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March 13, 2019

Crime scene science

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Photo by Kate Edmonson The St. Charles Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory Team (from left) are Cassie Crabb, forensic scientist; Amy Lesch (front) laboratory clerk; Brian Krey, forensic scientist; Daniel Fahnestock, forensic scientist and Bryan Hampton, laboratory Director.

St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory handles over 2,000 cases annually and is accredited to meet international standards By Brett Auten The science behind solving a crime is trendier and more complicated than on television and in a film. The St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory is a small, but mighty, operation. The five-member staff handles over 2,000 cases annually. It is one of only five law enforcement agencies in the state to have a crime lab and oftentimes works on cases from other municipalities as well as state and federal agencies. Despite that epic workload, the department was recently recognized following a thorough examination of its management system, technical procedures and practices. The St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory earned re-accreditation from the American National Standards Institute National Accreditation Board in the Field of Forensic Science Testing. It first earned accreditation in 2007 and is one of five crime

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Weather lab systems in Missouri to meet international standards. St. Charles County Police Chief David Todd hailed the honor as a demonstration that the crime lab is among the best worldwide and while the crime lab may not make dramatic arrests out in the streets and alleyways, they certainly do their part. The department works closely with investigators and prosecutors to analyze and interpret evidence and give findings through reports or testimony. “By and large we’re nerds,” Laboratory Director Bryan Hampton said. “But there is nothing we truly enjoy more than trying to figure out a piece of evidence in a tough case and we get a satisfactory result.” The team includes Hampton, forensic scientists Brian Krey, Daniel Fahnestock, and Cassie Crabb along with laboratory clerk Amy Lesch. See ‘CRIME’ page 2

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Photos by Kate Edmonson (Left) Cassie Crabb, forensic scientist with the St. Charles Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory, looks at evidence through a microscope. (Right) Daniel Fahnestock, forensic scientist with the St. Charles Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory, looks for evidence using a black light.

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Each member of staff brings a unique skill set to the team as well as skilled versatility. “There is a lot of cross training and wearing of multiple hats,” Hampton said. “It is a testament to their flexibility to be able out of their education or experience background often exceed the criteria acquired to reach accreditation.” Hampton described the preparing for a full on-site accreditation assessment as intensive and time-consuming but that demonstrates the laboratory’s commitment to providing high-quality forensic testing and demonstrates a commitment to excellence. The accreditation applied to the forensic testing of firearms, seized drugs, toxicology, biology (DNA), and fire debris. DNA is one facet that has changed biological examinations and forensic laboratories drastically in the last 10-to-15 years and has afforded far more tools for the crime lab to become useful and much more diverse in the number of cases. The DNA revolution has allowed for a database to share information across the country.

The re-accreditation assessment consisted of extensive on- and off-site review of policies, procedures and casework files to prove its conformance with ANSI’s requirements. ANSI will perform annual surveillance activities of the SCCPDCL to ensure continuing conformance until the next full re-accreditation assessment in 2022. Funded through sales tax dollars, state and federal grants, the St. Charles County Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory was established out of the need for a crime laboratory to serve the local law enforcement community. Forensic science is a continually evolving field and its popularity within the community has piqued the interest of a number of aspiring scientists looking for a specialty field. “It’s exciting to see the technology advance and change,” Hampton said. “It allows us to test more evidence quickly and learn more about the evidence. We’re fortunate to be a part of it.”

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Local Author Profile: Amanda King “Cody and his Type 1 Diabetes” is a book written for young children to help them better understand diabetes in words and p h o t o g r ap h s that they can relate to and was written by Amanda King. The story’s main character, Cody, is King’s lovable and comforting dog who explains how he feels before, during, and after getting diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Cody begins by exhibiting several warning signs of diabetes and goes to the vet for a checkup. He gets diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and quickly learns if he listens to the doctor, he will feel better

and still be able to do all of the things he did before he was diagnosed. King wrote this book to help young children gain a better understanding of their diagnosis so they can live the life they deserve. King was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 14 years old and will never forget the feelings of being overwhelmed and scared. This made her see a need to use her graduate degree in Early Childhood Special Educa- tion to write a book for children to help explain diabetes on the appropriate age and development level for them to understand.

CORRECTION In the Feb. 27 edition of the Community News in the story “Honoring a friend’s memory” Liam Michael Parker was incorrectly identified with the last name Picker twice in the story. In addition, the cutline of the photo incorrectly stated that Drew Ryherd was a founder of the Liam Michael Foundation. He is instead a board member of the foundation. Additionally, Parker was incorrectly identified as a student at St. Charles West High School. He was instead homeschooled. The Community News regrets these errors.

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St. Charles County Parks offers spring frog watching training in partnership with Saint Louis Zoo The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Saint Louis Zoo to offer FrogWatch USA training for those individuals, groups, and families interested in learning about the wetlands in their communities by reporting on the calls of local frogs and toads. The training will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., March 29 at the Broemmelsiek Park Visitors Center near Defiance. You don’t have to be a frog or

toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer. All you need to do is have an interest in frogs and toads, join the Saint Louis Zoo’s FrogWatch Chapter, participate in our volunteer training session, and commit to monitor a site of your choosing for at least three minutes twice in the evenings throughout the breeding season – February through August. Being a part of this monitoring program allows trained

volunteers to become directly involved with gathering information that can ultimately lead to practical and workable ways to stop amphibian decline. Over 2,000 amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction and many more are experiencing sharp population declines. This alarming trend may be a sign of deteriorating wetland health because amphibians can serve as indicator species. The valuable data collected will be submitted to a national online database and will be used for future studies. FrogWatch USA is a longterm citizen science monitoring program that was started by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1998 to report on observation of frogs and toads throughout the US and is sponsored by the As-

Submitted photo The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with the Saint Louis Zoo to offer FrogWatch USA training for those individuals, groups, and families interested in learning about the wetlands in their communities by reporting on the calls of local frogs and toads.

sociation of Zoos and Aquariums. Visit https://www.aza.org/ become-a-frogwatch-volunteer/ to learn more, or contact Michael Dawson, naturalist instructor at the Saint Louis Zoo, at dawson@stlzoo.org or 314646-4551.

Broemmelsiek Park is located at 1795 Highway DD. The volunteer training session is free, but pre-registration is requested. Call the parks department at 636-949-7535 or go online at http://bit.ly/ParkFrogWatchTraining2019 to register.

Inspiration Corner: What is chivalry? “If we do not believe in decent behavior, why should we be so anxious to make excuses for not having behaved decently?” – C. S. Lewis I marched up to the hill and threw down the cherry red sled. A group of adults and children stood huddled near the top in various states of readiness. I looked to the right and to the left. I wanted to be courteous to my neighbors and not butt in line. At the same time, I was anxious to fly. The first big snowfall of the year had come and I could not wait to be airborne. So I sat down on the sled, pushed as hard as I could and took off. Wait. Is that a ramp? About half way down the hill I realized I was on track to collide with a small ice hump at the bottom of the hill. For the fraction of a second I was anxious, but then I realized the snow was soft and fluffy. So I leaned into the ramp with gusto, just like I did when I was ten. What? I’m not ten anymore? I was ecstatic when I flew into the air. My first trip down the hill was everything I imagined it to be. I hung in there for all of two

brilliant seconds before landing – not on fluffy snow as I anticipated – but on a thick sheen of compacted ice. The cataclysmic impact of my rumpus against the ground sent shockwaves through my tailbone. I think I hollered. I may have passed out. What I do know was that even though I tried rolling over and crawling to my feet, my legs refused to cooperate. So I lay there whimpering until my husband came down to fetch me. He said, “Are you fooling around or what?” Evidently I’ve played too many practical jokes on him over the years. I grimaced as he pulled me to my feet and we determined that with help I was able to walk. We climbed back up the hill and met a group of adults. One man chuckled at me and said, “That didn’t look good.” I resisted the urge to give him the Three Stooges Eye Doink of Death. I was already in pain, now I added embarrassment to my list of agonies. There are several thoughts that arise in one’s mind when something of this magnitude occurs.

First, what am I going to tell my boss? Second, the mirror lies. I really thought my derriere was sufficiently padded to prevent such injuries. Third, why are people so discourteous? Are we so accustomed to crazy Youtube videos that we have become desensitized to other people’s pain? The bad news is I bruised my kidney. The good news is I didn’t break anything. The better news is I now know how to respond when I see an older woman fly down a hill on a sled and land soundly on her hind-end. 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.

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Public reception for new baseball exhibit slated for April 6 At Heritage Museum The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department will usher in spring and baseball with the opening of a brand-new exhibit honoring homegrown Major League Baseball players at the County’s Heritage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing near St. Charles. The exhibit, “Locally Grown: The Major League Baseball Players of St. Charles County” will be revealed at a special public reception from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6. The free admission includes hot dogs, popcorn, and a chance to win a pair of St. Louis Cardinals baseball tickets. This new exhibit features 21 professional players from St. Charles County, as well as a variety of their personal memorabilia, including former baseball pitcher Mark Buehrle’s Golden Glove Award, the ball from his perfect game, various game jerseys, caps, and more. Other players showcased at the exhibit are Doug Baird, Oscar Fuhr, Nick Cullop, Ham Schulte, Len Schulte, Ken Heintzelman, Jim Pendleton, Len Boehmer, Skip Guinn, Tom Heintzelman, Mike Henneman, Steve Colyer, Dennis Tankersley, Tommy Layne, Ross Detwiler, Tim Melville, Cody Asche, Nate Orf, Jacob Turner, and Brett Graves. “Growing up in St. Charles County and playing sports in the local schools helped me shape my career and become the baseball player I am,” says Buehrle. “I’m excited to be able to contribute

Photo by Kate Edmonson Major League Baseball memorabilia will be a part of the St. Charles County Heritage Museum’s new exhibit titled “Locally Grown: The Major League Baseball Players of St. Charles County.”

to this exhibit at the Heritage Museum and encourage kids to be active and play on local sports teams.” The Heritage Museum is conveniently located near the Page Avenue Extension and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. There is no charge to visit the museum’s interpretive displays which focus on local and state history. The new baseball exhibit is located on the second floor and is not accessible for wheelchairs. For more information about the museum and its exhibits, call 636-2556000 or visit the Parks Department online at stccparks.org.

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St. Charles County MAPP seeks input to create a healthy life for everyone St. Charles County consistently ranks at the top of the list of Missouri’s healthiest counties. To ensure the county continues to maintain this healthy status, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health is leading community-wide effort called Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP). Comprised of community leaders from schools, nonprofit support organizations, healthcare entities, private business and government agencies, the MAPP team seeks help in identifying health needs and evaluating available resources. To collect this information, the program offers an online survey available at https://www.sccmo. org/MAPP that is open for St. Charles County residents to complete through March 31. Questions asked by the survey pertain to factors and behaviors that influence health and factors that affect the quality of life in St. Charles County. “As evidenced by the support we’ve received thus far in the MAPP process, good health is a priority for the residents, businesses and community leaders in St. Charles County,” says Director of the Department of Public Health Hope Woodson. “We are certain that through this collaborative effort, we will be able to outline strategic actions that help individuals, and the community as a whole, live healthier. And, that’s exciting.” Next steps Developed on a national level by the Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Association for County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the MAPP process strives to build a community consensus toward the health needs of residents. Over the course of the project, several stages are involved that assess the community’s current status, identify priorities, develop goals and take actions to meet those needs. The St. Charles County MAPP coalition developed and approved a Vision Statement for the project, aiming to create, “A healthy life for everyone driven by a unified St. Charles County that is committed to a culture of health in which everybody thrives across all phases of life.” To achieve that vision, monthly planning meetings discuss: • Defining roles in the public health system • Mapping locations of key health assets and community resources • Analyzing strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities in the community • Identifying strategies to improve community health and taking ownership to make positive changes The strategic plan outlined through the process will be introduced later this year. For more information on St. Charles County MAPP, please visit sccmo.org/MAPP or call 636-949-7400.

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Wentzville’s utility tax rebate available April 1 - May 31 From April 1 through May 31, eligible residents can apply for a city utility-tax refund. To be eligible for a refund, Wentzville residents must rent or own their primary residence in the city of Wentzville, be at least 65 years old or considered totally disabled by Social Security, and have a maximum 2018 gross income of $43,050 for a single-person household or $49,200 for a married-couple household. The refund program is based on total gross income for filing year 2018, social security income is included. These income requirements are set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and can fluctuate from year-to-year. These are the current limits supplied by HUD, but are subject to change before the application period opens on April 1. The refund amount is a portion of the “City Tax” or “Franchise Tax” listed on residents’ electric, gas and phone bills for 2018. Residents can contact local utilities to request a report (Please note: CenturyLink does not provide this report. Additionally, this does not apply to Wentzville’s trash/recycling bill). • Ameren UE: Request the “Municipal Tax Report” for 2018 by calling 314-342-1111. • Laclede Gas: Request the “Municipal Tax Report” for 2018 by calling 314-621-6960. • Cuivre River: Request the “Wentzville City Tax Report” for 2018 by calling 800-392-3709. • Phone Bills: Provide land line or cell phone bills (pre-paid phones are not eligible). Beginning April 1, residents can apply for the refund in person at City Hall (1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd.). When applying for the refund, residents will need the following: proof of residency, income, age and/or disability, and copies of their gas, electric and primary phone bills (or the reports listed above). Residents must also present a driver’s license, Social Security card or birth certificate. If you have questions or would like to check your eligibility, please call the Finance Department at 636-639-2155.

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O’Fallon Knights of Columbus announce winners of essay contest

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The O’Fallon Knights of Columbus Council #2269 have announced the winners of the 2019 Essay Contest. The topic was “How Does Your Family Keep Its Catholic Faith in Action?” The contest was conducted at Saint Dominic High School and had 230 entries from freshman and sophomores. Pictured (from left) are Patrick Klassen, Kalea Reeves, Noah Sachs, John Vogel (contest chair), Eugene Thornhill (council member), Jack Wallis, Monica Turntine and Jacob Schwendeman.

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WSD seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists Seniors Jasper Pendino from Holt High School and Rishi Kondapaneni from Liberty High School have both been selected as finalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Finalists represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, and

have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

Jasper Pendino has a 4.33 GPA and scored a 34 on the ACT. He currently serves as vice president of Holt’s German Club and was named an AP Scholar with Distinction. He also was selected to attend Missouri Scholars Academy. He plans to attend Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and major in psychology. Rishi Kondapaneni currently has a 4.51 GPA, has scored a 35 on the ACT, and is ranked first in his class at Liberty. He serves as the vice president of the National Honor Society and is the public relations officer for HOSA. He has been a member of Student Council for three years and has also served as that group’s public relations officer. Rishi has played varsity tennis for four years, serves as captain of the Scholar Bowl team, and is a member of the Ping Pong Club. He has attended Missouri Boys State and Missouri Scholars Academy. Rishi enjoys playing piano, and is a third-degree black belt in taekwondo. In 2013, he placed third overall at the Yong Moo Kwan World Invitational Tournament in Chicago, Illinois. He hopes to attend Stanford

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Left) Senior Jasper Pendino from Holt High School has been selected as a finalist in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. (Right) Senior Rishi Kondapaneni from Liberty High School has been selected as a finalist in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

University or the University of Michigan and major in biology/pre-med. To become a finalist, the semifinalist and their high school must submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about the student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstration of leadership abilities, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and

recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT/ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

Zumwalt West High Dance Team finishes top 10 in the nation in two categories

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The Fort Zumwalt West High Varsity Dance Team traveled to the National Dance Team Championships the first weekend in February to compete at the Universal Dance Associations

National Dance Team Championships. The West High team finished fourth in the nation in the large hip hop category and sixth in the nation in the jazz category.

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Central States Manufacturing to open first Missouri location in St. Peters and create 88 new jobs Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is the latest company to join the business boom in St. Peters with a new manufacturing and retail operation in Premier 370 Business Park. The $6.3 million dollar project is the first operation for Central States in Missouri and is expected to open later this year. The new 53,600 square-foot plant will have 88 new jobs when it is completed on a 12.4 acre site at 9001 Premier Parkway in St. Peters. Groundbreaking for the new facility was held last month. “We are so happy to welcome Central States Manufacturing to St. Peters and the new, full-time jobs with benefits they are bringing to our hometown,” said St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano. “Central States is the newest business to speed their idea into reality with the hard work of our FasTrac team and I look forward to working with our new neighbors as they join our outstanding community.” “We want to extend a big, warm welcome to Central States Manufacturing,” Missouri Governor Mike Parson said. “We’re excited to be part of this company’s growth, and we look forward to working together as they create jobs and continue to invest in this region.”

The St. Peters site will be the tenth location for Central States Manufacturing. “We are very excited about our new facility in St. Peters,” said Adam Haynes, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Central States Manufacturing, Inc. “This location will allow us to better serve our customers in the Missouri and Illinois area with faster lead-time to help grow their business. The community has been very receptive, and I look forward to working with our new employees to find ways to serve and to be an outstanding resource for our neighbors.” The new full-time jobs will bring another $2.641 million dollars in annual payroll to St. Charles County, already one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. “We are pleased that Central States Manufacturing has chosen to locate their new facility in St. Peters,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “It takes all of us, working together, to continue to bring major investments to the region.” The expansion by Central States Manufacturing is yet another example of how the Missouri Partnership, Missouri Department of Economic Development, St. Louis

Regional Chamber, St. Charles County and the city of St. Peters are teaming up to bring great companies and jobs to our region. “We are excited that Central States Manufacturing is expanding its operations to St. Peters, Missouri, the new jobs will have a positive impact on our region. Again, this demonstrates that this is a great place to work, live, and invest. Thank you Central States for investing in the St. Louis metropolitan area,” said Tom Chulick, President and CEO, St. Louis Regional Chamber, who led the regional recruitment effort. “It was a great pleasure to work alongside the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the St. Louis Regional Chamber and the city of St. Peters to support Central States Manufacturing as they create 88 new jobs in St. Peters,” said Steve Johnson, CEO of Missouri Partnership. “Missouri’s highly skilled labor and low business costs were key factors in Central States Manufacturing strategic decision to grow their business here and we are proud to welcome Central States Manufacturing to Missouri and look forward to their continued success.”

Lindenwood students manage $100,000 portfolio in the Plaster School of Business In Harmon Hall, home of the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Lindenwood University, students are getting real experience in finance, after the board of trustees approved $100,000 from the university’s endowment to create a new Student Managed Investment Fund. The fund is managed by finance students under the guidance of newly named Finance Department Chair Dr. Javeria Farooqi and Chris Abbott, Lindenwood graduate and research analyst at Argent Capital. Students decide how to invest the money together. After careful analysis, using special software applications, students pitch their investment choices to the rest of the class and instructors. Farooqi said she is impressed with the students’ progress. “I think they are doing an excellent job of managing this fund in a very volatile market,” said Farooqi. “Having a real-world experience like this is learning at its best. The student team takes their job of managing this fund seriously; however, they are having fun while they learn, and this is the rarest of things in education in my experience. We are moving beyond theoretical concepts to enhanced experiential learning opportunities.”

Photo courtesy Lindenwood University Those involved in Lindenwood University’s Student Managed Investment Fund include (from left) Martin Merlet, Chris Abbott, David Bures, Philip Mosele, Andrew Hasz, Enyi Liu, Adwoa Mante, Dr. Javeria Farooqi, Joshua Zoepfel, Keagan Parson, Christopher Holmes and Andres Garza Rodriguez.

The idea for the fund sprung from an informal student club. The informal group turned into a special topics class and after funding from Lindenwood leadership, the Student Managed Fund was born. The class managing the fund is comprised of juniors and seniors who have to receive high marks in prerequisite courses and be recommended by faculty. Students can take the class twice. Students are initially taught investment selection skills and later portfolio-management techniques. Research shows there is a positive relationship between experiential learning and the development of critical life-skills, like making good financial decisions.

“Lindenwood University is literally putting its money behind its mission of Real Experience. Real Success. This is the kind of hands-on learning opportunity students need to be competitive in the career marketplace,” said Molly Hudgins, associate provost for curriculum and experiential learning. “While many universities have student-managed funds, the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Lindenwood University goes a step further, hiring qualified educators who have also had real business experiences—experiences they bring alive in the classroom for their students every day.”

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS March 16: Quilt social

ICD Quilters will be holding its annual Quilt Social. Doors open at 10 a.m. and bingo begins at noon. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The social will be held in the Parish Hall of Immaculate Conception Church (ICD) located at 7717 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. All are welcome!

March 22-31: Theater performance

Disney’s “Newsies” the Musical is coming to the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater at St. Charles Community College at 7 p.m. March 22. There will be several additional showings: 2 p.m. March 23; 7 p.m. March 23; 2 p.m. March 24; 7 p.m. March 29; 2 p.m. March 30; 7 p.m. March 30 and 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at www.stchastickets.com.

March 30: Charity dance

KC Knights of Columbus (Dardenne Prairie) Ladies Charity Dance takes place from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at 2199 Post Rd. Tickets are $15 a person and includes beer, soda, snacks and bottled water. To purchase tickets contact Shirley Boyer at 314-795-5577.

March 30: Senior dance

Seniors can dance the night away at the new Krekel Civic Center and help Meals on Wheels, too. The event starts at 6 p.m. and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to support O’Fallon’s Meals on Wheels program, which brings a hot meal to home-bound seniors throughout O’Fallon. Admission is $10 per person for ages 64 and under, $8 for 65–79 with ID and free for ages 80-plus with ID. The fun includes music and a DJ donated by Gateway Bop and Boogie, a 50/50 drawing, door prize drawings and a free dance lesson from 6:15 – 7 p.m. Snacks will be available for purchase. No alcohol or carry-ins allowed. The event is sponsored by the O’Fallon Senior Center with support from the O’Fallon Senior Resident Advisory Committee. For ticket information, please contact the O’Fallon Senior Center at 636-272-4180.

March 31: Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at1424 First Capitol Drive South, St. Charles) will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee, Cost for adults is $8, for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

April 27: One with Courage Gala The Child Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services to children victimized by abuse and neglect will host its annual gala, to

raise much-needed funds to continue fighting child abuse. The black-tie gala will be themed around a Kentucky Derby garden party and guests are encouraged to wear bow ties and hats while enjoying themed drinks and appetizers, a three-course dinner, an impressive live and silent auction, and entertainment by the Downtime Band. The event will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles and is open to the public. To become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or to learn more about attending the event, please visit www.thechild-

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

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 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 Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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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: 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.

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

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 636-397-0866 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 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 and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: 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 636-561-2970 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 636-5618951.

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 636256-6823 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

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

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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.

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: 636379-2505.

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 Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: 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 636456-0776 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

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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 necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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: Veterans Coffee Talk

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: Marine Corp League meeting

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.

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Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. 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 the Lake St. Louis Community Association at (636)625-8276.

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

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.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in

Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

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 weightloss 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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Legion

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 636-3276060.

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.

OPEN HOUSE March 22nd 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Mid Rivers Mall (upper level outside of Dillards) DASA is opening our new Adaptive Training Ability Gym.

Come by and see the facility, see the equipment, meet the trainers and staﬀ. Refreshments will be provided. DASAsports.org www.DASAsports.org

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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 welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

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

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.

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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Sports you see with Gary B... SCC has college for kids Learning and having fun go hand-in-hand this summer at St. Charles Community College’s College for All Kids camps. The College for All Kids summer camps are now enrolling for more than 120 academic enrichment and sports camps to be held June 3-Aug. 2, for children ages 5-14. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) camps are areas of specialty. From zombies to coding, podcasting to movie making, cooking to gaming and LEGO robotics engineering to physics, flights and drones, kids and teens will find something to inspire and motivate them at SCC. “Each camp explores a topic in depth. It is important for us to keep pursuing students’ interests with fresh new camps and returning favorites,” said Amy Fitzwilliam, SCC program specialist. “We hope to be able to spark a student’s enthusiasm in new topics and open their eyes to new possibilities in learning and areas of interest.” College for All Kids summer camps are committed to ensuring child safety. The camp provides a 10:1 safe ratio of students per staff member. All staff have background checks and attend training workshops. Camp assistants all have CPR, FirstAid, and Epi-Pen training. For a quick video on our program and to see a virtual catalog, visit www.stchas.edu/CFAK. *Kids get a head start Lindenwood wrestler becomes champion Carlos Jacquez earned his first national championship on Saturday at the NCAA Division II Wrestling National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. The standout for Lindenwood is now a twotime All-American and is the first national champion since current Lindenwood assistant coach Terrel Wilbourn went undefeated in his senior season in 2015-16. Number one Jacquez advanced to the finals after he defeated number seven Cole Laya of Wheeling

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Jesuit in the semifinal round. Jacquez won 4-1 to earn a shot at his first national championship, as he already earned All-American status. The Aurora, Illinois native faced MIAA-foe number two Josh Portillo of Nebraska-Kearney in the championship match. Jacquez allowed Portillo to escape twice in the match, but two takedowns in the third period solidified the championship for the junior. “I’m very proud of this team and how they continue to climb this mountain,” said head coach Jimmy Rollins. “Carlos is a great example of the hard work and dedication this group shows beyond just the practice room. We are truly a family!” Others on the team: *Danny Swan lost three matches on Saturday, including his semifinal match to open the day. *Gavin Londoff advanced to the consolation semifinal after a 3-1 win in his first match and the Lake St. Louis native moved on to the third-place match. He scored a late takedown in the third period to defeat number two James Pleski of St. Cloud State, earning third place. Swan and Londoff each earned All-American recognition in their respective weight classes. *Nice at the top Think baseball in O’Fallon with the Rascals Your independent baseball team will start the season at home on May 9 at CarShield Field in O’Fallon at 7:05 p.m. against the Washington Wild Things. *Get ready

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: Nutrition Celebrations in March

uring the month of March, we have a lot to celebrate. March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It originated as “National Nutrition Week” in 1973 and has since evolved into a month- long effort to put nutrition front and center. Schools also celebrate National School Breakfast Week in March. This is a weeklong celebration of the National School Breakfast Program, which was established by Congress in 1975. Schools typically celebrate with decorations, special menu items, and other fun events. The National School Breakfast Program serves more than 14 million children every school day. Add some protein to your morning with these cheesy egg muffins. For a quick breakfast, make muffins ahead and freeze or refrigerate and warm in the microwave in the morning.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 – 22 minutes Yield 12 egg muffins; 6 servings

Ingredients 6 large eggs ½ cup low fat milk ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup chopped broccoli

Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and Nutrition Information pepper in a medium bowl Calories 164, Fat 11 g, Protein 12 g, Calcium 20% DV until blended. Add cheese and broccoli; mix well. Spoon evenly into 12 greased muffin cups, about ¼ cup each. Bake until just set, about 20-22 minutes. Cool on rack for 5 minutes. Remove from cups, serve warm. This recipe is easy to customize with different vegetables, cheeses, or meats. Try spinach, mushroom, and white cheddar or turkey sausage, jalapeño, and pepper jack. The possibilities are endless!

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Whose moon landing is it anyway?

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.

irector Todd Douglas Miller and a group of archivists created “Apollo 11,” a documentary about the mission to put two Americans on the surface of the moon and return them without harm. Miller and his team did an extraordinary job, creating a film that captures the overwhelming excitement that surrounded that mission. It’s also a time capsule of sorts, showing the styles and technology from 50 years ago. I originally wrote about this documentary a few weeks ago, which prompted one Community News reader to critique me for calling the moon mission an “international achievement.” My remark in that piece may have seemed odd to those that read my comments about “First Man,” the Neil Armstrong biopic from last fall. “First Man” director Damien Chazelle chose not to show the iconic planting of the American flag in lunar soil. I, like many people were outraged about that, but there are some long shots of Old Glory in a few scenes. Armstrong and Aldrin’s raising of the flag defines the entire mission. McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis also created technologies that helped them get to the moon.

was paid through the deaths of astronauts and cosmonauts. Without the competition, it’s hard to say if the U.S. would have made it to the moon by the end of the 1960s as President John F. Kennedy had requested back in 1961. A front-runner will definitely run faster if someone is breathing down their neck. America and Russia both acquired German scientists after World War II. “The Right Stuff,” a movie about the Mercury Space “Apollo 11” photo courtesy CNN Films Program, contains the memorable line “Our Germans are better than America made it there first, but we can’t their Germans.” With technology develignore the contributions of both Russia and Germany to the landing. The Soviet space oped for Germany’s V2 rockers, Wernher agency launched Sputnik, the first artificial von Braun and his team of engineers helped satellite, in October 1957. That prompted get Americans into space. Von Braun also the United States to create NASA (National helped design the powerful Saturn V boostAeronautics and Space Administration) in er used in the moon landings. I do believe that Apollo 11 was Ameriresponse. In “Rocket Boys,” NASA legend Homer Hickam, who observed Sputnik in ca’s proudest moment, but a tip of the asthe October sky as a teenager, recalled how tronaut’s helmet must be given to Germany schools across the country had stronger sci- and Russia as well. Without the competience programs after Sputnik made its jour- tion from Russia and the help of German engineers and scientists, it’s hard to say ney. Sputnik started a technological race be- when or if America would have made it to tween Russia and the United States to get to the moon. the moon first. Sometimes, a terrible price

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Yeggs

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Crossword: 20th Century

‘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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Moore On Life

come falling out when needed. Barbie doesn’t eat; she doesn’t speak; she can’t hear or even open her mouth. Something tells me men were heading the design team. But she’s perfect in every other way: she will never age; has a perfect shape; will never get fat and is always dressed fashionably and presentable at all times day or night with permanent make-up on. Her hair is forever in place plus, she always wins at staring contests. Never blinks. Such a doll. I can’t compete. Sigh. The good news is: she has webbed fingers, she’ll never be able to eat bacon and you can pop her head off and toss it against a wall and it will bounce once. Photo courtesy Bigstock

An important date to remember came about last week: Barbie turned 60. She looks amazing for 60 – still a timeless beauty. I may or may not be in that same age range as the Mattel model, but I’m willing to toss all self-respect aside and do a quick comparison. I have wrinkles; she has compressed silicone. It never disintegrates. Coincidentally, it’s the same stuff McBurgerQueen soaks their fries in. A couple of my (how can I word this sensitively) uppermost objects that used to be in their proper position have gravitated towards the equator. Hers are permanently Botox-ed in place with molten plastic. Her hair is still the same color. My hair might be termed an alcoholic because it hits the bottle so frequently. I used to be able to snatch that solitary gray out of my scalp and be done with it. Then my gray hairs began multiplying like gray hares. They popped up so often and I pulled them out so fast that I began developing male-pattern baldness. I moved on to a touch of Nice ‘N Easy for those stray grays, but now I depend on a 100-proof bottle of Mean ‘N Nasty. Her waist is so flat and tight you could bounce a quarter off of it. Mine has ripples and ridges. The coins would get stuck. But it would be a great way to store those obnoxious pennies and other loose change. All I would have to do is wiggle a bit at the checkout counter and ching, ching they’d all

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Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder. The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. Nibble away 5. *Information space 8. School support org. 11. Royal Indian 12. Short for Dorothea 13. Oak nut 15. And others, for short 16. Seat of intellect 17. Branch of philosophy 18. *War to end all wars? 20. Lump of stuff 21. Type of examination, pl. 22. Owned 23. Downer 26. Wiggle room 29. *___-Wan of “Star Wars,” a 20th Century Fox film 30. Tends to fire 33. Affirm 35. Grabbing tool 37. Blade drops 38. ____ ballerina or ____ donna 39. *Village People song 40. Verse with repeating lines 42. Bartender’s Triple ____ 43. Panhandler 45. *”Cheers” owner 47. Any high mountain 48. Like yellow polka dot bikini

50. Tropical edible root 52. *First on the moon 56. Holy See’s administering body 57. Focuses 58. *____ Lady, a.k.a. Margaret Thatcher 59. Newspapers and such 60. December 24 and 31, e.g. 61. Vena ____ 62. Common conjunction 63. Itty-bitty 64. Fence piece DOWN 1. Increased in size 2. *North Atlantic Alliance, acr. 3. Slightly open 4. Whack 5. Mark from a lash 6. Is dressed in 7. Dry riverbed 8. *Walt Kelly’s comic strip (1948-1975) 9. *Aldous Huxley’s journey 10. *Mandela’s org. 12. Foil 13. Aquarium scum 14. *Conflict without active fire 19. One step to success? 22. “For ____ a jolly...” 23. Half-rotten

24. *Manhattan Project invention 25. Don’t do this to words! 26. Raunchy 27. Dispatch boat 28. *Aden Emergency locale 31. Skunk’s defense 32. *”The Century Trilogy” author Follett 34. *Space ____ 36. *First in space 38. Manufacturing site 40. *Tupac’s genre 41. Vomiting 44. Triumph maliciously 46. Song words 48. Treasure collection 49. Event host 50. U, on the road 51. Like Mojave 52. “____ ____Good Men” 53. Singular of #21 Across 54. Most luminous star 55. Buzzing pest 56. Number cruncher

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