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Wentzville Octoberfest Wine and Art Festival mixes food and drink with art and music

By Brett Auten Bigger and better.

That is the motto as the Wentzville Octoberfest Wine and Art Festival returns for a second go around at the Village Center in Wentzville.

The Wentzville Octoberfest Wine and Art Festival is a one day wine, art, music and food extravaganza. The event starts at 11 a.m. and comes to a halt around 7 p.m. and there are no pets, coolers or outside food and beverages.

Sponsored by the Wentzville Downtown Business Association, the new look to the event is modeled after the Clayton Art Fair but with its own feel.

“This is going to be banging,” Angel Magasano, of the Wentzville Downtown Business Association said. “Live music on two stages all day, a gigantic tasting tent. We took what we had last year and expanded it with a street festival.”

Artists will fill the Village Center’s Historic Main Street with original artwork including a juried art show that is awarding cash prizes. Unique handcrafted items will be exhibited as well. The community is invited to participate with the Crossroads Arts Council in creating individual mosaic pieces that will be part of a permanent mural installation at Splash Station, Wentzville’s water park.

In addition, folks are invited to meander up and down the streets to participate in several interactive community and personal art projects hosted by local

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The entertainment “We have a nice variety of retail shops lineup is as follows: and dining establishments here in Wentzville with even more new ones coming 11 a.m. this autumn,” Magasano said. “We hope Ron Schneider & Coyote Band this helps bring awareness to the Village (side stage) Center.”

All day long several popular local mu12 p.m. sicians playing a variety of music Funky Butt Brass Band will rotate throughout day. stage) A second stage (mainthe music near the art displays will host several local artists demonstrating their crafts 2 p.m. from welding to weaving.

Ron Schneider & Coyote Band (side stage) The entertainment lineup is as follows: 1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. – Ron Schneider & Coyote Dan Belcher Band (side stage) International 12 p.m.

– FunkySand ButtSculptor Brass Band Brewing Property) (main(Friendship music stage) 2 p.m. – Ron Schneider & Coyote 2:30 p.m.

Band (side stage) Catfish Willie 1:30 p.m. – Dan Belcher, Internation(main music stage) al Sand Sculptor (Friendship Brewing Property) 3:00 p.m.

2:30Dylan p.m. –Hunt, Catfish Willie (main music Chainsaw Wood stage) Sculptor 3:00 p.m. (art – Dylan Hunt, Chainsaw demo stage) Wood Sculptor (art demo stage) 4:30 p.m. – Award Presentation (side 4:30 p.m. stage) Award Presentation 5:00 p.m. – A.D.D. (main music stage) (side stage) The place to be5:00 willp.m. be the tasting tent.

A.D.D. You can sample some of the best wine, (main music stage) craft beer and spirits made right here in

our region at the Wine & Beer Garden.

For only $20 (in advance) you will receive a souvenir Octoberfest glass and wristband to gain access to the private tent where you will be treated to complimentary tastings from a slew of businesses represented.

After choosing your favorite beverage, enjoy a wide selection of tempting dishes from four of the most popular area food trucks and have a seat at one of the many tables provided throughout the festival and enjoy the live entertainment provided by local musicians and artists.

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Girl Scouts receives $1 million investment and more.

7 Business Fit4Me Foods celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting and more.

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Wentzville student earns perfect score on ACT and more.

9 Movie

“The Intern” shows off the softer side of Robert De Niro.

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Local with sports Gary B.

11 Recipes

Autumn baking trends worth falling for.

12 What’s Happening 14 Classifieds 16 Over the Fence

Joe Morice brings his unique views to the Community News.

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OCTOBERFEST from cover “The food trucks will have everything you can imagine,” Magasano said. “There will be Thai food, pizza, fish tacos, cheesecake on stick, you name it.”

Tickets for the wine, craft beer and spirits tasting will be $20 in advance, $25 at the gate.

VIPs will be treated to entrance for 10 people to the tasting tent, tastings from each of the companies represented, a souvenir wine glass, wine carrying tote, special offers from vendors and sponsors for each person and guaranteed reserved seating for 10 people.

For more information visit www.wentzvilleoctoberfest.com or contact the Wentzville Downtown Business Association at 314503-0823.

Greenway Network to partner to host Honeysuckle Bash Greenway Network, in partnership with the St. Louis Audubon Society and Great Rivers Greenway, will be holding a Honeysuckle Bash on Saturday, Oct. 17 starting at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are invited to come out to help remove invasive honeysuckle at one of three sites in St. Charles County or Creve Coeur County Park in St. Louis County. This non-native honeysuckle is spreading quickly across many of our parks and trails, crowding out Missouri’s native plants. Volunteer efforts are critical to help control this invasive plant in order to enable native species to grow and flourish. Training, supplies, lunch and refreshments will be provided to volunteers.

Those interested in volunteering can choose to work at one of four cleanup sites: • Centennial Greenway at Heritage Museum in St. Peters (meet at 1630 Heritage Landing) • Blanchette Park in the Boschert Greenway in St. Charles (meet at Blanchette Park Pavilion 3) • Creve Coeur County Park in the Centennial Greenway (Meet just east of the Forest ReLeaf Nursery at 2194 Creve Coeur Mill Road) • Dardenne Greenway: Barathaven in Dardenne Prairie (Meet at parking lot adjacent to Barathaven Lake) After the cleanup, volunteers will gather at noon at St. Charles County Parks’ Heritage Museum for a barbecue celebration, with music provided by the band Seldom Fed Five.

Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to preregister.

For detailed directions to the four cleanup sites and to register online, please visit www.greenwaynetwork.org.

Local Author Spotlight: Zip Rzeppa For more than a decade Zip Rzeppa entertained millions of viewers with his nightly out-of-thebox, often hilarious, sportscasts.

Then the Lord called Zip to enter people’s homes in a new way through door-to-door evangelization and serving the poor in the not-for-profit world.

In his book “For A Greater Purpose” longing for love, Zip ricochets from redheads to reporters to runners, from friends to flings to fiancées until he finds the woman who shows him every moment matters.

Inspired, Zip drops the microphone and rolls up his sleeves to serve those in sheltered workshops, innercity dwellings, and foster homes. Finally, a miracle from Our Lady of Guadalupe delivers Zip a new calling to use his media savvy to feed today’s spirituallystarved souls.

With echoes of St. Augustine’s “The Confessions” and Thomas Merton’s “The Seven Storey Mountain,” “For A Greater Purpose” is the heartbreaking and triumphant saga of a dynamic 21st century man who discovers that the purpose of his life is written in the Palm of God’s Hand.

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Living Word Christian School celebrates new learning campus with ribbon cutting Superintendent of Schools, Keith Currivean and Principal James Drury celebrated the grand opening of their new Elementary and Pre-School Learning Campus with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 23. On hand were administration staff, clergy and representatives with the city of St. Peters, along with Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Submitted photo Commerce.

Living Word Christian Elementary School is located at 1614 Willott Road in St. Peters and uses a self-contained classroom format for the core subjects, while enrichment classes (art, music, PE, computer, library, band) are added throughout the week, which not only provides the students with the experience of changing classes, but also gives them exposure to the arts.

Girl Scouts receives $1 million investment An organization that has supported Girl Scouts for decades has further demonstrated its commitment to impacting the landscape of our communities by investing $1 million to develop today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders.

The generous gift to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will advance its mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. $750,000 will be invested in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s permanently restricted endowment, while $250,000 will fund the new Community Troop Program, allowing more girls to receive the traditional Girl Scout troop experience.

“Our homes, communities and businesses need strong leaders,” said Bonnie Barczykowski, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO. “Investing in girls is an investment in the future. This gift will make an immense difference in the lives of today’s girls and for generations to come. We are so grateful for this support. More girls will now have the opportunity to develop the skills to achieve their dreams.”

The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, said, “Helping the young people in our region is so important, and our investment illustrates our confidence in the work and efficacy of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Today’s girls will determine the future of St. Louis and the surrounding areas, and through the work of Girl Scouts, we expect a bright one.”

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Sixth Annual St. Louis teen talent competition announces call for entries Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition in the spring of 2016. Online registration to enter is now open for all high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are no fees to participate. The event will follow a competition format with students vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes and the opportunity to compete in the finals on The Fabulous Fox Theatre stage on April 23, 2016. This event showcases the most talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts.

More than 180 senior high schools and performing arts organizations in the St. Louis metro area received details about the 6th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition.

The call for entries deadline is Nov. 20. Contestants must be enrolled in the 9th, 10th, 11th

or 12th grade in the 2015-2016 school year and must attend a high school/home school within a 50-mile radius from the Arch. The preliminary round will be held on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 2016. Acts may include up to six students performing as a group.

“We hope students who are passionate about the performing arts will register for the competition,” said Mary Strauss, President of the FPACF Board of Directors. Performing arts categories include (but are not limited to): singers, dancers, actors, musicians, comedians, rappers, ventriloquists, and circus skill artists. Contestants may perform with original or published material.

Register on-line at www.foxpacf.org/teen-talent-showcase. aspx. For additional information about this and other Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation events, please visit www.foxpacf.org

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Hopewell Road Bridge closed between Highway N and Diehr Road

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The St. Charles County Highway Department closed the Hopewell Road Bridge on Oct. 12, for the installation of new culverts, pavement and guardrail. The Hopewell Road Bridge is approximately 0.5 miles south of Highway N and 0.3 miles north of Diehr Road. The closure is anticipated to last until early December, weather pending, after which time the road will be re-opened to traffic. Motorists will be required to use the signed detour route until the new structure can be installed.

"The new permanent structure, which replaces a temporary structure installed several months ago, should serve the travelling public for the

next 100 years or so," said Craig Tajkowski, County Engineer.

Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can use Diehr Road, Highway DD, Sommers Road, and Highway N to get around the closure. The St. Charles County Highway Department will use changeable message boards to inform residents of the closure and re-opening.

For more information about this project or any road in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-9497305.

WSD participates in program to plant trees based on paper consumption

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The Wentzville School District has started utilizing PrintReleaf, a program that will track the district’s paper usage and plant trees for reforestation based on that usage. WSD employees strive to use as little paper as possible to save costs and items are shared electronically whenever feasible, however the paper that is used will now generate trees in areas around the world where there is the greatest need of reforestation.

“This is an opportunity for the WSD to help neutralize paper waste while at the same time participate in sustaining forests across the globe,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “It’s also a great way to set an example for our students to be mindful of our consumption and its impact on the environment.”

For the 2015-16 school year, the WSD purchased 6,647 cases of paper (33,235,000 sheets of paper). PrintReleaf reforests at a generally accepted rate of 8,333 sheets of paper per tree, so the WSD expects to plant approximately 4,000 trees over the next year. The district will be monitoring and sharing its paper usage, as well as the

trees planted in various countries, as identified

by PrintReleaf. Through an online portal, the WSD will have the ability to track paper usage, trees planted, and the growth and survival of the trees as well.

"By neutralizing the impact on our global forestry system, we can unlock an infinite cycle for paper,” said Jordan Darragh, founder and CEO of PrintReleaf. “It is unreasonable to think we can completely eliminate the need for paper. Rather, we are providing a solution that minimizes the negative impacts of paper usage.”

The program is being provided at no cost to the WSD by Copying Concepts, the district’s current copier lease and maintenance vendor. According to Copying Concepts, the Wentzville School District will be the largest district in the state utilizing PrintReleaf.

Founded in 2011, the PrintReleaf Exchange (PRX) is the first technology platform that measures a customer’s forest consumption and connects them directly to reforestation projects. For more information, visit www.printreleaf.com.

O’Fallon Chamber announces name change The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce will start its 63rd program year with a new name for the business organization, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries. The change comes as a part of an effort to more closely align the organization’s mission and programming with its brand.

In January of this year, Chairman of the Board Mike Favazza, appointed a committee to review the diversity of the organization’s membership and how that correlated to the city of O’Fallon’s businesses. The findings exposed room for growth in the retail, hospitality and manufacturing industries.

“Our programming is always improving, but there are already programs in place directed at those three industries. We need to market ourselves as well as we do our members and make sure that our brand is reflective of who we are, an organization dedicated to the prosperity of all of

our businesses, no matter what industry they are in,” stated Erin Williams, O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries President/CEO. “During an Industrial Summit earlier this year, a manufacturer stated that they assumed the Chamber of Commerce was only for retailers, this was a light bulb moment for us as we were working on our 2020 strategic plan. From that statement we knew we had to do a better job of branding ourselves,” Williams goes on to say.

The formal announcement was well received from the organization’s membership when it was revealed at the chamber’s monthly meeting on Sept. 22 at The Crossing.

The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and Industries is committed to promoting the economic vitality of O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region by engaging its members in networking and educational opportunities, while advocating for pro-business public policy.

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Kiwanis Club makes history with first female to serve as global president of Kiwanis International Martha Radginski, president of Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon, joins Susan A. “Sue” Petrisin as a leader in one of the world’s most prestigious service organizations.

Petrisin is the first female to lead an international service organization. As president of Kiwanis International, Petrisin will represent more than 630,000 members who make a difference in the lives of children in their communities and around the world. Radginski serves as the local leader of the O’Fallon Kiwanis Club.

Radginski is a Branch Manager with St. Charles City-County Library District. Radginski has been a member of Kiwanis since 2002, serving as a Committee Chairperson for the BUG Program, Club Director, Vice-President, President-Elect and now President. The Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon. improves the lives of children in this community by sponsoring Builder’s Clubs in three Fort Zumwalt Middle Schools, Key Clubs in two Fort Zumwalt High Schools, provides scholarship opportunities to local high school seniors and donates time and money to local charities that serve children.

“Kiwanis is about giving back to our community and serving children. I am in Kiwanis because I want to make the place where I live and work better while also improving conditions for children around the world. This year our club plans to support and promote the activities of our student clubs in the middle schools and high schools, donate books to an area elementary school so they can give books to families that don’t have the funds to provide them for their children at home and adopt a street in the city of O’Fallon. Everyone is invited to join us and our Kiwanis family in the fight to eliminate neonatal tetanus that is killing newborn babies in other countries,” said Radginski.

“It’s truly an honor to be the first woman president of Kiwanis International,” Petrisin said.

“Most importantly, it’s an honor to serve alongside men and women around the world who are dedicated to improving the lives of children, in their communities and in places they’ll never visit.”

CCFR and the NFPA recommend the following when it comes to smoke alarm safety: • Test monthly.

• Replace batteries every six months, or according to manufacturer’s instructions.

• Replace alarms every 10 years.

• Never disable a smoke alarm if it accidentally goes off during cooking or other activities.

Wave a towel to clear the air in front of the alarm during false starts, or use a hush button to silence (available on newer models.)

• Do not ignore chirping or remove the battery. Instead, replace the battery immediately to ensure proper functioning.

• Consider installing a home sprinkler system when building or remodeling a home.

If you cannot reach your smoke alarm, cannot change the batteries or have other questions about your smoke alarm contact CCFR for complimentary assistance at 636-970-9700.

Throughout the month, CCFR firefighters will present safety lessons to kindergarten through third grade classrooms throughout the fire district. Safety information will also be distributed at community events and through the district's e-newsletter and website.

For more fire prevention tips, visit www.centralcountyfire.org.

Back yard garden poetry reading A fundraiser for St. Louis Poet Laureate Dr. Michael Castro will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the home of Carol and Craig Felzien at 1891 Luneburg Drive in St. Peters.

Castro is the first Poet Laureate for the city of St. Louis and has been published in more than 100 publications. He is the winner of the Guardian Angel St. Louis Poetry Award along with receiving a Warrior Poet Lifetime Achievement Award and being named to the list of St. Louis Top 50 Writers. Castro was also a friend of famed New York poet Allen Ginsberg.

Food and refreshments will be served; the suggested donation is $25 per person. Please RSVP to craigfelzien@gmail.com.

“We hope you will join us in supporting the important work of the poet laureate,” said the Felziens. “Our support will enable Dr. Castro to carry the power of poetry through the area.”

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Central County Fire & Rescue launches Fire Prevention Month October is Fire Prevention Month in the Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) fire protection district. The annual awareness campaign is in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Agency's Fire Prevention Week, which is the longest running public health and safety observance on record.

This year, NFPA is putting the focus on smoke alarm safety, encouraging residents to hear the beep when they sleep. Three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms, according to the organization. In addition, half of these home fire deaths resulted from fires reported at night between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep.

“Simply put, working smoke alarms save lives,” CCFR Fire Chief Russ Mason says. “It sounds like such a small thing, but that little beep gives people the opportunity to escape a fire before it’s too late. We see the impact of these devices every day in our line of work.”

Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your home, and both inside and outside all sleeping areas. Place them as high as possible on walls or ceilings, away from air vents and windows.

CCFR encourages everyone to take two minutes on the second of every month to check their smoke alarms by pressing the test button in the center of the alarm.

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Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

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any people believe Social Security is a very simple program. However, Social Security is a program filled with complex rules, numerous filing options and many potential sophisticated

strategies. So, let me ask you, are you confident that you are maximizing your Social Security benefits over your lifetime? Let’s find out.

Love or hate it, Social Security is a very important part of most American’s retirement plans. For millions of people, it is the majority or a significant part of their retirement income, especially with the substantial decline in defined benefit pension plans.

The good news, Social Security is something you can control.

There are many different election strategies available as to how and when to elect your and a spouse’s benefit. There are also ways to collect money from Social Security while letting your own benefits continue to accrue. The proper knowledge and understanding of all these options and election strategies is the key for determining how to maximize your benefits over your lifetime.

So, are you confident that you fully understand all the complex rules, options and election strategies in order to maximize your benefits? You can join my syndicated radio podcast show this Friday as we will be giving a quiz to test your knowledge on Social Security. You can access the podcast and our prior radio segments through our website at www.360ira.com. We also offer this information and independent advice by contacting our local 360 IRA office in St. Charles at 844-436-0472 or by email at jnorth@360ira.com.

Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Investments and/or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. This information is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation. Content is provided by third parties for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any products mentioned. (Advisor Name) and (DBA) are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any government agency.

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The other day I sat down with my husband right in the middle of one of the three most important football games he had recorded that day. The 75th ranked Yellow-bellied Manatees were playing a pre-preseason scrimmage against the unranked Dung Beetles. This game was all important, because whichever team won would be entitled to free hot dogs at the concession stand afterwards (provided they bought a drink and fries).

I sat transfixed to the TV. The top of it seriously needed dusting. My eyes wandered down to the screen where I beheld the same game that had been played every other game day for the last 20 years. But, somehow my husband had figured out how to operate the colorize button and changed the shade of their uniforms. Same game, same plays, same audience, same announcers—different colored uniforms.

I offered a suggestion.

“Why don’t you just fast forward through all this same old fluff and find out the score. That’s all that matters, right?”

I received a cold glare and a lecture.

“Your suggestion and five dollars might get us half a hot dog after the game.”

“Well, you’re just wasting your time. I just heard on the radio that the Dung Beetles won by a mile!” I said.

I spent the rest of the day hiding out at the local furniture store.

Who knew revealing the end score would put him in such a snit.

But all was not lost. While there, I found a fantastic deal on living room sets. I needed help on this decision and called football boy to put on his big boy panties and get down there. Also, I would spring for a double cheeseburger at McDairy Kings if he started to behave himself. He said he’d be right down.

After showing him a multitude of front room sets, he veered away from the one I had my eye on and plopped down on some overstuffed behemoth that looked like it had been passed out of the backside of the Michelin Man. “No, dear. That isn’t an option.”

“You asked for my opinion and this is the one,” he answered snarkily.

I handed him a five and told him to keep his opinion and meet me at McDairy Kings. Maybe he could get half a burger.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two selfindulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation?

Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

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Fit4Me Foods celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Katie Emrick, owner of Fit4Me Foods celebrated the grand opening of her new St. Peters location with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 5. On hand were Aldermen with the city of St. Peters, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Fit4Me Foods is located at 6219 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, close to TarSubmitted photo get and Dierberg’s Markets and features fresh, all natural, flavorful meals to take on the go. Meals are nutritionally balanced and portion controlled for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can also select from many healthy snacks and salads.

For more information, please call 636-244-5689 or visit their website at www.fit4mefoods.com.

Monsanto Fund awards grant to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts participating in the FIRST robotics program just got a little more help, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has more than 250 girls participating in FIRST this year. Working in teams, the girls complete challenges by designing, building and programming robots that perform simple tasks based on real-world issues.

The grant will support this year’s 43 teams by helping with robotics kits, registration fees, team transportation and more. The cost of a team participating for one year can range between $1,000 and $9,000, depending on the level of competition.

The Pink Programming Pandas, a team of eight girls in fourth, fifth and sixth grades, is now in its second year participating in FIRST Lego League, a subset of FIRST. Last year, the team received first place in project presentation. Team co-coach

Leslie Steinmeyer said the team got financial help from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, which provided them with a robot, field kit, and participation and competition fees.

“The girls have learned so much,” Steinmeyer said. “They’ve learned how to work together and keep trying after they’ve made mistakes. Last year if their program didn’t work, they learned to troubleshoot and try again. At competition, they were up against more experienced teams, and came out in fourth place out of 24 teams—that just made their confidence skyrocket.”

The council’s participation in FIRST showcases its commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), one of its three programmatic focus areas. The organization also collaborates with top businesses and organizations in the area to provide premier STEM programming for its girls.

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SSM Health Medical Group earns national recognition for patient-centered care The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that all 31 SSM Health Medical Group practices across the greater St. Louis region have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.

“The level-three designation is the highest level attainable by the NCQA,” said Dr. James Bleicher, regional president, SSM Health Medical Group. “For all 31 SSM Medical Group practices in St. Louis to receive the honor is incredible and is witness to the safe and exceptional care provided to all of our patients.”

The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients’ experience of care and reduce costs..

“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that the St. Louis SSM Health Medical Group has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”

To earn recognition, which is valid for three years, SSM Health Medical Group in St. Louis demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements, embodying characteristics of the medical home. NCQA standards aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association.

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Wentzville student earns perfect score on ACT Holt High School Senior Robert Griesenauer has earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earn the top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2015, only 1,598 of more than 1.92 million students earned an ACT Composite score of 36.

“I was extremely excited to find out that I scored a 36 on the ACT,” said Griesenauer.

“Thanks to my teachers at Holt High School, I was well prepared for the content of the exam.

I specifically chose challenging courses during high school in order to better prepare myself for college and I am grateful for the variety and quality of advanced classes offered at Holt.”

The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student's composite score is the average of the four test scores. Some students also take the optional ACT writing test, but the score for that test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT Composite score.

In a letter from the ACT chief executive officer recognizing this exceptional achievement, the CEO stated, "Your achievement on the ACT

is significant and rare.

While test scores are just one of multiple criteria that most colleges consider when making admission dePhoto courtesy Wentzville School District cisions, your e xc e pt i ona l Holt High School Senior Robert Griesenauer has earned the highest possible ACT ComACT Com- posite score of 36. posite score should prove helpful as you pursue your education and career goals."

Griesenauer currently has a 4.33 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS), marching band, and the Holt Scholar Bowl Team (District Champs in 2012, 2013 and 2014). He attended Missouri Scholars Academy this past summer as well as the Materials Science Engineering Camp and the Nuclear Engineering Camp at the University of Missouri Science & Technology. In addition, he is the recipient of the University of Missouri St. Louis Excellence in Science Award. Griesenauer plans to major in engineering following graduation. He is the son of Doug and Christina Griesenauer of Wentzville.

WSD hosts parent nights on cyber safety The Wentzville School District is hosting two events for parents in October addressing how to keep students safe online. "Dealing with Digital Drama" is a free presentation

by Ms. Jennifer Schiffman, Prevention Specialist for the Missouri Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

The two adult presentations are designed to provide an overview of the digital environment and equip parents with tools to initiate healthy conversations with their kids. Topics covered include types of apps parents Photo courtesy Wentzville School District should be aware of, basic digi- The Wentzville School District is hosting two events for parents in October addressing how to tal safety, cyberbullying, over- keep students safe online. sharing, sexting and predators. selves or others.”

During the month of October Ms. Schiffman The presentation for parents of elementary stuis also conducting age-appropriate presentations dents will be held Oct. 19 from 7 - 8 p.m. at Holt for students in grades 3-12 at all WSD schools.

High School in the auditorium.

“As our student population continues to grow, The presentation for parents of middle and we all share responsibility for working together high school students will be held Oct. 20 from to facilitate our students’ personal and academic 7 - 8 p.m. at Timberland High School in the augrowth and help secure their safety online,” said ditorium.

Director of Community Relations Mary LaPak. Free child care will be provided, but registra“Our goal is to empower our parents and our stu- tion is required prior to the event by contacting dents to make good choices and utilize technol- Terrie Boyet at 636-327-3800, ext. 20342 or terogy in constructive ways that won’t harm them- rieboyet@wsdr4.org.

Special Open House Sunday, October 25th 10am-1pm

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t. Dominic High School will hold a Special Open House on Sunday,

Christian High School names homecoming court

October 25th from 10 am to 1 pm.

Come tour the school, meet our students,

Christian High School announced its homecoming court featuring (Pictured from left to right) – Alyse Cundiff (’19), Garrett Ellebrecht (’19), Emily Hanrahan (’18), Evan Soell (’18), Phoebe Westrich (’16), Daniel Davis (’16), Rachel Beaudoin (’16), 2015 Homecoming King Sam Kinsey (’16), 2015 Homecoming Queen Liz Jaeger (’16), Austin Watson (’16), Logan Williams (’17), and Claire Dinwiddie (’17).

teachers and parents. The Jazz Band, Robotics Team, Theater Group and many sports teams will be present and performing.

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Movie

“The Intern”

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By Steve Bryan

‘The Intern’ shows off the softer side of Robert De Niro Robert De Niro always increases the inherent value of a film, and “The Intern” is no exception. The actor turns in a calm, subdued performance as a retiree who becomes an intern at an Internet start-up company.

Performing opposite younger cast members, De Niro commands the screen with ease and grace.

De Niro plays Ben Whittaker, a widower and retired businessman who tries to fill his days with activities. Without his beloved wife; however, travel and leisure don’t hold the same appeal.

Learning about senior internships at an online fashion company, Ben leaps at the chance to return to the workforce.

Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), owner of the company, tries to balance her work and home life, but she barely makes time to eat. Ben becomes Jules’ intern, quietly dispensing advice to the young entrepreneur. Over time, he becomes a part of her life, learning more about what goes on in her home than a normal intern should.

Charming and sweet, “The Intern” is a departure for Robert De Niro and one that works quite well. After his work in films like “Meet the Parents” and “Grudge Match,” the actor’s performance here is a nice change of pace.

Ben Whittaker comes across as laidback; radiating trust, warmth and sincerity. His interactions with younger staff members just starting their careers are priceless.

Ben Whittaker also becomes an unintentional ladies man. Fending off the advances of his friend Patty (a delightful Linda Lavin), Ben catches the eye of Fiona, the company massage therapist

played byRene Russo. De Niro and Russo make a fun and lovable couple and their first meeting is laugh-outloud funny.

De Niro works exceptionally well opposite Anne

Hathaway. Her performance here brings to mind her work in “The Devil Wears Prada” a decade ago. This time, though, Hathaway is the boss, albeit one that is more compassionate than the infamous Miranda Priestly ever was. Hathaway also is settling quite well into more mature roles.

Anders Holm also deserves praise for playing Matt, husband to Jules. Sacrificing his career to be a stay-at-home dad, Matt cares for their daughter but he has to fight for Jules’ time and attention. Holm, who became well-known thanks to the “Workaholics” TV series, turns in a nice solid performance opposite Hathaway and De Niro.

Kudos to director Nancy Meyers for guiding all this talent in a very satisfying story. “The Intern” is warm and funny and fits the fall movie season perfectly.

“The Intern,” rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief, strong language, currently is playing in theaters.

“The Intern” photos courtesy Sony Pictures Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Women’s tackle football team looking for a few good players The St Louis SLAM Women’s Football team will be hosting open tryouts for the upcoming 2016 Season. They are looking for dedicated, motivated team players to join their family.

Check out the next tryout on Oct. 31 10-12 p.m. at Tandy Community Center, 4206 Kennerly Ave, St. Louis.

If you feel like you have what it takes to be a part of this hard hitting, fast paced team, then come on down!

You do not have to have football experience just a desire to play.

They will teach you the game.

For more information go to www.STLSlamFootball.com *Bring it on Turnovers and missed field goals keep Rams from victory The St. Louis football Rams offensive line had difficulties giving their quarterback Nick Foles time to put many drives together and dropped the game 24-10 to the Green Bay Packers.

There were several times the team could have inched back to cut into the lead of the Packers after they had two scores in the first quarter, but Green Bay would not allow it.

The St. Louis team tried to put a notch in the loss column of this undefeated team as they did last week against the Arizona’s team as the Ram’s running back make it very interesting…see below.

Highlights include: •LB James Laurinaitis and cornerback Trumaine Johnson intercepted Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. The play marked Rodgers’ first interception from 197 consecutive passes.

• The Rams defense held Rodgers to a passer rating of 57.8.

• Defensive end Rob Quinn and defensive tackle Michael Brockers sacked Rodgers.

• The Rams defense limited the Packers rushing attack to 87 yards.

• Quarterback Foles completed 11-of-30 passes for 141 yards and one touchdown.

• Wide receiver Tavon Austin scored on a five-yard pass from Foles. *Rookie running back Todd Gurley notched his second-consecutive 100-yard rushing game. Gurley rushed 30 times for 159 yards Next home game is Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. against the Cleveland Browns at the Edward Jones Dome.

Go to www.StLouisRams.com to get all the information. *Impressive defense AGAIN Lindenwood football player gets Athlete-Of-The-Week honors Football player Connor Harris was named the MIAA/AstroTurf Football Defensive Athlete of the Week recently.

It is the third time over the last two seasons that Harris has been named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, and his fourth overall MIAA Player of the Week award.

The Lindenwood Lion set a career-high with 24 tackles against Emporia State, the second-most in NCAA DII for a single-game this season. Also, he had 11 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles and registered the only sack, had 1.5 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup. Four of his tackles, including his sack, came on third down plays and forced a punt.

Harris performance led a strong showing by Lindenwood’s defense, which held Emporia State to 24 points below its season average.

Harris currently leads NCAA Division II with 16.8 tackles per game. *Big congrats For more information go to www.

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Recipe:

Autumn baking trends worth falling for

Cinnamon and Aleppo Pepper Braided Loaf Serves: 12-14 Ingredients: Filling: 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon crushed Aleppo pepper Bread: 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

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Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-by- 5-inch loaf pan with vegetable spray.

In small bowl, stir together butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon and Aleppo pepper bowl until well combined.

In large bowl, stir together hot roll mix and included yeast packet. Add water, butter, egg and egg yolk; stir until dough forms (dough will be very sticky).

Turn out onto well-floured surface and knead 1/2 cup flour in until smooth dough forms, about 5 minutes. Cover and let rest 5 minutes.

Roll dough into 20-by-12-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough surface. Roll up from long end as for cinnamon rolls, pinching seam and ends to seal. Cut log in half lengthwise. Twist pieces together and place in prepared pan in “S” shape, tucking ends under. Cover pan and let rise in warm area 15 minutes.

Uncover loaf and bake 30- 35 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool in pan on cooling grid 5 minutes then turn out onto grid to cool completely.

Hard Apple Cider Tart Ingredients: Crust: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Serves: 10-12

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Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare 9-inch tart pan with vegetable spray.

2 tablespoons, about 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add corn syrup and sugar. Stir continuously until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.

In large bowl, stir together melted butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add flour; stir until just combined. Evenly press into bottom and up sides of pan. With fork, prick dough all over. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Re-warm glaze over low heat, if needed, and brush on tart when it is removed from the oven. Cool tart completely in pan on cooling grid.

Bake on cookie sheet 55-60 minutes until apples are soft and crust is golden brown.

While tart bakes, make glaze. In large skillet, cook cider over medium heat until liquid has reduced to

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Glaze: 1 bottle (12 ounces) hard apple cider 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

In small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt.

Arrange apples in tart pan in overlapping circular pattern, working from outside in. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.

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Filling: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 2 medium red baking apples, such as Braeburn, cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick

Remove tart from refrigerator; bake 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.

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EVENTS Oct. 15: Direct Support Professional Awards Ceremony Beginning at 5:30 p.m. the annual Direct Support Professional Awards Ceremony will be held at Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County at 1025 Country Club Road in St. Charles, to honor 10 direct support professionals. Award recipients were selected by committee for making a distinct difference in the lives of the people they serve to become active, valued members of our St. Charles County community. The ceremony is hosted by Coalition of Service Providers of St. Charles County with partial funding provided by Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of St. Charles County. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested and can be made with Melodee Benton at 636-636-757-0513 or melodeeb@willowsway.org.

Oct. 16-17: Harvest Meeting Harvest Meeting Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at New Beginnings Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters. Rev. Danny Patrick and Rev. Roger Centers from Kentucky will minster. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314-269-6304.

Oct. 16-17: The 9th Annual Calhoun County Quilt and Church Tour The 9th Annual Calhoun County Quilt and Church Tour takes place Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 onsite. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Robbie 618-232-1268 or Jane 618883-2578.

Oct. 17: Fall Festival Vision Christian church welcomes everyone to its fall festival from 2 - 6 p.m. featuring a chili cook-off, live music, a cake walk, bingo, kids costume contest, cupcake decorating, face painting, bobbing for apples and many other activities. Vision Christian Church is located at 452 Hwy T in Foristell. For more details and schedule of activities, visit our website: www.visionchristianchurch.com.

Oct. 17: Craft fair The 6th Annual Fort Zumwalt East H.S.Craft Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Zumwalt East High School at 600 1st Executive Ave. in Saint Peters. All proceeds to benefit FZE senior grad night. Bake sale and raffle items available. We have some awesome gift and craft items that will be available; including candles, quilts, jewelry, music boxes, pet items, purses, beauty and bath items, fashions, custom bears, holiday craft items and many others fun items. Vendor information: Booth cost is $40 for 8X10,

Electric $10 extra. Must bring own table but we provide two chairs. Contact Rose Delph at rdelph57@yahoo.com or 314-458-7075.

Oct. 17 Free electronics and appliance recycling event Not just for residents – everyone is welcome to bring just about any item with an electric cord or that uses a battery to this free electronics and appliance recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at T.R. Hughes Ballpark west parking lot (off Tom Ginnever Avenue) at 900 T.R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Acceptable items for the drop-off include household appliances, water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, microwaves, kitchen appliances, computers, computer monitors (including CRT monitors), printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, scanners, DVDs, cell phones, pagers, fax machines, answering machines, radios, stereos, speakers, VCRs, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (which must have gas and oil removed) and LED/LCD TVs. A fee will be charged for CRT (cathode ray tube) TV sets; the cost is $20 per set measuring 27 inches or less, and $40 per set over 27 inches, wooden console sets and rear projection sets.

Please do not bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. This free service is provided by the City of O’Fallon in partnership with Midwest Recycling Center.

Oct. 17-18: Assumption Fall Festival Enjoy live music, haunted hayrides, carnival rides, tasty food, games of chance, inflatables, refreshing spirits, and plenty of crafts at the annual Fall Festival at Assumption Parish, located at 403 North Main St. in O’Fallon from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Oct. 17 and from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Oct. 18. This traditional church picnic features traditional turkey and sausage dinners with all the trimmings and lots of fun for the entire family. All are welcome to attend this two-day celebration that serves as Assumption’s largest fundraiser of the year. For more information about the Assumption Parish picnic, contact Fall Festival Chairman Dan and Nikki Simpson at 314-744-0344.

Oct. 20: Fundraising dinner The O’Fallon Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a fundraising event at Cappuccino’s Restaurant at 1365 Hwy K in O’Fallon from 4 -9 p.m. Buy your dinner for $15 from a special menu that includes salad, entree, dessert and beverage. Five dollars will go to help the Kiwanis save the lives of babies all over the world by providing their mothers with a tetanus vaccination. These vaccinations only cost $1.80 each so come eat with us and save two babies at the same time.

Oct. 23: Halloween Party in the Park

Halloween Party in the Park runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Founders Park at 7 Freymuth Road. Come enjoy a night full of spooky hay rides, bounce houses, pony rides, balloons and much more. Visit www.lakesaintlouis.com for more details about local events.

Oct. 23: Trivia night Trivia night event to help the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) continue their research for cures while improving diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for children to be held at The Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Single Admission fee is $20, team registration fee is $160 (table of eight). Open Bbar will be provided.

Festivities include silent auction, raffles, attendance prizes, heads or tails, 50/50 drawing and mulligans For more information or to register a table, please go to http://thebeatgoesontrivianight.weebly.com Oct. 23: Trivia night Central County Fire & Rescue and St. Peters City elected officials will cohost the annual trivia night, benefiting Meals on Wheels at St. Peters City Hall.

Tickets are $25 per person, or $200 for a table of eight, and include 10 rounds of mixed trivia. Complimentary soda and beer will be provided. The evening will also include a best-decorated table contest, a silent auction, a 50/50 and other raffles. To register, contact Assistant Chief Steve Brown at steveb@ ccfrmail.org or 636-970-9700, ext. 403.

You may also deliver registration and payment to CCFR Station #1, #1 Timberbrook Dr., St. Peters. Checks should be made payable to Central County Community Outreach.

Oct. 23: Trivia night The Beat Goes On Trivia Night and Silent Auction at The Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon is raising funds to help the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) continue their research for cures while improving diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for children. Doors open at 7 p.m. and trivia will start at 7:30 p.m. Single admission fee is $20, team registration fee is $160 (table of eight). Open bar will be provided.

Oct. 23-24: Pumpkin glow Join us for the Historic Saint Charles Pumpkin Glow on Main Street. Shop’s open late. Come enjoy the enchanting sight of hundreds of glowing pumpkins along the street. Two days only!

Bring your camera, costumes are encouraged. Many stores will be giving away samples and doing demonstrations.

Oct. 23-24: Haunted house Creepy creatures lurk around every

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 14, 2015 corner at this year’s Night of Fright Haunted House in Dardenne Prairie.

Nestled inside the recreation facility of St. Charles County Parks’ Youth Activity Park at 7801 Highway N in Dardenne Prairie is a scary place that takes guests through a maze of haunted rooms filled with frightful scenes.

Open from dusk to 10 p.m. on Oct. 23, and Oct. 24, this house of horror is designed to entertain children and adults.

Admission to the haunted attraction is $5. For an additional $3 fee, stay until 10 p.m. and use the state-of-the-art skate park, which is suited with nighttime lighting, street course, and snake run scattered with ramps, gaps, hubbas and much more! The skate park is open to skateboards, rollerblades, bikes and scooters. An activity waiver must be completed for all guests using the skate park, and helmets are required. For more information about the Night of Fright Haunted House or the Youth Activity Park, contact 636-561-4964.

Oct. 24: Trivia night St. Peter Parish Trivia Night to benefit the parish mission trip assisting the poor in San Marcos, Nicaragua will be held at St. Peter Church Parish Center at 3rd and 1st Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.

Cost is $20 or $160 for table of eight.

Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cash prizes, attendance prizes, free soda and beer, 50/50 drawing and silent auction. For tickets, email: Patrick.Lepski@gmail.com. Oct. 19 payment deadline to reserve table. Checks to St Peter Mission Fund; mail to St. Peter Parish, 221 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, 63301.

Oct. 24: Gospel concert New Beginnings Worship Center at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. Peters will host the Gospel Singers “The Punches”, at 6 p.m. For more information call 636-544-2030 or 314-269-6304.

Oct. 24: Halloween Carnival The city of St. Peters’ annual Halloween Carnival takes place from 4 - 6 p.m. at the HES Operations Building at 135 Ecology Drive behind Recycle City. The Halloween Carnival will offer plenty of indoor fun with Halloween games, treats, a maze, dinner and more. Weather permitting; families also can go on a hayride outside during the event. Bring an empty aluminum can for a special activity on the hayride that will benefit the Pennies for Patriots USO fundraiser. Register now to reserve your spot. The event’s pre-registration fee is $5 per person (for each adult and child attending).

Advance registration will be accepted through Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. while space is available. Pre-register at the Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road or online using the Rec-Connect feature at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect, or by calling 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. (If space is available on the day of the event, tickets will be sold at the door for $8 per person, cash or check only.)

Oct. 24: Trivia night Trivia Night and “Spayghetti neuteral” Dinner starts at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church at 401 N 4th St. in St. Charles. Prepaid table of eight is $160 or $20 per person.

Cost at the door is $25 per person. To reserve a table call 636-675-8550. Dinner donated by Winfield’s Gathering Place Chef Myraka Grgurich Proceeds will go to Seven More Cats Rescue and Shelter Friends rescue. Bring a 3lb bag, or six cans of cat/dog food and receive a prize. Benefit supported by Elm Point Animal Hospital.

Oct. 24: Craft fair Save the date and join us for a great day of shopping and fun for the 5th Annual Francis Howell Central Craft Fair. Doors will be open from 9 a.m.

– 4 p.m. With over 130 crafters, you’ll find lots of one-of-a-kind items as well as some of your favorite brands too.

We’ll also have food, raffles and more.

Oct. 24: Trivia night Tri-County Citizens’ Advisory Board Halloween Trivia Night doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. at the V.F.W. Post 2866 at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles. Cost is $20 per person, maximum of eight to a table. You may bring your own food, soda provided.

Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar. For more information call Esther

Angelos, Treasurer, at 636-441-0329.

Oct. 24: Craft show Fort Zumwalt South High School presents its 25th Annual Craft Show to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school at 8050 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Craft lovers will find everything from jewelry and holiday items, to wooden crafts and soaps. In addition, we will have several home sales representatives like Pampered Chef, Scentsy and Tupperware just to name a few. Bake Sale and concessions are also available. Proceeds benefit the high school booster club, which supports extra-curricular activities including sports, music, drama and academic groups.

Oct. 24: Genealogy class Genealogy classes will be offered through the Renaud Spirit Center, and taught by members of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR (National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution) at 2650 Tri Sport Circle in O’Fallon. The class starts at 8:30 a.m. and will cover beginning information about how to start a family tree, where to locate documents and how to organize the information collected. The afternoon class held the same day begins at 1 p.m. and will go into more in depth information for anyone who has already gotten started but wants to sharpen skills and search like a pro. Each class will end with information on how to become a member of the DAR. DAR Chapter members will also be on hand to help with research road blocks. Residents and non-residents of O’Fallon must register for the classes with the Renaud Spirit Center at 636-474-2732. You may also find information about the local DAR chapter on the web at http:// www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

Oct. 24: Trick or Trot run Dress up as your favorite ghoul and trot through the streets of Wentzville to benefit cancer charities at Firemen’s Park at 203 West Pearce Boulevard in Wentzville. This 5K run along with a 1.25 mile fun walk both begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be a themed run. The event is being hosted by the Wentzville Firefighters Community Outreach.

Registration for adults 18 and over is $25 for the 5K, and $20 for the 1 Mile.

Registration for children ages 17 and under will be $20 for the 5K, and $15 for the 1M. The family friendly party continues after the trot at the Fireman’s Park and includes fun events such as costume prizes, bounce houses, DJ, pumpkin crafts, grilled food, human foosball tournament (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and more.

Oct. 25: Trunk or treat Trunk or Treat at Life Church is a free family event from noon to 2 p.m.

Event includes a hot dog lunch, trunk or treating and entertainment. Life Church is located at 8134 Mexico Road in St. Peters.

Oct. 25: Trunk or treat Children and families are invited to our annual Trunk ‘R Treat event at 3 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ at 405 S Fifth in Saint Charles. Event includes fellowship, candy, games, refreshments and trunk decorating contest. For more information contact the church office, 636-946-0961, www. stjohnucc.org Oct. 30: “Capes and Crowns” party For a dress-up party that’s sure to please the princesses and superheroes at your house, register kids ages 2-5 for “Capes and Crowns.” Kids will have a blast playing super games, making magical crafts, listening to tales of enchantment and enjoying a snack.

Capes and Crowns will be held from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the Civic Annex at 410 East Elm Street near the O’Fallon Municipal Centre. The cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents.

Be sure to register by Oct. 23; there’s no registration at the door. To sign up for Capes and Crowns: Call 636-4742732 and register with a credit card, or register in person at the Renaud Spirit Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 400 Civic Park Drive or visit the Parks and Recreation website, www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec; on the left-hand menu select “Programs,”

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then “Special Events” to find Capes and Crowns, course number 45067.

For more information, please contact Danielle Reecht at 636-474-8111.

Oct. 31: Party in the park “Halo – Wing” In The Park is a free event that will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Blvd. Park at 2550 Lake St. Louis Blvd. Free balloons, treats and prizes for children 12 and under. Popcorn, hot cocoa and live music by Wings & Angels for everyone.

Oct. 31: Halloween Howl run Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is holding its fourth annual Halloween Howl for the Homeless 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, start-time 9 a.m.

A Children’s “Monster Mile” Fun Run will follow at 9:20 a.m. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best costume in numerous categories. Both events take place on the campus of St. Charles Community College in Cottleville. To register or sponsor the event, please visit our website at www.jacares.org and go to the “Events” tab. The cost to registration for either event is $33 and includes a long sleeve cotton-blend shirt. Family entries are available at a cost of $110 and include entry for four participants and four cotton-blend long sleeve shirts. Register by Oct. 10 and receive a discount: $25 per runner. An awards ceremony will follow with prizes going to the top three overall male/female winners as well as the top three male/ female winners in each class. All participants in the Monster Mile will receive an award. Prizes also awarded for best costumes. The Halloween Howl for the Homeless 5K Run helps us to serve those in crisis and to prevent homelessness and hunger in our local communities. For more information: Contact us at info@jacares.org or by phone at 636-441-1302 Ext 263.

Nov. 1: O’FallonTheatreWorks presents, “Wit” O’FallonTheatreWorks presents, “Wit” at 2 p.m. at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for general admission, $8 for students (ages 6–17 and $8 for seniors (ages 55+). Purchase tickets by phone (credit cards only; call 636-4742732) or in person at the Renaud Spirit Center or the Parks and Recreation Office. For more information contact 636-474-2732 or visit www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks Nov. 2: Blood drive Blood Drive at SunRise United Methodist Church from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. in main lobby at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. To schedule an appointment, call Rick Oliver at 636219-9949 or online at www.bloodcenterIMPACT.org. Use Group Sponsor Code 9256 to schedule online. Please eat and hydrate well before donating.

You must bring donor or photo ID to donate.

Nov. 6: Over the Top for Tots luncheon The Crisis Nurseries of St. Charles and Wentzville invite you to fall into the holidays at the Annual Over the Top for Tots luncheon. Shop local boutiques; enjoy the popular centerpiece showcase and competition, and an assortment of fabulous raffle and auction items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ameristar Conference Center. Over the Top for Tots benefits Crisis Nursery Healing Hearts Art Therapy Program. For sponsorship or tickets information, please contact Bonnie Define at Bonnie@crisisnurserykids.org or 314-2925770 ex. 106.

Nov. 8: Hymn Festival Zion Lutheran Church and School invite the public to join in song at its 13th annual Hymn Festival. This singing event will feature Paul Soulek, organist and composer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Seward, Nebraska, as well as Zion’s adult and children’s choirs and a brass quartet from the St. Louis area. Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Harvester Road in St. Charles at 3 p.m.

This event is part of the Music at Zion concert series for 2015-2016. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.

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Sorting out talents As a boy, I had a talent for using my hands and my father must have recognized it. He taught me how to drive a nail, read a ruler, use a socket wrench, keep the family car running smoothly and other things he believed a boy should know.

Yet, not everyone has a talent for this sort of thing. People are born with talents for everything from music to mathematics. One person has an ear for music, while another takes piano lessons for 20 years and never gets past terrible. It’s the same with many innate talents… or lack of them.

The point is this; I wonder how many kids who never really do well in classrooms have other talents better suited for making them successful, or merely suffer boredom. I question whether the system is geared for truly sorting them out.

I’m a firm believer in reading, writing and arithmetic; but, while these are necessary as a basis for all things, not everybody is geared for college degrees. Trade schools sometimes take up the slack—they’re also what many scholars and public school officials have misconceptions about. Just because some students have no talent for sitting in classrooms reading Proust doesn’t mean they have a talent for carpentry, auto mechanics or plumbing. Thus, the teaching staff that encourages poor students to enroll in hands-on trade school classes and apprenticeships aren’t always doing them a favor; not to mention future employers.

Added to this, trade schools are often required to recruit students for various reasons other than people with talent for it. A good example is government requirements involving various minorities without procedures for recognizing talent. At other times it’s simply to get paying students in private schools, like those advertised in various magazines and TV ads. Too often they end up with one or two talented tradesmen, a few average tradesmen and a number of unemployables.

Anytime we force things on kids, or simply con them into trying to learn things they will never excel at, we could be making a

serious mistake. It’s like those piano lessons for 20 years that never produce a piano player that could go out and impress anyone.

I’m sure any training is better than no training, but the potential for victimizing young people by making them think they will make a living at a trade they have no talent for should be changed.

I assume it is the same at colleges and universities. Ask any teacher or professor dealing with students in these facilities and they’ll usually agree that some kids fresh out of high school would rather be somewhere else.

Generally, if you’re a carpenter, mechanic, plumber or any other tradesperson, to survive, you become a performance-oriented worker. Your vocation will have to be performed well or you won’t be doing it long, if at all. There are exceptions as in some companies that get contracts by being the lowest bidder by virtue of low pay for their trades people. The work is usually shoddy and if they happen to get a good one, he or she won’t be there long. Good workers seldom appreciate working with bad ones.

These days, the trades as well as colleges and universities are finding new exceptions of this by foreigners excelling much better in education and work ethics than many American citizens. They learn quickly and work cheaper, harder, and longer. Their work is often of good quality, as well.

Besides sorting out talent, perhaps we’ve also forgotten the proverbial horse we led to water might need to be thirsty.

Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts.

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