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Advertiser ProfilesRVs enjoying record year in 2015

Preparing for student loans

Preserving history on the Katy TrailLandmark general store, the Peers Store, is given a new lease on life

Nonprofit ProfileAlzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter

Around Town Local news and events

Simon SaysYay for teachers!

EntertainmentThe quirk-free version of Johnny Depp

BusinessWestern St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce

FoodOlive oil offers nutrition, flexibility

Always an Adventure Morning boilMoore on Life Big things come in small towns

Community Calendar: September

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Around Town

The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, Nation-al Society Daughters of the American Revo-lution (DAR) are looking for Revolutionary War Patriot graves in the Warren County area. A part of the mission of the DAR is to find and mark the graves of the men and women who helped to found our country. The National Society accomplishes the ma-

jority of its work under a committee system which floats down to the community level through the local chapters. 100 years ago the Missouri DAR surveyed the state and marked a number of these graves. Since that time many more Revolutionary War veterans have been documented through-out the country and the state. However, finding and marking their graves remains a major job for local chapters. “We need the residents and land owners of

Warren County to help us find veterans of

the American Revolution and their graves that may be located on their property”, Chapter Regent Wisner said. “We want to make sure these men and women’s role in our country is never forgotten. Marking their graves insures their final resting place is recognized and maintained.”The DAR’s mission is to promote historic

preservation, education and patriotism. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible to join the DAR.For more information about the DAR or

residents who have information about the graves project may contact Regent, Karen Wisner at 636-244-3461. You may also find information about the local DAR chapter on the web at http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

DAR to find and mark patriots’ graves

Cathy Durand, Karen Wright and Karen Wisner, Chapter Regent, stand by the grave of Revolutionary War Patriot John Chambers.

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One hundred six high school students from across Missouri recently participated in the Cooperative Youth Conference and Lead-ership Experience (CYCLE) program held July 15-17, in Jefferson City. Local delegates sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Coopera-tive (CREC) were Emily Baalman, Dardenne Prairie; Clare Citrowske, O’Fallon; Rebecca Purcell, St. Charles; Delaney Schmidt, Defi-ance; and Sarah Turner of Foristell.The CYCLE program is conducted by the

Association of Missouri Electric Coopera-tives (AMEC) and is a recipient of the Na-tional Community Youth Service award presented by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country. Since 2004, AMEC has hosted more than 900 high school sophomore and junior students from Missouri’s 47 electric distribution and transmission cooperatives.The three-day program provided an ac-

tion-filled experience for the students, of-fering them opportunities to learn first-hand what it’s like to be involved in politics, community service, today’s pressing issues, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. Highlights included a special edu-

cational session in the Missouri House Chamber at the Mis-souri State Capitol to discuss the process of local, state and na-tional government.“These students are

an example of the many talented peo-ple who live in Mis-souri. I am pleased that these students are aware of the im-portance of staying active, involved in community proj-ects and leaders in their respective high schools,” said U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer. “I’m ex-tremely proud of each of the students, and I’m glad they had an opportunity to visit the Missouri State Capitol to expand their knowledge and develop as future leaders.”The CYCLE delegates attended education-

al seminars and learned about cooperative business principles, electricity, American

and Missouri history and competed in a va-riety of leadership and team building events. Highlights included keynote speeches from Rachel’s Challenge, founded by the father of Rachel Scott who was tragically killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. The CYCLE delegates were challenged to make a positive difference in their schools and communities.

Cuivre River Electric CYCLE delegates visit Missouri Capitol

(From left) Rebecca Purcell, St. Charles; Emily Baalman, Dardenne Prairie; Delaney Schmidt, Defiance; Clare Citrowske, O’Fallon; and Sarah Turner of Foristell in front of the Missouri State Capitol. The delegates, spon-sored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, traveled to Jefferson City July 15-17 to attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience.

Photo courtesy Cuivre River Electric Cooperative

Mary Ann Huber, who with her husband William founded Twin Oaks Senior Living from their home in O’Fallon, received the St. Louis Archdiocese Comforter/Nurturer Award during the 2015 Catholic Women’s Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 2. The event each year honors Catholic women who have inspired others through their unique and vital contributions both to the church in St. Louis and the broader community.Huber was nominated by Sarah Beams, di-

rector of lay pastoral ministry at Assump-tion Parish, where the Huber family has been parishioners for decades.Huber received her award from St. Louis

Archbishop Robert J. Carlson and Arch-diocese Chancellor Nancy Werner. The

ceremony was held at St. Joseph Parish in Manchester.Her daughters Kim Bauer and Kathy Blat-

tel and her extended family were in atten-dance to celebrate with her.

O’Fallon woman receives honor from St. Louis Archdiocese

Around Town


On July 29, the East-West Gateway Council of Governments approved the 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The documents will become effective Oct. 1 pending state and federal approvals. The TIP is a schedule of transportation improve-ments planned by various agencies in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Projects in the TIP have been given priorities based on, and are consistent with, the region’s long-range transportation plan.St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann

serves on the East-West Gateway Board and voted to approve the plan. “Expanding and improving the safety of our

transportation infrastructure is a top priority for County Government, especially with the growth of our community” said Ehlmann. “I would like to thank the East-West Gateway Board, the Missouri Department of Trans-portation and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for their part-nership and support of our goals.”Projects of note in the TIP include:* I-70 at Fifth Street: Funding for a joint

project between St. Charles County, the city of St. Charles, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) for interchange improvements at Fairgrounds Road and Fifth

Street at I-70. The project includes construc-tion of new ramps from I-70 to Fairgrounds Road and other improvements needed to move traffic and make the busy interchange safer. Construction is anticipated to start in 2016.* Missouri Route 61 and Peine Road: Fund-

ing for a joint project between St. Charles County, Wentzville and MoDOT to construct an interchange to improve safety between Missouri Route P and Peine Road off of Mis-souri Route 61. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2018.* I-70 from Woodlawn Ave. to T.R. Hughes

Blvd.: Funding for a joint project between St. Charles County, O’Fallon, and MoDOT to convert outer roads to one-way and revise interchanges as part of the I-70 Traffic Flow Improvements Project. Construction is an-ticipated to start in late 2017.* Intersection of Hopewell Road and Du-

ello Road on Route N: Funding for safety im-provements to improve sight distance and safety. The project will be constructed by the St. Charles County Highway Department and is anticipated to start in 2018.The entire TIP can be viewed online at www.

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Simon Says

September - The dreaded month that school is back in session and in full swing until summer. I see the looks on kids’ faces – “I don’t want to go back! Summer wasn’t long enough!” Then I see the look on parents’ faces – “AHHHHH! It’s finally time for school to start! Sum-mer is finally over!” A little mixed emo-tion about the start of the school year between parents and their child(ren). You know what I rarely ever hear about though? The teachers. I have al-ways wondered about their thoughts as the new school year approaches. As someone who has previously

worked in the school setting, I know all too well the dreaded “back to school” words that teachers hate hearing. And why wouldn’t they dread going back to work when the majority of this world refers to our teachers merely as “Glorified Babysitters?” I mean, wouldn’t you just want to jump for joy to return to a position where peo-ple mock your work? Four years, or more, of college, years of tu-ition debt, starting salary, budget cuts, program cuts - oh what a glorious place to work! I wish that everyone knew the struggle that teachers go through on

a daily basis. Their position is not a nine-month out of the year, eight-hour-a-day job; it is a position that makes you work nights, weekends and all summer long. It is a position that makes you worry about the children in your classroom. It is a position that makes you stay awake at night, fearing you don’t have the funds to be successful through the year; as most teachers end up using their own personal money for classroom necessities. It is a position that includes not only contact with the students in their classroom but also with the parents and administrators. I have many friends and family that are in the teach-ing profession and I tip my hat to them all. While researching a few things for this article, I ran across this ex-

ample via a “We Are Teachers” website of what it takes for a teacher to grade student papers. This simple chart shows at a glance how much time it takes a teacher

to grade one set of papers. This work usually cannot be done in class because students need the teacher’s attention for a variety of reasons good and bad: answering the same questions many times, keeping student’s on-task, and discipline.

You see grading papers is not something that is done in the class-room. Grading papers is done after the last bell rings, after the kids go home, and after the teachers’ full day is finished. Take into ac-count that the amount of hours spent on grading papers equals to

some people’s full time jobs. When a teacher is finished on Friday af-ternoon and the kids head home for the weekend, that teacher still has anywhere from 8-50 additional hours spent outside the classroom, spent away from their family on the weekend, and spent away from do-ing something they enjoy, instead of focusing on 100 children and the pa-pers that need to be graded. Does your child have an amazing

teacher? Then say thank you! I will never forget the most influential teacher I had. It was third grade and I was nervous about learn-ing multiplication tables. Addi-tion and subtraction were for the birds but this multiplication stuff looked tough. I entered a

new class that year with a teacher name Roxanne Rohlfing and still to this day I refer to her as my best and most favorite teacher. I have never had a teacher before, or after that, who made learning so much fun. Her positive attitude, energetic lesson plans and all around care for the students in her classroom did not go unnoticed. Mrs. Rohlfing has since retired but that doesn’t mean I can’t send a huge shout out to her for her lasting impressions on my younger years in school. Roxanne Rohlf-ing – thank you for all that you did for each and every student you taught over the years. Thank you for teaching us with such love and fun that I still to this day remember learning my multiplication tables by watching monkeys go up the ladder. You are adored by many and your years of hard work left an amazing impact on so many students. I salute each and every teacher out there as your work does not go

unnoticed. Thank you for being a parent to the children in your class-room while they are in your care. Thank you for taking your own per-sonal time to grade papers. Thank you for staying late because a child in your class refused to do his or her homework and received a deten-tion because of it. Thank you for choosing a career path that enables you to serve others. Thank you for being you, a teacher!

BY LAURIE SIMONLaurie Simon was just married and is settling into blissful newlywed life. She enjoys laying by the pool with friends, getting away to her family lake house on weekends, walking her four-legged baby Maggie and spending every second possible with her new husband.

”As a teacher you never “go home” for the evening. I’m constantly worried if some students will eat or have a warm place to sleep. I think about my students and their well-being

24/7, the same as I do my own children.” Mindy Iezzi – 2nd grade teacher

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The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter, is dedicated to enhancing the qual-ity of life for all persons affected by Alzheim-er’s disease and related disorders through comprehensive educational programs, compassionate services, access to resources and support for research. Nationally, there are more than 5 million

people living with Alzheimer’s with a new case developing every 67 seconds. Locally, more than 110,000 people in Missouri are living with the disease. The symptoms of Alzheimer’s include gradual memory loss, disorientation, a decline in the ability to perform routine tasks, loss of language skills, impaired judgment and personality chang-es. Eventually people with Alzheimer’s be-come incapable of caring for themselves.The first link for families is the Alzheimer’s

Association 24/7 Helpline, 800-272-3900, a telephone support service that provides easily accessible, direct information about the disease. Staffed by highly trained vol-

unteers, many with first-hand experience, Helpline volunteers provide a listening ear, understanding and resources on how to cope with the disease. Volunteers also pro-vide ongoing follow-up assistance with fam-ilies, and offer caregiving tips and informa-tion throughout the course of the disease, which can last from two to 20 years.In addition, chapter services include sup-

port groups, care consultations, respite care assistance, programs for early diagnosed persons and the Safe Return identification program. Education programs include “Know the 10 Signs” classes, family seminars and training for health-care professionals. To support the programs and services

provided, the Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter hosts the Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is more than a walk. It is an experience for the nearly 12,000 par-ticipants around St. Louis who will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get

involved with this critical cause, from advo-cacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research and clinical trial enrollment to sup-port programs and services. Each walker will also join in a meaningful ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.There are eight Walk’s in the area, including

St. Louis, St. Charles, Washington, Rolla, Fes-tus, Cape Girardeau, Edwardsville and Bel-leville. The St. Louis Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sept. 12 at the Scottrade Center. The St. Charles event will be held on Sept. 26 at St. Charles Community College. For more information about Alzheimer’s

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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.

Editor’s note: Avalanche suffers from nasty migraines, the result of a career-ending eye injury. This was written several years ago, when things were quite difficult.

I awaken a few minutes after 5 a.m.; it’s still dark outside. The all-too-familiar rail-road spike driving through my eyeball and brain is mercifully absent. A cup of coffee and a little exercise get the blood moving. A layer of fleece to ward off the early morn-ing wind chill, and on goes the riding suit. I grab helmet, gloves, glasses and key, and double check the registration and insurance. I roll the two-wheeled race-replica out of the garage, thumb the starter and the motor begins its day with a rough idle. After a couple of minutes, the idle smoothes out; I get on, click it into first gear, roll up the driveway and make my way down the wash-board gravel road to the high-way. Someone in a hurry for work pulls up right behind me, impatient for me to be out of their way. It will be the last traffic I hold up this morning.After a right turn onto the highway, the

motor winds up. I shift into second gear, al-ready up to highway speed, then third. No need to run hard here, as tires, shocks, mo-tor and brain all need time to warm up. The first four curves behind me, the road opens up into a stunning morning view of moun-tains and meadows. It is plenty light out now, but the sun is still behind the moun-tain for another hour or so, giving me time to play, before that burning orb rises in the

east and sears a hole in my brain, driving me to the cool, dark refuge of the basement.Just past the Castle, a rocky cliff on the in-

side of a 90-degree right-hander announces the entrance to the canyon. Visibility is the limiting factor on speed here, as the corner is blind. Just as I set up for the entrance to the corner, two vehicles come around the curve, both well into my lane. I’m rewarded

for my cautious approach, as there is plenty of time and space for me to avoid their lack of lane awareness. Hazards avoided, I bring the motor up to

a rolling boil. A combination of a hard lean and moderate throttle brings me through the apex, my senses now dialed all the way up. I accelerate out of the curve, then back off, engine braking preparing the way for the next 90-degree left-hander. This corner is not blind, and there are no other drivers, pedestrians, driveways, bus stops, or other hazards to impede progress. The corner goes fast, the tires providing enough ad-hesion to make good use of the plentiful

horsepower on hand. I bring it down a couple of notches, pass-

ing a subdivision access road, then set up for another 90-degree right. The pavement is a little rougher here, but is good enough for a deep lean. Lots of throttle here, then back off, and power up again, through a hard left as the highway runs by a roadside waterfall. No gravel in the road today by this popu-

lar turnout, so more throttle. The curves open up a bit now, providing a good sight-line through the canyon. There is no other traffic, and I’m total-ly in the moment, running the bike hard with perfect con-centration. Speed, power and balance meld together in a high velocity symphony. Pain, anxiety, frustration and fear disappear behind me along with the blurred scenery. The rush of speed and adrenaline is exhilarating. For this one totally engaging moment, ev-erything is perfect.

I exit the canyon and the spell is broken. A few more miles and a U-turn bring me back to the canyon. The throttle is opened, but with more restraint. Skid marks and a stain of vehicle fluids on the pavement mark the location of yesterday’s sirens. Someone’s moment was not perfect; perhaps a lack of concentration, or a rock falling at precisely the wrong moment. This highway is beauti-ful, exhilarating and deadly; the penalty for failure is marked by the crossed skid marks on the pavement, the flowers at the road-side memorial. Much pain has been experi-enced here. But today, this place has given me relief from it.The ride plays out with a nice, moder-

ate run through the corners, a quick pass around a dawdling truck and an easy couple miles back home. As the sun comes out, I smile, knowing that I’ve won today’s battle.

Always An Adventure

Morning boil

Big cities don’t have anything on good ol’ small towns. Our fam-ily recently vacationed in Marysvale, Utah – population: very tiny. How tiny you ask? So tiny its entire phone book fits on one sheet of paper…it’s called a phone paper. It’s so small that it doesn’t even have a stoplight yet. Of course, it’s not needed; the people waving from their porches and yards are enough to keep the traffic slowed down to an even pace.It used to have a movie theater back in the heyday when the small

mining town was booming. Now, another nighttime event collects crowds of watchers. One evening, we carried our lawn chairs out and circled around. Nearing twilight, the main attraction began. From out of the roof top, bats began emerging, dropping down and fluttering about like disoriented butterflies on a sugar high; whirl-ing, twirling and swirling and dive bombing just above our heads. Talk about an action-packed event. We never knew whether to drop, tuck and roll or run for cover. It got more screams out of us than any b-list horror movie could hope for.The only store in town is Tug’s gas station. This is the hub of the

community, where the gossips gather. The old retired men assemble each morning to disperse the news of the day – better known as the town’s Internet. The lead story is the price of gas followed by subtopics which include, the skunk that broke into Violet Gibbs’ chicken coop and the sack of garbage strewn all over Darvill Heber’s lawn, courtesy of a marauding raccoon.If you need a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread or maybe a dozen eggs

from Tugs, you’re in luck. If you forgot to load up on fresh produce from the next town over—40 minutes away, you may have to rely on a makeshift farmer’s market in the neighborhood and hope someone set out a basket of zucchini or tomatoes for sale. You’ll see a Mason jar next to it with a “make your own change” sign attached.The transportation of choice is ATVs. They’re all over the place

since the famous Paiute off-road trail runs right next door. You’ll hear them chugging through town at all hours. People leave them out in the open. You never have to worry about crime. Law-break-ing equates to some young rascal flooring his machine and spitting gravel all over the place. That’s considered rude and could get you a stern “talking to” for such a misdemeanor. That kind of reckless hooliganism is saved for the trails high up in the Tushar Mountains. Down in the city, keeping the peace is an unwritten rule and civility still rules the day.We happened to arrive as the town celebrated Pioneer Days with a

parade. The kids’ grandpa, a Korean Veteran, led the parade along-side the other honored Veterans of the community. The day contin-ued at the fairgrounds and began with the national anthem and a prayer – something so simple and pleasant that the atheists didn’t even protest.Then on to the rodeo; that’s where brassy cowboys pay good mon-

ey to climb on board an agitated 1,000-lb hunk of hair and hooves

and see if they can teach it some manners. Too many horses are un-teachable and give the rider an embarrassing taste of country dust. They saunter away with their chaps between their legs, black and blue from shoulder to shin hanging onto their Stetsons and what’s left of their bruised egos.Failure’s a hard thing to handle for these country boys, especially

after being out-ridden by the mutton-busters. These are kids a third of their age who cling on tighter than a tick to the woolly backs of giant sheep. They’re set loose and ride until they fall off or pass the six-second mark.Afterwards, the little cowboys and girls head for the outdoor ce-

ment pavilion, which has been flooded and transformed into a pond loaded with freshwater trout. The fish derby begins with splashing and dashing and little fingers chasing after slick fish while the kids shrieks when contact is actually made with the slippery skin. Later, dinner is looped around their fingers through the gills and ready to be filleted.All too soon it’s time to dodge traffic and head back to deadlines

and drudgery, but we take along sweet memories of Marysvale.

Moore On Life

small towns


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

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Dan and Connie Burkhardt weren’t going to let a slice of history just fade into oblivion.The Burkhardts believe deeply in the beauty and heritage of the

lower Missouri River valley. Among their many adventures, they founded the Katy Land Trust, which encourages landowners to preserve the farms and fields along the Katy Trail from develop-ment.When Peers Store closed its doors for good in 2012, the future of

the historic general store was bleak.

But the Burkhardts swooped in and along with a little help, and coinciding with the 25th year of the Katy Trail, Peers Store re-opened in June.“We had a terrific open house with about 400 people here,” Dan

Burkhardt said. “We tried to preserve it so it wouldn’t get knocked down. We have some fun things planned here for the future.”Peers Store has a long history tied with the Missouri River and the

Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad, also known as “The Katy.”The white, two-story general store, which got its name from a

By Brett Auten

Landmark general store, the Peers Store, is given a new lease on life

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Warren County judge, was built in 1896, just three miles west of Marthasville and over time became a landmark along the agricul-tural fields of the lower Missouri River valley. The store sold grocer-ies and farm supplies and its riverfront location also proved ideal, at least until 1903 when the Missouri River shifted two miles south. Linus and Loretta Glosemeyer, bought the store in 1940 and the family ran it until 2012, when it closed. It did a good amount of business until the 1970s, when sales began to slow. Sitting squat in the Missouri River floodplain, the store was often under the threat of rising waters. Floods in 1941, 1951, 1993 and 1995 proved espe-cially devastating and when the closing of the MKT in the 1980s came, things grounded to a halt.The Burkhardts, who own a farm and vineyard in Marthasville,

purchased the building last year and began sprucing it up. They replaced the flood-damaged floor and put fresh paint white paint where needed.“The store was an integral part of the community for many years,”

Burkhardt said. “It was known for its sandwiches. We have people ask us all the time when are we going to start selling the egg or fried bologna sandwich.”From June to November, Peers Store, located 10 minutes west of

Washington, will be open on Saturday’s and Sunday’s from noon to 4 p.m. Its main goal now is to become a pit stop for riders and walkers enjoying the Katy Trail State Park. The time-capsule charm of Peers Store is apparent and it offers Katy Trail users and local residents a place to rest and kickback on the shaded porch. As of now the store has a limited menu of sorts with a soda ma-

chine and sometimes ice cream, but things will change. Inside the store today you will find the artwork and photography of Missouri’s best artists including; Bill Fields, Bryan Haynes, Gary Lucy, Billyo O’Donnell and Julie Wiegand.“We’re trying to support these Missouri artists who are nation-

ally known and we think live music is a great way to use the place,” Burkhardt said. Beginning in September, a full slate of live music will be on tap on

the porch.“The communities around here need more activity on the trail,”

Burkhardt said. “With the live music we are hoping that this is something to build off of.”Photos by Ray Rockwell

Artist Bill Fields stands with some of the artwork on display inside of Peers Store.

From June to november, Peers store, located 10 minutes west of Washington on the Katy

trail, will be open on saturday’s and sunday’s from

noon to 4 p.m.


It was some 12-years ago when Toyota Mo-tors launched their Scion Automotive line in the United States. Their business model was to offer personal-size vehicles marketed towards a select customer base that included first-time buyers and younger motorists. Their business model was to make them available to consum-ers with dealer installed “post assembly add-on’s” for personalizing their beloved means of transportation, regardless of the model. Cars would arrive here stateside-all equipped

about the same from the factory with the ex-ception of body colors and transmission choic-es. From there, the dealer network would get busy making “your Scion” as unique as possible with back-room/bolt-on accessories. Well, this business direction even continues

today. As a matter of fact, when ordering the all-new 2016 Scion iA four door, front-wheel-drive sedan, the car can only be requested with a choice of the outer body color you prefer and the choice of a six speed manual gear box or a six speed automatic. The iA’s are jointly engineered, developed

and manufactured in conjunction with Mazda Motors at their assembly facility located in Mexico. The vehicle itself has a front end de-sign that clearly resembles a new Camry, but in miniature. The iA is bold in appearance while having a fairly elongated hood, a short rear deck assembly and sculpted body side stamp-ings with a distinctive character about it. The Scion iA has a quality interior materials

throughout. It’s designed to seat five; however, back seat comfort maybe somewhat compro-mised with full-size adults. From the driver’s seat position there is plenty of unobstructed viewing of the road and your surroundings. The dash assembly is easy to understand and its lay-out is simplistic. I will add though, right out of the Mazda design play-book, the standard push button start button is completely obstructed by the wiper control stock, as we see this exact problematic issue with the Mazda CX-5 SUV.

The glove box is fairly large for stowing your things but when it opens, it doesn’t have any damping system, therefore if you aren’t cau-tious, it will smack the front seat passenger right on their knees! The cars performance is quite spirited for its

small 1.5L DOHC direct injected 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine. It’s rated at 106-horsepower and the EPA numbers are 33-mpg city and 42-mpg highway with the automatic transmission. When equipped with the manual gear box, ex-pect 31-mpg city and 41-mpg highway, slightly less fuel efficient than with the automatic. This sedan delivers sporty handling, precise, respon-sive steering and a progressive positive braking feel when cornering. All models also come with a no-cost,

2-year/25,000-mile maintenance plan and 24–hour Roadside Assistance. The base price is $15,700 when equipped with the six-speed manual. That doesn’t include the posted $795 necessary for destination charges. The facto-ry’s policy is for “no haggle pricing” to further streamline the buying experience. This new iA for 2016 clearly offers up a lot of value for the money. Plan to see it at Scion dealerships na-tionwide in September. Keep in mind though, only some 80 percent of Toyota dealerships also handle Scion automobiles.

2016 Scion iA is small, sporty and made-to-order

BY DAVID FINKELSTEINDavid Finkelstein is a Master/Skill Automotive Service Technician, maintaining that role for over 45 years, coupled with being a shop owner in that time frame as well. He’s also invented a number of garage service tools for mechanics and has served on both National

as well as local Automotive Trade Industry Boards. Addition-ally, he pioneered “Car Talk Radio” over 40 years ago, starting out with KMOX/CBS Radio as well as hosted “Auto Talk” on KFTK/FOX News Radio for some 15-years. David tests and evaluates new vehicles weekly and also does some consulting with various auto manufactures, both import as well as with domestic nameplates.

Do you ever feel like your car is on autopilot? You pull out of the driveway and head for work, school, the mall … everyday just like yesterday? Just imagine that the road in front of your house will lead you to anywhere in the United States. And with an RV you can take your home with you! So turn off the autopilot and turn on your imagination. Autumn is the perfect RV season. The campgrounds are not full,

the colors are changing and the weather is comfortable. Every weekend can be a mini vacation.New RV sales have grown almost 20 percent in 2015. Many cus-

tomers have traded up to new models, so Byerly has a good variety of lower-priced, good quality, pre-owned RVs. No excuse!The Midwest Gateway RV Dealers Association sponsored fall

show in September will bring in a new batch of pre-owned RVs. Check out our inventory at www.byerlyrv.com. But realize that many trades are sold before they are listed because our sales peo-ple maintain lists of waiting buyers. We realize that websites are only screen deep. We invite you to

visit the real Byerly RV on I-44, just five minutes east of Six Flags in Eureka, Missouri. Compare not only our vehicle selection, but check out our parts, service and rental areas. Our investment in servicing RV owners “after the sale” is one of the reasons why Byerly is the number one motorhome and number one travel trailer dealer in the St. Louis market area. Visit our website fre-quently to keep up with current events and sales, or visit our Facebook page. Byerly RV, the center

of the RV world.


It is back-to-school season and if you graduated this past spring, this may be the first time in your life you are not returning to school. With the autumn season quickly approaching, you are probably already established in a full-time position or are working as an intern. While you may be enjoying your new job with a steady income, it is only a matter of time before those pesky student loans start to kick in.Making student loan payments can be trying on your finances if

you aren’t prepared, so are a few tips on how to properly prepare to pay off your student loans:Tip #1– Organize your loans: If you have a variety of loans (i.e. feder-

al, private) it is important to track down the basic information about each loan. Check for the start date of the payments, how much you owe and what your monthly payments will look like.Tip #2 – Talk with your loan provider: Start the relationship with

your loan servicer now by updating your contact information and discussing any questions you have with your loans. Developing a positive relationship now will help build accountability and respect between you and your loan servicer.Tip #3 – Explore repayment options: There are a variety of terms

and interest amounts that can affect your loan payments. If you re-cently got a job, this will help you better understand your monthly income and what you can afford each month.Tip #4 – Make a budget: Making a monthly budget is important

for endless reasons. But starting a budget during your grace period will help you build good habits as well as get a better picture of what your finances will look like when you start making student loan pay-ments. Getting comfortable with your budget now will ease the shock when student loans kick in. Tip #5 – Relax! If you are preparing to pay your student loans ahead

of time, then you’re already ahead of the game. Continue speaking with your loan provider, financial aid office from your university and don’t be afraid to seek advice from your local bank or parents.

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Chamber hosts six ribbon cutting ceremoniesThe Western St. Charles County Chamber

of Commerce hosted six ribbon cutting ceremonies for Planet Fitness, McKelvey Homes, Innsbrook, Pinnacle Spine & Sport, Sunrise Donut Café, and Savers Thrift Store.

Planet Fitness is located at 99 Wentzville Bluffs Drive in Wentzville. You can contact them at 636-856-1067 or visit them online at www.planetfitness.com.

McKelvey Homes – Wyndemere Estates is located at 3 Wyndemere Ct. in Lake St. Louis. You can reach them at 636-332-9884 or visit them online at www.mckelvey-homes.com.

Innsbrook Resort is located at 1 Aspen Lake Drive in Innsbrook. You can contact them at 636-928-3366 or visit them online at www.innsbrook-resort.com.

Sunrise Donut Café is located at 714 West Pearce Blvd. in Wentzville. You can reach them at 636-332-2241.

Pinnacle Spine & Sport is located at 2917 Hwy. K, Suite F in O’Fallon. You can reach them at 636-385-6265 or visit them online at www.pinnaclespineandsport.com.

Savers Thrift Store is located at 1920 Zumbehl Rd. in St. Charles. You can reach them at 636-925-2850 or visit them online at www.savers.com.

The Western St. Charles County Cham-ber of Commerce serves Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, and Wentzville. The cham-ber is comprised of over 670 members. If you are interested in having a ribbon cut-ting at your place of business please con-tact the chamber. To view pictures & video of these recent ribbon cuttings please visit our Chamber Facebook Page.For more information please call the

chamber office at 636-327-6914 or visit the chamber online at http://westernstcharle-scountychamber.com.

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The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Masquerade on the Lake on Oct. 3. The masquerade will be held at Windjammer Point overlooking the beautiful lake in Lake St. Louis. Wind-jammer Point is located at 1 Wharf Street in Lake St. Louis. The event will take place from 6 - 10 p.m. Put on your masquerade mask

and join us for a wonderful event! Tickets are only $40 per person. Your ticket

will include food, drinks, boat rides, enter-tainment, music, dancing, lighted balloon artist and more. Get your group of friends, family and neighbors together for a great evening on the lake. For tickets and more information please

call the chamber office at 636-327-6914 or visit us online at http://westernstcharles-countychamber.com.

The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 5th Annual Mystery Dinner Theater on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. The cast will be performing two shows each night – “And Then There Was One” and “And Then There Was One, Too” by Michael Druce.The event will be held at the Andrews

Academy located at 1701 Feise Road in Lake St. Louis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the play starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $35 per person. Admission includes dinner, wine, beer, dessert and a wonderful play. For reservations contact the Western St.

Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 636-327-6914 or please visit us online at http://westernstcharlescountychamber.

com. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early because tickets sell out fast.


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BY TONY MATHEWSTony Mathews is the President and CEO of the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce

For more on any of this information or the chamber in general, please call the chamber office

at 636.327.6914 or visit the website http://westernstcharlescountychamber.com.

Located at 207 South Linn Avenue in Wentzville.


I will say this up front, if Johnny Depp’s per-formance as real life criminal Whitey Bulger doesn’t become his greatest shot for an Os-car win this year, then that would be a stun-ner. “Black Mass” is the movie, set for release on Sept. 18, that tells the true story about the infamous Boston mob criminal who became an FBI informant in order to take down a rival mafia. All eyes will be on his blue eyes - which look scary enough on Depp in all the right ways. There’s nothing quirky about his portrayal,

a form we’ve become very familiar with over the years since he incredibly became Cap-tain Jack Sparrow. This time he’s just flat out creepy and terrifying. Seeing him as Bulger, I couldn’t help but think about the straight characters he played throughout his career - a form that’s become a rarity in his work. Now I’m not saying that he’s turning to easier roles - definitely not the case. As Bulger, he’s put on a thick Boston accent, along with some seri-ous – yet seamless – makeup work altering

his looks. This is not a comedic performance, though I’m sure there’s plenty of room for dark humor Depp wouldn’t mind stirring up for thrills (see the first teaser trailer that reveals his wicked personality). He’s the kind of actor that always keeps his choices inter-esting throughout his career. For nearly two decades he’s already had a solid career before he became superstar in “Pirates of the Carib-bean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in 2003. It was never something he cared too much for in his work, but in the end it was inevitable after all. Here are a couple other examples of more conventional roles Depp took on over the years.

“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993)If there were a role where we see Johnny

Depp at his most ‘normal’ – at least to his standards - it would be as Gilbert Grape. Watching his work here, more than twenty years after the film’s release, you realize what a truly well-rounded performer he really is. Gilbert runs the father-figure-less family household with his eldest sister, Amy (Laura Harrington). Together they take care of their teenage sister, Ellen (Mary Kate Shellhardt), teenage brother, Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio) and their obese mother (Darlene Cates) who hasn’t left the house in seven years. They live in a poor, small town in the Midwest where nothing ever happens. The heart of the story is how well Gilbert takes care of his mentally handicapped brother Arnie. Depp’s portrayal as Gilbert is wisely contained – mixed with some self-coping sarcasm (a Depp specialty here) - because everything in Gilbert’s envi-ronment is the opposite of his ‘normality.’ His life gets extra complicated when he falls for an out-of-town visitor, Becky (Juliette Lewis), and finds himself at a crossroads. There’s no argument that it’s DiCaprio’s irresistible per-formance as Arnie – his first Oscar-nomi-nated performance - that steals every scene he’s in, but it wouldn’t be as special if not for Johnny Depp’s true professionalism of how he carried the film – selflessly – on his shoul-ders. That’s exactly what Gilbert does with Arnie too.Depp’s Gilbert is a brilliant under-appreci-

ated performance for an under-appreciated

movie that did not make all of its money back for the studio at Paramount. However, the film more than survived over years be-cause of high praises and word-of-mouth.

“Public Enemies” (2009)When Johnny Depp took on the role of real

life bank-robbing gangster, John Dillinger, the possible path to his casting in “Black Mass” was possibly realized. Depp’s straight-to-the-vest portrayal as Dillinger was a breath of fresh air for him at the time. The movie served as a well-disciplined period-action film for the summer of 2009. Unfortunately, the movie gathered no Academy Award at-tention that year despite the historical ac-curacy and shooting locations - particularly the log cabin shoot-out scene filmed at the exact location of the incident. Depp proved to be a pro as a character that posed as a ma-jor threat – so much so that you could easily believed he done it many times before, like Robert De Niro or even James Cagney.

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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.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients:2 romaine hearts, cleaned and leaves separated4 hard boiled eggs, cut into quarters25 Haricot Vert/French green beans, blanched4 Olive Oil Poached Tuna portions, recipe follows4 yellow potatoes, peeledSalt and pepper to taste 20 Kalamata olives, pitted12 grape or cherry tomatoes, washed8 lemon quarters

Directions:1. Prep romaine, eggs and green beans, and chill the day before. Poach tuna and let cool to room temperature. 2. Boil potatoes until tender and drain. Season potatoes with salt and pepper while still hot. Let potatoes cool to room

temperature, cover with plastic and re-serve. 3. Arrange romaine, eggs, green beans, ol-ives, tomatoes and potatoes on four din-ner plates. Break and flake tuna on top and drizzle with olive oil from poaching. Squeeze one lemon wedge on each plate and season with fresh pepper and salt. Serve with another lemon wedge.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons honey2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce1 golden pineappleOlive Oil Ice Cream, recipe followsMint sprigsSliced strawberries

Directions:1. Combine extra virgin olive oil, salt, hon-ey and Sriracha. Set aside. 2 Cut top and bottom off pineapple and remove outer skin. Turn pineapple on side and cut even slices about 3/8-inch thick leaving the core in. Place cleaned pine-apple slices in large resealable bag, pour marinade over them, and gently rotate

bag to distribute. Marinate overnight or at least 4 hours. 3. Heat charcoal or gas grill for direct grill-ing. Use sharp round cutter to remove core before grilling, if preferred. (This is option-al; you can eat the core and it is easier to grill with it intact.) Brush grill grates and wipe with rag soaked with olive oil. Grill pineapple on each side about 3 minutes. 4. Transfer grilled pineapple to plate and top with scoop of Olive Oil Ice Cream.

Garnish with sliced strawberries and mint.

Olive Oil Ice Cream

Ingredients:12 ounces heavy cream1 vanilla bean, split and scraped2 pinches ground cinnamon12 ounces milk1/2 cup egg yolks 1/2-2/3 cup honey2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, delicate/fruity flavor profile

Directions:In saucepot scald cream, vanilla, cinnamon and milk. In bowl whip yolks and honey. Temper whipped mixture with scalded cream mixture. Pour tempered mixture back into saucepot and cook until it coats the back of a spoon. Don’t boil. Strain mix-ture and cool. Stir in olive oil. Cool and freeze in ice cream machine.

Serves: 1

Ingredients:1 large slice peasant bread cut 1/4- 3/8-inch thick, or any type artisan/ crusty breadExtra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper to tasteHidden Vegetable Tomato Sauce, recipe followsMozzarella, gratedParmesan Reggiano, grated

Directions:1. Heat oven to 350°F and heat gas grill or grill pan to medium high. 2. rush bread generously with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill bread crisp on each side and transfer to baking sheet lined with baking paper. Top each slice with tomato sauce. Cover with grated mozzarella and sprinkle with grated parmesan Reggiano.

3. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.


You may be surprised to learn that cooking with olive oil is a simple way to add heart-healthy “good” fats to your diet. In fact, the health benefits, flavor and versatility of olive oil are all good reasons that olive oil is a staple in many kitchens.Not only can you replace other

oils in recipes with olive oil (or extra virgin olive oil for added flavor), in many recipes you can also replace butter with olive oil to reduce saturated fat, choles-terol and calories.Studies show that your body

absorbs nutrients from greens and vegetables better when they are consumed with a monoun-saturated fat such as olive oil. These recipes help you get the most out of your veggies, and en-joy a decadent dessert too. Learn more at www.aboutoliveoil.org.

For the Love of Food

A kitchen stAple

Olive oil offers nutrition, flexibility

Olive Oil Poached Tuna with Crisp Romaine Salad

Grilled Flat Bread Pizza with Hidden Vegetable Sauce

Olive Oil Ice Cream with Grilled Pineapple

1 cup small diced carrot1 cup small diced celery2-3 garlic cloves, chopped3 quarts canned crushed tomatoes2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons fresh basil cut in long, thin strips 1-2 dry bay leavesSalt and pepper to taste

Directions:In large (5-quart or bigger) thick-bottomed pot, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add eggplant, onion, carrot, celery and garlic, and saute gently (not browning vegetables or garlic) until vegetables start to become tender. Add tomatoes, herbs and bay leaves. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Puree until all vegetables are hidden in tomato sauce. Chill and reserve to make quick pizzas. Freeze unused sauce in smaller portions for future use.

Hidden Vegetable Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups peeled and small diced eggplant1 cup small diced onion

Olive Oil Poached Tuna

Ingredients:4 tuna portions (5 ounces each)2 cups extra virgin olive oilKosher salt to tasteBlack pepper, freshly ground to taste3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary4 tablespoons parsley cut in long, thin strips2 lemons, zested and juiced

Directions:Drizzle tuna with extra virgin olive oil. Sea-son tuna generously with salt, pepper, gar-lic, rosemary, parsley and lemon zest. Place tuna in 12-inch saucepot and cover with extra virgin olive oil and juice of lemons. Heat over moderate heat until tuna poach-es to medium rare, approximately 7-10 minutes depending on thickness of tuna. Remove from heat; allow tuna to continue to poach and cool to room temperature.

PHOTOS By RAy ROCKWEll


Photo Op

Photographer Ray Rockwell strapped on his gear and headed out to the St. Louis Rams’ training camp at Ram’s Park on Aug. 10. Even though he didn’t make the team, Ray did come back with these photos from this annual, open-to-the-public event.

St. Louis Rams’ training camp

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Community Calendar


September:7 – labor Day

7 – labor Day concertFree Labor Day concert from 7 – 8:15 p.m.at Civic Park, 305 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Pack some refreshments and lawn chairs and head to the Civic Park Bandstand for an evening of standards, pops and music from the movies performed by the O’Fallon Com-munity Concert Band.

11 – Patriot Day

11 – John Denver tribute concertJohn Denver Tribute Concert will take place from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at Sisters of the Precious Blood Chapel at 204 North Main Street in O’Fallon. Free will offerings to benefit St. Charles Outreach Coalition Against Human Trafficking. For more info email [email protected]

12 – Dog swimPool Paws Dog Swim at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center (in Civic Park) at 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per dog with one person, and $3 for each additional person. Take your pooch to the pool and play games, win prizes and so-cialize with friendly dogs and owners. The event benefits the Missouri Alliance for Ani-mal Legislation. All dogs must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+) and have written proof of rabies vaccinations.

13 – National Grandparent Day

14 – Rosh Hashana

14 – Golf outingSts. Joachim & Ann Care Service announce The 11th Annual Golf Outing at Bear Creek Golf Club at 158 Bear Creek Drive in Wentzville. Proceeds go to support the key services this organization provides to Saint Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. Cost is $125 for an individual, $500 for a foursome and $30 for those who wish to attend the awards dinner and silent auction only. Registration will start at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The awards dinner and silent auction will start at 6 p.m. For more informa-tion visit www.jacares.org or call 636-441-1302.

18 – National POW/MIA Recognition Day CeremonyNational POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m.at O’Fallon Veter-ans Memorial Walk at 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. Please come to this candlelight ceremony dedicated to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces from all wars who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil, and to their families who want them home again.

19 – Concert in the parkCome enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. The 2nd Annual Fall Festival is sponsored by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors. Alcohol will be served by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors, outside alcohol is prohibited.

20 – St. Theodore Fall FestivalSt. Theodore Church will host a Fall Festival three miles north of Wentzville at 2020 Grothe Road. Family-style dinners will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Menu features whole hog sausage and sauerkraut, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn and applesauce and homemade pies for dessert. Cost for adults is $12, kids are $6, three-and-under are free. Carry outs also available along with booths and games for all. For more information call 636-332-9269. Proceeds benefit St. Theodore Church and School.

23 – yom Kippur

26 – Trivia nightThe St. Charles County Council of the Blind would like to invite everyone to Trivia Night at the O’Fallon Elks Lodge at 1160 Tom Ginnever Avenue in O’Fallon. The doors open at 6 p.m., trivia games start promptly at 7 p.m. Cost is $150 for table of eight in advance, or $20 per person. Beer, soda and light snacks provided. Wine and mixed drinks are available for a nominal charge. Feel free to bring food or snacks. The proceeds will benefit blind and visu-ally impaired individuals throughout the state of Missouri. If you would like to volunteer your time, make a donation, or have any questions, please contact Beverly Kaskadden, 636-561-6947, [email protected] or Denny Huff, 636-262-1383 [email protected].

27 – Gold Star Mother’s Day

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