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October 2015 contents

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Departments

Published monthly with newsstand circulation to Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis plus newsstands in O’Fallon, Troy, Lake Sherwood and Augusta.

Around Town Local news and events

Always an Adventure Chop wood, fetch water

Moore on Life Scare tactics

Automobile Alley The 2016 Kia Sedona puts some style into the minivan

Publisher Robert Huneke

Business Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce

Editor Mathew DeKinder

Production Manager Rebecca Brockmann

Entertainment Thomas Newman steps in for John Williams in ‘Bridge of Spies’

Food Fright night favorites

Photo Op Fall colors

Community Calendar: October

Contributors Avalanche, Robin Daniels, David Finkelstein, Kathy Flynn, Tony Mathews, Cindy Moore, Russ Patton, Laurie Simon Photographer Ray Rockwell

features

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By By Kathy Flynn, Board Member

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Nonprofit Profile The Rise Above Foundation History’s final resting place Figures from our area’s colorful past are buried in local cemeteries By Laurie Simon

Advertiser Profiles Fall home improvement projects By Robin Daniels

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Trick or Trot 2015 provides costumed fun for runners Trick or Trot 2015 takes place Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Wentzville Fire Protection District at 209 W Pearce Blvd in Wentzville. This 5K run begins at 8:30 a.m. and is a costume themed run encouraging all participants to dress up. All serious runners are encouraged to come out and see all the great costumes while running through the course. This 5K run, along with a 1.25 mile fun walk beginning at 9 a.m., will be a costume themed run. There will prizes awarded to the individual in the best costume, and the best team costume. Even those participating in the walk are encouraged to dress up. The winners will be chosen by the audience. This event is going to be fun for not only the participants, but for kids of all ages, and of course families. There are several fun activities to follow the run. There will be pumpkin decorating, music, food and beverages along with many other activities. The biggest reason to stick around after the run is going to be the Human Foosball tournament that will take place immediately after the completion of the run/walk event. All participants who have paid will receive a t-shirt along with a goodie bag. There will be additional t-shirts for sale for those who did not participate in either the walk or run. The event is being hosted by the Wentzville Firefighters Community Outreach. There will be water and Gatorade available on the course. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children ages 12-17. A portion of the money raised from the event will be given to local cancer research centers who are trying to find cures for both men and women’s cancer.

Youth In Need receives $12.3 million grant With a plan to use the funding to provide the highest quality care and help every child in care reach their true potential, St. Louis area youth services agency Youth In Need announced today that it has been awarded a $12.3 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services to expand Head Start and Early Head Start services in the St. Louis region. “At Youth In Need, we have a philosophy that focuses on helping children and their families build on their strengths to find success in life,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, President and CEO of Youth In Need. “This funding will provide more and better-paid Head Start and Early head Start teachers, who will be able to provide more individualized instruction and

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The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is accepting student applications The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis is now accepting applications for its interest-free, fee-free student loan program until Nov. 16. Qualified students of any age can be issued a renewable, interest-free loan of up to $11,000 annually. Those interested must meet the following requirements: • Be pursuing a first degree at an accredited, nonprofit college, university, or technical/trade school • Demonstrate financial need • Have a cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher or have earned a GED • Be a permanent resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, for at least two years prior to application Applicants are selected on the basis of academic potential, personal character, and financial need. Students can apply for funding by completing an online general application on the St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website (www.stlouisgraduates.org). Upon completion of the general application, applicants can then apply for the interest-free, fee-free loan program. St. Louis Graduates’ Scholarship Central website has over 50 scholarships with various application deadlines accessible through the general application. Students from the following areas are eligible to apply: St. Louis City and St. Louis County; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren, and Washington; and the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Macoupin, Monroe, and St. Clair. For more information, or for application assistance, please contact The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis at 314-725-7990, info@sfstl. org, or visit www.sfstl.org.

care to each child to help them discover those strengths.” With the new school year, Youth In Need is now able to offer a total of more than 1,300 Head Start and Early Head Start slots in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Montgomery Counties. In addition to center-based services, which involve the family and community in meeting the needs of young children and their working parents by providing educational services in a free full-day classroom setting, a portion of the funding also will be used to provide homebased services, which facilitate family engagement in meeting the needs of young children within the child’s primary learning environment: their home. Additionally, Youth In Need will be able to serve more children in Early Head Start (0-3 years of age) as more and more public schools offer pre-kindergarten instruction for 4- and 5-year-old children.

“This is particularly good news for our communities because research shows that the sooner we invest in quality early childhood education, the greater the financial return for the community in terms of better outcomes in education, health, economic productivity and reduced crime,” said Melissa Chambers, Youth In Need’s Vice President for Head Start and Early Head Start. According to James Heckman, a Nobel laureate economist, the rate of return for investments in quality early childhood development for disadvantaged children is seven to 10 percent per year because of these better outcomes. Youth In Need has served the greater St. Louis area since 1974 and currently employs more than 400 full- and part-time staff that serve more than 13,000 of the area’s most vulnerable children, teens and families each year at more than 40 locations in six counties in eastern Missouri.

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Wentzville School District receives grant from MasterCard for Telementor Program The Wentzville School District (WSD) announced that it received a grant from MasterCard to support the International Telementor Program (ITP). The $27,400 grant will fund the opportunity for more than 350 students that are working on STEM and entrepreneurship projects with industry professionals, many of whom are MasterCard employee volunteers. “MasterCard continues to be a great partner for the Wentzville School District,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “Their generosity has enabled us to enhance a variety of business/marketing and STEM-related course offerings. The Telementor Program provides our students with real-world industry connections, while enhancing their learning experience and opening the door to endless opportunities.” Students in the WSD International Telementor program have the opportunity to work with remote mentors via a secure website. Students participating in the program are taking high school entrepreneurship courses and several Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses, including Computer Science and

Robotics. Industry mentors assist students with programming assignments, generating ideas, recognizing opportunities, and determining the feasibility of the ideas, markets and ventures throughout the duration of the program. “Telementoring is a unique concept that helps to equip Photo courtesy Wentzville School District students with the skills and guidance needed to be successful in their future careers,” said Amanda Gioia, vice president – communications at MasterCard. “Participating in projects like those in the entrepreneurship courses, as well as Project Lead the Way classes, with the support of community mentors, give students an insight into the types of careers that are possible for them – and helps to instill a lifetime appreciation for learning and mentoring.” Since 1995, more than 47,000 students throughout 11 countries have received support, encouragement and guidance from professionals in 22 countries through the International Telementor Program. For more information, visit www.telementor.org.

WCCU President and CEO announces retirement West Community Credit Union announced that Gary Hinrichs, President/ CEO, will be retiring in early 2016, after 41 years of service. Hinrichs was named President and CEO of West Community Credit Union (then known as Brentwood Mutual Credit Union) in 1974 – he was one of only two employees. Hinrichs started his credit union career while still in college, earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. “When I started in 1974 we offered only savings and loans,” said Hinrichs. “I will never forget our first milestone of reaching $1 million in assets.” Under Hinrichs’ leadership and direction, the credit union has grown from $750,000 in assets and one branch to over $160 million in assets and four branches. “The chance to make a difference in our members lives every day over the last 40 years, either by me personally or by the efforts of the staff, has been very rewarding,” stated Hinrichs. “I knew I wanted a career that would provide important, rewarding and challenging work, and my time with the credit union has provided that and so much more.” A successor for Hinrichs will be named in fall of 2015.

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Sharing Success helps hope take flight “This couldn’t have come at a better time,” Earth Angel Aviators help. “Many people can’t handle a long car trip or may not be able (EAA) Secretary-Treasurer Paul Knese says as he welcomes Cuivre to fly commercially,” Tebo says. “We can help.” The group operates River Electric Cooperative General Manager/CEO Dan L. Brown to from Wentzville, and the aircraft is based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport the hangar. A Cessna 185 rests there between missions of hope. where the runway is lighted and pilots can land using instruments. Brown arrived with good wishes and a $10,000 Sharing Success grant Despite its suburban home, the plane and its pilots retain the cajointly funded by Cuivre River pability to fly out of remote or and CoBank, a cooperativeunimproved airports if their owned bank in Denver. mission requires. With a 750Cuivre River’s Board of Direcmile travel radius, the Cessna tors nominated Earth Angel can reach the Mayo Clinic and Aviators to receive the national many Midwest hospitals from grant by pledging $5,000 and many rural areas. The aircraft applying to CoBank. also has stretcher capability; “I’m grateful to our directors it can accommodate patients for making this commitment, with very limited transportaand to CoBank for its generous tion options. program to help a very special To make it possible to deliver organization in our communihumanitarian relief as well as ty,” says Brown. transport patients, EAA and EAA is a small but powerful its aircraft worked to obtain Submitted photo 501(c)3 charity that transports First Responder status from (From left) Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s General Manager/CEO Dan L. Brown joins Earth Angel Aviators persons in need from outlying President/Pilot Joe Tebo, Director of Maintenance/Pilot Larry Wehrman, Secretary-Treasurer/Pilot Paul Knese and the Department of Homeland Manager of Communications Mary Jane Clark. Funds will help provide free airlift services from rural areas to Security through EAA’s work areas to hospitals and medical CREC medical facilities throughout the Midwest. facilities throughout the Midwith the Angel Flight network. west. “Your gift will make it possible for us to continue to provide air- “It’s important to raise public awareness to help fund our mission,” lift services to those who truly need help and do not have the means,” says Tebo. “It’s even more important to make sure people know we’re says EAA President Joe Tebo, a founding member and volunteer pilot here to help when needed.” The group takes referrals from United for the charity. There are no paid employees; everyone is a volunteer. Way’s 2-1-1 network, the Angel Flight network, and a network of lo“You have no idea how much this helps,” says Knese, also a pilot. cal churches. The Division of Social Services helps provide screening Coffers were running very low when Brown notified the organiza- to verify a family’s need for the free service. tion about the unexpected grant. EAA relies on donations to cover In addition to funds, another important resource is sometimes in its modest but unrelenting overhead costs, including insurance, gas, short supply. “We need pilots, too,” Tebo adds. EAA seeks pilots who oil, maintenance and hangar rent. “Ninety–nine cents of every dollar are certified to fly the Cessna 185 and willing to volunteer their time goes to support our mission,” he adds. in service to others. A few dedicated pilots and airplane mechanics formed Earth AnTo inquire about medical transportation, to donate or learn about gel Aviators in 2004 as an expression of Christian charity. Each vol- volunteer services needed visit www.EarthAngelAviators.org or call unteer followed a personal mission to transport people who need Tebo at 636.327.6321.

Website rates O’Fallon as one of Missouri’s safest cities Drawing on F.B.I. statistics, the website OnlyInYourState.com recently rated O’Fallon as the fifth safest of Missouri cities with populations of more than 10,000. At about 82,000 residents, O’Fallon is the largest city to be named among the “Top 10” safest cities, and it is the only St. Charles County municipality on the list. “We can be extremely proud that O’Fallon continues to be a safe place to live, work and play,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “It is a testament to our residents, our businesses and the men and women of our O’Fallon Police Department. Your dedication to caring for your homes, your neighborhoods and our entire community is the reason we have received this honor.”

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Nonprofit Profile

The Rise Above Foundation gives a hand up to at-risk youth By Kathy Flynn – Board Member with the Rise Above Foundation Decisions when we are chilall will enjoy dren or young adults make up In just two years, contribuwhat our lives could forever be. tions have supported three kids Thankfully, some children and in their post-secondary goals. young adults have good parents One student has completed tech or grandparents that help them school degree as well as two othto be strong and happy adults. er students are in their second Some children or young adults and third year at college. do not. As a board we are committed to The Rise Above Foundation achieving high-quality outcomes was formed in 2012 with the and hold ourselves accountable goal to raise $20,000 annually. to ensure the long-term success The purpose of these fundraisof our recipients. We are relentSubmitted photo ers is to help at-risk graduating less in pursuit of our goals and The Rise Above Foundation board are (Front row from left) Leah W. Askey, Secretary; David W. Jones, Presiseniors in Lincoln County who dent; Scott Capps, Vice-President; Jeanette Van Beek, Treasurer. (Back Row from left) Rob Cissell, Kristina we expect the same from our Julia Basler, Chris Chaney, Melody Yeager, Susan Mills, Bobbie Caruthers, Kathy Flynn. Not pictured students. Our mentors try to have overcome obstacles and Gregory, are Nancy Baker, Elaine Henderson and Cortney Richardson. are motivated to “Rise Above” resolve every issue, answer every Our foundation is unique in that our board question and explore every option so that for their future. Our board seeks individuals who have been emotionally or physically is continually involved with our recipients. our students can overcome obstacles and abused, abandoned, neglected, considered Mentors from the board are assigned to each achieve success in life. average or below average academically, and/ student and they meet with them to assist We uphold the integrity of our organization or have found themselves in our juvenile and review their scheduling and grades. They by providing honest guidance to our students system. We are a mentoring program with help them fill out financial forms and speak and never compromising our standards. We assisted financial support. When a student with their advisors if necessary. The majority strive to improve and accomplish for our stuis selected as a recipient, they receive more of these kids come from environments with- dents so they do more and better for their than a single check. The Foundation finan- out a lot of parental support so our mentors opportunity to succeed. We challenge ourcially stands behind the student until he/she will also assist with other life decisions as the selves to meet these standards every day. meets his/her academic goal. This includes need arises. Statistics show that education is Our board are as noted: David Jones, Scott advising them in decision making, seeking a key component in the reduction of crime Capps, Jeanette van Beek, Leah W. Askey, additional financial aid and service as back and we sincerely believe if we acquaint our- Nancy Baker, Julia Basler, Chris Chaney, Rob up support as they pursue their education. selves with these kids early in life they can Cissell, Kathy Flynn, Kristina Gregory, Susan That sometimes includes transportation, choose a path that will lead to success and Mills, Courtney Richardson, Melody Yeager, ultimately a better, safer community that we Elaine Henderson and Bobbie Caruthers. housing or technology. www.leopardboutique.com

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Always An Adventure “What are you doing this weekend?” my friend asked. Thinking for a moment, I replied, “I’m going to chop wood and fetch water.” My reply was literal, not philosophical in nature. Living in a rural, mountain environment, tending to the most basic human needs takes up more time and effort than in a more “civilized,” denselypopulated area. Out here, staying warm, dry, well-fed and hydrated are tasks which require more effort on the enduser’s part than in areas where a phone call or short drive can fulfil those needs. We heat the house primarily with a wood stove during the winter months, beginning about the time this issue of “Crossroads” goes to press. Located at the bottom of a narrow canyon, our house gets direct sunlight during the winter solstice from about 9 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Snow storm accumulations are frequently measured in feet. Keeping the house cozy under those conditions requires lots of BTU’s, mostly in the form of burning wood. Late summer and early fall finds me out in the forest, picking out the best fuel sources, (Douglas fir trees yield the cleanest burning firewood available locally) cutting them down, sectioning them into 16-inch lengths, loading them into the old pickup and hauling them down the mountain. I’ll run the log splitter over the next few weeks and months, making smaller logs out of bigger ones. (The log splitter is a recent, and welcome, addition to my wood-cutting paraphernalia. I chopped everything by hand for many years.) Servicing the chainsaw, sharpening chains, keeping the old pickup running and maintaining the log splitter are all part of the process. Cleaning the stove and chimney has to happen once or twice per season, as well. This physically demanding work is simple, honest and important.

Dropping the larger trees is a blend of science and art. Working with gravity, leverage and a bit of dumb luck, putting a 100-foottall object down in the desired landing area is the goal. My aim has improved over the years, but I always park the truck well out of the potential 360-degree drop-zone, so it doesn’t end up under the upcoming winter’s fuel. It’s quite a few miles of walking to the nearest phone. Likewise, running a chainsaw under field conditions requires total focus. One out of every 10 households in our neighborhood has had a member take a trip to the emergency room due to a chainsaw injury, a rather high rate of unwanted participation. Once my weekend wood-gathering chores were done, there was the issue of the water system. Our water consumption numbers have recently indicated a possible leak; difficult to diagnose, as there are no individual meters here in Backwoods Hideaway. Carefully shutting off and turning on individual water valves and listening for the sound of running water with a stethoscope is time-consuming, but usually locates the offending break in a pipe. In larger subdivisions and towns, in areas where service personnel are readily available, a phone call to the management company takes care of the problem. Professionals with specialized equipment take care of the problem with little effort or input from the residents. Here we are our own public works department out of necessity. The nearest leak-detection company is over 100 miles away. That company is a lone owner/operator. Due to the distance, his travel expenses typically cost as much as the leak-detection services. Those expenses can easily overwhelm our budget. Therefore, we do much of the work ourselves. If I won a giant lottery prize tomorrow, I would still look forward to driving my 35 year-old pickup into the mountains to acquire my firewood, complete with the sweat and blisters. And toiling over a small neighborhood water system is a low price to pay to wake up to the sounds of ducks and geese, gobbling turkeys and bugling elk. The extra work here is rewarded by valuables other than money.

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By Avalanche

Avalanche is a functional illiterate who left the St. Louis area three decades ago in search of adventure. He enjoys motorcycling and all things outdoors. He lives with his wife and dogs. www.treesbywoody.net

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Moore On Life

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My husband and I have a weird thing in common. We enjoy watching scary movies, especially this time of year. Usually one or the other in a couple will wimp out on a spooker flick, but we both find it fun to get scared. However, we have set limits. We don’t go for the gory ones where good functioning organs are wasted and ripped out on screen. Please, we do have our standards. Also, we find we will stay alert in a spooky show. There’s nothing worse than falling asleep in the theater after paying ten bucks a seat. That’s one expensive nap, but it happens. Through the years of watching these films, we have noted that there are certain basic requirements involved in making a good scary picture. You can count them on your sweet zombie’s fingers, plus the ones that are missing, that certain repeating clichés will happen. These are a few: Backdrop: Rain, lightning and power outages are essential. Sunshine and rainbows do not add to the creepiness factor. And if by chance a sparkly unicorn should wander on stage, it will be used to lure the demon monster out and consumed right after. Setting: The house must be rickety and have a basement and/or attic. Ghosts need space to drift and would consider it an insult to reside in a one-level ranch style dwelling. Extra characters: The cast should include at least three or four non-essential people, which the audience has no emotional attachment to who can readily be tossed over cliffs, eaten, or deep fried. Female lead: You can depend on a female character in the script. She is dumb as a dirt clod while at the same time, possessing nerves of steel. It is her job to investigate the upper chambers or dark moldy cellar spaces by herself after a floating bloody head has appeared and drifts into either location. Preparation: She will be totally unprepared in her quest, i.e., no butter knife, not even a handy container of ghost spray. At most, she will be armed with a dull Q-tip and a pocket-sized flashlight with dying batteries. Cat scene: At a nail-biting, tense-filled moment, a cat will undoubtedly jump out from nowhere and yowl like a banshee even though no occupants of the household have ever been in possession of one. House repairs: People in horror movies do not believe in basic home maintenance. Their hardwood floors have been installed using a hot glue gun and will always creak; their chandeliers are mounted with thumbtacks and will undoubtedly fall on those below; and any staircase banister will give way to the smallest amount of pressure exerted upon it--most likely connected with duct tape. Psychotic clown: This creeper will always make a guest appearance either in the form of a child’s ancient toy or the real thing (see following). Security breach: The mental institution’s guards are constantly

out-to-lunch: Someone is always escaping from it. Afterwards, the runaway usually enjoys dressing up like a clown and going on a murderous rampage. Mechanical breakdowns: The killer clown will go after the defenseless girl who has miraculously defeated the floating head by jabbing it in the eye with her Q-tip. She will then try to flee by jumping into her car in a torrential downpour with all the windows wide open. Her car maintenance skills are forever lacking. She forgets to replace the air filter or fill up with windshield wiper fluid, which naturally results in engine failure. As the maniacal clown rushes towards her with sledgehammer in hand, she repeatedly clicks the key while stomping on the accelerator to no avail. This continues as she completely blanks out all previous instructions on how to roll up the windows and lock the doors. Finale: The villain never dies. No matter how many times the thing has been trampled, shredded into tiny slices of lunch meat or thrown into a blazing pit of lava…it will brush it off, re-form itself and return for more mayhem or a bad sequel. That is why when I get home afterwards, I always check underneath the bed and sleep with a butter knife and a few Q-tips under my pillow. by Cindy Moore

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

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History’s final resting place Figures from our area’s colorful past are buried in local cemeteries By Laurie Simon

Each year I hear more and more about “The Ghosts of St. Charles”, home. Born in Germany, Schierbaum came to Wentzville in 1876. which homes and buildings are haunted, and all the spooky scary He met and married his wife Marie Heitgard, who was born near stuff that comes with the Halloween season. I have always been fasci- Harvester, on Jan. 4, 1877. Three sons were born to Fritz and Marie nated by ghost stories and the reasons behind why their souls stayed Schierbaum – Edward, George and Theodore. Fritz Schierbaum held put, but what I rarely ever hear about are the lothe office of Ward 2 Alderman in the 1890’s and cal graves of those who made our community son George ran for the same position in 1903. what it is today. The Sheirbaum family were pioneers in wagon As I have been doing research on the city of making and owned the Wagon Maker and ImWentzville and surrounding areas I have come plement Company until the business was sold to find that many of the prominent people that in the 1920’s. The building was run as Rueters made Wentzville what it is today, are buried in Blacksmith Shop until the 1940’s when rock ‘n’ a local cemetery. Whether it be Linn Cemetery, roll legend Chuck Berry bought the building the Walker Cemetery (AKA Old Walker Burying and operated a restaurant until it burned to the Ground), The Lutheran Cemetery or the Grant ground in 1973. Today, the Schierbaum Wagon Chapel Graveyard, you can find many headMaker and Implement Company building is a stones belonging to past residents of Wentzville. parking lot. Wentzville was founded in 1855 by William A. The history of Wentzville includes an enorAllen, a vast land owner who gave a tract of land mous amount of wagon making and tobacco to establish a railroad station. The construction farming so finding the grave of Fritz Schierbaum and building of the line was under the careful was fascinating to me. As I looked to my right watch of Mr. Erasmus Livingston Wentz who as- Walker Cemetery - Resting Place of John Castilo, Revolu- while standing in Linn Cemetery the name Pittionary War Soldier. sisted Allen in surveying the town’s lots. man jumped out at me. Tarlton Pitman To honor his good friend, Allen named founded the Pitman Funeral Home in the town after him. 1922, originally located on the corner According to the Wentzville Historiof Pitman Avenue and South Linn, and cal Society, Allen is buried in one of is still in business today (located off the town’s most prominent cemeteries, the Parkway) run by Eric Pitman. What Linn Cemetery. While trapesing around strikes me as most interesting about the Linn Cemetery to find his grave, I came Pitman Funeral Home is that, as history across a headstone that read “Schierstates, it held the first ever open casket baum.” The name hit me. Fritz Schierviewing in St. Charles County. baum lived on the corner of what is now While Linn Cemetery may be the fiLinn Avenue and West Allen. The home nal resting place of many prominent he and his family shared still stands, and residents of Wentzville, there is a small Old Friends Guitar Shop now calls it cemetery located behind Holt High

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School that few know of. When I drove behind the school looking for the Walker Cemetery (AKA Old Walker Burying Ground) I realized it was there, out in plain sight encompassed by the white fence surrounding the area. It was at the Walker Cemetery that I learned how much history is actually buried in Wentzville. When you step inside of the fenced area through the gate that is provided, you immediately are drawn to a small American Flag placed next a headstone in the ground. It was when I looked at the headstone that I truly saw history coming alive. That headstone in Walker Cemetery belongs to John Castlio, a Revolutionary War Soldier. According to his grave, John Castlio was born in 1762 and passed in 1830 and was a private on the Continental Line. Another headstone that lies above the grave of Castlio is believed to belong to Micajah McClenny, Captain of the War of 1812. While the majority of Wentzville is new and upcoming, so much of the history still remains buried within the city limits. If you venture further out, Marthasville, Missouri is where we are told the body of Pioneer Daniel Boone resides. By 1799 after settling the state of Kentucky, Daniel Boone moved his wife and seven children and acquired 850 acres of land about four miles from where the Daniel Boone Home sits today. What few know is that Boone’s son, Nathan, built and resided at the Defiance home while Boone took up residence in Marthasville. On Sept. 26, 1820, Boone passed away at his son’s home in Defiance. Buried in Marthasville near his wife Rebecca, is where this story takes a strange turn. As legend has it Frankfort, Kentucky was not pleased that the man who settled their state would be buried in Missouri. Twenty-five years after being buried, Frankfort claims that they

secretly came and exhumed the body of Daniel Boone, moving it to the Frankfort Cemetery. According to Marthasville, Frankfort moved the wrong body. Assuming that Daniel Boone would be buried next to his wife, Marie, Frankfort dug up the body that was placed beside her. Big mistake, Frankfort. As the story would go, the plot of land next to Marie Boone was already filled by an unknown man at the time Daniel passed away, resulting in Daniel being buried at Marie’s feet. The relatives of the Boone family were not happy with the folks in Frankfort and decided not to inform them of the true burial plot of their namesake, Daniel Boone. The area we call home isn’t just a resting place for family and friends but also for the people who made our community was it is today. Without Tarlton Pitman, there would be no open casket viewing. Without William Allen, there would be no city of Wentzville. Without Daniel Boone, there would be no home to visit in Defiance, nor the theory of his body resting in not one, but two cemeteries in two different states. Last but not least, without the soldiers, captains, farmers and railway workers that made the city of Wentzville what it is today, there would be a lack in history, a lack in the footprint that was given to the area so long ago. This Halloween season instead of focusing on the ghosts, the haunted, or the spookiness of the afterlife, take into account the actual bodies that are buried in your town. The bodies of War Captains, the founder of Wentzville, Daniel Boone and many others remain buried beneath the ground for future generations to research and explore. Happy Halloween! Photos by Laurie Simon Gravesites at Linn Cemetery.

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The 2016 Kia Sedona puts some style into the minivan

Love it or hate it, newer style minivan “people movers” are generally quite purposeful and serve a good deal of the needs and desires of young families. Of course, the amount of players in this arena has tailored off over the years with Ford and General Motors having ceased production sometime back. Having said that, Kia Motors has been a major player in this segment by offering an outstanding minivan for many years, and this tradition continues with the 2016 model year. More precisely, their award-winning Sedona is further positioned as a multi-purpose vehicle or crossover utility vehicle (CUV), leaving the term minivan at the curb. For ‘16, Kia certainly continues to pitch to consumers a high level of maximum flexibility with comfortable seating plus notable cargo capabilities, coupled along with a lengthy list of premium amenities in the Sedona. This further includes cutting edge advanced safety enhancements, all wrapped up in a stylish product. And when was the last time you heard the word “stylish” associated with a vehicle like this? After all, the designers are somewhat limited on the outer body design, based on the general footprint of minivans and/or multi-purpose CUV vehicles. No question, these attributes (safety, stylish design, etc.) resonate and are high on the list of the wants and needs of buyers in this category. I must add, Kia marketing in fact suggests that Sedona can be your “road trip companion.” That catchphrase is quite clever and honestly, can prove to be very fitting with the overall ownership experience. It’s built in either a seven or eight-passenger seating configuration for maximum appeal. It’s also available in five unique trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX and SXL. Sedona’s 3.3-liter smooth operating V6 engine produces 276 horsepower. You can also tow safely up to 3,500 lbs. The 2016 Sedona features a variety of design enhancements that continue to be a benchmark with high levels of functionality coupled

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with an intelligently engineered chassis system. Sedona’s body design reflects a wide stance. It also telegraphs confidence and strength. New for the 2016 model year, all trims now come standard with a rear backup camera. Additional technologies such as Roll Over Mitigation and Cornering Brake Control also are standard. As a result, it has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star overall vehicle safety rating. The 2016 Sedona also offers Kia’s UVO state-of-the-art infotainment and telematics system for helping all occupants stay connected and safe. Also available in the showcase is their Surround View Safety Monitor, Forward Collision Warning System, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. For further convenience, a hands-free “Smart Power Liftgate” opens the rear liftgate automatically when the key fob is sensed. With a strong emphasis on reduction of outside noises, the interior is among the quietest in its segment. EPA numbers reflect 17-mpg city/22-mpg highway. The 2016 Kia Sedona has a powertrain warranty of 10-years/100,000 miles. At road-test, the SXL trim version I drove had an MSRP of $43,295 after additional options and shipping charges. Kia Motors maintains some 765 dealers across the United States. By DAVID FINKELSTEIN

David Finkelstein is a Master/Skill Automotive Service Technician, maintaining that role for over 45 years, coupled with being a shop owner in that time frame as well. He’s also invented a number of garage service tools for mechanics and has served on both National as well as local Automotive Trade Industry Boards. Additionally, he pioneered “Car Talk Radio” over 40 years ago, starting out with KMOX/CBS Radio as well as hosted “Auto Talk” on KFTK/FOX News Radio for some 15-years. David tests and evaluates new vehicles weekly and also does some consulting with various auto manufactures, both import as well as with domestic nameplates.

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The fall season is a popular time of year for many folks as it brings cooler weather, cozy sweaters, football and, of course, the beautiful colors of fall foliage. But as the temperature continues to drop, now is a great time to make those final improvements to your home before the winter comes. Here are a few fall home improvement ideas that you can make to save energy, save money and live comfortably for the rest of the fall and into the winter. A programmable thermostat: By setting a heating schedule for your home, you are able to determine when your furnace is on and how hard it is working. A programmable thermostat adds credence to the motto, “Work smarter, not harder.” Weather stripping: Thirty to 40 percent of your heating costs are lost to air leaks, according to Energy Star. Weather stripping materials start for around $5 in most home improvement stores, making them a cheap way to patch up any areas you’re losing heat from. Installing low-flow faucets and showerheads: Reduce the amount of work your water heater does by limiting how much hot water you use with low-flow faucets and showerheads. Combine these with shorter showers, and you’re looking at a flood of savings. Adding or replacing insulation: This can help reduce your heating costs by as much as 20 percent according to Green Energy Solu-

tions, Inc. It’s another cost-effective way to make your home energy efficient, as a roll of insulation starts at $15-20. Replace your windows with energy-efficient models: “They’re just windows, how much can the really help?” The answer: a lot. Energy Star estimates that replacing a single-pane window with an energy-efficient model will save $353 and about 2,700 pounds of CO2 per year (the equivalent of about 137 gallons of gasoline). Now multiply that times the number of windows you replace and you’re looking at quite the savings. If you are considering make several small or even a large fall home improvement project, talk with a loan officer about or home equity loans or home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Both of these lending tools could help you finance the costs of your improvements. By Robin Daniels

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Business

Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Chamber hosts five ribbon cutting ceremonies The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosted five ribbon cutting ceremonies for Ranken Technical College, Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills, Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites, First Fitness Nutrition – Coletta Hakenewerth, and Can Do Tae Kwon Do. 1. Ranken Technical College – Taylor Automotive Center is located at 755 Parr Rd. in Wentzville. You can reach them at 1 -855-RAN-KENW or visit them online at www.ranken.edu.

2. Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills is located at 1008 Schroeder Creek Blvd. in Wentzville. You can reach them at 636-327-7645 or visit them online at www.stldentistforkids.com. 3. Holiday Inn Express & Staybridge Suites are located at 1175 Technology Drive in O’Fallon. You can reach Holiday Inn Express at 636-300-4844 or visit them online at www.midashospitality.com. You can reach Staybridge Suites at 636-300-0999 or online at www. midashospitality.com.

4. First Fitness Nutrition – Coletta Hakeneweth can reach her at 636-357-8389 or send her an email at coletta333@gmail.com. 5. Can Do Tae Kwon Do is located at 7867 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. You can reach them at 636-515-8815 or visit them online at www.candotkd.com. The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce serves Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville. The chamber is comprised of over 670 members. If you are interested in having a ribbon cutting at your place of business please contact the chamber. To view pictures & video of these recent ribbon cuttings please visit our Chamber Facebook Page. For more information please call the chamber office at 636-3276914 or visit the chamber online at http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

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Masquerade on the Lake The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Masquerade on the Lake on Saturday, Oct. 3. The masquerade will be held at Windjammer Point overlooking the beautiful lake in Lake St. Louis. Windjammer Point is located at 1 Wharf Street in Lake St. Louis. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. Put on your masquerade mask and join us for a wonderful event. Tickets are only $40 per person. Your ticket will include food, drinks, boat rides, en-

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tertainment, music, dancing, lighted balloon artist and more. Get your group of friends, family and neighbors together for a great evening on the lake. For tickets and more information please call the chamber office at 636-327-6914 or visit us online at http:// westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

Chamber to host Mystery Dinner Theater The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 5th Annual Mystery Dinner Theater on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. The cast will be performing two shows each night – “And Then There Was One” and “And Then There Was One, Too” by Michael Druce. The event will be held at the Andrews Academy located at 1701 Feise Road in Lake St. Louis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the play starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $35 per person. Admission includes dinner, wine, beer, dessert and a wonderful play. For reservations contact the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636-327-6914 or please visit us online at http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early because tickets sell out fast.

Tony Mathews is the President and CEO of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce

For more on any of this information or the chamber in general, please call the chamber office at 636.327.6914 or visit the website www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Located at 207 South Linn Avenue in Wentzville.

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Entertainment

Thomas Newman steps in for John Williams in ‘Bridge of Spies’ The only other film directed by Steven Spielberg that wasn’t composed by John Williams was “The Color Purple.” That was thirty years ago when Quincy Jones completed the score for the film. “Bridge Of Spies” will be the next film by Spielberg without the signature music of Williams. The nearly inseparable collaboration between filmmaker and composer could be most legendary when it’s between Spielberg and Williams. It began with Spielberg’s first theatrical feature released in 1974, “The Sugarland Express,” marking the first time the pair worked together. It was a critically acclaimed film overlooked by the public that featured a leading dramatic performance by Goldie Hawn – proving she could do more than comedy back in that time of her career. The film is based on true events about a woman (Hawn) - in an effort to reunite her family convincing her husband to break out of jail in order to kidnap their son together from his foster parents. They’re forced to take a policeman hostage when things go awry in their plan leading to a long pursuit across the state of Texas. Despite this outstanding story, the film was forgotten by most. The same goes for the music by Williams, which was more in cult scale with the use of a harmonica, yet backed by an orchestra in true Williams’ fashion, for the unusually captivating theme. It was Spielberg’s sophomore effort – and second collaboration with Williams - that would change everything we thought we knew about movie greatness. Once they completed “Jaws” together the following

year, the unstoppable force of this collaboration was realized – creating the first ever blockbuster. When Williams told Spielberg

about his idea for the theme of “Jaws” - stoking two piano keys on the left side - Spielberg thought it was a joke at first. Very quickly though, it began to grow on him and soon one of the greatest – and scariest – themes in the history of movies was created. “Jaws,” “E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “Schindler’s List” are the Spielberg pictures that awarded Williams three of his five Oscars. For Spielberg’s new film, “Bridge Of Spies,” due out this month, the 83-year-old John Williams took a break from composing following a corrected health issue. However, he’s back to work just in time to complete his score for the year’s epically anticipated “Star

Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens” and Spielberg’s next film, “The BFG.” As for the lucky composer who stepped in to replace Williams for “Bridge Of Spies,” that would be twelve-time Academy Award nominee Thomas Newman. We’ve devoted an entire column on Newman before – back in April of 2013. With films like “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Green Mile,” “Road To Perdition” and many other classics, you can see why Newman is a wise choice for the job – not to mention “Bridge Of Spies” being Newman’s third movie with Tom Hanks in the lead. I do suspect that his choice of music for this new film will at least involve a big orchestra to anchor the mood of the fact-based story during the Cold War. The last few years have been more prolific than usual for Newman particularly since he was asked to step in as the first new composer for the Bond franchise in 15 years for “Skyfall” in 2012. This year could be his biggest and busiest yet with three films to his credit and the first time he’s ever composed for sequels (without counting “Skyfall”), let alone returning for a film series. Those sequels are “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and the new Bond film, “Spectre,” featuring the return of “Skyfall” director, Sam Mendes (Newman’s prime collaborating filmmaker). It doesn’t even stop there. The long awaited Pixar sequel, “Finding Dory,” will also feature the return of Newman who composed for “Finding Nemo.” “Dory” along with Newman’s score will be released in the summer of 2016. Once again, will Thomas Newman finally win his first Oscar for Best Original Score? In other words, would any composer give it their all when given the chance to score a film by Steven Spielberg? I think yes. By Brian GuerRero

Brian Guerrero is a former resident of Los Angeles and a current resident of New York City with extensive experience in front of and behind the camera for film and television.

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For the Love of Food

Fright night favorites

Looking to add a little spooky flavor to your haunted celebration that is sure to keep all your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins in a festive mood? Look no further for the perfect ideas to dress up those Halloween treats. Take your All Hallows’ Eve to the next level with these Halloween concoctions sure to delight. How to Host the Perfect Spooky Gathering Halloween is the perfect time to throw on a costume and act like a kid. Of course, you want friends and family there to partake in the spooky fun, too, so here are a few tips to make sure your party is Bringing Frankenstein to Life: You can’t have a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy buttercream cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. For more Halloween party ideas and inspiration, visit wilton.com. Cast a Sweet Spell: Use fresh Chilean navel oranges, mandarins and lemons to cast a spell on your frightful Halloween party goblins with Bubbling Witches Brew and Spooktacular Fruit Cups. Looking for more festive ideas? Add orange pumpkin treats to the menu. Just peel a mandarin and insert a small piece of celery in the center for the stem. Find these and more sweetly satisfying recipes at fruitsfromchile.com. Bubbling Witches Brew: To make 5 cups, freshly squeeze 3 1/2 cups mandarin orange juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cover and

remembered long after the witches put away their cauldrons: • Set a festive mood: Creepy Halloween decor, such as spider webs and Jack-O-Lanterns, can be placed around the house and yard to help get guests into the holiday spirit. Halloween-themed music, such as “Monster Mash” and movies, such as “Dracula” and “Frankenstein,” can help offset any down time, as can sharing scary stories. • Play some ghoulish games: Bobbing for apples is a Halloween tradition you can’t leave out. Halloween bingo or a pin the tail on the donkey-type game, such as pin the nose on the skull, can also add to the fun. Or try a treasure hunt for a ghost ship’s loot by scattering clues around the house that lead to ghastly goodies. • Vampires, ghosts and zombies, oh my: Add a costume contest to the mix and hand out prizes to some of the best. Try breaking the contest into a few categories or by age, and awarding prizes, such as most creative, judge’s choice and crowd favorite.

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into punch bowl or pitcher and stir in 1 cup chilled sweet sparkling soda and ice cubes. Taste for sweetness. Peel and slice mandarin oranges to make pinwheel shapes that resemble spider webs to garnish each drink. Use frozen red or black grapes as an additional optional garnish. Spook-tacular Fruit Cups: Cut off top 1/5 of an orange and use paring knife to separate fruit from inside of orange, being careful not to cut through peel. It’s not necessary to get all of the flesh out, just enough to fill with cut fruit. Squeeze juice from removed fruit and add to Bubbling Witches Brew. If necessary, shave small amount of peel off bottom so cups sit level, being careful not to create an opening in the base. Use paring knife to carve faces, and fill each cup with orange pieces, melon balls, grapes and blueberries.

Frankenstein Cake Serves: 12 Ingredients: 6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix 4 cups Wilton White Ready- To-Use Decorator Icing (4.5-pound tub) Wilton Color Right Performance Color System Wilton Black Icing Pouch with Tips Wilton Large Candy Eyeballs Tools: 6-by-3-inch Round Pan 10-by-16-inch Cooling Grid Cake plate Cake Leveler 13-inch Angled Spatula 12-inch Disposable Decorating Bags

Directions: Prepare cake according to box instructions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid. Prepare Spring Green icing using this color tint formula from the Color Right Performance Color System: 4 cups icing + 30 Y + 6 B. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth with green icing.

create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top. Prepare a disposable decorating bag with green icing; cut a hole in point of bag the size of tip 3. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids. Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.

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Photo Op

Fall Colors

With fall in full swing, photographer Ray Rockwell ventured out to the local woods to snap some pictures of the stunning foliage.

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Community Calendar

October: 2 – Manufacturing Day event In celebration of the 4th annual Manufacturing Day, Component Bar Products (CBP) and Midwest Machine Tool Training Center (MMTTC) will open their doors to more than 400 students and the public in an effort to change people’s perceptions about today’s manufacturing environment and draw attention to the outstanding opportunities a career in manufacturing can provide. Planned activities include tours of the CBP manufacturing plant and the MMTTC training facility, quad copter demos, and booths with interactive exhibits from area manufacturers, such as: General Motors, Independent Tool, King Innovation, SunEdison Semiconductor, True Manufacturing, and Zoltek. The community event is scheduled from 2 – 6 p.m. at 3855 Corporate Centre Dr. in O’Fallon. This event is open to the public and includes free food, prizes, and fun for everyone. More information on Manufacturing Day St. Charles County is available at www.GrowManufacturing.org or by contacting Fay Aubuchon at 636-922-8546 or faubuchon@stchas.edu. 3 – Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day Children of all ages are encouraged to get outside and participate in St. Charles County Parks’ annual Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Broemmelsiek Park at 1795 Highway DD in Defiance (near Wentzville). Sponsored by Gateway OffRoad Cyclists, this fun event is free and offers skills clinics, guided trail rides, safety inspections, and demo bike use. Register early. The program is limited to 250 children and the first 50 receive a free gift bag to take home. For more information about the program and to pre-register, please visit the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department online at www.stccparks.org or call us at 636-949-7535. 4 – St. Barnabas Fall Festival Fried chicken and pork sausage dinner will be served on St. Barnabas Parish grounds at Hwy M at Hwy P (two miles north of I70) from noon to 6 p.m. Eat in (a/c dining room) or carryout, cost for adults –$12, children(6-12)-$6, under 6- free. New games, crafts, funnel cakes, world famous apple butter and live music will be featured. 5 – Child Health Day 9 – Fall Fest Street Dance Fall Fest Street Dance takes place from 7 – 10 p.m.at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon (off Main Street in downtown O’Fallon). Kick off the weekend with a rocking night of dance music by Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys Band. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission and parking. 10 – O’Fallon Fall Fest O’Fallon Fall Fest is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Civic Park at 305

Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Shop vendor’s booths for upscale handcrafted items, listen to live acoustic music, sit down with the kids to watch a free, family-friendly show and picnic on delicious food and beverages. 12 – Columbus Day 13 – Navy Birthday 15 – White Cane Safety Day 16 – Boss’s Day 17 – Free electronics and appliance recycling event Not just for residents – everyone is welcome to bring just about any item with an electric cord or that uses a battery to this free electronics and appliance recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark west parking lot (off Tom Ginnever Avenue) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Acceptable items for the dropoff include household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRT monitors), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (which must have gas and oil removed) and LED/LCD TVs. A fee will be charged for CRT (cathode ray tube) TV sets; the cost is $20 per set measuring 27 inches or less, and $40 per set over 27 inches, wooden console sets and rear projection sets. Please do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. This free service is provided by the City of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center. 23 – Halloween Party in the Park Halloween Party in the Park runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Founders Park at 7 Freymuth Road. Come enjoy a night full of spooky hay rides, bounce houses, pony rides, balloons and much more. Visit www.lakesaintlouis.com for more details about local events. 24 – Craft fair Save the date and join us for a great day of shopping and fun for the 5th Annual Francis Howell Central Craft Fair. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. With over 130 crafters, you’ll find lots of oneof-a-kind items as well as some of your favorite brands too. We’ll also have food, raffles and more. 31 – Halloween 31 – Party in the park “Halo – Wing” In The Park is a free event that will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Blvd. Park at 2550 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Free balloons, treats and prizes for children 12 and under. Popcorn, hot cocoa and live music by Wings & Angels for everyone. OCTOBER 2015 | CROSSROADS

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