CNSTC: October 30, 2019

October 30, 2019

Safe and spooky

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St. Charles County Police Department offers tips to keep your little ghosts and ghouls happy and healthy this Halloween

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By Brett Auten It’s a night to be every child’s parent.

That is the word that St. Charles County Police Department Chief David Todd wants to get out loud and clear as Halloween is upon us.

While promoting his department’s first-ever Trunk or Treat celebration, Todd took a minute to remind the adults in the room to keep their eyes and ears wide open when carousing through the neighborhoods among the packs of ghouls, witches, superheroes, and princesses.

“Always be supervising,” Todd said. “It used to be, here’s your bag, here’s your stuff, out you go. We can’t afford those risks anymore.”

No matter where you live in the county, the police will be out and about in force Thursday and if a peculiar vehicle or perPhoto courtesy St. Charles County Police Department son gives you the wrong kind creepy feel- St. Charles County Police Officer Courtney Spiess and K-9 Tank want everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween. ings, do not hesitate to call your local law enforcement agency.

“We can apologize to an individual,” the healthy choice, if it is not from someone and more (Trunk or Treats) that we would have to divide our resources to hit them all.

Todd said. “We would rather do that than you know, there are just too many risks.”

With a goal to provide families with a Children ages 12 and younger are enapologize to a family for something tragic safe, secure and fun place to enjoy their couraged to dress in costume (imitation that happened to a child.”

And once you’re home, give that night’s Halloween, the St. Charles County Police weapons are prohibited) and collect canloot a good perusing before everyone starts Department is inviting families to its free dy and giveaways from over 35 decorated Trunk or Treat celebration that is open to vehicles, including SCCPD vehicles. There digging in.

“If something doesn’t look right, its’ the public and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., will be designated vehicles for allergy-free gone,” Todd said. “If it is not packaged or Thursday, in the station parking lot at 101 candy as well. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center also will give away candy self-sealed, put it in the trash. Popcorn balls Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon.

“It was an idea that kept coming up,” and have pets available for adoption. and things like that are things of the past.

If it is a piece of fruit, while we appreciate Todd said. “We get requests to attend more See ’SAFE’ page 2

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‘SAFE’ from cover After gathering treats, guests are invited to play games for prizes sponsored by Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Bahama Buck’s, and Krispy Kreme.

Children may also bring a blanket to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Hotel Transylvania” inside the Police Department. Families on the move can enjoy a hot dinner for purchase from Doughboy’s Woodfire Pizza and WingNut Food Truck.

The SCCPD Trunk or Treat is a rain or shine event. If the weather does turn nasty, all activities will be held indoors. All children must be supervised by an adult.

Registration is not required, but it is appreciated. To do so, visit www.sccmo.org/Police. For more information, call 636-949-3057 or email SCCPDCommunity@sccmo.org.

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Nineteen years after its inception and over 250,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women and children in the bi-state area. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department has teamed up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 19th Annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.

Through Nov. 7, you are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats of all sizes at the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep

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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 visit www.kurtwarner.org.

Letter to the Editor To the editor, Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that impacts people in every community. Ours is no exception. Each year, Turning Point responds to a growing number of requests for support, shelter and advocacy. During the past 12 months, we have served more than 400 people experiencing violence.

We’ve grown accustomed to noticing the woman with the black eye, but there are often no outward signs to show a person is being abused. Some may experience psychological and emotional manipulation that makes them question their worth and keeps them apprehensive of what their partner might do next. Others have been told that their children will be harmed if they don’t act in the way their partner demands.

These victims may not have bruises, but the trauma they experience is no less real. Many will go unnoticed as they go about their daily routine while silently struggling with the trauma of being abused by a person they love. They are your cashier at the grocery store, your child’s classmate in school or the person you sit next to in church. They are your neighbors, and maybe your friends or family.

Victims are kept silenced by communities that don’t believe them, fail to hold abusers accountable or turn a blind eye. Victims are blamed every time they are asked, “Why don’t you leave?” But leaving is not always the safest option.

In fact, the severity of violence is likely to increase as victims attempt to leave an abusive partner.

So this October, let’s recognize domestic violence awareness month by changing the script. Rather than asking “Why don’t you leave?” ask “What do you need?” Help victims reach the trained advocates at Turning Point.

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O’Fallon names new director of parks and recreation Chris Atkinson has been selected as the city of O’Fallon’s new Director of Parks and Recreation. Atkinson began the role on Monday, Oct. 28. The city’s current director, Cindy Springer, had previously announced that she will be retiring on Nov. 1, after a 35-year career with O’Fallon.

Atkinson joins the city of O’Fallon from the city of St. Charles, where he served as the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for nine years.

Prior to his experience in St. Charles, he worked in the city of Hannibal where he served for six years as the Director of Parks and Recreation. Atkinson has been a Certified Park and Recreation Professional

since 2001. He was selected for the Director position in O’Fallon after a nationwide search to fill the role being vacated by Springer.

“We are very excited to have Chris join the city of O’Fallon,” said City Administrator Mike Snowden. “It is certainly bittersweet as Cindy leaves. We are grateful for her lifetime of service to our great city, and you can see her impact across town from the Krekel Civic Center to O’Day Park. As a community we value the parks and programming we provide to our citizens, making this is an integral role for our city.

Chris brings his leadership and experience from St. Charles, so he has the foundation of work-

ing in a neighboring community of similar values.”

“I am thrilled to join the city of O’Fallon,” said Atkinson.

“It’s clear that O’Fallon really is one of the best places to live, work and play, and I’m honored to become a part of that.

As excited as I am to bring my experience and enthusiasm to the Parks and Recreation department, I’m also looking forward to learning and growing with this amazing community.

“Having worked in St. Charles, I am well aware of Cindy’s – and the entire department’s – reputation and accomplishments, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to be working with such a great group of people.”

Photo courtesy city of O’Fallon Chris Atkinson has been selected as the city of O’Fallon’s new Director of Parks and Recreation.

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Around Town

Wentzville Girl Scout brings warmth to Ronald McDonald House Kimberly Coulon, a graduate of Wentzville Holt High School, has recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award demonstrating extraordinary leadership through a community service project.

The Gold Award is a shining example of what a girl can achieve as these recipients have stepped up to generate long-lasting solutions for real-world challenges at local, national and global levels. Coulon was recognized with other Gold Award Girl Scouts during a special ceremony at Lindenwood University in St. Charles this past June.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis provides a caring environment for families of seriously ill children. In 2018, the four Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms had 93,973 visitors in St. Louis. After Coulon’s family personally benefited from the Ronald McDonald House, she knew she wanted to give back to the organization in a big way. So Coulon took a look around the facility and realized they were missing a space to store the large number of blankets. Coulon spent more than 80 hours designing, constructing, sanding and staining, Coulon constructed a portable chest on wheels to store the do-

Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Kimberly Coulon, a graduate of Wentzville Holt High School, has recently earned the Girl Scout Gold Award demonstrating extraordinary leadership through a community service project.

nated blankets Coulon gave a presentation about the Ronald McDonald House to the Wentzville Holt’s National Honor Society (NHS) members who were then given the opportunity to make blankets. Twenty blankets were included in the Blankets for Blessings chest made by the NHS members. Coulon’s blanket box will remain in the residential area of the Ronald McDonald House and the Wentzville Holt’s National Honor Society will continue to donate blankets.

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Fleur de Lis Garden Society participates in Gold Star Memorial dedication

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Oct. 5 was a beautiful day for the dedication of the Gold Star Memorial at the new Veterans Tribute Park in Weldon Spring. America Gold Star Mothers President Jeanine Rainey spoke about their mission and the loss of her son 12 years ago in Iraq.

Weldon Springs Mayor, Donald Licklider, St. Charles County Parks staff and Director Ryan Graham, Fed. Garden Clubs of Missouri President, Nan Mc Cabe and Fleur de Lis Garden Society members and family and President, Elaine Fix all worked to make the dedication a success. Mexico Road Florist provided the fresh carnation wreath.

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School

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Three FHSD schools honored as 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools

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The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Becky-David Elementary, Daniel Boone Elementary, and Warren Elementary as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The three Francis Howell elementary schools received the prestigious award based on their exemplary high academic performance. Only five other elementary schools in Missouri received the award this year.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive the National Blue Ribbon,” said Becky-David Principal Jill Oetting. “Becky-David is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential by providing excellent instruction and a sense of family for each student. This award is a true recognition of all of the hard work our staff and students do every day.”

Daniel Boone Principal Kevin Armour said, “We are very excited to be recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. We are also extremely proud to be recognized as one of the highest achieving schools in Missouri. This national recognition is a testament to the high expectations that our staff and school community have set for our students and each other.”

“On behalf of the entire Warren Elementary community, we are both humbled and honored,” said Michele Christopher, Warren Elementary

Principal. “At Warren Elementary School, we pride ourselves on being ‘Learners and Leaders for Life.’ The Warren Elementary staff have long believed one of the key factors in educating the whole child is engaging students, staff, and families by building a sense of belonging and collaboration.”

The coveted National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content.

“We recognize and honor your important work in preparing students for successful careers and meaningful lives,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in a video message to the honorees. “As a National Blue Ribbon School, your school demonstrates what is possible when committed educators hold all students and staff to high standards and create vibrant, innovative cultures of teaching and learning.”

Now in its 37th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed recognition on 362 schools from across the country for 2019. On Nov. 14 and 15, the secretary and the Department of Education will celebrate with the honorees at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Wentzville School District selects principal for new elementary school

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The Wentzville School District has named the principal for the new WSD elementary school opening next fall for the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Candice Belton, who is currently serving as an assistant principal at Boone Trail Elementary, has been selected to serve as principal at the new school being constructed on Interstate Drive off South Point Prairie Road in Wentzville.

“I am so honored to have the opportunity to serve as the lead learner as we open our newest elementary school,” said Belton. “My commitment to this community began over 30 years ago when I was a student in the Wentzville School District. I have always known the WSD to be a community that is committed to working together to meet the needs of all students. There is value in the power and commitment of a team. I look forward to working with students, parents, staff and community members to create an environment that embraces the academic and social/emotional growth of each

child, one that embodies a sense of belonging, grows passions and fosters innovation.”

Belton came to the WSD in 2017 from the Hazelwood School District and has over 15 years of teaching and administrative experience. Since starting with the district, Belton has been a member of the CSIP Steering Committee, the Flexible Learning Cohort, and she is currently participating in the Missouri Leadership Development System. Belton has her doctoral degree in Teacher Leadership from Maryville University, her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

The new elementary school on Interstate Drive is the result of the passing of Proposition E in April 2018 by WSD voters.

A boundary committee is currently working on new elementary, middle and high school boundaries, and a recommendation for new boundaries is

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Dr. Candice Belton, who is currently serving as an assistant principal at Boone Trail Elementary, has been selected to serve as principal at the new school being constructed on Interstate Drive off South Point Prairie Road in Wentzville.

scheduled to be presented to the board of education at the December meeting.

Once the boundaries have been finalized, Belton plans to begin communication with her families right away, providing opportunities for students and parents to connect and to begin to establish their new school community, which will include choosing a mascot, school colors and the naming of the new school in accordance with board of education policy.

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School

Green Tree Elementary and Heritage Primary students participate in International Walk to School Day Students from Green Tree Elementary and Heritage Primary joined schools around the world to celebrate the 23rd annual International Walk to School Day on Oct. 2. That morning, nearly 100 Heritage Primary students, parents and staff walked safely from Fireman’s Park on West Pearce Boulevard to their school, escorted by officers from the Wentzville Police Department.

Then on Oct. 3, a group numbering more than 300 Green Tree students, staff, and families, walked to school from Boulevard Park, escorted by the Lake St. Louis Police Department.

This marks the 10th anniversary for Green Tree partnering with the Lake Saint Louis Police Department to celebrate International Walk to School Day, which was originally organized as part of a “Safe Routes to School” grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lake St. Louis Community Resource and D.A.R.E. Officer Susan Ochs has helped to organize the walk every year and are happy that this event has become a tradition.

“This is a great event to bring

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Heritage Primary students, staff and families prepare for their walk to school, joined by Wentzville Police officers.

the community together, build school spirit, and encourage our students to be safe,” Ochs said. “What started out as a Safe Routes to School project has developed into a 10year partnership between the school, police and community.”

International Walk to School Day is celebrated at over 5,000 participating schools in the United States, in addition to students from more than 40 countries around the world.

Walk to School events work to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activi-

ty among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, concern for the environment and building connections between families, schools and the broader community.

“It’s a great community collaboration to promote health and promote pedestrian safety,” said Lori Winkler, Safety Coordinator for Safe Kids St. Louis and Injury Prevention Nurse Coordinator for SSM/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and facilitator for the event.

“We’re trying to help keep these kids safe, and make sure they’re following the rules of the road.”

Timberland student named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist Timberland High School senior Logan Brenningmeyer has been selected as a semifinalist in the 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, and have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Brenningmeyer has a GPA of 4.47 and earned a composite score of 35 on the ACT. He has attended Missouri Scholars Academy, Missouri Boys State, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Brenningmeyer also works well within a team,

as a member of the school band in his freshman and sophomore years, DECA his junior and senior years, and he has played for the tennis team through all four years. Brenningmeyer has an interest in graphic design, enjoys video games, and is starting a clothing company with a friend in his spare time. An avid music lover, he plays the saxophone and piano, and is currently learning the guitar. Brenningmeyer is applying to Northwestern and The University of Chicago, and is considering studying business or computer science.

The WSD had several students reach National Merit Commended designation, and they’ll receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Some of these students will

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Timberland High School senior Logan Brenningmeyer has been selected as a semifinalist in the 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

become candidates for special scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses. Those students are Sean Oswald from Timberland High School; Rodney Jenkins, Madeline Jennings, Amaya Kopp, Hannah Reeb, and Cora Sverdrup from Holt High School; and Alexis Bentley and Nawal Cheema from Liberty High School.

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Business

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YogaSix celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting celebration General Manager Kylie Schweiss celebrated the grand opening of YogaSix with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 11.

Joining Schweiss was her regional manager, Dan Borgmeyer, mayor of the city of St. Charles along with Mike Klinghammer and Susie King with the Economic Development Department, representatives with Cullinan Properties and the Streets of St. Charles, family and friends, ambassadors and board members with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

YogaSix is located at 1450 Beale Street #115 at the Streets of St. Charles and offers six different class types for all levels of experience – from beginner to sculpt classes. Yoga is perfect for the person looking to improve their strength, agili-

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ty, flexibility or balance. Check out YogaSix and get your first class free.

For more information on YogaSix, please visit their website at Yogasix.com/stcharles or by phone at 636-410-8498.

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Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc. celebrates new building with ribbon cutting Owners Jerry Pogue and Larry Saxe celebrated completion of the new Arrowhead Building Supply showroom with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Sept. 19.

Joining Pogue and Saxe were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and members of the city of St. Peters board of aldermen, employees of Arrowhead Building Supply, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

The new Arrowhead Building Supply, located at 4892 North Service Road in St. Peters is a two-story, 75,000 square foot facility and a 7,000 square foot showroom featuring a display home built inside the showroom. For more information, please

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contact Toby Weiss, Marketing Coordinator with Arrowhead Building Supply Inc. at 314-356-0872 or by email at tobyw@teamarrowhead.com.

Pop-up retail art gallery joins Streets of St. Charles for holiday season

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Streets of St. Charles has opened Missouri Artists on Main II, a temporary pop-up retail gallery that will be open for business just in time for holiday shopping.

This is an added location for owner and artist herself, Jean McMullen, who opened Missouri Artists on Main, located on Main Street in St. Charles, nearly eight years ago. Rosanne Sartori, a resident jewelry artist, has partnered with McMullen as co-owner of the new pop-up gallery at Streets of St. Charles.

The Streets of St. Charles gallery will have 25 local Missouri award-winning, juried, resident artists, and lots of diverse and beautiful art available for purchase. The gallery will feature all types of mediums including watercolor, oils, photography, fiber, glass, painted bisque, jewelry, sculptures and more.

“We’re very excited to expand this concept that has been so successful on Main Street to be a part of Streets of St. Charles,” stated Rosanne Sartori.

“We look forward to making the most out of the

holiday season by sharing unique gifts, including handmade ornaments, with visitors to both locations.”

Missouri Artists on Main II will operate through Dec. 31. Store hours will run Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours for special events.

Patty Kueneke, Sr. Leasing Representative for Cullinan Properties, owner and developer of Streets of St. Charles stated, “On a national basis the “Pop-Up” concept for retail is gaining more and more popularity among landlords, retailers and consumers. We are so pleased to offer this innovative, unique gallery as our first popup store at Streets of St. Charles for the holiday season. An extra treat is that the artists will be on hand for personalized attention at Missouri Artists on Main II.” Missouri Artists on Main II will be located at 1650 Beale Street #165 between retail shops MOD and Olivino.

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Progress West Advanced Wound Center celebrates five years of healing With state-of-the-art equipment and specialized wound care, the Progress West Advanced Wound Center opened five years ago to take a leading role battling a growing healthcare crisis.

Chronic wounds affect approximately 6.7 million people in the US and the number is expected to increase by two percent annually over the next decade. The rising incidence of chronic wounds can also be correlated to diabetes, obesity, vascular disease, an aging population and radiation treatment side-effects which are often underlying causes.

The Advanced Wound Center has provided specialized care for more than 2,000 patients since opening its doors in 2014. The center has also been recognized with the Healogics Center of Distinction (2017) and Center of Excellence (2018) awards for its healing outcomes and high patient satisfaction rates.

The advanced treatments available at the center include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy,

Submitted photo Members of the Advanced Wound Center team pictured above with their awards are (from left) Teresa Weinand, Sue Wilson, Hannah Tharp, Kelly Goltschman, Amy O’Rear, Dr. Stephanie Sandberg, Letitia Grady, Gina Spalding, Lauren Beckmann and Heather Decker. Not pictured: Dr. Timothy Moore, Dr. Ximena Schnurr, Dr. Theodore Rummel and Dr. Rafael De La Cruz and Dr. Betty Varghese.

bio-engineered skin substitutes, biological and biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies.

The center was the first in St. Charles County to offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy. During this non-invasive procedure, patients receive treatment laying on a stretcher incased in a large see-through acrylic shell, breathing in one hundred percent oxygen. Hyperbaric oxygen

medicine may be used to treat wounds related to more than one dozen conditions including diabetic foot ulcers, radiation injuries to tissue and bone, necrotizing infections, compromised skin grafts and skin flaps and some types of arterial insufficiency and ischemia.

For more information, contact the Advanced Wound Center located at 2630 Highway K, or by calling 636-980-5333.

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Successful dealers have been able to find this balance. The most popular and respected brands usually are represented by longtime established dealers. But there is no shortage of brand names to go around. When the RV business rebounds everybody wants to be an RV dealer.

Successful RV dealers have also learned that “sales” are only one element to prosperity.

Successful dealers invest in people and facilities to serve their customers after the sale. This builds repeat business. The top tier of dealers are involved in efforts that promote the entire industry, not just their own businesses. Most local dealers are members of the local, state and national associations, which promote education, regulations and events to assure customer satisfaction and a positive image.

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What’s Happening

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EVENTS Nov. 2: Trivia night

Alleluia Baskets hosts a trivia night at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe. Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia

begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $240 for a table of eight, includes bar and snacks. Reserve a table at alleluiabaskets@gmail. com.

Nov. 2: Homebrew program

Are you 21 years of age or older and want to learn how to brew your own beer from professional homebrewers for free? Then join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. for Learn to Homebrew Day at the Heritage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. To register for this fun homebrew program, visit http://bit. ly/2019LearnToHomebrew or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.

Participants must bring a photo ID.

Nov. 2: Holly Berry Fair

Holly Berry Fair takes place at St. John’s UCC-Weldon Spring at 945 Wolfrum Rd. in Weldon Spring from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the entire family to this annual holiday bazaar and silent auction.

Fun for the kids from 10 a.m. to noon includes visit with Santa Claus, a pho-

to booth and face painting. There will also be a café, cookie shop, cake walk, specialty gift shops, raffles and more!

Learn more at https://stjohnsweldonspring.org/event/holly-berry-fair-2/.

Call 636-926-8995 or email office@ stjohnsweldonspring.org for more information.

Nov. 2: Backpacking class

If you’re interested in backpacking and don’t know where to start, enroll in St. Charles County Parks’ “Backpacking, Shakedown and Hike” class. This new ranger-led program is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Matson Hill Park at 670 Matson Hill Road in Defiance. Participants ages 12 and older will learn how to prepare for an enjoyable backpacking adventure. After the lessons, attendees will take a moderate five-mile hike through the 475-acre rugged, heavily forested parkland to experience a backpacking journey. Participants should wear hiking-appropriate clothing and bring a brown bag lunch and their own backpacking equipment, including the following gear necessary for a longer backpacking trip: backpack, sleeping bag, bug spray, first aid kit, rain gear and water. The program is $2 per person and ideal for students, scouts, and other organizations. Preregistration is required by calling the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visiting http://bit.ly/2019BackpackShakedownAndHike.

Nov. 4: Open house

Enjoy the biggest discounts of the year by attending the Laser Lipo and Vein Center open house 3 – 7 p.m. at 1630 Market Center Blvd. Ste. 201 in O’Fallon. RSVP today by calling 636614-1665.

Nov. 5: Public hearing

The public is invited to attend an open house public hearing regarding the creation of a St. Charles County Port Authority from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles County Administration Building at 201 North Second Street, Suite 542 in St. Charles. Those in attendance

will have an opportunity to express their views and ask questions regarding the submitted application to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission. Attendees can arrive at any time during the open house as there will be no formal presentation.

For more information, please call St. Charles County Roads and Traffic at 636-949-3074.

Nov. 8: Trivia night

SunRise “Stranger Things” trivia night supporting youth missions takes place at7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a raffle and silent auctions. Cost is $25/person or $200/table of eight. Signup at www.sunrisefamily.org/trivia.

Nov. 12: Genealogy panel discussion

The St. Charles County Historical Society is offering a free panel discussion with representatives from local members of lineage societies such as: The Mayflower Society; Colonial Dames; Daughter and Sons of the American Revolution (DAR & SAR); Descendants of Washington’s Army of Valley Forge; The Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Missouri; National Society of the U.S. Daughters of 1812; Daughters of Union Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans. This free program will be held at the Kathryn Linemann Library at 2323 Elm St. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Make reservations by calling 636-0232 or go to youranswerplace.org.

Nov. 16: 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. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240.

Nov. 16: Quilt bingo

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a Quilt Bingo at 1424 South First Capitol Dr., St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.) Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. For additional information contact Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 23: Electronics recycling and personal document shredding event

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Wentzville’s next Electronics Recycling and Personal Document Shredding event is a free drive-thru and drop-off event that will run from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at Wentzville’s Holt High School at 600 Campus Dr. The event is open to individuals and families; no businesses, please. Almost anything with a plug is accepted free for this electronics recycling event. To view a list of accepted (and not accepted) items, please visit bit.ly/ERE2019 .

Dec. 1: Christmas House tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles invite you to visit their homes at the tenth annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour from 1 - 5 p.m. The tour starts at the Town Hall at 3300 Rue Royale, where you can register for a door prize, enter a wreath raffle, as well as obtain a map directing you to the houses on tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market at 3308 Rue Royale, beginning Nov. 15, or the day of the tour at the Town Hall. Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/County charities. Any questions, please contact Linda at 314330-2738.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville Schnuck’s meeting room located on Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com.

BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 30, 2019 Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open

to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program

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so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.

NOTICE OF ELECTION Noti Notice is hereby given that the General Municipal Election will be held in the county of St. Charles on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 as certiied to this office by the participating entities of St. Charles County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

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St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the St. Charles

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I, Kurt Bahr, Director of Elections within and for the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me the candidate offices and issues for which are entitled to be voted for at the General Municipal Election to be held November 5, 2019.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF: I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal on this 19th day of September 2019.

If you would like to become an Election Judge, please contact us at 636-949-7550 ext. 5996 or email us at ndean@sccmo.org Find more information on the web – www.sccmo.org/422/Become-an-Election-Judge

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Soccer team at Lindenwood blanks the Panthers The Lindenwood University women’s soccer team defeated the Drury Panthers by a final score of 2-0 recently at Hunter Stadium in St. Charles.

With the win, the Lions improved their record to 6-7-1 overall and 5-6-1 against GLVC opponents.

Lindenwood carried the pace of play from the opening whistle as the Lions had three shots in the first six minutes of play and 13 total in the first half, six of which were on goal. The Lions held the Panthers to three shots, and just one shot on goal.

The scoring got started in the 19th minute when Katie Juhlin took a pass from Maria Salm and chipped it over the Panthers goalkeeper.

Just eight minutes later, the Lions would double their lead as Kaleigh Kastberg nodded home a header off a corner kick from Alaina White.

Megan Swanson and the Lindenwood defense protected the two goal lead for the remainder of the match, helping secure the victory.

Highlights included: • Juhlin’s goal was her second in the last four games • White picked up her second assist of the season, tying her for the team lead Sammi Gregory led the team in shots on goal with three • Swanson stopped all three shots she faced during the match and picked up her sixth shutout of the season *Moving up the standings Players tryouts for indoor football The St. Louis Stampede is a professional indoor football that plays in the National Gridiron League (NGL) West Division with home games at the Family Arena starting in March.

Tryouts are scheduled for Nov. 9.

They will be held at the Dellwood Recreational Center at 10266 W. Florissant in St. Louis County.

For more information call 314-869-8686.

Head Coach Jeff Hunt will be present along with his staff evaluating the players for the upcoming season.

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For more details go to www.NGLFootball.com, go to ‘Teams’, then click on Stampede, then click on tryout and the form is at the bottom. *Pump that iron UMSL swims to victory The No. 23 ranked University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s swimming team won 10 events en route to team victories over William Jewell and Maryville recently in the Tritons’ home opener.

The Tritons defeated William Jewell, 148-62, and Maryville, 156-41.

Leaders included: *Junior Keven Stahl won both the 500 and 1000yard freestyle races to highlight action *200-yard freestyle Jon Osa *50-yard freestyle Aiden Clark *400-yard IM Sergio Santisteban *100-yard freestyle Gabo Jimenez *200-yard backstroke Guillem Masjuan Roca *200-yard breaststroke Ian Heye *Great time of the year to swim Think indoor soccer The St. Louis Ambush is a professional indoor soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

The Ambush first home game is Nov. 29 against the Milwaukee Wave at 7:05 p.m.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Many activities coming to meet the team 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, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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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.

wenty years ago, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings founded Netflix, a startup company that redefined home entertainment. At the time, VHS (Video Home System) tapes were still being rented and sold, but DVD’s were becoming more and more popular thanks to their compact size and quality. Randolph and Hastings created a business model where rented movies were received and returned by mail, eliminating the need to rush to the video store to avoid a late fee.

Netflix also became a pioneer in streaming movies online and creating content for their platform, in particular shows based on Marvel Comics characters. “Stranger Things,” an original Netflix offering, has a tremendous following and the series creators reportedly signed a deal to create more shows. The company has built up billions in debt to build a library of content, however, but their stock price currently hovers around $270 per share.

Netflix has been the king of streaming, but the landscape has shifted. The Walt Disney Company will soon offer Disney+, a streaming service with competitive pricing and decades of family entertainment. Over

The Walt Disney Company is not the only one taking aim at Netflix. AT&T acquired Time Warner assets and announced its plans for its own streaming service. In what seems like a crowded market, some analysts still aren’t sure how the telecommunications giant will fare. Still, the overwhelming success of “Joker” in theaters shows that AT&T has power and leverage in the streaming wars.

Other powerhouses are establishing footholds as well. Apple Photo courtesy Bigstock TV+, an enhanced streaming service, will offer content from various the last 15 years, Disney also became the sources as well as Apple’s original content. guardian of the Star Wars and Marvel Cin- YouTube, which offers a seemingly unlimematic Universes as well as assets from Fox. ited amount of content, has popular shows Subscribers will be able to watch classic con- like “Cobra Kai” to attract viewers. Over at tent and stream new releases after they leave Amazon, their Prime members get access to theaters. the company’s streaming services as part of Disney recently upped the ante by offering their subscription.

Verizon customers 12 months of Disney+ So, what does this mean for Netflix? It has free of charge. Those who have been happy some of the best content creators under conwith Netflix get to try out what the House tract and a library of movies to draw upon of Mouse has to offer, and Disney hopes plus brand loyalty. Still, when names like they continue after the free trial is over. It’s Apple, Disney and Amazon flex their musa brilliant move, especially with planned cles, the king of streaming media just might spin-off shows based on popular characters get dethroned. from the MCU.

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NOVENA Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. John, Missouri will conduct a Public Hearing regarding the addition of real property to the St. Charles Rock Road Community Improvement District (“District”) in accordance with the Community Improvement District Act, Sections 67.1401 to 67.1571 RSMo. The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at St. John City Hall, 8944 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. John, Missouri, 63114. A petition for the amendment to the District has been led with, and deemed proper by, the City Clerk. The added pr property to the District is entirely within the City of St. John and includes frontage on St. Charles Rock Rd, generally bounded on the east by the east parcel line of St. Louis County parcel number 14K221080, on the west by the west parcel line of St. Louis County parcel number 14k240973, on the north by the south right-of-way line of St. Charles Rock Road, and on the south by the southern Municipal boundary line of the City of St. John. A map illustrating the boundaries of the District is shown below. A copy of the petition is available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk at 8944 St. Charles Rock Rd., St. John, Missouri, 63114, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.

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Crossword: CLASSIC CHILDREN’S BOOKS

‘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 It’s frightening what we put on our scalp to wash our hair.

We ladies can’t go to the store and randomly pick up a bottle of something labeled, Stuff To Clean Hair: ingredients - soap.

There’s just no such thing.

I don’t know why, but we’ve got to have fragrances, serums, vitamins and strange exotic extracts derived from the husks of green coconuts and siphoned from the milk of Himalayan mountain yaks to be legit.

I have a bottle of hair scrub in my shower. It contains sea minerals. Why I need rocks from the bottom of the ocean to cleanse my mop beats me. I suppose the early cave ladies used gravel and rubbed it vigorously into their heads. And while they may have achieved a thorough cleansing it also left their hair looking like they had stuck their fingers into light sockets. But since light sockets or mirrors hadn’t yet been invented they didn’t give a stone about their appearance.

Sea kelp is a weird ingredient.

While putzing around in the ocean on a family vacation, I once covered my head with sea kelp and ran after my kids. Although it made their hair stand up on end it did nothing significant for mine, but I did get a shrill whistle and a lengthy timeout from the lifeguard.

My shampoo also contains algae. Algae bloom kills sea animals. Why would I want to put something on my follicles that murders manatees?

Beats me.

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By Cindy Moore also be conditioned or else we’ll look like the light socket cave ladies.

My conditioner has some unusual additives like avocado oil; and not from just any cheapo, corner market avocados either.

The label insists I know they were procured from South Africa. I suppose my shoddy, two-for-a-dollar guacamole-makers would wreak irreparable havoc on my tender follicles. I didn’t even know you could get oil from an avocado. How is it drained? Does anyone even know where the dipstick is located?

The conditioner also contains shea butter. Now we’re talking. Anything that contains butter has got to be good.

Maybe so, but, when they start adding bacon extract then I know they’re really onto something essential.

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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, he 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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17. “To ____ is human” 18. Provide, as with some quality 19. *Brian Jacque’s fictional world 21. *One of Mr. Popper’s visitors 23. Like a fox?

24. Play charades 25. International Monetary Fund 28. Reproductive structures 30. 7th planet from the sun 35. *Arnold Lobel’s “Mouse ____” 37. Approximately, two words 39. 50th state greeting 40. Cannonballs to cannon 41. Big Dipper shape 43. Niels ____ of quantum physics 44. Change the Constitution 46. *Hugo Cabret’s “wheel” 47. Arctic jaeger

48. *a.k.a. Caroline Augusta Woodlawn 50. ‘70s hairdo 52. “Be quiet!” onomatopoetically speaking 53. Like never-written story 55. Mining product 57. *”Roar of ____, Hear My Cry” 61. *”The ____ in Times Square” 65. A variety show 66. *Peter Parker’s Aunt 68. Escape 69. Signs of things to come 70. Military activities 71. Burdened 72. Black or green, hot or cold, pl.

73. No longer working, abbr.

74. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” trick DOWN 1. Cookbook direction 2. Make way?

3. In the thick of 4. What Old Faithful does 5. Indian spice mix 6. Movie roll 7. Hockey legend Bobby 8. Plural of carpus 9. Carol on Christmas Eve 10. Pakistani language 11. Evening purse 12. *”That Was ____, This Is Now”

15. Plural of genus 20. Popular disinfectant 22. Second-largest bird in world 24. Error in a card game 25. Babel or Stern 26. *____ Beaumont in “Savvy” 27. Was furious 29. Rugged rock 31. Priests’ robes 32. Located near crannies?

33. Yeah or aye 34. *Plain and tall one 36. *”The Witch of Blackbird ____” 38. *”The Series of Unfortunate Events” villain 42. Fielding mistake 45. Type of semiconductor, pl.

49. *”But I heard him exclaim, ___ he drove out of sight” 51. Bay windows 54. Knight’s shiny garb 56. “Bravo! Bravo!”

57. *Mother Goose’s “Dame ____ and Her Cat” 58. Part of hemoglobin 59. Iris holder 60. *Miss Clavel and such 61. Benign lump 62. Spiral-horned antelope 63. Biblical paradise 64. Backpacker’s shelter 67. *Ivan of “The One and Only Ivan” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9