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River City Rascals continue a winning tradition By Jordan Shaheen The River City Rascals have jumped out to an early 6-4 record, winning two of the first three series of the 2014 campaign. To start out the season, River City traveled to Rockford to face the Aviators where the Rascals were able to claim two of three. The same line-score occurred when they traveled next to face the Normal Cornbelters. Recently however, Steve Brook’s Rascals came home for their first series at T.R. Hughes Ballpark where they lost two of three to their cross-town rivals, the Gateway Grizzlies. The season so far has included a two-win pitcher—former Miami Marlin Dane Stone—and an incredible young catcher Josh Ludy—who has hit three homeruns and batted in ten through the first ten games of the summer season. Not to mention, the Rascals also won a thrilling 14-inning affair at T.R. Hughes in game two of the Gateway series courtesy of a walk-off knock by returning Rascals Evan Crawford. Fifth-year head coach Steve Brook entered the season with an overall record of 220-161 at the helm in River City. Since Brook took over in 2010, the Rascals have won more games than any other West Division team in the Frontier League. Their 220 wins also ranks third overall in the league behind only Southern Illinois (227) and Traverse City (225). Since the Rascals won their first Frontier League Championship in team history in 2010, they have sported a dominant winning percentage of .577. Not only has excellence become a tradition in River City, but also manager Steve

Brook seems to generally breed a certain type of ballplayer who is always ready to play for his city and team on the field. “I’m extremely proud of what our ball club has been able to accomplish in recent years. With that being said, a Frontier League Championship is something that our players and staff are constantly striving for. Eleven of our players have signed with MLB affiliated teams since 2010. We’ve also had several guys play winter ball in Australia, Mexico, and even Japan. Winning is important, but helping our players advance their professional careers will always remain one of our top goals,” Brook replied when asked about the Rascals’ success since 2010. Taking a closer look at Steve Brook’s roster additions reveals an encouraging pattern of success. Among the 16 new players, three have had experience at the AA/ AAA level of affiliated baseball (Butler, Brown, and Cendejas). As far as pitching goes, the Rascals have added 670 strikeouts and 45 career wins at the professional level. The experience becomes intangible for Brooks and his squad. These new hurlers will be able to serve a dual purpose for Brook by both producing on the field and mentoring the younger players on the side. On the other hand, offensively, the River City coaching staff brought in 46 homeruns and 293 career RBI at the professional level. The statistics show an immense improvement with on-field personnel, but the numbers don’t tell the whole story as manager Steve Brook noted when asked about the effect of additional production from a statistical standpoint.

“Numbers are important in baseball as they can often make or break a player’s career. However, numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Our job is to play the game the right way and to find ways to win and promote our players to the next level. We will continue to work at this and hopefully reach our goals in 2014.” After the first 10 games of the 2014 Frontier League schedule, River City sits in third place in the Western Division behind only the Gateway Grizzlies and Windy City Thunderbolts—making them two games behind in the standings. The Rascals currently have the fourth best batting average (.249) and the fewest walks as a pitching staff in the West. Make sure to come out and support you hometown team at T.R. Hughes Ballpark throughout the summer season.

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Vol. 16 No. 23

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Around Town Local news and events like Unlimited Play’s Superhero Dash and the 16th annual BCI Wing Ding.

Business Complete Auto Repair in O’Fallon celebrates ribbon cutting with Chamber and Mayor.

School Lindenwood University will host a Summer Film, TV Camp for high school students and the WSD and Fire District team up to reward area students.

Movie While Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past maintains the spirit of the comic book, it deviates sharply from the original

10 Sports and Learn & Play

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.

11 Recipes

Healthy Habits for Raising Healthy Eaters.

12 What’s Happening

The only events calendar you need to stay entertained all week long.

14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

Joe Morice is to Community News readers what Wilson was to Tim Taylor: enjoy a fresh perspective from our in-house blue-collar philosopher.

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Benefit Run/Walk to Support Superheroes “Because every child is a superhero.” Grab your cape and join other caped crusaders on June 7 at Mueller Sports Complex for the Superhero Dash, a 5K run and 1-mile walk/roll to benefit Unlimited Play, creators of nationally acclaimed universally accessible playgrounds. Registration opens 7am; the 5K run will begin at 8:30am, followed by the 1-mile walk/roll. Families and individuals are welcome, novice and avid runner alike. 5K participants will receive T-shirt and finisher medal, 1-mile participants will receive their very own Superhero capes. Superhero costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be given to some of the most creative costumes. A new, exciting twist this year involves beating the villain. Any runner who beats the villain’s run time will receive a special prize courtesy of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Unlimited Play’s staff encounters superheroes every day, both on and off of their playgrounds. They witness children break through presumed limitations. They meet parents who confront challenges, and witness dedicated citizens who encourage children to scale the tallest barriers.

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The Superhero Dash celebrates these heroes. Because regardless of the challenges you face, or what you can or cannot do, you are a superhero. For more information, or to register online, visit www.superherodashstl.org.

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Frank Lloyd Wright, the most famous American architect, designed a Usosian Kirkwood home for artists Russel and Ruth Kraus. Join The Cultural Arts Centre tour group on a day trip to this famous home along with the historic Kirkwood Victorian home, Mudd’s Grove on June 10. Joining the group on the tour will be Carol Collard whose father helped to build the Frank Lloyd Wright House. She’ll share stories of the time and personal photos of when the house was being built. The group will then enjoy lunch at Zia’s on the

Hill and explore the famous area. Before returning to St. Peters, the group will make a stop to visit St. Ambrose Church, Mama Toscano’s Ravioli, Milo’s Bocce, Volpi’s DiGregorio Grocery, bakeries, the gelato store and other shops and stores. The tour costs $87 and includes transportation, gratuity, meal and admission fees. The bus will leave from the west side of St. Peters City Hall at 9am and return at approximately 5pm. For more information or to register for this tour, call ext. 1624 at 636.397.6903 or go online to www. stpetersmo.net/rec-connect.

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Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Set for August 23 The Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Department will host the 32nd annual Lake Saint Louis Triathlon at 8am on August 23. Lake Saint Louis is proud to present the oldest organized triathlon in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This event has sold out the last 13 years. The enormity and success of this event requires the support and assistance of the entire community as the race takes place in the lake and throughout the beautiful neighborhoods and streets of Lake Saint Louis. Many residents either competed or volunteered to help with a

countless number of jobs ranging from thing like body marking, to kayakers on water patrol, to course directing, to distributing medals at the finish line. Support is also provided from the Lake Saint Louis police, fire and emergency teams to assist with water safety, intersection traffic and emergency response. The triathlon is sanctioned by the USAT and has over 750 athletes from all over the country compete or will themselves to the finish line. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in both overall and age group categories. The race includes both an

Olympic course distance of 1500 meter swim, 24 mile bike and 6.2 mile run; and a sprint course distance of 400 meter swim, 12.3 mile bike and 2.5 mile run. Last year the Olympic course first place overall winners were Victor Halamicek with a time of 2:05:54 and Andrea Robertson with a time of 2:24:48. Sprint course first place overall winners were Austin Hindman with a time of 52:50 and Tambra Galarnyk with a time of 1:05:31. For more information, or to register, visit www.lakesaintlouis.com.

Local Girl Selected as State Finalist in the National American Miss Pageant Chloe Layton, 10, has been selected as a state finalist in the National American Miss Pageant to be held June 26-28 in Columbia, Mo. The National American Miss Pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five different age divisions. Chloe Layton will be participating in the Jr. preteen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across the state of Missouri. The pageant program is based on positive self-image and natural beauty within. Emphasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good

sportsmanship, as well as setting and achieving personal goals. The winner of each division will receive a $1,000 cash award, a crown and banner, and the opportunity to compete in the National Pageant held at the Disneyland Resort this November. Chloe Layton attends Heritage Elementary in Wentzville. She enjoys playing with her friends, gymnastics and being a young entrepreneur. She is being sponsored by many friends and family, Underground Dance, Premier Civil Engineering and the Matt Husband State Farm Agency.

SSM Hospice to Host Children’s Grief Camp at Purina Farms SSM Hospice will host Camp MAGIC on Saturday, June 14, from 9am-3pm at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Mo. Camp MAGIC (Mending a Heart, Grief in Children) is a free, one-day grief retreat for children, ages 6-12. Designed to help children who are suffering from the grief associated with the loss of a loved one, the camp will help children find new ways to identify and express their grief through a variety of activities, including making memory boxes, reading books and releasing butterflies. “Throughout the day, the children will participate in special activities designed to facilitate positive coping techniques,” said Kathleen Taggart, SSM hospice be-

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reavement coordinator. “In addition, Camp MAGIC will promote open communication among the children and their parents.” Each child will be paired with a volunteer to provide companionship, support and supervision throughout the day. Health care professionals will conduct age appropriate activities on grief, loss and recovery. SSM Hospice’s Camp MAGIC is free of charge and is made possible by the SSM Hospice and Home Care Foundation. For more information regarding Camp MAGIC, please contact Kathleen Taggart, SSM Hospice bereavement coordinator, at 636.695.2054 or kathleen_taggart@ssmhc.com.

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The 16th Annual Wing Ding to Benefit BCI The 16th annual BCI Wing Ding will take place from 5-9pm on Thursday, June 12 on the Family Arena parking lot. Tickets, which include unlimited beverages and wings, are $50 each and are on sale now at www.boonecenter. com, or in person at 200 Trade Center Drive West in St. Peters or 245 College Campus in Moscow Mills. Entertainment for this well attendend event will be provided by Butch Wax & the Hollywoods. Proceeds from the Wing Ding benefit men and women with disabilities by providing the services and programs that help them to achieve their potential and find purpose in meaningful employment through BCI. “The Wing Ding has helped to employ thousands of people over the past 15 years” said Eric Hinton, CEO of BCI. “We hope that everyone will join us

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on June 12 at the Family Arena parking lot. While you’re enjoying great wings and music, you’ll be giving men and women with disabilities the opportunity to work, an avenue to contribute to their community and the pride and satisfaction one feels when

they are doing work they are proud of.” There will be no shortage of great wings to sample at the 16th annual BCI Wing Ding. Wing Ding restaurants include: 2865 Brewhouse, Amerisports, A Better Pizza, B.Hall’s Family Grill, Big A’s on the Riverfront, Brewskeez, Max & Erma’s, Padavan’s NY, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife, The Tap, T.G.I. Friday’s and Window On/Off Washington. This year’s Presenting Sponsor of the BCI Wing Ding is UMB Bank. The “Hot WingSponsors” are Acropolis Investment Management and Kohrs Truck & Auto Repair. And the “Flaming Wing Sponsors” are Four Season Pool & Spa, Hoff Heating & A/C, T.R. Hughes Homes. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.boonecenter.com.

Elsberry R-2 School Raises Funds For Lincoln County MO Habitat for Humanity Recently the Elsberry R-2 School district raised money through a “hat day” to benefit Lincoln County MO Habitat for Humanity. Students paid $1 to wear a hat to school. Students raised $108. All proceeds will go to help Lincoln County MO Habitat for Humanity raise funds to build the next Habitat for Humanity house in Lincoln County. For more information on how you can help Lincoln County MO Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.lcmohabitat.org.

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Rec-Plex Summer Hours in Effect The hours of operation for various St. Peters Rec-Plex facilities have changed for summer as of Monday, June 2. These hours will be in effect until Aug. 17. Here is a list of the normal RecPlex hours for summer 2014: • Leisure Pool recreational swimming: Monday-Thursday, noon-4:15pm and 6:30-9pm; Friday, noon-9pm; Saturday, noon-7pm; Sunday, noon-4pm. The Leisure Pool will not open until 2:30pm on June 10, June 24, July 8 and July 22.

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• 50-meter pool recreational swimming: Monday-Thursday, noon-4:15pm and 7:30-9 pm; Friday, noon-9pm; Saturday, noon-7pm; Sunday, noon-4pm • Adult lap swimming (16 years and up): Monday-Friday, 5am-9pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. • Public ice skating sessions, north ice arena: Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 12:30-2pm and 7:30-9pm; Wednesday, 9-11am and 7:30-9 pm; Thursday, 12:30-2pm; Friday, 9-11am and 7-9pm; Saturday, 12:30-

2:30pm; Sunday, 12:30-2:30pm. • Fitness areas (cardio room, weight room and indoor track): Monday-Thursday, 5am-10pm; Friday, 5am-9pm; Saturday, 7am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. • Open gymnasium: MondayThursday, 5am-10pm; Friday, 5am-9pm; Saturday, 7am-7 pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm. (The gymnasium is available for basketball except Saturday from 9amnoon when the volleyball net is set up for open volleyball.) • Adult drop-in hockey, north ice arena (ages 18 and up): Tuesday, 9:15-10:45pm; Wednesday, 11:15am-12:45pm; Friday, 11:15am-12:45pm; Sunday, 4:45-6:15pm. • Tot Drop babysitting services (for eligible Rec-Plex users): Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-1pm and 4-8:30pm; Friday, 8am-1pm.; Saturday, 8amnoon. Long course swimmers also will get a chance to swim 50-meter laps in the adult lap swimming lanes for part of the summer. The 50-meter lanes in the main pool will be open to adult lap swimming from June 2 through July 31 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5-8:30am. The Rec-Plex also offers Members Only events after hours on Sunday afternoons from 4-6pm. At these times, the Rec-Plex opens its fitness areas, track and gym only to members. Rec-Plex hours can be affected by special events, classes or holidays. visit www.stpetersmo. net/rec-plex for more information.

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Family, friends, and fellow Soldiers stand in front of the newly unveiled sign at the entrance to the newly dedicated training building. The Army Reserve Training building was dedicated in memory of Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora, who gave his life in Iraq during a mortar attack June 6, 2004. In attendance were family members, friends and former Soldiers who served with Mora during his time in the military. Photo by Army Sgt. Benjamin Slankard

Army Reserve Center in Weldon Spring Named for Fallen Soldier By Staff Sgt. Francis Horton Soldiers with the 620th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion paid homage to Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora, a fallen Soldier, May 17. The Army Reserve training center in Weldon Spring was named for Mora, who was killed in action June 6, 2004, at Log Base Seitz in a mortar attack. “Mora was a great person. He cared very much about the Army, himself and others around him,” mechanic, 245th Maintenance Company, Sgt. John Dowling said. He moved from Puerto Rico to Missouri in 1998 and enlisted in the Army Reserve while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physics. He was one month away from graduation when he was called up for deployment. Since his death, Mora was awarded an honorary bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Missouri, Colombia. A scholarship fund

was set up in his name by his school in 2005, which provides a deserving physics student a scholarship every year. During the ceremony, Soldiers were reminded of the commitment and sacrifice both service members and families make for their country. “Today as we remember Sergeant Mora, each of us knows that it could have been one of us being remembered instead,” said Lt. Col. Sean Campion, commander, 620th CSSB. “As Americans, we are grateful to families like the Moras who have endured the loss of someone loved, and we are humbled by Sgt. Mora’s great sacrifice,” Mo. Senator Roy Blunt said. Mora might be gone, but his legacy will live on at the Weldon Spring Army Reserve Training Center. “All in all, Sgt. Melvin Y. Mora was a great man,” Brig. Gen Kenneth D. Jones, commander, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command said. “He was dearly loved by all who knew him.”

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The Endangered Wolf Center Seeks Messy Kids The Endangered Wolf Center’s EducaThe cost for Messy Play Day is $8 per child. tion Coordinator wants your kid to make a Parents are free. Special mini-tours of the Endangered Wolf mess. “The messier the better,” said Ashley Rearden, education coordinator. Center animal enclosures will be available She’s in the process of putting for an additional $10 per person together the Center’s first Messy that day only. There’s no charge for a mini-tour for children enPlay Day on Sunday, June 29, a rolled in Messy Play. day when child ranging from the newly walking to age 5 will have Rearden expects the event to be a chance to play with mud, dirt, very popular, so she’s encouragsand, water and paint, to name Photo courtesy Endangered Wolf Center ing parents to call 636.938.5900, just a few things. or visit www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/take-a-tour/camps/ to reserve a Why on earth? “Kids that age learn by being tactile,” said spot now. Walk-ups will be accepted based Rearden. So on Messy Play Day, activities will in- on availability. The Endangered Wolf Center is on the clude sand exploration, mud and dirt fun, water play, watercolors, face painting and more. Kids grounds of Washington University’s Tyson and parents will learn how to make homemade Research Center, 6750 Tyson Valley Road in all-natural play dough and many nature crafts. Eureka.

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Just in time for summer, the St. Peters RecPlex is now offering outdoor pools as another benefit for members. Join as a regular annual member, or gold plus member, at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, and your Rec-Plex pass entitles you to admission at St. Peters’ outdoor pools at Laurel Park, 181 Driftwood Lane, and Golf & Recreation Center, 200 Salt Lick Road. This means that all summer long through Labor Day, Rec-Plex members can enjoy swimming in the sun at no extra cost. Or, if it’s bad weather, members can swim at the Olympic-quality Natatorium and Leisure Pool inside the Rec-Plex. In order to receive their outdoor pool passes, Rec-Plex annual members should contact the front desk at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, before they visit St. Peters’ outdoor pools. Rec-Plex annual members also enjoy access to state-of-the art cardio and weight training equipment in the 8,000-square-foot fitness area, a newly rubberized indoor track, ice skating, basketball, volleyball, free group

aerobics, free use of towels, basketballs and locks for lockers, discounted Tot Drop babysitting services, member discounts on many other classes, 10 percent discounts on greens fees and cart rental at St. Peters Golf Course, and more. Upgrade to a gold plus membership and receive many more free Rec-Plex classes and programs, 50 percent off greens fees and cart rental at St. Peters Golf Course, free Tot Drop for children on Family & Grandparent Passes, and free skate rentals. All new Rec-Plex members also get a free Body Basics fitness class. Plus, a Personal Trainer on Duty is available in our fitness areas at certain high-traffic times in order to provide advice for Rec-Plex customers. And, at certain times throughout the year, RecPlex members can get a free fitness assessment from a certified personal trainer. Learn more about Rec-Plex memberships at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex, or call 636.939.2386.

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Complete Auto Repair & Tire Pros Celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Complete Auto Repair & Tire Pros recently celebrated their new location in O’Fallon with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Pictured are Owners, Kurt and Liz Barks 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.

Craig A. North Achieves NSSA Advisor Certification Craig A. North, President of North Brothers Retirement Strategies in Lake St. Louis, has achieved National Social Security Advisor certification from the National Social Security Association, LLC in Cincinnati. The certification allows Craig North to counsel clients on the best way to claim Social Security benefits in order to optimize lifetime Social Security income. “The financial services industry has been too focused on selling products instead of educating and structuring a complete retirement solution” said North. “Our firm focuses on assisting our clients transition from the Accumulation phase (the working years) throughout the Distribution (retirement) phase of life.” The NSSA program includes one day of training and prepares professional advisors for the myriad of questions that their clients are asking. Also, with this training, advisors can

guide their clients through the many Social Security options that are available. NSSA advisors are uniquely qualified to help the growing numbers of baby boomers. The program is believed to be the only one of its kind in the nation. The National Social Security Advisor program was created by CPA, Marc Kiner and Jim Blair, a 35 year veteran of the Social Security Association. With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 each day in the U.S., Kiner and Blair believe that advisors must be educated regarding Social Security. There are 72 million Baby Boomers nationwide. Boomers are people born between 1946 and 1964. “For more and more people, Social Security is going to provide an important part of their retirement income,” said Blair. “NSSA advisors are passionate about helping retirees optimize their benefits over the rest of their lives.”

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Lindenwood to Host 6th Annual Summer Film, TV Camp The Lindenwood University School of Communications will host its sixth annual Film and Television Camp this summer for high school students interested in learning production skills. Sessions are scheduled from 9am-4pm daily, June 16-20. Participants will learn introductory skills and techniques from award-winning Lindenwood faculty who have extensive experience creating Hollywood movies, network television shows, local newscasts, and documentaries. Students will

have the opportunity to work in the Charter Communications LUTV HD Studio in the university’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. The cost to attend is $150 per session. Participants will receive a bagged lunch each day, a T-shirt, a personalized DVD of their final projects, and a free screening of their work for family members and friends. Space is limited. To register, please contact Peter Carlos at 636.949.4513 or by e-mail at pcarlos@lindenwood.edu.

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The Wentzville School District and the Wentzville Fire Protection District recently teamed up to reward elementary students who had perfect attendance and laid the groundwork for future success. During the last week of May, one lucky fifth grader from each elementary school in the WSD got a ride to school on a WFPD fire truck as a reward for their attendance and achievement. As an annual event, this celebration is intended to inspire all elementary students to achieve perfect attendance if possible. Here is the list of District students who have been selected for the distinction this year:

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Ten-year-old Halima Larhdiri was the lucky student who rode to Crossroads Elementary on WFPD Engine #9842. She has not missed a single day of school during the past 6 years. Her only regret this morning was that she didn’t live further from school so she could have had a longer ride. “Not missing school is important, so we can learn everything that our teacher teaches every day. It was really fun, and the best part was seeing my neighbors staring at me with their mouths open!” In order to have comprehensive public safety, our community’s first responders have to be present, day in and day out. In order to have a comprehensive public education, students need to be present, day in and day out. “Multiple studies have indicated that there is a direct correlation between good student attendance and good student achievement,” said Matt Deichmann, WSD director of community relations. “We’ve teamed up with the WFPD on this effort to reward our students, and because Wentzville Firefighters are a great example. They show up and work hard every day and so should Wentzville students!

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“X-Men: Days of Future Past”

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man) needs to convince a bitter, frustrated Charles Xavier (McAvoy) to help him as burned eaturing edgier stofight for a better future. out and ries and characters, Easily the best film in the franchise, X-Men: Days of Future Past is an engagbitter, especomic books achieved an unprecedented level of poping story. Doing what he does best, Hugh Jackman leads a talented encially after losularity in the 1980s. In The Uncanny semble cast in this cross-time adventure. It truly isn’t an “X-Men” ing his childhood friend. X-Men, for instance, the Days of Future movie without Jackman and Wolverine. Traveling back in time 50 years, Wolverine has trouble Reprising her role as the Past storyline redefined what comics were adjusting to his younger body, one not enhanced shape-changing Raven, Jennifer all about. More than 30 years later, this twoby adamantium (a 1970s metal detector scene Lawrence is in fine form. Following the expart adventure remains an influential part of at the airport is priceless). Returning as ample set by Magneto, Raven goes after the humans comic book history. who would torture and kill her mutant brothers and sisthe young Charles Xavier, James While Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Days of Future Past McAvoy plays the character ters. Her encounter with Dr. Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage) maintains the spirit of the comic book, it deviates proves to be the turning point in human/mutant relations. sharply from the original. Still, this is an engaging film Nicholas Hoult also deserves mention as Hank McCoy, punctuated by great performances from Hugh Jackman, the brilliant young scientist who’s also known as the Beast. James McAvoy, and Jennifer Lawrence. Hank modified the serum that turned him blue and furry, The film opens in the near future, a time when the opallowing him to transform to human form at will. The Beast pressive Sentinels constantly scan for people with mutant is a fascinating character and Hoult does an excellent job genes. Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian bringing him to life. McKellen), and the surviving mutants strike back when X-Men: Days of Future Past also sets the stage for the next they can, but their numbers are dwindling. The Sentinels film in the franchise. At the end of the credits, Singer introare able to counter any mutant power, making them a forduces an iconic foe of the X-Men who is coming to theaters midable and deadly enemy. in a few years. For X-fans, the future is looking rather good. In a last-ditch effort, Kitty Pryde (Ellen Page) sends X-Men: Days of Future Past, rated PG-13, currently is Wolverine’s consciousness back to the 1970s, the time playing in theaters. when the Sentinel initiative began. Wolverine (JackBorn 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 wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Gary Baute Rascals Impressive Start to Season The ball club plays professional baseball in the Western Division of the Frontier League at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Catcher Josh Ludy is not only leading the team in hitting, but the entire league. His lofty .400 average in 15 games is complimented with 24 hits, the most hits of anyone. Ludy leads the Rascals and the league in runs scored, driving in 18 so far. In a game last week, Ludy had three hits and six runs batted in, leading the teams to a 13-1 win over the Greys. Infielder Johnny Morales has the second highest batting average on the team with a respectable .339 clip. He is eleventh in the league for average and number one in sacrifice hits. On the mound River City’s leader is Dane Stone. He has picked up three victories in four games, and has been very stingy when it comes to allowing runs. The

run average of 0.39. Tops in the league. In 23 innings pitched he has only allowed one earned run. As a team, the Rascals lead the league with a notable .280 batting average. STANDINGS: WINS LOSSES GAMES BACK (as of 6-1) Grizzlies 11 5 … RASCALS 10 5 .5 ThunderBolts 8 7 2.5 Aviators 7 8 3.5 Boomers 6 9 4.5 Slammers 6 9 4.5 CornBelters 4 11 6.5

RASCALS HOME SCHEDULE: (All games at 7:05pm/Sunday at 5:05pm) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday June 10, 11, 12 against the RiverHawks Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 13, 14, 15 against the Beach Bums For more information, visit www.RiverCityRascals. com * Everyone is contributing Former Lindenwood Basketball Player Returns as Assistant Coach Women’s basketball head coach Tony Francis has named Morgan Harrington (pictured) as an assistant coach for the Lions Women’s basketball squad. In Harrington’s first of two years of play at Lindenwood she helped the team finish second in conference play. “I am extremely humbled Morgan chose to return to Lindenwood and continue the championship building process as a coach, that same one she started four years ago as a player,” said Francis. “Morgan’s background as a high-profile player, her mental acuity in breaking down the game, and her relentless work ethic will allow her to make an immediate connection with our players, as well as

becoming a great role model for our young ladies. It goes without saying that Morgan is a dynamic young talent in this profession and we are blessed to have her back.” “I’m very excited to be back at Lindenwood University and work with the staff that I played under,” said Harrington. “Lindenwood was great to me as a studentathlete. Under the guidance and influence of coach Francis I became successful on and off the court. I’m looking forward to working with the team and develop them as players and young women. Basketball is the tool I chose to use to positively impact young women as it impacted my life right here at Lindenwood. I’m blessed and ecstatic to be Photo courtesy Lindenwood University part of this program and university.” Harrington was a graduate assistant coach at NCAA Division I Murray State for the past two years. * A great addition St. Louis Rams Gearing up for 2014 Season With the NFL draft over, all the media coverage on the new Rams squad has simmered to a low roar. Now it’s time for the coaching staff to take these 90 players and cut to reach the final 53. The new squad will take on the Minnesota Vikings at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday, September 7 to begin the season. Hopefully the season finds them at the University of Phoenix for Super Bowl XLIX. * This HAS to be the year 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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Ahoy, Mates! Three Bears in a Boat keep their hopes afloat as they steer their craft on an adventure to find a “beautiful blue seashell.” Watercolor illustrations depict scenes of pastel, maritime beauty in this gorgeous book written and illustrated by David Soman. The action begins when mischievous cubs, Dash, Theo and Charlie, accidentally break their mother’s treasured seashell and go on a mission to replace it so she won’t be any the wiser. Along the way, they meet up with other bears in boats, several of whom resemble characters in classic books. Seek and find the answer to those riddles with the help of an adult. You’re sure to relish the bears’ journey as they sail oceans calm and rough, visit exotic islands, and scale the heights looking for that illustrious seashell. Home looks pretty good when they get back and holds treasures of its own.

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Healthy Habits for Raising Healthy Eaters Tips to get kids to enjoy healthy foods

For many parents, getting their children to eat the right foods can be a daily struggle. According to registered dietitian Deanna SegraveDaly, there are many simple ways for parents to get their little ones to eat the foods they need to grow up strong and healthy. Here are a few ideas you can incorporate into your family’s routine:

• Pita wedges with hummus and avocado • Smoothie made with frozen banana, plain yogurt and chocolate milk

Train Tiny Taste Buds Getting young kids to accept new foods can wear down even the most patient parent. It may take 10-15 exposures to a food before a kid accepts it. Encourage trying new fruits and vegetables for just a few bites.

Teaching Coordination at the Table Dinnertime is prime time to build young children’s fine motor skills that require control of small hand muscles. Actions like pinching small pieces of food and effectively using a fork and spoon can help with more advanced skills down the line. Have kids practice with small pieces of soft food, like cooked vegetables or fruit — yet another opportunity to expose them to healthy foods.

“Fast Foods” for Smaller Tummies Younger kids, especially toddlers, seem to be hungry at any time but mealtime. Those small stomachs burn calories fast, so it’s natural and healthy for kids to snack between meals. Choose nutrient-rich, balanced snacks that are quick to serve. This can include: • A portion or two of sliced of low sodium ham and tomato slices wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla and cut into one inch pinwheels • Libby’s Fruit Cups mixed with yogurt or peanut butter

Give Veggies a Good Rap From the Start Are you setting up veggies as the bad guys? Avoid phrases like, “If you finish your peas, you can have dessert.” This sends the message that peas don’t taste as good as cookies. Rather, tell kids to take a bite and if they don’t like it, they can leave it. Keep serving it at future meals and one day, your child may surprise you. And remember, your kids

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need to see you enjoying vegetables, too. Got Picky Eaters? While many young kids aren’t fond of certain flavors, some may even be sensitive to particular textures or temperatures. If raw carrots are too rough or crunchy, try a softer version, such as Libby’s Diced Carrot cups. If a heated veggie is refused, try serving it at room temperature. Help your kids to connect mealtime with eating colorful fruits and veggies by exposing them to healthy foods at every meal. For additional healthy, kid-friendly meal and snack ideas, visit www.getbacktothetable.com.

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Ingredients: Scoops: Cooking spray 2(8-inch) whole wheat tortillas, cut into 8 pieces each 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dips: 4 Libby’s Diced Peaches Fruit Cups, or other Libby’s Fruit Cups (4 oz. each)

2 tablespoons fruit syrup (strain from Fruit Cup) 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Place tortilla pieces on baking sheet. Coat pieces with more cooking spray. In small bowl, mix together sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over tortilla pieces.

Bake for 5–6 minutes until slightly crisp. Remove from oven and cool on rack. While scoops are cooling, drain fruit, saving 2 tablespoons fruit syrup. Put contents of one Fruit Cup (4 oz.) into individual serving bowls. In mixing bowl, combine fruit syrup, yogurt, honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. To assemble each fruit cup dip, spoon 1/4 cup cinnamon yogurt on top of each fruit cup and serve with four cinnamon scoops each.

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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. 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 6-7: Family Camping Night 6pm-10am, Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. $40 per O’Fallon family of 5; $45 for non-residents. To register, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec/fort-zumwaltpark, or call 636.474.2732. June 7: JT’s Green Team Craft and Vendor Show/Fundraiser 9am-4pm, St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Troy. Craft vendors, direct sales vendors and silent auction. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/JTGreenTeamShow. 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 Domi-

nic 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: NashVegas, O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts 6:30-9pm, Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park, 308 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. Gourmet food and beverages will be sold by food trucks. For more information, visit www. ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/civicpark, or call 636.379.5614. 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: Movies in the park, Monsters University 8:15pm, Boulevard Park, 2550 Lake St Louis Boulevard in Lake St Louis. For more information, visit www. lakesaintlouis.com. June 14: Garage Sale 7am, St. Barnabas Church 1400 North Main Street in O’Fallon. For more information, please call 636.274.0711. 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-director Michael Harrelson for children grades 4-8. For more information, visit www.MozingoCCA. org. June 16-June 20: American Girl Doll Sweet Treats Camp 8:30am-11:30am, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Wentzville. Open to children entering K-5 Grade. For more information, visit www. wildaboutart4kids.com. July 18: Movie in the park, Despicable Me 2 8:15pm, Boulevard Park, 2550 Lake St Louis Boulevard in Lake St Louis. For more information, visit www. lakesaintlouis.com.

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June 20: High School Summer Comedy/Improv Workshops 9am-5pm, Mozingo Center for Creative Arts, 4689 Highway K in O’Fallon. For more information, visit www.MozingoCCA.org. June 21, John Weldon Elementary Movie Night 7-10pm, John Weldon Elementary School, 7390 Weldon Spring Road in O’Fallon. Free showing of Despicable Me 2, inflatables, cotton candy, popcorn and face painting. For more information, visit www. graceriver.cc. June 23- June 27: Lego Art Adventure Camp 8:30am-11:30am, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Wentzville. Open to children entering K-5 Grade For more information, visit www. wildaboutart4kids.com. June 23-27: “Weird Animals” Bible Camp 9am-noon, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Dardenne Prairie. Open to children age 4-5th grade. Register before May 23 online at www.icdparish.org, or contact Barb Morgan barb.morgan@ icdparish.org. June 28: The Patt Holt Singers, We Feel Like Singin’ 7pm, Lindenwood Cultural Arts Center, 400 North Kingshighway in St. Charles. Tickets for each show are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 15. For tickets, call Patt Holt at 636.947.0120. June 28: Just Kids and The Connection, Tribute to Disney 2pm, Lindenwood Cultural Arts Center, 400 North Kingshighway in St. Charles. Tickets for each show are $10 for adults, $5 for children under 15. For tickets, call Patt Holt at 636.947.0120. July 7-11: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Summer Music Workshop 9am-3pm, LindenwoodUniversity J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. For all levels of string students: violin, viola, cello and bass. To register, or more information, email sccyo@

sccyo.org, or call 636.916.0515 July 13: St Charles Lions Club Car/Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet 8am-noon registration. McNair Park, 3100 Droste Rd. in St Charles. Entry fee $20 cars, $15 motorcycles, $10 swap meet space. For more information, call Art Raymo at 636.441.1831. July 21-25: St. Dominic High School Football Camp (grades 9-12) 6-8pm, Stadium, 31 St Dominic Dr. in O’Fallon. Cost is $65, to register visit www.stdominichs.org. August 28: Ralph Kaufman Golf Tournament to benefit children’s charities Registration 10am, Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive in St. Charles. Lunch at 11am, shotgun start at noon. Register online at www.ralphkaufmanmemorial.com. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 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.

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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.

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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.

7:30am at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon-1pm at Bogey Hills Country Club, 1120 Country Club Rd. in St.Charles.

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.

Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

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 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: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10am Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10am Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

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 for members of the community. Info (including a list of topics): call PNC Bank at 636.272.2449. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters). 636.328.4941. Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 11:45am Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Breakfast

Third Thursday of the month, Ladies Night Out Cottleville Crafts, Etc..., 5335 Highway N in Cottleville. Vinyl design class. For more information, call 636.441.2700 or visit www.cottlevillecrafts.com. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www. lslmothersclub.com.

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Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com. Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 6:30pm, doors open at 4pm. Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). www. wentzvillefleamarket.org or www. facebook.com/wentzville-community-club. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www. squaredancestcharles.com.

2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.com. Every second Sunday: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 Church Breakfast. 8am-noon, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. $5, choose from biscuits and gravy or pancakes, both served with eggs and sausage. For more information, call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Friday, St. Charles American Legion Post 312 charity bingo 6:30pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11am or later in the food court at SUDOKU answers from page 10

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Joe Morice

Parents’ Discontent; Grandparents’ Amusement If there was ever a better example of life’s changing outlooks, becoming a grandparent would be hard to beat. We sometimes think that when our children are grown and gone we’re all done with them and can go on to do some fishing, or travel around seeing things we didn’t have time or money for before. Wanna’ bet? We’re never really done with

our children even after they’re middle-aged. Of course, I’m referring to grandchildren, which I often quip as being the best “get-even” there ever was. One example is hugging the tiny tots but after they fill their diapers, we hand them back to their mother or father and say, “Hey, your kid smells terrible…snicker.” Grandkids grow up to be teenagers and if we’re fortunate enough to still be around, it’s even more fun. I had the honor of having my teen-aged grand-

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daughter stay with me for a while to finish the school year after her mother was transferred. She’s a great kid and I loved having her here. She also reminded me of her mother at that age who came strutting out dressed like a fashion model from her bedroom that looked and smelled like a trash dump… and the fight started. I had the misconception during my fatherhood era that boys were the slobs. Wrong. Teenaged girls can make boys seem like Henrietta Homemaker. Apparently this hasn’t changed. Now that same teen is a middleaged mother who climbs on her daughter’s case about clothes lying on the floor along with damp towels, candy wrappers, half-empty soda cans and so on. Hilarious! The difference in me is I no longer fret about it, in fact I grin to myself, especially when the fight starts between the two. It’s just like old times. I now have time to spend enjoying my granddaughter; time I didn’t have when raising my own while trying to keep up with the expenses and

endure the weariness of raising children. It’s the real difference between parents and grandparents. Besides money, it’s time; meaning time to stop and smell the roses…or diapers, as it were. Spoiling them by feeding them sugary treats that turn them into live wires with more energy than a barn swallow, or buying them expensive toys we couldn’t afford when we were parents are more get-evens. Yet another is when grandkids’ parents complain about their children‘s behavior, we often remark, “Remember what you were like?” I’m sure I’m not alone here. I was very lucky as a parent and now a grandparent. None of my brood ended up standing on street corners drinking cheap wine or doing drugs. My grown children are quite successful and have done well. When they were kids I could take them anywhere and seldom had to correct them or be embarrassed by naughty behavior. They were still children and had their mischievous times, but usually it didn’t amount to much. Like I said, “lucky.” Having my granddaughter

stay with me for a few months was indeed a privilege, even though I had to quit stomping around in my skivvies in the mornings. It not only brought back memories, it taught me that some things never change like tripping over dirty clothes, shoes and bath towels. It also gave me the opportunity to review how young people can watch modern TV programs while texting their friends, doing homework, cuddling the dog, slurping Dr. Pepper and remain completely oblivious to the dirty clothes, shoes, slippers, empty soda cans and dirty dishes strewn about the room as if a tornado touched down. It’s amazing…as is my amusement. 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.