June 19, 2019
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Photo courtesy Community News Archives The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is asking residents and businesses, across its jurisdiction, to assist in safeguarding their communities by registering their privately-owned video surveillance systems with its new Community Camera Program.
Lake St. Louis Police Department joins growing trend of asking residents and businesses to register personal surveillance systems to help fight crime By Brett Auten In an effort to help streamline investigations and help detour burglaries, the Lake St. Louis Police Department is calling on its citizens to lend a simple, helping hand. There is no question that the presence of a home or business outdoor video surveillance system is a warning to prowling crooks that they are being monitored and recorded. But, while video surveillance may dissuade them from cracking your safe haven, it is also helpful in investigating crimes that may have happen in your neighborhood. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is asking residents and businesses, across its
jurisdiction, to assist in safeguarding their communities by registering their privately-owned video surveillance systems with its new Community Camera Program. By registering your video surveillance system with the department, investigators can quickly identify nearby cameras that may have captured criminal activity. “This is not our invention,” Lake St. Louis Police Chief Chris DiGiuseppi said. “Most of the communities (in St. Charles County) have it and we needed to get on board with it also. To have a central database of cameras like this helps when an incident occurs. Normally, we would canvas the entire area to see who has a system in place. Now, we will be able to go to the database, ask if we
can see a copy, and hopefully it will generate some leads and solve the crime.” Following registration, you would only be contacted by the Lake Saint Louis Police Department if there is a criminal incident in the vicinity of your home or business. Once registered, Lake St. Louis police personnel may request to view your surveillance system footage to assist in the investigation. Unlocked vehicles are, and always have been, the key target for criminals. You name it – guns, cash, computers, garage door openers – all have been left unattended in Lake St. Louis neighborhoods. While security cameras are all well and fine, the best deterrent is the simplest deterrant. See ‘WATCH’ page 3
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All are cordially invited to celebrate America in a free patriotic concert – “In God We Trust” at Dardenne Presbyterian Church. The program is being presented by the Chancel Choir, instrumentalists and guest musicians from the community, Sunday, June 23 at 3 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. Under the direction of Kathy Fensky, band director at Dardenne Presbyterian, the concert band will perform several pieces, including “American Patrol,” “76 Trombones,” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” They will also accompany the 45-voice choir, directed by Stephanie Liesman, traditional music director at Dardenne Presbyterian. Selections include “Our America” (a medley that includes “Yankee Doodle,” Yankee Doodle Boy,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “This Land is Your Land” and “God Bless the U.S.A.”), “Salute to the Armed Forces,” “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.” Other selections include “In God We Trust, In God Alone” and “God of Our Fathers.” Quilts of Valor of Eastern Missouri will recognize and present quilts to veterans who have served in combat in previous wars or conflicts. Veterans may contact the church at 636-561-4347 or Brenda Kenny at 636-699-2957 for more information. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Invite and bring your relatives, friends and neighbors to attend this celebration of America. For additional information, please contact Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. For more information call 636-561-4347.
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“Since January, we’ve had 40 cars broken into,” Lake St. Louis Police Captain Chad Layton said. “Thirty-eight of those cars were unlocked. Take a moment and make sure you secure your property. This is a problem throughout the county.” Through criminal interviews, Layton said that suspects have stated: “We come out (Lake St. Louis) because people leave everything unlocked and we take it. ...That’s my job is to come out here and steal your stuff.” The program is in its early stages as only 25 had signed up as of last week. A wide array of companies have turned the home security system industry on its head by allowing homeowners to shun traditional professionally-installed security systems by creating smaller devices and shifting the task of securing houses from traditional companies and giving the option to take matters into the homeowners own hands. With remotely accessible features, high-definition video streams, motion detection, cloud recording and an intercom, the options are endless. Video doorbells are more commonplace and serve as the gateways to the do-it-yourself home security game, and have grown to become one of law enforcement’s most useful investigative tools. “The wireless camera has changed everything,” DiGiuseppi said. “A lot of people had home security systems when I started in the early 1990s so now having these cameras in a lot of our homes is not a surprise.” To enroll in the Community Camera Program is a simple process. Just go to lakesaintlouis.com/2370/Community-Camera-Program.
Lindenwood University Lindenwood University, founded in 1827, is the second oldest university west of the Mississippi River. Lindenwood’s historic 200-acre campus is situated in the heart of St. Charles, a growing community of 67,000. “Lindenwood College for Women” began as a finishing school for young women. Lindenwood became a Presbyterian college in 1853, a four-year college in 1918, a coeducational institution in 1969 and a comprehensive university in 1997. Evening programs were added in 1972, graduate degrees were offered for the first time in 1975 and Lindenwood’s first doctoral program began in 2007. The university has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1921. Offering more than 115 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in diverse areas of study and traditional and accelerated formats, including online, Lindenwood operates residential campuses in St. Charles and Belleville, Illinois, as well as several regional centers and a number of extension sites throughout Missouri. Lindenwood is known for innovation, entrepreneurship, and extraordinary dedication to its students. Lindenwood University is a teaching university dedicated to providing real experiences, differentiating academic programs, promoting academic excellence, optimizing resources, and delivering a high-quality experience with the goal of success-
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ful student experience leading to lifetime success. Faculty members are encouraged to engage in research projects that align with the university’s mission and provide students the opportunity to work alongside their professors. The St. Charles campus in the NCAA, Division II, and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The athletic programs at the Belleville campus compete in the NAIA and the Heart of America Athletic Conference.
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What to know about gallstones By Dr. Jennifer Etling
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Gallstones are small or large stones that form in the gallbladder that can sometimes travel outside the gallbladder. They vary in size and can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a golf ball. Often times, gallstones are small enough to be passed without symptoms, but it is important to know the causes and
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signs before potentially serious issues arise. How do gallstones form? There are many different factors that cause gallstones to form. Much of it is hereditary. If you have a family member who has experienced gallstones, you may be at risk of developing them as well. Other causes of gallstones have to do with the makeup of different factors in your blood and bile, such as cholesterol. While most factors tend to be genetic, following a healthy, low-fat diet that is high in fiber can help lower your risk. How do I know if I have gallstones? Most gallstones don’t cause symptoms right away. It is possible to have them without any pain or discomfort. On the other hand, if gallstones enlarge or block bile ducts, symptoms like intense pain can occur. With gallstones, pain is usually centered in the upper part of the abdomen, typically under the right rib cage or just below the
breast bone. Sometimes this pain travels to the back or the shoulder blade. If you begin experiencing any new symptoms or pain, always see your primary care physician to have it checked out. Is there a chance gallstones will go away without treatment? If your gallstones don’t cause any symptoms, you often don’t need treatment. However, if they start causing pain or other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or indigestion after eating, it tends to be a recurring problem. In most of these cases, surgery is recommended to remove the gallbladder. Fortunately, the gallbladder isn’t essential, so you can live normally without it — and without any ongoing gallstone issues. Jennifer Etling, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon with Benrus Surgical. She has offices at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Etling by calling 636-928-WELL.
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DAR honors suffragist on anniversary of ratification Members of the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently honored suffragist Florence Lewis Atkinson at their chapter meeting. They presented Dr. Mary Schaller, a member of the League of Women Voters with a posthumous Women in American History Award. Suffragists in St. Louis were among the key women who started the league after the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1919. The emphasis of the Women in American History award is on the role of women, past and present. Chapters are encouraged to select a notable woman from their state or community to honor. In 2020, America will celebrate the 100th anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The U.S. Senate passed the Susan B. Anthony Amendment to the Constitution on June 5, 1919, which extended the right of suffrage to women, proponents quickly organized the process of urging states to ratify the amendment. On June 12, 1919, Missouri Governor Frederick D. Gardner called for a special session of the General Assembly to convene on July 2 to consider the amendment, saying, “Missouri must take the lead in this long-deferred justice to the state and the nation.” On July 3, as packed galleries observed, the Missouri Senate followed the lead of the House and voted to ratify the amendment. Missouri was the 11th state to vote for ratification. While it took another year to complete ratification, Tennessee’s ratification on Aug. 24, 1920, met the threshold for 36 of the 48 states, just in time to allow women nationwide to participate in the November elections. “This year marks a great opportunity to celebrate women’s accomplishments and contributions to our history, includ-
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ing fighting for the right to vote,” says American History Chairman, Lynda Gorline. “By fostering knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution and the inalienable rights it affords to all Americans, DAR
helps to keep alive the memory of the men and women who secured our nation’s independence. Their bravery and sacrifice made possible the liberties we enjoy today.”
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North High artist wins congressional competition Fort Zumwalt North High School senior Gabi Miller will have her artwork displayed at the U.S. Capitol for the next year. Miller’s piece, entitled “Timeless,” was selected from the entries submitted to Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer from across the third district of Missouri, which he represents. Miller’s piece will hang in the Capitol until June, 2020, with the works of winners from across the country. She has been invited to attend a reception this summer in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District
Fort Zumwalt honors educator and employee of the year Kelsie Ballmann, special education teacher at Rock Creek Elementary School, has been named the Fort Zumwalt School District Educator of the Year and Tony Perotti, facilities Maintenance II at East High School, has been named Fort Zumwalt School District Employee of the Year. Nominated and selected by their peers, Ballmann and Perotti were each lauded as someone who goes above and beyond the call of their duties. One of the first recipients of the Fort Zumwalt Education Foundation’s Grow Your Own Teacher award, Ballmann graduated from West High in 2008. She is in her seventh year as a teacher with the district, providing Intensive Language and Behavior Support. “From day one, Kelsie has spent countless hours researching the general education curriculum for every grade level and then modifying each subject area for every student she teaches,” one nomination form reads. Beyond the classroom, Ballmann works with students as the sponsor for both the Sign Language and SHARE clubs. Perotti also was recognized for the role he plays in the East High community.
Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Kelsie Ballmann (left) and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jackie Floyd stand together after Floyd surprised Ballmann with the announcement that she had been named the Fort Zumwalt School District Educator of the Year.
“The level of care and passion that Tony puts into our outdoor facilities rivals only that of the passion a teacher would have for his/her classroom and students,” one nomination form for Perotti reads. Among the many nominations, a few things about Perotti continued to rise to the surface: his work ethic, his great attitude and the way students recognize and appreciate all he does for them.
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The Wentzville School District Class of 2019 has been awarded over $150,000 worth of local scholarships during Senior Honors Convocation events. These deserving students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools received their diplomas on June 2 before they continue on with their post-secondary education. Individual amounts of these awards range from $250 to $4,000. “Our high school Honors Convocations are a tremendous source of pride not just for our families and the district, but for our entire community,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “These students are exceptionally talented and have worked very hard to reach this point, and how fortunate we are to live in an area where so many people are eager to support them in their goals and dreams for the future.”
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Class of 2019 has been awarded over $150,000 worth of local scholarships during Senior Honors Convocation events.
Liberty’s Honors Convocation was held May 2, Holt’s Honors Convocation was held May 7, and Timberland’s Honors Convocation was held May 9.
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Ruma’s Deli celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owners Dana Bannister and Josh Thomsen celebrated the grand opening of the new Ruma’s Deli, with a ribbon cutting on May 20. Joining Bannister and Thomsen were family, friends, city of St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer, several members of the city of St. Charles staff, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Ruma’s Deli is located at 1500 Elm Street in St. Charles. Dana and Josh take pride in offering traditional Italian meals includ-
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Turnkey Technologies celebrates 25th anniversary with ribbon cutting CEO and President Chris Gherardini cut the ribbon celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Turnkey Technologies on May 16. Joining Gherardini were his staff, family, friends, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Turnkey Technologies offers comprehensive project management, implementation, deployment, customization, training and support services for ERP & CRM software. They are a Microsoft Gold Partner and are
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Turnkey Technologies and how they can help your business, please call 636-866-0714 or visit their website at www.TurnkeyTec.com.
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Featured Events . . . June 21-22: Ribs on the River - Louisiana, MO
Join us Friday 6-10p for Bourbon tasting, live music & BBQ. Saturday 12-7p Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned barbecue competitions with over $10,000 in prizes! Listen to Butch Wax & the Hollywoods while you eat. Schedule of Events: www.visitlouisianamo.com/ribs-on-the-river
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June 21-22: ICS Chili cookoff
Show-Me Missouri State ICS Chili Cookoff takes place June 21 and 22 in Louisiana, Missouri. On June 21, will be a bourbon tasting event from 4 to 10 p.m. On June 22, there will be chili competitions. Winners from each event qualify for WCCC in September. Total prize money of $2,000 will be awarded at 5 p.m. Chili for sampling at 11a.m. for 50 cents each. Proceeds benefits the RAC, a 501C3 organization. For more information call Linda at 573-754-0335.
June 23: Patriotic concert
All are invited to a free patriotic concert, “In God We Trust” at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 3 p.m. in the Christian Life Center. Under the direction of Kathy Fenske, the concert band will perform several pieces. Quilts of Valor of Eastern Missouri will recognize and present quilts to veterans who have served in combat. Veterans may contact the church at 636-561-4347 or Brenda Kenny at 636-699-2957 for more information.
EVENTS June 21-23 and June 28-30: Theater production
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O’FallonTheatreWorks presents “The Miracle Worker,” the moving story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan at the O’Fallon Municipal Center (City Hall) at 100 North Main St. in O’Fallon. Show times are June 21-23 and 28-30 with shows starting at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are on sale now, and may be purchased online at https://www. ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ofallontheatreworks or by calling the Renaud Center at 636-474-2732.
June 22: Anniversary celebration
25th Anniversary Celebration for Unity Church of Light takes place at 2809 Yale Blvd. in St. Charles from 2 – 4 p.m. If you have worshiped here in the past, you are welcome to join and help reminisce with past ministers and friends.
July 13: 10th Annual Hope for Haiti Run
The 10th Annual Hope for Haiti 5k/10/1 mile fun run will be held in Frontier Park in St. Charles. Funds raised will provide support for a medical clinic and Kids Against Hunger meal program. Awards, performance T-shirts, snacks, drinks and post-run massages are included. Please register online at: hopeforhaiti5k.com.
Sept. 13: Charity Golf Tournement
Fairwinds River’s Edge Retirement Community has teamed up with its sister property, The Landing of O’Fallon, and AW Health Care (their on-site home health care and therapy provider) to put on our second Charity Golf Tournament being held at Bear Creek Golf Course. Space is limited. The tournament will benefit the VFW National Home for Children, whose community is open to families of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and descendants of members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. $500 per team of four includes lunch, 18-hole play, dinner, and loads of fun. For more information contact Stacy Welker at 636754-2311 or swelker@leisurecare.com.
Mondays: Optimist Club meetings The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville Schnuck’s meeting room located on Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
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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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Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor
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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.
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.
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Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
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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.
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Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
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.
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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.
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ST. LOUIS BLUES 2019 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS We asked our readers to share with us how they watched the Blues win the Stanley Cup. This is what they said: “I watched most of the game from home, because I didn’t want any interruptions. After the third goal, I started looking for friends to celebrate with.” ~ Jerry Huckins “I went out with friends to watch several games in the playoff run and..... they lost every time. I did my part, watched from home and loved it.” ~ Tom Gose
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“Anytime we watched a game, we lost... So we didn’t watch Game 7. With five minutes left, we decided to risk it. As soon as we turned it on, the Bruins scored their only goal. We turned it right back off. Then we heard the fireworks and knew it was over! Sorry about the one goal - that was our fault.” ~Darrick Tyler “I watched at home!” ~ Jenna Haddock
“The Jacks NYB for game 7” ~ Brian Sczepanski “WE GOT THE CUP!! WE GOT THE CUP!!! Watched this hisotrical moment with my family! Blues’s hockey is like a tradition in my family!” ~Mike Williams
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Ingredients 3 boxes mini phyllo shells (15 shells/box) 1 jar lemon curd (12 oz) 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1¼ cups plain Greek yogurt, low fat 1 Tablespoon lemon zest 1 pint blackberries
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Lemon Blackberry Tarts
t is June Dairy Month and time to celebrate our local dairy farmers and the nutritious products they work so hard to produce. This month, the St. Louis District Dairy Council is launching a campaign called “Let’s Start A Cowversation” to get others talking about what? Dairy of course! The new campaign’s goal is for consumers to come to dairy experts (farmers and those who represent them) with specific questions about all things dairy. Bursting with lemony flavor, these mini tarts are sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next backyard barbecue or special family gathering.
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Yield: 45 Tarts | Serving Size: 5 Tarts
Directions: In a large bowl, combine lemon curd and cream cheese. Mix with hand mixer. Add yogurt and stir until combined. Stir in lemon zest. Spoon about 1 Tablespoon of mixture into each shell.
Top each shell with a blackberry. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Nutrition Information: Calories 265, Fat 10 gm, Protein 7 gm, Calcium 5% DV
For more information about dairy’s nutrition and resources, visit our website at stldairycouncil.org
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Hockey films to watch post-Stanley Cup
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Movie: By Steve Bryan
Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
atching the Blues hoist the Stanley Cup on TV was worth a 49-year wait. Their win in Game 7 marked the end of an incredible journey and the beginning of a new chapter for the hockey franchise. Given the intensity of the playoffs and the unwavering loyalty of superfan Laila Anderson, their victory has all the makings of a TV-movie. Even if a film never materializes, there are several hockey films to watch in the afterglow of the Stanley Cup victory. “Mystery, Alaska,” for instance, is an underappreciated 1999 film about a town that is crazy about hockey. Russell Crowe stars as John Photo courtesy Hollywood Pictures Biebe, Mystery’s sheriff who is part of the weekly hockey game on a frozen pond. After the town is featured in “Sports Illustrated,” the local players are invited to play an exhibition game against the New York Rangers. Watching the Blues celebrate after Game 7 brought to mind “Miracle,” the true story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team’s victory over their Russian opponents. Kurt Russell plays Herb Brooks, a player turned coach who handpicked his players from college teams. The film showed Brooks training style and the exciting moments leading up to an unexpected victory. Years before the Walt Disney Studios became the home of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they released a little sports film called
“The Mighty Ducks” in 1992. Surprisingly charming and engaging, the sports comedy tells the story of Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), an attorney who is arrested for drunk driving. Sentenced to community service, Bombay serves his time as the coach of a peewee hockey team. Bombay is not enthused about his community service, and flashbacks show why he has bad feelings about hockey. It’s interesting to note that the young cast includes Joshua Jackson, who became widely known as Pacey on the “Dawson’s Creek” TV series. A very young Jussie Smollett also is in the cast as Terry Hall, one of the players. The “Mighty Ducks” was followed by two sequels, but these couldn’t capture the charm of the original. In 1986, Rob Lowe played the title role in “Youngblood,” a coming-of-age hockey film. Despite his father’s objections, Dean Youngblood travels to Canada to try out for a team. He has great skill on the ice, but he lacks the toughness of other players. Dean returns home and gets some unexpected help from his dad. Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze also round out the cast of this enjoyable sports film. These films may help fill the gap until it’s time for hockey season. Congratulations to the Blues once again for finally bringing Lord Stanley’s cup to St. Louis.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: SUMMER FUN
‘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 Remember back in the day when stores were so small you could see from one end of the shop to the other? There was no such thing as getting lost and sending out search parties to locate your loved ones. Not so anymore. Today’s megastores have their own interstates. And you better stay together in one of these beasts because if you get separated it could be days before you find each other again. The other day my husband took me along to one of these brick and mortar metropolises. I don’t know why. All we needed was a paint brush and a bag of birdseed. You’d think that would be an in-and-out kind of shopping deal, but not so much. Once you enter the big box store there are quadrants and sectors and sections within units with their own separate zip codes and laws and flags and run by their own mayors. I made the mistake of separating from my husband. I told him I’d get my seed and meet up with him; 45 minutes later I was wandering the perimeter trying to catch a glimpse of a bearded, balding, middle-aged man. I thought I found him 14 times. I guess balding and bearded is the style for middle-aged men. Finally, a compassionate clerk noticed that I was in despair. It might have been because I climbed the rafters two stories up and shouted, “Help! Can anybody hear me? Send Search and Rescue…and a Dr. Pepper! I’m dying of thirst up here! Preferably with ice!” “Ma’am, can I help you find something?” “Yes. My husband!” “Can you describe him?” “He’s balding, bearded and middle-aged.” “Oh, he’s in lumber…and plumbing…and hardware…and gardening…and electrical….and…” “Never mind.” “Well, does he have his cellphone with him?” “Yes,” I said, “but I’ve already tried calling him.
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Boxed in He’s out of range.” “Unfortunately, that does happen. I suggest you go to the front desk and have him paged.” “Good idea. What aisle is that on?” “Aisle 274.” “Which one are we on?” “Aisle two.” “Argh! What’s the quickest way to get there?” “Uber, they can drop you off at the entrance to customer service; only a ten-minute drive.” I called a driver and hopped in. “Where to ma’am?” “Somewhere with a drive-through window. I need a Dr. Pepper!” 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. ‘70s hairdo 5. Used for Chinese cooking 8. Part of URL 11. *____-and-slide 12. Cone-shaped quarters 13. Formerly known as dropsy 15. “Les Misérables” author 16. Hissy fit 17. Sink hole 18. *It varies widely in different regions 20. One from the Magi 21. Native American emblem 22. Lavatory, abbr. 23. Like #21 or #37 in this crossword 26. Borrower’s warranty 29. Geological time period 30. Experienced sailor 33. Wraths 35. Turning abstract into real 37. Zippo 38. Carl Jung’s inner self 39. It’s considered abominable 40. Ticks off 42. Mightier than sword?
43. *Popular July 4th event 45. Climb Kilimanjaro, e.g. 47. Bigheadedness 48. Hawaiian veranda 50. Vegetarian’s protein source 52. *It won’t last long in the heat 55. Canada’s favorite tree 56. UN civil aviation agency 57. Another spelling for #54 Down, sing. 59. Listens to #19 Down 60. Accepted behavior 61. Copenhagen native 62. Flower precursor 63. D.C. time 64. Church part DOWN 1. *Bonfire residue 2. Mess up 3. Capital of Latvia 4. Porto, to many Englishspeaking tourists 5. Painful expression 6. Poppy product 7. *In need of a breeze 8. Like Beethoven 9. Fail to mention 10. *A farmer’s ____ 12. Sleeping sickness
vector 13. Hoover’s middle name 14. *Blast from past in movie watching 19. ____-boots 22. Car nut 23. Bald eagle’s nest 24. Do like ivy 25. Yogurt-based dip 26. Cobbler’s concern 27. Nonsense 28. Red Sea nation 31. Actress Hathaway 32. Mammoth site, e.g. 34. *Summer castle material 36. *Light bearer 38. Very, in music 40. Big fuss 41. Kidnapper’s demand 44. Fits of shivering 46. *Noisy insect 48. El Pollo ____, pl. 49. Not together 50. Off-limits 51. Newspaper piece 52. Conifer 53. Like 2016 54. Ages and ages 55. Flash dancers 58. Born, in society pages
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