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Projects include safety improvements to Route N and 94, I-70 corridor study By Colene McEntee, Public Affairs Coordinator, St. Charles County Government The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently voted to approve the 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which included a number of projects supported by East-West Gateway board member and St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann to improve the commutes and safety of residents on roadways. These projects are also a part of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)’s 2014-2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, adopted on July 9. “I would like to thank the members of the East-West Gateway board, MoDOT, as well as the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and outgoing chair Grace Nichols for their support,” said Ehlmann. “St. Charles County residents are going to be extremely pleased to see what these projects will do for our community.” Projects in the plan include: • Missouri Route N This provides funding for solutions for safety issues along Route N, specifically from Route Z to Sommers Road and Route T to Route Z, to make it a more forgiving highway. Improvements include resurfacing pavement, adding shoulders, and edgeline and centerline

striping. Estimated cost is $7,542,000. Crissy Holmes with Shoulders for Safety (SOS) - Phase II, a group of citizens advocating for shoulders along this stretch of road, is happy to see these projects come to fruition. Two years ago, she formed SOS - Phase II after her daughter came of driving age and Holmes learned about the high number of accidents on the highway. “This road is a two-lane country road, very well-travelled with five schools along it, and there’s one accident after another,” said Holmes. “County Executive Ehlmann heard our case; this project was made a priority and MoDOT and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission really gave it the attention it deserves. We are beyond thrilled that it’s going to happen and that it’s going to happen so quickly. It was a community effort.” • Missouri Route 94 This provides funding for safety improvements from Route 47 to Route D, including pavement resurfacing, adding shoulders, and work to make curves less sharp more forgiving. Estimated cost is $9,229,000. Funding of $1,555,000 was also approved for shoulder additions and grade improvements along Route 94 near Terry Road to prevent flooding.

• I-70/Mid Rivers Mall Drive Interchange Payback This project is a reimbursement of $3,334,000 to St. Charles County Government for funds advanced to MoDOT to accelerate construction of the diverging diamond interchange at I-70 and Mid Rivers Mall Drive. This project is critical See TRANSPORTATION PLANS page 2

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TRANSPORTATION PLANS from cover mated cost of the study is $1,500,000. Economically, I-70 is a critical infrastructure for transportation throughout the region, but there has not been a set strategic plan or direction for improving the interstate. “Looking at the statistics, 50% of sales tax revenue is derived and 48% of jobs are within one mile of I-70 in St. Charles County, which is huge,” said John Greifzu, director of transportation for St. Charles County. “However, it was designed in the 1950’s and there have only been spot improvements. There has never been a comprehensive review or plan, so it’s time.” “This study is a necessity for St. Charles County to get better utilization along the corridor,” said Ehlmann. “Looking at the land, 5% is vacant and 25% is undeveloped. These vacant, undeveloped and underutilized properties provide an opportunity for redevelopment and new development should the road infrastructure support the land use and mitigate congestion.” Along with these new projects on the horizon, St. Charles County residents can look forward to other huge construction projects slated to open over the next few years: • The westbound I-70 Blanchette Bridge will be operational in August 2013. • Phase 3 of the Page Extension/Route 364 is under construction and set to be complete in November 2014. • The new Daniel Boone Bridge will be completed at the end of 2015. “MoDOT is instrumental in making these plans a reality, and we are looking forward to working with them as these big projects are completed and in starting new projects in the TIP,” said www.meadowlandsestates.com Ehlmann.

to alleviate congestion in the area, especially during evening rush hour for westbound motorists. The interchange is set to open in November 2013 before Thanksgiving and the holiday shopping season; if county government had not advanced the funding, the interchange would not have been constructed until 2015. The County was able to advance the funds to MoDOT thanks to the ½ cent Transportation Sales Tax reauthorized by voters in Aug. 2012. “This is a perfect example of how voter support for the Transportation Sales Tax helped make progress happen,” said Ehlmann. “Commuters are sure to notice a tremendous difference in traffic in the area once this project is complete.” • Environmental Impact Statement/I-70 Corridor Study This provides funding for a review of the traffic operations along I-70 from Wentzville to St. Louis to determine whether the interstate is meeting the needs of freight and commuter travel in the region. The study will also involve looking at regional level concepts to address any problems and shortfalls discovered during the review. Esti-

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Pets A-Lone Sanctuary (PALS) Has Animals Available For Adoption PALS is a no-kill animal shelter in its 24th year. PALS’ approximately 40 volunteers and two part-time employees work to keep the county’s lost, abused, and abandoned animals safe until adopted. The animals are brought to PALS by citizens who find them on the streets or by people who surrender their animals for many different reasons. Also, animals are abandoned at the shelter during the night. There are many different stories to tell as to how they received an animal. “Recently we received a call from a gas station about a pregnant stray cat. After 24 hours at the shelter, she had nine kittens,” said Jennifer Raeker Bickel, volunteer president of PALS. Jennifer said, “A stray dog was brought to us that could hardly even walk because she was so malnourished and dehydrated. It took us two months to nourish and love her back to good health before she was available for adoption.” PALS is asking for the community’s help. Right now they have about 5060 kittens and cats with room for only 40. They have cats being fostered because of the lack of space in the cat room. “We are in desperate need for cats to be adopted,” Jennifer appealed. Every kitten that is adopted from the shelter is feline FeLV-FIV tested, then spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. The process to adopt a kitten or a cat is relatively simple. First, families fill out a Pre-Adoption Questionnaire at the shelter or online at www.pals-pets.com. Once the questionnaire is approved, they need to read and sign the Adoption Agreement and pay the adoption fee. Then they are able to take home their new pet. The Adoption Agreement is a contact that families sign to agree to be responsible pet owners by caring for the animal and keeping them current on vaccinations. The adoption fee for kittens 6 months and younger is $110 and for cats 7 months and older is $55. This fee helps to cover veterinary costs, food, utilities, and other costs to keep the shelter running. PALS is offering special adoption prices through the month of August only: cats will cost $48 and kittens are $68 to adopt. www.farmhousesandwich.com All of the shelter’s operating expenses that the fee does not cover come from donations and fundraising activities. PALS is a certified 501(c) (3) charity, so any donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations are needed and greatly appreciated. PALS has a wish list on their website of items they need from cat litter to HE laundry detergent. Monetary donations can be sent to P.O. Box 462 Troy, MO 63379 or through PayPal. For more information on PALS and their animals, please call 636.338.1818, email shelter@pals-pets.com, or visit their website at www.pals-pets. com. The shelter is located at 4287 Hwy 47 West, Hawk Point, MO. www.krekeler.com

If you are an O’Fallon resident who is enrolled in the City’s trash and recycling service, you’re invited to use the City’s free, bi-monthly drop-off for many items that are too large to fit into curbside trash containers. The next drop-off date will be August 17, from 7am – 3pm. Acceptable items can be brought to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station, 1572 Progress West Lane, O’Fallon. O’Fallon residents must have a current photo ID with their O’Fallon address. Only one load per household will be accepted per day, and only cars, pickup trucks, and small trailers no more than 10 feet long will be allowed. Residents also must unload their own items. Mark your calendar for additional drop-off dates, which are always held on Saturdays from 7am – 3pm: October 19, and December 21. For a complete list of non-acceptable and acceptable bulk waste items that can be taken to the drop-off, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/bulk-waste. A partial list includes: • Acceptable bulk waste for drop-off: furniture, carpets, swing sets, bikes, toddler pools, sports and exercise equipment, large hand tools, barbecue grills, fluorescent tubes, computer monitors and televisions. Lawn mowers, except riding mowers, also are accepted, but gas and oil tanks must be empty. • Unacceptable items: yard waste, appliances, tires, auto parts, batteries, gas, oil, transmission fluid, and liquid household hazardous waste: paint, solvents, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and their containers. To dispose of unacceptable items, please contact St. Charles County Recycle Works at 636.949.7415. Curbside collection for many large items is available by calling Environmental Services at 636.272.0477, or contacting staff by e-mail, ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us. Cost of the service is $20 per truck hopper for curbside collection.

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Girl Scout Gold Award: Service

Mayor Bill Hennessy and the O’Fallon City Council approved the appointment of Bonnie Therrien as O’Fallon’s new City Administrator. The appointment of Therrien concludes a national search that began in May of this year. Therrien comes to O’Fallon from Connecticut, where she served in numerous roles in city management, most recently as the Interim Town Manager for North Branford, Connecticut. She brings nearly 30 years of experience in city management to O’Fallon, having worked as a town manager and assistant town manager for cities ranging in population from 9,500 to more than 150,000. Therrien has a master’s of science in Public Administration, and a master’s of arts in Criminal Justice, both from American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. She officially began her tenure with O’Fallon on August 5.

Whether it involved dresses, babies, blankets least one dress.” or everyday people, this year’s Girl Scout Gold “I received many ideas, but I ultimately deAward projects stressed service and leader- cided to have two ‘sewfests,’ where women and girls of all ages could come ship. The Girl Scout Gold and participate in creating Award is a national award, a personal challenge and prayer dolls and pillowcase the highest award that a Girl dresses,” Lambrecht said. Scout may choose to pursue. “This allowed me to not only create 102 pillowcase and Camille Palmer used her doll packages and send them previous experience workto Uganda, but also get the ing with the St. Louis Criword about poverty in Third sis Nursery to create her World countries spread project, Clothing O’Rama. across my community.” It met an ongoing need for Alex connected with local children’s clothing and volfabric and craft stores. She unteers to help families in Camille Palmer, a Girl Scout Gold Award winner this made samples of the dresscrisis. es, followed by step-by-step Weekly, Camille visited year, shows off her project, “Clothing O’Rama.” direction packages to give to both Crisis Nursery locaarea sewing groups and clubs. tions to collect clothing from Carla Lambrecht said her the bins, counted them and daughter had many project logged them into a spreadfacets to coordinate – reachsheet. Tomieka Stephens, an ing out to the Girl Scout office, intake counselor, said Camille identifying sewfest dates, detook the initiative with two ciding where everyone would tasks at the nursery, which work, dividing volunteers into involved organizing separate groups based on their sewing closets. skills and managing a budget. She toured one of the locaEarning the Girl Scout Gold tions where clothing would Award requires a suggested 80 be delivered and she created hours of planning and impleflyers and announcements to menting a challenging, largeadvertise and generate comscale project that is innovamunity interest in Clothing tive, engages others and has a O’Rama. She held a kick-off lasting impact on its targeted clothing drive at her church and other drives took place at These two sewing helpers show off one of the community with an emphasis dresses they helped create for Alex Lambrecht’s on sustainability. Crisis Nursery campuses. Alex Lambrecht is passion- Girl Scout Gold Award project, “Dress a Girl Around Since 1916, the Girl Scout the World.” Gold Award has represented ate about helping women and children who are in poverty, so she created Dress excellence and leadership for girls everywhere. Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award puts winners a Girl Around the World. According to its website, www.dressagir- among an exceptional group of women who have laroundtheworld.com, the company’s tagline is – used their knowledge and leadership skills to make “Imagine a world where every little girl owned at a difference in the world. Less than one percent of all Girl Scouts earn the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Festival of the Little Hills Come out for the largest festival of the year, activities include over 300 craft booths, with some demonstrations by crafts people and artisans. Also includes numerous food and beverages booths along with live music and other entertainment and Kids Corner. The festival will run from August 16-18, 4 – 10pm Friday, 9:30am – 10pm Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm Sunday at Frontier Park and Main Street. For more information, visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com. The Entertainment Line-up Friday, August 16 5 – 6pm 4th Street Band 6:30 - 7:45 USAF Band of Mid America 8:30 – 10pm Blues Racket Saturday, August 17 10 – 11am Municipal Concert Band 11:30 - 12:30pm TBA 1 – 2pm Gateway Jazz Quartet 5 – 6pm The Wrong Crowd 6:30 - 7:45pm Hillbilly Authority 8:30 - 10pm - Trixie Delight Sunday, August 18 12 - 1:15pm Municipal Jazz Band 1:45 - 2:45pm Leland’s Road 3:15 - 4:30pm Miss Jubilee

Vendor Opportunities at St. Charles County Senior Fair Opportunities are available for vendors to participate in the Fifth Annual St. Charles County Senior Fair on Saturday, Nov. 9. This event is a collaborative effort between Senior Advisory Committees in St. Charles County and will be hosted by the City of St. Peters on Saturday, November 9, from 9am - 1pm at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre in St. Peters. For more information on becoming a vendor at the 2013 St. Charles County Senior Fair, call Jessica at 636.279.8207.

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Pirate Treasure Hunt in Fort Zumwalt Park Add a little fun and adventure to your life by signing up for the Pirate Treasure Hunt, and look for “treasure” hidden in Fort Zumwalt Park. The event, which is for ages 5 and up, will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday, September 14. Starting with the first clue, participants will proceed to one of six stations and complete an activity such as “Bail the Boat,” “Walk the Plank” “Navigate the Ship,” and “Hook the Treasure” to receive a clue to the location of the next station, and a puzzle piece. When all the puzzle pieces are assembled they will provide the final clue showing where to dig for buried treasure. The cost of the Pirate Treasure Hunt is $6 for

residents, $8 for non-residents, and free to kids ages 4 and under with a paying adult. Reserve space today by calling 636.379.5606. The deadline to register is Friday, August 23. However, please sign up soon to keep the activity from being cancelled due to low registration. For more information about the event, contact Tourism and Festivals Assistant Erin Cooper at festivalassistant@ofallon.mo.us or call 636.379.5574. Volunteers are needed to help with the Pirate Treasure Hunt. Please contact Volunteer Services at 636.379.5507 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more information about volunteering, visit www. ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.

2013 Artists Workshop Series Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) announces that the not-for-profit organization is partnering with the St. Charles Parks and Recreation department to host the organization’s Fall 2013 edition of their popular “Artists Workshops” series. The “Artists Workshop” classes will take place for six weeks, on Wednesdays evenings beginning September 11 through October 16 from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the St Charles Parks and Recreation’s Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park, located at 1900 West Randolph Street in St. Charles, Missouri. SCRA welcomes and encourages all interested participants to take part in the “Artists Workshop” sessions, which will include a wide range of both young and adult students (13 years of age and older) with all levels of abilities and skill sets. Class size will be limited to the first 60 applicants. Professional instruction in drawing and watercolor painting, along with all artists materials, will be provided free of charge courtesy of SCRA, a not-for-profit arts organization. Each of the “Artists Workshop” classes will feature occasional technique demonstrations by professional “working” artists. These special six-week arts sessions are free to St. Charles County residents, but the notfor-profit Saint Charles Riverfront Arts organization will gladly accept tax-deductible donations from individuals, companies and other organizations to ensure the availability of future arts education programs for the St. Charles community. To register for the upcoming “Artists Workshop” classes, visit SCRA’s website at www. saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com and click on the “Workshop” link. The Fall 2013 “Artists Workshop” series is sponsored/underwritten with grants and funding from the Ameristar Casinos,

Inc., the Arts & Culture Commission for the City of St. Charles, General Motors, the Missouri Arts Council and St. Charles Parks and Recreation. For additional details regarding the upcoming “Artists Workshop” series, contact SCRA Board President Lou Cariffe at 636.399.5345 or lcariffe@ sbcglobal.net. For more information about registration, visit www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com.

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Purchase Ride Wristbands for Celebrate St. Peters in Advance and Save St. Peters’ annual party at the lake, Celebrate St. Peters, will be held this year at 370 Lakeside Park on Sept. 20-21. This year we are nearly tripling the number of carnival rides for kids of all ages to enjoy. If you purchase wristband vouchers in advance you can save money over the price at the park. Wristband vouchers went on sale July 1. Individual rides will take 2-3 tickets, sold for $1 each, or you may purchase wristbands that will give the owner unlimited rides during each session: Friday night (5 - 10:30pm), Saturday matinee (11am 4pm) or Saturday night (5 - 10:30pm). Ride wristband vouchers are available for sale at St. Peters City Hall and at the St. Peters Rec-Plex registration desk during normal hours. The discounted price for Friday and Saturday evening sessions is $18 versus $20 at the park. Ride wristbands will also be available for the Saturday matinee session at the rate of just $12 versus $15 at the park. St. Peters City Hall is open Monday-Friday from 8:30pm - 5pm. City Hall is located at 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. The St. Peters Rec-Plex registration desk is open Monday-Friday from 9am - 7pm and from 9am - 3pm on Saturday. In addition to rides, there will be games, entertainment and lots of kids’ activities. All events take place along the lake at 370 Lakeside Park. For more information about all the activities at Celebrate St. Peters, go to www.stpetersmo.net. Click on the Celebrate St. Peters logo on the right side of the home page.

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O’Fallon Police Department’s Community-Oriented Public Safety Day (COPS Day) The whole family is invited to watch K-9 demonstrations, check out equipment used by law enforcement teams, tour the O’Fallon Police Department and learn more about safety at the O’Fallon PD’s Community-Oriented Public Safety (COPS) Day. The open house will be held from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, August 17, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon. Admission and parking are free. New this year, kids can visit a petting zoo and get a pony ride, free, from 11:30am – 1:30pm, and a bounce house will be available throughout the event. O’Fallon Police Explorer Post 2943 will have safety helmets for sale. Educational kids’ activities

include a certified children’s safety program with an O’Fallon Police Department certificate and goodie bag for the first 500 children who complete the required activities. Concessions for sale will include $3 meals of hotdogs, chips and a drink. Equipment to be displayed includes O’Fallon Police Department vehicles, the St. Louis Metropolitan Air Support helicopter, the O’Fallon Fire Protection District’s Smoke House, the St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department Bomb and Arson display and SWAT team equipment. For more information, email Police Officer Doug Newsom at dnewsom@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636.240.3200 ext. 5708.

Local Red Cross Honors Volunteers and Community Partners The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter recently recognized volunteers at its annual Volunteer and Community Partner Recognition event at Grant’s Farm. Hundreds of volunteers and their families and friends braved the heat to enjoy a meet and greet with a Clydesdale, carousel rides, deer park tram rides, baby goat feeding and a buffet dinner. During the evening’s program, the Red Cross recognized individuals and organizations in a variety of areas. Here is a partial list of this year’s winners: Disaster Response Volunteer Award: Jammie Fuller, Ferguson Jamie Fuller is a key disaster services volunteer who serves as a Disaster Team Leader and volunteer partner, accepting staff responsibilities in Client Services. She is also a national disaster volunteer who has deployed to Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and New York. Good Neighbor Award: Sheila Harris Wheeler, Crider Health Center, Wentzville

Shelia Harris Wheeler has worked as the Crisis Response Coordinator at the Crider Health Center, a Red Cross community partner since 1993. With Red Cross response teams, Sheila helped displaced families after the ’93 floods and after Hurricane Katrina. New and Outstanding Volunteer Award: Mara Lynne Badolato, St. Peters As a registered nurse and first year volunteer, Mara Lynne Badolato assists disaster clients with mental and behavioral health needs and has helped to build community partnerships with Crider Health Center and St. Charles County Ambulance District. She served in Mississippi after tornadoes hit in February. The American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Region is a proud member agency of the United Way, which makes significant investments every year in Red Cross services. To learn more about Red Cross programs and how you can help, call 1.800.RED. CROSS (733.2767) or visit www.redcross.org.

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On July 24, OATS, Inc. received a $50,000 contribution, which will aid transportation-disadvantaged Missourians gain access to employment. The grant, which was given to the non-profit organization through the Wal-Mart Foundation’s State Giving Program, will provide transportation to work for more than 200 Missouri residents. The Wal-Mart Foundation funding will benefit primarily low-income and disabled persons in OATS’ service regions in Missouri. In past years, OATS has applied for and received federal funding allowing them to provide work transportation. As federal budget cuts loom, those funding streams are going away causing the organization to seeking alternative funds to aid individuals in getting to work. Dustin Graham, Trisha Cowan, Sara Bak, Steve Maloney and LaTonya Annoor with Wal-Mart; and Sheree Webb, Sara Davis, Beth Langley, Cyndi Tandy, Pam Knox, Tracy Walkup, Jack Heusted, Dorothy Yeager, Jeff Robinson and Jill Stedem with OATS. Photo by OATS, Inc.

On August 23, from 4-7pm, the Lincoln County Council On Aging will host a fish fry at their location, 1380 Boone Street in Troy. The cost is $8.00 and there will be homemade desserts, crafts, baked goods, catfish, potato salad, slaw, baked beans and drinks. The LCCOA is also accepting food donations, craft items etc. to sell at the country store. For example, jam, jelly, fresh produce, sewn or handmade items, pumpkins, fall decorations and more are welcome. For more information call 636.528.7000.

Troy Roundabout Run/Walk A 5K run will be held on August 31 at the new roundabouts crossing Highway 61 before MoDOT and the City of Troy open the roads for vehicular traffic. The 5k begins at 9am. The 1 Mile Family Walk and Youth 100 YD Dashes will occur on the roundabouts and Highway 61 overpass immediately following the 5K. The event is sponsored by Troy Masonic Lodge #34, Troy Trowel Club Inc., Missouri Department of Transportation, City of Troy and The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds raised will go to support the Chamber’s Scholarship Fund and other charitable organizations in Lincoln County. This year’s Chamber scholarships ($500 each) will go to the two Lincoln County students who write the best essays on the benefits of a vehicular roundabout. To learn more about the event or the planned roundabouts, visit www.TroyRoundboutRun.com.

Firefighters Foundation Event Reminder: Rock The Cause The Lincoln County Firefighter’s Foundation would like to remind everyone to come out for their second annual “Rock The Cause” on September 7 from 5pm - 12am. Last year, this event raised $6,300 for the Foundation’s Adopt-A-Family program. Tickets are $25 and 100 will be available. This year’s event will be held at Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant in Troy. The music line-up includes Wade Trent, Station 5 and Mindspin. Also, there will be two significant changes this year: attendees will be seated by a hostess and there will be a much-improved selection of food. Chad “PC” Smith will MC the event and serve as the auctioneer for the live auction. Visit www.lincolncountyfire.org/rock_the_cause_tickets for more information or to reserve tickets.

Relay For Life Rodeo Lincoln County Relay for Life and Troy FFA Alumni Association will host the 7th Annual Rodeo to benefit both of these charitable organizations on August 23 and 24 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy at 7:30pm. The event is sponsored by Wrangler’s “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” promotional campaign. Purchase advanced tickets at any Peoples Bank & Trust location, American Family InsuranceDon Thompson Agency, Thornhill Real Estate & Auction, Parkside Mini-Mart, or from any Troy FFA member. Children 5 and under get in

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free. Admission for kids 6-12 is$5 in advance, or $7 at the gate. Adult tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the gate. The rodeo will be held rain or shine. Amber Shafer and Mary Lou Thompson, Chairpersons of the Missouri Rodeo Cowboys Association and United Rodeo Association are hosting the amateur rodeo with livestock from Outlaw 5J Rodeo Company. Lincoln County Relay for Life is one of the largest charities the community raises funds for throughout the year, which is a part of the American Cancer Society. Shafer said, “There is a great need to find a cure for cancer, and if we can do something to help, we want to be a part of it.” The Troy FFA Alumni Association was formed in 2004 to provide scholarships for Senior Troy FFA Members furthering their education. Shafer said, “If we can find a way to continuously add funds, we can provide scholarships for years to come.” Over the last 6 years, the rodeo has raised $103,605.10. For more, call Amber Shafer at 636.295.5638.

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SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents and Businesses Affected by Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will make available low-interest federal disaster loans to Missouri residents and business owners affected by the severe storms, tornado and flooding that occurred from May 29-June 10. Low interest federal disaster loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations whose property was damaged or destroyed. In conjunction with St. Charles County Government, SBA will open a SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in St. Charles. SBA representatives will be on hand to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help complete applications. A location for St. Louis County residents will also open on Tuesday at the St. Louis County Department of Health in Berkeley. St. Charles County’s Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be located at 400 N. Second St. (on the northeast corner of N. Second St. and Adams St. to the north of the County Courthouse), St. Charles. Parking is available on the north side of the building off Second St. Center hours are 9am - 6pm Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary. The center will close on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6pm. Per a release from the SBA: • Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replaced damaged or destroyed personal property. • Businesses of any size and private, nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to homeowners and businesses to help with the cost of making improvements that protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. • Interest rates can be as low as 1.875 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.875 percent for private, nonprofit organizations and 4 percent for businesses, with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. • Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at www.disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. • Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800.659.2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 800.877.8339. For more information about SBA’s disaster assistance programs, visit www.sba.gov/disaster. • The deadline to return applications for property damage is Oct. 1, 2013. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 2, 2014.

The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri announced today that Bonnie Barczykowski (BAR-cha-kowski) has been selected as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1. Barczykowski, 47, has served as Chief Operating Officer at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri since March 2012 and has been at the helm of further deepening the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. During her leadership at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Bonnie led the 2014-2016 Strategic Planning Process and restructured the Membership, Volunteer Training and Program departments to improve the leadership development experience for girls and adults. Girls play an integral role in the development of the program. Girl Scouting is girl-led—girls drive the experience they participate in by informing us about what they need. Prior to joining Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Barczykowski owned and operated five Curves fitness franchises in the St. Louis area. As an entrepreneur, she worked for Curves and was responsible for driving the performance of all five locations. She grew her centers to be the largest in the world. Before that, she held sales leadership roles with US Airways. Barczykowski has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University. She has served on numerous boards and committees for organizations throughout St. Louis.

Second Annual Workplace Wellness Summit Employers concerned about the state of healthcare and interested in effective wellness programs should register for the Second Annual Workplace Wellness Summit scheduled 8am - noon Friday, August 23 at the Spencer Road Branch of the St. Charles City-County Library in St. Peters. The summit is hosted by the civic group Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles (PfP). Admission is free, seating is limited, and breakfast will be served. Presenters will include Ryan Barker of the Missouri Foundation for Health, Ron Present of Brown Smith Wallace’s Health Care Industry Group, George Gladis and Gail Floyd of Huntleigh McGehee,

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and representatives from the local companies of National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), Phoenix Textile Corporation and RX Systems. Booths at the event will showcase health and wellness information from local hospitals, organizations and related events. Breakfast and refreshments sponsored by BJC Healthcare, Mercy, SSM Health Care and St. Luke’s Hospital. To register, for more information about the summit or to sponsor a booth, contact Linda Arnet at 636.229.5283.

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Timberland Student Graduates from UMSL STARS Timberland High School senior Ellen Gruebbeling has graduated with 87 other St. Louis area high school students from the 2013 Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The annual six-week summer program is for academically talented high school juniors and seniors, and pairs them with top research mentors from Saint Louis University, Washington University and UMSL. Ellen worked with Dr. Dmitri Nusinow from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and her research paper was titled “Testing the conservation of circadian clock genes in Arabidopsis thaliana and Setaria viridis.” For many of the participants, working in labs with top scientists is the most important event in their decision to pursue a career in science. Experts from the four institutions take on student apprentices in laboratories and direct them in research projects. Students also attended lectures by nationally known scientists from the St. Louis science community, learning information concerning the higher education admission process and enjoying social events such as bowling, an ice cream social, the St. Louis Symphony and a St. Louis Cardinals game.

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Brew in the Lou St. Louis-based Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) and the St. Louis Brewer’s Guild present “Brew in the Lou” on Saturday, October 19 from 12 - 5pm at Koburg Hall at Concordia Seminary, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis. “Brew in the Lou” will showcase St. Louis’ best beer, wine, coffee, and good eats. Proceeds benefit the Lutheran Elementary School Association. Jeff Bernthal, KTVI FOX2 and KPLR CW11, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Festivities include the Waterloo German Band and other live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, and special food exhibits. Wristbands are $50 each, and include tastings for beer, wine and coffee, along with a commemorative glass. Varying levels of sponsorships are available for the “Brew in the Lou” event, as well as food/beverage vendor opportunities. The Brew in the Lou’s entertainment: the Waterloo German Band For more information or to purchase a wristband, please call 314.268.1525 or visit LESA’s website at www.lesastl.org. About LESA More than 7,000 students attend LESA member Lutheran schools in the St. Louis Metro and St. Charles County Areas. A Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, LESA represents 30 elementary schools, four high schools and six related agencies. For more information and a list of member schools, visit www.metrolutheranschools.org.

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Movie

“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters”

By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG

Three years ago, Percy Jackson and the It is such a high-quality piece of Olympians: The Lightning Thief arrived in work that it should have opened theaters with little or no fanfare. A modmuch earlier in the summer est box office success based on a popular movie season. young adult book series, the film was enjoyable, but gave no indication that a sequel would ever arrive. Sea of Monsters, the latest film in the series, recently landed in theaters, but it is such a high-quality piece of work that it should have opened much earlier in the summer movie season. Logan Lerman returns as Percy Jackson, a young demigod and the son of Poseidon, god of the sea. Percy has several good friends, but Clarisse La Rue (Leven Rambin), daughter of Ares, thinks he is a waste of space. Though things have been quiet for the young warriors, an old enemy disables the mystical protection around Camp Half-Blood, the only Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox safe haven for the children of the gods. Percy and his out warning at Camp Half-Blood. Another son of friends must embark on a quest to find the only thing Poseidon, Tyson is half-Cyclops, and he is very happy that can save them: the legendary Golden Fleece. to meet his brother. Percy feels a little sibling rivalry In the hands of director Thor Freudenthal, the latest Percy Jackson adventure far exceeds the original movie. Over the last few years, Logan Lerman grew into the role of a reluctant demigod. Alexandra Daddario, who plays Percy’s best friend Annabeth, also seems quite comfortable returning for a second movie. The two performers have an easy give-and-take here, which bodes well for future sequels. Douglas Smith steals the show, though, as Tyson, Percy’s half-brother who arrives with-

because their father seems more receptive and in tune with his one-eyed brother. Tyson is such a likeable guy that it is impossible to hate him, though. Brandon T. Jackson also makes a great return appearance as the satyr named Grover. Though he’s used to Percy’s behavior by now, Grover still isn’t happy about being dragged into dangerous situations. Grover is brave, faithful, and really knows how to think on his cloven-hooved feet. Director Thor Freudenthal skillfully picked up the storylines from the books and the first movie to craft a sequel that is funny, exciting, and charming. In a summer filled with disappointing, big budget films, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters comes as a very welcome surprise. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, rated PG for fantasy action violence, some scary images, and mild language, currently is playing in theaters. 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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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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Guest Columnest Earnest Hart, Jr. Important Safety Tips Female High School and College Students Must Know to Protect Themselves from Sexual Violence our daughters, our young women and their parents must be educated.” 1. Practice, practice, practice being in the moment, being truly aware of your surroundings, ESPECIALLY when you are alone. Learn to look at the world from a DEFENSIVE POINTOF VIEW…learn to assess potential threatening situations and BE PREPARED TOACT if necessary….ACT, depending on the circumstances, preferably entails quickly removing yourself from the perceived or potential threat in a confident and controlled manner if possible…or…ACT may mean physically defending yourself against an attacker. 2. ALWAYS look in your car, front and back seat areas, before you enter it…day or night. 3. Whenever possible, travel in groups of 2 or 3 when on campus and off campus, especially at night. 4. Make certain the exterior entrance and emergency exit in the home/building you reside are well-lit. 5. Have 911 on speed dial on your cell phone. 6. When in doubt, call campus security to escort you to your place of residence after dark. Campus police’s number should be on speed dial next to 911. 7. If you find yourself walking alone at night, maintain awareness of your surroundings, but call a friend on your cell phone and keep talking with them until you reach your destination. 8. Carry yourself with confidence and dignity…look passersby in the eye. 9. When walking, carry a whistle in your Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making hand or on a band about your wrist. sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box 10. Always carry a small ,metal flashlight. includes all the digits 1 through 9. 11. Check with local/campus ordinances and, when lawful, carry some type of pepper spray where it is easily accessible on your person.

According to the US Dept. of Justice, National Institute of Justice and Bureau of Justice Statistics, nearly 25% of young women attending college are victims of rape or attempted rape. Remember, these are only the reported attacks. More than half of college rape victims tell no one of their victimization. Statistics also show 90% of acquaintance rapes involve alcohol. And, according to the National Institute of Justice, 84% of the college women who reported a sexual assault experienced the incident during their freshman or sophomore years. “In today’s world, there are no guarantees,” Sensei Earnest Hart, Jr. states. “Despite our best attempts to protect ourselves from crime, bad things happen. I have worked with and proactively educated young people my entire career. I am on a mission to educate young women about sexual violence and its prevalence in America’s high schools and on our college campuses. I train young women how to recognize dangerous scenarios and how to avoid putting themselves in compromising situations...both on and off campus. Further, I teach them how to safely remove themselves from such dangerous scenarios when they feel vulnerable or threatened. I have conducted a lifetime of study into criminal behavior and there are behavioral warning signs about which

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12. When dating, double date and even then, meet your date(s) at a predetermined location. Valet park if possible and let one or two other friends know exactly who you’ll be meeting on the date and where. 13. Invest in yourself and your own safety by taking a self-defense course specifically for women. 14. Stay away from alcohol. If you feel the need to experiment with alcohol when in college, understand that losing control of your faculties and inhibitions makes yo umore likely to become a victim of sexual assault. If you must go out on the town: A. Arrange for a taxi or car service to pick you up at a pre-planned location and time to convey you back to your place of residence…being safe IS NOT being a drag or a “spoil-sport” B. NEVER accept a ride home from a new acquaintance or from ANYONE who has been drinking alcohol C. Limit yourself to 2 drinks to stay in control D. ALWAYS obtain your own drinks from the bartender/barmaid…ALWAYS hold your drink in your hand and keep it in your possession until finished with it E. ALWAYS inform a 3rd party (not in your group) where you are going and what time you intend to be back for the evening F. No matter where you are or what you are doing, KNOW that calling a parent or relative is NEVER a bad decision Martial arts expert, author and four-time World Kickboxing Champion calls on parents, principals and college administrators to educate today’s young women to recognize the warning signs of impending danger. Visit www.earnesthart.com for more information. Also, you can listen to Hart on 590AM every Saturday from 11am – 12pm.

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Hold on to your antlers, there’s a moose on the loose, and with author/ Community News is illustrator Oliver Jeffers leading the chase, you proud to offer our can expect offbeat fun in This Moose Belongs readers “Book Buzz.” to Me. This column will Wilfred has always wanted a moose, so he’s feature great books for children in three thrilled beyond compare when a proud specicategories: men appears in his neck of the woods. WilYoungest Pick: fred names him Marcel, fitting for a magnifiearly childhood to cent animal. Looks aren’t everything, though. the first or second Marcel doesn’t obey Wilfred’s rules for being grade, Middle Pick: a good pet. elementary school children, and The moose is great at knocking apples down Oldest Pick: middle from trees, but he has a mind of his own when it comes to listening. Marcel also school children. Enjoy! has a bad case of wanderlust, and he’s fickle. When an old lady claims the moose as her own, Marcel turns his tail on Wilfred, which makes the boy hopping mad. Reprinted with permission, Wilfred takes off in a huff—not a good idea for a kid who’s geographically Missourian Pubchallenged and clumsy. Within minutes he’s totally strung out. Never fear, it’s lishing Company. marvelous Marcel to the rescue, an unassuming hero if ever there was one. Copyright 2013.

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Recipes:

Peach-Infused Treats

For a limited time only, Piccione Pastry, St. Louis’ newest Italian pastry shop, will add a variety of peach-infused treats to the menu. The treats will be available throughout the month of August. Executive Pastry Chef Martin Lopez will create peaches and cream cannoli using cream infused with peaches and toasted hazelnuts; peach and almond tarts (using a shortbread crust, the tart is filled with almond frangipane and topped with fresh, local peaches and toasted candied almonds); roasted peach and raspberry melbas (layers of raspberry coulis, vanilla bean gelato and roasted peaches garnished with almond biscotti), and the shop will also serve peach sorbet from Gusto Gourmet Creamery. Piccione Pastry is the only late-night Italian pastry shop of its kind in St. Louis. Located in the Loop at the corner of Delmar Boulevard and Skinker, Piccione Pastry specializes in single-serve Italian desserts and rich Italian coffees. Recently, Piccione Pastry began serving locally handcrafted gelato and sorbet by Gusto Gourmet Creamery. The shop is open from 11am - 9pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and until 11pm Thursday through Saturday. Aspiring chefs can try to make the roasted peach and raspberry melbas at home with this recipe from Piccione:

Throughout August, Piccione Pastry serves a variety of peach-inspired desserts. Roasted peach and raspberry melba with layers of raspberry coulis, vanilla bean gelato and roasted peaches garnished with almond biscotti

Roasted Peach and Raspberry Melbas You will need: Your favorite prepared Vanilla gelato or ice cream Your favorite prepared biscotti (the chef suggests almond-flavored) Raspberry coulis (recipe, below) Roasted peaches (recipe, below)

Raspberry Coulis Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound fresh raspberries 4 ounces granulated sugar 2 ounces raspberry jam 4 ounces water

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Heat on lowheat, bringing to a boil. Blend with an immersion blender. Strain sauce through a fine mesh sieve. Allow sauce to cool. Refrigerate. Layer

the sauce with vanilla bean gelato and roasted peaches. Garnish with an almond biscotti for the ultimate roasted peach and raspberry melba.

Roasted Peaches These peaches can be served in many different ways besides this melba. Try them alone, with pound cake, or ice cream. Ingredients: 2 peaches 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice Directions: Preheat oven 350F degrees. Peel skin off of peaches. Lightly score an “x” in the bottom of the peaches. Submerge them in boiling water for 10 seconds. Re-

move from boiling water and submerge in a bowl filled with ice and water. Rub peaches with a dry paper towel or kitchen towel to remove skin. Run knife around the seam and halve and pit the peach. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl. Coat peaches in the mixture. Place peaches on a sheet pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! CHURCH August 24: The Punches Family Gospel Singers 6pm. New Beginnings Worship Center, 108 Birdie Hills Rd. St. Peters. 636.544.2030. Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377 3rd Tuesday: Luncheon for Seniors 11am - 2pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., 636.561.8951 2nd Wednesday: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891

Now: Flex & Strength Adult Yoga Registrations for September 2013 City of Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department Classes 6 weeks on Mondays & Thursdays (12 total classes). $54/Resident, $66/Non-Resident. www.lakesaintlouis.com: look under the parks and recreation section. Now - August 19: Registration for Fall Youth Sports at the St. Charles County Family YMCA Soccer, Flag Football and Girls’ Volleyball. To register: Kyle Brandel at 636-928-1928. Now-August: Social Dance Classes at SCC College Center, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. $48/person. Ages 14 and up. 636.922.8233 or www.stchas.edu/dance. Now: Fall Youth Coed Soccer Registration Now open. For boys and girls, pre-school to 3rd grade. Coaches

needed. Info & registration, www. lakesaintlouis.com. August 15: Family Night at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-7pm. Sandcastle building with clay. Free, families and kids of all ages welcome. Crafts and activities. 636-928-1928. August 17: Gateway Learning Center Open House 2-4pm. 3920 Old Hwy 94 South, Ste 33, Saint Charles. There will be refreshments and contest drawings for books, a backpack full of school supplies and gift certificates for free tutoring services. 888.959.8194. August 17: 2013 Summer Concert Series 7-10pm. Free. Exeed Band, Windjammer Point. Presented by the City of Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department. August 18: Dardenne Presbyterian Church’s Opportunity Fair 8am - 1pm in the Christian Life Center at 7400 Hwy N in Dardenne Prairie. 636.561.4347. August 23: Art House Movie Matinee - 12 Angry Men 2pm at the Kisker Road Library,

1000 Kisker Rd. in St. Charles. Popcorn and other refreshments served. Free & open to the public (18 yrs +). 636.926.7323. August 24: Zumba Fitness Happy Hour 5-8pm at Fitness Fuzion, 925 Hwy K, O’Fallon. To benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. www. ZumbaFitnessEvent.eventbrite. com. August 24: Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Volunteers needed. Please respond to Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation at parks@lakesaintlouis.com. August 24: Race for the Rivers Festival and Canoe Race Canoe and kayak races, bike rides on the Katy Trail, food and music along with free paddle rides in Lewis and Clark voyageur class canoes, hands-on activities, green vendors and a cannon. www.racefortherivers.org. September 12: Get your diploma in Modern Square Dance 7:15pm - 9pm. Parkside Retirement Living, 2150 W. Randolph, St Charles. Free. 314.757.9756 or www.squaredancestcharles.com.

September 14: Standard Flower Show: “Games People Play” 2-4:30pm on the grounds of A.I.E. Inc., 1314 Highway DD. (adjoining Piazza Deli). Free admission. cobleigh@sbcglobal.net. September 14: Inaugural Hooray for Play Gala 6-10pm at Ameristar Casino. All proceeds will benefit Unlimited Play, Inc. that builds universally accessible playgrounds to promote health and wellness for all children. To purchase tickets or for info: 636.449.1770. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Various locations. 314.304.7480. 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. 1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563. 4th Tuesday: O’Fallon Garden Club. 6:30pm. at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles. Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required. Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505.

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Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am and 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. Free. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome. Every Wednesday: Crossroads Cribbage Club 10 a.m. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379. Every Wednesday: Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. www.lakesaintlouis.com, under the parks and recreation section.

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Every Wednesday: Charity Bingo 6:45 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 14, 2013 1st & 3rd Wednesday: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers 7 p.m. at Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors welcome! 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 11:45 a.m. Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon. Info: www.ofkiwanis. com. Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. 636.980.1777. Every Thursday: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 7-7:55 p.m. Any level. Info: 636.928.1928. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@gmail.com or www. lslmothersclub.com. Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Every Saturday: Chess 8-11 a.m. or later in the food court at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters. Every Saturday through October 26: Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market 8am - noon. Hwy. 40 & Lake Saint Louis Blvd. Rain or shine. The area’s only all-local market offers the very best in seasonal produce, baked goods, soaps, crafts, art and more. www.lakestlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com.

community-club. Every Saturday: Blue Bird Yoga Frontier Park, between Katy Depot & Lewis and Clark Monument. Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat. 1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances 6:30pm. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancestcharles.com. 2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7pm. Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. www.squaredancestcharles.com. HEALTH Cancer Survivor Fitness Program Free for all cancer patients and survivors. A 12-week program with trained instructors to help participants regain energy and improve stamina. St. Charles County Family YMCA, 636-928-1928. Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Available with a doctor’s order. 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Available with a doctor’s order only. Registration: 636.949.9600 Info: 636.947.5163. Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles and

SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis. Info: Karen at 636.947.5617. Diabetes Prevention Program Helping those at high risk for type 2 diabetes adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles to reduce chances of developing the disease. Held at participating YMCA’s throughout the St. Louis and St. Charles areas. This program is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. Contact Joyce Hoth at 314-436-1177. Crisis Nursery Committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, the Crisis Nursery provides short-term, safe havens to children, birth through age 12, whose families are faced with an emergency or crisis. 24hour helpline: 314.768.3201. Or 636.947.0600, www.crisisnurserykids.org Support Groups Daily: 12 Step Recovery Club 204 G West Pittman, O’Fallon. Info: Mike at 636.240.1722 or www.212club.org. Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550. 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627.

Every Saturday: Saturday Writers 11am - 1:15pm, Jan-Sept at Saint Peters Cultural Arts Center. Visitors welcome. $5 fee. www.saturdaywriters.org.

Want to Quit Smoking? For support, call Ellen, register nurse at SSM St. Joseph Hospital, 636.947.5304. 1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch. 636.947.5684. 12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. metrostlouissia@ gmail.com. • 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11am 500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. • 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8pm 2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636.561.0389. 1st Tuesday: Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at the Community Commons in Spencer Road Library. Info: Alicia Wildhaber at 636.926.3722.

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By, For and Of the People: Our Threatened Miracle While considering the future of my grandchildren, I became more aware of the demise of the middle class. I hate gloom and doom predictions but this one was hard to ignore years ago when my father waxed prophetic and warned, “The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer.” George Orwell’s book, 1984, portrayed the life of a dissenter of what was called “Big Brother,” a totalitarian government that put televisions in everyone’s home for watching government propaganda and for the government to watch them. Dissenters were subject to futuristic torture methods that used their victims’ worst fears to brainwash them. Orwell’s book was published in 1949. This was before omnipotent mega-corporations and billionaires simply bought the government and proved there was no need for torture unless you included starvation or the threat of it as a type. Our parents also told us, “Get your education, kids. They can’t take that away from you.” Like most parents, they believed their children should have it easier than they did. The next generation actually did have

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