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February 28, 2018

St. Charles officers mount up

Around Town SCC marks Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Week. P.2 St. Peters parks pavilions and field reservations begin in March. P.3

Healthy Living The importance of colon cancer screening. P.5 When is the best time to treat varicose veins? P.5

School FZSD kindergarten registration takes place March 8. P.5 SCSD hires new administrators. P.5

Members of the St. Charles City Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit (From left) Officer C.F. Hayden stands with Judge and Officer Shelley Shirk stands with Lilly.

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The St. Charles City Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit is a small, but effective force when interacting with the community By Brett Auten Consider them St. Charles City’s fourlegged comrades. The Mounted Patrol Unit is a small but versatile component to the St. Charles City Police Department. There are just three officers in the unit with its patrol focused mainly on areas in and around Main Street, New Towne, and all of the region’s multiple festivals and parades. The Mounted Patrol Unit started part-time in 1984 and became a full-time unit in 1988, and Ted Holland was the driving force. The unit is currently headed by Tim Wandling. Wandling, 51, grew up in St. Louis County and now lives in Troy. He has been a member of the St. Charles City Police Department since 1994 and came to St. Charles after working for the St. Louis County Parks Department, where he saw the benefits of a

mounted patrol unit. Wandling was a dog trainer, including police dogs, before he became an officer. “I’m an animal guy, and I never thought about being a police officer,” he said. “The chief at the time talked me into it, and it sounded interesting.” Wandling had been around horses all his life, and when an opening in the mounted patrol unit came up, it seemed like a natural fit and that the mounted patrol unit would be his next adventure. There are positives aplenty when it comes to the mounted patrol but first and foremost is the approachability. “It’s the best PR tool (the department) has,” Wandling said. “People come up and talk to us who would never ever approach a police officer in a car. They are drawn to us and the animal out of either love or curiosity.” And there are things that mounted officers

can accomplish that one in a car cannot, one of which is having the visibility to see up and over a crowd during a busy festival or parade. “It is difficult for officers on foot or in a golf cart or car to see past the first wave of people,” Wandling said. “We can see a long, long way, whether it’s looking for a lost child or someone causing problems. And getting through the crowd can be difficult. It’s amazing how getting through a big crowd is next to impossible. But the horses get (the crowd’s) attention, and they part the waters and make a quick path.” While Wandling had plenty of horseback experience, George Hayden and Shelley Shirk, the other two officers in the unit, are relative newbies. Shirk has 22 years in with the department but, like Hayden, has been part of the mounted patrol unit for less than a year. Among her See ‘OFFICER’ page 2

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‘OFFICER’ from cover many duties in the past, Shirk spent time patrolling on a bicycle, and when the opportunity arose for a new challenge, she leaped at it. “I always have loved horses but I never really had a lot of riding time,” Shirk said. “It wasn’t something that I could just jump on and go. I have been thrown off a couple of times, once even landed me in the emergency

room.” Paramount for Shirk was gaining the animals trust. “Horses get spooked, and they think everything is a monster,” she said. “If they trust the rider as the herd leader then you start to build a lot of confidence. After 30-plus parades, things got progressively easier and better.” Shirk echoed Wandling’s statement about the accessibility of the unit. “No one ever wanted to come

up and pet my bike,” she said. “The communication with the public is extremely important. It gives us an opportunity to prove that we’re not the bad guys and that we’re approachable and will answer their questions honestly.” For Wandling, being able to take care and train horses on a daily basis while protecting and serving the St. Charles area, it doesn’t get any better. “I’ve said it before, but during the Christmas Traditions on

Main Street, I’d do that for free,” he said. “It is such a wonderful time. Everybody’s happy. They have the Christmas spirit, and it’s almost not like work at all.” Any organization or school that is interested in a demonstration of the mounted patrol unit or a tour of the facilities is encouraged to contact Wandling at the St. Charles City Police Department at 636-949-3300.

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By Heather Bishop Beginning March 26, the sidewalks at St. Charles Community College (SCC) will be lined with yellow flags and backpacks to represent the lives of students who lost their lives to suicide. A variety of colored of beads will adorn the necks of those who have reaped the effects of suicide. “1,100 college students com-

mit suicide annually. This is one of the driving forces we use to educate and create awareness,” says Kelly Pfeiffer, Director of Student Life at SCC. While mental health and suicide may be an uncomfortable topic, SCC is devoting an entire week to confront these real issues that affect students and other members of the community. Mental Health and Suicide

Letter from the Editor You might notice some changes this week in your Community News. First of all, we’ve changed our size. We have adopted a sleek, modern, reader-friendly newsprint size that will increase our visibility on newsstands and eliminate the fold. This move allows us to not only conserve newsprint, but it improves the presentation of our award-winning news coverage. The other big change is something we hope you’ll “flip” for. The Community News publishes two weekly editions, one in St. Louis County and the other in St. Charles County. While these areas have a distinct and separate geography; most of us live, work and play regionally. You may live in St. Peters, but work in Florissant. You may send your kids to school in Hazelwood, but drive them to baseball practice in Wentzville. You may go to church in St. Ann and then go have lunch at your favorite restaurant in St. Charles. To that end, our readers can now enjoy our coverage of both sides of the Missouri River. You’ll get the same great local coverage, content and advertisers you’ve come to expect from the Community News, and if you want to find out what’s happening just a little further away, simply flip over the paper and you’ll find our other edition printed upside down on the other side. We’re excited about these changes and the opportunity to give you even more good, local news. As always, we want to know what you think. Shoot us an email at info@mycnews.com and let us know your take on the changes. Thank you for reading the Community News! Mathew DeKinder Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the Community News

Prevention Week is an opportunity for students and community members to find support. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Week will run from March 26 until March 28. Nursing students at SCC, and along with mental health service provides from the local area will be giving presentations about mental health issues. Furthermore, fifteen treatment specialists, and various local organizations will be on campus to provide information on mental health issues, and answer questions. Outside of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Week, SCC has more to offer students who may be struggling with mental health. Pfeiffer says, “[SCC offers] free mental health counseling on campus for students, as well as an online program [collegesos.

org].” She also explains, “[SCC provides] educational programs for students to participate in.” Students can find more information about SCC’s mental health initiatives are available at https://www.stchas.edu/student-life/student-services/mental-health-services/. The Suicide Hotline number is 1-800-2738255 and available to anyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you or a loved one is suffering from mental health issues or has thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help immediately. Call 911 if there is an immediate threat of suicide or harming others. This article is presented as part of a project between the Community News and St. Charles Community College. This article was not submitted on behalf of St. Charles Community College nor does it express the views and opinions of SCC.

O’Fallon will present report for the city’s Community Development Block Grant Program The city of O’Fallon will conduct a public hearing at 4 p.m. on March 1 concerning the Fiscal Year 2017 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the O’Fallon Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The hearing will be held at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) at 100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. (For assistance with directions, call 636-240-2000.) An additional public hearing is scheduled during the St. Charles County Housing Team monthly meeting on at 1 p.m. March

2, at Delta Center for Independent Living at 3837 McClay Rd., Suite T in St. Peters. Community members may attend either meeting to share their thoughts or comment on the CAPER and O’Fallon’s CDBG Program. Those who need assistance or auxiliary aids for the meeting should contact Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 636-3795511 or by email at ajaegers@ ofallon.mo.us. For more information, contact Jaegers at 636379-5411 or ajaegers@ofallon. mo.us.

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Public invited to location/design meeting on Gutermuth Road Interchange on Route 364 The public is invited to learn more about the Gutermuth Road Interchange project on Route 364 at an open house from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, March 8, at Cottleville City Hall at 5490 Fifth Street in Cottleville. Those in attendance will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning their views on the location and design of the new interchange. Interested persons can attend at any time during the open house; there is no formal presentation. The project is being managed by St. Charles County Highway Department with oversight by MoDOT, and is a cooperative effort funded by St. Charles County, MoDOT, and the Fed-

eral Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve traffic flow and stimulate economic development. Open house attendees will be able to view large scale maps of the project plan and representatives from St. Charles County and MoDOT will be in attendance to answer questions. • The project presently includes: • Grading and paving along Gutermuth Road and Route 364 for new interchange ramps • Acceleration and deceleration lanes • Roundabouts • Retaining walls • Sound wall, lighting and signage

Indian Camp Creek Park offers a day full of adventures on March 10 Three programs are being offered in one day on March 10, at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville. Children and adults can discover nature, get active and give back to the community when they register for the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department’s “What’s in the Woods?”, “Hiking 101 for Kids,” and/or the first “Trail Work Day” of the year. The programs are free, but space is limited and registration is required. Children ages six-12 can be a nature detective from 9–10:30 a.m. at the “What’s in the Woods?” event, followed by “Hiking 101 for Kids” from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. While the kids are learning and playing, adults can enjoy the park at the same time by joining in from 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. for a “Trail Work Day.” The fun begins with “What’s in the Woods?” This guided adventure takes you through the park to discover tracks, scat and signs of animals so be sure to dress for the weather. After exploring the woods, the kids will make a creative nature craft. The fun doesn’t stop there! Lace up your most comfort-

able walking shoes and hit the trails with “Hiking 101 for Kids.” An experienced trekker teaches basic map-reading and trail-marking skills that prepare you for hiking year-round in Missouri. You’ll learn what clothing and other gear are essential for hiking and even whip up a batch of trail mix. Both programs are ideal for scouts and other youth groups looking for opportunities to meet merit badge requirements. While the kids are exploring the park, adult volunteers are encouraged to make a mark on a St. Charles County Park by assisting with a “Trail Work Day.” Park staff and members of Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC) lead this trail carving program. Volunteers should bring a set of gloves, a pair of sturdy boots and safety glasses. After the trail building project is complete, lunch is provided to all who lend a hand. For more information about the programs or to pre-register, call the parks department at 636-949-7535, or visit us online at www.stccparks.org and click on “activity registration.”

The interchange project initially was estimated at $9 million with a completion date projected to be late 2019 or early 2020. For more information about the open house, please call the St. Charles County Highway Department at 636949-7305. The open house is handicap accessible. Citizens who have a disability and require special services at the open house are asked to notify Chris Bostic, Project Manager for St. Charles County, by March 7 at 636-9497305 or 800-735-2966 (TDD) so that arrangements can be made.

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Department of Revenue CIB Agent receives award for investigation Department of Revenue Special Agent David Buehrle, of O’Fallon, was recently honored by the Midwest Anti-Auto Crime Association (MAACA) for his investigative work as part of the Department’s Compliance and Investigation Bureau (CIB). The CIB investigates and enforces Missouri’s revenue laws relating specifically to motor vehicles and driver licenses, among numerous other duties and responsibilities. Buehrle’s investigation resulted in a federal indictment against an out-of-status Syrian national

with a full order of deportation, for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. The suspect is being held without bond and 50 vehicles were seized. Comprised of police agencies, rental car companies, insurance adjusters and SIU investigators throughout Missouri and Illinois, MAACA has worked for over 30 years to combat auto theft, insurance fraud and arson crimes, as well as increase the public’s awareness of automobile- and insurance-related crimes.

St. Peters parks pavilions and field reservations begin in March, include new online option www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/stlouiscentral

Reservations will begin in March for the City of St. Peters’ park pavilions and athletic fields for the upcoming 2018 season. New this year, an online option has been added for convenience. Pavilion reservations open March 1 • In-person reservations begin at the Rec-Plex: 5 a.m. Thursday, March 1 • Online/phone reservations begin: 9 a.m. Thursday, March 1 • Period when pavilions are available: April 1-Oct. 31 Athletic field reservations open March 24 • Online reservations begin: 5 a.m. March 24 • In-person reservations begin at the Rec-Plex: 9 a.m. March 24 • No phone reservations will be taken for athletic fields • Period when athletic fields are available: April 1-Nov. 30 Pavilion and athletic field reservations will be available online this year at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect. Phone reservations are available for pavilions only at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400. To

register in person, visit the St. Peters Rec-Plex at 5200 Mexico Road. St. Peters has 12 pavilions and 44 athletic fields available to reserve. The pavilions are available to rent in nine different parks, with fees ranging from $35-$80 for St. Peters residents and $70$160 for non-residents, depending on the size of the pavilion. Within the City’s 44 athletic fields there are 27 ball diamonds, 15 soccer fields and two football fields. A guaranteed reservation fee is required at time of reservation. To qualify for resident rates, a St. Peters Resident Privilege Card is required. Visit www.stpetersmo.net/rentals or call 636939-2386, ext. 1400, for more information on fees and policies. Reservations for the City Centre Park Gazebo next to City Hall and the large Corporate Pavilion at 370 Lakeside Park are also available yearround. To reserve the City Centre Gazebo, go to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect or call 636397-6903 ext. 1624. To reserve the 370 Lakeside Corporate Pavilion, call 636-387-5283.

Local Author Profile: Larry Cowsert

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Larry Cowsert is something of a renaissance man. Few people can claim to have founded the first software company to do a public stock offering over the internet and helped design a medical diagnostics application for long-duration, manned space flight and owned and operated an award-winning recording studio and wrote business plans for over 100 different businesses. What makes it even more impressive is that he’s done all this, and more, even though he is legally blind. “Character” is his first retail book and he calls upon the experiences and insights he has gathered throughout his life to conjure thought-provoking “lessons” in being, having, and building character. Larry and his beautiful wife Michelle have been married for nearly 25 years and live in the St. Louis area with their son, George. For Larry, the meaning of character was shaped by lessons he learned from his grandfather and others close to him. These lessons were so profoundly impactful that Larry decided to chronicle them here, in a captivating, easy-to-read book. These aphorisms are funny, clever, provocative, and even harsh, but they captured the author’s attention and demanded thought. In these pages, the author refers to these “sayings” as lessons and, by using places, times and people in history shows the reader just how each can help improve and strengthen one’s own character.

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Healthy Living

The importance of colon cancer screening Dr. Chris Huang Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women, and the second leading cause of death by cancer in the United States. Screenings, such as colonoscopies, play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection. By knowing more about colon cancer screening, you can reduce your risk and if needed, receive life-saving treatment sooner.

What is colon cancer?

Colon cancer, used interchangeably with colorectal cancer, is a type of malignant tumor originating from an abnormal growth of the lining of the lower intestinal tract, located in the colon and rectum.

What does a colon cancer screening involve?

There are several options for colon cancer screening. Your doctor will choose the best option for you based on your

medical and family history. While there are several screenings available, including tests that detect blood and abnormal DNA or tests that generate images of the colon using X-ray, the most accurate test is a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy allows your physician to directly look at the colon and rectum for colon polyps and tumors. It can detect colon cancer before any symptoms occur such as pain or bleeding. Colon cancer screening by colonoscopy reduces the colorectal mortality rate by

greater than 50 percent.

When should screening?

begin

Several professional medical societies recommend beginning colorectal screening at age 50 if no one in the family has been diagnosed with colon cancer or other conditions associated with increased risk of colon cancer. For individuals with significant family history of colon cancer, a colonoscopy is recommended as the preferred test. While a colonoscopy or other

colon cancer screenings can be a difficult and sometimes embarrassing topic to talk about, the importance of screening cannot be understated. It’s a key way to prevent cancer in the long term and ensure you receive the best outcomes. Chris Huang, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, seeing patients and providing screenings at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To learn more, visit www.bjcstcharlescounty.org or schedule an appointment with Dr. Huang at 636916-9615.

When is the best time to treat varicose veins? Varicose Veins affect up to 40% of women and 18% of men in the United States. Varicose veins are caused when the valves in the leg veins stop working properly. The blood is not able to move upward toward the heart and circulate causing the blood to pool when you stand. This condition is called venous insufficiency and causes the veins in your legs to swell and become enlarged. The veins often have a bulging or ropey appearance and can protrude from the skin; however, not everyone will have obvious varicose veins. Some people will have symptoms, but the veins remain hidden under the skin surface. Symptoms of venous insufficiency include: • Heaviness, aching, and tiredness • Swelling in the feet and ankles

• Itching, burning, throbbing • Muscle cramps – Restless legs • Changes in skin texture or appearance Many people are self-conscious about showing their legs and think about having vein treatment when the weather begins to warm up and they begin thinking about wearing shorts and swimsuits, but the best time to seek treatment is during January and February. This is because it takes time to complete the treatment. Moreover, insurance companies usually require patients to complete a ninety-day compression stocking trial to prove to the company that the symptoms bother the patient enough to warrant the company to pay for the treatment. The companies consider the trial part of their criteria

to determine which treatments are “ medically necessary”. The best time to wear the compression stocking is in the cooler

months. The medical insurance companies like Anthem, Aetna and United Healthcare hope patients will not comply with

the stocking use so they won’t have to pay for their subscriber’s treatments.

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School

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Fort Zumwalt kindergarten registration takes place on March 8 Fort Zumwalt School District kindergarten registration takes place for parents of children who will be five years old by July 31, 2018 on March 8 at the following locations:

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Dardenne Elementary 2621 Highway K, O’Fallon 636-978-4001 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Emge Elementary 250 Fallon Parkway, O’Fallon 636-978-4186 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Flint Hill Elementary 587 Mexico Rd., Wentzville 636-542-7095 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Hawthorn Elementary 166 Boone Hills Dr., St. Peters 636-474-3999 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

J.L. Mudd Elementary 610 Prince Ruppert, O’Fallon 636-272-2709 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mid Rivers Elementary 7479 Mexico Rd., St. Peters 636-278-2168 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mount Hope Elementary 1099 Mount Hope Ln., O’Fallon 636-240-9484 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ostmann Elementary 200 Meriwether Lewis Dr., O’Fallon 636-281-3382 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Pheasant Point Elementary 3450 Pheasant Meadow Dr., O’Fallon 636-379-0173 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Progress South Elementary 201 Knaust Road, St. Peters 636-272-2721 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Rock Creek Elementary 8970 Mexico Road, O’Fallon 636-980-1800 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

St. Peters Elementary 400 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters 636-397-3211 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Twin Chimneys Elementary 7396 Twin Chimneys Blvd., O’Fallon 636-240-0093 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Westhoff Elementary 900 Homefield Blvd., O’Fallon 636-272.-6710 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn more at http:// w w w.fz.k12.mo.us/ cms/One.aspx?portalId=191707&pageId=5779123.

City of St. Charles School District hires new administrators At the February 8 board meeting, the City of St. Charles School District Board of Education approved the selection of Dr. Rodney Lewis as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Dr. Scott Voelkl as Principal of St. Charles West High School, both effective July 1.

Lewis will step into this leadership role when the current Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Dr. Jason Sefrit, moves to the position of superintendent at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. Lewis is currently serving as Principal of Ballwin Elementary School in the Rockwood School District, having served in this position since 2014. Prior to Lewis’ current position, he served as principal in the Ferguson-Florissant School District, assistant principal in the Valley Park School District, and assistant principal and teacher in the Parkway School District. Lewis holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast communication from Barry University, as

well as a master’s in educational administration/teaching from Lindenwood University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Maryville University. Voelkl is currently serving as the Assistant Principal at St. Charles West High School, having served in this position since 2007. Prior to his current position, he served as an assistant principal at Jefferson Intermediate School and an English teacher at St. Charles West High School. Voelkl earned his bachelor of arts degree in secondary English education from St. Louis University, as well as a master’s degree in secondary administration and his doctorate in educational leadership from Maryville University.

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Business

O’Fallon Chamber celebrates recent ribbon cuttings The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries along with the city of O’Fallon celebrated these new businesses. The chamber thanks them for their investment into our community with wishes of a lifetime of success.

Nov. 27, 2017 Edstrom Fitness 1299 Bryan Road O’Fallon, MO 63366 314-780-9513 Jan. 12 Mike’s Grill & Tap 2447 Hwy. K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-240-0633

Dec.14, 2017 OsteoStrong O’Fallon 44 Crossroads Plaza O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-238-8696 Feb. 9 ArtVan Furniture 2101 East Terra Lane O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-265-2685

Jan. 11 Total Access Urgent CareO’Fallon North 507 South Main Street O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-409-1092

Feb. 13 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2675 Hwy. K O’Fallon, MO 63368 636-294-5886

Feb .14 Lion’s Choice 4520 Hwy. K O’Fallon, MO 63368 The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce & Industries is committed to promoting the economic vitality of O’Fallon and the St. Charles County Region by engaging its members in networking and educational opportunities, while advocating for pro-business public policy.

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New indoor self-storage facility opens in Dardenne Prairie Storage Q indoor self-storage facility, owned by Dale and Lora Stoecklein, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their opening.

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What’s Happening

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 28-March 4: Theater production

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “You Can’t Take it With You” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-March 3; 10 a.m. March 1 and 2 p.m. March 4. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, or $8 general admission and $6 seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-9228050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

March 3: Washers tournament

Competitive teams are needed for the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department’s Ninth Annual Washers Tournament at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville. If you are at least 16 years of age, this is your chance to test your skills against the area’s best players as teams compete for cash prize in this double-elimination tournament. The event is co-sponsored by the Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club. Registration and practice time is from 10:30–11:45 a.m., the day of the event and teams will have the opportunity to practice pitching washers on the indoor court. The tournament begins at noon. Registration fee is $25 per team of two. All teams are guaranteed to play at least four games or two rounds. Each round

consists of the best two out of three games. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams, with prize values dependent upon the number of teams entered. Spectators are welcome and food and drink is available for purchase. For more information about the washers tournament, call the parks department at 636-949-7535.

March 3: Math tournament

St. Charles Community College will host the 21st annual High School Math Tournament in cooperation with mathleague.org. Both teams and individuals from new and returning high schools, grades 9-12, are invited to participate. The tournament will be held in the SCC Student Center and Administration Building at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m. and testing will be held from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Refreshments and giveaways will be available during registration while supplies last. Thanks to a St. Charles Community College Foundation mini-grant, registration is only $1.50 per student. For more information about the tournament, contact Joe Howe at jhowe@stchas.edu or 636-922-8318.

March 5: Free concert

LIVE @ The Library presents the Augusta Bottoms Consort Group at 7 p.m. at Spencer Road Branch at 427 Spencer Road in St. Peters. The entertaining and engaging acoustic music ensemble, Augusta Bottoms Consort is a versatile music group playing acoustic music in several styles including old country, jazzy standards, toe-tapping, original songs, folksy, bluesy songs and a variety of other musical genre. For more information visit www.youranswerplace.org/ecalendar.

March 5-6: Theater auditions

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Center Stage Theatre will hold open auditions for “Almost, Maine” at 7 p.m. March 5-6. Auditions will be held in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Room 110 on the SCC campus. Callbacks will be at 7 p.m. March 7. Roles are available for 10 men and 11 women. Auditions are open to the community and will consist of a cold reading from the script, which are on reserve at the SCC library. A prepared monologue is suggested but not required. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 18-21; 10 a.m. April 19; and 2 p.m. April 22. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Andrew Kuhlman, Director, at akuhlman@stagesstlouis.org.

March 9: Trivia night

The St. Charles Community College Employee Sponsored Program will host its annual trivia night to raise funds for SCC scholarships, campus enhancements and employee support initiatives. Doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia starts at 7 p.m. The fandom-themed event will be held in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium on the St.

Charles Community College campus in Cottleville. Tributes, Potterheads, SuperWhoLocks and others are invited to compete for this year’s title and $200 prize. Tickets cost $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Beer, wine, soda and water are included and teams are welcome to bring snacks. There will be a prize for best-decorated table, and costumes are encouraged. Last year’s event raised nearly $6,000 for the Employee Sponsored Program. For more information and to register, visit stchas.edu/trivia.

March 10: Trivia night

CPPS Partners in Mission is sponsoring a trivia night emceed by Greg Damon of KMOX to benefit the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood at St. Joseph School, cafeteria at 1351 Motherhead Rd. in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. Beer and soda provided. Cost is $200 for a table of eight. To reserve a table or for additional information, please contact Dawn Boschert at 314-914-3201.

March 11: Brass quartet concert

Dispelling the myth that it’s kind of music is aimed solely at classical music lovers, the Saint Louis Brass Quintet will present a program of nice variety when it appears at Zion Lutheran Church and School at 3866 S. Old Highway 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at the church office Monday-Friday or at the door on the day of the performance. Tickets are $10 for general admission. Children ages five and under are free. The quintet has existed for more than thirty years, presenting hundreds of concerts across this country and in Japan, Germany, India, Norway, Sweden and Mexico. More information about the Saint Louis Brass Quintet and this concert can be found at www.SaintLouisBrass.com.

March 17: Quilt social

The quilters from Immaculate Conception Parish of Dardenne Prairie will be holding a quilt social in ICD parish hall (lower level of the church). Doors open at 10 a.m. with bingo beginning at noon. Come hungry as lunch with homemade desserts will be available for purchase. All over the age of 16 are welcome.

March 20: Speaker series

St. Charles City-County Library District speaker series features St. Charles County elected officials and county staff, who address topics of interest to residents. “Let’s Talk Transportation” will feature Amanda Brauer, Manager of Roads and Traffic, and Craig Tajkowski, County Engineer at Kathryn Linnemann Branch Library at 2323 Elm St. in St. Charles. All programs are free. Registration is requested. For more information call 636-949-7900, ext. 3724, email mtdempsey@sccmo. org or visit sccmo.org/SpeakerSeries.

March 15: Sex Trafficking Program

The St. Charles Outreach Coalition Against Human Trafficking (SCCAT) will present a free staged reading focusing on sex trafficking, by Solid Line Productions, at 7

p.m. at the Spencer Rd. Branch Library at 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. A “talk-back” session will follow. The presentation is part of the Arts Against Trafficking series. RSVP preferred to: 314-993-5181 or lgjerswald@ ncjwstl.org.

March 17: Search party

Join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department from 1 – 3 p.m. at Indian Camp Creek Park in Wentzville, for “Search Party 2018.” Participants of all ages search for lifesized characters hidden throughout 50 acres of the park. The first 50 players to complete the search win prizes. The object of the game is to find the ChickFil-A Cow, Yeti Gaming Yeti, Ranger Rick, Leprechauns, Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster characters that are hidden along trails in the park. The first 50 players to complete the game and return to shelter #3 win prizes. All are welcome to play; cost is $1 per player. Pre-registration is required by calling 636-949-7535 or online at http://bit.ly/2C2QCqI. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

March 18: Free concert

Take a spring break and warm up with music of the St. Charles Municipal Band and Big Band at 2 p.m.at Saint Charles High School at 725 North Kingshighway in St. Charles. The high school is located two miles north of exit 228 on Interstate 70. There is free parking and handicapped access. This free, family-friendly event features a preview of the summer concert music under Big Band leader Earl Kreder and Municipal Band interim director Sr. Gail Buckman. See www.stcharlesband.com and Facebook for more information, or call 314-544-6166 or 314-878-5296.

March 20: Speaker series

The #SCCMore Speaker Series continues at 7 p.m. with “Let’s Talk Transportation.” Amanda Brauer, Roads and Traffic Manager and Craig Tajkowski, County Engineer, team up at the Kathryn Linnemann Library Branch at 2323 Elm Street in St. Charles, to discuss transportation issues in St. Charles County. The discussion includes current and upcoming road projects, the Gateway Green Light program, future technological advances for transportation, and more. Residents are encouraged to ask questions following the presentation. The #SCCMore Speaker Series is free, but registration is requested. To register, or for information on future #SCCMore Speaker Series programs, visit sccmo. org/SpeakerSeries.

March 22-23: Art show

Crossroads Arts Council presents its fourth annual art show “SPANNING the generations: senior to senior.” This visual art show is open to all professional and non-professional artists, senior in high school to senior citizen from 5 - 8 p.m. both nights at Wentzville Community Club at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. The show is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.crossroadsartscouncil.org.

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Trivia night at Fort Zumwalt North High School to benefit the Scholar Quiz Team will take place from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at 1230 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. The theme is “Safaris” and the cost is $90 for a table of eight (includes mulligans). There will be ticket raffles. Soda and water are provided. Bring snacks. This is a no alcohol event. Please call Ms. Gianini to reserve your spot at 636-272-4447.

March 24: Gardening talk

Parkview Gardens Florist and Greenhouses will host a gardening talk on “The Benefits of Healthy Soil and Watering Practices…The Dirt On Dirt And Getting Wet!” at 10 a.m. Parkview Gardens is located at 1925 Randolph (across from Blanchette Park) in St. Charles. For more information or to RSVP, please call 636-946-7641.

March 24: Easter egg hunt

It’s time for Dardenne Presbyterian’s Easter Egg Hunt for children in fifth grade or younger with an adult in the Christian Life Center from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie There will be an Easter message, crafts, snacks, Humphrey the Camel Puppet, and, of course, the big hunt. This event will take place rain or shine. Be sure to bring your Easter baskets. Please register by March 19 by calling the church office 636-561-4347 or online (http://dpc4u.org/egghunt).

March 24: Easter egg hunt

Lake Saint Louis Easter Egg Hunt takes place from 10 a.m. – noon at Founder’s Park at 7 Freymuth Rd. Children ages 10 and under may participate in the egg hunts. Following the egg hunts, there will be a visit from the Easter Bunny, bounce houses, horse rides, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon artists and sponsored activities for the children to enjoy. This event is free to the community and will be held rain or shine. For more information go to www.lakesaintlouis.com/parks.

April 7: Afternoon trivia

St. Charles AAUW’s Eighth Annual Ladies Trivia will be held at 1-3:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church at 2950 Droste Road (next to McNair Park) in St. Charles. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Cost is $15 a person or $120 for a table of eight. Some light refreshments provided, but feel free to bring your own. (No alcohol.) Donations and games support scholarships for two St. Charles County high school senior women. Call 636-946-9729 for reservations.

April 7: Bike blessing

The Third Annual Bike Blessing takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St Paul UCC at 903 Meier Road in Old Monroe. Food and refreshments available. This is an alcohol and drug free event. For more information call 636-6655329.

April 28: Plant sale

The Seventh Annual Lincoln County Master Gardeners plant sale will be held at the extension office at 880 W. College St. in Troy from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., rain or shine. There will be a variety of

plants for sale including perennials, annuals, natives, vegetables and herbs. There will also be unique garden art available to purchase that will make great Mother’s Day gifts. There will be an “Ask the Gardener” booth and raffle tickets ($1each or 6/$5) for a gardeners gift basket. Drawing will be held at 1 p.m. and you do not need to be present to win. Come early for best selection. Come late for best discounts.

May 15: Speaker series

St. Charles City-County Library District speaker series features St. Charles County elected officials and county staff, who address topics of interest to residents. “St. Charles County: Past, Present and Future” will feature County Executive Steve Ehlmann at Kisker Road Branch Library 1000 Kisker Rd. in St. Charles. All programs are free. Registration is requested. For more information call 636-949-7900, ext. 3724, email mtdempsey@sccmo.org or visit sccmo.org/SpeakerSeries.

ONGOING EVENTS 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 Street 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 Highway in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please all Linda Wilcox at 636447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I love you, B.I.L.Y., Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at314 993 7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. B.I.L.Y 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: Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. This session will include performance at St. James Cathedral, Chicago on June 25. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See ww.concertarts.org.

1st Monday: 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 (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Mondays: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting

The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Mondays, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes

9:30-10:30am, American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

What’s Happening

Tuesdays: Lions Club meeting

St. Peters Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Old Town St. Peters on Park Street.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

Spotlight

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 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314 287-0569 or jackross@att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

tact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Every Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles Noon – 1pm at Tubby’s Bar & Grill at 506 Droste Rd. 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 636-448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Every Tuesday: St. Charles Optimist Club Noon-1pm at Pio’s Restaurant.

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the IHOP at 3851 Veterans Memorial Dr. in St. Peters. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information con-

Every Tuesday: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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1-4pm Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Mondays: Chronic pain support group

American Chronic Pain Association is a support group for and by people experiencing chronic pain. Group meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month at 3 – 5 p.m. at the Spencer Road Library in St Peters. Important: This is an anonymous group (first names only).

2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018.

3rd Monday of Each Month: Life After Loss support group

Support group for families who have lost a loved one to heroin/opiate addiction. 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus in Room 212 of Professional Building 1. Contact: geevigna@charter.net. No registration required

4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets

6:30 pm at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 636.219.0553.

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.

Every Tuesday: Cribbage Club

1 – 4 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Sports

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Two tryouts scheduled to become a professional baseball player The River City club play in the Frontier League and will be holding a tryout on April 21 at Carshield Field in O’Fallon, the home of the Rascals. Also, the 26th annual Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft will be held on April 23/24 at UC Health Stadium in Florence, Kentucky, home of the Florence Freedom. An average of 35 players each season have been drafted and signed to spring training contracts over the past eight years. Each year, at least one tryout camp participant has appeared in the Frontier League’s All-Star Game. For more information go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *The clock is ticking Ambush finish the season The St. Louis Ambush is your professional soccer team playing in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The final game of the season was Sunday at the Family Arena against the Monterrey Flash who came to St. Charles winning 19 out of 20 games. The Ambush was unable to slow down the Flash as they won a close contest 6-5 handing the home team their 19th loss against three wins for the 2017/2018 campaign. The St. Louis club scored their first goal in a very unique way. Right before the end of the first quarter, goalkeeper Paulo took a long high shot from between the yellow and halfway line. The ball sailed over the head of Monterrey goalkeeper and hit the back of the net. At that point the Flash were ahead 3-1. Starting the second half, the Ambush played hard as their next two goals came within 14 seconds of each other. Nestor Hernandez went on a breakaway to score and Corey Adamson beat the Flash goalie who was out of the net. Then, less than four minutes Lucas Almeida scored when he took a

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pass from Hewerton and got off an upper ninety shot to tie the game 4-4. The visiting team scored two unanswered goals and the Ambush were only able to put one more goal in the net when Jerjer Gibson took a pass from Hewerton and slammed it into the goal. *Exciting game for the fans Good luck to the high school students on their tryouts “There will be many high school student-athletes trying out for spring sports this week. Enjoy the process don’t let a cut or bad day make you lose hope. If you love the game, then never quit playing. I only played varsity baseball as a senior and it worked out ok,” stated Mike McMullen. McMullen ended up getting drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 14th round of the baseball draft in 1993. He played with them until 2000 and than signed with the Minnesota Twins in 2001. That was his last year of baseball because McMullen wanted to play football. One of his football teams was the indoor St. Louis Attack were he played quarterback. *Great words to live by Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com 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, among many other activities.

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Recipe:

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Campanelle with Prosciutto and Peas Cook time: 10 minutes | Prep time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked campanelle pasta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 jar (15 ounces) creamy Alfredo sauce 4 ounces Fontina cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: In pot of salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain pasta. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and shallots. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add wine; cook 3-4 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated. Stir in peas, prosciutto, Alfredo sauce and cheese. Add pasta; toss gently. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes to coat pasta with sauce. In saucepan, bring water to boil and add eggs. Cook 6 minutes.

Transfer eggs to ice water and cool before peeling. Top each serving with soft-set egg and black pepper. Notes: Gouda or Gruyere can be substituted for Fontina. Unpeeled, cooked eggs can be stored in refrigerator up to one week.

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By Steve Bryan

Oscar Watch 2018: Greta Gerwig’s superb ‘Lady Bird’

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This year’s Oscar nominees for Best Picture reflect the work of master storytellers who created beautiful films with strong characters. Writer/ director Greta Gerwig stands out in that distinguished group. Many moviegoers first saw her playing opposite Russell Brand in the 2011 reboot of “Arthur” and films such as “Frances Ha” and “To Rome With Love.” She even popped up on “The Mindy Project” for a couple of episodes. In 2017, Gerwig made her creative voice heard loud-and-clear as the writer/director of “Lady Bird.” With the help of a talented cast, she tells a highly relatable story of youth and rebellion. For those of us who experienced the joys and frustrations of Catholic School education, this film will put a smile on their faces. The extraordinary Saoirse Ronan shines here as Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a free-spirited young lady growing up in Sacramento, California, in 2002. Lady Bird dreams of leaving her hometown behind to attend college on the East Coast, but the realities of her academic achievements and economic status may keep that from happening. Lady Bird’s last year at a Catholic high school is an emotional rollercoaster as she falls in love with Danny (Lucas Hedges), a very talented high school performer. As she tries time-and-again to spread her wings, her mother works to bring her back to Earth. A final opportunity to realize her dreams drives a wedge between the teenager and her mom. Under Gerwig’s direction, “Lady Bird” takes flight. In the aftermath of 9/11 and the technology bubble bursting on Wall Street, a recession began in 2002. Saoirse Ronan’s character seems blissfully unaware of that, even after her middle-aged father Larry (Tracy Letts) loses his job and must find a new one. Lady Bird also thinks she is an outstanding actress, but not everyone shares that opinion. Her mother Marion, played beautifully by Laurie Metcalf, loves and supports her daughter, but she wants her to be practical and more

considerate of her family. At times, though, it’s hard to understand Marion’s motivations and outbursts, especially over seemingly tiny issues. Marion works double-shifts at a psychiatric hospital, but she doesn’t devote enough time to her own mental well-being. The mother/daughter dynamic is at the heart of “Lady Bird.” Writer/ director Greta Gerwig breathed life into Marion and her rebellious child. Laurie Metcalf earned a Best Supporting Actress nod and Saoirse Ronan has a Best Actress nomination. Both honors are well deserved, as is Gerwig’s nomination in the Best Director category. “Lady Bird” is one of those rare films that hits the right notes. Make some time to see it before the Oscars. “Lady Bird” is rated R for language, sexual content, brief graphic nudity and teen partying. 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.

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Crossword Puzzle Theme: St. Patrick’s Day

‘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.

Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

TGIF TGIF! “Thank goodness it’s Friday?” Nope! Thank Goodness it’s February! Cue the happy dance! “Why? Because the groundhog saw its shadow and there are six more miserable weeks of winter?” Seriously? NO! “Because Rachel Ray came up with a new cookbook, ‘20 Ways to Grill a Groundhog?’” Nope! (But since that was so fiendishly good, I’ll give you one standing ovation, two snaps of my fingers and three cheers!) So why then is February, which is the dreariest time of the season, something to happy dance about? Don’t answer. I’ll take it from here. Your answers are starting to annoy me. Because it’s, Break Your Resolution Month! Eighty percent of the resolutions fail by the second week of February; the rest are hanging on by the stubs of their fingernails, which they have chewed off while trying to keep their resolutions. The reason? Because it can take weeks to months to start to see any benefit from those resolutions leaving people discouraged and unmotivated and without fingernails. In this fast-food, instant-gratification nation we want results and we want them now. For instance, I set my goal at losing weight and I wanted to see results after an extensive workout of opening and closing the refrigerator door. I was sorely disappointed. The scale did not budge. The problem, experts say, is that if we set an objective to diet we need to provide exceptions for special occasions. Ah-ha, that was my problem. So I looked at the calendar only to find that each day is a special oc-

casion beginning with Jan. 2, which is officially, Buffet Day up until the end of December, which is, Make Up Your Mind Day. So next year on that December day, I will make up my mind. Instead of going on that crash diet of cucumber and kale kabobs; I will pass on the rabbit food and wait until Jan. 2 for Buffet Day! Decision made! Now I have to face reality; the dieting resolution is never going to work. Instead, I’ve chosen a super simple goal – to learn a new skill. I’ve decided to become a weatherperson. It doesn’t take a degree or book learning or genius or much of anything—apparently, only a fur coat and an aversion to shadows. Hey, if a groundhog can do it so can I. 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. Salmon deposit 6. Old age, archaic 9. Bagpiper’s garb 13. Hawaiian veranda 14. Big Island flower necklace 15. Helper 16. V.C. Andrews’“Flowers in the ____” 17. Uno ___ or one more 18. 4 x 4 race 19. *”Water of life” 21. *Shamrock 23. ____ Aviv 24. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 25. Wildebeest 28. Mega Bloks competitor 30. *Outdoor St. Patrick’s Day event 35. Starting point on way to riches 37. Clump 39. Dionysus’ pipe-playing companion 40. *Ireland, once 41. Ox connector, pl. 43. Quartet minus one 44. Put out on a curb 46. *William Butler Yeats, e.g. 47. Cardinal vices 48. Bee’s favorite drink

50. Russian mountain chain 52. Go gray 53. Period of illness 55. Workout unit 57. *These never lived in Ireland 60. *Hibernia 64. Musician’s exercise 65. Flying saucer acronym 67. Cleveland’s controversial chief 68. Villain 69. Decompose 70. Do penitence 71. Parting words 72. Pro vote 73. “Walk the Dog” toy, pl. DOWN 1. Deli side 2. Beaten by walkers 3. Nay sayer 4. Middle measurement 5. Jefferson coin 6. Lined with elm trees 7. “Back To The Future” actress 8. ABBA’s genre 9. Capital of Ukraine 10. Like some rumors 11. Shakespeare’s tragic monarch 12. “Don’t give up!”

15. Olfactory property, pl. 20. Funereal lament 22. Chop off 24. ____ tower 25. *”The wearing of the ____” 26. Evian, backwards 27. Finno-____ language 29. Lump of stuff 31. Refuse visitors 32. Skylit lobbies 33. Faulkner’s “As I Lay ____” 34. Irregular or jagged 36. Religious offshoot 38. *Stout, e.g. 42. Liverpool star 45. Cursor-moving button 49. Wade’s opponent 51. Wiggle room 54. Shylock’s line of work 56. Socrates’ famous pupil 57. Dog command 58. Classic art subject 59. Puts two and two together 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. Call to a mate 62. Unacceptable 63. “Nobody ____ It Better” 64. Flow alternative 66. *British to the IRA SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9