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Community News names new publisher P.3
Youth remembering veterans one wreath at a time P.5
School Photos by Ray Rockwell World War II veteran Deward Terry at his home in O’Fallon.
A World War II veteran looks back at his time on Iwo Jima By Brett Auten Once you get Deward Terry talking, he can take you back to that vivid day in history. The gray clouds at dawn, the wet sand and fear of the unknown hanging in the air on that drab day as United States troops by the thousands took the beach of Iwo Jima. Terry, 92 and an O’Fallon resident, grew up in the bootheel of Missouri in the tiny town of Risco. He finished high school and enrolled first in Poplar Bluff Business College before moving on to Southeast Missouri State University. Terry was drafted and went to St. Louis for a physical. “A good friend built the Marines up, and he was going in too,” Terry said. “That sounded good to me.” After boot camp at San Diego’s Camp Pendleton, where he focused and excelled at rifle training, Terry and his fellow members of the 5th Marine Division voyaged to Hawaii for additional training. The Hawaiian landscape made for the perfect training ground for their destination, Japan. “After a couple of weeks, we boarded a ship in Honolulu, and all we knew was that we were going to ‘Island X,’” Terry said. On Feb. 19, 1945, as dawn broke over Iwo Jima, 10,000 yards offshore were the troop-carrying ships of the US armada
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that boasted 50,000 Marines. Meanwhile, the Japanese defenders of the island were dug into bunkers deep within the volcanic rocks. “The infantry landed at 9 a.m. and I landed at 9:15 a.m.,” Terry said. “My job when we landed was to go and locate the battery position. I pretty much spent the entire first day at the base of a volcano. The Japanese were looking down on us, and they had every kind of weapon imaginable. It was the worst day I had. It wasn’t a fun place.” Finally, on Feb. 23, 1945, the second of two U.S. flag-raisings on the site that day occurred atop Mount Suribachi. The image has become historic. “After the fourth day, they raised the flag, and it was two-three hundred yards, and
we saw it go up and couldn’t tell what it was,” Terry said. “An officer had some binoculars, and he was able to determine that it was an American flag. It was a great feeling.” Soon after, Terry and his fellow soldiers were sent back to Hawaii for more training. Before the final stage of World War II, the United States President Harry Truman ordered the dropping of nuclear weapons on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945 and soon after Terry returned to Japan, this time to Nagasaki. “We were happy with Harry Truman,” Terry said. “We went into Nagasaki with open trucks and drove right through the area. It was just flattened. Every once in a while you would see a little building, but there was nothing left there.” Even though the war was over, Terry and his team were always cautious while there. “I never could feel comfortable with the Japanese because we were afraid of what they would do to us,” he said. “But we had very little problems with them.” A day before discharge, Terry made corporal. Once he returned to Missouri, he worked briefly for the Bonne Terre Farming and Cattle Company before becoming See SERVICE page 2
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SERVICE Continued from cover a purchasing agent for St. Joe Minerals Corporation. Terry and his wife Pat married in 1950; they had two children along with one grandchild and one great-grandchild. After retirement, he and Pat moved to O’Fallon to be closer to their daughter. Like most men of his generation, for decades after the war he didn’t wear his feelings on his sleeve and what he saw and what he went through on that island was never much of a talking point. But time eased his reticence, and he eventually started to open up. “He’s talked more about it these last
few years than he ever did before,” Pat said. In thirty-six days of fighting on the island, nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines died, and another 20,000 were wounded. Twenty-seven Medals of Honor (our country’s highest military award for bravery) were awarded for action on Iwo Jima—more than any other battle in U.S. history. “I feel fortunate that I didn’t have to kill anyone,” Terry said. “I did my duty and did what I was supposed to do.”
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MDC and CFM encourage deer hunters to ‘Share the Harvest’
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) encourage deer hunters around the state to share their harvests through the state’s Share the Harvest program. Administered by MDC and CFM, Share the Harvest coordinates the efforts of thousands of deer hunters, numerous participating meat processors, many local supporting organizations and a handful of statewide sponsors to help feed hungry Missourians. The program works by deer hunters donating their extra venison -- from several pounds to whole deer -- to participating meat processors throughout the state who grind and package the deer meat. The packaged venison is then given to food banks and food pantries for distribution to Missourians in need of food assistance. “Hunters started Share the Harvest because they saw a need in their communities,” said MDC Director Sara Pauley. “And hunters remain the driving force behind this popular program that helps feed our fellow Missourians who are in
need. We sincerely thank the thousands of deer hunters who support Share the Harvest, along with the many participating meat processors and sponsors.” Processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors that include: MDC, CFM, Shelter Insurance, Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Chapter Safari Club International, Missouri Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation, Midway USA Inc., Missouri Food Banks Association, and United Bowhunters of Missouri Hunters should contact individual processors to determine what funds are available. The cost of processing is the hunter’s responsibility when funds to help cover the full cost of processing are not available. “Share the Harvest is a partnership of citizens, agencies, organizations, and corporations working together to provide healthy, protein-rich meat to those who may otherwise go without,” said CFM Executive Director Brandon Butler. “Hunters across Missouri should be proud of this out-
standing program.” Nearly 4,300 Missouri deer hunters donated more than 198,000 pounds of venison to the program last deer season. Since the program was started in 1992, Share the Harvest has provided more than 3.6 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. Information About Donating Deer From CWD Counties Share the Harvest is committed to providing healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians. Deer donated to Share the Harvest that were harvested in the seven Missouri counties where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found will be tested for the deer disease. Deer that test positive for CWD will not be used and will be properly disposed of. The seven counties are: Adair, Cole, Franklin, Jefferson, Linn, Macon, and St. Clair. CWD is a deadly illness for white-tailed deer and other members of the deer family, called cervids. MDC is working with conservation partners to
find cases and limit the spread of CWD. Based on CWD testing MDC has conducted, the disease appears to be relatively rare in the state at this time with only 42 cases found in seven counties out of more than 76,000 deer tested around the state. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been no documented cases of CWD in humans. As a safeguard, the CDC recommends hunters strongly consider having their harvested deer tested for CWD before eating the meat if the animal was harvested from an area where CWD has been found. The CDC also recommends not consuming an animal that tests positive for the disease. For more information on CWD, visit mdc.mo.gov/ cwd. Find participating processors in MDC’s “2017 Fall Deer & Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information” booklet, online at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/ hunting-trapping/species/deer/ deer-share-harvest, or by calling MDC at 573-751-4115 or CFM at 573-634-2322.
COMMUNITY VOICES Francis Howell School District enjoying an eventful school year By Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris We have already had a very busy school year in Francis Howell, including the work on our new five-year strategic plan. These efforts will set the future direction of our school district, and our community has played a vital part in the process. Students, staff, parents and district residents have all taken part in our community engagement meetings. Our patrons can also provide feedback in two more online surveys; those links are available on the district website at www. fhsdschools.org. The FHSD Board of Education annually sets the tax rate within the limits established by state law and the Missouri constitution. At the September board meeting, the 2017-18 tax rate
was approved at $4.85. This new rate, reduced by $.01658, is the second lowest amount for St. Charles County school districts. The district’s assessed valuation increased by over seven percent, but state law requires the district to limit growth on existing property to the lower of the Consumer Price Index or five percent, and the CPI for 2017 is 2.1 percent. As always, the driving force for everything we do is our students. There have already been some astonishing achievements this year, everything from our record number of high school AP scholars to elementary students raising thousands of dollars to aid hurricane victims. As we approach the holidays, I want you all to know that I am very
thankful for all of those great students, as well as the dedicated staff that works with them every day. I appreciate the support of our community as we continue to build school environments with high expectations, student supports, and endless opportunities. Dr. Mary HendricksHarris is Superintendent of the Francis Howell School District.
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Community News names new Transform gourds into art at The Historic Daniel Boone Home publisher Design the perfect Thanksgiving decoration or a home for feathered friends with the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department. Adults and children ages eight and up will make decorative gourd art from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Nov. 11, at “Gourd Crafting: Painting and Birdhouses”at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. In this new, hands-on program, participants will learn how to paint designs on gourds with skilled staff. The program will be held outdoors under The Grand Pavilion on the Boone Home property. Arrive early, and plan for at least an Mathew DeKinder and Robert Huneke
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Mathew DeKinder has been named publisher and editor-inchief of the Community News, effective Nov. 1. DeKinder, who has been the editor since 2014, takes over for Robert Huneke, Jr. who will remain involved in the day-to-day operation of the company as publisher emeritus and general manager. “It is a great honor and responsibility being publisher of the Community News,” DeKinder said. “I am proud to continue the tradition of providing positive, hyper-local news that has been established by Bob, his father and his grandfather.” The Community News began in 1918 by Harry Huneke as a bimonthly newspaper that focused on news in the North St. Louis County area before becoming a weekly publication in 1921, and the Community News has published every week since then. Today the Community News prints two weekly editions in St. Louis County and St. Charles County respectively along with two monthly magazines. “I am thrilled that Mat has become publisher of the Community News. It has been my goal to build a strong newspaper that could continue into the future,” Huneke said. “By passing the baton to Mat, my goal has been achieved. He has the ability, experience, and vision to lead Community News forward into the next 100 years.”
Wentzville School District saves over $4.5 million in bond sale and refinance
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hour to paint a gourd and two hours to create a birdhouse. The cost of the program is $5 per person. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 636-949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org to register. While visiting the park, take a guided tour of The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Tours are offered at the top of every hour - tickets for adults are $8, seniors $6, children ages 5-12 are $5, and active/retired military and children under 4 are free. There is no charge for self-guided tours of the village grounds.
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The Wentzville School District Board of Education unanimously approved the sale of approximately $11 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds that will refinance a portion of the outstanding 2009B Bonds which generated funds for construction across the district. The WSD contributed $2.3 million to reduce the principal amount on the bonds as well. The refinancing saves the taxpayers of the WSD $4,595,000 in interest expense over the next 15 years. This is the ninth time in the past eight years that the district has refinanced bonds for a total interest cost savings of over $23.7 million. Fiscal responsibility across the district has resulted in a strong “Aa2” credit rating which contributed to the WSD receiving over $87 million in orders from investors (nearly eight times as many orders as bonds available), which resulted in lower interest rates and borrowing costs for the WSD. “The favorable market conditions, combined with the district’s outstanding credit rating, resulted in an opportunity to lock in savings for our tax payers,” said Board of Education President Natalie DeWeese. “The timing could not be better as we work to provide the facilities needed to accommodate the students who continue to move to our district.” The Wentzville School District continues to be the fastest growing district in the state in the 21st century, adding on average over 500 new students each year since 2001. As a result, the district has built 11 new schools during that period and the WSD is now the 11th largest school district in Missouri.
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The right way to choose college courses By Sophia Hayes
The time for choosing college courses for the 2018 spring semester is right now. Choosing college courses can be done in the Administration Building located on the SCC campus. Choosing courses can be difficult, and the choices will have a drastic effect on what the future holds. Luckily, the advising staff at St. Charles Community College is here to help. Marilee Lukefahr, an academic counselor at SCC, was asked a few questions regarding advice for the students choosing classes. Lukefahr notes that, “Advisors help students navigate the complicated world of college. We can help students discover what they want to do, where they want to go after SCC, and where on campus they can go for help when needed.” The best time to choose fall or spring courses is as soon as possible. If classes fill up, the only courses left might run at 8 a.m. Such a schedule might make college a lot less enjoyable. “At SCC, we have a ‘pre-advising’ period that
starts once the next semester’s schedule is posted online and ends when registration officially opens,” Lukefahr stated. Taking this route allows for students to register for classes without having to wait in a line for a walk-in appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit https://www. stchas.edu/academics/academic-advising/. Being open-minded when choosing courses can create a wide variety of opportunities. SCC has many resources for many different students. Lifelong learners, for instance, may be interested in SCC’s continuing education program. For more information visit https://www.stchas.edu/ community-resources/lifelong-learning/. This article is presented as part of a project between the Community News and St. Charles Community College. This article was not submitted on behalf of St. Charles Community College nor does it express the views and opinions of SCC.
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Assumption Parish in O’Fallon is hosting its annual Fair Trade Market from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 and from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. Guests from throughout the region are invited to shop handmade goods, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, decorations, home décor, toys, baskets and more. “Give back to those in need by shopping the Assumption Christmas Fair event,” said Assumption Christmas Fair Trade Market Coordinator Chris Bimslager. “By purchasing products at the Christmas Fair, you are not only assisting families in our community, but many families across the globe.” Fair Trade is a simple way to make every purchase matter. When consumers buy a product with the Fair Trade Certified label, it’s known that the farmers and workers who produced it got a fair deal for their hard work. This means better prices and wages, safe working conditions, environmen-
tal protection, sustainable livelihoods, and thriving communities. Assumption Parish is proud to be able to assist those who make and produce Fair Trade items around the world, such as coffee, handmade scarves, clothing, musical instruments, books, Submittedfrom photo food and more! A portion of the proceeds 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-a-kind 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.
St. Charles County Department of Public Health renews WIC contract
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The Department of Public Health extended its contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue operating the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program in St. Charles County through 2018. The WIC program provides specific supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to participating families. By participating, pregnant or breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five, 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 proven to enhance the well-being of women and their children. Studies confirm that women who participate in WIC have fewer low birth-weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see a doctor earlier in their pregnancy and eat healthier. To qualify, St. Charles County WIC participants must meet income guidelines, be a Missouri resident and be at “nutritional risk” as determined by a health professional. The current income eligibility guidelines are based on gross household income and may be viewed online at http://www.sccmo.org/577/Income-Guidelines. Funded and administered at the federal level
through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and managed at the state level by Missouri’s Bureau of Nutrition Services and WIC, St. Charles County’s program operates through the Department of Public Health. 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 to learn more about the program. Because doctors have determined it to be the ideal food source for babies, St. Charles County’s WIC program encourages and provides support for breastfeeding families. To further this, the Department of Public Health and all County buildings are established as breastfeeding friendly sites, with specific lactation areas open to employees and guests. In accordance with federal law and USDA policy, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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By Charlotte Beard Youth involved in the Wentzville Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron are currently in fundraising mode to reach their goal of placing wreaths on the graves of 500 veterans. The squadron of 45 cadets hopes to reach its goal by Nov. 23, and the cost is $15 per wreath. This yearly country-wide undertaking of placing wreaths by CAP squadrons and other volunteers, is in partnership with the organization Wreaths Across America. The organization is a 501(c)3 headquartered in Maine whose mission is to “remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach your children the value of freedom.” On National Wreaths Across America Day, on Dec. 16, the Wentzville CAP Squadron will simultaneously participate in Wreaths Across America’s wreath-laying ceremony with other squadrons, and participants across the United States. The main ceremony will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia while Wentzville’s squadron will be involved in placing wreaths at Eternal Peace Cemetery, Linn Cemetery, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Wentzville. For a few years now, CAP’s Wentzville squadron has been participating in the wreath-laying activities. The CAP Cadet Program is the vehicle by which Wentzville’s 45 cadets are involved. One of the cadets, Staff Sergeant—Amber Schuelen, stated the current fundraising campaign also makes it possible for $5 from each wreath to go towards sponsorship for squadron trips. Major Mike Toedebusch, Assistant Director of Cadet Programs said, “When it comes to actually running the individual squadrons and providing the actives for the cadets those are selffunded things. We meet at the Living Lord Church [500 Cedar Circle Drive] out in [Lake] St. Louis because they provide free space. This past year we took [the cadets] down to the [U.S. Space and Rocket Center] in Huntsville, Alabama.” The Cadet Program is a yearround program where cadets participate in various things such as flying, learning to lead, hiking and camping. To become a cadet, you must be between the ages of 12 and 18 years old. “I think that CAP has been amazing. I have been able to actually go up in an airplane and fly it,” said Schuelen. Schuelen who is also a freshman at Francis Howell North High School stated she’s been in the program a little over two years. “It gives me a lot of opportuni-
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ties. This whole Wreaths Across America…being able to put those wreaths on the veteran’s graves is a great honor for me. I think it’s amazing. It’s [cool] because last year one of the grave sites that we [went] to, [had] my great-grandpa’s grave. So, I actually got to put a wreath on his grave,” she said Toedebusch shared his insight for the initiative. “Through the Wreaths Across America program, [for] our cadets that go out and place the wreaths on these graves it becomes a very personal connection. [Wreaths Across America] actually devel-
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ops [the cadet’s] personal connection with their country and what patriotism really is.” If you would like to donate $15 or more to assist the Wentzville CAP Squadron in their Wreaths Across America campaign you may reach Staff Sergeant—Amber Scheulen at 636-634-8439 for more information. To find out more about the Wreaths Across American organization visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. For more information about getting youth involved in a local CAP program visit http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/cap_home/youth.
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MDC stocking rainbow trout in St. Louis area lakes starting in November During winter months, the metro St. Louis area is a great place to fish for rainbow trout, thanks to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) winter trout program. Winter trout season for MDC’s St. Louis Urban Fishing Program starts in November. That’s good news for trout chasers who now need drive only minutes to pursue their passions rather than hours to a Missouri trout park. During cold-weather months, MDC stocks approximately 38,000 rainbow trout each year in 12 St. Louis City and County lakes, as well as in five lakes at the MDC August A. Busch Conservation Area on Route D in St. Charles. “We stock rainbow trout in winter from November through February,” said MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Kevin Meneau. “These trout are spawned and raised in Conservation Department hatcheries.” The rainbows bound for the St. Louis area come from MDC’s Montauk Hatchery, southeast of Licking. Area lakes stocked with winter trout include: • Carondelet Park Boathouse Lake in St. Louis • January-Wabash Lake in Ferguson • Jefferson Lake in Forest Park • Koeneman Park Lake in Jennings • O’Fallon Park Lake in St. Louis • Suson Park lakes 1, 2, and 3 in St. Louis County • Tilles Park Lake in St. Louis County • Walker Lake in Kirkwood • Wild Acres Park Lake in Overland • Vlasis Park Lake in Ballwin • August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area lakes 3, 21, 22, 23 and 28 Between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, some lakes are catch-and-release only, and some are catch-andkeep. After Feb. 1, trout may be harvested from all lakes. Anglers should consult the St. Louis Area Winter Trout Program brochure for details, pos-
Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation MDC stocks rainbow trout at 12 St. Louis City and County Lakes, and five lakes on the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles.
session limits and bait restrictions, which is available at MDC offices or at https://goo.gl/T9Qpp6 , or check regulations posted at the lakes. All trout anglers between age 16 and 64 must have a valid Missouri fishing permit to participate. Anglers wishing to catch and keep trout must also possess a trout permit. MDC provides a chance for anglers to keep on top of trout stocking efforts in the St. Louis area. “The fish stocking hotline has become very popular,” Meneau said, “and we report to it right after we finish stocking for the day. It’s toll free from anywhere in the St. Louis area. There’s a recorded message that tells when we stocked, where we stocked and what fish we stocked.” Anglers should call the hotline at 636-300-9651 to get the latest information. “As wonderful as fishing at one of Missouri’s four trout parks or many Ozark streams can be,” said Meneau, “these close-to-home opportunities make it easy for a quick trout fishing excursion after work, or during an activity-packed weekend. It also makes trout fishing much friendlier on the fuel budget.” For information about fishing, go online at https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing.
East-West Gateway approves project to address flooding on Highway 67 in West Alton
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The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) recently voted in favor of moving forward with a project that would eliminate problematic flooding on a stretch of Highway 67 in North St. Charles County, and add traffic signals to a dangerous intersection in West Alton. “For many years, the West Alton area has struggled with flooding on Highway 67, which causes safety and traffic concerns,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, who serves on the board of EWGCOG. “I am pleased that the board voted to add this project, including addressing the dangerous intersection, to the Transportation Improvement Project schedule for 2018-2021.” The $3.2 million project will raise southbound lanes of Highway 67 from the Mississippi River to north of Machens Club Drive in West Alton. This area is prone to flooding in the spring, according to Consolidated North County Levee District President Kevin Machens, making it impossible to use the highway to get from one end of the district to the other. “Keeping Highway 67 open is huge for us,” Machens says. “It takes weeks for the water to go down and traffic is greatly affected.” Machens says flooding has been more frequent in recent years, and estimates the highway has been flooded approximately eight times in the past 10 years. The mayor of West Alton agrees that this project is important for a number of reasons, but notes that safety is key. “Safety is a big concern,” said mayor Willie Richter. “Traffic is going head-to-head when the highway is closed, and it is not safe. Drivers have to take Wood River to I-270, which takes about an
hour and a half with the drive and traffic. School buses have to take I-270 as well, and the flooding affects traffic to and from Ameren.” Ameren’s Sioux Energy Center is located on Highway 94 in West Alton. Included in the cost of the project are traffic signals at the intersection of Riverlands Way and Highway 67. Rivers Pointe Fire Protection District Fire Chief Rick Pender, who often is called to accidents at the intersection, is relieved that this issue is being addressed. “This is very much an accident-prone crossing,” Pender says. “There is a three-way stop, with a crossover on Highway 67, to get to a gas station. There are accidents constantly and they can be avoided with the addition of lights.” This project is being funded by federal (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) dollars. Federal funds total approximately $2.8 million and MoDOT is contributing more than $425,000.The project will be put out to bid in 2020. These improvements are in addition to the $48 million the EWGCG board recently approved for St. Charles County transportation projects over the next three years. Those key projects include improvements to Route 61 at Route P and Peine Road, Route W from I-70 to Highway 61, and Route N at Route Z, as well as a new interchange at Missouri Route 364 and Gutermuth Road. For a complete list of projects in the East-West Gateway Council of Governments 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program report can be viewed on line at www.ewgateway.org
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Frightening news We can all relax. October, the month of the terror, has finally wrapped up. The ghouls, gargoyles and goons have slunk back into their caves and gone nighty night into their creepy crypts. The freaks and beasts have crawled back under their rocks while the snakes and slimy serpents have all slithered back to Capitol Hill. Whew! What a relief. But not so! Just when we thought it was safe to enter back into normal society, something truly frightening happened during the month. Even more terrifying than discovering that stack of Kohl’s Cash has expired; more stomach churning than finding a toenail clipping floating in the bottom of your soup mug, and twice as petrifying as plopping down on the wet surface of a public bathroom toilet seat! What could possibly top these ghastly horrors you might ask? Oh, man…hold onto something! Even Kim Jong Un in a speedo isn’t this bad. Correction…I’m going to go out on a limb and say, they’re dead even.
Here goes: The month of nightmares continues because it was just announced that the Kardashians have renewed a multimillion dollar television contract. Yes, they’re ba-aaack! For another three years as they once again impart gems of wisdom to the desperate ears of a nation hungering for knowledge. This will continue right up until the year 2020. Which, according to the Maya calendar, is when the world officially ends. Coincidence? I think not! (Just to be clear…that should read “my” calendar and not the “Maya” calendar. I don’t want to insult any pre-Columbian scholars, much less incur any lawsuits if the world should not end and we’re stuck here with the Kardashians). So what can we conclude from this latest chilling revelation? For starters, that October is called the month of terror for very good reasons. Second, that television is pretty much dead and this is just one more excuse to glue out faces to our phone screens. And third…I forgot;
I’m Googling crazy dictator and speedo to see what I come up with. So goodbye October. You have been a pretty scary month. You’re going to have to work extremely hard next year to get this kind of a jolt out of us. May I suggest a new horrifying costume craze? Kim Jong Un in a speedo sounds like just the ticket. You’ve got 11 months. Get working on it! Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.
The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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School
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Bryan Middle School brings ‘Hope for Houston’ Field Elementary School, situated nearly 800 miles away from Bryan Middle School in the Francis Howell School District, was one of the many schools impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Forced to push back the start of the 2017-18 school year by two weeks, the school was in desperate need of assistance. When the students of Bryan heard about the chaos and destruction, they immediately set to work. “When our students see a problem, they take action and help,” said Guidance Counselor Pat Larkin, who would personally deliver the donations. “Bryan Middle School had hope for Houston’s recovery and a big heart for Field Elementary.” Almost immediately, Bryan’s Character Crew started brainstorming ways to raise money and meet the needs of Field’s students and staff. “Character Crew is a select group of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students who display positive attitudes and willingness to help others,” said Lori Richardson, social studies teacher. “This group helps promote our Patriot Way Traits of respect, responsibility, kindness, and honesty.” In a Character Crew meeting, these students created the name “Bryan’s Hope for Houston,” and then lived up to the name. Bryan hosted multiple fundraising events over the following month. The families and staff of Bryan generously donated supplies for gift baskets. Book and monetary donations were collected during a book fair. Bryan PTO donated gift cards and a variety of school supplies. STUCO donated all proceeds from the fall dance towards Hope for Houston. Yearbook made a monetary donation of $500.
Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District The students and staff of Bryan Middle School donated money and supplies to an elementary school in Houston recovering from Hurricane Harvey.
Perhaps the biggest success was the school supply drive, which included 200 composition books, 50 boxes of pencils, 500 sets of headphones, 130 binders, 300 folders, 300 primary journals, 50 boxes of markers, 100 glue bottles, 150 glue sticks, 100 boxes of crayons, 50 spiral notebooks and 10 boxes of file folders. Bryan Middle was able to fill the entire request for school supplies, as well as provide a check for $3,789.15 to assist in purchasing clothing, food, and toiletries. With help from students, Larkin loaded up a trailer on Oct. 13, and personally delivered the items to Field Elementary. Upon arrival, Principal John Hendrickson gave her a tour of the school. The students at Bryan wanted to support a struggling school with some necessities and ended up giving one of the greatest gifts of all – hope.
Francis Howell School District receives Meritorious Budget Award for 12th consecutive year For the 12th consecutive year, the Francis Howell School District has won the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International. The award is conferred only to school districts whose budgets are found to meet or exceed the program’s stringent criteria after a rigorous review by independent evaluators. Developed by ASBO to meet the specific needs of school districts, the MBA criteria guide school business officials toward a quality school budget presentation by enhancing the school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. “The annual budget is our roadmap, showing how the district plans to meet its strategic objectives,” said Kevin Supple, the district’s chief operating officer. “Through the careful allocation of scarce resources, the district supports the programs and services we believe are critical to helping our students achieve success. The finance department strives for continuous improvement in its processes and the ASBO MBA program provides external validation of our efforts to meet the highest standards in financial accountability and reporting.”
Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District For the 12th consecutive year, the Francis Howell School District has won the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International.
The 2017-18 budget was prepared by Cindy Reilmann, Director of Finance and the finance department staff and contains not only the official budget, but also relevant background and summary materials. The budget is presented via narratives, charts, and graphs to aid the reader in understanding the district’s plans for allocating its resources. All material is designed to ensure that both the board of education and the public have complete information as they discuss and make crucial decisions on programming and staffing for the coming year. Hundreds of hours go into the
production of the final document. The ASBO reviewers commended the district for producing a document that provides sufficient information for the lay person as well as the detail-oriented expert to understand the budgeting process used by the district. They noted that the budget is an excellent document which includes a wealth of information in graphic and narrative form. The district’s budget can be found by visiting the finance department’s web page at: www.fhsdschools.org/departments/finance/budget.
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1st Financial Credit Union opens new branch
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1st Financial Federal Credit Union, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of their new branch located at 1721 Zumbehl Road in St. Charles. The new full-service branch has been assisting members with their daily banking transactions as well as loans, investment services, and com-
mercial accounts. There is also a 24-hour ATM, convenient drive-thru service and a night depository at the branch. For more information about 1st Financial Federal Credit Union and the credit union difference, visit www.thebetterwaytobank.org.
Liston Design Build celebrates new location with ribbon cutting
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Owners Jeanne and Keith Liston celebrated the new location of Liston Design Build with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 19. Joining Jeanne and Keith was David Leezer, director of Economic Development for the city of St. Charles, St. Charles County Representative Molly Dempsey, family, friends and employees of Liston Design Build and ambassadors with the
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Liston Design Build has over 30 years of experience working in the remodeling industry – turning your vision into a reality. For more information on Liston Design Build please visit their website at www.ListonDesignBuild.com contact by phone at 636-940-9417.
Zeisler Automotive celebrates new location with ribbon cutting
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Owner Terry Zeisler celebrated the new location of Zeisler Automotive with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 19. Joining Zeisler was St. Peters Mayor, Len Pagano, David Leezer, director of Economic Development for the city of St. Charles, St. Charles County Representative Molly Dempsey, family, friends and employees of Zeisler Automotive and
ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Zeisler Automotive can keep your automobile running in tip top shape. Check them out for oil changes, tire and tire rotations, A/C service and much more. For more information about the services Zeisler Automotive, LLC offers, please call 636-757-3990.
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Sports
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Sports you see with Gary B... Ambush start home season Saturday The St. Louis Ambush professional soccer team play in the Central Division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The Ambush will take the Astroturf this Saturday with a contest against the Milwaukee Wave at 7:35 p.m. at the Family Arena with several new faces including new Head Coach Hewerton Moreira. Other new faces recently signed are the return of veteran players Daniel Berko, Kory Dowell, Dylan Hundelt and Greg Kranz. During the game the Ambush will recognize veterans this Nov. 11 along with the Alzheimer’s Association. The 2017-18 season will be the fifth for the franchise, who has called the Family Arena home since 2013. For more information go to www.STLAmbush. com along with the team’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. ~~~And it begins Mention the Community News to get a free ticket to the Ambush game Call the Ambush and mention “The Community News BOGO Offer” and you will get a free ticket when you buy a ticket to this Saturday’s game. The number is 720-839-5125 or 636-477-6363 and chat with Rachelle Quinn/Account Executive and Chamber Liaison to get all the details. Mention Gary B and Rachelle will say “Thank you!” ~~~WHAT a deal
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Guns N Hoses event on Thanksgiving Eve The annual fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 22 at Scottrade Center with money raised for the boxing/MMA event going to survivors of fallen first responders. Money raised is distributed by the BackStoppers who are proud to come to the assistance of the families of our heroes. GnH last year had made the largest donation in its 30-year history, raising $653,000 for The BackStoppers. In all, Guns ‘N Hoses has raised a total $6.1 million since 1987. For more information go to www.STLGunsNHoses.com ~~~Many volunteers are part of this great event SCC women’s soccer advances to district championship for fourth consecutive year
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St. Charles Community College (SCC) captured its fourth consecutive NJCAA Region XVI title in women’s soccer recently with a 3-1 comefrom-behind victory over Metropolitan Community College-Blue River. The scoring came from sophomore forward Katie Richter who scored two for the Cougars and freshman forward Bryn Lundberg scored the third goal with an assist by Richter. The Cougars will advance and host the District D Championship game against Lewis & Clark Community College. “Lewis & Clark is a great team,” said Jason Wyland, SCC women’s soccer head coach. “They are fast, organized, disciplined and well coached. However, anything is possible, impossible is nothing. I expect them to take us lightly and my team will be very well prepared and will be ready to pour their hearts out in this game.” ~~~Consistent
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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Simple snacks for anytime entertaining
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hen it comes to entertaining, it’s not always about three-course meals or hours upon hours of preparation. Sometimes, the best hosts look toward simple snacks and small plates to please guests with an array of palates. Herbs, onions, artichokes and olives create a medley of flavors atop this savory flatbread that makes it easy to give guests a fresh bite without spending too much time in the kitchen. Or you can enjoy a berry and beet chutney as a topping
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for crostini that is spread with goat or cream cheese, or topped with a thin slice of Gouda or a runny slice of Brie. It’s also a welcome addition to an open-face sandwich. The secret is using convenient ingredients like Aunt Nellie’s Harvard Beets and Holland-Style Onions that contribute great flavors to recipes and also help streamline preparation as guests settle in for an evening of fun and relaxation. Explore more ideas to make your entertaining skills shine at AuntNellies.com.
Beet and Berry Chutney Prep time: 20 minutes | Servings: 10
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1 jar (15 1/2 ounces) Harvard beets, not drained 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger (optional) 1 1/2 cups berries (fresh or frozen unsweetened cranberries, blueberries, raspberries or strawberries, cut in half or quartered, if large) Directions: In medium saucepan over medium heat, stir marmalade until melted. Stir in beets and red pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes until liquid is reduced by about half, stirring frequently. Add ginger, if desired. If using only cranberries, add to pan with beet mixture and cook until they just
begin to pop. If also using other berries, add to beet-cranberry mixture; stir and heat through. If using only blueberries, raspberries or strawberries, add to beet mixture after reducing liquid. Stir and heat through.
Remove pan from heat; cool to room temperature before serving. Note: Chutney can also be served chilled. Store, covered, in a refrigerator up to 1 week.
Herbed Mediterranean Flatbread Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10-12 minutes | Servings: 4
Ingredients: 1 jar (16 ounces) Holland-style onions 1 jar (7 1/2 ounces) quartered, marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped or sliced Kalamata olives 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced 2 whole-grain round or square flatbreads (about 6-7 inches diameter) fresh basil (optional) Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. Drain onions. Pat dry. Discard liquid. Drain artichokes well. Discard liquid. Press onions with spatula to crush lightly. Pat dry again. Place in large bowl. Coarsely chop artichokes. Add to bowl with onions. Stir in bell pepper, parsley, olives, red pepper flakes, black pepper and 1
tablespoon Parmesan cheese; set aside. In small bowl, stir together olive oil, thyme and garlic. Brush over one side of flatbreads. Place on baking sheet; bake 2 minutes. Remove from oven. Top each flatbread with onion mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Return to oven. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until heated through and flatbread is crisp. Cut each flatbread in half. Sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.
ACROSS 1. Model material 6. Bro, e.g. 9. Babysitter’s nightmare 13. In the company of 14. ____ out a living 15. Man’s best friend? 16. Russian author, master of grotesque 17. Lilliputian 18. Diary note 19. *1950-1953 war 21. *Where Armistice was signed 23. On a keyboard 24. Greenish blue 25. Stable diet 28. Table in Mexico 30. Adjust piano pitches 35. Hidden up a sleeve? pl. 37. “Through” in text message 39. Allegro or lento 40. I, to a Greek 41. Pico de gallo 43. Bit of smoke 44. Whale’s lunch 46. Orr’s score 47. Big first for a baby 48. Open 50. Way, way off 52. Infection of the eye 53. Proof of home ownership 55. They’re from Mars? 57. *He wrote “God Bless America” 60. *Gulf War General 63. Fear-inspiring 64. How many if by sea? 66. Like a Harvard building? 68. Like three nursery rhyme mice 69. Mama sheep 70. Impulse transmitter 71. Hemorrhaged 72. Shiny wheel part 73. Sink hole
Old Kit-____” 2. Every which way 3. Apple’s apple, e.g. 4. Sound like Wilbur 5. Radiant 6. In stitches 7. *He replaced “Armistice” with “Veterans” 8. Heavily built 9. Capital of West Germany 10. *College program 11. 4,840 square yards 12. Your, to Shakespeare 15. Planters’ treat 20. Drives a getaway car, e.g. 22. First off sinking ship? 24. Auto contents 25. Japanese verse 26. It falls in the fall 27. Bigfoot’s cousins 29. 1970s carpet 31. Current events program 32. Gives off 33. Cinderella’s win 34. *Veterans Day flower 36. *Retail “celebration” 38. *”Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win” org. 42. *”Remember the ____!” 45. Served soup 49. Oahu greeting gift 51. VHS player button 54. Keyboard key 56. James Bond, don’t say this! 57. “For Whom the ____ Tolls” 58. Cleveland, OH Lake 59. Orange peel 60. “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” e.g. 61. Italy’s obsolete money 62. Denim innovator 63. Flow alternative 65. *”The War to End All Wars” 67. Bear cave
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What’s Happening
November 8, 2017 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com
Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Nov. 8-11: Theater performance
The Francis Howell High School’s award-winning Limelight Theatre proudly presents their Fall Production of the 2009 play “Kill Me, Deadly,” by Bill Robens. Performances will take place Nov. 8, Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly in the Auditorium of Francis Howell High School at 7001 Highway 94 South in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person for all shows and are available at the door.
Nov. 9: Lipedema educational seminar
A Lipedema educational seminar takes place in the Meeting Room at Staybridge Suites O’Fallon at 1155 Technology Drive in O’Fallon at 9:30 a.m. This casual, educational seminar will discuss what Lipedema is, how it is diagnosed and the stages of Lipedema. Conservative and surgical treatments will also be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet Dr. Thomas Wright MD RVT FACP, and meet representatives of Tactile Medical, makers of the Flexitouch Compression Pump. A light lunch will be provided following the seminar. Attendees will have the opportunity to be evaluated for Lipedema after lunch. The cost of the seminar is free, however insurance will be billed for the cost of the evaluation. Patients who wish to pay cash for their evaluation are also welcome to do so. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Staybridge Suites at a discounted rate for this event. You must mention the Laser Lipo and Vein Center block when reserving your hotel room in order to receive the discounted rate. Call 636-300-0999 or visit www.staybridge. com. Call 636-397-4012to RSVP for this event by Nov. 2. Space is limited to 30 attendants.
Nov. 9: O’Fallon Kiwanis Pancake & Sausage Day
The Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon is holding their 55th Annual Pancake & Sausage Day from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Tickets are $7 for adults (12-and-up), $6 for senior citizens, $5 for children ages six-12 and kids under six and over 100 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Funds collected from this event support: scholarships to high school seniors, preschoolers from low income families attend O’Fallon Police Safety Town, provide books for J.L. Mudd Elementary School students, send students to leadership camps and support school clubs in several Fort Zumwalt Middle and High Schools. For more information call www.ofkiwanis.com.
Nov. 9-11: Theater production
Timberland High School Theatre will present “Monty Python’s Spamalot” on Nov. 9, 10 and 11. This musical comedy will be performed by an allschool cast and crew each evening beginning at 7 p.m. The performance will be held at the Carl E. Reininger Theatre. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students and tickets will available at the door.
Nov. 10: Veterans Day ceremony
The students and staff of Peine Ridge Elementary, Wentzville School District, invite all surrounding communities to join us in honoring our veterans and all those serving in the U.S. military. Please join us on Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Peine Ridge Elementary. The Wentzville VFW Post 10350 will be the presenting color guard. They will be honoring our veterans with a skit about “What Do You Think a Veteran Is,” along with a vocal salute to
all branches of the service and essay readings by students. Following the program, light refreshments will be served, and stories may be shared with all. Peine Ridge Elementary is located at 1107 Peine Road in Wentzville. For more information, please call 636327-5110. Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Ceremony
America has an estimated 20,000,000 veterans, and we owe each of them a “thank you” for our country’s freedom. Please join in honoring our veterans at this ceremony that will take place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon.
Nov. 11: Pancake breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 968 will be hosting a Veteran’s Day pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. The event will be held in the Venue at Morning Star Church at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Veterans eat free, ages 10 and under are $5, ages 11 and up are $7. For more information, please call 636-544-7517.
Nov. 15-19: Theater performance
St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “The Penelopiad” Nov. 15-19, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-18; 10 a.m. Nov. 16; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@ stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.
Nov. 17: Holiday bazaar and bake sale
Immanuel Lutheran Women in Mission is hosting their holiday bazaar and bake sale at 623 E. Hwy N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be homemade crafts and baked goods. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring roast beef, chili, hot dogs, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies. A handmade quilt will be raffled. For more information call 636-327-4416.
Nov. 17: Free photography exhibit and chili cook-off
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service will host “Food for Thought: A Free Chili Cook-Off and Photography Exhibit” from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Stop by the Care Service at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles to view the travelling photography exhibit “In Plain Sight-Homelessness Exposed” while taste-testing a variety of homemade chili made by Care Service staff. Visitors can vote for their favorite chili while listening to music performed live by the band Jalapeno Poppers. The event will also include free face painting, door prizes and a chance to win two tickets to “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Vicki at 636-441-1302, ext. 267.
Nov. 17: Salvation Army Tree of Lights
In honor of the Salvation Army’s continued support of St. Charles County residents in need, the city of Dardenne Prairie will host their eighth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Hall Park at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include musical entertainment by area schools, holiday crafts, refreshments and other activities. Santa will be available for pictures, please bring your own camera. Bring a new unwrapped
toy to donate to the Salvation Army Toy Town. Donated toys will benefit children in the western St. Charles County area. For more information, please contact Dardenne Prairie Parks & Recreation at 636-755-5308.
nesses and organizations. From Nov. 24-Dec. 10, the display is open Thursday through Sunday only; beginning Dec. 14, the drive-thru is open nightly until Dec. 30 (except Dec. 25). Hours are 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. each night.
Nov. 17: Tree lighting ceremony
Nov. 25-26: Nativity display
Beautiful holiday lights, musical performances by local groups, photos with Santa Claus and our community’s lighting of the tree; it’s all free at the city of St. Peters’ 28th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year’s event begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. Peters City Hall. Don’t miss holiday-themed musical performances starting with Joshua Barclay on the piano, followed by the kids of The Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County, students from the Fort Zumwalt East High School Orchestra, singers from The St. Peters Choral Society, and a unique a cappella choir, Lindenwood University’s Voices Only. The countdown to the lighting of the tree happens right outside city hall under the stars following the last musical performance. Following the ceremony, kids and families have lots of fun activities to choose from. Santa Claus himself makes a special visit to take photos with kids and families. Musician Ceara Thierry will lead kids in a fun holiday sing-along show. Abra-KidAbra also returns this year, making one-of-a-kind holiday balloons kids can take home for free. Tasty treats will also be provided. St. Peters City Hall is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. For more information on the Tree Lighting Ceremony, go online to www.stpetersmo.net.
Nov. 17: Art show
Lillian Yahn Gallery and Francis Howell Central High School presents “Perception,” an exhibition in augmented reality that is on display now through Nov. 17 at St. Charles County Arts Council at 7443 Village Center Drive in O’Fallon. There will be a reception Nov. 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All artworks produced by 2016 and 2017 AP Studio Art students.
Nov. 18: 16th Annual National Family Volunteer Day
Families are invited to spend the morning working together to box and deliver food and personal care items donated through the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive from 9 – 11 a.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Families also can decorate Thanksgiving-themed placemats for citizens living in residential care facilities and Meals on Wheels recipients. To register for this event or for more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417.
Nov.18: Quilt social
St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a quilt social at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at the intersection of S. Hwy. 94 and Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. There will be 24 regular bingo games, a quilt given away every fourth game, plus four special “Dizzy Games” wins cash. For more information call Martha at 636441-4609.
Nov. 24: Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru | 5:30-9:30P
The annual Wentzville Holiday Night Lights display at Rotary Park opens on Nov. 24 for the holiday season. Enjoy a one-mile light display that features large illuminated commercial scenes and tunnels of twinkling lights. This holiday display is a great way to experience the magic and joy of a winter wonderland close to home. Drivethru admission is only $8 for vehicles holding up to six passengers; $1 per additional person after the sixth. On Saturday evenings (only) at the Kolb Building, you can enjoy a visit with Santa and see beautifully decorated trees on display from various busi-
Cost is $3 in advance and $5 at the door, per person. Inclement weather date is Dec. 5.
Dec. 11-12: The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll
Wentzville Christian Church presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas” dinner theater Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets go to wentzvillecc. org/charliebrown.
On this Celebration of Lights walkthrough, you’ll hear holiday music, and follow an illuminated drive past holiday scenes that are merry and bright on Dec. 11–12 from 6–8:30 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Admission is $3 for ages three and older; free parking. At 7:25 p.m., fireworks bursting over the lake will add wonder and excitement to this magical walk-through. Along the way you can stop to visit Santa, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Sorry, no pets are allowed and there will be no carriage rides on these two special nights for pedestrians, only. Rain or shine. Park free at the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon at 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway and the O’Fallon Christian Church at 9380 Veterans Memorial Parkway. No reservations are needed for the Holiday Stroll. But you can avoid the line at the gate by pre-purchasing admission wristbands at $3 each for ages 3 and older. Starting Nov. 13 through Dec. 8, wristbands will be sold at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sorry, wristbands are non-refundable.
Dec. 1-2: Holiday vendor and craft fair
ONGOING EVENTS
“Scenes of the Nativity,” hosted by St. Joseph Catholic Church will take place at 1355 Motherhead Road in Cottleville. There will be a display of over 200 parishioner-owned nativities at St. Joseph School Cafeteria on Nov 25 from noon to 7 p.m. and Nov. 26 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Start off your Advent season by viewing nativities from eight different countries, made of crystal, pewter, wood, ceramic, lace and silver plated. This free event is open to the public and includes crafts for children and an opportunity for your family to have their photo taken as a living nativity (internet access is needed for retrieval). For more information call Judy at 314-608-6077 or Mary Jo at 636-219-9713.
Nov. 30-Dec.2: Christmas dinner theater
A holiday vendor and craft fair takes place Dec. 1 from 4 - 7 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Community Fitness Center at Warrenton Outlet Mall (Old Nike Store) at 1000 Outlet Mall, Ste. #2 in Warrenton. For more information contact Peggy Privett at 636-456-7474 or email pprivett@ warrencountymo.org.
Dec. 3: Christmas house tour
The residents of New Town at St. Charles are inviting you to visit their homes at the eighth 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 beginning Nov. 15 or at the town hall the day of the tour Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/County charities.
Dec. 3: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
Everyone is welcome at this ceremony hosted by the O’Fallon Veterans Commission in memory of the victims and survivors of the bombing of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 that will take place at 1 p.m.at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon.
Dec. 4: Arts and crafts fair
Francis Howell Marching Band Arts and Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Booth space still available. For more information visit http://www.bit.ly/marchingVikings.
Dec. 4 Holiday Night Lights Walk-Thru
This walk-thru event allows participants to enjoy the Wentzville Holiday Night Lights display at Rotary Park at a slower, more intimate pace from 5-8 p.m. Attendees will stroll through the one-mile light display, experiencing enchanted scenes, twinkling lights and holiday-themed music. After walking the illuminated route, participants will enjoy: refreshments, photo booth fun, beautifully decorated Christmas trees on display and a photo with Santa. Decorated trees are donated by local businesses and organizations. To donate a tree from your business or organization, please call 636-639-2085.
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 636-279-5522 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 Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
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.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: mous
Alcoholics
Anony-
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
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
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 8, 2017 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.
For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.
3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
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
Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting
4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
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.
Mondays, 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).
1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting
6:30pm. Location varies. 314-3047480.
2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table
6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon.
6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.
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.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
Spotlight
Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 first Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314 287-0569 or jackross@att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.
Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Every Tuesday: Meeting
Toastmasters
7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.
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The entire “Back to the Future” trilogy dealt with the delicate nature of time and those who journey through it. Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, used future knowledge a few times to help himself, his family and Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). Marty also learned, though, that traveling through time can lead to some disastrous consequences. “Back to the Future Part II,” the second film in the series, also showed the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series in 2015. As it turns out, the Cubs became World Champions in 2016 after a rather exciting Game 7. They were only off by a year, so maybe Marty and Doc’s travels changed things just a bit. Other movies have predicted the future as well. 1998’s “You’ve Got Mail,” for instance, foresaw the end of most “Mom-and-Pop” book sellers. MSN Money recently reported that Book World, a 40-year-old chain of book stores, will close all its locations and be gone by January. Other large chains also have disappeared. Amazon and the popularity of e-books and e-readers have been cited as a contributing factor in their demise. Book World is suffering the same fate as “The Shop Around the Corner,” the quaint New York City establishment run by Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) in “You’ve Got Mail.” Established by her mother, the shop was an institution for years until Fox Books, a giant superstore, arrived in the neighborhood. Protests and news stories couldn’t stop Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and his father from taking business away from the little shop. Like Book World, Kathleen shuttered her store, sharing her frustrations with an online friend, not realizing that she was talking to Joe Fox himself. Things worked out rather well for everyone in the movie, but
By Steve Bryan
it’s hard to say how real-life bookstore owners will handle the aftermath of liquidation and closure. In another ironic twist, Amazon, the online giant, is opening its own bricks-and-mortar stores. Based on this evidence, should we pay more attention to the movies and be ready for future events? In “Demolition Man,” Sylvester Stallone played John Spartan, a Los Angeles police officer who landed in a cryogenic prison. Revived decades later to help catch a deadly criminal, he must adapt to a brave new world where all restaurants have become Taco Bell. Maybe it’s time to invest in “Yum!,” the parent company of Taco Bell. Future knowledge is not just on the big screen. The Houston Astros achieved their first world championship on Nov. 1, a feat predicted on a 2014 “Sports Illustrated” cover. Did Henry, the time-jumping husband and father in “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” write for the magazine on one of his journeys? Or did the sports publication create its own-time viewer like Ben Affleck did in “Paycheck”? “Back to the Future II” photo courtesy of Univeral Studios 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.
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