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Sharing her story St. Peters teen selected by Shriners Hospitals to assist at PGA Tournament event

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By Brett Auten It was a whirlwind October weekend for a St. Peters teen. Hadley Wilson was chosen as one of 18 patient ambassadors throughout the country to help out at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an official PGA Tournament held in Las Vegas. In a rare behind the scenes opportunity, Wilson, 17, served as a standardbearer, where she and another patient ambassador carried the scores of a group of professional golfers as they competed in the tournament. “It was a little tiring,” Wilson said. “Walking 18 holes over both days was like walking six or seven miles. Thankfully, having the other patient ambassador there to talk to and to take turns holding the sign definitely helped.” Not a golf fan per se, Wilson was able to appreciate the sport from a rare frame of reference. “I was never interested or involved in golf,” she said. “It was cool to learn about the sport. I thought it was amazing how far they could hit the ball. I have seen golf courses from a distance but never been on one.” Hadley was born in Beihai City, China in 1998 without her left forearm and hand. After living in an orphanage for two years, she was adopted by Bunnie and Harry Willson of St. Peters. In addition to providing her with prosthetic arms and the training and therapy to use them when she was child, Wilson credits the staff of Shriners Hospitals with helping her find inner strength and determination, and to be proud of her difference. She rarely uses a prosthesis now, because she has learned to adapt to the use of her partial arm with the help of occupational therapists and her own creativity. “I love all the staff at Shriners,” Wilson said. “From the time I was little, they taught me that I should think of myself as unique, rather than disabled. The people that I have met along the

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Submitted photo Hadley Wilson was chosen as one of 18 patient ambassadors throughout the country to help at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an official PGA Tournament held in Las Vegas.

way have been like family. They have helped me mentally and emotionally and taught me to have the confidence to tell my story.” As part of her participation in the tournament, Hadley’s story and photo appeared in the tournament program and was shared with the Golf Channel, which televised the tournament. The broadcast reached over 700 million homes across 240 countries worldwide. The best part of the experience didn’t happen on the golf course it was afterwards when all of the patient ambassadors reconvened at the hotel that night or went to dinner and bowling afterward. “It was amazing hanging out with the other patient ambassadors,” Wilson said. “We all exchanged numbers and Facebook profiles. Hearing each other’s stories, we connected on a deeper level. We were all different ages and different background but still everyone had a great time.” Wilson is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and she also teaches the sport at Champion Martial Arts. “I’ve always enjoyed kicking things,” Wilson said. “It’s great having a nice studio and atmosphere there. They care about you.”

She is currently finishing her high school studies and taking college courses to prepare for a career in music therapy. “Hadley has been an outstanding patient ambassador since she was four,” Tammy Robbins, Senior Director of Public Relations of the Central Region of Shriners Hospitals for Children said. “She is a very poised, confident young woman. She’s a leader among the patient ambassadors.”

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Around Town Cornerstone UMC opens Fair Trade Market and more.

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School Boone Trail Elementary celebrates 25 years of Boone Trail Days.

Movie Bill Murray rocks the multiplex.

10 Sports

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11 Recipes

Comfort foods get a boost with mangos.

12 What’s Happening

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Community & Children’s Resource Board honors state representative The Community & Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) recognized and honored Representative Anne Zerr (R-65) for her leadership and long standing advocacy for mental health funding for children and adults at its September board meeting. Representative Zerr has served in the Missouri House since 2008 and has fought hard to retain and expand mental health funding when reduced state revenues threatened to cut the Department of Mental Health’s budget. In 2015, she sponsored HB1045, a bill designed to protect the integrity of the State Statute that allows counties to tax themselves for the purpose of creating a Community Children’s Services Fund. Eight counties have passed this measure since 2004, and these local funds have provided mental health and substance abuse treatment services to hundreds of thousands of children and youth under the age of 19. Over the past three years, there have been numerous legislative attempts to divert funds for purposes not approved by the voters of these communities. Zerr’s bill, which eventually became part of SB42, was signed by the governor and became law in late August, honors the voice of the voters and the local boards that have provided stewardship over these funds.

“If the voters want to add additional items for funding consideration, they can put the issue before the voters. SB42 provides them with a mechanism to do so while honoring what voters have approved”, shared Rep. Zerr. “In a democracy, it is vital to protect the voice of the people while maintaining transparency in how tax dollars are spent. Local funding and control are crucial to addressing the mental health needs of our youth and they are making a remarkable difference in the St. Charles County community.” St. Charles County passed a 1/8 cent tax in 2004 and the fund is administered by the CCRB. The board distributes approximately $6.5 million annually supporting 27 agencies and partially funding 42 programs that range from school-based prevention programming, to counseling, to very intensive services for youth with serious emotional disorders. Since these programs have been expanded, St. Charles County has experienced significant reductions in child abuse, child and adolescent mortality, teenage pregnancy, juvenile delinquency, school dropouts, truancy crimes, and runaway youth.

Submitted photo The Community & Children’s Resource Board honored Representative Anne Zerr (center) for her leadership and long standing advocacy for mental health funding for children and adults.

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Holiday shop at Cornerstone UMC’s Fair Trade Market Cornerstone UMC just made holiday shopping a whole lot easier, and you get to help others in the process. On Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cornerstone United Methodist Church will host a Fair Trade Market. Fair Trade provides under and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. By purchasing their products, this allows the artisans and their families to pursue better homes, education and healthy lives of dignity. At the Fair Trade Market, unique products that are skillfully made from artisans around the world will be available for purchase. These items include: jewelry, purses, scarves, pottery,

woven baskets, soap, tea, coffee, chocolate and more. Every item purchased provides vital, fair income to artisans and their families; this, in turn, provides economic vitality to their communities. Each purchase has far reaching impact around the world. There will also be lunch available for $7 on this day so you can grab a bite to eat before or after you shop. Fair trade is a concept that lessens the number of links in the supply chain and engages the artisan in the trade process. It results in higher pay, dignity, respect and sustainability of the artisan community. It also results in higher employment rates around the world, jobs for some who would otherwise not have them and access for all of us to unique, skillfully hand-

made and beautiful products from around the world. These products boast uncommon colors, shapes and textures not available from mass-produced product lines. “The Fair Trade Movement is an international network of producers, importers, retailers and consumers, which enables people in the developing world to sell their products at a price that allows them to live in dignity and to support themselves and their families,” says Mabel Dighton, Missions Coordinator for the church. “Your tax-deductible donation will not only go to help the artisans but will also go to help the programs in Kenya and Zambia that provide much needed support to children orphaned by AIDS.”

Dead bat tested, found positive for rabies The St. Charles County Division of Humane Services confirmed that a dead bat discovered inside a northeastern St. Charles County home has tested positive for the rabies virus. Although they were not known to have been bitten by the bat, family members and their pets are being treated and monitored to prevent development of this deadly illness. Because the rabies illness will likely result in death of those infected without extensive treatment, it’s best for people and their pets to avoid contact with live or dead wild animals, unfamiliar dogs or cats, and any animals that are displaying unusual behaviors. If you are concerned about the presence of a potentially rabid animal on your property, please contact St. Charles County’s Animal Control at 636-949-7347 or the Missouri Department of Conservation’s St. Charles County regional office at 636-441-4554 for more information.

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Family caregivers are some of our nation’s most dedicated heroes – devoted men and women who tirelessly attend to loved ones with an illness, disability or limitations of aging. Each November, America celebrates National Family Caregivers Month to recognize and honor family caregivers across our country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 34 million unpaid caregivers nationwide care for someone age 18 or older who is dealing with sickness or disability. These millions represent roughly 21 percent of all U.S. households. Fortunately, a plethora of national and local organizations and online resources are available to family caregivers, including the Family Caregiver Alliance, caregiver.org; National Alliance for Caregiving, caregiving.org; and Medicare. gov. For local support, caregivers can contact county and state government agencies including the Health and Human Services Department, Social Services Department and Public Health Department Dr. Eboni Green of Caregiver Support Services will address family caregiver concerns in a free webinar, “Caregiver Wellness: Power of U!” on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. In recognition of National Fam-

ily Caregivers Month, Right at Home Corporate is hosting this webinar featuring Dr. Green’s extensive experience in caregiver health and wellness, particularly caregiver stress, burnout and related family conflicts. Designed to help family and professional caregivers, the webinar will examine how stress and distress impact decisionmaking abilities of caregivers. Attendees also will learn the important differences between the concepts of “helping caregiving” and “rescuing caregiving.” To attain a registration form, call Right at Home at 636-379-9955. Right at Home notes that Nov. 11 is Veterans Day and encourages special recognition of all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially those who bravely served our country and now selflessly serve as caregivers for their loved ones.

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Make Village North Retirement Community your new home Are you looking for a North County option to celebrate worry-free retirement living in a beautiful, serene environment? If so, look no further than Village North Retirement Community, a 45-acre estate with one of the most beautiful landscapes in North St. Louis County. BJC HealthCare and Bethesda Health Group, two highly respected names in retirement living and healthcare, are in partnership and co-own this community. Bethesda, which manages Village North, provides a variety of services, conveniences and living options for residents and family members to enjoy. And if needed, Village North residents have acute care options right on campus, as rehabilitation and long-term care

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Local dentist honored by Kiwanis Moore on Life John Silberberg, dentist and owner of Midpoint Dental, LLC was recently awarded a Walter Zeller Fellowship by O’Fallon Kiwanis President, Greg Wilson in recognition of John’s work on the Eliminate Project: Kiwanis Eliminating Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). “I appreciate the work that John has done within our club to move us forward in this important campaign,” said Wilson. Walter Zeller made the first gift to establish the Kiwanis International Foundation in 1940. To honor a kindred spirit of generosity, a donation of $1,250 is made toward the Eliminate Project and the Walter Zeller Fellow receives a medallion, certificate and commemorative lapel pin. Most important of all, they help put MNT where it belongs: in the medical history books. The money is used to save or protect more than 690 women and their future babies. The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club meets at J.J.’s Restaurant on Thursdays at noon and works throughout the year to support youth activities in the community.

Crossroads Arts Council awards prizes at Wentzville Octoberfest The winners who were awarded prizes from the Crossroads Arts Council were (from left) Best of Show, Heather Semore, Second Place, Erica Little, Third Place, David Wade, “People’s Choice” Alex Braun. The WDBA estimates over 4,000 people attended Wentzville Octoberfest.

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By Cindy Moore

Empty bucket People are always talking about their bucket list – things they want to do before they kick the bucket. Their items are usually quite exotic; anything from visiting China to bungee jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. I consider their lists and realize in my own way, I have already done some of those things. Such as: Write a book and receive an award. In seventh grade, I once wrote “in” a book for which I received detention. Check that one off. Run a marathon. I’ve raised three children and throughout the day worn off more shoe-tread than most joggers and put on more distance than any pansy marathoner. Double check. Learn a new language. That’s an easy one. Having lived with teenagers forced me to do just that. “Hey kids, how are you?” I said. Son: “Yo!” Interpretation: Can’t you see I’m starving. Could you attempt to fix me a sandwich before I lose consciousness? Daughter #1: “What’s happenin’? Like, oh my gosh, I am totes in love with this guy that just texted me. Could you be my bestie and like wheel me to the mall. I am definitely going to need to get a new outfit and something pierced before math tomorrow or else I will totally die out loud!” Interpretation: None. No intelligent human being has been able to translate that jibberish as of this writing. Daughter #2: Steely glare. Interpretation: I am in a foul mood. Come

no further or lose all use of your extremities. Another bucket favorite – lose weight. Recently, I was in one of those giant man stores that sell all sorts o f strange man-tempting stuff like lumber and plumbing parts. I could not find my husband for a full two hours. Finally, I located him in the back of the store drooling over a set of ratchet wrenches like they were a troupe of bikini-clad woman. It was all quite embarrassing. He’s a little overweight. So technically, for a time, I lost 200 lbs. I am so checking that one off. So my bucket list is rapidly dwindling in size. I hope that doesn’t mean my time is drawing to an end. Last week I checked off yet another item; I saw the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile. Something tells me I need to heighten my expectations or lengthen my list. Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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JOOI club started in O’Fallon The O’Fallon Optimist Club is proud to announce sponsorship of a new Junior Optimist Octagon International club that chartered in June 2015. The club is made up of students who attend Ft. Zumwalt South High School. They are already active in serving the community through charitable acts. They serve meals at the Salvation Army, they read and do crafts and other activities with the residents at a nursing home in the area. They provide assistance to the adult club; they recently filled 69 back packs with supplies that were Submitted photo purchased by the O’Fallon Optimist Members of the Junior Optimist Octagon International club include (from left) Katie Williams, Sydney Club and donated to Ft. Zumwalt Schack, secretary, Elaiza Schorn, Tanmayee Pydimukkala, Nikhita Kichili, Sahithi Katragadda, Dillan Adams, School District before the start of treasurer and Mary Bollinger, president. Mr. Jeff Bequette teacher sponsor is in the back. the school year. We are actively seeking to sponsor other “We are excited about partnering with them on future projects and activities. youth clubs in the area. Optimist International Through this interaction they learn about leader- has youth club programs for younger age levels ship, responsibility, team work and make lasting as well. For more information e-mail cyndysfriendships”, said Cyndy Schwab, president of the chwab@yahoo.com or call 636-544-0102. For O’ Fallon Optimist Club. We provide encourage- more information about Optimist International visit www.optimist.org. ment as we strive to “bring out the best in kids”.

Mooney Marketing purchases LinCo Promotions LinCo Promotions has been sold to Tony Mooney at Mooney Marketing & Promotions, 101 College St., Ste 7 in Troy. After 10 years in the promotional business, John and Debbie Pralle have decided it is time to retire and enjoy the good life. Starting Nov. 2 they will join with Tony for several months to help him establish a working relationship with past suppliers and faithful customers. So, stop in and meet Tony, or give him a call at 636-528-7473. Mooney has operated Mooney Marketing for the past nine years and has grown it into an award winning marketing, graphic design and sign business. He has a BA in Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Commercial Art from NMSU (now Trumann University). Before starting Mooney Marekting, Mooney has 20 years of marketing and graphic design experience in both higher education (Washington University and St. Charles Community College) and corporate advertising with Moog Automotive and NASCAR. The transition will result in no disruption for continuing customers.

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Outstanding volunteers recognized at the city of O’Fallon’s annual volunteer banquet For their dedication and commitment to service, city of O’Fallon volunteers were recently honored with a dinner, the showing of a video highlighting O’Fallon volunteers in action and presented with awards at the city’s 19th Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Many volunteers who were recognized have donated hundreds of service hours to the city over the past year. O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy presented awards for service on a city board, commission or committee, whose members “quietly move the city forward one informed recommendation at a time,” said Hennessy. He named Ron Shaver as O’Fallon’s “2015 Volunteer of the Year” for serving on the city’s Parks and Recreation Board since 1998 and for participating as a city volunteer for 17 years. The mayor also named the Citizens for the O’Fallon Police Station & Courthouse Committee as the city’s “2015 Ambassadors of the Year.” The committee members are: Jim Frain, Jennifer Thomas, Holly Murray, Richard Rowe, Karlyn Cox, Jamie Cronk, Bill Fath and James Davis. O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Manager Kathy Halstead and Coordinator Alexis Jaegers presented the department’s annual awards recognizing volunteers who supported city events, pro-

grams, special projects and staff. “This past year, we were fortunate to have 3,000 people who came forward to support city services,” said Halstead. “This includes volunteers who came out only once to help with a quick project, those who have been providing support for 15 years or more, and still others who contribute hundreds of hours annually.”

Is it a Trick or a Treat?

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What was life like in 1800 when St. Charles County was the frontier? Students at Boone Trail Elementary found out as classroom lessons came to life last week as students and staff celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Boone Trail Days” on Oct. Photo courtesy Wentzville School District 15 and 16. Stu- Students and staff at Boone Trail Elementary celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Boone Trail Days” on Oct. 15 and 16. dents took part in hands-on activiBoone Trail Days as a fourth this event,” said Principal John ties like shelling corn, square dancing, and spin- grader the first year it was cel- Schulte. “It was exciting to have ning wool. They also enjoyed ebrated, and was back this year former students from the first demonstrations on blacksmith- as a parent volunteer. “It’s great year Boone Trail was open, to be able to share this experi- back as parent volunteers ening and frontier life. joying the festivities with their “You get to do lots of difference with my daughter Lucy.” Friday night is the culmina- own children.” ent things,” said first grade student Jacob Strokotter. “We look tion of the week when the PTA forward to it because it’s a lot of sponsors a chili supper with games and hayrides. The event fun.” The annual tradition is a cel- brings families and the comebration of early American life munity together to celebrate a that starts in the classroom, fall tradition that goes back to where teachers incorporate les- the opening of the school. “Boone Trail Days is a trasons about Native Americans and pioneer life into the cur- dition our staff and students look forward to each year. This riculum. Ashley Ullery experienced was our 25th year celebrating

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Movie

“Rock the Kasbah”

By Steve Bryan

Bill Murray rocks the multiplex Forty years ago Bill Murray became a core member of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, an ensemble considered to among the best in “Saturday Night Live” history. During his run, Murray played such memorable characters as Nick, the smarmy lounge singer, and Todd DeLaMuca, the nerdy lothario who tormented Gilda Radner’s Lisa Loopner. Like many “SNL” cast members, Murray moved on to motion pictures where he continues to surprise and delight fans. In the recently-released “Rock the Kasbah,” for instance, the actor plays Richie Lanz, a music manager who discovers a new singing talent in Afghanistan. This young sensation could be Lanz’s last chance to get back on top. Murray first made his cinematic mark in 1979’s “Meatballs,” a comedy set in a summer camp. He played Tripper Harrison, the wisecracking head counselor who dispensed equal amounts of advice and practical jokes. Other “Meatballs” sequels followed, but they lacked Murray and the magic he brought to the story. A year later, Murray played Carl Spackler, one of the oddest characters in movie history. Carl worked as an assistant greenskeeper at Bushwood Country Club and was tasked with disposing of a pesky gopher. In typical Carl fashion, he turned that simple job into an epic battle between man and nature. “Caddyshack” remains a comedy classic and one of Murray’s most memorable performances. Murray continued his cinematic winning streak as Dr. Peter Venkman in “Ghostbusters,” the 1984 summer comedy hit. Murray delivered great lines (“He slimed me.”) and had an offbeat romance with Sigourney Weaver’s Dana Barrett. More than 30 years later, Murray will be part of the upcoming “Ghostbusters” reboot

featuring Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy. Murray also achieved great success in the independent film world. He starred as an aging film star opposite an up-andcoming Scarlett Johansson in 2003’s “Lost in Translation.” He has become a favorite of director Wes Anderson, starring in such projects as “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Last year’s “St. Vincent” cast Murray as a crusty war veteran who becomes an unlikely mentor to the young boy who lives next door. Murray stars opposite a subdued Melissa McCarthy in this engaging comedy, earning a Golden Globe for his performance. 2014 also saw Murray saving priceless art treasures opposite George Clooney and John Goodman in the World War II drama “The Monuments Men.” Providing the voice for Baloo in the upcoming adaptation of “The Jungle Book,” Bill Murray will continue to rock the box office with his versatility. He may have played an uncredited role in the classic 1982 comedy “Tootsie,” but his name and face continue to make him a welcome presence at the movies. “Rock the Kashbah” photos courtesy of Dune Films 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 wideeyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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University of Missouri-St. Louis golf team excels The UMSL men’s golf team moved up three spots to No. 14 in the latest Bushnell Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll. The Tritons, previously ranked No. 17, are one of two Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) teams represented, with Indianapolis debuting in a tie for No. 22. UMSL will close out the fall portion of its schedule at the UIS Island Getaway in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Tritons have finished in the top three in each of their previous five outings this fall and have claimed two team titles. *Great place to wrap it up Lindenwood hosts Syracuse Friday The Lindenwood women’s ice hockey team played its first two CHA conference games against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Friday night and Saturday night from Lindenwood Ice Arena in Wentzville. Lindenwood took the first game 5-2 after scoring four goals in the third period. Then the second game ended with a tie at 1-1, extending Lindenwood’s unbeaten streak to four. With the tie the Lady Lions move their season record to 3-4-1 and 1-0-1 within the CHA. The Lady Lions return to action on Friday night when they host the Syracuse Orange from Lindenwood Ice Arena for their annual Pink the Rink night at 7 p.m. *Thanks to Drew Morris / Graduate Assistant for Sports Information

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Impressive Rams have back-to-back wins On a beautiful fall Sunday for football, the Rams beat the San Francisco 49ers inside the Edward Jones dome 27-6. The victory improved the team to three wins in four attempts at home to stay perfect in the division. Several highlights to enjoy: • Head Coach Jeff Fisher improved his career win record to 166, two wins behind Tom Coughlin for second-most wins among active coaches. • Rookie running back Todd Gurley has his

fourth game in a row rushing in triple digits taking the ball 20 times for 133 yards; his 71-yard rush is the fourth longest rush of the season in the NFL, the last Rams rookie RB to do so was Jerome Bettis in 1993; in Gurley’s first four career starts, he has rushed for 566 yards, the most yards by any NFL player in his first four starts who began career in Super Bowl era. • Wide receiver Tavon Austin tallied a two-yard touchdown rush and added 66-yard touchdown reception. • Rams’ defense has 26 sacks this season, 18 of those sacks have been at home in four game. Going into today’s game they led the league in sacks at home. Sacks were by defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks, defensive end Michael Brockers and Rob Quinn. • Linebacker James Laurinaitis and defensive tackle Michael Brockers split a safety and marked the first NFL safety for each player. • Rams opponents have made 16 redzone trips in 2015, and have come away with only five touchdowns and settled for 11 field goals, best total in the NFL. • Safety Mark Barron led the team in tackles with nine (six solo). *On a roll Westport expanding sports places to eat It is rumored that the old Ozzie Smith’s eatery will be replaced by the national recognized restaurant Twin Peaks. They bring to the industry “…eats, drinks, scenic views…”. After the J Bucks restaurants have closed, several of their employees will help introduce the concept to the area. *Westport on the move

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With cold and flu season knocking on the door, it’s time to start preparing your immune system to battle not only that pesky cold, but other chronic diseases as well. Research has found that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables may provide protection against cardiovascular disease, several cancers and other chronic diseases. Several of the micronutrients associated with diets high in fruit and vegetables, such as vitamin C, have also been shown to support immune function. Mangos, which are bursting with antioxidants and more than 20 different vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and vitamin B6, can help support immune function as part of a healthy diet.

A diet poor in nutrients can reduce immunity and your body’s ability to fight off illness, mixing up some of those go-to comfort foods when you’re not feeling well and replacing them with healthier options can be both comforting and nutritious. Since mangos are a superfruit, try switching out that bowl of chicken noodle soup for a bowl of Gingered Mango Soup, or soothe that sore throat with a Tropical Mango Sorbet instead of that big scoop of ice cream. Find more healthful comfort food recipes and other ways to help boost your immunity at Mango.org.

Gingered Mango Soup Servings: 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour chill time 4 ripe mangos, peeled and pitted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (or to taste) 3 cups coconut milk 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup water 4 tablespoons plain yogurt 4 tablespoons mangos, peeled, pitted and finely chopped 4 tablespoons finely chopped peeled and seeded cucumber finely grated lime zest Directions:

In a blender or food processor, puree mangos and ginger. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice; cover and chill for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. Stir in water and incorporate until smooth. Spoon into 4 shallow bowls and top each with spoonful of yogurt, stirring once to swirl.

Tropical Mango Sorbet Servings: 8 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 1 hour 3 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cubed (makes 2 cups of puree) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice (juice from 1 medium lime) 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract 1 cup chilled pineapple juice lime peel or small lime wedge Directions:

In blender or food processor, puree mangos, sugar, lime juice and extract until smooth. Transfer to ice cream maker bowl and stir in pineapple juice; freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Cover and place in freezer for at least 1 hour or up to 1 week. Garnish with twists of lime peel or small lime wedges.

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EVENTS Nov. 4: German heritage program St. Charles County German Heritage Program will take place at 7pm at Stegton’s Banquet Center at 1450 Wall Street. The public is invited join us. The free program is by the St. Charles German Heritage Club, a German Social Club that meets the first Wednesday of each month to share and discuss the interesting aspects of our German heritage. Nov. 6: Over the Top for Tots luncheon The Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles and Wentzville invite you to fall into the holidays at the Annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon. Shop local boutiques; enjoy the popular centerpiece showcase and competition, and an assortment of fabulous raffle and auction items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ameristar Conference Center. Over the Top for Tots benefits Crisis Nursery Healing Hearts Art Therapy Program. For sponsorship or tickets information, please contact Bonnie Define at Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-2925770 ex. 106. Nov. 6: Trivia night The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries will host its 5th annual Trivia Night at Trigg Banquet Center located at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. Everyone, including the public, is invited to attend. The price of $160 for a table of eight people includes: 10 rounds of trivia, door prizes, a mulligan, beer and soda; you may also bring in your favorite snacks. The evening will be packed with cash prizes, 50/50, special games & drawings, a prize for the best decorated Disney themed table and best group costume will all be part of the fun. For more information or to register your table visit www.OFallonChamber.org/ trivia or call 636-240-1818 to reserve your spot. Nov. 7: Dinner auction gala The community is invited to attend the 28th annual Evening of the Crusader Dinner Auction gala at St. Dominic High School at 31 St. Dominic Drive in O’Fallon at St. Dominic’s Fallon Family Center. Join us for an exceptional night of fun, elegant cuisine, refreshing spirits and a chance to win a variety of unique auction items. The goal of this event is to build and strengthen the community, to keep St. Dominic’s tuition at a reasonable cost, and to continuously improve the quality of our children’s education.

The evening begins with Mass at 4:45 p.m. in the Father Bob Lane Chapel on campus. Doors open at 5 p.m. when guests can begin viewing the live and silent auction items for bid. The complimentary bar also opens at 5 p.m. and the formal gourmet dinner, prepared by Specialized Catering, will be served at 6:30 p.m. The live auction is scheduled to kick-off at 8 p.m. To reserve tickets, make a donation, or secure a sponsorship opportunity contact St. Dominic High School at 636240-8303 or visit http://stdominic. maestroweb.com/. Nov. 7: Trivia night Come One, Come All to the 8th Annual Trinity Church Trivia Night at St. Charles Borromeo Gym at 601 Fourth Street in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Cost is $160 for a table of eight. Beer, soda and bottled water provided along with raffles, door prizes, silent auction, and baskets. To get tickets and more information call 636-949-9160 or visit www. trinity-stcharles.org. Nov. 7: Benefit dinner Wishes Wags & Whiskers: An Evening to Benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter will take place from 6. to 9 p.m. at Ragan’s Jewelry at 34 Crossroads Plaza in O’Fallon. Your ticket purchase enters you into the drawing and all proceeds go to Five Acres Animal Shelter. Nov. 7: Holly Berry Fair St. John’s United Church of Christ, (Wolfrum Rd. and Hwy 94 in Weldon Spring), will hold its annual ‘Holly Berry Fair’ Bazaar from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The fair includes a silent auction for gift baskets, gift certificates, and Holiday items. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. Shops will remain open until 3 p.m. and include a specialty gift shop, where all items are priced under $20, others have hand crafted items, homemade mixes, soups, and cookies by the pound. Just for kids, there are inexpensive gifts for parents, grandparents and friends. The “Sweet Shoppe” includes: Homemade candies, jams and jellies, canned vegetables, and baked goods. The café offers walking tacos and ham sandwiches. Homemade pies and cakes will also be available. A homemade quilt will be raffled at 2 p.m. For additional information contact Barb Eickmeier 636-244-0385 or Julie Massar at 636-926-8995 or visit our web site - http://stjohnsweldonspring.org. Nov. 7: Alzheimer’s seminar In honor of National Caregiver Month, the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter invites area residents to learn

about Alzheimer’s research, caregiving tips, support available and more at the 5th Annual Care & Conquer Education Series. The seminar will take place on Nov. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Spencer Road Library – Community Commons, located at 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required for each seminar, and a $5 per person donation is requested upon registration. Pre-registration can be completed online at www.alz.org/ stl or by calling 800-272-3900. There are a limited number of reduced price tickets for individuals facing financial hardship. Nov. 7: Deer Dance The People Helper Project, of St. Charles, will be hosting their 1st Annual Deer Dance. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe, the Deer Dance proceeds will benefit area backpack programs, helping to feed school children in need. The band playing at the Deer Dance is St. Louis’ favorite country cover band known as County Line. Doors open at 6 p.m. (free beer from 6 – 7 p.m. to those 21 years and older). Band starts playing at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $20 or 2 tickets for $30 in advance. Visit PeopleHelperProject.com for additional details, to learn more about food backpack programs for local children, or to purchase tickets. Nov. 8: Turkey dinner and holiday bazaar 29th Annual Turkey Dinner and Holiday Bazaar at The United Methodist Church at Wentzville at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost for adults is $10, children $5 (ages 6-12) and children age five and under free. Carry-outs are available. For more information call 636-327-6377 or visit www.livelovegrow.org. Nov. 8: Hymn Festival Zion Lutheran Church and School invite the public to join in song at its 13th annual Hymn Festival. This singing event will feature Paul Soulek, organist and composer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska, as well as Zion’s adult and children’s choirs and a brass quartet from the St. Louis area. The Hymn Festival will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles at 3 p.m. This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series for 2015-2016. For more information and directions, log on to www. zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425. Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony A free Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Belleau Creek Road in O’Fallon. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-3795550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk. Join in thanking veterans for our liberty and our country’s freedom. City Hall will be closed in observance of the day.

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Nov. 13: ArtWalk Saint Charles Riverfront Arts (SCRA) is excited to announce the 10th Annual ArtWalk. This year, the event will be held for one night only - on from 7 until 11 p.m. - at OPO Startups venue, located in the renovated Old Post Office building on Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Tickets for this year’s ArtWalk event are $10 each, and will provide access to the gallery housed in the Old Post Office, which will be filled with the St. Louis areas most interesting and inspiring artists in an environment that is sure to bring out everyone’s creative side. Inquiries about the ArtWalk event participation may be made by contacting Neal Gray, SCRA Board Vice President via email at ngray1@charter.net or by phone at 314-363-6686. Additional details – including information on how to submit an application for the 2015 ArtWalk – can be found at Saint Charles Riverfront Arts website at www.riverfrontarts.org.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • November 4, 2015 Nov. 13: Holiday bazaar Immanuel Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar hosted by the Ladies Aid Group will take place at 632 E.Hwy. N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Featuring homemade baked goods and lots of homemade crafts, also lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We feature roast beef, hot dogs, chili, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies. For more information call 636-327-4416. Nov. 13: Craft bazaar Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid Craft Bazaar will be held at 623 E. Hwy N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. featuring homemade baked goods and crafts. A quilt will be raffled, need not be present to win. Lunch served from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Serving roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, German potato salad, slaw, and homemade pies. Carry outs will be available. Nov. 14: Craft fair From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friedens UCC at 1703 Old Hwy 94 S in St. Charles is hosting a “Stop n Shop” Craft and Vendor Fair. We’ll have vendors from Longeberger, Mary Kay, Mystery & Literary Jewelry, Plexus Natural Supplement, Essential Oils, Scentsy, Tupperware, and 3D Fiberlash Mascara. We’ll also have crafters of handmade jewelry, snuggle baby blankets, hand embroidery towels, fleece items, crochet items, baby blankets, home sewn items, lighted Christmas glass blocks, baby gift packs with bibs, doll clothes and furniture, home canned goods, and more. Nov 18: Tree lighting ceremony Help ring in the official start of the season by joining in the countdown to the lighting of the holiday tree in O’Fallon City Hall at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon from 6 – 8 p.m. The evening’s fun includes live choral music, visits with Santa (be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment), games, crafts, face painting and rides on the City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ booths will be stocked with holiday decorations and hand-made gifts for sale, and concessions will be available for purchase. Free admission but food pantry donations are requested. For more information contact 636379-5614 or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ more-festivals-and-events. Nov. 19. Taste of St. Charles The Rotary Club of St. Charles is celebrating the 21st year for its Taste of St. Charles charity fundraiser with grants to five local charities. Taste of St. Charles will be held from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Saint Charles Convention Center. Guests at Taste of St. Charles can sample foods from more than 30 restaurants, in addition to top shelf spirits, wine and beer. Proceeds from Taste of St. Charles are distributed through grants to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of St. Charles County. Event tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door and may be purchased at www.tasteofstcharles.com or from members of the Rotary Club of St. Charles. Event sponsorships are also available. Raffle tickets may be purchased from Rotary members. Nov. 19-22: Theater performance St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21; 10 a.m. Nov. 19; and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. To volunteer for ushering or crew work, call 636-922-8050. Nov. 21: Cabaret show Gateway Spotlight Chorus CabaretStyle Show “Magic Tonight” will be held at Hope Lutheran Church 1975 S. Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles from 7 - 10 p.m. Entertainment includes the featured chorus, plus Sweet Adeline quartet “Fierce,” comedian/magician Steve Barcellona, and a Capella vocal jazz quartet “Heart to Heart”. Light refreshments provided, but you can bring your own. Cost is $18 through Nov. 10, $20 following and at door.

Call 636-379-3992 or email gschyder@ yahoo.com for tickets and additional information. Nov. 21: Tree lighting ceremony In honor of the Salvation Army’s continued support of St. Charles County Residents in Need, the city of Dardenne Prairie will host their 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Hall Park at 6 p.m. The evening will include musical entertainment by area schools, holiday crafts, refreshments and other activities. Santa and his reindeer will be available for pictures, please bring your own camera. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army Toy Town. Donated toys will benefit children in need in the western St. Charles County area. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 636-755-5308 or visit the website at www.dardenneprairie. org. Nov. 21: Quilt Bingo St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council will host their Quilt Bingo at 1424 South First Capitol Dr in St. Charles (at intersection S. Hwy 94 and Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. 24 regular games for $10 with a quilt given away every fourth game. For more information call Martha at 636-441-4609. Nov. 21: Craft fair Second Annual Celebration Church Fall Craft Fair takes place at 250 Birdie Hills Road in St. Peters from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All artisans and crafters will be selling their own handcrafted items. Event is free and open to the public. Celebration Church members will be selling cookbooks, food and beverages during the fair. Event rules and applications available at www.celebrationcares.org or call Pat or Ray at 636578-0160. Nov 21: Choral concert The St. Louis Chordinals, a not for profit Ladies a capella chorus will be performing at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre Performing Arts Theatre at One St. Peters Centre Drive in St. Peters at 1:30 p.m. with special guest quartets, “Great Day” and “Just For Today”. Please join us for our show entitled “On The Road Again.” Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Group discounts are available. For tickets and information please call 314-739-1177. Dec. 5: Candy cane hunt Candy Cane Hunt takes place from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Cost is $8 for residents, $10 for non-residents. Register in advance for a wacky good time hunting candy canes hidden outside the Renaud Spirit Center recreation complex. After all the candy canes have been corralled, come inside for hot chocolate, visiting with Santa, holiday songs and other activities for “good” children. For more information contact 636-4742732 or visit https://econnect.ofallon. mo.us/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch. asp. Dec. 5: Candy cane hunt Candy Cane Hunt takes place from 9 – 10:30 a.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Cost is $8 for residents, $10 for non-residents. Register in advance for a wacky good time hunting candy canes hidden outside the Renaud Spirit Center recreation complex. After all the candy canes have been corralled, come inside for hot chocolate, visiting with Santa, holiday songs and other activities for “good” children. For more information contact 636-4742732 or visit https://econnect.ofallon.

mo.us/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch. asp. Dec. 6: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony A free Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Everyone is welcome to attend this ceremony marking the 74th anniversary of the attack on the American fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. For more information contact Conan Stott at 636-379-5550 or cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ veterans-memorial-walk.

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Dec. 6: Christmas house tour Visit beautifully decorated New Town homes at the New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour from 1 – 5 p.m. Tickets ($10 cash only) may be purchased in advance at Marsala’s Market in New Town or the day of the tour at the Town Hall located at 3300 Rue Royale Street. All proceeds benefit local food pantries. Dec. 8: Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Carolers will fill the air with music as you and your family walk through the Celebration of Lights display from 6 – 9 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt Park at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon. Cost is $3 for ages 3 and older. This year, avoid waiting in line by purchasing admission wristbands in advance for each member of your party. Wristbands will be sold Monday – Friday, Nov.16 – Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive (across the street from Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center). Santa will be receiving young visitors, vendors will be selling hot chocolate, cookies and holiday gifts, and, at 7:25 p.m., fireworks will burst over Lake Whetzel. No vehicles or horse-drawn rides will be allowed in the park on this special night for pedestrians, only. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at the First Baptist Church, 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and O’Fallon Christian Church, 9380 Veterans Memorial Parkway. For more information contact 636-379-5614 or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights.

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Dec. 12: Free electronics and appliance recycling event Not just for residents – everyone is welcome to bring just about any item with an electric cord or that uses a battery to this free electronics and appliance recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark west parking lot (off Tom Ginnever Avenue) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Acceptable items for the drop-off include household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRT monitors), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (which must have gas and oil removed) and LED/ LCD TVs. One CRT-TV (cathode ray tube) per vehicle can be dropped off at no charge. Please do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. This free service is provided by the city of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center. For more information contact: 636-272-0477 or ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us or visit www. ofallon.mo.us/bulk-waste.

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Over the Fence

What once made us great About a year ago, a retired friend wanted me to take a trip with him to Minnesota. I asked him, “What’s in Minnesota besides ten thousand frozen lakes?” With some hesitation he finally said he wanted to visit the Greyhound Museum in Northern Minnesota because he once worked for Greyhound to pay college tuition. I guess he must have thought I would tell him he was suffering from dementia. He was wrong. I said, “Great. I remember those big silver buses roaring past us on what’s now I-70 when I was a kid.” I looked up Minnesota museums on the internet and found there was also a mining museum nearby. I told him, “I’ll go but I want to see the mining museum, too. Fair is fair.” After a two day drive, we found ourselves walking through the museum’s displays of buses dating back to the 1900s. The people that worked there seemed happy to see us. We ran across a mechanic who was installing a huge Detroit diesel engine in the rear of a bus from the sixties. He stopped and talked with us for almost two hours, reminiscing about a long ago time when Greyhound buses were the epitome of a great way to travel. Before we left, I teased him about taking a long break to talk about buses with strangers. He said it didn’t matter because he wasn’t getting paid. He was simply a professional mechanic who donated his free time to work on old buses for the museum. As it turned out, almost everyone who worked there was donating their time. The next morning we drove to the mining museum which overlooked a huge chasm that looked as if someone was digging another Grand Canyon. It was an iron mining operation that had been there since America’s

machine age went into overdrive. The huge power shovels that sat in the museum’s yard were small compared to those in use in that chasm, which were enormous and made the power shovels my father once ran in St. Louis look like toys. We had arrived at the mining museum too early and the museum’s indoor section wasn’t open yet, but somebody saw us and opened the doors anyway. He was glad we came and we spent over an hour watching films and listening to his vast knowledge of iron mining history. It turned out he was a retired iron miner along with several others working there. Once again, I found these friendly, hard-working people were donating their time just as those at the Greyhound museum. The trip turned out to be one of the best I’ve experienced. The Northern Minnesota citizens must be the friendliest people on the planet, not to mention the most generous of their time. The people in restaurants we patronized were equally friendly. It was like dropping back a half century to a kinder, gentler era before the country divided itself politically and financially. Every once in a while I read about the scandals among Missouri History Museum’s curators involving outrageously high salaries. When I compare this to those wonderful people who work for nothing in Minnesota’s well maintained museums, I wonder if our country has lost sight of what once made us great. It seems as if we regressed to measuring our patriotism and love of country by how much money we can wrest from it. To find some folks who generously donate their time to something

as worthwhile as preserving the relics of our heritage was like a breath of fresh air. Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Editor’s note: Joe Morice is currently recovering from illness and has taken some time off. Until his return we will run some of Joe’s favorite columns.