January 8, 2020
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Photo provided by the city of St. Peters Luvenia Henry has logged more than 6,200 hours as a volunteer at the St. Peters Police Department in the last 11 years. She has received several awards over the years for her service.
Civic volunteers log countless hours helping local institutions to keep running smoothly By Brett Auten Driven by a sense of purpose, Luvenia Henry loves to contribute. Since 2008, Henry, a 77-year-old St. Peters resident, has logged more than 6,200 hours of volunteer work within the city’s police department. Even though she has received the Lifetime President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2016 for serving more than 4,000 hours, and also has earned five Gold Awards (500plus hours in a year) and two Silver Awards (250-499 hours in a year), Henry has no plans to slow down.
“It helps to show they appreciate what you’ve done,” Henry said. “It’s very independent and flexible and the older you get you need to get your brain active and get out among the people. If you stay at home all the time you start to stagnate.” Henry works twice a week in the Records Division with the police department performing tasks like entering traffic accident dates, processing police records requests and filing and preparing records for archiving. Theresa Wilkins is a St. Peters Police Records Administrator. She said that without volunteers like Henry, the department
would not be able to accomplish as much as it does. “Luvenia’s dedication, conscientiousness and excellence to detail make her perfect for this type of work,” Wilkins said. “Not only is Luvenia a pleasure to work beside, but she has become a good friend to all of us at the police department.” It’s not unusual for Henry to volunteer at least six hours a day and is not afraid to stay late if needed. Henry worked in the Medical Records Department at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital before retiring in 2007. See ‘HEROES’ page 2
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‘HEROES’ from cover At times, she found work in hospitals to be tense and stressful and now with that life over, she wanted the opposite. Like many people following retirement, Henry’s main concern was how to remain active and engaged. She considered working part-time but found volunteering the best fit. Henry makes the most of her time, exercising six days a week, including two days at the Rec-Plex, and also engages in Yoga. “I’m a pretty active person and I like yard work and that type of thing but I knew it would not be
enough for me,” Henry said. A wide range of people volunteer for the city — youth, seniors, families, businesses and organizations like churches and Scouts take part in the program. Many volunteers gain practical, useful work experience and new skills through the program. “I can’t see anything but advantages to doing it,” Henry said. For more information on specific – and upcoming - volunteer opportunities call 636-279-8207 or email mpharms@stpetersmo. net.
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Fireplace ashes likely sparked St. Charles County house fire When Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) firefighters arrived on the scene of a house fire in the 2200 block of Delaware Drive in unincorporated St. Charles County around 6:50 p.m. on Dec. 26, they found the rear of the home and the deck engulfed in flames. After the flames were extinguished, CCFR fire investigators discovered that fireplace ashes had been placed in a cardboard box on the deck, near the home that evening. These ashes sparked the fire, which caused more than $50,000 in damage to the home. “Even though the ashes had cooled for nearly 24-hours in the fireplace, there was still enough heat to ignite the box, which led to the house fire. We have witnessed ashes as old as three days start fires like these, which is why it is so important to dispose of fireplace ashes in a metal container that is stored at least six-feet away from the home
Photo courtesy CCFR Damage from a house fire in the 2200 block of Delaware Drive in unincorporated St. Charles County on Dec. 26.
and deck,” said CCFR Assistant Chief Steve Brown. On the night of the fire, a teenager who lives in the home smelled smoke, and heard crackling from outside. The family discovered the fire, quickly exited and called 911.
CCFR firefighters were assisted by the Cottleville Fire Protection District, the city of St. Charles Fire Department and the St. Charles County Ambulance District. There were no injuries.
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Wentzville School District Board of Education approves new school boundaries
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved new boundaries for all elementary, middle and high schools in the district to accommodate continued growth and a new elementary school and new high school under construction.
The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved new boundaries for all elementary, middle and high schools in the district to accommodate continued growth and a new elementary school and new high school under construction. The new schools were part of Proposition E, a $125 million no-tax-increase bond issue passed by voters in April 2018. The new elementary boundaries will go into effect for the 20202021 school year when the new elementary school being built on Interstate Drive in Wentzville is scheduled to open. The new middle school and high school boundaries will go into effect beginning in the 2021-2022 school year when the new high school being built near West Meyer Road and North Point Prairie Road in Wentzville is scheduled to open. The new boundaries were proposed by a boundary committee comprised of parents, community members, staff members and a board member who met five times from May through November to develop the new attendance areas. The process also included an online survey and three community forums where the public was invited to provide feedback. the boundary committee considered current and projected enrollment numbers, birth data, free and reduced meal populations, transportation and existing feeder patterns when formulating the new attendance areas. “Everyone involved in this process appreciates how very personal and significant this change is for some students and families,” said Chief Communications Officer Mary LaPak. “We respect that, and we are confident that our caring staff will ensure a smooth transition for affected students and their families.” The WSD continues to be the fastest growing school district in the state. The district has added, on average, nearly 600 students each year since 2001. This past year, enrollment increased from 16,789 students to 17,335 – an increase of 546 students. “Each WSD school is exceptional,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “At the end of the day, all WSD students will be in a school where the bar is set high and where our phenomenal educators will ensure every child has the tools they need to be successful.”
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Francis Howell School Board puts no tax rate increase bond on April ballot
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The Francis Howell School District Board of Education has voted unanimously to place Proposition S on the April 7, 2020, ballot. Proposition S is a $244 million bond issue that will not increase the current tax rate. Voter approval of Proposition S would allow the district to borrow money now and in the future to address pressing facility needs at all Francis Howell schools. Over the past two years, FHSD has worked proactively with the district’s architectural firm and a diverse group of stakeholders to develop a Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (CFMP). This plan identified both the current state of the district’s facilities as well as future needs. The district has 29 separate facilities, including three early childhood centers, ten elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, an administration building, and seven other sites. These sites include over 2.7 million square feet of building space under roof, with miles of plumbing and wiring and hundreds of mechanical systems. Older buildings require significant repair and maintenance. The average building in the district is 30 years old, and the oldest building is now more than 50 years old. Many of the district’s buildings were construct-
ed in the 1990s, and their systems, like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, are reaching the end of their useful life. The CFMP calls for major updates at the older schools in the district, including Henderson, Fairmount, Becky-David, Hollenbeck and Barnwell. The plan includes the construction of a new Francis Howell North High School, and improvements and safety updates at all schools across the district. Proposition S would pay for the construction, repair, and renovation costs outlined in the CFMP. The bond issue would not raise the tax rate, and funds from a bond issue cannot pay for salaries, benefits, supplies, utilities, or other operating costs. Passage of Proposition S would require approval by 4/7ths of voters, or a little more than 57 percent in the April election. The district is at a critical juncture in terms of facilities. The CFMP is intended to help determine how best to address these important issues. Voter approval of Proposition S would allow the district to do the work necessary to adequately meet the learning needs of our students today and in the future. For more information about Proposition S, please visit the district website.
Jimmy John’s sandwich shop opens in O’Fallon A new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop located at 2189 West Terra Lane is now open and ready to serve sandwiches to the people of O’Fallon. “This will be our first store in O’Fallon and our team is excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to a new set of customers in the area,” said owner Frank Battaglia. “We’re also excited for our customers to try our new sandwiches: Jimmy Cubano, Spicy East Coast Italian
and The Frenchie.” Battaglia says he plans to hire around 30 employees. Anyone interested can apply on Indeed or at the store, open daily from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and fill out an application. Customers can stop by the new location, call the store at 636-856-8577, or order online at online.jimmyjohns.com.
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Recycle Christmas trees for free at St. Peters Earth Centre St. Peters residents and non-residents alike can recycle their live Christmas trees for free at St. Peters Earth Centre now through Jan. 11. Please keep in mind that for the tree to be recycled, all decorations, lights, plastic bags and stands must be removed from the tree. Please do not wrap or tie the tree. After Jan. 11, there is a $5 charge to drop off a Christmas tree without a Resident Privilege Card. The public also can take trees to the temporary designated drop-off center at Laurel Park in the upper parking lot through Jan. 13.
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If residents would like to have their Christmas tree picked up at their home, they can cut it in half and place it at the curb for yard waste pickup on their regular yard waste pickup day through Jan. 8. Just a reminder: Yard waste pickup will be suspended during the month of February and resumes the first full week of March. This Photo courtesy Bigstock practice allows for vehicle maintenance/repair while saving fuel. St. Peters Earth Centre is located at 115 Ecology Drive in St. Peters, off Mid Rivers Mall Drive just north of I-70
Inspiration Corner: How to get from meaningless to meaningful I sat with my son as he worked through a math problem. Each step was laboriously slow. Since he struggled with basic concepts, the more advanced problems were mind-boggling. When I corrected an error, he burst from his seat with a wail. “Mom, I can’t do this stuff. It’s too hard!” Some tasks feel pointless. We aren’t interested in the subject matter and the goal is far removed from our daily experience. Worse, when rules are set for us by administrators, bosses or (worse) the government, we are tempted to rebel. When a solution evades us, we go sideways of their expectations and are swiftly reprimanded. So, we curse at the DMV employee for not accepting our paperwork and stomp away in frustration. Or is that just me? Stupid rules and the expectations they evoke are everywhere and since life is mostly lived in the tension between the excitement of learning how to pee in the potty and how to change an adult diaper, we despair. I remember my sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Walt Barbier, waxing eloquent about Biblical world history. He drew diagrams of armies on the blackboard while I devised how to build the most effective projectile from my ball-point pen. After I sent the ink cartridge sailing across the classroom for the third time, he bellowed, “Margaret! Go to the office!” I didn’t understand why I couldn’t demonstrate the strategies he was teaching. His rule that insisted I sit still in class seemed stupid. But then again, I was more interested in achieving folk status as a rebel-rouser than learning what happened during various Babylonian wars. It’s strange how my interest in history, English and math has changed over the years. The grade
school horrors I endured (basically all the time between recess) in pursuit of that strange piece of paper (my diploma) never motivated me. The only reason I made it through school was from sheer terror of being disciplined by my mother. Still, for all her efforts, I rejected her attempts to make me learn. As an adult, I enjoy learning and I am grateful for the seemingly pointless tasks that taught me why working through hard things is important. I now know why I had to practice breathing before I could run long distance. I understand the reasons for memorizing the addition and multiplication tables (it’s helpful if one is a cashier). I know why George Washington was so awesome for crossing the Delaware River. As an adult I have also learned experience is a fantastic teacher. The best lesson I didn’t learn in a classroom was that jogging without a foundation garment can be both awkward and painful. Today if you are faced with a seemingly meaningless task, try to learn from the experience and celebrate that it takes incredible strength to persevere with no real goal in sight. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com. Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places. www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex
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St. Charles County Parks staff tops in rodeo competition
Timberland High School musician selected for Missouri All-State Band
When it comes to backpack blowers, zero-turn mowers, skid loaders, truck and trailer driving, and irrigation assembly, the maintenance crew of the St. Charles County Parks Department is number one. No, really! In the first-ever Park Maintenance Rodeo, held Dec. 18 at the St. Charles County Family Arena and sponsored by Region 4 of the Missouri Park & Recreation Association (MPRA), the county’s crew took home an overall first-place trophy. What does that mean for St. Charles County residents? Your parks are carefully and expertly maintained! Eight teams from across Region 4 competed in the event along with St. Charles County: St. Charles City, St. Louis County, Washington, Des Peres, Webster Groves and two teams from Sunset Hills. The crews were put to the test with timed events that had them maneuvering through mazes of orange cones topped with tennis balls. The St. Charles County team of Roger Jonas, Dustin Ferrell, Bob Branstetter, Jimmy Clemonds and Alan Emge brought equipment know-how to the rodeo with their over 40 years of combined experience working for the county. “We were surprised to learn we won first place,” says team member Dustin Ferrell. “Despite not finishing first in any one event, we scored high enough in all events to give us the overall win.” There was a close call for first place, though. Emge lost a first-place win in the zero-turn mower obstacle course by a mere six seconds. Parks department crew member Jonas just might have had the most difficult task of maneuvering a ten-
Lily Fisher, a senior at Timberland High School, has been selected as tenth in the state on clarinet in the Missouri AllState Band. On Dec. 7, over 1,400 students from across Missouri met at Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri, to audition for the honor of participating in the top honor band in the state. Only 108 students are accepted into the All-State Band. Fischer has been preparing for this moment since her freshman year of high school. “Though I wanted to make it every year, this year was different because it is my senior year. It really makes me take a step back and realize that all of my hard work actually led to something,” shared Fischer. “I feel so honored to be able to perform in this ensemble and make new friends with other musicians.” She plans to study political science and international relations at Truman State University following graduation. The All-State Band will meet, rehearse, and perform at the Missouri Music Educa-
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Photo courtesy St. Charles County The St. Charles County Parks winning team (from left) were Alan Emge, Bob Branstetter, Dustin Ferrell, Jimmy Clemonds and Roger Jonas.
nis ball through a course with a backpack blower, but when it came to steady turns and expert braking, the most impressive showing might have been from Ferrell. Driving a truck and trailer, not only did he have to maneuver the cones and tennis balls, but he had to drive smoothly enough not to knock a tennis ball off a cone placed inside the truck. Extra points were given to the teams who could back up the truck and trailer to within six inches of a cone without hitting it. Ferrell stopped his within an inch. “Everyone definitely had fun,” Ferrell says, “but once we won, it became more exciting.” The team received t-shirts, lunch and a first-place trophy, and will be presented with the award at the MPRA conference at Lake of the Ozarks in February. And then, there’s next year. “We’ll be back next year to defend our title,” Ferrell says. “And, we hear there may be a state championship as well!”
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Lily Fisher, a senior at Timberland High School, has been selected as tenth in the state on clarinet in the Missouri All-State Band.
tors Association Conference on Jan. 25 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conductor and clinician for the 2019-2020 Missouri All-State Band is Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and Chair of the Conducting Area at the Michigan State University College of Music.
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Wentzville School District selects Teacher of the Year Amanda Buhr, a seventh grade science teacher at South Middle School, has been selected as the 2019-2020 Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year. This year’s winner is presented by WSD marketing partner Allstate agent John Larson. Candidates are judged on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities, as well as their ability to lead and inspire their colleagues. The surprise announcement was made during the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 19. Buhr, who is a graduate of Holt High School, has worked for the Wentzville School District at South Middle School since 2012. “I am so honored to be the WSD Teacher of the Year,” shared Buhr following the announcement. “I can honestly say that I am surrounded by the most loving and talented people who make me want to be the best version of myself for our kids every single day. I’m thankful for the amazing education
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Amanda Buhr, a seventh grade science teacher at South Middle School, has been selected as the 2019-2020 Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year.
I received as a student in the WSD and I hope to give all of my students the same wonderful experience!” As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Buhr is now eligible to compete at the regional and state level in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, which is conducted annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in
conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program. During the District Teacher of the Year process, each school selected their Teacher of the Year and announced it during American Education Week, Nov. 1822, and those teachers then went through an application and interview process to be considered for District Teacher of the Year.
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Fort Zumwalt School District’s STEM and Career Technical Education (CTE) program was recently recognized by the St. Charles County Workforce Development Board’s Manufacturing Task Force for developing and sustaining programs that “are engaging the hearts and minds of students by developing life skills, offering specialized fields of study ... and creating new partnership opportunities with the local busi-
ness community.” All of this, the task force says, serves as a model of workforce development for the state. FZSD STEM and CTE provides students a number of pathways for career exploration as early as middle school. Weaving together classroom exploration and hands-on experience, students can chart a course to help them graduate high school with college credit, professional certifications and even an apprentice certificate.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 10: O’Fallon State of the City Address
O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy will deliver his annual “State of the City” address at 10 a.m. in the City Council chambers at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. The public is welcome to attend the event, which also will be broadcast live on O’FallonTV and live and on demand on the city’s website at www.ofallon.mo.us.
Jan. 11: Choir concert
The Millikin University Choir from Decatur, Illinois will present a free concert at 7 p.m at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Guest choirs from Fort Zumwalt West and Parkway West High Schools will also participate.
Feb. 7: Valentine dinner
Crossroads Clinic’s 10th Annual Valentine Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction takes place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Christy Banquet Center in O’Fallon. For tickets please call 636399-6635.
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 Schnuck’s
meeting room located on Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
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
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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-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: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
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.
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Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (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 resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers 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 (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) 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. 314-369-6521.
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
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement
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 preSchool, 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 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636256-6823 for more details.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 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 636-2338032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
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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 Bogey Hills Country Club 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 interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http:// stcharleskiwanis.com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-379-2505.
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 800-272-3900 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 at 7 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: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
Wednesdays: Food pantry
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: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 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: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
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 August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience neces-
sary. 636-928-1928.
9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.
the Lake St. Louis Community Association at (636)625-8276.
come. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
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: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
Wednesdays: Talk
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.
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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
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.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.
Wednesdays: Marine League meeting
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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
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: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
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 weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
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
6-6:55pm Any 636.928.1928.
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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.
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at (636)544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
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Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
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On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings
O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always wel-
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Sports you see with Gary B... Ambush sign local player to roster The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The club has signed Ado Jahic, a Bosnian native who moved to St. Louis when he was three and calls St. Louis home. He played youth soccer for the St. Louis Scott Gallagher Academy and prep soccer at Mehlville High School. In his lone season playing high school soccer, Jahic helped lead Mehlville to the Missouri State Quarterfinals while posting 23 goals and seven assists in 21 games. He was named one of the top 15 players to watch in high school in the state of Missouri by TopDrawerSoccer. Jahic earned first-team allstate, all-region and All-Suburban West Conference honors. Jahic’s collegiate career was split between Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He also played for the Bosnian National Team at the U17, U19 and U21 levels. *Great addition Player of the week comes from the Ambush squad The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced that St Louis Ambush forward Tony Walls was named the SporTurf Player of the Week for Week Six. This is the first Player of the Week honor for Walls and the Ambush this season. The Team of the Week is voted on each week by MASL fans and MASL teams. Walls is in his first year with the Ambush with previous stops in Milwaukee, Cedar Rapids and Ontario. It’s not a coincidence that the St Louis Ambush are on their hottest streak since 2016 at the same time Tony Walls is hitting his stride. Walls started the week with a 2-goal 1-assist effort against the Stars, then followed it up with his second hat-trick of the year, plus an assist, against their cross state rival Kansas City Comets. ~~~Leading the pac
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New baseball team in O’Fallon hosts’ tournament The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect League, a collegiate, wood bat summer baseball league comprising teams of college players from North America and beyond. The Hoots announced that the organization will be host to the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) baseball tournament beginning in 2020. The agreement is a two-year agreement with an option to extend through 2023. “We are thrilled to bring this tournament to O’Fallon,” Hoots General Manager David Schmoll said. “This tournament will bring in teams and fans from outside of our area to O’Fallon. We look forward to working with the SLIAC group to continue this partnership for a long time.” The SLIAC Baseball Tournament is currently a four-team, double-elimination format with the winner of the tournament earning the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament. The 2020 SLIAC Tournament will be held May 7-9 with first-round games on May 7, followed by three games on Friday and the championship round on Saturday. “This move should present a tremendous player and fan experience for all the conference and especially for those that earn their way into the tournament,” said SLIAC Commissioner Dr. Dick Kaiser. “The neutral-site quality facility will hopefully create greater fan interest and provide the playoff teams with an outstanding championship atmosphere.” *Good variety 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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Recipe: A twist on a classic pie
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Skillet Apple Pie with Caramel Sauce Ingredients: 4 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2tablespoons cinnamon, divided 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup, plus 2 teaspoons, brown sugar 2 refrigerated pie crusts 2 teaspoons whipping cream caramel sauce Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and lemon juice until apples are covered. Set aside. In oven-safe, 10-inch nonstick skillet,
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Beyond ‘Avengers: Endgame’: where is the Marvel Cinematic Universe heading?
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.
“Avengers: Endgame” was the culmination of a decade’s worth of planning and skillful execution. Before the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in 2008, comic book heroes such as the Fantastic Four and the Hulk starred in their own movies, but these didn’t always stay true to the original source material. The MCU changed all that and 2019’s “Endgame” has since become the highest-grossing film of all time. So, what does Marvel Studios do for an encore? After Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets, Marvel is now free to make films featuring the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Both superhero teams have been in theaters before the MCU; there was even an inexpensive “Fantastic Four” movie produced by Roger Corman. Chris Evans, who became Captain America in 2011, even played Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in the “Fantastic Four” movies released in 2005 and 2007. Kevin Feige, who oversees the MCU, serves as President of Marvel Studios and was recently named Chief Creative Officer for Marvel Comics. At the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, Feige was enthusiastic about the chance to make films featuring the X-Men, but he was not forthcoming on some of the details.
“Captain America: Civil War” and “Infinity Wars.” There have been hints about her past, but this solo adventure should fill in the gaps. In November, “The Eternals,” the 25th film in the MCU, arrives in theaters. Feige and Marvel Studios have turned lesser-known characters and teams (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel”) into popular movies and this one could follow suit. The Photo courtesy MCU plot focuses on a group of immortals who are tasked with protecting huAn additional question mark surrounding manity from a group called the Deviants. The the X-Men involves “The New Mutants,” a diverse cast includes Angelina Jolie, Kumail long-delayed project due out in 2020. Origi- Nanjiani and Salma Hayek. Fans of the recent Spider-Man movies expenally appearing in comics in the early 1980s, the New Mutants were a team of young people rienced some emotional ups and downs this with diverse powers and abilities. They started year. Peter Parker and his web-slinging alter out as X-Men trainees and ultimately became ego became part of the MCU in 2016’s “Captheir own team. The comic book had its own tain America: Civil War.” Solo adventures in following, so a well-constructed feature film “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Far from Home” quickly followed. Sony and Marvel could make it another Marvel hit. The Marvel Cinematic Universe will, of Studios have shared the character, but negotiacourse, be represented next year. Arriving on tions between the studios for a new deal broke May 1, “Black Widow” provides the backstory down months ago, but a new agreement was of one of Marvel’s most intriguing and enig- eventually reached. “Avengers: Endgame” marked the end of a matic characters. Scarlett Johansson reprises the role of Natasha Romanoff, a KGB assas- cinematic era, but Kevin Feige and Marvel are sin who became a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and an ready to take superhero fans in another direcAvenger. This solo film takes place between tion. There’s definitely more to come.
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‘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.
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Date night is the time my husband and I schedule a fun event to do something mutually enjoyable together. Pinpointing the “mutually enjoyable” part is never easy for us. It was my turn to schedule. I had just the plan. The dollar theater posted a new release, plus it was twofor-one burger night at McDairyKing’s. Cheap entertainment; cheap meal. All the boxes were checked. My husband would be thrilled. “What have you got planned tonight?” he asked. “Oh, you’ll love it. Dollar theater movie and buy-one-get-one burger night.” “Sounds perfect. I’m in.” A renewed commitment of our love was percolating. We finished our two-fer meal and headed over to the theater. My husband was in high spirits – I assumed because of my money-saving ingenuity. Little did he know it was all in the plan to butter him up for what was yet to come. We seated ourselves in the theater. “Which movie’s playing?” “Oh, a nice historical one. Did you enjoy your burger?” “Yes, it was… Say, what’s the name of the movie?” “The movie? You’ll know it when you see it. Weren’t those fries tasty? I especially liked the sauce, didn’t you?” “What’s so special about ketchup? Hey, you haven’t roped me into seeing one of those girly top hats and bonnets flicks have you?”
I shushed him up as “Downton Abbey” began to play. Afterwards he grumbled, “That was the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen!” “Oh poo! It was high drama and you know it.” “Drama my pompous, arrogant English behind – snobs in penguin suits! The stupid silver tea service didn’t get polished to their expectations and the ballgown was a tad loose in the backside and the whole estate explodes in outrage. You’re telling me that’s riveting theatre?!” “Absolutely! And then the dinner with the royals. Did you almost die when the servant spoke out of line to the Queen?” “Are you kidding? There was more scandal at the concession stand when that woman freaked out because the kid put extra butter on her popcorn? Now that was a show worth seeing.” “Fine you plan next time.” I said. “I have. Next week we’re going fishing. You get to gut and fillet them.”
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.
ACROSS 1. Curaçao neighbor 6. Lungful 9. Not on a rolling stone 13. British unemployment checks 14. Schiller’s famous poem, e.g. 15. “Will comply” in radio communication 16. Opposite of liability 17. Napoleon Bonaparte or Louis Vuitton, e.g. 18. Embedded design 19. *Teen with telescopic powers 21. *Adventurous professor with fear of snakes 23. *He played it in “Casablanca” 24. Sign of escape 25. Steampunk decoration 28. Thanksgiving tubers 30. Fear of flying, e.g. 35. Bun baker 37. “CliffsNotes,” e.g. 39. Bound by oath 40. Nay, to a baby 41. Bread spreads 43. *She takes on PG&E 44. Sacrificial spot 46. Wedding promise? 47. Not yet final 48. Eats between meals 50. Blood-related problem 52. Ship pronoun 53. Diamond’s corner
55. Be obliged 57. Name before X 61. *Orphan who wanted more gruel 64. Love between Abélard and Héloïse 65. Pitching stat 67. Nostrils, anatomically speaking 69. Pine 70. Fleur-de-____ 71. Novelist Wharton 72. *Adopted orphan of Green Gables 73. Auction set 74. Like a disreputable neighborhood DOWN 1. Palindromic title 2. CISC alternative 3. *Female Superman foe alongside General Zod 4. Afrikaners’ ancestors 5. Off course 6. First-rate 7. Nuptial agreement 8. Version of a song 9. Mr. Bean’s ride 10. Paella pot 11. Diagnostic test 12. Bean that rhymes with Goya 15. Distance from side to side, pl. 20. Insect in adult stage 22. Tiny bite
24. Most vital part 25. *A barbarian 26. Convex molding 27. Ladies and ____, for short 29. *a.k.a. The Mayor of Castro Street 31. *Hutch actor in 2004’s “Starsky & Hutch” 32. *Famous Frankenstein portrayer 33. Like Michael Collins 34. *One of Miss Hannigan’s orphans 36. *Russell Crowe’s Biblical role 38. ____ of the trade 42. Bar seat 45. Type of realistic baby doll 49. *Pizzeria owner in “Do the Right Thing” 51. Strings 54. Olfactory sensation 56. Avoid 57. Poet Angelou 58. Flock’s affirmation 59. Bank’s provision 60. Dry or salt 61. Brewer’s kiln 62. Great Lake 63. Retired, shortened 66. Spanish river 68. Like a wallflower SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9