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The Second Cup: July 25 Edition

You've had your first cup of coffee; now relax with the second and see what's up in Lake Saint Louis today.

Good morning, Lake Saint Louis!

When I was growing up, the county fair was one of the highlights of summer. The big exhibit halls were filled with projects on display—everything from quilts to homebaked goodies to small engines. We'd always watch the horse shows, and afterwards my dad would walk me through the stables, fragrant with the smell of leather and hay and sweaty horses.

And at night, the carnival area would come alive with light and music. No other time of the year would we be able to taste vinegar fries and homemade pineapple ice cream and stare mesmerized at the machines that pulled the salt-water taffy. My parents steered our family away from the games and the side-show trailers that you don't see any more at carnivals. To this day, I remember seeing one with a big painted sign that invited people to "see the Jane Mansfield death car."

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That was long ago, and—as they say—far away. But how lucky we are that the county fair is still alive in St. Charles County. You can still see the big livestock pavilions, ride the carnival rides, participate in a frog-jumping contest and watch the demolition derby.

Today, we'll have a preview of this week's St. Charles County Fair. Plan to take the kids or the grandkids!

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We'll also be bringing you some news about the back-to-school sales tax holiday, and while we're in the back-to-school mood, we'll remind you about ways to keep your new college student informed about events back home.

Hey, have you "liked" Lake Saint Louis Patch on Facebook? Tell your friends and family—I've got a dream about our Facebook page giving some of the bigger Patches a run for their money.

 

Today in history, courtesy of History.com: In 1978, the first test-tube baby was born. Louise Joy Brown, five pounds, 12 ounces, was born in England after being conceived by in vitro fertilization.


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