August 7, 2019
Riding for safety
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Photo courtesy St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department The Third Annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17, at the Youth Activity Park, located at 7801 Highway N Dardenne Prairie.
The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department Third Annual Bike Safety Rodeo helps young riders learn rules of the road By Brett Auten You are never too old to learn. The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging children ages 4-15-years-old to bring their bike and a helmet and learn how to ride safely at the Third Annual Bike Safety Rodeo. The rodeo will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17, at the Youth Activity Park, located at 7801 Highway N Dardenne Prairie. “It’s important that children learn the rules of the road and know how to respond to different scenarios on the street,” Nancy Lee Gomer, Marketing Coordinator and Public Information Officer with the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation De-
partment, said. “Most of the scenarios will challenge and will build confidence.” Participants will learn bike control, handling skills, hand signals and balance. After mastering the rules of the roads, participants get the chance to test their skills on an obstacle course that simulates challenges that can be encountered while riding on the street. “There will be slaloms set up where they will have go slow, yet still be in control,” Gomer said. “This simulates the ability to handle corners.” A simulated street course lets participants experience what to do at a stop sign, two-way intersection, when passing an emergency vehicle, encountering ani-
mal crossings and riding near parked cars. When they complete the street course, participants will advance to the next level by riding the course on the natural surface trails in the park. The Bike Safety Rodeo isn’t just for the experienced riders. If your child is at the point to where it is time to take the training wheels off, then the Rangers are there to lend a hand. Even if the soon-to-be rider is just trying a bicycle out, bring them out to the rodeo, though a parent needs to be involved in either of those situations. For the advanced riders, a platform-like ramp will be constructed and narrow spacSee “SAFETY’ page 2
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es to maneuver through to help develop balance and control. Afterwards, mosey over to the Youth Activity Park where the largest outdoor skate park in Missouri awaits. The 25acre Youth Activity Park takes extreme sports to the next level with its state-of-theart 33,000-square foot skate course. This course is equipped with nighttime lighting and has beginner, intermediate and advanced bowls, street course, and snake run scattered with ramps, gaps, hubbas and more. The course is open year around to users of all ages, skateboards, inline skates, scooters, and BMX bikes can ride throughout the concrete facility that offers challenges for every skill level. Helmets are required for all extreme sports enthusiasts using the skate course. Gomer said that the event is free and pre-registration is requested, but walk-ups are welcome. To register for the Bike Safety Rodeo, call the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visit www.sccmo.org. “It is a fun time to get out and ride our paved trails,” Gomer said. “It is a nice, safe environment where you won’t have to worry about speeding cars with plenty of adults and Rangers here to help.”
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Photos courtesy St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department The Third Annual Bike Safety Rodeo will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 17, at the Youth Activity Park, located at 7801 Highway N Dardenne Prairie.
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Back-to-school vaccinations available at St. Charles County Immunization Clinic The state of Missouri requires that students are up-to-date on specific immunizations before attending school each year. To help St. Charles County students meet these requirements, and to minimize the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases in our community, the Department of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic provides all required vaccinations. “Planning for the upcoming school year may not be on the minds of students and their parents, as it seems like summer has just begun,” says Immunization Clinic Manager Theresa Turnbull. “However, as vaccinations are required for Missouri students to attend school each year, the Immunization Clinic is helping make these preparations a little easier.” Through conveniently scheduled appointments with the Immunization Clinic, students can receive all recommended vaccinations before the school year begins in mid-August. Appointments are available from 8:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 1:10 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please call 636-949-1857 to schedule. In addition to scheduled appointments, the Immunization Clinic accepts a limited number of walk-in visits: • From 8:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 1:10 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. • From 8:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 1:10 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. • From 8:30 to 10:50 a.m. and 1:10 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 A parent or guardian must accompany students during their visit to the Immunization Clinic, which is located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles. To ensure that students receive all necessary vaccinations, please bring a current vaccination record to the visit. Services through the Immunization Clinic are payable by cash, check or credit card (includes a service fee). For those with private insurance, the Immunization Clinic can bill providers, although the clinic may be considered out-ofnetwork. Additionally, those qualifying for Vaccines for Children can obtain vaccinations at no cost. For a complete list of vaccinations available for children, adolescents and adults, please visit sccmo.org/Vaccinations. Missouri’s Vaccination Requirements Through regular vaccinations, health care professionals have reduced, and in some cases
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Photo courtesy St. Charles County To help St. Charles County students meet state vaccine requirements, and to minimize the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases in our community, the Department of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic provides all required vaccinations.
eliminated, the threat from diseases that killed or severely disabled many just a generation ago. However, when vaccination levels decrease, these diseases can and do return, as we’ve seen with the current nationwide measles outbreak. To minimize further spread, Missouri state statutes require that: A student entering kindergarten receives: • At least four doses of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (DTaP/DTP/DT). • At least three doses of polio vaccine (IPV). • Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR). • At least three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. • Two doses of chickenpox vaccine (varicella). A student entering eighth grade receives: • All the above vaccinations. • One dose of the tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. • One dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV). A student entering 12th grade receives: • All the above vaccinations. • A second dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV).
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Infrastructure is vitally important in a growing and aging county and remains a top priority for St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. A member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors, Ehlmann recently voted in favor of several major St. Charles County projects in the EWGCOG Long-Range Plan (LRP), and for the projects to be funded in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). At a board meeting last month, the LRP for the region, called Connected2045, was approved, and the TIP was recommended for public comment prior to final approval. Included in the LRP is a project at I-70 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The plan calls for additional lanes to be added to I-70 under the railroad bridge in Wentzville. A daily bottleneck on the interstate, due to the curve of the highway and limited number of lanes between Route Z and Wentzville Parkway, causes delays for those trying to get home as well as freight trucks traveling through the region. “I am encouraged and pleased that this stretch of I-70 is now in East-West Gateway’s 20-year plan,” said Ehlmann. “I have been pushing this effort – along with Sen. Bill Eigel, Sen. Bob Onder and the mayors of St. Charles, St. Peters, O’Fallon, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville – to get additional lanes added. The Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass is rated high in three areas of an annual congestion report – severity of congestion, total impact to the traveling public and congestion variability. This is a detriment to quality of life, as well as economic growth.” Key St. Charles County TIP projects awaiting final approval include: • I-70 from Convention Center Boulevard to Zumbehl Road: This nearly $36 million project would reconfigure the I-70 interchange at Zumbehl Road to allow for better utilization of outer roads, reduced congestion, and improved safety along this heavily traveled segment of the highway. • I-70 Blanchette Bridge: The plan calls for the full length of the eastbound bridge to undergo rehabilitation at a cost of more than $46 million. In 2013, reconstruction of the westbound bridge, which was built in 1958, was completed; the eastbound span was built in 1978. In preparation for the construction, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has funded restriping of westbound MO 364 from the Missouri River to Jungs Station to add an additional traffic lane and help alleviate congestion during the bridge work. • Muegge Road to Highway 94/MO 364: This $16 million project will provide direct access from Muegge Road to Highway 94 in St. Charles. • Gateway Green Light: Signal optimization; $150,000. • I-70 at MO 94 (First Capitol Drive): Conversion of interchange to diverging diamond; $2.6 million.
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Interstate Drive from Prospect Road to Quail Ridge Park Entrance: Reconstruction of shoulder and sidewalk; $4 million. Central School Road at St. Peters Howell Road: Intersection improvements; $1.82 million. MO 370 at Salt River Road: New eastbound to southbound ramp; $3.3 million. Smart Parking Management System, city of St. Charles: Installation of parking lot sensors, cameras and phone app; $1 million. MO Route 67: A portion of southbound Highway 67 between the Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River and Highway 94 will be elevated to avoid flooding-related closures; $3 million.
Ehlmann also urged approval of a project at MO 141 and MO 364 in Creve Coeur which would ease congestion for drivers entering St. Charles County. Ehlmann lobbied that lengthening the right turn lanes to the eastbound and westbound ramps on to MO 364 will greatly increase traffic flow. This proposed project is included in the TIP. And, while not part of the LRP or the TIP, the board approved consultant selection for Frenchtown Great Streets in St. Charles. In 2006, EWGCOG launched the Great Streets Initiative to challenge communities to envision streets not only as spaces for automotive travel, but as integrated conduits for moving people, improving connectivity, enhancing local economies, and creating attractive, interesting places. This is a separate grant program through EWGCOG that designates $500,000 for a study to help revitalize the Second Street corridor from Clark to Tecumsah streets. This segment is currently maintained by MoDOT but will become city owned in the near future. Consultants will look at land use, street scape, multimodal transportation needs, connectivity, wayfinding, and stormwater management, and will include an extensive public involvement element. St. Charles County and the city of St. Charles each contributed a $50,000 match. “As the population of St. Charles County nears 400,000, these projects are crucial for us,” Ehlmann says. “I am grateful to all who work diligently to keep pushing for improvements, for those who agree with us that we need to plan ahead, and for those who ultimately make the decisions to allow this funding. We could not get this done without forming partnerships and working together.” EWGCOG is hosting five TIP open houses in July, including one in St. Charles County. The public is invited to attend that session from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., July 30 at Wentzville City Hall at 1001 Schroeder Creek Boulevard, Wentzville. Questions and recommendations will be taken at that time. For more information or to submit comments on line, visit ewgateway.org.
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Canine Carnival puts pups in the spotlight By Kristen Dragotto On July 20, St. Charles County public health department and the St. Charles County’s Division of Humane Services hosted a Pet Adoption Canine Carnival. The carnival took place at the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The carnival included raffles, giveaways and games including Dunk the Animal Control Officer. The carnival also had an animal contest which included a swimsuit competition for the dogs. In addition, the Pet Adoption Center also offered attendees a $30 discount on adoptions of adult dogs, ages two and older. The Dunk the Animal Control Officer proved to be a fan favorite and for Animal Control Officers like Frank Coleman this event was much more than fun and games. “(This carnival) is an excellent community event to raise awareness for spaying and neutering pets, as well as, proper vaccinations for pets. It also helps connects pets with their forever home,” Coleman explained. The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation department had a booth at the carnival. This particular department gave attendees the opportunity to sign the Scoop the Poop Pledge. The pledge is an effort to help eliminate pet’s waste in the park. Those who sign the pledge are committing to picking up and properly disposing of their pet’s waste in the park, at home and in the community. Katie Willis the Director of the Humane Services spoke on the partnership her department has with the St. Charles County Park and Recreation department. “This partnership helps us a lot (at Humane
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Services). We do a lot of events with them including Paws in the Park. The Canine Carnival is (an) important (event) because it gets us out in the community and allows us to involve them (as well). It also draws people (which in turns) allows us to get new people in,” she said Carnivals like these are vital for helping older dogs like Perry find their forever homes. It gives people the chance to see the love and joy these dogs have to offer, to those who might consider purchasing from a breeder instead. While, the discounted adoption rate is no longer available, all dogs are still available for adoption – just waiting for their forever homes.
Fleur de Lis Garden Society presents Garden of the Month Award for July John and Mary McClure of #2 Elk Trail in St. Charles are proud recipients of the Garden of the Month award for July presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Society. They have received a gift card for Parkview Gardens bedding and floral supplies. They also displayed the garden of the month sign in their garden for the month of July. The McClure’s have lived at their current address for 40 years. They consider their garden a “work in progress” and both share an active interest in changing and creating beautiful spaces for socializing as well as for quiet reflection. Their property has hackberry trees that shade their many hostas located in the back. In the front are many geraniums and begonias, among other perennials. Mr. McClure grew up on a farm that contained a huge garden as well as cows and chickens. If you live in St. Charles County and are interested in gardening and have or know of a garden worthy of consideration for our award, please contact Joan, Garden of the Month Chairman,
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Independence Elementary School teacher selected as Regional Teacher of the Year Rachael Wilcox, a first-grade teacher at Independence Elementary School, has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). She was selected as one of ten recipients in the St. Louis Region and one of 34 from across the state who are now eligible for consideration as the Missouri Teacher of the Year. Wilcox was honored as the 2019 Francis Howell School District Teacher of the Year. Wilcox is proud to have been selected for this honor. “I am overjoyed that I am able to be a voice that shares the importance of educating the whole child and shaping the hearts of the next gener-
ation with educators across the state of Missouri,” said Wilcox. “That is why I am incredibly honored to represent the amazing Francis Howell School District community with this recognition.” Wilcox has worked for the district since 2004 and has taught at Independence for the past 11 years. She is a product of FHSD and was inspired to be a teacher by her mother, who is a kindergarten teacher at Independence. Her mother taught her that teaching is not just a profession but a passion as well. “There are thousands of little moments that have shaped me into the educator I am today,” said Wilcox. “My mother, my previous teachers in the Fran-
cis Howell School District, and the amazing educators I work with from Independence Elementary School and across that district have influenced me to become a better person. I am forever grateful for the people that have shaped me along the journey.” Wilcox strives to inspire students both personally and academically and believes her most important contribution is building relationships with her students. Independence Principal Emily Pavia knows the effect that Wilcox has on her students, as well as the culture and climate of the entire school. “Rachael is one of the most selfless, caring people I have ever met,” Pavia said. “She tru-
ly embraces the whole child and ignites others with her passion. Her positive impact is felt by students, staff, and parents. She works tirelessly to build relationships with everyone!” This is the fourth year of DESE’s Regional Teacher of the Year recognition program, which is designed to focus public attention on excellence in teaching and to honor classroom teachers across Missouri. Candidates are judged on how they are respected by students, parents, colleagues, and the community; and whether or not they play an active role in the school community and provide quality leadership among their peers. Recipients must be able to demonstrate
Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District Rachael Wilcox, a first-grade teacher at Independence Elementary School, has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
a strong ability to foster excellence in education through improved student learning.
WSD high school journalism students earn national awards All three high schools in the Wentzville School District earned state and national journalism honors over the course of the year, including one yearbook entry from Timberland High School that finished in the top three in the country in the Quill and Scroll competition. Additional national recognition for the 2017-18 edition of Timberland’s “Wolf Tracks” yearbook included a first place finish in the American Scholastic Press Association Yearbook contest, earning “Perfect Performer” by Herff Jones and two spreads were selected for Herff Jones’ 2019 Portfolio Showcase. Timberland’s yearbook staff also received three marks of distinction for coverage, design, and photography from the National Scholastic Press Association. Several students won individual awards, as well. Recent graduate Alyssa Biles was a national winner in the Quill and Scroll Student Life Photography category for her solar eclipse photos; recent grad Jessica Spivey was a national winner in the Aca-
demic Spread category for her photos of the Timberland band; and 2017-18 graduate Rachel Geisel earned third place in the nation for her Student Life Spread about the solar eclipse. The student-run news website of Liberty High, LHS Today, was named a Distinguished Site by School Newspapers Online (SNO). LHS Today was ranked the 26th best student site in the nation by SNO, and sixth best in Missouri. At Holt High, the journalism program also earned two team awards - an Excellent rating for their “POW WOW” yearbook from Journalism St. Louis, and a Site Excellence Award from SNO for the school’s online news site, The Tribe. “I’m so proud about what our publication students produce,” said LHS Today advisor Jonathan Hall. “They’re a lot of fun to work with. From the first day of the school year, they go to work and tell the stories
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and accomplishments of the incredible students and staff here at Liberty. Their motto is ‘If it happened, we captured it’ and they certainly live up to that with the variety of local coverage they provide to their readers.”
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Voting now open for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors Voting for candidates to fill four, three-year term seats on Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors is now open. Candidates are as follows (incumbents have an asterisk following their name): • Lincoln County District 2: Jeff Geisendorfer*, David J. Rothweiler • Warren County District 1: Dennis M. Friedman, Daniel Elliot* • St. Charles County District 2: Diane Saale*, Andrew M. Serri • Pike County: Don Gerken, Walter Gregory* The voting process is being handled by the independent firm of Survey and Ballot Systems (SBS), based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Candidate bios are available when voting via a secure internet site, by paper ballot or in person. Bios are available on the CREC website (www. cuivre.com/content/2019-candidate-bios) and will also be published in the August issue of Current Times/Rural Missouri. Members may vote online until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 19, or by paper ballot which must be received at SBS by the close of business on Aug. 19. Members also have the option to vote in person at the CREC’s Annual Meeting at 4 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the cooperative’s Lake Saint Louis branch office. While members are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting on Aug. 22, the meeting will also be
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streamed live online to view. To access, please visit www.cuivre.com on Aug. 22. A reminder for members who choose to attend the meeting in person – this year kicks off a change in the format of the meeting. There will not be any food, entertainment or registration gifts; however, all members who cast a vote (online, paper or in person) will be entered into a drawing for free electricity. Attendance at the meeting is not required to be eligible for voting participation prizes; the winners of these prizes will be announced in the week following the meeting. The complete slate of winners will also be posted in CREC’s monthly newsletter, Current Times, on the CREC website, social media channels, and in CREC Connections, the cooperative’s e-newsletter. “The format of our annual meeting has changed, but the opportunity to win prizes has not,” said Kevin Hurd, manager of administrative services. “The difference is that members do not have to attend the annual meeting to win. They simply need to vote.” For further information, contact Kevin Hurd, manager of administra¬tive services, or Chris Ryan, manager of member services and IT, to confirm eligibility and learn more about serving as a director. Contact Kevin at 636-695-4871/email khurd@cuivre.com or Chris at 636-695-4831/ email cryan@cuivre.com
Windsor Estates celebrates partnership with Envision Health & Wellness with ribbon cutting
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Windsor Estates of St. Charles Executive Director Andrew Lane and Nicole Phillips, President of Envision Health & Wellness celebrated new partnership between the two companies with a ribbon cutting on July 9. Joining Lane and Phillips were residents of Windsor Estates and staff of the two companies, also on hand were city of St. Charles Ward 7 Council Member Michael Flandermeyer and Travis Wilson with the city of St. Charles Economic Development Department, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, Christa Montgomery with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer’s office, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County
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Chamber of Commerce. Windsor Estates of St. Charles is located at 2150 W. Randolph Street. Their partnership with Envision Health & Wellness includes fitness classes, routine health screenings, and nutritional guidance for their residents, as well as, educational programs, seminars and hands on demonstrations. The partnership also shortterm respite stay care – for seniors when families travel out of town or simply need a break from the stresses of caregiving. For more information on Windsor Estates of St. Charles and Envision Health & Wellness, their programs, respite care services or health / fitness classes, please call 636-946-4966.
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Featured Events . . . Sept. 4: Prayer breakfast
25th Annual Businessmen’s Prayer Breakfast of St. Charles County takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.) at the St. Charles Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Plaza in St. Charles featuring Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as speaker. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table of 10 and are available at www.ministrytomen.net or mail check payable to Ministry to Men to Ministry to Men, P.O. Box 1041, St. Peters, MO 63376.
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Don a mask and join United Services for Children for an evening of opulence and mystery at the “Masquerade Gala” in the Discovery Ballroom of Ameristar Casino-St. Charles. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner, presentations and a live auction will begin at 7 p.m. Semi-formal attire is requested. Masks are encouraged. There will be complimentary valet parking. Individual tickets start at $125 per person. Visit www.masqueradegala.org to register or learn about sponsorship opportunities and special hotel room rates. Please RSVP by Aug. 15.
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 636-754-2311 or swelker@leisurecare.com.
Sept. 21: Craft fair
Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole invites you to their seventh annual Christmas in September craft fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096.
Oct. 7: Golf tournament fundraiser
Operation Food Search, a nonprofit hunger relief organization, will host its 26th annual golf tournament 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 golf cart, golf goodie bag, lunch and dinner. A live and silent auction will be held during the barbecue dinner starting at 5 p.m.
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 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.
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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 636-4479056.
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.
Mondays: practice
Choral Arts Singers
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 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
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: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal
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
9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
Tuesdays: Cribbage
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.
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.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
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.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-9493372.
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
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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 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.
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Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk
Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.
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Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at (636)625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
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;
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
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On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-3276060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
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.
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
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
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The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at (636)544-0102.
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
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Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
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Sports you see with Gary B... Women’s softball in review at Lindenwood Lindenwood University’s 2019 team continued to progress under head coach Liz Kelly. The Lions finished the season 29-17 and qualified for the MIAA Championship for the second consecutive season. Three Lions were named to the MIAA All-Conference team: Stormee Galka as a first team pitcher/utility, Austine Pauley at second team shortstop and Hanna Porter at honorable mention first base. A few highlights included: *Lindenwood defeated No. 16 Grand Valley State in eight innings at the Rosemont Dome Invitational on Feb. 22-Freshman Madison Corwell threw all eight innings, picking up the win. *The Lions entered conference play at 6-2 overall and swept Emporia State in the opening series of MIAA action. *For spring break, Lindenwood traveled to Florida for a pair of doubleheaders-the Lions swept Ave Maria before splitting a doubleheader at Lynn. *Lindenwood hosted future GLVC conference rival Missouri S&T on March 26-the Lion offense exploded for a pair of wins: 10-2 and 16-4-over the series, Lindenwood hit .533 with a .767 slugging percentage and a .567 on-base percentage-in game two, the Lions scored 11 runs in the first inning. Kelly confidently stated, “We are right where we should be at this point in program. We continue to build on what was here and look to make it to the NCAAs.” *Good things to come Rascals need a spark to get rolling again The defending West Division champion River City Rascals baseball club plays in the Frontier League with home games at the friendly confines of the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. As mentioned in other articles, the club has had several players picked up by major league clubs over the past few months. That being said, this allows second-string players fill in the gap to show their expertise in the competitive Frontier League. As August begins the Rascals are 4.5 games out of first and still in the running for a wild card spot. The roster is full of talent and here are sever-
al that are right near the top in statistics in the league: *Infielder Andrew Penner is 10th in the league in hitting with a .289 average. *Infielder Braxton Martinez is 13th with nine home runs. *Infielder Martinez had 52 runs batted in and is third along with outfielder Nolan Meadows who is sixth with 52. *Pitcher Alex Winkelman is tied for first with seven wins along with Yeison Medina and Brendan Feldmann who have five victories. *Feldmann led the league with a 1.66 earned run average along with Winkelman who has 3.09 ERA, good for 14th position. *As a team, the Rascals are third in hitting with a .252 average. *As a team, they are sixth in pitching with a 3.61 ERA. *The squad is tied for second with a fielding percentage of .977…with 57 errors during 2527 attempts. *Show what you are worth Indoor football may be back in the spring The rumblings around town are that the National Gridiron League is getting stronger after a failed attempt to start last year. Several individuals have commented that there is a lot of action going on behind the scenes to have a team in St. Louis. The Family Arena has been talked about being the home field for the Stampede. The league presently has 12 teams with applications on the president’s desk. ***Possible tryouts in October*** *More to follow
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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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Beets and Goat Cheese Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) whole pickled beets 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs, such as sourdough or whole wheat. (See note below) 1/4 cup sliced green onions or chopped chives 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat cheese Directions: Heat oven to 400°F.
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Summertime storytellers: Marvel Studios and Quentin Tarantino
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.
Made for approximately one million dollars, 1976’s “Rocky” became a box office success that spawned sequels and turned Sylvester Stallone into a star. The original film, which was effectively raw and gritty, even became the foundation for the more recent “Creed” franchise. In 1977, “Rocky” beat out such cinematic classics as “Network” and “Taxi Driver” for Best Picture honors at the 49th Academy Awards. So why did a “Cinderella Story” like this one do so well? The answer seems clear: storytelling. A director can have state-of-the-art special effects and an A-list cast to work with and still flop at the box office. As the summer of 2019 has shown, filmmakers who can tell a great story can bring people into theaters. Look, for instance, at what Marvel Studios and its leader, Kevin Feige, did with some long-established comic book properties. Other studios had the rights to some Marvel characters, but their efforts, such as “The Fantastic Four” movies and a made-for-television version of “Captain America,” left a lot to be desired. I do respect Roger Corman, though, for his version of “The Fantastic Four,” which was made for just one million dollars. At Marvel Comics, Stan Lee employed fantastic writers and artists in its fabled “Bullpen.” Feige stayed true to what Lee and company did when creating the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The first movie, “Iron Man,”
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introduced audiences to Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), a self-proclaimed “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” who creates a modern-day suit of armor to save his life. Over time, Stark added the word “hero” to that list of adjectives. “Iron Man” also set the stage for a storyline that would take more than a decade to fulfill. At the end of the first MCU movie, Tony Stark was greeted by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in an after-the-credits scene. The head of S.H.I.E.L.D wanted to talk about something called “The Avengers Initiative.” Eleven years later, audiences lined up to see “Avengers: Endgame,” a film with storytelling so powerful that it brought many viewers to tears. Quentin Tarantino is a director, writer and movie lover whose films tend to be bloody and violent. 2009’s “Inglorious Basterds,” for instance, takes place during World War II and
features a group of Jewish-American soldiers focused on killing Nazis. Brad Pitt plays Lieutenant Aldo Raine, their leader who wages a vengeful war on the German army. Its unconventional characters and plotline made it an engaging film. Tarantino’s latest release, “Once Upon a Time in…Hollywood,” showcases his storytelling ability. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Rick Dalton, an actor whose star is slowly fading as the 1960’s come to an end. Supported by his friend, out-of-work stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), Dalton grasps at opportunities in 1969 Hollywood, but turns up his nose at doing “Spaghetti Westerns.” The film also features a hilarious segment with the late Bruce Lee, who spars with the no-nonsense Rick. Rick Dalton is a fascinating character and his journey mirrors those of real-life actors who find they aren’t as relevant as they once were. Dalton was a hot property, but age and bad habits have diminished his skills. Tarantino also includes Sharon Tate, a real-life actress skillfully played by Margot Robbie. Tate is on the verge of becoming a superstar before dark things happening in the Hollywood Hills catch up with her. Tarantino and Marvel Studios are both highly effective storytellers. They know that the foundation of any successful project requires that the screenplay be solid before the cameras are turned on.
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Crossword: The Wizard of Oz
‘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.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life My out-of-state kids are packed up and gone and along with them they had the nerve to kidnap my grandbabies. They left believing the only reason I had kids was to get grandkids. That’s just silly and irrational thinking. I don’t know what led them to believe such a thing, but my daughter took me aside one day. “Mother!” (That’s my “in trouble” name.) She continued. “You let your grandkids get away with so much; more than we ever got away with.” I looked at her with a blank stare. “Whatever do you mean?” I asked. “Don’t play innocent. This morning Ellie spilled her cup of milk and you didn’t even blink.” “Accidents happen.” “Only it wasn’t an accident. You saw her lift her cup and pour it out.” “That’s because she had a good reason.” “What reason?” “She stuck her face in it after and said, watch me I’m a vacuum, then slurped it all up. It was the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen. I took a video of it.” “Oh my gosh! If any of us had done that when we were little we’d get yelled at plus time out until our next birthday.” My other daughter chimed in at this point. “Ya and you’d make us eat whatever you fixed with no arguments or else. I remember eating broccoli for breakfast because I didn’t finish it at dinnertime.” “And you’re still alive and very healthy,” I added. “But yesterday, Jaxon threw a fit because you cut up his strawberries.” “My mistake. He wanted them whole.”
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“And what did you do?” “Well after I realized we were fresh out of strawberry glue, I made your dad run to the store and get new ones. The baby wanted whole ones; I got him whole ones. It proves nothing. What else have you got?” “This!” she continued. “You put new batteries in all the
toys.” “So. The batteries were out. What does that show?” “Because when a toy’s battery went out you told us that it had died and went to Jesus and would never be alive again. Proof positive that the only reason you birthed us was to get grandkids.” Shaky evidence. But wait until they discover the twenty dollar bill I slipped into each of the babies’ backpacks for ice cream later. Ooopsie. Guilty as charged. 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, he 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. Takes as spoils 6. Toothy fish 9. Cookbook abbr. 13. Cavern 14. Opposite of hence 15. Planktonic tunicate 16. Hipbone-related 17. *Studio lion at beginning of “The Wizard of Oz” 18. Shylock’s practice 19. *It made the house pitch and the kitchen slitch 21. *Nikko and others 23. “Wheel of Fortune” request 24. Printer cartridge color 25. Public health org. 28. Judo gym 30. Porter’s head gear 35. Bumpkin 37. Tap a baseball 39. Velázquez or Rivera 40. Share a boundary 41. Gardening tool 43. Prelude to a duel 44. Birth-related 46. Affirmative 47. Cannabis plant 48. Drew Barrymore’s “Never Been ____” 50. Gulf V.I.P. 52. Cook’s leaf 53. Underwater “nose”
55. Naught 57. *Lion’s lack 61. *a.k.a. Tin Man 65. Relating to sight 66. Greek H 68. Upholstery choice 69. Like kale or spinach 70. 100 lbs. 71. The Three Musketeers’ swords 72. Advil target 73. Like certain dog? 74. People of Denmark DOWN 1. Not of the cloth 2. Kind of child 3. Relating to ear 4. ____-____-la 5. Basic unit of time 6. *Dorothy’s last name 7. Grow gray 8. With ample space 9. Undertaking 10. *Munchkins’ favorite color, in Baum’s book 11. Light on one’s feet 12. ____ a visit, 3rd person singular 15. What cat did on the window sill? 20. Bragging mother, turned to stone in Greek mythology 22. Rowboat propeller 24. Become gelatinous
25. *Baum’s middle name 26. Home to Burj Khalifa 27. #40 Across, 3rd person singular 29. *”Over the Rainbow” singer 31. DIRECTV competitor 32. Paparazzi’s target 33. Old World lizard 34. *Sleep-inducing flower 36. #66 Across, pl. 38. No I in it 42. Endangered odd-toed ungulate 45. Ivy League likely applicant 49. “Can you ____ it?” 51. Took part in Stonewall events, e.g. 54. Olden day doctor’s prescription 56. Parkinson’s disease drug 57. Type of pop 58. 14 oil-producing countries 59. Wyoming’s neighbor 60. Excessively abundant 61. W on a bulb 62. Dignified manner 63. Sheltered, nautically 64. Monster’s loch 67. *Number of Wizard of Oz Oscar awards SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9