CNSTC: August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021

A harvest for the soul

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Wentzville receives ‘Tank of the Year’ award. Pg.4 Registration for the 2021 St. Charles County Golden Games is Open. Pg. 4

Healthy Living What to know about spine surgery. Pg. 5

School State honors FZSD teacher and coach as Pioneer in Education. Pg 6

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Submitted photos (Left top and bottom)The Wentzville United Methodist Church has helped sponsor a community garden in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood. The church has planted an assortment of vegetables that can be used by the Heights community. In addition, the produce is donated to local nursing homes and senior citizen centers. (Right) Wentzville’s Jax Winkelmeier has lent a helping hand this summer at the community garden that is sponsored by the United Methodist Church and Habitat for Humanity.

Volunteers from Wentzville United Methodist Church help maintain a community garden in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood

By Brett Auten A garden can not only feed the body, but also the soul.

Volunteers from Wentzville United Methodist Church have found that out over the years as it has helped sponsor a community garden in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood.

The church has planted an assortment of vegetables at the community garden at Memorial Park. In addition, the produce is donated to local nursing homes and senior citizen centers. The garden is a product of a

joint agreement between Wentzville and the United Methodist Church that was fostered and supported by Habitat for Humanity.

“The city was looking for someone to adopt it or have it removed,” Wentzville United Methodist Church Pastor Mark Dumas said. “So in 2018, we envisioned the garden as an educational tool and community bonding experience.”

Several United Methodist families have manned the head groundskeeper title for the plot over the years. This summer, Debbie Kindschuh and her husband, who moved here seven years ago, have taken it over.

“We moved here from Colorado, and where we lived there, I wasn’t able to garden for 20 years,” Kindschuh said. “And I love to garden. We are not experts, by any means, but we were looking forward to carrying the community garden tradition on.”

Currently, there are eight raised beds and the bounty this year, despite a soggy start and hungry and persistent bunnies, is quite large. There are plenty of tomatoes, zucchini and cucumbers. A variety of peppers, green beans, lettuce, carrots and watermelon.

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Submitted photos The Wentzville United Methodist Church has helped sponsor a community garden in the Wentzville Heights neighborhood. The church has planted an assortment of vegetables that can be used by the Heights community. In addition, the produce is donated to local nursing homes and senior citizen centers.

‘HARVEST’ from cover “We have tried to take a more active approach in interacting with the residents and meeting their families,” Kindschuh said.

“We want to let them know it’s their garden but respect it. It has been an interesting connection. We have seen some of the parents use it as sort of a homeschool lesson.”

They are always looking for volunteers to pull weeds, pick vegetables, or watch over

the table on Saturday mornings. Seven-yearold Jax Winkelmeier has been a regular visitor this summer.

“We’ve been delighted to meet him and his family,” Kindschuh said. “He’s so smart and loves to dig and have fun. We have learned a lot.”

The church is hoping the introduction to garden-fresh vegetables will spur local fam-

ilies to make them part of their regular diet.

“A lot of people are accustomed to buying whatever is at the store,” Pastor Dumas said.

“That fresh-from-the-garden flavor is something they are not familiar with.”

If you would like to know more about the community garden, contact Pastor Dumas at 636-327-6377.

Local, state and federal legislators visit summer programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County hosted Councilman Mike Elam, State Representatives John Wiemann, Phil Christofanelli, and Adam Schwadron, and representatives from the offices of Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Roy Blunt at one of the two club locations as part of the clubs’ Legislator Appreciation Week.

During the 2021 legislative session, legislators approved funding for Boys & Girls Clubs to continue providing critical youth development programming. During this visit, legislators got a firsthand look at how clubs offer youth access to programs focusing on academic achievement, overall wellness and workforce readiness as essential tools to recovery and success.

“It was an honor to have so many of our legislators and representatives, from every level of government, here at the club to see the important work happening, understand how we use essential grant funds, and visit with our young members,” shared Carolyn Harting, President of the Board of Directors.

Legislators toured the facility and met with members of the board of directors, staff, and members during their visit. The summer presents a critical time for America’s youth as the country aims to make up for the educational and emotional impact the past year of remote learning, financial hardships, and food insecurity has had on kids’ development.

Out-of-school time providers like Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County are critical to the social infrastructure of our local community as the country responds to the short term and

Submitted photo The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County hosted Councilman Mike Elam, State Representatives John Wiemann, Phil Christofanelli, and Adam Schwadron, and representatives from the offices of Attorney General Eric Schmitt, Senator Josh Hawley and Senator Roy Blunt at one of the two club locations as part of the clubs’ Legislator Appreciation Week.

long-term effects of the ongoing pandemic, especially on communities of color and families currently living below the poverty line.

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish celebrates 150 Years of faith, community and fellowship The excitement continues to build in O’Fallon as the parish family of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church prepares to entertain a 150th anniversary celebration. All are welcome to commence in this month-long sesquicentennial celebration that begins with weekend activities, Saturday, Aug. 14; and Sunday, Aug. 15; and culminates with an unforgettable anniversary Mass and grand reception, Sept. 18, at the church, located at 403 North Main Street.

Over the past 150 years, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish has touched the lives of thousands of parishioners, and has had 15 dedicated pastors serving the parish family since its inception on Sept. 17, 1871. “May you find Christ here; may you bring Christ to the world” is more than a prayer or a song, it has been a way of life that has been practiced at Assumption for well over a century.

This monumental celebration will highlight the history of the parish while showcasing those who have assisted with the growth of the parish over the past 150 years to what it is today. The lineup of masses, receptions, picnics, and other fun milestone festivities includes: Saturday, Aug. 14: 5 to 8 p.m.: O’Fallon Knights of Columbus 100th Anniversary Mass and Reception: Serving as a community partner and charitable advocate for empowering families of Assumption Parish for the past decade, the O’Fallon Knights of Columbus will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Mass on Saturday at Assumption Church, followed by a formal dinner reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 202 W. Third Street, O’Fallon. The Knights Hall served as the first Assumption High School for a period, and this exciting event kicks off the series of activities surrounding Assumption’s 150th anniversary celebration. The Mass will begin at 5 p.m. with Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski of the Archdiocese of St. Louis presiding. Other guests include Assumption Pastor, Reverend Nick Kastenholz and other parish priests; Knights of Columbus Missouri State Council Representatives; and city of O’Fallon Council members and Mayor Bill Hennessy. All are welcome to attend the Mass; only a limited number of reception tickets will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Delmer Carr, Grand Knight, at delmercarr@gmail.com or visit http:// uknight.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=226.

Saturday, Oct.16, and Sunday, Oct. 17: Assumption Fall Festival: Enjoy live music, haunted hayrides, tasty food, games, inflatables, refreshing spirits, 50/50 raffles, and plenty of crafts at the annual Assumption Fall Festival from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Assumption Parish. This exciting picnic features a traditional turkey and sausage dinner with all the trimmings and lots of fall fun for the entire family. Admission is free; all are welcome to attend this two-day celebration that serves as the church’s largest fundraiser of the year!

In addition to all the festivities happening, the parish is selling a variety of 150th Anniversary Spirit Wear and a limited supply of Heritage hardback books to commemorate this exciting anniversary celebration. Long and short sleeved sweatshirts and T-shirts are available for purchase and cost $20 - $35. Guests who order early will be able to pick up their spirit wear at the Back-to-School Picnic in August. A limited supply of Heritage hardback books commemorating the anniversary celebration also are available for purchase for $35 and will be available to pick up at the grand reception in September. Those interested in placing an order should contact the parish office at 636-240-3721. Cash or checks are accepted; make checks payable to Assumption Parish.

For more information about Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish and the 150th anniversary celebration, visit the church website at assumptionbvm.org or call 636-240-3721.

Sunday, Aug. 15: 12 to 6 p.m.: Assumption Parish Outdoor Back-to-School Picnic and Open House: This family-friendly event is fun for all ages! Celebrate Assumption’s parish fest day with exciting festivities and a walk down memory lane. Guided tours of the church, chapel, and school, as well as the Knights of Columbus Hall, will be available throughout the day. The Assumption Life Teen Collective Band will play live music. Children can enjoy a bubble bus, face painting, a balloon bender, cake walk, and yard games outside; a photo booth will be available inside the school lobby. Beer and wine trucks will be available for those 21 years and older, as well as a cash bar inside the Knights of Columbus Hall. Bandana’s Bar-B-Q and Utterly Moolicious will be selling popular eats and ice cream treats on the church parking lot. There will be big tents with plenty of seating.

Saturday, Sept. 18: 5 to 8 p.m.: 150th Anniversary Mass and Grand Reception: This Mass and grand reception is the highlight of Assumption’s 150th anniversary celebration. The Mass begins at 5 p.m. with Auxiliary Bishop Mark Steven Rivituso of the Archdiocese of St. Louis presiding, followed by a grand reception in the Father Joseph Kempf Parish Center downstairs. The gathering will feature a large reception area with entertainment and food. Complimentary finger sandwiches, a variety of appetizers and fruit, a birthday cake, beer and wine, and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. A commemorative video featuring parishioner memories and countless photos will show on the big screen at 7 p.m. Everyone will go home with a commemorative booklet at the end of the celebration.

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Wentzville receives ‘Tank of the Year’ award

Photos courtesy city of Wentzville (Left) Wentzville’s 2,000,000-gallon, all-steel water tower (a single-pedestal, spheroid-style tank), was recently presented with the “Tank of the Year” award in the Elevated Tank category by the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association. (Right) On-hand to receive the “Tank of the Year” award were Director of Public Works Susan Spiegel, Assistant Director of Public Works Devon Dezort, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, and other city staff.

Wentzville’s 2,000,000-gallon, all-steel water tower (a single-pedestal, spheroid-style tank), was recently presented with the “Tank of the Year” award in the Elevated Tank category by the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association. STI/SPFA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the steel fabrication industry.

The Tank of the Year awards recognize companies instrumental in the creation, construction and implementation of tanks that best represent the advantages and flexibility of steel construc-

tion.

On-hand to receive the award were Director of Public Works Susan Spiegel, Assistant Director of Public Works Devon Dezort, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione, and other city staff.

“With much of the design and construction oversight provided in-house by city staff, the city is excited to be recognized for this tank, which will continue to provide excellent service for our growing community,” said Director of Public Works Susan Spiegel.

City of St. Peters announces holiday hours for Labor Day St. Peters City Hall, Municipal Court, Cultural Arts Centre, Police Records Division, Earth Centre and Recycle City will be closed Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day. Trash, recycling and yard waste curbside collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Semi-annual bulky trash pickup will also be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. The Aytes Community Recycling Center at Recycle City is open during

daylight hours for recycling drop-off.

The St. Peters Rec-Plex will be open from 1-5 p.m. on Sept. 6, but the Registration Desk and Administrative Offices will remain closed. Labor Day is also the last day of the outdoor pool season: Laurel Park Pool and The Cove will be open from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Animal Control will be on call Sept. 6. For emergency calls only after hours or on the holiday, call Police Dispatch at 636-278-2222.

Registration for the 2021 St. Charles County Golden Games is Open The St. Charles County Golden Games brochure and the registration form have been mailed and registration is open online at scc-goldengames. org. The registration fee for the event is $35 and includes a 2021 Golden Games T-Shirt, invitation to the Annual Golden Games Banquet and as many events you can schedule without conflict.

Due to COVID restrictions, the 2021 Games are limited to those events that are held at outdoor facilities. The agenda is as follows: • • •

Sept. 17

Sept. 18

Sept. 20

Shuffleboard, Pickleball, Miniature Golf Pickleball, Soccer, Track and Field, Specialty Events Executive Golf, Bocce Ball

• • •

Sept. 21

Sept. 22 Sept. 23

Golf, Trap Shooting, Air Gun, 5K Run, Wobble Trap Shuffleboard, Air Pistol, Skeet Cycling, Cornhole

The Annual Pre-Game Banquet will be held on Sept. 20. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a cash bar, dinner at 6 p.m. followed by announcements.

Participants in the Golden Games can attend at no charge, but guests are invited for $10 per person.

Volunteers are needed for the events. If you would like more information on becoming a part of this event, please contact Donna Dorough at dpdorough@yahoo.com For more information contact Sandy Wirtz at Sandywirtz@yahoo.com or. 314-438-7792.

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Safe entertaining tips in a COVID-19 world After an extended period without social contact, it’s only natural to crave some interaction, and there’s evidence that doing so can be advantageous for your mental health. However, taking precautions to protect your physical health, along with your guests’, can make for a more enjoyable event.

Keep it contained. Limit your gatherings to a few close friends or family members so if someone does get sick, contact tracing is a simple task. Keep in mind the number of same-household families you invite is more important than the number of people in that family. For ex-

ample, one family of six that has already been living in close quarters poses a lower risk than three couples living in separate houses. Also be mindful of your guests’ approach to prevention; if they’ve been less cautious than your family or vice versa, there’s room for conflict and anxiety.

Celebrate outdoors. Indoor event spaces naturally have less circulation, meaning potential airborne particles hang around longer. Planning your gathering outdoors helps ensure more free-moving fresh air and more space for guests to spread out and practice social distancing.

Encourage guests to bring

What to know about spine surgery Spine surgery is a complicated and misunderstood procedure. Though back pain is the number one reason Americans go to the emergency department, it is seldom the case that the condition would benefit from spine surgery. With the opening of our new spine center, we’re here to help you learn more about what spine surgeries treat and what you can expect when recovering.

What can spine surgery help treat?

Spine surgery can help pain related to nerve compression: loss of arm or leg function due to pressure on the spinal cord or pressure on individual nerves that cause shooting pain down the arms or legs.

What types of spine surgeries are there?

There are two main types: decompressions and reconstructions. Decompressions are necessary when there is an overgrown part of a bone or ligament in the spine, or a disc herniation that’s causing pressure on the nerves. Surgeons can eliminate that pressure by removing the structure causing pressure on the nerves.

Sometimes, the spine is unstable, or the process of removing a structure during a decompression leaves the spine unstable. This is when a reconstruction would be necessary. A reconstruction

their own. It may go against all your good hosting inclinations but hosting a bring-your-own party eliminates shared food and the risk of cross-contamination. You can provide disposable table service (plates, silverware and napkins) and single-serve beverages, but skip the cooler everyone reaches into.

Provide ample, well-spaced seating. Encourage guests to keep some distance from one another by creating comfy seating arrangements. You can take it a step farther by asking guests to bring their own chairs and directing each family to set up its space a reasonable distance

By Dr. Ian Dorward

requires a metal implant, like a screw or rod, to be placed to help hold the spine in position, along with bone graft to help the spine grow together across segments.

What should patients expect after a spine surgery?

With the spine, recovery can be more complex than simply letting a wound heal. Often, especially with fusions of the spine, you may have to modify your activities for up to a year after surgery. Examples of modified behaviors include avoiding bending, twisting, lifting or anything else that may put excess strain on the spine.

Rehabilitation is a huge component of recovery because you have to retrain your muscles to protect your spine and retrain yourself to use your spine safely. People will have surgery and often have to visit with physical and occupational therapists even when out of the hospital.

Be sure to talk to your primary care physician if you think you are experiencing a condition that makes you a candidate for spine surgery.

Ian Dorward, MD is a neurosurgeon on staff at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dorward, call 636-928WELL.

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Make cleanliness a priority.

Create stations with hand sanitizer or wipes. You can also create a makeshift sink to minimize trips to the restroom indoors.

Provide a spray bottle or bucket, soap and paper towels near the hose for quick clean-ups.

Find more advice for navigating pandemic life at eLivingtoday.com.

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Guild Mortgage names 2021 academic collegiate scholarship program recipients As part of its commitment to supporting the neighborhoods and communities it serves throughout the U.S., Guild Mortgage has announced the recipients of its annual academic collegiate scholarship program.

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The scholarships are awarded through the Guild Giving Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by Guild to support education, provide shelter, and inspire positive change wherever the company serves. The company’s approximately 4,400 employees across the country give back to their local neighborhoods and communities through sustained investment of time and resources. The Guild Giving Foundation partially match-

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Advertiser Profile: Learn From My Lack of Knowledge

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State honors FZSD teacher and coach as Pioneer in Education Longtime Fort Zumwalt teacher and coach Ted Molitor was among five Missouri educators recognized as a Pioneer in Education at the 60th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators. The award recognizes their commitment and contributions to public education in Missouri.

“These individuals are true champions of public education, striving for excellence and advocating for Missouri students throughout their careers as public servants,” said Dr. Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Education.

Molitor, born and raised in St. Charles County, retired in 1997 after almost 40 years working as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, athletic director and school counselor in his hometown. He joined the Central R-II School District, just a few years before it was renamed Fort Zumwalt, when its first high school was under construction. He saw Fort Zumwalt grow from less than 300 students to more than 17,000. It was Molitor who es-

tablished the first basketball program in the district, which won one game in the first season. By season three, they were 24-4.

“I wanted to give bragging rights to the parents of Fort Zumwalt,” he told author Patty Corum, Ed.D., in her book Faces of Fort Zumwalt.

Molitor coached for 12 years before moving into his next role with the district. Along with colleagues, he formed the Gateway Athletic Conference, which still exists today.

Corum’s research found many of Molitor’s former students teaching and coaching in the district. They credit Molitor as the reason they chose to work in education, saying it was in his classroom and on his basketball court where they learned things like self-discipline, respect and kindness.

Molitor is joined by Lynn Beckwith, Jr., Florissant; Nellie Harper, Warsaw; J.D. King, Macon; and Cindy O’Brien, Liberty.

State education officials have presented the Pioneer in Ed-

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt High School yearbook Longtime Fort Zumwalt teacher and coach Ted Molitor was among five Missouri educators recognized as a Pioneer in Education at the 60th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators.

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August 11, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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 Aug. 24: Blood drive

Wentzville United Methodist Church and Faith United Church of Christ Wentzville are sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Wentzville United Methodist Church at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville from 2 to 6 p.m. Questions, please call 636327-6377. Appointments are needed.

Schedule online or call 1-800-RED CROSS. https://www.redcrossblood. org/give.html/donation-time Note: donate blood and get a free fourmonth subscription to Apple Music.

Aug. 27: German club meeting

Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) will meet at The Brass Rail at 4601 Highway K in O’Fallon at 11 a.m.. Attendees are predominantly German born/raised (or German wannabee) people who live in St. Charles County and get together monthly to speak German, eat a late breakfast or early lunch and sip a cool drink or two. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. For more information send an email to: d.yarolimek@sbcglobal.net

Sept. 11: Social dance

Celebrate America Social Dance sponsored by Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary #2273 takes place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Hall (K.C. Hall) at 2199 Post Road in Dardenne Prairie. For tickets contact Shirley Boyer at 314-795-5577 or Lisa Newman at 314-566-0725.

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

Sept. 25 Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County

Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County registration begins at 8 a.m. at St Charles Community College. Register earlier at alz.org/sccwalk.

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 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com.

BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

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

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Alcoholics

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Weldon

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

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.

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 unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm.

For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

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

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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.

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: Seniors group

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.

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.

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: group

Diabetes

support

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

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, 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 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on third Tuesday of

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.

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.

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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. 314369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

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 League meeting

Corps

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 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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Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting

St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharlesrotary.org.

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American

Legion

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

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Thursdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Ready for indoor soccer The St. Louis Ambush play in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The Major Arena Soccer League Commissioner Keith Tozer recently announced teams would play a full 24-game schedule that will run from late November through early April of 2022, with playoffs to follow.

For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com *Long time, no see Hoots impressive for 2021 The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect Baseball League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri.

The Hoots had a great run as they ended up in first place the first half of the season that qualified them for the playoffs. The second half they scratched out second place.

The playoffs are on the way.

Go to www.OFallonHoots.com for more details *Keep the winning ways going UMSL hires assistant baseball coach The University of Missouri-St. Louis has added a new individual to the staff of the baseball club.

Cliff Brown is the new addition to the roster.

“I am very excited to have Cliff join the coaching staff and am ready for him to get started,” said Corey Wahl head baseball coach. “He will bring a new perspective as well as a high level of energy and excitement to our program. Cliff is a highly motivated and competitive person who will help push our student-athletes to reach their potential.”

Brown spent the last year with Elite Baseball Training in Chicago, Illinois, after 10 seasons (2009-20) as head coach at William Rainey Harper College. During his tenure with the Hawks, he saw 27 players earn NJCAA All-Region IV honors and had 31 players garner N4C All-Conference accolades. He also coached three players to NJCAA All-American status.

Prior to his stint at Harper, Brown worked at the Chicago White Sox Training Academy (2006-09) where he was the Director of Satellite Academy/ Instruction. As the lead instructor, he was responsible for developing and implementing all instruction and curriculum for classes and camps. He also was a head coach for the 17-under Amateur City Elite (ACE) team and in the White Sox fall wooden bat league.

Brown was an assistant coach for eight years (1996-2004) at California State University in Los Angeles. He spent time there as the recruiting coordinator, hitting coach and bench coach as the team won two conference titles. In addition, Brown developed and implemented a year-round strength program for all players. After moving back to the Midwest, Brown spent one year at Valparaiso University (2006) as the team’s pitching coach.

Other coaching experience includes a season as the head coach of the Minot Greenheads of the Northwoods League, an assistant coach at Northeastern Illinois University and a one-year stint as the strength and conditioning coach of the Chicago White Sox rookie ball team.

Brown is a 1996 graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of the Arts degree.

He then continued his education, earning his Master of Science in Education with a specialization in sports management in 2006 from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. *Welcome to the Midwest 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, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

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Recipe: A Beautifully Baked Beef Dinner

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BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND SPINACH SALAD Ingredients: Servings: 4-6 • 1 beef tenderloin (4 • 2 teaspoons salt, divided pounds), wrapped with • 3 tablespoons lemon butcher’s twine juice • 9 tablespoons olive oil, • 2 teaspoons Dijon divided mustard • 4 teaspoons pepper, • 1 package (5 1/2 divided ounces) baby spinach • 1 head cauliflower • dried cranberries, for • 5 shallots, quartered garnish

Directions: • Heat oven to 475 F. Place beef on baking sheet. Rub 4 tablespoons olive oil and 2 teaspoons pepper into beef. Bake 12 minutes.

• In large bowl, toss cauliflower, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper to combine. Scatter vegetables around beef and bake 18-25 minutes, or until desired doneness is reached. Allow meat to rest 15 minutes covered in aluminum foil.

• In medium bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and remaining salt and pepper until combined. Add spinach; stir until combined.

• Serve by layering spinach topped with cauliflower and shallots then sliced tenderloin. Garnish with dried cranberries.

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Robert Downey Jr. IS Iron Man

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 Aug. 1, the “Sunday Times” took a cheap shot at Robert Downey Jr. and his portrayal of billionaire Tony Stark, the alter ego of Iron Man. Before the live-action character debuted on screen in 2008, comic book enthusiasts were his biggest fans. Downey’s on-screen performances set the tone and integrity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). That, unfortunately, didn’t keep “Sunday Times” writer Jonathan Dean from saying that “his Iron Man could be played by almost anyone with wit.”

Speaking as a writer and comic book fan, Mr. Dean should immediately find another line of work. Before RDJ and director Jon Favreau kicked off the MCU, Marvel superheroes were in creative limbo. Spider-Man had his own self-titled 1970’s live-action TV series while the Incredible Hulk also had his own prime-time show starring the late Bill Bixby. The Green Goliath finally made it the big screen in 2003 in Ang Lee’s “Hulk,” but the film was too disjointed to attract a wide audience.

According to reports, Jon Favreau fought Marvel Studios to cast RDJ, and that decision paid off handsomely. In interviews surrounding the 2008 “Iron Man” premiere, the late, great Stan Lee admitted Stark was a character he thought comic readers would hate. That plan backfired beautifully because Tony Stark became one of Marvel’s best and most beloved characters. Favreau did not repeat the mistakes of previous directors and stayed true to Stark’s backstory: a wealthy, bored industrialist who was dismissive of others until he found redemption – and his life’s work – in a metal suit.

Robert Downey, Jr. breathed life and emotion into the comic book character. Refusing to make a deadly weapon for a dictator, a gravely wounded Stark collaborated with a fellow captive name Yinsen on a mechanized suit of armor. RDJ added realism to Tony’s long journey from playboy to superhero, battling egotism and alcoholism along the way. In the MCU, he found true love with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), his personal assistant. They had a child together and RDJ showed Tony was a great dad.

“Iron Man” photo courtesy Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios.

Arguably, wit and sarcasm were two key components that Robert Downey, Jr. brought to the character, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Tony and Steve Rogers were good friends, but the return of Bucky Barnes, the Winter Solider, caused a rift between them. “Captain America: Civil War” contained an epic battle between these three characters and one in which Stark finally unleashed his grief over his parents’ death.

Over 11 years, Robert Downey, Jr. showed that Tony Stark had a heart and could love his family fiercely. While several well-trained actors might have played the role, none would have added the nuances and depth that RDJ did. When Tony made the ultimate on-screen sacrifice, RDJ gave the character an incredible send-off.

Note to Jonathan Dean: Robert Downey, Jr. IS Iron Man and you’re not.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: TV THEME SONGS

‘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

ROAD RAGE

Road trips are always such fun. Especially when there are eight people squished together in a car like eggs in an omelet. The joy intensifies when half of those people are kids with small attention spans and even smaller bladders.

Oh sure, it starts out all fun and games, but quickly devolves into more chaos than free Slurpee Day at 7-11.

First we pulled out of the driveway and got halfway down the street when naturally someone forgot something. “Jimmy! Why aren’t you wearing pants?”

“It’s too hot.”

We turned around and got pants and a last minute drink of water for another. We headed out again and got three-fourths of the way down the street.

Meow.

“What in the name of all that is fuzzy! Is that the cat?! Who smuggled Mr. McWhiskers in?”

We turned around to deposit the cat and do a thorough shakedown of all inmates…err, kids. A hamster was discovered in a backpack, one child had no shoes and another had already eaten an entire bag of licorice and had that I-might-throw-up look on her face.

On our way again we heard: “Are we there yet? I’m bored. I have to tinkle!”

“Let’s sing some travel songs,” I said to avert their attention.

After 39 verses of, “This Is the Song That Never Ends” I demanded we pull over at the next rest stop so I could stretch my legs and hitch a ride back with a truck driver.

“Okay,” my daughter said to her son the tinkler, “We’ve stopped for a potty break.”

“I don’t have to go anymore,” he said.

“What do you mean? You’ve been yowling for…”

She stared at his soggy shorts then grabbed a pair of dry pants to change him into.

I am pulled out of the cab of the semi-truck by my ankles and tossed back into the car.

The kids yelled: “I’m hungry. I’m tired. Jenny spilled her drink all over me! Jimmy’s touching my elbow!”

“I want to die a painful death,” another screamed.

(Okay, that might have been me.)

“Let’s play the alphabet road game,” I said.

After thirty minutes of fighting over if the word pizza could be used as a substitute for the letter Z, we stopped for gas.

They drove off as I smiled. My new truck-driver friend, Willey, said he’d be glad to drop me off at home.

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. ____’s razor 6. Credit card-related acronym 9. Goes with rave 13. Garlic mayo 14. “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation 15. Echo sounder 16. Beauty shop 17. European Economic Community 18. Falstaffian in body 19. *”Scooby-Dooby-Doo, where are you? We got some work ____ ____ ____” 21. *”So no one told you life was gonna be ____ ____” 23. Pocket watch chain 24. Uncouth one 25. Place to get a massage 28. Boozer 30. Pie nuts 35. Sharpen 37. Orange powder drink mix 39. Tennis-affected joint 40. Bright thought 41. Reputation-damaging gossip 43. Symphony member 44. Famous Beethoven symphony 46. Microsoft browser 47. “Young Frankenstein” leading actor 48. Dines at home 50. Telephoned 52. Up to present time 53. Neat

55. Diamond stat 57. *”Gee, our old ____ ran great, those were the days” 61. *”Let’s ride with the family down the street through the courtesy of Fred’s ____ ____” 65. Loosen laces 66. Opposite of vend 68. Kind of artery 69. One Beatle 70. Recipe amt.

71. Opposite of atonal 72. *”Where the kisses are hers and ____ and his, Three’s company too” 73. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 74. Rosetta Stone, e.g.

DOWN 1. Brewer’s kiln 2. “Ta-ta!” in Italy 3. *”If you’re out on the road feeling lonely, and so ____” 4. Remote in manner 5. S.S. ____ of “Gilligan’s Island” 6. Not many (2 words) 7. *”Movin’ on up to the east side, we finally got a piece of the ____” 8. Right-hand page 9. Schneider and Reiner 10. Afresh 11. Astronaut’s insignia 12. Three pointer 15. Evening party 20. Sad newspaper notices 22. Goes with skip and a jump 24. Without a trace of

moisture (2 words) 25. *”Everybody’s got a special kind of story, everybody finds a way to ____” 26. Podium, pl.

27. Concerning, archaic 29. *”Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your ____” 31. Heidi’s “Magic Wooden Shoe” 32. The Beatles’“____ Road” 33. Not a soul (2 words) 34. *”Sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away on my way to where the air is ____” 36. “Good ____” cooking show 38. Lady née Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta 42. Extend subscription 45. Infamous German leader 49. Naught 51. Barley kernels 54. Financial woes 56. Where there’s trouble?

57. Verdant 58. Initial stake 59. Hollywood Walk of Fame honor 60. A snob puts them on 61. Use a keyboard 62. Marine eagle 63. Bibliographical abbr.

64. *”Just sit right back and you’ll hear a ____” 67. *”Oh boy it’s swell to say, Good morning ____!”

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