August 22, 2018 A champion for children Around Town

Save the date for Celebrate St. Peters at Lakeside 370 Park. Pg. 4

Healthy Living Strokes: what to know. Pg. 3

School Wentzville educator selected as finalist for presidential teaching award. Pg. 8

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Cheri Thurman (wearing the robe) is presented the Spirit of Crazy Horse Award by Larry Brendrto, Martin Brokenleg and Steve Van Bockern, authors of “Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future,” and creators of the Circle of Courage. Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 Wentzville Assistant Superintendent of Student Services wins international CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME award for supporting and advocating for vulnerable youth & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Yeggs & By Brett Auten ter of Science in Special Education, with has been a champion of children who need Crossword Puzzle. Pg. F-4 an emphasis in students with social and someone to value them as unique individu- Cheri Thurman has always been there for emotional challenges, from the University als and look beyond their self-defeating be- Weather the underdog, the outcast and the ignored. of Idaho. Early in her career, she co-man- havior patterns. She sees a child’s behavior Thurman is the Assistant Superinten- aged a classroom for severely emotionally as a means of communication. dent of Student Services for the Wentzville troubled students that was recognized as a “Children are telling us they have a need. FRIDAY Scattered Storms School District and has worked in special Model Program by the state of Oregon. If we will listen, they will talk; and if we are 84/70 education for over 40 years. In July, she was From there she moved to Missouri, where genuine, they will trust,” Thurman said. “In named the 2018 recipient of the Spirit of she started the Therapeutic Learning Cen- order for children to thrive, they need a SATURDAY Crazy Horse Award by Reclaiming Youth ter at Wentzville, which was recognized by sense of belonging, mastery, independence Isolated International. The international award is the state of Missouri as a Model Program and generosity.” Showers/ Storms given each year to an individual whose dis- and was the first in-district, on-campus, This yearning to help be the voice of these 92/71 tinguished contributions through practice, day treatment model in the state. For 29 children has its roots close to home. policy development or research, creates years, she has been working in the Wentz- “I think I came from a situation that oc- SUNDAY Sunny courage for discouraged children and helps ville School District as a district-level ad- curred when my brother was in school,” 94/74 reclaim our most vulnerable youth. ministrator, teaching staff to connect with Thurman said. “He was very intelligent but Thurman has been with the Wentzville students who struggle with emotional dis- struggled some and his experiences were FirstWarn Weather School District since 1985. She has a Mas- orders. Throughout her career, Thurman prepared by meteorologist Nick See ‘CHAMPION’ page 2 Palisch. For the latest updates Serving St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties | FREE Online at mycnews.com | Vol.20 No.34 | 636-379-1775 visit www.facebook.com/nickswx. 2 Around Town August 22, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com ‘CHAMPION’ from cover pretty hurtful in a school sys- by Stacy Altrup) to the Wentz- When she is not building and and Peter Yarrow of folk music tem, and he really struggled ville School District. molding programs at WSD, trio Peter, Paul, and Mary. Thur- because of that. As I went on in Wentzville School District Thurman is an avid reader who man received the award during my education, I was determined Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain enjoys time with her dog and has the 25th Annual Black Hills early on that I would not be part called Thurman a true champi- called the physical fitness system Seminar in Rapid City, South of that kind of system and that on for all kids, especially those Pilates a, “lifesaver for me.” Dakota, held July 27-29. I would not be the next adult in without a voice. As for the future, she will “Honestly, I was shocked,” these kids’ life to reject them.” “She has fought for what is continue to put her nose to the Thurman said when she found Thurman has introduced sev- right – not popular – for the grindstone. out she won. “I have known for eral alternative programs in the entirety of her career, and espe- “I will continue to construct years the group of people who Wentzville School District based cially in her 30- plus years in the new programs in and around support at-risk children and on a teacher/therapist model. Wentzville School District,” Cain the district,” Thurman said. have received this award. It is In addition to the Therapeutic said. “I have yet to see a challenge “We have a focus on building an honor to be recognized by Learning Center, Thurman has outlast her passion for kids. She a ‘trauma-informed culture.’ I Reclaiming Youth International. brought the Stepping Stones has never lost her north star and will continue to educate the staff They have been such a support program, Educational Sup- has nurtured, challenged and and help when and where I can and a motivation for the work I Get your event or good news port Counselor Clinical Mental supported countless others – in- to make kids’ lives a little better have done. They are people I am published in Community News: email your information to Health Program, District System cluding me – to do the same. It no matter what crisis or sadness in awe of, and when you realize [email protected] of Care, High School Alternative is a privilege to work beside her. they have been exposed to.” the list of people from around Program, Middle School Al- Simply put, Cheri is one of the Past recipients of the Spirit of the globe who have received this ternative Program, Anabranch, most committed and dedicated Crazy Horse Award include Mu- award, it is difficult to find the Substance Abuse Intervention child-centered educators I have, hammad Ali, former United Na- words to express my gratitude.” Program and the acquisition of or will ever, know. I can’t think tions Ambassador George Mc- the private Mind Development of anyone in this field more de- Govern, former United States Program (created and directed serving of this recognition.” Attorney General Janet Reno,

St. Charles County’s Riverside Landing boat ramp opens St. Charles County’s newest recreation park will close this winter to undergo ma- popular ‘blueway’ area of the river, known area opened Aug. 18, just in time for the jor renovations including the installation of as Alton Lake, is 40,000 acres and 38 miles popular Blessing of the Fleet along the Mis- several small and large campsites that will long. It will be the perfect summer destina- sissippi River. Riverside Landing, the former accommodate recreational vehicles, day- tion close to home.” privately-owned pay dock located between use picnic areas, a walking trail, a spacious The St. Charles County Parks and Rec- Kampville Drive and Huster Road in St. fire pit area and a play area for children. Re- reation Department has added three new Charles, is now St. Charles County Parks’ stroom facilities, water and electric will be parks this year alone. In addition to the property and access to the river is free to the available on site. It is anticipated that River- Riverside Landing, The Park at New Melle public. side Landing will reopen to the public in the Lakes opens on Sept. 29 and Veterans Trib- The 7.73-acre park was purchased in summer of 2019. ute Park in Weldon Spring opens this fall. March 2018 by the St. Charles County Parks “Riverside Landing is going to be the This increases the total number of county and Recreation Department and will be de- place to go for kayaking, canoeing, boating parks open to the public from 12 to 15 and veloped into a unique outdoor recreation- and other water sports, as well as camping, the total amount of acquired park land to al attraction. A boat ramp and dock, boat fishing and hunting along the Mississippi 3,643 acres. slips and kayak launch area will be available River and Dardenne Creek,” said St. Charles through the rest of the boating season. The County Parks Director Ryan Graham. “This

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Strokes: what to know Alzheimer’s Association Walk To End Alzheimer’s In St. Charles to join the fight against the disease By Meagan Goddard

Strokes are caused by either a clot in the brain or a brain bleed. The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. These abnormalities in the brain can have life-threatening compli- Charles residents to join the fight to end Alzhei- cations, but can be reversed if caught quickly enough. Learn how mer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Asso- to recognize the signs of a stroke and what to do if you suspect you ciation Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk will or a loved one is experiencing a stroke. take place on Sept. 29 at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville. What is a stroke? Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzhei- There are two major kinds of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhag- mer’s participants will complete a one or two ic. An ischemic stroke is a restriction of blood to the brain, either mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s dis- from a blood clot or plaque build-up. Ischemic strokes make up ease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies about 87 percent of all strokes. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused enrollment and support programs and services Submitted Photo by weakened blood vessels bursting in the brain, causing a brain from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk partici- bleed. pants will also join in a meaningful tribute cer- What are the common symptoms of a stroke? emony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s ing with Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading FAST is an acronym to help you easily remember the most com- disease. cause of death in the U.S. and the only disease mon symptoms of strokes. “The fight to end Alzheimer’s is growing more among the top 10 causes that cannot be cured, Face: Facial drooping on one side of the face. urgent every year. Each Walk to End Alzhei- prevented or even slowed. Additionally, more Arms: Weakness in one arm or in one whole side of the body. mer’s is a new opportunity to raise money and than 15 million family and friends provide care Speech: Slurred speech or overall trouble speaking. awareness and show families that they are not to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias Time: If you recognize any of the symptoms above, it’s time to alone,” Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Greater Missouri in the U.S. In Missouri alone, there are more call 911. Chapter President. than 110,000 people living with the disease and In addition to the one or two mile walk, par- 314,000 caregivers. How are strokes treated? ticipants will enjoy food, beverages and family Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, For an ischemic stroke, some patients will be administered TPA, fun. join a team or register to walk as an individual a clot-busting drug. This medication breaks up the blood clot in More than five million Americans are liv- at alz.org/walk. the brain to restore blood flow. It’s important to seek medical at- tention as soon as stroke symptoms present, as this drug can only be administered within a certain window of time. While TPA gives the greatest chance of a full recovery, there are several therapies available that can help restore movement and speech over time. How can I prevent a stroke? There are both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for stroke. Non-modifiable factors are those that you cannot control, including genetics and age. Modifiable risk factors can be con- trolled. A poor diet, lack of exercise and smoking can increase the risk of stroke. It is recommended to eat a heart healthy diet — what’s healthy for your heart is healthy for your brain. It’s also important to exercise regularly and quit smoking. By making these healthy lifestyle choices, you can greatly decrease your risk of a stroke.

Meagan Goddard is the stroke and regulatory coordinator for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals. Prevention tactics become very crucial after an initial stroke, as many pa- www.laserlipoandveins.com/contest tients are at a higher risk of having a second stroke. To learn more about support groups for stroke patients and caregivers, visit BJCSt- CharlesCounty.org/Events. www.laserlipoandveins.com 4 Around Town August 22, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Get your event or good news Save the date for Celebrate St. Peters 2018 at published in Community News: 370 Lakeside Park email your information in calendar and article formats to [email protected] Whether you’re a lover of country or rock mu- sic, you’re in for a treat at Celebrate St. Peters 2018 when some major acts take the stage with free live concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. Plus, carnival rides, game booths, tasty food, lo- cal vendors and crafters, family entertainment, fireworks and more will return to 370 Lakeside Park during the eighth annual Celebrate St. Pe- ters festival on Sept. 14 and 15. Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan will get the par- ty going Friday night with their style, flair and Submitted photo undeniable talent as their Grits and Glamour Tour brings a fun night of country music to St. ples on the Celebrate Stage and Chef Bananas Peters. Pam and Lorrie have recorded 28 top 10 and Abra-Kid-Abra in the Community News hits, more than 18 million records sold, and 12 Family Area. number one songs. Jesse Keith Whitley will open Free family entertainment also will include The at 7 p.m. Home Depot Kids Workshop, plus game booths “Sister Christian, oh the time has come!” That’s and inflatables. right, coming to Celebrate St. Peters 2018 on Sat- Save money on Reserved Parking Passes and urday night, with their 35th anniversary tour— unlimited carnival rides by making purchases in it’s Night Ranger! They’re playing all their hits, advance at St. Peters City Hall or the Rec-Plex. plus deep cuts from their entire catalogue. This Take advantage of the Celebrate St. Peters Family great night of rock opens with Contagious at 7 Special to save up to $21 on convenient parking p.m. and unlimited carnival rides. Saturday afternoon entertainment will include Check out www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate to Butch Wax and The Hollywoods with Theo Peo- learn more.

Inspiration Corner: Camping and consuming quality comestibles

I looked at my friend’s plate and paled. The food me or does everything taste better when cooked wasn’t moving but it could have. The first thing to over the fire? The chicken required a little more instigate nausea was the tiny, lidless eyeballs. The effort. To be candid, I cooked my boneless, skin- next thing to get me was the suction cups on the less chicken breasts at home and re-heated them legs. I had asked her to bring healthy food but in foil with zucchini and mushrooms. It requires really, who brings baby squid to a campfire? I’m a little more prep work but it is well worth the all for living a healthy lifestyle, but if there is any effort. For dessert I prepared grapes and sweet chance the food will wiggle in my mouth, forget cherries. My friend brought pineapple to supple- about it. ment her lidless invertebrates, and when we were Have you ever wanted to lose weight but done eating, we watched the stars twinkle while thought consuming quality comestibles might the whippoorwills called. And candidly, I even kill you? Worse, did you plunk down hard-earned lost a few pounds on vacation this year (though cash for a campfire cookbook only to find an in- that was probably from sweating in the heat!). gredient list that was half a page long and filled Today, if you would like to lose weight and with foods you couldn’t pronounce? Me too! have fun camping, don’t overthink it. You can When I used to plan a camping trip I wrote make simple meals that taste great and satisfy down the basics; hotdogs, hamburgers, corn-on- your sweet tooth. Make a trip to Aldi or your lo- the-cob, foil wrapped potatoes and ingredients cal farmer’s market and pick up fresh fruits and for s’mores. But once I began to live a healthy life- vegetables. Avoid processed foods like breads, style, I could eat those things no longer. My deci- sugar-laden granola and soda. Drink lots of wa- sion to eat “clean” conflicted with every campfire ter, walk in the sunshine and relax. And maybe, if meal I had previously consumed. Therefore I had you cut the calories in other places you can even to adopt a new strategy and no, it did not include still have your ice cold beer. For more inspiration ink-squiring invertebrates. follow me on my blog: www.destinationdisci- My husband raised an eyebrow when I grabbed pline.com. the potato peeler. “What on earth are you doing?” I grabbed a carrot and prepared to filet, “Prep- ping my camp food.” He sighed and walked away. Margaret Wolfinbarger “I hope you don’t think I’m eating that.” is a wife and mother of But he did eat it and he liked it too. Because three peculiar children. carrots roasted with fresh onion, butter and She lives in St. Charles thyme are actually very tasty. For ease, I peeled, and likes to shine light into chopped and put them in Ziploc bags in the dark places. www.stpetersmo.net/celebrate cooler until they were ready for the foil. Is it just www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 22, 2018 Around Town 5 2018 St. Charles County Fair Queen crowned in Wentzville

Alexa Daly was crowned the High School, where she was 2018 St. Charles County Fair active in the Marching Band, Queen on July 24 at Rotary Modulation Z Winter Drum- Park in Wentzville. line and the Robotics Team. The 18-year-old from O’Fal- Daly has received the Blue and lon also received first place in Gold Academic Scholarship the talent competition, playing to attend Southern Arkansas “Dream Sequence #3,” a ma- University where she plans rimba solo by Tracy Thomas. on pursuing her education in Daly said her contest expe- equine sciences and minoring rience was excellent and en- in welding engineering. courages young women to step Daly would like to thank her out of their comfort zone and parents, Darren and Theresa challenge themselves. The ex- Daly and her sponsor, Farmer perience has provided her with Insurance - The Akers Agency, opportunities to meet new for making it possible for her people, improve her public to compete this year. speaking and be a positive role Other winners included model. first runner-up Courtney Pyr- Her hobbies include welding, tle, second runner-up Rachel playing the marimba, compet- Love, who also received first www.LAWNAUTHORITY.COM ing at area horse shows or ro- runner-up talent, congeniali- deos, riding Western Pleasure, ty winner Lucy Boschert and Submitted photo Hunter/Jumper, or Poles and top evening gown winner Cora Alexa Daly was crowned the 2018 St. Charles Barrels. Besselman, who also received County Fair Queen on July 24 at Rotary Park Daly graduated this past second runner-up talent. in Wentzville. May from Fort Zumwalt South

Public school superintendents meet with county executive to discuss new St. Charles County CAPS Consortium In August, the new St. Charles County CAPS build new connections between our schools and Consortium will begin its work pairing high growing businesses that are looking for their fu- school students and local businesses for the ture workforce.” 2018-19 school year. After more than a year Businesses currently participating in the of coordination between the five public school CAPS Consortium include BJC HealthCare, districts in St. Charles County, local superinten- Spectrum, EDC Business & Community Part- dents and CAPS officials met with St. Charles ners, SSM Health, Stauder Technologies and County Executive Steve Ehlmann to discuss this Vatterott College. new initiative and how it will impact students County Executive Ehlmann congratulated the and businesses. superintendents and boards of Fort Zumwalt, CAPS, or Center for Advanced Profession- Francis Howell, Orchard Farm, St. Charles and al Studies, teaches business etiquette and soft Wentzville school districts. skills to participating high school juniors and “As a former educator, I know the importance seniors. It also places them in business intern- of getting students excited and engaged in what ships during the school day to work on mean- they are learning. The efforts of everyone in- ingful business projects and learn about specific volved in establishing the new CAPS Consor- career pathways. High school and college cred- tium in St. Charles County are to be congratu- it will be awarded to successful students in the lated,” he said. program. Initial career tracks include health- Ehlmann and educators also talked about care, information technology and global busi- ways to provide mentorships, career shadowing ness/entrepreneurship. and summer internships so even more students Nearly 150 high school students are enrolled can gain “real-world” business experience prior in the new CAPS program, which will begin to high school graduation. with a special kick-off event Aug. 14 at Linden- “It will benefit everyone if we can get more wood University. business leaders and employers to partner with “The public schools in St. Charles County are our schools on initiatives like CAPS, STEM, ca- already among the best in Missouri,” says St. reer shadowing and internships. It is up to all Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “The of us working together in the community to new CAPS program is an excellent addition to help prepare the workforce of tomorrow that we the local curriculum that will help better pre- need and want in St. Charles County,” he said. pare students for their future careers and help 6 School August 22, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Wentzville educator selected as finalist for presidential teaching award

Terri Politte, Assistant Prin- grow professionally. I feel so for- cipal at Boone Trail Elementary tunate to work in the Wentzville in the Wentzville School Dis- School District, where I am con- trict, has been selected as a Fi- tinuously supported as a learner nalist for the 2018 Presidential and leader.” Award for Excellence in Math- Politte is the seventh WSD ed- ematics and Science Teaching ucator in six years to receive this (PAEMST). The award is the prestigious recognition for ex- highest recognition that a K-12 cellence in teaching. Two WSD mathematics or science teach- educators, Laura Parn and Kath- er can receive for outstanding ryn Schack, were named recipi- teaching in the United States. ents of the Presidential Award in Politte’s selection as a finalist is 2012 and 2014, respectively. based on her classroom work “Terri Politte is an exceptional Photo courtesy Wentzville School District as a sixth grade math teacher at mathematics teacher and lead- pinterest.com/mycnews Terri Politte, Assistant Principal at Boone Duello Elementary (also in the er, one genuinely deserving of Trail Elementary in the Wentzville School Wentzville School District) pri- this distinction,” said Duello District, has been selected as a Finalist for or to her being named assistant Elementary Principal, and for- the 2018 Presidential Award for Excellence principal at Boone Trail in June. mer PAEMST recipient, Laura in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The awards are given to math- Parn. “She is a leader in both her ematics and science teachers knowledge of the mathematics credit to, the community of pre- from each of the 50 states and content, and her instructional vious PAEMST winners and will four U.S. jurisdictions. It recog- strategies to deliver the content further the goal of highlighting nizes those teachers who devel- to students through engaging and promoting academic excel- op and implement a high-qual- and meaningful lessons. Her lence for students through inno- ity instructional program that commitment to improving her vative mathematics instruction.” enhances student learning. work is not limited strictly to The White House will an- Politte is only one of two math the mathematics content. She is nounce the winners next year. www.BYERLYRV.com teachers in Missouri selected to aware that in order to educate a Those selected for this presiden- represent the state as finalists for developing mathematician, the tial honor will receive a $10,000 the PAEMST. needs of the child must be met award from the National Sci- “I am very humbled and hon- holistically. This model and her ence Foundation to be used at ored to be considered for this constant reflection on how she their discretion. They also are prestigious award,” said Politte. might continue to improve her invited to Washington, D.C., “The success I have found in ed- practices have allowed her to for an awards ceremony, edu- ucation is due to the selflessness build positive rapport with her cational events, and visits with of mentors, leaders, and team- students and families. Terri not members of Congress and the mates that have invested their only belongs in the same com- Administration. time and energy in helping me pany, but will also bring great

FHSD celebrates record number of AP Scholars for 2017-18 Francis Howell School District is proud to an- or more AP exams and earned the AP Scholar nounce that 266 students, the most in district award. The AP Scholar with Honor award is history, have been named Advanced Placement granted to students who receive an average score (AP) Scholars for 2017-18. The AP program rec- of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores ognizes high school students who have demon- of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. strated outstanding college-level achievement FHSD had 46 students who earned the AP Schol- through AP courses and exams with the presti- ar with Honor award. FHSD had 77 students who gious AP Scholar Awards. received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP “The rigorous coursework provided by these Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or classes allows our students to earn college cred- more of these exams, and earned the AP Scholar it, develop college-level skills, and increase their with Distinction award. The National AP Scholar understanding of potential career pathways,” said award is granted to students in the United States Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nathan Hoven. “We who receive an average score of at least 4 on all continue to increase the number of students tak- AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on ing these challenging classes, and our students eight or more of these exams. Francis Howell had continue to increase their scores, as well. We 12 students earn the very prestigious National are very proud of all of our students who have AP Scholar award. earned AP Scholar recognition.” The majority of AP Award recipients were There are four different levels of the AP award graduating seniors, but there were more than 100 that students can achieve. FHSD had 143 stu- juniors who earned AP Awards that will return www.TroyCVB.com dents who received scores of 3 or higher on three to FHSD for the new school year. www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 22, 2018 Business 7 Direct Patient Care St. Louis celebrates new business with ribbon cutting

Submitted photo Dr. Robb Hicks, President and Founder of Di- Direct Patient Care St. Louis is a membership rect Patient Care St. Louis, cut the ribbon on his medicine model of patient care. For a modest new business, Direct Patient Care St. Louis on monthly fee, you have a direct relationship with Aug. 1. Direct Patient Care St. Louis is located your doctor. You’ll receive the full range of com- at 500 Jungermann Road, Suite 203 in St. Peters. prehensive primary care services, such as acute Joining Hicks was city of St. Peters Mayor Len and urgent care visits, regular checkups, preven- Pagano and members of the board of alderman. tative care and chronic disease management. For Also attending the ribbon cutting were clients, more information on Direct Patient Care St. Lou- neighboring business owners and ambassadors is and how membership medicine could work for with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of you, please call 314-680-1632 or visit his website Commerce. at www.DPCStL.com.

Tru by Hilton celebrates Whimzy Collection grand opening with celebrates grand opening ribbon cutting with ribbon cutting

Submitted photo Submitted photo Ben Kinseth, Director of Operations, cut the Owner Shyam Basnet cut the ribbon on his ribbon on the new Tru by Hilton Hotel on Aug. 8. new business Whimzy Collection on Aug. 9. Tru by Hilton is located at 333 Camelback Road in Whimzy Collection is located at 300 North St. Charles. Main Street in Historic St. Charles. Helping Kinseth cut the ribbon was city of St. Helping Basnet cut the ribbon was city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith. Also on hand was Charles Mayor Sally Faith. Also on hand were General Manager Lori Lammers, staff with Tru friends, co-workers and ambassadors with the by Hilton, hotel guests and board members and Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Com- ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County merce. Chamber of Commerce. Whimzy Collection features handmade items Tru by Hilton is a five-story, 87 room hotel geared imported from Napal. You can find jackets, toward budget-conscious guests. Rooms range in pants, purses, backpacks, hats, jewelry and price between $75 and $95 with the room designs much more. It’s a great place to go to find that fitting into the live-work-play environment of the one of a kind item for the hard to buy for person Streets of St. Charles. For more information on in your life. Tru by Hilton at the Streets of St. Charles or avail- For more information on Whimzy Collection, able hotel stays, please contact 636-669-2500 or please contact Shyam at 636-757-3761. www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex visit their website at www.tru.hilton.com. 8 What’s Happening August 22, 2018 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Send your event to [email protected] and we'll print it!

EVENTS Aug 28: Free band concert Sept. 5: Prayer breakfast The After Hours Community band is Major Jeffrey Struecker, Task Force hosting their Summer Pops concert at Ranger/U.S. Army Retired, is well Aug. 20-22: Theater auditions 7:30 p.m.at Harvest Ridge Elementary known as a major participant in the Center Stage Theatre will hold open School at 1220 Harvest Ridge Drive in event we all know as Black Hawk auditions for “My Three Angels” at 7 St. Charles. The program will include Down. He will address the Twen- p.m. on Aug. 20-21. Auditions will be marches, show/movie themes and ty-Fourth Annual Businessmen’s held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts patriotic selections. All are welcome. Prayer Breakfast of St. Charles Coun- Building theater on the SCC campus. For more information call Joyce at ty, an interdenominational event. The Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22. 636-946-7848. breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Roles are available for seven men and the St. Charles Convention Center at three women. Auditions are open to Aug. 31: Food drive One Convention Plaza in St. Charles. the community and will consist of a When you are visiting a branch of Doors open at 7:00 a.m. Jeffrey Struec- cold reading from the script, which are the St. Charles City-County Library ker follows last year’s inspiring mes- on reserve at the SCC library. A pre- www.proactiveprintservices.com District in O’Fallon during August sage from David Barton the Founder pared monologue is suggested but not you will see a large red container on and President of WallBuilders, that required. The show will be performed wheels that says “Food Drive.” The presents America’s forgotten history at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-29; 10 a.m. Sept. Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon is spon- and heroes, with an emphasis on our 27; and 2:00 p.m. Sept. 30. Tickets soring this drive to help the O’Fallon moral, religious and constitutional are free to SCC students with ID, $8 Salvation Army Food Pantry replenish heritage. The prayer breakfast is a con- for general admission, $6 for seniors, their shelves. Donations of food slow sistent “sell-out” and those interested veterans and students. The campus is down during the summer months and in attending should visit the Minis- located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. the food pantry needs help with pro- try to Men website at www.ministry- in Cottleville. For more information, viding certain types of food for people tomen.net to purchase tickets. contact Debbie Phillips, director, in the community. Some of the items [email protected]. they need the most right now include: Sept. 7: Free skin care event canned meat (most important), cream A free skin care event takes place from Aug. 22: Woodworkers open of chicken and mushroom soup, Spag- 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Laser Lipo and Vein house ettiOs, pasta sauce in a can, ketchup, at 830 Waterbury Falls Dr, #202 in The International Wood Collectors mayo, saltine crackers and instant rice O’Fallon. Learn about solutions for Society will host an open house in the or bags of rice. Any other food dona- your skin. For more information call Embassy Suites Windsor Room in St. tions are welcome too. Drop your do- 636-614-1665. Charles. Woodworkers and collectors nations off at the Middendorf-Kredell from around the world will be showing Branch, Deer Run Branch or the Li- Sept. 9: Patriot Day run their work from 7 – 9 p.m. Admission brary Express at Winghaven Branch Run in the Eighth Annual Patriot Day is free. through Aug. 31. Run at CarShield Field (Rascals Stadi- um) in O’Fallon. This event supports Aug. 24: Beach Blast Dance Sept. 1: Car show Backstoppers Inc. and USO Missouri, Join DJ Gary Williams of Juke Box The Trinity Lutheran Church Benefit Inc. and honors all those heroes who Productions for a Beach Blast Dance Car Show takes place at 1307 W Boone perished on 9-11, first responders and at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre St. in Troy from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 military. The 5K and 10K races are $30 from 7-10 p.m. Individual, couples p.m. (Rain date is Sept. 15.) The show and begin at 8:00 a.m. One-mile fun and groups are welcome. Bring your will include 16 classes for classic cars, run is $25 and 1/4 mile soldier march www.FoodFest370.com own snacks; soda will be available for trucks and motorcycles from 1900 to is $20. These begin at 8:30 a.m. purchase. Tickets are $7 per person at current, and trophies will be presented Register at kofcpatriotdayrun.com. the door. Show a St. Peters Resident from first to third place in each class, Participants receive a shirt and a chal- Privilege Card or a Cultural Arts Cen- as well as special awards for Ladies lenge coin at the event. Presented by tre membership card at the door and Choice and People’s Choice. Registra- St. Patrick Assembly Knights of Co- receive a discount of $1 off admission. tion is from 10:00 a.m. – noon. Partic- lumbus #2620. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is locat- ipant judging is from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. ed in the west wing of St. Peters City and awards will be at 3:00 p.m. Cost Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in Sept. 13: Square dance lessons is only $20 per class. Dash plaques to Free square dance lesson starting Sept. St. Peters. For more information, call the first 50 registered entries. Bring 13 at Windsor Place Retirement Liv- 636-397-6903, ext. 1624, or visit www. the entire family and enjoy good food, stpetersmo.net/arts. ing at 2150 W Randolph in St. Charles music, a silent auction and shop the from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. every Thursday. vendor’s area. All proceeds go to a Sponsored by Wheelers and Dealers Aug. 25: Fundraiser gala great cause. To pre-register or if you Square Dance Club. Contact Judy at United Services for Children will host have questions, contact Jim Lalu- 314-757-9756 or Lucy at 636-391- its 35th annual gala, “Magical Mo- mondiere at 636-290-2535 or stop in 3822. ments – An Evening Under the Stars,” Trinity Lutheran Church and see Letta in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameri- Smith at the office. star Casino-St. Charles. United Ser- Sept. 15: Craft fair vices will present the Champions for Sept. 2: Car show Tri County Advisory Board To Proba- Children award to Joel and Janet Brett. The S.L.I.C.K. (St. Louis Independent tion And Parole Probation and Parole They will also bestow the Communi- Car Club) will hold its 21st Annual Car District 17, Missouri Department of ty Partnership Award to the Renaud Show benefiting The Backstoppers at Correction invites you to their Sixth Spirit Center – city of O’Fallon. More the Harvester Lions Club at 4835 Cen- Annual Christmas in September Craft than 300 guests typically attend the tral School Rd. in St. Charles. (Rain Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid gala. Please visit www.unitedservices- date is Sept. 9). The Lions Club will Rivers Mall Dr. in St. Peters from 9:00 forchildren.org for more information also be providing food and drink. Cars a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Crafters are needed. on the gala, including tickets and can register for judging for a nominal Please contact Esther Angelos at mar- sponsorship opportunities. $20 and if the owner prefers, he or she [email protected], home phone 636- can “Display Only” for $15. Pre-reg- 441-0329 or cell 314-477-5096. Aug. 25: Gospel concert istration for judging includes one car New Beginnings Worship Center show t-shirt in your size choice. Regis- Sept. 16: Square dance open Church at 108 Birdie Hills Rd. in St. tration takes place from 8 a.m. to noon house Peters will host the gospel singers The with an awards presentation at 3 p.m. This is a free event to introduce Wanda Mountain Boys at 6 p.m. For There will be goody bags, awards, dash non-dancers to the fun world of square www.friendshipbrewco.com more information call 636-544-2030 plaques, drawings and gifts for partic- dancing. Come with a partner, come or 314-269-6304. ipants. Throughout the day there will with a group, or come alone. You’ll be music by “DJ” Jim Dalton. make new friends, get some exercise, most of all you’ll have fun. Your first www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 22, 2018 What’s Happening 9 lesson is free from 2 - 4 p.m. at First tleville Parkway. All parking is free. For golfer or $1,200 per team of four golfers SUDOKU answers from page F-1 CROSSWORD answers from page F-4 United Methodist Church at 801 First a full list of colleges and universities – include 18 holes with golf cart, golf Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Call 636- attending the college fair, visit stchas. goodie bag, lunch and dinner. A live 978-6857 for more information or visit edu/collegefair. For more information, and silent auction will be held during www.stpeterssquares.com. contact Rachael Ragsdale, admissions the barbecue dinner starting at 5:00 counselor, at 636-922-8600 or rrags- p.m. Proceeds will go toward ending Sept. 17 Toast & Taste fundraiser [email protected]. childhood hunger and family food in- The Child Center, Inc. is excited to security in the St. Louis bi-state region. invite everyone to a tasty night out at Sept. 21-23: Flower show their annual Toast & Taste fundraiser. The Greater St. Louis Council of Na- Nov. 3: Trivia night Each guest will enjoy a variety of great tionally Accredited Flower Show “Thinksgiving” Trivia Night fund- tasting beers, wines, bourbons, and Judges presents an NGC Design Spe- raiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advi- savory appetizers in a pleasant atmo- cialty Flower Show, “Steppin’ Out in sory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post sphere. The event will take place at The St. Charles” at the Builders Home & 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey Remodeling Show, at the St. Charles St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between located at 5065 Hwy N in Cottleville Convention Center. Show is free and Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open from 6 - 10 p.m. Guests will be able open to the public. Hours are Friday: at 6 p.m. - Trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost to eat, drink, mix and mingle all while noon-7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. -7 p.m. is $20 per person/$160 per table, max- listening to live music from Bob Born. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5p.m. imum of eight per table. Popcorn and Old shoes just hanging around? There will also be a silent auction and non-alcoholic beverages will be pro- Donate your gently used shoes raffles throughout the evening. Addi- Sept. 30: St. Charles Flames Try- vided. Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own and make a difference. tional beverages and food will be avail- outs able for purchase. Seating is limited, so food. For more information call Esther Now through September 30, St. attendees are urged to purchase tickets Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or Charles Flames are recruiting girls, 6 - early by visiting www.TheChildCen- Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240. 8th grade for the 2018 - 2019 basketball ter.com/Tasting. The event is 21 years To reserve a table, full payment must be season. The St. Charles Flames are a old and over and the admission is $50 competitivewww.treesbywoody.net AAU basketball team. For received by Oct. 25. per person. Sponsorships are available more information, contact Jerry Book- starting at $150. (314) 594-7463 er at (636)262-4895, stcharlesflames@ Visit www.SHOESANDHOPE.org for more information charter.net, or visit the website at www. www.SHOESANDHOPE.org Sept. 18: Free speakers series stcharlesbasketballclub.org ONGOING EVENTS “Making Public Safety Personal” is the topic for the upcoming #SCCMore Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensi- Speaker Series. This presentation Oct. 1: Golf tournament Operation Food Search, a nonprofit bly will take place at the McClay Library hunger relief organization, will host its Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Branch at 2760 McClay Road in St. 25th annual golf tournament presented every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Charles from 7-8:30 p.m. Colonel by Ascension Health with registration Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet David Todd, Chief of the St. Charles beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at County Police Department will speak start at noon. The tournament will be 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For about a variety of public safety and held at WingHaven Country Club, St. more information contact Joyce at 636- emergency issues. Todd will discuss Louis’ only Nicklaus-designed course, 206-5306. the structure of St. Charles County law located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in enforcement and public services avail- O’Fallon. Tickets – which are $300 per able through the police department, as well as the impact of the opioid epidemic on police and general safety precautions. He will also provide an overview of the county’s new Emer- gency Operations Center in O’Fallon. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions after the program. The #SCCMore Speaker Series is free, but registration is requested. To register, or for information on future #SCCMore Speaker Series programs, visit sccmo. org/SpeakerSeries.

Sept. 20: College fair The St. Charles Regional College Fair is coming to St. Charles Communi- ty College from 6-7:30 p.m. The fair, held in the College Center gym, is for current high school students who are interested in speaking with college representatives from throughout the United States to learn more about each college and decide which one is right for them. Parking for attendees will be available in the Yellow and Blue park- ing lots, which are accessible through the southwest entrance along Cot-

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Gary B. will be broadcasting the Sports you see with Gary B... “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am SCC adds new athletic director Belters for first place in the Frontier League’s West on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com The St. Charles Com- Division, and into a tie with the Southern Illinois munity College Cougar Miners for the second wild card spot. Athletic Department has With 11 games left in the regular season, the added Tim Brix as their team plays eight of the games in the friendly con- athletic director. fines of O’Fallon. Like Us On Facebook Brix, who will replace NEXT HOME GAMES: Chris Gober who retired Aug 22, 23 against the Gateway Grizzlies facebook.com/mycnews June 30 after serving 15 Aug 28, 29, 30 against the Southern Illinois Photo courtesy SCC years as the college’s first Miners The St. Charles Communi- athletic director and 20 Aug 31, Sep 1, 2 against the Florence Freedom ty College Cougar Athletic years as SCC’s head base- Go to www.RiverCityRascals.com for more de- Department has added Tim ball coach, began his duties tails. Brix as their athletic direc- Aug. 13. He heads up an *Need to get on a roll tor. athletic program that in- cludes Division 1 baseball, Rascals player flirts with being in the record softball and men’s and women’s soccer and also books supervises the college’s fitness center. As mentioned, the team defeated the Normal Brix comes to SCC with a three-year tenure as CornBelters 12-9 on Friday night at CarShield assistant athletic director at Odessa College in Field taking the series opener. www.SeniorsHelpingSeniors.com/StLouisCentral Texas, where the Wranglers boasted a 10-sport Designator hitter Paul Kronenfeld, at 6’3”, 215 program. Prior to Odessa, he worked in outside lbs., had a game of a lifetime with three hits in four operations at Boca Grove Golf Course in Florida, attempts. served as athletic site manager in the Hackett- Already fourth in the league in home runs, Kro- stown High New Jersey School Athletic Office and nenfeld belted three home runs in the contest that was assistant to the athletic director at Centenary tied a Frontier League record. College. He had a total of eight runs-batted-in that cat- www.drmarcycooper.com “I am excited to welcome Tim to the SCC fam- apulted him to fourth in the league up from 13th ily,” said Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., SCC president. last week, one shy of the league record and set a “He brings a strong background in intercollegiate team record. sports to SCC and possesses great energy that will *Not a bad day on the field move the Cougar athletic program forward.” *Thanks to Amber Peterson, Marketing Specialist, Cottleville ‘Terri/Joe’s Networking Group’ at- SCC tending the Rascals game Every Wednesday you see the group comprising Rascals sweep first-place team with 11 games more than 250 members at Bemo’s at 4 p.m. left They will be in the right field suite on Wednes- The River City Rascals professional baseball day. Come by and say “hi” to me, Gary B., and I’ll team play in the West Division of the Frontier mention it in my next article. League with their home games at CarShield Field *Always a great time in O’Fallon. The team earned a three-game sweep over the Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, Normal CornBelters with a 6-2 win in the series may be educated in business but he finale on Sunday night at CarShield Field. On Fri- lives and breathes sports. He host- day, the two teams had a slugfest with the home ed a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ team winning 12-9 and the O’Fallon team also slid inaugural season, and co-hosted by the CornBelters on Saturday with a 5-3 win. SportsRadioSTL.com, among many The wins move the Rascals within a game of the other activities. www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 22, 2018 Feature F-1 Recipe: BACK TO SCHOOL: CREATIVE WAYS SCHOOLS ARE SERVING UP DAIRY – SUDOKU – Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every It is back to school time and the cafeteria is Chicken Pesto Panini row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9. one place students may not expect to see excit- Yield: 1 serving ing changes. However, through its Dollars for Dairy initiative, St. Louis District Dairy Council is helping 37 schools amp up their breakfast and lunch programs to include more milk, cheese and yogurt. “When students choose dairy at school, they are getting nutrients like protein and calcium to help fuel them throughout the day,” states Nu- trition Educator Camille Smith. Here are a few creative ways cafeterias are serving up dairy with the help of SLDDC’s Dollars for Dairy initiative. Iced Caramel Latte Ingredients: Yield: 1 serving 1 ciabatta roll 2 tomato slices 2 teaspoons pesto sauce 1 slice provolone cheese Ingredients: 3 slices deli chicken ½ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled Directions: 1 cup low fat milk Pre-heat panini press. 2 Tablespoons Sugar Cut ciabatta roll in half and spread 1 teaspoon of pesto sauce on Free Caramel Syrup inside of each slice of roll. Ice Place one half of roll on panini press, pesto side up. Directions: Layer roll with chicken, tomato and cheese. Combine coffee, milk Place remaining half of roll on top, pesto side down. and syrup in a tall glass filled with ice. Stir until Close panini press and grill sandwich for 3-4 minutes, until blended well. Enjoy! cheese melts and crust browns.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 103, Fat 2.4gm, Calcium 22%, Protein 8gm Nutrition Facts: Calories 373, Fat 11gm, Calcium 20%, Protein 27gm SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

‘The Happytime Murders’ isn’t kid stuff By Steve Bryan

When parents see Pixar or the When “Sausage Party” came out in Walt Disney Company attached 2016, it may have seemed like a new to an animated film, it’s almost a take on the “Veggie Tales” TV show. sure bet that it will be suitable for That’s why theaters put up cautionary younger viewers. Throughout signs for parents to let them know the year, though, there are times about the adult content. Boasting an when it’s difficult to find films extensive cast list, this comedy looked M suitable for children. The task at the secret life of food. Fruits, veg- M gets harder when animated fea- etables and other edibles hope to be tures or ones with puppets have taken home from the grocery store, O decidedly adult themes. but they don’t know the horrors that O Case-in-point: “The Happy- await them in the kitchen. time Murders.” Brian Henson, “The Happytime Murders” is a film V son of the late Jim Henson, has for adults and teenagers who can han- V created a film that could make dle the mature themes. Here’s hoping Kermit and Miss Piggy blush that theater chains put up the same with shame. Melissa McCarthy warning signs as they did for previ- II “The Happytime Murders” photo courtesy Henson Alternative stars here as Detective Connie ous film. Cartoons haven’t just been Edwards, a police detective in- for kids for decades and parents must EE vestigating the murders of the puppet cast of a of the same name. With its stunning graphics, proceed with caution. classic television show. She teams up with Phil science fiction plotlines and mature themes, it Philips, a disgraced puppet cop turned private also was not kid stuff. investigator. It’s a darkly comic take on chil- Though some Pixar films get a little edgy, no Born and raised in South dren’s shows and detective movies directed by one pushes the outside of the envelope quite St. Louis, Steve Bryan is a man who grew up with the Muppets. like Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The creators now based in Anaheim, Cali- Animated films have been breaking bad for of “South Park” unleashed “Team America: fornia, and has been allowed decades, however. Some Popeye cartoons, World Police” in 2004 around the same time access to movie and televi- sion sets to see actors and especially those released during World War as Pixar’s “The Incredibles.” Using puppets, directors at work. Though II, have extremely racist overtones. In 1972, Parker and Stone took aim at world politics his writing has taken him the brilliant Ralph Bakshi unveiled “Fritz the and celebrities in a completely raunchy com- far from St. Louis, Steve is, Cat,” an animated comedy adventure intended edy. Years earlier, the duo even received an at heart, still the same wide- eyed kid who spent count- for adults only. 1981 saw the release of “Heavy Academy Award nomination for “South Park: less hours watching classic movies at neighborhood Metal,” which was based on the edgy magazine Bigger, Longer & Uncut.” theaters. F-2 Feature August 22, 2018 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

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Moore On Life By Cindy Moore

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