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January 13, 2021

‘A light at the end of the tunnel’

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Photos courtesy CenterPointe Hospital Employees from Weldon Springs’ CenterPointe Hospital received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccinations last week. (Left) Reva Faber, Program Manager at CenterPointe hospital was the first employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. (Right) Casey Downey, a RN at CenterPointe hospital, was the second staff member to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

First rounds of COVID-19 vaccine are now being distributed to health care workers and people in long-term care facilities in St. Charles County By Brett Auten Safer. More secure. Total exhilaration. Those were some of the feelings last week at Weldon Spring’s CenterPointe Hospital as staff received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine. “They feel that there is a light at the end of the tunnel,” Sheila Hunt, Regional Director of Business Development for CenterPointe, said. “It relieves some of the stress and worry about this pandemic.” CenterPointe staff fall into the Phase 1A category of COVID vaccine administration protocol, which includes direct patient-facing healthcare professionals and individu-

als who live or work in long-term care facilities. Next, but with no set date in site, will be the Phase 1B category which includes, first responders and frontline essential employees supporting critical infrastructure operations, residential care facility residents, assisted living facility residents, and individuals ages 75 and older. In all, around 200 staff members at CenterPointe will be vaccinated. Staff safety has been paramount at CenterPointe since the pandemic began. Recognizing that COVID-19 testing would not be available elsewhere for their staff who were not symptomatic, CenterPointe made the deci-

sion early during the pandemic to obtain COVID-19 tests on their own so that they could test those staff who were not symptomatic but had likely exposure, which helped them to identify staff with the virus that otherwise would have gone undetected. “The health and safety of our patients and staff continue to be our highest priority,” Dr. Azfar Malik, Chief Medical Officer at CenterPointe Hospital, said. “We are immensely grateful for our CenterPointe staff and all healthcare professionals around the See ‘LIGHT’ page 2

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“LIGHT’ from cover country who put themselves on the front lines of this virus each day.” CenterPointe Hospital is located on a 33-acre campus in the Little Hills area along the Missouri River. It is a 150-bed, state-of-the art, private psychiatric hospital serving the behavioral health needs and addiction treatment of adolescents, adults and senior adults. The St. Charles County Department of Public Health received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the State of Missouri in late December and has implemented its distribution plan. The vaccine is provided at no cost to recipients through the federal government. “With cases of COVID-19 continuing to spread in St. Charles County and around the globe, the Department of Public Health is extremely fortunate to have been selected as one of only a few local health departments in Missouri to receive this initial shipment of vaccine,” Public Health Director Demetrius Cianci-Chapman said. “We have been preparing for this distribution since the early days of the pandemic and are ready to deliver the vaccine to protect members of our community.” With the supply of this initial shipment of vaccine limited, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and State of Missouri recommend that direct patient-facing healthcare workers and individuals who live or work in long-term care facilities receive it during what is termed Phase 1A. “We’re still in Phase 1A, and

Submitted photo The St. Charles County Department of Public Health received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the State of Missouri in late December and has implemented its distribution plan.

will likely remain in this phase for several weeks until the vaccine supply increases,” Doug Bolnick, Public Information Officer with the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, said. “All of the initial doses that we have received have either been administered or have been scheduled for administration.” St. Charles County affiliated staff and organizations who are conducting COVID-19 vaccine distribution or testing operations include: paramedics and EMTs working in St. Charles County. Physicians, dentists, chiropractors, ophthalmologists, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, patient care coordinators, psychiatrists, medical technicians, social workers and other medical professionals directly interacting with patients. School nurses and long-term care fa-

cility employees and residents who are not affiliated with the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program. St. Charles County organizations with employees or residents in a Phase 1A category and that do not have access to the vaccine through other means should call the Department of Public Health’s Immunization Clinic at 636-9491857 to make arrangements for the vaccination. Individual employees and long-term care residents should not call the department directly. Both products have received authorization from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and have undergone clinical trials and completed review by U.S. vaccine safety administrators to ensure its safety. These trials have shown that the vaccine will help prevent COVID-19 infection, lessen

the risk for severe complications and hospitalization if the person does become infected, and reduce further spread of the virus to others in the community. Two doses of the vaccine, both injected in the upper arm, are necessary for maximum protection and should be issued four weeks apart. There have been reports of common side effects similar to those some experience with other vaccinations — including pain and/or swelling at the injection site, fever, chills, fatigue and/or headache. According to the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, the presence of these common side effects is a sign the body is building its protection against the virus. For more information, call the St. Charles County COVID-19 Information Hotline at 636-949-1899.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . . High school players of the week St. Charles County had several individuals that have excelled in their sport last week. Here they are: Jaliyah GreenHolt basketball, Isabelle Delarue-Francis Howell North Basketball, KJ Lee-Fort Zumwalt North basketball, Sam Thompson, Francis Howell basketball. ~~~Leaders for their team

Ambush pick up first win of season The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Last week they defeated the Dallas Sidekicks 6-5 Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas. The win improved the Ambush to 1-2 on the 2021 season, while Dallas dropped to 0-2. Scores by: defender Magui Souza, a Dallas own-goal credited to defender Axel Duarte, Duduca Carvalho, Vadim Cojocov, Stefan Mijatovic and Lucas Almeida.

Ambush forward Max Ferdinand also stood out for his performance, assisting on four of the six St. Louis tallies and goalkeeper Paulo stopped 20 shots on 25 chances in earning his first win of the season. The St. Louis team close out the month of January with four consecutive home games. The home opener is slated for Saturday, Jan. 16, when the crossstate rival Kansas City Comets come to town for a 7:05 p.m. affair at the Family Arena. The balance of the month sees visits from the Tacoma Stars on Jan. 24 and the Florida Tropics on Jan. 29 and 31. ~~~First of many Last chance to tryout for cheerleading The St. Louis Bandits (www. STLouisBanditsFootball.com) will be a part of the American Arena Football league (www. AmericanArenaLeague.com) when they play at the Family Arena this spring. Tryout applications need to be submitted by Jan. 15 on line and will be held at the Performing Arts studio in O’Fallon. Go to www.StLouisFootballBandits.com for more details. ~~~The Banshees will lead the crowd

UMSL sets season-high feat The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s basketball team made a season-high 11 three-pointers recently on the way to a 77-56 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) victory over visiting Indianapolis. UMSL took a 36-23 lead into halftime after jumping out to a 9-0 advantage to open the game. The Tritons shot 48.3 percent, which included 51.6 percent in the second half and also owned a 35-30 rebounding advantage. Redshirt junior Kellen King and redshirt freshman Lawrence Brazil III both came off the bench to combine for 28 points on 8-of-16 shooting from long range. Each player finished with 14 points and was 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. The 56 points by the Greyhounds from Indiana, were the fewest allowed by the Tritons this season. UMSL held its guests to 40.4 percent shooting, including just 5-of-23 from three-point distance. The Triton improved to five victories in eight attempts. Key contributors: *Senior Jose Grubbs finished with 14 points to go with eight rebounds and four assists. *Redshirt junior Marquis Collins contributed 11 points. *Senior Shane Wissink dished out six assists and scored eight points. ~~~On a roll

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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Vogel Family year-end gift is largest ever to MBS Trust

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Leo A. (Tony) and Lisa Vogel of St. Charles have donated more than $1,000,000 in a year-end gift to the Missouri Boys State Memorial Trust, which is the largest single one-time gift to the MBS Trust since its inception in 1982. While their generosity has been felt by many charitable organizations in the St. Louis Metro Area, this latest gift is aimed at youth leadership and community service. “We hope our gift will deliver a significant impact to the MBS Trust and the many young leaders who participate in the Missouri Boys State program each year,” said Tony Vogel. “Our sons, Adam and Drew, both graduates of St. Charles West High School, benefited greatly from their Boys State experience, so we are happy to give back to this really terrific youth organization.” “We are thrilled to be the administrators of this generous gift from the Vogel Family,” said MBS Trust Chairman Rusty Jones. “We are inspired by their generosity and we’re excited to see their gift make a real difference in the lives of our student leaders.” The Vogel Family gift is designated to benefit three specific areas of the Missouri Boys State program including sponsorships, staff grants and student scholarships. The gift will be distributed as part of a five-year plan, which will feature a full scholarship totaling up to $100,000 for one participant each year beginning with the 2021 session and ending in 2025. The three areas benefitted by the Vogel Family gift are as follows:

Vogel Family Scholars Fund This fund provides significant sponsorship fees for students to attend MBS each year through 2025. Sponsorships would be prioritized each year for American Legion Districts 9, 10, 11 and 12, then widened to ensure maximum participation in Missouri Boys State. Students selected to receive sponsorship from this fund will be designated as a Vogel Family Scholar. Vogel Family Spirit of Service Grant Following each session of MBS, five $5,000 grants will be awarded to volunteer staff members who are enrolled full-time in an accredited educational institution. This grant is awarded based on merit and need of the applicant. Man in the Arena Scholarship/Vogel Family Scholarship One full college scholarship valued at up to $100,000 will be awarded to one student each year beginning with the 2021 MBS session. Five total scholarships will be awarded through 2025. This scholarship, named in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt’s inspiring “Citizen in a Republic” speech which was a call to citizens to engage in public service, will be awarded based on need and merit of the applicant.

Inspiration Corner: Beauty is not relative

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Have you ever wished you could change something about yourself? Do you have a cowlick that makes popular hairstyles impossible? Is your voice a tad low? Are your toes crooked and – need I say – hairy? I would guess we all have something about our bodies we would change if we could. The thing is, we are often more aware of what is wrong with us than what is right. Is this because companies are trying to sell us something or because there is actually something wrong with us? Why do we observe our toes as crooked? Is it not because someone else has pointed them out as “off?” I was fourteen when several girls, who I did not know well, invited me to hang out at their house and go to the movies. When I arrived, they asked me if I would like “a makeover.” I consented because I was excited someone was interested in me. I spent the next hour in a chair with them hovering over me with a curling iron and spritz hair styling spray. They poked at my face with blue eye shadow and lip gloss until I was finally proclaimed, “Done.” Then they wheeled me around to look in a mirror. “Do you like it?” I was dumbfounded. I may have nodded. But mostly I was wondering how they got my hair to stick up that high. I touched my head and it felt like stale cotton candy. And they wanted to take me out in public like that? Because I was young and inexperienced, I let them. They paraded me around like a prized puppy. While I was happy to be fawned over, I couldn’t help wondering what was so wrong with my look “before.” But those thoughts were

quickly squashed by the affirmation I received as I encountered other girls with the fluffy poodle hairdo. After all, it was very popular in the 1980s. The hairdo may have aged out but the behavior is the same today. We are all being encouraged to conform to certain societal norms. Unfortunately, these “norms” are painfully relative. They change with each new issue of Vogue. Have we considered the individual beauty each of us possess as utterly unique and singularly wonderful? More importantly, why don’t we celebrate our differences? In the age of social media images, it’s no wonder girls are so confused about their identities. Have they been taught our identity is not as simple as our face or physique? Yes, we have bodies, but we are souls. Besides, I like to think kindness and gentleness are more beautiful than long eyelashes and pouty, pink lips. The next time someone points out something about you that is “off,” remind them you are more than your body. Then, offer them grace in the form of compassion, and ask them to pass that on instead of critiques. 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 School District kindergarten screening dates set

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five before August 1, 2021.

Dates have been set for the Wentzville School District’s kindergarten screening process. This event is for all children who will turn five before August 1, 2021. Parents are asked to register online using the Quick Registration and Screening form. If your child has not been screened at the Parents as Teachers office or his/her preschool this year, appointments are required and can be made when you register online. Screening appointments are available in the morning and evening and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please note that due to social distancing and space limitations, it may be difficult to accommodate siblings at the screen appointment. Please be sure to check your address with the District’s Boundary Locator tool to determine which school your child will attend prior to registering your child for kindergarten. All screening appointments will take place at

the Parents as Teachers Office at One Campus Drive in Wentzville. Your information will be sent to your child’s elementary school. The school will contact you to complete your child’s kindergarten registration. To access a list of necessary materials and documents for registration, please see the Kindergarten Registration Procedures page. For additional information about kindergarten registration and screening, or to check if your child has a current screening on file, please contact the Parents as Teachers office at 636-327-3863, ext. 22281. If you do not have a Missouri birth certificate, you may obtain one at a cost of $15 from the St. Charles County Community Health/Environment-Vital Statistics Office, 1650 Boone’s Lick, St. Charles, MO 63301, or by calling 636-9497558 for more information.

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Fort Zumwalt High School librarians recognized for creating innovative student environment Fort Zumwalt West High librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels were recently honored by the Greater St. Louis School Librarians Organization, which named the West High library the 2019-2020 Secondary School Library Program of the Year. West High Principal Neil Berry was able to present the award on the organization’s behalf. “Shannon and Nina were recognized for engaging students in innovative library programming,” wrote Julie Jamieson, Vice President of the Greater St. Louis School Librarians Organization. “The West High Library is a busy, bustling, and welcoming hub of the school, filled with positive energy and learning. It is definitely a space where the love of reading is nurtured.” Among their innovations, West High’s librarians have brought many changes to the library. The overall organization of the library has been updated with: • Flexible seating (including booths, comfortable seating areas and tables for collaboration), • A collab lab that includes a green screen and meeting tables/TVs for group projects, • Break out boxes and scavenger hunt activities for classes, and • Google glasses for virtual field trips. Greieshaber and O’Daniels were key to the county’s “One Read” of “The Radium Girls” last

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Fort Zumwalt West High librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels were recently honored by the Greater St. Louis School Librarians Organization, which named the West High library the 20192020 Secondary School Library Program of the Year.

fall, bringing together teachers and students at all four Fort Zumwalt high schools as well as Wentzville Liberty High School and users of the St. Charles City-County Library last fall in a synchronized experience where participants read, studied and discussed the novel by Kate Moore.

Wentzville School District selected to implement two intervention programs The Wentzville School District has been selected as one of three school districts in the state of Missouri that will participate in parenthood responsibility programs funded by two million-dollar grants awarded to the Missouri Department of Social Services. The grants, from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children & Families, seek to develop curriculum and implement two new intervention programs: Parenthood Can Wait, and Future Leaders. Students in the district’s Alternative Program will have the opportunity beginning next school year to participate in The Parenthood Can Wait program, which aims to increase youth understanding of the financial, legal, and emotional responsibilities of parenthood. It also gives access to resources that will help students achieve their life goals, build economic mobility and develop into responsible parents. The Future Leaders program is a mentorship program designed for seventh and eighth grade students, which will debut at Wentzville Middle School next fall. First year students of the program will participate in a 13-week curriculum, then mentor upcoming seventh graders during the following school year. “The children of Missouri are the future of our state,” said John Ginwright, Deputy Director of Family Support Division, Child Support

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Dr. Ben Hebisen (left), Director of Intervention Services sits with a student.

Enforcement, “These grant programs help put this generation on the path to reach their highest potential, have healthy relationships, make positive life choices, and be responsible adults.” “We are excited about the addition of these programs in the Wentzville School District,” said Dr. Ben Hebisen, Director of Intervention Services, “The meaningful learning experiences they provide will equip our students with the skills needed to achieve their personal and professional goals and empower them to be successful in life.”

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Wentzville School District students earn AP Scholar Awards A total of 130 students from the Wentzville School District have earned Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar Awards based on their outstanding performance on Advanced Placement exams this year. Six of those AP Scholars have received the highest distinction, the National AP Scholar Award. Mitchell Harbour and Katelyn Yoder from Liberty High School, as well as Ethan Dunsworth, Brian Faintich, Rodney Jenkins and Devanshi Patel from Holt High School earned the prestigious distinction of National AP Scholar. This award is granted to students across the United States who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. This year, all six students scored an average of 4.1 or higher. A total of 46 students achieved AP Scholar with Distinction Award for having an average score of 3.5 or higher on all tests taken and scoring 3.0 or higher on five or more exams. Additionally, 23 students achieved AP Scholar with Honors Award for having scored a 3.25 or higher

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and grades of 3.0 or higher on four or more of these exams. Finally, another 61 students achieved the AP Scholar award for having scored a 3 or higher on at least three AP exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students

with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement in college, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. “Wentzville students continue to thrive in Advanced

Placement Classes. Last year 954 students took the AP exam virtually and 69 percent of the students scored at 3 or higher,” Reported Sherri Bertrand, Director of Assessment, “These are incredible numbers, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. This is another data point that shows how remark-

able our students and teachers are in the Wentzville School District.” To review the full list of WSD students who have earned AP Scholar awards and their distinctions, please visit the district website.

Holt High School senior selected as nominee for John T. Belcher Scholarship Holt High School senior Ethan Dunsworth has been selected by the WSD Board of Education as the district nominee for the John T. Belcher Scholarship. The Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) and Future Builders established the statewide scholarship program in the memory of Belcher who was instrumental in developing innovative financing programs for Missouri school districts. “The learning environment for thousands of Missouri’s public school students was improved as a result of his work,” says the scholarship description. “Though Mr. Belcher lost his battle with cancer in 1989, his courage was an inspiration to all who knew him.” As the district nominee, Dunsworth now has the opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship, which is awarded to a student in each of MSBA’s 17 regions. Following the selection of regional winners,

a statewide winner is chosen and will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship. Applicants are judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. Dunsworth has a GPA of 4.56, and is ranked first academically in his class, and scored 1540 on the SAT. He won first at the High School Honors Division of Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair in February, and was awarded the Air Force Research Award and Navy Research Award for his project. Dunsworth has also been a part of Scholar Bowl, National Honor Society (NHS), and Future Business Leaders of America, and is the control lead and a programmer for the WSD Ratchet Rockers robotics team. He was also selected to attend Missouri Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Boys State. In college, Dunsworth plans to Holt High School senior Ethan Dunsworth has been selected study physics, specifically plasma, nuclear by the WSD Board of Education as the district nominee for the John T. Belcher Scholarship. physics, and energy engineering.

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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. ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

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

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Alcoholics

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

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

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-3970866 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, 636-219-0553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the

Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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.

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 636456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Tuesdays: Seniors group

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

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb preSchool, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross 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 636-2338032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

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: group

Diabetes

support

A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a

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: 636-379-2505.

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in

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 636-9477666.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

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Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077. org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins

begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: meeting

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Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).

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

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

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

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

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

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-2400912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

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

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

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

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

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

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings

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

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

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

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

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

Fridays: Bingo

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

Every Saturday: Chess

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

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.

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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

2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance 7-9:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. Participants must have taken dance lessons before attending. For more information, visit www.squaredancestcharles.com or call Lucy at (636)3913822.

Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Sam-

stag Verein (FSV)

Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525/

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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 Charles Work Day.

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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.

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: group

Alzheimer’s support

The group meets the third Sunday of the month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the following Sunday) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This is a Church of the Shepherd support group and meets at the McClay Adult Day Center at 3821 McClay Road in St. Peters (upstairs). For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636-875-3457.

Sundays: Overeaters Anonymous

Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. There are meetings every day of the week. Please call 314-638-6070 or email bistateoal@prodigy.net.

2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast 7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Servings: 6 When cooler weather calls for hearty meals to give your family a warming boost, you can turn to simple shortcuts for comforting flavor without skipping on quality. Parmesan Stuffed Peppers with Rice is the perfect recipe if you are looking for a tasty dish that’s a little outside the box. It’s an Italian spin on a classic dish using a variety of cheeses packed into colorful bell peppers. You can preheat the oven while completing the minimal preparation then bake to a bubbling, golden perfection.

Ingredients: 2 bags brown rice 2 cups (or 1 can, 15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup basil pesto 3 large bell peppers in assorted colors, halved lengthwise 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Prepare rice according to package directions. Add 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce to greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. In bowl, toss rice with remaining tomato sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and pesto. Divide rice mixture evenly among peppers. Place stuffed peppers in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese over peppers. Cover with foil; bake 18-20 minutes, or until peppers are tender, filling is heated through and cheese is melted. Remove foil. Broil 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil. Substitutions: Use fontina or provolone for mozzarella cheese and olive tapenade for basil pesto. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

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Highly anticipated movies slated to arrive in 2021, 2022.

Movie: By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

Of all the industries affected by the pandemic, film production, distribution and exhibition took a harder hit than most. 2019 was a banner year for seeing movies in theaters, and the future looked just as bright going into 2020. With many venues forced to close for health and safety reasons, however, the business model shifted to more on-demand and streaming platforms. That’s why “Wonder Woman 1984” debuted simultaneously on AT&T’s HBO Max as well in theaters that are currently open. Other highly anticipated movies are still waiting to make their debut, though. “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the iconic 1986 airborne adventure, was scheduled to arrive on July 12, 2020, but its release date shifted to July 2, 2021. Tom Cruise returns as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, a flight instructor and pilot who, according to the trailer, is as cocky as he was more than three decades ago. Maverick must deal with his former rival, Admiral Tom “Iceman” Kazansky (Val Kilmer) and the son of his deceased RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) Goose in the sequel. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” has been delayed so many times it almost gave up the cinemat-

called Pandora as part of the Avatar Program. Though he is supposed to spy on the native people, Jake falls in love with a local named Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and chooses to stay inside his Avatar body. After 13 years together, though, enemies from the past return to Pandora to settle old scores with Jake and his family. “Avatar 3” already is in the works and more sequels are scheduled. Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is an accomplished “Avatar 2” photo courtesy 20th Century Studios assassin and Avenger, but even she is helpless against shifting reic ghost, but it’s currently slated for a June 11, lease schedules. Slated for a May 2021 release, 2021 release. The 2016 reboot of the franchise “Black Widow” gives Romanoff a solo film that with a female-centric cast failed due to poor delves more deeply into her past than she herwriting and direction and had little in com- self has revealed thus far. In the Marvel Cinemon with the previous films. In contrast, “Af- matic Universe (MCU), the action takes place terlife” focuses on a family with ties to one of after the events in “Captain America: Civil the original Ghostbusters. The trailer which War” and shows Romanoff dealing with issues played in theaters shows the iconic “Ectomo- from her past. The release dates mentioned above are, of bile” and Paul Rudd as a helpful teacher and course, subject to change. It has become more fan of the original Ghostbusters crew. Further out is “Avatar 2,” the sequel to James common for studios to look to streaming platCameron’s ground-breaking and visually stun- forms and other outlets to reach a wider auning 2009 film. Slated for a December 2022 dience. I am hopeful that as 2021 progresses, release, the story focuses on Jake Sully (Sam movie fans can see at least some of these films Worthington), a human who travels to a planet in an actual theater.

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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 It’s a new year. The decorations have been packed away and the Christmas tree has been kicked to the curb, much like 2020. Good riddance! It’s been a chaotic whirlwind…much like our living room on Christmas day. We joined together with family and grandkids and in no time the front room looked like the Grinch had regurgitated. The tissue and bags and ribbon and tags were piled high enough for a massive bonfire. The new Lego sets had been torn apart and their tiny pieces were lying in wait like fiendish landmines underneath the scattered wrapping paper. Many bah humbugs were shouted when bare feet discovered them. The boring presents: socks and underwear were tossed upon the limbs of the tree and the cookies were smashed into the carpet. At least the animals were happy little elves. The dog was gnawing on grandma’s fruitcake along with the unsupervised toys. The cat tangled itself up in ribbons or batted decorations off from the tree then jumped inside each empty box to see which size fit best. Boredom struck hard at around noon. The gifts that required batteries lay dormant. Dad picked up the wrong size. The kids were not happy that they would have to wait until the next day to exchange them. We woke up too early and were feeling the effects of not enough sleep combined with too many sweets. And now there was nothing to do. A lull had come over the party. We needed some kind

of diversion or we’d fall into a deep unresponsive sugar coma. “Clean up time!” I yelled. The kids groaned in agony. They slowly started to gather items up when one of them tried to retrieve some paper from behind the couch. The couch was moved; the wrapping picked up. When what to our wondering eyes should appear, but a French fry covered in mold and at least eight months old. The kids were aghast; their mother embarrassed; the dog leapt towards the putrefied snack. The cat yawned and continued napping on my new robe. The finder of the fry picked it up and tossed it at the youngest. The youngest screeched then grabbed it and chased the middle child around the house with the others in hot pursuit. The giggling and laughing and screaming went on for the next hour. *Note to self: Skip the Legos. Buy a bag of fries in April. Wrap and save till December.

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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, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

ACROSS 1. *Timothy Q. Mouse’s friend, in Disney classic 6. River in Germany 9. Bridle parts 13. Whatsoever 14. Like tuna tartare 15. Forearm bones 16. Plural of #3 Down 17. Hardware store 18. “Gladiator” setting 19. *Ferb Fletcher’s stepbrother 21. *Mr. White’s unfortunate student 23. Welcome spot for weary traveler 24. It shall, for short 25. Cul de ____ 28. Young herring 30. Dieter’s cuisine, for short 35. Gator’s cousin 37. French “place” 39. Chunk of iceberg 40. St. Louis monument 41. Like new TV set 43. Front of ship 44. Singular of loci 46. Additional 47. Reality TV’s Spelling 48. *Assistant to regional manager Michael Scott 50. Missing a limb 52. More, in Madrid

53. Like acne-prone skin 55. Pimple fluid 57. *Shirley’s roommate and fellow bottle-capper 61. *Rory Gilmore’s mom 65. Make an effort 66. Legal org. 68. Long stories 69. Scottish valleys 70. Doctor Dolittle, e.g. 71. *One of The Carpenters duo 72. Bone-dry 73. Opposite of WSW 74. Red or orange announcement DOWN 1. Slightly wet 2. *Malone and Stockton of the ____ Jazz 3. Skirt length 4. Shrovetide dish 5. *Mary-Kate and Ashley 6. Geologists’ studies 7. *____ and cheese 8. Moved under the rug 9. “All ____, no bite” 10. Footnote word 11. *Amy Poehler’s comedic partner 12. Welsh alternative to Siobhán 15. Was almost out of gas, e.g.

20. Source of indigo dye, pl. 22. “____ Be Home For Christmas” 24. In the best possible way 25. Coffee burn, e.g. 26. *Bow and ____ 27. Spherical bacteria 29. *Corona’s main squeeze? 31. What willow did 32. Read-only chip 33. Greek bazaar 34. *Clark’s fellow traveler 36. College party chant 38. Celestial bear 42. Dancer’s beat 45. Daisy dukes, e.g. 49. “Wizard of Oz” man 51. Archimedes’ exclamation 54. Furlough 56. Flower part 57. Frog delicacy 58. Wheel shaft 59. Swerve 60. European sea eagle 61. *David and Paul on the “____ Show” 62. Italian currency, pl. 63. Maple genus 64. Negative contraction 67. *Jerry’s fellow treatmaker SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9