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Consider visiting the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, for an off-beat summer vacation.

The Return of Original Films?

Summer Soirees: Bring Friends Together Around the Table

Sighs of Spring

Five Steps to an eco-Friendly Landscape

Nobody Bleeds As Red As ACardinals Fan

SSM Healthcare Invests in Western St. Charles County

Game Day

June

Alaskan Ride

Read our Around Town section to discover all the latest news and events in the western St. Charles County community.


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Safety Improvements to Highway 61

St. Charles County, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the city of Wentzville, has received approval for a $14 million funding partnership to improve the safety of U.S. Highway 61. In January, St. Charles County submitted

an application to MoDOT for the funding partnership in response to recent severe ac-cidents on the highway. It was determined that the safety of the corridor could be im-proved with the construction of a grade-separated interchange at Missouri Route P

and Peine Road, as well as the construction of improvements at several other intersec-tions along the corridor. The partnership includes $8,000,000 in

funding from MoDOT, $3,500,000 from St. Charles County, and $2,500,000 from the city of Wentzville. “I am pleased with the cooperative spirit

demonstrated by MoDOT in approving the county’s application to improve this danger-ous stretch of highway,” said Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles County Executive. “This type of project is also made possible because St.

Charles County voters renewed the ½ cent Transportation Sales Tax in August 2012.” This project was a high priority for St.

Charles County Council Member Joe Cro-nin, whose district encompasses the high-way. “Far too many accidents have occurred in this section of highway. I am pleased to see these improvements made for the pub-lic’s safety,” said Cronin. Ehlmann said that it is anticipated that de-

sign work will start later this year and con-struction will begin in 2016.

Missouri has been named the “Best Trails State” by American Trails, a national, nonprofit orga-nization working on behalf of the nation’s hiking, biking and riding trails. The award was announced today at the International Trails Symposium in Arizona. The na-tional award is presented every two years to the state that has made tremendous contributions to promote and improve their trails system. “Missouri has an outstanding

system of trails that can accommodate a wide variety of activities ranging from a short walk to a hike through the wilderness,” said Gov. Jay Nixon. “This award is a great honor for our state, and I encour-age all Missouri families to get out there and take advantage of this incredible resource found right here in the Show-Me State. Missouri State Parks offers almost 1,000 miles of managed trails and

the state claims more than 500 miles of National Recreation Trails designated by the U.S. Department of Interior. The state lives up to its reputation as “Gateway to the West” with significant trails includ-ing the Lewis and Clark, Trail of Tears, Santa Fe National Historic Trails passing through the state and the Pony Express, California, and Or-egon National Historic Trails beginning on the western border. Mis-souri is also the home of the Katy Trail, the longest developed rail-trail in the nation. “Missourians can walk, hike or bicycle on 230 incredibly diverse trails

throughout the state park system,” said Sara Parker Pauley, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “Spending time

outdoors exploring our trail system not only provides us with a great adventure, it also provides us with an opportunity to improve our overall health and well-being.”“The contributions of staff, volunteers, and support groups have

made Missouri’s state park trails stand out as the best in the nation,” said Bill Bryan, director of Missouri State Parks, a division of the Mis-souri Department of Natural Resources. “We are proud of these ef-forts and look forward to continuing work to build on our network so even more families can enjoy trails in our state,” added Bryan while accepting the award on behalf of Missouri State Parks.The award also recognized Missouri State Parks for a project that

began in 2008 to inventory and manage trails, which is being used in a statewide effort to consolidate and coordinate trail data. Missouri State Parks recently released Trails of Missouri State Parks, a publica-tion that provides detailed information on 230 Missouri State Parks trails. Earlier this year, Gov. Nixon announced that attendance at Missouri’s

State Parks increased in 2012, another sign of Missouri’s economic re-covery. More that 18 million guests visited Missouri’s State Parks in 2012, the fourth consecutive increase in attendance since Gov. Nixon took office, reversing a 10-year decline in parks attendance. Increased attendance at Missouri State Parks is also an important

factor in the state’s economic growth. An economic impact study for the Missouri state park system released in 2012 reported that the total annual expenditure of state parks visitors in 2011 was approxi-mately $778 million. The overall economic impact of these expen-ditures is estimated at $1.02 billion in sales, $307 million in payroll and related income, and $123 million in federal, state, and local taxes. Also, visitors’ expenditures support 14,535 jobs in Missouri. For more information on trails at Missouri state parks and historic

sites, please visit MO.gov

St. Charles County, MoDOT, and Wentzville make $14 million funding partnership, construction to start in 2016

“Best Trails State” in America


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During Volunteer Week this past April, Heartland Hospice had a celebration held at The Commons in St. Peters, where they had over 150 volunteers from hospices’ though out the greater St. Louis area. This event was made possible by the volunteer coordinators with the Greater St. Louis Hospice Organization. This was an all-day event in which speakers provided educational speeches on Guided Imagery, by Dr. Sandy Jost and How To Create Joyful Moments for hospice patients, by Tiffany Phillips. Vendors were also present to give the volunteers an opportunity to purchase products. The feed-back received from the volunteers were great, they really appreci-ated all of the efforts that went into putting on this production for them. Later that night there was a celebration for Heartland Hospice

volunteers at the office where the Hospice provided supper for the volunteers with a Hawaiian theme. The volunteers were excited to be with each again and to meet the new volunteers and to share experiences with each other. “During this celebration we honored 9 volunteers that received

Presidential Volunteer Awards. The recipients of the Bronze Level

award were; Joe Brown, St. Peters, MO with 178 volunteer hours in 2012; Caroyln Joyce, Warrenton, MO, with 111 volunteer hours in 2012; Charles Morris, O’Fallon, MO, with 125 volunteer hours, Kim Kainady, Wentzville, MO with 134 volunteer hours in 2012; Leslie Santel, St. Paul, MO with 173 volunteer hours in 2012; Steve Vogt, Veteran to Veteran volunteer, St. Peters, Mo with 107 volunteer hours in 2012; and Susan Goddard, Foristell, MO with 111 volun-teer hours in 2012. There were 2 recipients of the Silver Level award, Bonnie Elder, St. Charles, MO with 311 volunteer hours and Coleen Phillips, St. Charles, Mo with 307 volunteer hours. “All volunteers were presented with thank you gifts purchased

from Positive Promotions that included; travel pillows, key rings with a light and volunteer photo magnet. They all received a certifi-cate thanking them for all of the hours that they had volunteered with the patients. All of the 15 volunteers that attended were very appreciative of the honors bestowed upon them. “Our volunteers are wonderful, they visit with patients that have a

limited life left and they do it with such joy. Join us by calling me at 636.327.4018,” explains JoAnn Cole.

Heartland Hospice Honors Volunteers

If you quilt or appreciate the beauty of quilts, consider a trip to the National Quilt Museum (NQM) in Paducah, KY. Museum Chief Executive Officer Frank Bennett says those unfamiliar with quilt art who walk through the museum doors for the first time, often exclaim, as he did, “Wow!”“They have never seen anything like it and

can’t believe what they’re seeing,” he says. “Actually, we have a policy that if you are not blown away by what you see we will give you your admission back. We have never had someone ask for a refund and I doubt we ever will,” Bennett said with a smile.NQM is well-known among the nation’s 21

million quilters who regard it as the world’s “mecca” of quilting. And it has been described by Forbes as “a massive tourist attraction,” be-cause it draws 40,000 visitors a year from all 50 states and 40 countries, earning Paducah the sobriquet “Quilt City, USA.”But millions of people who may have heard

of The Metropolitan Museum of Art or the Chicago Art Institute have never heard of NQM---and so are in for an eye-opening sur-prise. That’s because, “Today’s top quilt artists are creators on a par with world-class American artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and An-drew Wyeth,” Bennett says.

“The work quilters’ do in every way is as much art as sculpture is art, or painting is art. The only difference is that quilts are made out of fabric,” Bennett goes on to say. A 37-year-old former busi-

ness writer (“The Breathing Organization”) and consultant who chose to put his own business aside two years ago to take the helm of the Pa-ducah, KY, museum.Right now, the quilt community/business

is growing and many newcomer men are be-coming quilters as well. One of them, Richard Larson, of Plano, TX, who quilts professionally for a living, has won more than 300 quilting show awards and exhibited in the NQM show last year titled “Quilting Reinvented: Longarm Quilters of the 21st Century.” “Still,” Bennett says, “we have men who visit our museum with their wives but sit in the lobby, saying, “This is not art, this is women’s stuff.” “When I tell them that I am the CEO and walk them into a gallery, you can see their perceptions change.”“This is the double standard I want to end,”

Bennett explains. “If fiber art is ‘a woman’s thing,’ does that mean sculpture made out of

iron is ‘a man’s thing?” He goes on to say, “Art is the expression of a person’s soul. Whether it is made out of fabric, iron, paper, or any other material is irrelevant.”

Get Outta Town:National Quilt Museum

Photo courtesy National Quilt Museum

“Art is the expression of a person’s soul. Whether it is made out of fabric, iron, paper, or any

other material is irrelevant.”


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Stephanie Adelmann, a senior at Troy Buchanan High School, re-cently signed a letter of intent to attend and play soccer at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. Says Adelmann, “I’m so excited! I was talking to some other schools, and hadn’t really thought about it. The coach saw me play when he came to see another player at one of our club games.”Adelmann chose Culver-Stockton,

she says, for its class size and aca-demics, not just its strong athletic program. “I really like Culver-Stock-ton because it’s a smaller school. I wouldn’t be just a number like I would be at a larger school. This way I can get help when I need it and have close relationships with my teachers.”Adelmann will major in math, and

hopes to become an engineer. She has an internship with Bodine Aluminum, Inc. in Troy this summer.As a midfielder for TBHS, Adelmann lead the Trojans to an 18-6 over-

all record and the Gateway South Conference championship title. She

was named third-team all-conference her junior year, and has played for the Norco Club Team for four years. She spent her freshman year playing for the Hazelwood West High School women’s soccer team,

which won the district and confer-ence championship.Adelmann has been a scholar-ath-

lete and on the honor roll for three years. Culver-Stockton College women’s

soccer coach Tyler Tomlinson said, “Stephanie is a very special player. Her speed and soccer IQ makes her a very dangerous weapon on the pitch. We expect her to come in and contribute immediately to the success of our program, both on the field and in the classroom.”Culver-Stockton is located in Can-

ton, Mo., and is affiliated with the National Association of Intercol-

legiate Athletics (NAIA) and is a member of the 10-team Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) featuring colleges and universi-ties in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

Stephanie Adelmann Signs With Culver-Stockton

Adelmann signs with Culver-Stockton. Pictured from left are Julie Adelmann, Stephanie Adelmann and Joe Trebing. Photo by Jason Smith.

Leslie Stone is living proof that screenings through the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP), offered in Missouri only through SSM Cancer Care, are saving lives.A long-time smoker who saw the ef-

fects of cancer first-hand working as an oncology nurse, Leslie Stone, 66, of Marthasville, sought advice from a pul-monologist to kick her nicotine habit. Her physician prescribed medication to help her quit, but took matters a step further and recommended she have an early detection lung cancer screening as a precautionary measure.In 2009 Leslie went to SSM St. Joseph

Health Center to attend an Internation-al-Early Lung Cancer Action Program (I-ELCAP), which led to the dis-covery of two small nodules on her lung. Though the nodules were not deemed cancerous, the screening also

revealed Leslie was experiencing excessive calcium buildup in one of her arteries. Further testing revealed a 95 percent blockage in her right coronary artery, putting Leslie on the brink of a massive heart at-tack. The SSM Heart Institute performed an emergency cardiac cath-

eterization and relieved the blockage.Leslie survived the heart scare but continued paying close attention

to the nodules on her lung. In February 2012—three years after

her initial screening—one of the nod-ules became cancerous, so she turned to Thoracic Surgeon Stephen D’Orazio, MD. Dr. D’Orazio intervened by surgi-cally removing 50 percent of Leslie’s left lung.Because she had gotten screened be-

fore the cancer could more fully de-velop, the cancer was removed and re-covery from surgery took just six weeks. She did not require radiation treatment or chemotherapy.

Despite a near heart attack and major lung cancer surgery, Leslie’s life is back to living life normally thanks to one simple screening she attended four years ago.“Getting screened is the first step,” she said. “Early detection saved

my life.”To find out more about the I-ELCAP lung cancer screening, call

1-866-SSM-DOCS.

Health Screening Allows Patient to Avoid Heart Attack, Beat Lung Cancer

After Earth photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures


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Cuivre River Electric Announces Youth Tour Winners

“Concern for Community” is the cooperative principle that won the hearts of most finalists in Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s 45th An-nual Youth Tour Final Competition on April 17. Twelve local students presented their essays touting “Cooperative Principles Make a Differ-ence in My Community” with judges and guests attending the event. Students’ speeches and cooperative quiz scores determined the

most important contest of the evening, the selection of Cuivre River’s delegates to attend the National Youth Tour Conference in Washing-ton, D.C. this summer. Students chosen as Cuivre River Youth Tour delegates include Zabada Abouelhana of Timberland HS, Melissa Lamping of Troy Buchanan HS, Mary Burkemper of Winfield HS, Ra-chel Reckamp and Samantha Swoboda of Warrenton HS, and Kelsey Castulik of St. Dominic HS.They will travel among 90 Missouri delegates June 14-20, meet with

more than 1,500 delegates from across the United States, visit Con-gress, tour Capitol Hill, and see national historic memorials and land-marks. Sarah Huckstep of Clopton HS will serve as a Youth Tour alter-nate, should any of these students be unable to attend.The six runners-up in the contest received a $250 Cuivre River Youth

Tour scholarship to the university or college of their choice. They in-clude Kaylee Cannon of Bowling Green HS, Sarah Huckstep of Clop-ton HS, Samantha Marre of Elsberry HS, Meghan Todd of Warrenton HS, Elizabeth Cato and Sean Kruse of Winfield HS.“Among 249 contest entries, it was interesting to learn the principles

our youth valued the most. In addition to Concern for Communi-ty, Education and Democratic Member Control were also popular choices,” said Mary Jane Clark, Manager of Communications who emceed the event.The local contest, now in its 45th year, received 249 student essays

from nineteen area high schools. Last year the National Rural Electric

Cooperative Association (NRECA) named Cuivre River Electric Coop-erative’s Youth Tour program as one of the best Youth Tour programs in the country based on the highest number of student entries re-ceived by a single electric cooperative in the United States.Since 1964 Cuivre River has sponsored 186 Youth Tour delegates for

visits to their U.S. congressional delegations, energy and grassroots government education sessions, and sightseeing in Washington, D.C. More than 45,000 high school students sponsored by electric coop-eratives have participated in the Youth Tour since the leadership pro-gram began.Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, founded in 1941, provides electricity to

more than 60,000 homes and businesses in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties. For more information on the Youth Tour contact Lon-nie Tucker at 800.392.3709 ext. 230, or e-mail: [email protected].

Cuivre River’s 2013 Youth Tour delegates are (L-R) Zabada Abouelhana of Timberland HS, Melissa Lamp-ing of Troy Buchanan HS, Mary Burkemper of Winfield HS, Rachel Reckamp and Samantha Swoboda of Warrenton HS and Kelsey Castulik of St. Dominic HS. The delegates will travel to Washington, D.C. June 14-20 to attend the National Youth Tour Conference.

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BY CLAIRE BLOEMKE

AROuND TOWNBilly Patty of Wentzville Senior Service Award Winner

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Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today announced 35 winners of the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, including Billy Patty of Wentzville.Lt. Governor Kinder presented the awards

today (May 8) at a luncheon for the win-ners and their guests outside his office in the Capitol. Patty was nominated by Rep. Chuck Gatschenberger of Lake St. Louis.Patty has helped operate a mission out-

post and food pantry at Our Lady of Per-petual Help in St. Louis’s inner city since 1977. “They provide food and necessities to the city’s underprivileged and homeless on a daily basis,” Gatschenberger said in his nomination. “He also always enthusiastical-ly volunteers for his local Knights of Columbus events.” The pantry has grown significantly with Patty’s help. Besides food,

clothing and furniture, it offers eye care, utility assistance and com-puter training. The volunteer staff has grown to about 30, serving 3,000 low-in-come and homeless people. Lt. Governor Kinder presented Patty with

an official declaration and a Senior Service Award lapel pin at a ceremony in the Capi-tol. “Billy Patty sets an example for all Missou-

rians with his kindness and willingness to serve the underprivileged and homeless of St. Louis,” Kinder said. “His selfless service is an inspiration to all who know him.”Kinder this year received more than 150

nominations for the Senior Service Award, naming 34 winners representing the state’s 34 Senate Districts and one at-large winner. Patty won in District 2.

The St. Louis Polo Club will be hosting a charity polo match to ben-efit the Endangered Wolf Center on June 15 from 3 - 6pm at the Blue Heron Farms Polo Club, located at 4020 Benne Road in Defiance, Mo. This event falls on Father’s Day weekend and provides a wonderful way to celebrate with a spe-cial dad. The second year for this successful event, expectations are high that it will be the biggest fundraiser of 2013 for the Endangered Wolf Center, which is located in Eureka.This casual event offers a rare chance to see this

thrilling fast‐paced sport in action. There will also be delicious food, an antique car show and lots of activities for kids. General admission is $25 per carload. A select number of VIP tick-ets are $50 per person, which includes a reserved area with elevated views, catering and complimentary adult beverages for those over 21 years old. To make a tax‐deductible donation or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call 636.938.5900.

The Endangered Wolf Center was founded in 1971 by renowned naturalist Marlin Perkins and his wife Carol. It is certified by the As-sociation of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Center’s mission is

to preserve and protect Mexican gray wolves, red wolves and other wild canid species, with purpose and passion, through carefully man-aged breeding, reintroduction and inspiring education programs. Animals born at the facility have been reintroduced to North Carolina (red wolves) and Arizona and New Mexico (Mexican gray wolves) and Canada (swift foxes). The Cen-

ter’s research focuses on reproductive, behavioral and nutritional needs for each species housed here. The Endangered Wolf Center is a founding member of the AZA’s Mexican Gray Wolf and Red Wolf Species Survival Plans. Further information about the Center is avail-able at www.endangeredwolfcenter.org and 636.938.5900. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/EndangeredWolfCenter.

Charity Polo Match for the Endangered Wolf Center

JUNE 2013 CROSSROADS 9

BuSINeSSSSM Health Care Invests in

St. Charles RegionSSM Health Care has announced plans to invest $180 million over

the next several years to transform the health care experience for patients across St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties. The plan in-cludes a number of interdependent projects that will make it even easier for members of the community to receive the care they need, when and where they need it.“We believe in a better way to

health. One that isn’t complicated or confusing,” said Chris Howard, presi-dent/CEO of SSM Health Care – St. Louis. “We know that people want health care services that are conve-nient, fully coordinated and highly personalized with a single point of contact managing their care. We are committed to creating this new pa-tient experience.” Howard said SSM Health Care will

begin to introduce aspects of this new model of care over the next several years. At the same time, the health system will focus on building the infrastructure necessary to sup-port this vision. Some of these planned investments

include:• A complete redesign of the cam-

pus at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. A new pa-tient tower with 70 additional beds and much needed expanded parking will compliment expanded outpatient and acute care ser-vices. Specific focus is being placed on creating world-class maternity and pediatric programs in partnership with SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. • A new state-of-the-art emergency depart-

ment and outpatient center at SSM St. Joseph Health Center–Wentzville at the Wentzville Parkway entrance to the campus. The new fa-cility will open in 2014 and meet the needs of this growing population. • The development of a new state-of-the-

art outpatient campus in eastern St. Charles. Many of the outpatient services currently located at SSM St. Joseph Health Center will be expanded and relocated to this new highly visible and accessible campus. When this cen-ter opens, it will be designed to incorporate

every detail necessary to provide a whole new patient experience to the community.

• Opening additional SSM Urgent Care sites to provide even more convenience of location and hours for care. • Aggressive recruiting of addition-

al exceptional physicians who view health care as a partnership and are ready to take their patient relation-ships to the next level. SSM Health Care has been serv-

ing and growing with the commu-nity for more than a century; most recently completing $40 million in renovations on the campus of SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. This vision is the next step in the organization’s commitment to the community.“This is an exciting time for us,”

said Howard. “We are honored to be able to partner with our commu-nity on this journey. As in the past, we will rely heavily on our passion-ate and dedicated employees, phy-sicians and community partners to help us bring this vision to life.”SSM Health Care has three hospi-

tals, multiple outpatient care sites, and more than 110 physicians caring for patients across St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties. SSM Health Care also provides the community’s only certified primary stroke centers, only trauma cen-ters, only comprehensive heart services and is the largest provider of health care services in the tri-county area.


eNTeRTAINMeNT BY BRIAN GUERREROBrian Guerrero is a former resident of Los Angeles and a current resident of New York City with extensive experience in front of and behind the camera for film and television.

The Return of Original Films? Summer is the season when Hollywood unleashes epic films of

massive action, comedy and visual effects galore. It’s a time for movies to be at their greatest without the pressure of awards season—though some Oscar winners are still produced. We even refer to these films as a special genre known as ‘pop-corn flicks.’ Throughout the past decade, the majority of wide-released summer fare was compiled mostly of se-quels, comic book adaptations, and, now, reboots. I’ll gladly buy tickets for these movies, yet I (along with many of you) still crave originals on the big screen. The summer of 1996 was responsible for

cementing my personal passion for film, fea-turing the two state-of-the-art special effect megahits Twister and Independence Day and other blockbuster originals such as The Rock and Eraser. The majority of these films had no big fan base before their release. None were sequels, based on popular novels, nor comic books. These blockbusters were simply origi-nal ideas assisted by the advertisements of theatrical trailers and TV spots.Fortunately, this summer, we again have a

healthy amount of big-scale original films. They are riskier for business in today’s society, but they’re still in

great need. These are what keep the film industry good and pure, much like organics are to food.

Here are some of this year’s originals that could be blockbusters. (Remember that re-lease dates are subject to change).After Earth: A father and son survive a crash-

landing on Earth about a thousand years after humanity vacated the planet for reasons of extreme events. With the father (Will Smith) injured, its up to his son (Jaden Smith) to go on a perilous journey to create a signal for help. Will Smith conceived the original story and chose M. Night Shyamalan to direct.Now You See Me: A tricky thriller with an

all-star cast about a group of illusionists (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco) that mysteriously pull off bank

heists during their public per-formances? You heard right. It also features Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Mark Ruf-falo as the cop who is on to them.White House Down: Disaster

master Roland Emmerich re-turns to the combat genre with a cast headed by Channing Ta-tum, playing John Cale, a local cop that springs into action to protect the U.S. President (Ja-mie Foxx) from a paramilitary

group that seizes the White House. Though dramatic, there’s prom-ising chemistry between Tatum and Foxx while in “Die-Hard” mode.Pacific Rim: The unique/visionary Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Laby-

rinth), goes super CGI on us in this flick about humans in the San Francisco Bay area that build sky-scraper sized robots and operate them from the inside to combat giant aliens that emerge from the deep of the Pacific. The visual quality—let alone the size of these beings—is unlike anything ever put on the big screen.Elysium: Elysium is the name of the beautiful man-made space sta-

tion where “the privileged” live, the rest of the population are stuck on ruined Earth. Like his previous film, District 9, writer/director Neill Blomkamp is sending another message about the doubts of humanity in a futuristic setting—with Grade-A quality action in the mix. Matt Damon’s character is on a mission to break into Elysium to bring equality to both worlds. If it’s as good as District 9, it could become a major Oscar contender.

Now You See Me photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment

White House Down photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures


FOOD

Summer SoireesBring friends together around the table

There are no better reasons for outdoor entertaining than good friends, good food and good weather. “I’ve made a lot of friends around the table in my life,” said Rebecca

Lang, food writer, television personality and author of such cook-books as Around the Southern Table. Lang’s favorite dishes are those that are easy on the cook and incor-

porate Southern specialties, such as Vidalia onions. Whether you’re planning for several dozen guests or inviting over a few close friends, impress them with delicious dishes in a comfortable setting.

Need a little inspiration to get the party started? Lang and other experts offer tips and recipes at www.flavors-of-summer.com. Have a crowd-pleasing recipe of your own? Visit the website to compete for a $1,000 prize or entertainment package valued at $5,000. Simply submit a recipe in the following four categories: Grilling Favorites; Salads, Sides, and Desserts; Marinades, Sauces, and Salsas; Outdoor Decorating and Entertaining, and get ready to celebrate. All entries must be received by August 15, 2013. Recipes below submitted by Rebecca Lang, 2013.

Tacos with Lime Marinated Vidalia Onions and Grilled Italian Sausages

Makes 4 to 6 Servings“Tacos loaded with color and flavor spice up a

summertime cookout like nothing else,” Lang said. “Arrange all the ingredients on a platter for tacos that

are pretty and easy for guests to put together.”

Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch strips1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch strips1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch strips2 Vidalia onions, sliced into half-moons3 jalapeño peppers, sliced into very thin strips1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Cilantro 2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Chunky Garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1 (19-ounce) package Johnsonville Italian Mild Sausage Links10 (6-inch) corn tortillas 2 Avocados from Mexico, sliced5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half1 lime, cut into 6 wedges

Directions:Combine bell peppers, onions and jalapeño peppers in large bowl. In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over bell pepper mixture. Marinate for 45 minutes.Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Add sausages and grill, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through. Cool slightly and cut in half lengthwise.Use slotted spoon to transfer bell pepper mixture to a grill bas-ket. Grill over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until slightly charred. Discard marinade.Grill tortillas until warm, about 1 minute per side.Arrange a large platter with bell pepper mixture, sausages, avoca-dos, goat cheese, tomatoes and tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

Salmon with Mango, Ginger and Vidalia OnionsMakes 8 Servings

“Topping an impressive side of salmon with a refreshing blend of citrus-kissed mangos and Vidalia onions simply screams summertime,”

Lang said. “The fish can be served hot or cold, so it makes the rest of the menu a breeze.”

Ingredients:2 mangoes2 Vidalia onions 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Ginger1 (3-pound) whole side of wild salmon with skin1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and freshly ground pepper, to taste3 tablespoons fresh mint, choppedLime wedges, optional

Directions:Peel and slice mangos into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Slice on-ions into 2 x 1/8-inch slices (julienne). Combine in large glass mixing bowl. Whisk lime juice, lemon juice, honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour over mango mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour.Preheat grill to medium heat. Rub top of salmon with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill fish, skin side down (without flipping), over indirect heat for 16 to 18 minutes, or until easily flakes with fork. Use an extra large spatula or rimless baking sheet to gently lift salmon off the grill, leaving skin on the grill rack. Stir mint into mango mixture. Allow salmon to cool for about 5 minutes. Use slotted spoon to top salmon with mango mixture, arranging down the center of the fish. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Two-Way Vidalia Onion Sliders with Toasted Pecan Mayonnaise

Makes 16 Sliders“These little burgers pack a big punch with both caramelized and

grilled Vidalia onions,” Lang said. “They’re gloriously dressed up with blue cheese, fancy mayonnaise and pickled okra. Look for slider buns in your local bakery or bread section of larger grocery stores or use

small dinner rolls.”

Directions:Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, cayenne and paprika. Stir in pecans. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cut 1 onion into half-moons. Cook onion 18 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until caramel colored. Cool and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.Preheat grill to medium heat.Slice remaining onion into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Rub with remaining tablespoon olive oil. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side, flipping carefully with spatula, or until softened and grill marked. Cut each slice into 3 or 4 wedges. Set aside.Combine lean ground beef, ground chuck, blue cheese, caramelized onion, salt and pepper. Divide beef mixture into 16 equal portions (scant 1/3 cup each); gen-tly shape each portion into 3/4-inch-thick patty.Arrange patties on lightly oiled grill rack; grill 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill rack. Grill for 1 minute or until toasted. Spread about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise on bottom half of each bun; top with 1 patty. Top each slider with another teaspoon mayonnaise, grilled onion wedge, pickled okra halves, and about 2 tablespoons arugula. Top with bun tops. Secure with wooden picks, if desired.

Ingredients:1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 Vidalia onions, divided1 pound lean ground beef (7% fat)1 pound ground chuck (20% fat)

5 ounces crumbled blue cheese (1 1/4 cups)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper16 slider buns or round dinner rolls24 pickled okra pods, sliced lengthwise in half2 cups baby arugulaWooden picks, optional


ALWAYS AN ADVeNTuRe

Alaskan Ride

“Let’s quit our jobs, put our stuff in storage, and ride the Harleys to Alaska,” my wife’s tired voice said over the phone. Taking the call at work, where I had spent entirely too much time over the previous couple of years, I knew it was an idea whose time had come. Six weeks later, we were on the road, living on our motorcycles, a Harley Softail and my wife’s Sportster. It was my wife’s first journey on her own bike, with a whopping 1100 miles of prior riding experience under her belt. We spent the next 2 1/2 months and 12,000 miles on those bikes, camping out almost every night. Our 60 – 100 hour work weeks had certain-

ly been financially beneficial, but it wasn’t much of a life. Both of us had very good jobs and careers, and the expectation was that people in those positions just didn’t up and quit and go roam the earth for no “good” reason. “What are you going to do, live like Gypsies?” my wife’s exasperated boss asked. Yes, precisely, that was the plan, and it’s ex-actly what we did. Everyone should try it, at least for a while. We were in the unique position of having good health, a tidy sum of cash, and no permanent obligations like a mortgage, debt, kids or pets, and there was a good economy to start over with when the

trip was through. Of course, this was a few years back, when both we and the country were better off. The next few weeks were busy, getting rid

of unimportant items, putting the rest of our possessions in storage and shifting into an entirely different mindset and rhythm from the endless work weeks we had been living. Somehow, we were able to pack everything

we needed (except food) to live and camp on the road for 2 1/2 months onto the bikes. We stuffed clothes, tent, sleeping bags and pads, cooking kit and tools into leather sad-dlebags and a couple of stuff sacks lashed to the rear seats—no windshields or hard lug-gage for us back in those carefree days. We started off by riding a couple hundred

miles to a wedding. Camped out those first nights, it seemed we were about to jump off a cliff, heading off into the wild with no home to return to—a bit unnerving, but also very liberating. After the wedding we headed west and

north, toward Montana’s Glacier National Park. We mostly stayed off the interstate highways, and took secondary roads where we could actually experience America. Plans to get to a certain destination by a certain time were quickly abandoned. We got up, rode, stopped when and where we wanted, and made progress without too many pre-conceived ideas.

We rode through the Rockies beginning in Colo-rado, through Wyoming and up to Montana where we spent some time in Gla-cier National Park. After enjoying the Park’s roads, wildlife and scenery for a couple of days, we headed to the border to cross into Canada. Once at the border guard

station we were asked where we were going, to which we replied “Alaska.” Where do you work? “We don’t.” Where do you live?

“We don’t have a residence right now, we’re traveling.” Those answers, coupled with a decent amount of cash in our possession won us the bonus prize of extra screening. Kept in different rooms, my wife and I were both interrogated about our his-tories and our dubious tale of quitting our jobs, moving out of a perfectly good resi-dence and travelling by motorcycle for an in-determinate length of time. The guards also wanted to be assured that our supply of cash would not run out while we were in Canada, as we did not appear to be guests that they were interested in hosting for long. All of our tightly packed possessions were

unloaded and spread out in the parking lot for inspection, which provided some security theater for those travelers who appeared to be better risks as they passed the border en-trance unmolested. The guard searching our scattered belongings seemed to be let down that our tea bags actually contained tea and not some other plant material worthy of of-ficial action. Border guards satisfied, if not a bit disap-

pointed, we repacked our gear and were on our way.

Author’s Note: Stay tuned for next month’s column on my Alaska trip where you’ll read about interesting travelers, soggy campsites, and great hot springs.

BY AVALANCHEAvalanche is a functional illiterate who left the St. Louis area three decades ago in search of adventure. He enjoys motorcycling and all things outdoors. He lives with his wife and dogs.

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JUNE 2013 CROSSROADS 13

MOORe ON LIFe

Sighs of Spring

CInDy MooRECindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines, and wife wife to one nifty husband. Her fictitious occupation: Archeological Humorist-unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The birds are singing; the flowers are blooming, and I am left trembling.What fills me with such dread?Two words: swimsuit fitting. That beastly

chore which strips me not only of my self-esteem but also of winter’s protective hide-all-the-flab clothing. It is the mother of hu-miliating tasks which leaves me gazing in the mirror wondering, “Why are there two of me now?”During the previous long, cold months,

I naively thought that my body had been innocently winterized beneath the bulky coverings. Actually, it had been dividing and multiplying. Unchecked, it ballooned out of control; much like an over-fertilized zuc-chini on a warm summer day.Unfortunately, by the time the swimwear

goes on sale, the damage is done and I am left to face the consequences…usually in a fitting room no bigger than my refrigera-tor and equipped with glaring lights and an over-sized mirror.All too soon, shopping day arrives. I can’t

put it off any longer. The sales have begun and the good suits will be gone by closing time. I decide to indulge in a little self-abuse then reward myself afterwards with lunch.I wander casually over to the swimsuit rack,

glancing around to make sure no stringy-thin people are in the vicinity. But just in case one of them is gawking, I purposely grab a handful of sizes I couldn’t wedge into even with my thighs greased in butter.I end up with two shopping carts full,

knowing after finishing off the second one with no results, the odds are I’ll be greatly fatigued and it will be time to eat.As I enter the dressing cubicle a posted sign

reads: “WARNING, objects in mirror are fat-ter than they appear.”Hesitantly, I force on the first suit. Another

bad sign; it gets stuck around my ankles. But I will not be intimidated by a measly single-digit sized suit.I coax and maneuver the material. Another

quick yank to mid-thigh and I realize by the

malignant purple shade of my calves that I have completely shut off the blood supply to my lower extremities. Obviously, some incompetent clerk from the toy depart-ment has mistakenly mingled Bahama Barbie’s beachwear in the rack.I am seething.I stick my head out

the door and flag down the first clerk passing by.“Pardon me, Miss!”

I yell snippily, “I have an urgent concern!”“Yes?” she answers

timidly.“Just exactly when

does the food court open?”Knowing that it’s

up and running helps me to man-age my anger over the Barbie episode.With the color returning to my legs, I press

on. I wheedle the next one over my body, feeling like I have been poured into a surgi-cal latex glove.“There,” I wheeze. “Perfect!”The room tips and weaves. I assume the

reason has something to do with the fact that oxygen can no longer reach my lungs. They have been compressed into the thick-ness of sandwich bags.I suck in great gulps of air.A lady in the next vault taps lightly on the

wall and says compassionately, “Trying on swimsuits too, dear?”“Unfortunately,” I whimper.“Next time,” she says, “do what I do and

take a strong sedative before you leave home.”Undaunted, I continue working my way up

two sizes from last summer.This one is snug. But circulation of the legs

and arms appears normal with no apparent

discoloration. Acceptable. I take a cautious breath. Inhaling and exhaling can be main-tained without blacking out.Next, I face the mirror head on.

The black knee-high dress socks and big cotton under-wear beneath have just nudged me out of a Victoria Secret’s runway gig.Observing the

damaged goods en-cased in the death grip of Spandex hits me with despair. A woeful cry escapes my throat.Immediately, a con-

cerned security guard knocks on my door.“Lady! You all right

in there?”The woman next

door comes to my rescue again, “Back off! We’re trying on swimsuits.”I detect male snickering.That did it! I grab a suit, two sizes smaller

of course. Because, as we women know; a few leg lifts; a little less snacking and we’ll fit right back into it—around September, just in time to cover it with numerous layers of winter clothing!

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It’s possible to create a beautiful landscape and be kind to the environment even with a busy schedule and while staying within budget. “All it takes is a bit of planning and a few low maintenance strategies,” says gardening expert and author Melinda Myers.Myers recommends these five strategies to create a low mainte-

nance eco-friendly landscape this season.Be WaterwiseSave money on the water bill, time spent wa-

tering and this precious resource, water. Start by growing drought tolerant plants suited to your growing environment. Once established they will only need watering during extended dry spells. Mulch with shredded leaves, ever-green needles, woodchips, or other organic matter to conserve moisture, reduce weeds, and improve the soil as they decompose. Fertilize with a low nitrogen fertilizer, like Mil-

organite, that promotes slow steady growth in-stead of excessive greenery that requires more water. Plus, it won’t burn even during drought. Put rainwater to work all season long by using

rain barrels to capture rainwater off your roof or directly from the sky.Recycle Yard Waste in the LandscapeMinimize the amount of yard waste pro-

duced, reuse what can be in other areas of the landscape and recycle the rest as compost. These are just a few strategies that will save time bagging, hauling, and disposing of yard debris. And better yet, implementing this strategy will save money and time spent buying and transporting soil amendments, since it will be created right in the backyard.Start by leaving grass clippings on the lawn. The short clippings

break down quickly, adding organic matter, nutrients and moisture

to the soil. Grow trees suited to the growing conditions and avail-able space. That means less pruning and fewer trimmings that will need to be managed.Make Compost at HomeRecycle yard waste into compost. Put plant waste into a heap and

let it rot. Yes, it really is that simple. The more effort put into the process, the quicker the results. Do not add insect-infested or diseased

plant material or perennial weeds like quack grass, annual weeds gone to seed, or invasive plants. Most compost piles are not hot enough to kill these pests. And do not add meat, dairy, or bones that can attract rodents.Manage Pests in Harmony with NatureA healthy plant is the best defense against

insects and disease. Select the most pest-resistant plants suited to the growing con-ditions and provide proper care.Check plants regularly throughout the

growing season. It is easier to control a few insects than the hundreds that can devel-op in a week or two. And when problems arise, look for the most eco-friendly con-trol. Start by removing small infestations by hand. Consider traps, barriers, and natural products if further control is needed. And as always be sure to read and follow label directions carefully.

Energy Wise Landscape DesignUse landscape plantings to keep homes warmer in the winter and

cooler in the summer. Homes will have a more comfortable tem-perature throughout the seasons and energy costs will be reduced.Plant trees on the east and west side of a house to shade windows

GARDeNING

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in the summer and let the sun shine in and warm it up through the south-facing windows in winter. Shade air conditioners, so they

run more efficiently and be sure to collect and use any water they produce for container gardens.Incorporate these changes into

gardening routines and habits over time. Soon these and many more strategies that help save time and money while being kind to the environment will seem to occur automatically.

Nationally known gardening ex-pert, TV/radio host, author & col-umnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture ex-perience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts the nationally syndicated

Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on over 115 TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. She is a columnist and contrib-uting editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and writes the twice monthly “Gardeners’ Questions” newspaper column. Melinda also has a column in Gardening How-To magazine. Melinda hosted “The Plant Doctor” radio program for over 20 years as well as seven seasons of Great Lakes Gardener on PBS. She has written articles for Better Homes and Gardens and Fine Gardening and was a columnist and contributing edi-tor for Backyard Living magazine. Melinda has a master’s degree in

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SPOTLIGHT

Here in St. Charles County, it’s never baseball season. Just Cardinals season. Steve Bryan takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate his favorite birds. After nearly fifty years of living in St. Louis, I

made a career-related move to Orange County, California, in 2009. Though I wasn’t intentionally following the great Albert Pujols to Anaheim, I now live about 9 miles from Angeles Stadium, the place where Albert set up shop in 2012.Like the Cardinals, the Los Angeles Angels at

Anaheim use red as their team color. But no other baseball fans bleed as red as the folks in St. Louis.

Maybe it’s in the waterIn some respects, Hollywood considers Missouri

one of the “flyover states” that don’t count as much as California or New York. Major League Baseball can never ignore the influence of the Cardinals and their fans, though. St. Louis has given birth to both the greatest fans and players of the game.Look, for example, at the 5400 block of Elizabeth Avenue in the

community known as the Hill. That row of houses—rechristened Hall of Fame Place—produced Lawrence “Yogi” Berra, Joe Garagiola, and prolific sportscaster Jack Buck. All three men have been in-ducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.Maybe it’s the water…or those Italian eateries so close by.Speaking of Buck, his voice could be heard coming from car radios

and homes throughout the Bi-State region for decades. It wasn’t uncommon in the 1970’s to see families sitting on the front porch during the summer months listening to Buck announce the games on KMOX radio.While struggling with disease near the end of his life and career,

Jack Buck’s love for the Cardinals could not be silenced. Every so of-ten, a video showing the award-winning announcer singing his ver-sion of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” pops up on the Busch Sta-dium monitors. It never fails to get a rousing cheer from the fans.Buck is the perfect example of a Cardinals fan. Always professional,

Buck showed his love for the Redbirds when they won the pennant in 1985. His enthusiastic cry of “Go crazy, folks! Go crazy!” at the end of that game is a treasured sound bite.

Always rooting for the home teamThe typical St. Louis fan can be summed up in one word: classy. Ac-

cording to KMOV, more than three million fans have packed Busch Stadium each year since 2004. That shows that St. Louis baseball enthusiasts aren’t fair-weather fans. They hang in there even when

times are tough.Case in point: the saga of Mark McGwire. Traded from Oakland

to St. Louis in 1997, McGwire was the new kid in town, but fans embraced him immediately. The following year, McGwire’s home run race with Sammy Sosa and Ken Griffey, Jr. got the sport back on track after the devastating baseball strike of 1994.McGwire shattered Roger Maris’ home run record and continued

to thrill fans, even when injuries slowed him down. The revelations about his steroid use still didn’t turn fans against him when he re-turned to the Cardinals as a hitting coach.

You can be a nerd AND love baseballI can’t hit a baseball to save my life, and most of the women I’ve

dated are more knowledgeable about the game than I am. Still, you can’t grow up in St. Louis and not admire Lou Brock for his base-stealing ability or Ozzie Smith for his all-around talents. It’s almost a genetic trait for a St. Louis kid to love the Cardinals.One of the cool things about going to school in the 1970’s was the

free baseball tickets. The Cardinals organization offered free tickets to students who achieved a high grade-point average. We couldn’t afford tickets when I was growing up, so this was a great opportu-nity to see a game when our grades were good.My brothers and I spent some great nights with our dad up in Loge

Reserve back in the day. Even now, I like to follow the Redbirds and catch a game when I am back in St. Louis. It’s in the blood. Even though I see Angel’s jerseys in my local Target, I still bleed red for the Cards.

Nobody Bleeds As Red As a Cardinals Fan

St. Louis Cardinals fans at the 2011/2012 Winter Warm Up. Photos by Ray Rockwell

By Steve Bryan


Photo OpPHOTOS BY RAY ROCKWELL

GAME DAYRedbird fans prepare to cheer on their

St. Louis Cardinals!


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Trail Work DayIndian Camp Creek Park

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Tennis ClinicHolt High School

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Free Wentzville Resident Swim

Progress Park Pool968 Meyer Rd., Wentzville

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636.322.9236

Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire

Rotary Park, 2577 W Meyer Rd., Foristell

10am – 6pm

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Summer Horsemanship Camp

All week, 8:30 – 4:30pm Wright Equestrian Center, Inc.1028 Mennemeyer Road, Troy

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Movies in the Park: Happy Feet (PG)

Boulevard Park Amphitheater2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd,

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