CNSTC: Sept. 5. 2012

September 5, 2012

Vol 14

July 13, 2011

No 36

Vol 13 No 28

There will be something for everyone at the Celebrate St. Peters festival at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters Friday and Saturday, September 14-15.

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Love music? St. Peters’ 370 Lakeside Park is the place to be September 14-15.

The Smash Band kicks things off on the Main Stage Friday night. Headliners Poco and Pure Prairie League will perform Saturday night on the Main Stage. There will be a fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m. between the two concerts. The Celebration Stage will feature everything from German Polka to Country and Rock ‘n Roll Saturday afternoon.

The Community News’ Family Stage will feature Joy Nack “Live Your Dream” puppet show and the Pat Holt Singers.

The Community News Family Stage is located in the carnival area, and new this year is a variety of carnival games and rides. Ride wristbands entitle the wearer to unlimited rides during the session.

Wristbands are available at St. Peters City Hall until Wednesday, Sept. 12 at $12 each for Friday night and Saturday night sessions, or $10 each for the Saturday afternoon session. Wristbands at the event are one for $15 or two for $25 for the Friday night and Saturday night sessions.

The Home Depot Kids’ Workshop is also new to Celebrate St. Peters. Bring your children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday to create a fun project. Kids will also have the chance to drop their lines in the lake at the Bass Pro Shops’ kids’ fishing event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The event is free, and Bass Pro Shops will provide fishing poles and bait.

Celebrate St. Peters also has display booths, refreshment booths, arts and crafts, and so much more.

Want to get active with your kids? Join the fun at 8:30 a.m. for the family bike ride! Registration begins at 8 a.m. and it’s just $2 per person or $5 per family. Meet at the east parking lot. The ride route is a trail loop around the lake (about 4.5 miles). This event is sponsored by Mo-

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mentum Cycles. The first 200 participants will receive a water bottle.

After all of the festivities on Sept. 1415, come back out to the park on Sunday morning, Sept. 16, for the second annual Celebrate St. Peters Race around the Lake 10K or second annual Let’s Move! Backto-School 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Participation medals and water bottles will go to the first 200 participants registered for the event. The 10K race begins at 8 a.m. on Sept. 16. The entry fee is $15 per person.

The Let’s Move! Back-to-School 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is a chance for area families to get out and active together, enjoy the 370 Lakeside Park trails and be part of the Let’s Move! national initiative to fight childhood obesity and raise a healthier generation of kids. Participation medals and water bottles will go to the first 200 participants registered for the event. The event begins at 8:10 a.m. The entry fee $10 per person after Sept. 2.

Learn more or register for the 10K race and fun/run walk online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex, or at the St. Peters RecPlex, 5200 Mexico Rd. Race-day registrations will be available from 7-7:30 a.m.,

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Free parking will be available on site at the event and shuttles will be operating to take patrons from the parking area to the event. All events take place along the lake at 370 Lakeside Park. To get to 370 Lakeside Park, take Exit 2 at Truman/Lakeside

Drive. Turn north and follow Lakeside Drive into the park.

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Wentzville Police Department Seeks Public’s Help The Wentzville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating several incidents of two males in a white van, who were attempting to speak to teenage girls in the area of Peine Lake Estates. The incidents occurred on or about August 21, 2012, and the police have been able to determine that one or more persons witnessed this vehicle in the area on possibly more than one occasion.

The van is described as a WHITE older model (late 80’s early 90’s) Dodge full-sized panel van (no side windows in the back portion) with significant dents, dings, and damage, especially in the front grill area, and with a very loud exhaust system. Another distinguishing characteristic are signs on the side of the WHITE van that read “Weed Man.” A van fitting that description was also sighted in the area of East Pearce Boulevard as late as a couple of days ago.

While Weed Man is the name of a reputable St. Louis County business, the Wentzville Police Department has fully investigated the legitimate business and determined that the actual business has in the past and currently utilizes only GREEN vans. The police believe possibly signs were stolen some time ago from the business, and that the Weed Man business is completely unrelated and unconnected to these occurrences. Weed Man has fully cooperated with the police investigation, and the Wentzville Police Department no longer views them as a consideration in this matter.

The Wentzville Police Department has conducted a lengthy investigation into these incidents. Having exhausted all current leads, the Police Department is asking that anyone who has seen a van fitting this description, knows anyone connected with such a van, or who might have any information regarding the situation on August 21, 2012, or any similar incidents, to please contact Wentzville Police Detective David Thurman at 636.639.2130 or Wentzville Police Department dispatch at 636.327.5105.

Immunization Clinic Offers Programs for Children, Adults To help prevent the spread of disease in our community, the St. Charles County Division of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic offers three programs for children and adults. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, the Children’s Immunization Program (CHIP) and the Adult Immunization Program (AIP) provide free or affordably priced vaccinations for residents.

Immunizations play a vital role in helping a community in the fight against disease outbreaks and in maintaining health. Through a partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Immunization Clinic provides free shots to those participating in the Vaccines for Children program. Those eligible to participate in the Vaccines for Children program are children who: have no health insurance; are covered by Medicaid; are Native American or Alaskan Native; or have health insurance that does not cover immunizations. The CHIP and AIP plans offer near-cost immunizations to those ineligible for the Vaccines for Children program.

“Through these programs for children and adults, the Division of Public Health seeks to make immunizations readily available within our community,” Division of Public Health Director Hope Woodson said. “Since preventing diseases before they occur is much less expensive than treatment, an up-to-date shot record helps lower health care costs for all of us.”

Vaccines covered through these programs include: Disease Prevented VFC Cost* CHIP Cost* AIP Cost* Hepatitis A FREE Not offered $47 Hepatitis B FREE $34 $54 Hepatitis A and B Not offered Not offered $73 Varicella (chickenpox) FREE $110 $110 MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) FREE $72 $72 Polio (inactivated poliovirus vaccine) FREE $37 $37 Pediatric DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) FREE $39 Not offered Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) FREE $55 $55 PPD (tuberculosis) $20 $20 $20 Shingles Not offered Not offered $187

*Pricing as of Sept. 1, 2012 Vaccinations are offered at the health department facility (located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles) every weekday except Thursday. Hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — open until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. In addition, the facility’s hours are extended until 7 p.m., on the second Tuesday of each month. Patients are asked to schedule an appointment for their visit, but walk-in customers are accepted on a space-available basis from 8:30 to 11 a.m., on Fridays. To schedule an appointment, please call 636-949-1857. All patients 18 and under should bring their immunization record to the visit.

Promoting healthy choices and improving the overall health of the community is the mission of the Division of Public Health. To achieve this, program services include Immunizations, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program, STD Prevention & Treatment, Communicable Disease investigation, educational programming, the collection and distribution of vital records like birth and death certificates, and much more. For information on programs offered and to discover ways the division assists our community, please visit www.scchealth.org or call 636.949.7400.

St. Peters Rec-Plex Offers Fall Triathlon on Sept. 30 Put your training to the test on Sunday, September 30, at the annual St. Peters Rec-Plex Fall Triathlon - an event suited for anyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Registration ends www.villatheresa.org

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The Triathlon consists of a 500-meter swim in the Rec-Plex’s Olympic-quality Natatorium, a 21-mile bicycle ride through flat farmlands and a 4.8-mile run through shady and serene St. Peters parks.

Awards will go to the overall male and female winners as well as to the top three teams and top individuals in each age group.

Participants receive food and fruit after the race.

Register for the Rec-Plex Fall Triathlon online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect or by mail. Entry forms for mail-in registrations are available online at www.stpetersmo.net.

The registration fee is $55 for individuals and $88 per team through September 14, or $65 for individuals and $99 per team beginning September 15. Swim times are assigned in order of registration and will be posted on Fleet Feet’s website at www. fleetfeetstl.com.

The St. Peters Rec-Plex offers both a Spring Triathlon and Fall Triathlon each year, so that participants can track their progress.

For more information on RecPlex triathlons, please call the Rec-Plex at 636.939.2386, ext.

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O’Fallon Seeks Two Residents to Fill Senior Resident Advisory Committee Vacancies

Pioneer Days Bring Missouri’s Frontier Era to Life

The city of O’Fallon’s Senior Resident Advisory Committee is seeking to fill two vacant seats on the committee, which meets regularly at 5 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month in Council Chambers at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre. Applications are being accepted at the City Clerk’s office for a Ward 3 representative and one resident to serve “at large.”

Committee meetings are open to the public. The eight-member committee advises the Mayor and City Council on issues that concern those aged 55 years and older.

To be eligible, applicants must be residents of the city of O’Fallon and 55 years of age or older.

Applications for the committee may be obtained from the City Clerk at City Hall or at www.ofallon.mo.us/dept_admin_cityclerk.htm. Completed applications should be filed with City Clerk Pam Clement.

Questions regarding the Senior Resident Advisory Committee can be emailed to senioradvisory@ ofallon.mo.us. Or, contact the City Clerk at 636.379.5555 or pclement@ofallon.mo.us.

See history come to life at Lindenwood University’s Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center Annual Pioneer Days Sept. 15 and 16. Step back into the early 1800s and witness what life was like on the Missouri Frontier.

The event begins both days at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and older), and $6 for children (age 4-11). Group rates are available with a two-week prior reservation. The site’s historic village will be transformed into a living history town filled with pioneer men and women carrying out their daily tasks. Visitors will be able to meet the town’s carpenter, potter, store clerk, schoolmarm and more.

Activities and special programs will also take place throughout the day, including period music, a blackpowder and cannon demonstration, blacksmithing, pottery, Dutch oven cooking, and more. Children will also be able to partake in the fun with tomahawk throwing, sack races, tug-of-war tournaments, hay mazes, and all sorts of period games and activities.

The Historic Daniel Boone Home will be open during the event and will feature Daniel Boone and his biographer John Filson. The four-story Georgian-style home is the only original building to the site and is where Daniel Boone spent his last days. The adjoining village contains a dozen other 19th century building that have been moved from the surrounding area and are used to represent town life on the frontier.

For more information on Pioneer Days or the Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center, contact Amanda Price at Aprice@ lindenwood.edu or visit our website at www.danielboonehome.com.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles County residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. St. Charles Community College will be the site of the Walk, held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk. It is an experience for the nearly 2,000 participants in St. Charles County who will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research and clinical trial enrollment to support programs and services.

Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of St. Charles County to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, president/CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter. “We are challenging St. Charles County to help us make this a recordbreaking year by raising more than one million dollars. Funds raised will provide care and support services to the more than 110,000 Missouri residents liv-

ing with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critically-needed research.”

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease will rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today’s 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.

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

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Social Dance Classes Begin September 16 at SCC

O’Fallon’s 9-11 Ceremony: A Tribute to First Responders The public is invited to join the City of O’Fallon, Missouri, in observing Patriot Day with a ceremony, “A Tribute to First Responders” at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11. The event will be held at the First Responders 9-11 Memorial outside the O’Fallon Police Department at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon MO 63366.

The ceremony includes the Police, Fire and Ambulance District Honor Guard, the sounding of sirens followed by a moment of silence, and an invitation to the public to place flowers at the memorial, which was created from steel salvaged from the destruction of New York City’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

The ceremony includes remarks by O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy, O’Fallon Police Chief Roy Joachimstaler, O’Fallon Fire Protection District Chief Michael J. Ballmann, St. Charles County Ambulance District Chief Ken Koch. Greg Cissell, music director for St. Dominic High School, will play “Taps.” For more information, contact Conan Stott at cstott@ofallon.mo.us or 636.379.5550.

Directions - On I-70, take Exit 217 at highways K and M (Main Street) in O’Fallon. Drive north on Main Street for about one-half mile; cross the railroad tracks and make an immediate right into the O’Fallon Municipal Centre parking lot.

Get back into the swing of things this fall with social dance classes at St. Charles Community College. Beginning September 16, learn how to swing, cha cha, line dance and more with award winning dance instructors Linda Landwehr and Stan Mayer.

The classes, held one night each week for eight weeks, will be in the College Center dance studio on the SCC campus, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Classes will be held from September 16 - November 8.

Instructors Landwehr and Mayer are former professional champion dancers with more than 25 years experience in dance competition and instruction.

Dance instruction is available in various dance forms, including foxtrot, waltz, rumba, swing, jitterbug and tango for all skill levels, ages 14 and up. The spacious dance studio has a floating wood dance floor, mirrors and air conditioning.

Registration is $48 per person. The following eight-week social dance classes are available: Sundays, September 16-November 4 • Ballroom I (foxtrot, waltz, rumba, east coast swing): 12:55-1:55 p.m.

• Imperial Swing Basic I: 2-3 p.m.

• Jitterbug Swing I and II: 3:05-4:05 p.m.

• Ballroom III – East Coast Swing I: 4:10-5:10

p.m.

Mondays, September 17-November 5 • Ballroom II (foxtrot, waltz, tango, rumba, east coast swing): 5:50-6:50 p.m.

• Ballroom I (foxtrot, waltz, rumba, east coast swing): 6:55-7:55 p.m.

• Ballroom III – Cha Cha I: 8-9 p.m • Line Dance: 9:05-10:05p.m. (no partner required) Tuesdays, September 18-November 6 • Imperial Swing Basic I: 6:55-7:55 p.m.

• Ballroom III – Tango II: 8-9 p.m.

• Imperial Swing Basic II: 9:05-10:05 p.m.

Wednesdays, September 19-November 7 • Ballroom III – Waltz I: 5:50-6:50 p.m.

• Ballroom I (foxtrot, waltz, rumba, east coast swing): 6:55-7:55 p.m.

• West Coast Swing I and II: 8-9 p.m.

• Ballroom II (foxtrot, waltz, tango, rumba, east coast swing): 9:05-10:05 p.m.

Thursdays, September 20-November 8 • Imperial Swing Basic I: 6:55-7:55 p.m.

• Imperial Swing Basic II: 8-9 p.m.

• Imperial Swing Basic III: 9:05-10:05 p.m.

Social dance classes are offered through the Continuing Education Department of the SCC Division of Corporate and Community Development. Register online at www.stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636.922.8233. For more information, please visit www.stchas.edu/dance.

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Did you know there were 200 teen deaths in the St. Louis area in 2012 due to heroin overdose and many heroin deaths can occur with first time use? A presentation is being offered for all district parents, preteens, teens, and community members. A Race to Death….HEROIN IN OUR COMMUNITY will be presented from 7–8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12 at the Fort Zumwalt East High School auditorium.

East High School is located at 600 Executive Avenue in St. Peters. Judge Rick Zerr will facilitate this event and the presenters will include an undercover officer, a parent that has lost a child to heroin, and a former user. All are welcome to attend to find out the risk that heroin poses to our youth.

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Canvases & Cocktails Join the Foundry Art Centre for an evening of fun that’s great for a date night, girl’s night, or just a friend’s night out! Canvases & Cocktails is a guided art-making experience, where an instructor will guide participants through the evening’s project step by step. The next session will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18.

The Foundry Art Centre will provide each student with a 16 x 20 inch canvas, plus all the other supplies required for the evening’s project. Adult participants 21 and over can bring your favorite bottle of wine or drink - water and soda will also be available for purchase.

Fees for each session are $35 for non-members, and $30 for Foundry Art Centre members. The classes are for students 18 years and older, and the class size for each session is limited. Register in advance by calling Jessica at 636.255.0270 or emailing jess@ foundryartcentre.org.

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Comment Period Deadline for O’Fallon’s Proposed 2013 CDBG Annual Action Plan A thirty-day comment period regarding O’Fallon’s Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Action Plan for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will end at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 20. The plans are available for review at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, Missouri 63366. The public is invited to submit written comments to jhawkins@ofallon.mo.us, or send to: CDBG Program O’Fallon City Hall 100 North Main Street O’Fallon, Missouri 63366 For additional information, please contact Public Assistance Specialist Jessica Hawkins at 636.379.5411.

Show off Your Riding Skills at St. Peters’ BMX Challenge Race for the glory under the lights at the BMX Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at the City of St. Peters’ nationally sanctioned BMX Track in Brown Road Park. The event takes place from 5-10 p.m. and is open to ages 5 to adult.

The St. Peters Rangers Division, along with Momentum Cycles, is sponsoring this year’s event. Medals will be awarded to all participants. Plus, participants have the chance to win a BMX bicycle as an attendance prize.

The cost is $5 per rider. Register in advance by calling 636.939.2386, ext. 1400, or using the Rec-Connect feature online at www.stpetersmo.net. Or, register the day of the event.

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Booth spaces are still available for artists and artisans, indie crafters and shabby chic vendors who would like to sell their original work at O’Fallon, Missouri’s popular Fall Fest. The event will be held in Civic Park from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 13.

Highlights include shopping at vendors’ booths for artwork, high-end crafts, house and garden specialties, holiday decorations, unique accessories and seasonal flowers. The deadline to apply for booth space is Friday, September 7.

Booth space for artists and crafters is available outdoors in the park. The cost varies from $50 to $100 for a 10 x 10-foot space, and amenities such as electricity and tent canopies are extra.

Vendor applications with additional information are available on O’Fallon’s website, www. ofallon.mo.us/FallFest. Or, pick up an application at O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park www.dentalcareerinstitute.net Drive, O’Fallon 63366.The office is open from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, call 636.379.5614, or email Marsha Seymour at mseymour@ofallon. mo.us.

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addition, participants are required to wear either elbow pads or knee pads, or wear a long sleeve shirt and full-length pants.

For a little extra practice, St. Peters youth ages 5 to 15 can also ride on the BMX Track for free. The track is open every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m., May through June and again September through October, weather and track conditions permitting. Each St. Peters youth is permitted to bring one non-resident guest.

Brown Road Park is located at 100 Brown Road in Old Town St. Peters.

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Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival

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Mark your calendar for the Annual Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival on Thursday, September 13. This year’s event will be held from 4-8 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club Grounds “Home of the Wentzville Flea Market,” 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Taste of Wentzville Autumn Festival features live music and a special kids’ area with a bounce house and special activities.

Tickets are now available and can be purchased at the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 210 South Linn Ave., or online at www.westernstcharlescountychamber.com. There are three tickets levels: $30 for VIP cickets which includes: special tent seating, an open bar and doors open at 4 p.m.; $15 for Adult Tickets which includes: two drink tickets for beer, wine or soda and doors open at 5 p.m.; $6 for a Child’s Tickets ages 6 to 11 which includes: 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 Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636.327.6914 or www. westernstcharlescountychamber.com. This event is a partnership between the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Wentzville Rotary Club, the Wentzville Community Club and the City of Wentzville.

Peoples Bank & Trust Welcomes Austin Rhodes Austin Rhodes joined the Peoples Bank & Trust on Monday, August 27, as a loan officer.

Rhodes will be specializing in residential lending.

Rhodes, a Troy native, comes to Peoples Bank with experience in both lending and insurance, as well as a desire to see his hometown community

succeed. When he is not at the bank, Rhodes can be found spending time with his wife, Courtney, or out on the golf course.

Join us in making Austin feel welcome by stopping by to say hi at 430 E. Wood Street, or giving him a call at his new office 636.528.7001.

November General Election Candidate Forum

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The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a November General Election Candidate Forum on Tuesday, September 11. Please join us at Stefanina’s Pizzeria and Banquet Center located at 180 Main Street in Troy. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with appetizers, drinks and deserts. The program will being at 7:15 p.m., and candidates will speak in ballot order.

Speakers will include candidates for U.S. Senate Representative, Missouri Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasure, Attorney General, State Representative, Circuit Court Judge, Lincoln County Commission, Sheriff, Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk, Public Administrator, Coroner and Surveyor.

A question/answer session will follow the speeches. This event is free and open to the public.

RSVP to 636.462.8769 or email kecia@troyonthemove.com.

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4 Quarters Celebrates with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4 Quarters celebrated their new business in Cottleville, Mo. with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on July 17, 2012. Pictured are owners Sandy Husmann, Janet Reed, Misty Hallisey, and Marian Taylor, 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.

4 Quarters is a unique store that features vintage, painted furniture, unique home accessories, rustic accents, hand crafted items, and one-of-a kind pieces for your home!

4 Quarters is located at 5335 Hwy N in Cottleville, Mo. Visit them online at www.facebook. com/4quarterstimelessvintage.

Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce Hosting Santa Run and Other Holiday Festivities The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will holding its 2nd annual Santa’s North Pole Dash & Children’s Snowman Shuffle on Saturday, December 8 in historic St. Charles.

Santa’s North Pole Dash is a 5K run and 1-mile walk for individuals 12 years of age and older. All participants will receive a drawstring Santa’s bag filled with a longsleeved, moisture-wicking shirt that resembles Santa’s Jacket, hat, beard, and gloves that may be worn during the race.

Children 11 and under are encouraged to participate in the Snowman Shuffle, the quarter-mile kids run in Frontier Park. All kids who register will receive a Snowman t-shirt.

Registration for the 5K run and 1-mile walk is $30 through October 31 and $35 beginning November 1. The registration deadline is Monday, November 26. Race day registration is not available. The children’s run is $15 per child.

Following the races, the awards ceremony will take place in Frontier Park at the Jaycee Stage where the Christmas Traditions Characters will be on hand for photos. Santas who wear their race shirts in participating Main Street businesses will receive special one-day discounts, and for an additional fee can take part in “Holiday Spirits on Main,” a wrist-band and ticket program designed to support local pubs and restaurants.

Register early, there are only 1,500 costumes available. For more information on the event and to register, visit www.GSTCCC.com/santadash. www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com

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SSM Orthopedics Adds Physician in St. Charles County Andrew T. Gelven, DO has joined SSM Orthopedics at the Wentzville office, where he is in practice with Drs. Thomas Albus, Timothy Graven, Richard Helfrey, and Frank Tull. Dr. Gelven’s areas of specialty include sports medicine, cartilage repair, shoulder and knee surgery, and general orthopedics.

Gelven recently completed an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Atlanta Sports Medicine. His residency was served at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis after he earned his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Gelven is board eligible in orthopedics.

“I always attempt to solve problems through a conservative approach before recommending surgical intervention,” Gelven said.

“I believe the best outcomes are achieved through patient education, communication and mutual respect.”

In addition to his orthopedic training, Dr. Gelven has experience in emergency room care and as a primary care physician specializing in musculoskeletal care. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Association of Orthopedics, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

Gelven is on staff at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis and SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. He is welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Dr. Gelven’s Wentzville office at 636.332.8455.

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Trivia Night Fort Zumwalt South Middle School will host a trivia night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12. The proceeds will benefit the annual all-school musical, the choir program, and the drama program.

The theme for the trivia night is, “I Plead the Fifth…..Squirrel!”

It will be a non-traditional trivia evening made up of 18 minirounds, offering more topics and endless trivial possibilities…and a few unexpected (SQUIRREL) surprises!

There will be monster chocolate chip cookies available, baked to order at $5 per dozen. Mulligans, attendance prizes, and themed gift baskets will also be available for sale. This is a family oriented evening with games and questions for all ages. This event will take place at the Dr. Larry Smith Memorial Gym at South Middle School (300 Knaust Rd., St. Peters). The trivia begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $100 per table of eight.

For more information, please contact Mark Buske, Choral director, at mbuske@fz.k12.mo.us, or call 636.379.1973.

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1. Barbara Reyering with the American Heart Association attended the recent Fort Zumwalt School District Board of Education meeting to recognize the coaches of the Mount Hope Show Me Jumpers. The Jumpers have been in existence for over 33 years.

Charlene May and Melissa Knoll have worked exhaustively coaching this team. At the meeting, Reyering announced that the district was receiving the 2012 #1 School District in Missouri honor from the American Heart Association and presented the ladies with a plaque.

2. Eight students from North, West, and East High Schools were invited to a ceremony at the district office to receive their high school diplomas before the August 20 regular meeting of the Board of Education. These students were able to complete their graduation requirements over the summer. Each building principal presented diplomas to their students in the presence of a packed house of family and friends.

3. The first day of school was August 15 and the day went exceptionally well. The preliminary enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year is approximately 18, 700. Pictured is Dr. Gregg Sartorius, principal at Ostmann Elementary, greeting the students as they entered the school.

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Comedians to Perform Sept.

8 at SCC Nationally recognized comedians Grant Lyon and Josh Wolf will headline Comedy Night at St. Charles Community College at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show will be in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building on the SCC campus in Cottleville.

Lyon has appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show and his material is also played on Sirius/ XM satellite radio. He has opened for Robin Williams and is a contributing writer for the Huffington Post.

Wolf is currently a roundtable regular on the late-night talk show, “Chelsea Lately.” He is touring nationally with the Comedians of Chelsea Lately and headlining clubs all over the country.

The show is rated PG-13.

Tickets are $10 for the general public and $5 for SCC students with valid ID. Purchase tickets online at stchastickets.com or through the SCC box office at 636.922.8050.

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Oscar Watch 2012: Inspiration Documentary “Once in a Lullaby” Making the Rounds

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able. We really did have access on that front, which is not easy to do in New York City public schools. That can be a challenge,” Kalafer explained.

A few years ago, Breinberg, known affectionately as “Mr. B,” began posting videos of the chorus online. Notable celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Ashton Kutcher discovered these videos and became outspoken fans.

The PS22 Chorus even performed for President Obama, but, as Kalafer points out, Breinberg was simply putting the videos on YouTube so that the families and other people could see the chorus.

“The origins of [the blog] are really these simple and naïve origins, which is really part of the beautiful aspect of the chorus,” Kalafer explained. “It would be a different thing if Gregg was a different type of person. If he was really looking for [fame] and even if he was smarter about it, it would come across totally differently. He’s coming at it from a place of just being a great teacher. He loves making music with the kids; he loves the music that they make.”

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards broadcast in 2011 contained several memorable moments, not the least of which was the musical performance of the PS22 Chorus from Staten Island, New York. As the ceremony wound down, the chorus closed the show by singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow.” While the children sang, that evening’s Oscar winners flanked them onstage, adding their voices to the chorus.

“Once in a Lullaby: The PS22 Chorus Story” uses that Oscar moment as a jumping-off point, fleshing out the backstory of the kids and Gregg Breinberg, the extraordinary music teacher that motivates and inspires them.

Coming off successful runs at Tribeca and DocuWeeks 2012, this inspiring documentary is making the rounds at film festivals across the country.

When reached by telephone, Jonathan Kalafer, director of this documentary, said he was very blessed in the amount of access he had to the children in the chorus during filming.

“We had a great meeting with the families of the kids early on.

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A high school teacher in Jersey City, New Jersey, Kalafer said one of his close friends is Melissa Donath, the principal of PS22. “She had been telling me about the chorus for a very long time. She was telling me about Gregg and what he was doing with the chorus. There are a lot of similarities, actually, between what Gregg does and what I do, so we would always talk about that,” he said.

Donath invited the director to videotape the PS22 Christmas concert in 2010. Until he arrived, Kalafer had no idea that actress Anne Hathaway would be there to personally invite the chorus to perform at the Oscars.

“At that point, we still hadn’t decided if we were going to go ahead with the documentary. I had no idea what would happen with it. Melissa, my friend, invited me to the Christmas concert and asked me to bring my gear and video it. I had done that before-being a teacher, I had videoed a few holiday concerts,” he explained.

After he arrived, the director learned about Anne Hathaway and the big surprise for the chorus: “Being there, shooting that, and feeling all the emotions, I knew right then it was time now (to make the film). We have to make this happen some way.”

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Gary Baute Rams Have ‘The Leg’ on their Side ***Missouri Western Grad At 6 feet tall and 187 pounds, GREG ZURLEIN (picture by Timmy Reynolds) will wear number four and start as the Rams’ kicker on special teams.

A big highlight of Zurlein happened last year in college when he became Western’s first MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year and is just the third Western kicker named first team All-MIAA. D u r - ing the year he had 21 consecutive field goals, and nine of them were from 50 or more yards. The following are a few highlights.

• BSN First Team All-American • All-MIAA First Team Selection • America Football Coaches Association AllAmerican • Daktronics All-American • AP “Little” All-American First Team • Daktronics First Team All-Region • MIAA Special Teams Player of the Year • First Team All-MIAA Kicker • 3-time MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week • Once named D2Football.com Special Teams Player of the Week • Don Hanson First Team All-Super Region Four (info from MO Western) Check the website www.StLouisRams.com for all the information. ~~~Big foot has been sighted Rascals to Watch Playoffs at Home ***Pretty Good Year The River City Rascals play professional/minor league baseball in the West Division of the Frontier League.

When this issue hits the newsstands, the O’Fallon team will be in the process of packing up and cleaning out their lockers.

Next week’s article will include highlights and standout players that wear the Rascal’ uniform.

Below are several players that have performed well. ***RECENT HIGHLIGHTS AS OF 8-29:

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*Eric Williams leads the team with 101 walks and 2nd in league *Jeremy Synan leads the team with 97 hits, 21 doubles and playing in 86 out of 91 games *Preston Vancil leads the team in innings pitched (112.1), struck out 79 opposing batters *As a team, all the pitcher’s combined have total strike outs of 716-2nd in league *As a team, batting average .266-4th in league ***STANDINGS AS OF 8-29:

W L GB Last 10 Games Gateway Grizzlies 54 38 ___ 6-4 Schaumburg Boomers 53 39 1.0 6-4 Windy City ThunderBolts 52 40 2.0 4-6 RIVER CITY RASCALS 43 48 10.5 4-6 Rockford RiverHawks 39 53 15.0 5-5 Joliet Slammers 35 56 18.5 0-10 Normal CornBelters 28 64 26.0 0-10 NEXT HOME GAMES: NEXT SEASON!!!

For more information on the team, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com. ~~~Time for a rest

Lindenwood Sports Start Season ***Men’s and Women’s Sports in Abundance Men’s Football: Lindenwood has an experienced squad with 24 seniors, 11 of whom are expected to be in the starting lineup . Ben Gomez, the 2011 California Community College Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Year, is expected to be the new starting quarterback for the Lions … Lindenwood is beginning its 23rd season of football, and its ninth under head coach Patrick Ross.

Women’s Volleyball: Lindenwood was picked tenth in the preseason MIAA coaches poll. Three MIAA schools are ranked in the top-seven in the national poll and two others are receiving votes in the poll.

Women’s Soccer: Lindenwood had a 1.08 GAA and allowed one or less goal in every game but three during the 2011 campaign. Junior Bailey Cody has led Lindenwood in goals in each of her first two seasons at the school.

Men’s Soccer: Lindenwood finished 2011 by winning six of its final seven games. In the final 12 games of the year, the Lions allowed just eight goals. (Information from Lindenwood’s website.) ~~~Very competitive

“Over the Fence”

Editorial

The World According to McGoon Alphonse J. McGoon, my shovel-chinned illegal gun dealer acquaintance, motioned me over to his lunch table. I said, “Haven’t seen you in a while. You been busy?” He said, “You bet. Gun sales skyrocketed after all those mass murders ya’ hear about on the news. The anti-gun bozos want assault rifles banned and it’s really helping business.” He grinned. “If they make congress pass stricter laws against assault weapons, I’ll get rich.”

I said, “Al, you’re already rich.” He smiled widely showing his spade-like teeth. He said, “Yeah. I am, ain’t I? There‘s nothing like making something illegal that helps me make tons of money.”

How scary is that? I said, “Does that include drugs,

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izing drugs make it be easier for kids to get them?”

“Who you kidding? The schools are full of kids right now who get drugs anytime they can scrape together enough cash to buy ‘em or else steal ‘em from their parents. The government would be better off legalizing and regulating them like they do booze and medicine. Kids under 21 can’t drink in this state. Do the same with drugs.

Most of them do it just to impress their friends anyway.

Make the fines big enough to make parents take second mortgages on their homes and voila; Druggie Dougie will end up grounded for life.”

I said, “Sounds like you have it all figured out.”

“I know you think I’m nuts but let me tell you something. I been a crook all my life. I get along because we live in a democracy that doesn’t allow police to go doorto-door and search for contraband without a warrant.

The only way to really stop me from selling contraband is to turn our government into a dictatorship and even then, it might not work.”

He scratched his enormous chin and continued, “What’s really wrong with America is everybody is too busy trying to get rich and live the good life to watch who’s minding the store.

The ones minding the store got bought by huge crooked corporations that remind me of the old days when the cops called it organized crime. What makes it so stupid, the voters will vote those bought-off crooks right back into office because they believe what they see on television.

The Dons from my old man’s gangster era started it all by buying a few politicians. Now they call themselves CEOs and they bought ‘em all.”

“Sounds pretty cynical to me,” I said.

He smiled and said, “Maybe www.changescapeweb.com/cnewsad so, but it’s also why I keep getting richer.”

Al?” He growled, “Hey, whattya saying. You know I don’t mess with that stuff. Every crazy (bleep) from South American Drug Lords to local street gangs sell drugs and not a single one of them would hesitate to kill their own mothers to stay in business. The addicts are even worse.”

“Some think we should legalize hard drugs.”

He looked thoughtful. Finally he said, “If they did, it would stop the multi-billion dollar profits right in its tracks and prob’ly bankrupt South America, but it wouldn’t stop the users already hooked. It might make using drugs passé, though. The party crowd would have to find something else to make themselves look hip.”

I said, “What about the under-aged users?”

“What about ‘em? Anybody stupid enough to use hard drugs mostly deserves what they get. I call it ‘thinning the herd’. The only people dumber than drug addicts are the ones that think the government can stop illegal drug sales.”

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Shelly Schneider

God said “I’ll throw you a bone.”

Writer’s note: A very special shout out to the hard working men and women at Schnucks on Hwy. K and Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Have a great week!

I received an e-mail from my friend, and newspaper photographer, Ray Rockwell this morning. It was titled, “God said ‘No.’” I’d seen it before, but I decided I might need to read it again. Here’s a small part of the text: I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is learned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

It kind of brings you down to earth or maybe a little closer to heaven. But this column isn’t so much about the e-mail as it is about timing. You see, last night I called my daughter up to bed. She took a little longer than usual, so I opened the door and called her again. And in the interest of full disclosure, I wasn’t happy, so I yelled her name. (This next verbal exchange just cannot be accurately described in print, so you’ll have to realize that my background is southern, and when we southerners get emotional, we tend to add extra letters and syllables to a conversation.)

“Sa-yam!” I called quite loudly.

“I aaaa-yum!” she yelled back, and with quite the attitude. There are a couple of things I simply refuse to accept in our house. Lying and attitude. So what does a 46 year-old mother do? Give the attitude right back, of course (mistake, big mistake).

“I can SEE that!”

Recipe:

Craving Comfort (Family Features) Comfort food is different for everybody, but the deep satisfaction each mouthful brings is the same. To warm the body and the soul on a chilly day, give your favorite comfort foods a delicious makeover with recipes that use Wisconsin-made Grand Cru Gruyere cheese.

Roast Beef Baguette Ingredients: - 1 tablespoon butter - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup Port or Madeira - 1 medium baguette (approximately 12 to 14 in.)

- 4 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, sliced - 8 ounces deli roast beef, shaved or thinly sliced - 1 cup au jus or dark beef broth Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

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“Well, excuuuuuuuse me!” Sam said, walking up the stairs.

“But Daddy asked me to bring my art box and papers up earlier today, and I asked if I could wait until tonight, and he said, fine, but if you forget then you’ll be grounded for a couple of days…so THAT is what I’m doing!” She said this all in one breath and with every ounce of attitude a 17 year-old girl could muster.

I won’t tell you what came next. Suffice it to say I blew a gasket, and raised my voice much more than I should.

I apologized this morning, but it must have been too little, too late. Sam felt betrayed, and she was playing the angry daughter act to the hilt. She wouldn’t speak to me unless I asked her a question, and then it was a one-word answer.

I giggled inside after everyone left for school and work this morning. I told each of them to have a great day and that I loved them. The boys answered…Sam just got into the van as quickly as possible.

I wasn’t worried, though. I know my daughter. Chances are she’ll be in a much better mood this afternoon. She might even hug me and apologize herself. How do I know all this? Because I was the exact same way when I was her age. Does it hurt that she refuses to speak to me? A little. But instead of continuing the game that I started (and shouldn’t have), by being rude and obnoxious, I am choosing to love her through her anger. I should have chosen that path last night, and I told her that earlier this morning. I don’t mind apologizing to my kids if I’ve done something that I shouldn’t. They need to see that at 46, I still have a lot to learn, and every step brings me a little closer to God. Still, when the phone rang this morning at 7:40 a.m., I giggled.

“Wouldn’t it be poetic and perfect if this was Sam on the phone?” I asked myself.

“Wouldn’t it be great if she had to speak to me because she forgot something that she absolutely had to have in school today?”

God said, “O.K., Shelly, I’ll throw you a bone.”

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2. Over medium heat, sauté onions in butter until soft, lightly browned and caramelized. Turn heat to mediumhigh, add Port or Madeira, and cook until liquid has almost evaporated. Set aside until serving.

3. Split baguette down the center, leaving loaf intact.

4. Place cheese in bottom of baguette.

Top with roast beef and caramelized onions. Wrap baguette in aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot.

5. To serve, remove foil and slice baguette

in half. Serve each portion with a small cup of hot au jus or beef broth for dipping.

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Yield: 4 sliders

Ingredients: - 1 pound ground beef Salt and pepper to taste - 6 ounces Roth Grand Cru Gruyere, thinly sliced - 4 slices bacon, cooked and cut in half - 4 small hamburger buns, lightly toasted Lettuce, tomato, roasted red peppers and onions (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat grill.

2. Season beef with salt and pepper, and

form into 8 small, thin patties.

3. Evenly place 3 ounces cheese in the center of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties, and firmly press edges to seal.

4. Place sliders on grill. Just before sliders reach desired internal temperature, top with remaining sliced cheese and cook for 1 to 2 additional minutes, or until cheese begins to melt.

5. Layer garnishes and bacon on bottom buns; transfer sliders to buns and serve.

Gruyere is a great melting cheese with lots of flavor, which means you get more flavor in every bite.

• Instead of Swiss, try Grand Cru Original – Cured over four months; smooth, mellow, light floral notes; melts easily. Try in fondue, ham and turkey Panini, and classic onion soup.

• Instead of cheddar, try Grand Cru Gruyere Reserve – Cured six to nine months; nutty undertones and hints of fruitiness. Try in omelets, quiche, and lobster mac and cheese.

• Instead of Parmesan, try Grand Cru Gruyere Surchoix – Cured at least nine months; firm texture, complex flavors of caramel, fruit and mushroom. Grate onto risotto or pasta carbonara.

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CHURCH September 6: Refocus your Job Search 6:30 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1580 Kisker Road, St. Charles, Mo. Kevin Hogarty will lead you through the steps of developing Your Personal Marketing Plan.

September 15: High Tea and Boutique 3-5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S Duchesne in St. Charles. Tea and delicious food, prize for the most creative hat, shop for unique items. Donation $15 in advance, $20 at the door if space is available. Info: 636.949.0160 or www.trinity-stcharles.org.

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

Register at www.wentzumc.net.

September 22: Rummage Sale 7 a.m. to noon at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Boulevard, Lake St. Louis, Mo. Info: 636.561.8951.

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

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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 September 5: Cyber Awareness Seminar

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6-7 p.m. at Bonfils Auditorium, 200 Buchanan Street Troy, MO 63379. Presentation by the Troy Police Department and St. Charles County Cyber Crime Task Force.

Free.

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: PALS Schwan’s Fundraiser 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ponderosa in Troy. A percentage of the sales will be donated to PALS. All proceeds from this event will be used for animal care. Info: www.pals-pets. com or 636.338.1818.

September 8: Crusin for the Wounded Warrior Car Cruse/ Show 8 a.m. registration and 1 p.m. live auction at the St. Charles Moose Lodge, 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in St. Charles. Proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project.

Info: Jamie at 314.532.6167 or ucjaybird@yahoo.com.

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.

September 13: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University 7 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles, Mo. 9-week program teaches families how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. Info: Susan Williams at 636.940.0426 or email swilli04@

gmail.com.

September 14: 4th Annual Trivia Night 7 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Reception Hall, First Capitol & Sixth Street in St. Charles, Mo. Benefits Grant Anthony Jansen Memorial Foundation. Doors open at 6 p.m. $160/table of 8. VIP table is $200. Info: Jana Conoyer at jconoyer@gajfoundation.org or 314.750.4579.

September 14: Trivia Night 6 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 1975 Old Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles, Mo. 63303. Proceeds benefit “Discovery Playground” at Jaycee Park. Tickets are $20 each or $160/table of 8.. Silent auction.

Soda, wine and beer provided.

Info: rotary2341@gmail.com.

September 15: Hangar Dance 6 p.m. at St. Charles Airport Smartt Field, 6390 Grafton Ferry Road, Portage Des Sioux, Mo. $16 in advance, $20 at the door. “Sentimental Journey” will play. Info: 636.928.5687 or visit www.cafmo. org.

September 15: Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. at Connections to Success/Calvary Church, 1701 North Second Street, St. Charles, Mo. $20/person with 10-person max at a table. 50/50, raffle, silent auction & more. Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages provided. Info: Esther Angelos at 636.441.0329.

September 15: BreakDown STL 7 p.m. at Chesterfield Amphitheater. BreakDown STL is a non profit organization dedicated to empowering teens to make positive life choices regarding sex, relationships, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, bullying and suicide by providing preventive health education. Free but reservations requested. Info: Dawn.McLaughlin@breakdownstl.org or 314.971.7625.

September 15: Touch-A-Truck at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free. Big Trucks! Fast Cars! Kids can explore, honk, push buttons and climb all around the many vehicles we will have on display. Concessions will be available.

September 15: Kid’s Night Out 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the St. Charles County Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters.

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.

September 17: Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service Golf Outing At Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. Info: Karen Runge at 636.441.1302, ext. 263.

September 19: Tri-County Women’s Connection 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Christy Banquet Center, 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, Mo. $14/person. Fashion show, lunch & music. Reserve by September 14 at 636.561.0956 or 636.327.4082.

September 22: Fall Festival and Car Show 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Twin Oaks Estate, 707 Emge Road, O’Fallon, Mo. Cool cars, hayrides, outdoor games, petting zoo, barrel rides, live entertainment and lunch. Info: Mary Beth at 636.542.5220.

September 24: PALS Fundraiser 4-9 p.m. at Denny’s in Troy. Have a great meal and help the animals of Lincoln County at the same time. A portion of the sales will be donated to PALS. Info: www.palspets.com or 636.338.1818.

September 27: Luncheon for Life to Benefit Our Lady’s Inn 11 a.m. at Wine Country Gardens, 2711 S. Hwy. 94 in Defiance, MO. $35/person. Jewelry show, lunch, raffle and auction. Register at www.ourladysinn.org or call Betsy Beauparlant at 636.398.5375.

Now - September 30: Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks, at the Saint Louis Zoo Touch and feed cownose and southern rays, horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo, nurse and bonnethead sharks! Admission is $3 for general public, $1.50 for Zoo Friends members (free the first hour the Zoo is open). Children under two are free. Feeding is $1. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50/person. Info: 314.781.0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

October 8: Swing to End Hunger Golf Tournament At WingHaven Country Club.

Proceeds benefit Operation Food Search. Info: Steve Baer at 314.725.5335 ext. 19 or www.operationfoodsearch.org.

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October 12: Course for the Cure At WingHaven Country Club.

Event includes 5K run and 1-mile fun run/walk, golf tournament, dinner, pink balloon release, oral/ silent auction. Proceeds benefit Komen/St. Louis and Rally for the Cure. Info: Annie Kajander at 636.795.7123 or anniek255@aol. com.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 5, 2012 October 19: PALS Annual Trivia Night At the Knights of Columbus Hall in Old Monroe. Put together your team of eight players and join us for a fun evening! Proceeds will help us to continue providing quality care for stray and abandoned animals in our area. Info: www. pals-pets.com or 636.338.1818.

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.

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 Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive in Wentzville. Info: 636.947.5617.

Progress West HealthCare Center Events 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 September 12 & 13: Biggest Winner Kick Off 6-7:30 p.m. [SCC] Turn the table on obesity. With support, motivation, classes and education, we know that people can make lifestyle changes and we’re ready to help you get started! Take the first step by enrolling! Participants will be required to attend one of our kick off events to get started down the path to a healthier you.

September 18: Bone Density Screening 4-6 p.m. [PWHC] Osteoporosis causes over 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. Take part in this FREE bone density screening to determine your personal risk and discuss what you can do to prevent this disease.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Events 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 September 19: Breast-Feeding Basics 7-9:30 p.m. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, OB classroom. $30 per mom/couple.

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.

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

Registration: 314.SSM.DOCS (776.3627).

Every Mon.: Tobacco Free for Life

What’s Happening

7 p.m. Support group. Free. St. Peters City Hall. 636.947.5304.

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

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.

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. 636.916.9920.

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: Diabetes Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. 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 Support Group) Sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Health Cntr & SSM, at Harvester Christian Church, Rm CH–104, 2950 Kings Crossing.

636.928.7651, x. 115.

3rd Wed. 6:30–8 p.m. KidsCan! Siteman Cancer Center, BarnesJewish St. Peters Hosp., 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters. Support

2nd Thurs: Support Group for Alzheimer’s 4 p.m. 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 Hosp., 150 Entrance Way. 636.928.WELL (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., O’Fallon.

Faith-based for caregivers, family of those w/memory loss.

1.800.272.3900.

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

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

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This Weeks Shelter: All Paws Rescue • PO Box 1274, O’Fallon, MO 63366 PAWS Line: 636-288-2999 • Email: adopt@allpawsrescue.info If you’ve adopted a new family member that you saw in Community News, send us a picture of you and your new pal. Also include a brief story about your pet’s background and how they’re doing now. We’d love to share your happy story with other readers!

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

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Statepoint Crossword Theme: In The Kitchen

Youngest Pick: 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.

Across 1. Results of too much credit card use 6. French lake 9. Short for Theodora 13. *Frost over, like an old refrigerator freezer 14. “Much ___ About Nothing” 15. Early morning sound 16. “Sex and the City 2” destination Abu _____ 17. Eric Stonestreet on “Modern Family” 18. *Done before drying

19. Larry Ellison’s company 21. *Make sure the top of this is on 23. Romanian money 24. Crucifix 25. Actors’ group 28. ____ gin 30. The Dark Knight’s home 35. Mosque prayer leader 37. Pakistan’s official language 39. Hindu religious teacher 40. Actress ____ Stone

“Rocket Writes a Story”

Remember Todd Hill’s doggie debut, “Rocket Learns to Read,” a former Book Buzz Pick? The pert pup is back in “Rocket Writes a Story,” the charming tale of how little yellow bird helps Rocket become a budding author.

No birdbrain, yellow bird knows that readers become writers, and Rocket loves books. “When he opened a new book, it smelled like a place he’d never been to, like a friend he’d never met.”

His birdie educator encourages him to explore the world and collect words, which they display on a tree. The wondrous word collection gives Rocket an idea. He’ll write a story—but we know that can be a process. The pooch pouts when he can’t come up with an idea, and growls trying to put words on paper.

Little yellow bird is with him all the way, optimistic and wise, offering words of encouragement that help Rocket soar with you know WHOOO…

41. *Franklin invented one 43. Type of mountain goat 44. McKayla Maroney’s Olympic event 46. *Traditional butter substitute 47. A dig or jab 48. Involve or imply 50. Thailand money 52. Applied before feathers?

53. It eventually empties for parents 55. Early Retirement Option 57. *Spoon or fork, e.g.

61. *Under a hot dish 64. China Grass 65. *”No thank you. I already ___.”

67. Like bribe-taking politician 69. *Stove alternative 70. Charged particle 71. Lemur from Madagascar 72. They’re kept to the ground?

73. Motion of approval 74. On the left on a balance sheet

DOWN 1. Get done 2. Acoustic repetition 3. Chicago pro 4. Pertaining to tubes 5. *Used for providing flair 6. Spike, as in punch 7. Brushing proponent 8. #1 or #2 at McDonald’s 9. ____ line 10. Sir Francis Drake’s “Golden ____” 11. Gaelic 12. Copycat 15. System of belief, pl.

20. Seductive beauties 22. Lincoln ___ 24. A forbidding stronghold 25. *Sifter or strainer 26. Capital of Jordan 27. Whole range of something 29. *Tiny leftovers 31. Part of a branch

32. Established custom 33. Single-cell protozoan 34. *Kitchen Aid makes this 36. Cheekbone 38. Part of eye that contains iris 42. Olden days anesthetic 45. Hollywood decoration?

49. “Big Island” flower necklace 51. “Jeopardy” question, e.g.

54. Killed, as in dragon 56. *Bakers’ bakers 57. It’s often resisted 58. Scarlett O’Hara’s plantation 59. African chieftain 60. Naughts 61. Be inclined 62. ____ of the earth 63. Counterweight used to obtain net weight 66. Likewise 68. English course See answers page 13

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