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KEEN: The Power of One 3rd grade SOAR students deliberating the trial of Goldilocks. The trial was the culmination of their “Magic in Fairy Tales” unit in which the class explored the crimes committed in various stories.
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Local third graders put Goldilocks on trial By Chris Bennett, communications coordinator, City of St. Charles School District Most children wouldn’t consider going to juvenile court a fairy tale experience, but the 3rd grade Seeking Opportunities in Accelerated Resources (SOAR) program from St. Charles School District would beg to differ. On April 22, as part of the “Magic of Fairy Tales” unit, the 3rd grade SOAR students took part in a mock trial at the St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center in which they examined the case in the popular fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. By using the Goldilocks and the Three Bears story as a reference point, the students learned about various aspects of the American justice system court procedure, classification of crimes and the roles and responsibilities of various court positions such as judge, jury foreman, bailiffs and witnesses. Once a solid understanding of the justice system is built, the students audition for roles either in the story, such as Goldilocks or the bears, or for roles in the court system. “It’s a really neat way for the kids to learn about the law and court procedures,” said Janet Stahlschmidt, SOAR instructor. “We have been doing the trial as part of our fairy tale unit for seven years, but have only gone to the St. Charles Juvenile Justice Center for the past three years.” The process of going to trial closely resembles real life. The class acts as the grand jury to decide if a crime was committed and if the accused should be brought to trial. Goldilocks, played
by Graham Irwin, student, was indicted on criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property and theft. Once the charges have been announced, the students go to work preparing for the trial by crafting opening and closing statements, preparing witnesses and deciding on strategy. Both the prosecution and defense teams felt that witness preparation was vital to the outcome of the trial. With the majority of the evidence being circumstantial, the case had all the makings of a he said, she said trial, with the outcome hinging on the words of the witnesses. “There were a few times throughout the trial where both teams had to changes their line of questioning because witnesses said things they didn’t expect,” said Lily Turnbull, who played the defense attorney for Goldilocks. “This made it closer to real life, but it made the case harder than we thought it would be.” For this particular trial, it seemed the proof was in the porridge. “We wanted to prevent Goldilocks from saying she ate the bears’ porridge and sat in their chair,” Turnbull said. “It was too bad that we didn’t practice enough and Goldilocks admitted to eating the porridge.” The admission of eating the porridge played a big role in the case as Goldilocks was found guilty on all three charges. Goldilocks punishment for her crimes was to pay $140 to repair a broken chair and to buy ingredients for
more porridge. “It’s important to talk through everything with your witness before they are on the stand,” Irwin said. “We didn’t go through everything and it hurt us in the end.” Not only does the unit serve as a way for the students to gain a fundamental understanding of how the justice system works, but it also gives them an early glimpse into what a law based career could be like. For a few students, a career in law seems like a strong possibility. “Now, I think I want to be a lawyer,” Mika Reisinger said. “My mom said I would be good at it since I argue with her all the time.”
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Around Town Local news and events like Willows Way Art of Wine Fundraiser and “Karen 4 A Kause” raises $40,000 for SSM Cancer Care
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Business The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce’s annual BBQ well attended.
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School Wentzville DECA students recognized for awards collected at the international Conference in Atlanta.
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Movie Charming but a bit slow, Million Dollar Arm actually is a real crowd-pleaser.
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Local sport authority Gary B will fill you in on the weekend’s sporting events. Also play Sudoku and discover a new novel with Novel Ideas.
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12 What’s Happening
The only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long.
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Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.
Art of Wine Fundraiser Set for June 6 Willows Way, a program serving the needs of adults with development disabilities, is having a fundraiser from 5:30-8:30pm on Friday, June 6, at Chandler Hills Winery in St. Charles. The cost is $40 per person, and food and wine tasting is
provided. Also, the art work of five mentor-artists and seven student-artists with developmental disabilities will be on display. For more information, visit www.willowsway. og/events.
Adult Volunteers Needed to Help Young Riders JNH rider Brittany feeds Saxon a few treats at the end a recent lesson at New Horizions. Photo courtesy Jamestown New Horizons
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Jamestown New Horizons invites adults interested in learning how to serve as horse leaders and side-walkers for children with disabilities, to attend a volunteer training session on from 6-8pm on Friday, May 30. Jamestown New Horizons, is a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center located at 15250 Old Jamestown Road in Florissant. For more info, or to download a volunteer registration form, visit www.jnh-goneriding.org.
Act Two Theatre to Hold Auditions for “The Curious Savage” Written by John Patrick and Directed by Andrew Kuhlman, auditions for The Curious Savage will take place at 7pm on June 3 and June 5 at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre, 1 St. Peters Centre Boulevard in St. Peters. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and there will be five roles for men and six roles for women available. The Curios Savage will be performed on August 1-3 and 8-10, with show times at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it. Knowing that the widow’s wealth is now in negotiable securities,
and seeing they cannot get hold of it, they commit her to a “sanatorium” hoping to “bring her to her senses.” In the sanatorium she meets various social misfits and in getting to know them, she realizes that she will find happiness with them and plans to spend the rest of her life as one of them. The dominant mood is high comedy, and the audience is left with a feeling that the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems motivated at times only by greed and dishonesty. The Curios Savage is produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. For more information, please visit www. acttwotheatre.com. Or send questions to info@ acttwotheatre.com.
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Renew Lutheran Church to Open New Space It was only three years ago when Renew was the dream of a young graduate student who had a passion for helping people connect with God in tangible and relational ways. Now, Renew has grown and is launching its first home base for ministry at 2147 West Terra Lane in O’Fallon. Renew is excited to help people seek God, connect with one another, and do good in their
community. It is a come as you are church that gathers on Sunday mornings at 10:30am for a time of worship where members drink coffee, praise God, offer up our questions and prayers. Renew invites everyone to stop by, grab a cup of coffee, listen to the house band and even text in your questions live during the service during the grand opening at 10:30am on June 1. For more information, visit www.renewchurchonline.com
MDA and MOMOM Provide Free Dental Care Recently, about 1,616 underserved adults and children received more than $915,994 worth of free dental care through the Missouri Dental Association (MDA) and MDA Foundation’s Missouri Mission of Mercy (MOMOM) charity dental clinic at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Dr. Gregory Casalone, D.D.S. of O’Fallon was just one of more than 1,000 volunteers who provided over 412 cleanings, 903 fill- On the floor of the Chaifetz Arena hundreds are provided free dental services. Photo courtesy Paul Roberts ings and 2,249 tooth extractions to individuals who otherwise might not be able A young woman that was treated, going to college to obtain such care. to be a high school teacher, working and needing As a volunteer participating in this year’s clinic, fillings and extractions was very grateful for the Casalone describes the experience as humbling. help the clinic provided to her and others in the Stories heard over the weekend were similar – a community. single mother going without dental care for herself Castalone stresses the importance of good denfor years so that here children might have healthy tal hygiene and providing those in need with the teeth; men and women who are convinced they opportunity to receive routine dental checkups as can’t get their next job because of broken teeth. the root of oral health.
Missouri Truck Driving Championships Scheduled for June 6-7
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The Missouri Trucking Association is proud to present 178 Professional Truck drivers from around the State of Missouri, in a competition that will crown nine class champions, a vehicle inspection champion, as well as a rookie of the year, and an overall Grand Champion driver. The event will take place June 6-7, on the Chesterfield Double Tree Hotel parking lot. Professional drivers will compete in competition that will test their skills on an obstacle driving course; test their knowledge in trucking industry and safety; and test their ability in the vehicle inspection aspect where the contestant must locate a multitude of hazards that have been planted on a vehicle. The Championship program is one of the most visible and successful safety initiatives of the trucking industry. Established by the (ATA) American Trucking Association in 1937 as the National Truck Roadeo; today’s Championship program provides professional truck drivers the opportunity to demonstrate their exceptional driving skills, knowledge and professionalism at the company,
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state, regional, and national level – all qualities that make them leaders in their profession. The overriding object of the Championship program is two-fold: 1) to provide an incentive for professional truck and step van drivers to perfect their craft, and drive accident free, and, 2) to improve the media’s and general public’s image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry.
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Anything is Possible Children show that anything is possible on stage at Ameristar Casino during the St. Charles Library Foundation Imagine Gala. The Gala, held on Saturday, April 17 at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, raised over $88,000, which will allow the Foundation to support early literacy through various programs.
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Author Visits Setting for Her Novellas Mona Hodgson, author of The Quilted Heart, a collection of three historical fiction novellas set in St. Charles, talks to middle grade students at Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles about the life of a writer and the historical backdrop for her novellas. Photo by Ray Rockwell
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“Karen 4 A Kause” Raises $40,000 for SSM Cancer Care The Karen Weidinger Foundation held its ninth annual Karen 4 A Kause event on May 10, drawing nearly 800 people to Frontier Park in St. Charles. Members of the SSM St. Joseph Foundation presented a $40,000 check to support SSM Cancer Care patients in St. Karen Weidinger Foundation President Brian Wies presents a $40,000 check to SSM St. Joseph Hospital West Charles County. President Lisle Wescott and SSM Team. Photo courtesy SSM “We understand there are many diffamilies. These items, which can include wigs, ferent charities out there that are deserving of sup- post-mastectomy camisoles, “quillos” (a unique port for this cause,” said Lisle Wescott, president quilt/pillow combination), yoga classes and diof SSM St. Joseph Hospital West. “But on behalf etary consultations, aren’t normally covered unof our patients, we are humbled and appreciative der a patient’s insurance but are vital to the recovthat the Karen Weidinger Foundation chooses to ery process. keep their dollars raised right here in St. Charles Brian Wies, president of the Karen Weidinger County.” Foundation, has been with the organization as a Since its inception in 2004, the Karen Wei- volunteer since the beginning. He was a longtime dinger Foundation has raised nearly $350,000 for friend of Karen Weidinger and says it was her breast cancer care, with every dollar staying in the family, friends and co-workers who decided to St. Charles community and touching the lives of start the Foundation after she died of breast canthousands of patients affected by the disease. cer in 2004. Through a strong partnership with SSM Cancer “I find the organization’s work rewarding beCare at St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joseph cause of the level of community support,” said Hospital West, the money raised will help pro- Weis. “Hearing stories from SSM employees on mote cancer education and awareness, and pro- how the grant money directly impacts patients’ vide “items of compassion” for patients and their lives makes what we do that much more special.”
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This month, thousands of soon-to-be graduates sat in auditoriums listening to their teachers, peers and community leaders praising them for their accomplishments, thanking them for their friendship and challenging them to “go out and change the world.” While that makes for a good speech, is that even possible? Two years ago, Maddie Smith, then a sophomore at St. Domi- Maddie’s light will continue to shine through the “KEEN Sings it Up” kids. Photo by Andrew Tessmer nic High School in cate it throughout the area. O’Fallon, decided she But it gets even brighter. Several weeks into the would light her own candle in an attempt to help program, a mother pulled Maddie aside – and kids with disabilities shine bright. A talented athlete, singer and natural leader, with tears in her eyes – thanked her. Her son, Maddie began volunteering for KEEN which, at Blake, is on the autism spectrum and speaks the time, just started a sport program for special little, if at all. After attending the first three sesneeds kids at her school. She has quickly im- sions, the mom told Maddie that she saw a breakthrough in her 10-year-old son. On the way mersed herself into the program. But that wasn’t enough for this driven young home, Blake started singing “E-I-E-I-O”, a verse lady. After getting to know the kids better, Mad- from the song that Maddie and the other volundie decided to combine her love for music with teers sang at each session. The light has been lit her love for her new special friends and dream- in Blake. He continues to sing and is starting to ing up a program she called KEEN “Sings it Up,” say more words. Since then, there have been countless other designed to help kids express themselves through sparks in other kids. Maddie will be leaving music and movement. soon to begin her career as a college student in How bright does Maddie’s light shine? Two Tennessee. But, the flame will not go out. She is years later, it is one of KEEN’s best attended programs and the organization is looking to dupli- passing the torch on to others to continue what she started until she can return. Thanks to that one candle that Maddie lit, the darkness doesn’t seem as bad, especially for kids like Blake. Go out and change the world.
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Business
Peoples Savings Bank Celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting Peoples Savings Bank celebrated their new location in O’Fallon with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Pictured is Assistant Vice President, Chuck Antal joined by colleagues and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, the City of O’Fallon, and the Mayor, Bill Hennessy.
Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Annual BBQ The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce held their annual BBQ on Thursday, May 15 at Webster Park in St. Charles. This annual event was sponsored by the City of St. Charles Parks Foundation, while a S’Mores Bar was hosted by Charter Business. (left to right) Larry Jacobs, Country Inn & Suites; Randy Davies, Community News; Keith McNames, Retired; Scott Setzler, Manpower.
Progress Awards Winners to be Honored in May 30 Ceremony The winners of this year’s Progress Awards from the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP) are being announced in preparation for Celebration 2014, the civic group’s annual awards ceremony scheduled for 6pm Friday, May 30 at the St. Charles Convention Center. This year’s honorees are: • 2014 Economy Progress Awards to Alpla – for their continued expansion and success as an international plastics container manufacturer and growing employer in St. Peters. • 2014 Education Progress Award to Ranken Technical College (Wentzville campus) – for successfully opening their satellite campus in St. Charles County, breaking all expectations for their first year of operation, and announcing their recent expansion plans in Wentzville. • 2014 Quality of Place Progress Award to Streets of St. Charles (Cullinan Properties) – for adding and growing a new landmark in the com-
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munity by successfully completing the first phase of the Streets of St. Charles mixed use commercial and resident development, and nearing completion on their exciting second phase in St. Charles. • 2014 Health Progress Award to the St. Louis Crisis Nursery – for being a regional cornerstone in the fight against child abuse and neglect in the region since 1986 by providing short-term, emergency shelter for children, birth through age 12, and assisting families in crisis at their locations in St. Charles and Wentzville. This year’s Celebration will include special presentations, booths, interactive food stations, lots of networking, and a DJ. Tickets are $100 per person or sponsorships of $1,000 are available and come with 5 tickets and promotional benefits. For more info about PfP’s 2014 Celebration, contact Linda Arnet at 636.229.5283. To learn more about PfP visit www.pfpstcharles.com.
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Two Wentzville Teachers Win St. Charles County ABLE Awards Wentzville South Middle School science teacher Michelle Cherry and Duello Elementary kindergarten teacher Lauren Mulè have both been recognized with a 2014 ABLE Excellence in Education Award. The award is given annually to deserving teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels in St. Charles County. The Wentzville School District is pleased to announce that two of the three recipients are WSD teachers. Both teachers found out in a surprise presentation in their classrooms on May 16. Mulè was nominated by her co-worker, Danielle Roedl who is also a kindergarten teacher at Duello. “I admire Lauren’s innovative and highly successful model for teaching,” shared Roedl
in her nomination letter. “Miss Mulè is able to engage her students in critical thinking and reasoning skills and her love of the curriculum is contagious. Lauren encompasses all the qualities of an exceptional educator.” Michelle Cherry has taught in the Wentzville School District for 11 years. She was nominated by South Middle School Principal Scott Swift. “Mrs. Cherry is one of our teachers that stands out and is a talented teacher. She brings to our school an intense desire to help all students learn and continues to look for ways to improve her own teaching,” shared Swift. “Over the years, students in Mrs. Cherry’s class have learned to love science due to her amazing lesson planning that differentiates learning for every student and has them involved
in hands-on activities. Her commitment to learning is obvious through the way that she approaches her job as a teacher and a coach.” The St. Charles County Alliance for Business, Learning, and Education (ABLE) was created to foster workforce readiness and educational programs for K-12 students in our community. The annual award honors excellence in the teaching profession, and recognizes outstanding professionals who play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of our children and community. One of the goals of ABLE is to raise public awareness of the exceptional quality of teaching students are receiving in St. Charles County. For more information on ABLE, please visit www.stccable.org.
Holt and Timberland Graduation Ceremonies to be Held at Family Arena The Wentzville School District will hold high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2014 at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Over 900 seniors from Holt and Timberland will graduate and receive their diplomas, and the 10,000 seat Family Arena will allow WSD graduates to bring as many guests as they like. This year both the Holt and Timberland ceremonies will be held on the same day, Sunday, June 8. The graduation ceremony for Holt High School will begin Photo courtesy of Wentzville School District at 2pm and the ceremony for Timberland High School will begin at 7pm No admission ticket is required, and doors will open at 1pm and 6pm respectively to begin seating. Parking is free, and guests are asked to enter through Gates 1 and 2. The Family Arena is located 1½ miles south of the 5th Street Exit off Interstate 70, at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles.
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More than 165 students were recognized for outstanding achievements at a recent ceremony at the St. Charles Community College. “Our students work hard and the college is privileged to recognize their achievement,” said Kelley Pfeiffer, student activities manager. Justin Miller was honored with the President’s Award, an award given to the SCC student who has made outstanding contributions to the SCC campus community. Five Timberland High School marketing students earned spots as finalists at the International Career Development Conference on May 3-6 in Atlanta. Kristen Kaestner and Amanda DeClue finished in the top 10 for their project in Creative Marketing. Kelsie Eckert, Alexa Carmichael and Zabada Abouelhana finished in the top 16 for their collective project in Business Services Operations Research. In addition, six Holt students
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and 13 Timberland students earned Excellence Awards. They were Abigail Corbett, Brian Birza, Taylor Corry, Rachel Amos , Alyssa Huffman and Brad Meyer from Holt High School; and Abouelhana, Carmichael, Emily Croak, DeClue, Eckert, Destiny Frey, Kaestner, Maddie Koerner, Kaley Lammert, Kama Mainieri, Sheridan Mate, Emily Roberson and Krislyn Welling from Timberland. Students earned the opportunity to compete at the conference by placing at the state conference last month. More than 17,000 students from around the world competed and were asked to solve workplace problems through one-on-one interactions with an executive or community member. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from high schools and colleges for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. For more information, visit www. deca.org.
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG It’s always nice to see Bill Paxton in a movie, and he shows up here as USC Coach Tom House. When Dinesh and Rinku need to refine their pitching, J.B. takes his wouldbe players to House for some coaching. Unlike J.B., though, House wants to let the players develop at a normal pace instead of pushing them too hard. Arguably, the best parts of Million Dollar Arm are the photos and film footage of the real people who inspired this film. That, along with solid performances from the cast, make this film a real winner. Million Dollar Arm, rated PG, currently is playing in theaters.
Million Dollar Arm is the kind of familyfriendly film that Walt Disney produced like clockwork back in the day. Like The World’s Greatest Athlete or The Strongest Man in the World, this sportsrelated movie is sweet, funny, and inspiring. It’s also based on reallife events. Jon Hamm stars as J.B. Bernstein, a sports agent who, along with his buddy Aash (Aasif Mandvi), runs a small sports management company. As owners of a start-up, however, J.B. and Aash can’t compete with the larger firms when it comes to landing the big-money athletes. The partners are dangerously close to closing their doors and working for someone else. While watching a cricket match on TV, J.B. wonders how fast a cricket “bowler” can throw. He then convinces the owner of a Major League franchise to underwrite a talent search called “Million Dollar Arm” in order to find the next great baseball player. Charming but a bit slow, Million Dollar Arm actually is a real crowd-pleaser. A somewhat sleepy Jon Hamm leads the cast as J.B., the cynical agent who finds redemption when he takes young Indian athletes under his wing. Hamm’s interactions with Brenda (Lake Bell), the woman who rents a bungalow from him, also are some of the high points of the film. Madhur Mittal brings a nice intensity to Dinesh, the Indian recruit who desperately wants to do well. Dinesh has to leave his father and their business behind to come to America for his shot. Mittal’s face shows incredible concentration one moment, but switches to a look of wonder as he rides his first elevator. Suraj Sharma, the star of Life of Pi, shifts gears here as Rinku, the other Indian hopeful. Rinku uses a very unorthodox method of pitching, one that might remind viewers of the very first Karate Kid movie. Sharma gives Rinku an intensity and a burning desire to succeed, but he’s not immune to the vices that America can offer. Million Dollar Arm photos courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures
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Gary Baute River City Rascals Have Great Promotions Besides playing top-notch baseball, the Rascals organization has several promotions this home stand to keep all ages interested: May 28: 34-ounce mug giveaway May 29: Go Green information May 30: Schedule/poster giveaway May 31: Helmet fitting and renew your wedding vows June 1: Cancer survivor night Rascals Home Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 27, 28, 29 vs. the Frontier Greys Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 30, 31, June 1 vs. the Schaumburg Boomers For more information visit www.RiverCityRascals.com *A lot of activities, then a game breaks out Men’s Basketball at Lindenwood Scores Big Lions Head Coach Brad Soderberg is proud to announce Lindenwood’s 2014 recruiting class. The class includes an impressive group of athletes. Six-foot-5-inch Cory Arentsen is a transfer from Austin Peay; 6-foot-7-inch Nick Carlos is a transfer from Central Michigan, and 6-foot-4-inch Mark Nelson is a high school senior from Monona Grove, Wis. All three will be eligible to play next season for the Lions. “I’m very pleased with the plan our staff executed to secure this recruiting class,” Soderberg said. “On the heels of a frustrating season I wanted to clearly establish our needs for the 2014-15 roster, thoroughly vet our options and then, and only
then, offer scholarships. I’m very excited about the three young men who have accepted our scholarship offers and firmly believe they will help us immediately get back to the winning ways we expect from this program. Cory, Nick and Mark are the perfect combination of players to fit our program’s current needs and Photo courtesy of Lindenwood University provide a great foundation for our future.” Arentsen played his high school basketball at Mater Dei in Breese, Ill. where he averaged 16.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in three seasons. In his senior season, he averaged 20.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Carlos from Ashland, Mo. and was a MBCA All-State first team selection after his senior season at Southern Boone County. Nelson is a high school senior and earned first-team all-league honors in the Southern Division of the Badger Conference for the second year in a row. *Planning for the future Indoor Football Attack to Play X-Bowl Championship The St. Louis Attack play their home games at the Family Arena and compete in the X-League Indoor Football. The team will play in the inaugural X-Bowl at the Family Arena on Saturday, June 14. More details to follow on the bowl game. Visit www.stlouisattack.com for more information. * Super accomplishment for first year team St. Charles Community College Men’s Baseball End Tourney Quietly SCC recently played in a double elimination Regional XVI Tournament and was a quick start and finish as the season came to an end as well. Before postseason play began Head Coach Chris Gober knew the key for extending their season, “Pitching well and playing defense are important, but our biggest concern is hitting.” He nailed that comment as the Cougars fell to top seed Jefferson College in their first game 4-2. In the loser’s bracket of the tourney, fourth-seeded Three Rivers with a 2-0 defeat eliminated SCC. * Planning for next year starts now Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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You Won’t be Able to Set this Thriller Aside Guest Review by Karen Cernich, Missourian Features Editor Don’t start reading The Accident, the newest thriller by Chris Pavone, unless you have many hours of uninterrupted time available—you won’t want to stop reading! Mystery cloaks this story from the start. It opens with an unidentified character, “the author,” awakening in the middle of the night in fear. He reaches for a gun, but realizes it’s not an intruder that woke him. It was a realization that he overlooked something in the manuscript he’s just had secretly delivered to literary agent, Isabel Reed. More than a typo, this mistake could expose a secret he didn’t intend. And more than just a manuscript, this unauthorized biography on world-famous media figure Charlie Wolfe, who has connections in the CIA, includes several bombshell revelations that will undo Wolfe’s career and others—if it ever makes it into print. Already someone is going to great lengths to stop it from being published, even from being read. Unfortunately, the manuscript was received by Isabel’s assistant, who dutifully preread the story before making a copy and passing it on to her boss. She also talks up the impending best seller at a book party and on Twitter. Isabel knows how dangerous the manuscript is, still she pitches it to her longtime friend, Jeff Fielder, a book editor at a historic, but struggling publishing house. Others in the business are eager to get their hands on the manuscript too, believing it will bring a windfall after years of financial struggle in an evolving industry. Just knowing about the manuscript puts people’s lives in danger and keeps them on the run. Pavone keeps you guessing as he parcels out the clues one by one. In the end, he brings the story full circle with details you may never see coming. Reprinted with permission. Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2014.
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When it comes to teaching kids about healthy eating habits, there’s no better classroom than the kitchen. From conceiving recipes to measuring, pouring and mixing, helping out in the kitchen is not only fun, it gets kids interested in trying new and healthy foods that they may otherwise push to the edge of their plates. So when you’re searching for delicious, nutrient-rich and kid-friendly recipes to make together as a family, get inspired by the wonderful canned foods in your pantry. Nutritious pantry picks Many of us have long relied on canned foods because they’re affordable and convenient, but they’re so much more. Many canned fruits and vegetables are just as, if not more, nutritious than their fresh or frozen counterparts. In fact, according to a recent study using data from the NPD Group’s Food Impact Profile, adults and kids who eat more canned foods have healthier diets and are more likely to meet or exceed their recommended daily allowance for 17 essential nutrients. Since the canning process locks in foods’ nutrients at the peak of ripeness, all of the freshness, flavor and goodness are naturally sealed in. And by having different varieties of canned produce on hand, you have year-round access to healthy recipes that feature your favorite fruits and vegetables. With canned food staples like protein-packed black beans, hearty chicken and vitamin C-rich peaches, easy and nutritious homemade meals are just a few cans away. And with approachable recipes like Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa and Mexican Fiesta Dip—which makes a terrific snack—it’s easy for the kids to get involved. They’ll be so proud of themselves for helping, and you’ll feel good knowing that you provided them with a healthy meal. For more healthy recipes and to learn how you and your family can get cooking with canned foods this season and year round, visit www.CansGetYouCooking.com.
Mexican Fiesta Dip
Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa Ingredients: Salsa: 1 (15.25-ounce) can Del Monte Lite sliced peaches, drained and chopped 1 (4.25-ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies chopped, drained 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 2 (16-ounce) can Goya black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.25-ounce) can Muir Glen diced tomatoes no salt added 2 (11-ounce) cans Del Monte Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn no salt added, drained 1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso green chilies chopped, drained 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro Baked tortilla chips Directions: In large bowl combine black beans, diced toma-
toes with liquid, corn, green chilies, olive oil, vinegar, salt and Tabasco. Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
To serve, stir in avocado and cilantro to mix well. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Tacos: 8 corn, flour or whole wheat tortillas, slightly warmed 1 (5-ounce) can Hormel Premium chicken breast, drained and flaked Finely shredded green cabbage, optional Shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, optional Lime wedges, optional
chopped peaches, green chilies, red onion, parsley, lime juice and Tabasco sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Directions: To prepare salsa, in medium bowl combine
Note: Canned tuna can be substituted for chicken.
To prepare tacos, fill tortillas with flaked chicken; top with peach salsa. Serve with shredded cabbage and cheese if desired. Garnish with lime wedges if desired.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Now: Summer Enrollment Summer Day Camp Gator, Summer Sport Camps, and Lake Saint Louis Triathlon. Call 636.561.4620 or register online at www.lakesaintouis.com. May 29: Blood Drive 3-7pm, Caregivers Inn,1297 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Donors will receive one raffle ticket entry to win a $100 gift certificate. Free hot dog, chips, and soda after donation. To make an appointment, contact Terri at 636.240.7979, walk-ins welcome. May 30: Public Q&A with Financial Professionals 9am-1pm, Community Commons
at Spencer Library, 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. Free to public. For more information call Trish at 636.946.0001. June 2-5pm: St. Dominic High School Track Camp (high school boys and girls). 6-8:30pm, Joe Haug Track, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $25, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. June 3: O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concert 6:30-9pm, Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. Contagious plays Rock ‘n roll. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/jammin.
June 5: Rhythm and Ribs 6-10pm, Campus Plaza, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. For more information, contact Betsy Schneider at 636-922-8473, bschneider@stchas. edu, or visit www.Rhythm-andRibs.com June 7: Cottleville Fire Department Fundraiser for MDA 10am-2pm, Chick-fil-A’s in the area will donate 10% of proceeds to MDA. For more information, call 636.447.6655. June 9-12: St. Dominic High School Softball Camp (grades 6-11) 9-noon, softball field, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $65, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. June 9-12: St. Dominic High School Jr Football Camp (grades 4-8) 9-11am, Stadium, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $65, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. June 9-12: St. Dominic High School Men & Ladies Cross Country Camp (grades 9-12) 6-8pm, Marian Square Area, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $40, to register visit www. stdominichs.org. June 9-13: St. Dominic High School Football Camp (all levels) 6-8pm, grass fields and practice field, 31 St Dominic Dr. in
O’Fallon. Cost is $65, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. June 10: Book Club Meeting 1pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church Parlor, 7400 Highway N in O’Fallon. Featured book will be The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg. June 11: Free Financial Education: Check It Out 6:30pm, O’Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadow Dr. in O’Fallon. Presented by PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA. For more information, please call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. June 13: American Legion Post 313 TPA Sanctioned Tractor Pull 3-11:30pm, Lone Wolf Park, 2 Main Street in Old Town St. Peters. Gates open at 3:00 pm and close at 11:30 pm. Pulls start at 7:00 pm. Tickets, $15 per person,12 & under free. Shuttle bus will be available from Mid Rivers Mall. June 14: Jillian Young Memorial Scholarship 5K or 1-mile run/ walk 9am, American Legion in Elsberry, 111 Legion Drive. $20 entry fee includes t-shirt. June 16-19: Summer Comedy/Improv Workshops 5:30-8pm, Mozingo Center for Creative Arts, 4689 Highway K in O’Fallon. Led by veteran actor-di-
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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 28, 2014 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: The Seasoned Eye Carvers meeting. 9am-noon, St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. Tuesday and Friday Evenings: Tae Kwon Do Classes Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information, call 636.561.4347. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30pm at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 2nd Tuesday: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America 7pm at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com. Last Tuesday of every month, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club 6:30pm at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles. Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7pm at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521.
Every Wednesday: Men’s Golf League 5pm, tee off at 5:30 pm at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section. Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45pm VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
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Every Wednesday. Kiwanis Club of Harvester monthly meeting. Noon, Fratelli’s Restorante, 2061 Zumbehl Road in St Charles. For more information, please contact kellenj@ATT.net Every Wednesday, Winfield Foley Firefighters Association Bingo. Doors open at 4:30, bingo at 6:30pm, Bingo hall is next door to County Market in the Winfield Plaza on Highway 47. For more information, call 636.566.6621 or 636.566.8406. 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7pm at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 2nd Wednesday: Free Financial Education- Money Matters 6:30pm at the O’Fallon Family YMCA. PNC Bank and The O’Fallon Family YMCA have partnered to provide monthly free financial education courses SUDOKU answers from page 10
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Over the Fence
Joe Morice
Mother Nature is a Tough Lady, Redux In view of recent unnaturally natural disasters, I’ll repeat experts’ propitious tips to survive them. For instance, surviving tornados requires one to have a basement. One must grab the babies, scramble down the basement steps and hide under a heavy table or workbench while a tornado blows the house into the Land of Oz. I remain unclear on the rules
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for being stuck under heavy debris while the broken plumbing turns said basement into a swimming pool. Shelter is seldom available from tornados when you’re out and about, so I assume it means you buy a house with a basement and stay home a lot. If a tornado approaches while you’re driving, I’m told you should abandon the vehicle and dive into a ditch or, if one isn’t available, its the old standard gag of bending over, putting your head between your legs and.... Moving right along, I hesitate to believe mobile homes cause tornados but if you‘re living in one, I’d advise moving it to another country. The list of safety measures for potential disasters varies with the disasters. Many people caught out in a storm seek shelter under a handy tree to stay dry, which seldom works, but if lightening strikes the tree, it won’t matter. Experts advise staying out in the open. It appears to this skeptic that lightening would have a better chance of using you for a ground rod. But what do I know. The truth is, one is seldom safe if Mother Nature decides to show us mortals what “catastrophe” means. The disaster I fear the most is the earthquake of earthquakes that experts have been predicting ever since someone started paying them to do it. I’m referring to the
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Midwestern version that would make California quakes seem like good vibrations. The New Madrid fault is surrounded by bedrock in all directions, meaning that the vibrations set off by 8+ on the Richter scale won’t have much in the way of soft places to soak it up. This means the Midwest will be history. Hiding in a basement or diving into a handy ditch won’t help. If we’re at home, the experts tell us to stand in a doorway. I assume they mean this is the sturdier part of a house that’s shaking itself to smithereens. If you’re out in the open, avoid overhead power lines lest they snap and turn you into a pile of soot. If you’re in a car, get out quick before the ground opens up and swallows it. What you do while the earth ripples under your feet is a bit vague. I’d recommend break-dancing lessons to give you an edge if Mother Earth uses your body for a tennis ball. Stay away from tall buildings to avoid pieces of them falling on you. It isn’t mentioned what to do if you’re on the thirtieth floor. I’d advise avoiding the elevators and praying a lot. The quake I fear the most is the big one that happens at night when it’s ten below zero. Movie earthquakes never happen in bad weather. When all is said and done, there are really not many choices to offset bodily harm when Mother Nature goes ballistic. Floods, lightening, wind, heat, cold, snow, ice, tornadoes and hurricanes are bad enough. But in the case of major earthquakes we may discover what ants feel like when an aardvark digs up their anthill. The only sure way to avoid being a victim is move someplace else. I have no idea where. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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