CNSTC: October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017

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Central Fire and Rescue captain Doug Raines.

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Central Fire and Rescue captain has spent his life in service of the community as both firefighter and as a volunteer

By Brett Auten Doug Raines has always followed his heart.

If there is a cause, a foundation, a fundraiser, pretty much anything to better the community or an individual, he is the first to raise his hand and volunteer.

Service is something that is ingrained in him.

Raines, 47, is a Fort Zumwalt grad who grew up in O’Fallon and lived in Wentzville, St. Charles and St. Peters.

“I haven’t lived anywhere outside the county limits,” he joked. “I have basically stayed within a 15-minute radius from where I grew up.”

His father was a fireman in both Missouri and Florida, and once he hit his early 20s, Raines started as a volunteer firefighter in 1991 with the St. Charles Fire District and became a career firefighter in 1995 with the St. Peters Fire District. He joined Central Fire and Rescue in 1998 and today is a captain with the department. His brother, Jason, was hired in May 1996 in Spanish Lake

where he too is a captain of its fire department.

Raines fondly remembers tagging along with his dad on donation-giving trips he

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still want to make a difference, be a positive influence in someone’s life even if it’s just to say hello or smile to Bob in the grocery store. You never know what a smile can do for somebody.

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went on as a fireman and the impact they made stuck.

“I remember going with my dad when he worked with the St. Charles Fire Depart-

ment and picking up couches and dropping off different things,” Raines said. “My dad guided me into compassion for people, and I share that with my kids as well.”

In 1998, Raines started an adopt-a-family gift giving Christmas program within his fire district, and it continues to be a strong community program today. He also worked with United Services during Christmas to provide families with gifts and clothing and currently works with the St. Charles CityCounty Library Foundation to help provide reading materials through the Little Free Library.

In 1999, Captain Raines started a countywide Safety Seat program for installation of car seats and was the St. Charles County Safe Kids Coordinator from 2000 to 2005.

He worked with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help design car seat brochures and other documents for this administration and has traveled across the country teaching child safety seat installation courses.

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GIVING Continued from cover In 2012, after one of his firemen was diagnosed with MS at the age of 28 and is no longer working in the fire truck, Raines raised over $20,000 for Multiple Sclerosis walking on a treadmill for 24 hours and currently assists with the MS Walk for St. Charles County.

“I never realized how much

support I would get,” he said.

“The amount of teams that came out and cheer me on and be part of walk made for a great environment.”

Raines, who is married with three children, is passionate about making the community a better place. He is a member of several community boards

(most recently, a member of the Disabled Athletes Sports Association board) that focus on fundraising and raising awareness on a variety of issues.

“You could probably ask any fireman that at the beginning of their career, the one thing, why would you get into the fire service and the answer I would say

100-percent of them say is that I want to make a difference,” he said. “And I still want to make a difference, be a positive influence in someone’s life even if it’s just to say hello or smile to Bob in the grocery store. You never know what a smile can do for somebody.”

Community News Publications honored with Missouri Press Association awards From staff reports Community News Publications’ staff received six awards as a part of the 2017 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, including firstplace awards for Best Columnist and Best Magazine.

Competing against other weekly newspapers with a similar circulation size in the state of Missouri, CrossRoads magazine was awarded first place in the Magazine/Alternative Publication category, while Our

Town magazine received third place in the same category.

Community News Columnist Cindy Moore won first place in the Best Columnist – Humorous category. Cindy’s win was punctuated by this comment from the anonymous judge, “Cindy takes situations that we all can relate to and consistently makes them LOL funny.

Some writers have to strain to write humorously. Cindy does it naturally. I loved all of her

columns.”

Community News reporter Nicholas Elmes won second place in the Best Military Story category for his story titled “A trip of healing.”

Bringing in third place in the Best Story About History category was Community News reporter Brett Auten for his story titled “History looking for a home.”

Finally, Community News reporter Sara Hardin received

honorable mention in the Best Story About Religion for her story titled “Moving Ferguson forward.”

“It’s always an honor to be recognized by the Missouri Press Association,” said Community News editor Mathew DeKinder. “These awards are a reflection of the dedication, talent and professionalism of our entire staff.”

COMMUNITY VOICES Help little ghosts and princesses have a safe and happy Halloween

By Kyle Gaines While many still cite Christmas or Thanksgiving as their favorite holiday, it’s undeniable that Halloween has grown steadily in popularity over the years. What was once a one-night event, homemade costumes has transformed into a month-long celebration of all things that go bump in the night! Though spooktacular decoration displays and adult costume parties have become commonplace, the main event for children remains the fun-filled hours after dinner on Oct. 31, when they pound the pavement in search of peanut butter cups, lollipops and other sweet treats.

Trick-or-treating is a time-honored tradition that dates back nearly a century here in America; and while it’s a highlight of fall for most kids, it’s important to take a handful of safety tips under consideration before turning your vampires, princesses and pirates loose in the neighborhood.

• Check costume length to ensure kids won’t get tripped up when climbing stairs – this is particularly important with dresses and capes. Proper footwear is also important for avoiding falls – gym shoes are their best bet.

• If your child’s costume includes a mask, check the eye holes to ensure his/her peripheral vision is not obstructed; enlarge holes if necessary.

• Props such as wands or swords should be made of foam or very pliable plastic; avoid hard plastic items.

• Remind kids to cross the street at designated crosswalks (those lit by a streetlight, if possible), and never to cross from between parked cars.

• Make sure kids know not to eat any treats until you have a chance to take a peek – discard any unwrapped items or pieces with torn packaging.

• Visibility is key, particularly with dark costumes. Have children carry a lit flashlight, and take advantage of St. Charles County Ambulance District’s free glow-in-thedark bracelets – they’re available at all stations and our headquarters facility.

Halloween safety most definitely also extends to drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, children are twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle on October 31 as opposed to any other day of the year. If you find yourself in the car on Halloween night, keep the following in mind: • Reduce speed significantly in residential areas.

• Avoid distractions (phone calls, texts, earbuds, etc.)

Throughout the final weeks of October, the Ambulance District and St. Charles City-County Library District will partner to offer a series of free Halloween safety events for families to take advantage of. In addition to covering the aforementioned safety tips, we’ll give kids a tour of the ambulance, help them make a fun mummy craft, and read a not-so-scary story. Program dates, times and locations, along with a registration link, are available at www.youranswerplace.org.

Kyle Gaines is Director of Community Relations for the St. Charles County Ambulance District.

The opinions expressed in this column are the columnist’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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O’Fallon mayor and city council appoint new city administrator O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy and the City Council of O’Fallon approved the appointment of David Strahl as O’Fallon’s new city administrator during the O’Fallon City Council meeting on Sept. 28.

The appointment of Strahl concludes a national search that began in May of this year. He officially began his tenure with O’Fallon on Oct. 2.

Strahl comes to O’Fallon from Illinois, where he served in numerous roles in city management, most recently serving nearly 23 years as the Assistant Village Manager and Acting Village Manager for Mount Prospect, Illinois. Altogether, he brings more than 30 years of experience in city management and public administration to O’Fallon.

Strahl was selected after a lengthy interview process that included candidates from around the country. The process was led by Hennessy, the entire city council and members of city staff.

“As we went through this process, we looked at some extremely talented applicants from throughout the country,” said Hennessy. “We wanted a candidate who has proven ex-

perience in strategic planning, sound financial management, economic development and employee relations. Dave’s experience, knowledge and personality are an excellent fit for O’Fallon. Dave will be a tremendous asset to our residents and businesses as we move forward.”

Strahl said he was drawn to O’Fallon by the talented city staff and O’Fallon’s reputation as a great place to live and work.

“As someone who has spent his entire career in the Midwest, I was very aware of O’Fallon’s numerous national recognitions, including as one of America’s safest cities and one of the country’s best places to live, work and raise a family,” said Strahl. “As I went through the interview process, I got to know Mayor Hennessy, the city council and many of the extremely impressive directors and staff leaders. I am grateful for the opportunity to join this talented team and work together to implement the vision of our elected officials.

“I am humbled to be invited to become a part of the O’Fallon community and I am ready to immerse myself fully into all that the region has to offer,”

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Photo courtesy city of O’Fallon David Strahl was appointed O’Fallon’s new city administrator during the O’Fallon City Council meeting on Sept. 28.

said Strahl. “I already was very excited about the opportunity to come to O’Fallon, but after spending some additional time with the city’s excellent management team, I am even more eager to start working with this tremendous group.”

Strahl has a Masters of Public Administration, Urban Management from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Manchester College. He is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the National Public Employee Labor Relations Association.

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Long-time St. Charles resident honored as ‘Guardian Angel’ The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery will honor longtime St. Charles resident Rev. Fran Pieper with the Guardian Angel Award at this year’s Over the Top for Tots event. Fran has spent over 30 years working to making St. Charles a better, safer, healthier community. She has helped women who have survived sexual abuse or domestic violence and dedicated her life to preventing child abuse and neglect.

Rev. Pieper began the Child Abuse Task Force, the predecessor to the present Family Stress Council of St. Charles County, to which she donated countless hours to increase awareness of child abuse. Rev. Pieper was also the driving force behind the St. Charles Sexual Abuse Task Force, and later she pulled together all the right people to make the Saint Charles Crisis Nursery a reality, thereby helping prevent child abuse and neglect.

Fran continues to provide significant funding and work as an advocate of the nursery.

“Each endeavor Fran undertakes is done out of the kindness of her heart, never asking to be rewarded, finding her reward in preventing child abuse and promoting healing.” said DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, who has known Pieper and worked with her for over 30 years.

In addition, Pieper has: • Served as a member and Chair of the St. Charles Domestic Violence Board for 11 years.

• Founded and facilitated the Adult Incest Survivors Group that met every month for ten years.

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• Started a recovery program for children who had been sexually abused, focusing on building self-esteem and equipping them with the tools to overcome victimization.

• Served as a hospice volunteer, helping people make their final transition with dignity and respect.

• Conducted personal growth workshops, both locally and nationally.

Submitted photo Rev. Fran Pieper (left) who will be honored with the Guardian Angel Award at this year’s Over the Top for Tots event stands with DiAnne Mueller, CEO of the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery.

Mueller continued, “There are countless other daily ‘acts of kindness’ Fran does that have a ripple effect in the community. She will rally community support for an important cause, adopt a family to help during the holidays, clean and paint a building for the Crisis Nursery, gather auction items and attend fundraising events – Fran truly epitomizes what it means to be a volunteer and give from the heart!”

The Guardian Angel award will be presented to Pieper at the Over the Top for Tots event Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Ameristar Conference Center. For tickets call 314-292-5770 or Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org.

At the event, the Crisis Nursery will also present Rung Boutique with The Healing Hearts Award and Papa John’s Pizza with the Children’s Champion Award for their support of the Crisis Nursery’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Fort Zumwalt Park temporarily closed to traffic and disc golf for Celebration of Lights setup

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In preparation for the city of O’Fallon’s annual Celebration of Lights, Fort Zumwalt Park has closed to vehicles through Jan. 15, 2018, so that crews can safely install holiday lights and scenes for the city’s annual Celebration of Lights display. The park’s disc golf course, “The Fort,” also will be closed during this period.

Pedestrians are welcome during daylight

hours, but for safety’s sake are required to stay on the paved drive through the park, which has a designated lane for walkers and joggers. And everyone is invited to see the Celebration of Lights, which will be open the day after Thanksgiving at 6 p.m. on Nov. 24 through Dec. 30, closing only for Christmas, Dec. 25.

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A newborn intensive care unit in O’Fallon

By Dr. Emily Fishman The Progress West Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit provides specialized care for the tiniest patients. Washington University neonatologists, pediatricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists are on staff, caring for babies born as early as 32 weeks.

What is a neonatologist?

Neonatologists are specialized pediatricians.

They have completed basic pediatric training as well as additional fellowship training specifically treating babies born early, babies that have a congenital birth defect and babies that are born closer to their due date but may need medical attention after they are born. Sometimes an obstetrician will involve a neonatologist early to meet with a mom before a baby is born if there are extra health issues with the pregnancy or if it’s known the mom is going to deliver early and the baby will need to stay in the hospital longer than the normally anticipated time frame.

Why would a baby need to be in the Progress West Newborn Intensive Care Unit?

The Progress West Newborn Intensive Care Unit will allow care for babies starting at 32 weeks gestation, meaning these babies are born eight weeks before their due date and may be as

small as three pounds. This may happen because of a condition developed during pregnancy.

Some babies born closer to their due date may need extra oxygen or intravenous (IV) antibiotics. The Newborn Intensive Care Unit provides space for parents to spend time with their babies while receiving this care.

What is the average length of stay for a newborn in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit?

The average length of stay varies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit. It really depends on how early or how sick a baby is after it is born.

Typically, a baby born prematurely will be ready to go home close to their due date. To be able to be discharged, the babies should not need any extra oxygen, be able to keep their temperatures without needing extra radiant heat and be able to eat by mouth without being supplemented with a feeding tube. For babies and moms requiring more attention, the Progress West Newborn Intensive Care Unit allows them to receive this specialized care close to home.

Emily Fishman, MD, is a Washington University neonatologist. She sees newborns in the Progress West Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit.

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Pretty in Pink event offers the latest information on breast health, heart disease With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals invite you to learn about the latest research and techniques for detecting breast cancer at a free event on Oct. 24.

Pretty in Pink: Focus on Women’s Health takes place from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Spencer Road Branch Library and features experts speaking on topics of importance to women, including screenings for breast cancer.

“We’ll be talking about how we’re treating and diagnosing breast cancer,” said Meredith Byers, MD, Diagnostic Radiology, co-director of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Breast Health and Women’s Center.

“It is such a common disease and touches so many of us personally. October is a great month to get together and remind all women to have yearly screening mammograms.”

The event will have hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and attendance prizes. Registration is required. Call 636-928WELL or register online at bjcstcharlescounty.org/events.

heart disease, and provide an overview on the latest in detection and treatment. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, attendance prizes and more.

Pretty in Pink: Focus on Women’s Health Cost: Free Register: Call 636-928WELL (9355) or online at bjcstcharlescounty.org/events Speakers: • Meredith Byers, MD, Diagnostic Radiology, co-director Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Breast Health and Women’s Center • Chef Kelly Lubiewski, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Morrison Management Specialists • Susan Mitchell-Derenski WHNP-BC Contemporary Women’s Healthcare Experts will dispel common myths about breast health and

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The MOSAICS Fine Art Festival enjoys another successful year

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On Sept. 16, the small blocks of Main Street St. Charles were lively with vibrant colors, creativity and inspiration. Crowds of people bustled about the streets to see the skill and talent on display at the MOSAICS Fine Art Festival. The annual festival was held Sept. 15-17 in the streets of St. Charles, where artists from all over the country had the opportunity to share their unique creations with visitors at the event.

“This is my first year participating in this event,” artist Lisa Touchette said, “There is a huge variety of art for people to come experience, which is always a good thing.”

Like many artists at this festival, Touchette has been involved in art for most of her life and enjoys sharing her art with others.

The event gives artists a chance to do just that by allowing them to sell and showcase their work to the public. There are many different types of artwork showcased at the festival, each with

Photo by Madeline Callewaert Artists display a range of products in hopes of selling their art work.

their own unique style, composition\ and meaning.

“Art means many things to me, mostly it is communication,” Lynch said. “My dad was an artist which really inspired me to follow in his footsteps.”

The festival is popular with artists and visitors alike. Those who aspire to become artists in the future can take inspiration from the artists seen on the streets, while others may simply stop by to appreciate the talent and skill that is so prominently

on display.

“Art is a way for people to express things and the artists here really capture that,” said St. Charles Community College student, Amanda Puhse.

This article is presented as part of a project between the Community News and St. Charles Community College.

This article was not submitted on behalf of St. Charles Community College nor does it express the views and opinions of SCC.

Optimist Club sponsors essay and speech contests

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The O’Fallon Optimist Club #30-295 is sponsoring both an essay and oratorical contest with scholarships awarded to the students that win the competition at the East Missouri District level. Both contests are open to students under age 18 as of Oct. 1, 2017. Youth who attend public school, private school or who are homeschooled are eligible to participate in either or both contests. Students in neighboring communities without an Optimist Club are welcome to apply.

The essay contest gives youth the opportunity for written expression. At the district level a $2,500 scholarship will be awarded. The essay must be at least 700 words and no more than 800 words on the topic “Can Society Function Without Respect?” The application for the essay contest must be accompanied by the essay and a copy of the contestant’s birth certificate or passport and must be received by Jan. 31, 2018. The

winner will be advised by Feb. 28, 2018 and their essay will be forwarded for district competition.

The speech contest is designed to help youth gain experience in public speaking. Interested students should prepare a four to five minute speech on the topic “Where are My Roots of Optimism?” The application for the oratorical contest must be accompanied by the contestant’s birth certificate and must be received by Jan. 31, 2018. The club-level contest will be held Feb. 25, 2018. Two winners will advance to the next level March 18, 2018. Two winners from that level will then compete at the district level on April 28, 2018. There, the three top orators will be awarded scholarships of $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000.

For an application with rules go to www.optimist.org. A contestant must be sponsored by a local Optimist Club. Contact Cyndy Schwab at 636-544-0102 or cyndyschwab@yahoo.com for further information.

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

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omewhere beyond a Category 5 hurricane and the zombie apocalypse lays a disaster which causes far more dread and white-eyed fear. Of course, I am talking about college week at the local Wallymart. Holy-mother-of-panicstricken humanity! By the looks of terror on these young fresh faces, you would think they just got word that Mom’s all-night diner and laundromat had gone out of business and access to Dad’s Anytime ATM had been terminated. Oh wait…they just did.

This accounts for the aftershock which includes: shortness of breath, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, sweating, heart palpitations and night terrors followed by severe attacks of diarrhea. Kind of like the side effects after a weekend-long binge at Taco Bobs. But not so, these maladies were caused by being booted out of the comfy family nest. Soon these students will be forced to experience a brand new word in their vocabulary. Independence, you say? No. Poverty.

My husband and I recently happened upon this natural disaster as we were heading out on a short campout. We needed food items and what better place to stock up than at the store of mass quantities and rock bottom prices.

We noticed the parking lot was uncommonly full and the shopping baskets were completely gone. We’d have to balance things on our head.

Inside, carts were overflowing and people were scurrying about like Armageddon had been announced over the intercom, “Attention shoppers, the world as we know it will end tomorrow at this same time. Also, today’s special is tenderloin; two

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for one in frozen foods.”

Perhaps this was the cause of the sheer pandemonium at the breakfast aisle, nary a bulk-sized bag of cheap puffed rice cereal was to be found.

And of course, the microwavable pasta section was eviscerated. I saw two brawny boys kickboxing over the last busted open carton of Top Ramen. While they were engaged in combat, a savvy co-ed snuck in behind them and grabbed the treasured item right as one took a firm jolt to his midsection.

The basics had long been depleted: milk, eggs, bread and ketchup. We finally reached the eye of the hurricane…the toilet paper aisle. All of the good cushy, double ply was long gone; not even a single single-ply sheet was to be found. People were stocking up on the next best thing – paper towels and dinner napkins.

I managed to nab a mangled pineapple from an unsupervised cart along with an expired can of tuna. We debated on buying them. Naw, we’d take our chances dining at Taco Bobs for the weekend.

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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Timberland students draw attention to International Day of Peace with pinwheels

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Members of the Timberland High School Art Club planted over 1,200 pinwheels around the exterior of their school on Sept. 21 in recognition of International Day of Peace.

Members of the Timberland High School Art Club planted over 1,200 pinwheels around the exterior of their school on Sept. 21 in recognition of International Day of Peace. The pinwheels were created by Timberland students, staff and families in conjunction with “Pinwheels for Peace,” a project that was initiated in 2005 by two art teachers in Florida as a way for students to express how they felt about what was going on in the world around them.

Timberland art students have participated in the project for the past ten years. Timberland Art Club students work under the instruction of Fine Arts Department Chair Crystal Wing.

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“It feels great being able to have this visual display of peace with so much happening in our community lately,” shared Wing. “So many people came together to make this project happen again this year.”

The Wentzville Walmart donated all of the supplies for this project.

Last year, Pinwheels for Peace organizers estimate over 4.5 million pinwheels were displayed world-wide on the same day in multiple countries. “In today’s world, peace needs to be more than just a word,” is the motto shared on the project webpage, www.pinwheelsforpeace.com.

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Emma Rose from Holt High School, and Emily Henman and Troy Roberts from Timberland High School have all been selected as semifinalists in the 63rd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition, Benjamin Goldstein, Emily Griesenauer and Emma Westerhold from Holt as well as Mitchell Coughran and Madison McGuire from Liberty High School have all been named Commended Students in the prestigious national program.

Rose, Henman and Roberts are among 16,000 U.S. high school seniors who now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million.

The nationwide pool of semifinalists includes the highestscoring entrants in each state, and represents less than one percent of all high school seniors. Additionally, Goldstein, Griesenauer, Westerhold, Coughran and McGuire are among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

“We are exceptionally proud of these students who have been named Semifinalists and Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program,” said Superintendent

Dr. Curtis Cain. “Their accomplishments will certainly broaden their opportunities and I commend them for their hard work as well as our outstanding educators who have supported them along their educational journeys toward success.”

Rose has a 4.49 GPA and scored a 35 on her ACT. She currently serves as the Spanish Club Secretary and senior class Treasurer. Rose is currently enrolled in four Advanced Placement (AP) classes and she is considering attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln or the University of Iowa to pursue a degree in actuarial science or mathematics.

Henman currently has a 4.07 GPA and scored a 35 on her ACT. She is a member of the Timberland Concert Choir, Theater Crew and Educators Rising. She is currently taking three AP courses and plans to attend Lindenwood University and major in music education.

Roberts is a member of the Timberland Symphonic Band and serves as the Drum Line Section Leader of the Wolves Marching Band. He has a 4.27 GPA, scored a 35 on his ACT and is currently taking three (AP) courses. Roberts says he hopes to attend Stanford University or the University of California, Berkeley to study geology.

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Tracy’s Painted Things celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Owner Tracy Sass, her family and friends celebrated the grand opening of Tracy’s Painted Things with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 15.

Joining in the celebration were city of St. Charles representatives, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Tracy’s Painted Things is located at 4135 Old Highway 94 South and offers classes featuring “One Stroke Painting” along with items for purchase including wine glasses, furniture and gifts. For more information on Tracy’s Painted Things, check out her website at www.onestrokepaintedthings.com or by phone at 636-706-9354.

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Drury Plaza Hotel celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting President/CEO Chuck Drury and members of the Drury Family were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the newest hotel in St. Charles, the Drury Plaza Hotel, with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 21.

Also on hand was city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith and representatives with the city of St. Charles, Cullinan Properties and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Drury Plaza Hotel is a new seven-story, 180 room located at 380 Mulholland Drive in St. Charles, at the Streets of St. Charles (I-70 & South Fifth

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Street). Conveniently located near fabulous shopping and dining experiences, the Drury Plaza offers guests a free hot breakfast, cocktails, same day dry cleaning, an indoor/outdoor pool and many more ame-

nities.

For more information on Drury Plaza Hotel, please visit their website at www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-3787946.

St. Charles realtors support St. Clair’s Heart’s Foundation

Submitted photo The St. Charles Realtors Housing Foundation presented a check of $8,256 to the St. Clair’s Heart’s Foundation to assist the foundation with its work to assist veterans in need in the St. Charles County area.

The St. Charles Realtors Housing Foundation presented a check of $8,256 to the St. Clair’s Heart’s Foundation to assist the foundation with its work to assist veterans in need in the St. Charles County area.

The foundation started by Albert St. Clair works to assist veterans with their housing, employment and other needs. The check represents the proceeds of a trivia night event sponsored by the Housing Foundation and the St. Charles Realtors Leadership Launch class of 2017. The Leadership Launch program is designed to assist

St. Charles Realtors in learning more about their community and encourage them to become leaders for our future.

“St. Charles Realtors are proud to support the work of St. Clair’s Heart’s which does so much for those who have served our nation,” said St. Charles Realtors President Michelle Walker.

St. Charles Realtors is the largest trade association in St. Charles County representing over 1,800 real estate agents and affiliates who do business in the St. Charles County region.

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UMSL women take three titles in tennis The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s tennis team closed out its fall season by winning three titles at its own UMSL Fall Tournament held last weekend.

Junior Salome Bleuler and senior Patricia Maya won the A Doubles, while sophomore Janet Auclair and senior Annie Hays won the B Doubles.

The singles flight championships were cut short due to rain, but in the A flight, Bleuler was declared the winner, leading Hays 6-0, 2-1 before the match was called. **Nice hardware in the trophy case

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Lindenwood women win fourth straight in volleyball Lindenwood University’s freshmen led the Lion attack as Sadie Kosciuk posted a career best 14 kills against the Southwest Bearcats to take the match 3-1 at Hyland Arena in St. Charles.

Emily Wylie also had double-digit kills with 12 and defensively Kat Finnerty had six blocks in the contest, a career best for the freshman.

After the Bearcats opened the game up with a point, Megan Hellwege responded by serving the Lions to an eightpoint run and there was no looking back.

Other contributors were Alex Dahlstrom the Lions with eight kills, three aces and two blocks along with Ivy Reynolds just missing a doubledouble with 23 assists and nine digs.

The four victories put LU overall with a 12-8 record and 4-3 in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics (MIAA) action. **Beginning of something good Ambush sign two players The St. Louis Ambush professional soccer team play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The squad opens their 2017-18 schedule on the road when they face the Kansas City Comets on Nov. 4 with the first home game on Nov. 11 against the Milwaukee Wave.

Recently they agreed to terms with defender Alex Tozer and forward Jerjer Gibson.

Tozer had an impressive two seasons ago in his rookie season (2015-16) as a member of the Cedar Rapids Rampage. That season was good enough to earn him an “honorable mention” on the MASL’s All-Rookie Team. Just when it appeared his arena soccer career was ready to take off, Alex was forced to sit out the 2016-17 season due to injury.

His style play on the turf was summed up by sportswriter Douglas Miles saying, “It’s not difficult to pick Alex Tozer out on a soccer field [thanks to] a style that is equal parts vocal, energetic and physical.”

His father is former Milwaukee Wave head coach and former MISL player Keith Tozer.

Gibson brings four seasons of professional arena soccer experience to the Ambush. He has played for the Pennsylvania Roar (MISL), Baltimore Blast (MASL), and the past two seasons with the Syracuse Silver Knights (MASL). He has tallied 34 goals and 13 assists in his 64-game indoor soccer career.

Gibson’s size at 6’2” and 210 pounds and strength should make him a good target in front of the goal and help bolster the Ambush offense. **Great additions

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

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Flavor infusion When your taste buds can’t settle on just one flavor, a fusion dish may be just the answer. Fusion dishes combine some of the best ethnic culinary traditions from around the world, and Asian influences are among the most popular building blocks for fusion cuisine.

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fusion dishes is the use of cooking wines. For many chefs and home cooks alike, cooking wine is a go-to cooking essential because it can be used in everyday meals.

With its versatile array of uses, an option like Holland House®, a line of flavor-enhancing, premium cooking wines, can boost any dish with one of five flavors

including Marsala, Sherry, White, Red and White with Lemon.

In addition to these featured dishes, you can find more quick tips for boosting the flavor of your everyday meals on the label of each bottle and explore more recipes at HollandHouseFlavors. com.

Lettuce-Wrapped Korean Short Ribs Prep time: 10 minutes, plus marinating | Cook time: 4 minutes | Servings: 4, about 6 ounces (pre-cooked) per portion

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced, boneless beef short ribs 1 cup Marsala cooking wine 6 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 cup roasted garlic paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 head fresh romaine lettuce, separated into large leaves 1/2 cup sliced fresh red radishes 1/2 cup shredded fresh carrots dipping sauce

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Directions: In small bowl, combine 2

tablespoons brown sugar, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle evenly over short rib slices, gently rubbing into both sides.

Place in re-sealable plastic bag.

In bowl, whisk cooking wine, sesame oil, garlic paste, soy sauce and remaining brown sugar. Pour half of mixture into bag with meat and add 1/4 cup green onions. To marinate, refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.

In small saucepan, whisk remaining wine

mixture and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Cook 1 minute, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Set aside until cool. Stir in 2 tablespoons green onions.

cooked through.

Heat grill to medium-high.

Tips: For fusion tacos, substitute corn or flour tortillas for lettuce leaves. In place of garlic paste, 2 tablespoons minced garlic can be substituted.

Remove ribs from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Discard marinade. Grill 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and

Cut ribs into 1-inch pieces. Serve with remaining green onions, lettuce, radishes, carrots and warm dipping sauce.

Sweet and Spicy Korean-Chinese Fusion Cauliflower Bites Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4, about 1 1/2 cups per portion

I ngredients: 6 cups fresh cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup sherry cooking wine 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small fresh yellow onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon Korean-style chili flakes 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Directions: Heat oven to 400 F. In large bowl, toss cauliflower, sesame oil and salt until well coated. Arrange on nonstick baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.

In small bowl, whisk cooking wine, honey, soy sauce, vinegar and cornstarch until well blended; set aside.

In large, nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add yellow

onions and garlic; cook 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat. Stir in chili flakes and wine mixture.

Return pan to stove and adjust to medium heat. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly.

Continue cooking and stirring 1-2 minutes, or until thickened. Add cooked cauliflower; stir gently to coat.

Transfer cauliflower to serving dish. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Tips: The sauce mixture can also be used on chicken wings or grilled pork chops.

In place of Korean-style chili flakes, use 1 teaspoon regular crushed red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper.

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21. *”Come live with me and be my love...”

23. Center of activity 24. Romanov ruler 25. It’s wheels go round and round 28. Place for a hero 30. Between hexad and octad 35. Like a hand-me-down 37. Be inclined 39. Muralist Rivera 40. Hold sway 41. Strongboxes 43. F.B.I. operative 44. One who names 46. Justice’s garb 47. “Wheel of Fortune” choice 48. Swell or very good 50. Antonym of “is” 52. Next to nothing 53. Metal leaf 55. Ship pronoun 57. *”’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves...”

61. Study of rocks 65. Bye, to François Hollande 66. Electric swimmer 68. ____-Goldwyn-Mayer 69. *Pablo Neruda had two: a pen and a given 70. Tiny guitar 71. SAG member 72. “Star ____” 73. Observe 74. Feed the fire

2. ____ Bader Ginsburg 3. Berry high in antioxidants 4. Foul matter 5. Ancient rabbinic writings 6. Port in Yemen 7. *”Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary...”

8. 4 in a school year 9. *Dickinson: “Tell all the truth but ____ it slant” 10. Make over 11. Not many 12. Cremation pile 15. Like prison cell windows 20. Aids and ____ 22. Expression of pleasure 24. Kitchen cover 25. *”O my Luve is like a red, red rose...”

26. Nothing out of the ordinary 27. Alabama civil rights site 29. *”The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat...”

31. Never, or when these fly 32. Dancer’s beat 33. “Encore!”

34. *”Death, be not proud, though some have called thee mighty and dreadful...”

36. Adele’s “Rolling in the ____” 38. Young socialites, for short 42. Common thing 45. Brownish red 49. Campaign pro 51. *”Do not go gentle into that good night...”

54. Intestinal obstruction 56. Choose a president 57. Not in optimist’s vocabulary?

58. Month of Purim 59. Ice on a window 60. Smell badly 61. High school musical club 62. “The Simpsons” palindrome 63. Get the picture 64. Of long ago 67. ____ out a living

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EVENTS Oct. 13: Charity fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus William Pezold Council #7198 and the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting “A Knight at the Races.” This is a joint fundraiser to benefit local charities. The event will be held at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in Cottleville.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and races begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, for more information or to register email horseraceoct13@gmail.com

Oct. 13: Trivia night

Marvel vs DC Trivia Night from your O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries takes place at the Trigg Banquet Center at 300 O’Fallon Plaza. You get 10 rounds of intense, mind-blowing trivia from a variety of categories, mulligans, and all the beer and soda you can drink.

Bring your own snacks. Decorate your table. Dress the part of your favorite Marvel or DC hero or villain because a prize will be award for best individual costume. A cash bar for wine and liquor will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Then the price is $200. No outside drinks of any type allowed. Must be 21 and up to play. For more information go to http://www.ofallonchamber.org/ trivia.html.

Oct. 13: Trivia night

Church of the Transfiguration proudly presents trivia night at the Elks Lodge at 1163 Tom Ginnever in O’Fallon.

Proceeds will help support Transfiguration’s outreach ministries and programs. There will be a special raffle for two season tickets to the Fabulous Fox Theatre Broadway Series. Admission is $160 for a table of eight. Drinks are included, no outside beverages allowed. To purchase a table or for more information email fundraiser@transfigurationchurch.org.

Oct. 13: RSC’s Rec-or-Treat Movie and Anniversary Party

Kids, come dressed for Halloween and meet “Toy Story” characters Woody and Jessie, and watch Disney’s Pixar’s Halloween special, “Toy Story of Terror” (TV-PG) from 5 – 8 p.m. at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Free admission, parking, activities and movie showings. Party highlights include free Halloween-themed treats, crafts, games, prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, a bounce house, and an open swim (so don’t forget your suit!).

Music by a D.J., free Zumba classes, raffles, drawings and giveaways will add to the fun. For more information visit www.renaudspiritcenter.com/ rec-or-treat.

Oct. 13-15: Theater performance

Young People’s Theatre will perform “You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Werewolf ” at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, and Oct. 14; and 2 p.m.

Oct. 14, and Oct. 15, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the St. Charles Community College campus. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at stchastickets.com or by calling 636922-8233.

Oct. 14: Free outdoor movie

Grab your blankets and chairs and join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department for a free movie night this fall with “Hotel Transylvania” at Klondike Park at 4600 Highway 94 S., near Augusta. The movie begins at sunset. The Halloween movie is showing at shelter # 3. This animated classic is perfect for all ages and is a great activity for families camping in the park. Guests can bring their own

food and beverages to snacks, but no glass. For more information about the movies in the park, visit www.stccparks.org or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.

Oct. 14: O’Fallon’s Fall Run (5K and 10K) and Pirate Costume Contest

Get your day off to an energetic start with an early-morning walk, jog or run through O’Fallon’s neighborhoods with this family-friendly race featuring a free runners’ costume contest from 7 – 8:30 a.m. with start and finish lines at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The event is for all ages. Early registration through Sept.

11 is $15 for the 5K and $20 for the 10K. Registration Sept. 12 – Oct. 13 is $18 per person for the 5K and $23 for the 10K. Race Day registration (6–6:45 a.m.) is $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K. Online registration and information can be found at www.ofallon. mo.us/fall-run. Or, register in person through Oct. 13 at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 14: Craft expo

Craft expo at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Parkway takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lunch is available. There will be a bake sale and a great variety of products.

This is a fundraiser for River Roads Lutheran School. Booths are $25 and tables available $5. Spaces still available.

Oct. 14: Blood drive

Pride of the West Lodge #179 A.F.&A.M and St. Charles Lodge #241 are co-sponsoring a blood drive from 9 a.m. - noon. at the Bridgeton Masonic Temple at 414 S. Church St. in St. Peters. Please pre-register at: www. bloodcenterIMPACT.org. Use the sponsor code of 10803. Donors should eat and hydrate prior to donating. Remember to bring photo ID with you when you come. You cannot have donated after Aug. 19. If you are planning on donating please pre-register.

This allows the blood bank to schedule adequate staff that day.

Oct. 15: Country music concert

The Gateway Country Music Summer Show, featuring Traditional Country Music with a host of great singers and the GCMA band Route 67, will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville. All veterans are invited to attend free. For tickets call Beverly McManus at 636-384-0916 or Dean Raymer at 636-795-2014. Tickets are $10 and can also be purchased at the door.

Oct. 15: Sausage supper

12th Annual Sausage Supper (and roast beef too) takes place from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at New Fellowship Hall at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S 5th St. in St. Charles. There will be a quilt raffle, 50/50 raffle and fresh sausage, bacon and smoked pork chops for sale in the market. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. For tickets call 636-946-0961 or purchase day of event. For more information visit www.stjohnucc.org.

Oct. 15: Financial aid event

St. Charles Community College will host FAFSA Frenzy from 2 - 4 p.m. on the first floor of the Technology Building on SCC’s campus in Cottleville. FAFSA Frenzy makes applying for financial aid easier by providing students with free help filling out the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid, the first step in applying for federal financial aid and many state programs. At the event, families will be able to complete the 2018-19 FAFSA on-site and obtain valuable information from financial aid professionals. Students attending a FAFSA Frenzy event can enter for a chance to win a scholarship for the 2018 fall enrollment in a Missouri postsecondary program. To find additional information about this event or to locate additional event sites, visit http://dhe. mo.gov/ppc/ffsites.php or http://dhe. mo.gov/ppc/fafsafrenzyforstudents. php.

Oct. 16: Beer tasting

The Child Center, Inc. invites members of the general public to sample a variety of great tasting beers and savory appetizers in a pleasant atmosphere at their Second Annual Beer Tasting. The “Cheers!” Beer Tasting will take place at Friendship Brewing Company located at 100 E. Pitman Road in Wentzville starting at 6 p.m.

The evening will include a flight of four Friendship Brewing Company beers and an assortment of savory appetizers from the Friends with Benefits Bistro. Guests will be able to mix and mingle and participate in the silent auction, raffle, and games throughout the evening. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Seating is limited, so attendees are urged to purchase tickets early. All proceeds will benefit The Child Center, Inc.’s mission of responding to child abuse through a supportive team approach to reduce trauma to children and their non-offending family members. Persons must be 21 years of age to attend and the admission fee per person is $50. To purchase a ticket please visit www.thechildcenter.com/beer-tasting or for more information please contact Linda Buschman at 636-332-0899 or lbuschman@cacnemo.org.

Oct. 16: Art competition

All artists, amateur and professional, are invited to be a part of St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s “Night Sky” All Media Art Show and Competition from Oct. 19-Dec. 17. All works submitted must contain an element of a night sky. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. Prizes will be awarded.

The cost to enter as an Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces.

Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received on Oct. 16, between 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Go online to www.stpetersmo.net/arts to download copies of the entry form and cards to accompany your entries.

There will not be an opening reception for this show. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www.stpetersmo. net/arts. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

Oct. 16: Call for artists

St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre invites all artists to clean out their inventories at the “8th Annual $100 or Less Art Show and Sale,” coming up Oct. 19Dec. 17, at the Cultural Arts Centre located inside St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.

All works submitted must be priced at $100 or less. The sale and show will give buyers an opportunity to pick up some unique artwork at affordable prices, just in time for the holidays.

The cost to enter is $5 per piece. Artwork will be received from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. For more information on this show, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit http://www.stpetersmo.net/arts.

Oct. 17: Free Halloween concert

Enjoy the haunting sights and sounds of the St. Charles County Symphony for a special Halloween Concert at 7 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Orchestra members will get

dressed up in costume to deliver this free concert that the entire family will enjoy. Kids in costume get to parade around and will receive a special treat. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd., in St. Peters. For more information, call 636-397-6903, ext. 1624 or visit www.stpetersmo.net.

Oct. 20: Haunted Park Hunt

If you’ve got a flashlight, you’re all set for a spook-tacular date night, a scavenger hunt in Dames Park for ages 21 and over. The O’Fallon’s “Haunted Park Hunt” will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams earning the most points.

The cost per couple is $30 for O’Fallon residents and $36 for non-residents.

Be sure to register by Oct. 13; no registration will be taken at the gate. It’s easy to sign up for the Haunted Park Hunt (course 210207-A): call staff at 636-474-2732, or register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/special-events, or register at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, or the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive. For more information, contact Tyler Landreth at 636474-8105 or tlandreth@ofallon.mo.us.

Oct. 20: Entertainment workshop

Andrew Kuhlman, associate producer at Stages St. Louis, presents “I Wanna be a Producer,” a free workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about the business-end of show business. It is free to attend. The workshop will be held from 1 - 5 p.m in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Room 102, on the St. Charles Community College campus. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots. For more information, contact Lynne Snyder at lsnyder@stchas.edu or 636-922-8352.

Oct. 20: Fish fry

A fish fry with fish, potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, bread and cinnamon balls will take place at St. Paul’s UCC church in Defiance. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12-and-under, kids five-and-under are free. The event is all you can eat.

Oct. 21-22: Fall festival

Enjoy live music, haunted hayrides, carnival rides, tasty food, games of chance, inflatables, refreshing spirits, and plenty of crafts at the Assumption Parish annual Fall Festival from 3 – 11 p.m. on Oct. 21 and from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon. . This traditional church picnic features a popular turkey and sausage dinner with all the trimmings and lots of fun for the entire family.

All are welcome to attend this two-day celebration that serves as the church’s largest fundraiser of the year. The church festivities kick-off at 3 p.m., Oct. 21, with carnival rides, a variety of games, a beer and wine garden for the adults, and haunted hayrides in the evening. On Saturday afternoon, “Music by Manda” takes the stage at 3 p.m. and “Soul Circus” performs at 6:30 p.m. A pork steak dinner or pork kabobs are available for purchase later that day. A pork dinner cost $10 and is served with baked beans, potato salad, roll, and soda. On Oct. 22, the festivities resume at 11 a.m. with an old-fashioned tractor-pulled hayride through the church grounds, or take a fun barrel train ride, play bingo and a variety of children’s and adult games throughout the day. Musical entertainment by “Cahill & Co.” begins at 1:30 p.m. In addition, exhibitors will be selling crafts and unique items at the popular Country Store, located in the parish center. Funnel cakes, kettle corn, and sandwiches will be sold at concession stands on picnic grounds, and church volunteers will be serving up their famous turkey and sausage dinner until 6 p.m. in the parish center. Carryout service is available for

those who don’t want to eat in the dining room. An adult dinner cost $12, a child’s plate is $6, and anyone under four years of age is free. For more information about the Assumption Parish picnic, call Aimee and Joe Huff, festival chairs, at 636-240-3721 or email assumptionfallfest@gmail.com.

Oct. 21: Halloween carnival

The city of St. Peters will host its annual Halloween Carnival from 4 - 6 p.m., at the HES Operations Building at 135 Ecology Drive, behind Recycle City. This year for the first time, the event is free to the public. Register now, spots are limited. All participants, both adults and children, must register in advance. The St. Peters Halloween Carnival gives families a chance to enjoy games, crafts, treats, hayrides (weather permitting), plenty of photo opportunities, and a dinner of hot dogs, chips and a drink. Preregister at the Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, online using the Rec-Connect feature at www.stpetersmo.net/recconnect, or by calling 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. Registration ends Oct. 19 or when the event is full. Registration will not be accepted at the event. To reach the HES Operations Building, take Mid Rivers Mall Drive north of I-70 and turn right on Ecology Drive.

Drive to the end of Ecology, turn left and follow the signs to the HES Operations Building behind the Recycle City building.

Oct. 21: Gospel concert

Fairmount GB Church at 2299 Saint Peters Howell Rd. in St. Peters will begin the evening with Free Homemade Deserts from 4 - 5:30 p.m. then will host the gospel singers Wanda Mountain Boys at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-498-4475.

Oct. 21: Breast cancer awareness event

A breast cancer awareness event takes place from 1 – 6 p.m. at Royal Kutz Salon at 23 O’Fallon Square in O’Fallon.

The salon is open for business from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. There will be food, drinks, prizes and more. They are currently taking donations to support local foundations.

Oct. 22: Dinner and craft show

Holy Rosary in Warrenton will be hosting its Fall Dinner and Craft Show featuring all you can eat pork sausage and turkey with all of the trimmings from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 724 E. Booneslick Rd. in Warrenton. Cost for adults is $12, children (six-12) is $5 and children under six are free in dining room only; carry-outs/drive-thru cost is $12. Credit cards are accepted.

Buy your dinner tickets online at holyrosarywm.com and you could win a prize. There will be a country store, quilt/cash raffle, gift basket raffle, pulltab bingo, 50/50 and kids korner, and a $100 attendance prize. Any question please call Debbie at the parish office at 636-456-3698 Ext. 1.

Oct. 22: Food truck festival

Mark your calendars now for the Fall Food Truck Fun Festival at Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. There will be food trucks,(food available for purchase) a hayride, classic cars, bounce houses, princesses, Jeff the Juggler and displays by St. Charles County Police and O’Fallon Fire Department.

Food available for purchase, all other activities/displays are free! Contact Greg Evans Grege@cornerstoneofallon.org with questions.

Oct. 26: Graveyard tour

As the bewitching season approaches, you are invited to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s next day trip, “Touchstones to Our Past.” The day will be spent visiting some of St. Louis’ most famous graveyards. Enjoy a lunch at Grbic restaurant, which specializes in European and Balkan cui-

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 11, 2017 departs from the west parking lot of St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. This tour involves very little walking. The cost is $79 and includes transportation, lunch, gratuities and donations. For more information on this and future trips, go to www. stpetersmo.net/arts or call 636-3976903, ext. 1624. To register, visit www. stpetersmo.net/Rec-Connect.

Oct. 27: Spooktacular on Ice

Friends and family are invited to come in costume for the ninth annual St. Peters Rec-Plex’s Halloween Spooktacular on Ice event from 7 - 9 p.m., at St. Peters Rec-Plex’s North Rink. This fun-filled event, presented by the St. Peters Figure Skating Association, offers ice skating, games, prizes, candy and a costume contest. The cost is $10 for each participant and comes with skate rental. Some costume restrictions apply, including no masks or facial coverings that may restrict your vision, no costumes or accessories that drag below your feet, no inappropriate or controversial costumes that may offend other guests, and no costumes that may prohibit the movement of your arms or legs. All participants must wear skates on the ice. Register in person in advance at the Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road, by phone at 636939-2386, ext. 1400, or online using Rec-Connect at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect. Space is limited.

Oct. 28: Craft fair

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will be holding their first annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. Vendors will have a variety of items and there will be attendance prizes and raffles. Goodie bags will be given to the first 200 attendees. There will be a limited kitchen available serving hot dogs, chips, chili and soda. Sign-ups are on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Registration will end on Oct. 14. Vendor spaces are 6 x 8 and include 1-8 ft. table and two chairs for $25. Electric is available for $5. Send name, address, phone, email, number of spaces needed, whether electric needed, description of items or company name and check to: ALA Wentzville Unit 323, P.O. Box 122, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, contact Debbie at 636-3326548.

Oct. 28: O’Fallon’s 17th Annual Make A Difference Day

Families, organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate in community volunteering at roadside, creek, park and military appreciation projects from 9–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m.

– noon at various assigned locations in the city of O’Fallon. Help keep O’Fallon a clean environment where nature can thrive. To register, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Oct. 28: Craft fair

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 323 will be holding their first annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 504 Luetkenhaus in Wentzville. Vendors will have a variety of items and there will be attendance prizes and raffles.

There will also be a limited kitchen available serving hot dogs, chips, chili, soda and desserts. Sign-ups are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration will end on Oct. 14. Vendor spaces are 6 x 8 and include 1-8 ft. table and two chairs for $25. Electric is available for $5. Send name, address, phone, email, number of spaces needed, whether electric needed, description of items or company name and check to: ALA Wentzville Unit 323, P.O. Box 122, Wentzville, MO 63385. For more information, contact Debbie at 636332-6548.

Oct. 28: Blacksmithing demonstration Learn arts and crafts of the frontier with accomplished blacksmiths during this year’s final St. Charles County

Park’s Artisan in Residence program.

The event is from 9 a.m. – 5p.m. at The Historic Boone Home near Defiance.

Admission is free. Skilled craftsmen Jayson Griffith and Joe Diolosa will be working side by side in the forge, demonstrating the tools of the trade. Guests can try their hand at blacksmithing by hammering and bending metals on the anvil. After the demonstrations, shop for a variety of blacksmithing items in the park’s gift shop. Guided tours of The Historic Daniel Boone Home are offered at the top of every hour; tickets for adults are $8, seniors $6, children ages 5-12 are $5, and active/retired military and children under four are free. There’s no charge for self-guided tours of the village grounds. For more information about the program, call the park at 636-798-2005 or visit www. stccparks.org.

Oct. 29: Breakfast and blood drive

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $7, cost for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free). In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

Oct. 29: Reformation celebration

Dardenne Presbyterian Church’s Quincentennial Celebration of the Protestant Reformation and 20th Anniversary of the Lloyd Daugherty pipe organ will take place at 3 p.m. in the Dardenne Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The church is located at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. The program will be based upon the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation. Music will be presented by the choirs and instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian as well as the choir of Third Presbyterian Church of St. Louis. All present will join in singing hymns of faith. Recognition will be given to those in attendance who helped to build Dardenne’s 68 rank pipe organ. A love offering to benefit the Lloyd Daugherty pipe organ fund will be received during the event. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

Please contact Stefanie Liesman, director of traditional music ministries at Dardenne Presbyterian, at stefanie. liesman@dpc4u.org for more information.

Nov. 3: Photography exhibit

St. Charles Community College will hold the Photography Invitational.

The exhibition will be on display until Nov. 3, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, on the SCC campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The Photography Invitational will feature photographs of six uniquely-talented regional artists: Stan Feldman, Mark Appling Fisher, Jeff Hirsch, Caroline Philippone, Joshua Rowan and Kathie Thomas. The opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

The gallery is located in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building. Parking for patrons is free in the campus Blue and Yellow lots.

Nov. 4: Trivia night

“Thinksgiving” Trivia Night fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be pro-

vided; alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240.

To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25. All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs.

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Nov. 4: Holiday fair

Holly Berry Fair, Church Bazaar at St. Johns UCC takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 945 Wolfrum Road in Weldon Spring. There will be an all-day café and silent auction. Kids’ activities will take place from 10 a.m. - noon including Santa Claus, face painting and a photo booth. With questions contact Barbara at 636-244-0385.

Nov. 4: Men’s fashion show

Women Of The Moose-St.Charles are selling tickets for the Men’s Fashion Show. Tickets are $10 each. For more information contact Kim at 314-8005292 or the Moose Lodge at 636-7237794.

Nov 5 - Hayrides at Broemmelsiek Park

Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride with family and friends at Broemmelsiek Park at 1615 Schwede Rd., off Highway DD (Winghaven Blvd.) near Wentzville, weekends through Nov. 5.

Groups of all ages are welcome to enjoy the fun of a hayride without traveling miles from home. Two tractor pulled wagons take guests on a 45-minute ride through tree-lined fields of the park. Afterwards, participants can enjoy sitting around a glowing bonfire for an hour to roast their own treats.

Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages, but glass containers are prohibited on the wagons or at the campfire site. Advanced reservations are required by contacting the St. Charles County Parks Department at 636-9497535. The cost is $125 a wagon with a maximum of 20 people per wagon for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

In addition to the group hayrides, individual families and small groups can also join in the fun of a Hayride Hoedown at Broemmelsiek Park on Oct. 21. Guests will experience a 45-minute wagon ride through the park, along with a light dinner, s’mores, and the foot-stomping, knee-slapping performance of Babaloo, a one-man musical comedy act suitable for all ages. Cost for this special event is $10.50 per person, and advanced reservations before Oct. 18 are required. Sessions are offered at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 pm, and are limited to 40 participants per session.

To register for the Hayride Hoedown, contact the Parks Department at 636949-7535 or visit www.stccparks.org.

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Nov. 9: Lipedema educational seminar

A Lipedema educational seminar takes place in the Meeting Room at Staybridge Suites O’Fallon at 1155 Technology Drive in O’Fallon at 9:30 a.m.

This casual, educational seminar will discuss what Lipedema is, how it is diagnosed and the stages of Lipedema.

Conservative and surgical treatments will also be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet Dr. Thomas Wright MD RVT FACP, and meet representatives of Tactile Medical, makers of the Flexitouch Compression Pump. A light lunch will be provided following the seminar. Attendees will have the opportunity to be evaluated for Lipedema after lunch.

The cost of the seminar is free, however insurance will be billed for the cost of the evaluation. Patients who wish to pay cash for their evaluation are also welcome to do so. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Staybridge Suites at a discounted rate for this event. You must mention the Laser Lipo and Vein Center block when reserving your hotel room in order to receive the discounted rate. Call 636300-0999 or visit www.staybridge.com.

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‘American Made’ and ‘American Assassin’ feature home-grown anti-heroes

By Steve Bryan

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By Steve Bryan

Whether it’s by accident or design, sometimes movies with similar themes arrive in theaters within weeks of each other. Remember “Armageddon,” the Bruce Willis/Ben Affleck adventure about oil drillers going into space to blow up a killer asteroid? Two months earlier, “Deep Impact” focused on a space mission to destroy a comet heading towards Earth. It’s hard to say who the first to come up with the plot was.

Normally a slow movie month, this past September saw the release of “American Assassin” and “American Made.” Released about a week apart, each film examines the actions of home-grown anti-heroes who have their own agendas.

“American Assassin” tells the story of Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien), a character featured in a series of novels by author Vince Flynn.

The film adaptation shows Rapp’s girlfriend being killed in a terrorist attack. Unable to stop her murder, he tries to avenge her death by finding her killer. The CIA takes note of him and his agenda, recruiting Rapp to become part of their covert operations. The young man is a quick study, but he doesn’t like following orders.

Director Michael Cuesta (L.I.E.) has created a watchable, though somewhat muddled, film about an intriguing fic-

tional character. Changed by tragedy, Rapp becomes a virtual killing machine when it comes to terrorists. Dylan O’Brien does a great job in the title role, but Michael Keaton nearly steals the film as Stan Hurley, his no-nonsense trainer. Hurley puts the recruit through his paces, using him on missions to find a former operative now known as “Ghost.”

Mitch Rapp is fictional, but the real-life story of Barry Seal in “American Made” is almost unbelievable. According to interviews and reports, Seal, a pilot for TWA, had been smuggling marijuana and other contraband before getting involved with a drug cartel. He also found himself mixed up with the Sandinistas and the messy Iran-Contra affair back in the 1980’s.

Director Doug Liman (“Edge of Tomorrow”) uses film stock that gives “American Made” the look and feel of a 1970’s-era film.

Though some liberties are taken with the story, it is a wild and energetic look at a colorful character.

Photos courtesy ofLionsgate and Universal Pictures Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Tom Cruise takes the lead role, giving Barry Seal an impish grin and an “aw-shucks” attitude about his illegal activities. The actor’s narration about Seal’s activities also is fairly light-hearted.

Mitch Rapp exists only on screen and in novel format. Barry Seal was a real-life pilot who found a way to profit from his skills as a pilot. It’s up to audiences to decide if truth is stranger or better than fiction.