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Telling their stories St. Charles County Veterans Museum ‘Interview with Heroes’ program has high school students interviewing veterans about their service
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By Brett Auten The St. Charles County Veterans Museum is in the initial stages of a project that will not only unite generations but preserve stories. “Interview with Heroes – Our Military Veterans” teams local high school students with local veterans. The students will be interviewing veterans on video and the end result will not only be placed on the museum’s website but also sent to the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. The Missouri Humanities Council has awarded a grant of $1,947 to the St. Charles County Veterans Museum in support of the project. The Missouri Humanities Council is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971. The grant is to purchase recording devices and equipment for the project. “This is a way to connect, be involved and learn,” Jim Higgins, a St. Charles County Veterans Museum Executive Board member, said. The museum is on the lookout for local high school students (preferably juniors and seniors) to do the interviews. The project will include pre-interview training and coaching by museum mentors. The videos will also include the student’s reaction as well. Garvis Pollard is a Vietnam veteran who is also a substitute teacher. He has paired with Higgins on the project. Pollard brought in
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Submitted photo The St. Charles County Veterans Museum has launched a new project called “Interview with Heroes – Our Military Veterans.” The museum will recruit and utilize local high school students to interview local veterans or their family members. Pictured above are the first two students to participate in the program, Sydney Gatewood and Joey Lane.
the program’s first members, Fort Zumwalt North students Sydney Gatewood and Joey Lane. “We are looking forward to getting started and getting more students involved,” Pollard said. “We are also looking for more veterans’ stories to be told. Some may think, ‘my story isn’t worth anything.’ But it is. Whether you served during wartime or peacetime. Or served outside the United States or home bound, your story will help others understand. For some (veteran) families, it’s kind of mysterious and maybe they are a little afraid to ask.” A corporate sponsorship would also help elevate the project.
“As it gets bigger we will need more manpower,” Higgins said. “Right now, I am kind of a ‘jack of all trades,’ but things like a video editor would be a welcome addition.” Located at 410 E. Elm Street in O’Fallon, the museum’s mission is to inspire, inform, and engage the residents of St. Charles County to honor the memories of St. Charles County Veterans who served the United States. The St. Charles County Veterans Museum is a 501C tax exempt, nonprofit organization and is the brainchild of the late Ralph Barrale. Barrale was a World War II See ‘STORIES’ page 2
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Submitted photos The St. Charles County Veterans Museum has launched a new project called “Interview with Heroes – Our Military Veterans.” The museum will recruit and utilize local high school students to interview local veterans or their family members.
‘STORIES’ from cover Veteran who landed on Utah Beach in Normandy and fought at the Battle of the Bulge with General Patton. He successfully lobbied the state to name the Highway 364 Bridge Veterans Memorial Bridge. He later lobbied St. Charles County municipalities to rename the South Service Road to Veter-
ans Memorial Parkway. Barrale passed away before the museum’s opening. “Ralph always wanted students involved so that they could learn about the sacrifices made,” Higgins said. “One of his dreams was school buses of kids coming here to hear and see the stories. This project would pro-
vide community service hours that would look good on a college application and you get to serve the veterans community too.” For more information about the project, call Higgins or Pollard at 636-294-2657 or visit the museum’s website at stcharlescountyveteransmuseum.org.
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The Iron Dragon Kung Fu school at 307 Droste Road celebrated the Lunar New Year, sometimes called “Chinese New Year,” on Feb. 1. This year is the Year of the Tiger and Sifu (Teacher) Wayne Judge and his students celebrated with a traditional Lion Dance and display of martial arts.
The students, ranging in age from elementary school to retirees, performed empty hand and weapons forms, Tai Chi, and Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu. This was followed by the Lion Dance, an ancient Chinese tradition that dispels bad luck and ushers in good fortune with a colorful combination of dance and martial skills.
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St. Charles County has purchased 199 acres of land near Wentzville for a new park that will open in 2022
Submitted photos Saint Charles County recently purchased 199 acres of land near Wentzville for what will be its 21st park.
By Brett Auten If you build it, they will come. That adage holds true for the St. Charles County Parks Department. Recently, St. Charles County has purchased 199 acres of land near Wentzville for a new park that will bring the number of county parks to 21. The St. Charles County Parks Department currently has 17 parks open to the public, four in reserve, for a total of 4,151 acres. The property is on West Meyer Road near Wentzville. The park is anticipated to be open in 2022 and naming it will be part of that process. St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann called Wentzville a growing, rapidly changing area. “This beautiful park property gives us an opportunity to maintain green space for the future,” Ehlmann said. “The parks department has other properties in reserve for that very reason. Our mission is to preserve and conserve the natural and historic resources of this county for the recreational benefit and enjoyment of our citizens.” St. Charles County Parks Department Director Ryan Graham said the first conversations occurred last spring and they were able to complete the deal before the end of the year. “The previous owner had been looking to develop the property,” Graham said. “He had talked with his councilman, Joe Cronin, about the property and his plans. Councilman Cronin recognized that the owner really had a beautiful piece of property and asked if they ever thought of making it a county park. The discussions started from there.” The County Parks Department cur-
rently manages 4,151 acres. The department was founded in 1997, so this growth has occurred over the past 25 years. In 2017, the department reported 1,546,904 visitors. In 2020, that ballooned to 4,552,044 and in 2021 it reported 4,344,672. “We have seen a significant increase in the reported park visitors over the past five years,” Graham said. “This increase I think clearly shows the demand is there from the public. Parks are one of the things that people look for when they are looking to locate to St. Charles County. A good park system contributes greatly to the quality of life here in the county and helps make St. Charles County a wonderful place to live and raise a family.” Expect this new park to continue the department’s core goal of preserving nature. “We put a lot of focus on preserving and improving the natural landscape while finding ways for people to interact with it,” Graham said. “We will be putting in the infrastructure needed to support the park (roads, parking, restrooms, shelters and playground). There is an old lake bed on the property that will need some work, but we hope we can restore the lake on the property. There will be paved and natural surface trails and natural areas. Those are the initial features we will be developing, but later phases could add additional amenities.” All acquisitions, development and operations of county parks are funded from a local use tax on out-of-state purchases approved by voters in 1997 for the exclusive use of parks. For more information about parks and park activities, visit stccparks.com.
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Black History Month events and resources at the State Historical Society of Missouri The State Historical Society of Missouri will host free virtual events exploring Black Health and Wellness–the Black History Month theme announced by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) for 2022. On Febr. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Wilma Calvert, UMSL associate professor of nursing, and AJ Medlock, SHSMO senior archivist, will moderate a panel discussion on “The Role of Black Nurse Activists in Improving the Health of St. Louis.” Presented in partnership with the Black Nurses Association of Greater St. Louis, panelists include Shuron Jones and Brittany Ferrell. Shuron Jones is a history instructor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and a PhD candidate at St. Louis University. Jones will discuss the 1970s work of nurse Zenobia Thompson in opposing
the closure of Homer G. Phillips Hospital by the city of St. Louis. Brittany Ferrell is a registered nurse, activist, and UMSL College of Nursing graduate. Guided by her participation in the 2014 Ferguson protests and her time as a labor and delivery nurse, Ferrell will discuss her current work to improve outcomes of Black maternal and infant health. On Feb. 22 at 3 p.m., Joan Stack, SHSMO art curator, will present “Exploring Black Health and Wellness Through a Collection of Historical Images.” Offered in partnership with MU Libraries, Stack will examine artworks and photographs and detail how these works highlight the experiences of Black Americans related to health care and wellness throughout the 20th century. This presentation includes an accompanying exhibition that is on display in the colonnade cases of Ellis Library on the Uni-
versity of Missouri–Columbia campus from Feb. 7 to May 23. Both events are free to the public and will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration is available on the society’s website at shsmo.org/events. As the premier center for the study of Missouri state and local history, SHSMO hosts many digital resources for those studying the experiences of Black Americans in Missouri. Past presentations of the African American Experience in Missouri Lecture Series are freely available online. The African American Experience Research Guide connects website visitors to the lecture series, podcast episodes, digital photographs, scholarly articles, oral histories, and other resources for exploring the lives of Black Americans in Missouri. Visit the guide at https:// shsmo.org/research/guides/african-american.
State seeking organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer months The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is looking for nonprofit organizations throughout the state to help feed thousands of children who would otherwise go without meals during the summer months and during times of public emergencies, when children do not have access to free or reduced-price meals at school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) reimburses organizations for meals they serve to children under the age of 18 who are at risk of not having enough to eat during the summer months. The program is one of the ways Missouri is working to fight childhood hunger. Organizations that choose to sponsor the SFSP will help ensure that children in underserved areas of the state continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. “A lack of adequate food due to limited money or other resources can have devastating impacts on a child,” said Adam Crumbliss, DHSS Division of Community
and Public Health Director. “We are grateful for the organizations who have already been participating in this program and encourage others to apply to help prevent food insecurity across Missouri.” Organizations eligible to participate in the program as sponsors include nonprofit organizations such as schools, faith-based organizations, camps, private nonprofit agencies, and local government entities. The sites qualify if they are located in areas where at least half of the children are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. The federally funded program is administered by DHSS. The department will accept applications from new nonprofit organizations March 1 through May 15 to participate in the program. Organizations interested in serving nutritious meals to children through the summer are requested to apply. Training in the requirements for the program will be provided. More information about the Summer Food Service
Program is available online at www.health.mo.gov/sfsp or by telephone at 888-435-1464 (toll-free). Hearingand speech-impaired citizens can dial 711. Community organizations that would like to become sponsors may also email the Summer Food Service Program at sfsp@ health.mo.gov or write to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Summer Food Service Program, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 for more information. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
WIC continues to improve the health of Missouri’s women, infants and children Every month, over 80,000 Missourians participate in the Missouri WIC program. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The program provides quality
nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, nutritious foods, and referrals to health services. Missouri WIC offers healthy food choices that target specific essential nutrients often missing from the diets of participants, such as iron, calcium, protein, and vitamins A, C, and D. To meet these needs, the WIC food package includes fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, whole grains, milk and yogurt along with other nutritious foods. “The WIC program takes into consideration the distinct needs of the women, infants, and children it serves, providing participants with individualized nutrition counseling and then prescribes a food package to fit their nutritional needs,” said Angie Brenner, Missouri WIC Director. “Breastfeeding mothers receive additional support to ensure a successful breastfeeding journey for their infant and themselves.” To qualify for the WIC program, participants must meet the following requirements: • Be a pregnant, breastfeeding, or new mother; an infant up to age one; or a child up to their
fifth birthday; and • Be a resident of Missouri; and • Meet income eligibility requirements. Missourians interested in learning about the benefits of WIC may visit wic.mo.gov or call TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465 to find the WIC local agency in their county. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Nondiscrimination and complaint information can be found on our website at wic.mo.gov. WIC is funded by the USDA and is administered by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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O’Fallon experienced significant economic growth in 2021 O’Fallon experienced strong economic growth this past year despite the continued pandemic. Here are some of the details to back up that claim: • $164 million in construction investment and more than 5,100 building permits issued in 2021 • Completed construction and the opening of a number of new businesses, including DynaFlex, ExtraSpace Storage, Five Guys and Chase Bank; • Several new building projects announced, including MEMC, Bloom Medicinal, St. Louis Wholesale, a second Chick-Fil-A, Planet Fitness, and Drake Restaurant • O’Fallon City Council approval of more than $350 million in Chapter 100 Industrial Revenue Bonds
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Major residential developments underway like the Streets of Caledonia (617 units), Shady Creek (338 units), Amberleigh (175 units), and Harvest (896 units) • Completion of the new Caledonia Parkway and Phase 1 of the I-70 improvements at Highway K and Main Street. Phase 2 – from Highway K to Woodlawn Avenue – will begin in 2022. To learn more about commercial projects and residential developments happening in O’Fallon, check out the Planning Department’s new Active Developments Map on the city’s website. It is full of useful information on building projects and developments approved, under construction and recently completed.
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Frankie Martin’s Garden is coming to Cottleville This spring, residents of Cottleville and the surrounding St. Charles County area will get to experience Missouri’s newest Food Truck Garden, Frankie Martin’s Garden located at 5372 St. Charles Street. From the visionaries that brought you 9 Mile Garden in Affton, Frankie Martin’s Garden will share similar family-friendly characteristics with its sister location but will also add a selection of new features as well. Named in honor of late Cottleville resident Frank J. Martin, the Food Truck Garden sits on a 2.74-acre site and will feature sprawling pavilions, a live music stage, pickle ball courts, a large 26’ LED Wall, food truck staging, a large beer pavilion, and an impressive whiskey and wine bar housed in Martin’s preserved former residence. The main house provides an intimate 770 square feet of bar space which will be home to the whiskey and wine bar. The menu will feature a selection of over 230 whiskeys from around the world and a large portfolio of fine wine. At Frankie Martin’s Garden, guests will be able to purchase a glass or a bottle
of wine and take it outside to enjoy with friends and family. The main garden area will showcase a 2,400 square foot open air beer pavilion featuring the best craft breweries in the country and will be ready for gatherings big or small. The main gathering area of the garden will feature a number of pergolas and pavilions dispersed throughout the property as well as shaded picnic tables and fire pits. Frankie Martin’s Garden will be open seven days a week featuring food trucks offering regular lunch and dinner service. In addition to food trucks service, the garden will host an exciting array of free events, with weekly occurring events, such as live music, to be announced this spring. “Working with my partners to create another Food Truck Garden in Missouri has been an exciting experience and I can’t wait to open the doors and serve the community,” said Brian Hardesty, restaurateur and Managing Partner of Frankie Martin’s Garden. “The chance to bring the people of the area together every day, to celebrate, eat delicious food and create memories is what the Food Truck Garden experience is all about.” Frankie Martin’s Garden will feature some of the best food trucks from around the greater St. Louis area, showcasing a wide variety of cuisines. The lineup identified for Frankie Martin’s Garden includes Angie Burger, Aristocrab Company, Beast Craft BBQ, Cluck Oink Moo, The Crooked Boot, Daddy O’s Cheese Steaks, Doggie Mac’s, Homestyle Grill, Lion’s Choice, Mother’s on Wheels, Moving Munchies, Scoops & More, SNS Goodies, Soul Burger, Supersmokers, The Sweet Side, This N’ That Eatery, Truck Norris, Ukraft, Wayno’s, Wok N’ Roll, Zacchi, and Zia’s amongst others to be announced.
Submitted image This artistic rendering shows the completed Food Truck Garden, Frankie Martin’s Garden located at 5372 St. Charles Street in Cottleville.
Food trucks will be serving daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner, with Sunday brunch running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frankie Martin’s Garden will have a dedicated parking lot for visitors, as well as a parking lot for area residents visiting in their golf carts. Along with Larry Chapman of Seneca Commercial Real Estate, and Brian Hardesty, Managing Partner of the Food Truck Gardens, co-owners of the endeavor include: Jeff and David Kolb of Kolb Grading LLC, Tom Mohan of Chapman Ventures LLC, and Michael & Kate Reiter from Cottleville Ventures, LLC.
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Duchesne High School’s new technology center to be completed this fall Duchesne High School is converting the former school library into a new technology center. The technology center will house an eSports Gaming Center consisting of nine gaming PCs with 27inch displays; Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation consoles; and seven large-screen TVs for spectator viewing: four 70-inch TVs and three 65-inch TVs. “The eSports Gaming Center will provide opportunities for more students to get involved in extracurricular activities on campus and with their peers,” said Susan Noonan, Duchesne president. “The Center will bring together diverse groups of students with common interests.” Kim Choinka, the school’s director of technology added, “eSports is now a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) sanctioned sport, as well as one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. We wanted to give our students access to it with-
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Wentzville School District receives clean audit The Wentzville School District received a clean audit of its financial records, accounting practices, and compliance with state and federal requirements during the fiscal year that ended June 31, 2021. The audit was conducted by the Daniel Jones & Associates accounting firm and approved by the WSD Board of Education. Derek Gokin, Senior Accountant with Daniel Jones & Associates, reported to the School Board on Dec. 16, 2021, that members of his firm had spent several weeks reviewing extensive documentation from the WSD Finance and Facilities Department. The audit was all-inclusive, reviewing everything from whether a purchase order originated following proper procedures, to how a purchase order becomes a check, reviewing bids and contracts, verifying attendance and payroll records, as well as confirming
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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 314-369-7631 or LauraLFree@att.net.
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 314-560-1868.
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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
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 Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
Alcoholics
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) 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. 314-3696521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are inter-
ested 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, 636219-0553.
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10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 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 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial
Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: 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 800272-3900 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 636-279-5522 or 636-4560776 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.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • February 9, 2022 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 636947-7666.
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 314-5045202
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 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.
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: veterans coffee
Wednesdays: Take Pounds Sensibly
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 &
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
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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
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more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
Meets third Thursday of the month, 10:100 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
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9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Student-Athletes commit to next level from Holt Recently, seniors at Holt High School in Wentzville announced several individuals that have committed to their future in sports. These athletes have signed letters of intent to colleges for next year: • Cooper Brown and Colin Bunner will play football at Missouri Baptist University. • Isaiah Slaughter picked Southwest Baptist for his future football play. • Jackson Smith will go to Lamoni, Iowa, attending Graceland University with visions to be their quarterback. • Kyle Wuebling has chose Truman State University for his future football career. • Alex Lindewirth has signed with Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky where she will play soccer. • Meghan Nolte will attend Westminster College playing volleyball. *The very best to you Local woman hockey player heading to the Olympics In May, O’Fallon native and Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) defenseman Jincy Dunne was named to the U.S. Women’s Hockey national team selection camp ahead of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games following the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour Showcase. The defensive hockey player made a name for herself at Ohio State University. Accolades in college included• 2020 Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year • 2020 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient *Check out the Olympics to see her in action
St. Louis Ambush, Storm and Steamer’s alumni gathering The St. Louis Ambush play professional indoor soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles. The Ambush are holding an Alumni party this Saturday before their contest with Utica City FC at 7:05 p.m. Many of the former St. Louis Steamers Storm and Ambush players will hold meet and greet activities.
Autograph and pictures sessions start at 6 p.m. on the concourse. A mini soccer game with the former players will take place at halftime. Send emails to info@STLAmbush.com. The Ambush returns to The Family Arena to host The Savage on Friday, Feb. 11 prior to Saturday’s activities. Visit www.STLAmbush.com for more details. *Bringing back the past Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team named the favorite in the 2022 GLVC preseason poll Lindenwood University’s Lady Lions received 47 points and five first-place votes to bump them up to the top spot over Indianapolis and Mckendree. Lindenwood was also atop the ICWLA 2022 preseason poll that was released on Monday, and Indianapolis came second to the Lions on that list as well. Lindenwood won their first National Championship in program history in May 2021 under reigning IWLCA Division II National Coach of the Year and GLVC Head Coach of the Year Jack Cribbin. The Lions finished their season 17-1, starting the year with 13 straight victories and outscoring opponents by a 235-89 margin. The No. 2 seed in the tournament marked the seventh-consecutive tournament appearance for the Lions, which is the longest current streak in Division II. After three tournament victories, Lindenwood moved on to its first-ever National Championship game against the Queens Royals. After the game was tied 2-2 early on, the Lions went off and took a 12-5 lead into halftime. Although Queens made a push in the second half, the Lions held on for the 14-12 victory, winning their first National Championship in program history. *Only the beginning
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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Recipe: Savor a new way to seafood
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dding salmon to your weekly menu can take dinnertime from drab to delicious. Combining it with bright, fresh veggies heightens the savory experience even more for a burst of seafood flavor. Loaded with salmon and shrimp, this Salmon and Shrimp Coconut Curry is a perfect option for putting together a quick yet delicious meal.
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Recipe courtesy of MOWI on behalf of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Servings: 2
Ingredients: 2 pieces of MOWI Pure portions salmon 1 cup wild rice 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1 cup pumpkin or butternut squash, diced 1 tablespoon lemongrass, finely chopped
Directions:
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tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce
In large skillet, heat coconut oil over mediumhigh heat. Add garlic, onion and pumpkin or squash; saute 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Mix in lemongrass and curry paste. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
1/4 cup tomatoes 4 shrimp 1 lime, quartered 2-3 cilantro leaves, for garnish
Add coconut milk, fish sauce and tomatoes; mix thoroughly. Add shrimp and salmon; cook until done. Serve with rice and lime quarters. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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Dr. Johnny Fever has left the building
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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.
hroughout his career, Howard Hesseman played various characters, including a hippie on NBC’s “Dragnet” that ran afoul of Jack Webb’s stone-faced Sergeant Joe Friday as well as a patient of Dr. Robert Hartley on “The Bob Newhart Show.” Arguably, the actor/comedian’s great triumph was playing the bleary-eyed, morning disc jockey on the CBS sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” In interviews, Hugh Wilson, the show’s creator and a former radio sales executive, said he created the character based on a real-life DJ. The talented Mr. Hesseman passed away from complications from colon surgery on Jan.29, and increased the ever-growing comedic void left behind by Betty While, Louie Anderson and others. Hesseman, a former disc-jockey himself, played Johnny Fever, a once-popular DJ who landed at a struggling Midwestern station. According to Fever, he was fired from one lucrative job for saying “Booger” on the air. At WKRP, however, that kind of behavior was encouraged. Over four seasons, Hesseman explored his character in depth with coffee mug firmly in hand. Though people underestimated him, Johnny Fever was no one’s fool. In one epi-
played Avis Dropkin, Johnny’s “Gotta Dance” boss. “WKRP” did not get a lot of love from CBS and left the air in 1982. Hesseman soon joined the cast of “One Day at a Time” as Sam Royer, the man who married Ann Romano (Bonnie Franklin) near the end of the series. In 1991, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” spent about two years in syndication and everyone’s favorite morning man returned for a handful of episodes. Photo courtesy Company Four Other original cast members joined the series, but it just wasn’t the same. sode, he even went toe-to-toe with Mrs. CarlDr. Johnny Fever was a great character, but son (Carol Bruce), the station’s owner and mother of the station manager. When she Howard Hesseman’s role in ABC’s “Head of planned to change WKRP’s format to all news the Class” left a lasting impression on me. He and use the station as a tax write-off, Johnny played Charlie Moore, a history and social studies teacher assigned to instruct a classshowed her the error of her ways. Fever’s own moral code was tested during room of gifted students. Though the principal the Disco Era in an intriguing two-part epi- wanted him to simply babysit the students, sode. In addition to his morning slot, Johnny Charlie gave them lessons on life. Hesseman had agreed to host “Gotta Dance,” a televised stayed with the series for four seasons and was disco dance show. He balked at the music at replaced by Scottish comedian Billy Connolly. From Johnny Fever to Rip Tide to Charlie first, but then created his alter ego, Rip Tide, to host the show. The money and popularity Moore, Howard Hesseman’s performances turned his head, but he realized that he sold and characters were always great. Thank you, himself out for fame and glory. Shortly be- Mr. Hesseman, for your characters and hufore starring on CBS’s “Newhart,” Mary Frann mor. And, by the way, “Booger!”
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: Valentines Day
‘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 was one of those typical evenings at our house. Husband: “Hey, what’s a guy gotta do to get some dinner in this place?” Me: “Dinner? I just fed you.” Him: “That was lunch – six hours ago. What is this, Cell Block B?” “What’s with all this constant eating?” I thought. “Okay, well it’s too late to thaw hamburger. Let’s go out.” We drove to our favorite fast foodie place and went in and ran into a line of people fifteen deep. By the time we’d get up to the counter it would be breakfast time. Just then, a customer at the counter stormed past us and flew out the door in a rage. Hmm, wonder what got his shorts in a knot? Pretty soon the same thing kept happening until we made it to the front. A sign we’ve been seeing a lot of lately was posted. It said: Be kind. We are short staffed. A frazzled young lady greeted us with hair dyed that new trendy shade of gray. I detected a quiver in her lip and a look of exhaustion. I thought a compliment might help things. “Your hair is such a fun color. I dye mine to get rid of all that.” She pointed to her head. “See this hair, that’s no dye job. It was brown at noon. We’re already short staffed and the night crew just called in sick. We can’t fill the positions we have open and there are only two people here tonight. Here are your options, soda and all the ketchup packets you want
or man the grill and cook your own.” My husband and I looked at each other and shrugged. We donned aprons and headed toward the grill. Soon, my husband had our burgers sizzling away while I made a yummy batch of fries. The gal up front came back and took one look at our work and said, “You’re hired,” then started yelling orders. “Gimme a bacon ranch belly buster with extra cheese, hold the mayo: a triple heart attack stack, no onion; two henny penny cluck meals with a large fry and speed it up. This line ain’t getting any shorter and my hair can’t get any grayer!” Next time I’ll definitely remember to thaw my own hamburger.
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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. 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. Fantasy sports data 6. Accounting acronym 9. Stark daughter on “Game of Thrones” 13. Branch of economics 14. All talk, no action type of service 15. Relating to symmetry, in geometry 16. Base-8 numeral system 17. “____ the land of the free...” 18. Lots and lots 19. *Actor Ryan of “Blue Valentine” 21. *Desdemona’s suspicious husband 23. Big fuss 24. Nose-in-the-air type 25. Uber alternative 28. One on a pedestal 30. Moderately wide 35. Eye layer 37. Twelfth month of Jewish year 39. Cheese-covered chip 40. Popped relief? 41. *”Love, ____” movie 43. Splints site 44. Muhammad’s teachings 46. Orchestra instrument 47. Past of heave 48. Avoids work, in British slang
50. Give off 52. Dose of sunshine 53. Back seat 55. Hair-raising product 57. *____ valentine, an opposite of love note 61. English author perhaps best known for “The Canterbury Tales” 65. Like Mary-Kate and Ashley 66. Pooh’s “wise” friend 68. Bring to an end 69. Potassium nitrate 70. Farm sound 71. Arm bones 72. Back talk 73. Uniting conjunction 74. Imposter DOWN 1. Smoke plus fog 2. Comes in hard or soft shell 3. Parts of a play 4. ____-____-la 5. Plural of solidus 6. Heidi’s shoe 7. *Sweetie follower 8. Cook’s cover 9. Wheel holder 10. Cambodian money 11. Two-masted vessel 12. “The Sun ____ Rises” 15. Trash can for fireplace (2 words)
20. Source of lymphocytes, pl. 22. Pull along 24. Dormant state 25. *Famous archer 26. Dispatch boat 27. “____ and whistles” 29. Hodgepodge 31. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible’s son 32. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 33. Seven days postmortem 34. *Hive-related endearment 36. Unfortunately, exclamation 38. Rumpelstiltskin machine 42. Stallion’s cry 45. Business combination 49. Old Man’s turf, according to Hemingway 51. Darjeeling server 54. Smell, usually pleasant 56. Calms 57. Ford Transit and such 58. Pelvic parts 59. Lice eggs 60. Augments 61. Oaf 62. Scoop holder 63. Biblical twin 64. Donna or Lou 67. Got a blue ribbon SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9