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Submitted photos LEFT: Walkers participate in a Walking for Wellness-Stop Heroin In Memory of Nicky Vigna event in St. Charles on June 20. RIGHT: Four-year-old Lilian Halvachs holds a poster of her mother Krystle Flaherty at a Walking for Wellness-Stop Heroin In Memory of Nicky Vigna event held in Flaherty’s honor in Belleville, Illinois last year.

Walking for Wellness - Stop Heroin brings awareness to rise of overdoses By Brett Auten Every week they are out there. An army of sorts, walking the streets and roads of St. Charles County donned in bright pink, yellow, or orange shirts, with a message that is as clear as the black, bold letters on them that spell out “Stop Heroin.” Walking for Wellness-Stop Heroin In Memory of Nicky Vigna is a local non-profit whose mission is to educate the community on the dangers of heroin and prevent initiation of use. It is estimated that 376 people died of heroin overdoses in the St. Louis/ St. Charles region last year, a nearly 33 percent increase in five years. Walking for Wellness-Stop Heroin In Memory of Nicky Vigna was founded in memory of Nicky Vigna, who died of a heroin overdose. Nicky struggled with heroin addiction for three years. Nicky’s mother, Gee Vigna is the whirlwind behind the movement, which has seen tribute walks and similar weekly walks branch out to Madison County, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. It all started when Gee was walking in her neighborhood with the first bright “Stop Heroin” shirt on. A neighbor soon approached her and shared her own family turmoil with the drug. “We had known each other for 12

years and had never had a conversation about it,” Vigna said. “But just because I put a shirt that said, ‘Stop Heroin’ on she felt comfortable to come up and talk to me.” Vigna soon produced a shirt for the neighbor to wear and before they knew it the inspiration for Walking for Wellness came to light. On May 21, the first walk was held and every week since then, rain or shine (when the weather is cold the walk is held at Mid Rivers Mall), people have come. “Social media can be your worst or best friend,” Vigna said. “In this case, it was our best. People from all over the United States began reaching out asking how they can help or telling me their story.” One of the mantras that Vigna and Walking for Wellness want to pound into the consciousness of people is “not even once.” “This is lethal,” Vigna said. “This is a once can do you in. Your community has to know it’s out there. If there was a plague threatening your community, you would want to know. What you don’t know about this drug will hurt you.” Vigna has done numerous speaking engagements at area schools and her receptions vary. Unfortunately, for some of the high schoolers, it’s a little late in the game.

“They are like, ‘it’s already here. I can get heroin in five minutes. Why did it take so long for you to get here?’” Vigna said. “They already have friends, cousins, using.” At the middle school level there is a little bit more of an impact. “At that age, they are already exposed to prescription pills, marijuana, drinking, and cigarettes,” Vigna said. “It is hard to translate to young kids what kind of control it has.” On July 11, a memorial walk will be held for Kristen Windham at Jordan’s Place, 202 E Main Street in Warrenton. There are photos of Kristen at previous walks wearing a ‘Stop Heroin’ shirt. Now there will be a memorial walk in her honor due to her loss to this viscous drug. “Heroin is a lying, stealing thief that sells your soul to the devil,” Vigna said. “When the drug gets a hold of you, it is that bad. The larger portion of the county doesn’t understand this problem. From little kids, to middle school, to high school, this is out there.” For future walk locations check out the Walking for Wellness-Stop Heroin In Memory of Nicky Vigna facebook page, www.facebook.com/stopheroin! For more information, you can email Vigna at w4wstopheroin@ gmail.com

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Boy Scout collecting flags for project and more.

4 Feature Section Home & Garden 7 Business Businesses celebrate grand openings and more. 8 School Students with great attendance awarded with ride on a fire truck. 9 Movie

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11 Recipe

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12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital nurse’s quick thinking and skilled training saves student’s life On May 23, Kathleen Barton used her CPR skills to save the life of a senior student at Fort Zumwalt North’s graduation night sleep-in. During the day, Kathleen is an RN for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. But that night, Barton volunteered to be an emergency responder for the event. In the early morning hours of the sleep-in, a senior girl began having a problems breathing. Barton says when she reached the young lady, the student’s hands were rigid and her pulse

and breathing started deteriorating. Barton and another nurse from St. Louis Children’s Hospital immediately began CPR and then used an AED to revive the student. “Your instinct and training kicks in,” says Barton. “You don’t think about it. It was second nature.” With the help of CPR and the AED, the student’s heartbeat and normal breathing returned. She was taken to a local hospital where she’s now recovering. The student’s family believes

she suffered from some type of seizure. Barton has been part of the BJC HealthCare team for 23 years. Currently, she works in the cardiopulmonary rehab unit where she coaches patients through exercise and education following their procedures. Barton says that she looks forward to volunteering her services to Fort Zumwalt North again next year. She’s thankful her occupation prepared her to help in this emergency situation. “I’m glad I was there and

Submitted photo Kathleen Barton, an RN for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, used her CPR skills to save the life of a senior student at Fort Zumwalt North’s graduation night sleep-in.

could perform CPR on her,” says Barton. “I was where I was meant to be.”

Dardenne Knights continue charitable donations The Dardenne Prairie Knights of Columbus Council #2273 continued its 2015 charitable donation program by recognizing nine local charitable organizations. In this second round of funds

disbursements, nearly $5,000 was distributed to the following organizations: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, Touchpoint Autism Services, Our Lady’s Inn, Little Sisters of the Poor, Birthright-

Wentzville, Conception Abbey, THRIVE St. Louis, Volunteers in Medicine and The Global Wheelchair Mission. In the first six months of 2015, the Dardenne Knights have donated $10,000 to local charitable causes. All of the funds are from proceeds realized by volunteer fund-raising opportunities conducted by the #2273 Knights. Council #2273 Grand Knight, John Gotway announced the donations at the council’s regularly scheduled meeting May 12 at the Knights Hall in Dardenne Prairie. In

making the presentations, Grand Knight Gotway said, “Our primary mission of charity cannot be better expressed than by recognizing the hard work conducted by these organizations for the betterment of their constituents. The work that they do, whether it be housing the poor, helping the elderly, tending to disabled children or helping those in need cannot be overestimated in its value to our community…we are honored to be able to play a small role in supporting their respective causes.”

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Students are eligible to be considered if they live in the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative service area and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 while attending undergraduate courses at an accredited university or technical school. Applicants are also asked to provide an official transcript and two letters of recommendation, write a narrative to highlight their academic achievements and state their career goals, and demonstrate a financial need. The scholarship may also be used for adult continuing education courses in their career fields. In addition to scholarships, Operation Round Up was founded to help address unmet needs in the areas of health, youth, education, home weatherization, community and emergency services that cannot be met with other resources. More than $4.6 million has been awarded to help individuals, families and organizations in the CREC service area since the programs commencement. Operation Round Up applications are available online at www.cuivre.com. The next scholarship deadline is Oct. 1.

Boy Scout collecting flags for project Evin Mears of Troop 973 Collecting worn, torn, ripped, or faded American flags, of any size (even if they’re handkerchiefs), for the Annual AMVETS Post 106 American Flag Retirement on September 19 as part of an Eagle Scout Project. If you have a flag you would like to donate, you may do so

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Cuivre River Electric Community Trust awards $25,000 in scholarships to local students Fifty students from Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties received a total of $25,000 in scholarship awards from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust. Local students receiving scholarships are Savannah Arnold, Ashley Banze, Taylor Banze, Kenady Bickel, Tanner Bross, Abby Diederich, Annie Drummond, Bailey Fischer, Brooke Glore, Sydney Gooch, Madison Grumich, Erin Higgins, Haley Kossman, Justin Kurtz, Jedediah Lamping, Haley Lindenbusch, Heather Mallinckrodt, Daniel Nanna, Elizabeth Niederjohn, Nicholas Purcell, Rachel Reininger, Alexis Russell, Sean Russell, Kara Schrand, Antoinette Ulses, Edan Wensel, Kelsey Wooten, Collin Wynn and Matt Wynn. Scholarship funds are donated by Cuivre River Electric members who participate in Operation Round Up by rounding up their electric bill payments each month to the next highest dollar. Since the program began in 1997, more than $885,000 has been awarded to help over 1,860 area students achieve their academic goals.

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Area church raises funds to help embattled Ritenour music program

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In 2013, it was revealed that the treasurer of the Music Boosters fund raising organization had been stealing from the organization for over a year to the tune of around $25,000. The Ritenour Music program has a long history of excellence. The choral and instrumental groups have consistently been some of the best in the area. As former Ritenour students and educators, Ritenour Alumni Choir foundation wanted to do their part in helping them recoup some of what they lost. They have set up the Ritenour High School Alumni Choir Foundation to continue to give back in any way they can with different fundraisers in the future. When SunRise UMC heard about this loss to their music program, they decided that the proceeds from T-Shirt sales for this year’s

summer concert sermon series, My Generation would also go to this foundation. Each week this series will include music from the 60’s through 2000’s. (See their ad for more details) Ritenour Alumni Choir foundation will first focus on the choral department for the time being, but through future events they hope to be able to help the other music groups as well. Their mission statement is: To Inspire Young Adults Through Music. They have choir alumni from 1963-2014 participating in this foundation. The monies raised will go to replace music, robes, travel, instruments, etc. and whatever else the current music directors see as an immediate need. The Ritenour Board of Directors will oversee the disbursement of funds.

Simple home safety improvements Renovating a house can be a tough job. With so many details to consider, just knowing where to begin can be a challenge. But one consideration homeowners shouldn’t skip is safety. Integrating security upgrades into your next remodel or renovation can be one of the most valuable investments a homeowner can make. Thinking beyond aesthetics could save your home from the threats of theft, fire, or natural disaster. According to Mark and Theresa Clement, home renovation experts and authors of MyFixItUpLife.com, integrating safety into your next remodel or home project is simple and “as essential as plumbing in a home renovation plan,” said Theresa. Mark and Theresa offer the following tips for securing some of the most prized areas

of your home: 1. Entry Way: This area is the first place guests see, but it can also be an entry point for the unwelcomed kind. Ensure your door offers the right amount of security with properly working, heavy-duty locks. Add additional security with a camera or security system. Entryways are also a common gathering spot for keys, mail, and wallets. Consider concealing these valuables with creative storage solutions that protect and organize everything from spare keys to the kids’ report cards. 2. Garage, Shop, or Man Cave: Repurposing sheds and garages into “man caves” with bars and TVs is a popular trend. For most families, these areas are overlooked when it comes to security, and yet house high-

value items. Install locks—even on garage doors—and consider overhead storage that conceals and protects from weather. One of the simplest things you can do: Lock up ladders stored outdoors. Many of us diligently lock the first floor windows, but not the second. If you’re like the Clements, consider storing high-value tools—like the tools your grandfather handed down to you or irreplaceable antique tools too valuable for everyday DIY—in locked cabinets or a safe. Large home safes, like those available from Cannon Safe®, can comfortably house tools and are fire proof. 3. Patio or Deck: If your home updates include deck or patio renovations, be sure to hire a certified contractor and use quality materials and pro-

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cedures. This will ensure a longlasting product that doesn’t quickly deteriorate. Plan inspections annually to ensure railings are secure and boards free from rot or wear. For families with small children and pets, also consider nets and deck shields. And if you cook on the deck or patio,

install your grill at least five feet from the home or other fire hazards. 4. Bedroom or Home Office: In bedrooms or home offices, storage and closet space is a must, and adding extra security is easy. A custom-installed home safe ensures you can easily access items in case of an emergency and rest assured that your prized possessions are safe in case of fire or natural disaster. Cannon safes offer shelving and storage options designed to organize and protect documents, jewelry, or even a prized shoe collection. And with a power supply built-in, they’re perfect for storing electronics, hard drives, and routers. Wherever you choose to add some do-it-yourself upgrades, always keep safety in mind. For more ideas for hanging on to your valuables, visit cannonsafe.com. For more tips on how to be safe every day, visit PlanToBeSafe.org.

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Peoples Bank & Trust awards scholarships Peoples Bank & Trust Co. is proud to present both Faith Mueller and Jean-Claire Perini with a $2,000 scholarship, renewable for four years. Mueller graduated from Ft. Zumwalt North High School and plans on attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the fall where she will pursue a premed path with a chemistry degree. Perini graduated from Ft. Zumwalt South High School and plans on attending the University of Missouri in the fall where she will major in political science and international relations with a track into pre-law. Applicants were evaluated on academic achievement, involvement in high school and community activities as well as financial need. “Our goal is to assist those

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Submitted photos LEFT: Faith Mueller received at $2,000 scholarship from Peoples Bank & Trust Co. RIGHT: Jean-Claire Perini received at $2,000 scholarship from Peoples Bank & Trust Co.

young adults that have gone above and beyond in high school and are headed to college with the hopes that when they graduate, they become positive and involved members of their local communities and help make a

difference,” said David Thompson, President/CEO of Peoples Bank. “As a community bank, we care about our hometown and want to pass that sense of commitment along to the next generation of community leaders.”

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Optimist Club of St. Charles awards scholarships The Optimist Club of St. Charles awarded $1,000 scholarships to five high school seniors at the Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 19. The awardees and their parents were guests at the regular noon membership meeting. Event chairman Mike Ebert introduced each student and shared their high school accomplishments, community involvement activities and the student’s plans for college and

field of study. The St. Charles community can be proud of the efforts of the local schools to prepare these students for the future. This year’s scholarship awardees are: Sara Lively (St. Charles High School), Morgan Corder (St. Charles West High School), Tyler Westerfeld (Orchard Farm High School), Brenna Bagby (Lutheran High School) and Genny Choinka (Duschesne High School).

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Submitted photo Jerry Reese (Optimist Club President) with Sara Lively, Morgan Corder, Tyler Westerfeld, Brenna Bagby, Genny Choinka, and Mike Ebert (Event Chairman) at the Optimist Club of St. Charles Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on May 19.

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Butterfly & Moon celebrates grand opening Owners Brenda Fraser and Patrice Billings celebrated the grand opening of their new store, Butterfly & Moon with a ribbon cutting on June 4. On hand were friends, local artists, representatives from the city of St. Charles, along with Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Butterfly & Moon is located at 814 South Main Street in Historic St. Charles and is gift shop that features works by local artists. There are casual pieces made from natural stones, or more elegant pieces made with crystals and semi-precious gems. Most items are one-of-a-kind - never to be found in a department store or catalog. You can feel assured your piece is special. Brenda and Pa-

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LimeLight Events celebrates grand opening Owner Julie Swaney celebrated the grand opening of her new business, LimeLight Events with a ribbon cutting on June 24. On hand were Mayor Sally Faith, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce. LimeLight Events is an upscale event venue in the heart of St. Charles. Parties and events are tailored to your group with personal service and design touches, and many catering options. From a private business meeting to an evening Anniversary party – each event will

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WSD and the Wentzville Fire Protection District partner to reward great student attendance The Wentzville School District and the Wentzville Fire Protection District (WFPD) teamed up again this year to reward elementary students who have excellent attendance and have laid the groundwork for future success. During the last full week of school, 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 K-5 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 were selected for the distinction this year: • Boone Trail – Morgan Hovis • Crossroads – Jacob Smith • Discovery Ridge – Ella Mossman • Duello – Nathan MacArthur • Green Tree – Andrew Bon-

trager • Heritage – Hailey Spiekerman • Lakeview – Sydney Cowan • Peine Ridge – Emily Oakes • Prairie View – Allyson Schniepp Ten-year old Hailey Spiekerman has missed only one day of school in the last six years and she was the lucky student who rode to Heritage Intermediate on a WFPD fire truck. “I think it was a really good experience to not miss school throughout my elementary years, because I didn’t have to miss any assignments and lessons,” shared Hailey. “This way I could improve my skills and I think it is why I was on “A” Honor Roll for third, fourth and fifth grade. It was also my goal because my brother hasn’t missed a day of school either and I was trying to keep up with him. My brother, Zane, inspires me because he set an example of how

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‘Ted 2’ is a crass, unlovable sequel The creative mind behind the “Family Guy” TV series, Seth MacFarlane knows how to amuse an audience. After making the leap to the big screen with 2012’s “Ted,” MacFarlane created a cult hit with the story of a teddy bear that came to life. Unfortunately, the inevitable “Ted 2” fails on almost every level. MacFarlane lends his voice once again to the sarcastic title character. Now married, Ted tries to start a family with wife Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), but his status as a person is legally questioned. With loyal “Thunder Buddy” John (Mark Wahlberg) and junior attorney Samantha (Amanda Seyfried) by his side, Ted navigates the legal system to find a way to be a dad. Hampered by a thread-bare plot, “Ted 2” doesn’t deliver the goods like its predecessor. Director Seth MacFarlane tries to make his crude magic work once again in the sequel, but it’s a one-joke movie overflowing with drug humor, dirty jokes and derogatory comments about women. As Ted, MacFarlane knows how to deliver a funny line, but there simply aren’t enough of them in the script. MacFarlane’s love of pop culture references is the only true saving grace here. He inserts so many classic film references in the story that it could make a wild drinking game. MacFarlane’s mini-tribute to John Hughes “The Breakfast Club” is arguably the best bit in the film. The “Family Guy” creator also loves celebrity cameos. Liam Neeson appears in a wonderfully demented sequence featuring a popular breakfast cereal for kids. Sam J. Jones, the star of the offbeat 1980 “Flash Gordon” movie, pokes fun at himself and his signature film role. Not surprisingly, Morgan Freeman injects class into the sto-

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ry as a high-powered attorney who considers Ted’s case. Ted’s human friends don’t fare as well, though. Mark Wahlberg seems bored throughout the story as best buddy John. Now divorced, John declines the advances of several lovely women to hang with his bear. Wahlberg was fairly engaged in the original film, but his mind is a million miles away here. It’s almost as if the bongs he uses are more than movie props. One also has to wonder what Amanda Seyfried was thinking when she signed up for “Ted 2.” Her Samantha character is an eager lawyer, but she is as much a pot head as John and Ted. Seyfried is an attractive and talented actress, but MacFarlane wastes too much time taking cheap shots at the way her eyes look. MacFarlane has shown some good comic sensibility in other projects, but “Ted 2” is just an annoying road film loosely held together with inspired moments of insanity. Here’s hoping that the furry star is exiled to the toy box in short order. “Ted 2,” rated R for crude and sexual content, pervasive language and some drug use, currently is playing in theaters. “Ted 2” photos courtesy of Universal Pictures Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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UMSL golfer earns a very distinguished award University of MissouriSt. Louis men’s golfer Matt Barry has been named the recipient of the 2015 Great Lakes Valley Conference Male Sportsmanship Award. The GLVC Sportsmanship Award is presented to individuals whom distinguish themselves through demonstrated acts of sportsmanship and ethical behavior. Nominees for the GLVC Sportsmanship Awards are presented to the conference office by each institution’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Barry became the first UMSL student-athlete to earn the league’s individual sportsmanship award following his efforts at the 2015 GLVC Men’s Golf Championship Awards Ceremony. During the match play championship final, in which individuals compete against one another in five headto-head matches, Barry was paired against Lewis University’s Robert Dofflemyer. The two had played all three rounds of stroke play in the same pairing and were now vying for what would be championship-clinching points. Dofflemyer, the 2014 GLVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and 2014 and 2015 All-GLVC honoree, lost his lead on the 18th hole when he made a double-bogey 7. Barry made a 10-foot putt for a par 5, which halved their match and secured the GLVC title for UMSL – its first in program history. When the GLVC Sports Network interviewed Barry at the Awards Ceremony, which was attended by the Lewis team, Barry took time to talk about the final hole and praise Dofflemyer: “I just want to say Robert is a great player. We played in the stroke play part of it and I enjoyed playing with him. It just shook down in a weird way. At the time I did not know it was for the actual championship, I just knew it was to halve him.” * Class act

dom. Infielder Taylor Ard is trying his best to end the slight slump by cracking home runs. The 6’1”, 225-pounder is tied with a league-leading 12 round-trippers and he is second on the team with 28 runs-batted-in. Ard also is a target for opposing pitchers as he has been hit-by-pitch eight times placing him fourth in the league with that statistic. On the mound Tim Koons has started eight games in the 2015 campaign and has turned six of them into victories. That feat has him tied for first place in that category in the league and, by-theway, he has not lost a contest this season. For more information, go to the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • July 8, 9, Wed, Thur against Crushers • July 10, 11, 12, Fri, Sat, Sun against Grizzlies • July 15, Wed: Frontier All-Star Game at Schaumburg, IL-NW of Chicago * Time to rejuvenate

Rascals hitting slump before All-Star break The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. Last week the O’Fallon team lost a season high of five games in a row with a loss at Florence Free-

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.

Mark your calendar to visit T.R. Hughes this Friday Pete “Charley Hustle” Rose will be at the stadium with all of his fanfare. Get up close and personally with the Big Red Machine stud, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. * A true legend Tune into Your Health Plus Radio Show, Every Saturday at 8 a.m. on KSLQ 104.5 FM

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Jackie Polys is a native of St. Louis growing up in Kirkwood. As a child she remembers folding laundry and listening to Cardinal games on the radio while her mom did the ironing. Her mother instilled a love of baseball and a hate of laundry, and her father taught her the art of storytelling. Jackie now resides in Manchester where she is handing down the gifts taught to her to her children, Jack, Daniel and Molly. They are featured in her story, but the names have been changed to protect the innocent. “Ralston the Rally Squirrel” is a delightful children’s book about a squirrel that dreams to go to a baseball game, but finds a very unusual way of doing it. Kids everywhere have enjoyed reading about the tales of a squirrel who ran across the filed during a World Series game.

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Warmer weather, longer days and smells of sizzling meat on the grill can only mean one thing — summer has officially arrived. As you gear up for the season of backyard barbeques and spontaneous weekend getaways, don’t let the cost of summer entertaining take a toll on your wallet. Sizzle into summer with these tasty tips and techniques that will make cookouts, road trips and impromptu pool parties mouthwatering for less: • Less Flipping, More Grilling: When grilling for that backyard barbeque, don’t make the mistake of constantly lifting the lid on your grill. Every time you lift the lid, you lose smoke, which will make your meat less flavorful! • Make More Time for Fun: Keep recipes simple so you can join the party and avoid getting stuck in the kitchen. Sometimes all you need for big flavor is to in-

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Lemon Pesto Mason Jar Pasta Salad Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: Two Ingredients: Pesto: 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup Little Salad Bar Flat Leaf Spinach 1/4 cup grated Priano Asiago Cheese Wedge 1/4 cup Carlini Pure Olive Oil 6 tablespoons Southern Grove Cashew Halves, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons Stonemill Essentials Minced Garlic in Olive Oil 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Stonemill Essentials Iodized Salt, to taste Stonemill Essentials Ground Black Pepper, to taste Salad: 1/4 cup SimplyNature Organic Diced Tomatoes 1/4 cup Tuscan Garden Large Pitted Ripe Olives, chopped

4 ounces Happy Harvest Mushroom Stems & Pieces, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup Kirkwood Grilled Chicken Strips, diced 2 cups cooked Reggano Tri-Color Pasta 1/4 cup grated Priano Asiago Cheese Wedge Directions: For the Pesto: In a food possessor, combine parsley, spinach, 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, olive oil, cashews and garlic. Pulse until fully incorporated. Add lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper to taste. To assemble: Pour pesto into the bottom of a 1-quart mason jar, add tomatoes, olives, mushrooms and chicken. Top with pasta, and remaining cheese.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS July 9: Summer concert From St. Louis to Memphis to Cleveland, Vatterott College is hosting its popular complimentary concert series, featuring performances from breakout new artists such as singer/songwriter Sarah Michelle, St. Louis rap artist Saint Oeaux, folk artist Monkh and St. Louis Riverfront Times Best Hop-Hop Group, Doorway. The concert takes place at the Vatterott College-St. Charles campus at 3550 W Clay Avenue in St. Charles at 5:30 p.m. July 11: Town Ball at the Boone Home Visit the Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center on Saturday, July 11, 2015 (Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend) to play or watch an authentic Town Ball game, the predecessor of baseball. All are welcome to participate, no equipment or experience necessary! Guests are welcome to participate or watch the Town Ball game with any paid tour. The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center offers one-hour house or village tours, as well as two-hour combined or self-guided tours. Guests are encouraged to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch under the new pavilion before or after the game. The Town Ball game will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, 1868 Hwy F in Defiance. For more information, please call the Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005 or by email at BooneHome@lindenwood.edu. July 12: Car/motorcycle cruise and swap meet The Saint Charles Lions Club will host a car/ motorcycle cruise and swap meet at McNair Park located at 3100 Droste Rd. in St. Charles from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will help support BackStoppers Inc. and other local charities. Entry fee for

car cruise and swap meet participants is $5 and a can of food for the Oasis Food Pantry or the St Charles Animal Shelter. Event is free to the public, 50/50, raffle prizes, music, bar-b-q, and adult beverages sold in the park. Contact Art Raymo at 636-441-1831 for further information. Dash plaque for the first 100 entries. July 12: Vacation bible school EVEREST VBS at The United Methodist Church at Wentzville runs from July 12 through July 16. VBS is for children 3 years through 5th grade (as of the 2015-16 school year), and it’s free and open to the public. Registration each night is at 5:30 pm and VBS runs from 6-8 pm. The United Methodist Church at Wentzville is located at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. For more information, please call 636-3276377. Register at www.livelovegrow. org. July 12: Vacation bible school A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted at Cornerstone UMC from July 12 - July 16. Everest is for kids from potty trained three-year-olds to just completed 5th grade, and will run from 6:30 - 9 p.m. each day. You can register online at www.umcornerstone.org/ children or call 636-379-5334 for more information. July 13: Vacation bible school O’Fallon Christian Church invites children to Everest VBS: Conquering Challenges with Gold’s Almighty Power from July 13 to July 17. Picnic to follow July 18. Preschool and elementary school kids programs start at 6 p.m., with preschool release at 8 p.m., and elementary release at 8:30 p.m. For more info call Sue at 636 240 3792 ext 5. July 13: Vacation bible school Discover Jesus at work through us

with Camp Discovery VBS at Peace Lutheran Church in Winghaven. Join us July 13 - 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. with children fully potty-trained through 5th grade. Register online at www.peacewinghaven.org or call 636-561-8282. Peace is located at 9320 Phoenix Village Parkway in O’Fallon. July 17: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “Frozen” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m. July 17: Hunting and fishing expo The hunting and fishing expo runs from 3 -l 9:30 p.m. and features three great speakers: Alex Rutledge, Garry Mason and Camo the Clown for kids. Food will be available from SugarFire BBQ along with vendors, exhibits and fantastic prizes at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.in St. Peters. For more information visit www.HuntFishEx.com. July 17: Bus tour The St. Louis Nibbles and Nosh tour allows you to try different foods from some of St. Louis’ gourmet spots. The day’s journey features stops at multiple spots that highlight some of the various forms of food and drink in the metro area. We’ll visit Dad’s Cookie Company, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, Gus’s Pretzels, Vom Fass, Ted Drewes and The Soulard Market. You are encouraged to bring a cooler, some money, and an empty stomach for this unique experience. Please note that this tour does include some walking. The cost of the trip is $57, which includes transportation, gratuities, and a guide. The tour will leave the west parking lot of City Hall, One St. Peters Centre, in St. Peters at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit at www.stpetersmo.net/day-tripsand-tours.aspx, call 636.397.6903 ext. 1624 or go to Rec-Connect to sign up now.

July 18: Vacation Bible School Calling all children ages 3-12 years old! Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive in St. Charles 636-949-0160 invites you to their free Vacation Bible School, 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. You may register on line at www.trinity-stcharles.org or pick-up a form at Trinity Church. Registration forms are available now – so sign up early! July 18: Bike drive The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is partnering with St. Louis BicycleWorks and the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market to take those old bicycles off your hands! The bike drive will take place from 8 a.m. until noon at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market. The market is located on the south lots of The Meadows shopping center at Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd. The market’s location in the shopping center is the south lots next to the fountain facing Technology Drive and Highway 40. Members of the police department’s bike patrol unit will be on hand to assist BicycleWorks with the collection of bicycles of any style and in any condition. In addition, bicycle parts will be accepted. Bike patrol officers will distribute bicycle safety information during the event. The old bikes, or bicycles in need of repair, will be reconditioned or rebuilt by BicycleWorks. They will eventually find their way to deserving children, who may not be able to afford to purchase a bicycle on their own, but have the opportunity to earn one through various programs and projects. July 19: Country music show The Gateway Country Music Association Presents their Summer Show at Wentzville Holt High School, C. H. Jones Auditorium. Show starts at 3 p.m., tickets are $10 and available at door or reserved seats can be purchased by calling Beverly at 636384-0916 or Dean at 636-795-2014. July 19: Golf scramble Grab your clubs and get ready to hit

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the links for the Cornerstone United Methodist Church golf scramble at the St. Peters Golf Course. The shot gun start will be at 1:30 p.m. so plan to arrive at the course by 1 p.m. St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road and their number is 636-397-2227 if you have any course questions. The $40 per person registration fee, along with the names and numbers of your team, are due to Dawn Gerard in the Cornerstone office no later than Sunday, June 28. You can download the registration form at www.umcornerstone.org/ coming-up. Your registration fee of $40 covers your 18 holes of golf, golf cart and prize money for the winner(s). If you have any questions about the golf scramble or any other events going on at Cornerstone UMC you can call the office at 636379-5334 or check out the website at www.umcornerstone.org. July 20: Vacation bible school St. John’s United Church of Christ will hold its vacation bible school, Camp Kilimanjaro, for ages 4 through the sixth grade, on July 20 through 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. St. John’s is located at 945 Wolfrum Road and Highway 94 in Weldon Spring. Registration is open until July 5. For more information call the St. John’s church office at 636-926-8995 as soon as possible. July 20-Aug. 6: Art exhibition St. Charles Community College will host an exhibit featuring artwork from continuing education students and instructors July 20-Aug. 6. The show, titled “Art Extravaganza,” will be in the gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. The gallery will feature artwork from students of all ages who have participated in the Continuing Education Departments’ 2013-2015 classes and summer camps, as well as their instructors. Meet the artists and instructors at a reception from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, in the Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 8, 2015 July 21: Bubble soccer Ball Busters Bubble Soccer and 101 ESPN Radio are teaming up to host a Bubble Soccer event to raise money for Crawl for Cancer benefiting Hope for Young Adults With Cancer from 7 - 10 p.m. The free event will be held at Matteson Square Garden at 3051 Industrial Park Place West Drive in St. Peters and will feature appearances by 101 ESPN Radio’s Brad Thompson and D’Marco Farr. Event attendees may contribute a voluntary suggested donation to benefit Crawl for Cancer’s upcoming pub crawl to benefit Hope for Young Adults With Cancer being held in St. Charles on Oct. 3. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to try St. Louis’ newest extreme recreational sport, Bubble Soccer. For more information or to register for this free event, please visit www.BallBusterSoccer.Eventbrite.com or www. Facebook.com/BallBusterSoccer. July 25: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Fan Fare from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. July 25: Vacation bible school Free vacation bible school will take place at Celebration Church at 250 Birdie Hills Road in St. Peters from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - registration at 9:15 a.m. for those who don’t preregister at www.celebrationcares. org. The “On The Move” VBS is free and it includes lunch. Questions? Contact Genevieve Lindner at 636-497-6052 or genevievejl@ gmail.com July 31: Call for artists The city of O’Fallon is looking for artists to showcase their original fine art and unique, high-end crafts at the RSC Art & Family Festival, which will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Sept. 25, at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The festival includes an open house, free family activities and gives the public a chance to meet artists and buy their original art. Admission and parking are free. Vendor space is available for artists to demonstrate their art and show and sell their paintings, photography, pottery, glass designs, textile and fabric art, jewelry, sculpture, paper arts, altered books, woodenware and other artwork. The 10 x 10 booth space is $25 and the deadline to apply is July 31. Exhibitors are asked to supply their own tent, tables and exhibit hardware. For an application or more information, contact Tyler at tlandreth@ofallon. mo.us or call 636-474-8105. Aug. 1: Crafters needed Crafters Needed for the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Fourth Annual Christmas in August Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid RivSUDOKU answers from page 10

ers Mall Drive in St. Peters on August 29. If interested, please contact Nancy Corbin by July 1 at gpcorbin@charter.net or at 636916-0029. Aug. 1: Back to school fair The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 3rd Annual Back to School Family Fair from 8 a.m. – Noon at Morning Star Church. Morning Star is located at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Free school supplies will be given out to children at the event. Each booth will feature a fun activity for children to participate in. You will have the opportunity to learn about great businesses in the area and discover how those businesses can serve your needs. If you are a local business and would like a booth at the fair please contact the chamber at 636-327-6914 or visit them online at http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Booths start at only $75. This will be a fun-filled day for families to gather information, coupons and giveaways from local businesses and groups as they prepare to return to school. For more information please call the Chamber Office at 636-327-6914 or visit http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com. Aug. 7: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “The Lego Movie” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m. Aug 8-9: Orchestra auditions St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) auditions for 20th Anniversary Season takes place Aug. 8 – 9 at Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts for

all l levels of strings, wind, brass and percussion. Special program for marching band students. We work with your schedule. Three or more performance opportunities per season. Reserve your audition time today. For more information email sccyo@sccyo.org , www.sccyo.org or call 636-916-0515. Aug. 8: Cycling fundraiser The St. Charles Kiwanis Club will be hosting the “Cycling for Our Children Ride.” Participants can choose a route based on mileage selection options of 12, 24, 32, or 64 miles. The course will start at Saint Charles Soccer Complex Park, located at 3801 Mueller Road and track along Seeberger Road, Church and Blaise Station. Riders are encouraged to set fundraising goals and invite family and friends to support their efforts by sponsoring their ride. Target fundraising starts at $100, with options of fundraising to $1,000+. Prizes are awarded to riders who achieve various fundraising levels. Funds raised during this event will benefit children’s charities that the St. Charles Kiwanis Club supports. Registration and fundraising information is available at www.bikereg. com/28313 Businesses are encouraged to support the Cycling for Our Children Ride by becoming a sponsor. For more information on the Cycling for Our Children Ride, please contact Mike Webb, President of the St. Charles Kiwanis Club at 636-946-0001 or by email at webbinsurance@earthlink.net.

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gins at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center at 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon with a 300-yard serpentine swim, followed by an 18.6-mile bike ride and a 5K run through city streets. New this year, Fleet Feet Sports is providing ankle straps with high-quality timing systems that will accurately record transition splits as well as swimming, bike and running times. In addition, age group awards have been expanded to include the top male and female competitors in 15 divisions. And as always, complimentary food will be provided to participants at the end of the race. Registration for the Alligator’s Creek Triathlon is $49 for individuals and $88 for teams through July 12, with a $10 fee added for registration July 13 through August 3. The field is limited to 300 participants. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed to late registrants, so register today to get the size you prefer. For triathlon FAQs, maps, information and registration, go to www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec/triathlon. Or, call staff at 636-474-2732. Aug. 15: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Memphis Ride from 7 – 10 p.m. at Boulevard Park in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. Aug 18: Cardboard boat race Race begins at 7 p.m. at Progress Park Pool, cost is $15. Build your boat from only corrugated card-

board and duct tape, decorate it and hope it survives the race at Progress Park in Wentzville. Two people must be in the boat during the race. All boats must be humanpowered (no motors). You must haul away your boat after the event. Fun awards will be given in a variety of categories: Fastest Boat, Best Decorated, Sinking Ship and Lifeguard’s Choice. Life jackets will be available for use and must be worn while racing your boat. Please call 636-332-9236 to register. Aug. 21: Outdoor concert Sunset Fridays featuring Blues Plus was canceled due to inclement weather, but they’ll be back at 370 Lakeside Park! Join us under the brand new Corporate Pavilion for a free concert at 6:30 p.m. featuring their signature blues, rock and country sounds. The Gator Island Grill serves beer, wine, soft drinks and a special food menu including ice cream treats at 6 p.m. right at the pavilion. Outside alcoholic beverages and glass containers may not be brought under the Corporate Pavilion, including the concrete courtyard areas. The pavilion provides comfortable seating for 300 guests plus space for your own lawn chairs and blankets. St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park is located at 1000 Lakeside Park Drive in St. Peters. From I-70, take exit 224 to access Highway 370. As you drive east on Highway 370, use Exit 2 to reach 370 Lakeside Park Dr. Turn left on Lakeside Park Drive, and head north to the park entrance.

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Over the Fence

By Joe Morice

Midwest monsoon mayhem If this month-long monsoon season stays with us by the time this goes to print, I may sell my house and build an ark. I’m not sure if mortgage bankers will consider them for a home loan even though one of them once told me I qualified for one that would buy a six-bedroom home in Ladue. He didn’t mention how I could afford groceries much less a rusted out Datsun after monthly house payments. Besides, I was only looking for a bungalow. There’s always a chance I could get an ark financed by Sharky’s Loan and Ammunition Emporium. If this monsoon continues, it won’t matter if I can’t make the payments. The big rivers could rise and wash Sharky’s storefront into the Gulf of Mexico. Of course, if he survived, I assume his repo guys will come after me in a gun boat. Maybe the Navy will trade me for a WWII destroyer they haven’t used for target practice. Experts claim our wet weather is caused by global warming. California is drying up and becoming a dust bowl while the Midwest is turning into an Amazon rain forest. There may be something to this global warming stuff in spite of the nay-sayers. I often tease the neighborhood kids that ducks and geese in the nearby retention pond left for a dryer climate. That’s a bad omen.

Ducks are very smart. After all, they advertise for insurance companies. Anyway, I’m told this rainy June set an all-time record. If July is the same, we may be in trouble. Those levies the Corp of Engineers built that pinch off the Mississippi river and make floods run higher might become a sad remembrance of the folly of mankind…or government engineers. Maybe they have some magic formula for narrowing flooded waterways without raising the water level, but who knows. Perhaps they secretly engineered ark-building plans to sell to DIY flood-plain dwellers. The scariest part of this global phenomenon is the tornados that seem to have increased in numbers. These deadly whirlwinds are dangerous and we seem to live in a corridor they’re partial to. Recently, the sirens howled and many people headed for their basements. After the disasters in Missouri and other states, folks have a more apprehensive outlook about the ferocious storms that have been raging through the area. The thought of having tornados rip through metro St. Louis and St. Charles County makes my blood run cold. I wish a wicked witch could conjure up some magic and send them to the Middle East where ISIS maniacs hang out. Where are the wicked witches when we really need them? Or is it good witches? Abra cadabra and we could have balmy sunshine and mid-seventies while tornados whirled ISIS hidey-holes into a Mediterranean maelstrom. Back to reality. It’ll mean listening to

weather experts instead of news pundits and corporation yes-men. Not everyone wants to do that because it’s too scary and who can blame them, especially if they live along Florida’s coast. The ice caps and glaciers are melting faster than the ice cubes in my highball and it’s predicted the ocean will rise and turn Florida’s shore line high-rise condos, resort hotels, and funeral homes into Water World. I’m not sure how far the rising waters will wash inland but I’d advise residents to buy those ark plans and start building. But remember, there won’t be any basements in arks to protect us from tornados. Good thing Noah didn‘t have global warming to contend with. Bad enough having a boat full of animals with no motor. 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 heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime 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.