October 2, 2019
Breathing life into the past
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The Boone-Duden Historical Society will host a cemetery tour on Oct. 6 at Francis Howell Cemetery, located in Busch Wildlife Area past the Missouri Conservation Department office.
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Boone-Duden Historical Society hosts annual cemetery tour where local performers recall lives and stories from St. Charles County’s past By Brett Auten It will be history in the flesh as the lives and stories from St. Charles County’s past are given a breath of air. The third annual Boone-Duden Historical Society cemetery tour will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6 beginning at 2 p.m. This year, the featured cemetery will be the Francis Howell Cemetery (previously known as the Fitz Cemetery) which is located in Busch Wildlife Area past the Missouri Conservation Department office. This will be the third such tour put on by the group as previous inclinations were held in 2017 at the United Church of Christ Cemetery in Femme Osage and in 2018 at the Thomas Howell Cemetery.
“The Francis Howell Cemetery is intriguing to me because it has sort have been left behind for 50 years,” Penny Pitman, a Boone-Duden Historical Society member, said. “There is just an enormous amount of history there.” The Francis Howell cemetery features 161 graves, including some of the region’s earliest pioneers and settlers, many of whom arrived before Missouri Statehood in 1821, and many who arrived while this area was Spanish territory. The Boone-Duden cemetery tours are more than just an informational walkabout. Figures from the past are represented by club members (or member’s spouses or friends) who relish the role and this form of storytelling. The characters represent
people who settled the area in the 18th century through the mandatory removal of all citizens in 1941 from 18,000 acres that had been home to families for generations, to build the TNT Plant for World War II munitions manufacturing. Among the characters included in the Frances Howell Cemetery are Francis Howell, Sarah Johnson, Fortunatus Boone Castlio, O.E Bacon, J.C. Pitman and others who will speak in costume and tell stories of their lives and their times. Information and research for the characters are usually done by members Bob Brail and Cathy Schoppenhorst. “You get a real concept of the people who were of the time and you get to hear their story through them,” Pitman said. “This See ‘PAST’ page 2
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will give you the feel of who was around and how they lived.” Tickets are $7 the day of the event at the cemetery. Half of the ticket revenue will go to the upkeep of the Francis Howell Cemetery and the other half to the Boone-Duden Historical Society. A map to the cemetery is posted at the Boone-Duden.com website. Pitman advises being aware that it is not the Thomas Howell Cemetery located on Highway 94. At its core, the Boone-Duden Historical Society is local people preserving local history. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of historic sites, objects, and genealogical data. Its primary mission is to collect and receive, record, study, exhibit, preserve and share all things about the history of the area. The Boone-Duden Historical Society was founded in 1988 with a focus on the western portion of St. Charles County. To find out more about history through their interesting programs, visit boone-duden.com, or search for the Boone-Duden Historical Society on Facebook. Submitted photo The Boone-Duden Historical Society will host a cemetery tour on Oct. 6 at Francis Howell Cemetery, located in Busch Wildlife Area past the Missouri Conservation Department office.
Wentzville recycling event diverts more than 27,000 pounds of waste More than 27,000 pounds of electronic waste (or ewaste) was diverted from the landfill following Wentzville’s third electronics recycling event. Last month, more than 350 participants came through the drive-thru event to drop off items including laptops, cell phones, TVs, printers, computers and more. Since 2018, Wentzville has diverted more than 82,000 pounds of ewaste from the landfill. There will be a second 2019 electronics recycling event on Nov. 23 at Holt High School from 9-11:30 a.m. The November event will also include personal document shredding, which will be limited to six Banker’s Boxes or three, 13-gallon trashbags per household. The events are for individuals and families only, no businesses please.
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Local residents chosen as Missouri Farm Family for St. Charles County Matt and Amanda Weber and family of Orchard Farm were among the families honored during the 61st annual Farm Family Day, Aug. 12 at the Missouri State Fair. The Weber family was selected as the St. Charles County Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in St. Charles County and the local Farm Bureau. The family includes Emily, Jacob and Madeline Weber. Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA. The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau, the Missouri Department of Agriculture, the Missouri State Fair Commissioners, the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and MU Extension and Engagement.
Submitted photo Pictured are (back row, from left) Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for MU Extension and Engagement, and Chief Engagement Officer, UM System; Blake Hurst, President, Missouri Farm Bureau; Nikki Cunningham, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; Christopher Daubert, VC and Dean, MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Christine Chinn, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture; Ted E. Sheppard, Missouri State Fair Commissioner; (Seated) Lowell Mohler, Missouri State Fair Commissioner and (front row, from left) St. Charles County Farm Family The Weber Family Matt, Emily, Jake and Amanda.
This year, all 114 Missouri counties plus the city of St. Louis participated, honoring nearly 500 people from the 115 farm families. The event showcases the impact Missouri Farm Families have on the economy and heritage of the state, said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe.
“These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families,” he said.
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Missouri Secretary of State awards Edge Action Plan Grant to St. Charles City-County Library Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that the St. Charles City-County Library has been awarded an Edge Action Plan Grant of $18,000. “Our libraries are an invaluable resource to Missourians, offering public access to a wide array of materials and technology,” Ashcroft said. “These grants ensure libraries have the funds they need to offer quality technology-based services and programs to their patrons.” The library will use the grant to provide four computers with editing software, microphones and cameras to aid patrons in the creative process. Additionally 32 Chromebooks will be added for circulation in the library, allowing for more flexible use of space for both individual and group work. While the new resources will be available to all, there is a special target of addressing the needs of people looking to improve job skills or create materials for their small business. Edge is a nationally recognized tool that helps libraries evaluate their technology services based on a set of national technology benchmarks, giving them resources, recommendations and ideas for strategic planning and community engagement. Edge Action Plan Grants provide funds to assist public libraries in completing goals they set from using Edge. Projects may address needs for new or expanded technology-based services or the replacement of outdated technology at the library, as identified through an Edge Assessment. The Secretary of State’s State Library has approved a total of 15 grant applications in the 2020 fiscal year, totaling $158,934 in federal awards that the secretary’s office has distributed to libraries throughout Missouri. The grants are funded by the Library Services and Technology Act through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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St. Charles County Councilman announces resignation St. Charles County Councilman Mike Klinghammer, R-District 6, announced at the Aug. 26 council meeting that he was resigning from the council effective Sept. 3. Klinghammer has accepted a position as economic development specialist with the city of St. Charles. Klinghammer has served on the council since January 2013 and is in the third year of his second four-year term. Prior, he was elected to the city of St. Charles Council in April 1995 and served through April 2001. He again was elected in 2007 and reelected in 2010, serving through 2012. “It has been my honor to serve the citizens of District 6 for the past six years,” Klinghammer says. “Leaving this role is not a decision I made lightly; however, it is a position that will allow me to continue to serve my hometown. My love for the
city of St. Charles and my passion for seeing it grow makes this a great opportunity for me. I am excited to begin working in the field of economic development.” County Executive Steve Ehlmann will appoint a replacement for the empty seat. His selection will be from the same party as Klinghammer – Republican – and must be approved by the council. Ehlmann expects to have the position filled within the next 30 days. “I want to thank Mike for his service on the council,” says Ehlmann. “He has made many contributions over the past six years, including serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. As a lifelong resident of St. Charles County, Mike’s knowledge of the county in general, his district, and the residents, have been a great asset to St. Charles County Government.”
Photo courtesy St. Charles County St. Charles County Councilman Mike Klinghammer, R-District 6, announced at the Aug. 26 council meeting that he was resigning from the council effective Sept. 3.
“We are very excited to have Mike join our team at the city of St. Charles,” says St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer. “His breadth of knowledge and experience, along with his history and familiarity of St. Charles, will be a valuable asset to the city. We have a lot of exciting things happening in St. Charles, and we look forward to Mike being a part of our growth and helping us move into the future.”
Restaurant Review: Bike Stop Cafe
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As most people are, I am constantly on the go and can’t always enjoy sitting down to eat a meal. Due to this fact, I have a deep appreciation for Togo food that’s quality does not suffer just because it had to travel and couldn’t be eaten right away. Bike Stop Café did not disappoint in their ability to provide quality food, but was exceptional in their swift service during a lunch rush. The barista who served made the recommendation of The Katy ($8.25), which is a turkey sandwich paired with mustard, mayo, tomato, Havarti, organic greens on wheat bread. The sandwich stayed in perfect condition for my commute and tasted as if it had just been made. To drink I ordered a Sweetheart ($3.50), a raspberry-mocha latte on ice which complemented the sandwich perfectly. The menu size is large and offers something for everyone. They serve breakfast and lunch all day offering vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. This café also serves assorted baked goods and from what I could
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Photo by The Phantom Gourmet The Katy, a turkey sandwich paired with mustard, mayo, tomato, Havarti, organic greens on wheat bread along with the Sweetheart, a raspberry-mocha latte on ice, at the Bike Stop Café in St. Charles.
overhear, the other customers said they are to die for. Bike Stop Café is located at 701 S. Riverside Drive off of Historic Main Street in St. Charles. They are open Monday through Thursday 7a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p. m. and on Sundays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you are looking for a quick bite to take with you or wanna sit and enjoy the riverfront, this place is worth the trip.
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Inspiration Corner: Possible impossibilities “Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.” – Abraham Lincoln I felt like a failure. I had been asked to complete a task by someone who has great regard for my abilities and had disappointed them. Worse, this person expressed their regret by redoing everything I had done. I wept – not because I knew I was capable of better work – but because I had let them down. I tried to reassure myself that I had done my best and that was all that could truly be asked of me. But their displeasure still felt like a knife to my heart. So I was dismayed when this person asked me to try again. The stress of trying even harder to complete the impossible task was like a heavy chain around my neck. For each stroke I swam, I sank deeper until I bungled it all over again. The person who gave me the task responded by critiquing my approach. “It shouldn’t be so difficult for you!” they said – not recognizing the task which had been given was not within my skillset. This person went from frustration to anger in less than six seconds and burned rubber all over my heart once more. I consoled myself that it would be the last time they asked, that is, until the dreaded task was placed before me once again. Abraham Lincoln was a master at dealing with impossibilities. On Dec. 20, 1839 he told the Hall of Representatives, “What has once happened, will invariably happen again, when the same circumstances which combined to produce it, shall again combine in the same way.” He was arguing against the formation of a subtreasury run by the government – and specifically recommended by President Van Buren’s administration. Lincoln’s case-in-point was annual expenses for 1838 that were upwards of $40 million – more than 2.5 times what President Washington had spent in eight years of office ($16 million). Lincoln humbly suggested that the government should not be responsible for regulating currency due to its terrible track record of managing taxpayer money. With this in mind I sat down to attempt the task which I had been given once again. I could not change the task nor task-giver’s expectations. The only thing I could control was the specific circumstances under which I conducted it. I sought out people wiser than myself and asked hard questions. I listened well. I pondered what was said. Then I attempted the task again. While I did not accomplish perfection on that attempt, I improved upon the past and learned something in the process. We all have different skillsets and abilities. What comes naturally to one person may be a mystery to another, but if we are willing to persevere, to dare to do the impossible, and to hope for a better outcome, we just may find out – like Lincoln – that impossibility is just a word for someone who has an unwilling heart. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com. Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.
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Wentzville student earns perfect score on ACT Liberty High School graduate Nawal Cheema has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning the top score varies from year to year, on average, only around two-tenths of one percent of students who take the ACT earn a 36. Among test takers in the U.S. high school graduating class of 2018, only 3,741 of more than 1.9 million students earned an ACT composite score of 36. “Getting a 36 gave me a newfound belief in myself and my abilities and I hope I can use it to help me in the future,” said Cheema. “I hope to get into an Ivy League school here in the United States, while at the same time applying abroad for medical school in Pakistan.” The ACT consists of tests in English, mathematics, reading and science. Each test is scored on a scale of 1-36, and a student’s composite score is the
average of the four test scores. The score for ACT’s optional writing test is reported separately and is not included within the ACT composite score. In a letter from ACT chief executive officer Marten Roorda recognizing this exceptional achievement, the CEO stated, “Your achievement on the ACT is significant and rare. Your exceptional scores will provide any college or university with ample evidence of your readiness for the academic rigors that lie ahead.” Cheema graduated a year early with the Class of 2019, graduating summa cum laude. She finished high school with a 4.545 GPA, and was ranked second in her class. Cheema took four Advanced Placement (AP) courses last year and was recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction. She earned dual credit through UMSL, completed three PLTW Biomedical Science courses, and
Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Liberty High School graduate Nawal Cheema has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36.
is eligible to earn college credit for those courses as well. She was a member of NHS, HOSA, LINK Crew, FCCLA, Debate Club, and was a three-year member of the tennis team. Cheema plans to major in either computer science or biochemistry.
Wentzville School District demographic report predicts continued enrollment growth The Wentzville School District could add up to 5,000 new students over the next decade according to projections in a new demographic study released by MGT Consulting Group. The findings, which indicate the district could top 22,000 students over the next 10 years, were shared with the Board of Education by MGT Project Director Dan Schmidt at the Aug. 15 board meeting. The report’s key findings include that since 2009, WSD enrollment has increased 38.57 percent across all age groups with grades 9-12 experiencing the most growth during that time at 49.39 percent. The report also states that although the population of females of child-bearing age has slightly decreased across the district, the future school age population (under five) has increased. “As a district we are well versed in dealing with growth and we can speak confidently about our historical enrollment,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “But when it comes to predicting future growth, we rely on the professionals to assist us with that so we can effectively plan to have the infrastructure in place to educate all students. This study confirms our growth will continue for the foreseeable future and we will need to continue to plan for expansion in the WSD.” The report acknowledges that the new elementary school scheduled to open next year will temporarily alleviate the K-6 capacity issues, but says the anticipated increase in enrollment will soon lead to a need for additional elementary space.
The study also concedes that need would be reduced if the district decides to move sixth grade back into the middle school buildings. “In that situation, the overutilization at the elementary school buildings would be alleviated and the need for additional elementary school capacity would be reduced.” However, the study acknowledges that moving sixth grade back to middle school would then accelerate the need for a fourth middle school. “Current middle school capacity will accommodate enrollment for the next several years, though enrollment will need to be balanced across existing space (due to a capacity issue at Wentzville Middle School). The projected utilization for the middle schools would change significantly if the district decided to move the sixth grade back into the middle school buildings.” The study also confirms the fourth high school will address overutilization at the existing three high schools and “keep the high school grade band efficiently utilized through the next decade.” This is the third demographic study that the district has commissioned since 2007. The WSD continues to be the fastest growing school district in the 21st century, averaging 602 new students each year since 2001. Current enrollment is approximately 17,400 students, which reflects an increase of over 600 students from this time last year and makes the WSD the ninth largest school district in Missouri.
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Business
Novamed Surgery of St. Peters / St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center celebrates 20th anniversary Novamed Surgery of St. Peters / St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center celebrated their 20th anniversary in business with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 27. Cutting the ribbon was Dr. Paul Spezia, DO and Nurse Manager Angele Bernier. Also joining Spezia and Bernier was the medical staff of Novamed, along with city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and several city of St. Peters Aldermen, friends, clients and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. The Novamed Surgery of St. Peters / St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center is an independent healthcare facility which performs outpatient surgery. By opting for an ambulatory surgery center, patients benefit
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from being discharged home the same day as their surgery, it’s more affordable than the same procedure than in a hospital setting, there is a reduced risk of infections compared to hospitals and the patients are afforded a more comfortable environment than a hospital.
For more information on Novamed Surgery of St. Peters / St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center, their hours of operation and services they provide, please call 636-928-1670 or visit the website at www.novamedsurgeryofstpeters.com.
Meridian Waste acquires West Transfer Station in St. Charles Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, has completed the acquisition of the West Transfer Station in St. Charles and the related hauling business, effective Sept. 1. Meridian Waste Missouri, LLC acquired the municipal solid waste (MSW) transfer station permit #0418302 known as the West Transfer Station. The purchase also includes commercial, industrial and residential subscription contracts located in the counties of St. Charles, Franklin, Lincoln and Warren. Under the previous ownership, the West Transfer Station, located at 2730 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy, had not been operational for the last 10 years. However, the permit is active under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the site is permitted to accept MSW waste from commercial and residential customers. The accepted waste will be properly disposed of at Meridian Waste’s Eagle Ridge Landfill in Bowling Green, Missouri. “This acquisition represents smart, efficient and environ-
Submitted photo Meridian Waste has completed the acquisition of the West Transfer Station in St. Charles and the related hauling business, effective Sept. 1.
mentally beneficial industry best practices in a competitive marketplace resulting in enhanced service performance, consolidated trucking routes, and greater internalization into the company’s disposal assets,” said Dave Lavender, Meridian Waste’s Chief Operating Officer. “As Meridian Waste evaluates and improves financial and operational margins, the marketplace will see continued proactive decisions to shed itself of unprofitable contracts, in particular underperforming residential governmental contracts that restrict the ability to adjust
to market conditions, and shift towards geographic areas where we can internalize volumes and maximize overall company performance. It’s truly a win for all, most importantly the customers we serve in the north and west St. Louis marketplace.” This purchase represents the tenth acquisition since Warren Equity’s acquisition of Meridian Waste in April 2018. New Meridian Waste customers can contact customer care at 314-291-3131 or via email at CustomerCareMO@MeridianWaste.com.
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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Oct. 4: “Rec-or-Treat”
Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to Rec-or-Treat, a family-friendly and free event from 6 – 8 p.m. at O’Fallon’s Renaud Center. Come ready to bounce in one of several inflatables, partake in spooky activities, choose from balloon artists’ creations, play games, make a spooky snack with Chef Tim, vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin and be prepared to meet Elsa, Captain America and Baby Shark! Admission and activities are free to all. The Renaud Center is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. See event details at www.renaudcenter.com/recor-treat.
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.
Oct. 11: Drone Zone
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Bring your drone or unmanned aircraft systems to the Youth Activity Park (YAP) in Dardenne Prairie for a morning of flying and obstacle course fun at Drone Zone, a new program hosted by the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department! The YAP is located at 7801 Highway N and will be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for drone users only. To participate, drone users must complete and submit a Special Use/Drone Permit prior to entering the park. The program is free and open to spectators of all ages; registration is not required. For more information about the Special Use/Drone Permit and the approval process, call the park at 636561-4964.
Oct. 18: Food Truck Fright
Head to Dames Park for Food Truck Fright. This Halloween-inspired event will feature live music from JD Hughes as he plays around a campfire. Admission and parking are free. For $5 you can get s’mores and a hayride around the park. Dames Park is located at 389 Dames Park Drive in O’Fallon. Some of the area’s best food trucks will offer a variety of food and beverages for purchase. For the most up-to-date information, check out www.ofallon.mo.us/ food-truck-frenzy. For weather-related event information, call 636-379-5614.
Nov. 16: Trivia night
“Thinksgiving” trivia night fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m., trivia starts at 6:45 p.m.
Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240.
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 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.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-4479056.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
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.
Mondays: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day)
unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary. org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and 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 636-9493372.
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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 2, 2019 Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.
Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal
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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets 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: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
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
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
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: Toastmasters Meeting
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.
Wednesdays: Marine League meeting
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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 636.928.1928.
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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
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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 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 12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.
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New team announced to play in O’Fallon Recently the O’Fallon City Council voted to approve a lease with O’Fallon Baseball Associates, LLC, who will be placing a new baseball team at CarShield Field in time for the 2020 season. The new ownership group also will be responsible for day-to-day management of the stadium with a four-year contract. The new team, which will move to O’Fallon from their previous home in Hannibal, Missouri, will play in the Prospect League. The Hannibal Hoots team finished the 2019 campaign with a record of 23-37, 20 games out of first in the West Division of the league. Not sure how the personnel on the team will change coming to O’Fallon. The Prospect League formed in 2008, is a summer collegiate wood-bat league offering family-friendly, affordable baseball entertainment and provides eligible college players experience using a wood bat in a competitive atmosphere and exposure to Major League Baseball scouts. “We are extremely excited to welcome the Prospect League to O’Fallon,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “When we looked at the potential tenants for CarShield Field, we knew we wanted to find an ownership group that was committed to family-friendly fun and who will invest in marketing the team and the stadium as a destination.” “The Prospect League is proud to announce that unanimous approval has been granted to allow the Hannibal membership to be re-located to O’Fallon, Missouri, for the 2020 season and beyond,” Prospect League Commissioner Dennis Bastien said. *And so it begins Thanks to ’69 graduates for reading my sports article regularly I had many classmates at my 50 year Mercy High School reunion comment on how they read the Community News Sports! *Appreciate it
Women’s team at Lindenwood excel in new volleyball league In their first match as members of the GLVC, Lindenwood University’s women’s volleyball swept former MIAA foe Southwest Baptist in their first GLVC conference win. The Lions out-played the Bearcats in every statistical category including hitting percentage, where Lindenwood held a .296 to .147 advantage. The Lions have now held eight of their 10 opponents to a sub-.200 hitting percentage. Lindenwood rises to 8-2 overall this season. Major mentions: -Southwest Baptist opened the game with a .333 attack percentage in the first…after that, the Lions held the Bearcats to .051 in the second and .091 in the third. -Alexa Pressley returned from injury to lead the Lions in kills (14) and aces (four)...she also hit .448 in the match. -Jenna Garrett also came back from injury to lead the offense with 36 assists…she just missed a double-double with nine digs. -Sadie Kosciuk had 12 kills with two blocks and a team-leading .450 attack percentage. -Maider Sancho had nine digs to tie Garrett for the team lead. -Mackenzi Sifuentes had five blocks to lead the Lindenwood defense. -As a team, the Lions out-blocked the Bearcats 8-3. *Great start to the Great Lakes Valley Conference 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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Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce
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Butter 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 2 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups cubed brioche or challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup crushed peanuts powdered sugar, for garnish
Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Butter four 4-ounce ramekins. In bowl, mix 1/3 cup peanut butter, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. Toss bread cubes in mixture until thoroughly coated. Divide evenly among prepared dishes. Bake until custard is set in middle and tops are golden, about 3540 minutes. If tops of bread brown too quickly, cover ramekins loosely with aluminum foil.
In small saucepan over low heat, combine remaining peanut butter and maple syrup until thoroughly warmed. To serve, drizzle ramekins with maplepeanut sauce and garnish with chopped peanuts and powdered sugar. Substitution: Whole wheat rolls may be used in place of brioche or challah bread.
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Dame Maggie Smith and “Downton Abbey” beat Stallone, Pitt at the box office
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Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
part from “Avengers: Endgame,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the upcoming sequel to “Frozen,” it can be difficult to predict which films will become box office successes from week-to-week. In 1994, for instance, Jim Carrey, then best known as a cast member of “In Living Color,” shocked critics with “Ace Ventura,” a low-budget adventure featuring the talented comedian. Carrey’s popularity carried over to the big screen, making this offbeat adventure the top film of the weekend. More recently, Dame Maggie Smith and the cast of “Downton Abbey” fended off Sylvester Stallone’s “Rambo: Last Blood” and Brad Pitt’s outer space turn in “Ad Astra” to lead the weekend results. The title of Pitt’s film means “To the stars,” but the adaptation of the series about British aristocrats in the early 20th Century went into box office orbit. Thanks to a successful run on public broadcasting stations, “Downton Abbey” has built up a solid fan base. Even Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau), Tony Stark’s best friend, is a huge fan of the series. Even with critics’ screening and Thursday evening previews, it’s sometimes hard to predict how mainstream movies will fare
There also are times when negative public opinion about an upcoming film requires damage control. Kevin Spacey had already filmed his scenes in “All the Money in the World” when he was accused of inappropriate behavior. Director Ridley Scott decided to remove all traces of Spacey from the film and had Christopher Plummer take over the role of industrialist J. Paul Getty. Plummer did so well that he earned both a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for his work. A film also can have an incrediPhoto courtesy Carnival Film and Television ble cast, director and story and still become a box office disappointment. Based on a Stephen King novella, “The at the weekend box office. Even the insiders Shawshank Redemption” focused on Andy who make films and finance them can have (Tim Robbins), a banker accused of killserious doubts about their products. ing his wife. He lands in Shawshank State In 1997, for instance, James Cameron and Penitentiary and becomes friends with Red 20th Century Fox were concerned about the (Morgan Freeman), a man who “knows how financial viability of “Titanic.” The well- to get things.” The film did not meet finanknown director kept working on the film, cial expectations in its 1994 release, but it is it went way over budget and he had to for- now a beloved classic. go a lot of his compensation. The finished Some films are safe box office bets, but product didn’t sink, however, and instead the success or failure of other films may be had moviegoers lined up to see it. The star- surprising. A scandal, dark horse or British crossed relationship between Jack (Leonardo aristocrats may appear to challenge the front DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) has been runner. credited as the secret of the film’s success.
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‘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.
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Moore On Life It happened. The worst possible thing anyone could imagine. “Your Kohl’s Cash expired before you could use it?” Huh? Okay, you got me there…the second worst possible thing that could ever happen happened. I spent a week without my phone! Yes…it died. It took a leap from my hand while I was standing in the ocean. Before I could snatch it from a watery death, it submerged and inhaled a bucket of salt water which then quickly penetrated its tiny mechanical innards. Sadly, it experienced a slow, tortuous passing. “What’s so bad about being without a phone for a week?” Well, let me just say this, “Who are you and who let you into my column asking ridiculous questions?” Now then, Mr. Nosey pants, if you must know, today’s phones are an extension of our brains. Without them, we are technically going around with only half a brain. Fun fact: politicians are known for losing their phones constantly. Think about it. Our phones contain all our important information: pictures, phone numbers, addresses and birthdays. It is also our alarm clock; our calendar; our entertainment and our source of ready information. For instance, when I am stumped on a crossword puzzle all I need to do is Google the question and the answer is right at my fingertips. Fun fact: you are allowed ten Google-helps on a crossword puzzle before it’s considered a full-fledged cheat. So there I was stuck without access to instant information. Many know the feeling when they
have the urgent need to Google and just can’t. It’s a frustrating feeling that even prunes can’t help. I needed an answer on my difficult crossword puzzle. Somewhere in the back of my mind I remembered an ancient source of information--the original hardback Google. In an old box in the basement I found some encyclopedias. I grabbed one, blew off the dust and spoke into its binder, “Siri, what is a three-lettered word for feline that rhymes with bat?” Nothing. Of course, silly me, its battery must be dead after sitting for so long. Darn, I would just have to suffer it out until my phone was fixed. But in the meantime, I checked the expiration date on my Kohl’s Cash. One traumatic experience a month was all I could handle.
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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. *Like Freddy Krueger’s fingertips 6. Roman goddess of fertility 9. Late comedian Bob 13. Painter’s support 14. Ornamental pond dweller 15. New York’s amusement Island 16. *Morticia to Fester 17. Not decaf. 18. *____ hell, or cause trouble 19. *Bram Stoker creation 21. *Día de los ____ 23. Geological period 24. Queen of Spades, e.g. 25. It’s all the rage 28. *Like Zombie’s skin color 30. Fine-____ pen 35. Miners’ passage 37. Marinate, e.g. 39. Miss America’s topper 40. Unacceptable 41. Proprietor 43. Jet black 44. One thousand in a kilogram 46. Country dance formation 47. Cincinnati players 48. Croatia’s neighbor
50. Shower with affection 52. *Horror movie actor Christopher 53. Fireplace conduit 55. French vineyard 57. *Like some Mansions 61. *Paris Opéra House inhabitant 65. Come to terms 66. Indigo extract 68. Quickly fry 69. Sucrose 70. Long time 71. “Sesame Street” Muppet 72. Jury colleague 73. Tire depression 74. Slap DOWN 1. Email button 2. *Medusa’s snakes 3. Between ports 4. Reconnaissance, for short 5. Lung-covering membrane 6. Southern stew staple 7. *Author known as Master of the Macabre 8. Fraternal letter 9. Gray-haired 10. “Put a lid ____ ____!”
11. Acapulco money 12. *Coraline’s buttons 15. Kudos 20. Rodeo rope 22. *Crematorium jar 24. *Jonestown poison 25. *Vampire’s canines 26. Love intensely 27. 1/100 of a rial 29. *Werewolf’s cry 31. *Coffin’s stand 32. Confusion of voices 33. Wear away 34. *____ Macabre 36. *Mummy’s home 38. Lotto variant 42. Throw up 45. Flour fluffer 49. A in IPA 51. Wipes blackboard 54. Bovine milk dispenser 56. Render harmless 57. Door fastener 58. Chills and fever 59. Strong desire 60. Getting warm 61. Closely confined 62. Chicken of the sea? 63. Related to ear 64. Spiritless 67. *”He Knows ____’re Alone” SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9