CNSTC: January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022

Keeping it clean

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January is National Blood Donor Month. Pg. 3 Adults can earn a high school diploma through the library. Pg. 4 St. Charles County housing, commercial construction permits keep pace with population growth. Pg. 5 Where should Great Rivers Greenways go next? Pg. 5

Special Section Senior Living. Pg. 7

Features

Photo courtesy city of St. Charles The city of St. Charles Mississippi River Wastewater Treatment facility is located on Dwyer Road and processes 9.63 million gallons a day.

The St. Charles Water Department plays a crucial role in providing quality drinking water its residents and then some

By Brett Auten The St. Charles Public Works Department is like a Swiss Army Knife.

From managing and maintaining the city’s infrastructure to landscaping and tree trimming. One of the less visible entities is the water department.

The St. Charles Water Department plays a crucial role in providing quality drinking water for its residents and then some. The water department has around 20 employees that are responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 357 miles of water main, over 2,800 fire hydrants, over 30,000 water meters, and over 6,900 water valves. Three

service technicians are responsible for reading water meters. Eight distribution workers are responsible for maintenance and repair on all water lines, meters, fire hydrants, water valves, and new taps. Remaining employees are water plant operators at the Elm Point Water Treatment Plant.

David Cavender is a utility engineer with the city where he manages consultants who perform design work for the department of public works on potable water, water reclamation and storm water projects. He’s also the project manager and asset manager for maintenance and repair projects for potable water, water reclamation and stormwater infrastructure.

When it comes to wastewater, the city has a contract with Woodard and Curran for the operation and maintenance of its two sanitary sewer treatment plants and twenty-two lift stations. W&C provides management, operation, and maintenance expertise for the day-to-day operation and long-term capital asset management of the city of St. Charles Wastewater Treatment Facilities.

“It has paid dividends,” Cavender said.

“Both of the wastewater plants recently won a platinum award for five years of excellence.”

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The city of St. Charles Missouri River Wastewater Treatment facility is located near Main Street and processes 9.63 million gallons a day.

‘CLEAN’ from cover standards prior to discharge. Power outages and mechanical failures are the biggest concern in running the systems, which are monitored. Cavender applauded the upgrades made to the Missouri Wastewater facilities around 10 years ago. The high-tech system in place is a far cry from the 1930s, when raw sewer was dumped into the Missouri.

And they have to be able to adapt to new restrictions. Just recently, to protect water, University of Missouri professors recommend tighter regulation of runoff. more drinking water utilities might have to spend

considerable sums to keep their water supplies healthy.

“Things are always changing,” Cavender said.

Employees at the water department are responsible for all water main breaks and repairs. Many of these water main breaks occur now, during the winter months, where temperatures are well below freezing.

The Elm Point Water Treatment Plant is responsible for producing 40-percent of the drinking water produced and distributed in St. Charles. The remaining 60-percent comes from the Heritage Pump Station with the city of St. Louis.

The Elm Point water treatment plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, testing water samples regularly to provide safe drinking water to our city. These annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly water samples on the pump station and treatment plant are taken and are sent to certified laboratories selected by the state and also they are tested in the lab at the plant. The rules and regulations for providing safe drinking water to the public are enforced and monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), and the Missouri Department of Health (MDOH).

St. Charles County Assessor mails 2022 personal property assessment forms The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 181,000 personal property assessment forms for 2022 by Jan. 26. Completed assessment forms are due to the assessor by March 1.

“Taxpayers may see an increase in assessed value of certain items on their assessment form,” says St. Charles County Assessor Scott Shipman. “The used automobile market has seen an uptick in prices since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many factories were closed and a number of car dealerships either temporarily closed or had little or no inventory, forcing many to purchase used vehicles.”

Shipman continues, “At the same time, large fleet companies that sell a large number of cars in the used market were reluctant to sell their fleet because they were uncertain when they would be able to replace them. The uptick in prices is a result of supply constraints. As supplies return to normal, prices should eventually return closer to normal.”

According to state statutes, value is to be determined using information from the National Automobile Dealers’ Association Official Used Car Guide or its successor publication.

The statute states that a vehicle “shall not be assessed at a value greater than the average trade-in value without performing a physical inspection of the vehicle.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to file personal property using contactless methods: online, by mail, or in the drive-up drop box in front of the County Administration Building at 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles.

Ways to File • Online – Individual personal property owners have the option to file online after receiving the assessment form in the mail. The e-filing website, account number, and unique secure access code for the individual personal property owner are printed in a green box on the top third of the form. The e-filing website also will be available through the Assessor’s website, sccmo.org/Assessor.

Those who filed online in previous years should note that the unique access code changes each year. E-filing also allows personal property owners to save and print their completed 2022 assessment for their records after it’s submitted.

• Mail – Complete the form and send to: St. Charles County Assessor, 201 N. Second Street, Room 141, St. Charles, MO 63301.

• Drop Box – Completed assessment forms must be submitted in a blue-labeled “County” drive-up drop box on the island in front of the County Ad-

ministration Building at 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles.

• In Person – Again, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to file personal property through contactless methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who wish to file in person can do so from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, at the Assessor’s service windows at the County Administration Building, 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles.

Forms also may be submitted in the indoor drop box located on the first floor of the Administration Building. Visitors will need to register for the Assessor’s queue through the QLess kiosk in the lobby, through the QLess app on their mobile device, or through the QLess link available at sccmo.org/Assessor or sccmo.org/QLess. Monitors in the lobby and a text notification on a mobile device will update those in the queue, and visitors will be alerted visually and audibly through the monitor or their mobile device when it is their turn to approach the windows. Staff at the security desk in the lobby are available to assist with QLess registration.

For information about assessments and taxes, visit sccmo.org/Assessor.

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January is National Blood Donor Month Blood supplies across the country are running critically low. To do our part to ensure lifesaving blood, plasma and platelets are readily available for patients in need, State Farm is helping raise awareness about National Blood Donor Month. They are encouraging everyone to schedule their American Red Cross donation appointment in January.

Schedule your blood donation with the Red Cross. Visit www. redcrossblood.org and enter your zip code. You can find a: date, time and location that works for you. Encourage a family member or friend to join you.

Note: According to the American Red Cross, each blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control. All donors are asked to schedule an appointment

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to ensure proper social distancing.

Donors are required to wear a face covering or mask while donating, in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) public guidance. Detailed information

about their safety protocols are posted on their website.

This act of kindness is one of the most generous gifts someone can give – the lifesaving gift of blood.

Hoots announce new Shredding at the Shield promotion The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, announced that this season the team will host Shredding at the Shield, presented by Advanced Payment Services. Shredding at the Shield is a battle of bands contest for local musicians to perform and have a chance to win a cash prize for the winner.

Dates for Shredding at the Shield include: • June 2 • June 17 • July 15 • July 28 • August 5 “Shredding at the Shield is just another way we are working on enhancing the pre-game experience at CarShield Field,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “We’re looking forward to seeing the musical

talent on display in St. Charles County and providing more things to do in O’Fallon during the summer months.”

Shredding at the Shield, presented by Advanced Payment Services, will feature three local bands every Thursday Night Hoots Game at CarShield Field.

Each band will play a 20-minute set prior to the Hoots game, and a winner will be announced at the end of the night. Winners will be judged based on crowd participation and by a panel of judges. The winning bands each week will move on to the finals with the final winner taking home a cash prize.

For more information, or to submit your band’s application to play, visit ofallonhoots.com/shreddingat-the-shield. For up-to-the-minute information about the Hoots, visit ofallonhoots.com.

Spring and summer lawn mowing assistance available for St. Peters’ seniors or residents with disabilities St. Peters residents who are older or who have disabilities could qualify to have their lawns mowed up to 10 times between April 1 and Oct. 1, through the city’s Lawn Mowing Assistance Program.

Applications for the program are available online beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1 and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Feb. 14.

To qualify, homeowners must meet established guidelines and income levels. Everyone living in the home must be at least 62 years old or have severe disabilities. Applicants are required to provide proof of income. The maximum household income may not exceed the following levels: • One-person household ($29,750) • Two-person household ($34,000) • Three-person household ($38,250) • Four-person household ($42,450) To download an application for the program be-

ginning Feb. 1, go online to www.stpetersmo.net/cdbg-programs.aspx and select Lawn Mowing Assistance.

You may also request to have an application mailed to you starting Feb. 1 by calling 636-279-8279 and choosing Option 4. Be sure to spell your name and provide your street address, and leave a phone number that can be used to contact you.

Completed applications with required documents must be returned to St. Peters City Hall before 5 p.m. on Feb. 14. Applicants may also email completed applications, with required documents, to communityprojects@stpetersmo.net.

The city received Community Development Block Grant funds for the Lawn Mowing Assistance Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds will be disbursed based on lowest income first, then by time the applications were received.

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Sky Wars presents 17th annual fireworks championship Sky Wars will hold its 17th annual invitational fireworks championship on Sept. 24. Gates open at 2 p.m., and the fireworks show begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is in partnership with the developers of Innsbrook and will be held at 13604 State Highway M in Wright City.

Sky Wars, which is presented by the nonprofit Missouri Pyrotechnics Association, is the nation’s largest fireworks competition and one of the only pyrotechnic competitions in the U.S. The more than two-hour long fireworks championship will feature invitation-only pyrotechnicians who are among the nation’s top fireworks choreographers. Up to 10 highly skilled teams will create award-winning pyromusicals— or “concerts in the sky”—which combine the artistry of music and pyrotechnics.

Sky Wars will feature The Fireball Dudes, who hold a world record for their signature gasoline fireballs.

They will attempt to break another world record at this year’s event.

There will be a Children’s Fes-

Sky Wars will hold its 17th annual invitational fireworks championship on Sept. 24.

tival Area from 2 to 7 p.m., and families are welcome. A wide variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase. Musical entertainment is by Diamond Empire Band from 3 to 7 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Wags & Whiskers animal

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shelter and its “Raise the Woof ” campaign.

Tickets range from $30 to $50 per person for general admission and $130 to $160 for an all-inclusive VIP ticket. Children five and under are free. To purchase tickets or for further information, call

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For approximately 16,000 adults in St. Charles County without a high school diploma, a library card just became much more valuable. The St. Charles City-County Library is now accepting adult applicants to complete high school through a tuition-free accredited online program.

Excel Adult High School is offered by the library, with support from the state of Missouri and the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation. Library cardholders age 18 and older can earn a high school diploma - not a GED while also receiving college or career planning assistance.

Every Excel student will have

access to a personal coaching team and unlimited live tutoring, provided through the program at no cost. Translation tools are built into each online class so English language learners can read content in both English and their native language. In addition, the Library Foundation will provide each Excel student with a Chromebook computer for the duration of the program.

St. Charles County residents who are interested may now apply for limited spaces. Those who are accepted are given 24 months to finish 21.5 credits, requiring approximately 8-10 hours per week of self-paced online study time.

If participants have high school credits, or have completed portions of the GED, HiSET, or TASC, those credits can be transferred to help satisfy graduation requirements.

“The library is committed to helping customers build successful lives, families, and communities,” says Library Director Jason Kuhl. “By offering opportunities to adults who have aged out of public school, we are providing the means to reach educational and career goals that can help them now and in the future.”

To learn more about Excel Adult High School, please visit myLibrary.org/Excel.

Scooter’s Coffee opens two new locations in O’Fallon Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added two new locations at 2490 Highway K and 411 South Main Street in O'Fallon. To celebrate, the drive-thru locations hosted their grand openings on Jan.14.

Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru franchise that has been serving coffee for more than 20 years and has over 350 locations in 23 states across the nation. With

commitments to build new stores in 30 states, the company plans to open many additional locations in 2022. Its signature drink is the Caramelicious, and the menu features an array of specialty espresso beverages, single-origin coffee, fruit smoothies, Red Bull Infusions, Cold Brew, baked-from-scratch pastries, and savory breakfast options. Scooter’s Coffee also recently released its first-ever ready-to-drink canned flavored lattes.

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St. Charles County housing, commercial construction permits keep pace with population growth Good news on the housing front continues to come out of St. Charles County. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the county reports year-end totals for housing and commercial construction permits for 2021 remain ahead of the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019 and rival those of 2020.

“The year 2021 continued to show St. Charles County as a growth leader in the region and state,” says Director of Community Development Mike Hurlbert. “Total residential permits remained strong: a 17.6 % increase over the pre-COVID 2019 numbers and nearly 47% higher than just 10 years ago. Single-family construction has been fairly consistent and strong over the last decade in St. Charles County, but new records were set in the growth of multi-family in both 2020 and 2021, providing a wide variety of housing options to our residents.”

New housing construction was estimated at more than $658 million, nearly equal to that of 2020 and slightly over 2019. New commercial construction costs in 2021 surpassed 2020 by 22.8 percent, or approximately $30 million.

“The growth in housing and commercial construction coincides with the county’s continuing increase in population,” says County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “The U.S. Census showed an increase of 12.4% over the past 10 years which put St. Charles County’s population at 405,262 in 2020. As people keep moving to our county, my administration’s focus continues to be on increased housing, the attraction of new businesses, building and improving infrastructure, and the health and safety of our residents.”

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Great Rivers Greenway wants to know – where should greenways go next?

Area residents are invited to guide the next 20 years of Great Rivers Greenway’s work connecting the region with greenways by providing feedback via an online survey at www.GreenwayPlan.org.

While anyone is welcome to share ideas, the greenways are funded by sales tax revenue from St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, so people who live and work in those three counties are especially encouraged to participate by taking the approximately 10-minute survey before Feb. 6. Five survey participants will be randomly drawn for a $100 gift card to the grocery store of their choice.

The agency – created by a vote of the people in 2000 – updates their long-term strategic plan every five

years with community input. Over the past 20 years, community input has guided the agency to build more than 128 miles of greenways that connect people to their jobs, schools, parks, rivers, neighborhoods, business districts, transit and more. Greenways typically include a paved, accessible trail, conservation projects to enhance the environment, amenities like restrooms or benches, and connections to nearby destinations.

In addition to questions about conservation, how people plan greenway visits and the agency’s diversity, equity and inclusion work, people can choose up to five new greenway connections that they’d like to see incorporated in the future. A grid laid over the entire region lets people identify

which connections are most important to them.

“Your voices are central to bringing the greenways to life – these are your tax dollars at work,” said Susan Trautman, Chief Executive Officer. “As we begin to envision the future, we want to hear from you. Help us identify the greenway connections you want to see.”

The agency will be holding Zoom office hours for anyone to ask questions on Jan. 27 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

The survey will remain open until Feb. 6. To learn more, request a copy be mailed to you or translated, take the survey by phone, or learn about the history of Great Rivers Greenway, visit www.GreenwayPlan.org, call 314-436-7009 or email info@grgstl.org.

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DHS senior selected for Olympic development camp Duchesne senior Gabbi Schlapper has received an invitation to the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program National Training Camp.

Gabbi is the only Missouri high school student in her age group to be selected to participate in this prestigious youth soccer program, to be held Jan. 27-30 in Tampa, Florida. She was nominated by her coaches, tried out at the regional and state levels, and was then selected from a national pool for the camp.

In addition to this honor, Gabbi was named Olympic Development Program Player of the Year by the Missouri Youth Soccer Association.

The mission of the

Photo courtesy Duchesne High School Duchesne senior Gabbi Schlapper has received an invitation to the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program National Training Camp.

Olympic Development Program is to identify and develop the top players in the country and to help these players gain

recognition on a national level. Benefits include player development; exposure to collegiate, professional, regional,

and national team coaches; and the opportunity to represent the United States in competition.

FZSD Board puts no-tax-increase bond issue on April 5 ballot for maintenance, upgrades and additions On April 5, voters in Fort Zumwalt School District will be asked to vote on a no-tax-increase bond issue for maintenance, upgrades and additions to the district’s 27 schools and five support facilities.

The Board of Education passed a resolution to put Proposition 4, the $125-million no-tax-increase measure, on the ballot at its January meeting. Proposition 4 is the final piece of the district’s 10-year long-range facilities plan that was set in motion in 2012. It requires 57 percent approval to pass.

If passed, Prop 4 would fund projects at every building in the district. These projects would focus on: • Maintaining and improving the health and safety of our buildings.

• Managing continued growth.

• Providing opportunities for students through fine arts and athletics upgrades.

• Protecting our community’s investment in our facilities.

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Upgrading and/or replacing aging heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at 20 schools.

Constructing storm shelters, safe up to an EF 4 tornado, at 15 elementary schools.

Acquiring land for a new elementary school in the North High boundary.

Constructing a commons and multipurpose room addition at North High.

Constructing a new three-story classroom wing in place of the two-story classroom wing at North Middle.

Constructing a centralized Transportation Center to bring together operations for the first time

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in almost 20 years. Currently the department operates from the 50-year-old site on Tom Ginnever Avenue and a temporary site on Homefield Boulevard.

Constructing a classroom addition at the Mike Clemens Center for Adaptive Learning to help more appropriately serve the school’s K - 12 population.

Upgrades to four high school auditoriums to include lighting and sound systems as well as replacing flooring and seating as needed.

Replacing instruments for middle and high school bands and orchestras.

Upgrading turf at North, South and West High; tracks at North, South and West High; tennis courts at East and West High; baseball fields at North, South and West High; and indoor bleachers at North and South Middle as well as at North and South High.

Constructing an aquatics center that would house Fort Zumwalt’s eight swim and dive teams, eliminating annual rental payments to the RecPlex and creating more opportunities for students and residents in Fort Zumwalt School District.

Upgrades and replacement of roofing at 14 facilities.

Upgrades and replacements to building exteriors at seven facilities.

Concrete overlays for parking lots at 18 facilities.

Interior renovations including painting at 13 facilities and flooring at 13 facilities.

See projects by school and learn more at go.FZSD. us/FZProp4

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Protecting your lungs can start with a scan Not too long ago, smoking used to be everywhere. In fact, many people remember the days before there were even smoking and non-smoking sections in restaurants. People who smoked and others who didn’t mingled in the same dining room. They sat side-by-side on a plane. Some rode in the backseat of a smoke-filled car, and no one gave it a further thought.

Today, things are done differently.

However, those memories can be an important indicator for those who smoked back then to advocate for their health with a lung screening.

Importance of early detection Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among cancers, killing men and women more than any other type. If found in its earliest stage, however, lung cancer is more likely to be successfully treated, according to the American Cancer Society. In fact, detecting lung cancer in its early stages can make the survival rate as high as 90%.

“Unfortunately, lung cancer symptoms typically don’t show up until the disease has advanced and when they do appear, they can be similar to common respiratory illnesses with cough, shortness of breath or pain in the chest, back or shoulders” said Dr. Ella Kazerooni, professor of radiology and internal medicine at the University of Michigan and chair of the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable.

“Screening detects lung cancer when there are no symptoms. That’s why it’s important for people at high risk of lung cancer to get annual lung scans to help increase the likelihood of catching cancer early when it’s most treatable. A lung cancer screening is a painless evaluation that usually takes minutes to complete.”

In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine, updated guidelines for who is eligible and recommended for annual lung screening.

What is a lung cancer screening?

A lung cancer screening is a preventive health check, like a mammogram or colonoscopy. It checks the lungs and looks for any changes from year to year. If there’s something unusual in the lungs, a screening can help detect it at an early stage.

A low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan is the only method recommended for lung cancer screening in high-risk patients. A LDCT machine takes a 3D picture of the lungs. This type of scan uses 75% less radiation than a regular CT scan and doesn’t require the use of needles. Often, there are no symp-

toms of lung cancer. A LDCT scan can find something before patients know it’s there because the symptoms are easy to mistake or don’t appear until the cancer is well advanced.

Who’s eligible for screening?

Lung cancer can affect anyone. A family history of lung cancer, a personal history of lung disease, lifestyle or environmental factors can put a person at elevated risk. Most importantly, a person’s age and smoking habits can be an indicator of whether he or she should consider screening.

More people now qualify for yearly LDCT scans, according to the updated guidelines published by the USPSTF. The guidelines lowered the eligibility threshold based on a person’s age and smoking habits. An annual LDCT screening is recommended for people who meet this criteria: • 50-80 years old • Actively smoke or have a history of smoking within the last 15 years • Heavily smoke or used to heavily smoke (people who have smoked for 20 “pack years” or more) Pack years are determined by the number of cigarette packs smoked per day by the number of years a person has smoked. For example, smoking one package per day for 20 years equals 20 pack years.

If you’re concerned about your risk, have a history of smoking and lived through the time when smoking was everywhere, don’t wait for symptoms to bring up the subject with your doctor.

Talk to your health care provider to discuss the benefits and risks of screening and find out if a scan is right for you.

Learn more about how you can take control of your lung health and support loved ones who may be at high-risk for lung cancer by visiting screenyourlungs. org.

Questions to ask your doctor about a lung cancer screening If you’re concerned about your risk, don’t wait for symptoms to bring up the subject with your doctor. Schedule an appointment to talk to a provider and see if you qualify for a scan or could benefit from annual screenings.

Many organizations, including the American Cancer Society, recommend lung screening as an opportunity to identify lung cancer in its early stages, but screening isn’t for everyone. A lowdose computed tomography (LDCT) scan is the only method recommended for lung cancer screening in high-risk patients.

When discussing yearly lung cancer

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screenings with your health care provider, it may be helpful to take notes during your appointment, or you may want to have someone with you to listen and ask questions. Consider asking questions such as: • Is lung cancer screening recommended for me?

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How do I know if my insurance covers LDCT screening?

What are the benefits and risks of LDCT screening?

How will I get the results of my LDCT scan?

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Take Notice . . .

The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS Feb. 26: education

Gardening

Gardening for Pollinators for the backyard gardener at the 11th annual Dig-In Gardening Event hosted by the St. Charles County Master Gardeners starting at 8 a.m. The event will be virtual this year but still includes the great classes and topics that attendees have come to expect. All sessions will be recorded to allow for later access by registrants. For more details go to: https:// www.stcharlescountymastergardeners.com/.

Feb. 26: Quilt social

Quilt social a.k.a. bingo takes place at Sts. Joachim and Ann School Cafeteria at 4110 McClay Road in St. Charles.

Doors open at 9:30 a.m., games begin at 11 a.m. No registration required. Only 16 and older allowed. All proceeds will benefit the work of St. Ann Ladies Club, Sts. Joachim and Ann Parish School, Parish School of Religion and Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.

For more information call or email Laura Free at 314-369-

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

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

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. 314-3696521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Alcoholics

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-970-0013.

Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

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.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Mondays: Anonymous

ONGOING EVENTS

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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.

7631 or LauraLFree@att.net.

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

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 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

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 314-583-0538.

Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

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

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.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553.

Mondays: Mondays:

Measurement

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 momsto-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

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all.

Call 314-954-3364 for info.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314287-0569 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: Diabetes support group

A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis.

A new speaker each month.

Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

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 636-206-2483. 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: Meeting

Toastmasters

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on third

Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 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: 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 636279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that

meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor.

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: 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 May or November.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club

TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City.

Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314-504-5202

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: Quilt guild

Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.

Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting On the first Wednesday of each

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 26, 2022 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: fishing club

Women’s

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: veterans coffee

Monthly

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 and fourth Wednesday 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.

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 weightloss 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.

636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636928-1928.

Wednesdays: Healing

Hope &

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an 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 Pounds Sensibly

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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.

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.

Thursdays: American Legion meeting

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-327-6060.

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 314-2581069 for more information.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

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

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

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

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831.

New members are welcome.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club

Meets third Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. at the McClay Library in St. Charles.

Club does not meet in December. Info: www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www. ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

Fridays: Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV)

The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen ein Gespräch auf Deutsch.

At present we do not have a specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month meeting location can be found on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525) alternately it can be requested from the FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sbcglobal. net). Hoffenlich sehen wir uns irgendwann. Bis dann, bleib gesund.! Alles gute!

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367.

314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub.com.

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Fridays: Bingo

The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org

Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri. com/Missouri/St.Louis

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.

8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Sundays: Flea market

Wentzville Community Club’s Sunday Flea Market set up is at 6:30 a.m. and selling starts at 7 a.m. every Sunday through 1 p.m. at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Buyers and sellers welcome. More information can be found at www. wentzvillefleamarket.org.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market

5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

Sundays: Alzheimer’s support group

The group meets the second Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. We meet at Clarendale Senior Living at 10 Dubray Drive in St. Peters.

For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636-8753457.

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Ambush players pick up hardware with excellent play The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Two St. Louis Ambush players have received Player of the Week honors from the Major Arena Soccer League for Week 7 of the 2021-22 regular season.

The Ambush played two games during Week 7, defeating the Kansas City Comets 6-5 on Friday night, then coming back to beat the Chihuahua Savage 10-7 on Sunday.

Mohamed Ndiaye was named Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in the two games. Ndiaye tallied two goals and three assists in Friday’s win. Ndiaye scored the game-tying goal and then 49 seconds later he added an assist on Tony Walls’ game-winning goal with 1:28 left in the fourth quarter. He also scored a goal in the team’s 10-7 win over Chihuahua.

Goalkeeper Eduardo “Pollo” Cortes earned Defensive Player of the Week honors for his role in the two wins. Cortes was signed last week ahead of the weekend home stand and the signing paid immediate dividends. In Friday’s 6-5 win over Kansas City, which snapped the Comets’ six-game win streak, Cortes recorded 23 saves. On Sunday, he stopped 15 Savage shots to pick up the second win of the weekend, his fourth of the season.

The Ambush get the coming weekend off be-

fore playing three on the road, visiting the Harrisburg Heat on Jan. 28, the Florida Tropics on Jan. 30 and the Milwaukee Wave on Feb. 6 before returning to The Family Arena to host The Savage on Feb. 11.

Visit www.STLAmbush.com for more details. *On a roll Baseball Hoots add former St. Louis Cardinal to the party The O’Fallon Hoots began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season.

The team, members of the Prospect League, announced that St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ray Lankford will take part in the Second Annual MLB Alumni Home Run Derby at CarShield Field on June 4. Lankford joins his former Cardinals teammate Brian Jordan and fellow former Cardinal Rafael Furcal for this event.

“When you think about former Cardinal greats, Ray Lankford is always someone who is on that list,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “We cannot wait to have Ray join us at CarShield Field and see how many he puts over the right field wall.”

Ray Lankford began and ended his 14-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals. He made his major league debut in August of 1990, beginning an 11-season stint with the Cardinals before a trade sent him to the San Diego Padres for two seasons. In 2004, Lankford returned to the Cardinals for what would be his final season. He finished his MLB career with 238 home runs and a career .272 batting average. Lankford is represented on a number of Top 10 all-time Cardinals’ leaderboards including runs scored (9th with 928), home runs (5th with 228) and runs batted in (10th with 829).

Be ready for one final MLB Alumni to be announced later this off-season. *A big show of talent

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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anuary 19 was National Popcorn Day, but it’s never too late to honor one of America’s oldest and most beloved snack foods.

Perfect served by itself or as an ingredient in whole-grain creations like Poppy Chow, a twist on a classic kid’s favorite made with peanut butter, chocolate and popcorn.

With no artificial additives or preservatives, light and airy popcorn is naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, making it a sensible option to satisfy cravings for something savory, sweet and just about every flavor in-between. Plus, wholegrain popcorn has energy-producing carbohydrates and fiber, which can help keep you satisfied longer.

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1cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn and stir until well coated.

Sprinkle confectioners’ sugar over popcorn and stir until coated.

Cool to room temperature before serving.

Store in airtight container, refrigerated, up to 24 hours.

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Reboots of ‘The Santa Clause,’ ‘Real Steel’ could become part of Disney+

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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.

hile Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick” continued to cool its jets on the flight deck, the Walt Disney Studios planned to breathe new life into two beloved cinematic characters. Tim Allen reportedly will reprise his “Santa Clause” role in a new Disney+ series while “Real Steel,” an intriguing adventure about futuristic robot boxers, could become part of the streaming service as well. It’s important to note, however, that both films dealt with the complicated relationships between fathers and sons.

Allen, the star of ABC’s hit “Home Improvement” was at the top of his game when 1994’s “The Santa Clause” debuted in theaters. His character, divorced dad Scott Calvin, was a successful toy company executive who had a fragile relationship with his son Charlie (Eric Lloyd). On Christmas Eve, Charlie heard a noise that actually was Santa Claus on the roof. Scott startled Saint Nick, who promptly fell to the ground and disappeared, leaving behind a red suit and a card with instructions. Calvin forgot to read one of the clauses on the card, however, and became Santa Claus for real.

Scott’s journey from die-hard businessman to beloved legendary figure healed his rela-

ter the rise of robotic boxing. Charlie tried to make a living with his own robots, but he would inevitably lose money betting on the matches. He bonded with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goya) on the fighting circuit while Max’s maternal aunt and her husband were on vacation. While scrounging for spare parts one night, they discovered a sparring robot named Atom that could take a lot of punishment.

Based on the story “Steel” by Rich“Real Steel” photo courtesy Dremworks Pictures ard Matheson, “Real Steel” was a box office surprise that earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual tionship with Charlie and opened the door effects in 2012. Boxing was a big part of the for two sequels. 2002’s “The Santa Clause 2” film, but the relationship between Max and revealed a second hidden clause on the card: Charlie was the heart of film. Mourning his Scott had to get married by Christmas Eve or former career, Charlie found his footing again give up being Santa forever. By the time 2006’s while travelling with his son and Atom. Af“The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” ar- ter their robot became damaged, Charlie also rived at the multiplex, the franchise was on its found a way to put his own boxing skills to last legs looking for an exit. In the proposed good use and reawaken his talents.

Disney+ series, Scott, rapidly approaching reWalt Disney has done quite well adapting tirement age, must find a suitable replacement Marvel Cinematic Universe content for their to wear the red suit. streaming platform. Reboots of “The Santa 2011’s “Real Steel” added more complexity Clause” and “Real Steel” should not pose any to the father/son dynamic. The plot followed real issues for the House of Mouse. It will be Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman), a former interesting to seek an updated look at these professional boxer forced into retirement af- characters and where the storylines take them.

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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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life There’s a simple challenge in 2022 for all of us screen addicts. Stay away from devices for 24 hours – a healthy digital detox for a day. Easy enough.

I was in.

Day 1: I woke up late without the assistance of my phone’s alarm. Good, because I overslept which cut into my digital diet by a full hour.

Thirteen left to go.

I automatically reached for my phone to begin checking out the nonsense posted on Facebook.

Yesterday Aunt Fiona displayed a picture of her latest accident. She tripped on her icy porch and banged her head on the railing. Twelve stitches later and a close up of her swollen, bloodied Frankenstein scalp created her latest selfie. Disgusting!

No breakfast for me.

Then I realized my husband hid my phone away in some undisclosed location.

“Okay,” I thought. “I’ll just read for a bit.”

I reached for my Kindle. Nope. No screens at all.

“Whatever, I’ll watch some morning news.”

“Siri, turn on the TV,” I commanded.

“I’m sorry,” she said. “You have been banned from my services for twenty-four hours. Goodbye.”

Dang sassy woman! No wonder she’s locked in a box.

I got up to manually turn on the television just like in the old days when dinosaurs roamed the planet. Stupid Siri, I’d like to feed her to a dinosaur.

I discovered that the television plug had been pulled and the remote control was locked away by my husband in another undisclosed location – precautions taken the night before.

Arrgh! 12 hours and 45 minutes to go.

“How’s your digital detox going?” my husband cheerily asked as he walked by zipping through

Screen out

the screen on his phone.

“Oh look! The grandkids are building a snowman.”

I stretch on tiptoes behind him to snatch a look.

He pulled the phone away and said, “Ah, ah, ah! No cheaty-cheating!”

“Just one little look,” I pled. “I won’t actually hold the thing, which I’m

sure is allowed.”

“Nah, that’s a total cheat and you know it. I’m only doing this for your own good. Now run along and do something primitive. Pretend it’s 1990.”

“Like what?! I can’t do anything. My phone is my brain in a case. It contains everything I need: my GPS and camera, the weather, calculator, games, music, texting and email! Heck, I don’t even know the date or time!”

“It’s a cold morning in January and you have 12 hours and 40 minutes left to go.”

He then laughed wildly.

“Are you laughing at my pain?!”

“No. This cat video. It’s hysterical!”

That did it. The jig was up. I’ll give it another shot in 2023.

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. Sleeps in a tent 6. Horror movie franchise 9. Varieties 13. Mozart’s “Die Zauberflote” 14. Road crew supply 15. Moron 16. Workman’s cotton, once 17. Exclamation of surprise 18. Monte Cristo’s title, in French 19. *Olympic Athletes from ____, 2018 hockey winners 21. *Figure skating jump (2 words) 23. Capone’s ilk, e.g.

24. Attention-getting sound 25. Eminem’s genre 28. Cashier’s call 30. Hit-or-miss 35. It will 37. *Triple one in figure skating 39. Hustle and bustle 40. German Mrs. 41. A mile racer 43. a.k.a. horse mackerel 44. Jargon 46. Workbench holding device 47. Health club offering 48. Diner, e.g.

50. Latin for “and others” 52. ____ Aviv

53. Ill-mannered one 55. Curiosity’s victim?

57. *2022 Winter Olympics location 61. *Torch Relay starting point 64. “____ ____ the Family” TV series 65. Refrigerator sound 67. Poppy seed derivative 69. Bitterly regretting 70. Egyptian cobra 71. Part of a stair 72. Seedy source of Omega-3s 73. More, in Madrid 74. Changes to a manuscript DOWN 1. Cape ____, MA 2. Copycat 3. Carte du jour 4. Spectrum maker 5. Delilah’s lover 6. Roofed colonnade 7. Expression of satisfaction 8. Angry 9. Revered one 10. Fancy ride 11. Japanese zither 12. Pas in ballet 15. “Freezing” Marvel character 20. Letter-shaped girder 22. “____ the land of the

free...”

24. Designer’s studio 25. *Biathlon gear 26. Skylit lobbies 27. Manufacturing site 29. *2022 Winter Olympics number 31. Like Curious George 32. Monocot’s alternative 33. “Killers of the Flower Moon” Oklahoma location 34. *Olympic award 36. *Olympic sled 38. For fear that 42. Respond 45. Circling 49. Far, old-fashioned 51. Capital of Punjab 54. Early Irish alphabet 56. Sort of warm 57. Vomit 58. Twelfth month of Jewish year 59. Pelvic bones 60. Put a hex on 61. Concert units 62. Not yet final 63. Edible fat 66. *Miracle on Ice winner 68. Not Miss or Ms.

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