CNSTC: Aug. 15. 2012

August 15, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 33

Vol 13 No 28

St. Charles’ threeday festival will be held August 17-19 along South Main Street and in Frontier Park.

Festival of the Little Hills

By Shelly A. Schneider

IN this Issue

It’s the city’s largest festival, bringing in between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors to historic St. Charles over a three-day period. Held on the third weekend in August, the Festival of the Little Hills began when the city of St. Charles decided to celebrate its 200th anniversary.

What started out on four city blocks today encompasses Main Street from Monroe to Boonslick, and Frontier Park along the Missouri River. The Festival of the Little Hills is a not-for-profit organization, which has provided a fundraising venue for other local area nonprofit groups since 1971. The event celebrates the rich history of St. Charles through crafts, craft demonstrations, antiques, food, music, family fun and more.

More than 300 crafters will be at the festival. Visitors will find everything from wood carving to jewelry, and pottery to clothing. The crafters come from more than 30 states, ensuring a wide variety of items for sale. It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping!

The festival serves as a great fundraiser for more than 40 nonprofits in the St. Charles area. Nonprofit organizations and their volunteers help staff the food booths, physical labor, trash and grounds cleaning. Festival food includes Kettle Corn, ice cream, funnel cakes, brats and burgers, lemonade, barbecue, taco salads, fried Oreos, and more!

While shopping and eating, or after all of that activity, visitors may enjoy listening to local and regional bands, including: the Municipal Band, Gateway Jazz Quartet, Blues Racket, Red Sky Junkies, the Pat Holt Singers and more.

Carnival for the Mind returns for a tenth time, providing a unique magical

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variety experience with a group of artful, entertaining magicians from around the world.

The free Kids’ Corner is located behind the main stage, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Children may engage in face painting, arts and crafts and more, and the soda is free!

The Festival of the Little Hills opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 17. The official hours are: 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to park at one of four designated shuttle parking lots and take the shuttle to the festival grounds. There is no parking at the Family Arena.

The shuttles are located at: • Duschene High School, 2250 Elm Street • St Charles West High School, 3601 Droste • Chuck E Cheese Parking Lot, 2669 Veterans Memorial Parkway (with handicap access) • Streets of St. Charles, I 70 and Fifth Street (with handicap access)

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The shuttles will run from 3 to 11 p.m. on Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

There will also be cooling stations set up in the Visitor Center parking lot

(First Capitol and Riverside Drive) and at St. Joseph Hospital (First Capitol and 2nd Street).

For more information, including an entertainment schedule, please visit www.festivalofthelittlehills.com.

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Emergency HVAC Funding Available for Qualified O’Fallon Residents

With the summer one of the hottest on record, it’s not too late to apply for emergency HVAC funding that can help qualified O’Fallon homeowners afford HVAC repairs and replacements as well as essential home repairs through the city’s zero-interest Home Improvement Loan Program. The city of O’Fallon is encouraging city homeowners to find out if they qualify for the forgivable five-year loans of up to $5,000 to address energy needs, home maintenance and repair and housing code violations (such as an unsafe stairway).

“If you are a homeowner with a low-to-moderate income, O’Fallon’s Home Improvement Loan Program can help you replace old conditioners, windows, siding, roofs, and make other improvements,” said Jessica Hawkins, Public Assistance specialist for the city of O’Fallon. “The first step is to apply to see if you qualify.”

In general, applicants must reside in O’Fallon city limits, and also: • Have owned and lived in the house to be improved for at least one year • Be U.S. citizens or legal aliens (but not newly-legalized) • Have a low-to-moderate-income, with the total gross income of all household members age 18 and older not exceeding HUD limits • Be current on mortgage payments and real estate taxes, and have no pending bankruptcies or outstanding federal, state or city tax liens For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/grants. Or, contact Jessica Hawkins at 636.379.5411 or jhawkins@ofallon.mo.us.

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Enjoy Lunch and Bingo at the RSC Register in advance for a relaxing afternoon of lunch followed by Bingo on Friday, August 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368. The cost is $15 for residents and $18 for non-residents, and includes admission, lunch, Bingo and prizes. The doors open at 11:45 a.m.

The deadline to sign up for Bingo is Sunday, August 19. O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department offers three ways to register for programs: 1. Visit the Parks and Rec website, www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec 2. Call 636.474.2732 or 636.379.5606 3. Come to the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, 63366, or the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, 63368.

Volunteers are needed to assist with Bingo. To help out, please contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636.379.5507. For additional volunteering information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer.

Lake Saint Louis Events For information on all events, visit the Parks and Recreation section at www.lakesaintlouis.com.

Volunteers Needed for Lake Saint Louis Triathlon The Parks department is currently recruiting for volunteers. Sign up and receive a free T-shirt.

Please respond to Parks and Recreation at parks@lakesaintlouis.com. Without volunteers, this race would not be possible.

Residents and visitors, please view lakesaintlouis.com for triathlon course details, as travel around Lake Saint Louis the morning of Aug. 25 may be a challenge.

Register for 2012 Fall Youth Outdoor Soccer League Designed for boys and girls ages 3-9. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 26. This is an 8-game season played on Saturdays and some Sundays. The first game is Saturday, September 22, and practices begin in early September.

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

City Wide Garage Sale is September 22 The city of Lake Saint Louis is hosting a city-wide garage sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 22. Your junk may be someone else’s treasure.

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BCI Challenge Cup Golf Tournament Free Large-item Trash Drop-off for O’Fallon The BCI Challenge Cup Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 13 at Lake Forest Country Club, Lake Saint Louis, MO. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The Four Person Scramble begins with a Shotgun Start at 10:30 a.m. Happy hour and awards ceremony will take place at the conclusion of play.

For more information or to register, contact Karen Schleicher at 636.875.5267 or kschleicher@boonecenter.com.

BCI is a full service contract packaging business that offers complete and professional contract packaging, packaging solutions, products and related services. BCI provides employment opportunities to adults with disabilities and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

CATCH Healthy Habits is Coming to St. Charles This fall, OASIS is looking for adult volunteers to teach children healthy habits and help combat childhood obesity through the CATCH Healthy Habits program. CATCH Healthy Habits is a kidtested and approved program covering three areas: a healthy snack, a nutrition lesson, and physical activity through fun, active games.

This program is being offered through OASIS and funded by the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation. This fall CATCH Healthy Habits will be offered in after-school programs throughout the metro St. Louis area, including two schools in St. Charles.

The volunteer commitment is just one hour per week for eight weeks. The sessions will be held at Lincoln Elementary and Blackhurst Elementary starting in late September. Training will be provided August 28 and 29 at the City of St. Charles School District Administration Center.

For more information about the program or to volunteer, contact Shelby Schroeder, St. Louis OASIS CATCH Healthy Habits coordinator, at sschroeder@oasisnet.org or 314.779.9860.

Residents

Are you an O’Fallon, Missouri, resident with items that are too large to fit into your curbside trash container? If so, you are invited to take advantage of the City’s free quarterly drop-off service for bulky items. Acceptable items can be brought to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19. The transfer station is located at 1572 Progress West Lane, O’Fallon (63366).

Acceptable items for bulky item drop-off include: furniture, carpets, swing sets, bikes, toddler pools, sports and exercise equipment, large hand tools, barbecue grills, fluorescent tubes, computer monitors and televisions. Lawn mowers, except riding mowers, also are accepted, but gas and oil tanks must be empty.

Unacceptable items include yard waste, appliances, tires, auto parts, batteries, gas, oil, transmission fluid, and liquid household hazardous waste: paint, solvents, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and their containers.

To take part in the drop-off, O’Fallon residents

must be current on their trash bill, and display a current photo ID with their O’Fallon address.

Residents also must unload their own items.

Drop-offs are limited to one load per household per day. Only cars, pickup trucks, and small trailers measuring no more than 10 feet long will be allowed to bring items to the drop off.

Residents also can arrange to have many large items picked up at the curb year round. To schedule a pick up, email staff at ofallonrecycles@ ofallon.mo.us or call Environmental Services at 636.272.0477. Cost of the service is $20 per truck hopper for curbside collection. Up-to-date information about O’Fallon’s refuse collection is available online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ES. Directions to O’Fallon’s waste transfer station: Take the North Service Road to Hoff Road (9/10 of a mile west of the Bryan Road junction). Turn north on Hoff Road, cross the railroad tracks and bear left (west). Continue on Hoff Road for about three blocks, and turn left on Progress West; continue to the transfer station.

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Saint Charles Christmas Traditions 2012 Auditions Auditions/Interviews will be held by appointment only on Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, with callbacks and limited audition appointments on Sunday, August 26.

Holiday Characters and Santas: Professional acting experience is not required, but an outgoing personality and the ability to cheerfully interact with the public ‘in-character’ is essen-

tial. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to walk short distances outdoors throughout the day. Auditions will consist of a cold reading/retelling of a holiday story.

Possible characters to be cast include: Males • Tiny Tim (age 7-11) must be able to do or learn a British ac-

cent • Elf (age 16+) • Cockney Chestnut Roaster (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a cockney accent • Nutcracker Prince (age 16+) • Town Crier (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a British accent • Bob Cratchet (age 20+) must be able to do or learn a British accent • German Santa Kris Kringle (age 20+) must be able to do or learn a German accent • Scrooge (age 40+) must be able to do or learn a light British accent • World War II Santa (age 40+) Females • Clara (age 16+) prefer youthful looks • Sugar Plum Fairy (age 16+) • Cockney Flower Girl (age 16+) must be able to do or learn a cockney accent • Reindeer Flight Instructor (age 16+) • Esther Lange – Photographer (age 16+) • Elf (age 16+)

• Virginia O’Hanlon (age 16+) prefer youthful looks • Ice Queen (age 20+) • Mrs. Claus (age 40+) Christmas Carolers (SATB): Qualified candidates will have experience singing in small and/ or large ensembles, must learn music quickly and have the ability to cheerfully interact with the public in all types of weather.

Applicants are asked to prepare 16 measures of a Christmas Carol to be sung a capella. Vocal callbacks will be at 1 p.m. on August 26. If you wish to be considered for a vocal position you must be able to attend the vocal callbacks.

Mandatory Rehearsal Dates All individuals hired must attend the following rehearsal dates: Callbacks: Sunday, August 26 at 5 p.m.

Orientation: Sunday, October 7 Picture Day: Saturday, October 13 (specific times will be assigned) Cast Meetings/Workshops:

Thursday, October 25 or Saturday, October 27 Dry Run: Sunday, November 11 Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 18 Caroler Rehearsals: As Assigned All applicants must be available Saturday and Sunday days, plus Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Nov. 23 – Dec. 24. Some conflicts can be worked around, but availability will be given strong consideration when casting.

All positions are paid at the rate of $11 per hour for performance dates and rehearsals.

All applicants (except for Tiny Tim) must be 16 years of age by November 23. If cast, you may be required to submit to a drug test, as you will be considered a seasonal employee of the city of St. Charles.

E-mail April@stcharleschristmas.com to schedule an appointment. For more information on Christmas Traditions, visit www. stcharleschristmas.com.

MBU and Barnes Partner in Nursing Agreement

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Missouri Baptist University and the Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing have teamed to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Through this agreement, two years of study in a pre-nursing program will be completed at MBU and the final two years of clinical studies will be completed at Barnes.

The BSN is offered as an Upper Division Option and is a full-time, five-term program. This option prepares students to provide direct care to patients and their families in a variety of health care settings, as well as to pursue higher degrees in nursing. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Passing the exam is required to become an entry-level registered nurse.

The MBU Associate of Science degree in Pre-Nursing is a 66 hour program that will be offered at the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center located in Moscow Mills and the St. Charles County RLC located in St. Peters. Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative average to gain admissions to Goldfarb School of Nursing. The coursework is about half general education courses and half math/science requirements. All of the courses are offered at MBU in an 8 week evening format. This allows for completion on an accelerated basis. A student can pursue this degree either on a part-time or full-time basis.

Fall semester classes begin the week of August 20. Call 636.366.4363 today to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

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Volunteers for 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

On Saturday, September 8, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

United Way of Greater St. Louis is seeking more than 1,000 volunteers to participate in the 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance. United Way has planned multiple projects throughout the metro area to pay tribute to the victims and courageous heroes of the 9/11 attacks. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this day of service, including groups, families and individuals. Those interested in volunteering can contact United Way at 314539-4298 or remember@stl.unitedway.org. For additional information, please visit www.stl.unitedway.org/stlremembers.aspx.

Large groups are invited to organize their own individual service projects during the week leading up to the event. The locations secured for this year are: • St. Charles County, MO − At the O’Fallon Municipal Center, volunteer tasks will focus on helping those who

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, Mo. Nearly 2,000 people from the St. Charles County area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected

by Alzheimer’s disease and participate in a three or one-mile walk.

Participants will also learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.

The end of Alzheimer’s starts here. The end of Alzheimer’s starts now. Start or join a team today, at alz.org/stl or by calling 800.272.3900.

have served our country. Tasks include: preparing care packages for soldiers, cleaning Veterans Memorial Walk and painting the police firing range.

• St. Louis County, MO − Volunteers will get firsthand experience in historical preservation, helping with the maintenance of the 137-yearold Greenwood Cemetery. Greenwood, located in Hillsdale, is the final resting place of numerous influential people and veterans, some graves date back to the American Civil War. 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance began in 2002 by victims’ families. Their mission was to unite Americans in service, much like the country did in the wake of the attacks. In 2009, the United States Congress declared September 11 to be a national day of service and remembrance. In past years, United Way has sent thousands of volunteers out into the community on this day.

Gun Lock Giveaway In an effort to promote firearms safety, the O’Fallon Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies in the region, are participating in a Gun Lock Giveaway event, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16.

O’Fallon Police Officers will be located at the Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Drive, and Extreme Gun Care, 975 West Terra, distributing free gun locks to area residents.

This effort is intended to promote safe firearm storage for all responsible gun owners. The locks are easy to use. When properly utilized gun locks can save a life.

Please do not bring firearms to the event. Locks will be provided, and officers will be available if demonstrations are necessary.

“At the Table” All Media Art Show and Competition Be sure to stop by the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from Aug. 19 – Oct. 8 to see the still life artwork of the “At the Table” art show and competition. The show is open for all and free to the public to come and enjoy.

An opening reception will take place from 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19. Light refreshments will be served.

Also exhibiting their artwork at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre from Aug. 19 – Oct. 8 will be: The St. Louis Watercolor Society Big Splash, Vince Koehr, Lisa Ober, Diana Saffo Bono, Nancy Young, Tammy Davis, Shirley Nachtrieb and Ben Lanterman.

For more information on this show, call 636.397.6903 or visit www.stpetersmo.net.

The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located inside St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO.

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PB&T Employees Dress Down for Gift of Garrett

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 Insurance-Don 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! More info, call Amber 636.295.5638.

Elsberry Schools Compete For Target Funds PB&T employee Bridget Higby presents Gary Briggs with the donation.

On Friday, July 27, employees at Peoples Bank & Trust made donations to wear blue jeans and tennis shoes to work with all proceeds going to the Gift of Garrett. This charity was started by Gary and Lisa Briggs after their son passed away in 2007. The organization promotes the donation of blood products/organs to help cure cancer and help others as they go through cancer treatments. PB&T employees presented Gary with a check for $390.

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Fans of Elsberry Schools can help the district earn money through the Give With Target® program.

Visitors to the program website simply have to select their favorite school. A school will receive a $25 Target GiftCard® for every 25 votes received during the Promotion Period; up to a maximum

of $10,000 in gift cards.

You may vote once weekly through Sept. 8 or until $2.5 million in Target GiftCards® have been awarded, whichever occurs first.

To vote, visit facebook.com/givewithtarget/ schools/25101. There is no purchase necessary, and voters must be at least thirteen.

Troy R III Expands Latchkey Services Since 2009 the Lincoln County R-III School District has provided Latchkey services as an option for parents of elementary schools. After a recent survey, the District has discovered the need for Latchkey services at Troy Middle School as well as Early Childhood Education Center.

Beginning on August 16, the Lincoln County R-III School District will extend Latchkey servic-

es to these two schools to give working parents before and after care options. Latchkey's goal is not to extend the school day but to provide a fun environment of enrichment and activities. You can download an enrollment form at www.troy. k12.mo.us or pick one up at the Latchkey office at 951 West College Street in Troy.

Girl Scout Open Recruitment Night Lincoln County Girl Scouts will be holding recruitment night on August 30 at 7 p.m. at Boone and Lincoln Schools. All girls from kindergarten through twelfth grade are welcome to attend.

The Girl Scouts also offers many training courses for adults who wish to lead a troop, help

with cookie sales, supervise camping and more.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) serves more than 62,000 girls and is supported by almost 18,000 adult volunteers. For more info on Girl Scouts, please visit us online at www. girlscoutsem.org.

Wiffle Ball Tournament To Benefit Missouri Veterans The First Annual Martin Family Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held on Sunday, September 2 at Moscow mills Ballpark in Moscow Mills, MO. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration going on now. For more information contact

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Sharida Mitchell at 314.392.3579 or Sandy Martin at 636.262.5449. The cost is $60 per team of 6 for 10 plays. Cash awarded to Top Three Teams and to the most patriotic team uniform. There is a youth and adult division. Proceeds will benefit the Missouri Honor Flight Program.

Missouri Honor Flight is a non-profit 501c (3) organization that transports veterans from throughout Central Missouri to Washington, D.C., to visit military memorials at no cost to them. The organization is entirely run by volunteers and funded by donations.

LCMC Presents “The Importance of a Colonoscopy” The Lincoln County Medical Center Community Outreach will present “The Importance of a Colonoscopy with Dr. Benjamin Cullen” on Tuesday August 28. This event will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Woods Fort Banquet Center.

Dr. Cullen will discuss the importance of a colonoscopy and what patients can expect during the procedure. This is a free event for adults aged 21 and over. Reservations are required.

Please contact LCMC Community Outreach at 636.528.3300.

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Wingate by Wyndham

Image Eye Care

Jenna McGraw, owner, Sarah Klees, general manager, and Deborah Mason, director of Sales, celebrated the new ownership of Wingate by Wyndham with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Joining Jenna, Sarah and Deborah were guests, employees, Ambassadors and Board Members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Wingate By Wyndham is located at 32 Research Park Circle in Weldon Spring, Mo. For hours or more information, call 636.329.8503 or visit www.wingatehotels.com/hotel/30323.

Image Eye Care celebrated their new business in Weldon Spring, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on July 19, 2012. Pictured are owners Drs. Todd and Holly Hamilton, joined by staff, friends and community members. Also in attendance for the celebration were representatives of the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Licklider. Image Eye Care offers personalized service, a unique optical, and specialty contact lenses. The doctors treat dry eye and ocular allergy, co-manage cataract and refractive surgery, and provide treatment and management of ocular disease.

Image Eye Care is located at 1120 Wolfrum Road, Suite 106 in Weldon Spring. Call 636.447.2244 or visit www.ImageEyeCareSTL.com.

20th Annual O’Fallon Chamber Golf Tournament The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to register, call the chamber office at 636.240.1818 or announce that the 20th Annual Golf Tournament will visit www.ofallonchamber.org/golf.

Sponsors of the O’Fallon Chamber Golf be held at Whitmoor Country Club, a members-only course. The tournament will be held on Thursday, Tournament are: Charter Business, DelAug. 23. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., and the mar Gardens, SSM St. Joseph Hospital tournament starts at noon. The cost is $125 per per- West, City of O’Fallon, CenturyLink, and son, or $475 for a team of four.

All golfers will receive an insulated tote bag filled with great donations from O’Fallon Chamber members, 18 holes of spectacular golf with cart and drinks on the course, lunch sponsored by Charter Business, and an awards dinner. Oncourse activities planned include a Pool in the Lake hole, a Professional Shot hole, the ever popular Cooler of Fun from Delmar Gardens, and a hole offering a “shot” for free tires courtesy of Firestone Complete Auto Care. Visa cash cards will also be distributed for the top three teams in two flights following the tournament.

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MasterCard Grant to Wentzville School District Helps Continue Singapore Math Teacher Training A $25,000 grant from MasterCard to the Wentzville School District has helped to fund additional training this summer for teachers in the very successful Singapore Math program. Since the introduction of Singapore Math into the Wentzville School District elementary curriculum in 2008 (also funded with a grant from MasterCard), improvements in student test scores have continued to outpace the state average.

Singapore Math is designed to build student understanding by teaching mathematical concepts from concrete through pictorial to abstract.

“Singapore Math makes sure that students have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts before getting them to the memorization of traditional algorithms,” said Curriculum Coordinator David Brothers, “and that allows the teachers to dive into the rigor much sooner and at deeper levels than a traditional math curriculum.”

The Singapore Math professional development training was provided by Bob Hogan and Susan Little; both are authors and teachers who have been training other teachers in Singapore Math since 1999. Twenty-two elementary teachers took part in the training.

Interested in Joining the Girl Scouts?

The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will be at several local schools forming troops in August and September. Find your school, date and time listed below: Francis Howell School District • Barnwell Middle, (BeckyDavid cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Becky-David Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Central Elem. (cafeteria),

Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Fairmount Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Harvest Ridge Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Henderson Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Independence Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Warren Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

• Castlio Elem. (cafeteria), Mon. Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

• Daniel Boone Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 29, 6 p.m.

• John Weldon Elem. (cafeteria), Wed. Aug. 29,

7 p.m.

St. Charles School District • Jefferson Middle: Contact Vicky Lyles for info flyles3124@ yahoo.com • Coverdell Elem. (cafeteria), Mon. Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.

• Monroe Elem. (cafeteria), Thurs. Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m.

• St. Charles Borromeo (BiCentennial Room), Tues. Aug. 28, 6 p.m.

• St. Joseph School-Cottleville (Parish Upstairs Mtg. Rm.), Thurs. Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., For more information check out the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri website at www. girlscoutsem.org.

Wentzville School District Announces Bright Flight Scholars for 2012 The Wentzville School District has announced that 42 seniors have qualified for Missouri “Bright Flight” scholarships this year, with 21 recipients from Holt High School and 21 from Timberland High School. Bright Flight is the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) academic scholarship program that awards scholarships to the top 5 percent of the state’s high school seniors as determined by their ACT or SAT composite scores.

“We are very proud of our students, and the fact

that just two years ago we had half as many Bright Flight recipients means we are absolutely moving in the right direction,” said Dr. Terry Adams, superintendent. “We have helped our students by increasing academic rigor and adding more Advanced Placement classes, and it’s clear our students are benefiting with higher test scores.”

This year, a score of 30 or above on the ACT or an SAT score of 770 or above on critical reading and math qualifies a student for Bright Flight. The scholarships can only be used at approved Missouri institutions, and are intended to encourage top-ranked high school seniors to attend college in Missouri.

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“Superbad” Christopher Mintz-Plasse Talks “ParaNorman,” Villainous Roles, Stop-Motion

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Christopher Mintz-Plasse doesn’t exactly know why he’s being offered movie roles where he plays the villain or the bad guy. After his breakthrough performance as the nerdy Fogell in 2007’s “Superbad,” the actor was cast as the villainous Red Mist in 2010’s super-hero comedy “Kick-Ass.” For the new, stop-motion feature “ParaNorman,” Mintz-Plasse lends his voice to Alvin, a school bully who takes pleasure in tormenting the title character, Norman Babcock. “They offered [the role] to me and I went in and created my own voice [for Alvin], and they loved it,” Mintz-Plasse said during a roundtable interview at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Norman has the rare ability to see and speak to the dead, but his unusual talents set him apart from the other kids. Being different has definite advantages in this movie, and that turn of events gives “ParaNorman” some strong, anti-bullying themes.

“I went in and I read my scenes and didn’t know completely what was going on with the underlying themes because I hadn’t seen the movie. When I saw it,

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in the first half-hour, I am bullying Norman,” is made of just pictures. Using puppets that contain a Mintz-Plasse said, explaining Alvin’s treat- metal frame, the filmmakers have to be very precise in ment of Norman. moving and posing each character in a scene.

That bullying even carries over to the un“I went and visited the set, and there were 50 cameras dead. Blithe Hollow, the setting for the movie, filming 50 scenes at once. They literally take a picture, is overrun with zombies, but they are not there move the arms a little bit, and take another picture. The to eat people. A witch’s curse prevents the un- fact that they can put that all together and make a movie dead from leaving Blithe Hollow and going to is fascinating,” Mintz-Plasse said. where they belong. “There’s one point where “ParaNorman,” rated PG for scary action and images, the townspeople bully the zombies, and it’s a thematic elements, some rude humor and language, complete 180. It makes you feel bad for the opens in local theaters on Friday, August 17. zombies,” Mintz-Plasse explained.

The actor said that he loves stopmotion films because they are so rare. “Animated movies come out every other week. You are never going to see a sequel to a stopmotion movie. What was the last one—‘Coraline?’ And before that ‘Corpse Bride.’ You can count all of them on one hand. There’s something really special about www.drmarcycooper.com them and I wanted to be a part of it,” he said.

Mintz-Plasse pointed out that in the world of “ParaNorman,” there are no straight lines: “So every house is crooked and the cars are odd and everyone’s face is so crazy.”

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Gary Baute History Made on Radio Show ***Great Crowd at Sherlock’s Steak and Seafood MICHAEL BRAZZLE, professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, was a recent guest of Sports Radio STL on 590 The Fan KFNS. Only known by a few people, Mike popped the question to his girlfriend Nadia LIVE on the air in front of family and friends. (Picture by my broadcast partner Steve Runge.) ~~~Best of luck Watch Rams Practice Fresh Off their First Preseason ***Cool Weather 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 StLouisRams.com to get any changes for these August’ dates.

15th - Wednesday - 5:30 16th - Thursday - 3:30 20th - Tuesday - 3:30 21st - Wednesday - 5:30 22nd - Thursday - 3:30 ~~~Bring your chairs and an umbrella---not much shade Looking for Cool Temperatures at Home to Help Rascals ***Trying to Heat Things Up In The Late Summer The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

In a recent win over the Schaumburg Boomers 7-5, Rascal’s Charlie Lisk ripped a double and cranked a home run to contribute two runs batted in.

The team will play all their home games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and one Friday this month. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:

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*Nick Kennedy leads the team in innings pitched (78.1) and second in striking out opposing batters (62) *Charlie Lisk leads team in doubles (12), home runs (12) and runs batted in (47) *Jason Patton leads the team in hits (77) *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined, have total strike outs of 572-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .251-4th in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-9: W L GB Last 10 Games Windy City ThunderBolts 44 30 ___ 7-3 Gateway Grizzlies 44 31 0.5 7-3 Schaumburg Boomers 43 32 1.5 4-6 RIVER CITY RASCALS 35 40 9.5 2-8 Joliet Slammers 33 42 11.5 6-4 Rockford RiverHawks 32 43 12.5 2-8 Normal CornBelters 24 51 20.5 3-7 NEXT HOME GAMES: All Games @ 7:05 p.m.—Sunday @ 6:05 p.m.

Wed/Thur, August 15/16 against Road Warriors (game on the 16th is @6:05 p.m.)

Tues/Wed/Thur, August 21/22/23 against Southern IL Miners Tues/Wed/Thur, August28/29/30 against Evansville Otters Fri, August 31 against Windy City Thunderbolts For more info on all this year’s promotions, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Have some ground to make up Indoor Football Team Providing MMA Tickets FREE ***Missouri Monsters Start In February Owners MICHAEL TAYLOR and ANDREW HAINES co-Founders of the United Indoor Football League are proud to have their new team to play at the Family Arena.

Wanting to become part of the community, they are passing onto their potential fans the opportunity to be part of the Fight Hard mixed martial arts (MMA) competition scheduled for Saturday August 18th at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Go to www.SportsRadioSTL.com and click under the Missouri Monsters logo to have an opportunity to get tickets. There is a limited amount so act quickly. ~~~New team, new approach

“Over the Fence”

Automatic Weapons Draw Automatic Fire After the bloody cinema attack in Colorado, it was inevitable that the anti-gun crowd would demand more gun laws.

In this case, it’s mostly about automatic weapons (assault rifles) as used by the deranged killer. The first state to once again try to pass laws against them is Illinois.

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that wallows in abject naivety, but in this case they have a point. One doesn’t use them to hunt game or even for competitive shooting. One uses them to shoot people.

But let’s hold up a minute. Whether good or bad, more gun laws probably won’t work if it follows the usual trend. If the killers responsible for mass homicides (like James Holmes) wanted assault weapons, would they have worried about laws? As is the case with most armed criminals, they will procure weapons one way or another. I doubt even the British Redcoats would’ve let the American rebels have muskets if they could have stopped them.

I never understood mass killings. If one is angry enough to murder someone, wouldn’t it be logical to murder the person he or she was angry with? However, in spite of not understanding, if I was going to kill a crowd, automatic weapons and bombs work best. It’s what armies use to kill people. Some folks claim they want automatic weapons to defend themselves against our government. Considering the current batch of lawmakers’ tendencies to help themselves instead of the country, it’s not surprising.

Of course, there are the hate groups, of which we have many. Letting them have automatic weapons is like giving mentally disturbed 8 year-olds loaded AK-47s to play with.

In reality, if we enforced the current laws controlling the sale of weapons, it might help, but probably not much. If murderers and other criminals want weapons, they’ll get them no matter what we do. As proven by our current drug laws, making them illegal simply sends the market to the underground making criminals rich…or perhaps richer.

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dictatorships, most of which don’t work since murderers seldom worry about laws.

I was raised in the country where rural folks owned shotguns and a few even had high-powered rifles. Very few owned hand guns, and automatic weapons were only seen in gangster movies. My cousin had a few hand guns and let me shoot one of them. I discovered I couldn’t hit anything with it. Looking back on it, I often wonder why they’re such a big deal for protection but they are admittedly fun to shoot.

I finally bought a 357 Magnum pistol to keep up with the Joneses…or perhaps, Dirty Harry groupies. Shooting it sounds like the crack of doom. If I can’t hit an attacker, the noise might scare him to death. I often tease that I bought it in case a Cape buffalo attacks.

For home protection I have a baseball bat.

It occurred to me that if a burglar broke in, I probably won’t be there and he’ll steal the guns. The only miscreants desperate enough to break in while I’m home are drug addicts.

Perhaps a sign on the door would discourage them; “Dear burglars, take anything but leave my Boa Constrictor alone.”

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Back to school…

Back to school! The last few days of summer vacation don’t hold the same meaning as they once did, but I still look forward to everyone heading back to school and into a routine.

Many years ago I waited with breathless anticipation (much like those big-busted ladies in a dime store romance novel) for the first day of school. It had been many weeks with three kids, 24 hours a day, without a break. It may sound like whining, but I was always more than ready for school to start. Especially when our kids were 4, 5 and 6.

Christopher was in the first grade. You know what that means, right? ALL DAY SCHOOL! Michael attended afternoon kindergarten, and Sam was about to enter preschool. Once the routine was established, I’d have about two hours to myself each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Selfish? You bet. And I wasn’t ashamed of my feelings one little bit, until I took Michael to his first day of kindergarten. Christopher successfully found his classroom at 8:30 Monday morning, and my big boy was off and running. The day started like a dream. I remembered all the paperwork, included two weeks worth of milk money in an envelope, and packed his lunch like a seven-year veteran.

Samantha and I loaded Michael in the van around 11:55 a.m., strapped on his backpack, and headed off to Mrs. Byrnes’ class. I was so excited for him. We found a parking place and waited on the bench outside the

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A wave of self-doubt washed over me.

“I can’t believe I forgot to record my boys’ first day of school!” I mumbled in a disgusted voice. What kind of mother was I? A hurried, don’t-let-the-screen-door-hityou-on-the-way-out kind of mom, that’s what. I wallowed in guilt for the rest of the day.

The boys don’t ride a bus, so even though school lets out officially at 3 p.m., walkers and riders aren’t usually let go until 3:15 or so. The teachers warned me, though, that during the first week of school, we shouldn’t plan on being there until 3:20 or 3:25 p.m., just to be safe.

Perfect! I had to make what I thought would be a short phone call at 3 p.m. That call lasted 35 minutes.

As a result, Christopher and Michael stood outside the school with their principal, waiting. They were the last two kids in the school. And on the very first day! Oh, the shame! Oh, the horror! The guilt I felt earlier had just multiplied itself by 100. I apologized profusely to the boys and the administrators.

Could it get any worse? Let’s just summarize the second day.

“Sam and Mike, let’s hit the store before we go to Sammy’s preschool orientation, OK?”

“I don’t want to be wate for school, Mommy,” said my 4 yearold with a mind like an elephant and severe Elmer Fudd-ism. “You were wate picking up duh boys, remember?”

“Don’t worry, honey. Mommy made sure we have plenty of time. Your orientation won’t start until 10:30, and it’s just 9:45 right now. We have a whole 45 minutes.”

Famous last words. At that very moment the van, traveling at 45 mph, completely shut down, and it was all I could do to turn the wheel and limp onto a driveway off Mexico Road.

Two hours later the van was in a repair shop.

Evidently the computer went bad. Sam and I made it to the last 15 minutes of orientation while Jim shoved McNuggets down Michael’s throat before kindergarten.

This morning I had a few tears in my eyes as I sent our last child to her last first day of school. Samantha is a senior this year, Michael is a freshman in college, and Christopher is joining the United States Air Force in October. Sad? A little. But there’s actually a tiny dot I see in the distance. It’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Will I record this momentous occasion with a video camera?

Probably not. I’ve got my own version of a permanent record (stop smiling, you know what I mean!). It’s one of the perks of being a columnist.

Surprise Lunch Box Treats Summer break vanished in the blink of an eye, like it seems to every year, and it’s school time again.

Mix It Up with Jenny It’s true – the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever notice how people always gather there? Whether baking treats, making dinner or spending time with family and friends, the kitchen is my favorite place to be. Since my day job is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up.

This column lets me pass along to you some of my best recipes, tips and baking secrets.

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Ingredients: - 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain chocolate cake mix - 1 1/3 cups water - 3 large eggs - 1/3 cup vegetable oil - 1 package (16.5 ounces) Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough - 1 container (16 ounces) prepared chocolate frosting - Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels Directions: 1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Paper-line 24 muffin cups.

2. BEAT cake mix, water, eggs and oil in large mixer bowl on low speed for 30 seconds.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each cup, filling about 2/3 full.

3. CUT cookie dough into 24 pieces; roll each into a ball. Place one ball of dough in each muffin cup, pressing it to the bottom.

4. BAKE for 19 to 22 minutes or until top springs back when gently touched. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool com-

pletely. Spread with frosting and sprinkle with morsels.

Nutrition Information per serving: 310 calories; 140 calories from fat; 16 g total fat; 5 g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 300 mg sodium; 43 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 29 g sugars; 3 g protein; 0% DV vitamin A; 0% DV vitamin C; 4% DV calcium; 8% DV iron

Although the kids may really be ready to return to a regular routine, chances are you might sense a bit of reluctance to leave the ease of summer behind.

So sweeten the trip back to school with a special lunchbox treat.

Making lunch time something your kids look forward to is something you can do every day of the school year. You can bet they won’t be swapping lunches when theirs is so special every day!

Try some of these tips that make the lunch break special: • Pack their favorite sandwich filling – if they love PBJ or cheese everyday, that’s okay! – but cut sandwiches in halves or quarters, or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes.

• Use small self-sealing bags to pack bite-size servings of fruits and vegetables, such as baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, grapes and orange segments.

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• Decorate the lunch bag with special stickers, or include a note with a special greeting for lunchtime.

• Make kitchen time with your kids so they can share the fun in baking treats to tote to school or enjoy for after school with their friends.

• Wrap up a home-baked treat – cookies, bars, muffins or these fun and fabulous Surprise Prize Cupcakes.

These frosted cupcakes will be prized. Each holds a surprise of chocolate chip cookie dough baked inside chocolate cupcake batter, so each bite is a delight. Since the recipe makes two dozen, there are plenty to share and enjoy after school, too.

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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 Comb-

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.

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

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

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

Truth Matters!! Free Bible Correspondence Course Call: 636.294.9468 or 636.272.3013. Come Learn God’s Word with us. Sun. 9:30 am. - Bible classes 10:20 am. - Worship;

Sun. 5 pm. - Worship; Wed Eve 7 pm. 2309 Markoe Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63385.

3rd Tues: Luncheon for Seniors.

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

Info: 636.561.8951.

2nd Wed: Noon Luncheon Shiloh United Methodist Church, 1515 Hwy T, Foristell. United Methodist Women provide main entree & bevs. 636.673.2144.

EVENTS 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.

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.

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

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Proceeds benefit Lutheran Senior Services Benevolent Care. Raffles, tours, kids’ area with bounce house, face painting, games & more. Info: 636.939.5223.

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.

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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.

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YMCA Events 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.

August 20: Registration begins for St. Charles County Family YMCA Youth Basketball Contact Adam Styer, Sports Director, at 636.928.1928, ext. 250.

Every Tues: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 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.

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

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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.

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.

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. 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!

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

Every Thursday: O’Fallon Rotary Club Lunch

Now - August 20: Registration for St. Charles County Family YMCA Adult Fall Sports Men’s Basketball (season starts August 20) and Women’s and Co-ed Volleyball (season starts October 2). Info: Adam Styer, Sports Director, at 636.928.1928, ext. 250.

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August 15, 2012 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Oldest Pick: “Prairie Evers”

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!

Reprinted with permission, Missourian Publishing Company.

Copyright 2012.

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A 10-year-old homeschooler has adjustments to make when her family inherits a farm and moves to upstate New York. “Prairie Evers,” a novel by Ellen Airgood, addresses the stress in being uprooted, of saying goodbye to an old life and hello to new friends and interests.

Prairie isn’t crazy about having to move, but at least she’s got her grandma along to cushion the blow. An only child, Prairie regards her granny as her teacher and best friend. All that changes when Grandma returns to North Carolina because she misses her lifelong home.

The loss throws Prairie into a tailspin, and she seeks comfort in a secret place, a rundown chicken house outside her bedroom window.

Soon Prairie talks her parents into letting her raise chickens.

This hobby is soon followed by a new friend, one she meets when her parents decide it’s time for Prairie to enroll in classes at the local school. That doesn’t sit well at first, but Prairie adjusts again, and turns out to be the very best thing that’s ever happened to her buddy Ivy. There’s plenty of pluck, cluck and luck in this gratifying first book by Airgood.

Test Your Knowledge...

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?

Answer: Open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe and close the door. (This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.)

2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. (This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your actions.)

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference, all the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?

Answer: The Elephant. The Elephant is in the refrigerator. (This tests your memory.)

4. There is a river you must cross. But it is inhabited by crocodiles. How do you manage it?

Answer: You swim across. All the crocodiles are attending the animal meeting. (This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.)

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