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August 8, 2012

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The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Saint Charles Convention Center.

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Kids love trucks. Dump trucks, fire trucks, cranes, police cars, military vehicles…all of these vehicles and more will be at the Sixth Annual Free Kids Block Party & Touch-a-Truck event at Saint Charles Convention Center. The free community-wide event is sponsored by Community News and Our Urgent Care, and is geared toward healthy and active lifestyles for children ages 3 – 11.

The indoor and outdoor event will feature a variety of activities and trucks for children to interact with, including a fire truck, a crane, an armored tactical vehicle, a gymnastics bus, Gus Gus the Fun Bus, an Army cargo truck, and a variety of large vehicles from the St. Charles City Public Works Department and the St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Department.

“The Touch-a-Truck component was a great addition to last year’s event,” said Joe Capitanelli, marketing manager at the Convention Center. “We have put an emphasis on really enhancing this component of the event this year because it was such a hit last year. We expect to have more than 15 of kids’ favorite trucks for them to interact with.”

The touch-a-truck component is a concept Capitanelli borrowed from another Global Spectrum-managed convention center.

“It’s pretty popular, the kids go crazy when they get to see these vehicles up close and personal,” he said. “Last year we had five or six vehicles here and we wanted to enhance it. I really think we knocked it out of the park.”

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As in years past, the Kids Block Party will feature all sorts of inflatable activities including a dual slide, a seven-element obstacle course, and two bounce houses. Additional activity areas will be provided by the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department, Vetta Sports, Putting Edge, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Usborne Books, and River City Robots.

The Kids Block Party is being held in conjunction with the Recycled Kids Sale, which will be at the convention center August 16-19. The Recycled Kids Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. For more information on this event, please visit www.recycledkidssale.com.

“Both of the events are free to attend,” Capitanelli said. “While the Recycled Kids Sale is going on in the north hall, we’ll have the Kids Block Party. We’ll open up the roll-up door so people can easily walk indoors and outdoors.”

If you have a child-related business and want more information about participating in the event, you may con-

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tact Joe Capitanelli at 636.669.3009 or jcapitanelli@scmocc.com. Also check out the event’s website at www. stcharlesconventioncenter.com/kidsblockparty for more information. Like us on Facebook at St. Charles Conven-

tion Center to get weekly updates or tweet about the Kids Block Party with this hash tag: #KBP2012.

Admission to the Kids Block Party and Touch-a-Truck event is free, as is parking. Bring the whole family!

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Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival The Annual Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.

13. This year’s event will be held at the Wentzville Community Club grounds, home of the Wentzville Flea Market, 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. This year there will be a live music performance and a special kids’ area that will feature a bounce house and special activities.

Tickets are now available and may be purchased at the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce, 210 South Linn Ave., or online at www.wentzvillechamber.com. There are three tickets levels. VIP tickets are $30 (special tent seating, an open bar and doors open at 4 p.m.); Adult tickets are $15 (two drink tickets for beer, wine or soda and doors open at 5 p.m.); Child’s tickets are $6 (two drink tickets for soda, doors open at 5 p.m. and the special kids’ area). All tickets will include amazing food from local restaurants! More than 18 restaurants are scheduled to participate.

Tickets for this event sell out fast, so please make your reservations today. For more information please contact the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914 or www.wentzvillechamber. com. This event is a partnership between the Wentzville Chamber of Commerce, Wentzville Rotary Club, the Wentzville Community Club and the City of Wentzville.

O’Fallon Fall Fest 5K

Get the most out of a crisp fall morning by participating in the 10th Annual O’Fallon Fall Fest 5K at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 13. The 3.1 mile race will begin and end at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Mo. 63366.

Participants can set their own pace as they follow a marked circuit through the neighborhood, returning to the finish line at City Hall. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served after the race, with an awards ceremony beginning at approximately 8:30 a.m.

O’Fallon’s Fall Fest 5K has divisions for 10-andunder, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, the Baby Stroller Division (male and female), Athena (for females weighing 150 lbs. or more), Clydesdale (for males weighing 205 lbs. or more), and the Fall Costume Contest, open to all participants. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/FallFest5K for maps, Frequently Asked Questions and more info.

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• Register online at www.fleetfeetstl.com through October 10; the cost is $15 per person through September 6, and $18 per person through October 10.

• Or, register in person through October 12 at O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 400 Civic Park Drive; hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Call 636-379-5606. The cost is $15 per person through September 6, and $18 per person through October 12.

• Race Day registration is $20 per person; registration will be held on site from 6 – 7:15 a.m.

O’Fallon’s 10th Annual Fall Fest 5K is held by the City of O’Fallon with the assistance of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, and the sponsorship of local businesses. For more information, contact Jennifer Hoisington at 636.379.5605 or jhoisington@ofallon.mo.us.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Fall Fest 5K race. Please contact Volunteer Services at 636.379.5507 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more info about volunteering, visit ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.

Binford’s Bar and Grill Offers a True Local Hot Spot and

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According to Binford’s spokesperson Amy Scheibler, 90 percent of Binford’s Bar and Grill customers are regulars. She believes the return customers are what set Binford’s apart from the national chains.

“You’re going to see people you know,” she said. “Even our staff members have worked here for years. There’s a real sense of community here.”

Binford’s Bar and Grill really does bring locals together. The restaurant features 16 high definition televisions so patrons can watch all of their favorite teams. The finest local bands are featured on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights—with zero cover charge.

There are Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments at the restaurant’s casinoquality tables, ladies’ nights with incredible drink specials, and keno contests that feature large pots. If that doesn’t attract patrons, the menu will. Binford’s food offerings go beyond the typical bar fare, including a $12.99 steak night dish that puts the bland food of national chains to shame.

Binford’s sense of community carries over into every event this establishment plans. Besides providing a causal, fun hang-out for locals, Binford’s schedules charity raffles and other activities to raise money for local groups in need.

“One of our regulars is from Harrisburg,” Scheibler said.

“When we heard about the tornado damage there, we organized a raffle at our Kentucky Derby event to raise money.”

If you are looking for great food, and an exciting night out with other local adults, check out Binford’s Bar and Grill, located at 3915 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters. To find out more about upcoming events, bands, and specials, visit www.binfordsbarandgrill.com.

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Galloping for Girls to Host Trail Lake Saint Louis Parks and Recreation Events Concert Series thor. Please view the class descriptions and upRun/Walk and Family Festival Come and enjoy the free Pennsylvania Slim coming dates below. All you will need is pen and Galloping For Girls is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that empowers girls to become confident, compassionate, responsible young women through exposure to horses. The organization will host its 2nd Annual “Hit The Trail” 5M/1M Trail Run/ Walk and Family Festival at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Mo. Participants may register to run or walk, or simply bring the family out to enjoy the festivities and show their support for a great cause. There will be all sorts of family friendly activities, including: music, food, games, bounce house, face painting, pony rides, vendor booths and more.

Those participating in the 5M Run/Walk will receive a complimentary official tech shirt, included with registration. The run will be professionally timed by Big River Running Company with various awards being presented overall and in age categories. The cost for the 5 as well. Cost for the 5M run is $30 with online preregistration, or $35 at the event. Cost for the 1M Walk is $15 with online pre-registration or $20 at the event. Online registration closes at noon PST on August 16, 2012.

All proceeds from this event will benefit Galloping for Girls, an innovative program that helps teen girls find confidence, inner strength, bonding skills, and patience through interaction with horses. The organization’s vision is to have a positive impact on girls and to guide them through their teen years by teaching coping skills needed to deal with common issues they may face. Through the program, they strive to help the teens reach their full potential and direct them to find their strengths as they enter adulthood with the confidence to accomplish their dreams and find their passion.

More information about this organization along with race registration and details can be found at www.gallopingforgirls. org.

(Blues) concert. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at Windjammer Point, presented by Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation, sponsored by West Community Credit Union. .

2012 Youth Outdoor Soccer League Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation is accepting registrations for the Fall Youth Soccer League (boys and girls ages 3 – 9). The eight-game season is played on Saturdays and some Sundays. The first game will be held Sept. 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.

For more information and to register, please view the parks and recreation section at www. lakesaintlouis.com.

Lake Saint Louis Triathlon Volunteers are needed for the August 25 Lake Saint Louis Triathlon. Sign up and receive a free t-shirt. Please respond to Parks and Recreation at parks@lakesaintlouis.com.

Creative Writing for Adults The City of Lake Saint Louis is pleased to begin offering creative writing classes taught by Sherry Salant, a university instructor and published au-

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paper or a laptop computer. All classes will be held at Lake Saint Louis City Hall. For more information or to register, visit www.lakesaintlouis. com; look under the parks & recreation section. A minimum of four students required in each class.

Writing Your Stories Participants will learn the basic elements of writing a book or publishing a story including: point of view, characterization, theme, tone, conflict, irony, and climax. Each week, you will read, complete writing exercises and work one-on-one on your chosen project. Choose from a short story, novel or memoir.

Day Wednesdays Time 10:30 – Noon Session Aug 15-Sept 19, 2012 Fees Resident $53, Non-Resident $63 Writing Poetry Participants will review formats of poetry and free verse and discuss elements of rhythm and rhyme schemes. You will read and write poetry and discover the many possibilities of publishing online or in a traditional magazine or book.

Day Mondays Time 10:30 – Noon Session Aug 13-Sept 24 (no class Sept 3) Fees Resident $53, Non-Resident $63

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Turning the Page – Reflections MDC Advises Watering and Mulching Trees to on Progress Help Through Drought The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will host a 5K run and 1-mile walk on the newly completed Phase 2 portion of Highway 364, commonly known as the Page Avenue Extension.

“Turning the Page -Reflections on Progress” night run will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012. The run will start at 9 p.m. Check-in and day-of registrations begin at 7:30 p.m.

Registration for the run is now open at www.GSTCCC.com.

The cost is $30 for the run and $20 for the 1-mile walk for those who register by Thursday, August 23. Anyone registering at packet pick-up or on race day will be charged $35 for the run and $25 for the walk. Shirts and finishers’ medals are guaranteed to the first 1,000 participants.

Because this stretch of road is considered an active construction site, any spectator wishing to join the participants on the roadway will need to sign a waiver. For $10, spectators will receive a collectable t-shirt to commemorate the opening of Phase 2. Spectators may use the above link to sign up.

Parking will be available at Church of the Shepherd, located at 1601 Woodstone in St. Charles or at the St. Peters Wal-Mart located at 1661 Jungermann Rd. Free shuttle busses will run from both parking lots beginning at 7:30 p.m. Everyone will need to take the shuttle to the race start. Crossing the active roadway to reach Hwy. 364 will be strongly discouraged and police enforced.

Call the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.946.0633 for more information.

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Foresters with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourage homeowners and others to water trees in an effort to help them through this ongoing drought. In the urban and suburban forest, where valuable trees shade homes, sidewalks and businesses, watering them now can prevent losing them altogether.

“Living plants are more than 50 percent water,” said MDC Community Forestry Supervisor Nick Kuhn. “Water taken up by tree roots feeds the tree and transpires through the leaves. A mature tree can move hundreds of gallons of moisture a day.”

Kuhn said that when trees loses moisture through leaves and are not able to replace it, water stress develops. Windy conditions can accelerate this stress. Water stress may not kill a tree outright, but it could weaken a tree and predispose it to other insect and disease problems. Water stress also reduces fruit and nut production.

Symptoms of water stress include leaf droop and the eventual drying and scorching of leaves, resulting in tree canopies turning brown.

“Some trees are dropping leaves to reduce water usage,” Kuhn said. “That doesn’t mean they are dying, but it does mean they are thirsty and they may have gone dormant. Some species will regrow leaves if watered or if rains return.”

He advised people to water and mulch trees to help them through the drought.

“Trees and shrubs replenish water loss overnight and early in the day so watering anytime except afternoon works best,” Kuhn said. “It stresses the tree less and less water evaporates.”

He added that slowly soaking the ground under the canopy of the tree allows roots more chances to absorb water. He advised against watering the

foliage since it could result in fungal growth on the leaves and sunlight could scorch wet leaves if watered during the day. He also advised against watering a tree through a pipe stuck into the soil.

Slow watering will cover a larger area and reach all the absorbing roots.

“Use a soaker hose, sprinkler or drip irrigation system,” Kuhn said. “For smaller trees, simply poke holes in an old hose or recycle milk jugs or other large containers by poking a few holes in the base and filling them with water. If possible, water from the trunk to the drip line where the longest limbs end.”

Apply the equivalent of about two inches of rainfall per week.

“If you are using a sprinkler system, you can estimate this amount of water by placing several small containers under the canopy of your trees,” he said. “When the average depth in the containers equals two inches, you are done with that tree.

You can also probe the soil to a depth of six to eight inches. If the soil is saturated to that depth then you are done. It’s more about watering over the right area and to the right depth rather than a certain number of gallons.”

He added that large shade trees can take time and be expensive to water so watering just a section of the tree at a time will still help the whole tree. Every few days, move the hose or containers and provide a drink to a different part of the tree’s root system.

Newly planted trees are the most susceptible to water stress and should be monitored closely.

Many times these trees have lost a percentage of their root system in the digging process and are not very efficient with water uptake.

Applying a ring of mulch around the tree trunk but not up against the trunk helps retain moisture. Apply a three-foot-wide circle of mulch about three inches deep and keep it about three inches from the trunk. Mulch keeps soil cool and adds nutrients as well.

Cracks in the soil indicate severe soil drying and add to drought stress for trees by allowing air to reach roots and subsoil and dry them out. Mulching or filling soil cracks with additional soil can help, but simply pushing in the sides of cracked areas can damage surface roots and expose a new layer of soil to sun and wind creating dryer soil.

Kuhn added that Missouri trees and forests began 2012 already stressed by multiple factors from past years. They www.ricksroadsidemarket.com include severe freezes and ice storms a few years ago with above normal precipitation followed by extreme heat and drought over the past two summers. The dry conditions have also caused numerous wildfires around the state.

For more information on tree care, visit mdc.mo.gov or contact your local MDC office.

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St. Peters to Strictly Enforce Littering Ordinance

The risk for brush fires increases every day as severe drought conditions continue in our area. The city of St. Peters reminds smokers that tossed cigarette butts may cause brush fires and the city will have zero tolerance when enforcing our littering law.

“The recent brush fires in the western United States have been a reminder to all of us that we need to do whatever we can to reduce the danger of a tragic fire in our region,” said St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. “Please, don’t throw your lit cigarette butts on the ground.”

If caught tossing hot cigarette butts, individuals could face fines of up to $500.

Compete Against Area’s Best at Skatefest 2012

Skatefest, one of the largest organized skate-board competitions in Missouri, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, at the Youth Activity Park, 7801 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie. Skaters of all ages from throughout the region will participate in the St. Charles County Parks Department event. Giveaway products from Wood N’ Wheels and Live Hard skate shops will be provided.

Skatefest will crown the best skaters in Street and Bowl Jam competitions, Highest Ollie, Best Trick and Game of SK8 contests. Events will be broken into four age groups: 8 and under; 9-11; 12-14; and 15 and older. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age category. Skaters 8 and under may participate in Street and Bowl Jam competitions.

Skaters 9 and older can register and compete in additional contests.

“Our goal for this event is to inspire developing skaters and help them to achieve their full potential,” said Parks Director Bettie YahnKramer.

The YAP’s 33,000 square-foot outdoor skate park is the largest of its kind in the Midwest. The skate park is equipped with street courses, trick rails, and bowls, and presents a safe environment for all extreme sport enthusiasts.

The cost for Skatefest is $8, due at registration the day of the event.

Those attending must comply with park rules and fill out a valid waiver to participate in the event. The park will stay open until 10 p.m.

Areas of the park not in use during the competition are open to free skating. For more information, contact the YAP at 636.561.4964.

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New Route 364 Page Avenue Extension to Open August 30 The second phase of the new Route 364 (Page Avenue Extension) will open to traffic on Thursday, August 30, two months ahead of the original schedule. MoDOT, St. Charles County and St. Peters officials made the announcement.

The $101 million project, of that $75 million for construction, was funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, federal and state transportation funds, St. Charles County Transportation Sales Tax funds and funding from the City of St. Peters.

“We are thrilled to be opening the second phase of the Route 364 Page Avenue Extension two months ahead of schedule,” said Ed Hassinger, MoDOT St. Louis District Engineer.

“This project is a great example of cooperation with the local partners to work together with funding options to build a great project for the public. With the decreasing amounts of transportation funds, this collaboration with our local partners is critically important. Now the citizens of St. Charles County can enjoy six more miles of improved roadway.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 30, to dedicate the new stretch of the Page Extension. By early afternoon, the new highway will be open to traffic.

“This is an example of what a shovel-ready project really is,” said St. Charles County Execu-

tive Steve Ehlmann. “Our Transportation Sales Tax, providing $3.7 million, was the catalyst for this project as we were able to provide local matching dollars with federal and state funds.”

“The city of St. Peters was very pleased to partner with St. Charles County and MoDOT to help finance this essential regional project that will reduce travel times and improve safety for our residents,” said St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. “Our City contributed more than $2 million dollars and relinquished right-of-way to MoDOT for a large portion of the outer roads and we’re very happy the project is finishing ahead of schedule and on budget.”

The final phase of the Route 364 Page Extension will extend from Mid Rivers Mall Drive running parallel to Route N to the Route N and I-64 interchange. This section will be done using the Design-Build procurement method with one contractor team hired to develop the design and construct the road. This $100 million project includes federal and state transportation funds, St. Charles County road tax funds and local federal transportation funds for many of the county municipalities. The Phase 3 Route 364 project will be awarded to a contractor in spring 2013 and will be complete by the end of 2014. For more information on the Route 364 Page Extension project, visit www.modot.org/ route364 .

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Submissions Wanted for Art Fair The public is invited to submit original works of art to the Summer Soiree. The Soiree will be held on August 17 at the Hawk Point Community Church at 322 Maple Street in Hawk Point. Art works of all kinds, including children's art and crafts, will be exhibited from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. in a classical setting. Hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the evening.

For further information, please contact Barley Kozlowski at 573.822.8815 or Abi Creech at 636.358.0262

Lincoln County Historical Society to Present Program The Lincoln County Historical Society will be presenting its first outdoor program about the Old Mill and Rock House at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 16. The Mill program will be presented by historical society members and the Rock House Program will be presented by Karen Duffy. This event will take place at the old Mill Site Park by the Cuivre River in Moscow Mills on Front Street. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your own lawn chairs to this event. In case of inclement weather the meeting will be held at the Frieden UCC across from the old school in Moscow Mills.

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AT&T Expands Mobile Internet Coverage to 14 Cell Sites in Northeast Missouri As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* recently announced the activation of 14 new mobile Internet cell sites in Northeast Missouri, that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses in the communities of Elsberry, Winfield, Old Monroe, Bowling Green, Louisiana, Eolia, Clarksville, Vandalia, Monroe City, Mark Twain Landing, Perry, New London and Palmyra.

AT&T invested more than $2.3 billion in its wireless and wireless networks in Missouri from 2008 through 2011.

“In expanding mobile Internet coverage, AT&T has made a significant economic investment in Northeast Missouri for which we are very appreciative,” said Missouri House Speaker-Elect Tim Jones. “Announcements such as this are made possible by the type of pro-business, pro-investment environment created through the efforts of Representatives Jay Houghton and Lindell Shumake, and their colleagues in the Legislature.”

Rodeo to Benefit Relay for Life and Troy FFA Alumni Lincoln County Relay for Life & Troy FFA Alumni Association will once again host the 6th Annual Rodeo to benefit both of these charitable organizations. The rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Troy, Mo. Amber Shafer and Mary Lou Thompson, chairpersons, are hosting the Missouri Rodeo Cowboys Association and United Rodeo Association amateur rodeo with livestock from Outlaw 5J Rodeo.

Advanced tickets are available at any Peoples Bank & Trust location, American Family InsuranceDon Thompson Agency, Thornhill Real Estate & Auction, Parkside Mini-Mart, or any Troy FFA member. Children 5 & under are free! Kids 6-12 are $5 in advance, or $7 at the gate. Adults are $7 in advance, or $10 at the gate. The event will be held rain or shine both nights.

Over the last five years, the rodeo has raised $81,520.52! For more information, call Amber at 636.295.5638.

Master Gardener Training Program Starts August 23 The University of Missouri Master Gardener training program is scheduled to begin August 23. Class meets once each week, on Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for 13 weeks. The cost of the class covers the instruction and written materials and one soil sample analysis.

Master Gardeners are trained individuals who

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enjoy learning and sharing their expertise with others. After training, Master Gardeners serve as a resource with University of Missouri Extension to give county residents research-based answers to their gardening questions. The primary purpose of a Master Gardener is to volunteer, but members rate camaraderie and lean opportunities as important reasons for participating.

Students are needed and classes begin soon. The deadline to register and pay for the class is August 15, 2012, so please hurry to reserve your spot. Please contact the University of Missouri Extension office at 636.528.4613 to enroll.

Kroger To Host Food Drive for R-III Buddy Bags Program

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On Saturday, August 11 the Kroger in Troy will host a food drive to benefit the Lincoln County R-III Buddy Bags Program.

Buddy Bags launched on February 3 in response to180 K-5 students going without proper meals on the weekends. Currently, the District is serving 60 students with hopes of growing the program. All recipients of the program are strictly kept confidential. Food items and of all types and bags are needed.

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The Children’s Place Celebrates Grand Opening at The Meadows The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis shopping center recently celebrated the grand opening of The Children’s Place. The addition of the national children’s clothing retailer complements nearly 40 upscale store, boutiques and restaurants already found at The Meadows.

“We are excited about the addition of The Children’s Place to The Meadows,” said Bridget Geiss, marketing director of The Meadows. “We have a very family-oriented shopping center and The Children’s Place will give our shoppers another great option to shop for children’s clothing.”

The Children’s Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty

Any Lab Test Now celebrated their new ownership in O’Fallon, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on July 11, 2012. Pictured is owner Mike Egel, joined by staff, 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.

Any Lab Test Now offers professional, cost-effective and convenient lab testing.

No appointment or insurance is necessary and all results are confidential. Most results are available within 24-48 hours.

There are thousands of lab tests available including paternity, drug screening, stress, diabetes and even nutrition such as B-12 vitamin shots. Stop by any time to find out everything they offer.

Any Lab Test Now is located at 2967 Hwy K in O’Fallon, Missouri. Call 636.294.5290 or visit www.anylabtestnow.com/ OFallon_MO for more information.

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apparel retailer in North America. The Children’s Place designs, contracts to manufacture and sells fashionable, high-quality merchandise at value prices and is the #1 brand recommended by moms. The new store occupies approximately 3,200 square feet in the location adjacent to New York & Company.

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WSD Transportation Director Wins 2012 MAPT Administrator of the Year Award Jennifer Simpson, director of Transportation for the Wentzville School District, is the recipient of the 2012 Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Administrator of the Year Award. Simpson was presented with the award at the 47th annual MAPT Conference and Trade show in Columbia, Mo. on July 12.

The award is presented annually to a MAPT member for his/her contributions to the pupil transportation field above and beyond the call of duty. Simpson was nominated for the award by the transportation employees, who wrote, “Jennifer is a great team leader and role model working hard to inspire her staff

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members. She does not expect more of anyone than she does of herself, displaying sincere confidence in her staff members. Her attitude is friendly, positive, and professional with a unique down to earth flair. The challenges of managing almost 200 people can be daunting, but Jen gives each staff member a voice in the workplace. She is a magnificent leader, role model and boss.

Her staff members look up to her, respect her, and can’t help but love her because she leads by stellar example!”

Simpson said the award is the result of a team effort.

“This department wouldn’t be what it is without all of our employees, I’m honored that they nominated me, but this award is for all of us and not just for me, this plaque should have all of our names on it,” she said.

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Fort Zumwalt North Football Players Give Back The football team from Fort Zumwalt North High School spent a day working for Habitat for Humanity. Their time was spent shoveling rock into a basement and spreading it out in order to prepare for the pouring of concrete. Pictured is the team after a hot, yet fulfilling experience.

OASIS Volunteers Needed The Fort Zumwalt School District is seeking adults over 50 years of age to share one hour a week during the school day with a child in kindergarten through fifth grade to help build reading skills and self-esteem. The district will provide training, materials, and ongoing support for volunteers to work with our children as tutors and friends. Volunteers may choose the school and the available time each week to volunteer.

Training sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 5 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and on Thursday, September 6 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.).

The training will take place at the Professional Development Center located at 9288 Mexico Road in O’Fallon. Interested persons should contact Glenda Hauser at ghauser@charter.net.

SMS New Student Orientation/BBQ Fort Zumwalt South Middle School will hold its New Student Orientation/Barbeque from 9:30 a.m. – noon on Thursday, August 9 at the school. New sixth grade students will be interacting with peer mentors and teachers during this event which is designed to diminish anxiety students may www.mobap.edu have about middle school. Students will rotate through different activities including an interactive tour, learning about lockers and assignment books, making new friends, and finding out what South Middle School has to offer. Students will have the opportunity to meet their classmates throughout the event. Hot dogs and chips will be served.

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Movie

“The Campaign” Takes Aim at the Political Process

By Steve Bryan - Rated R

Elections can become a comedy of errors, which explains he has to use his power wisely. He has a responsibility to the rest of the country to why comic actors Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are tackling politics this year vote for the best possible candidate.

St. Louis native Kevin Kline plays dual roles in the thoughtful comedy “Dave.” in “The Campaign.” Ferrell plays Cam Brady, a long-term congressman who makes a serious political error. That mistake opens the Kline is Dave Kovic, the generous, hard-workdoors for a challenger, the somewhat naïve Maring owner of a temp agency. Dave looks just ty Huggins, played by Galifianakis. like President Bill Mitchell, so he is called upon to impersonate the Commander-in-Chief after “The Campaign” is the latest film to take aim a political function. Unfortunately, President the whole political process. An earlier example of this is 1939’s “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

Mitchell has a stroke, so Dave ends up playing The late, great Jimmy Stewart plays Jefferson the role longer than he expects.

Dave takes his orders from White House Chief “Jeff ” Smith, a die-hard patriot who believes in mom, apple pie, and the American Way. Smith of Staff Bob Alexander, wickedly played by Frank Langella. Alexander uses Dave to advance his receives a political appointment to replace a senator that passes away while in office. own political career, but he doesn’t count on Wide-eyed and naïve, Smith heads to WashDave taking action on his own. In short order, the temp agency owner tries to make the country ington, D.C. with high hopes, but he soon runs a better place before he has to return to his old afoul of backroom deals and political machines. life.

After nearly being expelled from Congress on false charges, Smith fights back, using a filibus“The Campaign” may not be as enduring as other political films, but with President Obama ter to hold the floor in the Senate. He hopes to Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Mitt Romney battling for the White House, buy enough time to prove his innocence, which it certainly is timely. means he has to talk for almost 24 hours without a break.

2008’s “Swing Vote” is a comedy that focuses on voter responsibility. Kevin Cost“The Campaign,” rated R for crude sexual content, language, and brief nudity, ner played Bud Johnson, a lackadaisical voter who, through a series of unlikely opens in theaters on Friday, August 10. events, becomes the deciding vote in the presidential election. Bud never gave elections much thought before, but now his vote will have a major impact in the country.

Both candidates wine and dine Johnson, who loves the free gifts and the media attention. In time, though, this swing voter realizes

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10 • August 8, 2012 • Community News - St. Charles County Meet MMA Champion at LIVE Radio Show ***FREE Admission MICHAEL BRAZZLE, (picture by Gary B) professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, will be a guest on www.SportsRadioSTL.com show from 6 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Sherlock’s Steak and Seafood in Cottleville. The show is on 590 The Fan KFNS. He has won his last three pro fights all in the first round. He is coming off a recent win at Lumiere Place with a TKO at the 4:40 mark. ~~~A Special Guest will be added to the list as well Ice Hockey Coming to the Family Arena ***St. Charles Chill You have to wait until September 2013, but it is on the schedule for the team to take the ice.

NICOLE KUPAKS (picture by Ray Rockwell) is the President and General Manager of the new team and is excited about getting started.

“I previously was the GM for a team in Laredo, Tex. The Chill will play in the same league, which is the Central Hockey League, and our goal is to develop young men for the potential of entering into the National Hockey League,” Kupaks said with her 5 year-old son, Colby, close by.

Gustavo Hernandez, Alfonso Arguindegui and Glenn Hart own the team. ~~~Has a coooool tone to it Indoor Football Coming to the Family Arena ***Missouri Monsters February 2013 is the scheduled time frame for the team to take the astro turf that is lying on the Arena floor.

Owners MICHAEL TAYLOR and ANDREW HAINES (picture by Ray Rockwell) were cofounders of the United Indoor

Football League. They have hired Jarrod Rogol as Head coach.

“We want to put a quality football team on the field and be part of the community.

One of our projects is to team up with the Wounded Warrior Project where we will donate 1,000 season tickets, two per person, to anyone who has served our country honorably,” Haines proudly proclaimed at the recent press conference. ~~~Many announcements to follow See the Rams up Close at Training Camp ***FREE Admission Look for me, Gary B, in the bright yellow shirt walking through the crowd working for the Rams. Come up and say HI and I’ll put your name and picture in the paper.

Check the website www.StLouisRams.com to get any changes for these August dates.

8th - Wednesday - 5:30 9th - Thursday - 3:30 14th - Tuesday - 3:30 15th - Wednesday - 5:30 16th - Thursday - 3:30 20th - Tuesday - 3:30 21st - Wednesday - 5:30 22nd - Thursday - 3:30 ~~~Bring your camera for some great, close pictures Rascals have One Month to Close Gap ***Many Home Games in August will Help The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS: *Dustin Umberger leads the team in wins (5) and saves (7) *Charlie Lisk leads team in home runs (10) and runs batted in (44) *Jason Patton leads the team in hits (74) *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined, have total strike outs of 532-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .268-3rd in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-2: W L GB Last 10 Games Schaumburg Boomers 41 28 ____ 7-3 Gateway Grizzlies 40 29 1.0 6-4 Windy City ThunderBolts 39 29 1.5 4-6 RIVER CITY RASCALS 34 35 7.0 4-6 Rockford RiverHawks 30 39 11.0 3-7 Joliet Slammers 27 42 14.0 2-8 Normal CornBelters 23 46 18.0 5-5 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m. – Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Wed/Thur, August 8/9 against Schaumburg Boomers For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Need a spark somewhere

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

Life Goes Full Circle In the days before air conditioning and a television in every home, my mother made us wash dishes after meals. For those of you who came later, this was when families had meals together.

I never understood why our mother made us do dishes. We would whine and complain about it and drive her crazy. She would have to watch so we wouldn’t kill each other. Often it was do them or else.

Or else meant, “You want me to go get your father?”

He was the bad guy in this anachronistic tale of sibling snivelry.

We argued vehemently about who washed and who dried. For mysterious reasons known only to children, washing was better. Thus, my older sister washed and we smaller victims dried. We also pouted, grumbled, and then smirked vengefully when demanding a rewash if we discovered a speck left on a plate.

Family harmony was a bit out of key at times.

A generation later, when our kids were young, my bride and I thought it appropriate for them to do the dishes just as we once did. Thus began the same whining, complaining and arguing. Memories flooded back after my bride’s threats of “You want me to go get your father?” Now I was the bad guy.

Then my children pointed at automatic dishwashers advertisements on TV. They stared at me. Ergo, off I went to Discount Danny’s Appliance Emporium.

Soon we were the proud owners of a modern, underthe-counter, turbo-charged, install-it-yourself, automatic dishwasher with a two-page, fine-print lifetime warranty until the check cleared and free hail damage repair.

Tools in hand, I began removing a cabinet under the counter to make room for the dishwasher. My bride said, “Hold up there, tool boy. We don’t have enough cabinets as it is.” …and the fight started.

After three weeks of arguing, shouting, pouting and foot stomping that dismal afternoon, she finally faced

up; the dishwasher wouldn‘t look good in the dining room.

After painstakingly removing the cabinet, cleaning disgusting, creepy-crawly insect corpses and a petrified roach motel from the open space, two trips to the hardware store, face-drenching leaks, and cussing like a sailor who missed port call, it was ready for action.

We loaded it, turned it on and began holding our ears.

My bride yelled, “This thing is louder than your truck when the muffler fell off. I have to yell to be heard.” I growled, “So what. You yell all the time anyway.” …and the fight started.

After showering and collapsing into my easy chair to watch TV, our shiny new dishwasher was still rumbling away like a Mack truck with a rod knocking. I couldn’t hear the TV unless I turned it up loud enough to stop traffic on the Interstate. Then more yelling from my bride about the loud TV, the loud dishwasher and at me for buying the clanker in the first place. She yelled, “Couldn’t you find one that was quiet?” I meekly answered, “But this one was on sale.”

After the dust settled, our children were told to take turns loading it. It soon morphed into more whining, complaining and arguing. “Arrrggghhhh!!!”

I’m unsure if this was around the time the psychology geniuses invented the term, “Tough Love.” If it wasn’t, it should have been.

These days, the kids are grown and gone as is most of my hearing. My bride left me for some fool with a quiet dishwasher and my own dishwasher just clanked its last clank.

Fine. I’ll do the dishes by hand. This time I get to wash.

Life is weird.

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Sometimes Bad is Bad Part of my job as editor for Community News is to proof the paper. I’m putting myself in quite the delicate position by admitting that, because now when you (dear, sweet reader) find mistakes, you’ll know who to blame. But, in fact, editing is part of the editor’s job.

Makes sense, right?

It’s also my job to select the content that appears each week. I go through thousands of emails to determine what should go in, what should stay out, and what should be forwarded to the Attorney General’s office for review (kidding). One such email recently appeared in the inbox, from a candidate for Missouri State Senate. This candidate, a politician, made a commitment to “put politics aside.” Not only was the statement in the copy, it was the very first sentence! I giggled.

“This person is a politician, so why would he put politics aside?” I asked out loud, to no one in particular.

The word, politician, is defined in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as, “a person experienced in the art or science of government; especially: one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government.”

The term was first used in 1589, 60 years after the word “politics” was first used.

There’s a reason I did not major in linguistics. It’s fascinating, but there are so many aspects to this science!

Same reason I didn’t become a doctor…there are so many muscles, bones, diseases, etc. (and all with really

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weird names that smart people use to trip young children during spelling bees!). Who knew a doctor and a linguist would have much in common?

I dug a little deeper, and found semantic change comes in all shapes and sizes.

“Um, Shelly…what kind of change? Isn’t that a bad word?”

No, no. Semantic change. You’re thinking “Semitic.”

And no, that’s not a bad word. Semitic is defined as a subfamily of Afroasiatic languages that includes Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic, Ethiopic, Hebrew, and Phoenician. Anti-Semitic, however, is a person who persecutes or discriminates against Jews.

Semantic means of, pertaining to, or arising from the different meanings of words or other symbols: semantic change; semantic confusion.

For example, the word awful originally meant “inspiring wonder (or fear).” Used originally as a shortening for “full of awe,” in contemporary usage the word usually has negative meaning. That is a good example of semantic change.

Now let’s combine the two…just for fun! Using the older meaning of the word awful, ask yourself, would an awful politician be in such fear of the business of government that he would put politics aside? Don’t worry, it doesn’t make any sense to me, either. But now I’m beginning to understand how a politician can say

one thing and get really confused when someone else questions his or her statement.

While researching, I discovered that a mouse can be more than one thing, but both are nouns. I had a difficult time coming up with two forms of the same word that had opposite meanings. For example, would a doctor doctor insurance forms to get more money (noun and verb respectively)? Maybe that example is a form of autoantonymy: change of a word’s sense and concept to the complementary opposite, e.g., bad in the slang sense of “good.”

Sorry, I went off on a tangent there. But maybe you learned a little something today. I feel a little sad for the politician whose press release got me going on this whole rant. How does he feel? He must have been called to this profession, and I would sincerely hope that most who start out in the field of politics do so to create a better city, state or country. Is he conflicted when he states he’ll commit himself to putting politics aside. Hey, wait a minute! I found another great word with opposite meanings…commit! Maybe all politicians should be so committed! Ha! Confused? Me, too. In the words of Huey Lewis and the News, “sometimes bad is bad.”

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CHURCH August 11: Gospel Singers, Twice Adopted 6 p.m. at New Beginnings Worship Center, 108 Birdie Hills Road, St. Peters, Mo. 12 singers from Branson will perform. Info: 636.544.2030 or 636.397.2959.

August 21: Bring a Friend / Make a Friend 6 p.m. at Bandana’s in Wentzville.

Wentzville Aglow Lighthouse invites the women of St. Charles County and beyond for dinner and speaker. Info: Beverly Combest at 636.887.0830.

August 24: Free Movie “Time Changer” 6:30 p.m. at Dardenne Baptist Church, 2345 Oak Drive in O’Fallon, Mo. Doors open at 6 p.m. and seating limited to 100.

Info: 636.332.2799 or www.dardennebaptistchurch.org.

EVENTS Now: Book Fair Donations for the YMCA Book Fair

Gently used and new books welcome! Book Fair August 17-22 at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, 63128. Info: www. ymcabookfair.org, carondelet@ ymcastlouis.org or 314.353.4960.

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 9-11: The 56th Annual Midwest Magic Jubilee At the Airport Hilton Hotel. Over 300 magicians will meet to learn magic. There will be 3 totally different evening shows with magicians from all over the world. Tickets are $8/child, $16/adult for general admission and special VIP seats are $20 for the first three rows. Tickets can be purchased at the door, by phone at 314.669.6650, or at www. mmjubilee.com.

August 11-12: St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Auditions At Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. All levels of String, Wind, Brass and Percussion. Marching band students receive an excused absence plus a tuition discount during marching season. Info: 636.916.0515.

August 11: Crider Health Center’s Totally 80’s 5K Run/Walk 6:30 p.m. at The Meadows Shopping Center in Lake St. Louis. Fee includes after party with DJ and drinks. Register at www.active.com or call Christina at 636.332.2134.

August 11: Bridgeway Behavioral Health’s 8th Annual Gala 6:30 - 10:30 p.m. at the Magic

August 13: Creative Writing for Adults City of Lake Saint Louis offers creative writing classes from Sherry Salant, a university instructor and published author. Info: www.lakesaintlouis.com under the Parks and Recreation section.

August 15: Tri-County Women’s Connection 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans’ Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, Mo. Program, lunch, speaker and music. $14 per person. Reservations: Joan at 636.561.0956 or Pat at 636.327.4082.

August 16: Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Charles Community Commons at Spencer Road Library, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, Mo. People living with Alzheimer’s,

their caregivers, representatives from federal, state and local government as well as research, health and long-term care communities are invited. Light refreshments provided.

Free but must register at alz.org/stl or 800.272.3900.

Drive, Cottleville, Mo. (southwest entrance). Proceeds benefit research into pediatric brain tumors. $35/bike minimum. All bikes welcome. Info: Norman Riekena at 636.278.4090 or nriekena@charter. net.

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 19: St. Augustine All School Reunion If you attended St. Augustine’s School at Herbert & Lismore in St. Louis, please call Sandy at 314.791.7714 or Don at 636.399.0088.

August 17: Cottleville Friday Family Fun Fest 6 p.m. at Legacy Park in Cottleville.

Movie Night, bounce house, face painting, fire trucks, police cars, kids’ games, prizes, DJ, playground and more. Free admission. $3 wristband for kids gets unlimited games and prizes (goodie bag included).

Pulled pork sliders & St. Louis ribs available.

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.

August 19: Ride for Kids 8 a.m. at St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall

August 22: Jammin’ at the Zoo 6-10 p.m. Admission charge. The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo. Info: www.stlzoo.org or 314.781.0900.

August 25: LSL Triathlon Volunteers needed. Free t-shirt.

Contact Darren Noelken at dnoelken@lakesaintlouis.com.

September 7: Precious Blood Sisters’ Night at Busch Stadium 7:15 p.m. game Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers. Outfield loge level for $30. Purchase before Sept.

1. Info: Sister Madelene Reiners at 636.542.9481 or mreiners@cppsofallon.org.

September 8: 10th Annual Polo Match 4 p.m. at McGehee Polo Field at Spirit Valley Farms, 17879 Wild Horse Creek Road in Chesterfield.

VIP tickets-$60. Tailgate party tickets-$40. General admission-$25.

Proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horsemanship. Tickets: www.thstl. org.

October 20: Dardenne Prairie Senior Event - Alton Lock & Dam 5-hour Cruise 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $84 due by Oct. 1. Reservations: 636.755.5308.

Info: barbarasoelle@att.net.

December 5: Dardenne Prairie Senior Event - Josephine’s Tea Room & Shopping in Godfrey, Ill. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $57 due Nov. 15.

Reservations: 636.755.5308. Info: barbarasoelle@att.net.

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YMCA Events Now - August 13: Registration for St. Charles County Family YMCA Fall Youth Sports Rookies Soccer and Flag Football (ages 4-5), Y-Winners Soccer, Flag Football and Girls’ Volleyball. Info: Adam Styer, Sports Director, at 636.928.1928, ext. 250.

August 13: Family Night at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a full-filled evening with your family!

August 18: Kid’s Night Out at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 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).

Info: 636.928.1928.

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Now - August 20: Registration for St. Charles County Family YMCA Adult Fall Sports Men’s Basketball (season starts Aug. 20) and Women’s and Co-ed Volleyball (season starts Oct. 2). Info: Adam Styer at 636.928.1928, ext.

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HEALTH September 17 - December 5: 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.

• Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 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.

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

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 CenterWentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617.

for a discount upon completion of the course! AARP Members - $12, Non-members- $14.

Progress West HealthCare Center Events

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital 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

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

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.

August 23: AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m.-1 p.m. [PWHC] Classroom course designed for drivers age 50+. Help refine existing skills and develop safe driving strategies in today’s challenging driving environment. Check with your insurance company to see if you are eligible

August 13: Cooking Smart with Diabetes 6:30 p.m. [HW] Linda Rellergert, MS, nutrition and health education specialist.

August 25: Babysitting Basics 8:30 a.m. - noon [HW] $18.

Support Groups Every Monday: BILY (Because I Love You) Parent Support Group 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles. For parents only. Free. Focus on teens/young adults who act out. Help Line 314.993.7550.

ing with the death of a loved one. To register, please call 314.776.3627.

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

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

636.947.5684.

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.

4th Tues: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Diabetes Support Group At HW Koenig Med Bldg, St Joseph Hosp. West. 636.625.5447 Last Tues.: 7–8:30 p.m. HOPE (Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

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 cop-

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. KidsCan! 6:30-8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

Support children 4–12 w/parent/ significant caregiver w/cancer.

1st Thurs.: Conquer 6:30-7:30 p.m. 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.: Breast Cancer Support Group 6:30-8 p.m. Siteman Cancer Cntr, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. 636.928.9355 or 800.392.0936. www.siteman.bjsph.org.

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

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: Summer Olympics

Middle Pick: “It’s Milking Time”

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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Across 1. Like smell of burning rubber, e.g.

6. Known for its brown trucks 9. *Given name of Russian Gymnast who competed in 1970s 13. “The Red Badge of Courage” author 14. Cul de ___ 15. Landowner 16. It fits into a mortise 17. Ostrich-like bird 18. “Or else” in music

19. *”_______, Higher, Stronger” 21. *Boxing weight class 23. A great distance 24. Suite cleaner 25. Comes from pine tree 28. Italian currency, pl.

30. Type of deodorant 35. William Simmons was a founder of this infamous group 37. Piece of metal covered by leather and used for hitting

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“Every morning, every night, it’s milking time,” is a little girl’s refrain, as she helps her father tend and milk their herd. A parade of Holsteins plods up from the field, “impatient and hungry,” just waiting to be fastened in their stanchions and “hooked up to a milker.”

The girl knows them all by name - Alphie, Bertha, Cassie and more, but her favorites are the calves, adorable black and white creatures with wide eyes and soft coats. There’s milk for them to drink too, offered out of a pail, and some for the farm family to enjoy at breakfast with pancakes. The rest of the milk is carted away in a big truck, off to a dairy to be pasteurized or to be made into cheese and butter. Yum. Milk likes you, and you’re sure to like “It’s Milking Time.”

39. Not a soul 40. Hipbones 41. On a cruise 43. Dante’s Beatrice, e.g.

44. A mood disorder 46. *Sprinting and long jumping great 47. Spawned 48. *Most-decorated gold medalist 50. Thick, messy substances 52. Wilbur’s home 53. Connecting point 55. ___-been 57. *Ancient Olympia site 60. *Decathlon event 64. One of Indian languages 65. Pigeon call 67. Fully informed 68. “Dressed to the _____” 69. Pooh’s wise friend 70. *Medal holders 71. Short for engineer 72. Soak a fiber, e.g.

73. Rendezvous

DOWN 1. Parts of play 2. *a.k.a. rowing 3. Hindu princess 4. __ and out; on and ___ 5. Relating to teeth 6. Substance abuser 7. * ___ Shriver, gold medalist tennis star 8. Aqua-lung 9. Kiln for drying hops 10. *Gold medalist and WNBA star, ____ Leslie 11. Sinister 12. Dental group 15. *2012 Olympics site 20. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 22. On ___ 24. Stuffed in a bottle?

25. Pinch to save 26. Muslim God 27. Founding Father Thomas 29. Officer training program 31. Bausch’s partner

32. Glowers or frowns 33. Beginning of illness 34. Always demanding attention 36. Victim of nervous biting 38. Villain’s rival 42. Central Pacific greeting 45. Pause in breathing, pl.

49. Socialist, abbr.

51. Idiot ______ 54. Interior designer’s concern 56. Waste water pipe 57. Smiley face 58. *It represents a continent 59. Looker or ogler 60. Sudden impact 61. Like a tatting product 62. Irritates 63. No kids or empty ____ 64. *Bermuda and Iraq each previously won this many Olympic medals 66. Be in debt See answers page 13