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Little River Band, carnival rides, and free family fun More carnival rides, more parking, more vendors, and an impressive lineup of performers headlined by a legendary rock band—Celebrate St. Peters 2013 will be bigger and better than ever. It’s happening September 20 and 21 along the lake at St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park. St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said, “This is a great setting for exciting entertainment along the lake! And, it’s an affordable way to ‘Celebrate St. Peters.’ Not only is the parking and admission free, we’ve got free activities for kids and affordable carnival rides, food, and drinks.” The party at 370 Lakeside Park begins Friday, September 20 at 5pm and ends with a big bang on Saturday night, September 21, with a fireworks display at 8:30pm followed by rock legends Little River Band at 9pm on the main stage. Saturday’s main stage entertainment kicks off with Allman Brothers tribute band “The Brothers” at 7pm. Both Saturday shows are presented by KSHE-95. Fans of ‘70s and ‘80s music will enjoy Little River Band hits such as “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Lonesome
Loser,” and more. The Fabulous Motown Revue, presented by The Big 550 KTRS and Mid Rivers Newsmagazine, will take the main stage on Friday from 7 - 11pm. Many members of this long-time local favorite have played with The Four Tops, Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Temptations, and other Motown stars. Celebrate St. Peters will offer triple the amount of carnival rides (14 total) this year during carnival sessions on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening. More than 50 vendors will be on hand with food, crafts and more available from 5 - 11pm on Friday and 10am - 9pm on Saturday. Live entertainment starts at 11am Saturday on the 100.7 the Viper Celebrate Stage in the vendor area. There will be something for everyone from Elvis to polka and classic rock to the blues. Saturday afternoon will be prime time for free family fun. Kids can create art with Arty, the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre mascot, fish with Bass Pro Shops, and build with The Home Depot. At the Community News Family Stage, families can enjoy shows by
Monkey Tales Theater, storyteller Mary Garrett, Childbloom Guitar group, Joy Nack’s puppets, and Abra-Kid-Abra’s interactive magic. Organizers have added more free parking spaces in areas both inside and outside the park, along with more free shuttle buses. Continued on page 5
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O’Fallon’s Civic Dance Studio Now Offers Private Lessons Looking for a fun, year around program that keeps kids on their toes? Civic Dance Studio, offered by O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department, provides tap, ballet, acrobatics, jazz dancing, contemporary and more. Beginning classes include tap, ballet and acrobatics for ages 3 and up, with more advanced classes in ballet, pointe, lyrical and jazz for pre-teens and teenagers. Classes are held at the Civic Annex, 410 East Elm Street near downtown O’Fallon. In addition to private lessons, Civic Dance offers an eleven-month program that concludes with a dance recital, encouraging students to practice and master the skills they need. Classes are offered in eight-week sessions. The latest session began September 9, but students can join the program at any time until January 2014, and still be eligible to appear in the dance recital. A schedule of days, times and class descriptions, and the opportunity to register is available in O’Fallon’s Fall Parks and Recreation Guide or online at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec.
12th Annual Walk for Remembrance & Hope Over 2,500 people are expected to attend the National Share Walk for Remembrance & Hope on Saturday, October 19 in Creve Coeur Park. The annual event, hosted by Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, provides families who have experienced the tragic death of a baby an opportunity to openly acknowledge and remember their babies amongst family, friends and other bereaved families and to walk the steps their precious children will never get to take.
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The morning begins at 10am with a brief welcome from Share Executive Director, Debbie Cochran, followed by a memorial service which includes a name reading ceremony and balloon release. After the service, participants can follow a one-mile or four-mile walk route around Creve Coeur Lake. Attendees are invited to gather for a barbeque lunch sponsored by First Capitol Lions Club. This year’s walk will include a Creation Station for the children, beginning at 8:30am. Registration is just $30. All registrants receive a 2013 Share Walk for Remembrance & Hope t-shirt, an event program, name reading and balloons to release during the ceremony. Registration opens at 8am at Tremayne Shelter at Sailboat Cove. All proceeds from this event benefit Share. Several cities across the United States are scheduled to host their own Walk for Remembrance & Hope in addition to the one held here in St. Louis. A full listing of walks across the nation can be found at www.nationalshare.org/ walks.html.
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Second Annual Halloween “Howl for the Homeless” Run Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is pleased to announce their second annual 5K provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, utility assistance, food pantry aid, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, themed “Halloween Howl for the Homeless.” case management and workforce preparation. This 5K event begins at 9am on Saturday, October 19. A Children’s “Monster The people who come to Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service for help face very Mile” Fun Run will follow at 9:20am. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will real, devastating crises. Children who are homeless or at-risk are top priority for be awarded to the best costumes the Care Service. The Care Serin numerous categories. Both vice strives to break the cycle of events take place on the campus homelessness by providing relof the St. Charles Community evant, effective services to homeCollege in Cottleville, MO. less children and their families, Registration for either event empowering them to overcome can be completed at www.howltheir circumstances and strive forhomeless.racesonline.com. for a healthy, productive future. Links for online registration are Through their many familyalso available thru the Fleet Feet oriented programs, the Care website, www.fleetfeetstlouis. Service is able to make a direct com, and through the Sts. Joachim impact on children’s lives by and Ann Care Service website, www.jacares.org. Registration forms are also avail- keeping them in school, surrounding them with a safe and nurturing environment, able at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service office in St. Charles. and providing access to basic needs such food, shelter, health & wellness assessRegistration for either event is $30 for a long sleeve cotton-blend shirt. Family ments, school supplies, shoes, beds, disabilities support and community outreach. entries are available at a cost of $90 and include entry for four participants and four cotton-blend long sleeve shirts. An awards ceremony will follow with awards going to the top PUBLIC NOTICE three overall male/female winners, as well as the top 3 male/female On August 29, 2013, an application was filed by Kaspar Broadcasting Co. of Missouri with winners in each class. All participants in the Monster Mile will the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC for a new FM translator conreceive an award. struction permit to serve Saint Peters, MO operating on Channel 271 with 250 watts ERP Ameren Missouri and SSM Health Care have again signed up as from a transmitter site with geographic coordinates of: 38º 49’ 11” N / 90º 52’ 05” W, rebroadtwo of the largest corporate sponsors, with a variety of area busicasting KWRE, 730 kHz, Warrenton, MO. nesses, individuals and organizations also participating as sponsors. Sponsorship space is still available. The Halloween Howl for the Homeless and Children’s Monster Mile are vital fundraisers for the Care Service and community support is essential for the ongoing mission of the Care Service. Currently the most comprehensive social support agency in the St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren County regions, the Care Service
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Operation Christmas Child Countdown Event Volunteers from St. Charles and surrounding counties will hold a Countdown Celebration on Saturday, September 28 from 1pm - 4:30pm at Grace Community Chapel, 7661 Mexico Rd. The community is invited to learn more about the collection of shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and hygiene items from Nov. 18-25 for hurting children in more than 130 countries. Janet Howard, OCC volunteer and speaker, recently participated in a shoebox distribution in Zambia. Those wishing to attend the celebration are asked to RSVP by September 21 to Tim & Linda Holeman at 636.745.3739 or 2013OCC@ gmail.com. Operation Christmas Child, a project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse headed by Franklin Graham, has collected more than 100 million shoebox gifts since 1993. Through simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn they are loved and not forgotten. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect another 9.8 million gift-filled shoeboxes in 2013. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call Linda Logsdon at 636.300.3190 or visit samaritanspurse.org. National Collection Week for gift-filled shoeboxes is Nov.18– 25; however, shoebox gifts are collected all year at the Samaritan’s Purse headquarters in Boone, N.C.
Luncheon for Life to Benefit Our Lady’s Inn, Maternity Home Our Lady’s Inn, maternity shelter for pregnant women and their children, will be hosting their 4rd annual Luncheon for Life to celebrate the services provided in the St. Charles County area and to honor two special community partners, Daniel Boone Elementary School and Parents as Teachers Program in the Francis Howell School District for their compassion and exemplary work with the children and families. The luncheon will take place September 26 at 11 am in Wine Country Gardens, 2711 South Hwy 94 in Defiance. The cost is $40. This year’s luncheon will feature a unique and funky Accessories Corner, that will feature one-of-a-kind items to purchase, a wide variety of silent auction items, designer fall and Christmas wreaths and specialty jewelry designed by the women who reside at Our Lady’s Inn. In addition, the luncheon will include a delectable menu, a beautiful view of historic wine country, and an opportunity to learn about the mission of Our Lady’s Inn. Reservations are a must and a sell-out crowd is expected. Please register online at OurLadysInn.org or by calling Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375. Our Lady’s Inn is a life affirming emergency shelter serving pregnant women and their children. Since opening in 1982, Our Lady’s Inn has served over 6,000 families. In 2006 an additional location was opened in St. Charles County. While living at Our Lady’s Inn, the moms are provided assistance with employment, education, prenatal care, parenting classes, domestic violence prevention, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, life skills and much more. The moms also learn how to make jewelry and handmade cards that are sold through the “Pay It Forward” program.
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CELEBRATE ST. PETERS from cover New this year are Reserved Parking Passes that can be purchased for easy access to Celebrate St. Peters all weekend. Reserved Parking Passes are available in advance only while supplies last or until 5pm September 20 and will not be sold during the event. Reserved Parking Passes and discounted unlimited ride wristband vouchers can be purchased at St. Peters City Hall or the St. Peters Rec-Plex during business hours. Ride
wristband voucher sales end at 5pm on Thursday, September 19. On Sunday, September 22, come back to 370 Lakeside Park and get active on its trails at the Celebrate St. Peters 10-Mile Race Around the Lake and the Let’s Move! Back-to-School 1-Mile Fun Run and Walk. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate.
Celebrate St. Peters Schedule of Events Friday, September 20 5-10:30pm: Carnival Games and Rides 5-11pm: Booths open 7-11pm: THE FABULOUS MOTOWN REVUE on the Main Stage presented by The Big 550 KTRS and Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Saturday, September 21 11am - 10:30pm : Carnival Games and Rides 10am - 9pm: Booths open 11-11:45am: Monkey Tales Theatre on the Community News Family Stage 11-11:45am: Tom Christopher Band Elvis tribute, on the 100.7 The Viper Celebrate Stage 11am - 2pm: The Home Depot Kids’ Workshop at the Olde Tyme Picnic Pavilion 11am - 4pm: Bass Pro Shops Kids Fishing at the Lake Noon - 3pm: Arty’s Corner FREE art project by the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
Noon - 12:45pm: St. Louis Express German/polka music on the 100.7 The Viper Celebrate Stage
2-2:45pm: Joy Nack’s Live Your Dreams Puppet Show on the Community News Family Stage
Noon - 12:45pm: Storyteller Mary Garrett on the Community News Family Stage
3-3:45pm: Abra-Kid-Abra Magic Show on the Community News Family Stage
5-6:30pm: Blues Plus on the 100.7 The Viper Celebrate Stage 7-8:15pm: THE BROTHERS Allman Brothers tribute, presented by KSHE on the Main Stage
1-1:45pm: Childbloom Guitar Program on the Community News Family Stage 2-2:45pm: The Biscuits Rock/ZZ Top tribute on the 100.7 The Viper Celebrate Stage
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DAR September Meeting “Domestic Patriots-Women of Valor,” a tableau about the women who contributed to the Revolutionary War, will be presented at the September 21 meeting of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR. Also, Chapter members will recognize Constitution Week by conducting a “Bell Ringing” at the meeting in celebration of our Constitution. This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the US Congress and signed
into public law on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Held at the Lake St. Louis Banquet Center, 10604 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lake St Louis, the Chapter will hold all its meetings at this new location. Members and prospective members of the Chapter will gather for the regular chapter meeting followed by lunch and the program. Interested women who would like to attend the September meeting must make reservation for the lunch portion of the meeting which costs $18. For more information or to make reservations contact Regent, Karen Wisner at 314.772.9486.
Emergency Grant Assists with Flood Relief Efforts in Clarksville Lions Club District 26-M3 applied for an emergency grant from Lions Clubs International to assist the residents of Clarksville, Missouri, with cleaning supplies for their homes. The flood waters did not recede in a timely manner, therefore delaying the clean-up process. Monies from the LCI Grant monies enabled the Lions Club volunteers (IPDG Lions Lisa Alexander, PDG Lion Freda McKee and other Lions to purchased and deliver all types of cleaning Items to help the residents clean-up and sanitize their homes. These cleaning supply items included brooms, mops shovels, bleach and other sanitizing products. In the past, Lions Club International has been helpful in providing assistance to Clarksville residents. The town of Clarksville is in a low-lying area and cities up river have levees and flood walls, which in turn, pushes flood waters down river causing the river to overflow its’ banks in to the town of Clarksville. During the flooding, one member of the Clarksville Lions Club, along with his wife and (IPDG) Immediate Past District Governor Lisa Alexander, assisted the residents in their sandbagging efforts. Currently there Lions Clubs in Clarksville and Elsberry, Missouri, as well as other areas in St. Charles and Lincoln Counties. “Whenever members of a Lions club get together, problems get smaller. And communities get better because we help where helps is needed—in our own communities and around the worl—with unmatched integrity and energy,” said IPDG Lion Lisa Alexander. For more Information on Lions Clubs International and its activities, please visit their website: www.lionsclubs.org.
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Video Offered Online to Learn About Driving a Roundabout In light of the upcoming opening of the first roundabout in Troy as part of the South Lincoln Drive interchange project, MoDOT encourages area residents to become less apprehensive of
the experience by watching a four-minute video about roundabouts. The video is available online at www.MoDOT.gov. “While roundabouts have become much more popular in our state, there are still few in rural areas, so for those who aren’t familiar with driving one, this is an opportunity for them to see how it works through the video,” said MoDOT Area Engineer Erik Maninga. Of course, the real experience will come by the end of this week for South Lincoln Drive motorists, as the first roundabout will open near Third Street. The new interchange is expected to open by mid-September.
Troy Lions Club to Hold Trivia Night and Silent Auction The Troy Lions Club 4th annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, September 14 at the Troy VFW Hall 8828. The trivia night theme is “Under the Big Top.” Doors open at 6pm, trivia starts at 7pm. Some refreshments will be provided, but participants are advised to bring their own food. The trivia night will also include prizes, a 50/50 drawing, raffles, Mulligans, silent auction and a table decorating contest. All proceeds to benefit activities of the Troy Lions Club. The Troy VFW Hall 8828 is located at 444 Hwy J. Call 636.399.6118 for more information about this event.
Lincoln County Sherriff’s Office to Host D.A.R.E. Dances
Starting this month, the Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Office begins hosting monthly D.A.R.E. Dances at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The cost is still $5 to get in and concessions are available for attendees. Dances will be held on Friday evenings. The dances will begin at 7pm and end at 10pm. No children may be dropped off before 6:30pm. Parents are encouraged to chaperone during the dance. This week’s D.A.R.E. Dance is on Friday, September 13. The dance is for 5th and 6th grade children only. The Sheriff ’s Office uses the admission fee to pay for their annual Fifth Grade Youth Camp, which has been free for campers over the www.troydentalcare.com past 12 years. Call 636.528.8546 or visit the Sheriff ’s Office online at www.lcsdmo.com for more info.
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EDC Incubator Celebrating 20th Anniversary Helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow new companies has been a core service of the Economic Development Center (EDC) of St. Charles County since opening their 60,000-square-foot incubator facility in 1993. To celebrate the incubator’s 20th anniversary, an Open House and BBQ will be held Friday, September 13 at 5988 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. “More than 200 businesses have graduated from our incubator and created approximately 1,000 jobs in the community since our facility opened in 1993,” said Greg Prestemon, the EDC’s president and CEO. “We look forward to celebrating 20 years of entrepreneurial success in St. Charles County with incubator alumni and current tenants, local leaders and our community partners.” The Open House and Tours will be from 11am - 3pm, and the BBQ will be from 11am - 1:30pm. Festivities will include games, raffle prizes, adult beverages, a Y98 radio remote and more. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. To register or for more information about the EDC Incubator and other business growth services, call 636.441.6880 or visit www.edcscc.com.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Joins SSM Heart Institute Ayo M. Bamimore, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist, joins SSM Heart Institute on Sept. 3. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms. He performs both catheter-based interventional and device-based surgical procedures to treat cardiac arrhythmia, including ablation of atrial fibrillation and other complex cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac resynchronization therapy and implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Dr. Bamimore attended medical school at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife in Osun State, Nigeria. He completed a residency in internal medicine as well as cardiac and electrophysiology fellowship training at The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. He continued his training with a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Dr. Bamimore is board certified in cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology, adult echocardiography and internal medicine. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He has joined the staffs of SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles, SSM DePaul Health Center in Bridgeton and SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. His office locations are 1551 Wall Street, Suite 330 in St. Charles; and 12266 DePaul Drive, Suite 205 in Bridgeton, on the campus of DePaul Health Center. His office may be reached at 636.669.2220. Dr. Bamimore is able to follow many of his patients with implantable devices remotely. Information from the devices is downloaded from the pa-
tient’s home to Dr. Bamimore’s office for evaluation. In many cases, this may result in adjustments to treatment prior to the next scheduled office visit, possibly reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. Dr. Bamimore offers his patients MyChart : convenient, secure online access to their personal health record 24/7.
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Richard Winter Elected for Fourth Term to Board of Missouri Health Care Association Richard Winter, President of Garden View Care Centers, was elected to serve his fourth term on the board of The Missouri Health Care Association. The ability to understand the issues, anticipate change, and deal with them effectively is the mark of a successful association with the unending support of its board members. Winter’s goal is to support MHCA’s efforts to strengthen and unite the long-term care professionals of the State of Missouri. Winter’s main interest is reviewing and interpreting regulatory matters, at both the national and state level, and gauging their impact on the long-term care industry. Garden View Care Centers operate three skilled nursing homes featuring Memory Care for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other diseases with memory loss; assisted living; physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation; an adult day program; and other long-term care services. Garden View Care Center locations are 700 Garden Path, O’Fallon, MO 63366, 1025 Chesterfield Pointe Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017, and 13612 Big Bend at Dougherty Ferry, St. Louis, MO 63088. For more information, call 636.449.7575.
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SCC to Host Comedy Night A comic magician and a pair of best friends will headline St. Charles Community College’s fall Comedy night at 7pm Saturday, September 14. Comedians Derek Hughes and Carlie & Doni will take the stage at SCC in what has become an annual fall event. Doors open at 6:30pm in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville. Derek Hughes grew up in Minnesota and studied acting at the University of Minnesota. In 1997, Derek and his collaborator were awarded first place in Stage Magic by the International Brotherhood of Magicians for their perfor- Derek Hughes mance “Express Train.” Hughes performed at the Winter 2001 Aspen Comedy Festival, has an extensive theatre resume, and travels the country performing his magic. Carlie and Doni are best friends who met in 2005 at Los Angeles Community College. Soon into their education, they realized that college was not for them and dropped out. Carlie moved in with Doni and throughout the next two years, they attended a variety of actor training classes such as improvisation, cold reading, commercial classes, scene study and more. They didn’t care for these classes either, so they decided to start writing silly songs and sketches on their own time. In 2007, Carlie’s mom convinced them to sign them up for open mic at the Comedy Store. They weren’t sure how their act would go over, but Carlie & Doni it went better than expected, and they have spent the last four years improving and expanding on their act. They were voted Best Comedians in L.A. for 2011 by Los Angeles Magazine. The show is rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with a valid ID. Purchase tickets online at www.stchastickets.com or through the SCC box office at 636.922.8050. For more information, please contact Mandi Smith, SCC student activities coordinator, at 636.922.8469 or asmith@stchas.edu.
Interim Education Committee Statewide Listening Tour An interim House committee will hit the road at the end of September to receive input from Missouri citizens on ways to improve the state’s system of education. The committee will hold a series of hearings from September 23 – 25 in St. Louis, as well as Southeast and Southwest Missouri. State Rep. Steve Cookson, who chairs the committee, said the committee expects an overwhelming response from concerned citizens and is taking steps to ensure each hearing is run in a structured and orderly manner. Cookson said witnesses will be asked to sign in with an indicated topic of interest they wish to address. Each topic will then be given 15 minutes of discussion that will be divided evenly among individuals who have signed up to testify. The committee may revisit or address new topics at the end of each hearing with time remaining. The topics the committee plans to discuss are: • Transfer of Students and a Statewide Plan for Addressing Persistently Low Achieving and Failing School Districts • Early Childhood Education • Quality Educator Evaluations and Quality Educator Preparation Programs • School calendar and increased hours of instruction, remediation and acceleration • Common Core Standards • Virtual Schools and Technology in the 21st Century • School Safety including bullying, harassment, etc. • Parent-Community-School Relationships and Transparency • Wrap-Around Services and Community Education • College Students’ Perspective on High School Experience Cookson said the committee is eager to hear from Missourians who are interested in sharing their thoughts on these and other issues that will strengthen the state’s system of education. Cookson stressed that all legislators are welcomed and encouraged to sit in with the committee at any and all committee meetings, especially those in their district and/or area. In our area: Monday, Sept. 23 • 2pm: Public hearing in St. Charles at St. Charles Community College • 7pm: Public hearing in St. Louis at St. Louis Community College – Meramec Campus
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Kevin Michael Connolly to Present ‘The Rolling Exhibition: A Snapshot of Curiosity’
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Motivational speaker Kevin Michael Connolly will present “The Rolling Exhibition: A Snapshot of Curiosity” at St. Charles Community College at 7pm Tuesday, September 24. This presentation is free and open to the public. Kevin Connolly was born in Helena, Mont., in August 1985. Born without legs, Kevin was otherwise a healthy baby and grew up like any other Montana kids—getting dirty and running in the woods. Kevin’s presentation will take you into his world. As an adventurer, author and star of Travel Channel’s “Armed & Ready,” Kevin talks about his international adventures, traveling to more than 27 countries on a skateboard and taking photos of people staring at him. His presentation challenges students and the community to question their preconceived notions and the human nature to be curious. For more information about this presentation, contact Kelley Pfeiffer at 636.922.8544 or kpeiffer@stchas.edu.
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Taking a second look at some “Peeples”
On the movie calendar, May can be the cruelest month of all. For every blockbuster like Iron Man 3, there are at least two smaller films that fail to make even a tiny ripple. Peeples is one of those little films. Produced by Tyler Perry and directed by Tina Gordon Chism, this very familiar comedy was buried in the summertime rush, but it definitely deserves a second look. Craig Robinson, a regular on NBC’s late, lamented series “The Office,” plays Wade Walker, a hard-working children’s musician who wants to marry his girlfriend Peeples photo courtesy of Lionsgate Grace (Kerry Washington). As she predifferent generations working sidepares to visit her family, however, Grace Peeples breaks no by-side. David Alan Grier made a seems surprisingly reluctant to bring her new ground, either name for himself in the 1990’s on the boyfriend along. groundbreaking Fox comedy series intellectually or Wade finds a way to crash the party, “In Living Color.” Though Jim Carrey though, and arrives in the Hamptons unemotionally. became the breakout star, Grier knew announced. Grace’s dad, the stern Judge how to bring the funny, especially in Virgil Peeples (David Alan Grier), doesn’t know what to the recurring “Men on Film” movie review sketches. make of this brash young suitor, but he’s bound and de“In Living Color” represented a new, brash style of termined to find out what makes him tick. At first glance, Peeples brings to mind Guess Who, the comedy for Fox. That’s why it’s interesting to see Grier 2005 remake of Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. Plots in- play Judge Peeples, the patriarch of a family that wouldvolving a fish-out-of-water are rather familiar territory, be son-in-law Wade Walker calls the “Chocoespecially for co-producer Tyler Perry. Peeples breaks no late Kennedys.” Virgil appears upstanding new ground, either intellectually or emotionally. It has and rigid, but he does have secrets of his own. Paired with David Alan Grier, Craig Robsome funny moments, but nothing to write home about. inson does well as an everyman completely Yet, it is interesting to see two comedians from two
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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG-13 out of his depth. Robinson’s character on “The Office” has been described by TV Fanatic as “dry and serious” at times, and that same dry humor comes out in his Peeples character. Robinson also brings his musical talents to the screen. On the big screen, Robinson is known for boisterous comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine. His portrayal of Wade Walker is surprising in its sympathy and depth. Robinson is one of those actors who seems poised for a breakout into more serious roles and characters. Peeples, rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug material, and language, is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. 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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Gary Baute Rams Start Season with Rare Win The Rams squeezed a victory over Arizona Cardinals 27-24 to start the 2013 National Football Season Not since 2006 against the Denver Broncos have the Rams won a season
opener. Several highlights: *The win marks Coach Fisher’s 150th regular season win *No sacks on quarter back Sam Bradford *Tight end Jared Cook hauled in a 13yard touchdown pass from Bradford marking his first touchdown as a Ram *Rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin caught his first NFL pass for a 2-yard gain from Bradford *Defensive end Robert Quinn registered three sacks to tie his single-game record *Kicker Greg ‘The Leg’ Zuerlein converted three field goals, including a 48-yard field goal with 45 seconds left in the game for the win. Earlier in the game he kicked field goals from 36 and 25 yards out.
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Go to www.StLouisRams.com to get all the information. *What an exciting contest Westminster Women’s Soccer Lost 2-3 Overtime The Westminster Women’s Soccer team lost 2-3 in overtime in their regular season opener against the Nebraska Wesleyan Prairie Wolves. The Blue Jays are now 0-1 overall. The Prairie Wolves scored the first goal, but sophomore Manyima Njie (Bakoteh, Gambia /UWC) scored on a breakaway just three minutes later. The Prairie Wolves knocked the ball in their own net, giving the Blue Jays the 2-1 lead just 47 seconds into the second half. Nebraska Wesleyan tied the game up with just 10 minutes left in play, sending the game into overtime. With three seconds left in the first overtime, the Prairie Wolves scored off a rebound to win the game 3-2. The Blue Jays were held to four shots during the game. Freshman Ellen Woosley (Marshall, Mo. /Marshall) finished the game with six saves. *Thanks to Alysha Hodge, sports information director, Westminster College Lindenwood Women’s Soccer Looks to Rebound The 2012 edition of the Lindenwood Women’s Soccer Team was not one that was envisioned or planned on. The Lady Lions finished with only one
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conference victory in their first year, playing conference opponents. However, with a new year comes new opportunity. The Lady Lions have a new crop of players to go with some experienced players such as Bailey Cody, the team’s leading scorer. The official season kicked off September 6, and in order to prepare the team was participating in early season practices and scrimmages against other schools. Overall this 2013 season is a chance to atone for last season and make a big impression in their first season of full NCAA eligibility. *Chris Nickler, Lindenwood University sports information assistant provided story River’s Edge Open House The Sports Complex at 5105 N. Highway 67, Florissant, will host an Open House from 11am - 3pm on Saturday September 14. For more information, call 314.282.3369 or email info@riversedgesportscomplex.com *Busy Saturday Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities. Currently he broadcasts a radio show on 590 ‘The Man’ and 1380 ‘The Woman.’
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Love Lemon Carol Hurst is the owner of Olde Town Spice Shoppe on South Main Street, St. Charles. She was kind enough to share two of her favorite lemon recipes with us. Enjoy the last bit of warm weather with these citrusy treats.
Lemon Meringue Pies in a Jar (Gluten Free!) Ingredients: Crust 1 1/2 cup granola cereal 4 tablespoons butter Filling 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice (approximately 2 medium lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest (approximately one lemon) 3 egg yolks Meringue 1 tablespoons Meringue Powder 3 tablespoon+ 1 teaspoon sugar, preferably fine/Castor 1/4 cup warm water 4 mason jars
For the filling For the filling, combine all filling ingredients and pour in to the jars. For the meringue For the meringue, combine the meringue powder with the warm water in a metal or glass mixing bowl and let set for 2 minutes, then begin whipping at high speed with mixer, slowly adding the sugar until stiff peaks appear, approximately 5 minutes. Lightly spoon meringue atop filling in jars, making sure to cover the entire filling surface area. (I like to use a large one to spoon the mixture in and a small one to “push” the meringue off of it in to the jar, for more placement control.) Clean the rims with a damp cloth, removing any filling or meringue.
Directions: For the crust Grind the granola in to crumbs with a blender or Cuisinart. Melt the butter and combine with the crumbs, and divide amongst the jars. Tamp down lightly and bake for 350F for 10 minutes. Cool.
Note: You can use your own meringue recipe with egg whites; I find that using the powder, as shown above, has fewer risks of yolk contamination and is easier to work with.
Bake filled jars on the oven rack in a 325F oven for 12-15 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
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Lemon Heaven Cake Ingredients: 1 packaged white cake mix 1 small box of lemon instant pudding mix 1 teaspoon lemon extract Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup of sour cream 4 eggs 1/3 cup of oil 1/2 cup of water For Glaze: 2 cups, powdered sugar 2 tablespoon frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Directions: Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients together until combined. Pour in to pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, u- until lightly browned. Cool in pan for 15 minutes and invert/remove. Continue cooling on rack until completely cooled and place on cake plate.
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September 17, 23 & 24: Bible Study with Northside Church of Christ at Local Libraries. Call for info and locations, 636.294.9468.
Operation Backpack: United Methodist Church, Wentzville Food to at-risk children over the weekend. 636.327.6377
September 21: Hopewell Gospel Music Workshop 9am - 2pm. Registration is required. Adults Levels: Bronze $10, Silver $15, Gold $20 Children: $5. Register/info: 636.698.3108. Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 1140 East Highway N,
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
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Hwy T, Foristell, 636.673.2144. EVENTS Now: Men’s Senior Softball Info: 636.281.0891 Now-September 20: ‘It’s About Time: Past, Present and Future’ Art Exhibition Gallery of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Free and open to the public. choltz@stchas.edu or 636.922.8556. Now-December: Looking for Crisis Nursery Holiday Angels For the 2013 Holiday Hearts Campaign. Join our effort and grant holiday wish list items to deserving children and families in need. Supporters may choose to sponsor a family or purchase items off of the Crisis Nursery Holiday Wish List. www.crisisnurserykids.org or 314.292.5770.
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: The Cruisin’ Cottleville Car Show 3-7pm at Legacy Park. Antiques, classic, street rods, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food, drink, music and children’s fun. Gary B as emcee. 314.378.1389, www.mycottleville.com. 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. September 14: 2013 Summer Concert Series 7-10pm. Free Trilogy concert at Windjammer Point. Presented by the City of Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department. 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. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314.369.6521. 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.
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Every Tuesday: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon. Info: 636.379.2505. 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.
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Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Every Wednesday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 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. 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.
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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. 2nd & 4th Thursday: Alexander Chapter 242/Eastern Star St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles. 636.577.0056. Every Friday: Moms Play Group 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.
7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.eclubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills. 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, 636928-1928. 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
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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.
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.
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.
1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30pm. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. Registration: 314.776.3627.
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. 24-hour 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 Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life 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. 4th Tues: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer. 1st Thursday: Nurses & Company Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2pm at Twin Oaks at Heritage Pointe (228 Savannah Terrace, Wentzville) for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. Questions: Alicia Wildhaber with Nurses & Company at 636.926.3722.
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Every Saturday: St. Charles Lions Club Farmer’s Market Through October 26. 7am - noon. Parking lot at Foundry Art Centre. www.historicstcharles.com. 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.
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Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
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Joe Morice
Over the Fence
The Ride of the Century...Wasn’t As I sit here mulling over the so-called “Ride of the Century” that descended on us on Labor Day weekend, I find myself cheering on the police’s actions of impounding the sport bikes of riders performing dangerous stunts in traffic. Since I’m a biker, I’m not ordinarily inclined to support this sort of police action; however, I don’t consider these riders to be classified as bikers. They remind me more of Beavis and Butthead, but unfortunately, they’re real people performing high-speed sport-bike stunts in the streets where they insult, intimidate, and endanger others. As most of my readers know, I’m not the type that believes municipalities when they claim they’re writing speeding tickets on Interstate highways for reasons of public safety. With some local municipalities writing tickets on I-70 and I-370 when they should be cruising their city streets to protect and serve, I wonder who actually is cruising their streets. However, putting all this aside, if the police see some goons on sport bikes doing high speed wheelies in traffic and arrest them, I’m all for it. I’m also a biker, and these weenies are making us look bad. In case some don’t know it, you seldom see many of these sport bike maniacs taking part in rides for various charities. You’ll sometimes see hundreds of real bikers in an
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orderly parade riding down an Interstate with police escorts in support of various charities. It will seldom include a gang of violent punks on sport bikes trying to impress each other by demonstrating who is the dumbest and how much they can foul up traffic. Interviews showed these scofflaws accusing the police of profiling, prejudice and malfeasance because they impounded their bikes for reckless speeding and thumbing their collective noses at the laws of the people. It soon became obvious this was a spoiled generation of testosterone-ridden young men who compare to the KKK of a century ago who didn’t believe beating and murdering minorities was a crime. I suppose this is always the way of things. We enjoy privileges such as hunting, fishing, riding bicycles or motorcycles, but someone always comes along to mock them. Hunting has its share of gun-crazy shooters and poachers. Fishing also has its share of maniacal boaters and such, and bicyclists have riders who intentionally block traffic because they can. It only follows
that motorcycle riders have their share of blackguards. Most of them are a small minority while the rest are usually law-abiding and well-intentioned. I should add local police to this category as well. They’re being ordered to enhance revenue by preying on traffic by self-serving politicians. Few of them actually condone it. One wonders how much this also enhances disrespect for police as shown by stunt riders. One of my biker friends claims the stunt crazies are a product of up-bringing...or lack of it. They didn’t have fathers or mothers to teach them how to act. Perhaps he’s right. I was more afraid of facing my father than I was of the local sheriff. Being arrested would have led to far greater punishment at home in most cases. Succinctly, I would ask the driving public to remember that most bikers actually do behave for the most part. We probably endanger ourselves on occasion but not others if we can help it, and we try to help the less fortunate when we can. Stunt riders can stay home and plan their next brainless fiasco. We’re not impressed, but the Grim Reaper probably appreciates the casualties.
These weenies are making us look bad.
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Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts.
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