CNSTC: September 13, 2017

September 13, 2017

Looking to summer 2018

Around Town St. Jude Children’s Hospital celebrates winner of Dream Home Giveaway P.4

Community Living Adult Recreation Services now offer inclusive programming P.4 Local organizations collaborate to offer free health fair in St. Charles P.6

Healthy Living The rise of heroin use. P.5 Cancer prevention: what you can do. P.5

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Construction at the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility, located at 1875 Muegge Rd., in St. Charles, continues with a completion date set for summer of 2018.

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Revamped aquatic parks to open in city of St. Charles next year By Brett Auten As the sounds of summer start to wane from our ears, look no further than next year when two revamped aquatic parks will ignite fun in the sun. Excitement and optimism abound at the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department as the passing of Prop P has allowed the start of upcoming projects that will be finished just in time for swimsuit season 2018. “More rides, more slides and more attractions,” Maralee Britton, Director of the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department, said. “There is definitely a lot of upgrades. Some big, some smaller. These aquatic parks have seen some wear and tear and there will be a lot of great amenities.” In August 2016 the residents of St. Charles approved a 1/2 cent sales tax that would be split with two-thirds of the funding going to storm water and one-third going to the parks and recreation department for outdoor recreational uses. According to park officials, over the 15-year life of the sales tax, it is estimated to generate $21,000,000 for the parks and recreation department. Of that amount, $18,000,000 has been set aside

for the replacement of the Blanchette Aquatic Facility and renovation of the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility. The remaining $3,000,000 has been allocated towards playground replacements, athletic field light upgrades and ball field upgrades. After a number of public meetings, staff discussions and presentations with the park

“More rides, more slides and more attractions.”

- Maralee Britton, St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department board and city council the recommendation was finalized to demolish and replace the Blanchette Aquatic Facility. The new facility is currently being built on the site of the old Boys & Girls Club building that is located adjacent to the current aquatic facility. Among the several updates at Blanchette Aquatic Facility, located at 1900 W Randolph St., in St. Charles, is the children’s

activity area with zero depth entry, a spray ground and activity pool, three slides, rock climbing wall, open swim area, lap pool with eight lanes, two diving boards and additional shade and parking. Wapelhorst closed its doors in July and is currently being demolished with the exception of the main entrance, concession and changing area public building and it famous five story speed slide. The new facility would be built within the footprint of the existing aquatic facility. The updates at the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility, located at 1875 Muegge Rd., in St. Charles, are several, including: children’s activity area with zero-depth entry, children’s activity feature, spray ground, wet ledge, lazy river, one open body flume slide, one closed body flume slide, a Boomerango multi-passenger slide and additional shade and parking. The five story speed slide and entry building and concession stand will remain. “The Boomerango is the only one of its kind in our area and possibly the state,” Britton said. “It is going to be a great attraction See POOL page 2

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POOL Continued from cover for us. There is also a lot more things for the tots to do.” All of these improvements coincide with the 80th anniversary of aquatics in St. Charles. The original Blanchette swimming pool was opened in 1937. Also part of Prop P is several lighting upgrades – including ball tracker lights at the athletic fields at Wapelhorst, Blanchette and McNair Fields as well as the Mueller Soccer Complex Fields. “It was time for some of these fields to get a face lift,” Britton said. “We heard what the community wanted and these are the improvements we’re making. We have hit the ground running and have been going non-stop so it can be done quickly and our residents can reap the benefits.” For more information, visit www.stcharlesparks.com.

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East-West Gateway approves $48 million in transportation dollars for St. Charles County As the population of St. Charles County continues to grow, infrastructure remains a top priority for County Executive Steve Ehlmann. A member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) Board of Directors, Ehlmann voted in favor of funding for several major St. Charles County transportation improvement projects which recently were approved by the board. “I voted to fund all of these projects because they are absolutely necessary,” said Ehlmann, “for safety, and for growth. It is estimated that our county will reach a population of more than 439,000 by 2020. We need to make certain the transportation infrastructure is in place to meet that increase.” The EWGCG board approved $48 million for St. Charles County transportation projects over the next three years. The money comes from federal, state and local dollars; $20 million for operations and safety, $19 million for preservation and maintenance and $9 million for improving congestion. Key projects include: • Route 61 at Route P and Peine Road: Construction has begun on a $10.9 million project to remove the Route P and Peine Road crossovers and replace them with a new interchange serving both roads. Additionally, the project will convert the crossovers at Grothe Road and both Granville Drives to right in/right out intersections and extend merge and turn lanes. This is a joint project with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), St. Charles County and the city of Wentzville.

• Missouri Route 364 and Gutermuth: A new interchange is slated for construction in 2020. Adding this third interchange to the approximately five-mile stretch between Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Route K is expected to reduce congestion at 364/Mid Rivers and 364/Highway K. Cost of the project is estimated at $9 million. St. Charles County will contribute $4.5 million from county sales taxes, $1.5 million will come from federal gas taxes and the MoDOT will contribute $3 million.

• Route W from I-70 to Highway 61: Shoulder and safety improvements will take place in 2018 for this 5.7 mile stretch of Route W. Cost is approximately $2.8 million.

For a complete list of projects in the East-West Gateway Council of Governments 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program report can be viewed on line at www.ewgateway.org

• Route N at Route Z: “Drivers who sit in traffic at the intersection of Routes N and Z will be pleased to know that improvements are on the way,” Ehlmann says. “We know traffic is congested and will be working to upgrade that intersection.” More than $2 million has been allotted for construction, which will begin in 2021. • Additionally, EWGCG staff has recommended the following project for funding and it will be voted on later this year: • Pitman Hill Road to New County Park: Construction will begin in 2019 for an extended multiuse path that will provide easy access for pedestrians to the new county park between Pitman Hill and Kisker Roads. The path will be accessible from Mid Rivers Mall Drive and will run in front of the Pitman Road entrance to the park. Walkers and bike riders will be able to enjoy park amenities, including a walking and biking trail system. The path project is estimated at $740,000.

Local Author Spotlight: Rocio Monroy Rocio Monroy was born and raised in Mexico, where she graduated as an industrial engineer in 2009. She came to the U.S with an au pair program and got to travel around the country. After she met her husband, she finally settled in St. Peters. Ever since she has been studying English as a second language and creative writing. In 2016, Rocio won a scholarship to study at the Children’s Book Academy. As an author, she writes stories for tiny readers with big hearts. Her big inspiration is her three children who teach her everyday how to follow her dreams. She enjoys every moment of her life and likes to write about it. Her favorite thing to write about is bilingual characters that have the ability make kids laugh. She strongly believes that books have the power to change the world. This is the reason she spends a lot of time reading, visiting libraries and writing stories to help make this world a better place. Monroy’s latest book is “Paisley the Goat.” Counting from one to ten is not easy for children, although Paisley the goat will make things easier for the little ones. Paisley the goat discovers many different things that can be counted at the beach on a sleepless night.

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Cuivre River scholarship awards top $1 million mark Operation Round Up has hit another milestone this year. The program has surpassed the $1 million mark in the amount of scholarship funds awarded to students furthering their educational careers at a university or technical school. Earlier this year, Cuivre River Electric Cooperative celebrated reaching $5 million donated by members since Operation Round Up was launched in 1997. The Cuivre River Electric Community Trust has awarded 2,095 scholarships totaling $1,036,500 to undergraduate students attending accredited universities or technical schools, and students seeking to continue their education. “We are excited to reach this milestone, and gratified by the continuing support of Cuivre River members,” said Mary Jane Clark, Manager of Communications. “These scholarships have made a difference to thousands of students who are anxious to make a difference, too.” This year, 70 students from Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties received a total of $52,500 in scholarship awards from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust. Each student will receive a $750 scholarship. More than 130 applications were received. For a complete list of recipients, visit www.cuivre.com. To be eligible for consideration, students must live in the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative service area and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while attending undergraduate courses at an accredited university or technical school. Applicants are also asked to provide an official transcript and two letters of recommendation, write a narrative to highlight their academic achievements and state their career goals, and demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship may also be used for adult continuing education courses in their career fields. Scholarships are awarded each June. The next application deadline is May 1, 2018. Scholarship funds are donated by Cuivre River Electric members who participate in Operation Round Up by rounding up their electric bill payments each month to the next highest dollar. The funds, administered by a seven-member volunteer Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board, are available to help individuals, families and organizations.

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Local residents chosen as State Fair Farm Family for St. Charles County Fred and Jill Brakensiek and family of Foristell were among the families honored during the 59th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 14 at the Missouri State Fair. Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state who are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA. The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair and Commissioners, the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and University of Missouri Extension.

Submitted photo Pictured with the Brakensiek family are (from left in back row) Ted Sheppard, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; Jack Magruder, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; Miss Natalie Ayers, 2017 Missouri State Fair Queen; Todd Hays, Missouri Farm Bureau Board of Director’s Vice President; Christine Chinn, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture; Rob Kallenbach, Assistant Dean MU CAFNR; Blake Naughton, Associate Vice Chancellor for MU Extension and Engagement.

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Community Living’s Adult Recreation Services now offer inclusive programming

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Community Living’s Adult Recreation Services has expanded its enrichment and leisure opportunities for adults (18 and over) to help unite individuals with and without disabilities. Adult recreation members can now take advantage of new programming that enables them to invite friends, family and other members of the community – of all abilities – to take part in inclusive yoga and softball. “We’ve introduced inclusive programming with the hope of making inclusion the norm,” said Alyssa Renaud, Manager of Community Living’s Adult Recreation Services. “This type of recreation creates stronger communities because it encourages individuals to become more accepting and respectful of the differences that exist among them. It also helps to promote awareness and fellowship, allowing participants to learn from each other in an informal environment.” Two inclusive yoga sessions have already taken place, and both were met with success as the course instructor offered the more than a dozen individuals in attendance with modifications for each pose. Additional yoga classes are slated

Submitted photo (From left) Mike Burnett and Lindsey White, both members of Community Living’s Adult Recreation program, participated in an inclusive yoga class this summer with Christine Rutherford and Tori Spain. “The most interesting part was how she (the instructor) modified it,” Spain, member of the community, said. “I’ve been to other classes where they will have an easier version, but this was modified and it still moved at a really good pace. I even learned new things in this class.”

for Oct. 10. Inclusive softball began Sept. 7, and will give individuals with and without disabilities the chance to play in a community-based league each Thursday night at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. To get involved in the inclusive events, members of the community can register on the Adult Recreation Services page of Community Living’s website, under Current Members. The new inclusive program

offerings enhance the wide range of activities offered by Community Living’s Adult Recreation Services which includes sports, classes, health and wellness, leisure and more. To learn more about Community Living’s Adult Recreation Services and its new inclusive programming, visit www.communitylivingmo.org or call 636-614-1326.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrates winner of Dream Home Giveaway www.ofallon.mo.us

This year, Andre Grass saw one of his dreams come true – and it only cost him $100. The winner of the 2017 St. Louis St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway was surprised and honored to be one of the hundreds of winners across the country to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Estimated to be valued at $480,000, the singlefamily house was built by Payne Family Homes and is located in Ashford Knoll Community in Cottleville. The home features approximately 5,200 square-feet, five bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a five-car garage and a finished basement. Not only does the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway benefit the new homeowner, but also the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases such as patient Mason Simmons.

For the past 25 years, St. Jude has given away over 420 houses and raised over $350 million through the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway campaign, the largest single-event fundraiser for the hospital. It’s because of programs like this that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. The construction of a home would not be possible without the generous support of the community and loyal sponsors including: This year’s sponsors include: KTVI Fox 2 News, Payne Family Homes, 95.5 The Lou, Gateway Buick GMC, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Ashley HomeStore, Stash Home, and national sponsors Brizo, Shaw Floors and Trane.

O’FallonTheatreWorks awarded $10,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts

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The city of O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Division has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the city’s community theater program, O’FallonTheatreWorks. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support the diversity of excellent arts programs across the country, including organizations like O’FallonTheatreWorks, to make the arts accessible to O’Fallon, Missouri, residents, further enhancing the vitality of their community,” said NEA Chairperson Jane Chu. O’FallonTheatreWorks has been an active part of the community since 2001. Annual produc-

tions at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre include a spring musical, a summer youth theater production, and a drama or comedy in the fall. “This grant is a nice fit for our programming,” said Darren Granaas, O’Fallon’s Cultural Arts Coordinator. “We’ll be able to use these funds to strengthen some of the technical aspects of our productions.” The NEA is the federal agency that supports and funds the arts to give Americans the opportunity to experience creativity and participate in the arts in thousands of communities. For more information, go to www.arts.gov or Twitter at @ NEAarts.

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The rise of heroin use

Cancer prevention: what you can do

By David Fouts, MD

By Karen Hampel and Kelly Tschannen

The prevalence of heroin use continues to rise. To combat this, St. Charles County has resources readily available for individuals struggling with overdose and addiction. Learn more about heroin and its dangers so you can help be part of the solution. What is heroin and its dangers? Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug. It is a hallucinogen, causing individuals to hallucinate when used. Heroin has many serious dangers, including respiratory depression, or the inability to breathe. An overdose may also cause an individual to become very pale and white, their lips to turn blue and to foam at the mouth. The greatest concern is that the individual stops breathing and goes into cardiac arrest and dies. What should you do if someone is overdosing? You won’t get in trouble for taking someone to the emergency room (ER) if you think they are overdosing on heroin. All we care about is saving the life of that individual. If you come across someone who is overdosing, the first thing you should do is call 9-1-1. Paramedics can likely get to you more quickly than you can get someone to a hospital. What does overdose treatment involve? When an overdose patient comes into the ER, we first address the respiratory depression. We then administer the reversal agent to heroin, Narcan, as soon as possible. Narcan is a medication that works within seconds to reverse the effects of heroin. It can be administered through a shot, intravenous therapy (IV) or nasal spray. What resources are available for heroin addiction? There are many resources that can help with both the withdrawal symptoms and the addiction afterwards. Visit StartHere. STL.org for a comprehensive list of treatment centers, treatment options and programs available in the greater St. Louis area and St. Charles and Warren Counties. David Fouts, MD, is an emergency medicine doctor, caring for patients at Progress West Hospital’s emergency room. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org.

Many believe the most common cause of cancer is a genetic predisposition. However, only five to 10 percent of cancers are hereditary. Instead, lifestyle may, in some cases, play a more important role. Learn what you can do in your everyday life to reduce your risk. Don’t smoke 90 percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking as well as 30 percent of all cancer deaths. In addition, smoking is a key risk factor for 14 other cancers, including cancers of the head and neck, bladder, breast, kidney, cervix, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum and blood. If you smoke, quit now.

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Maintain a healthy weight Approximately 120,000 cancer deaths per year are related to being overweight or obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of greater or equal to 30. Calculate your BMI and stay within your healthy weight range.

Eat healthy Eat a diet full of whole, nutritious foods, like fruits and vegetables, while limiting your intake of red meat, animal fat and alcohol. Reference the Siteman Cancer Center and American Cancer Society websites for more guidance on healthy eating.

Exercise Get moving and find an activity or exercise program you enjoy. Evidence has shown young women can decrease their risk of breast cancer later in life by regular exercise in the years between their first period and having their first child.

Get screened There are a number of screenings that can detect cancer early, including mammograms and colonoscopies. Speak with your doctor about which screenings are recommended for you. You can lower your risk of

cancer by leading a healthy lifestyle and by being proactive about your health. The recently expanded Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital provides patients in St. Charles County with access to comprehensive cancer care, including prevention. Karen Hampel is a nurse coordinator and Kelly Tschannen is the medical oncology manager at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org or call 314-747-7222.

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St. Charles County to celebrate canines at annual ‘Paws In The Park’ Festival Dog lovers from across the region will converge on Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance for the 14th annual Paws in the Park dog festival on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event, which supports local animal shelters, takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the park’s Off-Leash Dog Area at1795 Highway DD. The Paws in the Park is St. Charles County’s largest program of its kind. The public is invited to bring their “best friend” for a jam-packed festival of contests, prizes and sponsor giveaways, as well as K-9 obedience skills demonstrations. Admission is free, but those who bring a pet supply donation will receive a goodie bag of great giveaways while supplies last. Donations benefit the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center. Food will be available for purchase for both owners and pets. Lady Bug Snow Cones and At Peace Pets will sell snow cones, brats, beef hotdogs, chips, drinks and dog snow cones. The day’s agenda is as follows: 10 a.m.: Agility Course Demonstration, Infinite Pawsibilities. After the demonstration, dogs and their owners get a chance to test their skills as they maneuver through a set of jumps, tunnels and other obstacles in the agility course. 10:30 a.m.: Dog Contests: Best Costume, Best Trick, Fastest Ball Retrieval from the Pond, Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike and Best Kisser, under

the pavilion in the Off-Leash Dog Area. Winners receive a commemorative medal. 11 a.m.: St. Charles County Police K-9 Unit conducts a series of drug search demonstrations using a seized car, followed by obedience skills demonstrations. Officers will be available to answer questions and talk to guests after the performance. 12 p.m.: Canine Search and Rescue Association K-9 teams demonstrate how they find missing persons. Demonstrators will be available to answer questions and talk to guests after the performance. 1 p.m.: A Gateway DockDogs team demonstrates the popular sport of dock diving from the pond in the Off-Leash Dog Area. After the demonstration, dogs and their owners get to test their diving and water skills. Corporate sponsors are Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa in O’Fallon and Casey Ray STL Dog Trainers, St. Louis; representatives from each will judge the dog contests. Event sponsor is Sebastien’s Pet Salon, Lake Saint Louis. These and other participating businesses will offer product samples and giveaways. Additionally, a limited number of pets will be available for adoption from the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center. For more information about the Paws in the Park celebration, call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org.

Local organizations collaborate to offer free health fair in St. Charles

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The National Kidney Foundation, Laborers Local 660, and Saints Joachim and Ann Care Service have partnered together, along with other health focused organizations, to offer a free health fair on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Saints Joachim and Ann Care Service located at 4116 McClay Rd. in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to the public, including the uninsured, underinsured and immigrants regardless of legal status. Free blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings will be administered by LiUNAMidwest Region nurses, Saint Luke’s Hospital, Barnes Jewish- Saint Peters Hospital, and Progress West Hospital. The National Kidney Foundation will offer free kidney screenings through its KEEP Healthy program, which includes an ACR urine test to check for protein in the urine. The Department of Health for the city of St. Louis will be offering free Hepatitis C and HIV screenings. The Center for Hearing and Speech will offer free hearing screenings. Walgreens will offer a limited number of free flu shots (for the uninsured only). Cover Missouri will be present to educate and enroll individuals

on health insurance options. Casa De Salud and RX Outreach will be providing information regarding free and reduced cost medical services and prescription medicine. United Health Care and Starbucks are providing additional support for the health fair. St. Charles County Ambulance District will be on site and offering free tours of their ambulance for kids. Additional exhibitors will provide information about immigration services, citizenship, health and nutrition and education. All services are free of charge for participants. Interpreters will be available on site, provided by LAMP (Language, Access, Multicultural People). Participants can enter a free raffle to win a $50 grocery gift card. Participants will have an opportunity to review health screening results with nurses, physicians and advanced practitioners. No pre-registration required, all are welcomed. Anyone interested in volunteering for the event should contact Sal Valadez at 319-383-6200 salvaladez85@gmail.com. General volunteers and interpreters are needed.

2008 Optimist International District Oratorical Contest winner and Fulbright recipient returns from France

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In 2008, The Optimist Club of St. Charles sponsored Brittany Broder (a Hardin Middle School student at the time) who placed first in the girls division for the Optimist Club of Eastern Missouri Oratorical Contest. Brittany recently returned from a Fulbright program in Nantes, France. She studied in the Sustainable Nuclear Engineering and Advanced Waste Management program at École des Mines de Nantes through a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grant. Brittany, is a 2016 graduate of Western Kentucky University, and was a member of the 2014 WKU world champion forensics (speech and debate) team. She will attend the University of Chicago in the fall, where she has been awarded a five year fellowship to pursue a Ph.D. in the Medical Physics program.

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

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

PARENTING 101

The summer visit of the grandbabies has come and gone and with it came an abundance of learning. There were critical things I must pass on so that those who plan on having children in the future will strongly reconsider reproducing. To begin with, ketchup is not just a tomatoy condiment; it is in fact a religion and must be squirted on everything from hot dogs to Pop-Tarts to Popsicles in order for that food item to be consumed. Certain items cannot be shared by little boys – toy cars being at the top of the list. Touching another toddler’s car is the equivalent of stealing another man’s wife in the grownup world. You might as well sneak a forbidden bite of one’s Froot Loops or take the last red Popsicle rather than touch their car. And looking is the same as touching. If a tot steals a glance at another’s car, that sends a clear message that he is intent on car-jacking it. This will result in shrill screeching followed by a poke, push or punch. All three tactics will be incorporated if the tot gets cheeky enough to actually make contact with the car. Serving anything green for dinner will result in tantrums and the gross greenness being thrown against the wall or squished between the tiny hands and rubbed vigorously on the face area like an organic cleansing exfoliate. Only when ketchup is added liberally to conceal any hint of green, can it safely be consumed. Getting the kids in bed on time and in an orderly manner and subsequently looking forward to a good night’s rest will most definitely result in someone’s baby shrieking non-stop between 1 -4:30 a.m. because the Leonard the Lamb nightlight went out. This in turn wakes all other sleep-

ing occupants of the house until a full chorus of screaming from babies and adults results. Dumping out toys is an amusing event. Actually spending time playing with them individually is a complete bore and waste of a toddler’s time. As soon as the various baskets are filled with the play items, the toddlers will sense it and immediately take the containers and dump them out one at a time. Then the babies will trudge through the mess completely ignoring all items and begin to wrestle and bite one another over an interesting stick found in the yard, each claiming they laid eyes on first. Chocolate milk is a miracle bribe given to exhausted parents from Jesus above. The little people cannot yet form proper words and it is referred to as Chaka-naka. Chaka-naka must always be employed to bribe the tots into doing anything from going to bed, to finishing their gross green vegetables to rewarding them for doing a doodie in the potty, to yes, even temporarily sharing their cars. Chaka-naka also is a miracle drink for the frustrated adults. Although, to have maximum effect, a cup of rum must be added first. 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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WSD student receives second place at HOSA International Competition Liberty High School senior Alexis Guffey received second place in the Healthy Lifestyle competition at the HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) International Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida in June. Alexis was one of 28 Missouri students who placed in the top 10 at the International Conference. To earn the opportunity to compete at the international level, she placed second in the Healthy Lifestyle competition at the Missouri State HOSA Convention. During the Missouri convention, Alexis was named Missouri HOSA Historian for the 2017-2018 school year. HOSA is sponsored by Holt teacher Nathan Jones, Liberty teacher Jennifer Strathman and Timberland teacher James Craghead, and students must be

enrolled in one of the district’s Project Lead the Way biomedical classes in order to be a member of the chapter. Twenty-five WSD students from Holt, Liberty, and Timberland qualified to compete at the International Leadership Conference. Over 7,500 students from around the world competed in one of HOSA’s 57 health-related competitive events. The competitive events are designed to provide a system for recognizing the competencies developed by members through health and biomedical science class instruction, related job training and activities. Individual members and teams are evaluated according to set standards of performance by professionals from the health care community appropriate to each event. Those who prepare for an event are developing the

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Liberty High School senior Alexis Guffey received second place in the Healthy Lifestyle competition at the HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) International Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida in June.

knowledge and skills to become future health professionals. For more information about HOSA, visit: http://www.hosa.org/.

New, high-tech library completed at Lindenwood University Blanton Construction has completed the 110,000 square foot Library & Academic Resources Center (LARC) on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles. Construction was completed in time to welcome students back for the fall semester which began on Aug. 28. The official ribbon cutting ceremonies will be held later this month. While the building itself is a stunning addition to the St. Charles Campus of Lindenwood University, what the faculty is most excited about is that it will assist with learning and give students new and exciting educational opportunities. One of the most beautiful features of this new building are the art glass windows that also perform a vital function within the building by controlling the amount of light and heat for the most comfort for those inside the building. This specialty feature is the electrochromic glass; also known as smart glass or electronically switchable glass. The large windows with this glass contain imagery representing a grove of linden trees, which are native trees from which Lindenwood University takes its name. This glass is special because it provides sunlight control via the presence of solar sensors. It controls the sun’s glare and heat and yet allows those inside the building to see out clearly. This smart glass eliminates a large amount of heat that would normally radiate through the

Submitted photo The 110,000 square foot Library & Academic Resources Center (LARC) has been completed on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles.

glass and it significantly reduces the ultraviolet rays as well. The LARC also houses a multimedia theatre, a student academic support office and student support spaces where students can meet to work on projects together as well as a Starbucks coffee shop on the ground level. The university IT department will be located here as well.

Moody’s Investors Service maintains top rating for the Wentzville School District

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Moody’s Investors Service has released its Annual Issuer Comment Report for the Wentzville School District. In the report, Moody’s maintains an Aa2 rating on the district’s outstanding general obligation debt, one of the highest ratings for any school district in Missouri. “The Aa2 rating released by Moody’s Investors Service is a reflection of the district’s sound fiscal position,” said Pam Frazier, District CFO. “It is also evidence of our staff ’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and to remain good stewards of taxpayer dollars.” According to the report, the favorable rating reflects the district’s “robust financial position, and a sizeable tax base with a strong socioeco-

nomic profile.” The WSD has been the fastest growing school district in Missouri since 2001, averaging 500-600 new students every year. As a result of the record growth, the WSD has built 11 new schools since 2001. The report also cites the district’s fiscal management and governance as a reason for the strong rating. “The ability to generate surplus operating margins exhibits strong financial management.” The district’s net cash balance as a percent of revenues sits at 37.3 percent. Low unemployment, and a median family income that is a healthy 126.8 percent of the national level are also cited by Moody’s as reasons for the WSD’s high rating.

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Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Doug Boldin, family nurse practitioner and partner celebrated the grand opening of the Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center in St. Louis with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 29. Helping Boldin cut the ribbon was the namesake of the practice Ozzie Smith and Sandy Miller, partner and lead physical therapist. Also on hand were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, St. Charles County Representative Molly Dempsey, representatives with the city of St. Peters and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center is located at 263 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters. The Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center is an outpatient medical clinic with practitioners of varied specialties collaborating to provide treatments for arthritis, joint pain,

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back pain, soft tissue and ligament damage, and movementrestricting health challenges. The medical team will include an anesthesiologist, family nurse practitioner, physical therapist, and chiropractors. The clinic has an innovative service-focused design to minimize patient wait times. Patients of all ages and skill levels are accepted. Accomplished athletes visit the clinic to maintain optimal

performance using platelet rich plasma and other cellular therapies. Similar techniques are used to prevent arthritis, treat meniscus tears and defeat muscle deterioration for baby boomers and dependent seniors. For more information on the Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center, please visit their website at www.OzzieSmithCenter.com or contact by phone at 636-244-9871.

Duluth Trading Company celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Steve Schlecht, Executive Chairman of the Board and Founder of Duluth Trading Co. joined store manager Scott Helton to celebrate the grand opening of the St. Charles location of Duluth Trading Co. with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 31. Joining Steve and Scott were employees of Duluth Trading Co., city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, St. Charles County Representative Molly Dempsey, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Duluth Trading Co. is located at 1439 Bass Pro Drive in St. Charles. While Duluth Trading Co. is famous for their longtail t-shirts and bucket organizers,

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they also feature a complete line of clothing for men and women that let you bend, stretch and work in complete comfort. They’ve also incorporated the latest in moisture-wicking, antimicrobial technology in many

of the products they sell. For more information on Duluth Trading Co., please visit their website at www.DuluthTrading.com or contact by phone at 314-888-5466.

Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. celebrates new entrance with ribbon cutting Owners Jerry Pogue and Richard Pogue celebrated the new entrance to Arrowhead Building Supply with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 5. Joining Jerry and Richard were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and members of the city of St. Peters board of aldermen, employees of Arrowhead Building Supply and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. supplies high-quality building materials to contractors in the St. Louis Metro area,

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Metro East, Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The new entrance, off Salt Lick Road in St. Peters was constructed to help with traffic flow through the business complex.

For more information on Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc., please visit their website at www.ArrowheadBuildingSupply.com contact by phone at 636-970-1976.

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Sports you see with Gary B... New Ambush coach hired The St. Louis Ambush have named indoor soccer veteran Hewerton Moreira as their new head coach, Ambush CEO and majority owner Shelly Clark announced. Moreira coached the Cedar Rapids Rampage United outdoor team two seasons and the indoor Rampage last season. The Rampage United went to the Premier League of America championship semifinals both seasons, while the indoor Rampage improved from five wins to 12 under his coaching. As a player, Moreira is a veteran of 13 professional indoor soccer seasons. He has played for the San Diego Sockers, Milwaukee Wave, Detroit Ignition, Philadelphia KiXX, Chicago Mustangs and the Rampage. He won three championships during his seven seasons with the Wave, where he played for Keith Tozer, the winningest indoor soccer coach of all time. “I would like to thank the Ambush organization and ownership for their trust in me. I’m very honored to be part of such a professional group and looking forward to helping the Ambush have a very successful season,” Moreira commented. *New coaching style Rascals marked the end of season as several players depart 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. The team will be watching the playoff as they ended the season with their 46th loss to go with 50 wins but did finish over .500 for the fifth year in a row and recorded one more win than their 2016 campaign. The Florence Freedom, Evansville Otters, Schaumburg Boomers and Washington Wild Things made the post-season series. The league is set up so players can only be in the league for so many years in order to give other prospective athletes a chance to play professional baseball. We say good-bye to: -Nick Kennedy: pitcher - pitched in 255-games becoming the Frontier League all-time record holder in appearances. -Josh Ludy: catcher - leaves with 352-hits and

ranks second all-time in Rascals history with 42 home runs. -Johnny Morales: short stop - is the all-time leader in games played with 389. -Josh Silver: infielder - finished third in the Frontier League in batting average in 2016 with a .352. NEXT HOME GAMES In May!!! Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more information. *Great memories Lindenwood football team win home opener and sets record The Lindenwood football team won its home opener recently at the home field Hunter Stadium with a 49-10 victory over Northeastern State. The win was the first one as a Lion for new head coach Jed Stugart. The night was filled with offense with several major accomplishments: -The Lions set a school record by rushing for 417 yards. Shakeem Wharton led the team with 103 yards, followed by Calen Campbell with 86, Najee Jackson with 82 and Nash Sutherlin with 70. They finished with 686 yards of total offense, the fourth-highest in program history. -Lindenwood’s total offensive yards were the most since the ninth game of the 2010 season. -The 49 points were the most by the Lions since their home opener last season. -Stugart is the fourth of six Lindenwood head coaches to win his first game at Hunter Stadium. *Home fans loved it

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: Think outside the lunchbox

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ating the same thing every day can make lunch seem so “blah.” Now’s the perfect time to break out of the lunch rut and add some excitement to your meals. Thinking outside the traditional lunchbox is easy with the right ingredients. Perk up your noontime noshing with fresh, seasonal ingredients coupled with kitchen pantry classics, like California Ripe

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Olives, which add a unique flavor and bold, distinctive color to any dish. Adding olives to any lunch can help bring California sunshine to each and every bite. Try some of these portable and packable recipes to add excitement to lunch on-the-go and find more at calolive.org.

Deliciously Different Smoked California Ripe Olives can produce a crave-worthy culinary surprise and become one of your favorite flavor discoveries. There are a

few easy ways to make your own smoked olives, including preparing them on the grill with these quick steps:

1. Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Drain well. 2. Pierce a foil pan several times with a small, sharp knife and spread wood chips in a single layer in the pan. Set directly on hot coals or metal bars on a gas grill. Close the lid and set heat to high only under the pan of chips. 3. When chips are smoking, place drained California Ripe Olives in a grill basket on grill with the burners off. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.

Greek Salad in Jars Courtesy of Simply Recipes | Makes: 4 salads

Ingredients: Salads: 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 large English cucumber, sliced 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup California black ripe olives 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 4 small handfuls fresh baby spinach or other dark, leafy greens 4 pita bread rounds, halved (optional)

Salad Dressing 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste (optional) pinch of black pepper, plus additional, to taste (optional) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon honey 5 tablespoons olive oil 4 pint-size canning jars with lids

Directions: To prepare dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano and honey.

ing space with spinach, compressing leaves slightly.

Gradually whisk in oil. Taste. Add additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Secure lids and refrigerate up to two days.

Divide dressing between four pint jars.

To serve: Empty salads into bowls and toss with dressing. Serve with pita bread.

To assemble salads: Divide onion between four jars. Divide tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, olives and feta cheese between jars. Pack remain-

Note: Store and transport salads upright so dressing stays on bottom.

Black and White Pizza Makes: 1 pizza

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for pizza crust 1 cup onion, quartered and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons roasted garlic, minced 4 ounces small baby bella mushrooms, chopped flour 1 package prepared pizza dough 1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce 1 cup smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1 can (6 ounces) extra-large California Black Ripe Olives, drained and cut in wedges freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions: Heat oven to 450 F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper. In large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms, and cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes, or until onions are soft. Reserve.

Roll pizza dough into thin oval on lightly floured surface. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil then spread evenly with Alfredo sauce. Top with mushroom mixture, cheeses, chicken and rosemary. Sprinkle olives over pizza.

Bake 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned around edges.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Sept. 13: Job fair

The local unemployment rate might be at a 16-year low, but employers throughout St. Charles County are eagerly looking for full-time, part-time, permanent and temporary workers. To help fill the need, the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County has scheduled two special events for its Annual “Fall Into Jobs” Fair. Both are held at the Missouri Job Center at 212 Turner Blvd. in St. Peters. The job fair will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 13. Attendees bring their resume and are ready for on-site interviews. Job-seekers are encouraged to visit the Job Center in advance of the events so they can have a free consultation with a Career Counselor to go over their resume, job search and interview skills. For those unable to come to the center, Skype counseling is available. Businesses interested in participating in the upcoming “Fall Into Jobs” Fair can contact Lori Myers at 636-255-

6060, ext. 5260, or at lmyers@sccmo. org. Booths at the fair are $15; companies participating in the curbside event must provide 300 flyers in advance.

Sept. 14: Square dance lessons

Free square dance classes begin 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. For more information, call Jan at 314-878-3428 or visit squaredancestcharles.com.

Sept. 15: POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony

Come and light a candle on behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and support the families who are waiting to welcome them home again at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon.

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. 21: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College will display artworks by Mark Weber and his son Matt Weber at the Weber: Father & Son exhibition that runs until Sept. 21. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.

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

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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.

Sept. 24: Triathlon

The fall edition of the bi-annual Rookies and Rock Stars Triathlon starts at 7:30 a.m. at St. Peters Rec-Plex, located at 5200 Mexico Road in St. Peters. The Rookies & Rock Stars Fall Triathlon begins with a 400-meter swim in the Rec-Plex’s Olympic-quality Natatorium, followed by a 15.8-mile bicycle ride through flat farmlands and ending finally with a 3.1-mile run over paved trails and through shady parks. Both individuals and teams of up to three participants are encouraged to sign up. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female individual winners as well as to the top three individuals in each age group. Team awards will be presented to the top three teams. Bike helmets are required. Participants will receive complimentary food and fruit after the race. Entry fees are $73 for individuals and $125 per person for teams through Sept. 23. Teams must register in advance. Individuals can register the day of the event for $78. You can register in advance either in person at the St. Peters Rec-Plex or online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect. You can also mail in your registration form, which can be found online at www.stpetersmo.net/triathlon. Online registration will close Sept. 20. The Rookies and Rock Stars Fall Triathlon is also looking for volunteers to help out the day of the event. Sign up to volunteer or learn more at www. stpetersmo.net/volunteer. For more information on the Rookies and Rock Stars Fall Triathlon visit www.stpetersmo.net/triathlon or call the Rec-Plex at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

Sept. 27-Oct.1: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Night of the Living Dead” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The play is appropriate for middle school aged students and above. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27-30; 10 a.m. Sept. 28; and 2 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

Sept. 29: Art show

All media show “Look What We’ve Been Up To” is now showing at the Lillian Yahn Gallery at 7443 Village Center Dr. in O’Fallon. A reception will be held Sept. 29 from 7 - 9p.m. The show is open to the public.

Sept. 29: Eclipse glasses recycling

Do you still have your solar eclipse glasses? If so, you can drop off your old eclipse glasses at the Citizen Action Center, which is the front desk of St. Peters City Hall, or at the Recycle City front desk through Sept. 29. The glasses must be ISO 12312-2 compliant. At the end of the collection program, the city of St. Peters will donate the used glasses to Astronomers Without Borders, an organization heading a nationwide donation program. By donating your old glasses to Astronomers Without Borders, you will be giving your eclipse glasses a second life for use in schools in South America and Asia, who will witness eclipses in 2019.

Sept. 30: Car and truck show

The Innsbrook Car and Truck Show benefiting God Cares – Veteran Support takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at Charrette Creek Commons in Innsbrook. The event is free and open to the public. There will be live music, door prizes and concessions available. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The cost to enter your car or truck is $20 if you preregister by Sept. 28 and is $25 if you register day of the show. Call 636-928-3366 ext. 9180 or register online at www.innsbrook-resort. com/events/car-show.

Sept. 30: Wheeling for Healing

Missouri Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is joining with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to host a Wounded Warriors Bike Ride from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monies raised will support veterans through the Wounded Warriors Project and active duty military, through DAR’S Project Patriot. The bike ride will take place along the length of the Katy Trail from Clinton to St. Charles and on the Rock Island Trail from Windsor to Pleasant Hill. DAR chapters across the state are sponsoring 31 SAG (Support and Gear) stops along the trail. Anyone interested in riding should visit the “Wheeling for Healing” Facebook pager email any questions to w4hkatyride@gmail.com. Riders may sign up the morning of the ride at most trailheads.

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. 2-3: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “The Penelopiad” at 7 p.m. Oct. 2-3. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Room 110 on the St. Charles Community College campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 4. Both male and female roles are available and casting is flexible. The audition will consist of a cold reading of the script, which is on reserve at the SCC library. Prepared monologues are encouraged but not required. Auditions are open to the community and diversity is encouraged. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-18; 10 a.m. Nov. 16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder, director, at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8352.

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 contain-

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 13, 2017 ers 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 636-561-4963 or visit stccparks.org.

Oct. 6-7: Mystery dinner theater

The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Seventh Annual Mystery Dinner Theater Oct. 6 and Oct. 7. The cast will be performing – “I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning” by Lee Mueller. The event will be held at Heritage of Hawk Ridge located at 235 Pigeon Dr. in Lake St. Louis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the play starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $35 per person. Admission includes dinner, wine, beer, tea, soda, dessert and a show-stopping performance. For reservations contact the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636-327-6914 or please visit them online at http://www.gowscc. com. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early because tickets sell out fast.

Oct. 7: Stroll for a Goal

hayrides, bounce houses and live music while grilling your own hot dog and roasting marshmallows for your s’mores at one of the many fire pits. The hot dogs, snacks, drinks and makings for the s’mores will be provided. All you have to do is come with a stick to cook your hot dog and marshmallows and a blanket or chair to sit on. Please register by Oct. 2 at dpc4u.org/ bonfire or by calling the church at 636561-4347.

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 e-mail horseraceoct13@gmail.com

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 postwalk 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. 13: Trivia night

Oct. 7: Chili cook-off

Church of the Transfiguration proudly presents trivia night at the Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever in O’Fallon. Proceeds will help support Transfiguration’s outreach ministries and programs. There will be a special raffle for two season tickets to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Series. Admission is $160 for a table of eight. Drinks are included, no outside beverages allowed. To purchase a table or for more information email fundraiser@transfigurationchurch.org.

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. 7: Lake St. Louis Police Department open house

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department would like to invite you and your family to the Lake Saint Louis Police Department Community Open House at the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 200 Civic Center Drive in Lake Saint Louis from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Police, fire, EMS, animal control, SWAT, St. Charles County Prosecutor and The Child Center will be on display. Station tours, meet-and-greet with the new chief of police, plenty of photo ops, food and drink and much more.

Oct. 7: Bake and crafts sale

A bake and crafts sale takes place at Grace Gardens Apartments at 116 W Pitman St. in O’Fallon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Oct. 7: Bonfire and hayride

Second annual free bonfire and hayride will take place from 5 – 8 p.m. at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer Road 364 in Dardenne Prairie. This will be an evening of

Marvel vs DC Trivia Night from your O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries takes place at the Trigg Banquet Center at 300 O’Fallon Plaza. You get 10 rounds of intense, mind-blowing trivia from a variety of categories, mulligans, and all the beer and soda you can drink. Bring your own snacks. Decorate your table. Dress the part of your favorite Marvel or DC hero or villain because a prize will be award for best individual costume. A cash bar for wine and liquor will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Then the price is $200. No outside drinks of any type allowed. Must be 21 and up to play. For more information go to http://www.ofallonchamber.org/trivia. html.

Oct. 13: Trivia night

Oct. 13: RSC’s Rec-or-Treat Movie and Anniversary Party

Kids, come dressed for Halloween and meet “Toy Story” characters Woody and Jessie, and watch Disney’s Pixar’s Halloween special, “Toy Story of Terror” (TV-PG) from 5 – 8 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Free admission, parking, activities and movie showings. Party highlights include free Halloween-themed treats, crafts, games, prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, a bounce house, and an open swim (so don’t forget your suit!). Music by a D.J., free Zumba classes, raffles, drawings and giveaways will add to the fun. For more information visit www. renaudspiritcenter.com/rec-or-treat.

Oct. 14: O’Fallon’s Fall Run (5K and 10K) and Pirate Costume Contest

Get your day off to an energetic start with an early-morning walk, jog or run through O’Fallon’s neighborhoods with this family-friendly race featuring a free runners’ costume contest from 7 – 8:30 a.m. with start and finish lines at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)

at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The event is for all ages. Early registration through Sept. 11 is $15 for the 5K and $20 for the 10K. Registration Sept. 12 – Oct. 13 is $18 per person for the 5K and $23 for the 10K. Race Day registration (6–6:45 a.m.) is $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. Online registration and information can be found at www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-run. Or, register in person through Oct. 13 at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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.

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and donations. For more information on this and future trips, go to www. stpetersmo.net/arts or call 636-3976903, ext. 1624. To register, visit www. stpetersmo.net/Rec-Connect.

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Dardenne Presbyterian Church’s Quincentennial Celebration of the Protestant Reformation and 20th Anniversary of the Lloyd Daugherty pipe

organ will take place at 3 p.m. in the Dardenne Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The church is located at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. The program will be based upon the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. Music will be presented by the choirs and instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian as well as the choir of Third Presbyterian Church of St. Louis. All present will join in singing hymns of faith. Recognition will be given to those in attendance who helped to build Dardenne’s 68 rank pipe organ. A love offering to benefit the Lloyd Daugherty pipe organ fund will be received during the event. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Please contact Stefanie Liesman, director of traditional music ministries at Dardenne Presbyterian, at stefanie. liesman@dpc4u.org for more information.

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Oct. 28: O’Fallon’s 17th Annual Make A Difference Day

Families, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in community volunteering at roadside, creek, park and military appreciation projects from 9–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. – noon at various assigned locations in the city of O’Fallon. Help keep O’Fallon a clean environment where nature can thrive. To register, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Oct. 29: Reformation celebration

Oct. 16: Call for artists

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre invites all artists to clean out their inventories at the “8th Annual $100 or Less Art Show and Sale,” coming up Oct. 19Dec. 17, at the Cultural Arts Centre located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. All works submitted must be priced at $100 or less. The sale and show will give buyers an opportunity to pick up some unique artwork at affordable prices, just in time for the holidays. The cost to enter is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit http://www.stpetersmo.net/arts.

Oct. 26: Graveyard tour

As the bewitching season approaches, you are invited to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s next day trip, “Touchstones to Our Past.” The day will be spent visiting some of St. Louis’ most famous graveyards. Enjoy a lunch at Grbic restaurant, which specializes in European and Balkan cuisine. The bus departs from the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. This tour involves very little walking. The cost is $79 and includes transportation, lunch, gratuities

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‘Marvel’s Inhumans’ debuts on the big screen

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These days, it’s not unusual to see Marvel Comics characters doing double-duty on the big and small screens. Hayley Atwell, for instance, portrayed Peggy Carter in several Marvel movies as well as two seasons of her own TV series. This month, Walt Disney Studios, owner of Marvel Studios, previewed their new “Inhumans” limited series in theaters across the country. In Irvine, I saw the premiere episode in IMAX format and, while visually appealing, the story left a lot to be desired. The Inhumans, a race of genetically enhanced individuals, debuted decades ago in an early issue of “The Fantastic Four.” When exposed to a substance called Terrigen Mist, they gained extraordinary abilities. For instance, Black Bolt, played by Anson Mount in the series, has a voice that can level cities, so he communicates through sign language. The Inhumans also were introduced to viewers of “Agents of Shield”; some established characters on that show turned out to be more than human. The new series focuses on Inhumans that left Earth to settle in seclusion on the Moon. Arguably, the most intriguing character in the cast is a lovable, oversized canine named Lockjaw. He can transport himself and other Inhumans between any two points. In the comics; however, Lockjaw’s true nature was revealed, but I am not sure if Disney wants to reveal that big secret just yet. The cast contains talented performers who are forced to steer clear of the plot holes. Ken Leung plays Karnak, an Inhuman who, in the comics, was never exposed to the mutating Terrigen Mists. Through training and dis-

cipline, Karnak developed the ability to sense weaknesses in objects and shatter them with his hands and feet. In the first episode, he also shows why he is a bad first date. Serinda Swan plays Medusa, the wife of Black Bolt whose lovely hair can become a deadly weapon. Maximus (Iwan Rheon), her brother-in-law, tries to convince her she married the wrong man. He apparently gained no abilities from the Terrigen Mist but has a loyal following in the Royal Guard. Rheon does a fantastic job with Maximus, as do Swan and Mount with their roles, but the writing is not up to par. It’s also unclear if “Marvel’s Inhumans” will play upon the Fantastic Four connection. In the comics, Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, had a romance with the Inhuman named Crystal (Isabelle Cornish). The rights to that superhero team are still held by 20th Century Fox, so it would require an agreement between

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Fox and Disney to make a crossover happen. If ABC executives exposed the series to the mutating mists, it might morph into a decent series. As it stands right now, the untapped potential and slow storytelling may send the characters back to the moon. “Marvel’s Inhumans” debuts on ABC on Friday, Sept. 29. 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.