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Photo courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District First responders with the St. Charles County Ambulance District (from left) Lisa Cassidy, Blake Gabbard, Jeremey Hollrah stand with rescued survivor John Smith (holding plaque).
St. Charles County first responders celebrated on the silver screen for miraculous rescue in new film ‘Breakthrough’ By Brett Auten Hitting theaters on Easter weekend, “Breakthrough” is based on the harrowing, yet uplifting, true story of a mother’s love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John fell through an icy Lake St. Louis, all hope seemed lost. But as John lay lifeless, Joyce refused to give up. Her steadfast belief inspired those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. On that night in January 2015, John
Smith was underneath the ice for 15 minutes, with no oxygen. When EMS workers rescued him, he had no pulse. They rushed him to the emergency room and worked on him for another 45 minutes. The doctors could not bring him back to life. When they brought Joyce into the emergency room and she saw her son laid out on the table, dead, instead of saying goodbye, she grabbed his feet and said, ‘Holy Spirit please bring back my son right now!’ Immediately, the EKG machine began going off. John Smith
not only just survived, but would return to school around 30 days after the accident. And while the film is a reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle, a cornerstone of the story was the unity between the area’s emergency response teams. “It was all a team effort from the first responders all the way to the emergency room personnel,” Lake St. Louis Police See ‘HEROES’ page 2
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‘HEROES’ from cover Chief Chris DiGiuseppi said. “The bottom line is, there were multiple miracles on that day. I’m a faith-based guy and they had given up. They had called it and stopped recitation and yet, here we are.” Lake St. Louis Firefighter Joe Morrow has lived in the area since he was in second grade and knows the lake like the back of his own hand. Morrow and Lake St. Louis Fire Department Captain Justin Darnell and firefighter/EMT Mike Terranova were some of the first to arrive on the scene. “Everything fit together perfectly,” Morrow said. “Our lake has both mud and rock bottom. Where John went in was all rock, which is so rare and made finding him so much easier. We found him probably within 30 seconds to a minute. There is only one scenario I can think of and it’s a miracle and we got to be a part of it.” Jeremey Hollrah is a deputy chief of the St. Charles County Ambulance District. Hollrah called that night one of those calls emergency personnel train for but hope they never have to run. “You are talking about a very high-stress situation,” Hollrah said. “But the collaboration between all of the agencies; fire, police, and EMT, was an impressive feat in itself.” Hollrah was one of the first on the scene and was with John Smith until it was time for helicopter transportation to Cardinal Glennon. Hollrah was in the room when the miracle occurred. “I am a religious man and I am a believer,” Hollrah said. “His mother’s faith was impressive and her love for her son and God came together in that room.” For Wentzville Fire Protection District firefighter Tommy Shine, the filmmakers cast actor Mike Colter, best known for his title role in the Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage. “It took so many to make this a success,” Shine said. “You’re talking a minimum of 17-18 people and then once we got him to the hospital, a significant more amount of people.” Shine and Morrow were in the icy water, searching with rescue poles. It was Shine who found John and pulled him to the surface. “It was one of those things where you go with your gut and pull up,” Shine said. “I didn’t know if I had him so I didn’t want to get too excited and lo and behold as he got closer, I saw it was his shirt and I screamed, ‘We got him!’” Shine’s character in the movie represents the doubters and the audience members that do not necessarily believe in miracles and viewers get to experience this film through Shine’s eyes. “When you don’t have the answers and you read what the doctor wrote (it was written in the medical record: ‘Patient
Photos courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District Representatives from St. Charles County Ambulance District, Lake St. Louis Police, Lake St. Louis Fire Protection District and Wentzville Fire Protection District get the red carpet treatment at the premier of “Breakthrough” in Des Peres.
“Breakthrough” production team, actors and family members were part of a dedication ceremony at Lake St. Louis. Pictured (from left) are director Roxann Dawson, actor Marcel Ruiz, actress Chrissy Metz, producer DeVon Franklin, Joyce Smith, Pastor Jason Noble and John Smith.
dead, mother prayed, patient came back to life.) then what is it?” Shine said. “God can’t answer all prayers but we are blessed the outcome worked out the way it did. It’s a pretty amazing story. It was an unbelievable thing. I have no other explanation other than a miracle. His survivability was at one-percent if best.” Producers prepped the real-life heroes that there would be a touch of Hollywood to the film. The family and those involved with the rescue got a first look at the film earlier this month in Des Peres. “I was truly impressed,” Hollrah said. “Outside of a little Hollywood flare, I thought it was very true to what we did.” As far as John Smith, the film’s director, Roxann Dawson, said that he has taken the experience and has allowed it to shape him and his future.
“He’s become an amazing spokesman for his own experience and I think he has touched so many lives as he continues to tell his story,” she said. “He’s a grateful and gracious young man. He’s truly amazing.” Breakthrough is based on Joyce’s book, “The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Love and Her Son’s Resurrection” and was shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, over the course of 32 days. The release date is scheduled for April 17, Easter Weekend. “We used every piece of training and knowledge and it didn’t get anywhere,” Lake St. Louis Fire Chief Clinton Gussner said. “At the end of the day, it was an act of God. No other hand could have changed the outcome.”
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Applications now being accepted for the CYCLE program Are you a leader in your community and school? Do you want to learn more about state government? Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is looking to send six high school sophomores to the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program this summer. The annual contest is open to high school sophomores who live and attend school in Cuivre River’s general service area, or who have Cuivre River electric service in their homes. Local teachers are invited to nominate sophomore students to serve as CYCLE delegates, or students may apply independently.
As part of the application process, sophomore students are asked to submit a narrative about their school activities and community service. Applications are available at www. cuivre.com, at Cuivre River offices in Troy and Lake Saint Louis and at participating high schools. The application deadline is April 17. A panel of judges will select six CYCLE delegates, and the names will be announced on May 10. CYCLE delegates will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Jefferson City, July 17-19, to participate in the CYCLE program conducted by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC).
The conference provides an action-filled experience for the students, offering them opportunities to learn what it’s like to be involved in politics, community service, today’s pressing issues, the cooperative form of business and being a leader. Delegates will have the opportunity to tour the Missouri State Capitol and learn the process of local, state and national government. “Missouri cooperatives are committed to developing our next generation of citizens,” said Tim Schmidt, who coordinates Cuivre River Electric’s
participation in the program. “The CYCLE conference is a great opportunity for students to get an inside look at state government, learn leadership skills, hear interesting speakers and meet new friends. Students should return home with a positive outlook about public service.” The CYCLE program is in its 16th year and is a past recipient of the National Community Youth Service award for the top youth program among all electric cooperatives in the country. Since 2004, Cuivre River has sponsored and provided
more than 60 students with a continued focus on youth leadership and educational opportunities at CYCLE. For more information about the CYCLE program, contact Tim Schmidt at 636-695-4837 or by email at tschmidt@cuivre.com. Cuivre River Electric Cooperative is the largest member-owned electric distribution cooperative in Missouri. It provides service to more than 65,000 residential, business, commercial, industrial and agricultural members in Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles and Warren counties.
Celebrating a quarter century of STEM recognition
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The St. Charles Branch American Association of University Women recently honored 13 high school senior girls from seven area high schools who excel in math or science. Students, parents and teachers attended the 25th Annual STEM Awards and Salad Supper. STEM Awards for excellence in math and science have been presented by AAUW since 1994. Recipients are selected by their teachers and each present a short speech. Numerous honorees credited their musical experiences in orchestra, band, piano, guitar and vocal music as a pathway to STEM achievement and enhancement. A number of honorees are currently mentors to younger children by presenting positive experiences in math and science through experiments and activities.
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St. Charles County Assessor reminds citizens to declare personal property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 49,000 personal property assessment forms for 2019 by March 15 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1. Individual personal property owners can file their assessment online using the website and unique secure access code printed on the form. The e-filing link also is available through the Assessor’s website, sccmo.org/Assessor. When filing online, taxpayers receive automatic confirmation that their form was received. Citizens who mailed their form can verify receipt on the Assessor’s website through the Personal Property Assessment Confirmation Database. Those who have questions or did not receive a form to declare their personal property may contact the Personal Property Department at 636-949-7420 or 1-800-822-4012, ext. 7420. The Assessor’s website also has blank individual and business personal property forms available. “The Assessor’s Office is ready to help if residents have any questions about filing online or
personal property in general,” says Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. Taxpayers who do not file a personal property assessment each year find themselves at the Assessor’s Office during the end-of-the-year rush, mainly for three reasons: • New residents are not familiar with the personal property declaration requirement. • Residents did not receive a tax bill because their personal property declaration form was not returned to the Assessor. • Residents experience difficulties renewing or registering license plates due to incorrect information reported on their personal property declaration. By state law, personal property assessments must be filed with the assessor every year. “The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted when citizens do not declare their personal property,” says Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. “Completion of the form assures a fair and equitable distribution of taxes and provides the opportunity to appeal the value if necessary.”
Inspiration Corner: How to manage bewildering, burdensome worry Change is scary. Routines are comfortable. Thus people commonly recite, “It’s good to get back into the routine of things” after an uncomfortable life event. Human beings don’t appreciate when their best laid plans are rudely interrupted and therefore can be protective about their habitual cycles. Also, when the bulldozer of change rumbles in their direction, they can be known to pitch a fit and throw every obstacle in its way in an effort to prevent imminent destruction. When they discover they are unable to deter the monstrosity, they take up the mantra of worry. A good friend of mine recently encountered the bulldozer of change in her organization. Cost cutting measures were instituted and she saw the slow whittling away of the less productive members of her team. This resulted in a higher burden of responsibility on her which included extra hours with little thanks for her trouble. More disconcerting was the decision by management to force her to learn a new software program that was decidedly outside of her skillset. She gently pushed
back but was told in no uncertain terms that she must learn the software in order to fulfill the responsibilities of those who had been terminated. It would be entirely reasonable to respond to this kind of situation with anxiety. After all, as a single woman with no backup, she needed the income her position afforded. But my friend is not like other women. She trusts in a powerful God to provide for all her needs and walks forward in faith where others might cower in fear. When the bulldozer of change rumbles in her direction, she breaks out bright orange lights and begins waving them like an air traffic controller. She says, “Bulldozer? Big deal!” How did she learn to respond this way? Several years ago her world crumbled when she was abandoned by her husband of 20-plus years. She was already an empty nester and struggling to forge a new identity without the children who had given her life purpose for so long. Like dominoes, all of her hopes and dreams fell down one right after the other and grief settled in like an unwelcome visitor who refused to
leave. She once confided in me that she had wept so much she had permanent wrinkles around her eyes. During this time, she found a gem of hope in the pages of her Bible. She learned that even when people were faithless, God remained faithful. He walked with her through the fire and gave her courage to face every disaster. More than that, He provided financial and emotional stability. She proudly proclaims that because of Him, she has never lacked shelter or food. I know of no better way to manage worry. 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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New drop-off location for cardboard and paper recycling added at Renaud Center The city of O’Fallon has added a new location for residents to drop off paper and cardboard for recycling at the Renaud Center at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The location will be open 24 hours a day. This is the third recycling drop-off location, joining the locations at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre at 100 North Main Street and the Justice Center at 1019 Bryan Road. “We appreciate our residents continued recycling efforts, and we are grateful to all of our residents who have worked with us through the transi-
tion in our recycling program,” said Jim Wenzara, Environmental Services Superintendent. “We will continue to look for additional opportunities to make paper and cardboard recycling even easier as we move through 2019.” O’Fallon’s recycling locations are for resident use only and no illegal dumping is allowed. The sites are video monitored; illegal dumping will be prosecuted. For additional information, contact Environmental Services at ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us or 636-272-0477.
St. Charles County Division of Humane Services reminds residents to vaccinate pets As warmer weather returns, outdoor activity for pets and people will increase which brings a greater opportunity for contact with wild animals and a threat for exposure to rabies infection. As a reminder, St. Charles County Animal Control Ordinance Section 205.110 requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against the rabies virus and that this vaccination be registered with the Division of Humane Services. Rabies is a dangerous virus found in the saliva of mammals that infects the nervous system. Pets and humans can become exposed through bites or scratches by infected animals. In both pets and humans, common symptoms of rabies infection include fever, body ache/difficulty moving, neck stiffness, brain swelling, and paralysis. In animals, unusual or atypical behavior and foaming at the mouth are also common. If these symptoms develop, the result is rarely survivable – although human deaths in the United States are rare because of effective treatment procedures. “It’s important to keep your pet up-to-date on their annual vaccinations,” Katie Willis, Director for St. Charles County’s Division of Humane Services says. “Not only is annual vaccination required by county ordinance for all St. Charles County pets, it’s also the best way to prevent rabies infection. You never know when or where your pet could encounter an infected creature.” All St. Charles County veterinarians can provide rabies vaccination and the accompanying rabies registration for their clients. This registration comes with an annual rabies tag that must be displayed on the animal’s collar according to the County Ordinance. Individuals needing financial assistance to obtain the vaccination and registration tag should contact the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center at 636-949-7387. Along with vaccination, reporting of animal bites and stray or potentially rabid animals will help to prevent the spread of the disease: • If a family member or pet is bitten or scratched by another animal, cleanse the wound immediately with soap and water, seek any necessary medical care and alert the Division of Humane Services or your local law enforcement agency. When possible, obtain photographs or note identifying marks for the animal and get information about the animal’s owner. Humans who
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WSD high school students excel at regional science and engineering fair Students from the Wentzville School District competed in the High School Honors Division of Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Holt High School on Feb. 23. Holt senior Charles Stone received first place for his project “The Effect of E-cigarette Aerosol Exposure on Cardiac Development and Cytosine Methylation in Embryonic Danio rerio” and will advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Phoenix, Arizona, May 12-17. Stone was also awarded the Air Force Research Award and the Navy Research Award for his project. Holt senior Cameron Turner won second place for his project “The Etherification of Propargylic Alcohols Employing Ferrocenium Hexafluorophosphate as a Catalyst” and earned the Air Force
Research Award, the Navy Research Award, and the Yale Science and Engineering Award for his project. Holt senior Kaitlyn Weber won third place for her project “Timing of Overwintering in Apis mellifera Colonies” and earned the Navy Research Award. Additionally, Holt senior Sarah Broughton won fourth place for her project “The Effects of Construction Runoff on Amphibian Biodiversity” and earned the Navy Research Award. Holt junior Hannah Reeb earned the American Psychological Association Award for her project “The Effects of Yoga on Stress and Subsequent Academic Performance.” Reeb will be an official observer at the ISEF. Timberland senior Cecilia Baker earned the U.S. Metric Association Award for her project “The Growth of Soybeans in Simulated Martian Soil.”
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Liberty High School varsity dance team wins state title
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team captured first place at the Missouri Dance Team Association State Competition held at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri on Feb. 23.
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The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team captured first place at the Missouri Dance Team Association (MDTA) State Competition held at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri on Feb. 23. The “Liberty Belles” earned first place with their “Pom” routine and first place with their “Lyrical Dance” routine in Division 4, earning the most points combined out of 14 teams to take the state championship. This marks the second time in school history that the Liberty Belles have earned the state title; in 2016, they were state champions in Division 2. “This has been an exceptional year for the Liberty Belles. Our team motto has been, ‘With Work We Will.’ We have approached everything while keeping that attitude. We started the year with very clear goals: one of them, to win another state championship,” said Coach Amanda Miller.
“I love this team so much and I am so proud of them for putting in the hard work, the countless hours, and the team dedication it takes to become state champions!” The members of this year’s Liberty Belles Team are Bella Bahr, Kara Collier, Delaney Engelhardt, Hailey Forck, Megan Maetten, Katie McVey, Avery Thomas, Aimee Weber and Anna Weber. Additionally in the Wentzville School District, the Holt High School Varsity Dance Team finished in third place overall in Division 5 at the state contest by earning first place with their “Hip Hop” routine and second place with their “Pom” routine. The Timberland High School Varsity Dance Team earned second place with their “Pom” routine and third place with their “Jazz” routine, finishing in fifth place overall in Division 5.
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Total Access Urgent Care celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Medical Director, Jen Ehret, PA-C celebrated the grand opening of the new Total Access Urgent Care, with a ribbon cutting on March 6. Joining Ehret were President and Founder, Dr. Matthew Bruckel, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Troy Dinkel, city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, Total Access Urgent Care staff, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Total Access Urgent Care is located at 2138 1st Capitol Drive in St. Charles and is a privately – owned practice provides services whether you have been injured in a work-related accident or need a physical examination. For more information on Total Access Urgent
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New tenant openings at Streets of St. Charles 2019 has already proven to be a banner year of growth at Streets of St. Charles – located at Interstate 70 at South Fifth Street – as several new retail tenants are opening this spring and summer. The first to hit the Streets is Cherry Blow Dry Bar, having officially opened its doors March 6, which will be followed by Play Street Museum, which opened March 25. Later this spring and early summer will be Narwhal’s Crafted and YogaSix, which are starting construction later this month. Cherry Blow Dry Bar at Streets of St. Charles is the franchise’s first location in the St. Louis marketThe St. Charles franchise is owned by Lance and Abby Millican, who chose Streets of St. Charles for the energy, location and sense of community at the development. Cherry Blow Dry Bar is located on Lombard Street between Bar Louie and the AMC Theater. Play Street Museum is another first in the St. Louis market for the Texas-based franchise. Franchise owners Nicole Simon and Kellie Geraghty felt that St. Charles was the perfect place to start for Play Street Museum’s entry into the market. They are located on Beale Street next to Saints Avenue Bank. Early summer will mark the grand opening of Narwhal’s Crafted, the first retail tenant to occupy the new three-story 60,000-square-foot, mixeduse retail/office building at the corner of Beale and Lombard Streets. This is the second loca-
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tion for the St. Louis-based frozen cocktail bar whose owners, Brandon Holzhueter and Brad Merten, believed that Streets of St. Charles was the perfect place for their expansion in the market. Also occupying the newest building for the project will be YogaSix, a unique concept that’s designed to change the way people think about and experience yoga. This is YogaSix’s third location in St. Louis. The grand opening is scheduled for mid-summer. YogaSix is expected to participate in the upcoming season of Yoga on Beale, Streets of St. Charles’ monthly outdoor yoga classes which take place on the second Saturday of each month, May through September. “The tenants who continue to join the Streets of St. Charles community extend our vision of creating a vibrant experience for visitors, residents and office employees,” said Kathleen Brill, Vice President, Director of
Leasing for Cullinan Properties. “Each of these new businesses brings something you can’t find elsewhere in the market, which we believe will further enhance the already vibrant energy of the property and draw guests from all over the region.” Streets of St. Charles also recently announced the addition of Elekta as its newest office tenant, whose 100-plus employees will occupy 40,000 of space on the upper floors of the building above Narwhal’s and YogaSix. The Streets of St. Charles site was chosen for providing employees with a “vibrant environment to live, work, dine and play in a diverse and stimulating urban-like setting,” according to Garth Andrews, Senior Vice President of Global Engineering at Elekta. “We’re excited to have built a community that people love and want to be a part of,” said Brill. “Watch for future tenant announcements!”
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Featured Events . . . April 12: Health seminar
“You and Your MS Fingerprint” will take place at 12 p.m. at Prasino at 1520 South Fifth Street in St. Charles. Learn about treatment options for relapsing MS. Speaker will be Douglas Jeffrey, M.D. RSVP at relapsingMSevent.com or call 1-877-895-1136. Event code is PEP-12073. Registration is limited to two people per RSVP. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older.
April 13: Open House Post 312
The American Legion turns 100. From 9-10 p.m., Post 312 doors are open. Learn about the work of The American Legion. Displays, videos throughout the day. Then a social hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., guest speakers and live, free music by Cole Blue Steel at 7 p.m. Details at www.alpost312mo.org. Call the Post at 636-947-7666.
EVENTS April 7: Organ donation discussion
Ethical Society Mid Rivers will host J.T. Thomas, organ transplant recipient, as he discusses his experiences, and programs involving organ donation. All are welcome at the event from 10:30-11:30 at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. For more information, visit http://www.EthicalSocietyMR.org or call 636-395-0249.
April 12: Fundraising event
Turning Point Advocacy Services annual event, Boots ‘n Bling, will be held at the Aspen Center in Innsbrook. Doors open at 6 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is the Honorable Kelly Boniec. Broniec, an associate circuit judge in Montgomery County, handles a variety court cases. As a guest speaker, she will discuss her experience in prosecuting and hearing cases in family, criminal and civil law that connect with Turning Point’s work as advocates and educators in sexual abuse. Guests at Boots ‘n Bling will enjoy dinner, a live auction and dancing. Every guest who brings an item from the shelter’s wish list will receive a raffle ticket for prizes. To reserve a seat or table, or to donate, call 636-456-1186, visit turningpointdvs.com, or find Turningpointwmo on Facebook.
April 12: Art exhibit
St. Charles Community College is hosting “Fantastic,” a multimedia invitation art exhibit featuring eight professional artists from the St. Louis region who use the theme of fantasy as their subject. The exhibit will run through 8 p.m. April 12 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Brian D. Smith at 636-922-8575 or bsmith@stchas.edu.
April 13: Spring carnival
The Holt High School DECA Chapter will be hosting the 20th annual Spring Fling at their school from 1 to 4:00 p.m. The event will include games, activities and the traditional egg hunts. Admission and the egg hunts are free. Game and activity tickets are available for purchase at five for $1. The egg hunts will be broken down into two age groups; preschool through sec-
ond grade beginning at 2 p.m., and third through sixth grade beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, please contact the event coordinator Jolene Wofford at jolenewofford@wsdr4.org.
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.thechildcenter.com/ gala.
May 4: Friedens UCC benefit shrimp boil
Friedens is hosting a benefit shrimp boil at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles. It will benefit the Emmaus Homes, Inc. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal will begin at 6 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets so call 636-946-2884 by April 30 to get your reservations.
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.
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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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
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.
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.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Mondays: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 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, 636-2190553.
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. 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
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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 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
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.
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If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.
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.
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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Wednesdays: Marine League meeting
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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 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.
day 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 weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
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On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings
O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
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.
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.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6-6:55pm Any 636.928.1928.
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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 Wednes-
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
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
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in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
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3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Every Saturday: Chess
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Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Ambush end season with tough overtime loss The St. Louis Ambush closed out the 2018-19 season with a heartbreaking 8-7 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Wave Friday night at the Family Arena. With the loss, the Ambush finished with a 10-14 record, while the Wave improved to 19-3. After the first quarter the Ambush felt confident with 1-1 tie against the top team in the league. Magui got the tally for the Ambush in the third minute of the quarter. The St. Louis Team took a 4-3 lead into halftime, courtesy of goals by Hewerton, and two from Justin Stinson. The hometown team increased their lead to two by the end of the third quarter. Lucas Almeida and Stefan St. Louis each scored before Hewerton got his second of the night. The Ambush took a 7-5 lead into the fourth period. The final stanza would see the Ambush blow that lead with the wave scoring a few including the tying goal with six seconds left in regulation play. With momentum in their favor, the Wave prevailed as they nailed the game-winner at 1:45 of the overtime period. For Ambush player and Head Coach Hewerton, it was his last game as a player. He posted a two goals and an assist. Next season, he will devote his talents solely to his coaching duties. *Many great memories from the season River City Rascals manager announces his assistants “I’m excited to announce the return of Braxton Martinez and Jason Zgardowski in this new expanded role. I’m confident that both young men will thrive in these dual positions during the 2019 season and beyond in their careers. It’s been an exciting off season thus far, and I can’t wait to get back onto the field in April,” said River City Rascals manager Steve Brook.
When asked about the opportunity, Martinez, a St. Peters native, said, “I’m really grateful for the opportunity to not only be in uniform as a player but also as a hitting coach this season.” Zgardowski is also excited about the increased role, “I would like to thank the River City Rascals and Steve Brook for giving me the opportunity to play for a first-class organization, but also to have the privilege to be a player coach as well.” This is not the first time Brook has given players an expanded role. During his tenure with the Rascals, players like Scott Robinson (2010), Caleb Curry (2012), Eric Williams (2014) and Josh Ludy (2016-17) have all served as player-coaches. In addition to Martinez and Zgardowski, Bench Coach Alex Ferguson will return in 2019 to round out Brook’s coaching staff. The defending West Division champion Rascals open the 2019 season May 9 against the Washington Wild Things at CarShield Field. *The boys are back No indoor football at the Family Arena Quietly football disappeared last week as the chairman of the National Gridiron League announced he had no money to continue the effort to bring a league to the area. After promises from the NGL, several individuals who promoted the team for many hours team were left disappointed. Unfortunately others who heard of the new league were also let down by the countless promotions on the website and Facebook. *Sad day
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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Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of Comfortably Domestic on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Servings: 6
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Ingredients: Dressing: 1 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 small limes) 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Steak: 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 20 ounces boneless petite sirloin steak Salad: 3 cups baby spinach 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts 1/2 cup sweet red pepper rings 1/2 cup sweet yellow pepper rings 1 cup avocado chunks 1/4 cup thinly shaved red onion
Directions: To make dressing: In blender, combine yogurt, lime juice, milk, chives, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend on low until smooth consistency forms and chives are completely incorporated. Transfer dressing to jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until serving. Heat grill to medium. To prepare steak: Combine salt, pepper and granulated garlic to create rub. Sprinkle half of seasoning mix over one side of steak, pressing it into meat. Repeat with remaining seasoning on opposite side of steak.
Grill steak over direct medium heat to desired level of doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium pink center. Remove steak from grill and let rest 7-10 minutes on cutting board. To make salad: Toss spinach and romaine on large platter. Scatter red and yellow peppers, avocado and onion over greens. Slice grilled sirloin thinly against grain. Arrange meat slices along center of salad. Drizzle dressing over salad just prior to serving.
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The changing face of rom-com’s
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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.
1998’s “You’ve Got Mail” is arguably one of the best romantic comedies ever made. Bookstore rivals Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) attack each other professionally, but Kathleen’s small “Shop Around the Corner” ultimately can’t compete with Fox’s gigantic mega-stores. They snipe at each other in person, but they unknowingly become romantically entangled through email correspondence. Kathleen and Joe get together before the closing credits as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” plays in the background and the camera pulls back for a wide shot of Riverside Park in New York City. That’s the standard rom-com scene that Natalie in “Isn’t It Romantic” would have hated. Played by the boisterous Rebel Wilson, the cynical Natalie finds herself stuck in a real-life romantic comedy. “Isn’t It Romantic” puts the crosshairs on movies where the lead characters always find true love and happiness in the end. Natalie lands in the idealized version of New York City that shows up in films like “You’ve
co-worker to change her attitude. “Five Feet Apart” is another unconventional romantic comedy/drama, but this one is mostly set in a hospital. Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) was born with cystic fibrosis, a condition that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs. She, like other CF patients, are highly vulnerable to lung infection. Those living “Five Feet Apart” photo courtesy Wayferer Entertainment with cystic fibrosis also must stay at least six feet Got Mail.” Her small messy apartment now apart from each other to avoid bacterial looks like a magazine ad and her sullen male cross-contamination. neighbor is transformed into a flamboyant While in the hospital, Stella meets Will surrogate girlfriend full of wise romantic (Cole Sprouse), a young man with the same advice. Natalie desperately wants to get condition. They bicker at first but grow back to the New York she knows and under- closer over time. The realities of their medstands, one full of trash and angry people. ical conditions make it difficult for a young Wilson’s film attacked all the rom-com romance, but Stella decides to risk it by havclichés head-on, but her character also falls ing them stay only five feet apart from each victim to them. Natalie is outspoken, at- other. Their journey together is funny and tractive and funny, but she lacks confidence frustrating and very real. in herself, both personally and professional“Isn’t It Romantic” and “Five Feet Apart” ly. She’s a talented architect but a billboard are members of a new breed of romantic outside her window featuring a glamorous comedies that shake things up. With fresh model makes her even more frustrated. It storylines and characters, these films are takes a sweet and gentle reminder from a changing the dynamic in a good way.
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Crossword: Country Music Awards
‘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
Selfie portrait Sweet mother it’s happened once again. A selfie-inflicted wound occurred while a woman tried to take a daring photo with a sharp-toothed jaguar all to one-up her friends on Instagram. It occurred at the zoo because that’s where you’ll find most carnivores when you need one in a hurry. We all know a picture of oneself posed next to a glubbing goldfish just isn’t going to create the same amount of likes as would posing next to a ferocious flesh-eating feline. So off our photographer went in search of the picture perfect opportunity. That opportunity began with a giant sign reading “Do not enter as life and limb will be at risk”. “Aha,” thought our victim. “This looks promising.” The next barrier was just that, a gigantic barrier. “Hmmm. This ten foot tall concrete wall surrounded by an electric fence with razor sharp barbed wire atop of it will create a small challenge, but entirely worth this snappie,” thought the lady. So she clambered over the fence and scaled the wall then dropped down into the animal pit and crept up next to the caged hell cat.
By Cindy Moore “Darn!” she thought. “Another enclosure? I’ll have to get as close as possible then hashtag it as #badfluffykittycat and get double the likes.” She then proceeded to rub a raw steak over her body and poke the slumbering animal with a sharp stick to get it to wake up. After shimmying up next to the bars she yelled, “Here kitty, kitty, kitty. Big smile!” Of course kitty was in no mood for a photo session. He was not properly groomed. His hair was in a state of bedhead and he had not yet thoroughly licked between his toes. But the smell of fresh ribeye was too much. He pounced and connected. The next thing we know the video of the photographer writhing on the ground with multiple gashes and puncture wounds ended up going viral. At the hospital, when she was asked to comment if her shenanigans were worth the damage her response was predictable, “What? The video went viral? Heck ya!” 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. Obama to Harvard Law School, e.g. 5. Structure named for 31st President 8. *Academy of Country Music Awards broadcaster 11. Mike Myers’ 2008 role 12. Dumpy establishment 13. Go “Boo!” 15. Somebody ____ 16. Black tropical cuckoo birds 17. Spasm of pain or passion 18. *Grand Garden Arena location 20. Unagi, pl. 21. Liz of “30 Rock” 22. As opposed to B.S, pl. 23. Caesar’s Palace, e.g. 26. Takes and hopes for a ransom 30. Any mountain peak 31. Major airline 34. Bibliographical abbr. 35. Part of a ticket, pl. 37. Drench 38. Israel’s neighbor 39. Millimeter of mercury 40. Like #40 Down 42. Octopus’ defense 43. Regards highly 45. Mr. Miyagi’s forte 47. *Used to crank up the volume 48. Novelist Zola 50. Sushi restaurant offering 52. *Host of awards show 55. Madagascar primate 56. Enthusiasm 57. Adopted son of Claudius 59. 12 for AA attendee 60. Pluribus
61. U2 guitarist 62. *Shay’s other half 63. Giant Hall-of-Famer 64. Don’t let it hit you on your way out? DOWN 1. Wrinkles are a sign of this 2. Quiet time 3. Major in the sky 4. European breakfast staple 5. Australian canid 6. Type of deadly flu 7. “M*A*S*H” ____ hall 8. *Hall-of-Famer Smith, June Carter’s ex 9. *The Osbornes, colloquially 10. “Monkey ___, monkey do” 12. Animal in Phillip Pullman’s “His Dark Materials” 13. Lieu 14. *Entertainer of the Year contender 19. Cupid’s mom 22. Auction action 23. Social class among Hindus 24. Certain saxes 25. Sudden growth 26. Yachting cap 27. Skylit lobbies 28. House coat 29. Quench 32. Schools of thought 33. Spinning toy 36. *”____ ____ in the End” 38. Biblical shall 40. Tinkerbell, e.g. 41. Inside info 44. Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Harnessed SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9