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October 25, 2017

The business of learning

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MDC to hold grand opening for August A. Busch Memorial Shooting Range P.2 Chamber Project St. Louis brings classical music to the community P.6

Healthy Living Keeping concussions in mind P.4 A closer look at vision health P.4

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Photos by Ray Rockwell Students participating in the Center for Advanced Professional Studies program from St. Charles City School District and Orchard Farm School District meets Monday thru Friday from 7:45 - 10:15 a.m. for the entire school year at their business partner’s host site, OPO Startups located on Main Street in St. Charles.

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By Brett Auten Albert Einstein said, “The only source of knowledge is experience,” and area students are getting an upfront look at the realworld workforce thanks to a program that launched this semester.

Center for Advanced Professional Studies (or better known as CAPS) is a high-school program that is both innovative and nationally recognized. St. Charles CAPS is a partnership between St. Charles City School District and Orchard Farm School District. The nine-member student group meets Monday thru Friday from 7:45-10:15 a.m. for the entire school year at their business partner’s host site, OPO Startups located on Main Street in St. Charles.

Through the approachable and open-thinking culture at OPO Startups, the students – while also receiving high school and college credit – have fast-forwarded into the professional world.

Cheryl Graber is the CAPS instructor and the Workforce Development Coordinator for the St. Charles City School District.

Graber said CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especial-

ly in high skill, high demand jobs.

“CAPS is providing our students a profession-based learning experience in high demand, high skill careers in St. Charles County,” Graber said. “Not only that, but the program builds a future workforce for CAPS industry partners. It encourages college and career readiness through realworld, hands-on experiences.

Developing professional skills which employers deem highly crucial to individual success.”

The students launched and opened a cafe, OPO Cafe, which is open during select, high-traffic hours on Main Street.

Brandon Siebert, 18, is a senior at Orchard Farm High School and he has embraced the alternative learning environments CAPS has provided.

“I like the freedom we have. We come here and work on our projects, and you are free to figure it out your own and approach things your way. You don’t have a curriculum. School seems almost dumbed down and simplified.

“We all went head-first into this,” Siebert continued. “It’s something I will be able to put on a resume, and I’m having fun and See LEARNING page 2

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MDC to hold grand opening for new August A. Busch Memorial Shooting Range The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) brand new shooting range on the August. A Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles will open to the public on Oct. 28. To celebrate, MDC is holding a special grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Attendees will receive one hour of free shooting at the rifle/pistol range, or a free 25-clay target round of trap or skeet. The Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation will provide to the first 500 shooters a grand opening gift of commemorative set of cased earplugs. There will also be special, commemorative grand opening targets for rifle and pistol range shooters to use. Trap, skeet and fivestand shooters will enjoy use of Orange Crusher flash target clays for this event. Five stand shooting, normally open April 1-Aug. 31, will be available for the grand opening.

“The department is excited to open the new range ahead of the firearm deer seasons,” said Deputy Director Aaron Jeffries. “The new Busch Shooting

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Photo courtesy Missouri Department of Conservation An aerial view of the rifle/pistol range at MDC’s brand new Busch Shooting Range in St. Charles. The range’s grand opening will be Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Range is a world-class facility for hunters and shooters to practice their shooting skills.”

In addition to being a state-of-the-art facility, the new shooting range provides more shooting lines than the old shooting range. The new shooting range features 20 positions at 100-yards range, and 15 positions at 50 yards for rifle and pistol use. Concrete floors, walls and overhead steel baffle structures are in place to control and contain projectiles. A bullet trap on the far end is designed to decelerate bullets and deposit them into sealed plastic buckets at the base of the trap for recycling.

Shooting booths are now handicap-accessible.

There is also lighting for nighttime programs, sound-reduction guards and public restrooms with full plumbing.

In addition, shotgun shooters can enjoy five trap/skeet

overlay ranges with electronic controls, and two shotgun patterning ranges.

The new range incorporates archery facilities on site, including a static archery range with an elevated shooting tower and broadhead pits.

Use fees for the new range will remain the same as the previous facility; three dollars per hour or round of trap or skeet and includes paper targets or 25 clay targets and basic ear protection.

The new education/office building at the shooting range offers an 80-person classroom to host educational programs onsite.

The new Busch Shooting Range is located at 3550 Route D, approximately five miles west of Highway 94.

Shooters can keep informed about range happenings by texting “MDC Busch” to 468311 and signing up for text alerts.

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loving it more than I expected.”

St. Charles West senior Levi Virden said the CAPS experience has helped him shore up his weaknesses.

“I’m not the type to be real talkative,” Virden said. “But being here has helped me break through and talk more. It has helped me with my communication skills.”

Moving forward, Virden can see programs like CAPS as a wave of the future at the high school level.

“I see it as what’s coming down the pike, Virden said. “I tell the kids at school about it all the time, and I think it is going to grow.

These are all skills that I am going to need. Our county has been off to a great start, and hopefully, in five years I can come back and see how (the program) has improved.”

The local school districts are seeing the future of CAPS as a consortium in St. Charles County. CAPS programs also began this semester in the Wentzville School District by way of their Health Care Academy and Ignite Start-Up/Business Solutions, and the Francis Howell School District is starting a Technology Solutions strand in January for the second semester of the school year.

Businesses interested in becoming a CAPS partner are encouraged to contact any of the school districts mentioned above for more information.

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Fort Zumwalt School District builds new early childhood center

By Olivia Holler Fort Zumwalt is opening its Early Childhood Center near the intersection of Interstate 70 and Highway 79 in St. Peters.

It’s 71,000 square feet includes 40 classrooms, clinics, multipurpose and conference rooms as well as testing rooms and an all-inclusive playground.

“I’m excited, this is one of the best things we have done in our district in many years,” said Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Dr. Bernard DuBray.

This building will house Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood and Parents as Teachers programs and it will serve more than 400 three-to-five year-olds.

“Three-five year-olds are applicable and it’s no tuition for those who have a disability,” said Fort Zumwalt Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Laura Wagner.

Student disabilities may range from speech impairments to multiple diseases.

As long as the program meets these required needs, no tuition for those children are necessary.

The program’s purpose is to engage children in hands-

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Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Attending the ribbon cutting for the new Fort Zumwalt Early Childhood Center were (from left) Director of Purchasing Marsha Caldwell, Director of Early Childhood Special Education Lynette Stoverink, Fort Zumwalt Coordinator for Early Learning Abby Lanasa, Fort Zumwalt Executive Director of Early Childhood Education Dr. Sharon Ellerbrook, Director of Construction, Renovation and Building Systems Lisa Koester, President Ittner Architects Dennis Young and Assistant Superintendent for Special Services Dr. Henry St. Pierre.

on experiences to help better skills for kindergarten.

It is beneficial to the community and ultimately the state; early childhood centers help Missouri reach the top for education.

“It benefits the community by getting those kids prepared for kindergarten; kindergarten

readiness,” Wagner said.

Fort Zumwalt District is not only excited about the expansion in their community but what impact it will make on some of the students and families in the community.

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Keeping concussions in mind

By Amy Koester

In the midst of football season, concussions become a popular topic. However, concussions can result from many other incidents than just tackles.

By knowing more about causes, symptoms and care for concussions, you can better prevent a brain injury.

What causes a concussion?

A concussion can be caused by several things. The most wellknown cause is a traumatic injury to the head, such as a fall or bump. A concussion can also result from a jarring motion of the head. For example, a rearend car collision might cause the head to whip back and forth, making the brain shift back and forth in the head, resulting in a concussion.

What are some common signs or symptoms of a concussion?

The most common symptoms are confusion, memory loss and little recollection of the events that took place. This might include blacking out, or losing a

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few minutes of time when the incident occurred. Other symptoms may be headaches, balance issues, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, tiredness or strange behavior.

What does care for a concussion involve?

The treatment for a concussion differs between adults and children. If a child has no other medical problems, our first step usually involves monitoring them for a few hours. For minor cases, we avoid performing CT scans to limit radiation.

Adults are more likely to have a CT scan as it’s more common for

them to have underlying medical issues. Following treatment, we encourage patients to participate in brain rest, which involves limiting television, reading and screen time to allow the brain to heal.

The issues with concussions can last a few days to a few weeks. We always recommend people seek medical attention for any sort of head injury or suspected concussion.

Amy Koester, RN, is an emergency room nurse, caring for patients at Progress West Hospital.

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A closer look at vision health An estimated 4.3 billion people suffer from the same health problem regardless of gender, age or ethnicity: vision impairment.

As the number of Americans with visual impairment is expected to double by 2050, vision

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health has an obvious role in the national health conversation.

Uncorrected vision is highly noticeable among certain groups, like the elderly and workers who rely on vision for safe and effective job completion. According to the Vision Impact Institute, two other groups significantly impacted by poor vision are drivers and children.

Drivers A study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that one of the major causes of visual impairment is uncorrected refractive error (URE), and that preventable URE causes nearly 80 percent of the global burden. The number of people impacted by URE is especially troubling when taking into account day-to-day activities such as driving. A report from the American Academy of Optometry revealed that even moderate visual field loss causes drivers to have significantly poorer capabilities in completing tasks such as matching speed when chang-

ing lanes and maintaining lane position.

If eye exams were part of the standard for renewing driver’s licenses then these issues could be called out by an eye care provider in advance of potential accidents on the road.

Children Today, vision impairments and eye disorders are the thirdleading chronic conditions among children in the United States, with costs for direct medical care, vision aids, devices and caregivers amounting to $10 billion per year.

Uncorrected vision problems in children can have serious negative impacts on their educations and future employment.

As 80 percent of all learning occurs through vision, a simple pair of eyeglasses drastically change the course of a child’s life.

To learn more about vision standards and giving vision a voice in the national healthcare dialogue, visit visionimpactinstitute.org.

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St. Charles County appoints new Director of Facilities Maintenance St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Christine Ramsdell as Director of Facilities Maintenance.

Ramsdell was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at its Sept. 11 meeting, and started in her new position Sept. 25.

“Christine has an extensive career as a strategic facility planner and a proven track record in facilities construction management and maintenance,” says Ehlmann. “She has an excellent reputation in her field and brings skills, enthusiasm and experience that will be of tremendous value to St. Charles County.”

Ramsdell began her career 18 years ago in operations at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, before moving to the corporate offices where she supervised all construction and strategic design projects for the corporate headquarters.

Ramsdell has been active in the community throughout her career, having served as a board member, facilities chair and committee member of the

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Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive Seventeen years after its inception and over 225,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women and children in the BiState. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 17th Annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.

From Nov. 1 – 14 you are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, at 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most. For more information on Warners’ Warm-Up contact Officer Susie Ochs, 636-625-8018 or visit www.kurtwarner.org.

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YWCA of Metro St. Louis. She assisted the YWCA in space utilization, property assessment for relocations and current building assessments for future planning. She is also a member of Corporate Real Estate for Women.

Ramsdell received her master’s certificate in project management from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, and her bachelor of science in business administration from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Local volunteer is awarded NSDAR Conservation Medal The Troy Chapter NSDAR recently presented Dan Busekrus with the NSDAR Conservation Medal for his outstanding volunteer service with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Medal recognizes adults with distinguished conservation records. The criteria for issuance includes outstanding efforts in wildlife and nature centers, resource management, park establishment, youth leadership, conservation related media and education on the college, high school, junior high school, middle school or elementary school level. The presentation was made on Oct. at their monthly meeting.

Busekrus’ service to the MDC as a Protection Volunteer includes over 500 volunteer hours in the areas of education, law enforcements efforts and working with prospective Protection Volunteers. Specifically, some of his education work includes teaching the Hunter Safety certification course (he currently serves as the Missouri Hunter Education Coordinator for Lincoln County), teaching fishing skills at DARE Camp, teaching first graders how to fish at the Troy First Grade Fishing Derby and teaching archery to participants of youth deer clinics and church groups.

In addition to the outstand-

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ing volunteer record in educational work, Busekrus has assisted conservation agents in the field with law enforcement efforts. He has operated the deer decoy to target illegal road hunting, has conducted plain clothes and covert patrols to target illegal activity at public shooting ranges and has assisted conservation agents while conducting routine patrol. He has also helped manage resources by conducting wildlife surveys.

Lastly, Busekrus has played a critical role in helping to evaluate, interview, select and train prospective protection volunteers; many of whom will become conservation agents in the future. Busekrus has been the lead volunteer and helped to mentor college students in the program, fostering skills necessary skills for becoming a conservation agent.

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Chamber Project St. Louis brings classical music to the community

By Rebekah Ingle Founded in 2007 by Dana Hotle, Laura Reycraft, and Adrianne Honnold, St. Louis Chamber Project is an organization whose mission is bringing non-traditional classical music to the community in a non-traditional way.

Unlike most chamber groups, Chamber Project St. Louis performs in small, intimate spaces rather than in great halls or on huge stages. The group, which consists of stringed and wind instruments, finds venues with acoustic qualities they can use to manipulate their sound.

With no electronic amplification, the performers must “mold their sound to fit the space in the best way possible,” says founder Dana Hotle.

On Oct. 17, the Chamber Project performed at the Chapel Venue – an actual chapel – in University City.

Now in its tenth season, Chamber Project’s 2017 show series is named “Blueprint.” The show aims to “celebrate the city,” and, through music, demonstrate the way Saint Louisans interact with the spaces in which they live, work, and create.

“Blueprint” features the piece “Passing Through,” written by Zachary Cairns, who was inspired by the St. Louis Arch. The “Blueprint” program offers a new perspective on local architecture and how Saint Louisans interact with it from day to day.

For approximately one hour, the group creates an unusual experience for small audiences, who hear everything from orchestral renderings of modern technical music to Mozart. Chamber Project St. Louis offers a huge change of pace for those used to traditional, full orchestras.

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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.

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Cordell Planning Partners specializes in protecting seniors and their loved ones Joseph Cordell and his team at Cordell Planning Partners are focused and committed.

Cordell is the senior partner and founder of Cordell Planning Partners, a St. Louis-based elder care law firm dedicated to protecting seniors and ensuring that they and their loved ones are protected and looked after.

Located at 600 Kellwood Pkwy #310, in Chesterfield, Cordell Planning Partners attorneys provide the information and resources needed to make responsible decisions for you and your loved ones as you - or they -age. Cordell has spent his entire career working to protect the assets of his clients during divorce through his international domestic litigation firm Cordell & Cordell, which made for the natural segue to the creation of Cordell Planning Partners.

“Our firm is dedicated to helping our clients through some of these difficult challenges,” Cordell said. “These need to be the best, happiest, most carefree years of their lives.”

Cordell said that most people have only a limited knowledge of the intricacies and importance of estate planning; however, it is crucial that you have

a blueprint in place to protect your assets in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as severe illness or unexpected death.

“Often they are confronting these decisions when they are not at their best,” he added.

One avenue where several questions are answered is at Cordell Planning Partners Workshops. The next workshop takes place on Oct. 26 at the St. Charles County Library Spencer Road Branch in the Community Commons Room #243 beginning at 6 p.m.

The workshops are designed to help you understand the importance of estate planning, including the differences among a Power of Attorney, a living will and a healthcare proxy, how to plan for disabled beneficiaries, how to avoid probate / minimize estate taxes and more.

And they cover frequently asked questions and common misconceptions regarding wills and trusts, asset protection, probate, nursing home issues, and Medicaid qualification.

Without proper planning, your assets are at risk from the government, lawsuits or even your own family. The workshops educate you on which

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protections you may need for your unique situation to ensure your assets and loved ones are taken care of in case you are unable to continue making those decisions.

“A lot of what we do is directed particularly to the middle class person,” Cordell said.

“It is in that final one-third of life where there is the smallest margin of error, so it makes it all that more important to get it right.”

For more information, visit eldercarelaw.com.

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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.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

LIFE’S SCARY LESSONS There are a few things in life that can only be learned the hard and sometimes “scary” way.

For instance, the other day I happened to be at my favorite department store shopping, and by shopping I mean setting up camp with a sleeping bag, a pop-up tent and a purse full of MRE’s (meals ready to eat). It was the end-of-seasonsale. This meant 50 percent off the already low clearance price, plus I had an early-bird store coupon for another 15 percent off, in addition it was, old lady day (a.k.a. senior citizen day – wrinkles do have their privileges), which kicked in another 10 percent-off; then I happened to have a few store-issued bargain bucks. Come the following evening, I intended to walk out of there with a cartload of loot along with the cash register. Cha-ching!

But as luck would have it, just as I barely finished trolling through rack No. 1, it hit me…one of those annoying body functions. You know… how can I say this delicately? It was time to lift the hood and drain the ol’ radiator. But I totally didn’t answer the call of nature because, of course, I was in the middle of a “blow-your-mind clearance sale” and not even a free invitation to Chunkies all-you-can-eat-buffet on complimentary pie day could tear me away from this incredible bargain.

Soon after perusing rack No. 3, I was standing cross-legged then immediately began hopping on one foot. Only after the old nature broadcasting system began to shout in my head, “The dam

has breached!” did I make a mad dash to the ladies room for sweet relief.

But it was not to be so. Because of urgency, I did not put a protective liner on the toi toi and no sooner had my backside come in contact with the icy cold porcelain seat did I heard a sound that no woman ever wants to hear while positioning themselves on an unfamiliar commode in a public restroom where multitudes of strangers of unknown hygienic practices have also situated their down-yonders...splish!

No-o-o! Liquid contents from some undetermined someone had come in full contact with my clean epidermis! Gasp!

I ran home, took a scalding shower then thoroughly Cloroxed the zone of contamination.

Yes, life is all about learning things the hard way. Note to self: next time, wear a diaper.

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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Three Fort Zumwalt students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

WSD students named recipients of 2017 Glory of Missouri Awards

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District The Fort Zumwalt School District had students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, West High’s Kennedy Onuoha, South High’s Grace Conrad and North High’s Haley Shepherd.

The Fort Zumwalt School District had students named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.

West High’s Kennedy Onuoha, South High’s Grace Conrad and North High’s Haley Shepherd placed among an elite group (smaller than one percent) at the top of the 1.6 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) last year. These three students move on to compete to become National Merit Finalists.

The following Fort Zumwalt School District students ranked within the top three percent of students taking the PSAT/NMSQT last year and were named National Merit Commended Scholars: South High: Emily Harrelson, Brianna Hines, Unsun Lee and Katrina Lyons; West HIgh: Lauren Brady, Courtney Castle, Gloria Conrad, Maya Demirchian, Alyssa Morris and Cade Ryan.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Eighteen Wentzville School District students have been named recipients of the 2017 Glory of Missouri Award.

Eighteen Wentzville School District students have been named recipients of the 2017 Glory of Missouri Award by State Representatives Bryan Spencer, Bart Korman and Justin Hill. The Glory of Missouri Awards were created to recognize students who display virtuous qualities both as students and as citizens.

Each student honored represents one of the virtues of good government engraved on the walls of the House Chamber. The virtues include knowledge, liberty, equality, law, justice, fraternity, education, progress, honor, truth, virtue, temperance, enterprise and charity.

“As Missouri legislators, we are committed to government with these virtues and want to acknowledge outstanding students who exemplify them in the school as well as throughout the community,” said Spencer, R-Wentzville. “These students have demonstrated their willingness to better themselves and the community around them,” added Hill, R-Lake St. Louis. “It is my hope that the students will continue to pursue excellence in both their studies and community contributions.”

The winners were: Grant Herin, Holt High School (Charity); Landon Uelsmann, Frontier Middle School (Education); Connor Price and Carley Zimmermann, Timberland High School

(Enterprise); Kiara Glass and Connor James, Holt High School, and Sarah Eplett, Liberty High School (Equality); David Shryock, Holt High School (Fraternity); Mackenzie Pyatt and Christopher Kueck, Holt High School (Justice); Alex Thomason, Timberland High School (Knowledge); Sydney Shryock, Holt High School (Law); Jonathan Primeau, Holt High School (Liberty); Nicholas Taylor, Timberland High School (Progress); Kannon Copeland, South Middle School, and Ethan Renken, Holt High School, (Temperance); Brookelynn Kneemiller, Timberland High School (Truth) and Kylynn Pyatt, Wentzville Middle School (Virtue).

Nominations for each of the categories were made by teachers, community leaders, and parents. Spencer, Korman and Hill are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Glory of Missouri Awards. Individuals interested in nominating an outstanding student must provide a name, address, category, and 50 words or less regarding how the student represents their characteristic category. Nominations should be mailed to their representative at Missouri State Capitol, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101 or by fax at 573-522-0463. For additional information, please call 573-751-1460.

Two FHSD teachers receive Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

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Francis Howell School District teachers Gail Anderson and Karey Fitzpatrick join a select group of St. Louis area educators chosen to receive the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes teachers for their passion for teaching, their impact on student learning, and their knowledge and creativity in the classroom.

The recipients are chosen for their outstanding contributions to the teaching profession and to the students they teach.

Gail Anderson, a physical education teacher at Henderson Elementary, has been a member of the Francis Howell community for the past 26 years. While many teachers with that much tenure might be dreaming about retirement, Anderson is taking on new learning with the hope that she will be able to have a greater impact on her students’ health and fitness. Through her doctoral work, she is giving students more opportunities than ever before to attend physical education classes in a weekly rotation by restructuring the class schedule. Now over the course of one quarter, students attend PE 26 out of 40 days as opposed to 14 out of 40 days.

“Due to her creative problem-solving and outside the box thinking, she was able to work within the existing structure to make the curriculum and its implementation better for students,” said Henderson Principal Dr. Jennette Barker.

Anderson has also been instrumental in the

school’s Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart programs. Under her guidance, Henderson students have outperformed other area schools.

In addition, she has served as the district PLC leader for PE, supporting more than 20 job-alike colleagues and focusing on PLC best practices.

Karey Fitzpatrick has served Francis Howell High School as the choir teacher and director for the past 14 years. During her time at FHHS, she has grown the choir program and enrollment in her classes to new levels.

Fitzpatrick doesn’t just focus on music; she also puts a strong emphasis on character and leadership development. This year, she has become an integral part of the Viking Leadership Academy that is focused on developing student leaders within the building.

“Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s commitment to developing the entire student has led to the positive growth of students both in and out of the classroom,” said FHHS Principal Dr. Dave Wedlock. “She not only promotes the arts, but also the development of well-rounded and successful contributing members of the school community.”

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program, sponsored by Emerson, annually recognizes more than 100 educators in the St. Louis metropolitan area – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – who are examples of excellence in their field.

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Former Cuivre River general manager honored with Distinguished Service award Dan L. Brown, who retired earlier this year as General Manager/CEO of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, was honored with the Distinguished Service award at the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) Annual Meeting Oct. 5.

AMEC annually presents its Distinguished Service Award to someone who “selflessly and tirelessly devotes themselves to the progress of rural electrification.”

“Bestowing this honor on Dan Brown is most appropriate, because he has been an advocate for all forms of cooperatives for his entire life and has worked tirelessly to educate others on the effectiveness of the seven cooperative principles that help guide and govern cooperatives,” said Barry Hart, CEO of the association. “He worked tirelessly to help the cooperative grow in both size and stature throughout his career and helped advance the cause and the highest standards of service for cooperatives in Missouri and the nation.”

Brown will long be remembered as a tireless servant of his members and his community over a career that spanned 46 years. As a young U.S. Army

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veteran, he joined the staff of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative in April of 1971 as member services advisor. In 1987, membership topped 25,000 and Cuivre River became Missouri’s largest electric cooperative, a position it has held ever since.

At the time of Brown’s retirement it had grown to 63,229 members.

Brown became the cooperative’s CEO in 1991. He stepped into national leadership on the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Board of Directors and was chosen by his peers as president for the benefit of cooperatives across the country.

Brown served on the board of Central Electric Power Cooperative from 1991 to 2017 and on various AMEC committees. Locally, he served on the St. Charles Community College Foundation, was an active member of the St. Louis Homebuilders Association, Rotary Club, Lake St. Louis Ambassadors and various other civic organizations.

“Truly, his work on behalf of Missouri’s electric cooperatives makes him a monumental leader in Missouri’s rural electric movement,” Hart said.

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McDonalds celebrates remodeled location with ribbon cutting Owner Chris Giarla, celebrated the grand reopening of his newly remodeled McDonalds with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 6.

On hand was St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and aldermen with the city of St. Peters, employees, family, friends and board members and ambassadors of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

The newly remodeled McDonalds is located at 7890 Mexico Road in St. Peters. For more information on hours

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Francis Howell are state champs – again The Francis Howell High School’s Viking baseball team is proud of their fourth state championship in the program’s history.

Another accolade is for head coach Tony Perkins, who’s been the team’s manager for more than twenty years and has been receiving recognition from not just area coaches, but those from around the entire nation. Recently he was named the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) National Coach of the Year, winning the High School Division I Coach of the Year for Region 5 (MO).

Receiving this award speaks a lot about Perkins and his dedication to Howell baseball, but the longtime coach thinks it says more about the kids he is privileged to coach.

“It is a tribute to the many, many years of baseball at Francis Howell,” Perkins said. “Players make the program and we have been blessed with so many good ones.”

It is not just being a good coach with excellent players to make a great program but the support of the Howell community, Perkins feels the program wouldn’t have had so much success over the years, including four state championships since 2003, and three in the last six years.

“The Francis Howell community supports our program fantastically,” Perkins said. “From players, parents, coaches, teachers, Activities Director Sean Erwin and his assistant, Gina Kerns, and the rest of the administration, I could not be luckier to be the head coach at such a place.”

The coach added, “Besides coaching players I would meet for the first time, I was able to tutor my sons through their high school baseball years.

My wife Tracy and I have been able to see them grow as students and athletes and the boys got to see their dad grow as a coach. The four boys each earned two championship rings and three of them earned a second place as well. That is a selfish comment on my part but no father could ask for anything more than what I have been lucky enough to receive from our sons.” ~~~Great combination

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

Guns N Hoses raise money for BackStoppers The event is scheduled for Thanksgiving Eve at Scottrade Center. Money raised for the boxing/MMA event goes to survivors of fallen first responders.

GnH last year had made the largest donation in its 30-year history, raising $653,000 Submitted Photo for The BackStoppers.

In all, Guns ‘N Hoses has raised a total $6.1 million since 1987.

Special event hats have been designed (see picture) and will be available shortly as Jerry Perry along with his daughter Amy Perry Lamia has informed me.

For more information go to www.STLGunsNHoses.com ~~~A must event to attend or contribute

Cross country team makes history at Lindenwood The Lindenwood men’s cross-country team won the program’s first ever MIAA Championship on Saturday afternoon in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Lions edged out Central Missouri and Missouri Southern for the title.

Lindenwood narrowly beat out the host Mules by just a total of 14 seconds. The Lions averaged a time of 26:06 while Central Missouri averaged 26:09.

The Lions top finisher was Omar Es Salmouny who finished in third place just nine seconds behind the winner of the race.

For more information go to www.LindenwoodLions.com ~~~Run for a cause

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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Better than takeout: Asian dishes at home

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n busy weeknights, it can be easy to opt for Asian staples like beef and broccoli.

Instead, try making your own cuisine at home with quick-cook noodles, from udon to lo mein.

“Popular takeout dishes and noodle bowls can be high in salt and unhealthy fats, but when you make it at home, you can opt for unsalted stocks and add flavor from herbs and spices,” said Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick corporate dietitian.

“It’s also easy to personalize with whatever fresh

veggies you have in the fridge, from mushrooms to broccoli.”

For example, try Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry or Pot Sticker Noodle Stir-Fry for foolproof crowd pleasers. Or go rogue with your own noodle creation: pick a noodle, customize with broths and sauces, flavor with herbs and spices, add lean protein like chicken or shrimp and top with your favorite fresh or sauteed vegetables.

Find more inspiration at mccormick.com/ simply-asia.

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 5

I ngredients: 1/2 cup unsalted beef stock 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced 1/2 package (from 14-ounce box) lo mein noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. Spread noodles on sheet pan. Set aside.

In large skillet on high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Remove beef from marinade. Discard remaining marinade in bag. Add beef to skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Using tongs, remove beef from skillet. Add remaining oil, broccoli and onion; stir-fry 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.

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Ginger Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Directions: In medium bowl, mix stock, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger and red pepper until well blended. Reserve 1/3 cup of marinade. Place sliced flank steak and remaining marinade in large, re-sealable plastic bag; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

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In small bowl, mix reserved marinade and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; stirring constantly, bring to boil on medium heat and boil 1 minute. Return beef and noodles to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.

Tip: Place raw flank steak in freezer 30 minutes to make it easier to slice.

Nutrition information per serving: 395 calories, 15 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 58 mg cholesterol, 577 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.

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24. *Appropriate Halloween garb 25. *Spirit board 26. River in India 27. Property claims 29. *Fake face 31. Unacceptable in juror 32. Opposite of liability 33. Mother-of-pearl 34. *Michael Myers’ weapon of choice 36. British art gallery

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EVENTS 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 cuisine. The bus 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 636-397-6903, 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 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 636-332-6548.

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 636-332-6548.

tuary. 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.

Oct. 28: Blacksmithing demonstration

Oct. 29: Breakfast and blood drive

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.

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.

Nov. 3: Photography exhibit

Halo-Wing In The Park takes place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Boulevard Park in Lake St. Louis.

Light up your world at this free community event with a live Christian band, games, prizes, 4x6 photos, popcorn, cocoa, talent showcase, Noah’s Ark and free prize drawings. Candle lighting will take place at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/halowinginthepark.

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.

Oct. 28: Make A Blanket Day

Nov. 4: Trivia night

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Knitters/chrocheters, quilters and fleece blanket makers are invited to become “Blanketeers” and attend the Project Linus St. Louis/St. Charles Counties Chapter’s Make A Blanket Day from 9:30-11:30 at Dayspring Baptist Church at 1001 Municipal Center Dr. in Town & Country. The Project Linus mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need, through gifts of new handmade blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” And additionally to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children.

For more information email Megan or Joanne at stlprojectlinus@outlook. com or visit http://stlprojectlinus.wixsite.com/stlprojectlinus.

“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 provided; alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-4775096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-9403333 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.

Nov. 4: Holiday fair

A tailgate sale will take place at Rancho Manor Nursing Home from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.at 615 Rancho Lane.

Space is available and there will be food for sale. For more information call 314-363-1542.

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.

Oct. 29: Reformation celebration

Nov. 4: Fair trade market

Oct. 28: Tailgate sale

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 sanc-

Holiday shop at a fair trade market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. The fair trade market provides under- and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital in-

come and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. This allows the artisans and their families to pursue better homes, education and healthy lives of dignity. The unique products are skillfully made from artisans around the world.

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. 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. All proceeds go toward helping keep the community safe by assisting indigent clients with grants to meet daily needs.

Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided; alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636940-3333 x240. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25.

Nov. 4: Recycling event

St. Peters and Cottleville residents will have an opportunity to securely destroy unneeded documents for free at the “Shred It and Forget It” recycling event from 9 a.m. - noon. Mobile shredders will be at St. Peters’ Health and Environmental Operations Building located behind Recycle City at 135 Ecology Drive in St. Peters. Simply place the documents you want to destroy in cardboard boxes and bring them to the Health and Environmental Operations Building. Please make sure that the banker-size boxes are not too heavy to lift. There is a limit of five banker-size boxes per vehicle.

All of the shredded material will be recycled, including the cardboard boxes if they are not needed back. Do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If you can tear it, then you can shred it using this service. The documents may contain staples or paper clips. This service is free for St. Peters and Cottleville resident households only. You must show a current Resident Privilege Card, which can be obtained at city hall, the Rec-Plex or Recycle City. Non-residents can participate; however, there will be a fee of $5 per box, cash only. The five-box limit applies. For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net or call 636970-1456.

Nov. 4: Craft and vendor fair

A craft and vendor fair takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Wentzville Christian Church at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. There will be 80-plus vendors, food trucks and free admission with gift bags to the first 250 guests. For more information visit wentzvillecc.org or call 636-327-6622.

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

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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.

Nov. 8-11: Theater performance

The Francis Howell High School’s award-winning Limelight Theatre proudly presents their Fall Production of the 2009 play “Kill Me, Deadly,” by Bill Robens. Performances will take place Nov. 8, Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly in the Auditorium of Francis Howell High School at 7001 Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person for all shows and are available at the door.

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 636-300-0999 or visit www.staybridge. com. Call 636-397-4012to RSVP for this event by Nov. 2. Space is limited to 30 attendants.

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony

America has an estimated 20,000,000 veterans, and we owe each of them a “thank you” for our country’s freedom.

Please join in honoring our veterans at this ceremony that will take place at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon.

Nov. 11: Pancake breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 968 will be hosting a Veteran’s Day pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. The event will be held in the Venue at Morning Star Church at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. Veterans eat free, ages 10 and under are $5, ages 11 and up are $7.

Nov. 15-19: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “The Penelopiad” Nov. 15-19, in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-18; 10

a.m. Nov. 16; and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. 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. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@ stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

Nov. 17: Holiday bazaar and bake sale

Immanuel Lutheran Women in Mission is hosting their holiday bazaar and bake sale at 623 E. Hwy N in Wentzville from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be homemade crafts and baked goods. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring roast beef, chili, hot dogs, German potato salad, slaw and homemade pies. A handmade quilt will be raffled. For more information call 636-327-4416.

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Nov. 18: 16th Annual National Family Volunteer Day

Families are invited to spend the morning working together to box and deliver food and personal care items donated through the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive from 9 – 11 a.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Families also can decorate Thanksgiving-themed placemats for citizens living in residential care facilities and Meals on Wheels recipients.

To register for this event or for more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Nov.18: Quilt social

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a quilt social at 1424 South

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First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at the intersection of S. Hwy. 94 and Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. There will be 24 regular bingo games, a quilt given away every fourth game, plus four special “Dizzy Games” wins cash. For more information call Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 30-Dec.2: Christmas dinner theater

Wentzville Christian Church presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas” dinner theater Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., and Dec. 2 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information and to purchase tickets go to wentzvillecc. org/charliebrown.

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Nov. 17: Free photography exhibit and chili cook-off

Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service will host “Food for Thought: A Free Chili Cook-Off and Photography Exhibit” from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. Stop by the Care Service at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles to view the travelling photography exhibit “In Plain SightHomelessness Exposed” while tastetesting a variety of homemade chili made by Care Service staff. Visitors can vote for their favorite chili while listening to music performed live by the band Jalapeno Poppers. The event will also include free face painting, door prizes and a chance to win two tickets to “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Vicki at 636-441-1302, ext. 267.

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Miles Teller does double-duty with ‘Only the Brave,’ ‘Thank You for Your Service’

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Some actors and actresses have memorable faces and voices, but not everyone recognizes their names. The versatile and engaging Miles Teller falls into that category. After appearing in smaller projects, the actor made a memorable appearance as Willard in the 2011 remake of “Footloose.” Though he couldn’t quite match Chris Penn’s original take on the character in 1984, Teller held his own in the updated version.

Since that time, the actor has been rather busy. In 2014’s “Whiplash,” he played a talented drummer trying to survive a demanding music program.

Terrence Fletcher, played to the hilt by J.K. Simmons, is the one person who can make or break him. As a music instructor, Fletcher believes that the words “good job” can be extremely harmful to a student. Both Teller and Simmons, who won an Oscar for the film, rose to the occasion of their demanding roles.

“Fantastic Four,” on the other hand, was a lost cause for the actor. Teller landed the choice role of Reed Richards, the scientist whose work gives himself and his friends superhuman abilities. This was the latest attempt to adapt the popular Marvel Comics team for the big screen and, like its predecessors, it fell short of the mark. Teller could have done more had the writing stayed closer to its comic book origins.

He bounced back nicely, though, with “War Dogs,” the story of two young men who became arms dealers for the United States government. Teller played David Packouz who teamed up with Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) to deliver guns to the Afghan Army and made a fortune in the process. The two actors play well off each other in a film based on real-life events.

This month, Teller has two films coming out on consecutive weeks, and at least one of them could be considered “Oscar Bait.” “Only the Brave” tells the story of the real-life Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of wildfire fighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Teller plays Brendan McDonough, who joins his comrades on dangerous missions. The actor also met his character’s real-life inspiration.

At the end of October, Teller also will be seen in “Thank You for Your Service,” a story that could hit home for many soldiers and their families. He plays Adam Schumann, a family man who returns home after serving a tour of duty in Iraq. The memories of his time overseas affect his relationships and make it difficult to return to a normal, everyday life.

2017 is shaping up to be a good year for Teller. It will be interesting to see what roles he takes on next. He’s currently working on “The Ark and the Aardvark,” an animated tale of an aardvark helping out on Noah’s Ark.

“Only the Brave” photo courtesy of Black Label Media; “Thank You fr Your Service” photo courtesy of DreamWorks 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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