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The staff of Crossroads Clinic Volunteers In Medicine is composed almost entirely out of volunteers from the medical community.

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Crossroads Clinic Volunteers In Medicine in Lake St. Louis provides health care for those in the community who otherwise could not afford it By Brett Auten Its motto – “We are neighbors caring for neighbors” – sums it up. Crossroads Clinic Volunteers In Medicine, located at 10714 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lake St. Louis, serves the medical needs of adults aged 18-64 residing in Western St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery counties who are not covered by Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance and meet the 200-percent or less federal poverty income guidelines The clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and you can contact the clinic either by phone, at 636-5613133, or by email at crossroadsclinic@yahoo.com. Approximately 60 professional and clerical individuals volunteer at the clinic are committed to assisting this underserved population. Last year, the professional and clerical volunteers provided 6,190 hours of service in 2017.

Dr. Maimuna Baig started practicing medicine in Warrenton in 1985. In 1990, Dr. Baig moved her practice to Lake St. Louis, in a medical office she and her husband built across from SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. As the country’s number of uninsured rose, Dr. Baig had a vision. Could she open a free clinic for the uninsured poor at a location close to a major highway? It would be her way of giving back to a community in a substantial way for all the support and many blessings she had received through the years. “A lot of my patients were not coming back because they were waiting to get insurance,” Dr. Baig said. “I felt that there needed to be a place to go that focused on prevention and to focus on preventing problems from ignoring simple medical procedures.” With the help of Drew Rector, then President of SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, Dr. Baig’s vision began to take shape. A rent-free location was found, nonprofit status was obtained with the state of Missouri, medical office supplies were donated, a See ’NEIGHBORS’ page 2

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$5,000 donation to pay for patient medication was received. Many information sessions for the community/churches were held to share the mission of the clinic and caring, dedicated community residents stepped forward to volunteer. Lake St. Louis Volunteers In Medicine opened its doors to serve August 2010. Dr. Baig is the medical director at the clinic and routinely sees scheduled patients. Susan Baker is a registered nurse (RN) and the clinic’s office coordinator. She is the lone employee, at part-time status, and has been with the clinic as a volunteer and an employee for six-and-ahalf years. “All of the volunteers want to help out in any way they can,” Baker said. “These are people who are in desperate need for medications or surgery. It is very fulfilling when someone comes in and they can’t walk and then the next month they are more independent and eventually get a job with insurance. When people are down and then they get back on their feet and they do not need us anymore, it is rewarding.” Currently, 1,000 patients are enrolled for care at the clinic. The clinic outgrew the initial space, and today is located in Lake St. Louis. This location (visible from Highway 70) offers easy access for the volunteers and patients. Along with doctors and RNs, counselors, pharmacists and physical therapists are at the clinic on specific days. Patients are not billed or charged for their visit to the clinic. Medicines, medical supplies, and operational costs are paid for via business and other nonprofit organization donations, grants, individual contributions and fundraising. The four hospitals in St Charles County (Barnes St. Peters, Progress West, SSM St Joseph Health Center and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West) accept patients for testing and procedures. Patients complete financial support applications with each facility. If specialty care is needed for the patient a physician is found. Dr. Baig said the clinic is always in need of extra doctors, nurses and support staff. “It is the most rewarding experience and I think all of the volunteers would tell you that they get back more than they give,” Dr. Baig said. “You feel the need and a drive to help your fellow neighbor and after a few hours, you are back doing whatever it is you have to do.” As for the future, Dr. Baig hopes for a day when the clinic’s doors are closed. “Since the clinic has started, we are needed more and more,” she said. “I feel that for the average citizen, basic medical healthcare shouldn’t be a privilege, I hope and pray that someday healthcare comes to everyone and we are not needed.”

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Gold Award Girl Scout dreams big to help thousands of foster parents Emily Bodrow, a 2017 graduate of St. Charles High School in St. Charles, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. By earning the award, Bodrow exemplifies a leader who has transformed an idea for change into an actionable plan with a sustainable impact. Bodrow was among the 53 other Gold Award Girl Scouts recognized during a ceremony at Lindenwood University in St. Charles this summer. There are more than 15,000 children in foster care in Missouri, according to AdoptUSKids. For those families choosing to help, applying to foster a child can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process. After learning about the number of steps involved for new foster parents, Bodrow saw an opportunity to create a system to help. To earn Girl Scouts’ highest award, she assembled binders that would store essential paperwork for the families and distributed them to local foster care agencies. Thanks to this G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) foster families can focus less on locating that crucial piece of paperwork and more on building new relationships.

Wentzville seeks nominations for 2018 Citizen of the Year award Nominations for Wentzville’s 2018 Citizen of the Year award are open until Oct. 15. Wentzville residents and business owners are encouraged to nominate someone whose service or actions deserve special recognition. Nomination forms are available on the city’s website, at City Hall or by calling 636-327-5101 to request a copy be mailed. Nominators may include photos or documents that support the nomination. For a nominee to be eligible, he or she must reside within the city limits of Wentzville at the time the nomination is made, or be a Wentzville business owner. To submit a nomination, a person must be one of the following: • A resident of the city of Wentzville • A city of Wentzville business owner • An organization within the city of Wentzville • An employee of a business located in the city of Wentzville • A member of the Citizen Recognition Award Committee Forms may be completed online or mailed to City Clerk Kathryn Bowman, Attn: Citizen of the Year, 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385. The Wentzville Board of Aldermen will present the award to the winning nominee during a regularly scheduled January 2019 Board meeting.

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Growing young through skeletal strength conditioning We don’t often hear people talking about the significance of skeletal strength conditioning for a couple of reasons. First, the importance of strengthening the skeletal system is not well understood; and second, until very recently, the technology to develop complete skeletal strength was not readily available. Most of us consider strength

to be about how much we can lift, but our bodies are not built on muscles. Our foundation is our skeletal system – our bones. To increase strength, start with the skeletal system. By implementing a strategy to care for and strengthen our skeletal system, we may not only rapidly increase bone density, but also improve strength, pos-

ture, balance and athletic performance, plus reduce back and joint pain. Strengthening bone requires significant levels of force. As bone compresses, osteoblastic activity is triggered. Osteoblasts are the cells in charge of new bone formation. This principle is known as Wolff ’s Law, established in 1892, recognized by the American Medical Association in 2004 and taught in medical schools today. Until recently, the unanswered question has been how to safely

deliver enough force to trigger osteogenesis. That question was answered with the development of Osteogenic Loading technology, which combines robotics, isometrics and biofeedback to allow the user to safely and comfortably apply levels of force to the musculoskeletal system. This results in rapid improvements in strength, muscle tone, balance, reaction time, hip mobility and posture. Because the user is in control of the amount of force generated, it is safe for individuals of almost any age

Orthopedic Injuries From sprains and tears to fractures and dislocations, orthopedic injuries can have a dramatic impact on your life. Fortunately, care from an orthopedic specialist can get you back to what you love quickly and successfully. Learn about the most common

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and level of physical conditioning, from the athlete to the senior citizen and everyone in-between. Users of all ages are not just slowing the hands of time, they’re reversing the aging process. Spectrum, the most advanced osteogenic loading technology available, can be found at the OsteoStrong Wellness Center in O’Fallon. For more information, and a complementary session, call 636-238-8696.

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injuries and what to do if you get injured. Common conditions Common injuries and other orthopedic conditions vary throughout our lifetime. In children, it’s most common to see fractures from falling. When children begin playing sports, injuries may include fractures, ACL and meniscus tears and rotator cuff issues. As we age, adults often experience arthritis pains throughout various parts of the body as well as carpal tunnel and nerve issues. When to see a doctor If you suspect you may have an injury, it is wise to see a medical professional sooner, rather than later. If you jam a finger or have a hard time moving joints, you should have it checked so it doesn’t worsen with time. With some conditions, such as carpal tunnel, people may wait to see a doctor because they are afraid of invasive treatment options. However, treatment will help alleviate pain sooner.

Treatment options The treatments of fractures and injuries vary depending on the seriousness of the condition. The simplest form of treatment is immobilizing a sprain or a jammed finger in a splint or brace. Steroid injections and physical therapy can be beneficial as well. For more serious breaks, a cast can be used or surgery may be the best treatment. Surgery for these types of injuries have become less invasive and much more successful, allowing for easier recovery. While it’s difficult to avoid all injuries, seeking treatment from an orthopedic specialist can get you back to your active life sooner. Colleen Glisson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Mid County Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performing surgeries at Progress West Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Glisson, please call 636-3441000 or learn more at BJCStCharlesCounty.org.

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O’Fallon Police Chief announces retirement after nearly 50 year career in law enforcement O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler announced that he will retire from the O’Fallon Police Department effective Dec. 7. Joachimstaler’s retirement brings an end to a nearly 50-year career in law enforcement. Joachimstaler joined the O’Fallon Police Department in November 2009. Prior to O’Fallon, he spent 39 years in St. Louis City, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The city of O’Fallon will immediately begin a national search for a new chief. Any determination regarding an interim appointment will be made at a later date, if necessary. “It has been an honor and a privilege for me to spend the past nine years serving alongside the professional men and women of the O’Fallon Police Department,” said Chief Joachimstaler. “Together, we have built a world class team of officers and civilian employees who are dedicated to serving our residents and keeping our city one of the safest cities in this country. Although it is difficult to leave this position, my wife and I know that the time is right for us to move on to the next phase of our lives. But I leave knowing that this department is well positioned to continue to excel in the future and that is because of our incredible leadership team and our dedicated officers. “I would like to thank Mayor Bill Hennessy and the O’Fallon City Council for bringing me to O’Fallon and for all the support they have given me during my time here. Serving the residents of O’Fallon, and before that St.

Louis City, for the better part of five decades has been an amazing experience filled with so many challenging and unique experiences. I am grateful to everyone who has been alongside me for this amazing journey. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with so many incredible people who have had such an amazing impact on my career and my life, and I am forever grateful.” “On behalf of the residents, business leaders and all of us here at the city of O’Fallon, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Chief Joachimstaler for his dedicated service to our city and to our entire community,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “Chief Joachimstaler helped bring our police department to a new level. Together with the entire OPD leadership team, we have built a model department that combines a skilled team of men and women, a state-of-theart facility and a commitment to community involvement that continues to keep our city safe and secure. On behalf of our city council and all of our residents and business leaders, I would like to thank him and wish Roy and his wife Susan peace and happiness in retirement.” Chief Joachimstaler’s law enforcement career spans 49 years, having started as a St. Louis City Police Cadet in 1969. Since joining O’Fallon in 2009, Joachimstaler has overseen a department that has continuously been recognized for its excellence in keeping O’Fallon one of America’s safest cities. He has overseen

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Schools in the Wentzville School District honor first responders on Patriots’ Day

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Patriots’ Day celebration at Heritage Intermediate School featured students and staff dressed in red, white and blue, surrounded by local first responders in uniform, forming “USA” on the school’s parking lot.

Students across the Wentzville School District participated in Patriots’ Day celebrations to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor first responders and community service providers. Crossroads Elementary, Heritage Intermediate and Wabash Elementary held large-scale events this year, while other schools observed a moment of silence and discussed the historic significance of the events on 9/11. Crossroads students visited stations that included presentations by representatives of the Army and Homeland Security, as well first responders from the St. Charles County Ambulance District, the Wentzville Fire Protection District, and O’Fallon Police Department. Crossroads has held Patriots’ Day celebrations every year since the one-year anniversary of 9/11, and their event is intended to keep Sept. 11 from being just another day that students read about in a history textbook. “Our students were not even born on 9/11. Our Patriots’ Day program serves as a day to recognize, work with, and learn from everyday heroes - people who make it their life’s work to serve their community, their country, and keep us safe,” said Principal Damian Fay. “Patriots’ Day is a day of reflection, a day of learning, but most importantly, a day that will never be forgotten.”

Wabash Elementary held an assembly and students visited stations that included presentations by members of the Wentzville Fire Protection District, Wentzville Police Department, the St. Charles County SWAT Team and Air Wing support, and the U.S. Armed Forces. They also invited the first responders to stay for lunch with staff and students. The Patriots’ Day celebration at Heritage Intermediate also included activities to honor emergency personnel while remembering those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, students and staff dressed in red, white and blue, surrounded by local first responders in uniform, formed the word “USA” on the school’s parking lot. “We participate in this event in recognition and solemn contemplation of the sacrifices undertaken by emergency personnel in performance of their duties. We also remember the tragic events that occurred 17 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001,” shared Heritage Intermediate Principal Dr. Todd Kraft. “We should strive to develop and demonstrate the type of character that the men and women who are our honored guests this morning display every day.”

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Newly renovated kid-friendly pediatric emergency department opens at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis

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Last month, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake Saint Louis opened the doors to its newly renovated SSM Health Cardinal Glennon pediatric emergency department. The space features four colorful, pediatric rooms, each with their own lively murals. The design is kid-friendly with features like interactive floors, color-changing LED lights, and iPads pre-loaded with content just for them. Kids will feel comfortable in a space designed especially for them, while parents can feel comfortable

knowing their children will be cared for by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon pediatricians. Through the partnership with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, the healthcare ministry is able to provide a seamless transition of care to a higher acuity facility should the community’s smallest patients need it. In 2017, this emergency department had more than 6,000 pediatric visits. The renovations make this the only kid-friendly pediatric emergency department in St. Charles County.

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Oct. 6: Grandparenting conference

Biblical Grandparenting Conference takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church Wentzville at 653 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. This grandparenting conference is to gain encouragement, training and tools to help you be a disciple-maker who passes on a heritage of faith in Christ to future generations. Conference speaker is Josh Mulvihill, Ph.D., author of numerous books including “Biblical Grandparenting.” Tickets are $10 and lunch is included with ticket price. Tickets are available at www. fbcwentzville.com. For more information email FBCWentzville.com or call 636-327-8696.

Oct. 6: Trunktoberfest

The St. Charles Community College Foundation, SCC Student Activities and Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce are partnering up to host the second annual Trunktoberfest from 4 - 8 p.m. on the college’s Red Parking Lot. This fun, free Halloween event will have trick-or-treating, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and an outdoor screening of a Halloween film (TBD) starting at sundown on the Technology Building lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and food. Free popcorn will be provided, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The rain location is the College Center gymnasi-

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um, accessible from the Yellow Parking Lot near the campus’ Southwest Entrance. Trunk-or-treat is provided by St. Charles Community College organizations and Food Truck Frolic sponsors and vendors. Hosting a trunk and passing out candy is not open to the public. For more information, contact Mandi Smith at 636-922-8469 or asmith@stchas.edu.

Oct. 8: Golf tournament

Golftoberfest 2018 at Old Hickory Golf Club benefitting Shoes & Hope and CWS Chamber begins with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $125 per person and includes all-day food, drinks, golf and awards reception. Register at Shoesandhope.org or call Christy at 314-583-0538.

Oct. 13: Dueling pianos fundraiser

At Mid Rivers Mall Event Space from 6 – 10 p.m, Kick it Up An Octave Ambush Brigade will host its Dueling Pianos Fundraiser. Cost is $30 ticket, $200 for a table of eight, kids two-andunder are free. For tickets, sponsorships and raffle donations visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/kick-it-upan-octave-tickets-49053587601. For information contact Kathy Hubbard kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or 314-378-6129.

Oct. 15: Golf tournament

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking golfers and sponsors for the return of

its fundraiser golf tournament. The event will take place at the newly reconstructed Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles, with a shotgun start at noon. Appropriately named the Vocational Invitational, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Skills Center, BCI’s first-of-its-kind vocational training center for people with disabilities opening this winter. Registration is $200 per golfer. The format is a four-person scramble with prizes for the top flight finishers. Each golfer will also receive lunch and dinner, tee gifts, course drinks, the chance to win fun competitions, and two drinks with dinner. Golfers may register online at www.boonecenter.com/golf. The deadline for registration is Sept. 14. For more information, please contact Tony Spielberg at tspielberg@ boonecenter.com.

Oct. 19 – 21: Fall quilt exhibit

Nestled between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, and a short ferry ride from St. Charles, the Calhoun County communities are once again hosting the Fall Quilt Exhibit. The Calhoun Community Foundation invites you to enjoy the beauty and history of quilts that have been in local families as far back as the 1800s. Quilts on display in the Brussels, Illinois American Legion Hall offer a brief history of the quilts to visitors in order to appreciate the craftsmanship and stories uniquely associated with them. Throughout the historic Village of Brussels, Illinois, also enjoy quilt sales, consignment

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Oct. 20: Hayride Hoedown

Hayride Hoedown takes place at Broemmelsiek Park near Defiance. During the event, participants experience a 45-minute scenic wagon ride through the park, along with a light dinner, s’mores and the performance of Babaloo, a one-man musical comedy act suitable for all ages. Cost of the event is $10.50 per person. Pre-registration is required by calling the parks department. Choose from a 6, 6:45, or 7:30 p.m. hay wagon departure.

Oct. 23: Card party

St. Charles County Jr. Service League will host a card party from 7 – 10 p.m. at St. Peters Parish Center at 3rd & First Capitol in St. Charles. Cost is $9 per person, includes dessert and beverage. There will also be prizes, silent auction, raffles, pot o gold and sleepers. For reservations call 636-947-9677 or 636724-1884. See any member for tickets.

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Oct. 27: Scrapbooking day

Fort Zumwalt East High School’s Scrapbooking Day, 8 a.m.—5 p.m., includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks at the Fort Zumwalt East High School library. Cost is $35 by Oct. 5, (or $40 by Oct. 19) for the day. Send check (made out to FZE Grad Night) to: Josh Devlin, FZE/Grad Night, 600 First Executive Ave., St. Peters, MO 63376.

Oct. 27: Cemetery tour

The Wentzville Community Historical Society is conducting a cemetery tour at Linn and South Linn Cemetery from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. Children under 10 are free.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Family Arena hosting a soccer league The St. Louis Ambush is a professional soccer team playing in the South Central Division of the Major Arena Soccer League MASL in 2018-19 with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Their schedule for the season will consist of 24 games; 12 on the road and 12 at home at home. In addition to the 12 regular-season games at the Family Arena, the team previously announced a free Fan Fest and exhibition game on Nov. 18. The Ambush open the season with three road games then open their home schedule on Dec. 16 when they host the Kansas City Comets. All 12 home games are on weekends with three games slated for Friday nights and six contests are scheduled for Saturday nights and three games are set for Sunday afternoons. Several other special events will be announced include the annual Mascot Game and Fan Appreciation Night. *Kickin’ good time on the horizon

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Lindenwood women rally to win volleyball match Lindenwood University women’s volleyball rallied after dropping the first two sets to defeat Missouri Southern Lions in Joplin, Missouri. The Lions recorded 11 service aces in the match, and have recorded 21 aces this weekend. With the win, Lindenwood moves to 10-7 overall and 2-5 in conference games. The game was highlighted by Sadie Kosciuk’s play who was all over the net against the Lions. She posted 15 kills with a .375 attack percentage and collected three total blocks. *A good road trip Hardware for the Rascals in post season The River City club walked away from the annual Frontier League Meetings with new award, earning the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence in the 2018 season. The Rascals earned the decoration for their suc-

cess with the 2018 Home Run Derby. The sold out event featured St. Louis Cardinals alumni Rick Ankiel, Kerry Robinson, Mark Whitten and Ray Lankford in a home run hitting competition against the top Frontier League sluggers. Former Cardinals Center Fielder Jim Edmonds was on hand for the event as well. “It is a temendous honor to receive this recognition for our efforts in hosting the home run derby,” Rascals General Manager David Schmoll said. “It is a testament to our staff ’s hard work to bring this one-of-a-kind event to O’Fallon and we thank the league for their recognition and the community for their backing of this event.” On the field, Gateway Grizzlies’ Trae Santos won the 2018 event in a final round showdown against Ankiel. *Congrats West Division Champs Organization UMSL excels in men’s tennis University of Missouri-St. Louis had a very productive showing in a recent event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sophomore Karl Heinrichs and freshman Adrian Lessing won the B doubles flight at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional Tournament held this past weekend highlighting action for the Tritons. In addition to winning the B flight, junior BenHur Kasprzak advanced to the quarterfinals of the A singles, while sophomore Vitor Monteiro reached the Round of 16. Recapping the A doubles, the duo of Kasprzak and Monteiro advanced to the quarterfinals. In other B singles flight results, Lessing and junior Nathan Pinto also advanced to the Round of 16. *Another good road trip Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. 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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etween work, the carpool line and shuttling kids to extracurriculars, the increase in family commitments often leaves little time in the kitchen or at the dining table. Although the drive-thru is an easy solution, healthier options can be scarce and the cost of takeout piles up. Instead, add some

quick family meals to your arsenal. For an easy make-ahead option, grab a jar of Aunt Nellie’s Beets and make Beef, Beet and Horseradish Wraps. For more quick and easy dinner ideas, visit READSalads.com and AuntNellies.com.

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Beef, Beet and Horseradish Wraps Prep time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pickled beets 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/2 cup spreadable cheese (such as goat cheese or herb soft cheese) 2 large soft flour tortillas (about 10-12-inch diameter) 10 green onions (green parts only) 10 thin slices deli roast beef Directions: Drain beets; chop. Discard beet liquid. In medium bowl, combine beets, carrots and horseradish. Spread 1/4 cup cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border. Arrange five green onions (do not chop) on each; press lightly into cheese. Place five slices roast beef on each tortilla to cover green onions then sprinkle beet mixture evenly over beef. Roll up tortillas in parallel direction of green onions. Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.

To serve, remove plastic wrap; cut each tortilla into two pieces. Substitution: If horseradish is too pungent, omit or replace with diced jarred roasted red peppers or Dijon mustard. Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 17 g protein; 34 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat; 520 mg sodium; 35 mg cholesterol; 2 g fiber; 3.18 mg iron; .26 mg thiamin; 2963.87 IU vitamin A; 8.79 mg vitamin C. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

‘Smallfoot’ walks a familiar path

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Some episodes of the “The Twilight Zone” and “The Outer Limits” focused on encounters with people or creatures different from ourselves. In those meetings, both sides assumed the others were abominations or monsters. When the communication barriers were finally broken down, everyone saw they were more alike than different. That’s the scenario in “Smallfoot,” a new animated comedy that walks a very familiar path. Directors Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reisig created a colorful movie with a catchy soundtrack, but the duo doesn’t break new ground. Their film is family-friendly and a crowd-pleaser, but it has the potential to be so much more. Channing Tatum lends his voice to Migo, a young Yeti living in an isolated Himalayan mountain community. Stonekeeper (Common), the leader, uses the wisdom contained in the stones he carries to guide them. These stones tell him that their mountain village is floating above a vast expanse of nothingness. Anyone who travels beyond the village will be lost forever, or so the Stonekeeper says. Migo questions that wisdom when a plane crashes nearby and he encounters a human being. The “smallfoot” panics when he sees the Yeti and is blown away as the wind catches his parachute. Migo’s quest for answers about the smallfoot leads him to a village below the mountain filled with human beings.

“Smallfoot” photo courtesy Warner Bros.

With its themes of tolerance, understanding and questioning conventional wisdom, “Smallfoot” is a timely animated adventure suitable for the whole family. Directors Kirkpatrick and Patrick packed plenty of life lessons into the plot along with humorous characters and lots of music. Channing Tatum does a nice job as Migo, the Yeti whose father Dorgle (Danny DeVito) is the official gong ringer for the village. The Stonekeeper said that if the gong isn’t rung every day, the sun won’t rise, so Dorgle literally uses his head to ring it. Migo is slated to take over that position, but the arrival of the smallfoot changes everything. James Corden, host of “The Late Late Show,” has fun voicing Percy Patterson, a fading reality TV star hoping to get back on top by finding new and exotic creatures. The tables are turned when Migo takes him back to the village, where he is put on display. The best

By Steve Bryan moments in the film are when Percy and the Yeti start to understand each other. “Smallfoot” benefits greatly from its songs and the presence of actress/singer Zendaya. She plays Meechee, the leader of the “Smallfoot Evidentiary Society,” a group who believes in their existence even though her father is the Stonekeeper. Zendaya sings the catchy song “Wonderful Life” while in character, and it fits nicely into the story. With limited family-friendly movie options, the arrival of “Smallfoot” is very welcome. The life lessons in the plot are wrapped in clever moments and enhanced by the soundtrack. It’s not all that original, but it is fun. “Smallfoot,” rated PG for some action, rude humor and thematic elements, currently is playing in theaters.

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

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

o sad. Summer has packed her bags and left town. Rumor is she got a whiff of all those pumpkin spice fumes permeating the air. She knew it was high time to hit the road before it gagged her esophagus and she started spewing out roasted pumpkin seeds. Face it, it’s everywhere. What once began as a random spicy fall flavor has now become a religion. Marketers of every product everywhere got wind of the smell in the air and decided, “If it ain’t got punkin’ spice in it we might as well punt it into spring cause it ain’t gonna sell.” (Notice how marketers use very bad grammar. Sad.) If you recall, the cinnamony flavor got it’s jumpstart at that “certain popular coffee house” which added it to their lattes. It soon catapulted into breads, bagels, cakes, cookies, waffles, ice cream and is now added to yogurt, beer, goat cheese and even dog biscuits. It’s gotta stop! But…too late. It’s a crazy bandwagon every marketer believes they must jump on. A recent survey found that the number of pumpkin spiced products for sale had risen by nearly 50 percent as compared to the previous year. But sales only went up 21 percent. It seems people aren’t all aboard the nutmeg wagon after all. So adding it to edibles is one thing, but now it’s moved way beyond into the inedibles. I decided to get into the fall mood and jumped into the shower and slathered my body parts with all manner of punkin saturated products includ-

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ing: shampoo and conditioner, shower gel, body spray, lotion and deodorant. I came out fresh from my fall flavored infusion and breezed by my husband. “What’s that smell?” he sniffed. Me: “Like it?” “It smells very familiar.” “It’s pumpkin

spice and it’s all the rage!” “Yes, yes! That’s it. I flushed the toilet this morning and got a blast of it in my face.” I suddenly remembered dropping one of those new fruity spiced flushables into the toilet tank. It guaranteed to send out a burst of fall yumminess after each use. “Nice,” he said. “Now every time I use the porcelain throne, I’ll be having fond thoughts of you and only you.” 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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