utilize, and the district ordered over 25,000 eclipse glasses for students, staff and volunteers. Two WSD librarians, Becky Newsom and Pam Tucker from Discovery Ridge Elementary even wrote a book about the eclipse called “Eddie’s Eclipse” to mark the event and help students understand the significance and science behind it.

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Stone Creek Elementary is located at 1850 Highway Z in Wentzville and opened its doors to 830 students on the first day of school on Aug. 17.

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The Wentzville School District (WSD) officially opened the doors to Stone Creek Elementary and Wabash Elementary with ribbon cutting ceremonies. Each of the two new buildings were completed ahead of schedule and are 101,000 square feet, designed to hold 900 students. They are the largest elementary schools built in the history of the WSD, and represent the District’s 10th and 11th elementary buildings. The WSD continues to be the fastest growing school district in Missouri, adding on average 500-600 new students each year since 2001. During that same time period, the WSD has built 11 new schools and a new transportation facility. “We could not build at the rate that we have without the support of our community,” shared Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “The voters have supported our levies and bond issues, and in return we are building new schools and delivering a world-class education for our students.” Stone Creek Elementary is located at 1850

Highway Z in Wentzville and opened its doors to 830 students on the first day of school on Aug. 17. It was built with funds from Proposition E, which was passed by WSD voters in April 2015. Wabash Elementary is located at 100 Golden Gate Parkway in Foristell and it opened its doors on the first day to just over 800 students. It was built partially with cash from district funds as part of the K-6 Plan for Growth which shifted all 11 elementary buildings from K-5 to K-6, alleviating overcrowding at the District’s three middle schools without a tax increase. The WSD has saved over $750,000 by utilizing the same blueprint for its elementary buildings since 2005. “That doesn’t mean we aren’t tweaking things with each new school,” shared Dr. Cain. “When designing Stone Creek and Wabash, we considered all of our other elementary schools and incorporated the best qualities.”

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Cuivre River announces election results from annual meeting Cuivre River Electric Cooperative members elected four directors at their annual meeting Aug. 11 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Nearly 2,200 people attended the event. Four directors were elected to three-year terms in their respective districts. Troy Galloway of Elsberry was reelected to serve in Lincoln County District 1. Charles Ellis of Silex was also a contender on the ballot. Denise O’Mara of St. Peters was re-elected to serve in St. Charles County District 4. Kay Grabanski of St. Charles and Anthony Brunsvold of St. Peters also competed for the seat. Ted House of St. Charles was successful in his bid to serve another term in St. Charles County District 5. Don Bohr of St. Charles, William J. Briner of Weldon Spring, Sean Patrick McManus of Weldon Spring and Doug Steinmeyer of St. Charles also bid for the seat. Phil Dunk of Wright City was newly elected to serve in Warren County District 3. Also vying for the opportunity was Hans Rodgers of

Lake Sherwood. In addition, members passed three bylaw amendments. Dan L. Brown, who retired earlier this year as General Manager/CEO, was honored for his 46 years of service, including 26 spent leading the cooperative. He was presented resolutions from State Sen. Bob Onder, State Rep. Phil Christofanelli and Cuivre River Board President Walter Gregory. Butch Wax & the Hollywoods entertained members attending the event. Elsie & Ed Seyffert of Troy won the top prize of free electricity for one year ($1,500 bill credit). Linda Findall of Moscow Mills, and Ed and Barbara Elliott of St. Charles took home prizes of a $500 bill credit. Evelyn Boyher of Wentzville and Anthony & Karen Brunsvold of St. Peters won prizes of $250 bill credits. Certificates from other retailers plus individual months of free electricity were also awarded.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Rascals aim toward wild card spot The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League with home games at Car Shield Field in O’Fallon. In the next publication, the teams, which are four of them in the playoffs, will be determined. The teams that will qualify for the playoffs are the two division winners, not likely the Rascals. The two remaining clubs with the next best record, regardless of the division will get wild card spots. At this point there are four teams looking to get these two spots and the River City team is one of them. The O’Fallon team’s remaining games sees them play the first place team and two teams behind them in the division. NEXT HOME GAMES Aug. 30 vs. Florence Freedom Sept. 1/2/3 vs. Southern IL Miners (End of Regular Season) All games at 6:35 p.m., 4:05 p.m. on Sundays Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. ~~~No resting Rascals’ home field to host the 2018 All-Star Game The team announced that CarShield Field was awarded the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game. This will be the first time in 13 years the Rascals have hosted the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. The announcement was made by former St. Louis Cardinals legend Jim Edmonds at the STL Legends Game. The All-Star Game festivities will take place over two days at CarShield Field, July 10 – 11. July 10 will feature a home run derby, while July 11 will be the actual All-Star Game. Executives, fans, coaches and best performing players from 12 different teams stretching from Pennsylvania to Missouri and from Kentucky to Northern Michigan will be traveling to O’Fallon for this premier event. Rascals President Dan Dial worked closely with the city of O’Fallon to bring this exciting event back to the community. “It’s an honor to be awarded the 2018 Frontier League All-Star Game. We have put so much effort into revitalizing our facility in the past few years and league officials took notice of that. The city of O’Fallon has been very supportive of our efforts and we will partner to make this the most

entertaining and star-studded All-Star week in history,” said Dial. “We’re incredibly excited to host 2018 Frontier League All Star Game here in O’Fallon,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “And the timing for this event is perfect as we’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the River City Rascals and our own CarShield Field. CarShield Field and the Rascals are part of what makes O’Fallon such a great city to call home, and we can’t wait to show the Frontier League’s best all that our city has to offer!” ~~~Be proud

Football captains are picked for Lindenwood The Lindenwood University football program announced its 2017-team captains recently. They were selected by the players and will be senior running back Calen Campbell, junior quarterback Najee Jackson, junior defensive end Jonathan Harris, and senior defensive back Bakari Triggs. Campbell is in his third season on the Lindenwood roster, Jackson is in his second season as a Lion, Harris while Tiggs are also in their third year in St. Charles. ~~~Leaders of the pack

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Recipe: Simply savory meals

arm-fresh is what many families desire. Straight from the farm to your table is one of the best ways you can ensure you’re delivering a nutritious and delicious meal for family or friends. Wholesome meals can bring everyone together

around the dinner table; even little ones can enjoy flaky, baked fish, a nutritious potato-based side dish and a trendy-twist on a farm-fresh beverage with these fun, flavorful recipes. Find more farm-fresh recipes at Culinary.net.

Fingerling Potato Salad Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6

Baked Fish Recipe courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds mixed Wisconsin fingerling potatoes 2 large lemons, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds pepper, to taste 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill salt, to taste 2 cups baby arugula

Directions:

In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until just tender when pierced with fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Slice one lemon into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. In small saucepan, combine sliced lemon, water and kosher salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lemon slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain lemons then coarsely chop. Cut remaining lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice. In small bowl, mix chopped lemons, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar and oil. Coarsely crush cumin and coriander seeds using mortar and pestle. Mix seeds into lemon dressing. Season, to taste, with pepper. Cut lukewarm potatoes in half lengthwise. Place in large, shallow bowl. Mix in green onions and dill. Pour lemon dressing over and toss to coat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss gently. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

Ingredients:

Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound fish fillets (whitefish, trout or tilapia) 1 onion, sliced

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional)

Chocolate Banana Milk Servings: 1

Ingredients:

8 ounces fat free milk 1/2 large banana 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 F. Place 12-inch piece of foil on counter. Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. Place fillets in middle of foil. If fillets have skin, place skin-side down. Spread sliced onions, salt, pepper and oil on top of fillets. Add lemon pepper seasoning, if desired. Fold foil over fish. Place foil pouch on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake fish 15-20 minutes until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 F on a food thermometer and is flaky when tested with fork. Divide into four portions and serve.

Directions:

Place 8 ounces milk, large banana and unsweetened cocoa powder in a blender and blend until just smooth. Enjoy!

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53. Use a noose 55. Any doctrine 57. *Rogers’ tapping partner 61. Mohammed, alt. sp. 65. Having three dimensions 66. Chapter in history 68. Jeweler’s glass 69. Moves closer 70. Brownish gray horse 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Does something wrong 73. Japanese capital 74. Affirmatives DOWN 1. Explore with one’s hand 2. Pelvic parts 3. Typically on limo window 4. Affirms 5. Junior’s predecessor 6. Plumbing problem 7. Member of the Benevolent Order 8. Idealized image 9. “____ Your Enthusiasm” 10. Tart garnish 11. Smell 12. Chipper 15. Pertaining to Gaul 20. People’s Republic

22. Down with the flu 24. ____ of life 25. *Will’s roommate 26. Predecessor to “truly” in a letter 27. Petite, masculine 29. *____ and Teller 31. Measuring instrument 32. Higher ground, pl. 33. Yummy reward 34. *Cher’s “I Got You Babe” partner 36. “Brave New World” drug 38. South American Indian 42. Opposite of depression 45. Socrates’ concern 49. Musical gift 51. *Mary-Kate’s twin 54. Clingy one 56. *Rocky and Bullwinkle, or flying squirrel and ____ 57. Teenager’s woe 58. Plaintiff 59. Type of ski lift 60. What snob puts on 61. “Buddenbrooks” author 62. Rumple 63. “All for one, one for all” sword 64. Change for a twenty 67. *”The Murders in the ___ Morgue” See solution on page 13

What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Sept. 6: Senior citizen luncheon

Beginning Sept. 6, and every first Wednesday of the month thereafter, St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South, in St. Charles, will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Games (activities) will be held from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-634-1971. All are welcome.

Sept. 6: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Sept. 9: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction will hold their Fifth 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. For more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net, or 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

Sept. 9: Good Reads in the Garden

Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses is excited to be hosting its third annual Good Reads in the Garden Author Event scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon at 1925 Randolph, across from Blanchette Park in St. Charles. Area residents will be able to meet and connect with local authors and their works in a beautiful, pastoral garden setting. Visit parkviewgardens.com or call 636-946-7641 for more information.

Sept. 15-16: Fall festival

St. Patrick 2017 Fall Festival will take place Sept. 15 from 5-10 p.m. and Sept. 16 from 2 – 10 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Parish in Wentzville. There will be rides, food, a stuffed animal booth, a cake walk and raffle tickets. The Knights of Columbus will be frying up their world famous chicken dinner on Saturday evening from 4 – 7 p.m. Bring the family for the Lucky Bucket of Cheer – Beer/Rootbeer Run Friday evening with a 5K race and one mile fun run. Pre-sale bracelets will be available for both days, or individual tickets can be purchased at the gate. Pre-Sale ride bracelets will be available the week prior to the festival.

Sept. 17: Square dance open house

This is a free event to introduce nondancers to the fun world of square dancing from 2 - 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Come with a partner, come with a group, or come alone. Call 636-978-6857 for more information or visit www.stpeterssquares.com.

Sept. 20: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Scott Laytham and Karl Holmes Duo will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Sept. 21: 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, 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. 23: Veterans benefit

Drive for Your Community to benefit Vietnam Veteran’s Chapter 458 is sponsored by Ford Motor Company and hosted by Pundmann Ford at the dealership at 2727 West Clay in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For further information contact Neal Fix at 636-947-8730.

Sept. 23: Prairie Day

Fireworks, music, inflatables, and a variety of other attractions are some highlights of the Dardenne Prairie’s Annual Prairie Day celebration from 12 – 10 p.m. The event will be located at Dardenne Prairie City Hall Park. This celebration will feature food, entertainment, crafts, superheroes and many fun activities for children and adults to take part in. Vendor booths will be on display from 12 – 5 p.m. with St. Louis’ ultimate party band Contagious taking the main stage at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free for all ages.

Oct. 1: Charity fundraiser

ITN Gateway is hosting Rock for Rides/Battle of the Bands at GlenMark Farms in New Town from 4 - 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person or two for $60 if you register by Sept. 22. ITN provides rides to seniors, visually impaired and adults with disabilities. For more information, contact ITN at 636-329-0888 or visit www.itngateway.org.

Oct. 2: Golf tournament fundraiser

Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 24th 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, St. Louis’ only Nicklaus Design Course, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $300 per golfer and include 18 holes with golf cart, golf goodie bag, and lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner. Proceeds will go toward

ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

Oct. 4: Free concert

Music lovers everywhere, bring your family out for free fun this fall during the new Concerts in the Park series at the Youth Activity Park at 7801 Hwy N. in Dardenne Prairie from 6 - 8:30 p.m. The Anita Rosamond Duo will perform. Picnic baskets are welcome; however, no alcohol or glass containers are allowed into the park. A concession stand is open during the concerts. The 25-acre “extreme” sports park and all its amenities is open for use during the concerts. Those wishing to use the skate park and rock wall must have a season pass or pay the daily entry fee of $5 for children and $8 for adults. Helmets are required and a waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian. Registration for the concerts is not required. For more information, call the park at 636-5614963 or visit stccparks.org.

Oct. 7: Stroll for a Goal

Stroll for a Goal one mile or 5Kwalk/ fun run takes place at Cottleville Legacy Park, Pavilion A from 8 a.m. – noon. Cost is $25 per individual and $35 per family. Pre-walk yoga stretch and post-walk refreshments, raffle and silent auction will take place and there will be a fire truck tour for children. Pets are welcome. All proceeds to benefit HavenHouse. This local charity provides the comfort of home and community of support to patients of all ages with any medical condition and their family members traveling more than 25 miles to receive care. HavenHouse provides lodging, two meals a day, transportation to 19 St. Louis regional medical facilities, and around-the-clock support services. Event registration and additional information about HavenHouse can be found on their website at www.havenhousestl.org.

Oct. 7: Chili cook-off

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church will host its Second Annual Chili Cook-off in its parish hall.

Oct. 7: Chili cook-off

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish is hosting a chili cook-off from 6 - 9 pm. Activities include: chili tasting/judging, kids’ corner, entertainment by “Let’s Groove” and from the kitchen all-ucan-eat chili, hot dogs and desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 6-11) and children ages 5 and under are free. Tickets are only $7 for adults if purchased by Oct. 1. For ticket info please call Fran at 636-5794578. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.

Oct. 9: Charity golf tournament

The Second Annual Golftoberfest Fundraiser takes place at Old Hickory Golf Club. Shoes & Hope and the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber invite you to play golf and/or sponsor this fun event. Event begins with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Cost of $125 includes golf, lunch and awards reception. For more information call Christy at 314-583-0538.

Oct. 13: Charity fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus William Pezold Council #7198 and the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting “A Knight at the Races.” This is a joint fundraiser to benefit local charities. The event will be held at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, for more information or to register email horseraceoct13@gmail.com

Oct. 16: Art competition

All artists, amateur and professional, are invited to be a part of St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s “Night Sky”

All Media Art Show and Competition from Oct. 19-Dec. 17. All works submitted must contain an element of a night sky. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded. The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Oct. 16, between 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Go online to www.stpetersmo.net/arts to download copies of the entry form and cards to accompany your entries. There will not be an opening reception for this show. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo. net/arts. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

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 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: 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.

Mondays, 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).

1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting

6:30pm. Location varies. 314-3047480.

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.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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 636946-4687.

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

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: mous

Alcoholics

Anony-

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

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 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

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

6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.

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: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636256-6823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 30, 2017 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

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: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

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.

Every Tuesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30pm, in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

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.

4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

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.

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. 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.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

Corp

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. at Elder Court community meeting room. For more information call 314-650-1014.

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.

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.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7pm – 9pm. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters

6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education

courses for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville PWK in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. For more information call Mary Stassi at 636-357-1387.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given

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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.

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.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

3rd Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out

Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. SUDOKU answers from page 11

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd. in St. Peters. Veterans who served in any branch of service between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Charity bingo

6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzvillecommunity-club

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M O V I E By Steve Bryan

As much as movie fans would hope otherwise, there are weeks when the new theatrical releases just aren’t that much fun. “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” and “The Emoji Movie,” for instance, didn’t exactly pack theater auditoriums with families and animation fans. As the LA Times pointed out, the low-budget horror flick “Annabelle: Creation” is one of the few films making money in a pretty weak cinematic crop. When the pickings are slim, Fathom Events offers some intriguing alternatives. In addition to big ticket boxing events and operas, the company also presents “Big, Loud & Live,” an event that features talented musicians competing for top Drum Corps International honors. Fathom Events also is a great place to revisit some classic movies as well. It’s hard to believe that films such as “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” and “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” first arrived in theaters 35 years ago, but

both films return to theaters as part of “TCM Big Screen Classics Presents.” Other films to watch for are “Casablanca,” “The Princess Bride” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Members of the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” TV series continue to attack bad movies and television shows with “RiffTrax Live.” Recorded live, the performances are broadcast to theaters across the country courtesy of Fathom Events. A recent installment showed the group ripping the cult classic “Doctor Who: The Five Doctors.” Earlier additions featured the infamous “Sharknado” movies. The company also doesn’t scrimp when it comes to animation, teaming up with GKIDS to present “Mune: Guardian of the Moon” and some classic Japanese anime features. Last year, Fathom Events created a stir with “Batman: The Killing Joke,” an animated adaptation of the groundbreaking graphic novel. With mature themes and an intimate relationship between Batman and Batgirl,

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this one caused some ripples even before its release. Fathom Events typically offers two chances to see their offerings and ticket prices are based on the event. A Mayweather and McGregor matchup, for instance, can run as high as $40 per ticket in some areas. 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. The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.