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Veteran’s Day celebration

Submitted Photo Wreaths Across America is an organization whose mission is to remember, honor and teach, in coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.

Wentzville eighth-grader joins Wreaths Across America effort to place wreaths on veterans’ gravestones

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By Brett Auten Amber Scheulen is on a mission. Scheulen and the rest of the members Wentzville Civil Air Patrol Squadron have teamed up with Wreaths Across America, an organization whose mission is to remember, honor and teach, in coordinating wreath laying ceremonies in December at Arlington National Cemetery as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. “We are not here to decorate graves,” Karen Worcester, Executive Director of Wreaths Across America said. “We’re here to remember not their deaths, but their lives.” Each wreath is $15 and the Wentzville Civil Air Patrol Squadron has set a goal of 500 wreaths for 500 veterans and are asking for a donation to help them ensure every fallen veteran’s gravestone is graced with a green wreath this December. “They watched over us, now let us watch over them,” Scheulen said. “Help us remember and honor our fallen heroes.” Scheulen, 13, is an eighth grader at Hollenbeck Junior High. She is an Airman First Class and has been in Civil Air Patrol for nearly a year-and-half

with a focus on leadership, responsibility, and most of all teamwork. “With a team, I know I am not alone and in teamwork almost anything is possible and will happen with greater impact,” she said. The deadline for the project is Dec.

1. When you donate to Wreaths Across America, your money sponsors a wreath first and foremost. Eighty-six cents of every dollar donated goes toward wreath sponsorships, shipping costs not covered by trucking partners and fundraising group paybacks. Wreaths Across America operates on the remaining margin, keeping overhead low and paying wages to just eight full-time employ-

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Movie: “Hacksaw Ridge” Photo by Ray Rockwell Amber Scheulen, 13, is an eighth grader at Hollenbeck Junior High. She is an Airman First Class and has been in Civil Air Patrol for nearly a year-and-half.

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WREATHS Continued from cover ees with the executive director and chairman taking zero salary. Last year, the Wentzville Civil Air Patrol teamed up locally with the Legion Riders from American Legion Post 323 to honor neighbor veterans’ graves at Eternal Peace Cemetery, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery, and Linn Cemetery in Wentzville. At the ceremony, the Wentzville squadron will lock in alignment, and along with a color guard, honor and place a wreath on the grave while saying the veteran’s name aloud. Scheulen and her squadron have been contacting local businesses and reaching out to family members. As of last week, she had sold 20 wreaths. Her great-grandfather was a World War II Air Force veteran and her grandfather, a former police officer, has been helping spread the word. “Many of the businesses have not responded yet,” she said. “A few have donated some wreaths.” National Wreaths Across America Day is set for Dec. 17 and also

planned is a week of events including international veteran’s tributes, ceremonies at state houses and a week-long Veteran’s Parade between Maine and Virginia. “I heard that the Civil Air Patrol can help you get into the Air Force,” Scheulen said. “I want to be an Air Force engineer. I’m pretty sure I’m the only one in my school that’s in a civil air patrol.” Scheulen has shared her experiences with classmates where the overwhelming response has been that of wonder. “Some are like, ‘wow’, when I’ve told them that I have flown a plane,” she said. “I haven’t taken off or landed but once in the air I have taken over the passenger seat controls and they let me do a few turns and get the plane up to our destination height. It was really cool.” For more information and to donate, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. To order from Scheulen specifically, call 636-6348439 or email vscheulen@aol.com.

St. Charles County Public Health renews WIC services contract The St. Charles County Department of Public Health announced that it has renewed its contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue operating the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program through 2017. St. Charles County’s WIC program provides specific supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to qualifying families. By participating, pregnant or breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five, can receive nutritious foods that are designed to maintain overall health and aid in development. These food options are specifically chosen to be ones that are high in protein, iron, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients that will enhance the lives of women and their children. Among

these specific foods are milk and cheese products, eggs, whole-grain breads and cereals, 100 percent fruit juices, as well as whole fruits and vegetables. Because it has been determined to be the ideal food source for babies, the WIC program encourages breastfeeding and provides breastfeeding support, baby foods and infant cereal. For women who cannot, or choose not to, breastfeed, infants also may receive supplemental, iron-fortified formula. “Studies confirm that women who participate in WIC have fewer lower birthweight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in their pregnancy and eat healthier,” St. Charles County WIC Program Manager Eva Obirek stated. “Proper nutrition plays a vital role in development, so we work closely with our families to help guide them on a path

to success during this important time in their lives.” St. Charles County WIC Participants must meet income guidelines, be a Missouri resident and be determined to be at “nutritional risk” by a health professional. Based on gross household income, the current income eligibility guidelines may be viewed online at http://www.sccmo. org/577/Income-Guidelines. Services are provided at the WIC offices (located at 1650 Boones Lick Road in St. Charles) by scheduled appointment, from 8:30 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Persons interested in applying for WIC services in St. Charles County should call 636-949-7402 or visit http://www.sccmo. org/WIC.

The city of St. Charles launches new Keep It Close initiative Keeping your cell phone close can not only save your life in an emergency or dangerous situation, but can also aid in saving the lives of others. That’s the message of Ward 3 St. Charles City Council Member Laurie Feldman’s new safety initiative, Keep It Close, which debuted this past month during St. Charles Night Out festivities, as a partnership with the city of St. Charles. The inspiration for this campaign came to Feldman after she fell 12 feet from her deck. Feldman herself dialed 911 from the cell phone she’d thankfully placed in her pocket. She credits that call and

the amazing work of city of St. Charles emergency responders with saving her life. According to the Federal Communications Commission, approximately 70 percent of all 911 calls are now placed by wireless phones. There are also a wide variety of safety and emergency apps that can be downloaded and accessed from your smart phone. “Keeping your cell phone charged, powered on and close at hand can make all the difference in an emergency,” Feldman said. “But not everyone is used to keeping their cell phone ready and within arm’s

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reach 24/7. Those are the people we’re trying to reach with this campaign.” To encourage the “keep it close” habit, St. Charles City has created magnets, key chains and window clings for residents and local businesses. Feldman has also committed to speaking with as many community organizations and neighborhood groups as she can over the next four months. If you are interesting in having Feldman as a guest speaker, please call her at 636-946-4749 or email her at Laura.Feldman@stcharlescitymo.gov.

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The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is looking for donations Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is looking for Holiday Heart Partners to help cover many high priority needs and special wishes of Nursery families who are experiencing financial hardship. Typical donations include toys, diapers, housing and utility assistance, transportation assistance, household needs, food and formula, and shoes and clothing. You and your family, your employer, your place of worship, your friends and associates or any group you belong to may choose to help at risk children and families in need. There are three different ways in which you can help:

sponsor a family, purchase holiday wish list items and donate to the Crisis Nursery. “It’s the 30th year of Holiday Hearts! Just think – 30 years brightening the holiday season for thousands of children” said DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. “You are invited to help us continue this wonderful tradition by becoming a Crisis Nursery Holiday Hearts angel!” To participate in the Crisis Nursery 2016 Holiday Hearts Program, please contact Saint Louis Crisis Nursery at 314-292-5770.

Parents name son in honor of paramedics who delivered him

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Photo courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedics (back row, from left) Trish Kohlenhoefer, Battalion Chief Brian Schnelle and Lori Sizer (holding Charles Justin Lamm) with the Lamm family (front row, from left) Jack, Alexa, Alaina and Justin Lamm.

Selecting a name for a new baby can be a daunting task for many new parents. Some select names that have been in their family for generations, while others name children in honor of favorite historical figures or literary characters. But one new arrival in St. Charles County has a very unique meaning behind his moniker an ambulance district. After being sent home from the hospital earlier in the evening, Alexa Lamm realized just after midnight that her baby was coming very soon. Knowing they did not have time to make it from their home in O’Fallon back to hospital where she’d planned to deliver, her husband, Justin, dialed 911 and followed the dispatcher’s instructions on how to care for his wife until first responders could arrive. Eight minutes later, paramedics Lori Sizer and Trish Kohlenhoefer with St. Charles County Ambulance District arrived, and helped Alexa deliver a healthy baby boy, whom the couple later named Charles “Charlie” Justin Lamm. “Charles is for the two wonderful St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedics who came to our rescue that evening, and Justin is for my husband, who did an amazing job that evening as well,” said Alexa. “They came into such a stressful situation and took complete control, doing so with confidence and compassion. We’ve said several times this week that they’re ‘Charlie’s Angels’!” Sizer and Kohlenhoefer’s efforts were supported by several others that evening - Ambulance District Battalion Chief Brian Schnelle and the crew from Wentzville Fire Protection District Station 4 all lent valuable assistance on the call. “For Alexa and Justin to honor our efforts in such a profound way is deeply humbling,” said Sizer, “this is one of the calls that we’ll never forget.” Charlie marks baby number three that Sizer has delivered throughout her 25-year career, and number four for Kohlenhoefer, who has spent 17 years in emergency medical services. For Alexa and Justin, Charlie makes number three - he joins big sister Alaina (age four), and brother Jack (age one).

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Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive Sixteen years after its inception and over 200,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women and children in the bi-state area. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 16th Annual Warners’ Warm-Up Winter Coat Drive.

From Nov. 1 – 14 you are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most. For more information on Warners’ WarmUp contact Officer Susie Ochs, 636-625-8018 or visit www.kurtwarner.org.

Olympian Johnny Quinn is featured speaker for November Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

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The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Olympian and Former Pro-Footballer Johnny Quinn at the November Speaker Series luncheon. Maybe best known as the bobsledder who busted through his bathroom door at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, Johnny is a former NFL player for the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers and joins only two other NFL players who have competed in the Winter Olympics –Herschel

Walker and Jeremy Bloom. The presentation will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club on Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for check in / registration with lunch served immediately following; at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and available through the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce website at www.GSTCCC.com or by calling the office at 636-946-0633.

Cornerstone UMC’s Fair Trade Market helps underprivileged artisans

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On Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church will host a Fair Trade Market. Fair Trade provides under and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. By purchasing their products, this allows the artisans and their families to pursue better homes, education and healthy lives of dignity. At the Fair Trade Market, unique products that are skillfully made from artisans

around the world will be available for purchase. These items include: jewelry, purses, scarves, pottery, woven baskets, soap, tea, coffee, chocolate and more. Every item purchased provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families; this, in turn, provides economic vitality to their communities. Each purchase has far reaching impact around the world. There will also be lunch available from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for $7 on this day so you can grab a bite to eat before or after you shop. “The Fair Trade Movement is an international network of producers, importers, retailers

and consumers, which enables people in the developing world to sell their products at a price that allows them to live in dignity and to support themselves and their families,” says Mabel Dighton, missions coordinator for the church. “Your tax-deductible donation will not only go to help the artisans but will also go to help the programs in Kenya and Zambia that provide much needed support to children orphaned by AIDS.” For more information about this event visit www. umcornerstone.org.

Planning for the secure future of a special needs child or loved one Caring for an individual with special needs, especially a child or loved one, is difficult in many aspects. One of the biggest concerns is how care needs will be paid for after a parent becomes incapacitated or dies. By creating a special needs trust, inheritance from a parent can be preserved in such a trust that enables a disabled individual to qualify for public benefits – for example, Medicaid, SSI, etc. that usually count assets, but do not when there is a special needs trust. A special needs trust works in much the same way as any other trust in that you need to appoint a trustee and a beneficiary (your loved one) as well as designate assets to fund the trust. It is important to seek the help of an experienced attorney to have a special needs trust or supplemental needs trust prepared. Certain requirements must be met to eliminate the risk of being disqualified for public benefits. Basically,

government programs will pay for costs of care first and then the trust assets can pick up any remaining costs. The purpose of a special needs trust is to supplement the public benefits received, not to replace them. Debra K. Schuster & Associates assists families of our special needs clients with legal planning for their long-term care. We advise our clients on how to effectively provide for their loved one with careful regard for preserving eligibility for Medicaid and other public benefits. The federal legal definition of a special needs trust has very specific guidelines. For example, the trust must be irrevocable to qualify. In addition, specific language must be used. The successful creation of a special needs trust will ensure that your loved one will have the quality of life they are accustomed to.

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Alzheimer’s care tips for home treatment

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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, focusing on the 5.4 million people in America who have been diagnosed with the progressive brain condition. Friends and family caregivers who offer countless hours of compassionate care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s can benefit from the following support and coping tips: • Be aware of your own emotional challenges as your loved one mentally changes. • Rely regularly on a team of helpers including medical professionals and home care providers. • Safeguard your need for breaks and respite. • Make use of Alzheimer’s home therapies including pets, visual and creative arts (e.g., adult coloring, painting, drawing, etc.), and aromatherapy.

• Encourage your loved one to socialize by helping them participate in community, social and church events. • Focus on the individual and not the disease. • Learn to respond rather than react. • Educate yourself on managing Alzheimer’s behavior problems. Right at Home of St. Charles, the leading provider of in-home care and assistance, offers specialized Alzheimer’s care and respite relief for family caregivers. Right at Home is a locally owned and operated, serving the communities of St Charles, Warren, Lincoln and North St. Louis Counties . For more information, contact Right at Home of St. Charles at http://www.rightathome. net/st-charles/, 636-379-9955 or by email at info@ rahstcharles.com.

Make your life insurance work for you Life insurance is a valuable asset, but over time you may find that your life insurance no longer fits your situation. You might be surprised to learn that in addition to your home, stocks, bonds and antiques, your life insurance is another asset you can sell. Life insurance policies can be converted to immediate cash through a life settlement, but as many as 85 percent of seniors don’t realize this option is available, according to a survey conducted by Coventry Direct. A life settlement is a financial transaction in which a policyowner sells an unneeded life insurance policy for more than they would have received from the insurance company if they were to lapse or surrender the policy. Most life insurance policy types qualify, including universal life, whole life, variable life, survivorship and even term life policies. Among the reasons you might consider a life settlement: • Your life insurance policy is too expensive to maintain. If your premium payments have continued to increase, your policy may no longer be affordable. However, simply allowing the policy to lapse results in a total loss of the premiums you have paid. • You have more life insurance than you currently need. As your circumstances and need for financial protection change, you may want to reduce the overall insurance you own. For example, if your policy was intended to pay off your mortgage in the event of your death,

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but you’ve since sold the home or paid off your mortgage, you may not need the same amount of coverage. • You need help with increasing medical or long-term care expenses. Selling your policy can help cover your immediate needs for health care or other unforeseen medical expenses. • Increasing your retirement funds will increase your peace of mind. The proceeds from the sale of your policy can help boost your savings and supplement your retirement income. • Your debt load exceeds your comfort level. Whether a single emergency incident or a combination of variables compounded your debt, working your way out can be emotionally and mentally draining, but applying untapped assets to reduce the burden may help.

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SCC to host weeklong veterans’ celebration St. Charles Community Col-

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lege will bring the community together to celebrate Veterans Day with a series of events Nov. 7-10. Events are free and open to the public, and will take place on the college’s campus in Cottleville. Veterans Celebration 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, SSB auditorium Join a celebration to honor veterans with music and spoken word. The ceremony will include a keynote from Captain Jamie R. Schwandt, Ed.D., on the characteristics of an American Hero, and will include participation from local veteran organizations and their color guards. Schwandt is a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, an author, a TV show host and a motivational speaker. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and human performance and in 2008 with a Master of Science degree in health and human performance. He earned a doctorate in education in 2013 from Kansas State University. Schwandt and his wife,

Photo courtesy SCC St. Charles Community College will bring the community together to celebrate Veterans Day with a series of events Nov. 7-10. Events are free and open to the public, and will take place on the college’s campus in Cottleville.

Tomi, reside in Cheney, Kan. They have a daughter, Ella Katherine. SCC Student Veterans Panel 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, SSB auditorium Hear about life from the student veteran’s perspective. All panelists are current SCC students who have served in the military. “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” Film 6 p.m. Nov. 9, SSB auditorium “Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor” is a documentary by John Wager that spotlights five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans who were given the opportunity to explore their experiences through the healing power of humor.

Veterans Week Ceremonial March 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10, near the flagpoles outside the LRC Campus and community members may join the ceremonial march around campus to honor and recognize our veterans. Hosted by the Student Veteran Organization, the ceremonial march will begin near the flagpoles outside the Learning Resource Center, rain or shine. For more information on Veterans Week events, visit stchas.edu/veteransweek. To learn more about services for veterans on campus, the Student Veteran Organization and Honoring Military Families Scholarship, contact Cassie Hagan, financial assistance manager, at 636-922-8578.

SCC to hold insurance sign-up events in November

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St. Charles Community College will be offering events providing information on health insurance available through the U.S. government, as well as letting individuals sign up for healthcare plans. The events will be held Nov. 14, and Nov. 16-17, on the SCC campus located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires Americans to sign up for health insurance, but the process can be very confusing,” said Paul Roesler, professor of political science at SCC. “The open enrollment period begins Nov. 1, yet many people have questions about the process. I’m excited to have the experts come to SCC – it is an important service to our community.” The first event, Health Insurance 101, is an informational presentation by Hana Hartman, an ACA navigator, that will be held from noon-1:30

p.m. Nov. 14, in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building. No appointment is necessary to attend. Hartman will explain the ins and outs of Missouri’s health insurance exchanges, including information on how to sign up. ACA Enrollment Days will be the following week, 9 a.m.6 p.m. Nov. 16-17, at SCC. At these full-day events, Hana and other navigators will help students and community members sign up for healthcare plans. Students and other community members who would like to attend a session are required to sign up for available time slots here: https://goo.gl/ forms/oxckLsMtru3mgVcI2 or by calling 314-531-7526,x374. If time slots fill up, SCC will consider adding more ACA Enrollment Days, or people can schedule times directly with the navigators.

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

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Cat-tastrophe Last week, I became aware that Oct. 29 was National Cat Day. Silly me, I had no idea. I thought I would pay homage to my felines on that morning and went to see them. Of course, I first had to schedule an audience before them through their crabby cat agent, Siggy. Siggy informed me that my fur balls were currently lounging after an exhaustive day of doing nothing. They were presently rewarding this brutal non-activity by administering thorough cleansings to remote regions of their bodies. They could in no way be interrupted. He suggested I come back tomorrow or better yet, bring an offering of fresh tuna and return within the hour if I were truly serious about such a meeting. Upon leaving, I could have sworn he murmured “peasant” under his breath, but I’m going to give him the benefit of being a nice guy and pretend he bid me a “pleasant” day. Later, I returned with the fish offering and was hesitantly allowed admittance, but only after being strictly warned to keep my annoying human tones down and to certainly not address either of them with, “My sweet Bunny Bumpkins Boopsie

Boops” as I usually did or I would lose a limb. I entered their chambers and there they sat curled on a couch like a couple of stuffed hairy sultans, watching Animal Channel’s, “My Cat from Hell” and taking notes. As soon as they recognized me, they flipped the TV off and began licking themselves again in those out-of-the-way areas. “Hello boys!” I said cheerily. The fat one ignored me by turning around twice then plopping his substantial girth onto a sofa pillow, whereupon he immediately collapsed into a deep unresponsive sleep. The skinny one turned his nose away then hacked up a sticky wad and pointed to it impatiently, indicating it should be cleaned and removed from

his sight directly. I c ont i n ued. “Hey, it’s National Cat Day. Let’s celebrate your special date. How about it?” The fat one bolted up from his coma and hissed then glared at me as if he would claw my face into thin slices of lunch meat. The other gasped in complete revulsion then tried to hack up something again. It was then that I realized what they were trying to tell me, “Excuse us, but every day is National Cat Day!” With that the chubby one rang a little bell on the side table. I bowed in complete humiliation at my senseless blunder and hurried off to prepare two salmon smoothies on the double. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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Cuivre River offers tips to keep warm and pay less As we transition from cooling to heating season, here are 10 tips from Cuivre River Electric Cooperative and www.energystar.gov to keep cold out and pay less to do it. 1. Dress warmer. We often set winter thermostats higher than needed. If you’re wearing t-shirts, shorts and going barefoot indoors, you’ve set the thermostat too high. Lower it to 68°F, and layer on long-sleeved shirts, sweats, sweaters and socks. For every degree you lower the thermostat you can reduce heating energy use by 1 to 3 percent. 2. Stop drafts and leaks. Keep warm air inside by caulking, sealing and weather stripping wherever outside meets inside. 3. Take care of your furnace. Replace or clean the furnace filter each month. Dirty filters can greatly affect furnace operation and waste fuel. Vacuum heating registers and the inside of ducts as far as you can reach. If you have baseboard heaters, brush and remove dust and dirt. Check and clean electronic air cleaners every few weeks. 4. Insulate. This is the low-hanging fruit of energy efficiency. Your home will be more comfortable year ‘round and energy use will be lower if you insulate to recommended levels. The University of Missouri Extension recommends minimum values

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of R-40 for ceilings, R-18 for walls, R-25 for floors over crawl spaces and R-11 for basement walls. 5. Adjust your water heater temperature. It’s easy to forget that your water heater runs 24/7 to keep water hot for you. Reduce the set temperature to 120°F and save 52 weeks a year. 6. Reverse the switch on your ceiling fan blades. Turn clockwise to push down the warm air that naturally rises, especially in rooms with high ceilings. 7. Open heating vents. To distribute air evenly through your home, vents should be open and unblocked by furniture or other items. 8. Use a portable heater wisely. If you keep your whole house cooler and use the portable heater in just one room - only while it’s occupied - it can help you control costs. 9. Check your ducts. Look for sections of ductwork that may have become separated. Seal leaks with mastic, butyl tape, foil tape or other heat-approved tapes. 10. Turn off ventilating fans in 20 minutes. Kitchen and bathroom fans pull out warm air and can empty a warm house in about an hour.

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Francis Howell School District WSD Board of Education approves hiring of MAP scores top five percent two new elementary principals in Missouri The Wentzville School The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released the 2016 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores for all 518 school districts across the state. These scores include student achievement in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The MAP Performance Index (MPI) is a single composite number that represents the MAP assessment performance of every student by awarding points to each student based on the four achievement levels (advanced, proficient, basic, and below basic). “The latest MAP scores reflect how well our students know and understand key concepts in core subjects,” said Francis Howell Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nicole Whitesell. “As a result of the achievement of our students and the work of our teachers, we are honored to be the top performing school district in St. Charles County. We will never stop working to provide the high quality instruction our students need to help them continue their academic growth.” Francis Howell continues to lead St. Charles County in English language arts, mathematics, and science achievement. In addition, when comparing combined MAP scores from around the state, Francis Howell scored in the top five percent of all Missouri school districts.

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District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Laura Parn as principal of Duello Elementary School and David Bates as principal of Prairie View Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. Parn, who is currently serving as an assistant principal at Boone Trail Elementary, replaces Dr. Melvin Bishop who has been named principal of the new school being built on Highway Z. Bates is currently serving as an assistant principal in the Rockwood School District and will be replacing Matt Schulte who has been named principal of the new school being built on West Meyer Road. This marks Parn’s 14th year in education. Prior to coming to the WSD originally in 2011, she was a teacher and instructional coach in Lincoln, Nebraska. Parn served as a fourth and fifth grade teacher at Peine Ridge Elementary and an assistant principal at Green Tree Elementary before taking a position in the St. Charles School District in 2015. “I am honored to be selected as the next principal for Duello Elementary School and feel quite fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the students, staff, and families of

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Left to right) )Laura Parn has been hired as principal of Duello Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year. David Bates has been hired as principal of Prairie View Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year.

the Duello community,” said Parn. “I am eager and excited to work together to ensure a successful K-6 transition!” Parn resides with her husband Steve and seven-year old twins, Emma and Logan, in Foristell. Bates is also making a return to the WSD. He started his teaching career at Crossroads Elementary in 2004 before taking a position in 2013 as an assistant principal at Bowles Elementary in the Rockwood School District. “I am extremely excited to accept the position as Principal at Prairie View Elementary,” said Bates. “I feel truly humbled

for the chance to work with such a dynamic staff and school. It is clear that Prairie View is a place that values positive relationships between all members of the school community and I look forward to meeting everyone and sharing a journey that puts our students and their learning at the center of everything we do.” Bates and his wife Jamie live with their two girls, Hailey and Lacey in O’Fallon. Parn and Bates officially take over as principal at their respective schools on July 1, 2017.

Two FHSD Teachers named Emerson Excellence in Teaching award winners Francis Howell School District (FHSD) teachers Brittany Hoelscher and Shelly Parks have both received the 2016 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. Emerson, whose headquarters are located in St. Louis, has sponsored a program that recognizes teachers for their excellence since 1989, the only award of its kind in the entire state of Missouri. The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards annually honor more than 100

educators – from kindergarten to college – in the Metro area. From Francis Howell High School, Brittany Hoelscher is known for her motivational skills. Her positive relationships with students motivates them to learn. FHHS Principal Dr. Dave Wedlock said, “A visit to her classroom would show her highly energetic and encouraging personality. Students have a smile when they enter her class, and work hard because they know Mrs. Hoelscher cares about them and their success.” Shelly Parks has been with

Francis Howell North High School for nearly a decade, and serves as the communication arts department chair. Parks is a National Board Certified teacher who focuses on the achievement of both her students and her department. A proponent of cooperative learning, she puts extra value on students working together to solve problems and learn content that might seem challenging. FHN Principal Andrew Downs said, “Both her Advanced Placement Literature and her English II students performed at a very high level as a result of her efforts in this area.”

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Business

Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Hwy 94 at Mid Rivers office raises over $5,500 for charity Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s Hwy 94 at Mid Rivers office raised more than $5,500 at its First Annual Trivia Night and raffle to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis on Oct. 15. Held at the St. Robert Bellarmine church in St. Charles, more than 200 people participated in the entertainment-themed trivia challenges as well as in a table decorating contest. “Our First Annual Trivia Night had a great turnout and was a huge success,” said Kim Magaletta, manager of the Hwy 94 at Mid Rivers office. “It’s

a really fun way to spend an evening with friends and neighbors while contributing to Ronald McDonald House.” For 30 years, Coldwell Banker Gundaker and its local offices have been hosting charity events to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. To date, the company has raised more than $2 million for this important cause. Each Ronald McDonald House location serves as a home-away-fromhome for families with a seriously-ill child being treated at local hospitals, and provides support to organizations that serve the needs of children.

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SSM Health Cancer Care at St. Joseph Hospital adds new linear accelerator SSM Health Cancer Care at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis recently upgraded its offerings with a new linear accelerator. The Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator is the newest technology on the market, offering 3D optical surface monitoring radiation therapy to track patient positioning through the entire treatment, resulting in extreme aaccuracy. The machine also features Rapid Arc, which reduces the amount of time a patient spends laying on the treatment couch. The new machine offers top-of-the-line cancer care to the communities of Western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties.

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Lindenwood’s men’s soccer team shooting for title The No. 13 Lindenwood men’s soccer team defeated the Upper Iowa Peacocks 3-0 on Saturday afternoon from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. With the victory, the Lions guarantee themselves no worse than a tie for the MIAA regular season title. The win also extends Lindenwood’s winning-streak to 12 games. Following the victory, Lindenwood improved its record to 13-2-2 on the season and 7-0-0 from within the MIAA. With the loss, Upper Iowa moves to 6-9-0 this season and 3-4-0 in conference action. Lindenwood will conclude its regular season schedule at Hunter Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. The Lions will host the Fort Hays State Tigers in a battle of the MIAA’s top-two teams. For more information, go to www.LindenwoodLions.com ~~~ Thanks to Andrew P. Morris of Lindenwood Sports Information for the information

Women’s soccer goalkeeper picks up hardware at UMSL University of Missouri-St. Louis freshman goalkeeper Emily Rish has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office. Rish posted a pair of shutouts in goal last weekend, holding No. 19 ranked Truman State scoreless for just the second time this season on Friday in scoreless draw before securing a 2-0 shutout over Quincy on Sunday. Rish recorded four saves in each contest, while playing all 200 minutes between the posts. UMSL, 10-3-1 overall and in the GLVC, hosts crosstown foe Maryville on Wednesday in the regular season finale. Go to www.UMSLTritons.com for more information. ~~~Big stopper

St. Louis Ambush soccer team play well in exhibition contest The St. Louis Ambush play in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League). Recently the team tuned up for the season with an 8-4 win against a high ranking amateur team at Vetta Sports in St. Charles in front of a jam packed house. The start of the season is on Nov. 19 against the Tacoma Stars at their home field the Family Arena. ~~~Great start Several players shine in 2016 season for River City The River City Rascals play professional baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. Aside from the great team accolades, multiple individuals had career years including Josh Silver, who finished the year third in the Frontier League in batting average at a .352 and Alexi Colon who finished with 17 home runs, also good for third in the league. Pitching wise, Dan Ludwig was second with ten wins, Zeb Sneed sixth in innings pitched and Zac Treece was second in saves with 22. Those 22 saves from Treece were 17 more than his previous career high and his earned run average through 48 1/3 innings stood at a team low 1.86. Other notables include first-year catcher Mike Jurgella being named to the Frontier League Postseason All-Star team and Zeb Sneed and Kyle Gaedele each earning Frontier League Player of the Week Awards. Despite all the individual achievements, the Rascals came one win short of the ultimate goal and will hope to return a variety of key lineup pieces to O’Fallon come the 2017 campaign. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Several standouts on team

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

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Recipe: Healthy eating ideas for a hectic autumn When the pace of family life gets busy, it seems easier than ever to forgo healthy eating plans, and the hectic autumn season is a big culprit. However, you don’t need to compromise flavor for nutrition when turning to convenient options that fit your busy lifestyle. On average, Americans are only meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate recommendations for servings of vegetables, fruit, proteins, dairy and grains a mere seven days out of 365. Despite their best intentions to eat more healthy meals, many families need inspiration and simple solutions so they can make better eating choices a reality more often. Using educational tools like Nestlé’s Balance Your Plate pro-

gram, you can put together delicious and nutritious meals that incorporate both frozen and fresh foods. It’s surprisingly simple to take a mindful approach, even for a fun and tasty option like pizza. Using the nutrition facts on the packaging, determine your serving size and then add a simple and nutritious side dish. Here’s one way to pair a frozen pizza with a fresh side dish: round out your meal with a simple side dish recipe focused on vegetables, such as this Chili Lime Butternut Squash or CaulSlaw. Find more recipes and tips that allow you to choose the perfect pairings at mealtime at nestleusa.com/balance.

Caul-Slaw Recipe courtesy of Nestlé | Servings: 8

Chili Lime Butternut Squash Recipe courtesy of Nestlé | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash, large diced 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper olive oil spray

Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. In bowl, toss all ingredients except olive oil spray together. Spray foil-lined sheet tray with olive oil spray and spread vegetables over tray. Roast in oven 20 minutes.

Crossword Puzzle – Theme: Presidential Elections

Ingredients: 5 cups cauliflower, grated 1 cup carrots, peeled and grated 3/4 cup ranch dressing, fat free 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Directions: In bowl, mix all ingredients together. Let rest 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Tip: Cut cauliflower into quarters, keeping core attached; this will keep cauliflower from falling apart during grating.

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

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ACROSS 1. Wisdom tooth, e.g. 6. Slovenly abode 9. ____ row 13. “Leave me ____!” 14. Lamb’s momma 15. Chew out 16. Stirs up 17. *Reagan, to friends 18. Extend subscription 19. *Electoral entity 21. *Election day 23. Right-angle building extension 24. Cat-headed Egyptian goddess 25. British broadcaster 28. Plural of locus 30. Farmer’s turf, pl. 35. Pale or bitter beverages 37. 1960s boots 39. “No way, ____ ____!” 40. Under the weather 41. #6 Across dwellers 43. Actress Moore 44. Arctic people 46. On the surface 47. Julia Roberts as ____ Brockovich 48. Clear and bright 50. Snorkeling site 52. *____ Whitman, co-chair of John McCain’s 2008 campaign 53. How snug bug in a rug feels? 55. Singular of #35 Across 57. Diver’s breathing device 61. *Election within a party 65. Conical tent 66. Miner’s bounty 68. Hindu queen 69. Do like Vesuvius 70. Additionally 71. Nashville player 72. A rolling stone gathers none of this 73. Japanese currency 74. Downhill riders DOWN 1. Designer Jacobs 2. Hodgepodge 3. Take it easy 4. Anoint 5. Bring to consignment store 6. Dried up 7. *Presidential term limit 8. Yiddish busybody

9. She is 10. Warm-hearted 11. What’s the big one? 12. Like moist grass in the morning 15. King Minos, e.g. 20. Heidi’s shoes 22. Consume 24. Prejudice 25. Pesto ingredient 26. Russian cuisine staple 27. Small intestine/large intestine connection 29. RC or Pepsi 31. Went by horse 32. 100,000 BTU 33. Mr. Simpson, to Marge 34. *Important kind of state 36. “____ to My Lou” 38. Bassoon cousin

42. Asparagus unit 45. *List of candidates 49. Unidentified John 51. What coquette does 54. Polish currency 56. *This account of John Podesta was hacked 57. Curriculum based on science, technology, engineering, math 58. Claudius’ successor 59. “Moonlight Sonata,” e.g. 60. *Dems opponents 61. Colonial times’ laborer 62. Casino chip 63. Part of ROM 64. Yearnings 67. Wade’s See answers on page 13

What’s Happening

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Nov. 2: Childbirth class

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

Nov. 2: Pancake & Sausage Day

The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club will host their 54th Annual Pancake & Sausage Day. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Pancakes will be served until 6 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults (12 years and older), $6 for seniors, $5 for children (ages six-11) and kids under age 6 and over 100 are free! One hundred percent of the money raised from Pancakes & Sausages will be used to support children and our community. For tickets or information call Don at 636-724-8408.

Nov. 2-5: Theater production

Francis Howell High School’s Limelight Theatre presents “You Can’t Take it With You,” a play by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman on Nov. 2, Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m. at Francis Howell High School Auditorium at 7001 South Highway 94 in St. Charles. Tickets are $5.

Nov. 3-5: Theater production

Liberty High School Theater will present Paul Loomis’ “Pure as the Driven Snow” on Nov. 3, 4 and 5. This dinner theater parody of a melodrama will be performed each evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served throughout the show. The performance will be held in the Liberty High School Commons. Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries will host its seventh annual trivia night at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Everyone, including the public, is invited to attend the O’Fallon Chamber’s Trivia Night presented by Country Side Flooring

America. The early bird price of $175 is for a table of eight people and is available until Sept. 30, after that the price increases to $100 per table. Tables include 10 rounds of trivia, two mulligans, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. For more information or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/ trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot.

Nov. 4: Community dodgeball tournament

A community dodgeball tournament will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. at Lutheran High School of St. Charles County. Teams are from ninth grade to adult. Cost is $100 per adult team, $50 per high school youth team. There will be prizes, t-shirt, concessions, awards, etc. Proceeds to benefit Grad Night 2017 and LHS Booster Club. Teams must preregister by Oct. 24 at http:// lutheranhighstcharles.com/athletics/ booster-club/events/.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

The Warren County Health Partnership will host a trivia night fundraiser. Proceeds go to support the Warren County Community Fitness Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Table of eight is $120 or $15 per person if paid before Oct. 4, after Oct. 4 $160 table of eight or $20 per person. There will be cash prizes, mulligans, silent auction, raffle items, 50/50, soft drinks, popcorn, and more. Prize given for best decorated table with the theme of “Your Favorite Holiday!” Outside food and drinks (BYOB) are permitted. Location is the Fitness Center at 1000 Outlet Center #2 in Warrenton. To donate an item or to sign up contact Peggy Privett at 636456-7474 or e-mail pprivett@warrencountymo.org.

Nov. 4: Fundraiser luncheon

The Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles & Wentzville invite you to fall into the holidays at the Annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon. Shop local boutiques; and enjoy an assortment of fabulous raffle and auction items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ameristar Conference Center. This year, the Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles & Wentzville are honoring community advocates for their

dedication to child abuse prevention, and supporting their work throughout the year through in-kind and monetary donations. Over the Top for Tots benefits Crisis Nursery Healing Hearts Art Therapy Program. For more information, please contact Bonnie Define at Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-292-5770 ex. 106.

Nov. 4-6 and 11-13: Theater production

O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Curtain times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. For tickets and information call 636-474-2732. Reserved tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and $8 for students ages six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Nov. 5: Alzheimer’s education

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

Nov. 5: HollyBerry Fair

St. Johns United Church of Christ will hold their annual HollyBerry Fair from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fair includes handmade crafts, silent auction, etc. Located on Wolfrum Road at Highway 94 in Weldon Spring. Bring the family for cake walk, face painting, etc. For more information call 636-926-8995 or visit www.stjohnsweldonspring.org.

Nov. 5: Holiday fair

St. John’s United Church of Christ, (Wolfrum Rd. and Hwy 94, Weldon Spring), will hold its annual ‘Holly Berry Fair’ Bazaar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The fair includes a silent auction for gift baskets, gift certificates, and holiday items. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. Shops will remain open until 3 p.m. and include a specialty gift shop, where all items are priced under $20; others have hand crafted items, homemade mixes, soups, and cookies by the pound. Just for kids, there are inexpensive gifts for parents, grandparents and friends. The “Sweet Shoppe” includes: homemade candies, jams and jellies, canned vegetables, and baked goods. The café offers walking tacos and pulled chicken sandwiches, plus chili and chili dogs and hot dogs. Homemade pies and cakes will also be available. A home-made quilt will be raffled at 2 p.m. For additional information contact Barb Eickmeier at 636-244-0385 or Julie Massar at 636926-8995 or visit http://stjohnsweldonspring.org.

Nov. 5: Dinner auction

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The community is invited to attend the 29th annual Evening of the Crusader Dinner Auction at St. Dominic High School at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon. It will be a night of fun, elegant cuisine, refreshing spirits and a chance to win a variety of unique auction items, such as a behind the scenes look at the St. Louis Zoo, a family beach front getaway to Palm Springs, NASCAR pit passes, a trip to the Bliss Resort in Mexico, and much more. The evening begins with Mass at 4:45 p.m. in the Father Bob Lane Chapel on campus. Doors open at 5 p.m. when guests can begin viewing the live and silent auction items for bid. The complimentary bar also opens at 5 p.m. and the formal gourmet dinner, prepared by Specialized Catering, will be served at 6:30 p.m. The live auction is scheduled to kick-off at 8 p.m. with Jim Welby serving as masters of ceremonies and auctioneer for the night. Online reservations are available. Bid paddles for silent auction items can be purchased at http://stdominic. maestroweb.com/. To reserve dinner auction tickets, make a donation or secure a sponsorship opportunity call St. Dominic High School at 636-2408303, email EOC@stdominichs.org

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Nov. 6: Square dance open house

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

Nov. 7: Bone density screening

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

Nov. 9: Childbirth class

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

Nov. 10: Seminar

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

Nov. 11: Veterans Day ceremony

A Veterans Day ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk. O’Fallon City Hall will be closed this day.

Nov. 11: Trivia night

St. Charles Community College’s student ambassadors are hosting a Disney themed Trivia Night at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building on the SCC campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tables for the trivia night cost $100 and seat eight people. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Guests are responsible for bringing their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to the event. Reserve your table today at tinyurl.com/SCCTrivia, or by calling 636-922-8469.

Nov. 12: Craft fair

Friedens UCC is hosting over 30 crafters and vendors at their annual craft and vendor fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles on the corner of Zumbehl Road and Hwy 94. For more information go to www. friedens-ucc.org or call 636-724-1918.

Nov. 16: Tree lighting ceremony

Gather your family for the Countdown to the Lighting of the Great Tree in the O’Fallon Municipal Centre Rotunda at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon with Mayor Bill Hennessy from 6 – 8 p.m., and officially welcome Santa and the holiday season to O’Fallon. Enjoy holiday games, craft-making, choir music by local school children, visits with Santa and rides on the “O’Fallon Express” City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ booths will be stocked with holiday gifts, decorations and tasty treats for sale. Admission is free, but in the spirit of giving, please bring donations of canned and boxed groceries and personal care items for distribution to local food pantries. For more information call 636-379-5614.

Nov. 12-13: Christmas fair

Assumption Parish in O’Fallon is hosting its annual Fair Trade Market from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. Guests from throughout the region are invited to shop handmade goods, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, decorations, home décor, toys, baskets, and more. A portion of the proceeds from the annual Christmas Fair will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Society, as well as the fair trader exhibitors selling the products at the event. The Christmas Fair will be held in the parish center of Assumption Church, located at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon. In addition to a variety of unique one-of-akind items, guests may also purchase concessions while shopping. For more

information about the Christmas Fair at Assumption Parish or to volunteer, call Chris Bimslager at 636-294-3837 or email cbimscbims@gmail.com.

Nov. 13: Financial aid event

St. Charles Community College will host FAFSA Frenzy from 2 - 4 p.m. The event will take place on the first floor of the Technology Building on SCC’s campus in Cottleville. FAFSA Frenzy makes applying for financial aid easier by providing students with free help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the first step in applying for federal financial aid and many state programs. At the event, families will be able to complete the 2017-18 FAFSA on-site and obtain valuable information from financial aid professionals. For additional information about FAFSA Frenzy, visit dhe. mo.gov/ppc/fafsafrenzyforstudents. php. For more information, contact Abby Vernon at 636-922-8586 or abby_vernon@stchas.edu.

Nov. 18: Holiday bazaar

Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville, at 632 E. Hwy. N in Wentzville will host Immanuel’s Women in Mission Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring homemade baked goods and lots of crafts. They are raffling a handmade quilt, need not be present to win. A lunch is served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. consisting of roast beef, hot dogs, homemade chili, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies.

Nov. 19: National Family Volunteer Day

O’Fallon families are invited to spend the morning from 10 a.m. - noon working together to strengthen our community and bring joy to others this holiday season. Registration is required and two impact projects are offered at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (city hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. They are: sort and box food donated to the Cornucopia of Care for delivery to local pantries in time for holiday meals or decorate Thanksgiving-themed placements for citizens living in residential care facilities and homebound seniors. For more information or to register contact: 636-3795417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us.

Nov. 19: Choral concert

The St Louis Chordinals present “Group Therapy,” a musical extravaganza to make you feel better with special guests Banjos And Brass at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters (at city hall, near Rec-Plex). Tickets are $15.

Nov 19: Quilt bingo

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council will host their annual Quilt Bingo at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection S. Hwy 94 and Sherman Dr.) Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. with 24 regular games for $15 with a quilt given away every fourth game. For more information call Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov 25: O’Fallon Celebration of Lights

Get into the heart of the holidays with a tour of the dazzling, nostalgic and inspiring Celebration of Lights display in Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. The display is open from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 25), open nightly at 6 p.m. Choose your favorite way to see the sights: cruise through the park with friends or family in your own vehicle or bundle up for a city train ride, a tractor-pulled sleigh-hayride or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or wagon. No reservations are needed to drive through the lights display, but the specialty rides must be booked at least two weeks in advance. To get the date you want, book soon. Visit www. ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights for

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Dec. 3: Free electronics and appliance recycling event

A free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m. – noon in the west parking lot at CarShield Field (formerly T.R. Hughes Ballpark) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. The drop-off is free and available to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery, such as household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRTs), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (all yard equipment must have gas and oil removed). Please do not bring: smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. LED/ LCD TVs can be dropped off, free; however, a fee will be charged for each cathode ray tube (CRT) television set.

Dec. 4: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony A Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk.

through Dec. 9 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The building is across the street from Civic Park.

Dec. 17: Food drive

Cornucopia of Care Food Drive takes place now through Dec. 17. Donations of nonperishable food and personal care items will help area food pantries support local families in need this holiday season. Drop-off sites include O’Fallon City Hall at 100 N. Main and Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Additional locations can be found at www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer.

Dec. 30: O’Fallon Celebration of Lights

Dec. 4: Christmas House tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles invite you to tour their homes at the seventh annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour from 1 – 5 p.m. The tour begins 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, cash only, are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market in New Town beginning Nov. 14, or at the Town Hall on the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit a local food bank.

Dec. 6: Bone density screening

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

Dec. 9: Holiday concert

Come to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters at 7 p.m. for a holiday celebration featuring the cabaret-style music of Tim Schall. Carol Schmidt will direct music. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com. The cost is $12.99 each (plus service fee of 3.5 percent). If any tickets remain, tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $18 each.

Dec. 10: A Day of Play

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

Dec. 12-13: The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll

The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll will take place Dec. 12 – 13 from 6 –9 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. See the sights, hear the music and rediscover the magic of the holidays with your family on two special walk-through nights at the Celebration of Lights. Sparkling lights, unique holiday scenes and fireworks over the lake (at 7:25 p.m.) will add wonder and excitement to the night, and you can stop along the way to visit with Santa and shop for handmade gifts, hot cocoa and treats. Cost is $3 for ages three and older and parking is free. No reservations are needed, but you can avoid the line at the gate by pre-purchasing admission wristbands, which will be available Nov. 14

ONGOING EVENTS Sundays and Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

The Central Missouri Railroad Association meets at Suite 20 in the Warrenton Outlet Mall. This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. For more info call 636-2795522 or 636-456-0776.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

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

1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

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2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table

6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553.

Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

1:00 - 3:00 PM

VETERINARY

MOBILE CLINIC Rabies (1 Year) ....................................$ 10 Rabies (3 Year) ....................................$ 20 St. Charles Co. License ..............$ 6 (Not Neutered or Spayed) .........$ 12 DHPP (Dog Vacc) .................................$ 19 RCP (Cat Vacc) .....................................$ 19 Heartworm Test ..................................$ 28

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The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

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

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Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

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

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“Hacksaw Ridge”

Movie

By Steve Bryan

Real-life heroes are better than fiction Time and again, Hollywood screenwriters force us to suspend our disbelief. Tom Cruise’s latest vehicle, “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back,” is a perfect example of this. As Reacher, Cruise wanders the county investigating dangerous situations that usually end in violence. He doesn’t have a home or possessions, but he is ready to bust heads in the name of justice. Reacher takes his fair share of physical abuse as well and walks away, defying all medical logic. Jack Reacher is a fictional character, but real life heroics make for a much more satisfying story. “Hacksaw Ridge,” directed by Mel Gibson, tells the true story of Desmond Doss, a soldier who never fired a shot during World War II. Doss volunteered to serve in the armed forces, but his beliefs as a Seventh Day Adventist prevented him from carrying a weapon. Former “Amazing Spider-Man” star Andrew Garfield stars as Doss and, as the trailers show, the army didn’t take kindly to a conscientious objector. Called a coward by the men in his unit, Doss put himself in danger while saving the lives of 75 soldiers (the army thought the number was higher, but the modest Doss didn’t agree.) Doss’ real-life actions could easily have inspired the Vietnam sequences in “Forrest Gump.” Tom Hanks’ character repeatedly carries wounded soldiers to safety while dodging sniper fire. Gump ultimately wins the Congressional Medal of Honor, as did Desmond Doss himself back in 1945. Doss never carried a weapon, but his bible was always close at hand. In 1999, Kurt Warner became the starting quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, reviving the franchise with his talents and faith. An evangelical Christian, Warner

thanked Jesus on camera after he was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV. Warner continues to be an inspiration with his charitable works and expressions of faith. Months before Warner’s star began to rise, though, another athlete was laid to rest. Brandon Burlsworth, the subject of the movie “Greater,” was another young man of great faith. As the movie points out, Burlsworth never gave up on his dream of playing college ball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. A walk-on player, he worked hard to become an integral member of the team and earned a scholarship. Burlsworth always stayed true to his faith and often drove home from college to attend church with his mother. Eleven days after being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, the young athlete died in a car wreck at the age of 22. Various foundations started in his name continue to help underprivileged children. Hollywood can’t make stories like these up, but they can draw on them for inspiration. People like Desmond Doss and Brandon Burlsworth are much better heroes than a Jack Reacher or even a Forrest Gump. Photo courtesy AI-Film 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

Francis Howell School District

PROP HOWELL November 8, 2016 About Prop Howell

On November 8, 2016, Francis Howell School District voters will be asked to approve Proposition Howell, a 60-cent operating levy increase. The increase must be approved by a simple majority; the last time that District voters approved a tax increase was 12 years ago.

Why is Prop Howell needed? If approved by voters, Prop Howell will allow Francis Howell School District to maintain the educational expectations of our community by protecting key student programs and support activities, and help avoid even more drastic staff and budget cuts. Revenue from the passage of Prop Howell would be used to:  Increase technology for students  Reduce class sizes  Reinstate tutoring and supports for struggling learners  Improve student and staff safety  Maintain bus transportation  Attract and retain high quality staff

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