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Precautions by the pool
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Submitted photos O’Fallon’s Alligator Creek Aquatic Center and the Renaud Center recently announced new guidelines for the remainder of the summertime. Among them, each session will be restricted to a limited number of guests.
While some aquatic facilities in St. Charles County are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, others are open with increased safety measures in place By Brett Auten The sounds of summer are ringing out, they are just doing so in a limited capacity. With Missouri recording its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases over the weekend, it is a reminder that things are not quite back to normal just yet. But in St. Charles County, a handful of outdoor aquatic parks are doing their best to provide a brief reprieve from the heat and the inside doldrums. Recently, the O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation team announced new guidelines for Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center and usage of
the Renaud Center gym. Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center will continue to require guests to pre-register for daily admission online at www.ofallon.mo.us/acac for three-hour-and-15 minute swim sessions online, prior to arrival. New season passes will not be available. Each session will be restricted to a limited number of guests. Session times available for reservations will be 11 a.m. – 2:15 p.m and 2:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. For the foreseeable future, the Renaud Center gym will not be available for open play. Scheduled activities, including pickleball, various classes, camps and volleyball will be allowed, but open play will not be allowed.
“As we have done throughout this situation, we continue to evaluate the data and guidance available to us and try to make the best decisions for our employees and guests,” Craig Feldt, Recreation Director for the city of O’Fallon, said. “We appreciate our residents understanding and their continued support of our parks and recreation activities, and we look forward to continuing to offer the best possible service to our residents.” The city of St. Charles boasts three available aquatic parks; Wapelhorst, Blanchette and McNair. “People have been very happy that we chose See ‘POOL’ page 2
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‘POOL’ from cover to open to give them an outlet for recreation and physical activity,” Maralee Britton, Director of the St. Charles City Parks, said. “We are abundantly staffed due to other cities choosing not to open this year. We have created a plan of operation to keep our guests and staff safe. The staff has been great and the guests have been respectful because they appreciate the opportunity that other cities haven’t been given.” All three aquatic parks had a staggered start with Wapelhorst opening on Memorial Day weekend followed by Blanchette, and then McNair. “We are probably at 50-percent of where we would be under normal circumstance,” Britton said, in regards to attendance. “By July 9 of 2019, we had around 66,000 visi-
tors. We are around 38,000 so far this year.” Wapelhorst, located at 1875 Muegge Road, is limited to 600 guests. Blanchette, located at 1900 Randolph St., is limited to 450 guests. McNair, located at 3200 Droste Road, is limited to 375 guests. As for the rest of the year, according to Britton, a lot of that depends on the local school districts. “We will wait and adjust,” she said. “We are at the mercy of the schools. We have 132 lifeguards and they are all high school and college age.” The St. Peters Rec-Plex’s The Cove is closed for the summer as is the Troy Aquatic Center. At the Rec-Plex the natatorium (swimming and diving) is closed due to a major renovation project. Once the renovation project is completed, look for the RecPlex to reopen the pools in September. In Wentzville, the city’s aquatic facilities
will not be among those opening this season. This includes both the Splash Station Aquatic Center and Progress Park pools. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and based on a variety of factors including health and safety, staffing concerns and finances. “We know many of our residents and visitors look forward to summertime activities at our pools. However, we, like many communities across the country, are analyzing our programs and services to ensure we are taking the appropriate steps to protect everyone and to continue being good stewards of the resources we have,” Wentzville mayor Nick Guiccone said. “Unfortunately, this involves making tough decisions by myself, the board and staff related to the facilities, programs and events that our community has come to know and love.”
Alzheimer’s Association invites St. Charles residents to join 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting St. Charles residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 26. The St. Charles County Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across St. Charles. “Alzheimer’s is not taking a hiatus during COVID-19 and neither are we,” said Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Greater Missouri Alzheimer’s Association chapter president. “Many of our constituents are at higher risk when it comes to COVID-19 and we know that our volunteers and participants appreciate our commitment to keeping all involved healthy and safe.
“This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be everywhere,” said Tew-Lovasz. “The pandemic is changing how we walk, but it doesn’t change the need to walk. With the dollars raised, the Alzheimer’s Association can continue to provide care and support to families during these difficult times while also advancing critical research toward methods of treatment and prevention.” Time-honored components of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are being replicated. On walk day, an opening ceremony will feature local speakers and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, delivered to participants’ smartphones, tablets and computers To enhance the participant experience leading up to the event and on walk day, new features are being added to the Walk
to End Alzheimer’s mobile app to create an opportunity for the community to connect. Participants can use the app and new “Walk Mainstage’’ to track their steps and distance, follow a virtual Walk path, manage their Facebook fundraisers, and access information and resources from the Association and Walk sponsors to help individuals and families affected by the disease. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Missouri alone, there are more than 120,000 people living with the disease and 319,000 caregivers. To register and receive updates, visit: alz. org/walk.
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Turning Point launches capital campaign to rebuild City of St. Charles honored for its shelter special achievement in GIS Turning Point Advocacy Services launched Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow, a capital campaign to provide emergency shelter now and well into the future for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow fundraising goal is $700,000, the costs related to the much needed repair, renovation and expansion of Turning Point’s current shelter in Warren County. Already, the organization has raised $465,000 in cash and pledges. “Booneslick Regional Planning Commission has partnered with us by assisting Turning Point in securing a Community Development Block Grant of $350,000,” said Turning Point Executive Director Linda Buschman. Buschman said other funding has come from the Department of Social Services’ Victims of Crime Act and other donors. With $335,000 still to raise, the organization is expanding Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow. “We’re reaching out to the community, to friends, contributors and businesses, old and new, and asking them to partner with us to make this new facility a reality for these brave women as they begin a new life for themselves and their children, free from violence and abuse,” said Buschman. She added, “Women and children escaping abusive situations deserve a safe and welcoming setting that aids in their healing and provides a stable environment.” The existing building was not designed as a
shelter. Small repairs have made it possible to remain open, but recent septic and foundation failures and noncompliant safety features, introduced a harsh reality. “We either needed to move or renovate. We decided it was important to stay because the need for our services persists in the area. But to stay, we needed to invest in the property for the long-term, not just make temporary repairs,” said Board Chair Tim Churchill, who is leading the construction project. The renovation, expected to begin by September, will resolve the structural issues and nearly double the size of the shelter. The new layout makes every space more useful for living, programming and activities. Highlights include: • A small, closed kitchen will be replaced with an open kitchen with two meal prep areas. • Dining room seating to increase from 15 to 21. • Each level to feature laundry rooms, common areas for designated uses, “phone booths” for private calls and offices for staff and clients to work more closely. • The three dormitory-style rooms to be replaced with six sleeping rooms, each with a full bath and 12 additional beds. For more information about Safe Today, Strong Tomorrow or donate, contact Buschman at 636-456-1186 or exec.director@turningpointdvs.com.
Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, presented the city of St, Charles with Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award on July 13, at the annual Esri User Conference, which moved to a completely virtual format this year. Selected from over 300,000 eligible candidates, the city of Saint Charles received the award for its innovative application of mapping and analytics technology. “Esri User Conference has always given our users an opportunity to share the ways they are implementing GIS and using it to improve their organizations and the world around them,” said Jack Dangermond, Esri founder and president. “I am inspired by the amazing work our users are doing, and I am honored to present these awards to all the organizations recognized for their commitment to technological leadership in government, business, and nonprofit work.” The city of St. Charles produces a large variety of Geoinformatic applications, maps and datasets. This includes interactive maps, applications and dashboards for law enforcement, community development, engineering and public works. Residents can use these maps to view wards, parks, road construction, water main breaks, local crime and more. “This is an excellent example of how our government employees are going above and beyond to communicate with our residents as efficiently as possible,” says Mayor Dan Borgmeyer. “I am very proud of the efforts put forth by all of our departments and hope that we continue utilizing GIS technology to better improve our community.” The city of St. Charles was one of over 180 organizations in areas such as commercial industry, defense, transportation, nonprofit work, telecommunications, and government to be honored. For more information on how the city of St. Charles is innovating through the use of geospatial technology, visit www.stcharlescitymo.gov.
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Scenic Hideaway Harbor Park offers overnight camping on July 25 only The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a unique family camping adventure this summer at the scenic Hideaway Harbor Park in Portage des Sioux. On Saturday, July 25, guests are invited to camp along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River with Park Ranger Jake Dean. This is the first time the park is being opened to an overnight campout. The park will open at 3 p.m. to event participants. Campers should bring a tent, food, water and other camping supplies, and be prepared to enjoy a variety of fun activities including fishing, birdwatching, games, paddleboarding and more. All St. Charles County Park camping rules and regulations will be followed during the event. Glass bottles and gas generators are not permitted and there is no drinkable water on site. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Quiet hours begin at 10 p.m. Part of a flood buyout program, Hideaway Harbor Park at 1550 Hideaway Harbor Drive, opened in May 2002. The park offers a variety of historic and natural features including visually inspiring natural wetlands and forested areas. With two free public boat ramps to access the river, the park has
Submitted photo The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a unique family camping adventure this summer at the scenic Hideaway Harbor Park in Portage des Sioux.
become a very popular year-round destination for many fishermen and recreational boaters. The 48acre park also features 12-acre Weber Lake, with a spacious wheelchair-accessible fishing dock. The cost of this camping experience is $10 per family; space is limited. Interested participants should pre-register at https://bit.ly/MississippiRiverCampout or call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.
10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition finals will be broadcast by Nine PBS The Fabulous Fox Theatre turned on their stage lights to welcome the finalists of the 10th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition produced by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FoxPACF). The final round of the competition was originally scheduled to be performed in front of a live audience in April at the Fox, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to a partnership with Nine PBS, the finalists were provided the opportunity to compete and perform on the Fox Stage for a special broadcast airing Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. “As the saying goes ‘the show must go on!’” exclaimed Mary Strauss (FoxPACF co-founder and Board President), “While I am disappointed the contestants can’t perform in front of a live audience at the Fox, we’re pleased they were able to perform on stage and we are thrilled and grateful Nine PBS has stepped up to provide a platform for the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. “ Annually 120,000-plus viewers watch the Nine PBS program featuring the final Teen Talent competition. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the competition and the first year the show was recorded without a live audience. The finalists performed in front of a small group of their closest family and friends with a minimal film and stage crew working behind the scenes. Finalists include a variety of singers, musicians, dancers, aerialists, and a juggler. The acts were directed by Tony Parise, Broadway actor, dancer, director, choreographer and St. Louis native, who returned for his 10th year to write the script and direct the finals. Parise worked with choreographer Yvonne Meyer Hare and music director Steve Neale to prepare the young performers for compe-
tition and filming on the Fox Stage. “I am grateful to the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation for seeing to it that this year’s contestants can move through the entire St. Louis Teen Talent Competition process in spite of the challenges of the day,” said Parise. The finalists are judged by St. Louis area arts professionals with careers spanning music, dance, and Broadway. This year’s judges are: Audrey Kwong (Operations Manager at the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra), Antonio Douthit-Boyd (Co-Artistic Director of Dance at COCA), Carl Nappa (Grammy nominated Executive Music Producer), Taylor Louderman (Broadway Actress and 2018 Tony Nominee); Ken Page (Award-winning Actor, Director and Singer); and Denise Thimes (Award-winning Jazz Vocalist and Recording Artist). Students will be judged on technical ability, stage presence, interpretation, and originality. The first, second, and third place winners will be announced on Nine PBS at the conclusion of the program. Following the broadcast, viewers are encouraged to join emcee Ben Nordstrom and last year’s winner Joanna Serenko , a singer/songwriter and Kirkwood High School Alum, who recently appeared on The Voice, for an online celebration on the FoxPACF website foxpacf.org. The online celebration will feature a special performance by Serenko and additional prizes and scholarships will be announced including voting for the $1,000 cash prize for the Audience Choice Award. Additional details about the Nine PBS broadcast, subsequent re-broadcast, and online celebration can be found on the FPACF website and Nine PBS website along with their social media outlets.
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Operation Food Search holds 10th annual Shop Out Hunger Day
Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 10th annual Shop Out Hunger Day on Sat., July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The region-wide food drive is held to restock the shelves of both its distribution center located at 1644 Lotsie Blvd. and its 220 community food partner agencies. Volunteers will be staffed outside of approximate802 Locust ly 100 locally owned grocery stores – including Columbia, MO 65201 Schnucks and Straub’s – collecting non-perishable PHONE - 573-449-4167 food items and donations that will stay in each store’s FAX - 573-874-5894 community. OFS is teaming up with numerous com-
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munity partners including the Community Council of St. Charles, Jefferson County Hunger Task Force, and Franklin County Hunger Task Force. “The current climate makes this year’s annual food drive more crucial than ever before,” said Operation SearchSOS Executive Director Kristen Wild. AdFood Code: “We are extremely fortunate to have the support of Adgrocery Size:and3x10 our community partners, particularly during the summertime when food donations are typically low.”
Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of Missouri
To be submitted to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, the 4th day of August, 2020. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 2 [Proposed by Initiative Petition] Submitted photo Join experts from the St. Charles County Parks Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 1, at the Heritage Museum to learn how herbs and edible flowers can be used to make fresh salads, zesty vinaigrettes and delicious pesto when mixed with vinegar and olive oil.
Herbs do more than liven up the garden, they add color and flavor to the dinner table as well. Join experts from the St. Charles County Parks Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 1, at the Heritage Museum to learn how herbs and edible flowers can be used to make fresh salads, zesty vinaigrettes and delicious pesto when mixed with vinegar and olive oil. Participants will make their own special, healthy blend to take home. Guests of all ages can participate in this new program, “Getting Creative: Culinary Herbs,” at the museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. After learning about basil, rosemary, mint and thyme, as well as medicinal herbs, participants will receive a 16 ounce jar to infuse their own vinegar and olive oil with fresh and dried herbs. The herbs are grown at St. Charles County’s Educational Agriculture Area at Broemmelsiek Park and the herb garden at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. Participants should bring healthful varieties of oil and vinegar, such as olive oil and apple cider or red wine vinegar. Feel free to bring a jar of your own for an additional concoction. Samples of freshly made herb oils will be available for tasting during the event. To keep guests safe, the program is limited to 15 participants only and the following health and safety measures will be implemented: Those entering the museum must pass a temperature screening to participate. Social distancing is required. Participants will be limited to two per table. The program will take place outside if the weather permits. No one should enter the museum if they are ill. Wearing face coverings is encouraged. Washing hands or using hand sanitizer before, during and after leaving is encouraged. The cost of this educational program is $5 per person and pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, visit https://bit.ly/2020CulinaryHerbs or call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-9497535.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE: Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to: • adopt Medicaid Expansion for persons 19 to 64 years old with an income level at or below 133% of the federal poverty level, as set forth in the Affordable Care Act; • prohibit placing greater or additional burdens on eligibility or enrollment standards, methodologies or practices on persons covered under Medicaid Expansion than on any other population eligible for Medicaid; and • require state agencies to take all actions necessary to maximize federal financial participation in funding medical assistance under Medicaid Expansion?
program as determined by the department of social services to meet the benchmark or benchmark-equivalent coverage requirement under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(k)(1) and any implementing regulations. 3. No later than March 1, 2021, the Department of Social Services and the MO HealthNet Division shall submit all state plan amendments necessary to implement this section to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 4. The Department of Social Services and the MO HealthNet Division shall take all actions necessary to maximize federal financial participation in funding medical assistance pursuant to this section. 5. No greater or additional burdens or restrictions on eligibility or enrollment standards, methodologies, or practices shall be imposed on persons eligible for MO HealthNet services pursuant to this section than on any other population eligible for medical assistance. 6. All references to federal or state statutes, regulations or rules in this section shall be to the version of those statutes, regulations or rules that existed on January 1, 2019.
State government entities are estimated to have onetime costs of approximately $6.4 million and an unknown annual net fiscal impact by 2026 ranging from increased STATE OF MISSOURI costs of at least $200 million to savings of $1 billion. Local SS Secretary of State governments expect costs to decrease by an unknown amount. I, John R. Ashcroft, Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, Be it resolved by the people of the state of Missouri that the hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, to be submitted Constitution be amended: to the qualified voters of the State of Missouri at the Special Article IV of the Constitution is revised by adding one new Election to be held the fourth day of August, 2020. section to be known as Article IV, Section 36(c) to read as In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and follows: affix the Great Seal of the State of Missouri, done at the City Section 36(c). 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law of Jefferson, this 26th day of May, 2020. to the contrary, beginning July 1, 2021, individuals nineteen years of age or older and under sixty-five years of age who qualify for MO HealthNet services under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) and as set forth in 42 C.F.R. 435.119, and who have income at or below one hundred thirty-three percent of the federal poverty level plus five percent of the applicable family size as determined under 42 U.S.C. Section 1396a(e)(14) and as set forth in 42 C.F.R. 435.603, shall be eligible for medical assistance under MO HealthNet and shall receive coverage for the health benefits service package. 2. For purposes of this section “health benefits service package” shall mean benefits covered by the MO HealthNet
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Liberty High School teacher named Teacher of Excellence Molly Kleiber, a teacher at Liberty High School in the Wentzville School District, is one of five driver education teachers from throughout the U.S. to be selected by their peers as Teachers of Excellence. The honor, which carries with it a cash stipend, comes from the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and The National Road Safety Foundation, a nonprofit group that creates driver safety education materials and makes them available at no cost to teachers and schools, police, traffic safety advocates and youth organizations. Kleiber has just completed her fifth year teaching driver education at Liberty High School, where she has been a strong advocate for the use of technology in the classroom. She energizes her students and the community to promote safe driving, and in 2016 led her school to win a $10,000 grant in a Safe Driving Pledge contest from a local car dealership. Dr. Matt Kiesel, assistant principal at Liberty High School, says “Her excellence does not
stop with the students; Molly serves as a role model for her peers in the driver education realm as well.” She currently is president of the Missouri Driver Safety Education Association. “Driving instructors are dedicated and passionate teachers who often serve as role models in ways that often go far beyond driver education,” said David Reich of The National Road Safety Foundation and a member of the ADTSEA Board of Directors. “The five teachers being honored with the Teacher Excellence Award have demonstrated impressive creativity and enthusiasm in the important work they do to make driving safely a lifelong experience.” The Teacher Excellence Awards, given by The National Road Safety Foundation, are named in memory of Dr. Francis Kenel, a traffic safety engineer, former director of the AAA, author of driver ed teacher training materials and a mentor to countless driver education instructors. Official presentations will be made when ADTSEA holds its annual conference later
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Molly Kleiber, a teacher at Liberty High School in the Wentzville School District, is one of five driver education teachers from throughout the U.S. to be selected by their peers as Teachers of Excellence.
this month, which will be convened virtually online due to the pandemic. Kleiber and the other recipients will do online presentations highlighting techniques that earned them the Teacher of Excellence recognition. For more information about the ADTSEA, visit their website: http://www.nrsf.org/. The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF), a non-profit organization, has supported ADTSEA’s Teacher Excellence Awards program for 10 years.
St. Charles Community College taking hybrid approach to fall semester SCC will continue its efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by instituting a hybrid approach to its fall semester, college officials said. This hybrid approach will include options for students to enroll in face-to-face classes, remote online and traditional online classes. The majority of courses will be offered online; however, there will be a small number of courses offered on campus to meet the needs of students who learn best in person. SCC will also offer on-campus classes for courses that require hands-on learning with social distancing measures in place. Remote online courses meet virtually on specific days and times; traditional online classes run without meeting on a specific day and time. This fall, face-to-face classes may meet on campus every class meeting or every other class meeting. As a result of projected increased risk by health experts, the college will move all classes to remote-only after Thanksgiving break. “In keeping with local health agencies, college leadership believes this approach will allow us to continue meeting the needs of students while ensuring the health and safety of our faculty, staff and students,” said SCC President Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D. “This crisis requires us to continue to
innovate as we provide a high-quality education that promotes student success.” St. Charles Community College will emphasize social distancing on campus, the use of face masks and will check temperatures of those on campus. Additionally, all campus facilities will have regular cleaning and disinfecting schedules. For a comprehensive review of the SCC Reopening Plan, visit www.stchas.edu/lp/back-to-class. Students will have access to key support functions in person beginning July 27. Comprehensive support services have been, and will continue to be, available remotely. Those who need to come to campus for a student support service must make an appointment beforehand; walk-ins are not being accepted at this time. To make an appointment, visit the college website at www.stchas.edu to get the contact information for the appropriate department. Fall classes begin Aug. 15. To register, students should visit www.stchas.edu/advising for information or to contact an academic advisor. SCC will continue to monitor the impact of the virus throughout the year and will follow the guidelines provided by state and local health agencies.
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Lindenwood University’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts cancels Touring Series performances In order to support the fight against COVID-19, the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts will cancel all Touring Series performances through the end of 2020. “In light of the continuing pandemic, and the questions in regard to the safety of gathering inside of theaters, our fall Touring Series events have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for later dates,” said Kathleen Eads, Director of Theater Operations for the Scheidegger Center. “We are holding out hope for the spring events but will make the decision as to whether those happen based on the safety and well-being of our students, patrons, and community at large, later this year. We anxiously await having you back in the audience and enjoying our live events very, very soon. It will be an exciting, fun, and inspiring season, whenever it begins!” The Scheidegger Center is also home to Lindenwood’s School of Arts, Media, and Communications, who produce annual theatre, music, dance, fashion, and studio art events. While
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there will not be physical audience participation for these events this fall, students, faculty, and staff will be producing and sharing their work in some format. More information regarding these events will be available soon. Representatives from the Scheidegger Center attend bi-weekly meetings of the St. Louis Theatre Community Task Force, “a coalition of theatre artistic directors and producers who discuss ways to move forward with theatre in St. Louis in the wake of the changes that have developed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” The goal is to resume normal operations as soon as it is appropriate and safe for patrons and updates will be made available as the situation evolves. While the Scheidegger Center box office will remain closed through Aug. 24, patrons with questions may still reach a representative by calling 636-949-4433, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Updates will also be available on LUBoxOffice.com.
Attack of the teenager
Have you ever experienced the terrible tongue of a perturbed teenager? Have you wondered if the young person was possessed by the spirit of Harry Houdini – able to escape locked perimeters undetected – or was zombified due to his ability to sleep through explosions of earthquake-sized proportions? How did you respond? I recently encountered such a ferocious teen in my home. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by chores when I considered the creature lying dormant in its natural habitat (his bed). His neck was kinked, and his body bent in a semiprone position, thus I considered him safe to approach. I knew disconnecting him from his device might be problematic but because I love him, I decided to risk permanent injury. I introduced myself – so as not to startle him – and invited him to participate in the familial responsibilities. His eyes twitched and he declined. I employed the power of persuasion by repeatedly inviting him – making sure he knew I would not retreat until he responded in the affirmative. This tactic has worked well in the past and this time was no different. I silently celebrated as he acquiesced – joyful we would not end up wrestling over the little blinking box he calls a communication device. I presented to him the new lawn manicuring machine and the glorious gift he was to be given in utilizing it. When the old machine died, Old Father Wolfinbarger gave implicit instructions that one must be a member of the clan to partake of its machinations since the previous contraption had been inadvertently damaged by a borrower. The teenager observed the tool with all the enthusiasm of a fat toad watching bugs, so I retreated to my other responsibilities.
I was thus quietly engaged when the feisty fussbudget burst through the door in all manner of furor over the manicuring machine’s inability to self-propel. “I have to push hard to get it up the hill!” He gesticulated wildly. “What moron would purchase such a dumb machine?” A quick call to the family patriarch corrected matters, but the teenager continued to vibrate like a swatted bee. He hollered, “It’s too hard! I don’t want to mow the grass!” I considered wise words from the Proverbs (18:6-7) “A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.” So, I quietly prayed for the boy, then said, “Hard work builds character.” Because when teenagers attack, it’s important to get straight to the point. Later, after the mollified miscreant completed his task of torture, I gently told him I love him and encouraged him on a job well done. He twitched his eyes and mumbled, “Mhm, hm.” Poor Richard wrote in his almanac from December 1736, “He that would live in peace and at ease, must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees.” He must have had a whole herd of teenagers!
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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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. EVENTS Sept. 5: Car show
Trinity Lutheran Church Benefit Car and Truck Show will take place at 1307 Boone St. in Troy. Entry fee is $20 per class, first 50 registered get a free dash plaque and goodie bag. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. Participant judging is from 12 - 2 p.m. and awards will be at 3 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, music, great food and desserts. For more information or an entry form email trinitytroymo@gmail.com or call: Bryan Gooding, Chair at 636-297-1328 or Jim Lalumondiere, Co-Chair at636290-2535. Safe social distancing will be practiced. Rain date is Sept. 19.
Oct. 5: Golf tournament
Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 27th annual Swing to Heal Hunger golf tournament presented by Ascension Health with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be held at WingHaven Country Club, located at 7777 Winghaven Blvd. in O’Fallon. Tickets – which are $300 per golfer or $1,200 per team of four golfers – include 18 holes with a golf cart, golf goodie bag, lunch, dinner and an auction. Proceeds will go toward ending childhood hunger and family food insecurity in the St. Louis bi-state region. For ticket details or to become a sponsor, call 314-7265355 or visit http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.
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 636206-5306.
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 636-4479056.
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.
Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
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.
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.
at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
Weldon
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 314-583-0538.
Tuesdays: Diabetes support group A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter. net.
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 636-9493372.
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.
Mondays: practice
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Choral Arts Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636561-6947.
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 Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments
and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 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
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk
Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter. net.
Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.
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Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining
their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit 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 636-3276060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
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.
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
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
9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.
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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.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)
Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/472022532983525/
1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis
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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.
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.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
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.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
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
10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Former River City Rascals coach gets head coach position Dave Garcia spent two years as an assistant coach at Western Carolina University, when he received an offer to move up. Garcia recently was hired as head baseball coach and assistant athletic director at Southwestern Illinois College, a junior college in Belleville, Illinois. “I can’t wait,” Garcia said about returning to a head coaching position. “Sometimes you need to experience things in your career to figure out what you’re really meant to do. I think being an assistant at the Division I level was a great learning experience for me, but it also showed me where I was meant to be, and I feel like being a head coach better suits my personality.” *Great accomplishment Dave Women’s golf team excels on course and in classroom at Lindenwood The Lindenwood women’s golf team tallied six student-athletes who were named WGCA All-American Scholars for maintaining a minimum of a 3.50 GPA. Josefina Haupt led the Lions in her senior campaign, as she was also named WGCA all-region for her play on the course. McKenna Montgomery joined Haupt on the GLVC all-conference team, and added WGCA All-American Scholar to her resume. Along with Montgomery, Kayleigh Stevens earned the GLVC 2019-20 Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar Award for her dedication in the classroom. Addasyn Zeller, Alexis Montgomery, and Becca Oertel earned WGCA All-American Scholar recognition during the 2019-20 school year as well. The women’s golf team produced both on the course and in the classroom this year. The Lions finished in first place in three of the five tournaments in 2019-20, while adding a third-place finish and a seventh-place finish during the fall season. Lindenwood was named the 2019-20 GEICO Team Academic All-GLVC for maintaining a 3.75 GPA during the year. *Best of both worlds
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Ambush signs talented player The St. Louis Ambush soccer group have signed free agent Stefan Mijatovic to a three-year deal, the team announced. Mijatovic hails from Elmhurst, Illinois and played collegiate soccer at Morraine Valley Community College in nearby Palos Hills, Illinois. He began his MASL career with the Chicago Mustangs, appearing in seven games during the 2016-17 season. He returned to the league with the Orlando SeaWolves for the 2018-19 season, making five appearances. Mijatovic joined the Florida Tropics last season, appearing in 11 games. In his 23 career MASL games, Stefan has tallied five goals and two assists while blocking seven opposing shots. Mijatovic is also a multi-sport athlete, having competed globally in taekwondo. He vied in the U.S. Open Taekwondo Championships and was a Silver Medalist in the 2012 AAU Nationals. Mijatovic said taekwondo has also helped him as a soccer player, improving his agility and toughness. Ambush General Manager Jeff Locker said, “Stefan is an impressive athlete who we feel has a lot of potential and who our fans should enjoy watching as he continues to develop his skills and contribute to our success.” Although most of Mijatovic’s experience has been on defense, Ambush Head Coach Hewerton said he intends to convert him to a target forward. “At six foot five, Stefan bring an imposing physical presence to our team and we intend to put that to good use on offense,” Hewerton said. *Another great acquisition Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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Ice Cream Cookie Dessert Servings: 12 Ingredients:
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) Oreo cookies, crushed, divided 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened 1 jar (16 ounces hot fudge ice cream topping, warmed 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions: In a large bowl, combine 3-3/4 cups cookie crumbs and butter. Press into a greased 13x9-in. dish. Spread with ice cream; cover and freeze until set.
Drizzle fudge topping over ice cream; cover and freeze until set. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with remaining cookie crumbs. Cover and freeze 2 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Nutrition Facts: Per Serving: Calories: 249, Carbohydrates: 32.1 g, Protein: 2.8 g, Calcium: 26 mg
The Best Ever Banana Milkshake Servings: 2 Ingredients:
Directions: Place the bananas on a plate
2 bananas peeled and cut into pieces 1 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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Nutrition Facts: Per Serving: Calories: 246, Carbohydrates: 42.2 gm, Protein: 5 gm, Calcium: 141 mg
Place the bananas in the blender. Add in ice cream and whole milk. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon. Blend for 12 to 18 seconds until all is mixed. Serve immediately with whipped cream and cinnamon.
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Remembering Kelly Preston
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.
On July 12, Kelly Preston, a superb actress and wife of John Travolta, passed away after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Born on Oct. 13, 1962, she was a familiar face on television and at the movies for decades. Her work included appearances on such classic TV shows as “Hawaii Five-O,” “Quincy M.E.” and “ChiPs.” In the 1980’s she made appearances on “Riptide” as well as the short-lived series “For Love and Honor.” 1985’s “Mischief ” contains one of Kelly Preston’s most memorable big screen appearances. Set in the 1950’s, the plot focuses on Jonathan (Doug McKeon), a high school student who desperately wants to be cool. Preston plays Marilyn, the object of Jonathan’s affections and, thanks to his friend Gene (Chris Nash), he gets a chance to go out with her. It is safe to say many moviegoers became fans of Kelly Preston after watching “Mischief.” Preston also appeared in 1986’s “Space Camp,” which arrived in theaters months after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The story takes place at the U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, a place where young people go to learn more about science and the
about his brother, Julius goes on a journey to find him and, along the way, gets involved with Marnie Mason, played by Preston. The actress has some great moments opposite Schwarzenegger in this comedy. Tom Cruise plays the lead role in 1996’s “Jerry Maguire,” but Kelly Preston is a scene stealer as Avery, Jerry’s fiancée. Cruise’s character is a sports agent who has an epiphany about the nature of his business. After writing a memo that advocates more personal relationships with clients, Maguire is fired. When he tells Avery the news, she is not as sympathetic as he was exPhoto courtesy Bigstock pecting. Their on-screen breakup is pure cinematic gold. space program. Preston plays Tish, a “Valley Girl” who downplays her intelligence despite Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe having a high IQ. Tish and some of the oth- dominated the superhero genre, “Sky High” er campers get to sit inside a shuttle during a provided a funny look at a school for superroutine engine test, but the spacecraft leaves heroes. Preston plays Josie Stronghold, a real the launch pad and heads into space. estate agent who can fly at supersonic speeds. “Twins,” a 1988 comedy, tells the story of Her husband Steve (Kurt Russell) is better two very unlikely siblings. The product of a known as the incredibly strong hero known genetics experiment, Julius Benedict (Arnold as the Commander. Their son Will (Michael Schwarzenegger) grows up to be physically Angarano) attends Sky High, but he is afraid strong and highly intelligent. Unbeknownst to tell his folks that he has no superpowers. to Julius, he has a less-than-perfect twin Kelly Preston was truly a gifted performer brother named Vincent (Danny DeVito) who who leaves behind a legacy of film and TV apwas sent to an orphanage. Upon learning pearances. She will definitely be missed.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
CROSSWORD: DR. SEUSS
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
Moore On Life
By Cindy Moore
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know, I know. You’re probably kicking yourself in the patoot wishing you had dumped your life savings into Charmin’ stock the first of the year. But instead, you moved your investments into something that you thought would be a sure winner; something safe; something like…lipstick. Because as we all know, women just love their makeup. After all, it’s an 89 billion dollar a year industry. Can’t get any better than that. Wrong. Say bye, bye to your nest egg and living out life in the Villages in Florida because women are saying so long to makeup. Why you ask? Here, let me take off this annoying safety mask and I’ll explain why. Hmm, I think I just answered the question. Yup, face masks have put the kibosh on the ol’ beauty business. But I’ll still give it my best shot to look presentable. Recently, I made a run to the store to stock up on a few necessities: ice cream, hair dye and cat treats. (Oh, that felt so good not to include toilet paper.) I prepared to re-enter the bug-infested world and followed my usual facial reconstruction regimen: wrinkle cream, spot concealer, hole filler, cement-based foundation, lipstick, the works. After all, I never know who I might bump into in the produce section – no doubt, some cutesy little thang looking all glitzy and glamorous in her size three running shorts and tank top. Guaranteed on the day I decide to run in and out au naturel, Miss Shorts will saunter by with her kale protein shake in hand just as I’m squeezing a cantaloupe. She’ll take a sideways glance at me looking homeless and pasty with my hair knotted up in a messy man bun and mumble under her breath, “Old age is so cruel.”
Unmasked Then she’ll snatch my cantaloupe from my arthritic grasp and dash off. So I have to be on my game. I returned from the store. All went well. Of course, I don’t bump into anyone when I’m looking cute. I came home and took off my protective covering only to find my entire face transferred onto the inside of the mask. I figured it was approximately twenty five dollars’ worth of face plaster gone to waste. Next time I’ll wear my mask reversed. There’s an entire face already made up on it and it looks pretty cute. 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. On a cruise, 2 words 6. Horse poker 9. Deadly slitherers 13. Way to curl hair 14. *Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another ____.” 15. Islam’s Supreme Being 16. Subway coin 17. Salve for Tin Woodman 18. Grim Reaper 19. *”A ____’s s FineSomething-That-AllPeople-Need.” 21. *”Christmas Day will always be, Just as long as we ____ ____.” 23. Structure named for 31st President 24. Indoor allergy trigger 25. Ship pronoun 28. H. H. Munro’s pen name 30. Something or anything 35. Madam, to a cowboy 37. Dr. Jones, to his friends 39. Best not mentioned 40. Not in favor of 41. Myths and legends, e.g. 43. Maître d’s list 44. France’s longest river 46. *”I Can Read ____ My Eyes Shut!” 47. Use a beeper 48. In direct line of descent 50. Italian car maker 52. Equinox mo. 53. Coral barrier 55. Not a friend
57. *”From there to here, From here to there, Funny ____ are everywhere.” 60. *”Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. ____ ____.” 63. Canine foe 64. However, poetically 66. Full 68. Up and about 69. Porridge grain 70. Say something 71. Start of a conclusion 72. Parental involvement org. 73. Popular garden flower DOWN 1. *”Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing ____.” 2. Turkey dance 3. Punjabi believer 4. Correct 5. Pause in breathing, pl. 6. *”If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is ____.” 7. “Wheel of Fortune” request, 2 words 8. Indian metropolis 9. Sheltered, nautically 10. BBQ side 11. Toupee spot 12. “Zip it!” 15. Countdown to Christmas
20. Inbox item 22. Chowed down 24. Middle of a torso 25. *”A person’s a person, no matter how ____.” 26. Capital of Vietnam 27. Dine at home 29. *”You’re on your own. And you know what you ____.” 31. Pipe smoker’s tool 32. Letter-shaped girder 33. Polynesian kingdom 34. *”Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is ____ than you.” 36. Bog down 38. Sasquatch’s Himalayan cousin 42. Elevator passage 45. Breadwinner 49. Race part 51. 50-50 54. Bar by estoppel 56. Related on mother’s side 57. Baloney 58. Rwanda’s majority 59. a.k.a. The Islamic State 60. Itty-bitty bit 61. ___ von Bismarck 62. Not quite an adult 63. Latissimus dorsi, for short 65. *”It’s a shirt. It’s a sock. It’s a glove. It’s a ____.” 67. Wine quality SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9