CNSTC: July. 18. 2012

July 18, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 29

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Friends of the Library will host 25th Annual Book Fair August 3-5.

Books Galore!

IN this Issue

Imagine more than 33,000 square feet of books. That and more is just what you will see at the annual Friends of the St. Charles City-County Library summer book fair August 3 - 5. The book sale, now in its 25th year, is one of the largest book fairs in the St. Louis region offering more than a quarter million books and other materials for sale over the three-day event at the St. Charles Convention Center.

“The Book Fair has become a community event for many,” said Debbie Rutsch, president of the Friends of the Library. “It is great to see so many people, both children and adults, come through the doors to find their favorite books or just browse to find something new to enjoy. We see repeat customers each year and I think that is because the book fair represents something people value - books. It also offers an opportunity to support our libraries which truly are an asset in our community.”

Customers can browse through more than 250,000 items including hardbacks, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, records, magazines and more. All books are sorted into popular categories making it easier to find the items. The price of books for children and teens are just $0.25 each, which makes the sale attractive to families. The majority of other sale items are offered at prices ranging from $0.50 to $2. There is special pricing for sets, special collections, music, movies and books on tape.

• Most hardbacks $2 • Oversize paperbacks $1 • Regular size paperbacks $0.50 • All children’s and teen books $0.25 • Magazines $0.10 • Some very old books, reference materials and special items priced separately 2012 Book Sale Hours Friday, August 3: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Shop Friday for the best selection; admission $10 or free for Friends members and children 12 and under)

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Saturday, August 4: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

(Free admission) Sunday, August 5: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

(Most items $5 per bag - Standard size plastic grocery bags provided.)

Each year, Friends membership renewals and purchases increase right before the book fair as many seek to take advantage of the free opening day admission offered to members. Friends of the Library members with a paid membership as of July 31 and children 12 and under get in free on opening day. Otherwise, admission on Friday, August 3 is $10. Admission is free on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free.

Customers should bring their own bags, boxes, and containers as a limited number of boxes will be available for use. Reusable shopping totes may be purchased for $2. Standard size grocery bags will be provided on Sunday for the $5 bag sale.

The Friends of the Library is a membership organization of individuals and businesses that choose to invest in the future of St. Charles County through the Library District. The Friends make it possible to meet increased demands

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placed on libraries due to the growing population and the economy. Money from the annual book fair supports library programs, services and enhanced amenities such as Children’s and Adult Summer Reading Programs, book discussion kits, special programs and per-

former appearances, Friends college scholarships, online book clubs and more. Visit the Friends website stchlibraryfriends.org for additional details about the book fair or to learn more about the Friends of the Library organization.

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Great Rivers Greenway Officially Opens the Boschert Greenway Trail On Friday, June 15, the Great Rivers Greenway District, along with the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the latest segment of the Boschert Greenway. The new 2.1-mile segment marks the completion of the second phase of a nearly four-mile trail that connects New Town with the Katy Trail.

The Boschert Greenway, built by Great Rivers Greenway with the support of the city of St. Charles, creates a safe and appealing connected park and trail system to benefit residents of St. Charles for generations to come. The first phase, a 1.8-mile trail running from New Town to

Fox Hill Park along Boschert Creek, was completed in 2008. This new 2.1-mile second phase of the greenway will run from Fox Hill Park to Blanchette Park to Eco Park at Blanchette Landing where it will provide residents of New Town, Frenchtown and various neighborhoods in between with a vital connection to the Katy Trail.

A unique feature that residents can now see along the section of the trail that runs parallel to highway 370 is a planted retaining wall, or living wall. Rather than use a traditional retaining wall, Great Rivers Greenway wanted to create additional green space that would enhance the surrounding habitats and environment. The vegetated retaining wall system transforms hardscape into landscape while providing storm water retention and erosion control. The wall was developed by St. Louis-based The Living Wall Company, in partnership with Maryland-based SmartSlope, LLC, and it is the first SmartSlope® Living Wall to be built in Missouri.

At the ribbon cutting ceremony, attendees were able to view the new living wall, and were also among the first to view new artwork that will be incorporated along the trail at Boschert Pointe. The artwork, titled Blomstré, is a 24-foot-high flower sculpture made from recycled bicycle parts, created by artist Andrew Andrasko of Dras Fabrication & Design.

For more information on Great Rivers Greenway, please visit http://www.grgstl.org.

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Movie in the Park Features “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” Enjoy a sociable summer evening under the stars watching a movie on the big screen outdoors from 8-11 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating outside the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC) recreation complex and watch the drama, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” (rated PG-13), free. Free kids’ activities will begin at 8 p.m. and the movie will start at dusk, around 9 p.m. Snacks will be available for purchase.

The RSC is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Mo. 63368.

Oscar-nominated for Best Picture this year, the movie stars Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock and Max Von Syndow, with newcomer Thomas Horn as an 11-year old boy attempting to make sense of his father’s death on September 11, 2001.

As he looks through his father’s belongings, the boy finds a mysterious key that he hopes will help him stay connected to his father as he searches for the lock the key was made to open.

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.

3. Or, call 636.474.2732

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Wentzville’s Police Officer of the Quarter

Red, White and Tuna, Presented by ACT II, Opens August 3

Each Quarter, The Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County publicly recognizes a Wentzville Police Officer of the Quarter.

The Officer of the second quarter is Officer Cindy Aubuchon.

On April 12, Officer Aubuchon responded to a home in Highland Estates to assist with processing evidence from property damage. The victims were an elderly couple who to their Kiwanis Vice President Mike Dinello with Wentzville knowledge had no enemies Police Officer of the Quarter Officer Cindy Aubuchon. that they could think of to commit this crime. The damage to the property included a tree in front yard covered in toilet paper. Food, liquid and paint had been thrown against the front door, windows, columns, walls and porch.

Profanity and vulgar language had been spray-painted on the house.

On April 17, Officer Aubuchon made contact with the victims to get values of the property damaged and learned that one of the neighbors had observed two juveniles running behind the victim’s home on the day the crime had occurred. Upon further investigation, she located a residence where juveniles fitting the description lived, made contact with an adult at the residence and while doing so, observed many items in plain view consistent with those left at the crime scene. She processed this evidence which ultimately led to one of the juveniles being charged with the crimes.

This officer initially responded as a backup and crime scene processing officer; however, she took the initiative to assist an elderly couple who had been victimized. Officer Cindy Aubuchon went above and beyond to serve the public.

For more information on the Wentzville Police Department, please visit www.wentzvillemo. org. For more information on the Kiwanis Club of West St. Charles County, please visit www.wscckiwanis.org.

ACT II Community Theater in St. Peters is just weeks away from opening its summer comedy, Red, White and Tuna, by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard and directed by Patrick Vaughn.

The comedy features the talents of four actors from St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. The four actors play all 20 roles of both genders!

Zachary Alan Lee of St. Louis will play Arles, Didi, Charlene, Stanley and Helen; Dennis Mahlin of St. Peters will play Amber, Elmer, Petey, Momma, Vera and Garland; Wes Meinhold, also of St. Peters, will play Star, Joe Bob, R.R., Inita and Leonard; and Justin Spurgeon of St. Charles will play Thurston, Bertha, Pearl and Reverend Spikes.

The much-anticipated third installment in the Tuna trilogy takes the audience on another satirical ride into the hearts of Texas’ third smallest town. Tuna’s perennial favorites plus some new Tuna denizens set the stage for fireworks and fun

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from the land where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. It’s been several years since we left Bertha and Arles in Greater Tuna.

Did the romance blossom?

Has Didi Snavley received any “cosmic” communications from R.R.’s UFO? Did Stanley make his fortune in the Albuquerque taxidermy business? These and other burning questions will be answered in this sidesplitting spoof of life in rural America.

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Red, White and Tuna will be presented August 3, 4, 5, and 10, 11 and 12 at 1 St Peters Centre Blvd in St. Peters. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m., and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors.

Groups of 12 or more are only $10 each. For reservations, please call 636.336.0034. Please visit www.act2theater.com to view the seating chart.

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Sizzlin’ Summer Programs at Your Library New author programs from the St. Charles CityCounty Library District give library fans of all ages much to choose from this summer. From wild and wacky children’s programs, an adult mystery author visit and a teen lock-in, there is something for everyone at your library.

Details and registration on these and additional programs are available online at www.youranswerplace.org under the Programs and Events link. Here are just a few of the upcoming July and August programs: Teen Programs DIY: 3D Photography Teens and adults bring your digital camera or camera phone and learn to create your own 3-D images. Participants will receive free 3-D conversion software and a set of 3-D glasses. Presented by Karl Kindt who has created

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Take off into the world of science as we launch our Mad Science hot air balloon. Witness a small explosion and listen for a larger swoosh woosh and aaaah. Watch in amazement as science soars all around. Follow us as we move from elephants to dinosaurs but don’t let them step on your toes, and let’s hope they cover their mouths when they sneeze. Watch a volunteer ride away on a hovercraft! Recommended for ages 4 and up. Families welcome. Registration strongly encouraged as space is limited.

• Wednesday, July 25: 10 a.m. McClay Road - 636.441.7577 2 p.m. Corporate Parkway - 636.327.4010 • Thursday, July 26 10 a.m. Kisker Road - 636.926.7323 2 p.m. Kathryn Linnemann - 636.723.0232 Adult Programs Photography - Basics for Beginners Tuesday, July 24: 7 p.m.

Corporate Parkway - 636.327.4010 Local photographer, Mary Ellen Riley, will share her experience and knowledge of basic portrait photography. This will include lighting, camera functions, how to make and process a good photo and best poses. This presentation is for adult beginners with a desire to take portraits www.jeffowens-insurance.com of people (and Ebay/Etsy items, too!) with their current camera or learn more information about D-SLR cameras. Registration strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Visit the St. Charles City-County Library District online www. youranswerplace.org to learn more about library programs, resources and initiatives.

3-D images throughout the United States and Europe.

Registration required. Sign up for one of three sessions.

Class size is limited to 50.

• Tuesday, July 24: 6:30 p.m. Middendorf-Kredell- 636.978.7926 • Thursday, July 26: 6:30 p.m. Kisker Road- 636.926.7323 • Tuesday, July 31: 6:30 p.m. Spencer Road - 636.447.2320 Teen Advisory Board LOCK-IN Friday, August 10: 6 p.m. – midnight Spencer Road Members of Teen Advisory Boards across the Library District are invited to participate in our TAB Lock-in.

Enjoy pizza, games, movies, and more with your TAB peers from other branches. You must be a participating TAB member to register. Contact your TAB leader for required permission slip and sign-up.

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Saturday Jubilee Food Drive Hopes to Collect more than 100,000 Food Items More of our neighbors are experiencing something many never thought possible - hunger.

More than 120,000 individuals in our area rely on food pantries, and nearly half are children.

Many are seeking help for the first time.

Local food pantries are struggling to keep up with the increased demand. Saturday Jubilee mobilizes local churches, businesses, civic groups and individuals to participate in a large scale food drive to end hunger.

On Saturday, July 28, more than 1000 volunteers organized into 88 teams will position themselves outside area grocery stores encouraging shoppers to donate non-perishable items.

The donated food will be delivered to the Operation Food Search warehouses for distribution to local food pantries.

For more information, or to volunteer, please visit www.saturdayjubilee.com.

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St. Louis Area Men’s Chorus Captures Gold Medal in International Competition

It was the Olympics of a capella - the biggest a capella singing competition in the world - and The Ambassadors of Harmony of St. Charles, Mo., won the Gold

Medal out of a field of 28 choruses in the 74th Annual International Barbershop Harmony Competition. The event was held in Portland, Ore. on July 6. The Chorus Competition was only part of a week-long celebration of a cappella harmony, which also featured 74 barbershop quartets from

around the world vying for medals.

The Ambassadors of Harmony chorus is part of the Central States District of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has more than 150 members, ranging in age from 12 to 85. Directed by Dr. Jim Henry, the chorus has placed first in 14 consecutive Central States District competitions. In previous international competitions, The Ambassadors of Harmony have won Gold Medals in 2004 and 2009 and Silvers in 2007 and 2008.

They also have five 5th place and four 4th place Bronze Medals.

Due to Popular Demand, Another ‘Shred It and Forget It’ Event will be Offered on August 4 Are you still wondering what to do with those outdated and unwanted documents that you found during your spring cleaning? Simply throwing away documents with your personal information on it can open you up to identity theft. Instead of throwing away, just “Shred It and Forget It!” St. Peters and Cottleville residents have the opportunity to safely destroy unneeded documents by bringing them to a large mobile shredder during the city of St. Peters’ Shred It and Forget It event on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. The large mobile shredder will be available at the Health and Environment Services Operations Building between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m.

Just place the unwanted documents in cardboard boxes and bring them to Shred It and Forget It. There is a five-box limit per vehicle. Please make sure the

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boxes are not too heavy to lift.

All shredded material will be recycled; including the cardboard boxes if they are not needed back. Note: If you can tear it you can shred it using this service. Do not bring computer disks or hanging file rods. The documents may contain staples or paper clips.

Shred It and Forget It is a free event for St. Peters and Cottleville residents only. Resi-

dency may be checked.

The Health and Environment Services Operations Building is located at 135 Ecology Dr., in St. Peters, Mo.

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Registration Opens for Kids Theater Camp Spot Light Stars’ summer camp will run July 30 –through August 3, with performances at 4 and 7 p.m. on August 4.

This year’s production will be an original adaptation of “Tom Sawyer, A Trip Along the River; A Tom Sawyer Story.” Students will receive a script and camp t-shirt. Lunch and snacks are provided each day.

Email brandon@spotlightstarsdramatics.com for a flyer/registration form at or visit spotlightstartsdramatics.com to download the form.

Concert to Benefit Bread for Life Food Pantry St. Stephen United Methodist Church is hosting a concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Music star Adam Cappa and SSUMC’s Praise Band will perform, and all proceeds from the concert will benefit Bread for Life Food Pantry.

Admission is free, but donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated. St. Stephen UMC is located at 101 St. Stephen Lane in Troy, Mo. For more information call 636.528.4148 or visit ststephenumc.org.

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KOC Picnic this Weekend The Millwood Knights of Columbus 92nd Annual Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 22. The event will take place three miles west of Silex off Hwy E. Fried chicken and roast beef dinners will be served, and fami-

Police to Set Up Check Point this Month The Troy Police Department has announced they will conduct a field sobriety checkpoint in the month of July. No details regarding the location, date or time will be released. The checkpoint is designed to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roadway. The checkpoint is made possible by a grant received by the Troy Police Department from the Missouri Department of Traffic Safety.

Open House/Orientation for Troy Schools Early Childhood Education Center: Open House is Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Boone Elementary: Kindergarten Orientation is Monday, August 13, 2012 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Grades 1-5 Open House is Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Cuivre Park Elementary: Thursday, August 9, 2012 Grades K-2 are from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Grades 3-5 are from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Hawk Point Elementary: Grades K-5 Open House is Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Lincoln Elementary: Kindergarten Orientation is Monday, August 13, 2012 at 6 p.m.

Grades 1-5 Open House is Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Main Street Elementary: Grades K-5 Open House is Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 5 – 7 p.m.

William Cappel Elementary: Thursday, August 9, 2012

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lies can enjoy games, activities and a baby show.

The Newcomb Brothers Band will perform in the early afternoon, and C&C All Around Sound will provide music in the evening. Everyone is invited to attend.

Grades K-2 Presentation is at 5 and 6 p.m.

Grades 3-5 Presentation is at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Troy Middle School Orientation Monday, August 6, 2012 from 2 – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 2 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday August 8, 2012, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

During this time, students will be able to: • pick up schedule • walk thru the building • have individual yearbook picture taken (every student must have taken, but picture purchase is optional) • get information on Athletics & Clubs • Purchase PE Apparel, School Spirit Apparel, and School Planner 6th Grade Transition Day – Sponsored by TMS PTO 7 a.m. to noon on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Troy Middle School Transition Day will involve going through the student’s schedule, meeting with Team Connections groups and activities. Lunch and transportation will be provided (if a bus rider).

Troy Buchanan High School Orientation is on August 7 – 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ninth Grade Center Welcome Back Day August 7, 2012 from 1 – 7 p.m.

TBHS and NGC days: Students will be able to get their picture taken, pick up their schedules and tour the building.

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Barnes-Jewish Selected for Unprecedented National Effort to Increase Breast-feeding Rates in U.S. Hospitals Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a first-of-its-kind national effort to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in states where rates are currently the lowest.

Although breast-feeding is one of the most effective preventive health measures for infants and mothers, half of US-born babies are given formula within the first week, and by nine months, only 31 percent of babies are breast-feeding at all. Best Fed Beginnings seeks to reverse these trends by dramatically increasing the number of US hospitals implementing a proven model for maternity services that better supports a new mother’s choice to breast-feed.

During the next 18 months, Barnes-Jewish will be working to become a baby-friendly hospital through participation in the baby-friendly hospital initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund to encourage and recognize hospitals and birth centers that offer an optimal level of care for infant feeding. In addition to Barnes-Jewish, 89 other hospitals are participating in this initiative.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to improve our women and infants services to better support breast-feeding in the St. Louis community,” said Carol Scott, RN, director of women and infants at

Barnes-Jewish. “We recognize that for women who plan to breast-feed, the hospital experience strongly influences a mother’s ability to start and continue breast-feeding. We are committed to implementing evidence-based care through the baby-friendly designation process. This will ensure that mothers delivering in our hospital who intend to breast-feed are fully supported.”

In 2011, 64.2 percent of new moms report attempting breast-feeding in Missouri, while 70.6 percent of Illinois moms breast-fed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Breast-feeding Report Card. At Barnes-Jewish, the breast-feeding rate is approximately 49 percent.

Breast-feeding has multiple health benefits for both infants and mothers. For infants, it decreases the incidence and severity of many infectious diseases, reduces infant mortality, and optimally supports neurodevelopment. It also decreases infants’ risk of becoming obese later in childhood.

For mothers, breast-feeding decreases the risks of breast and ovarian cancers, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.

American Family Insurance Agent Pam Osthoff Honored Pam Osthoff, an American Family Insurance agent in O’Fallon, Mo., was recently recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Insurance Agency ProgramSM. Osthoff has been an agent for American Family since January 1998. Her office is located at 109 Triad West Drive, in O’Fallon, Mo. “Consumers expect value from insurance agents, as they do from any other service providers,” said Dan Schultz, American Family president and chief operating officer.

“This award helps consumers to identify the best of the best, with respect to customer service and customer satisfaction.”

Job Fair for Hendricks BBQ In Good Company, LLC is hosting a job fair from 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturday July 21, for Hendricks BBQ, a new restaurant coming soon to St. Charles Main Street.

Bring your best personality and winning smile to apply in person and interview with our best team members for this exciting opportunity. Apply in person at 1200 S. Main Street in St. Charles. Hendricks BBQ is now hiring for management, servers, bartenders, hostesses, kitchen staff and a pit master.

For additional information, contact Virginia Miller, general manager, at virginia@ padda.com or by phone at 314.691.4217.

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CenturyLink Announces Local Scholarship Recipient CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) recently awarded Jessica Wilmes, daughter of CenturyLink Area Plant Supervisor Ted Wilmes and Marilyn Wilmes, Flint Hill, Mo, a 2012 CenturyLink Employees’ Children Scholarship. The scholarship, open to any high school senior that will be attending an accredited college or university and with at least one parent employed by CenturyLink, is worth $1,000.

CenturyLink received more than 400 applications from across the company’s 37-state operating territory. Of those applications, 80 scholarships were awarded.

“We are happy to once again award these educational scholarships to the deserving sons and daughters of CenturyLink employees,” said Karen Crabtree, CenturyLink’s vice president and general manager for north Missouri. “Each of the winners was selected for exemplary academic accomplishments, along with outstanding involvement in community programs and activities.”

Jessica graduated from St. Dominic High School in O’Fallon and was ranked 5th out of 159 graduating seniors with a GPA of 4.33. Jessica played fast pitch softball at the varsity level for all four years and was named the “Conference Player of the Year.” Jessica will attend Central Methodist University in the fall where she will pursue a degree in Athletic Training and continue to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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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.”

The experience was certainly fun for the players, who had their questions answered on topics ranging from nutrition to time management. They were also reminded that the alarm clock snooze button is the enemy when it comes to both sports and school. 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,” Laurinaitis said.

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“White Room 02B3”: From the San Diego Comic-Con to the St. Louis Science Center If the folks at Roddenberry Entertainment are successful, “White Room 02B3,” a short film, will appear later this year at the St. Louis Science Center. The company, led

by Rod Roddenberry, shot this psychological thriller in such a way that the viewer is situated at the heart of the action. Roddenberry, the son of legendary “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry, has said that if a character speaks in the film, you may have to twist your head to see them.

At the San Diego Comic-Con last week, no dome theaters were available for a screening, but “White Room 02B3” was shown on a regular theater screen. The limitations of the venue did nothing to diminish the visuals or the plot. It is a solid story directed by Greg Aronowitz.

The film opens with six people waking Photo courtesy of Roddenberry Entertainment up inside a futuristic chamber.

Each person wears a jumpsuit with a number on it, not a name.

This starts a debate among the individuals in the room, who say that by numbering a group of people, it is easier to dispose of them.

“White Room 02B3” is filled with themes like this one.

Through these 6 characters, director Greg Aronowitz examines the best and worst of humanity. It becomes clear that these individuals are being judged by beings from a differ-

ent planet or with a higher intelligence. Their ultimate goal remains unclear, though.

Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth from Roddenberry Entertainment were present at the screening on Thursday, July 12, in San Diego. Roth pointed out that there are a number of dome theaters still operating across the country and these are ideally suited for showings of “White Room 02B3.”

Based on the specifications of the film, the Omnimax Theater at the St. Louis Science Center seems even more suited than the rest. Roddenberry Entertainment has been looking for venues that hosted Laserium Shows in the 1970’s and 80’s. The St. Louis Science Center has an edge, though, thanks to its multi-channel sound system, which is necessary to create the feeling of conversations happening all over the dome.

Roddenberry Entertainment wants to bring “White Room 02B3” to St. Louis and other cities. Members and non-members should call the St. Louis Science Center and make sure that they are in contact with Roddenberry Entertainment. This is a unique film that blends technology and terror in one package.

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Sports You See... With Gary B. Rookie Breaks in with the Rascals ***Doug Shields Makes a Statement The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

Shields, normally in the bullpen, got the ball to start his first game for the team recently and did not disappoint Rascals’ Manager Steve Brook.

The right-hander pitched a complete game, the first for the Rascals in the 2012 campaign, giving his bullpen buddies a night off just prior to the All-Star game. He notched his first win as a rookie over the Windy City Thunderbolts by striking out 10 as his teammates scored three runs for him, taking the contest 3-1.

Jason Patton ripped a single in the first inning to score Eric Williams to supply the first tally. Ben Hewett had the winning run batted in with a suicide squeeze bunt scoring Jason Patton. The third run saw an instant reply of Hewett bunting as Patton was charging to home plate with the second suicide squeeze. ***STANDINGS AS OF 7-12: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 29 19 ____ 5-5 Windy City ThunderBolts 27 19 1.0 6-4 RIVER CITY RASCALS 26 22 3.0 4-6 Gateway Grizzlies 26 23 3.5 7-3 Joliet Slammers 20 28 9.0 3-7 Rockford RiverHawks 19 28 9.5 5-5 Normal CornBelters 16 30 12.0 2-8 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.– Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Thur/Fri/Sat, July 19/20/21 against Florence Freedom For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ***HIGHLIGHTS AS OF END OF DAY 7-5: *Charlie Lisk leads team in home runs (8) and runs batted in (33) *Preston Vancil has pitched 47 strike outs-tops on the team *As a team, batting average .268-2nd in league *As a team, slugging percentage .385-5th in league ~~~Diamond in the rough

Former St. Louis Cardinals on KFNS A Night Filled with Many Memories SportsRadioSTL.com broadcast live on 590 The Fan KFNS last Thursday night at Sombrero’s Mexican restaurants in St. Peters.

Three Cardinal players filled the hour with many visions of the past from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

At the top of the hour, first baseman ‘Smokin’ JOE CUNNINGHAM, who played for the Cards from 1954-61, took the stage.

The best season for Cunningham was in 1959, when he batted .345 to finish second Gary B. and Joe Cunningham to Hank Aaron for the National League batting title.

The left-handed first baseman was asked to play outfield, when a guy by the name of Stan Musial wanted to take over those duties.

Not a bad replacement.

Playing shortstop for the Birds from 196272 was DAL MAXVILL. Not only did ‘Maxie’ cover the number six hole with great range, he eventually became the General Manger of Dal Maxvill and Gary B. the club.

Don Shaw saw limited action wearing the Birds on the Bat during his tenure in St. Louis in 1971-72. The left-handed relief pitcher was the first Major League pitcher to get a win when he played for the Montreal Expos.

Shaw and Maxvill were roommates when he was in the Gateway City.

I, Gary B, was fortunate enough to host this very memorable program.

Gary B. and Don Shaw. Photos by Gary B. ~~~Great memories

“Over the Fence”

1954 It was the year Dr. Jonas Salk began testing his polio vaccine.

Edward R. Murrow had sunk the McCarthy communist witch-hunt.

Kids listened to Captain Midnight and Shake, Rattle and Roll on the radio. Bing Crosby starred in White Christmas. The U.S. tested the first hydrogen bomb on Eniwetok Atoll. Hurricanes killed 170 Americans and 200 Canadians. It was also the year of the famous heat wave. It killed hundreds in Missouri and adjoining states.

The cold war era had begun and the U.S. conducted a massive air raid drill in June that included the entire

ing my lucky stars for it. Most of us have this luxury now, but I wonder how many remember what it was like without it. Some of the lower income folks still don’t have it and a few of them die from the heat. It‘s usually the elderly who probably remembered that long ago heat wave quite well.

Some believe we have become a spoiled society.

When something like this heat wave occurs, it’s easy for us seniors to agree with that opinion while sitting comfortably in our air-conditioned homes. Perhaps we take too much for granted.

Technology has brought with it much higher living standards. It keeps us comfortable, entertained and alive much longer. The U.S. population is more than double what it was when I graduated from high school.

Much of the fields and woods from my boyhood are now subdivisions. The two-lane highways are now six lanes or more in some places, and the traffic numbers are enormous by comparison. The six-cylinder, stick shift economy Studebakers my father drove had only a radio for ball games and crooners. My bicycle had only one speed. My mother neatly patched my blue jeans’ holes.

It was mandatory to eat dinner together every evening.

In-between-meal snacks weren’t allowed nor available. Our schools didn’t allow back talk and corporal punishment was in effect.

There were no lawsuits by parents. The town only had www.rivercityrascals.com one lawyer and he was the county’s prosecuting attorney.

I remember complaining about that long-ago heat wave. I complain about this one, too, but just as then, it’s wasted breath. I look outside at workers repairing a roof down the street and I remember that farmer, now long gone as is 1954.

“All of us could take a lesson from the weather; it pays no attention to criticism.”

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country, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. We naively believed we could survive a nuclear attack.

We had no air conditioning in those days, nor did anyone else that we knew. We had an oscillating fan that blew the hot air around. The heat wave started in late June and lasted until early September with days and weeks in the triple digits. The record was set in East St. Louis where it reached 117 degrees.

One afternoon when the heat was at its worst, my mother closed the windows, pulled down the shades to darken the living room and made us lie on blankets on the floor. The fan oscillated back and forth and blew on us. It was hot but not as brutally hot as it was outside.

During one of those afternoons, we heard a tractor in a nearby field cultivating crops…or what was left of them. The farmer wore bib overalls, a long sleeve blue work shirt and a big straw hat; his only protection from the blazing sun. The thermometer was at 111 degrees. We never heard of a heat index.

The 2012 heat wave brought back those boyhood memories. I’m sitting in an airconditioned room writing this and thank-

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Who needs a dance floor to boogie? Just buy a pair of pantyhose.

Are you a dancing fool? I am. Dancing is not something I mark on the calendar in bold red letters. Jim and I don’t go out on weekends with the intent to find a dance floor, but when we’re in the presence of music and a dance floor, he’s quite indulgent.

The real dancing and entertainment, according to my husband, takes place each and every Sunday morning as I dress for Mass.

Dancing while dressing? I have just one word for all the women out there.

Pantyhose. You are all nodding now, aren’t you? You understand.

Making sure I was completely prepared for a weekend in my husband’s hometown, Quincy, Ill., I purchased two new pairs of pantyhose. Why? Because the very instant I become complacent, the one pair I pack will sprout a run.

It’s the new pantyhose that give the ladies cause to wiggle in dance-like fashion. Sunday morning I opened a package of brand new, body-shaping, gutsucking, butt-lifting and thigh-crunching panty hose and called Jim into the room. Nothing kinky…you don’t have to skip this part. Jim just thinks it’s a riot to watch me struggle with a new pair of pantyhose. The fact that I refuse to buy the next bigger size might have something to do with my dance, but that’s a story for another day.

Cool your laughing, men. Guys have their own forms of goofy dancing, too.

Have you ever watched a new father trying to soothe his baby? Wanting to give his wife some much-needed rest, the weary dad stumbles out of bed at 2 a.m. to retrieve the little guy (or girl). He picks up the infant like a piece of delicate china and begins the “Daddy Walk and Bounce” dance. You know the steps, right? Holding a baby while gently swaying or patting the child comes naturally to most mothers. Most men, however, have little to no instinct when it comes to this kind of thing. Oh, I’m not scolding…on the contrary. I think it’s an adorable scene to watch a new father walk around the house and clumsily bounce the baby up and down while saying, “Shhh. There, there, now. Go to sleep.”

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On the other end of the dancing men spectrum (coming soon to a video store near you!), is the nail-biting, last-second, miracle-ending football dance. Down by 7 points, the guy’s team marches down the field in just 25 seconds and scores a touchdown. The family room actually shakes from all the men jumping and down, cheering and high-fiving one another as if they ran the ball into the end zone. That’s just the beginning of the football dance, though.

The men sit down again, leaning forward, fists clinched in anticipation of the coach’s decision. Will he send out the kicker to tie the game, or will the team go for the 2-point conversion and the win? The men begin to chant, “Go for it!

Go for it!”

As if he hears and feels the encouragement, the head coach calls in the 2-point play. The clock ticks down, :04, :03, :02 and the ball is snapped. Our guys on the sofa and in the recliners fold their hands together, clenched in a football prayer.

The ball is snapped, the quarterback fakes the hand-off and throws into the back corner of the end zone. The men on the sofa stare in joyous disbelief for a split second and then jump all at once, simultaneously whooping and hollering, strutting around the floor like roosters. The dance itself is difficult to explain.

Suffice it to say it is as humorous, if not more so, than the whole pantyhose routine.

Back to the real dancing for a second. I watched on television the other night as dance competitors burned up the parquet floor with the Tango, the Rumba and some swing dancing. Thoughts of weekly dance lessons crept into my head.

“Wouldn’t it be fun to learn all that?” I asked myself.

I was jolted back to reality.

“Nah…dancing like that requires dancing shoes,” I mumbled. “And dancing shoes require pantyhose.”

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CHURCH September 22: 13th Annual The United Methodist Church at Wentzville Golf Open 12 p.m. at Golf Club of Wentzville.

Register at www.wentzumc.net.

EVENTS

Now - Early August: Book Fair Donations for the YMCA Book Fair Gently used and new books are welcome! Book Fair held August 17-22 at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, 63128.

Info: www.ymcabookfair.org, carondelet@ymcastlouis.org or

314.353.4960.

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.

tion 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 21: St. Charles County Family YMCA Kids Night Out 6:30-10 p.m. Kids will enjoy games, movies, swimming and arts & crafts, all in a fun and supervised environment. (Ages 5-12 at the YMCA, Ages 6 weeks-6 years at the ECEC). Call for more details, 636.928.1928.

July 21: Senior Singles 3 p.m. at Chevy’s, 3005 Hwy. K. Dinner at 4 p.m. Why eat alone?

Other Dates: July 28 - 54th St. Grill, (1897 Wentzville Pkwy.) Info: Wanda at 636.561.9100.

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.

July 21: Community Apprecia-

July 30: Lake Forest Country Club

3rd Annual Caddie Program Golf Tournament Noon at Lake Forest Country Club in Lake Saint Louis. $125/golfer.

Proceeds benefit scholarships for the LFCC Caddie Program. Info: Wally Obremski at 636.978.8770 or email bbfincl@cutterco.com.

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 11: Bridgeway Behavioral Health’s 8th Annual Gala 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. at the Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Mo. 63122. Dressy attire. Individuals $75, tables of 8 $600 and VIP tables $800. Info: Ashley Curry at acurry@bridgewaybh.com or phone 636.916.3550.

August 17: CFCO Golf Tournament Noon at Incline Village. $65/person ($260/foursome). Proceeds benefit Cottleville Firefighters Community Outreach and families of fallen firefighters Jim McNamara and Mike Boehle. Register by August 3.

Info: Skip Stephens 314.803.0308.

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.

4th Mon.: 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 388 Meets At Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy.

636.219.0553.

1st Tuesday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society 6:30 p.m. at the Kisker Road Library, 1000 Kisker Road. Info: Jeanne at 314.605.8563.

Every Tues: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 11:45-2:45 p.m. Free. Join us every week to work on quilts “One Stitch at a Time” for local charities. Anybody welcome, no sewing experience required.

4th Tues.: 6:30 p.m. O’Fallon Garden Club.

Meets at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. More info call Barb at 636.978.5930.

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Every Tues.: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon - 1 p.m. at the Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles.

Every Wed: at 12 p.m. Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at Rizzo’s Bar & Grill, Wentzville, MO.

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1st and 3rd Wed: 7 p.m. St. Charles Area Wood Carvers Diverse group of people has a wide variety of carving skills ranging from novice to professional. Meetings include brief business mtg. followed by carving session. At Weldon Spring Site Remedial Action Project, 7295 Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles. Visitors always welcome!

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Every Wed. 6:45 p.m. Charity Bingo VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. Cash prizes awarded.

Support Vets & other worthwhile charities. Now a non-smoking facility. 636.272.1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org for more info.

Every Thurs: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m - 2 p.m. Free. Join us every week to play your favorite board games, cards or dominos. Bring a snack and your favorite stories to share. Contact Diana Kannady at 636.379.0092 x230.

Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch Noon at The Holy Cross Lutheran Church (8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, across from Fort Zumwalt Park). Visitors welcome. Info: Darryl Sandweg, 636.980.1777.

Every Thurs., 11:45 a.m., Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon.

More info at www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Weekend: Orchard Farm Radio Controlled Flying Club Bring your family to watch flying model airplanes. Directions: www. orchardfarm.com Info: 636.300.1480.

4th Sunday: Car Cruise Through September. 10:30 a.m. at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon, Mo. All cars and clubs welcome. The 50/50 drawing benefits St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

HEALTH 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 - [MOB] Progress West Medical Office Building, 20 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 - [SCC] St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376 August 2: School Sports Physicals 4-6 p.m. [MOB] Melissa Lueking, MD, Family Medicine. $10. Available for ages 13-18. Parent/guardian must accompany minors. Space is limited.

August 21: What are you Made of? Body Composition Analysis 4-6 p.m. [PWHC] Learn in about 30 seconds your body mass index, percentage of body fat, amount of dry lean mass, lean muscle mass & more! Also, learn exactly how many calories you should consume to lose, gain or maintain your weight based on these fail-proof measurements.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group 10 a.m. at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. Playgroup is a great opportunity to teach our children how to play and share while in a welcoming environment. Info: Andrea Crislip at 314.479.0306 or andreacrislip@gmail.com, or visit www.lslmothersclub.com.

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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

August 2: Siteman Cancer Center’s Survivor Night at the Ballpark 7:05 p.m. [TR Hughes Ballpark, 900 TR Hughes Blvd., O’Fallon] 636.916.9920.

August 8: Bone Density Screening 10 a.m. - noon [SCCCLD] August 13: Cooking Smart with Diabetes 6:30 p.m. [HW] Linda Rellergert, MS, nutrition and health education specialist.

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Every Fri.: VFW Fish Fry 3-8 p.m. VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Every Saturday: Charity Bingo 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Wentzville Community Club (500 West Main, Wentzville 63385). Every Sat. except Easter weekend & Christmas. $3,600 in cash prizes each week. Progressive game, Derby tickets, pull-tabs, 505/50, bar & food. Info: www.wentzvillefleamarket.org, www.facebook.com/ wentzville-community-club.

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Community News is proud to offer our readers “Book Buzz.” This column will feature great books for children in three categories: Youngest Pick: early childhood to the first or second grade, Middle Pick: elementary school children, and Oldest Pick: middle school children. Enjoy!

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“The Cheshire Cheese Cat”

Established in 1667, Ye Old Cheshire Cheese is a public house in London frequented by Charles Dickens and other writers. Skilly, a feline “fleet of foot,” moves into the establishment on Fleet Street in hopes of knowing where his next meal is coming from, but it isn’t mice the cat’s after.

Skilly adores cheese, and the best cheese in London can be found at the pub, the setting of “The Cheshire Cheese Cat, A Dickens of a Tale,” by Carmen Agra Deedy and Randall Wright.

To Skilly, the idea of eating mice is revolting. But he has to pretend he’s a mouser to earn his keep. To prove he’s a seasoned hunter, Skilly pounces on Pip, and carries the tiny mouse away, much to the delight of the innkeeper. But once Skilly’s out of sight, he releases Pip and the mouse catches a whiff of cheese on the cat’s breath. Skilly’s secret is out.

The unlikely pair soon become allies, battle Pinch an alley cat with an attitude, and derail a conflict threatening Great Britain. This creative tale with drawings by Barry Moser also features fictional diary entries by Dickens, who is struggling to write “Great Expectations.”

The tie-ins between that classic and this cat and mouse story are incredibly clever.

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Joke of the week: There were three men on a hill with their watches.

The first man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.

The second man threw his watch down the hill and it broke.

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