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Graveside nuptials

Wedding ceremonies held in cemeteries allow the bride and groom to be near dearly-departed loved ones

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By Brett Auten It had nothing to do with creepy, mysterious or spooky. It was all about sharing, intimacy and love. Kira Phelps and Aaron Hawkins were searching for the perfect location for their September wedding. As the months were drawing near, Kira kept feeling the pangs of having a ceremony without her father, who passed away four years ago. “He was my best friend, my biggest fan and my biggest cheerleader,” Phelps said. “He is who I am and I couldn’t see doing this without him. I thought about just going up to the courthouse. It was just so sad to think about.” And to compound matters, her brother had passed away in March of this year. When all seemed lost, a friend had jokingly suggested that maybe they could have the wedding ceremony at his graveside. “We all kind of chuckled and laughed and dismissed it in my mind because I didn’t even think it was an option,” Phelps said. “But after a few days, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. All I could think about was how to make it possible.” Enter Ally Walters. Walters is the Manger of Service Development at Baue Funeral Home. She has been with the well-established St. Charles funeral home since 2016. But her previous work experience coincided perfectly with Phelps’ wishes. Walters helped plan hundreds of weddings when she was an event planner at Bogey Hills Country Club. “When Kira reached out, told her story and asked what we could do, it was unique,” Walters said. “It was a first in our 83 years

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of service to families in our community. We had to make sure we did it with respect to the people who are buried here.” Less than an hour after their initial conversation, Walters called back and said it was a go. With Walters at her disposal, Phelps plan was going to be a reality. “Ally was a Godsend,” Phelps said. “Within a few weeks the ball was rolling and I could picture everything in my head and it was beautiful.” Over 75 of Phelps and Hawkins’ family and friends joined in celebrating at St.

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Charles Memorial Gardens, in the Garden of Whispering Waters. The event circle at the center, and heart, of both families’ Gardens was romantically lit with dozens of warmly glowing string lights for the reception. Phelps’ father, Bryan Phelps, and brother, Tim Matousek, are rested in the Garden of Whispering Waters, where the ceremony was held. Hawkins’ father, Jeffery Hawkins and brother Nathan Hawkins are rested in the nearby Garden of Prayer. The See ’GRAVESIDE NUPTIALS’ page 2

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nearby lake and sunset added a romantic nuance to the ceremony. And not only was having the ceremony and reception in St. Charles Memorial Gardens special for Phelps and Hawkins, but also the date itself had significance. Sept. 28th would have been Phelps’ father’s 60th birthday. “It could not have been more perfect if I had years to plan it,” Phelps said. “There were zero bumps in the road. For me, I didn’t cry one time during the ceremony. I kept thinking, he’s there, but not. But just being there was so calming. I didn’t realize the magnitude it had on people and their emotions until I saw the photo the next day. I was so in awe over how many times that night that people came up and told us it was the best wedding they had ever been too.” For Baue Funeral Home and Walters, playing host to a unique and memorable occasion left them grateful. “I feel honored to be able to do this for the first time,” Walters said. “I have seen hundreds of weddings and many of them have tears but this was touching in a different kind of way. You could feel the meaning and impact it had being with their loved ones on this special day.” Submitted Photos

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St. Peters utilities department to smoke test sanitary sewers in portion of city A city of St. Peters contractor will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer lines in an area west of Mid Rivers Mall Drive along I-70 that includes Old Town. Smoke testing locates defects in the sanitary sewer system. Information gained from the study will be used to improve the sewer system in keeping with state and federal regulations. Notices have been mailed to property owners in the area undergoing testing. No-

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tifications also have been placed on doors. The testing is scheduled to take place through Nov. 9, weather permitting. Testing will take a few days in each area tested. Workers will access manholes in order to smoke test the sewer lines. The smoke used in this process is nontoxic, harmless and does not create a fire hazard. The smoke should not enter homes or businesses unless they have defective plumbing or dried

up drain traps. If you have seldom used drains, please pour water in the drain to fill the trap, which should prevent smoke from entering. Go online to www.stpetersmo.net to learn more about smoke testing, download a map of the area being tested and subscribe to receive notifications when the smoke testing schedule is updated.

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St. Peters Golf Club to close to the public for approximately 45 days beginning Nov. 5 St. Peters Golf Club will close to the public beginning Nov. 5 through approximately Dec. 20, in order to demolish the old golf and banquet facility and install the new parking lot. After the old building is demolished and the new expanded parking lot is completed, St. Peters Golf Club will resume golf operations out of a temporary location until the opening of the new Golf & Banquet Center in spring 2019. The new Golf & Banquet Center facility will offer: • Banquet/meeting facilities with seating for up to 350 people, plus extra outdoor event space including a tournament pavilion structure that can seat up to 150 people. • A more comfortable clubhouse with a new bar and grill and pro shop. • Multiple verandas and a large deck with lake views. • Rentals for special events and fundraisers, including golf tournaments, wedding receptions, reunions, anniversary parties, trivia nights and other community events. The Golf & Banquet Center project was approved by St. Peters voters in 2016 with passage of the Proposition Q bond issue. The Golf & Banquet Center replaces a decades-old, high-maintenance facility. The new facility will feature a scenic view overlooking the golf course lake. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/Golf.

Plans underway for eighth annual Santa’s North Pole Dash The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce announces they will be holding their eighth annual Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s Snowman Shuffle on Dec. 1, in Historic St. Charles. Santa’s North Pole Dash is a 5K run and one-mile walk through the historic district of St. Charles. All participants will receive a holiday-themed, long-sleeved shirt that resembles Santa’s Jacket, hat, beard and gloves that can be worn during the race. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal. Children 11 and under are encouraged to participate in the Snowman Shuffle, where kids sprint race down Riverside Drive. All kids who register will receive a Snowman t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Registration for the 5K run and one-mile walk is $35 / $30 through Oct. 31 and $40 / $35 beginning Nov. 1. The registration deadline is Nov. 26 or 3,000 participants, whichever comes first. Race day registration is $45. The children’s run is $20 per child. This year, all participants are invited to attend the complimentary breakfast during the Post Race Party and Awards Presentation. The breakfast, hosted by Logan Chiropractic Health Center will feature Chris Cakes’ all you care to eat pancakes and sausage. NEWCO, Inc. will also be providing coffee and hot cocoa during breakfast. The awards ceremony will take place at the breakfast tent with the overall Men’s and Women’s finisher receiving an engraved Moose Mug to coincide with our theme from the movie “Christmas Vacation.” Age group winners for both Men’s and Women’s divisions will receive an engraved cookie plate. All participants who wear their race shirts in participating Main Street businesses will receive special one-day discounts and can take part in “Holiday Spirits on Main”, where select pubs and restaurants will offer specials for participants wearing their 2018 run shirt. Register early, there are only 3,000 costumes and finisher medals are available. For more information on the event and to register, please visit www.SantasNorthPoleDash.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/santasnorthpoledash or on Twitter. Have something to say?? Use the following hashtags when you tweet about the race - #santadash2018 or #HOHOHOcember.

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MDC seeks confirmed sightings of badgers, weasels and spotted skunks The badger, a master dirt mover, is one of Missouri’s largest mammals and a fierce opponent with lengthy front claws if cornered. Yet thanks to low population numbers and their nocturnal, rather reclusive ways, many outdoor enthusiasts have never seen one. Biologists for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) want to know more about them, and the public can help. Laura Conlee, MDC furbearer biologist, is seeking photographs or carcasses of badgers. They help her add to a database that indicates how frequently badgers are observed and where they are distributed in Missouri. Conlee also seeks photos or carcasses for least weasels, long-tailed weasels and spotted skunks. All four species have small or declining populations in the state and are listed as species of conservation concern. Trail cameras sometimes capture photos or video of these mammals. Citizens sometimes photograph them, too. Furbearers are accidentally killed by vehicles along roadways and can be reported to MDC staff. Trappers help with badger reports. Badgers can be legally harvested in Missouri during the established furbearer season and fur sales are reported to MDC. Although, badgers are not a sought after species and few are taken. There is no hunting or trapping season for weasels or spotted skunks. Any of those species accidentally trapped live must be released. Those found dead must be turned over to a local conservation agent. Carcasses enable positive species identification and the collection of skulls and DNA for scientific study. Badgers are squat, powerful, animals two to three-feet long and weighing up to 30 pounds. They have long claws on strong front legs used for tunneling burrows or for digging up prey such as mice or ground squirrels. Badgers feed primarily on rodents and rabbits. They need habitat where their food prey is present and where they can easily dig in soil for burrows and to catch prey. The prairie, woodland and river breaks habitats in the western, northwest and northeastern regions of the state are where they were historically most

Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation The Missouri Department of Conservation MDC wants to know more about badgers, and the public can help. Laura Conlee, MDC furbearer biologist, is seeking photographs or carcasses of badgers.

common, and where they are usually spotted today. Badgers can run 15 mph, swim capably, or dig a burrow and disappear underground in less than a minute. But for most people, a badger is a rare sighting. Only 24 badger sightings were recorded by MDC in 2017 and 2018. Those were based on sightings, trapper and hunter reports, or badgers found dead on roadways. The loss of prairie and woodland habitat with suitable prey is one reason for their population decline, Conlee said. Their life habits also make them hard to see. “They’re nocturnal, and they live underground, you typically don’t see them crossing over the road in front of you,” Conlee said. “They’re pretty elusive to begin with, and since they are less common than many other furbearers, people don’t typically see them.” Spotted skunks are today seen primarily in the southeast Missouri Ozarks. The state is on the southern fringe of the least weasel’s range, and they are only seen in north Missouri. Long-tailed weasels may be seen statewide, but they are rare in Missouri. Weasels are small but fierce predators, preferring to eat rodents. Anyone with photos, video, or carcasses of badgers, spotted skunks, or weasels are asked to contact Conlee via email at laura.conlee@mdc. mo.gov.

Work underway on transportation improvements at Premier 370 Business Park With transportation improvements underway in the area of Premier 370 Business Park, drivers are asked to use caution driving through construction work zones on Premier Parkway Drive and Lakeside Drive. Work is underway to widen Lakeside Drive at the Highway 370 interchange and add two traffic signals. Traffic signals also will be added on Premier Parkway at Spencer Road, Executive Centre Parkway and Lakeside Drive/Truman Boulevard, and along the new Amazon site at 4000 Premier Parkway. Other construction will include fiber optic network improvements for the traffic signals and construction of an auxiliary lane on Premier Parkway along the Amazon site.

Please slow down and drive cautiously through construction sites. Road construction around Premier 370 Business Park is expected to be complete by May 2019. These improvements will accommodate new freight and commuter traffic from new and future development at Premier 370 Business Park. Amazon and FedEx have facilities under construction at the 850-acre Premier 370 Business Park, joining existing businesses RB, Saia LTL Freight, Dayton Freight, Best Buy and Grove Collaborative, with plenty more sites open for development. Learn more about Premier 370 and other economic development in St. Peters at www.stpetersmo.net/ econ.

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Gold Award Girl Scout helps toddlers Fort Zumwalt South High School Leadership Class develop essential cognitive abilities will lead first ever ‘Operation O’Town Creek Clean’ Anyone can volunteer to help clean various creeks around O’Fallon during Operation O’Town Creek Clean. Fort Zumwalt South High School’s Leadership Class has partnered with O’Fallon for the first ever completely student-led creek clean. On Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., students will lead volunteers at various creek sites throughout the O’Fallon community. “It will definitely be worth getting up early for,” said leadership student Judah Nunn. “Seeing the community hard at work to help the environment

will be a great feeling for all the volunteers involved. We want everyone to encourage their friends and family to come help out. It will be a great time.” “The city of O’Fallon hosts many creek cleanups a year, but this is the first one ever to be student led and organized,” said Megan Taylor, O’Fallon’s Volunteer Coordinator. “We are excited to see how the students of Fort Zumwalt South take this project and make it their own.” Pre-registration for this event is required. Volunteering for this event includes the following perks: a t-shirt, a luncheon

celebration and giveaways. Dress appropriately for this event by wearing long sleeves, boots, and preparing for the weather. Supplies needed to complete the creek clean will be provided. To sign up to help the FZS Leadership Class complete their clean stream mission, and to gain more information about Operation O’Town Creek Clean, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/operation-otown. For any additional questions, contact Volunteer Coordinator Megan Taylor at 636-379-5408 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

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Submitted photo Abby Lewis, a junior at Orchard Farm High school in St. Charles, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Abby Lewis, a junior at Orchard Farm High school in St. Charles, recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. By earning the award, Lewis exemplifies a leader who has transformed an idea for change into an actionable plan with a sustainable impact. Lewis was among 53 Gold Award Girl Scouts recognized during a ceremony at Lindenwood University in St. Charles this summer. Children explore the world around them using their five senses: touch, sight, smell, taste and hearing. To earn her Gold Award, Lewis gave local area preschoolers more opportunities to engage these essential faculties. She created and donated a large-scale music and outdoor water wall that would strengthen their developmental skills. Lewis is ensuring children in her area have curriculum in their early years that will set them up for success now and later in life. The Gold Award represents the culmination of more than 80 hours of work on a project that is important to each girl. Approximately one million high-school aged Girl Scouts have earned the Girl Scout Gold Award or its equivalent since 1916.

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Castlio student raises money for backpack program

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While it’s not unusual to see a summer lemonade stand on the tree-lined streets of St. Charles, it is unusual for all of the proceeds to be donated to help other children. That’s exactly what Castlio fifth grader Caroline Woodland did after she saw a need in her own school. “I raised money from lemonade stands and bake sales for the backpack program, and we also used a GoFundMe account,” said the 10-year-old entrepreneur. “My friend, she had to use the backpack program, they get food that’s easy to make and eat and it made me feel good to help her.” The amount that Caroline raised was also out of the ordinary, and she was able to present a check to the school for $2,550. Principal Tim Scholle accepted the check and reflected on Caroline’s efforts. “She is a shining example of what kids at Castlio can do when they’re empowered to make a difference in the community. She is a student that has a caring heart and a lot of empathy for other students, she saw how the backpack program helped students and she wanted to help too. I’m very impressed with Caroline, she’s going to do great things in the future.” Castlio partners with Harvester Christian Church to

Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District Castlio fifth grader Caroline Woodland raised $2,550 for the school’s backpack program and was able to present a check to principal Tim Scholle who accepted the check.

run the backpack program and provides food for 20-30 students each week. “It helps kiddos in need be able to bring home food for the weekend,” said Counselor Tiffany Nix. “Every Friday they get a backpack full of nutritious and easy to prepare food, breakfasts and lunches, and they bring it back on Monday.” Students were not the only ones that benefited from Caroline’s generosity. She set up a stand at the Weldon Spring Independence Day Celebration, and sold lemonade, water, and sweets. The next day she took

the extras to area first responders, including the St. Peters Police Department and the Cottleville Fire Protection District. Philanthropy is nothing new to Caroline, she has established a pattern of generous behavior. “Last summer she raised $500 for the Humane Society, and this year she asked if she could raise money for her school,” said her mother, Beth Anderson. “She saw some of the kids getting food for the weekends, and she asked me if she could help. It makes me very proud!”

City of St. Charles School District recognized as ‘Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America’

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The City of St. Charles School District is excited to announce it has been named as one the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” by Springbuk. The award was presented to the district during a ceremony in Chicago on Sept. 21. The district was officially listed as the 61st healthiest employer in America by Springbuk. “It’s wonderful to receive such a recognition,” said Dr. Jason Sefrit, District Superintendent. “The City of St. Charles School District knows that a healthy staff is a happy and productive staff. This award is validation that we are on the right track and it is a great honor.” During the judging process, the district was evaluated across six key categories: culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, marketing and communications, programming and interventions, and reporting and analytics. Organizations were evaluated with the proprietary Healthiest Em-

ployers Index, a 1-100 rubric for wellness programming. Award winners achieved lasting success through a wide array of employee wellness initiatives and corporate wellness programs. The key factors in the district receiving this award were The Bridge Health Center, an inhouse health clinic available to district employees and their family members and its Health Risk Assessment and Wellness Program, a plan that monitors the key health indicators of participants over the course of a year and rewards them with gift cards to health conscious restaurants and FitBit when goals are met. “We needed to find a solution for keeping rising health insurance costs down, while still providing our employees excellent and convenient care,” Brazeale said. “The Bridge Health Center allows us to do both while instituting a proactive wellness initiative that benefits both the district and our employees.”

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Presidents Classic Golf Scramble raises nearly $57,000 The St. Charles Community College Foundation raised nearly $57,000 at its 22nd annual Presidents Classic Golf Scramble on Sept 24. Proceeds will support scholarships as well as academic and program enhancements for the college. “Because of the generous support we receive from wonderful people in our community, many students are able to pursue their dreams of getting a college education,” said Betsy Schneider, executive director of the SCC Foundation. Richard Jensen, CEO of Rx Systems, Inc., and Chuck Pilliod, CFO of Krey Distributing Company, were co-chairs of the planning committee for this

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Orchard Farm wins Early Childhood Education Program of the Year award

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The Orchard Farm R-V School District is the recipient of the Early Childhood Education Program of the Year award from FutureBuilders, the educational foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The award was presented at the 2018 MSBA Annual Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks on Sept. 29. Orchard Farm was recognized in the mid-size category of school districts with an enrollment between 500 and 4,000 students. The MSBA FutureBuilders Early Childhood Education Program of the Year is designed to reward public school districts that have implemented programs to advance quality early educational opportunities for children. To be eligible for the award, the school district must be a member of Missouri School Boards’ Association and must offer a high quality pre-kindergarten program. Award recipients were selected by the MSBA FutureBuilders Board based on their innovative approaches and outstanding ability to engage and support the development of the children in their care and on their overall commitment to early childhood education. The Missouri School Boards’ Association is a private, nonprofit organization that exists to help school boards succeed.

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Causes and treatments for shoulder pain By Dr. Anthony Frisella Whether you’re an athlete or not, shoulder pain can have a significant impact on your daily activities. The causes of these injuries can range from physical activity, sports or even work. Learn more about the many ways you can injure your shoulders and the treatments available to get you back on track.

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What are some of the more common causes of shoulder issues? The most common injuries or issues I see are caused by working out or gym activities. It’s easy for someone to overdo it or to begin developing pain in the shoulder from an unfamiliar motion or improper form. Shoulder injuries can also stem from sports like wrestling, football and swimming. Work-related inju-

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ries can be a source of shoulder pain as well, especially for people who are working overhead like carpenters and drywallers. What ligaments or muscles are primarily involved with shoulder injuries? Rotator cuff tears are the most common type of shoulder injury. The rotator cuff is a series of muscles that surround the shoulder and allow you to lift and reach with your arm. Other injuries could be shoulder dislocations and separations, bicep tendon tears or injuries to the cartilage or labrum surrounding the socket. What treatment options are available? Most patients begin with physical therapy, which can cure

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the vast majority of shoulder problems. If there is significant inflammation, cortisone, a strong anti-inflammatory, can be used. An ultrasound guides the cortisone injection so it is less painful. Of course, if those treatments are not effective or the injury is more significant, we discuss arthroscopic or other shoulder surgery options to get patients back to 100 percent. Anthony Frisella, MD, is a shoulder and upper extremity surgery specialist at Advanced Bone and Joint in St. Peters and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty. org or schedule an appointment with Dr. Frisella at 636-2294222.

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Safely dispose unused prescription drugs at National Rx Take Back Event in St. Peters Time to clean out your medicine cabinet and safely get rid of old, unused or expired medications at the St. Peters Police Department’s National Rx Take Back Event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 27, at the St. Peters Justice Center. This service is for prescription drugs only, not over-thecounter drugs. All prescription medications will be accepted with no questions asked. Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event, so be sure to drop off medications

strictly between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No early birds or late comers, please. The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency is coordinating the National Rx Take Back Event. The St. Peters Police Department is participating in the event because unused prescription medication is a potential source of supply for illegal use and a risk to public health and safety. Safely disposing unused medicines at this event eliminates the possibility of the drugs harming someone

else or getting into the wrong hands. The service is free and anonymous. To remain anonymous, remove identifying information from prescription medicine container labels before disposal. Tightly seal the cap on any liquid product, such as cough syrup. Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles will not be accepted. Illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative. The St. Peters Justice Center

is located at 1020 Grand Teton Dr, at the corner of Grand Teton Drive and Suemandy Drive near Mid Rivers Mall. Learn more at www.dea.gov.

If you would like more information on this event, contact Officer Melissa Doss at 636278-2244, ext. 3550, or email at mdoss@stpetersmo.net.

Fleur de Lis Garden Society presents Garden of the Month Award Bonnie Alinder, in the Westborough neighborhood in St. Charles, is the proud recipient of the Garden of the Month Award presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Society. Bonnie received a gift card for Daniels Farm and Greenhouses and our Garden of the Month sign to display. She has lived at her current location for 16 years. Bonnie hails from a family of gardeners and has gardened since she was a child. She cherishes a photo of her grandfather receiving an award for his victory garden in the 1940s. Her garden contains a combination of native and non-native plants, all with labels for easy identification. Bonnie readily shares her plant cuttings and enjoys trying out new varieties of plants. If you are interested in joining

the Garden Society or if you know of a garden worthy of this award in St. Charles, contact Joan, Garden of the Month chairman, at joanreed7@att. net or call 636-373-2756, and leave a message. Also see www.fleurdeslisgardensociety. org for more information. Submitted photo

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McDonalds celebrates remodeled location with ribbon cutting

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Owner Chris Giarla celebrated the grand reopening of his newly remodeled McDonalds with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 13. Attending the event was St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and aldermen with the city of St. Peters, employees, family, friends and board members and ambassadors of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. The newly remodeled McDonalds is located at 199 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information on hours of operation and the new features and services please call 636-244-4870 or visit their website at mcdonalds.com.

First Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care locations open in St. Charles With advantages like easy-to-use online check-in and pre-registration, a real-time wait clock, mobile x-ray and large exam rooms, the new Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care location in St. Charles is designed to make health care effortless and convenient. Following a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 18, the St. Charles location is the fifth to open to patients in the St. Louis region. The St. Charles location is in Bogey Hills Plaza at 2031 Zumbehl Road. All centers will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “We are excited to open our first Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care center in St. Charles as part of our multi-market joint venture with Mercy,” said Todd Latz, CEO of GoHealth Urgent Care. “Partnering with an innovative and integrated health system like Mercy will enable us to provide more connected and comprehensive care, complete with integrated electronic medical records and same-day or next-day appointments with specialists when needed. We look forward to providing the highest level of care and quality to families across the St. Charles area.” Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care treats adults and children six months and older with non-life threatening illnesses and injuries such as colds, flu, fever, asthma, allergies, emphysema, minor skin lacerations, cuts, burns, urinary tract infections, sports injuries, fractures, sprains and strains. Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care accepts most commercial insurance plans. “Based on Mercy’s many years of service in the St. Charles area, we know that patients want care close to home and available at times that are convenient for them. Mercy’s partnership with GoHealth is a response to those needs,” said Jeff

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Johnston, president of Mercy’s eastern Missouri region. “Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care brings a new type of urgent care experience to our patients, with expanded access to convenient and high quality care.” Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care patients will experience visits that on average last less than an hour and will cost substantially less than a trip to the emergency room. The open floor layout of Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care centers enables caregivers to directly engage with patients, and the spacious exam rooms can accommodate entire families. Every center is equipped with on-site X-ray and laboratory services for patient convenience, enabling rapid results. Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is currently developing at least 30 urgent care centers across Mercy’s service area, including more locations around St. Louis and St. Charles County. As those sites are chosen, you will find them listed at www.gohealthuc.com/Mercy. This website is also where you can learn more about the conditions we treat at Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care, see current wait times, check-in online, pre-register and confirm your insurance is accepted.

Sip & Savor celebrates 20 years of food and fun with ribbon cutting The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th anniversary of Sip & Savor St. Charles County with the largest ribbon cutting the city of St. Peters has seen on Sept. 6 at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. Joining in the ribbon cutting ceremony was Event Organizer Lori Tainter, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, as well as, current staff, ambassadors and board members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, volunteers and attendees of the event. Kristie Freed, former event organizer with the St. Peters Chamber of Commerce and now partici-

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pating vendor with Koval Distilleries was also in attendance. From its humble beginnings on the front steps of St. Peters City Hall, Sip & Savor has consistently offered residents of St. Charles County the opportunity to sample the best

loved and most popular food items – all at one place. Held annually the first Thursday in September, attendees spent the evening sipping wine or brews while sampling zesty barbecue, gourmet pizza, delicious pasta, sweet treats and so much more.

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Sports you see with Gary B... Divers do well in pool for Lindenwood The Lindenwood University divers competed at the Indy Diving Invite in Indianapolis on Friday and Saturday with multiple Lions having good showings. On day one, Madison Arnold led the way for Lindenwood, finishing in second place overall with a cumulative total of 371.65. Katie Werkema was the second-best finisher on day one, compiling a cumulative score of 368.6 and finishing in third place. Other Lindenwood notables include Ashley Hollway (fourth place overall, cumulative score: 367.4) and Allie Steinhauser (fifth place overall, cumulative score: 356.1). On day two, Ashley Holloway improved from day one numbers as she finished in second place overall with a cumulative score of 443.9, while Madison Arnold (third place overall, cumulative score of 371.85) and Katie Werkema (fourth place overall, cumulative score of 355.45) finished right behind Holloway. On the men’s side, Dylan Callaghan finished in second place overall with a cumulative score of 416.85. *Swimming in October…love it University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball player gets recognized Senior middle hitter Alex Miner of the UMSL volleyball team was named to the 20-player All-Midwest Region Crossover Tournament team. Miner was one of eight GLVC players selected, while the GLIAC and GMAC conferences both had six selections. The GLVC finished the tournament with a 32-10 record against its other region foes, while the GLIAC went 16-20 and the GMAC was 9-27. Miner helped the Tritons to a 3-0 weekend by averaging 1.70 kills and 0.90 blocks per set, while hitting .310. She had six kills and two blocks in a sweep of Northwood, 11 kills and two blocks in a four-set win over Ohio Valley and finished with five blocks in a sweep of Cedarville. *Congrats Alex

Ambush soccer ramping up for season The St. Louis Ambush will play in the new South Central Division for the 2018-19 season and have announced their full schedule for the 2018-19 Major Arena Soccer League season. The season will consist of 24 games; 12 on the road and 12 at home at the Family Arena in St. Charles. 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 at 3:05 p.m. For up to date Ambush news, visit the official website www.STLAmbush.com *Mark your calendar Another sports team coming to Family Arena Rumors are flying around that the new indoor football team will play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in the month of March. The St. Louis Stampede club is going through a draft system to acquire talented players throughout the United States. The team will be part of the National Gridiron League, NGL that will be a spring arena football league playing in twelve U.S. metropolitan areas throughout America. As the country’s premier spring football league it has grown in scale, profile, and reputation. Founded as a minor league alternative to the National Football League in 2017, the NGL now has the largest market share within the industry. As mentioned, running the Stampede’s football operations will be coach Pat Pimmell, well known from prior indoor teams. For more information, go to www.STLStampede.com or www.NationalGridiron.com *Details are coming in daily

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Crossword: World Series

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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.

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ACROSS 1. Got some shuteye 6. Pop-ups, e.g. 9. Mound 13. String quartet instrument 14. Wisecrack 15. Batu Khan’s posse 16. Famous fabulist 17. *Number of World Series won by the Senators 18. Blue-Green scum 19. *One of two baseball teams to play for both leagues 21. *Home of team with most World Series titles 23. Reggae precursor 24. “The Man Who Mis____ His Wife for a Hat” 25. Have a bawl 28. Wing-shaped 30. Handrail’s main supports 35. It often runs deep 37. It cuts a furrow 39. Double, in French 40. Shakespeare’s tragic monarch 41. Sunny prefix 43. Notary Public’s mark 44. Run on a bank, e.g. 46. Building extensions 47. 18-wheeler 48. *One of two teams to

win in its only appearance 50. Dutch cheese 52. Actors’ group 53. OK 55. *”____house Gang” nickname for 1934 World Series victors 57. *Fall ____ 61. *Baseball league award 65. Bald symbol 66. Bauxite, e.g. 68. Andrea Bocelli, e.g. 69. Walk like a peacock 70. *R in RBI 71. Old but in 72. Clothes line 73. Tennis divider 74. Are not DOWN 1. Union foe 2. Sinister look 3. “What ____ can I say?” 4. Works the soil 5. Brown v. Board of Education city 6. ____ ‘n’ Andy 7. *He pitched the only World Series perfect game 8. Shorthand 9. Sacred 10. “Cogito, ____ sum” 11. Month of Purim 12. Sneak a look 15. Sold

20. Actor Fiennes 22. Long time 24. Streetcar named Desire, e.g. 25. Planktonic tunicate 26. 2018 movie “____’s 8” 27. Edible cannabis substance 29. Away from wind 31. Weak one 32. The Three Musketeers’ swords 33. Camel’s cousin 34. *Commissioner Emeritus of Baseball 36. Great Lake 38. *____ card 42. Missouri River tributary 45. Skeleton’s hiding place 49. Hit the slopes 51. “I think I can, I think I can...”, e.g. 54. Oak fruit 56. Expression of contempt 57. ____pool or ____pit 58. Like the White Rabbit 59. Taj Mahal city 60. Shantytown 61. Closely confined 62. A chip, maybe 63. Fate of Norse mythology 64. Turkey dance 67. Poe’s Morgue

We attended a wedding reception the other night. My husband took a look at the invitation beforehand and said, “Do we know these people?” Me: “Nope. Never seen them in my life?” “Why are we getting an invitation then?” “I think I saw the mom of the bride at the grocery store once. Her cantaloupe fell out of her cart. I picked it up so she handed me an invitation.” “That’s it? Then why are we going?” “Simple. Are you hungry?” “Always.” “Is it dinnertime?” “Yes.” “Have I cooked anything or do I intend to cook anything?” “No. Ooh!” A lightbulb went off in his head. “I’ll get dressed.” For the prime wedding season, spring through fall, I have planned our meals around wedding invitations. We get at least two a week. It’s a great way to get fed. We headed over to the reception center. People were milling about or standing in line to meet the bride and groom. “We’re not going to talk to these people are we?” My husband grumbled. “Of course! That would be rude not to. Especially after we eat their buffet.” We made our way up to the happy couple. “Hi there. Love your dress. This is my husband; he doesn’t speak. I picked up your mom’s canta-

loupe in the produce section back in May.” “Oh my gosh! The bride gushed. “She told me all about it. Mom said her hands were full and that she would have dropped everything and would never have been allowed back in the store again! So glad to finally meet you. Be sure and get some buffet.” I turned to my husband and winked then we helped ourselves to some coconut shrimp and teriyaki skewered chicken strips. “I guess that was worth it,” my husband admitted rubbing his stomach. “Wait till tomorrow,” I said. “Another one? Who is it this time?” “Oh, some lady I ran into at the department store. Her son’s getting married. She was standing behind me at the checkout with a load of stuff. I finished my purchase and passed her my 30 percent off coupon. She handed me an invitation. I hope you like prime rib!” Win win!

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Inspiration Corner: Brotherly love “I have always felt that it’s just as easy to make a friend as it is to make an enemy.” – Chuck Norris In the age of violent revenge flicks, it’s difficult to conceive of a different response to anger than “Hit first, ask questions later.” We like to assert our right to be right (as if we are never wrong) because it is difficult assume a position of humility. Quaintly put; we have forgotten how to love our neighbors. This plays out to disastrous result in the lives of our children who are daily consuming vast quantities of knowledge via YouTube, Netflix and “Fortnite.” They have learned to blast “the enemy” when threatened because that is what their online heroes do. They need adults to help them navigate complex relational situations so they know when to say, “I was wrong. I am sorry. Will you please forgive me?” I am watching this play out from the perspective of my nine-year old son, Ephraim. When playing with friends, their disagreements quickly escalate to physical altercations with little provocation. These young men have little concept of self-control, altruism or forbearance. How do we teach them? My son was recently “jumped” by a group of boys in our neighborhood. They punched him in the face and knocked him down. One parent suggested I call the police. I considered this approach, discussed it with my husband, but ultimately decided there had to be a better way. My son was the victim in this scenario

form of tears as my son told me about their disagreement. The next thing I knew a flock of boys thundered up my street with lightening written all over their faces. I dusted off my hands, walked outside and met them in the grass. I said, “Are you all okay?” I spent the next ten minutes listening to those children rage while I tried to soothe their frazzled nerves. I rubbed their backs while they talked, reminded them that I love them and hugged them after everyone calmed down. I extended a hand of friendship to the boys I had not met before and offered everyone a drink of cool water. A few days later I made blueberry muffins and went to meet their mother. She and I are now friends. It takes more courage to walk away from a fight Photo courtesy Margaret Wolfinbarger than it does to engage in one but sometimes conflict Ephraim Wolfinbarger helps Laiden Graham tie his shoe. must be mitigated. In that case the best weapon is brotherly love. For more inspiration, follow me on my but he has also been a perpetrator. I have faced an- blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com. gry parents at the front door of my home and worked diligently to teach my child not to resort to physical violence. Still, children learn by example. They need to see patience and kindness modeled to them; if not Margaret Wolfinbarger is by their parent, then by the people who live in com- a wife and mother of three munity with them. peculiar children. She lives in Another disagreement between my son and some St. Charles and likes to shine neighborhood boys escalated recently into a storm of light into dark places. testosterone-laden fury. The first raindrops fell in the

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Oct. 19 – 21: Fall quilt exhibit

EVENTS Oct. 17: Halloween concert

Get dressed up in costume with the members of the St. Charles County Symphony Orchestra for a special free, family-friendly Halloween Concert at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Theatre at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Bring the whole family to enjoy fun, Halloween-themed music and get there early to claim your seat. Kids in costume will also get to participate in the trick-or-treat parade for free candy. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd., in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624 or visit www. stpetersmo.net.

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 shopping, quilting demonstrations, and crafts and vendors. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information call 618-883-2032.

Old shoes just hanging around? Donate your gently used shoes and make a difference.

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 foot-stomping, knee-slapping 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. 20: Library fundraiser

The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation 2018 Imagine Gala & Auction takes place at 6 p.m. at Ameristar Casino, Resort & Spa. Join the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation for a magical evening in Narnia to support literacy and lifelong learning in St. Charles County. All proceeds from the 2018 Imagine Gala and Auction benefit the foundation’s mission to ensure excellent library programs, services, and facilities for all people in our community.

Oct. 20: Paper shredding event

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For O’Fallon residents who have documents, records or papers that they would like to have destroyed, O’Fallon’s Environmental Services Department is hosting a free event to safely dispose of unwanted paperwork. The Shred Event is scheduled from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Environmental Services facility at 1550 Progress West Lane in O’Fallon. To participate, residents put the documents they want to destroy in cardboard bankers boxes, or cardboard boxes of a similar size, and drive up to the facility and drop them off. Please make sure the boxes are not too heavy to lift or filled to overflowing. Up to five banker-size boxes can be brought to the event, free. After the first five boxes, additional boxes can be dropped off for $5 each. Residents must bring photo identification showing O’Fallon residency and all trash customers must have their account in good standing in order to participate. All of the material will be shredded including the boxes if they are not wanted back. The event is indoors, so it will be rain or shine. Please do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If you can tear it, then you can shred it with this complimentary service. It is okay for documents to have staples or paper clips. For questions contact Environmental Services at ofallonrecycles@ofallon. mo.us or 636-272-0477.

Oct. 20-21: Fall festival

Enjoy live music, haunted hayrides, carnival rides, tasty food, games, inflatables, refreshing spirits, 50/50 raffles and plenty of crafts at the annual Assumption Fall Festival from 3 - 11 p.m., Oct. 20, and from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 21, at Assumption Church in O’Fallon. This picnic features a traditional turkey and sausage dinner with all the trimmings and lots of fall fun for the entire family. All are welcome to attend this two-day celebration that serves as the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. Assumption Parish is located at located at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon. For more information

about the Assumption Parish picnic, call Aaron Bruns, festival chair, at 913620-8830 or email assumptionfallfestival2018@gmail.com.

Oct. 21: Fall Foliage Sunset Hike

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a guided Fall Foliage Sunset Hike from 4-30 – 6:30 p.m. at Klondike Park near Augusta. Participants will take in the natural beauty of autumn and experience an adventurous two-mile hike through the park at a casual pace. The group will meet at Shelter #2, then explore a mix of natural and paved-surface trails. The hike concludes with an amazing sunset vista overlooking the Missouri River Valley and rolling hills of Historic Missouri Wine Country. The guided hike is free, but pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, call the parks department at 636-949-7535 or register online at http://bit.ly/2018FallFoliageSunsetHike.

Oct. 21: Living ethics open discussion

The Ethical Society Mid Rivers will facilitate an open forum on ethical topics and dilemmas confronting our nation, the St. Charles County community and our members. All are welcome to the event from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at 260 Brown Road in Saint Peters. For more information, visit http://www.EthicalSocietyMR.org or call 636-395-0249.

Oct. 21: Country music show

The Gateway Country Music association will have their fall GCMA show featuring traditional country music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67, at the Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636-384-0916 or Dean Raymer at 636-795-2014. Tickets are $10 and can also be purchased at the door.

Oct. 22: Musical performance

The St. Charles City-County Library LIVE @ the Library series presents Saxophone Quartet at 7 p.m. at Kathryn Linnemann Branch at 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles. The After Hours Sax Quartet will entertain you with a live performance. Enjoy an hour of New Orleans jazz and ragtime, interspersed with interesting tidbits of saxophone history. For more information visit youranswerplace.org/ecalendar.

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 $10 per person, includes dessert and beverage. There will also be prizes, silent auction, raffles, pot o gold and sleepers. Proceeds from event will go to buying shoes for children in need in St. Charles County. For reservations call 636-947-9677 or 636-724-1884. See any member for tickets.

Oct. 26: Senior Fall Fun Day

WASSI’s Eighth Annual Senior Fall Fun Day takes place from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main St. in Wentzville. There

will be free food, a Halloween costume contest with prizes for first, second and third place, musical entertainment, an apple pie bake off with prizes for first, second and third place, an ice cream social, door prizes and bingo. RSVP to 636-639-2151. Leave a message indicating how many will be attending

Oct. 26: Symphony performance

The public is invited to join members of Zion Lutheran Church and School for a performance by the Wind Symphony from Concordia University Chicago. A variety of music in many forms and styles, programmed for wide audience appeal, will make this event a pleasure for everyone. The concert will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles at 7 p.m. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.

Oct. 27: Scrapbooking day

Fort Zumwalt East High School’s Scrapbooking Day includes a light breakfast, lunch and snacks and takes place from 8 a.m.—5 p.m., 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. Linn and South Linn Cemetery have both been a part of Wentzville since the 1800s. Located off Church Street south of I-70, it is the final resting place for many Wentzville Citizens, including William M. Allen, the founder of Wentzville. Advance tickets will be available at the next Wentzville Community Historical Society General Membership Meeting on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Green Lantern. Or at the Caboose on Main Street during the Fall Festival. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at the cemetery.

Oct. 28: Trunk or treat, and social justice phone bank

The Ethical Society Mid Rivers will hold a Trunk or Treat for kids from 10:30 – 11 a.m., followed by phone bank training and calling from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pizza and child care will be provided. All are welcome to the events at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. Please RSVP for Trunk or treat. For more information, visit http://www.EthicalSocietyMR.org or call 636-395-0249.

Nov. 1-3: Quilt show

Crossroads Arts Council proudly presents the Third Annual Pieces of the Heart Quilt Show 2018 at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main. St. in Wentzville.

Nov. 3: Trivia night

“Thinksgiving” Trivia Night fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 17, 2018 St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m. - Trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25.

Nov. 3: Art exhibition

St. Charles City-County Library presents “Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection Exhibition” Sept. 24 – Nov. 3 at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch at 2750 Highway K in O’Fallon. The exhibition explores a unique archive of 2,588 postcards and over 100 years of images of nurses and the nursing profession from around the world, investigating the hold these images exert on the public imagination then and now. This exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. For more information, visit youranswerplace.org/ecalendar

Nov. 3: Mouse races

Emerge Everyone First Annual Mouse Races takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. at Mid Rivers Mall Event Space. Emerge Everyone is a nonprofit that offers a fitness program to adults and children intellectual disabilities at no cost. Tickets are $25 or $160 for a table of eight. For sponsorships and raffle donations contact Kathryn Hubbard kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or 314-378-6129 or register https://www. eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-mouseraces-tickets-47173821169.

Nov. 3: Adult scavenger hunt

An adult scavenger hunt takes place from 4 – 11 p.m. at Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center. The event benefits Habitat for Humanity St. Charles County. Register a team, sponsorships www. MadDreamBuilders.com. For more information contact Kathy Hubbard at kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or 314-378-6129.

Nov. 3: Learn to Homebrew Day

Are you 21 years of age or older and want to learn how to brew your own beer from professional homebrewers for free? Then join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Learn to Homebrew Day at the Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing near St. Charles. With the help of the Little Hills Home Brewers, participants will learn the art of making beer at home through demonstrations, tastings and other educational lessons. Participants must bring a photo ID. To register for this fun homebrew program, visit http://bit.ly/LearnToHomebrewDay or call the parks department at 636-949-7535.

Nov. 4: Hayrides

At Broemmelsiek Park, through Nov. 4, groups of 20 can reserve a tractor-pulled hay wagon for a 45-minute ride through prairies and tree-lined fields in the park. For an hour after

the ride, participants are invited to sit around a glowing campfire to roast treats they bring with them. The cost is $125 per wagon. Advanced reservations are required by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. Hayrides may be reserved for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Nov.11: Doll show

The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club invites you to their 41st Annual Doll and Bear Show at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendors are needed. Please contact Teri at 314-423-2635 or cell 314-445-7845.

Nov. 14-18: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Don’t Talk to the Actors” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. This show is appropriate for high school students and above. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-17; 10 a.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

Athletic Department to increase scholarships and support SCC’s athletic teams with their travel, equipment and other needs to help them be successful. For more information and to register, visit www.stchas.edu/athleticstrivia, or contact Tim Brix at 636-922-8211 or tbrix@stchas.edu.

Dec. 2: Christmas house tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles are inviting you to visit their homes at the ninth annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour. Mark your calendars to attend from 1 - 5 p.m.. The tour will begin at the Town Hall at 3300 Rue Royale, where you will have an opportunity to register for a door prize as well as obtain a map directing you to the houses on tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market in New town beginning on Nov. 14 or at the Town Hall the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/ County charities.

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ONGOING EVENTS 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 Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every

Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

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The Child Center, Inc. will host its annual Superheroes for Kids Trivia Night at St. Peter Parish Center located at 301 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. For only $200 per table or $25 per person, each guest can look forward to 10 rounds of trivia, beer, and soda; outside food and beverages are also allowed. The evening will be packed with games, an auction, raffles, and prizes for the top teams. For more information or to register please visit www.thechildcenter/trivia or contact Lisa Zweifel at 636-332-0899 or lzweifel@cacnemo. org to reserve your team.

Nov. 17: Quilt social

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a quilt social at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. with 24 regular bingo games, quilt given away every fourth game, plus four special “Dizzy Games” wins cash. For additional information contact Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 30: Trivia night

St. Charles Community College will host an Athletics Trivia Night at 7 p.m. and all trivia will be sports themed. Trivia will be held in the College Center gym on SCC’s campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking for guests is free and available in both the Yellow and Orange Parking Lots. For a campus map, visit stchas.edu/maps. Tickets cost $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Beer, soda and water are included, and teams are welcome to bring snacks. All proceeds will go to the SCC

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a profit. Their clients were, unfortunately, not as lucky as the prices plummeted. More than thirty years later, Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” serves as a reminder that not everyone on Wall Street is ethical. The film came out in 1987, a time when insider trading scandals were coming to light. Michael Douglas played the now-iconic character Gordon Gekko, an investor who dealt in inside information. Instead of studying charts and graphs, Gekko gathered private data about companies to make his investment decisions. Charlie Sheen, who came off a memorable role in “Platoon,” played Bud Fox, a wannabe Wall Street player who becomes Gekko’s protégé. Fox was exceptionally skilled at obtaining information, and he benefited greatly from his associa-

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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.