CNSTC: September 14, 2016

September 14, 2016

Celebrate St. Peters kicks off fall in style Around Town

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St. Charles Chamber awards

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WSD new principals selected

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Annual free event features a carnival, live music and fireworks at 370 Lakeside Park

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Donation to Our Lady’s Inn

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Want to kick off fall 2016 with a weekend of free entertainment from your favorite classic rock bands, carnival rides, family shows, nearly 70 vendors, free parking and tons of fun for your entire family? Then check out Celebrate St. Peters 2016 on Sept. 16 and 17. Enjoy fantastic live music, food, kid’s activities, the beautiful sun setting over the lake and fireworks at 370 Lakeside Park.

Event admission, parking and shuttles to and from parking lots are free. New this year is the start time for Main Stage entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. You’ll want to remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy these concerts under the stars.

“We’re really looking forward to enjoying great live music from exciting bands and affordable fun for the entire family at 370 Lakeside Park,” said St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. “Celebrate St. Peters has quickly grown into a great community celebration. We hope to see you there!”

The party at 370 Lakeside Park begins Friday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. and ends on Saturday night, Sept. 17, with fireworks and a spectacular show by Randy Bachman.

Friday night entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. featuring two classic rock favorites, Firefall and Orleans presented

by Mid Rivers Newsmagazine and The Big 550 KTRS. Firefall returns with their classics like “Just Remember I Love You” and “You are the Woman,” and Orleans makes their first St. Peters appearance with hits including “Dance With Me” and “Still the One.” KSHE 95 presents the Main Stage entertainment on Saturday night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with local favorites Rogers and Nienhaus. This talented duo has performed with The Byrds and other classic rock and country artists. After a fabulous fireworks display over the lake, Bachman and his band take the Main Stage with hits from his days as a founding member of both The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO).

He’s the man behind big hits like “Takin’ Care of Business,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet,” “American Woman” and “These Eyes.”

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Around Town Learn to cope with home emergencies at free Community Emergency Response team class and more.

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School DAR to ring bells throughout local schools during Constitution Week and more

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Business Orangetheory Fitness opens at Streets of St. Charles and more.

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Sports Local sports with Gary B.

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Learn & Play Featuring recipe and crossword.

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What’s Happening

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Movie Fathom Events raises the bar with “Snowden.”

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A 14 ride carnival, including a giant Ferris wheel with food and games for all ages, will have sessions on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening.

This year’s Celebrate St. Peters vendor area includes nearly 70 vendors, with food, merchandise, nonprofit games, crafts and more. Vendor booths are open from 5-10:30 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday’s live entertainment begins at noon on the Celebrate Stage with Acoustik Element’s Latin grooves from noon to 2 p.m. and St. Peters’ favorites Butch Wax and the Hollywoods featuring Theo Peoples, will perform upbeat Motown and

oldies tunes from 3 to 6 p.m.

Kids can enjoy fun activities and entertaining shows on Saturday. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., they can build projects with The Home Depot. The Community News Family Stage gets going at 11 a.m., with performances from Excel Performing Arts, Childbloom Guitar

Program of St. Charles County, Monkey Tales Theatre, AbraKid-Abra’s Wordle game show and educational fun from Mad Science of St. Louis.

Plenty of free parking is available inside and outside of 370 Lakeside Park, with free shuttles running throughout the event. You can also pur-

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chase Reserved Parking Passes for easy access to Celebrate St. Peters all weekend. Reserved Parking Passes are available in advance only while supplies last or until end of business on Sept. 16 and will not be sold during the event.

Reserved Parking Passes, discounted unlimited ride wristband vouchers and a family special with discounted ride sessions and reserved parking pass can be purchased at St. Peters City Hall or the St. Peters Rec-Plex during normal business hours. Ride wristband voucher sales and the Family Special offer end Sept. 15.

Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate.

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Learn to cope with home emergencies and large-scale disasters at O’Fallon’s free Community Emergency Response Team class Emergency management experts will be on hand to teach disaster preparedness skills, free, to individuals, neighborhood association members, faith-based groups, businesses and employees, law enforcement candidates and those with medical training. The O’Fallon Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course will be taught over a weekend on Sept. 23, 24 and 25. It will cover these topics and more: • Assembling a disaster preparedness kit for home and car.

• Learning when and how to shut off utilities at home.

• Hands-on basic head-to-toe medical assessment, simple triage and rapid treatment. techniques for airway obstruction, bleeding, shock, and basic first aid for injuries, burns, etc.

• Working as a team to safely to conduct triage, light search and rescue, sizing up and extinguishing small fires, maintaining rescuer safety.

• Communicating effectively with public safety organizations during a disaster.

“If a major disaster should strike, first

responders are likely to be overwhelmed by the number of people needing assistance, and CERT training can help people take care of themselves until professional help arrives.” said O’Fallon Police Officer Patrick Helton, who is leading the training. “Participants are taught how to prepare for home emergencies as well as large-scale disasters. And it’s great for groups of all kinds including neighbors, because it teaches how to work together safely in the event of a tornado, earthquake or other disaster.”

The CERT course will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Sept. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 24, and 8 a.m.4 p.m. on Sept. 25, in the Public Works Building at 1089 Public Service Drive in O’Fallon.

Participants do not have to be O’Fallon residents.

Graduates will receive training materials to take home and have opportunities to practice their skills at free monthly training and exercises with EMTs and other experts.

For FAQS, course details, videos of CERT teams in training and applications for the September 2016 session, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/PD/cert. For additional questions contact Officer Helton at phelton@ofallon.mo.us or 636379-3816.

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Local Author Spotlight: Steven M. Thomas Steven M. Thomas is the acclaimed author of the autobiography, “I Was a Drummer She Was a Dancer,” which can be found at the Kathryn Linnemann St. Charles Library in the local history section.

He has also penned a series of five action/adventure books that take place in the early 1930’s and include such classic characters as Bela Lugosi, Jean Harlow, Grouch Marx and William Randolph Hearst, to name just a few. The first book in the series, “Chase the Rabbit,” climbed to number three in the top ten on Amazon for Mystery/ Noir. He hasn’t looked back since.

“After I wrote my autobiography,” Thomas says, “I knew I had to write something completely different. There is a lot of competition out there. One of my favorite reviews of the first book simply said: ‘One of the most unusual books I have ever read.’ So I knew I was onto something.”

The main character in his books is a man named Gretch Bayonne, but everyone calls him Bay. Think Humphrey Bogart meets Hunter S. Thompson.

“I hate the Humphrey Bogart comparison,” Thomas explains.

“Bay actually comes before Bogart. And he has a better sense of humor. The stories have more to do with love and the price of fame than anything else. But they are mysteries and there are a lot of crazy twists.”

Mr. Thomas is very active in a number of local and international author’s groups. He is the co-host of the popular “The Cleve and Steve Show” on YouTube and in his spare time, plays percussion in Shoe Shine Blue Band.

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Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce seeking nominations for annual awards Since 1957, the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce has recognized local leaders for their dedication to serving the Greater St. Charles County community.

Nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Years and Lifetime Distinguished Service awards are currently being accepted.

The Citizen of the Years award is designed to recognize the lifelong achievements of a citizen for actions, generosity and service, broad-based community involvement in a non-paid position, and leadership in organizations above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of the community.

The Lifetime Distinguished Service award is designed to recognize the achievements of a citizen for their service in the areas of Humanitarian, Civic and Cultural.

Award candidates and recipients are nominated by members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the community at large. Voting is by a committee made up of past recipients and past presidents of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Past recipients of the Citizen of the Years award include Gary Shaw,

Submitted photo (From left)2015 Citizen of the Years, Don Boschert, Jr., along with his wife Jennie, 2015 Chairman of the Board Susan Sams and Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce President / CEO Scott Tate.

Grace Nichols, Ben Blanton, Dr. J. Michael Conoyer, Melvin Wetter, Henry Elmendorf, Keith Hazelwood, Lisa Baue and Jerry Scheidegger.

For those interested in submitting a nomination to the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, please list each nomination separately and provide up to two typewritten pages why you believe the nominee is deserving of the award. Letters of support are also encouraged.

Nomination forms can be found on the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce

website at www.GSTCCC. com or by calling the Chamber office at 636-946-0633. All nominations and letters of support must be received to the chamber office by 5 p.m. Oct. 28.

Nominations can be mailed to the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Citizen of the Years Committee, 2201 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301 or emailed to Wendy@GSTCCC.com.

The 2016 Year in Review featuring the Citizen of the Years award will be held on Feb. 24, 2017 at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa.

Manufacturing ‘unconference’ coming to St. Charles County ProductCamp, a user-driven, collaborative “unconference” geared toward those who build, design, market or manage a product or service, is coming to St. Charles County. The event is scheduled for 12-5 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Taylor Automotive Center at Ranken Technical College in Wentzville at 751 Parr Road. A networking session starts at 12 p.m., with the program beginning at 1 p.m.

This is the first time for the event in St. Charles County. It started in Silicon Valley in 2008, and is now an international movement.

Unlike a traditional conference, there is no planned agenda. Those in attendance vote on sessions from submissions received in advance, and the agenda is set just before ProductCamp begins. Those interested in giving a session can submit a brief overview for consideration by participants. Hence the term, “unconference.”

Participants drive the program, and are expected

to contribute before and during ProductCamp.

Registration for ProductCamp is $20 per person and space is limited to 100 attendees.

Additionally, exhibit booth space is available for $100 per business or group and event sponsorships are $200. Sign-ups are underway at www.growmanufacturing.org.

ProductCamp St. Charles County 2016 is being organized by the St. Charles County Department of Workforce & Business Development in partnership with St. Louis Makes, Ranken Technical College – Wentzville, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, St. Charles Community College, St. Charles Adult & Community Education – Lewis & Clark Career Center, EDC Business & Community Partners, and the city of Wentzville.

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Bacon lotto A wondrous thing happened at the supermarket last month. I arrived home to find an unfamiliar item wrapped in brown paper in one of my grocery bags. Upon closer examination, I discovered that this particular item was none other than bacon; and not just the everyday ordinary stuff sealed in plastic that I usually grab in the aisle next to the lunch meat.

To the uncultured palate, such as mine, I naively believed that all bacon was created equal.

Not so!

But how could bacon be improved upon? How could perfection be further perfected?

My husband and I would serendipitously find out.

I tossed the bundle in the fridge and intended to use it at my next bacon bash, which just so happened to be the following day. It was Thursday and everyone knows Thursdays are extremely good days to break out bacon and have a BLT. I unwrapped the mystery meat and instantly knew I was in for something extraordinary and not just because each piece appeared to be a fourth inch thick. Immediately upon hitting the skillet the room filled with not only a smoky aroma, but also an added sugary goodness permeated the air. I double checked the label. Yes indeed, some mastermind chemist had soaked these pork strips in a mixture of brown sugar.

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candy meat ecstasy! We leapt to our feet and gave a standing ovation.

“What is this?” my husband demanded as he scarfed down another slice.

With tears rolling down my cheeks and hands stretched heavenward, I gave a resounding answer, “It’s miracle meat!”

Now I bypass the second rate stuff at the meat locker and head directly to the butcher and put in my order for this gourmet protein.

Thinking back on that momentous occasion at the grocers, I assume the heavenly bacon accidentally slipped over the rubber divider from another customer at the check-out stand and through destiny, ended up in my possession. Perhaps so. But I am convinced there was something bigger at play here, for that day the bacon gods truly smiled down upon us and somehow knew we needed introduction to this majestic meat.

The day of miracles has not passed, and so we now reverently refer to it as bacon from Jesus.

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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O’Fallon’s fun scarecrow contest offers cash prizes to top winners Show your creativity by joining in the fun of crafting an original scarecrow for display in O’Fallon and compete for $100, $200 or $300 in prize money, too.

First, fill out the scarecrow contest entry form and submit it along with a $10 entry fee to O’Fallon’s Tourism & Festivals Office by noon on Friday, Sept. 16. Entry forms are available at www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest and include rules, guidelines and deadlines. Or pick one up at the office, 400 Civic Park Drive (across from Civic Park) in O’Fallon. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

The contest is open to all O’Fallon businesses,

organizations and residents. Scarecrows entered in the contest will be installed along Main Street and/or in front of O’Fallon businesses between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

Then, on Oct. 4–6, the community will decide the winners by voting for a favorite scarecrow, one vote per voter, on www.facebook.com/visitofallon. The winners will be announced at the Fall Fest Street Dance on Oct. 7, and the scarecrows will remain on display for everyone to appreciate through Oct. 23.

For more information, email Festival Coordinator Jennifer Hoisington at jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us or call 636-379-5605.

O’Fallon’s candlelight POW/MIA Ceremony recognizes American soldiers who remain missing in the field On Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., O’Fallon’s annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held on behalf of the nearly 90,000 American troops from foreign wars who remain unaccounted for, and the families who are waiting for their return.

Welcoming remarks will be delivered by O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. The ceremony is hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter

458 and Am Vets Post 106, and includes posting of the colors, dressing of the table, candle lighting, the laying of the wreath, a rifle salute and “Taps.” Music will be provided by the St. Dominic High School Band.

Veterans Memorial Walk is just off Interstate 70 at T.R. Hughes Boulevard and Belleau Creek Road. Turn south; parking is available.

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Wentzville School District selects principals for new elementary schools

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Left)Matthew Schulte, currently the principal at Prairie View Elementary, has been selected to serve as principal at the new school being constructed on Golden Gate Parkway off W. Meyer Road. (Right) Dr. Melvin Bishop, the current principal at Duello Elementary, has been chosen to run the new school being constructed on Perry Cate Boulevard and Highway Z.

The Wentzville School District has named the two principals for the new WSD elementary schools opening next fall for the 2017-18 school year.

Matthew Schulte, currently the principal at Prairie View Elementary, has been selected to serve as principal at the new school being constructed on Golden Gate Parkway off W. Meyer Road.

“I am excited to open this new school from the ground up, step by step, hand in hand, with the community,” said Schulte.

“Together, we will ensure success for all students.” Schulte has been with the district since 2004, and has over 15 years of teaching and administrative experience.

Dr. Melvin Bishop, the current principal at Duello Elementary, has been chosen to run the new school being constructed on Perry Cate Boulevard and Highway Z. “I feel honored and humbled to be selected by the Wentzville School District to open the new school on Highway Z,” said Bishop. “My time at Duello Elementary has made me love the Wentzville area and the great families here. I will miss my Duello family, but I am extremely excited to take on the exciting task of opening a brand new building.” Bishop came to

the WSD in 2014 from the St. Charles School District and has over 24 years of classroom and administrative experience.

The new elementary on Highway Z is the result of the passing of Proposition E in April, 2015

by WSD voters. The new elementary on Golden Gate Parkway is the result of the District’s K-6 Plan for Growth which calls for both elementary schools to open next fall and moving all sixth grade students from the district’s three middle schools to the eleven elementary buildings, freeing up space at the middle schools which are all presently at or over capacity. A boundary committee is currently working on new elementary boundaries as part of the K-6 Plan for Growth and a recommendation for new boundaries is scheduled to be presented to the board of education at this year’s December meeting.

Once the boundaries have been finalized, the new principals plan to begin communication with their families right away, providing opportunities for students and parents to connect and to begin to establish their new school communities which will include choosing a mascot, school colors and the naming of each new school in accordance with board of education policy.

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DAR to ring bells throughout local schools during Constitution Week

Submitted photo DAR members (from left) Marcy Hosty, Lynda Gorline, Cecelia Whitaker, Karen Wright, sitting, Jean Lorenz, Cynthia Ivancic, Chairman and Jane McFarland dress in period clothing to help celebrate Constitution Week.

Deborah Sampson, Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Burin and Molly Pitcher 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 229th 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 August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Under the direction of Cynthia Ivancic, Constitution Week Chairman, 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.r 17 and throughout the week in classrooms everywhere to commemorate our Constitution.

Third grade teacher at Discovery Ridge Elementary, Ivancic will also coordinate classroom

involvement and staff and administration participation in celebration of this anniversary. She will help school staff spend the week teaching students 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 Cynthia. “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 visit several local schools during Constitution Week to 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.

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Hammond Institute provides support for The Constitution Revolution Dr. Howard J. Wall, director of the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise at Lindenwood University, has announced that the Hammond Institute has partnered with The Constitution Project, also known as The Constitution Revolution, a centerpiece of the Supreme Court of Missouri’s Civics Education Program. Wall also indicated Matthew M. Adams has been hired as an Administrative Assistant in charge of coordinating the statewide project’s day-to-day operations. A recent graduate student of Lindenwood, Adams’ appointment with the Hammond Institute was effective July 1.

For the past four years, high school students statewide have been learning how the U.S. Constitution affects the lives of people living in the United States through this program that offers hands-on experience in three professional fields.

Founded by Texas County Judge Doug Gaston, The Constitution Revolution is an educational program that allows high school students to follow a mock crime through the legal process from crime scene to trial, with the students acting as crime-scene investigators, lawyers and

journalists.

“As a result, we’re trying to make sure our students have a greater understanding of and love for our country,” he said. “I could not be more delighted that Lindenwood will be partnering with us on this project and that Matt Adams will ensure we continue to teach students about the Constitution in a way that is fun, meaningful and hands-on.”

Adams received a bachelor of science in computer information systems from Lindenwood University in May 2015.

“It is an honor to join the Hammond Institute at my alma mater,” said Adams. “It truly is a dream come true. I will diligently apply all of my energy to reinforce the confidence placed in me by Dr. Wall and Dr. Douchant, plus the many others who have coached, supported and promoted me over my time at Lindenwood. I look forward to this amazing opportunity to contribute to the continued success and future growth of The Constitution Revolution and the Hammond Institute.”

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The Expert Realty Company donates $1,000 to Our Lady’s Inn On Aug. 31 The Expert Realty Company presented a $1,000 check to Our Lady’s Inn. This organization was nominated to receive monthly donation by Expert Realty clients Greg and Kerrie Kelly for the organization’s mission to provide pregnant women and their children shelter and hope for a new life through humble acts of love.

Robert Hussey, Owner and Broker of The Expert Realty Company located in Lake Saint Louis has pledged to donate ten percent of their monthly commission to a charity nominated by their clients.

“Teaming up with our clients to give back to our community has helped us learn more about the incredible nonprofits in our area and all the good work they are doing for our community,” explains Hussey.

Submitted photo On August 31 the Expert Realty Company (Robert Hussey, owner / broker / realtor) presented Our Lady’s Inn (from left) Amy Rager, development director; Anissa LaPointe, family specialist; Ana Winker, family specialist; Lauri Bertschmann, office manager/ resident support staff and Betsy Beauparlant, volunteer coordinator) with a $1,000 donation.

Vantage Credit Union scholarship applications now available Vantage Credit Union is seeking scholarship applicants now through Jan. 6, 2017, for twenty $1,000 Quest For Education (QFE) Scholarships.

QFE Scholarship applications must be submitted by high school seniors online through the credit union’s website, vcu.com.

Over $632,500 in scholarships has been awarded by Vantage Credit Union to deserving students in the past 32 years. The QFE Scholarship is unique in that it is not based on academics or financial need, but rather on the demonstration of outstanding character, motivation, leadership

and community/school involvement. Any graduating senior who has an account in good standing at the credit union is eligible to apply.

The funds may be used at any college or university for tuition and supplies.

“I am grateful for the generous support from Vantage Credit Union,” said Justin Kralemann, a 2005-2006 QFE Scholarship recipient. “Winning a scholarship my senior year allowed me to set out on my future career path. I am proud that Vantage continues to invest in young people’s futures.”

Orangetheory Fitness opens at Streets of St. Charles www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex

The newest Orangetheory Fitness in the United States opened at Streets of St. Charles on Sept. 1. The studio is owned and operated by St. Charles Studio, LLC, and is the fourth location in the St. Louis metropolitan area for the fastgrowing fitness franchise. The event was celebrated with a ribbon cutting event.

Orangetheory began holding preview classes for members in August.

“We were inspired to locate our newest studio at Streets of St. Charles because of the energy and sense of community that’s been built here,” said Chris Jaeger, Studio Manager for Orangetheory’s Streets of St. Charles location. “Those who work here, live here, or visit the property on a regular basis have been attracted to our unique approach to fitness. We signed a significant number of new members well in advance of the opening, and that’s growing each day as people continue to see and experience what we have to offer. We’ve already become one of the marquis studios in the country.”

Orangetheory Fitness is a spacious and modern studio, occupying 3,000 square feet of space on Beale Street. The

Photo courtesy St. Charles Chamber of Commerce The newest Orangetheory Fitness celebrated its opening at Streets of St. Charles on Sept. 1 with a ribbon cutting.

location features a variety of equipment, and coaches work with each member to develop a workout plan to meet their weight loss or performance goals.

“Orangetheory Fitness has been a welcome addition to the Streets of St. Charles Community.” said Kathleen Brill, Vice President, Director of Leasing for Cullinan Properties.

“We’ve committed to providing unique, new experiences here at the property, and Orangetheory delivers that. Residents, tenants, and visitors to the property

are providing great feedback about this new addition, and the Orangetheory following continues to grow.”

Orangetheory Fitness is just one of several new tenants opening at Streets of St. Charles.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Think Pink Nail Salon are also holding grand openings in September. This follows this summer’s openings of PF Chang’s and Sole & Blues, as well as the groundbreaking and first deck pour ceremony for the Drury Inn and Suites.

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Software To Go receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award

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Software To Go announced that it has received a 2015 Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award.

The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Software To Go maintained a Gold composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, ending Sept. 30, 2015.

Software To Go President Joe Balsarotti said,

“We are honored to win this coveted award from one of our most valued clients, Boeing. Over our 33 year history, our team has consistently strived for excellence in all aspects of our business and I’m extremely proud that those efforts have led to this achievement.

This year, Software To Go is one of only 107 suppliers worldwide to receive the Gold level of recognition for Boeing’s Performance Excellence Award.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill opens at Streets of St. Charles Streets of St. Charles is the home of the 40th location in the United States for Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, which opened to the public on Sept. 5.

This is the first Firebirds to locate in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

Firebirds specializes in authentic wood-fired steaks and seafood entrees. The St. Charles location will be led by general manager Joe Kennedy.

“We look forward to sharing Firebirds’ warm ambiance and signature bold flavors with the St. Charles community,” said Kennedy. “Our relaxing and intimate dining room setting is perfect for enjoying a cozy meal with friends and family, a romantic fireside dinner with that special someone or unwinding after a long week.”

Firebirds is located at 1501 Beale Street, next to

PF Chang’s.

“When the community learned that a new restaurant was coming to Streets of St. Charles, we immediately received great feedback and excited anticipation of its opening,” said Chris West, Cullinan Partner and Chief Operating Officer.

“We’ve become known for bringing new dining experiences to town. Firebirds now joins others such as Prasino and Tucano’s, who chose Streets of St. Charles as their first locations in the St. Louis area. Visitors continue to be drawn to experience these restaurants, as well as the locally-owned shops and businesses on the property.”

Firebirds follows the Sept. 1 opening of Orangetheory Fitness and Think Pink Nail & Spa, as well as the recent openings of PF Chang’s and Sole & Blues.

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Martian Car Wash celebrates rebranding with ribbon cutting

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Owners Jeff and Page Adams, celebrated the rebranding of their business, from Auto Spa Speedy Wash to Martian Car Wash with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 30. On hand were city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith and city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. Also on hand were representatives with the city of St. Peters, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce along with fam-

ily and friends and employees of Jeff and Page.

Martian Car Wash has multiple locations throughout the St. Louis metro area and provides no-drip buff dry and free vacuum stations with powerful suction capabilities so you can perfectly sterilize every nook and cranny of your vehicle.

For more information on Martian Car Wash, please call 636-219-2158 or visit the website at www.martiancarwash.com.

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Rascals advance to the Frontier League Championship Series The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon.

The team made it into the playoffs via the wild card slot on the last day of the regular season and was scheduled to play the winner of the West Division Southern Illinois Miners in a best of five series last week.

Their first game found the Rascals losing 3-0 in the bottom of the ninth at home. A three-run homer by Kyle Gaedele tied the score then Mike Jurgella hit a double. The Miners had their best relief pitcher who had thirteen saves in a row on the mound. Their pitcher threw two wild pitches and Jurgella scored the winning run in a dramatic fashion.

After that game the O’Fallon team shut out the visiting team 6-0 to go up in the series two games to none.

The third game was played in Southern Illinois to see the Miners win 7-2. However, last Saturday the Rascals won 3-2 to take the bestof-five series allowing them to move on to the championship series for the third year in a row.

They now travel to Evansville, Indiana to play the Otters in a best-of-five series in an attempt to win their second league championship in franchise history.

NEXT HOME GAMES: Playoffs Sept. 16 Friday against the Evansville Otters at 6:35 p.m.

Sept, 17 Saturday against the Evansville Otters (if necessary) at 6:35 p.m.

For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Exciting finish to the season Lindenwood football team starts season in big fashion The men’s football team opened the 2016 season with a 49-26 win over Central Oklahoma. Great defensive playing by Bakari Triggs in that second half with two interceptions returned for touchdowns that is a new league record.

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Several highlights: • The Lions won their season opener for the eighth straight season.

• They are 12-1 under head coach Patrick Ross in home openers.

• Connor Harris recorded his 500th career tackle in the game and 11th among all divisions of NCAA football.

• Quarterback Mason Bendigo has thrown three touchdown passes in each of his career victories as a starter.

• The 49 points by Lindenwood ties for the most points by the program in a MIAA game.

• The 174-rushing yards in a season opener were the most for the Lions since the 2010 season.

For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com *Exciting start This Saturday at the Family Arena Fight Hard Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will be featured this Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Family Arena.

Mixed Martial Arts is the fastest growing sport in America. Locally based in Lake St. Louis, it has been established as the premier MMA promotion in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

A few matches included: • Lucas “2 Strong” Gwaltney against Kyle “Hurtz” Kurtz for the Welterwieght Title Belt • “Mad” Max McNeely vs. Michael Wasem • Nikki Smith vs. Ronni Nanney • Charles Johnson vs. Demetrius Wilson • Katy “Red Dragon” Collins vs. Jamie “The Pretty Assassin” Thorton For more information go to www.FightHardMMA.com *Get there early to beat the crowds

I will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Recipe: Make the grade in the kitchen with canned foods During the back-to-school season, the stress of weeknight cooking can make the kitchen feel like the classroom and dinner feel like a test. But with the right preparation, parents can feel confident about making the grade in the kitchen all year long. Simply follow these steps for wholesome, delicious A-plus meals.

Study … your pantry

The key to mealtime success is being prepared and having the right ingredients on-hand. With a well-stocked pantry full of canned foods, like protein-packed garbanzo beans and nutrient-rich carrots – which are already prepped for you – you always have the makings of a healthy, homemade meal. Just like home canning, cans seal in foods’ nutrition, freshness and flavor, and are there for you whenever you’re ready to get cooking.

Ace the test

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate nutrition guidelines, half of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. Picked and packed at the peak of ripeness, canned produce is on par nutritionally with fresh and frozen varieties, and in some cases even better.

Artichoke Hummus

Lentil Soup with Bacon Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 2 I ngredients: 2 slices bacon, diced 1 medium red onion, diced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced new potatoes, drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) sliced carrots, drained 1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained Directions: In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve.

In drippings remaining in skillet over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cumin; cook 1 minute.

Add lentils, vegetable broth, potatoes, carrots and green beans; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes uncovered to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.

To serve, sprinkle soup with reserved bacon.

Prep time: 10-15 minutes | Servings: 4

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I ngredients: 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained 1 can (15 ounces) chick peas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup canned vegetable broth 1/4 cup tahini paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, crushed

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tablespoon chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon cracked black pepper teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for garnish olive oil

Directions: In food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley and dash of cumin.

Serving suggestions: Serve with toasted French bread slices, cut veggies or pita chips.

SUDOKU: Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

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ACROSS 1. Capital of Belarus 6. The ____ Four 9. Muscovite or biotite 13. Savory taste 14. *Logo of a TV network airing first Super Bowl 15. Bigger from side to side 16. Merlin’s craft 17. Tiger’s prop 18. Incompetent 19. Finnish currency, pre-euro 21. *Non-contact football league 23. *Hall of Fame quarterback Stabler 24. Twosome 25. Club alternative 28. *Shoved to floor on TV by NFL’s Jim Everett 30. “____ ____ Time Machine” 35. Secular 37. What a willow did?

39. Helicopter sound 40. *Legendary Graham 41. Waterwheel 43. One algae representative 44. Bracelet add-on 46. *Defensive Texan 47. As opposed to want 48. Sort of 50. Entry document 52. Like some martinis 53. Make fun of 55. “... ____ he drove out of sight” 57. *Where you find some linebackers 61. *2015 Rookie of the Year 64. Distinguishing feature 65. “____ we there yet?”

67. Woven wall hanging 69. Inuit shelter 70. Dark loaf 71. *Philip Rivers, San ____ Charger 72. “As ____ on TV” 73. Swimmer’s distance 74. Famous fabulist DOWN 1. “____’s the word” 2. Allah’s cleric 3. North American Grappling Association 4. Brat’s look

5. *Not to be roughed up 6. Greek cheese 7. Sailor’s affirmative 8. Burly 9. Breath freshener 10. Cartoon lightbulb 11. Porcini mushrooms 12. Creative 15. Surrounded by a sash 20. “Little ____ fact” 22. Ooh and ____ 24. Make immoral 25. *Can’t be done from behind in NFL 26. Delhi policeman’s club 27. *Previously an Oiler 29. Garfield’s cry 31. Conjunction in comparatives 32. Like a bathroom floor?

33. One who does #58 Down 34. *Super Bowl-frequenting quarterback

36. Umbilical connection 38. Lake ____caca, South America 42. Filled with bewilderment 45. Popular Cuban cocktail 49. Temporary craze 51. Spanish loser, 1588 54. Jack Sparrow’s Black ____ 56. Bone-chilling 57. *1970s NFL Pro Bowlers Taylor or Armstrong 58. Egg on 59. Story “of Two Cities” 60. State of Israel 61. Safari ride 62. Wraths 63. Kind of palm 66. Swedish shag rug 68. Dip into liquid See answers on page 12

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EVENTS Sept. 15: Square dance classes

Free square dance classes beginning Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Windsor Estates at 2150 Randolph St. in St. Charles (next to Blanchette Park). Partner not required. Wear casual dress and comfortable shoes. Check out squaredancestcharles.com for more information or call Jan at 314-878-3428.

Sept. 16: POW MIA ceremony

A POW MIA ceremony dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and to the families who are waiting to welcome them home again will take place at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us.

Sept. 16: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College is pleased to announce the SCC Invitational Exhibition curated by Christine Holtz. The exhibition will be on display in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The SCC Invitational will include works from nine local artists working in a variety of mediums and processes. Artists include John Blair, Blake Carroll, Eric Hoefer, Andrew Leicht, Jordan McGirk, Thomas Jackson Park, Sarah Paulsen, Bob Sullivan and Kelsey Viola Wiskirchen. The opening reception is from 6 - 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots. For more information, contact Christine Holtz, choltz@stchas.edu or 636-922-8556.

Sept. 17: Citywide yard sale

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

Each sale will receive an official City Yard Sale sign. To list your sale, stop by Progress Park Recreation Center, City Hall or call 636-332-9236. The deadline to list your sale is Sept. 12, so reg-

ister early. Please note: Progress Park’s indoor facilities will be closed Sept.

6-11 for maintenance. Shoppers may purchase booklets beginning Sept. 14 at City Hall, Progress Park or in the Utility Service Center Drive-Thru for only $2. Booklet comes with a map.

Sept. 17: A Day of Play

A Day of Play Community Event goes from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.at Progress West Hospital Campus and Lobby.

Sept. 17: Gospel concert

Fairmount GB Church, at 2299 St. Peters Howell Rd. in St. Peters, will host “Crimson Gold Quartet” gospel singers at 6 p.m. Free admission.

Sept. 18: Benefit dinner

St Louis Parrot Head Club and Sugar Creek Winery proudly present a benefit for The Backstoppers at Sugar Creek Winery at 125 Boone Country Lane in Defiance. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with live entertainment from 1 to 5 p.m. and food served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A $25 ticket includes lunch by Fuddruckers (.5 lb burger or chicken breast, all the fixin’s, chips and cookie) and two drinks (beer or wine) from Sugar Creek Winery. $5 of this ticket is a non-deductible donation. Purchase tickets by Sept.

15 indicating your lunch preference.

Tickets will not be sold at the event.

To purchase your tickets, mail check payable to STLPHC, c/o 247 Wynstay Avenue, Valley Park Missouri 63088 or go to https://goo.gl/KYpJIC. For more information contact Jane Ellen at 636225-1059.

Sept. 20: Medicare update

Medicare Update 2017 OASIS at Spencer Road Library Branch from 10 -10:30 a.m.

Sept. 20: Medicare update

Medicare Update 2017 OASIS at Kathryn Linnemann Library from 1 – 2 p.m.

Sept. 21: Seminar

10 Mistakes to Avoid In Funeral Planning Tea and Talk at Progress West Hospital Campus Conference Room C from 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Sept. 22 Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Kathryn Linnemann Library from 2 – 4 p.m.

Sept. 22: College fair

The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Community College from 6-7:30 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville, is for current high school students who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue parking lots, which are accessible through the southwest entrance along Cottleville Parkway.

All parking is free. For a full list of colleges and universities attending the college fair, visit stchas.edu/collegefair.

Sept. 24: RSC Art & Family Festival

Open house and movie in the parkfrom 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. come try the Renaud Spirit Center facilities at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon for free. Get a 10 percent discount if you sign up for a new membership. From 5 – 8 p.m., enjoy free kids’ activities, local artists selling their work, giveaways and raffles, followed by a free showing of “Hotel Transylvania 2” on a big screen starting at about 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor movie seating. Vendors and concessionaires will have food and beverages for sale.

For more information call RSC staff at 636-474-2732.

Sept. 24: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction, invites you to their Fifth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Bogey Hills Baptist Church at 1721 Treetop Drive in St. Charles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Concessions will be available. TriCounty Advisory Board to Probation and Parole is hosting the event and does not endorse any product sold by the vendors.

Sept. 25: Triathlon

The Rookies & Rock Stars Triathlon is a fun new twist on the Rec-Plex’s twice-a-year triathlon series. Rookies, you can become Rock Stars by completing a 400-meter swim, 15.8-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run. Rock Stars (veteran triathletes who completed the spring event) become Legends by completing the fall triathlon. Individuals and teams are welcome to compete.

Here are the three legs of the competition: swim 400 meters inside the RecPlex’s Olympic-quality Natatorium, bike 15.8 miles on flat farmlands and run 3.1 miles on paved trails through shady parks. After your amazing feat, you can relax, Rock Star, while the Rec-Plex provides complimentary treats, some newly designed event Tshirts and an awards ceremony. Advance registration is required. Online registration ends Sept. 21. Learn more about the Rookes & Rock Stars Triathlon and register for the fall event at www.stpetersmo.net/triathlon, or call 636-939-2386, ext. 1400.

Sept. 30: Free music festival

Free music festival at Emanuel Church of Weldon Springs at the corner of Hwy 94 & Hwy 40, on top of the hill (across the highway from the Hwy 94 Bait Shop). Featuring the guitar leader of Warrenton church, Blake Wharton.

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Time is at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, cooler and snacks. Door prizes available. Call Jaqueline at 636-4471569 with questions.

www.havenhousestl.org. All proceeds to benefit HavenHouse.

Oct. 1-2: Theater performance

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

Young People’s Theatre will perform “We, The People” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Oct. 1; and 2 p.m. Oct. 2, in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium at SCC. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased at stchastickets. com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-922-8233.

Oct. 1: Chili cook-off

Oct. 5: Showcase on Seniors

Sept. 30: Guest speaker

St. Robert Bellarmine Parish is hosting a Chili Cook-Off from 6 - 9 p.m.

Activities include: chili tasting/judging, kids’ corner, entertainment by “Let’s Groove” and all-u-can-eat chili, hot dogs and desserts. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (six to 11) and children five-and-under are free. ($1 discount if purchased by Sept.

25). Ticket orders before Sept. 25 call Fran at 636-922-9161 and after Sept.

25 purchase the day of the cook-off. St. Robert Bellarmine is located at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.

Oct. 1: Trivia night

The 4th Annual Wentzville Firefighters’ Coats for Kids Trivia Night takes place at the Wentzville UAW Hall at 1395 E. Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Cost is $200 for a table of eight, entry fee includes drinks, soda and mulligans. To register contact Nick Box at 636-3276239 or nickbox80@yahoo.com.

Oct. 1: County garage sale

The Family Arena parking lot becomes a bargain hunter’s paradise at the St. Charles County Fall Garage Sale. The sale takes place, rain or shine; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entry fee for shoppers is $10 per car. Walk-ups are $5 per person. Vendors interested in selling must register for a sale space of two parking spots (approximately 18’ x 19’). Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis upon receipt of a qualified registration. To reserve your spot today, please download a registration form from the Family Arena website: www. familyarena.com. The fee for individual vendor space is $20; retail and commercial business space is $30. Vendor setup begins at 6 a.m. on the day of the sale. Electricity is not provided.

Items prohibited from the sale include, but are not limited to: guns, contraband, automobiles, fireworks, food/ beverage, tires, and animals. Per federal guidelines, items using lead based paint are also prohibited.

Oct. 1: Craft fair

Chapel Of The Cross Lutheran Church invites you to its Fourth Annual Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 907 Jungerman Rd. in St. Peters (behind Walgreens). Call 636-577-1233 or barbcooks4u@yahoo.com for details or if you want to be a vendor/crafter.

Oct. 1: Stroll for a Goal

Stroll for a Goal one mile or 5K walk takes place at Cottleville Legacy Park, Pavilion A from 8 a.m. – noon. Ticket cost is $20 per individual and $25 per family. There will be a pre-walk yoga stretch and post-walk refreshments and raffle. Event registration and additional information about HavenHouse can be found on their website at

Showcase on Seniors at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Oct. 6: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

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

Minogue@mercy.net.

Oct. 7: Manufacturing Day celebration

St. Charles Community College in partnership with St. Charles County Workforce Development, city of O’Fallon, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries and several local manufacturers are hosting a Manufacturing Day Celebration. A manufacturing expo and facility tours for middle and high-school students takes place from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. See hi-tech robotics equipment in action, talk with engineers and designers to hear what they love about their careers, win prizes and much more. Tour a local facility – sites include, but not limited: Seyer Industries, True Manufacturing, National Cart Company, Zoltek, SAK Construction, Component Bar Products. Student Tour reservations must be made in advance and limited space is available. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes to participate in a tour. Transportation assistance may be available. Please contact Tammie DeLosSantos at 636-922-8474 or tdelossantos@stchas.edu. Also that day is the St. Charles County Makers Showcase from 3 – 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. See first-hand what is made in St. Charles County and learn about modern manufacturing and career opportunities. For more information about attending or participating in the Makers Showcase, please contact Erin Williams at 636-240-1818 or erin@ofallonchamber.org.

Oct. 8: Craft fair

The Wellness Connection will be holding the “Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” Vendor and Craft Fair, located at 111 O’Fallon Commons Drive in O’Fallon and will feature local artisans and business. The Wellness Connection is proud to bring ‘Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” for the first time – with this being their fifth fundraising event over

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 14, 2016 all. “Coffee & Crafts for a Cure” will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Join them for this free public event. Thanks to, Cappuccino’s, a local coffee shop, they will brewing a specialty cup of coffee for guests to enjoy while shopping. For each cup of coffee sold they will donate proceeds to National Breast Cancer Foundation.

This event will feature booths of local artisans and businesses all “Crafting for a Cure.” Booths will be set up inside The Wellness Connection building and in their parking lot.

Oct. 9: Sausage supper

St. John UCC, located at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles, will have their 11th Annual Sausage Supper and roast beef too from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in New Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. There will also be a quilt raffle for a queen-size embroidered quilt made by the St. John Social Service Sewing Group. Raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets.

Call the church office at 636-946-0961 for more information or stop by to purchase tickets.

Oct. 9: Fire prevention muster

O’Fallon Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Muster takes place in the Kohl’s parking lot in O’Fallon from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Oct. 10: Living with Alzheimer’s Dinner Living with Alzheimer’s Dinner LWA takes place at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B and Conference Room C from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Oct. 10: Golf tournament

Sign up now for a golf tournament benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County held at Bogey Hills Country Club. Organized by the St. Charles Kiwanis with Big A’s Sports Bar & Restaurant, this annual event is always a lot of fun. This is a three-person scramble at $150 per golfer. Cash prizes, lunch and dinner included! For more information contact: Bob Davis 636-946-6552, Tom Lloyd 636-9499900, or Matt Johannesman 636-9164613.

Oct. 11: Seminar

Standing Tall - Tips for Improving Posture OASIS at Middendorf-Kredell Library from1 – 2 p.m.

Oct. 11: Health screening

Community health screening, heart attack risk assessment, at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 – 10 a.m.

Oct. 12: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Kisker Road Library from 6 – 8 p.m.

Oct. 13: Movie screening and discussion

“Poverty, Inc.” is an award-winning documentary that tells the story of how the aid industry primarily benefits the consultants and suppliers leaving local communities no better off, and sometimes worse off, because indigenous entrepreneurs are put out of business. Magatte Wade, one of Forbes’ “Twenty Youngest Power Women of Africa,” is committed to showing American college students how they can play a direct role in eliminating African poverty. Wade is a high-profile interviewee in the 91-minute film, and she will lead a Q&A discussion immediately following at Lindenwood University – Theater in Young Hall at 209 South Kingshighway in St. Charles with a 6:30 p.m. film viewing and 8 p.m. Q&A. Wade will also be on Lindenwood’s campus in St. Charles from 10 - 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 speaking to students in the Plaster School of Business & Entrepreneurship (lecture to be held in Harmon Hall, Dunseth Auditorium – Bldg. #8). Both the Thursday evening documentary screening and the Friday morning lecture are open to the general public and free of charge.

Oct. 13: Flu shot clinic

Community flu shot clinic at Kathryn Linnemann Library from 5 – 8 p.m.

Oct. 14-16: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform “Lumberjacks and Weddingbelles” at 7 p.m. Oct. 14; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 15; and 2 p.m. Oct. 16, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com, in the Continuing Education office in Humanities Building Room 103 or by calling 636-9228233.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 6:45p.m. at the Tri-County Citizens’ Advisory Board Halloween Trivia Night Challenge at V.F.W Post 2866-St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (off old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs. Cost is $20 per person or $160 a table, maximum of eight to a table. Soda and water will be provided; you may bring your own food.

Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 636-441-0329 or Missy Kruse at 636-940-3333 x269.

Oct. 15: Trivia night

A trivia night will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main St. in Wentzville. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Wentzville Parks, a501(c)3 that provides scholarships benefiting resident children by providing access to recreation and leisure activities, and Unlimited Play Jake’s Field of Dreams Playground.

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

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

Oct. 18: Mercy Hospice new volunteer training

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

Minogue@mercy.net.

Oct. 19: Childbirth class

Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.

Oct. 20: Flu shot clinic

Community flu shot clinic at Middendorf-Kredell Library from 5 – 8 p.m.

Oct. 23: Hymn festival

St. John UCC Concert Series presents a hymn festival at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. John UCC at 405 S Fifth Street in St. Charles. The hymn festival will feature St. John Chancel & Adult Handbell Choirs with organ and piano. All are welcome. Contact the church office for more information at 636-946-0961.

Oct. 26: Childbirth class

Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 -

9:30 p.m.

Oct. 27: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Corporate Parkway Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

Oct. 27: Veterans town hall meeting

Veterans, service-members, National Guard, Reservist and family members are invited to participate in a town hall meeting scheduled at 5:30p.m. at Church on the Rock at 900 Birdie Hills Rd in St. Peters. The town hall will serve as an open forum for all service members and a listening session for VA leadership, with the goal of ensuring veterans, their families, and beneficiaries have the opportunity to be heard, and have their concerns addressed by senior VA officials. The town hall is open to the public, including veterans, family members, or other beneficiaries, as well as, congressional stakeholders, Veterans Service Organizations (VSO), Non-Governmental Organizations, and community partners. The Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a concurrent resource fair and will have individuals on site to answer questions about health care eligibility, applying for benefits, information on mental health services, burial benefits and much more. No registration is required and the event is free to attend.

What’s Happening

Nov. 9: Childbirth class

Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 10: Seminar

Community education with Dr. Quigley questions about knee pain at Middendorf-Kredell Library from 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 6: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Deer Run Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

Dec. 10: A Day of Play

A Day of Play community event takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the O’Fallon YMCA.

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays & Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warren-

ton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Grace at 636-9464687.

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meets every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, at8945 Veterans Memorial Highway in O’Fallon.

Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. For more information please contact Linda at 536-447-9056.

Oct. 28: Flu shot clinic

Community flu shot clinic from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B.

Nov. 1: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at MiddendorfKredell Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

Nov. 2: Childbirth class

Preparation for childbirth community class at Progress West Hospital Campus in Conference Room B from 7 9:30 p.m.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries will host its seventh annual trivia night at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Everyone, including the public, is invited to attend the O’Fallon Chamber’s Trivia Night presented by Country Side Flooring America. The early bird price of $175 is for a table of eight people and is available until Sept. 30, after that the price increases to $100 per table. Tables include 10 rounds of trivia, two mulligans, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. For more information or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

The Warren County Health Partnership will host a trivia night fundraiser.

Proceeds go to support the Warren County Community Fitness Center.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Table of eight is $120 or $15 per person if paid before Oct. 4, after Oct. 4 $160 table of eight or $20 per person. There will be cash prizes, mulligans, silent auction, raffle items, 50/50, soft drinks, popcorn, and more.

Prize given for best decorated table with the theme of “Your Favorite Holiday!” Outside food and drinks (BYOB) are permitted. Location is the Fitness Center at 1000 Outlet Center #2 in Warrenton. To donate an item or to sign up contact Peggy Privett at 636456-7474 or e-mail pprivett@warrencountymo.org.

Nov. 5: Alzheimer’s education

Care and Conquer Alzheimer’s Education at Spencer Road Library from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Nov. 7: Bone density screening

Bone density screening at Spencer Road Library from 4 – 6 p.m.

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“Snowden”

By Steve Bryan

Fathom Events raises the bar with ‘Snowden’

More than gourmet food and cushy recliners, Fathom Events works hard to get people back into theaters. For years they have presented live concerts, theatrical productions and classic movies in multiplexes across the country. You can stream a lot of films at home, but it’s another thing to see the late David Bowie in a big screen revival of 1986’s “Labyrinth” or the talented Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle in “Young Frankenstein.”

Fathom Events raises the bar, though, with their early presentation of “Snowden,” a new film from Oliver Stone. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Edward Joseph “Ed” Snowden, a former NSA employee who leaked classified information about global surveillance efforts by the United States and other countries. Currently Snowden is residing somewhere in Russia.

Called both a traitor and a hero, Snowden is a con-

troversial figure, yet during the Fathom Events presentation the reclusive whistleblower will participate in a live Q&A session moderated by director Stone. This is a chance for many Americans to hear and see the man whose name has been linked to so much controversy.

In September Fathom Events also will look at Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with a special presentation of “The Hurt Business.” Director Vlad Yudin’s documentary examines the lives of the men and women who have made MMA their career. Kevin Costner narrates this piece, which features Jon “Bones” Jones and Ronda Rousey.

Fathom Events screenings cover a wide spectrum of genres. In late July they presented “The Killing Joke,” the animated adaptation of the graphic novel. This was a raw, powerful story that changed the Batman Universe forever. Numerous fans bought advance tickets to see the film, which featured Mark Hamill’s vocal performance as the Joker.

Special screenings like these are a great way to revisit classic films. In June, for instance, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” returned to theaters for a two-night event. In its initial 1971 theatrical release,this beloved film flopped, but it has become a classic in the ensuing years. Gene Wilder’s performance as Willy Wonka and his rendition of “Pure Imagination” are incredibly magical decades later.

You don’t necessarily have to be a film fan to come to one of these presentations. On Sept.22, Fathom Events will present the 25th Anniversary of “Miss Saigon,” a retelling of “Madame Butterfly.” The story focuses on an American soldier who falls in love with a Vietnamese woman only to be separated from her as Saigon falls.

Fathom Events always has something new up their sleeve, so keep a lookout at your local theater for preview trailers and posters advertising upcoming shows.

Fathom Events will present “Snowden” on Sept. 14 in theaters. The film opens wide on Sept. 16.

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.

“Snowden” photos courtesy Endgame Entertainment.

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