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St. Charles County emergency personnel working through exhaustion and under dire, stressful circumstances during last week’s flash flooding.
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St. Charles County emergency personnel fought exhaustion and dangerous conditions performing rescues and evacuations during record flood event By Brett Auten It was all hands on deck. After more than a foot of rainfall soaked much of St. Charles County early last week, emergency personnel bandied together to prevent even more. St. Charles County’s 911 and other regional call centers were bombarded with calls. Interstate 70 was shut down, and County Executive Steve Ehlmann declared a State of Emergency in the county because of the torrential rain and flooding.
According to records from St. Charles County Emergency Communications, between midnight and 11 a.m., July 26, 87 persons were evacuated from homes or businesses in St. Charles County. The St. Charles County Police Department received 148 calls to 911 and dispatched officers to 162 incidents. Fire and EMS Dispatch received 129 calls to 911 and responded to 224 incidents. Jason Meinershagen is the Deputy Chief at Central County Fire & Rescue. He has lived in the area since 1995 and been with
the fire district since 1998. Meinershagen has participated in the response to nearly a dozen flood events in that time, but this one was a challenge in many ways. “I’ve never seen anything like this particular event,” Meinershagen said. “It presented numerous challenges that were unique in type and scope. We quickly found ourselves strapped for resources countywide. As 911 calls literally flooded our dispatch center, the sheer volume of incidents stackSee ‘WATER’ page 2
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ing up in short order overwhelmed the system. Emergencies that would warrant multiple fire trucks under normal circumstances got one, because all hands were working not just in our community but throughout the St. Louis metro region.” Meinershagen said that working together with their partners in fire, law enforcement, EMS and emergency management and communication, they successfully mitigated a truly historic event with exceptionalism and professionalism. Photo courtesy Central County Fire & Rescue “Working through exhaustion and under Members of the Central County Fire & Rescue team come to the rescue during last week’s flash flooding that caused havoc across the dire, stressful circumstances, our crews perregion. County Executive Steve Ehlmann declared a State of Emergency in the county because of the torrential rain and flooding. formed exceptionally well, and I’m proud to be a part of the first responder community that is working together, keeping you safe,” day and inspectors from the Community we later were able to assist St. Louis County Development Department were going door with evacuating 70 persons.” he said. The county and affected municipalities Jeremey Hollrah is the Deputy Chief to door inspecting damage in your homes. Hollrah recollected back to 2008 when are in the process of assessing damage to of Special Operations for the St. Charles County Ambulance District. Things started remnants of Hurricane Ike caused a similar structures. If residents or businesses have questions about inspections, permits or deto pick-up around 2:30 a.m. and with the situation. “Flooding like this doesn’t happen every bris their insurance will not pay to remove, heavy downpour, six inches accumulated day,” Hollrah. “We were spread out so much they can call the appropriate number listed quickly. Hollrah said that predicting, or getting but there were resources from all over the below. Unincorporated St. Charles County: 636ahead of, instances like these is difficult place.” Ehlmann said by declaring a State of 949-1898 even with consistent monitoring of a variety Emergency, residents and businesses may, if St. Peters: 636-477-6600 of predictions and projections. St. Charles City: 636-949-3222 “You try to find, and hope for, a happy loss thresholds are met, be able to apply for O’Fallon: 636-240-2000 medium,” Hollrah said. “Not many showed state and/or federal funding for assistance. “This amount of rain and flooding is unLake Saint Louis: 636-625-7982 what we ended up with. To get six, seven Wentzville: 636-639-2154. inches is a lot of water. When you’re talking precedented,” Ehlmann said. “Responders were receiving more calls for assistance about 11 inches, that’s a massive amount.” Flood waters began to recede on Thurs- than there were vehicles available. However,
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CREC sponsors five students at CYCLE Five area students sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative were among nearly 100 students who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 13-15 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jefferson City. The local delegates were Christine Wehmeyer, Elsberry High School; Brody Kuehn, Liberty Christian Academy; and Grace Richardson, Emma Thomas and Megan Geisler, all of Liberty High School. Each year in July, this action-filled three days provides high school students opportunities to learn first-hand what it is like to be involved in politics, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. The program included nationally-known speakers and time at the Missouri State Capitol learning how a bill goes through the process to become a law. To learn more about electric cooperatives, the group was divided up into teams that competed in various events like the “build a cooperative” game. Another highlight was hearing from the Rachel’s Challenge Organization. Rachel Scott was one of the students killed in the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999. Her family and friends speak to youth around the world about Rachel’s legacy of being a positive role model to everyone she met in life. Students also toured the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City and saw a live powerline demonstration as well as several electric vehicles at the Association of Missouri
Submitted photo Five area high school students sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative traveled to Jefferson City July 13-15 to attend the Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) program. Pictured (from left) are Emma Thomas (Liberty High School), Christine Wehmeyer (Elsberry High School), Brody Kuehn (Liberty Christian Academy), Grace Richardson (Liberty High School) and Megan Geisler (Liberty High School).
Electric Cooperative headquarters. The CYCLE program is in its 19th year and is a recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country. The annual contest is open to high school sophomores who live and attend school in Cuivre River’s general service area, or who have Cuivre River Electric service in their homes. Applications for next year’s program will be accepted in the spring. For more information about the CYCLE program, contact Tim Schmidt at 800-392-3709, ext. 4837 or email tschmidt@cuivre.com.
‘Gan Children’s Track’ to debut at St. Charles Jewish Festival The second annual St. Charles Jewish Festival will take place on Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. outside the Foundry Art Centre and will feature a “Gan Children’s Track,” with a special emphasis on children ages one-to-six. The word “Gan” means “garden” in Hebrew and the children’s track will include activities that allow young ones to explore, move, create, interact, and experience Jewish life and culture in a fun and joyful way. “The Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson) taught us that a child is viewed as a seed that we must nurture with the utmost care; a seed that is most impressionable in its first years,” said Bassy Landa, who, together with her husband Rabbi Chaim Landa, directs the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, the organizers of the annual festival. “The festival will be an opportunity to allow our children to blossom and grow.” A highlight of the “Gan Children’s
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Track” will be an appearance by renowned children’s entertainer “Bobby DooWah” and the “Bubble Bus,” which will get started when doors open at 11 a.m. Other activities geared toward this demographic include: Balloon Art; Street Performer; Inflatables; Cultural Crafts, and more. While the majority of activities and entertainment for young children will take place between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – allowing plenty of time for the little kiddos to enjoy music and fun before naptime – activities such as the inflatables and cultural crafts will be available throughout. Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy live Jewish music and kosher food. Admission, music, and family activities are free and open to all. Food will be for sale. For more information and to secure your free ticket, visit: www.JewishStCharles.org/Festival.
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Residents and businesses in the city of St. Charles with flood damage reminded of permit requirements As a property owner in the city of St. Charles contemplating clean up and repairs following recent historic flooding, the City Floodplain Administrator’s office is reminding residents/business owners to obtain local permits before repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures. The permits are required as part of local government participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), providing eligibility for flood insurance, flood disaster assistance, state and federal grants and loans, and buyout funds for flood-prone property. Local floodplain management ordinances require that permits be obtained for any construction or development activity in a floodplain area, including the repair or reconstruction of structures damaged by flooding. If you are not in
a regulatory floodplain, permits may still be required. Special conditions apply to substantially damaged buildings – those in which the total cost of repairs is 50% or more of the structure’s pre-flood market value. If a building is found to be substantially damaged and in a regulatory floodplain, regulations require that repairs not begin until compliance with local floodplain ordinance is demonstrated. In some cases, that may require repairs that include elevating or flood-proofing the structure to reduce the potential for future flood damage. Repair costs must be calculated by assuming the building will be fully repaired to its pre-damaged condition, even if the owner decided to do less. The total cost calculation must include struc-
tural material; finish material and labor, even if the owner chooses to do his or her own repairs. Under the NFIP, the Increased Cost of Compliance or ICC program may provide additional financial assistance to either elevate or remove flood damaged structures from the floodplain. Owners who have NFIP coverage are eligible to receive ICC benefits if the local official determines that their structure is located in the floodplain has been substantially damaged by a flood. Residents can submit storm and sanitary sewer issues and concerns from flooding to the city’s Report a Concern website. Concerns will be immediately sent to the Department of Public Works. Report a concern: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a7b1fa0abe10418d8ccbf38403d45300
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Choral Arts Singers celebrate 50th Anniversary
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The Choral Arts Singers celebrate their 50th Anniversary of performing choral concerts in Warren, Lincoln and St. Charles counties. The group will hold its first “get to know you” practice Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. at Connection Christian Church at 1332 Feise Rd. in O’Fallon. No auditions required, just a love of singing. Regular practices are on Mondays 7 – 9 p.m., re-
suming after Labor Day. The group is planning two-to-three holiday concerts in early December. In spring 2023 the group will continue to celebrate its anniversary, and is planning a trip to Carnegie Hall in June for a special concert. Visit www.concertarts.org and Facebook (Choral Arts Singers) to learn more.
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Duchesne’s dean of student services announced as new assistant principal of student life Duchesne High School has named Debi Turner as its new assistant principal of student life. Turner will be taking on this role in addition to her current position as Duchesne’s dean of student services. This will be Turner’s 10th year at Duchesne. She spent her first seven years as athletic director before moving on to her current position as dean. She graduated from Missouri Western University with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and is finishing her master’s in teaching at Lindenwood University. The assistant principal of student life is a newly-created position focusing on curriculum, accreditation and teacher observation. Turner said duties will be ever-evolving,
focusing on whatever the school may require throughout the school year and providing an “extra set of hands” for the principal. This position will expand on an already strong partnership between Turner, principal Dominic D’Urso and president Susan Noonan. “The three of us work so well together,” said Turner. “Putting me in a position where we can work together more is kind of the idea behind it.” Turner is looking forward to continuing to work with students to help things run smoothly as dean and now extending that support to the teachers. Photo courtesy Duchesne High School “I’m excited for a new challenge,” Duchesne High School has named Debi Turner as its said Turner. new assistant principal of student life.
Assumption to host back-to-school and parish feast day event Join Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in O’Fallon after 10 a.m., Mass, Aug. 14, for the second annual Assumption School Open House and Parish Feast Day celebration. The day’s activities are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and feature a complimentary bounce house and Bubble Bus fun for all ages. Picnic-style seating will be available on the school parking lot, and Bandana’s BBQ and Udderly MOOlicious will be available for purchase throughout the event. All are welcome to grab a bite to eat, and then stay and tour As-
sumption School, located at 203 West Third Street in O’Fallon, during this back-to-school event. As a welcome-back treat, Assumption School will provide a free MOOlicious Jr. Scoop Ice Cream to all Assumption students in pre-K through eighth grades. Students can pick up a complimentary ticket from their teachers after visiting their new classrooms to drop off school supplies before the 202223 school year, which starts on Aug. 15. Assumption Catholic School has been educating children for more than 150 years and
consists of more than 400 students in pre-K through eighth grades. For more information about this celebration, call Assumption School
at 636-240-4474 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., or call the Assumption Parish Office at 636240-3721.
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Record rainfall floods St. Charles County On July 26, parts of the St. Louis region experienced record rainfall that led to severe and widespread flash flooding. By 7 a.m., more than 8.06 inches of rainfall had been observed at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, breaking the all-time daily rainfall total of 6.85 inches set in 1915. St. Peters has received over 12 inches of rainfall and O’Fallon more than 10
inches, according to the National Weather Service. The flooding led to hundreds of rescues from flooded vehicles and homes. “With record rainfall impacting the St. Louis region and the potential for additional rain and isolated thunderstorms, we want to ensure that our communities have every resource available to respond and protect Missourians,”
Missouri Governor Mike Parson said. “Our state government team will work to assist affected Missourians and provide ongoing relief and support during this emergency. We urge Missourians to follow the direction of local authorities and emergency managers, never drive in floodwaters and always use common sense to prevent injury.”
Photos by Nathan Porter Flooding affected neighborhoods near Mexico Road.
Floodwaters swamped the St. Peters Golf Club.
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Floodwaters cover the baseball fields, playground equipment and parking lot at Woodlands Sports Park.
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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.
EVENTS July 31: Breakfast event
The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles welcomes you back to the All-You-CanEat Breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $12, children six to 11 is $6 and children five and under are free. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.
VETERINARY MOBILE CLINIC
1:00 - 3:00 PM Rabies (1 Year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 Rabies (3 Year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 St. Charles Co. License . . . . . . . $6 (Not Neutered or Spayed) . . . $12 DHPP (Dog Vacc) . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 RCP (Cat Vacc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Heartworm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28
Aug 1: Stroke Support Class
Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, you are invited to join a monthly support group community from 1-2 p.m. Attendees have the option to join online and go to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital to participate. To learn more call 636-928-9355 or visit BJCstcharlescounty.org/stroke-support-group
Aug. 8: Bariatric Surgery Information Session
Virtually join a Washington University bariatric physician Bear’s Bar Hwy P (next to Manninos) | Flint Hill Tues. August 9 Foristell Fastlane 3166 Vet Mem Pkwy | Foristell Wed. August 10 The Coop 5055 Hwy 94 | Orchard Farm Thurs. August 11 Charlies Farm & Home 1583 W. Pearce Blvd. | Wentzville Fri. & Sat. August 12 & 13
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5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn more about several surgical treatment options for weight loss at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. To learn more call 314-542-9378 or visit BarnesJewishWestCounty.org/ Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions
Aug. 13: Petting zoo and pony rides
A petting zoo and pony rides for children in the community will take place at Holy Cross Lutheran Church from 9 to 11 a.m. The church is located at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon and the animals will be under the shade trees on the back lawn. Animals include a mini donkey, rabbits, a calf, sheep, pig, ducks, geckos and more. There will also be two ponies for the children to ride.
Aug. 22: Bariatric Surgery Information Session
Virtually join a Washington University bariatric physician 5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn more about several surgical treatment options for weight loss at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. To learn more call 314-542-9378 or visit BarnesJewishWestCounty.org/ Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions
Aug. 26-28: Youth orchestra auditions
The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra Auditions will be held on Aug 26-28. All levels of string, wind, brass and percussion students are invited to audition for this award-winning orchestra. Please visit www.sccyo.org to download the audition music and complete an application. Auditions and rehearsals will be held at the Grace Baptist Church in St. Charles. The season will begin on Sept. 17. For more information, please contact Judy Williams at sccyomusic@ gmail.com
Sept. 3: Car show
Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Benefit Classic Car & Truck Show takes place at 1307 Boone St. in Troy. Entry Fee: $20 per class, first 75 registered get a free dash plaque and goodie bag. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon, participant judging: 12 - 2 p.m. and awards: 3 p.m. for first through third place. 2022 proceeds to benefit The Robertson Center and the Lincoln County Center of Aging (LCCOA). Questions or for an entry form email trinitytroymo@gmail.com or call Bryan Gooding at 636-7750306 or Jim Lalumondiere at
636-358-4358. Vendor spots available...call Deana Von Dach at 623-734-3630 to reserve yours today. Rain date is Sept. 10.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@ yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
Mondays: Anonymous
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grounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-970-0013.
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553.
Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club
Mondays: Mondays:
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fair-
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10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and momsto-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different
than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Diabetes support group
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are
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Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Meeting
Toastmasters
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Tuesdays: Mended Hearts
This heart patient support group provides hospital visitation support for people with any type of heart issues. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For additional information please call 636639-0875.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900 or visit www.alz. org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church
of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Presbyterian Basketball
Dardenne Church
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in May or November.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-9281928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Third Tuesday: Luncheon for seniors
On the third Tuesday of every month there is a luncheon for seniors from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal
Church at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951.
and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City. Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314504-5202
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-6258276.
Wednesdays: Bingo
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
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Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharl e s are awo o d c ar ve rs . com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.
Wednesdays: Quilt guild
Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.
Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: fishing club
Women’s
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Wednesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries
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6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
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Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-928-1928.
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5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
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Hoots addition ready for playoff run The O’Fallon Hoots is a baseball team that plays in the Prospect League in the Prairie League and Division playing their home games in O’Fallon at CarShield Field. For the Hoots, left-hander Noah Niznik was brought in mid-July and has found success as a starter. “I’m from St. Louis, so it’s pretty close to home,” said Niznik. “From the get-go, everybody was super welcoming and the guys were great and really friendly.” CarShield Field is a familiar venue for the lefty, as he won the state championship on that field in 2018 with St. John Vianny High School. He has enjoyed being back home, pitching at a place that has positive memories for him. “I’ve been around that field quite a bit during my career,” said Niznik. “I like it, I’m comfortable out there and I like the setting.” After playing in the New England Collegiate Baseball League, Niznik is happy to be closer to home. Playing in front of friends and family has been enjoyable for the lefty. In three starts this season, Niznik is 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA in 12.2 innings. He struck out seven in his most recent outing on July 22 against the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. The lefty picked up his win in a five-inning outing against the Alton River Dragons on July 15, striking out two. *Always need a great pitcher Second key player is signed by the O’Fallon club Every offense needs a spark plug to give it energy. For the Hoots, that spark plug in the second half has been Lindenwood product Ambrose Russo. Russo played his first game for the Hoots on June
29, going 1-3 against the Quincy Gems. The California-native started his career at LA Harbor Community College, but found his way to Lindenwood after the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the community college to only play 15 games in Russo’s two seasons. Before the Hoots, Russo was in the Metro League and was recommended to the Hoots by a coach at Lindenwood. “It (adjusting) has been a lot better than expected,” said Russo. “The team is super awesome so I was super excited to end up joining the team.” Despite only standing at six-feet tall, Russo provides plenty of pop. In his 17 games this season, Russo has hit three home runs and two doubles – that’s good for a .500 slugging percentage. “All of the outside work has helped me unlock this power,” said Russo. “My bat speed is my number one key to getting my power.” Russo showcased his power recently when he hit a home run over the tall CarShield Field wall in right field. Not only does Russo have power, but he is what some would consider a “five-tool” player. He can hit, hit for power, run, field and throw. “I try to be an all-around player, especially because I’m not a super-big player,” Russo said. “Having all five tools gives me an advantage in a game.” On the season, Russo is slashing .280 with three home runs, 14 RBI’s and four stolen bases in five attempts and looks to help the Hoots make a late season push toward the Prospect League playoffs. *Good power in key situations is key
Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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t’s time to kick off summer with a bang. With exciting summer events like baseball, sunbathing and barbecues filling social calendars, comes a whole new array of fresh, sunny day snacks just waiting to be devoured. If you’re in the mood for something sweet with a hint of spice, try this Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa. It features fresh, fruity flavors from the pineapple, mango, lemon and lime plus a surprising bite of
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jalapeno. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. This light, warm weather appetizer is perfect for pool parties or dining al fresco. A fresh twist on traditional salsa, this recipe will have people lining up for a second scoop to help beat the heat. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or as a topping on your favorite tacos to add a little sweetness to a traditionally savory meal.
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Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa Recipe adapted from becomingness.com Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced 1 1/4 cup fresh mango, diced 2 tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1 tablespoon coriander 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice sea salt, to taste fresh cracked pepper, to taste tortilla chips, for serving
Directions: In large bowl, combine pineapple, mango, tomato, onion, jalapeno, coriander, lime juice, lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste. With rubber spatula, mix all ingredients together.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
For more fresh summertime recipes, visit Culinary.net.
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Tony Dow: everyone’s big brother
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Movie: By Steve Bryan
Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
eTV, a free digital station, broadcasts such classic shows as “Gomer Pyle,” “Hogan’s Heroes” and “The Carol Burnette Show.” In the early morning hours, the station scheduled two back-to-back episodes of “Leave It to Beaver,” a classic family sitcom that starred Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers. Born in England, Dow, 77, had been diagnosed with cancer in May and passed away on July 27. He left behind a rich legacy of movie and TV roles. “Leave It to Beaver” debuted in 1957 and ran for 234 episodes. A real slice of Americana, the series was set in the town of Mayfield. Dow and Mathers played brothers who shared the same room and had the usual arguments, but they always watched out for each other. In the “Captain Jack” episode, for instance, Wally and the Beaver sent away for an eight-foot alligator, but they received a small one instead. Their plan to keep their new pet in the bathtub didn’t work, so they gave it to Captain Jack (Edgar Buchanan), an animal expert who ran an alligator farm. As the series progressed, Dow’s charac-
though, but Ward Cleaver (Hugh Beaumont) called the restaurant and helped his son look like big shot instead. In another episode, Wally grew a mustache over a school break to impress Julie, who laughed out loud when she saw him. She also made him promise never to grow one again. Julie’s father was a high school teacher and Wally was assigned to his English class. In the years after “Leave it to Beaver” went into syndication, Tony Dow’s career didn’t slow down. He appeared on such shows as “AdamTony Dow photo courtesy Bigstock. 12,” “My Three Sons,” “Love, American Style” and “Emergency.” Dow ter had more to do when Wally started high also played Ed Greene, father of Patty Greene school and took an interest in girls. His female (Sarah Jessica Parker), in the clever, but shortclassmates also took an interest in Wally, who lived, 1980’s sitcom “Square Pegs.” He was good-looking as well as a basketball, baseball adept behind the camera directing episodes and track star. When Wally became a soda jerk of “Babylon 5,” “Coach” and “The New Leave at the local drug store, his friends Eddie Haskell It to Beaver.” His appearance in the 2003 Da(Ken Osmond) and Lumpy Rutherford (Frank vid Spade film “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Bank) called in a phony ice cream order. Wally Star” had Dow commiserating with other former child stars while playing poker. got sweet revenge in the end, though. Thanks to reruns, Tony Dow will always be Dow’s character dated several young women throughout the series, in particular Julie Foster everyone’s big brother and best friend. He was (Cheryl Holdridge), a classmate who went on a a talented actor, director and sculptor and will dinner date with Wally. Wally forgot his wallet, be sorely missed.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: The 1970s
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore on Life My husband and I received an early gift… COVID. Christmas in July has never been so good. Yeah, no thanks for that Santa! I’d say it’s a late gift. We seriously thought we had dodged that bullet and besides; we did everything we were supposed to do. We masked up like Batman and got the vaccine – multiple times. Together we got poked more times than a toddler’s finger up its nose holes. Plus, we kept our distance from all humanity…wait! That was my husband, long before the ‘Rona struck. He was anti-social before anti-social was cool. Really, hasn’t this thing burned out like a supernova long ago? Corona was so last virus. Monkey Pox is all the rage now. But here we are dealing with it all over again like a bad rerun from a B-movie. It all started as a little tinge in the throat and from there developed into us blowing the dust off of some old COVID tests. “After all this time, do you think we have it?” I asked. “Naw,” my husband said, “I just really want to finally use some of these test kits.” The instructions tested our brain cells as well as our mucus. He read the directions. “Take swab A and stick it into orifice B and swizzle it around until you pass out. Then put swab A into vile C and shake it until it makes a toxic cocktail. Drip a few drops of the noxious slush into tab D. Wait 15 minutes. If line A shows up you are free and clear to carry on with your life. If line A and B show up you
must encase yourself in bubble wrap and remove yourself from the human race, unless you are husband M (Moore) in which case, carry on with life as usual.” After mistakenly jabbing ourselves in the wrong orifice (thank goodness we had a few spare tests) we finally got it right and the results showed positive. It’s been three days of sequestering away from everyone. We could only watch so many episodes of “Law and Order” until “Gilligan’s Island” started looking good. Our bedroom has stacks of cups and plates, old pizza boxes, balled up Kleenexes and half-empty water bottles everywhere. It looks worse that a college frat house after a weekend of partying. I think we’re finally on the mend. But note to Santa, next Christmas just leave coal.
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Cindy 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. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.
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23. Young horses
1. Come clean, with “up”
56. Top dog
5. *_____-a-Soup, launched in 1972
57. Laughing on the inside, in a text
24. *One of three 1970s TV crime-fighting women
8. Hefty volume
58. Bye, to Sophia Lauren
12. Maui party
59. *1971’s “Sooner or ____” by the Grass Roots
13. Detective’s assignment
25. Plunder 26. *”I’d like to buy the world a ____” 27. “Semper Fidelis” to U.S. Marines, e.g.
15. Seed covering
60. *”Beneath the Planet of the ____”
16. Dull pain
61. Very light brown
29. Group of nine singers
17. Waltz, in France
62. Research facil.
18. *Francis Ford Coppola’s “The ____”
63. *Progressive rock band of “Roundabout” fame
32. *”Rich Man, ____ Man” miniseries
20. Part of an eye
64. Fishing pole spool
36. *Salvador Allende successor
22. Labor org.
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23. *”Feathered” 1970s icon
1. Capture the ____
40. Game official, for short
26. One who delivers coal
2. Continental capital
41. Inflammation of iris
30. *1978’s “Night Fever” spent 8 weeks in this Billboard slot
3. Aforementioned
44. Capital of Senegal
4. Substance with rotten egg smell
46. Footstuffs merchant
5. Secret staAsh
49. Intensely dislikes
34. Type of list
6. Theater employee
50. Architectural drawing
35. Open-mouthed
7. Jury member
51. Prefers
37. Acorn producer 38. Glossy fabric
8. *Olivia Newton-John’s 1978 co-star
52. *Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys,” e.g.
39. Denim innovator
9. Eye amorously
40. Enlist or talk into (2 words)
10. Table hill
53. *”Interview with the Vampire” author
42. Golf accessory
11. Before, to a bard
43. Gracefully thin
13. Can’t-get-it-off-one’s-mind kind
14. One that insists
21. H. pylori consequence
31. Fire-breathing monster, Greek mythology
45. Meat and vegetable stew 47. Stumblebum 48. One way to prepare an egg 50. Chicken pox mark
14. Throat dangler
28. Bye, to Edith Piaf
33. As opposed to mishap
48. North face, e.g.
54. Kate Winslet as ____ of Easttown 55. *”____ Train” 56. *”Thrilla in Manila” winner
19. Winged 22. Charge carrier
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