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Around Town O’Fallon named one of the country’s best small cities to raise a family P.2

Free dental care available to eligible kids. P.3

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Skeletal strength improves overall health P.5 St. Charles County Golden Games announces 2018 dates P.5

School St. Charles County Ambulance District’s advanced life support units have a new safety covering that features increased use of reflective materials and contrasting colors.

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St. Charles County Ambulance District debuts reflective wraps By Brett Auten That shock of red, white and blue you have seen in and around St. Charles County is doing exactly what it’s intended to do. With a bold palette and a newly-redesigned, hard-to-miss exterior, the St. Charles County Ambulance District’s advanced life support units have an all-new look that is getting the attention of drivers. Motivated by a recent study on Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the new look made its debut in July on two ambulances and is being phased into the district’s fleet over the next few years. The FEMA study suggested that agencies consider increased use of reflective materials and contrasting colors on emergency vehicles. “It is going to be a slow roll getting all of them done,” Kyle Gaines, SCCAD Director of Community Relations said. “With a fleet of over 30, we will get to them all eventually.” The SCCAD ambulances are wrapped nearly fully in a reflective vinyl, with some spots left with a flat finish to provide recommended contrast. The St. Louis-based Cool Touch Graphics won the bid to put on

the vinyl wraps. The result, which pleased SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer, gives heightened visibility, particularly in low-light conditions. “As we began the process of incorporating the FEMA recommendations into our design, we solicited feedback from several groups in our community,” Meyer said. “The project evolved significantly from initial concept to final product and citizen input was invaluable to the process.” Before the wraps, the advanced life support units came from the manufacturer with white paint, then stickered with some reflective striping, lettering and logo. All of this new flash and pizzazz does come at a cost. According to Meyer the cost to fully wrap one of SCCAD’s larger, modular ambulances is approximately $4,900, which is almost double that of the previous stickers. “Though there is an increased cost associated with the full-wrap technology, we felt it was an important safety upgrade to make,” Meyer said. “The change impacts not only our patients and paramedics, but our community at large.” It was an 18-month process to come up with the final design. SCCAD officials conducted several focus groups within the

community, from the citizens advisory board, the chamber of commerce and others. “We pitched the concept to a wide array of people to get their feedback,” Gaines said. “For example, the color red wasn’t included in the original design, but all of the focus groups wanted red and said that it just didn’t look right without it.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of EMS, vehicle crashes involving ambulances are not at all uncommon - an estimated 4,500 accidents occur each year in the United States, 34 percent of which result in injuries. “Even near misses can be dangerous,” Gaines added. “But everybody nearby these newly-redesigned ambulances see them coming. You’ll never miss them.” Gaines said that there is no substitute for safe, attentive driving. Maintaining a safe speed and avoiding distractions such as cell phones greatly reduce the risk of motor vehicle accidents not just when emergency vehicles are concerned, but in every situation. “This is a valuable, safer upgrade but there is no substitution for distraction-free driving,” Gaines added.

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O’Fallon named one of the country’s best small cities to raise a family When it comes to raising a family, O’Fallon rates among the highest in the nation, coming in at third on a new list of the “Best Small Cities to Raise a Family.” The listing was compiled by financial lender smartasset. com, which based its determination of best small cities for raising a family on: median housing costs, income, annual childcare costs, high school graduation rates, crime ratings, family poverty rates and the percentage of residents age 20 and under. The number of childcare centers and unemployment rates also were considered. The state of Missouri stood out for having three cities listed, the only state in the nation to score more than one city of

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the top 10 listed. For Missouri, Lee’s Summit was rated second, O’Fallon third and St. Charles 10th. To find the best small cities to raise a family, smartasset.com compared 210 cities with populations ranging from 65,000 – 100,000, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the F.B.I.’s Universal Crime Reporting Database, the U.S. Bureau of Education, and Child Care Aware (for childcare costs). https://smartasset.com/mortgage/the-best-small-cities-toraise-a-family “When it comes to family, nothing matters more,” said O’Fallon’s Mayor Bill Hennessy. “O’Fallon has received many and continuing recognitions as a best place to live, and this particular award shows that our city is on the best of all possible paths for our families with children and grandchildren. In this new study, O’Fallon also was recognized for having extremely affordable childcare available, low unemployment and a very low family poverty rate of 2.9 percent.”

St. Charles Community College’s Service Learning Program helps students make an impact on the community By Emma Mattingly St. Charles Community College’s Service Learning Program combines academic course work with community engagement. The program allows students to volunteer in the community outside of the classroom in nonprofit organizations that are underfunded and understaffed. Bryonie Carter is the faculty coordinator for the Service Learning Program and is heading into her fourth year in the program. Carter makes sure the program runs smoothly. In addition to teaching SLP classes, she advertises upcoming events for the program, recruits new faculty for service learning classes, helps get resources to faculty for successful classes and holds orientation at the beginning of each semester informing students of how the program works. “The most important part of service learning is that the community service aspect should intersect with course work,” Carter said. For example, her English 101 class is using a textbook called “Writing Communities.” The

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focus of the class is coming together to understand and support the community. Students pick from a list of five agencies to volunteer at and will share their experiences back in the classroom. There are many different types of Service Learning projects. According to Carter, students have organized a “Cultures of

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the World” booth on campus to inform students about the different countries and cultures they come from. Students in the SLP have contributed to the Cinderella Project, which donates prom dresses to those in the St. Louis area who cannot afford them. During the program’s “Day of Service” on Sept. 29, SCC students worked with children at Crisis Nursery locations in St. Charles. Students that take service learning classes must complete 15 hours of volunteer work and a time log recording of every time they go out and volunteer. They must turn all paperwork in at the end of the semester. “The most rewarding part about the Service Learning Program is observing students at the beginning of the semester who were unsure about enrolling into the Service Learning Program finish at the end of the semester enjoying the program and gaining a greater appreciation for their community,” Carter said. According to the Service Learning Program’s main page, the program works with about 18 local agencies. When choosing a Service Learning site, the students must fill out a contract with the agency stating what kind of work they will be doing and turn it into their instructors. To run the program, Carter works closely with Mandi Smith, Manager of Student Activities, and Kelley Pfeiffer, Director of Student Life. 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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Free dental care available to eligible kids Registration is open for the next Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) free dental care clinic for kids. The event is set for Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, at Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education. The clinic is designed to meet the needs of toddlers and school-aged children through eighth grade, who are Medicaid-eligible, qualify for the free school lunch program or need dental assistance due to other circumstances. The organization has the capacity and resources to provide comprehensive dental services, completely free of charge, for up to 600 kids during this two-day clinic. Care is provided by appointment only on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, call Give Kids A Smile at 636-397-6453. “Proper dental care plays a critical role in our oral – and overall – health and well-being,” said Erica Steen, executive director of Give Kids A Smile. “We understand hardships and unforeseen situations can interfere with one’s ability to get a child to the dentist, and we are here to help. We provide access to a wide range of dental services in a fun and caring environment, completely free of charge.” Children registered to attend the upcoming clinic will receive X-rays, professional cleanings,

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fluoride treatments and sealants, as well as fillings, root canals and oral surgery, as needed. GKAS works hard to create a non-intimidating, fun-filled environment for each young patient. Founding sponsor Delta Dental of Missouri donates funding for the event and helps create a festive atmosphere for children in the clinic, and after treatment in an entertainment area that features music, interactive games, face painters and balloon artists. Delta Dental of Missouri’s Tooth Wizard and Tooth Fairy characters are on hand to entertain youngsters during both days of

the event. Each child goes home with a free healthy lunch and smile bag that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss, as well as a book, courtesy of the St. Louis County Library Foundation. To learn more about the work of Give Kids A Smile, to volunteer or to register for the upcoming clinic, call 636-397-6453, or visit www.givekidsasmile.org. The patient registration process includes the completion of health history and consent forms. Appointments are given on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition announces call for entries Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF) has announced dates for the eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Registration is free and is now open online for all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area at foxpacf.org. This contest follows a competition format with students vying for more than $30,000 in college scholarships, cash awards, and prizes as well as performance opportunities while showcasing talented teens in the bi-state metro area who excel in performing arts. Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 20172018 school year and must attend a high school/ home school within a 50-mile radius from the Arch in all directions. More than 225 senior high schools and performing arts organizations in the St. Louis metro area received details about the Eighth Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. The call for entries deadline is Dec. 1. Performing arts categories include (but are not limited to): Singer, Actor, Musician, Dancer, Musical Theatre, Rapper, Comedian, Magician, or Specialty Act – which may include up to six students performing as a group and can perform original or published material. “We hope students who are passionate about the performing arts will register for the competition,” said Mary Strauss, President of the FoxPACF Board of Directors. Judges for both the Preliminary and Semi-final competitions are professionals representing a cross-section of the St. Louis performing arts community and entertainment industry who

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give constructive performance advice to each act individually. The Preliminary Round will be held at the end of February/early March 2018 and the Semi-final Round will be held in March 2018. The final competition on April 28, 2018 at The Fabulous Fox is a professionally staged production, adjudicated by both St. Louis and national performing arts professionals. This final event is free and open to the public. In addition to the first place $8,000, second place $6,000, and third place $4,000 scholarships awarded at the Final Round, restricted scholarship opportunities to Lindenwood University, Southeast Missouri State University, Webster University and University of MissouriSt. Louis will also be available to students taking part in the competition. Each finalist will also be eligible for unique public performance opportunities within the St. Louis area. Finalists from the past six years have performed at The Muny, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, Webster Groves Art & Air Fair, Taste of Maplewood, St. Louis African Arts Festival, Winter Opera St. Louis, and the Strauss Park Alive Rising Stars Showcase. “We have been thrilled with the response to this event from students, parents, arts organizations and the community. The Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation is uniquely positioned to provide the opportunity for students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis. We are pleased that we are able to put talented young people in the spotlight,” said Strauss.

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St. Charles County Golden Games announces 2018 dates The St. Charles County Golden Games announces dates for 2018 April 28 through May 5, 2018. The 2018 dates are one week earlier than past years to avoid conflicts such as graduations and end-of-year school events that seniors attend for their grandchildren. The Golden Games Board of Directors met in September to begin planning the 2018 games. The Golden Games also announces its new Board of Directors for 2018. Chairman, Jeff Ford, Vice Chair, Sandy Wirtz, Treasurer, Jim Mielziner and Secretary Donna Dorough. Volunteers are needed for the events. If you would like more information on becoming a part of this popular event, please contact Jeff Ford via e-mail at ford222@frontier.net or Sandy Wirtz at sandywirtz213@gmail.com The Golden Games include individual, doubles and team competitions and is open to anyone who will be 50 years old prior to April 1, 2018. Events are held at facilities throughout St. Charles County. Competitions are designed for all age groups and abilities, from walking, running, cycling, and

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swimming to golf, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, bowling, shooting, bocce ball, horseshoes, pool, card games, miniature golf, Wii competitions and many more. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded to top finishers in each age group. Registration forms and a complete schedule of events and locations for the 2018 St. Charles County Golden Games will be available online at sccgoldengames.org beginning Jan. 1, 2018.

Skeletal strength improves overall health The skeletal system is the foundation for your body and provides more than just strength and protection. It is arguably one of the most critical systems of the human body, and by implementing a strategy to care for and strengthen it, many experience the following results: Improved Athletic Performance Improved Bone Density Improved Posture Improved Balance Less Joint and Back Pain OsteoStrong is a unique place where you can go to improve your overall health by focusing on the one thing we all have in common: a skeletal system. It works for people of all ages and levels of activity to promote skeletal strength which impacts the entire body in many ways using a process known as Osteogenic Loading. Sessions are quick, painless, and the results are measureable and happen quickly. OsteoStrong’s Spectrum system was invented by the Father of Osteogenic Loading, Dr. John Jaquish, Ph.D. Dr. Jaquish is the Chief Science Advisor for OsteoStrong and author of Osteogenic Loading. Dr. Jaquish has been a frequent speaker at the World Congress on Osteoporosis and is on the board of American Bone Health. His contributions to the OsteoStrong brand have been invaluable in bringing this technology to the world. Research shows that the stimulus required to trigger osteogenesis (growth of healthy bone

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tissue) is 4.2 multiples of body weight (4.2 MOB). Achieving that level of stimulus would be difficult for many without the Spectrum System. However, OsteoStrong members easily, safely and without injury or pain, achieve forces in excess of 5 to 12 times their own body weight. High-impact is one of the most powerful stimuli the musculoskeletal system can experience. The scientific research shows that the results are available to people of all ages and fitness levels. Spectrum consists of 4 separate devices. Under the supervision of a trained technician, each Spectrum device allows individual members to experience the precise level of force for their musculoskeletal system. Members only need to experience brief levels of force to get the benefits. The entire circuit only takes few minutes to complete and once the stimulus has been experienced, the central

nervous system can trigger osteogenesis. Improved Athletic Performance OsteoStrong technology has been shown to trigger bone density growth, but why does this matter to an athlete? Other than protection from fractures, skeletal strengthening in many cases eliminates limitations to plateaus and muscle growth. As many have seen with OsteoStrong, bone density can be brought to levels more than two standard deviations above what is considered to be normal. This means your body has a more powerful frame, will allow more muscular engagement and thereby more muscular strength and power. The new O’Fallon location is now open at 44 CrossRoads Plaza off of Hwy K. To experience this profound system for free, call OsteoStrong at 636-238-8696 today and request two free sessions.

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St. Peters Police accepting unused prescription drugs during National Rx Take Back Event If you’ve got old medicines that you don’t need anymore, here’s your prescription for safe disposal: The St. Peters Police Department is participating in the National Rx Take Back Event on Oct. 28. Just turn in your unneeded prescription drugs to the St. Peters Police Department between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the St. Peters Justice Center at 1020 Grand Teton Dr., on Oct. 28. The Justice Center is located at the corner of Grand Teton Drive and Suemandy Drive near Mid Rivers Mall. Your medications will be accepted with no questions asked. Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event, so be sure to drop off your drugs strictly between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. No early birds or late comers, please. This service is for prescription drugs only, not overthe-counter drugs. The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency is coordinating the National Rx Take Back Event. The St. Peters Police Department is participating in the event because

unused prescription medication is a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety. By dropping off your unused medicines, you eliminate the possibility of the drugs harming someone else or getting into the wrong hands. The service is free and anonymous. You can turn in prescription medications that are outof-date or medicines you no longer need or use. Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles will not be accepted. Illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative. If you’re worried about anonymity, remove identifying information from prescription medicine container labels before disposal. Tightly seal the cap on any liquid product, such as cough syrup. Learn more at www.dea.gov. If you would like more information on this event, contact Officer Melissa Doss at 636-278-2244, ext. 3550, or email at mdoss@stpetersmo.net.

Weather from Nick’s Window

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Have you ever felt some eyes watching you? As I sat at my computer preparing to write this column I could feel a several sets of eyes staring me down. As I looked to my right all three of my corgis were staring at me like I was a Nylabone waiting to be chewed on. Animals have a keen sense, and many folklore sayings have revolved around the world of animals. Abby, Cooper, and Willow (my corgis), like most dogs know when you are leaving for work, or going on vacation and if you say the word walk – they get all excited. In weather, animals tend to have a keen sense that even the best meteorologists tend to lack – intuition. Plus, most animals have strange adaptations to weather and climate. The camel is one of those animals who can adapt to the desert and unlike us humans, they have translucent eyelids which mean they can close their eyes and still see where they are going. Camels also have two set of eyelashes that help keep the sun and sand out of their eyes. Additionly, they can close their nostrils to keep the sand out. How often do you see a flamingo or a pelican in your backyard? Probably not very often if at all, but it does happen. Sometimes the coastal birds catch a ride on the eye of a hurricane and ride the storm for a few hundred miles before being deposited far from their habitat. So, if you see a pelican or flamingo

in your backyard they obviously have been imported via a hurricane. As a child, I was always amazed by the ant hills and mounds they made and felt bad for them when they were washed away in the rain or stepped on by the human foot. Prior to rain these ants close up the hole leading inside the ant colony. The ants work together to secure them from the rain that falls on them and protect their home. If you ask my mom what is one thing she is terrified of, her response would be a spider. In the movie, “Charlotte’s Web,” Charlotte carries her nest egg until she dies – soon the egg hatches and the spiders fly away. Some spiders use the wind to carry them away – they use a ballooning technique of filaments to carry them. So, in some sense spiders can fly! Ever been kept up by the chirping of a cricket? Did you know that a cricket’s chirp can tell you the temperature? It can. As the temperature rises, so does the crickets’ metabolism, which increases the how often it chirps. In order to determine the temperature, you need to count the number of chirps a cricket makes in fifteen seconds, and then add 40 to the number. This will give you the temperature! The ability to use our sixth sense is often something we ignore or just put it in the back of our minds – but when the 2004 tsunami oc-

curred and killed hundreds of thousands of people, there were hardly any reports of animal causalities. They used a sense that we may lack. Animals are unique in the way they react to weather. Pigs will build nests prior to a storm, birds will not fly in stormy weather, and in fair weather they fly higher. A cow that has it tail to the east is a folklore belief that rain is on the way. Monkeys tend to know when to pick fruit from trees on warm sunny days, rather than cloudy ones. Animals tend to adjust to weather patterns more so than we do. Next time your pet is acting a little oddly, prepare yourself, because maybe they have an intuition that we don’t and our weather could be changing. As far as Abby, Cooper, and Willow – they each have a Nylabone and are chewing away. Until next time, enjoy the weather! N i c k Palisch is a meteorologist and Missouri native who u n d e r stands the weather here in our area. He currently resides in Lake Saint Louis and can be reached at nick-wx@sbcglobal.net and you can always get the most up-to-date forecast from the FirstWarn Weather page at www. facebook.com/nickswx The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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

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PROBLEM SOLVERS What will they think of next? And by “they” I mean lunatics with far too much time on their hands, and by lunatics with far too much time on their hands, of course, I mean politicians. With that trend of thought, it’s only natural I highly suspect politicians of coming up with the following crackbrained idea… But first, a question: where is the primary place you think of getting fresh and tasty sushi when the craving hits? If you said, the gas station coin-operated seafood dispenser, you would be authorized to sit right up there on the loony bird perch alongside the creators of this next revolutionary idea. Yes, an oyster vending machine has been implemented and installed at a fancy seaside resort. And not a minute too soon! Now lovers of the slimy substance can curb their craving anytime day or night. And let’s be real, who among us hasn’t jolted up from a deep slumberous sleep at 2:43 a.m. in a sweat-dripping panic then slapped ourselves on the forehead shouting, “Man, I gotta get me some salty gelatinous goo on the half-shell. Now!” But alas, only to face reality and realize that Mable’s Mollusks, the all-night drive-through oyster bar, has not yet been envisioned. But then, light bulb moment, suddenly a reminder surfaces. Word on the street is that some genius politician let themselves become distracted (probably while he/she was supposed to be voting to place the strongest sanctions yet against Kim

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Jong Un – a kale only diet) and came up with instead, another epic accomplishment--a late night, 24/7 seafood dispenser. Without delay, the Automated Fish Distributor Bill was ushered into law. Now tell me, who doesn’t long for a political career for their young ones after such an achievement? So, because of this, late-night snackers of phlegmy ocean by-products can put their fears in park and their urges in drive. But if Washington really wanted to accomplish something amazing how about this; after sanctioning Jong Un to a three-month long kale diet, send him an ice cream vending machine. Then when he pushes the button for a chocolate caramel triple ripple marshmallow fudge cream bar – boomity boom! Problem solved, politicians respected.

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Fort Zumwalt hires coordinator of diversity and awareness Fort Zumwalt School District welcomes Juan Wilson to the newly created position of coordinator of diversity and awareness. Wilson’s hiring was approved by the board of education at the regular September meeting. The goal of the new position is to plan, direct, coordinate and assist district administrators regarding matters of equity and diversity concerning staff, students and families. Review and revise plans for diversity among staff and students is one of the board’s priorities this year. Creating the new position will help this happen. Among the responsibilities of the position will be to identify and implement diversity and awareness training for both students and staff. This will include increasing staff awareness of racial and equity issues through training programs. Also among the job responsibilities will be to establish partnerships with public and private stakeholders in an effort to raise multicultural awareness and to coordinate with community resources to develop awareness programs and events regarding relevant issues for students (ie. bullying, teen suicide, drug and alcohol use, harassment). Wilson, who has a certificate in diversity training, is a gradu-

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ate of Fort Zumwalt South High School. He earned a degree in human services and social work from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park before serving 11 years with the St. Charles City Police Department. During part of that time he was attached to the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Task Force Officer. He is ready to start out on this new path. “The support that the school district has given me over the years, from being an elemen-

tary school student at Lewis & Clark Elementary to a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration, has been unparalleled,” he says. “I’m eager to begin. “What I’m most excited about this new path is that it’s a new program that I have the unique opportunity to help provide the framework and build together with everyone around me in the district,” Wilson says. “That includes faculty and staff and, most of all, the students.”

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ACT scores are in and Fort Zumwalt School District remains above state averages. The Class of 2017 had an average composite score of 21.8 compared with the state average composite score of 20.4. Shortly after the announcement, the board of education approved a recommendation to continue to administer the ACT to all Zumwalt juniors. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jen Waters made the recommendation, telling the board the no-cost ACT has provided opportunities to numerous students who might otherwise not have taken the test. She said it also has provided invaluable data that has helped the district measure and improve instruction. Joe Sutton, Principal at North High School, shares just a few examples of what the no-cost ACT for all juniors has meant at his school. “Without question, by administering the test to all of our juniors, we tested many students (upwards of 100 at North High alone) who might have never taken the test,” Sutton says. “This experience helped a number of students realize they have the skills to perform college-level coursework, thus raising college awareness to students who might have never thought of themselves as ‘college bound.’”

In addition to creating awareness and opportunity for a broader group of students, Sutton shares some of the ways this program has helped teachers and administrators adjust curriculum. “The idea of testing all high school juniors was originally put in place by our state legislature to serve as an ‘End of High School Exit Exam.’ This means that it’s not about what a student might learn in a particular course, but rather it’s tied more closely to our district’s curriculum,” Sutton says, adding that the no-cost ACT for all juniors allowed curriculum coordinators such as Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum Coordinator Candy Holloway and Secondary Math Curriculum Coordinator Amy Sand to investigate what is valued on the ACT. “This validated so much of what was already in our district’s curriculum,” Sutton says. “Remember: ACT tests math, science reasoning, reading, and English, so with the data we are able to give feedback to all of our teachers. The ACT data also tells us which collection of classes during a student’s high school career resulted in higher ACT scores.” Sutton says the data speaks to more than just the ACT. “It speaks to how our curriculum is creating students who are leaving our schools college and career ready.”

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West Community Credit Union, along with the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting event for the credit union’s newest location in Lake Saint Louis. Credit union staff, management, business partners and some members of their board were also in attendance. The branch officially opened Aug. 7 and offers a modern interior design with full service banking and the latest technology. “With the new branch, we are excited to be a part of the Lake Saint Louis community,” stated

Triet Tran, branch manager. “Our branch integration of smart technology allows us to provide competitive products and services to the residents and business owners around our new neighborhood location.” The credit union will host a grand opening celebration for the community on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information about West Community Credit Union or this grand opening event, visit their web site at www. westcommunitycu.org or call 636-720-2400.

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Elm Point Animal Hospital celebrates new facility with ribbon cutting Dr. Daniel Lange and Dr. Michael Little, owners of Elm Point Animal Hospital, celebrated their new and expanded veterinary facility with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 22. Joining in the celebration were Associate Veterinarian Mark Petty and staff of Elm Point Animal Hospital, city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Elm Point Animal Hospital offers a wide range of services including diagnostic imaging,

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dentistry, nutritional support, grooming and boarding services. They are located at 3250 Elm Point Industrial Drive in St. Charles and offers a wide va-

riety of office hours, seven days a week. For more information, please visit their website at www.elmpointvet.com or call 636-757-7350.

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Free Ambush exhibition game this Saturday The St. Louis Ambush professional soccer team, play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Ambush will hold their annual Fan Fest this Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Festival features an exhibition game between the Ambush and the Cedar Rapids Rampage. One of the best parts about the Fan Fest is the cost as attendance and parking at the Family Arena for this special event is absolutely free. Kickoff will be at 7:05 p.m.; however, come early from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for fun inflatables and kids activities. Season ticket holders can take their seats before the general public starting at 6 p.m. and doors open for everyone at 6:15 p.m. The Ambush will commence their 2017-18 home schedule on Nov. 11 at the Family Arena. The team will compete in the Central Division of the 17-team Major Arena Soccer League. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. ~~~Great deal and a lot of fun www.byerlyrv.com

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Coach of Ambush will play as well It does not happen very often but the Ambush Head Coach Hewerton Moreira will also be on the field of play for the team during the 201718 season. Ambush CEO Shelly Clark officially mentioned that she has received approval from the MASL for Hewerton to be both a player and a coach. As a player, Hewerton (pronounced Everton) is a veteran of 13 professional indoor soccer seasons. He won three championships during his seven seasons with the Milwaukee Wave where he played for Keith Tozer, the coach with the highest wins in indoor soccer of all time. On game days, Assistant Coach Jamie Swanner will handle official head coaching duties in accordance with MASL rules regarding player/ coaches. ~~~Double dipping

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Swimming and diving teams at Lindenwood get victories The Lindenwood Lions competed in Kirksville, Missouri recently against Truman State University and both teams took home wins with the men outscoring Truman State 120-84 and the women outscoring the Bulldogs 105-99. The Lions put together 12 total first-place finishes between both teams. Highlights: **Simone de Rijcke picked up first-place honors in the 1000-yard freestyle and the 500-yard freestyle. **Lexie Winnett finished in first place in the 50-yard freestyle and second in the 100-yard butterfly. **Blake Logan picked up first place finishes in the 1000-yard freestyle and the 100-yard backstroke. **Zach Linder took first place in the 200-yard freestyle. ~~~Fun in the pool

Women’s volleyball team at UMSL has perfect weekend The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s volleyball team picked up two wins on Saturday to complete the Midwest Regional Crossover Tournament with a 3-0 record. The Tritons swept past Purdue Northwest in the morning before downing Ashland in four sets in the afternoon. UMSL hit a season-high 48 kills led by redshirt sophomore Maddy Russell recording a seasonbest 16, followed by sophomore Selena Nolte with 13, while another sophomore Kylie Rudsinski had seven kills. In the assist category, senior Triton Madyson Abeyta dished out 23 while the team recorded eight service aces including two each from sophomore Morgan Childers, junior Alex Miner and senior Danielle Waedekin. ~~~Great team work

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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Pumpkin-perfect autumn recipes

all is perfect for making time for fun before the busy holiday season – go for a fall picnic, visit your local orchard or pumpkin patch, and take advantage of all the flavors fall has to offer. Try these delicious, comforting, no-hassle fall ideas that won’t carve a big chunk out of your budget:

• The great taste of seasonal produce can stand on its own, adding star power to simple recipes. Baked pears or apples are a sweet, festive treat. Slice them in half and fill with walnuts, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake until the sugars caramelize and fruits soften.

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• Take on-the-go snacks to the next level by coating almonds or garbanzo beans in your favorite seasonal spices and baking until crispy. No matter the season, trim time grocery shopping by relying on a one-stop-shop like ALDI. Whether you’re looking for a new pumpkin spice treat or need quality ingredients for your famous chili, you can find it all at wallet-friendly prices. Find more tips and recipes for a hassle-free fall at ALDI.us.

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl Recipe Courtesy of Chef Audrey, ALDI Test Kitchen

I ngredients: 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 frozen banana 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Optional garnishes: SimplyNature Flax Seed Southern Grove Chia Seeds Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Mini Morsels Southern Grove Chopped Pecans, toasted Apple slices SimplyNature Organic Ground Cinnamon Directions: Blend canned pumpkin, yogurt, banana, milk, syrup and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Transfer to serving bowl. Top with desired garnishes.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 19-21: Theater performance

Holt High School Theater will present Larry Shue’s “The Nerd” on Oct. 19, 20 and 21. This comedy will be performed by an all-school cast and crew each evening beginning at 7 p.m. The performances will be held at the C.H. Jones Auditorium and admission is $5.

Oct. 20: Haunted Park Hunt

If you’ve got a flashlight, you’re all set for a spook-tacular date night, a scavenger hunt in Dames Park for ages 21 and over. The O’Fallon’s “Haunted Park Hunt” will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams earning the most points. The cost per couple is $30 for O’Fallon residents and $36 for non-residents. Be sure to register by Oct. 13; no registration will be taken at the gate. It’s easy to sign up for the Haunted Park Hunt (course 210207-A): call staff at 636-474-2732, or register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/special-events, or register at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. For more information, contact Tyler Landreth at 636474-8105 or tlandreth@ofallon.mo.us.

Oct. 20: Entertainment workshop

Andrew Kuhlman, associate producer at Stages St. Louis, presents “I Wanna be a Producer,” a free workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about the business-end of show business. It is free to attend. The workshop will be held from 1 - 5 p.m in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Room 102, on the St. Charles Community College campus. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8352.

Oct. 20: Fish fry

A fish fry with fish, potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, bread and cinnamon balls will take place at St. Paul’s UCC church in Defiance. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12-and-under, kids five-and-under are free. The event is all you can eat.

Oct. 21-22: Fall festival

Enjoy live music, haunted hayrides, carnival rides, tasty food, games of chance, inflatables, refreshing spirits, and plenty of crafts at the Assumption Parish annual Fall Festival from 3 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 21 and from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon. . This traditional church picnic features a popular turkey and sausage dinner with all the trimmings and lots of fun for the entire family. All are welcome to attend this two-day celebration that serves as the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. The church festivities kick-off at 3 p.m., Oct. 21, with carnival rides, a variety of games, a beer and wine garden for the adults, and haunted hayrides in the evening. On Saturday afternoon, “Music by Manda” takes the stage at 3 p.m. and “Soul Circus” performs at 6:30 p.m. A pork steak dinner or pork kabobs are available for purchase later that day. A pork dinner cost $10 and is served with baked beans, potato salad, roll, and soda. On Oct. 22, the festivities resume at 11 a.m. with an old-fashioned tractor-pulled hayride through the church grounds, or take a fun barrel train ride, play bingo and a variety of children’s and adult games throughout the day. Musical entertainment by “Cahill & Co.” begins at 1:30 p.m. In addition, exhibitors will be selling crafts and unique items at

the popular Country Store, located in the parish center. Funnel cakes, kettle corn, and sandwiches will be sold at concession stands on picnic grounds, and church volunteers will be serving up their famous turkey and sausage dinner until 6 p.m. in the parish center. Carryout service is available for those who don’t want to eat in the dining room. An adult dinner cost $12, a child’s plate is $6, and anyone under four years of age is free. For more information about the Assumption Parish picnic, call Aimee and Joe Huff, festival chairs, at 636-240-3721 or email assumptionfallfest@gmail.com.

Oct. 21: Halloween carnival

The city of St. Peters will host its annual Halloween Carnival from 4 - 6 p.m., at the HES Operations Building at 135 Ecology Drive, behind Recycle City. This year for the first time, the event is free to the public. Register now, spots are limited. All participants, both adults and children, must register in advance. The St. Peters Halloween Carnival gives families a chance to enjoy games, crafts, treats, hayrides (weather permitting), plenty of photo opportunities, and a dinner of hot dogs, chips and a drink. Preregister at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, online using the Rec-Connect feature at www.stpetersmo.net/recconnect, or by calling 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. Registration ends Oct. 19 or when the event is full. Registration will not be accepted at the event. To reach the HES Operations Building, take Mid Rivers Mall Drive north of I-70 and turn right on Ecology Drive. Drive to the end of Ecology, turn left and follow the signs to the HES Operations Building behind the Recycle City building.

Oct. 21: Gospel concert

Fairmount GB Church at 2299 Saint Peters Howell Rd. in St. Peters will begin the evening with Free Homemade Deserts from 4 - 5:30 p.m. then will host the gospel singers Wanda Mountain Boys at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-498-4475.

Oct. 21: Breast cancer awareness event

A breast cancer awareness event takes place from 1 – 6 p.m. at Royal Kutz Salon at 23 O’Fallon Square in O’Fallon. The salon is open for business from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. There will be food, drinks, prizes and more. They are currently taking donations to support local foundations.

Oct. 21: Grand opening

West Community Credit Union invites you to help celebrate the opening of its Lake Saint Louis Branch located at 101 Pond Fort Trail, just off Hwy N and 40 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come enjoy free face painting, balloon artist, bounce house, hotdogs and more. For more information about West Community Credit Union and this grand opening event, visit www.westcommunitycu.org or call 636-720-2400.

Oct. 21: Fall festival

A fall festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church at 2310 Muegge Rd. in St. Charles. There will be laser tag for children and plenty of other activities like games and face painting just to name a few. There will be free hot dogs, chips, popcorn and sno cones; along with a drawing for a Six Flags season pass every half hour and a few drawings of gift certificates, etc. for adults.

Oct. 22: Dinner and craft show

Holy Rosary in Warrenton will be hosting its Fall Dinner and Craft Show featuring all you can eat pork sausage and turkey with all of the trim-

mings from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 724 E. Booneslick Rd. in Warrenton. Cost for adults is $12, children (six-12) is $5 and children under six are free in dining room only; carry-outs/drive-thru cost is $12. Credit cards are accepted. Buy your dinner tickets online at holyrosarywm.com and you could win a prize. There will be a country store, quilt/cash raffle, gift basket raffle, pulltab bingo, 50/50 and kids korner, and a $100 attendance prize. Any question please call Debbie at the parish office at 636-456-3698 Ext. 1.

Oct. 22: Food truck festival

Mark your calendars now for the Fall Food Truck Fun Festival at Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. There will be food trucks,(food available for purchase) a hayride, classic cars, bounce houses, princesses, Jeff the Juggler and displays by St. Charles County Police and O’Fallon Fire Department. Food available for purchase, all other activities/displays are free! Contact Greg Evans Grege@cornerstoneofallon.org with questions.

Oct. 26: Graveyard tour

As the bewitching season approaches, you are invited to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s next day trip, “Touchstones to Our Past.” The day will be spent visiting some of St. Louis’ most famous graveyards. Enjoy a lunch at Grbic restaurant, which specializes in European and Balkan cuisine. The bus departs from the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. This tour involves very little walking. The cost is $79 and includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and donations. For more information on this and future trips, go to www.stpetersmo.net/ arts or call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624. To register, visit www.stpetersmo.net/ Rec-Connect.

Oct. 27: Spooktacular on Ice

Friends and family are invited to come in costume for the ninth annual St. Peters Rec-Plex’s Halloween Spooktacular on Ice event from 7 - 9 p.m., at St. Peters Rec-Plex’s North Rink. This fun-filled event, presented by the St. Peters Figure Skating Association, offers ice skating, games, prizes, candy and a costume contest. The cost is $10 for each participant and comes with skate rental. Some costume restrictions apply, including no masks or facial coverings that may restrict your vision, no costumes or accessories that drag below your feet, no inappropriate or controversial costumes that may offend other guests, and no costumes that may prohibit the movement of your arms or legs. All participants must wear skates on the ice. Register in person in advance at the Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road, by phone at 636939-2386, ext. 1400, or online using Rec-Connect at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect. Space is limited.

Oct. 28: Craft fair

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will be holding their first annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. Vendors will have a variety of items and there will be attendance prizes and raffles. Goodie bags will be given to the first 200 attendees. There will be a limited kitchen available serving hot dogs, chips, chili and soda. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration will end on Oct. 14. Vendor spaces are 6 x 8 and include 1-8 ft. table and two chairs for $25. Electric is available for $5. Send name, address, phone, email, number of spaces needed, whether electric needed, description of items or company name and check to: ALA Wentzville Unit 323, P.O. Box 122, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, contact Debbie at 636-332-6548.

Oct. 28: O’Fallon’s 17th Annual Make A Difference Day

Families, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in community volunteering at roadside, creek, park and military appreciation projects from 9–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. – noon at various assigned locations in the city of O’Fallon. Help keep O’Fallon a clean environment where nature can thrive. To register, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Oct. 28: Craft fair

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will be holding their first annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 504 Luetkenhaus in Wentzville. Vendors will have a variety of items and there will be attendance prizes and raffles. There will also be a limited kitchen available serving hot dogs, chips, chili, soda and desserts. Sign-ups are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration will end on Oct. 14. Vendor spaces are 6 x 8 and include 1-8 ft. table and two chairs for $25. Electric is available for $5. Send name, address, phone, email, number of spaces needed, whether electric needed, description of items or company name and check to: ALA Wentzville Unit 323, P.O. Box 122, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, contact Debbie at 636-332-6548.

Oct. 28: Blacksmithing demonstration

Learn arts and crafts of the frontier with accomplished blacksmiths during this year’s final St. Charles County Park’s Artisan in Residence program. The event is from 9 a.m. – 5p.m. at The Historic Boone Home near Defiance. Admission is free. Skilled craftsmen Jayson Griffith and Joe Diolosa will be working side by side in the forge, demonstrating the tools of the trade. Guests can try their hand at blacksmithing by hammering and bending metals on the anvil. After the demonstrations, shop for a variety of blacksmithing items in the park’s gift shop. Guided tours of The Historic Daniel Boone Home 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 four are free. There’s no charge for self-guided tours of the village grounds. For more information about the program, call the park at 636-798-2005 or visit www.stccparks. org.

Oct. 28: Halo-Wing In The Park

Halo-Wing In The Park takes place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Boulevard Park in Lake St. Louis. Light up your world at this free community event with a live Christian band, games, prizes, 4x6 photos, popcorn, cocoa, talent showcase, Noah’s Ark and free prize drawings. Candle lighting will take place at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/halowinginthepark.

Oct. 28: Make A Blanket Day

Knitters/chrocheters, quilters and fleece blanket makers are invited to become “Blanketeers” and attend the Project Linus St. Louis/St. Charles Counties Chapter’s Make A Blanket Day from 9:30-11:30 at Dayspring Baptist Church at 1001 Municipal Center Dr. in Town & Country. The Project Linus mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need, through gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” And additionally to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children. For more information email Megan or Joanne at stlprojectlinus@outlook. com or visit http://stlprojectlinus.wixsite.com/stlprojectlinus.

Oct. 29: Reformation celebration

Dardenne Presbyterian Church’s Quincentennial Celebration of the Protestant Reformation and 20th Anniversary of the Lloyd Daugherty pipe organ will take place at 3 p.m. in the Dardenne Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The church is located at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. The program will be based upon the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. Music will be presented by the choirs and instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian as well as the choir of Third Presbyterian Church of St. Louis. All present will join in singing hymns of faith. Recognition will be given to those in attendance who helped to build Dardenne’s 68 rank pipe organ. A love offering to benefit the Lloyd Daugherty pipe organ fund will be received during the event. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Please contact Stefanie Liesman, director of traditional music ministries at Dardenne Presbyterian, at stefanie.liesman@dpc4u.org for more information.

Oct. 29: Breakfast and blood drive

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, cost for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free). In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

Nov. 3: Photography exhibit

St. Charles Community College will hold the Photography Invitational. The exhibition will be on display until Nov. 3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The Photography Invitational will feature photographs of six uniquely-talented regional artists: Stan Feldman, Mark Appling Fisher, Jeff Hirsch, Caroline Philippone, Joshua Rowan and Kathie Thomas. The opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

“Thinksgiving” Trivia Night fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided; alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-4775096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-9403333 x240. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25. All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs.

Nov. 4: Holiday fair

Holly Berry Fair, Church Bazaar at St. Johns UCC takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 945 Wolfrum Road in Weldon Spring. There will be an all-day café and silent auction. Kids’ activities will take place from 10 a.m. - noon including Santa Claus, face painting and a photo booth. With questions contact Barbara at 636-244-0385.

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Women Of The Moose-St.Charles are selling tickets for the Men’s Fashion Show. Tickets are $10 each. For more information contact Kim at 314-8005292 or the Moose Lodge at 636-7237794.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

“Thinksgiving” Trivia Night Fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided; alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636940-3333 x240. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25.

Nov. 4: Recycling event

St. Peters and Cottleville residents will have an opportunity to securely destroy unneeded documents for free at the “Shred It and Forget It” recycling event from 9 a.m. - noon. Mobile shredders will be at St. Peters’ Health and Environmental Operations Building located behind Recycle City at 135 Ecology Drive in St. Peters. Simply place the documents you want to destroy in cardboard boxes and bring them to the Health and Environmental Operations Building. Please make sure that the banker-size boxes are not too heavy to lift. There is a limit of five banker-size boxes per vehicle. All of the shredded material will be recycled, including the cardboard boxes if they are not needed back. Do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If

you can tear it, then you can shred it using this service. The documents may contain staples or paper clips. This service is free for St. Peters and Cottleville resident households only. You must show a current Resident Privilege Card, which can be obtained at city hall, the Rec-Plex or Recycle City. Non-residents can participate; however, there will be a fee of $5 per box, cash only. The five-box limit applies. For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net or call 636-970-1456.

Nov. 4: Craft and vendor fair

A craft and vendor fair takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wentzville Christian Church at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. There will be 80-plus vendors, food trucks and free admission with gift bags to the first 250 guests. For more information visit wentzvillecc.org or call 636-327-6622.

Nov 5 - Hayrides at Broemmelsiek Park

Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride with family and friends at Broemmelsiek Park at 1615 Schwede Rd., off Highway DD (Winghaven Blvd.) near Wentzville, weekends through Nov. 5. Groups of all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun of a hayride without traveling miles from home. Two tractor pulled wagons take guests on a 45-minute ride through tree-lined fields of the park. Afterwards, participants can enjoy sitting around a glowing bonfire for an hour to roast their own treats. Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages, but glass containers are prohibited on the wagons or at the campfire site. Advanced reservations are required by contacting the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-949-7535. The cost is $125 a wagon with a maximum of 20 people per wagon for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to the group hayrides, individual families and small groups can

also join in the fun of a Hayride Hoedown at Broemmelsiek Park on Oct. 21. Guests will experience a 45-minute wagon ride through the park, along with a light dinner, s’mores, and the foot-stomping, knee-slapping performance of Babaloo, a one-man musical comedy act suitable for all ages. Cost for this special event is $10.50 per person, and advanced reservations before Oct. 18 are required. Sessions are offered at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 pm, and are limited to 40 participants per session. To register for the Hayride Hoedown, contact the Parks Department at 636949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org.

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.

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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. 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.

nelopiad” 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

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “The Pe-

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.

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Nov. 15-19: Theater performance

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

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M O V I E By Steve Bryan

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Under the leadership of Steve The story focuses on the Monster Jobs, Apple released products that Squad, a club devoted to talking and changed how we work, play and reading about such legendary creacommunicate. After its success tures as Dracula and Frankenstein’s with the iPod, the company released Monster. Sean (Andre Gower) rethe iPhone and iPad, two devices ceives an authentic diary written by that became “must haves” for many. the famed vampire hunter Van HelsTheir iMac and MacBook also are ing. With some help from a neighincredibly popular with consumers. bor they call “Scary German Guy,” Truly, these devices have made the boys learn of an amulet of conlives easier, but have they taken away centrated good that the monsters something in return? Two movies, want to destroy. one new and the other a cult classic, A bit tongue-in-cheek and campy, do show that we lost something by “The Monster Squad” is a visual time embracing innovative technologies. capsule of the late 1980’s. When “It,” the creepy adaptation of Stecalling home, Sean (Andre Gower) phen King’s novel, is set in 1988, must use an honest-to-goodness pay a time when wealthy people carphone to reach his parents. The club ried bulky brick phones instead of members sit and draw creatures on smartphones. The story opens with paper instead of using a computer. Bill (Jaeden Lieberher) creating a The most visual piece of technology paper boat for his brother Georgie (Top) ‘Monster Squad’ photo couresty HBO, (Bottom) ‘It” photo courtesy New Line Cinema. is a non-digital camera mounted on (Jackson Robert Scott). Bill’s room a tripod in their clubhouse. A “oneshows a creative young man who likes to make things with his hands. hour photo” store also pops up in more than one scene. Georgie rushes outside to enjoy this handcrafted toy until he runs Though politically incorrect and more than a bit chauvinistic, “The afoul of Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Monster Squad” remains goofy fun that holds up surprisingly well in Like the children in “The Goonies,” these young characters are more 2017. This film and “It” also make the viewer wonder if somewhere interested in exploring the real world instead of sitting indoors play- between the iPod and iPhone, we lost our sense of wonder and ading games. When Pennywise invades their lives, the children take the venture. fight to him. The screenwriters, director and cast created a reasonable Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is approximation of how kids did things in the 1980’s. Home computers now based in Anaheim, California, and has been and video arcades were popular, but they didn’t dominate everyday allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing life. “The Monster Squad,” a 1987 comedy thriller, offers an even bet- has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless ter look at lost innocence due to technology. The film, which flopped hours watching classic movies at neighborhood during its initial theatrical run, gained a cult following over the years, theaters. making a recent return to theaters this month. It also shows how moviemaking has changed over the last few decades.