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Previvor urges other women to get checked for breast cancer gene By Shawn Clubb A while back, Christy Parks worked with a friend to write a speech she would give about breast cancer. In crafting the speech, Parks called upon the words of her mother, Sue Sturhahn, a breast cancer survivor. “You must be an active participant in your survival; you need to learn as much as you can about your diagnosis and the treatments available to make good decisions,” she quoted her mother as having said. Those words are at the core of Parks’ belief when it comes to breast cancer. “You must be an active participant in your survival,” said Parks, 46, herself a breast cancer previvor. “That’s true. That is something that has stuck in my mind.” A Strong Family History In her speech, “In My Mother’s Footsteps,” Parks, an advertising sales rep for Community News, explains how her grandmother died in 1969 from breast cancer. She said her mother was diagnosed in 1988 with a cancerous lump during a gynecologist visit. This diagnosis caused her mother to be shocked, but not really surprised. Her mother opted to have a modified mastectomy and 13 months of chemotherapy. Ten years later, her breast cancer returned. “My mother knew that my potential for developing breast cancer could be as high as 80 percent. So, in 2004, at the urg-

ing of my mother, I took the genetic test to determine if the BRCA gene mutation was present,” Parks said in her speech. “I placed my faith in a negative test result. That’s why, when the doctor matter-offactly informed me that I did have the BRCA2 gene, I was stunned, surprised and emotionally unprepared in the moment. At 36 years old, that wasn’t something I expected to be dealing with.” The genes labeled BRCA1 and BRCA2 suppress tumors. Certain mutations to these genes significantly increase a person’s risk of developing breast cancer, ovarian cancer and other cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health. A Hard Decision Parks’ diagnosis left her with decisions to make. She had to decide whether to preemptively have her breast and ovaries removed, and whether to take Tamoxifen in an effort reduce the risk of breast cancer. “It was the hardest decision of my life, because it’s not like I had a doctor telling me, ‘Hey, you have appendicitis. You have to have appendix out.’ There was no direct doctor telling me what to do. I had to make the decision myself. It was so hard, because you had so many options available.” At age 36, Parks decided to have her ovaries removed and keep her breasts, and to take Tamoxifen. Combined with ovary removal, Parks said Tamoxifen

reduces her chance of developing breast cancer by 50 percent or more. The surgery was minimally invasive, but she was immediately thrust into menopause. Despite that dramatic change, she said she has no regrets. She did it in trying to ensure she would be around for her children, who are now 18 and 21 years old, and her husband. Parks has become a previvor, “someone who has hopefully beaten cancer before it’s materialized,” she said. See CANCER on page 2

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Around Town Local news and events like Dardenne Presbyterian Church’s annual Trunk-or-Treat and more.

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Business SSM announces the partnership and new location of Drs. Khan & Ehsan and more.

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Moving Forward Park’s mother is now 74 and cancer free. Both women have done speaking engagements at breast cancer awareness fundraisers. Occasionally, they are asked to talk to someone who has been diagnosed. Parks said her mother is better at speaking about being diagnosed with cancer, while she speaks on being diagnosed with the gene mutation. There also are support groups and Parks has joined one called FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) for people with hereditary risk of breast cancer. She said it helps to be in contact with a community of people who also have this genetic mutation. When Parks first wrote her speech, genetic counselors were not around to help people make decisions. Now that there are genetic counselors, Parks plans to take her daughter to speak to one when she reaches her 20s. Her daughter will then be able to make the decision of when to get tested for the genetic mutation. A Call to Action Parks and her mother both have had people

come up to them after a speech and say they had been diagnosed with the gene mutation and they didn’t know what to do, or that they heard the speech and decided they wanted to be tested, but they were scared. “I don’t want them to be scared,” she said. “I want them to take a proactive approach to keep themselves healthy.” While having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation increases a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer, people with this mutation make up a small number of the total number of people who develop breast cancer. Parks encourages all women to be proactive in taking steps to ensure their continued good health. “Maybe you haven’t even had a mammogram yet,” she said. “I don’t know what the fear is there. It may hurt a little bit, but there are other things out there that hurt more than that. That’s the first step for anybody that’s high risk. Wouldn’t you want to know if there was something you could do now to continue to make yourself healthy before it would be too late?”

St. Peters to be one of Six Locations for Fourth Annual Care & Conquer Education Series The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter will host the fourth annual Care & Conquer Education Series from 11:30 am to 3:30pm Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters, in the Community Commons. The Care & Conquer Education Series is the region’s premier resource for the latest information on research and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will host nationally and internationally renowned demen-

tia experts to bring you cutting-edge information and resources. This year, there will be events in November at six different locations, including the Community Commons at Spencer Road Library. Each event focuses on the latest research about early detection and caregiver support. In addition, some events offer special programming by stage of the disease. For more information, visit www.alz.org

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Area Mother Invents Wearable Teething Accessory for Autism Community

Green Gables Senior Living to host Open House

Christina Hanna, a St. Louis area stay-athome-mom and inventor of Changeable Chewables—a wearable teething accessory— created the necklace out of necessity and in an attempt make a difference in the autism community. This inventor has teamed with Fighting for Autism and donates a portion of proceeds to help further make a difference. Changeable Chewables is an accessory for children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory delays that helps them stop chewing on clothing and other objects. Chewing on the necklace can help with oral strengthening, is a great sensory tool that can also help calm children. The accessory is recommended by Dr. Avi Domnitz-Gebet, a Pediatric Neurologist. “Changeable Chewables are the new genera-

Green Gables Senior Living apartment community in Wentzville is hosting an Open House from 1 to 5 pm on Thursday, Oct. 23 to showcase the newly build apartments. The public is invited to tour the new Green Gables apartment community and get a first-hand look at the amenities including spacious living/ dining room, private deck/patio, designer lighting, and fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and

tion’s twist to teething accessories with a sense of style and safety for that on the go mom,” Hanna said. The accessory can be worn as a large necklace or be converted into a smaller necklace and bracelet at the same time. The accessory is a great way for children to entertain themselves by taking apart and putting the necklace back together. Changeable Chewables can also connect to one strand of the necklace which then can be attached to strollers, grocery carts, wheelchairs and pacifiers—enabling the parent to put the product within reach of the child and keeping it from being dropped. For more information, visit www.changeablechewables.com.

stainless steel double sink with garbage disposal. Each apartment is equipped with a private laundry room and includes the washer and dryer. The fully furnished Community Center offers a fitness room, library, data center and more. For more information, call 636.327.7755, or visit our www. greengablesseniorliving.com. Green Gables Senior Living leasing office is located at 2000 Green Gables Circle in Wentzville.

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Country Music Artists Cole Swindell, The Swon Brothers & RaeLynn to Perform 92.3 WIL says “Get Your at our twelfth annual ‘JingleFest’ Country On” the merry way this concert”, notes Music Director holiday season at their 12th Anand 92.3 WIL Personality Dannual “JingleFest” Concert. ny Montana. This year’s “JingleFest” line-up As always, General Admission and details were announced eartickets to “JingleFest” are free as lier this morning during “The a “thank you” to the loyal 92.3 Cornbread Morning Show”. The WIL listeners, and are available popular concert event will take on a first-come, first-served baplace at 7 pm on Friday, Dec. sis during several ticket blasts 12 at The Family Arena in St. scheduled during November Charles. and December at sponsoring 92.3 WIL’s JingleFest 2014 partners’ retail locations – features a line-up of new coun- RaeLynn, an up-and-coming female country First Bank, Fortel’s Pizza Den, star, will perform at JingleFest 2014 at the try acts, including CMA’s “New Goodwill, and more locations Artist of the Year” Award nom- Family Arena in St. Charles Dec. 12. to be announced. Photo courtesy 92.3 WIL inee Cole Swindell, the 2014 Program Director Greg CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” Mozingo adds, “It’s hard to beAward nominees and The Voice Top 3 finalists lieve that we’re already hosting our twelfth anThe Swon Brothers; and up-and-coming female nual “JingleFest” concert! The 92.3 WIL staff is country star RaeLynn. really excited to be bringing fan-favorites Cole “As St. Louis’ best country radio station, 92.3 Swindell, The Swon Brothers and RaeLynn to St. WIL is proud to be able to showcase these talent- Louis as a ‘thank you’ for our loyal listeners.” ed new country artists from across the country For more information, visit www.wil92.com.

ternative. The church will provide hot dogs and other autumn treats to those in attendance in the Christian Life Center, beginning at 4:30. Attendees are able to trick-or-treat before or after eating and participating in indoor activities and games. Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, or for more information, contact Kristen Coulon at 636.332.4957 or ronloveskir@aol.com.

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Calling all Caped Crusaders and Fairy Princesses for O’Fallon’s new Program Wham, bam, POW! For an amazing dress-up party that’s sure to please the princesses and superheroes at your house, register kids ages 2-5 for “Capes and Crowns,” which will be held on Friday, Oct. 31. Kids will have a blast playing super games, making magical crafts, listening to tales of enchantment and enjoying a royal snack. This new O’Fallon Parks and Recreation program will be held from 9:30 to 11 am in the Civic Annex, 410 East Elm Street in downtown O’Fallon. The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents and the deadline for registra-

tion is Friday, Oct. 24. To sign up for Capes and Crowns: Call 636-474-2732 or 636-379-5606, or come to the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Dr. Or, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; on the lefthand menu select “Programs,” then “Special Events” to find Capes and Crowns, course number 42111. For more information, contact O’Fallon front desk staff at 636.474.2732.

Mayor Hennessy of O’Fallon Proclaims Nov. 1 as Extra Mile Day

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With the idea of motivating residents to “go the extra mile” in doing something meaningful with their lives and making the world a better place, Mayor Bill Hennessy and the O’Fallon City Council proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 1, as “Extra Mile Day.” In his official proclamation, Hennessy said, “The city of O’Fallon, Missouri acknowledges that a special vibrancy exists within the entire community

when its citizens collectively ‘go the extra mile’ in personal effort, volunteerism, and service. I urge each individual to take time on this day to not only go the extra mile in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge those who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country and the world a better place.” “We are extremely proud to have O’Fallon recognized

as an Extra Mile City,” said Kathy Halstead, O’Fallon’s manager of volunteer services. “O’Fallon has a reputation as a leader in community volunteering, with thousands of citizens focusing their efforts on worthwhile projects each year. We can look to them for inspiration in doing our personal best to create a meaningful life that includes service.” For more information, visit www.extramileamerica.org.

Leadership & Strategy Speaker Series ends with Art Snarzyk on Nov. 4 St. Charles Community College’s Leadership & Strategy Speaker Series, 2014 will end with Art Snarzyk on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The event will begin at 7:30 am with registration, networking and continental breakfast. The presentation will begin at 8 am. The lecture will be held in SCC’s College Center rotunda. Snarzyk is known as “The Turnover Terminator” and named one of Small Business Monthly’s “2014 Top 100 St. Louisans You Should Know to Succeed in Business.” Join other local business professionals as Snarzyk explains the tools and strategies needed to develop new customer relationships, manage clients and close more sales.

Guests will learn how to: • Understand their behavioral style. Learn how your style works for you and can sometimes work against you. • Read others’ behavioral styles. Learn the clues and cues that tell you the best way to get the most from clients and employees. • Shift” your style to maximize business interactions. Learn the subtle adjustments to get better business results. To register for the event, contact Betsy Schneider, director of development, at bschneider@stchas.edu or 636.922.8278, before Nov. 3.

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Simple DIY Steps to Protect your Car Through all Seasons There is much to love about the nuances of the changing seasons - from spending sunny days on the beach to hiking through autumn-kissed parks and skiing down snow-covered mountains. Throughout the year, just as you would protect yourself from seasonal elements like sun, rain and cold by applying sunscreen and dressing appropriately, it’s important to protect your vehicle from the great outdoors. Your car needs to be prepared for the varying weather ahead - just like people do. Here are a few easy DIY projects to keep your car looking new and running for seasons to come. Fix-ups for fall The crisp change in the air signals the exciting start of fall. However, before the cold-weather season kicks off, make sure to show your vehicle some love and touch up scratches that may have appeared during the road trips of summer months. By affordably fixing your car now, you can save yourself from a major, and costly, headache later. Worry-free winter Before the flurries start to fly, it’s important to pay close attention to vehicle maintenance. First, check all vehicle fluids to make sure they are at the appropriate levels. Things like oil, transmission fluid and brake fluid are especially important as they can cause engine damage and even prevent your car from starting on chilly mornings if they’re too low. Also, check the air pressure in your tires and inflate them if necessary. You can reference your owner’s manual or sidewall of the tire for information about optimum air pressure. To ensure your vehicle will be safe in rainy, snowy and icy conditions, have your tires balanced and rotated before the snow starts. If you live in a particularly snow-prone or rural area, you might also consider buying snow tires and/or

chains. See spring clearly Driving with worn or broken windshield wipers is dangerous, and recent statistics show the average driver only changes his wiper blades every three years. However, according to AAA, you should replace them every six to 12 months - about the same time you would purchase spark plugs, filters or other auto maintenance products. Often, car owners will try to stretch the limit by waiting to replace these items until absolutely necessary, but remember regular maintenance is more cost effective than accident repair. Headlight clarity is also important. Clouded lenses can reduce the effectiveness of your headlights up to 80 percent and pose serious safety concerns, according to Consumer Reports. Like replacing windshield wipers, spending a few dollars and an hour on restoring cloudy headlights will not only enhance the appearance of your vehicle, but also keep you safe. Headlight restoration kits can be purchased affordably and they will enhance headlight clarity while also protecting lenses from damaging UV rays. Fight the fade from summer sun Additionally, there are steps you can take to prevent interior damage to your car. For example, use a sun shade to keep your dashboard one of the largest plastic surfaces in your car - from getting too much light. This will keep any plastic or vinyl, as well as carpets and other surfaces, from becoming discolored and faded. Don’t forget to check your owner’s manual throughout the year and look for any recommended maintenance based on

your vehicles mileage. And remember, when seasons change, your automobile changes too. By keeping up with your vehicle’s regular care, you will not only have a car or truck that looks good, but you’ll save yourself from larger repairs down the road.

Negligence is the Rust of the Soul ... and the Car Whether it’s the anxiety of looking at a bank statement after a big purchase or waiting for news from a doctor, facing harsh realities can be nerve-racking. The same mentality applies when dealing with your car discrepancies, be it routine maintenance or even skirmishes with other drivers on—and sometimes off—the road. A recent index revealed that 57 percent of Americans leave regular car maintenance obligations such as registration, oil changes, and car inspections until the last minute or past the recommended timeframe. But what the large majority of the driving population lacks in fulfilling some standard car care needs, they make up for in other ways. Seventy-seven percent of drivers make sure to fill their gas tank before or immediately after their gas light goes on. While sixty-seven percent of drivers consider themselves “excellent” or “good” parallel parkers, maneuvering into a tight spot in two tries or less. Now that the fall and winter months are here to provide drivers with less than stellar road conditions, take into account these helpful car safety tips that will help you be more mindful of your cars basic needs: Check your tank - Running low on fuel on a regular basis can be hazardous to a car because it causes the fuel pump to pick up debris

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John Hanna

John Hanna is a part time, amateur cartoonist taking his first step into the world of print and online comic media. When he isn’t drawing or working at his second job, he can be seen in and around the St Charles area. If you like his work, that is good. If you don’t like it, that is good too.

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Runners eat up the road during the recent One Shot and Done 5K held on Phase 3 of Highway 364. Photo courtesy Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce

5K Run on Phase 3 of Page Avenue Extension One Shot and Done The St. Charles Kiwanis Club, MODoT and St. Charles County Government hosted the “One Shot and Done” 5K Run on Phase 3 of Highway 364 on Saturday, Oct. 4. Over 250 runners were treated to a view St. Charles County from the most unique vantage point on a beautiful, but chilly morning. The St. Charles Kiwanis Club will donate proceeds from the run to the children’s charities they support.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Charles is a service organization comprised of caring men and women from all walks of life. Our objective is to bring aid to children in need. The majority of our efforts benefit children in this community. A portion of the funds we raise go to help meet Kiwanis International objectives which focus on the special needs of young children from prenatal development to age five.

J2 Brewing to Present Rocktoberfest 2014 A High-Energy Take on the Traditional Oktoberfest Celebration The inaugural J2 Brewing Rocktoberfest, a daylong celebration featuring live rock music, good food—and of course—great beer, is set for Sat. Oct. 25 from noon – 9 p.m. at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veteran’s Place Dr. in Chesterfield. The event, open to adults 21 and older, will feature The Matt Row-

land Band and Band of Misfits. The Steve Ewing Band, featuring the lead singer of The Urge, will close out the day. Together these three bands will help to create a high-energy take on the traditional Oktoberfest. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit KEEN St. Louis, a local nonprofit that provides free rec-

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reational programs for kids with physical and developmental disabilities. Tickets are $12.50 and are on sale at brownpapertickets.com or by visiting J2 Brewing, 161 Long Rd. in Chesterfield, or Steve’s Hot Dogs on The Hill, 2131 Marconi in St. Louis. For more information, visit www.j2brewing.com.

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UMSL to Host Case Study of How to Win an Online Funding Competition The University of Missouri St. Louis Nonprofit Management & Leadership Program will host an online funding competition class from 3 to 5 pm Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 202 J.C. Penney Conference Center. Online funding competitions are becoming more and ore common. Locally, Mission: St. Louis has entered three online contests and won all three in recent history. Come to this class to learn how they built and maintain their social media presence, and how they mobilized their followers on Give STL Day 2014. Walk away with new social media resources and strategies, and learn how to make a plan

for an online campaign or contest. Specific thoughts and plans will be provided to help organizations plan for Give STL Day 2015. Instructor Joy Clarke is the Vice President of Development for Mission: St. Louis, where she leads a team that manages the organization’s communications and development. She’s grown the organization’s social media platform to reach followers of more than 5,000 people, and helped them win three online contests with prizes totaling $25,000, plus a new Toyota truck. Tuition to the one day class is $25. For more information, call 314.516.6378.

Community Living, Inc. to host Workshop on Planning the Future Community Living, Inc. (CLI) is hosting ‘Planning the Future - Addressing Your Greatest Fears,’ a free educational workshop at 11 am and 8 pm Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Community Commons at the Spencer Road Branch Library, 427 Spencer Rd. It is open to all family members, friends, guardians and staff of individuals with special needs. There will be two sessions

— 11 am-1 pm with lunch provided, or 6-8 pm with dinner provided. Important issues to be addressed are: • Special Needs Trust • Government Benefit Eligibility • Guardianship and Conservatorship/ Guardian Ad Litem • Financial Security and Funding Options

The workshop will provide essential information, regardless of attendees financial situation.An expert panel will lead the workshop and address questions and concerns. For more information, or to register, contact Carolyn Hoffman at 636.970.2800, ext. 3022, or visit www.plann i ng t he f utu re 2 0 1 4 . e ve nt brite.com.

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her medical degree from Sind Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Ehsan is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine and received his medical degree at Khyber Medical College at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. He has been in practice with SSM Medical Group since July 2013 and specializes in consultations, diagnosis and therapies for patients with illnesses that affect lungs and breathing.

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Two Zumwalt South Seniors to Perform at Grand Ole Opry

North Middle School Premieres “Legally Blonde Junior”

Fort Zumwalt South High seniors Ben Dufour and Kyle Spies will travel to Nashville, Tenn., to play the Grand Ole Opry as members of the National Association for Music Education’s (NAFME) All-National Honor Ensembles on Oct. 29. Dufour, who plays the trombone, hopes to perform professionally. Spies, who plays the euphonium, hopes to be a college band director. Both seniors are active in National Honor Society and the A+ program, working with the South Middle School Jazz band with beginning brass musicians. Outside of school, they participate in Slides 7, a trombone ensemble made-up of the top play-

The North Middle School drama club will present “Legally Blonde Jr.” at 7 pm, Oct. 24 and Oct. 25 at North High School. Tickets will be $3 at the door. The Junior International Thespian Society troupe is excited to be among the first in the nation to tackle the new production, just released for middle school consideration in June. “It was piloted at some camps this summer,” troupe co-sponsor Stephen Blake said, “But Fort Zumwalt North Middle will be the first school to perform it.” As a rule, Junior productions have the same over-arching story as the original, but run shorter on time as certain scenes or songs might be cut to make the content age-appropriate for the performers. “We were looking for something a little harder, a little more mature, a little more challenging for these kids,” Blake said. “Instead of resting on our laurels after last year, we looked at our cast and who was coming up and we decided this would be a really good year to push with something new.” In January, the North Middle ITS troupe attended the annual Missouri State Thespians Conference. As one of the top junior troupes in the state, they performed “Aladdin, Jr.” at the state-wide gathering of middle and high school students. This year, Blake and co-sponsor Lauren Jansen, have tickets set aside again, with hopes that adjudicators from the state thespian society will be in attendance at “Legally Blonde Jr.” “We won’t know until the week of the show,” Blake says, but he’s hopeful they will again have a chance to perform at the state conference. “It’s been a lot of fun trying to do something new.” It will be a big weekend for productions in Fort Zumwalt. East High presents Pygmalion at 7 pm Oct. 23 and 24 and at 2 pm Oct. 25 (tickets at the door). South High presents A Mid 80s Night’s Dream at 7 pm, Oct. 23, 24 and 25. Tickets for this twist on Shakespeare will be available at the door.

Left to right, Kyle Spies, Ben Dufour will perform at the Grand Ole Opry Oct. 29.

ers from Fort Zumwalt South, North and East as well as Francis Howell North. The boys also play for the St. Charles Youth Symphony. Their journey to Nashville began at the Metro 8 District Honors Band competition,

where Dufour and Spies each won first chair on his instrument and advanced to the AllState Band Audition in Columbia. There they each won chairs in the All-State Band, which comprises the 110 top band musicians in the state. Dufour and Spies were among thousands of high school musicians to send in a taped audition for the national competition. They are among 670 high school musicians who will perform on the Opry stage. They will perform with the National Concert Band in a concert that will also feature top jazz band, orchestra and choir students from across the country. The concert is the highlight of a four-day conference.

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High School Equivalency Classes Offered The St. Charles Community College Adult Education and Literacy program is offering free High School Equivalency preparation classes in St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike counties. The High School Equivalency (HSE), HiSet exam, replaced the GED in January 2014. Preparation classes are offered in the mornings and evenings, Monday through Thursday, depending on the location. Classes are at St. Charles Community College, St. Charles High School, Timberland High School in Wentzville, Missouri Career Center in St. Peters, University Extension Center in Warrenton, Troy Probation and Parole offices, Winfield High School, and Pike Lincoln Technical Center in Eolia. Classes are filling quickly and registration is required. There are only two registration dates left for 2014. In addition to HSE preparation classes, the Adult Education program offers free English as a Second Language classes. Students can study mornings and evenings, Monday through Sunday, depending on the class location. Classes meet at St. Charles Community College, St. Charles, Wentzville and Wright City. Call 636.922.8411 for information on registration dates, times and locations. More information can be found at www.stchas.edu/ael.

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is a pretty decent dad. In business, The Lauren bonds with Law of Diminishing Returns says producGrandpa Joseph, and tivity may perceptibly drop when a factory her presence leads employs too many workers. Finding the to one of the most proper labor balance is essential to sucgenuine moments in cess, even in movies. Case-in-point: Robthe movie. The Judge ert Downey, Jr.’s latest outing in The Judge. needs more heartfelt Despite a plethora of Oscar-caliber talent, it scenes like that. produces less enjoyment than expected. Vincent D’Onofrio ofDowney plays Hank Palmer, a big city fers nice support, though, as lawyer who returns to his childhood home Glen, Hank’s brother and the apple of Judge for his mother’s funeral. He has a less-thanPalmer’s eye. Denied his life’s dream, the tearful reunion with his father, Judge Joseph good-hearted Glen counterbalances Hank’s Palmer (Robert Duvall), and awkward enarrogance and bluster. As the prosecuting counters with family and friends. As a teen, attorney, Billy Bob Thornton is a buttonedHank couldn’t wait to leave town, and he down, cold-as-ice terror in the courtroom. didn’t like returning. On the romantic side, Vera Farmiga plays Unfortunately, Judge Palmer is charged Samantha Powell, Hank’s high school girlwith murder before Hank’s return flight friend and a local business owner. She’s leaves the tarmac. Teaming up with a local pretty, smart, and a savvy business owner, attorney (Dax Shepard), the big city lawyer but her encounters with a clueless Hank are puts his feelings aside to find out the truth not enjoyable for both her and the audience. behind the accusations. Samantha could easily do a whole lot better David Dobkin has directed some intriguthan Hank. ing comedies about families (Fred Claus, Director David Dobkin should be senThe Change-Up), but he turned The Judge tenced to 1000 hours of community service into a confusing mess of a movie. An unfor inflicting The Judge on audiences. It’s holy mixture of My Cousin Vinny and The proof-positive that you can pack a cast with Verdict, The Judge simply doesn’t know what A-list celebrities and still have a flop. it wants to be. The Judge, rated R for language including Hank’s strained relationship with his dad some sexual references, currently is playing serves as the emotional core, but these charin theaters. acters make no progress in healing the rift. Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve BryWhile watching his dad on the bench, Hank an is now based in Anaheim, California, and has shows honest respect for his father, but they been allowed access to movie and television sets The Judge photos courtesy of Warner Bros to see actors and directors at work. Though his simply can’t say a kind word to each other. writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, Even the final scene of The Judge is unsatisfying and unfulfilled. at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies On the other hand, Hank’s onscreen relationship with his daughter Lauren at neighborhood theaters. (Emma Tremblay) is charming. No matter what other problems he has, Hank

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Sports Rams Trick Their Way Past Super Bowl Champs Six days had past since the St. Louis Rams dropped a game on Monday Night Football to the San Francisco 49ers 31-17. In each of their four losses so far this season the team has allowed more than 30 points each game. More often than not the team had started those losses in great fashion with leads but ended up allowing the opposition to rally and win. This past weekend was no different as the Rams hosted the Seattle Seahawks and had a comfortable lead at half time of 21-6. Halfway through the second quarter, the first trick was pulled off successfully. A punt return by Stedman Bailey completely fooled the punting team of the Seahawks as their team thought the ball was kicked to the other side of the field, allowing the punt return specialist to scamper 90-yards for a score literally untouched. With three minutes left in the game the Seahawks scored bringing the score to 28-26 carving into the Rams lead and the hometown fans could see a potential loss on the doorstep. The ensuing possession by the Rams saw their drive stall deep on their side of the field thus having to punt. This is where trick number two was manufactured with punter Johnny Hekker faking a punt and tossing a first down pass to running back Benny Cunningham icing the game. * Coach Fisher and his bag of tricks

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Whether you’re preparing for a big gathering or hosting a small dinner with loved ones, make any get-together a special occasion with a twist on delicious, seasonal classics. Impress your guests with a Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider and a Sweet & Smoky Roast Chicken that will fill your home with enticing aromas and joyful memories.

Sweet & Smoky Roast Chicken Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 75 minutes | Servings: 4-6 Created by Chef Matt Gordon

Holiday cooking tips Here are a few tricks to use when preparing a special holiday meal: • Prepare some items a day or two in advance, or prep vegetables the day before to help save time the day of the big party. • Brine the chicken the night before to help loosen muscle fibers, allowing the chicken to retain moisture when roasting the next day. • Ladle hot mulled cider into warm cups or mugs, and place extra bourbon and Tabasco Sauce on the side for guests who enjoy an added kick. • Bring the mulled cider to the table by pouring it into a thermos. This will help keep the cider warm without having to leave the table to top off your guests’ mugs. For more delicious recipes for your holiday menu, visit www.tabasco.com.

Hot & Spicy Mulled Cider Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 18 Created by Chef Jonathon Sawyer

Ingredients: Chicken brine: 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 sprigs fresh thyme 8 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon peppercorns 1 lemon, sliced 1 whole chicken (2.5-4 pounds), rinsed 3 quarts cold water Olive oil Freshly cracked pepper Sauce: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, (canola, grapeseed or corn oil) 1 jalapeno, de-seeded and minced 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and diced into small cubes 2 sticks celery, diced into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon ground star anise or ground fennel 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 inch stick lemongrass, bruised with back of knife or rolling pin 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 5 tablespoons Tabasco Chipotle Sauce, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot 1 tablespoon water 4 tablespoons butter

Ingredients: 1 gallon fresh apple cider 1 stick cinnamon 2 star anise 4 cloves 3 allspice berries 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups bourbon 3/4 cup applejack 1 cup honey liqueur 5 dashes apple bitters 2 tablespoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce, or more to taste Orange twist, for garnish Apple, sliced, for garnish

Directions: For brine, bring four cups water to a boil. Remove from heat and add salt, sugars, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and lemon.

add jalapeno, bell pepper, celery, anise, paprika and lemongrass, stirring every 30 seconds until spices are aromatic and vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.

In bowl large enough to fully submerge chicken, combine cold water with warm, seasoned water mixture. Add chicken and soak, covered and refrigerated, 12-16 hours.

Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes. Add orange juice, sugar and 4 tablespoons Tabasco Sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Bake chicken in casserole dish or deep pan, breast side up, for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat and

In separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to sauce and let simmer for 1 minute. Turn off heat and stir butter into sauce until melted. Add remaining Tabasco Sauce. Reduce oven heat to 300°F and bake for 10 minutes. Glaze with sauce liberally; return to oven and bake until internal temperature – taken at deepest part of thigh area – reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

Directions: In stainless steel pot, combine cider with cinnamon, anise, cloves, allspice berries, almonds and honey. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat; add bourbon, applejack, liqueur, bitters and Tabasco Sauce. Store in refrigerator until ready to be enjoyed. Once ready, gently warm cider cocktail. Garnish with orange twist, sliced raw apple, almonds and dash of Tabasco Sauce.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 23: The Child Center, Inc. Wine Tasting Fundraiser 6-9pm, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife, 149 N. Main St. in St. Charles. Join for a wonderful night of wine tasting. For more information, visit www.thechildcenter.com. Oct. 23: Wine Tasting Fundraiser Benefiting The Child Center, Inc. 6-9pm, Quintessential, 149 N. Main Street in St. Charles. Tickets are $40 and include four drink tickets to sample wines paired with free appetizers, the option to purchase additional wine tickets three/$10 or two/$5, and more.

To register, visit www.thechildcenter.com, or call 636.332.0899. Oct. 24: Halloween Party in the Park 6:30-8:30pm, Founders Park, 7 Freymuth Rd, in Lake St. Louis. Enjoy a free night of hayrides, bounce houses, flashlight egg hunt, free pictures, balloon artist, games & activities for the kids. For more information, call 636.561.4620. Oct. 24-25:Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Murder Mystery Dinner 6:30pm, Pitman Reception Center, 1545 Wentzville Pkwy. in Wentzville. Tickets are $35 per person

and include dinner, drinks, dessert and the show. To make reservations, contact the chamber office at 636.327.6914, or email info@westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

9–11 am, assignments throughout O’Fallon. Join in for a day of making a difference by helping with projects in O’Fallon’s parks, veterans memorials and along creeks and roads. A picnic follows the event. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call volunteer services at 636.379.5417, or email volunteer@ofallon.mo.us

Oct. 25: Fort Zumwalt South High School 24th Annual Craft Show 9-4pm, Fort Zumwalt South High School, 8050 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. Craft lovers will find everything from jewelry and holiday items, to wooden crafts and soaps. Bake sale and concessions are also available. Proceeds benefit the high school Booster Club.

Oct. 26: Sausage Supper Noon-6pm, Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 6210 Hwy. 94 S. in Weldon Spring. Dine in buffet style whole hog sausage. Featuring crafts, quilts, raffles, and a county store. Meals for adults are $10; children 6-12 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. For more information, call 314.799.3103, or 314.630.8001.

Oct. 25: SSM Health Care free community flu clinics 8am-noon, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, main lobby, 1475 Kisker Rd. in St. Charles. Caccines will be administered by injection only for ages three years and older. Participants must not be pregnant to receive the vaccine.

Oct. 28: St. Charles County Symphony Halloween Performance 7pm, St. Peters Cultural Art Center, 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters. Kids are encouraged to come in costume as all the orchestra members will be dressed up for the occasion. Admission is free and treats will be given to all children in attendance.

Oct. 25: Gospel Concert by The Macunes 6pm, New Beginnings Worship Center, 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. For more information, call 636.544.2030, or 314.269.6304. Oct. 25: St. Charles County Historical Society Trivia Night Doors at 6:30, Trivia at 7pm, St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center, 221 First Capitol Dr. in St Charles. For more information, call 636.946.9828, or email contact@scchs.org.

Nov. 1: FHC Craft Fair 9am-4pm, Francis Howell Central, 5199 State Hwy N in Cottleville. Over 130 exhibitors featuring everything from jewelry to fall and holiday crafts, bath products, doll clothes, scarves and much more. For more information, call Shelly at 636.448.0629, or email fhccraftfair@hotmail.com

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Nov. 8: Trivia Night to benefit the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Nature Center and Discovery Expedition of St. Charles Doors Open 6pm, trivia begins at 7pm, St. Peter Parish Center, 221 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Cost is $20 per player (table of 8 $160). Snacks, soda, and beer are included. For tickets, or more information, call 636.947.3199.

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Nov. 15: Holy Cross Lutheran Church Craft Fair 9am-3pm, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Now accepting applications for vendors. 6x8 spaces are $45. Table available $10 each, Electric $5. Looking for handmade items. For more information, call Laura Hoffman at 314.724.6671. Nov. 20: 20th annual Taste of St. Charles 6-9pm, Saint Charles Convention Center. Proceeds benefit local charities. Advanced tickets are $40 per person. $45 per person at the door. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.tasteofstcharles.com.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 22, 2014 Nov. 21: Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Holiday Bazaar 7:30am-2pm, 632 E. Hwy.N in Wentzville. Featuring homemade baked goods & crafts. Hand Quilted Queen Size Quilt will be raffled off. Lunch served from 11am-1:30pm. Menu includes Roast Beef, Hot Dogs, Chili, German Potato Salad, Slaw, Homemade Pie. For more information, call 636.463.3019. Nov. 22: Celebration Church Fall Craft Fair 9am-4pm, 250 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. All artisans/crafters selling handcrafted items. Seeking crafters. Guest speakers throughout the day. For more information, or to register, visit www.celebrationcares.org, or call 636.578.0160. Nov. 22: The St. Louis Chordinals women’s chorus show “Celebrate St. Louis” 1:30 pm, St. Peters Cultural Arts Theatre, 1035 St Peters Howell Rd. in St Peters. Guest performance by The Original Banjo Band from Your Father’s Mustache. Tickets at the door $15, in advance $12. Group rate available. For tickets, or more information, call 636.443.2399, or 314,791.3622.

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Over the Fence

Whirlpool Bought Maytag? Remember the old lonesome Maytag Repairman commercial? He was pictured napping in a chair in his shop with his feet propped up, snoring away with cobwebs hanging on him. It signified Maytag didn’t need repairs thereby, it was the best. At the time, it really was the best or so we believed. The fact that it cost more than the other brands may have been one reason. Most of us couldn’t afford one and ended up with less expensive brands. One popular brand was Sears and Roebuck’s Kenmore. Sears had various price levels of washing machines from basic cheapo to all-the-bells-and-whistles. We were impoverished newlyweds tiring of Laundromats, so we bought the basic version. The shiny new machine came with a one year warranty. An extended warranty was offered that cost extra. Extended warranties smelled of rip-off in my young mind, so I passed on it. I figured that if the machine was as great as they claimed, it should last forever. I apparently suffered the rudimentary delusions of youth. The new machine perked along for 13 months before it quit. The repairman said the electric motor burned out. He said it had aluminum windings and they didn’t

last nearly as long as copper windings. I had to agree with him, knowing something about electric motors cheapened with aluminum windings. Then he asked us when we bought it. “Uh oh,” I moaned. “The factory warranty expired last month.” Although this was my first experience with built-in obsolescence, it was not my first experience with my bride having a hissy-fit accompanied by tears, sobbing and threats of suicide. Enter my bride’s Grandpa. He was a kindly old gent that probably never had an enemy except for Grandma when he pruned the middle out of a tree in their front yard. Grandpa called Sears and somehow talked them out of a labor charge but we would have to pay for a new motor. “Hooray!” we shouted. “We want the motor with the copper windings.” After it was installed, Grandpa took the old motor to Sears and talked them into forgoing the charge for the new motor as well. I’m not sure how he did this. Perhaps since he was such a kind and gentle old soul, they felt sorry for him…or maybe he showed them a dynamite bomb under his coat. We’ll never know. About two years later, after the Kenmore’s gearbox cracked, we visited an appliance store. They had a shiny new Whirlpool with all the bells and whistles on sale. It did everything from washing clothes to doing

the Frug during spin cycles…or so it seemed. The control panel looked like the dashboard of an F-4 fighter jet. Sitting next to it was a basic Maytag for a hundred dollars more. I asked to see the motor. The salesman grinned and pulled up on the front panel, removed it and set it aside in one smooth motion. Wow! The entire insides were exposed. I swooned. It had a motor with copper windings. It was a Maytag! I said, “Sold!” My bride said…never mind what she said. She wanted the Whirlpool/F-4 that danced. That was 42 years ago. That Maytag washed clothes of my family, my kids college friends, and whomever else dropped by for coffee and laundry service. It never saw a repairman. I still use it. A friend bought a high-dollar Maytag a few years ago. It lasted a little over two years before it smoked. He growled, “If only I’d known Whirlpool had bought Maytag...” I wondered if it had aluminum windings. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating big machines. He has no formal training as a writer, unless 60 years of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.