CNSTC: June. 27. 2012

June 27, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 26

Vol 13 No 28

Celebrations in O’Fallon, St. Charles and Wentzville feature Fourth of July fun for everyone!

Celebrate America!

By Shelly A. Schneider

IN this Issue

For an all-out, crowd-pleasing, patriotic Fourth of July celebration, come to the city of O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 2-4, featuring free concerts by nationally-recognized artists (July 3-4), free admission and parking, a carnival midway and rides, and new excitement every night. The festival grounds are located one mile north of I-70 at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard, O’Fallon Missouri 63366.

• July 2 – Monday, 5 – 10 p.m. Family Night at the Carnival, focusing on an evening of carnival rides, playing games on the midway and enjoying cotton candy, funnel cakes, burgers, brats and beverages. Only the carnival and midway will be open; no fireworks tonight.

• July 3 – Tuesday, 5 – 11 p.m., is Country Music Night on the Main Stage, with fireworks starting at 10:15 p.m. Enjoy a great outdoor concert experience listening to three-time Grammy-nominated country music artist Jamie O’Neal opening for David Nail, a Grammy nominee with hit singles “Let it Rain,” Turning Home” and “Red Light.” High-energy country band Borderline will open the show on the Main Stage. When the final song of the evening ends, the Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular presented

by OneMain Financial will explode over the fairgrounds.

• July 4 – Wednesday, noon – 10 p.m., is Rock Concert Night, with the Jena “Dusty” Mielke Fireworks Spectacular presented by OneMain Financial at 9:30 p.m. Rock out the Freedom Fest to Carolina Liar, opening for festival headliner Vertical Horizon, with Fat Pocket performing throughout the afternoon.

In addition to free concerts and fireworks displays, Tuesday and Wednesday’s festivities (July 3-4) at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex include side show entertainment (The Marvelous Mutts, Cabela’s Fishing Pond), free fun in the Kids’ Area (inflatables to romp on, face painting, games, crafts, a graffiti wall, and the Nitro Joe Science Booth; on July 4 learn hula hooping at Hoop Connections), the

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carnival midway and rides each night, and vendors selling unique merchandise, festival food and beverages. Free parking and shuttle service will be available Tuesday and Wednesday. For driving directions and more information, visit www. heritageandfreedomfest.com.

On Wednesday, July 4, O’Fallon’s patriotic Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade officially kicks off the City’s Independence Day celebration at 9:30 a.m. The parade is one of the largest in the area with cash prizes and plaques for winning entries, and it draws thousands of spectators dressed in red, white and blue and waving flags along the 2.1-mile parade route. The parade starts from the corner of Main and Third Streets, follows Main Street north to Tom Ginnever Avenue, and turns east to T.R. Hughes Boulevard, ending at the junction of T.R. Hughes Boulevard, which is near the festival grounds entrance.

Riverfest 2012 Bring the family to historic St. Charles for Riverfest 2012. This one-day event is jam packed with food, fun, and fireworks!

The parade kicks things off at 10 a.m. The Parade begins at Blanchette Park, turns left on Randolph, right on Kingshigh-

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way, left on Clark, right on Main Street to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse Lot. Look for the parade to arrive on Main Street at approximately 10:45 a.m. The parade is sponsored by the St. Charles Jaycees.

Mayor Sally Faith will welcome visitors at noon, followed by the announcement of the parade winners and the National An-

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them. Live entertainment begins at 12:20 p.m., and all live entertainment will take place at the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park.

Food, drink and vendor booths will be open from noon to 10:30 p.m. in Frontier Park. Fredbird will make an appearance See CELEBRATE page 3

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Free “Movie in the Park” Outside the Renaud Spirit Center

St. Charles County Paramedics Launch ICE Initiative Area seniors will be screaming for ICE cream thanks to a new initiative being launched by St. Charles County Ambulance District. Thanks to a grant from St. Charles County EMS Outreach, the district will host a series of ICE Cream Socials – events aimed at providing area older adults with safety education as well as social engagement with paramedics.

At the events, paramedics will discuss with residents the In Case of Emergency (ICE) system for cell phones, and personally assist each attendee with entering contacts into his or her mobile phone. Afterward, they’ll serve up ice cream sundaes for everyone. The district kicked off the program on June 5 at the Park Place Senior Living in WingHaven.

Eleven additional ICE Cream Socials are scheduled throughout the summer at area retirement communities and senior apartment/villa complexes. Administrators quickly called to schedule

Enjoy a relaxing summer evening with your family watching a movie on the big screen outdoors from 8 – 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating outside the Renaud Spirit Center recreation complex and watch Smurfs (rated PG), free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free activities to keep kids entertained will begin at 8 p.m., and the movie will start at dusk, roughly 9 p.m.

The Renaud Spirit Center is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368.

Although admission is free, tickets are required and must be ordered in advance. Register for free tickets: 1. Online at www.renaudspiritcenter.com 2. In person at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Offices, 400 Civic Park Drive, or the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle 3. Or, call 636.474.2732

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events for their community.

“If a patient is at church, the grocery store or another location within our community and has taken a few moments to designate ICE contacts, it will enable our paramedics or other emergency personnel to make contact with their loved one should they experience an injury or illness,” said St. Charles County Ambulance District spokesman Marty Limpert. “In addition, the program provides a wonderful opportunity for our staff to connect with residents in a social setting. Often, our interactions are limited in emergency situations, this program gives us an chance to spend some quality time with our older residents.”

The cost of the ICE Cream Social program is being underwritten by a St. Charles County EMS Outreach, a 501c4 agency that serves to provide health and safety related programs, information and education to the community.

The ICE concept was developed by a British paramedic in 2005. Since that time, the program has gained a following throughout Europe, and has expanded into North America. To participate, simply add the letters ‘ICE’ in front of a person’s name in your contact list. Smartphones and other advanced models may have a separate emergency menu where the user can designate ICE contacts.

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CELEBRATE from Cover from 2 to 3 p.m. The Children’s Area, located east of the Katy Depot in Frontier Park, will be open from noon to 6 p.m., and features free arts and crafts, provided by the Foundry Art Centre. Other children’s activities include the Kincaid Karacters Puppet Shows, My HandyWorks presents Interactive Art for a nominal fee, and the Balloon Man will be there. The Interactive Family Friendly Games will be held near the Children’s Area from noon to 5 p.m., sponsored by Main Street Church and Jake’s on Main. The Salute Our Troops military display will be up from noon to 5 p.m. at the Katy Depot.

The day ends with fireworks at 9:20 p.m., and Charles Glenn on the Jaycee Stage from 9:45 to 10:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for entertainment and fireworks viewing.

For more information, please call the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau at 636.946.7776 or visit www.historicstcharles.com.

Wentzville’s 4th of July Celebration and Parade Everyone is invited to the “Hats Off to Our Heroes” parade. The parade will travel west down Pearce Blvd. to Wentzville Holt High School. The annual Independence Day celebration will be held at Progress Park, 968 Meyer Road in Wentzville.

There will be free swimming from noon to 8 p.m., free inflatables, clowns and balloon sculpting from 5 to 8 p.m. live music from 2 to 5 p.m. and Smash Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. The fireworks display will begin at 9:05 p.m.

For more information, visit www.wentzvillemo. org, or call 636.332.9236.

Shower of Love Raises $85,000 for Babies The 6th annual Shower of Love, sponsored by The Community and Children’s Resource Board, raised $85,000 in baby-care items including 37,000 diapers, 628,000 wipes, 1,000 bottles of baby lotion and wash, 550 baby bottles, 650 articles of clothing and thousands of other items. Items collected will go to Birthright-St. Charles, Crisis Nursery, Mary Queen of Angels, Nurses for Newborns, Our Lady’s Inn, ThriVe St. Louis and Youth In Need.

“The items donated will be a tremendous blessing for needy moms and babies in St. Charles County, and will allow the agencies to provide families with basic baby-care necessities over the summer months,” said Michelle McElfresh, coordinator of the Shower of Love.

In April, churches, business and colleges held collection drives and baby showers for the event. On May 4, 12, 17 and 19, volunteers collected baby-care items at participating Dierbergs, Mid Town IGA, Schnucks, Walmart and Shop ‘n Save grocery stores.

“The CCRB continues to be in awe of the generosity of the citizens of St. Charles County who donated baby care items this year,” said Bruce Sowatsky, executive director of The Community and Children’s Resource Board. “We are most appreciative of the businesses, churches, colleges and volunteers who made

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our event a success. Baby-care items will be distributed to young mothers through seven agencies in the hopes of reducing stress and the risk of child abuse. We are amazed by how many people gave of their time and talents to help support this worthy cause.”

The Community and Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) is the administrator the Community Children’s Service Fund, a fund created when St. Charles County passed a 1/8-cent sales tax measure in November 2004. The funds are dedicated for services to St. Charles County children and youth, and is awarded to local agencies to provide services that address the growing unmet mental health needs of our community youth. For more information, call 636.939.6200 or visit www.stcharlescountykids.org.

Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation News For more information and to register, please view the parks and recreation section at www.lakesaintlouis.com.

Triathlon The city of Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation is proud to present the oldest organized Triathlon event in the St. Louis metro area. This event has proven to be the most popular triathlon in the area, as it has filled the last nine years with participants who traveled from all over the country.

Registrations are still open for the August 25 event. For more information and to register, please view the parks and recreation section at www.lakesaintlouis.com or phone Parks Monday through Friday at 636.625.7944.

2012 Youth Outdoor Soccer League Registrations are now being accepted for boys and girls ages 3 – 9. This is an eight-game season, played on Saturdays and some Sundays. The first game is Saturday, September 22, and practices begin in early September. Coaches are needed.

This league is dependent on volunteers. If you’re willing and able to help, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 636.625.7943.

Adult Softball Leagues Registrations are now being accepted for the following: • Sunday Night Coed League • Thursday Night Men’s Church League • Friday Night Men’s League The 2012 Summer Softball Leagues will begin July 15. All leagues are double header format with a 12-game (six weeks) regular season followed by a single game elimination playoff.

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Matt Schafer, 2012 Paramedic of the Year Whether it’s a small, family-owned business, a Fortune 500 Company or a mid-sized ambulance service, those who serve in leadership roles within their companies often have a handful of employees whom they wish they could clone if it were possible. For the St. Charles County Ambulance District, Paramedic Matt Schafer is one such employee. Courteous, empathetic and professional in his interactions with patients, colleagues and the community, Matt is the epitome of a public servant. Matt was selected as the “2012 Paramedic of the Year” by his colleagues.

Matt joined the district in January 2005 and over the past seven years has distinguished himself as a leader within the organization. For the past two years, he has served as an acting supervisor and takes an active role on the product development committee. Most notably he took the lead on developing a pulley and ramp system to safely move bariatric (large / obese) patients into the back of the ambulance.

As an emergency caregiver, Matt’s skills are second to none. Whether he’s working a major motor vehicle accident or helping an elderly resident who has fallen, he treats each patient with whom he comes in contact with empathy and respect. Bob Hutchcraft, Matt’s Shift Officer, recounted a call wherein Matt’s

patient care and interaction skills were truly put to the test: Last summer, Matt and his partner responded on a call for a young lady who had suffered a miscarriage while at her parents’ home visiting. Understandably, the patient was heartbroken and scared. While in the back of the ambulance with her, Matt shared with her that he and his wife also had lost a baby. Public Information Officer Martin Limpert received a detailed letter weeks later from the young lady. She wrote, “Matt was very compassionate, reverent and attentive to my needs on the way to the hospital – I could tell by the tone of his voice that he truly cared about my well being.” Matt stayed with her and met her husband at the hospital entrance. He also provided the couple with contact information for a social service organization that helped him and his wife when they lost their baby.

Recently, the district implemented a randomized patient satisfaction survey system, which helps identify opportunities for improvement with operations.

Matt’s consistently receives perfect scores and a few in the upper 90s. Some comments are as follows: “The medic was so very nice, he made me cry. He was the kindest young man; the nicer he was, the more I cried – it was so very touching,” said a patient grateful for Matt’s care. Another expressed a similar sentiment, “The man riding in the back was very supportive and made me feel calm – my son was well taken care of.”

Perhaps the most notable thing that sets Matt apart from his peers is his commitment to our community. If there’s a community-driven project going on at the district, chances are Matt is involved. Examples include: • Community Education - Matt takes an active role in educating the youth about the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in our community. What began as

a one-time presentation for his daughter’s class at All Saints Elementary School has turned into an annual event whereby Matt speaks to every class at the school about EMS, calling 911, safety information and other topics. He does this on his own time, expecting nothing in return.

• SCCAD Golf Tournament - Matt has been cochair of the district’s golf tournament to benefit 24/7 Shield since its inception seven years ago. He works tirelessly each year soliciting donations and working to ensure the tournament runs smoothly. Thanks to his continued efforts, the tournament has raised over $90,000 for 24/7 Shield, an organization that serves the families of fallen police officers, EMS personnel and firefighters in rural Missouri. Matt decided to become more involved, accepting a position on the organization’s board of directors.

• Loyal Order of the Squirrels Bicycle Donation Program - For the past two years, Matt has coordinated the district’s partnership with the Loyal Order of the Squirrels on their holiday bicycle program. The program provides refurbished bikes to underprivileged youth in the area. Matt not only leads the charge in soliciting donations of gently used bikes from employees, but also volunteers his time to pick up bikes from bases and deliver them to the Squirrels workshop facility.

Whether he’s on duty or off, Matt Schafer strives every day to portray St. Charles County Ambulance District, as well as the EMS industry as a whole, in www.lovetvinc.com a positive light.

Correction: In the May YMCA article on aquatic fun and fitness, the wrong picture was published.

Kathleen Johnson, pictured here, wrote the article.

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O’Fallon Officer and Canine Partner Win “Top Dog” O’Fallon Police Officer Thomas Thompson and his canine partner, Ares, recently participated in the United States Police Canine Association Patrol Dog Trial and Certification. The event was held in O’Fallon, Ill. Canine teams from Illinois and Missouri participated. In order to certify, the canine teams had to pass a series of rigorous tests in the areas of obedience, evidence recovery, suspect scent detection, agility, and suspect apprehension. All of the phases of the certification were conducted without a leash, which required Officer Thompson to display complete control of Canine Ares during all series of the competition.

Due to Officer Thompson and Canine Ares high degree of skills throughout all phases of the competition, the team earned the title of “Top Dog” or the first place ranking as the number one police patrol dog for the United States Police Canine Association- Region 16. O’Fallon Police Chief Colonel Roy Joachimstaler said, “The O’Fallon Police Department has a long history of earning the title of the “Top Dog” for Police Patrol Dogs, and we are all very proud of Officer Thompson and his partner Ares for their accomplishment in continuing this rich tradition.”

Muny Assembles a Magical Cast for Aladdin The Muny recently announced today principal casting for the third show of its 94th season, Disney’s Aladdin (July 5-13), directed by Gary Griffin, and choreographed by Alex Sanchez.

Tony® Nominees Robin de Jesus and John Tartaglia star as Aladdin and the Genie, respectively.

Joining them will be Jason Graae as Omar, Curtis Holbrook as Iago, Francis Jue as Kassim, Eddie Korbich as Babkak, Samantha Massell as Jasmine, Ken Page as the Sultan, and Thom Sesma as Jafar.

Based on the Disney film by the same name, Aladdin features a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, with additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The Disney film was written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio, and directed and produced by Ron Clements and Jon Musker.

"We are thrilled to produce this enchanting new musical on our grand stage," said Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "I can't wait for this amazing group of actors to work with Gary and Alex to create Muny magic for our audience."

The Muny’s production features scenic design by Michael Anania, sound design by Jason

Krueger, lighting design by Seth Jackson, and costume design by Mara Blumenfeld. Greg Anthony serves as the musical director, and the production stage manager is Nevin Hedley.

To purchase Season Tickets by phone, call 314.361.1900, extension 550, or order online at www.muny.org. The Muny Box Office is now open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Remaining shows are: Chicago June 25 - July 1, Disney’s Aladdin July 5 – 13, Dreamgirls July 16 – 22, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat July 23 – 29, Pirates! (or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder’d) July 30 - August 5, and The King and I August 6 – 12.

Season Ticket buyers will enjoy their reserved seats for Aladdin from July 5 – 11. Additional performances (July 12 and 13) are non-subscribed, and offer exceptional seating opportunities for groups. The Muny’s group sales office offers a 20 percent discount for groups of 20 or more, and is taking orders now. For more information or to make reservations, call 314.361.1900, extension 308.

Aladdin is sponsored by US Bank. American Airlines is the official airline of The Muny.

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Troy Rotary Plans Fireworks Celebration for July 4 Join the Troy Rotary Club for their annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The free show will take place at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks display begins at approximately 9 p.m.

National Register Nomination Project Underway in Troy Historic District In 2010, a historical/architectural survey was completed of the Downtown Troy Historic District.

This year, the city of Troy received funding through a Missouri Department of Natural Resources Grant to finance, in part, the completion of a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Nomination Form for the Downtown Troy Historic District. Sixty percent of the project costs will be paid for through the awarded grant. The remaining 40 percent has been graciously provided by the Troy CVB, which allows the nomination project to be completed at no cost to the city of Troy.

On Thursday, June 28 the city will hold the first of two public meetings. This meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at Troy City Hall, 800 Cap-au-Gris. This will be a great opportunity for the citizens of Troy ask questions or bring copies of any history they would like to share in regards to downtown Troy. For more information you may contact City Hall at 636.528.4712.

Lincoln County Medical Center Names Edward Jacquin as Chief Clinical Officer

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Jacquin was the former Assistant Administrator of Support Services for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Prior to St. Elizabeth’s, Jacquin

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was Vice President of Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, Mo., and Vice President of Planning and Marketing with SSM Rehabilitation Institute in St. Louis. Additionally, Jacquin has more than 35 years of experience as a Physical Therapist and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

“Ed Jacquin is a strong addition to LCMC to oversee the non-nursing clinical areas of the Medical Center operations,” said Patrick Bira, CEO, Lincoln County Medical Center. “He has an extensive administrative background in rehab services, physician relations, customer service excellence and growth of all services in a very competitive environment. Compassion and commitment are words used by those who have worked with Ed. We are fortunate to have him join the LCMC team. We look forward to new insights and the benefit of his contributions.”

As Chief Clinical Officer, Jacquin will work closely with clinical departments such as radiology, laboratory and rehabilitation services creating and formulating plans, and executing strategies for integrating patient care, quality and safety among other broader medical center priorities.

Ninth Grade Center Plans Welcome Back Day

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Entering freshmen and their parents should mark their calendars. The Troy Ninth Grade Center will have a Welcome Back Day from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7. Students may get their picture taken, pick up their schedules, and tour the building at their leisure during that time. Please note: there will be no formal orientation on that day. The first day of school will be the formal orientation.

Business Nike Outlet Joins the Meadows in Lake St. Louis

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General Manager Stephanie Celeslie proudly cut the ribbon to celebrate its Grand Opening on May 2, 2012. Nike’s outlet store previously located in the Warrenton Outlet Center was closed and moved to its current location in Lake St. Louis and is the newest addition to the Meadows in Lake Saint Louis. In attendance for the celebration were representatives of the Lake Saint Louis Dardenne Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lake Saint Louis. The Nike Outlet is located at 20 Meadows Circle Drive Lake St Louis, MO 63367. To find out more about Nike’s new location please call 636.625.0846.

Lindenwood University Names Mangels VP of Institutional Advancement Lindenwood University has appointed Dr. Susan Mangels to the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement, effective July 15, 2012. She joined Lindenwood’s Institutional Advancement Office as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in August 2011, prior to which she was president of Lexington College in Chicago from 1997 to 2011. She replaces Dr. Lucy Morros, who retired earlier this year.

Mangels serves as a trustee of Lexington College and is on the board of the St. Louis Planned Giving Council and the cabinet of the Women’s Leadership Society of the United Way of St. Louis. She has served on the American Council on Education’s Commission on Women in Higher Education and on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Foodservice Forum. She is a past trustee of Morgan Park Academy and Kingswood Academy and past board chair of the Chicago Culinary Guild.

Her research centers on leadership, work-life balance, and female executives. Mangels holds a BA from Furman University, an EdM from Harvard University, and a PhD in Education Policy from the University of Illinois. She speaks frequently on the topic of work-life balance.

“We are very pleased that Dr. Mangels has accepted the position, and we know that with her characteristic energy, vision, and intelligent resolve, she will spearhead a vigorous new era for our Institutional Advancement Office,” said Lindenwood President James D. Evans.

Mangels said she is pleased to be a part of an institution with such a strong heritage and is equally excited about Lindenwood’s future.

“I came to Lindenwood because I was intrigued by its long history and vibrant present,” Mangels said. “Now, I am excited about the tremendous opportunity that we have to steward our rich past and at the same time move the university into the future.” www.ricksroadsidemarket.com

Discovery Dental Center celebrated its new location in O’Fallon, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 10, 2012. Pictured is owner, Dr. Michael Heiland joined by friends and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the City of O’Fallon.

Discovery Dental Center is located at 7320 Village Center Drive in O’Fallon, Mo. Call 636.332.3106 or visit www.discoverydentalcenters.com.

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Duello Elementary Teachers Bring Summer Reading to Memorial Park Teachers and administrators from Duello Elementary have mobilized their summer reading efforts and will read to children at Memorial Park in Wentzville once a week this summer. “Mustangs on the Move” is an effort to bring summer reading to youngsters where they live. The program is free and open to school aged children through fifth grade. Teachers, counselors and administrators have volunteered their time to read to students on Wednesdays (except July 4th) from 10:30

a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, located at 1419 Kathleen Drive in Wentzville. Operation Food Search is providing lunch for those who participate. “Mustangs on the Move” is an extension of the Wentzville School District’s summer reading efforts that include opening its libraries for special hours over the summer to its students. A schedule of those hours by building can be found on the District’s website at www.wentzville.k12. mo.us.

“In Duello’s efforts to promote summer reading, we have opened our doors to our school library to all of our families as well as take the library to some of our families,” said Duello Principal Dr. Kathy Fisher. “To ensure student’s availability to books, it is critical to take the extra effort to get the books to the students in the way of a ‘bookmobile.’ Mustangs on the Move is able to do just that.”

The program will run through July 25.

WSD Students Selected for 2012 Missouri Fine Arts Academy Four students from Timberland High School and one student from Holt High School have been selected to participate in the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA), a three week residential program to be held June 10 – 30 on the campus of Missouri State University. Morgan Davenport, Tyler Hall, Rachel Schuldt, and Loren Shogren from Timberland and Aleia Sanderson from Holt are among 111 high school students from across Missouri who will represent a myriad of artistic disciplines on the campus of MSU this summer.

The MFAA seeks to help outstanding high school students achieve their artistic and personal potential and to cultivate their leadership capabilities; to expand students’ horizons; to develop students’ flexibility and creativity while increasing their awareness of their future possibilities while stimulating excellence in Missouri schools. Students

have the opportunity to enhance their skills in the fields of dance, music, theater, and the visual arts; to participate in intensive, stimulating activities of an interdisciplinary nature; and to explore the roles which the arts and they as artists can play in society.

Participants are drawn from across Missouri and represent the diversity of the state.

No grades or credits are awarded. Participants have the chance to know and make friends with other talented, enthusiastic artists who have demonstrated commitment to their artistic disciplines. The give-and-take among students from different backgrounds is one of the most treasured aspects of the program. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy operates under the auspices of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. All of the Wentzville students participating in MSA also received a partial scholarship from the Wentzville School District Foundation.

WSD Students Selected for 2012 Missouri Scholars Academy Three students from Holt High School and two students from Timberland High School have been selected to participate in the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA), a three week residential program to be held June 10-30 on the campus of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Holt students Abigail Piper, Benjamin Rackers, and Taylor Warren and Timberland students Hafsa Mansoor and Sean Rock were among 330 high school juniors from across Missouri selected for the program.

Founded in 1985, the Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA) celebrates its 28th season this year. The goals of the Academy are to help gifted students achieve their full potential and motivate them to use their abilities to attain high standards of achievement, to encourage local schools to improve and expand gifted education programs; and to assist in providing the state with experienced faculty and specialized curricu-

lum for such students. The 2012 Academy is supported in part by funds provided by the University of Missouri, by MSA alumni and friends, by Missouri corporations, and by a Student Activity Fee. All of the Wentzville students participating in MSA also received a partial scholarship from the Wentzville School District Foundation.

Every public and private high school in the state is allowed to nominate at least one student for the Academy. Academically, students represent the top one-half of one percent of the state’s sophomore class. No grades or credits are awarded through the program, but students attending MSA will be exposed to a wide range of activities as well as to intensive instruction in their chosen area of specialization. The faculty is composed of outstanding teachers from high schools throughout the state.

Guest speakers, performers, discussions, and career education will be combined with extracurricular and social activities to round out the curriculum. By the end of the 2012 Academy, over 9,000 Missouri high school students and teachers will have participated in MSA since its inception.

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Factual “For the Love of Money” Coming to Theaters, DVD This Summer Once shiny, the American Dream now is showing signs of wear and tear. Baby boomers can remember a time in the 1970s and 80s, though, when the chasing that particular dream seemed easier to reach. All one needed was determination and a heck of a work ethic to make their way in business.

“For the Love of Money,” a new film from Ellie Kanner-Zuckerman and Jenna Mattison, looks back at those days through the eyes of Izek Shomof (Yuda Levi), a real-life entrepreneur who hails from Israel.

Unlike action films where the hero becomes corrupted by those around him, Shomof remains true to his heritage and beliefs.

The title is a direct reference to 1 Timothy 6:10, the Biblical verse that often is misquoted as simply “Money is the Root of All Evil.” In the case of Los Angeles in the 1980’s, it truly was the love of money that became the root of all evil in this story.

The story follows Shomof ’s life in Tel Aviv, work-

ing at his parent’s bar and backroom casino. When the family runs afoul of local gangsters, Izek and his brothers head to Los Angeles to start a new life. Young Izek is quite adept at operating restaurants, turning abandoned buildings into going concerns like the DTown Burger Bar in Downtown Los Angeles.

Izek tries to stay on the straight-and-narrow, making money through hard work and honest labors. Despite his efforts, his business interests come in contact with a local gangster named Mickey. His cousin Levi (Oded Fehr) can’t leave his underworld connections behind him, opting to make his money through drug trafficking.

Not the typical gangster story, “For the Love of Money” focuses on a man who is strong enough to do the right thing for his family. The real-life Izek Shomof remains active in the Los Angeles business community, recently starting a renovation project on Skid Row.

By Steve Bryan Rated: R

The film has other familiar faces in addition to veteran actor James Caan. Edward Furlong of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” fame has a small, but essential, role as Tommy, a small-time Israeli thug who provides the catalyst for Izek to leave Tel Aviv. Nearly unrecognizable behind a scruffy beard and scowl, Furlong brings to mind Joe Pesci’s memorable performance in “Casino.”

A grown-up Jonathan Lipnicki, that cute kid from “Jerry Maguire,” also has a nice role as Yoni, Izek’s cousin and best friend. It’s good to see Lipnicki in a film like this, playing one of the good guys.

“For the Love of Money” looks at subjects that haven’t been fully fleshed out before. The story also provides a stark contrast between the race for the American Dream then and now. The lessons learned back then are even truer in today’s volatile economy.

“For the Love of Money” will be available on DVD and VOD later this summer.

Riverfest 2012 Frontier Park in Historic St. Charles

Fredbird® Appearance 2 – 3 p.m.

Children’s Area Open from 12 – 6 p.m. East of the Katy Depot in Frontier Park

12 – 5 p.m. Interactive Family Friendly Games in Frontier Park near Children’s Area 12 – 5 p.m. Salute Our Troops Military Display at Katy Depot 12 - 10:30 p.m. Food / Drink / Vendor Booths 9:20 p.m. Spectacular Firework Display at Frontier Park near

Missouri River Entertainment Schedule Live Entertainment will take place only on the Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for entertainment and fireworks viewing.

12 p.m. Mayor’s Welcome, Parade Winner Announcement, National Anthem

12:20 - 12:30 p.m. George Champlain Sibley Fife and Drum Corps 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Patt Holt Singers 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. The Cattani Band 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Saint Charles Municipal Band

6 - 7:30 p.m. Charles Glenn 8 - 9:15 p.m. Fabulous Motown Revue 9:15 p.m. Mayor’s Welcome / National Anthem 9:20 p.m. FIREWORKS 9:45 - 10:30 p.m. Charles Glenn

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Parade 10 a.m. The Parade begins at Blanchette Park, left on Randolph, right on Kingshighway, left on Clark, right on Main Street to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse Lot. Arrival on Main Street approximately 10:45 a.m.

12 – 6 p.m. Free Arts & Crafts provided by the Foundry Art Centre 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Kincaid Karacters Puppet Shows 12:30 – 6 p.m. My HandyWorks presents Interactive Art (nominal fee) 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Balloon Man Other Activities

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Sports You See... With Gary B. St. Louis Rams and Timberland Team Up Linebackers Share their Experience St. Louis Rams linebackers Josh Hull and James Laurinaitis recently visited with the Timberland High School football team to talk to the players and answer questions about life in the NFL. Neither player was very heavily recruited out of high school, so they both shared a message of goal-oriented hard work.

“Believe it or not, I’m not too far removed from high school, I graduated in 2005, so I know what they’re going through,” Laurinaitis said. “I still remember my senior year like it was yesterday. Hard work pays off, but you have to keep your nose clean and avoid distractions, especially if you want the chance to play college football.”

Josh Hull invited his teammate to come along to talk with the Wolves players. “I duck hunt with my friend Kurt Daniels, and his family took me under their wing when I first came to St. Louis,” Hull said. “His son plays on the team so I’m happy to help out. I think one of the most important things in high school is to have fun when you’re playing football, you have to compete, but at the end of the day it has to be fun.”

Hull was an Academic All-American at Penn State where he majored in Engineering, and Laurinaitis graduated from Ohio State with a degree in Communications.

“I know all of the distractions, and I know it’s probably even worse now, so I just want to encourage them to do the right thing,” Laurinaitis said. He added that his father (a professional wrestler) did a good job of keeping him in line when he was in high school. “For the kids who won’t play in college, l also wanted to stress the importance of a good education, because at some point football will end for all of us, and you need that degree!” (information from Wentzville school district) ~~~Learning from professionals

Recently the Rascals were able to notch two victories compliments of round trippers to end the games.

Catcher Charlie Lisk provided the heroics in the bottom of the 11th to nail down a 3-2 win over the cross town rivals Gateway Grizzlies last Thursday.

In concession stand news, the ultimate “burgandwich,” the Arch Nemesis was introduced the other day. It features a three ounce grilled teriyaki chicken breast sandwiched between two quarter-pound 100% all-beef hamburger patties, seasoned in Riley’s All Purpose Seasoning with two slices of white and two slices of yellow American cheese on a toasted hamburger bun and will be offered for just six dollars at T.R. Hughes Stadium. (picture from Rascal’s website) Highlights as of end of day 6-14: *Jason Sullivan has three victories to lead the team *Jeremy Synan leads team in hitting .323-8th in league *Preston Vancil has pitched 38 strike outs tops on the team *As a team, batting average .266-3rd in league *As a team, slugging percentage .401-3rd in league STANDINGS AS OF 6-21: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 20 12 ___ 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 19 13 1.0 5-5 Windy City ThunderBolts 17 13 2.0 5-5 Gateway Grizzlies 16 16 4.0 5-5 Joliet Slammers 15 17 5.0 4-6 Normal CornBelters 12 18 7.0 6-4 Rockford RiverHawks 11 20 8.5 3-7

River City’s Ball Club Win with Walk-Off Homers Back-to-Back Nights The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Sat, June 30 against Normal CornBelters Sun/Mon, July 1/2 against Normal CornBelters Fri/Sat/Sun, uly 13/14/15 against Lake Erie Crushers Thur/Fri/Sat, July 19/20/21 against Florence Freedom For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com.

Editorial

“Over the Fence” A Warning to Fellow Bikers I went to a wine tasting party years ago on a patio behind a local pub. I knew nothing about wine, but friends insisted I go because it was fun. They were right, we had fun.

Some of that fun involved tasting various Missouri wines and eventually feeling the effects. Alcohol effects. Unbeknownst to me, it seems wine contains a bit more alcohol than I knew about. After the party ended, I found myself being offered the phone number of a local taxi service.

“But ish only wine!” I slurred.

After reading about yet another death of a young motorcycle rider and injuries to his girlfriend riding on the back, it seemed necessary to warn fellow riders once again to stay away from South 94 in St. Charles County on weekends. The area has become one of the largest winery areas in the state with all varieties of Missouri wines sold to somewhat naive patrons wishing to imbibe in quaint surroundings among others doing the same. They even have food and entertainment.

Sounds like fun, right?

Of course it is, but not for motorcycle riders. I should include bicyclists if they’re foolish enough to ride on Highway 94 instead of the Katy trail. The young man killed was riding his motorcycle past Augusta on 94 and an SUV pulled out in front of him. He veered out of its way, lost control and paid the ultimate price.

I don’t know if the SUV driver was drinking but would someone visiting Augusta on weekends avoid partaking of its famous beverages? Who knows?

I stopped riding through that area years ago and have repeatedly warned other bikers to avoid it if at all possible. I’m sure the state and county police are cruising the area as well.

Do you hear me, fellow riders? Stay away from South 94 on weekends! It’s like riding in a mine field.

Of course, one could accuse this unfortunate young man of riding too fast on what most of us refer to as a crotch rocket. It’s one of those motorcycles that can reach incredible speeds in short distances and it’s ridden by youngsters not unlike me when I was their age.

Some of us thought we were indestructible and acted

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such. Older and wiser often takes too long to happen.

However, this doesn’t sound like speeding was involved.

I ride tour bikes these days because they’re comfortable. I seldom break the speed limits but when I do, it’s because I’m passing someone on a two-lane highway.

I learned at a young age that when passing someone on a rural two-lane, you put the hammer down and do it quick. It’s one of my pet peeves that, unless it’s a rural school, many drivers’ education courses don’t include teaching students how to pass on two-lane roads. It involves learning where and when to pass as well as doing it quickly.

This lack of passing savvy has caused many deaths in outlying areas where two-lane roads still exist. Many of them have no shoulders to help avoid oncoming vehicles. The deaths that occur from this are almost always the younger generation that lack the experience of how to pass or even drive on two-lane highways with no shoulders.

When cell phones enter this scenario, it becomes even more dangerous. An inexperienced young person driving on a two-lane road with no shoulders while jabbering on a cell phone is the proverbial accident waiting to happen.

Add crowded wineries on weekends, and God help all of us.

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On the “Road” Again!

Power Ball and “Antiques Road Show.” Seemingly not much in common, right?

The big money lottery and a show on PBS with a refined host and appraisers. The Road Show attracts an audience the same reason Power Ball does: pretty much any Joe Schmoe can earn fame and fortune with a little luck.

I needed a little luck just to obtain tickets to the “Antiques Road Show’s” taping in St. Louis a few years ago. The tickets became available at 12 p.m. on June 24. I spent more than an hour on the phone, battling the busy signal bug, before successfully getting through and ordering two tickets for the August 5 taping.

It took me the remainder of June, all of July and a couple of days into August to decide which two antiques I would bring. Unfortunately, there are no Tiffany lamps worth $75,000 looming in our household. There are several pieces of antique furniture, but nothing from the 18th century that would allow my husband, Jim, to retire early.

On August 2, I decided to contact Jim’s aunt and uncle and track down an original photograph of Jim’s paternal grandfather. “Grampy” was Hannibal’s police chief in the early 1930s, and shot it out with John Dillinger on January 9, 1934.

The original photograph and newspaper accounts might not propel us into millionaire status, but the story itself is worthy of television.

Uncle Bill over-nighted the photograph, and the Hannibal Public Library and Jim’s parents mailed photocopies of several of the articles that appeared in the paper in the days and years to follow. What troopers!

Whew! One antique down and one to go. Would I have the strength to lug a 40-pound stone to “The Antiques Road Show?” Four such etched stones sit unceremoniously in our garage. They were a gift from the first owners of our Quincy, Ill. home. It seems their son, an architect in Chicago, removed the stones from the basement of a Chicago building prior to its destruction. The elderly couple used the stones in their backyard garden. Two of the stones had pictures of Dachshunds, one a picture of a car, and a third depicted a cow with a cap driving a car.

Whipping myself into a greedy little frenzy, I wondered if maybe the cow stone

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All Star Sliders on Cornbread Buns Cornbread Buns - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour - 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 3/4 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 3/4 cup sour cream - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Makes 12 buns and 12 sliders

powder, salt and pepper. Add sour cream, oil and eggs, stirring just until smooth. Fill cavities 3/4 full, spreading batter to edges of star.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until center of bun springs back when touched. 4. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling grid. Repeat with remaining batter.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Star Whoopie Pie Pan with vegetable cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking

Sliders - 3/4 pound ground chuck - 1 egg, lightly beaten - 1/2 small yellow onion, minced (about 1/3 cup) - 1/3 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 3/4 teaspoon salt

Red and Blue Raspberry Lemonade Ingredients: Cornbread Buns - 1-1/3 cups (about 6 ounces) fresh raspberries, divided - 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate - Water - Blue Sparkle Gel

involved Mrs. O’Leary’s cow and the Great Chicago Fire.

“Wouldn’t that be something?” I asked my husband, rubbing my hands together like Thurston Howell, III from Gilligan’s Island.

“It would be something to see you carry that stone through that line,” Jim laughed.

He was right. The line into the convention center would probably wrap around the Edward Jones’ Dome, and I would sweat all over the stone, causing the appraiser to drop it on his/her foot. I’d be the first person to be thrown out of “The Antiques Road Show!”

There was always the box of tea towels given to me by a 100 year-old friend from Iowa. The set of six hand-embroidered towels allegedly belonged to her mother.

As the days, hours and minutes ticked down, the possibilities swarmed through my brain. I ended up strapping the stone into Samantha’s old umbrella stroller.

At least I could roll the cumbersome stone through the heat. I just had to see if someone could fill in the blanks on these whimsical carvings.

Perhaps the best part of the “Roadshow” experience is waiting in line. Turns out the line was inside, not out. Everyone was cool and comfortable. Everyone had an interesting antique and an even more interesting story. The woman behind me brought a Japanese knife and watch from WWII. Her grandfather (or was it her father?) took them off a dead soldier as spoils of war.

While sipping diet cola, whispers came down the line like a wave in a football stadium. Evidently, one lucky chap brought in $200,000 worth of carved ivory.

The photograph, as it turns out, was not the original, but printed from the original negative. The appraisers were thrilled with the story, however. The experts could offer no more information on the stone. The tea towels were mid-19th century and in excellent condition, but worth only $30.

Oh, well. Fame and fortune isn’t all it’s cracked up to be…or so I’ve heard. How much is Power Ball worth this weekend, anyway?

Ingredients: Cornbread Buns - 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened - 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar - 4 eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/4 cups) - 1 cup sour cream - 1 cup (about 8 ounces) hot fudge sauce - 1 pint (about 2 cups) strawberry ice cream, softened - 1 box (10 ounces) Vanilla Whipped Icing Mix - Fresh strawberries, halved - Star Pics Directions: 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Spray Fancy Fill pans from set with vegetable cooking spray.

2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and mashed banana; mix well. Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream; blend thoroughly but do not overmix. Pour into prepared pans.

1. Preheat grill or broiler to medium high heat.

2. In large bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated. Form into twelve 2-1/2-inch patties.

3. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. Serve w/star buns and your favorite condiments.

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Makes about 8 servings

Directions: 1. Place one raspberry in each cavity of the Star Ice Cube Silicone Mold. Cover with water; freeze several hours to set. Save remaining raspberries.

2. In large pitcher, mix lemonade according to package instructions. In food processor or blender,

Banana Split Surprise Cake

- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder - 5 to 6 dashes hot sauce, or to taste

pulse remaining raspberries until smooth; strain through sieve to remove seeds. Stir raspberry puree into lemonade. Serve with raspberry ice cubes in glasses decorated with Blue Sparkle Gel.

Makes 8 to 10 servings 3. Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove from pan and cool completely.

4. Divide fudge sauce and spread evenly into cavities of cake; freeze 10 minutes. At same time, remove strawberry ice cream to soften. Fill cake cavities with ice cream. Assemble cake by inverting top layer onto bottom layer.

5.Prepare icing mix according to package directions. Ice top and sides of cake; freeze at least 2 hours or until ready to serve. Garnish with strawberries and star pics.

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CHURCH June: Epicenter Church moves to St. Peters Currently in Brentwood, the church is moving to 325 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. Pastors are Laura and Larry Anderson.

Every Thursday at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Friends and Family Support Group Open to anyone who has a loved one suffering from any kind of addiction. Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Drive, St. Peters. For more information, email ARPstln@hotmail.com.

Operation Backpack - United Methodist Church, Wentzville

Food search program to provide food to at-risk children over the weekend when they don’t have access to free breakfast & lunch at local schools. Info: 636.327.6377.

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013.

Come Learn God’s Word with us.

Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship; Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385.

3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors.

Seniors 55+ enjoy free lunch, cards, games, bingo. From 11 am 2 pm at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd.

Info: 636.561.8951.

2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon

Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.

EVENTS Now: Scholarships Offered Barat Academy, formerly located in St. Charles County, will soon begin its second year in Chesterfield, just 12 minutes away from the previous campus. Barat Academy is offering scholarships for students in grades 9 – 12 this fall. No academically/ socially qualified student will be turned away because of finances.

Info: Michael Wade 636.300.5500 or Sheryl Guffey 636.699.0191.

Now: Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Registration Registration is now open for August 25 event. Enter early, as this event fills up quickly. Info: www.lakesaintlouis.com or 636.625.7944.

June 29: Summer Block Party at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

6:30 p.m. Free to Members. Join us for an outdoor night of carnivalstyle games, a bounce house, face painting, concessions and a free movie at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Tickets for games and concessions will be available to purchase.

June 30: Saturday Writers Meeting 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Center. Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers Guild, will host its monthly meeting. Learn and network with local writers. Guest speaker: Kimberly Killion www.saturdaywriters.org.

July 1: Kids Come Alive Performances 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Rick’s Roadside Market, 5382 Gutermuth Road in Cottleville. To add your child, contact Marcia Rodriguez at 636.734.7420, marciarodriguez1@ yahoo.com or www.ricksroadsidemarket.com.

July 21: Community Appreciation Day 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at First National Bank, 800 O’Fallon Rd. in Weldon Spring. Free. Andy Benes and Fred Bird signing autographs & pictures! Lunch, music, activities for children and free paper shredding.

July 23: St. Charles County YMCA District Golf Tournament 12:00 shotgun start at Whitmoor Country Club. $175/player. 4 person scramble, lunch, dinner & awards. This tournament will benefit our Strong Community Campaign. Sponsorships are available. Info: Mary Kronmueller at 636.379.0092 x236.

August 9: 9th Annual Luncheon/ Card Party 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church - Harvester (3866 Harvester Road, St. Charles, MO). $10/person. RSVP to Carol at 636.477.8405 or Judy at 636.928.2079.

August 18: 8th Soldan All Class Alumni Picnic 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Blanchette Park.

Adults $15, Children $8 (4-12).

Tickets at Legacy Book/Café or call Anna at 314.517.9026. Info: www.70cos.org.

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July 2: Surveillance and Screening for Cancer Survivors 6-7:30 p.m. at the H.W. Koenig Medical Building at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis.

Get the latest on screening recommendations. Light dinner served.

RSVP to Cindy at 636.755.3034.

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Now September 13: LIVESTRONG at the O’Fallon Family YMCA Trained instructors will lead small groups to help cancer survivors improve daily functional ability. The program will focus on reducing the severity of treatment side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes and improving energy levels and self-esteem.

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:45 6:45 p.m.

Info/intake interview: Kristi Bradley at 636.379.0092.

Exercise Classes for Cancer Patients & Survivors Free for breast cancer survivors/ patients, discounted for all other cancer survivors/patients. All participants must have a referral from their SSM Cancer Care or SSM Breast Care physician.

Stop by the YMCA service center or call the St. Charles YMCA at 636.928.1928 or the O’Fallon YMCA at 636.379.0092 to register.

Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) Includes a series of three classes over a three- to four- month period held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. DSMT is available with a doctor’s order. Info: 636.949.9600 or Patty Shelton at 636.947.5573.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) A nutritional diagnostic therapy and counseling service held at SSM St. Joseph Health Center for disease management with a licensed, registered dietitian. Available with

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a doctor’s order only. To register call 636.949.9600. Info: 636.947.5163.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Events

To register, please call 314.SSM. DOCS (776.3627).

Free Mammogram Screenings SSM Health Care offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance, by appointment only. Must meet qualifications. Appointments are available at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles, SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters, and SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.947.5617.

Registration required for all events.

Free unless otherwise noted. Info/ registration: 636.928.WELL (9355) or www.bjsph.org.

- [HW]: HealthWise Department at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr., St. Peters - [REC]: Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters - [MK]: Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [NT]: New Town in St. Charles, Town Hall, 3300 Rue Royale, St. Charles - [LAKESTL]: City of Lake St. Louis, 200 Civic Center Dr., Lake St. Louis

Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Tobacco Free for Life Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

Progress West HealthCare Center Events Progress West HealthCare Center is proud to offer the following events to the community, Free unless otherwise noted. Info/registration: 636.344.2273 or www. progresswesthealthcare.org.

- [PWHC] Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [CP] Corporate Parkway Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385 - [MK] Middendorf- Kredell Branch Library, 2750 Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 - [SP] Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, MO 63376

June 29: Community Blood Drive 11 a.m.-2 p.m. [HW] Sponsored

by Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and American Red Cross. Appointments required.

Support Groups 1st & 3rd Mondays: Sharing Losses Through Bereavement 1-2:30 p.m. at SSM Home Care & Hospice, 1187 Corporate Lake Drive. For families/friends who want help understanding and coping with the death of a loved one.

1st Mon.: Better Breathers Club Those w/chronic lung disease. St. Joseph Health Cntr., 300 1st Capitol Dr., St. Charles. Free lunch.

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12 Step Support Group for Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Meets in 4 locations in the metro St Louis area. Info: metrostlouissia@ gmail.com.

• 1st and 3rd Monday: 9:30-11 a.m.

500 Medical Dr in Wentzville; doctors dining room of St Joseph Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

• 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 6:30-8 p.m.

2 Progress Point Parkway in O’Fallon, MO; 4th floor conference room of Progress West Hospital; contact 636-561-1407.

Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing. 636.928.7651, x. 115.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support children 4–12 w/parent/significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Thurs.: 6:30–7:30 p.m. Conquer Support Group for adults w/cancer.

Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Call 636.916.9920.

2nd Thurs.: 4 p.m. Support Group for Alzheimer’s Delmar Gardens, 7068 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon. Call: Jennifer Krpan, Ralph Covinsky 636.240.6100.

4th Thurs.: 6:30–8 p.m. Breast Cancer Support Group Siteman Cancer Cntr, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (9355) or 800.392.0936. http://siteman. bjsph.org.

3rd Sun. 12:45-1:45 p.m. Alzheimer’s Meeting Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon. Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss. 1.800.272.3900.

Gateway to Hope Program Arranges care for individuals diagnosed w/breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured & reside in MO. Gateway to Hope serves as a breast cancer lifeline for those who do not qualify for government sponsored programs & are unable to afford treatment.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer & cannot access treatment call Gateway to Hope at 314.569.1113 or visit www.gthstl.org.

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447

June 27: Behavior and Communication for Caregivers 6-8 p.m. [CP] As a Caregiver to someone with dementia, you may have discovered what triggers certain behaviors such as resistance to care, anxiety, wandering and aggression. Discover more effective ways to connect with your loved one who may exhibit these manners. This program may not be appropriate for people with dementia.

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June 28: AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. [PWHC] AARP member - $12, non-member - $14.

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This Weeks Shelter: PALS - Pets Alone Sanctuary • 4287 Hwy 47, West Hawk Point, MO 63349 • 636-338-1818 • www.Pal-Pets.com If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pets background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers!

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The U.S. Humane Society estimates 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters each year, and 3 to 4 million are euthanized. Please do your part to control overpopulation and to limit the number of unwanted animals. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS!

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NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray for us.

St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, Pray for us.

St. Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, Pray for us.

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16 • June 27, 2012 • Community News - St. Charles County

Statepoint Crossword Theme: England

ACROSS 1. *”The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” author 6. A light touch 9. Shirley MacLaine’s 1963 character 13. Relating to a gene 14. 2016 Olympics host 15. a.k.a Little Mermaid 16. Arabian chieftain 17. Toymaker 18. Social class

19. *Street of Number 10 fame 21. *England’s official language, 1066-1362 23. Romantic destination 24. Antonym of hero 25. School support org.

28. It means lights out 30. Skylight, e.g.

35. Fleshy hindquarters 37. Army beds 39. Approximately 40. *Simon Cowell’s gig, “Pop ____”

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Toni Morrison can add another literary pearl to her strand of marvelous books.

“Home” is a short novel, easily absorbed in an afternoon, yet it’s a book that’s sure to stay with you.

Like Morrison’s other novels, it tackles a difficult subject. “Home” focuses on the shame an African-American veteran of the Korean War must face before he can make peace with himself.

Twenty-four-year-old Frank Money is in a “crazy ward,” where he’s been taken after a bender. It’s the 1950s, and Frank has just returned from Korea, visions of the horrors he witnessed fresh in his mind. His only release comes from a bottle and a woman who tires of rescuing him.

Though Frank is besieged by nightmares and hallucinations, he remains clear-headed and loyal to his 20-year-old sister, Cee. The two have always been close. Growing up the siblings had no one else to count on. Their parents had to work in the fields, and left them in the care of their grandparents, care that left much to be desired in regard to their grandmother. She poured water in their cereal instead of milk and ignored their physical and emotional needs.

Now Cee is in trouble – so says a letter Frank receives, which eludes to Cee’s failing health. It’s all the news Frank needs to spring the “crazy ward” and head to Georgia, where he rescues his sister from the hands of a man mistreating her in the cruelest of ways.

Frank takes Cee back to their hometown of Lotus, Ga., where a community of women care for her.

Frank heals there as well as his childhood questions are answered, and he gets honest with himself regarding a secret he has harbored. All the pieces fit at the end of this marvelous little treasure.

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company. Copyright 2012.

41. State of danger 43. Immaterial part of person 44. Pouting grimaces 46. Actress ____ Kunis 47. *Great Britain, e.g.

48. Misprint 50. Person, place or thing 52. Bro’s sibling 53. Highly excited 55. *Petrol 57. *Under Tower Bridge 60. *World’s longest underwater tunnel 64. ORD Airport 65. Apolo Ohno’s field 67. Hollow rock 68. Pretend 69. Make a mistake 70. Reddish brown natural dye 71. Novice 72. Marbled bread 73. Stride

DOWN 1. Like some cheeses 2. Visual presentation 3. Afresh 4. Dignified bearings 5. Actor’s guide 6. Residue amount 7. Be ill 8. Very successful 9. Ahmadinejad’s home 10. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 11. Illegal lab product 12. *It’s Bitter, Brown, Mild or Old in England 15. Type of acid 20. Civil rights org.

22. Like one who needs improvement 24. Type of thong underwear 25. *_____ Minister 26. *Elizabeth I’s last name 27. Frenchman’s love 29. *Lord Byron’s “She Walks In Beauty,” e.g.

31. Not final or absolute

32. Worthless impurities 33. Round openings in architecture 34. *Prince Charles’ domain 36. Attorney’s bargain 38. Silage holder 42. “Live, Love, _____” 45. Reproductive structure of a flower 49. *Victorian ___ or Era 51. Complete failure 54. Twig of willow tree 56. Expression of contempt 57. People in general 58. Homer Simpson’s deficiency 59. Golden Fleece ship 60. Wrap up in cerecloth 61. Not any 62. Pulitzer Prize winner ____ Ferber 63. Banned paint substance 64. “Oftentimes” in poetry 66. “___, the Beloved Country” See answers page 13