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Volunteers collect donations for Shower of Love outside of Schnucks at Mexico Road and Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

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Shower of Love marks 10 years of gathering donations for mothers and babies in St. Charles County

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By Brett Auten It was a whirlwind of sorting and organizing last week at the St. Joachim & Ann Care Service center as anything from diapers to furniture – everything a baby needs – was collected and parceled to those in need. When the dust had settled, 10 nonprofit agencies in St. Charles County partnered to help struggling families with infants and toddlers in what has become a tradition known as Shower of Love. Local businesses, schools and nonprofits were hosting drives for Shower of Love since the beginning of April, and volunteers were collecting baby items at local grocery stores throughout St. Charles County. Over the past nine years, Shower of Love has raised over $650,000 in baby donations. Each year, with this being the 10th, Shower of Love helps hundreds of struggling families provide the most basic needs many take for granted; like formula, diapers and wipes. The Shower of Love was actually born in the mid-1990s after the Community and Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) became alarmed about the number of critical child abuse incidences in St.

Charles County. The goal of Shower of Love is to collect enough baby items to supply every child for a year and in doing so, giving each baby a strong and loving start in this world. Diapers alone are a big deal. Some moms have reported that diaper needs are even more distressing than not having enough food for their family. Women with diaper needs also reported more difficulty with stress management, depression and coping with trauma; which can negatively affect a child’s health and development. Disposable diapers alone can cost up to $100 per month per baby. Shower of Love is a possibility due to the collaborative effort of 10 local nonprofits who work directly with these families, including: Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service, Birthright of St. Charles and Wentzville, Crisis Nursery, Nurses for Newborns, Our Lady’s Inn, Mary Queen of Angels, The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Homes, ThriVe, and Youth In Need. Michelle McElfresh, who spearheads the program from the CCRB, said the goal of the project was to draw power

through numbers. “The goal of the agency was to maximize community resources,” McElfresh said. “Together we’re better.” It also hopes to reduce parental stresses, which in turn lessens the risk of child abuse and neglect. “We hope that the shower alleviates some of the stress young families face,” McElfresh said. “The diapers and formula can last up to six months or so, and lotion up to a year.” Kelly Mareshal was one of those young mothers. The 29-year-old St. Charles county resident was in need of getting her and her child out of a dangerous situation and Shower of Love was there for her. “I was trying to leave an abusive situation,” Mareshal said. “They helped me get into the house I’m in now. They kept me safe, helped me keep food on the table when I wasn’t working. It was tremendous. Now things are awesome. Safe, happy and good to go.” The Shower of Love has seen the number of agencies increase from just five in the first year. See babies on page 2

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Around Town Wine Country Fest to take place in Defiance and more.

Health Kids and exercise – the importance and when to start

School WSD students to attend American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and more.

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babies Continued from cover Volunteer numbers this year were around the 250 mark with 18 different grocery stores participating in the drive. “It is a blessing to coordinate,” McElfresh said, “and to stand back and watch God’s work through the generosity of the community.” The Community and Children’s Resource Board is the administrator for the Community Children’s Service Fund, a fund

created St. Charles County passed a 1/8-cent sales tax measure in November 2004. The funds are dedicated for services to St. Charles County children and youth, and will be awarded to local agencies to provide services that address the growing unmet mental health needs of our community youth. For more information go to www.freewebs.com/showeroflove.

Photo by Ray Rockwell Diapers donated to Shower of Love are collected for distribution at Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service.

Local Author Spotlight: Angela Lamb Author Angela Lamb ate whatever she wanted and found little time for physical activity as a child. Her habits improved as an adult but only marginally. As she approached middle age, she was faced with a scary hospitalization. She wasn’t diagnosed with something as common and well known as diabetes. Her body decided it had enough of the processed food, chemical drinks and lack of exercise. Her body began to attack itself by developing a blood clotting disorder. Angela’s first mission was to reverse a lifetime of bad habits and become well. Angela’s second mission was to motivate others to live a long healthy lifestyle. Angela lives in St. Louis with her husband and two young daughters. She is very grateful every day that she now has her health and has been given the gift to continue to watch her daughters grow and flourish. Do you struggle to have your children make healthy food and lifestyle choices? Would you like them to get outside and be more active rather than sit on their computers and play video games for hours on end? Are your children always asking for candy and on their own do not make nutritious foods choices? Introduce them to Superhero Healthy Henry - a healthy living superhero and positive role model. In “Superhero Healthy Henry Discovers Planet Earth” in a fun and clear way, he shows his unhealthy Earth friend Dan why it is important to be healthy. As a result, Dan becomes much healthier and helps others do the same. The book includes fun, kid friendly jokes as a bonus. Healthy habits begin early. Start your child on the right path to lifelong health. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

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St. Charles students participate in Sister Cities exchange with Ireland Students from St. Charles West High School participated in an exchange program with students from Carndonagh Community School in Carndonagh, County Donegal, Ireland. The two schools were matched up through the St. Charles Sister Cities Programs Inc. The students from Ireland were hosted by the St. Charles West students last October and the hosting was reciprocated this spring. The students took field trips to learn of local history as well as to experience some area activities as well. Classroom time is always a must on the exchanges. The students enjoyed experiencing the school day (without the homework).

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Submitted photo Students from St. Charles West High School met with the Carndonagh City Council in Carndonagh, Ireland.

No trip is complete without a warm greeting from the respective mayors and city counselors. St. Charles City looks forward to welcoming Donegal

county officials in May 2016. St. Charles Sister Cities Programs Inc. continues to create various opportunities to interact with people around the world.

Kiwanis Club grants $1,000 scholarships to local students The Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon has recently announced the winners of three scholarships for $1,000 each that will be awarded to area high school students. Kiwanis committee members, Michael Ballmann, Don Schappe and Katie Page received over forty applications for these scholarships. Winning applicants were selected for their academic achievement, community service, leadership abilities and financial need.

Congratulations to Nicole Marie Entzeroth from St. Dominic High School, Abigail Dickherber from Fort Zumwalt North High School and Scott McGreggor Grier from Fort Zumwalt West High School. Entzeroth’s goal is to work towards her Ph.D. and become a doctor. Dickherber plans to become a nurse and work in the NICU. Grier’s goal is to pursue a career in engineering.

Wine Country Fest to take place in Defiance The Defiance Merchants Association is sponsoring the first annual Wine Country Fest in Historic Missouri Wine Country on Father’s Day Weekend, June 17 through June 19. The weekend’s festivities begin Friday night with “Dancing in Defiance.” The events continue on Saturday with a bicycle “Pedal Poker Run” along the Katy Trail, and a “Wine Country Market.” Sunday will offer a second day of the “Wine Country Market” along with the “King of the Hill” BBQ Competition. Cindy Gillentine, Wine Country Fest Chairperson said, “The Defiance Merchants Association is proud to present a weekend festival in the community with a variety of activities that are sure to please all ages. We chose Father’s Day weekend to offer families a fun way to spend time together, while ensuring that the variety of activities were appealing to all.” The weekend kicks off with Friday evening’s “Dancing In Defiance” at Sugar Creek Winery. The fun begins when doors open at 5 p.m. with dancing to the music of Scott Laytham & Karl Holmes from 6 – 9 p.m. Price is $25 per person which includes two drink tickets. Saturday’s “Pedal Poker Run” provides bicyclists with a 6.5-mile fun ride, while collecting a winning poker hand. The ride begins at Wine Country Gardens at 11 a.m., stopping at various merchants along the way, and ends at the Trail Smokehouse at 3 p.m. where prizes will be awarded. Cost is $10 per hand. Saturday and Sunday will feature a “Wine Country Market” in the Mason’s Park in downtown Defiance from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market also serves as the Fest “hub.” A variety of farmers and artisans will be on hand with delicious produce and unique items for purchase. Live music on Saturday features Jason Garms and Sunday features Brian & Lola. Music both days is from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday’s “King of the Hill” BBQ competition will be held at Chandler Hill Vineyards from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be three categories of competition with cash prizes, and the King of the Hill trophy awarded to the Grand Champion. Registration Fee is $30 per team.

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Founders’ Day and Garden Expo festival features heritage skills, historic tours and more

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Enjoy two spring events in one at Founders’ Day and the Garden Expo in Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon. The festival will be held from 10 a.m.2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, with free admission, parking and free activities for nearly everyone. Highlights include an Arbor Day Ceremony with Mayor Bill Hennessy at 10 a.m., storyteller Steve McPhail with tales of John Chapman, aka the legendary “Johnny Appleseed,” the Lewis and Clark Fife & Drum Corps, old-time acoustic music by Glenn Butterhorn, Jim Steitz, and Jason Ebinger, and the St. Charles Model Railroad Club open house. The park entrance is located at 1000 Jessup Drive off Veterans Memorial Parkway. Demonstrations of heritage skills include letter-writing by the Daughters of the American Revolution, basket weaving, sheep-to-shawl wool

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spinning, rope-making, bee keeping, cornhusk doll-making and blacksmithing. Kids can try their hand at soap carving, playing checkers and simulated cow milking and cattle roping. Chinkapin oak and river birch tree seedlings – both native Missouri trees – will be given away while supplies last, one per family. Visitors can shop vendors’ booths for arts and crafts, live plants and flowers, garden art and yard décor. Food trucks and concessionaires will have food and beverages for sale. New this year, the Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and the historic Darius Heald Home will be open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A $5 fee covers admittance to both attractions, with children 10 and under admitted, free. Fort Zumwalt Park is located at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon.

Tree project to be conducted in Lake Saint Louis Davey Resource Group, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has been selected by the city of Lake Saint Louis to perform a select number of ash tree removals and treatments throughout parks to help combat the invasive insect, emerald ash borer (EAB). The project is part of on-going efforts within Lake Saint Louis to better manage trees, minimize the effects of future storm damage, and assure the community has a healthy, sustainable urban forest. Previously, an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, from the urban forestry consulting company inspected and mapped all ash trees located in Lake Saint Louis’ Parks.

Davey Resource Group was selected by the city after they received a grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation T.R.I.M. grant program for $10,000. Lake Saint Louis must provide a match for a portion of the value of the project. Along with the removals and treatments occurring for the project, the city will also be provided with a website designed to help provide the public with information on their urban forest. Information on individual tree species and benefits will be provided for all trees located in Lake Saint Louis Parks. That website is located here: http://lakestlouismo.mytreekeeper.com/.

Improving traffic, serving residents: Gateway Green Light St. Charles County launches citizen survey From morning and evening rush hour to special events, Gateway Green Light St. Charles County (GGL) works behind the scenes to improve traffic on roads and highways - and the next step for the program is to gain input from residents to make it better. GGL is a cooperative effort between the cities of Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters, Weldon Spring and Wentzville, as well as the Missouri Department of Transportation and St. Charles County. The goal is to improve traffic signal operations throughout the county. Construction on the GGL project started in 2013. This included the installation of more than 120 miles of fiber optic cable from signals and field devices, such as road sensors that measure car movement, in addition to the upgrading of hardware and equipment on all 337 stoplights in the county. The program became operational in 2015, and now actively manages and monitors traffic signal operations in real time, especially those that cross municipal boundaries. This reduces unnecessary delays and improves traffic flow while reducing emissions that contribute to ozone pollution.

To assist the program in identifying areas of focus for the future, residents of St. Charles County can complete a short survey on traffic and related issues in the community: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y9QMWZQ. The link to the survey is also accessible via the homepage of http://www.sccmo.org. The survey will be available through May. “The residents of St. Charles County drive our roads every day, so gathering their first-hand feedback on road construction, traffic signal operations, road safety and availability of travel information in St. Charles County is invaluable to GGL,” said John Greifzu, director of Transportation for St. Charles County. “This information will help the program better serve our citizens.” Next steps for the program include providing motorists with real-time information on roadway conditions and travel times through the use of electronic message boards and travel time sensors installed in upcoming construction phases. “As this program expands, the public will begin to witness on a regular, first-hand basis the many benefits of Gateway Green Light,” said Greifzu.

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CHOMP Regional Food Truck, Music and Film Festival to be held May 21 at SCC The first-ever CHOMP Regional Food Truck, Music and Film Festival will be held May 21 at St. Charles Community College. The festival will kick off the 2016 series of Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Nights to be held on Fridays, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26 and Sept. 23. CHOMP will be held from noon to 9 p.m., featuring up to 50 food trucks competing for prizes, five bands, 50-plus arts and other vendors, the Mercy Kids Kidz Zone (noon-6 p.m.), all on SCC’s Blue Parking Lot. The family movie, “Minions” will be shown at 9 p.m. on the lawn by the Technology Building. Music headliner Dr. Zhivegas will perform from 7:30-9 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music throughout the day, with the SCC Jazz Big Band under the direction of Dave Dickey, as the opening act from noon-1 p.m. Deja Edwards will perform from 1:30-3 p.m., Zero Friction will take the stage from 3:30-5 p.m. and Matt Wynn will perform from 5:30-7 p.m. “We invite all of our friends and neighbors out to support a great cause – your community and your community college,” said Wendy Berry, executive director for the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. “We are thrilled to be teaming this year with the SCC

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Photo courtesy SCC The first-ever CHOMP Regional Food Truck, Music and Film Festival will be held May 21 at St. Charles Community College.

Foundation to present CHOMP and the Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night series.” There is no cover charge for CHOMP. VIP tickets are available for purchase at foodtruckfrolic.com and cost $50. Ticket holders will have access to the VIP tent and indoor restrooms, beverages including beer from Krey Distributing, water and soda; prime stage viewing; a voting token for the food truck competition; and a VIP swag bag. Leading the events is a volunteer planning committee chaired by Don Kalicak, vice president for regional development at Mercy and SCC Foundation board member. Board members from both the SCC Founda-

tion and the CWS Chamber are teaming to help with the events. The proceeds from the events will benefit the SCC Foundation, supporting much-needed scholarships as well as academic and program enhancements for the college, and the CottlevilleWeldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. The events will take the place of the SCC Foundation’s Rhythm & Ribs fundraiser in 2016. For more information on CHOMP and the Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night events, including the food truck lineup, vendors, sponsors and movies, visit foodtruckfrolic. com.

Household hazardous waste collection begins in St. Charles County From leftover cleaning supplies and paints to lawn care products and more, the average home stores almost 100 pounds of unwanted and potentially harmful threats to the environment and the ones we love. Should St. Charles County residents uncover any of these hazardous household materials during routine home cleaning, the Division of Environmental Health and Protection’s two Recycle Works locations (in St. Charles or Wentzville) can help with a safe and convenient disposal. St. Charles County residents may dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at either location. Residents may bring unwanted items like chemicals, automobile fluids, pesticides and oil-based paints (please note that latex paints are not accepted) to either Recycle Works Central (60 Triad South Drive in St. Charles) or Recycle Works West (2110 East Pitman in Wentzville). Collections are accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, as well as on the last Saturday of the month. There is no appointment necessary to participate in this program, but there is a $15 fee for loads up to 50 pounds, with a supplemental fee of $1 for each pound of material over 50. For a list of all HHW material accepted at the facilities, please visit http://www. sccmo.org/918/Recycling-Centers or call 636949-1800. Improvements made at Recycle Works West as a part of last year’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of St. Charles County’s recycling program have enabled that facility to collect hazard-

ous material along with the traditional collection at Recycle Works Central. County staff constructed a weather-protected, permanent collection bunker on the grounds and paved the parking/driving areas through this development. As a result, residents may now bring unwanted household hazardous waste to Recycle Works West throughout the year (please note that collection at Recycle Works Central will continue to operate May through October only). To ensure safety, please follow these precautions when loading and transporting HHW for collection: 1. Whenever possible, please leave the material in its original containers. Items not in original packaging should be labeled clearly with a description of contents. 2. Pack the waste properly — with the lid securely sealed — and do not mix waste with other materials. Recycle Works locations will not accept mixed waste in plastic bags or other containers. 3. Place secured containers inside a box lined with newspapers. Take time to fill gaps between containers with additional newspaper to help prevent spilling or tipping during transport. 4. Place the box in the trunk of your vehicle and safely transport it to the closest Recycle Works location. 5. Upon arrival at the facility, please follow instructions and remain inside your vehicle until assisted.

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Local mayors give back with the St. Charles County Mayor’s Ball

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Photo courtesy city of Wentzville (From left) Mayor Jim Hennessey, Mayor Bill Hennessy, Mayor Sally Faith, Mayor Len Pagano, Mayor Kathy Schweikert, Mayor William Richter, Mayor David Zucker, and Mayor Nick Guccione.

Several mayors across St. Charles County participated in and helped to organize the St. Charles County Mayor’s Ball, which was held on April 2 as a benefit for six St. Charles County charities. Lake Saint Louis Mayor Kathy Schweikert and Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione participated in this event, along with Mayor Sally Faith (St. Charles), Mayor Len Pagano (St. Peters), Mayor Bill Hennessy (O’Fallon), Mayor David Zucker (Dardenne Prairie), Mayor Jim Hennessey (Cottleville) and Mayor William Richter (West Alton). The six charities selected this year were Crossroads Volunteers in Medicine (Lake Saint Louis) and the Tree House of Greater St. Louis (Wentzville), along with the Disabled Athlete Sports Association, Gold Star Kids Project, The Sparrow’s

Nest Maternity Home and Project/SEARCH. More than $60,000 will be dispersed to the six charities. Planning for the event begins in late fall, when the mayors encourage local charities to submit applications. Each year, more than 25 applications are reviewed by the mayors, including an evening of personal interviews with 10 finalists. It is always a difficult task to select the final recipients, as the need in our communities is so great. The mayors then spend the next few months seeking major sponsorships, as well as silent auction donations from local businesses in their cities. Mayor Schweikert would like to once again thank The Meadows - Cohen Equities as a major sponsor, and the following organizations for silent auction items: Lake St. Louis Jewelers, Donatelli’s, Starbucks, Goin’

Postal, Studio 94, Integrity Realty and Alderman Karen Vennard. Mayor Guccione would like to personally thank General Motors Wentzville Assembly, Cochran Engineering and the Carpenters Local 32. Mayor Guccione would also like to thank the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce for its help in acquiring silent auction donations. The mayors of St. Charles County strongly support this event and feel that it is a great way to give back to the entire community. This event helps those in need, while involving our local businesses in supporting these charities. Thank you to everyone, including the individuals who purchased tickets to the event. Look for more details about the 2017 St. Charles County Mayor’s Ball coming soon.

St. Charles County runners participate in The Color Run Ean Thielbar and Alex Boeckman (right), of St. Peters, were among the estimated 8,000 individuals to cross the finish line when The Color Run 2016 World Tour hit St. Louis on April 16. The largest 5k event series in the world, The Color Run celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality, helping participants achieve their fitness goals by providing a fun, un-intimidating running environment. Participants were bathed in a tropical array of colors and island scents as they passed through palm trees, arches, and island-style music along the course before gathering for the Finish Festival, featuring music, dancing and massive color throws. The Color Run, which partners with a local charity for every event, has donated more than $5 million to charity to date and was proud to build on that total as they partnered with Autism Speaks for this event in St. Louis.

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Moore On Life

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By Cindy Moore

Mutter’s Day

I passed by a local pharmacy and noticed a sign announcing the perfect gift. This was obviously for all those gift-challenged givers who have reached the bottom of the idea barrel and cannot think of a single thing to get their mom’s for Mother’s Day besides new vacuum bags. Well luck has arrived because some genius visionary came up with the perfect solution – varicose vein screening. (This was probably thought up by the same genius who nearly got disowned when he presented his mamma with vacuum bags.) Yes, vein screening is important to have done, don’t get me wrong, but really…as a gift? It’s kind of like giving your employer a colonoscopy gift card for Boss’ Day. Actually, that makes total sense. Never mind. I guess at least with this idea, there would be no worry about copycat gift givers or your lousy sister beating you to the punch. Sure, she usually brings over something lame like diamond heartshaped earrings (and you wonder why Mom likes her best). And yes, fancy earrings might make all of Mom’s friends jealous or remorseful about their children who gave them a Chia Pet in the shape of Richard Nixon. But seriously, are lumps of shiny, rare, expensive rocks gonna save your momma’s life – I don’t think so? So hurry fast and make an appointment to get your mommy’s leg veins checked out while the other siblings pound the sides of their heads wondering why they didn’t think of something so kind, considerate, useful and unique. And at the same time, maybe Mom will nudge you up a couple of rungs on the favorite-child ladder – you’re welcome! As for me, I’ll pass on the vein check. I prefer my

kids invest in a more needed screening for myself that will benefit all humanity as well. Of course, I’m referring to swimsuit screening. If only department stores would post fashion police at the dressing room entrances to inspect everyone who is trying suits on. Wouldn’t it be wonderful? Then incidents such as the following would be dealt with accordingly: 1. The amply-padded older gentleman who packs in everything he owns below the equator into a tiny little teabag-sized stretchy Speedo and fails to warn the public before strolling on the beach. His fitting room obviously did not come equipped with a full length mirror or a do-notpurchase siren. Now if there were guards available, he wouldn’t have made it past housewares without being tackled and tased. 2. The itty-bitty, teeny-weenie, no-bigger-thana-polka-dot bikini worn by not-so-itty-bitty, buxom bitties who most certainly did not read the tag which recommended it only be used as a BandAid in case of a papercut. These ladies would have been ticketed and incarcerated so fast by the police that beach season would be long over before their case ever came to trial. So, I’ll soon be in need of a screener to inform me if I should buy a swimsuit or not, and if I can’t pass the strict official scrutiny, then so be it. My kids can just throw together a gift bag with a coupon for hair plugs, a complimentary colonoscopy, the vein screening, and as an added bonus, a free toenail trimming. That way I’ll be covered from head to toe, unlike some people’s bathing suits… see No. 2 above.

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THEME: TV FAMILIES ACROSS 1. Type of room 6. Pop-ups, e.g. 9. Plural of serum 13. One up 14. Hawaiian wreath 15. Pandemonium 16. “Frozen” hairdo 17. Hold title to 18. Like Siberian winters 19. Sheep’s wool 21. *Earl of Grantham’s last name 23. Modern address 24. Close an envelope 25. Louisville Slugger 28. Cozy corner 30. Like directory pages 35. *What the “Brady” kids did before our eyes 37. “Dark” movie 39. Mold a mind 40. Jack of all trades’ sphere of expertise 41. *Kardashian sister 43. Purse at the Emmy Awards 44. Swedish money 46. Smelting waste 47. Celt, alternative spelling 48. Famous existentialist 50. Trend-setting 52. Will Ferrell’s “Funny or ____” 53. *Alice in “the Brady Bunch” 55. *Ewing family business in “Dallas” 57. *Tim the tool man and family 61. *Windy city real ones 64. A do-nothing 65. Acid 67. City on Rhone River 69. Literature in metrical form 70. To increase, commonly used with “out” 71. Monocot’s alternative 72. Doctrines 73. “____ the season ...” 74. Like a mountain top DOWN 1. Have a bawl 2. Gang land 3. And others, for short 4. French farewell 5. *Like Pritchett clan 6. Burn-soothing plant 7. Blade drops 8. From then on

Solution on pg 13 9. Playwright George Bernard ____ 10. James ____ Jones 11. *McGowan, starred as sister in “Charmed” 12. Grayish 15. Swiss structure 20. Thump 22. *Marie and Frank Barone’s son 24. Like an expert 25. *Uncle Philip or aunt Vivian 26. Ancient market 27. Andrea Bocelli, e.g. 29. Sounds of amazement 31. Onion’s kin 32. Archaic word for belated 33. Round openings 34. *Walter or Skyler or Walter Jr.

36. Bad impression 38. Cormac McCarthy’s “The ____” 42. Incite 45. Arsenal storage 49. Organ of balance 51. Lets pedestrians go first 54. Small body of land 56. Hoard like a squirrel 57. Cone-shaped quarters 58. Fusses 59. Original matter 60. Not as much 61. Lyric poems 62. Crazy, slang 63. President of Panem 66. Glide in Aspen 68. Hog haven

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WSD students to attend American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Eighteen high school juniors from the Wentzville School District have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys State of Missouri and seven high school juniors from the Wentzville School District have been selected to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri is an eight-day “hands on” experience in the operation and fundamentals of government, and draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to help lead them down the path in individual success and leadership. Since its inception in 1938, Missouri Boys State has provided over 40,000 high school students with the privilege of attending this practical laboratory in citizenship and leadership training. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, founded in 1940 at William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri changes lives by bringing together dynamic young women for an intense week developing leadership skills, patriotism and a sense of community. The participants actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government. The 77th session of Missouri Boys State will be held on the campus of the University of Central Missouri (UCM) June 18-25. Local sponsors include The American Legion, The Wentzville Community Club, The Wentzville Rotary Club, and the Timberland Boosters Club. The 76th session of Missouri Girls State will be held at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg from June 26- July 2. Local sponsors include The American Legion Auxiliary, The Wentzville Community Club, The Wentzville Rotary Club, and the Timberland Boosters Club.

4. Photos courtesy Wentzville School District 1. :Holt High School Boys State attendees are (back row, from left) Noah Pieper, Carter Hult, Ross Kuemmel (alternate), (front row, from left) Davis Young, Mason McGee and Andrew Rotter (alternate). Not pictured are Matthew Brawner and Lake Feldmann. 2. Liberty High School Boys State attendees are (back , from left) Nicholas McClanahan, Nicholas Raphael, Alec Miller, Ben Collins (alternate), (front row, from left) Gabriel Rompel, Wyatt Lake and Hamza Mansoor.

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3. Timberland High School Boys State attendees are (from left) Daniel D.Nagy, Connor Monahan, Andrew Nettler, Richard Schneider, John Walkenhorst and Jackson Willbrand.

4. Liberty High School Girls State attendees are (from left) Haley Sante (alternate), Alison Burski, Maria Hufford, Alexis Roberts (alternate) and Katy Coyle (alternate).

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5. Timberland High School Girls State attendees are (from left) Erin Balogh, Molly Benne, Isabel McCarty, Brooklyn Pfanstiel and Nicolle Singh. Not pictured are Grace Cooper, Sydney Dahle and Karlee Lewis (alternates).

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Duchesne students sweep music competition at Orlandofest Duchesne High School students swept the competition at Orlandofest, where Duchesne competed with schools from Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and South Carolina. Orlandofest was held at Universal Theme Parks in Orlando, Florida. Forty-four Duchesne students competed in four different categories and took first place in each one: Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, ConPhoto courtesy Duchesne High School cert Band, and Jazz Band. ParDuchesne High School students and chaperones enjoy Universal Theme Parks after Duchesne’s ticipating students included: music groups won first place in four of four music competitions. Adam Armbruster, Stephen Duchesne’s Music DepartBaker, Payton Bodden, Mi- ny Lampkin, Rebecca Linck, chael Brennan, Sophie Capra, Sabby Macedo, Erin Hannigan ment is led by Kay Johnson, Joey Ciaramitaro, Henry Clark, McKee, Emily McMillin, Pe- who joined the Duchesne facMadeline Clemens, Chandie ter Michalak, Renate Mueller, ulty as Director of Instrumental Colclasure, Chloe Colclasure, Gabe Murphy, Ashley Norviel, Music in 2008 and became the Kyle Compton, Brigid Cooper, Gloria Owen, Abby Rothwei- school’s Director of Performing Tony Deluvia, John DiFatta, Ka- ler, Kevin Sallwasser, Tim Sall- Arts in 2013. Johnson oversees tie Goeke, Cody Going, Mary wasser, James Schneider, John and is passionately involved in Gould, Donnie Hargate, Drew Schneider, Mary Stenger, Jona- all aspects of Duchesne’s band Hollandsworth, Allison Huff, than Stoecker, Jack Stremlau, and choir programs, as well as Brianna King, David Kinnison, Sophie Tollefson and Dominic the annual school musical. Alex Kleitz, Matt Klekar, Dan- Walton.

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Gloria Meek, ANP-BC, ACHPM, OCN, staff member of Pathways Hospice and Palliative Care, has been honored with the prestigious St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award in the Hospice/ Home Health/ Palliative Care/ Long-Term Care category. The event was sponsored by Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing in conjunction with St. Louis Magazine. In addition to the Excellence Award, out of 16 finalists, Meek

was one of four that received recognition for a “perfect score” from the judges. “On a daily basis, I have the opportunity to be an advocate for residents and families, whether it is talking with the therapy department or the dietary service. It’s rewarding to see residents and families make difficult treatment decisions with the information I’ve provided them,” Meek said. Meek has practiced nursing for over 20 years.

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Courtyard by Marriott - St. Peters celebrates grand opening

www.babykidexpo.com The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce were delighted to celebrate the grand opening of the new Courtyard by Marriott in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on April 20. General Manager, Elliott Rhoad was pleased to introduce David Robert, CEO of Midas Hospitality, LLC., who spoke briefly on this momentous occasion. Other VIP’s in attendance included city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, representatives from the city of St. Peters, employees of Courtyard by Mar-

riott along with their family and friends, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Courtyard by Marriott is located at 4341 Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Peters and guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout, a well-equipped fitness center, indoor pool and business center, plus many more amenities. For more information, call 636-477-6900 or visit their website at www.marriott.com/stlsp.

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Missouri Fire Service Funeral Assistance Team golf tournament The mission is to honor and remember America’s fallen fire heroes. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Missouri Fire Service Funeral Assistance Team rely on private donations to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and neighbors. The Foundation provides seminars for the spouses and parents and camps for the children of our firefighters that die in the line of duty. The tournament is July 18 at Whitmore Country Club in St. Charles. For more details contact Dale Hart at 314-4200825 or dhart514@att.net *Show your support Hall of fame coach gets top honors for program Missouri Basketball Coach Hall of Famer Terry Hollander has been named the next head coach of the boy’s basketball program at Christian High School of O’Fallon. “Coach Hollander is one of the most beloved college and high school coaches in St. Charles County. It is a dream come true and an answered prayer to have him,” said CHS Athletic Director Andy Hare. Coach Hollander compiled 549 wins, 15 conference championships, 12 district championships, four final fours and one state championship at St. Charles West High School, where the basketball court is named after him. He went on to coach six seasons at Lindenwood University and was named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2008 and the GAC Hall of Fame in 2015. *Class act Women’s golf team heading to super regional for seventh straight time The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s golf team has earned a bid to the NCAA East Super Regional for the seventh straight year and will be one of 48 schools vying for a spot at the NCAA Championships. The 54-hole tournament East Regional will be played at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield, Illinois and will be hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield. UMSL is among 12 teams participating in the East Regional and is seeded No. 5 in the field, while other teams include Grand Valley State, Indianapolis, Findlay, Southern Indiana, Ashland, California (PA), Northwood, Trevecca Nazarene, Illinois Springfield, Lewis and William Jewell. The Tritons are coming off a runner-up finish at the GLVC Championships this past weekend and have seven top-three finishes, including three

team titles. *Have fun and bring back the hardware 13 days to River City Rascals baseball in O’Fallon

Indoor football team picks fourth win The River City Raiders kept its home record unblemished with a 47-34 win over the Chicago Blitz Saturday night at Family Arena. With the baker’s dozen victory, the Raiders improved its record within the American Indoor Football (AIF) standings to 4-1. “For us, it was just about refocusing and understanding the team concept,” said Raiders’ Offensive Coordinator John Noel in an online interview following the game. “Relying on each other, (this) really showed tonight in all facets of the game. We did what we really needed to do.” The Raiders flipped the script and grabbed its first lead of the game 26-21 with 14:10 remaining in the final quarter. Chicago tied the game 28-28 with 6:55 left. The Raiders posted a dozen points straight over the next six minutes and held a 40-28 lead with under a minute to play. *Standings getting tighter

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Celebrate a sweet Cinco de Mayo

inco de Mayo is, officially, a holiday celebrating Mexico’s victory over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla. In the U.S., where it is actually celebrated with more gusto than in its native country, the holiday has become a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture. The holiday also provides a great excuse to make irresistible Mexican-inspired recipes for entertaining and, of course, a big batch of margaritas to wash it all down. Fresh sweet corn is an essential component of many Mexican dishes and a cultural staple. Luckily, Cinco de Mayo falls right in the middle of Florida’s Sunshine Sweet Corn season, meaning that the sweetest corn, available all year, arrives just in time to be a part of your Cinco de Mayo celebration. These naturally-bred varieties are grown by a group of family farmers who are committed to producing the finest sweet corn. Get the fiesta started with this Fire Roasted Corn and Chorizo Dip and a big bowl of tortilla chips. Crunchy, spicy, sweet and creamy, this addictive dip will have your guests asking for more. Discover more mouth-watering recipes for Cinco de Mayo and every time of year at www.sunshinesweetcorn.com.

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Ingredients: 3 to 4 ears Sunshine Sweet Corn 1 small onion, peeled and sliced into rings 1 small red bell pepper 1 cup cooked chorizo 3 cloves garlic, minced 1(8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 pound spicy pepper cheese, like pepper-jack or habanero cheddar 1/4 cup chopped green onions Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F and preheat grill to high heat. Remove cornhusks and corn silk, and place fresh Florida Sweet Corn, onion slices and red bell pepper on grill. Grill corn and bell pepper for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until all sides are slightly charred. Grill onion slices for approximately 3 minutes per side. When veggies

are cool enough to handle, cut corn off cob. Then chop onions and pepper, removing pepper seeds. In 8-by-8-inch baking dish or one-quart souffle dish, mix all ingredients together until well combined. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until edges are bubbly. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS May 4: Meet the author

Meet New York Times best-selling thriller writer April Henry, author of over twenty mysteries and thrillers for adults and teens, including “Girl, Stolen” and “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.” April will talk about her

latest young adult thriller, “The Girl I Used to Be,” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636441-0522.

May 4: Floral basket sale

Hanging floral baskets will be for sale in the lobby of St. Joseph SSM in St.

Charles on May 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Four different varieties will be for sale including pansies, vinca and inpatients. Cost is $15 apiece with proceeds benefiting the SSM Auxiliary. For more information please call 636946-0421.

May 5: Meet the author

Maggie Stiefvater, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Shiver,” “Linger,” “Forever” and “Sinner” shares her latest book in the Raven Cycle series, “The Raven King,” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 6: Job fair

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St. Charles Community College will host Job Fair 2016 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the College Center, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Admission is free to all job seekers. This fair provides opportunities for job seekers to find job leads, job training and job search information and networking opportunities. Job seekers are encouraged to bring copies of their resume. Employer registrations are now being accepted for the Job Fair 2016. The fair is open to business and industry employers from profit and nonprofit organizations. The annual event is sponsored by three cooperating St. Charles County agencies and institutions. Last year, 475 area job seekers attended the event. A registration fee of $70 for non-profit organizations or $95 for for-profit organizations includes one 2.5 foot x 6 foot table, two chairs, a continental breakfast, up to two box lunches and all advertising for the event. Employers may download a registration form at www.stchas.edu/ jobfair. Space is limited, so it is recommended that you register your company early. Employer registrations will be accepted until April 29. For more information about the fair, contact Martha Toebben at 636-922-8243 or mtoebben@stchas.edu.

May 6: RSC 5K Challenge Run, Movie in the Park

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Sign up for this fun obstacle course race with your family or cheer the runners from the sidelines, and stay afterwards for the free party on the lawn with Batman and Elsa the Snow Queen. Free entertainment includes inflatables, a balloon artist, a bubble machine and an outdoor movie, “Minions.” Run starts at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for movie seating and purchase tasty food and beverages from food trucks and concessionaires. Registration through April 21 for ages 15 and under is $20 for residents, $23 for non-residents; for ages 16-and-over registration is $25 for residents, $29 for non-residents. Add $5 for registration through May 5 (by noon) and $10 for race day registration. Get 10 percent off new RSC memberships all weekend (May 6-8). Call RSC staff at 636-474-2732 and pay with your debit or credit card. For more information visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com/rsc5k.

May 6: Theater production

Join the middle school students of Immanuel St. Charles for “Annie Jr.” Showings are at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at ILS located at115 S 6th St. in St. Charles. Admission is free; a good will offering provided. For more information, call 636-946-0051.

May 7: Founders Day and Garden Expo

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This year, enjoy two festivals on the same day, O’Fallon’s Founders’ Day and Garden Expo from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Free admission and parking. Festival highlights include storyteller Steve McPhail as Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and historic Heald Home tours ($5 tour package for ages 11-and-up), an Arbor

Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. with Mayor Bill Hennessy, and the St. Charles Model Railroad Club open house. Free activities include demonstrations of heritage skills, kids’ games and activities, live acoustic music and a free tree seedling per family while supplies last. Vendors will have folk arts and crafts, garden décor and live plants, and concessionaires will have delicious food for sale. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/more-festivals-and-events.

May 7: Shred day

West Community Credit Union invites community residents to properly destroy personal documents for free. On-site shredding will be provided at the O’Fallon credit union headquarters located at 4161 Highway K from 9 a.m. to noon. No limit on shredding, however cardboard boxes are unable to be destroyed and will be returned to you. For additional information visit www.westcommunitycu.org or call 636-720-2400.

May 9: Meet the author

Elaine Viets discusses and signs her latest cozy-mystery in the “Dead-end Job Mystery Series: The Art of Murder” at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522. May 18: Meet the author Award-winning author John Corey Whaley, author of “Where Things Come Back” and “Noggin,” presents his third book “Highly Illogical Behavior” a frank look at mental illness and the realities of living with it at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Library at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-441-0522.

May 10: Prayer breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County, in partnership with Ministry to Men, will be hosting a prayer breakfast the morning at the Century Link building in Wentzville. There will be a hot breakfast and the featured speaker will be Ben Blanton. For more information, contact Erica Fiore at 636327-5642 or Mitch Allen at 636-3278828.

May 13: Deadline to enter the Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade

Build a patriotic parade entry for the Fourth of July! Open to clubs, churches, businesses, scout troops, civic organizations, families and others. Hurry and submit an application so you can get started on planning an attentiongetting entry or float. Deadline is noon on May 13 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Entries will be judged on how well the parade theme, “People, Parks, an American Tradition,” is expressed, with extra points awarded for incorporating creativity, music and mechanical movement. Parade applications, FAQs and pointers to help you create an exciting parade entry are available at www.heritageandfreedomfest.com/parade. Free to non-profits; fees are charged for political and commercial entries; details are available on the parade application available on the website.

May 13: Senior fair and expo

WASSI Senior Fair and Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wentzville Community Club. To RSVP contact Jessica Brannan at 636-542-6000 or Mary Tow at 314-780-1170.

May 14: Wentzville’s Walk to STOP Heroin

Walk will start at Heartland Park and end at the Wentzville Police Department. Anyone who supports the cause to end heroin use in the community is welcome to join. Participants may bring posters, signs and pictures to carry during the walk. The goal of this walk is to connect the community with available resources and information as well as symptoms, counseling availability and emergency intervention for children.

May 14: Orchestra concert

The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra continues to celebrate its 20th Anniversary with the final concert of the season. The summer concert will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lindenwood Cultural Center at 400 North Kingshighway in St. Charles. All ensembles will perform. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-18 and children fiveand-under are free. Auditions for next season will be held on Aug. 13 and 14.

May 18: Public Works Fair

Kids are thrilled by big equipment, and the Public Works Fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon allows them to get up close and even sit in the driver’s seat of some of the big equipment the city uses to provide city services, like snow plows, a paint striper, a street sweeper, a recycling truck, an Enviroscape environmental model that demonstrates storm water pollution, and many others. Admission and activities are free, including: safety awareness games and activities for kids, emergency preparedness and other information for adults, free rides on the city train for all ages and a hotdog lunch with chips and water. For more information email kmarcotte@ ofallon.mo.us, call 636-379-3807 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/publicworks.

May 21: Armed Forces Day ceremony

Come honor the men and women of the U.S. military at the free Armed Forces Day ceremony that takes place from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veteranscommission.

May 22: BBQ fundraiser

BBQ fundraiser takes place at Wentzville Community Club (Flea Market) BBQ Stand at 500 W. Main Street in Wentzville from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All profits support Wentzville Senior Center Transportation Inc.

May 22: Tour historic O’Fallon sites in Fort Zumwalt Park

Tour the only rebuilt War of 1812 settler fort in Missouri and a Victorianera brick house once topped by a tornado. The self-guided tours provide a glimpse of O’Fallon’s 200-plus years of history, starting with the days when this area was considered the leading edge of the American frontier from noon – 3 p.m. For Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center and the historic Heald Home at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon cost is $5 for tour package; kids 10 and under, free. For more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/heald-home or www.ofallon. mo.us/zumwalts-fort. For O’Fallon Historical Society Log Cabin Museum at Civic Park at 205 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free but donations are welcome. For more information email info@ofallonhistory.org or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/log-cabin-museum. See items and photos from O’Fallon’s history and chat with the people who know it best. For photos and much information about O’Fallon’s history, visit the society’s website, www.ofallonmohistory.org.

May 30: Memorial Day ceremony

Join in honoring the men and women of the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedom at the free Memorial Day ceremony from 11 a.m. – noon at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ veterans-commission.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 4, 2016 June 3: Food Truck Frenzy in Sports Park

Purchase gourmet fare from food trucks and listen to modern rock and current hits by the Comin’ Up Empty band from 5 - 8 p.m. at Sports Park in O’Fallon at 3589 Highway K. Free admission and parking. For a list of food trucks, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/foodtruck-frenzy. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/food-truckfrenzy.

June 5: Family Fishing Day

Bring your bait and fishing tackle to Lake Whetsel for a morning of catchand-release fishing, activities and games at Family Fishing Day from 8 a.m. – noon at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is free, but please register in advance; call staff at 636-474-2732 to register or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ fort-zumwalt-park.

June 7: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods and featuring Theo Peoples takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

June 10: Comment period deadline

A 30-day comment period regarding O’Fallon’s Consolidated Plan Amendment will end at 5 p.m. on June 10. The plan will be available for review beginning May 10, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street. The public is invited to submit written comments to tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us or mail them to: CDBG Program at O’Fallon Municipal Center, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. For more information, contact Communications Director Tom Drabelle at 636379-5508 or tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us.

June 10-11: Theater production

The O’FallonTheatreWorks’ Youth Theatre presents “The Crisis of Captain Cross” on June 10 at 7 p.m. and on June 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-and-up) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets call the Renaud Spirit Center at 636-474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.

June 10-11: Tractor pull

On June 10 the American Legion Post 313 will be co-sponsoring an ITPA, MSTPA, and X-CALIBER tractor pull at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. 5800# Modified, 6000# Super Stock, 8500# Pro, 9500# Pro, 6000# Extreme Super Stock, 6200 Pro Stock 4x4, 7400# Multi Engine, Street Stocks – Gas or Diesel. Gate opens at 3 p.m. and closes at 11:30 p.m. Opening ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. with the tractor pull starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, children 12-and-under are free. There will be a food and beer garden with live music by Johnny Chase and a shuttle bus available for Mid Rivers Mall. On June 11 - Panther Pulling Premier amateur level garden tractor association 8 HP – 900# top eliminator unlimited rpm, 8HP – Pro Stock 950# up to 4000 rpm, 16HP – 1000# top eliminator unlimited rpm, 16HP

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ing path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

June 12: Concert series

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The St. Charles Municipal Band and the St. Charles Big Band invites you to a pair of special concert series this summer. The Municipal Band performs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. during June, July, and August on the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park, nestled next to the Missouri River in downtown St. Charles. The Big Band performs at the same venue one Sunday each month at 7:30 p.m., starting June 12. See www. stcharlesband.com and Facebook to see the complete summer schedule and to listen to recordings from each group, or call 636-949-2590 (Municipal Band director Nancy Garza) or 314-878-5296 (Big Band director Earl Kreder). Be sure to bring your own chair or blanket to these free, familyfriendly shows.

June 14: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Petty Cash Junction takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash performed by this outstanding cover band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

June 16-18: Theater production

O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree” on June 16-17 at 7 p.m.; June 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets reserved in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (age 55-and-up) and $8 for students six – 17. Tickets at the box office cost an additional $2 each; the box office opens an hour before each show. Concessions also will be available for purchase. For tickets and information call the Renaud Spirit Center, 636474-2732 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks.

June 18: Free electronics and appliance recycling event

Free electronics and appliance recycling event takes place from 8 a.m. – noon at the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Except for certain TV sets, the drop-off is free and open to all including schools, churches and businesses. Bring almost any item that has an electrical cord or takes a battery. For details visit www.ofallon. mo.us/electronics-recycling.

June 21: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with Big Rain takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Big Rain will play current hits. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walkCrossword solution from pg 7

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The American Legion Riders of the Department of Missouri will be holding the second annual MO Legacy Ride – a three day in-state ride on June 24-26. They will be arriving for lunch at the Legion Post Home in Old Town St. Peters at approximately 12:15 p.m. At each stop, there will be an opportunity to donate to the Legacy Scholarship Fund. Last year the Department of Missouri was able to donate over $64,000 at the National Convention, the third highest in the nation. The American Legion offers its support to the children of fallen post 9/11 service members. Come on out and welcome approximately 150 to 200 motorcycles and their riders as they arrive in St. Peters. For more information, please contact Janice Hartley at 314-7994568.

June 25-26: ARRL Field Day

On the fourth weekend of June, more than 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the national association for Amateur Radio, sponsors this event. The ARRL Field Day is an event designed to simulate an emergency situation where Amateur Radio operators, commonly known as “hams,” set up radio equipment in the field to demonstrate the ability to work reliably under any conditions, from almost any location, and create an independent communications network. Radio operators will attempt to make contact with other stations across the country and the globe; testing the readiness of Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. Field Day 2016 runs from 1 p.m. on June 25 to 1 p.m. on June 26. Want to learn more about the hobby and see amateur radio in action? The St. Charles Amateur Radio Club will have their equipment set up and operating at the Menards home improvement store at 151 Spencer Road in St. Peters, on the grassy area between Menards and McDonald’s. Licensed hams will be on hand to answer your questions. The club will also have a “Get On The Air” (GOTA) Station where unlicensed individuals can try out a radio under the supervision of a licensed operator. For more information on Amateur Radio, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.

June 28: Outdoor concert

O’Fallon Jammin’ concert with the O’Fallon Community Concert Band and the O’Fallon Jazz Band takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Civic Park at 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Listen to the sound of music from the movies, pops, jazz and big band, live. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating around the bandstand and purchase delicious food from food trucks and vendors. An ADA-accessible playground, restrooms and walking path are located nearby. Check the Jammin’ website for the complete list of bands and your favorite food trucks. For weather updates call 636-379-5614. For more information visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.

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May 4, 2016 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Movie

“Captain America: Civil War”

By Steve Bryan

‘Captain America: Civil War’ addresses superhero rights, ethics Over the years, Marvel Comics tackled some serious issues in their superhero titles. The “Civil War” storyline, which involved almost every character in the Marvel Universe, focused on a “Superhero Registration Act.” This legislation required all enhanced beings to reveal their identities and register with the government. Authorities would then determine whether or not that person could continue to use their powers. “Captain America: Civil War” brings these same ethical questions to the big screen. The idea of registering and/or detaining heroes and villains brings to mind the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Should the government control enhanced humans, dictating when and how they use their abilities or even remove them entirely? In the comics, Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four even designed a gulag to hold those refusing to register. Years earlier, the “X-Men” family of comics dealt with the “Mutant Registration Act.” Those born with extra-normal powers were required to register with the government. In the movie “X-Men: The Last Stand,” a cure for mutant abilities was developed in a laboratory. Some mutants welcomed the news, but Magneto led a revolt against any effort to remove their mutant powers. Collateral damage is something that comes into play as well. In the recent “Batman v. Superman,” the Dark Knight wanted to keep Superman in check after his recent destructive battles. The wildly popular “Deadpool” shows a powerful, indestructible man who didn’t care how much damage he caused during his exploits. At the end of the first “Avengers” movie, the team eats shawarma at a restaurant while the owners clean up debris from their epic battle. There’s also the question of who came first, the hero or the villain. 1989’s “Bat-

man,” for instance, shows that the hero actually created his greatest nemesis, the Joker. In the “Flash” comic books, Barry Allan has a “Rogue’s Gallery” of villains that always seek him out. The same is true for Lex Luthor and the crooks that target Superman. If these heroes didn’t exist, would the villains still have appeared? Are superheroes simply vigilantes with a good tailor? The brilliant “Watchmen” limited comic series explored that concept in great detail. Edward Blake, also known as “The Comedian,” criticized the need to form teams and beat up known criminals after they arrive in town. Early in his career, Superman was considered an outlaw and only later became a symbol of virtue. As the “Civil War” trailer shows, the Marvel heroes are divided over these issues. Steven Rogers opposes the idea of registration and control while Tony Stark wants the heroes put in check. Alliances are formed while old friendships are ripped to shreds. The themes covered in this film will set the tone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward. “Captain America: Civil War,” rated PG-13 for extended sequences of violence, action and mayhem, opens in theaters on Friday, May 6. “Captain America, Civil War” Marvel Entertainment Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.