February 17, 2021
American Legion on a mission
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Submitted photos Top left: The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Drive, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. A celebration is planned for April 10 and with the newly expanded membership criteria, that could include not only yourself but someone you know. Right: American Legion Post 312 riders conducted a food drive for the Oasis Pantry. Bottom left: A helicopter at the American Legion Post 312 annual picnic gets plenty of attention.
As the St. Charles’ American Legion Post 312 celebrates its centennial, it looks to expand its ranks and continue community involvement By Brett Auten Much like the publication you are reading, St. Charles’ American Legion Post 312 is celebrating its centennial birthday in 2021. Post 312 marks its 100th year anniversary on April 1 and a celebration is planned for April 10. Like a lot of us, Post 312 had to gut its way through a financially unproductive 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic thwarted Post 312’s biggest fundraiser of the year, bingo. It is nearing a year since it last hosted a bingo event. “It has been more difficult, but we are
holding our own,” Post 312 Commander Dan Sauer said. “Things around here have been pretty quiet.” A lot of the energy now is going towards April. Sauer’s great uncle was one of the first 54 members who started Post 312 in 1921. Now, there are little over 600 members with an all-time past membership high being over 1,200. The membership numbers could easily rise with the newly expanded membership criteria that could include not only yourself but someone you know. In July 2019, The U.S. House passed, and the President signed into law the biparti-
san LEGION Act, extending the United States recognized wartime era back to Dec. 7, 1941. The legislation opens the door for hundreds of thousands of veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible. The LEGION Act fills in the gaps of war eras and redefines The American Legion’s membership eligibility dates, beginning with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and continuing through today until it is determined the United States is no longer in a state of war. See ‘MISSION’ page 2
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‘MISSION’ from cover “This is a win for all veterans who have served at least one day of Active Duty Service and who hold an honorable discharge,” Sauer said. “We have always held that a veteran serving during wartime is on the hook to put their life on the line whether they got the call or not. The decision to extend the dates of the wartime era back to Pearl Harbor recognizes that danger which exists in everyone’s period of service.” According to Larry Carron, a Post 312 member, the gaps in the war era were largely during the Cold War, a time when threats to U.S. national security were real, especially to the men and women serving in uniform. “Overall, estimates show that about 1,600 U.S. service members were killed or wounded in hostile operations during periods that were not previously recognized as times of war by the federal government,” Carron said. “We ask that any veteran who meets the criteria join our ranks as part of the largest veterans’ organization as we continue to serve the St. Charles community and bring veterans issues to Washington DC.” The Post, located at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles, is also the home of The American Legion Auxiliary unit 312, The Legion Riders and the Sons of The American Legion. “Those are four groups but we are one big family,” Sauer said. “One does not exist without the other. We play, laugh, and suffer together.” As the centennial celebration nears, Details will be available at www.alpost312mo.org and also on its social media formats. Submitted photos Top photo: Rain or shine, the Missouri chapter of the Legion Riders make American Legion Post 312 a stop at as part of its annual Legacy Run fundraiser. Bottom photo: Members of the American Legion Post 312 honor guard lead the 4th of July Parade in St. Charles.
Balfour honors four yearbooks with national recognition Balfour has again recognized yearbook teams and their sponsors from multiple Fort Zumwalt schools for their work creating keepsakes that capture the school year. This year, three high school yearbooks and one middle school yearbook were named Featured National Sample, reserved for the top tier of books Balfour publishes from across the country. For the seventh consecutive year The Predator staff, Loran Marquez sponsor, at West High has created a Featured National Sample.
Also named Featured National Sample: • The South High Southpaw staff, sponsored by Jamie Demeter • The North High Pantherama staff, sponsored by Stacie Wulfert and • The Wildcat Yearbook staff at West Middle, sponsored by Mary McGillycuddy Each of the books will be used at Balfour training workshops across the country as examples of outstanding student work.
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Wentzville recognizes 2020 Citizen of the Year At the Feb. 11 Board of Aldermen meeting, the Wentzville Board of Aldermen presented community leader and Wentzville resident, Barbara Love, with the 2020 Citizen of the Year award. This award recognizes outstanding community members whose actions and accomplishments make life better for others. “I’ve worked with (Barbabra) for several years and she’s done a great job in our community,” says Mayor Nick Guccione, “Her love of Wentzville is apparent in her constant efforts to better the world around her.” Love has spent countless hours working to unite different backgrounds and cultures in a celebration of diversity. Serving as chair for Martin Luther King Unity Walk and Celebration Committee for 15 years, Love has donated her time and effort to promote empathy and understanding in Wentzville. Her leadership and dedication to the Wentzville community has helped to break down barriers and bring people together. Love says she is, “Humbled by this award. I pray that I have made a difference in some small way in my
journey to bring unity and love to the community.” The city of Wentzville recognizes Love’s incredible efforts and acknowledges her great contribution to the city. The Citizen Recognition Program was created by the Citizen Recognition Award Committee of Wentzville to acknowledge outstanding individuals and groups that make a significant contribution, a positive impact or improve the quality of life for citizens in the community. In 2020, residents, Wentzville business owners and employees of Wentzville businesses were invited to submit nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. The nominations were reviewed and the final selection was made by the Citizen Recognition Award Committee. Applications are accepted year-round and are available online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/coty. Photo courtesy city of Wentzville Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione (right) presents Barbara Love with the 2020 Citizen of the Year for her dedication to the Wentzville community.
Here’s how St. Peters residents can check if their yard waste collection day changes in March If you’re a St. Peters resident, there’s about a 50/50 chance that the day of the week for your curbside yard waste service will change to a new day beginning March 1. There’s an easy way for residents to find out right now if their yard waste service day will change: • Visit www.stpetersmo.net/Trash and follow the directions on how to check the St. Peters waste collection schedule for your address. An online tool allows residents to immediately see the day of their service. Residents also can download the STP COLLECTS mobile app to have reminders about collection day sent straight to their phone. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/Trash.
Why will the day for yard waste collection change for about half of St. Peters’ residents? The city of St. Peters is beginning a new yard waste collection plan on March 1 that will improve efficiency and keep utility costs low for St. Peters residents. This plan uses fewer trucks, spreading out service to collect yard waste four days a week instead of two. To make this change possible, half of the city’s subdivisions will have their curbside yard waste service changed to a new day of the week. Each household in St. Peters will still receive yard waste collection service once per week, the same as before this change. Trash and Blue Bag recycling collection will not be affected. Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/Trash.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Postal Plus is a locally owned and operated packing, shipping, copying and more store located in the Dardenne Town Square shopping center next to Great Clips. Postal Plus opened in July 2008 and has been in the same location since day one. The mission at Postal Plus is to bring our customers the most cost effective and reliable shipping services available. Because we are independently owned, it allows us to explore all options for our customers at very competitive competiti pricing levels. Stop in and see all the services we offer from post office boxes with a real street address to a vast array of small business supplies. Postal Plus is your one stop shop for all the essential items you need to keep things running smoothly. 7827 Town Square Ave, Ste. 104 636-561-3366 www.postalplusstore.com larry@postalplusstore.com
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A happy and healthy gut It’s socially acceptable to talk to your friends about your back pain, your broken arm or your knee replacement, but it’s not as acceptable to talk to your friends about your gastrointestinal (GI) issues. In fact, many people are even uncomfortable bringing up these issues with their health care provider. However, your gut health plays a vital part of your overall health and well-being and should not be overlooked. Learn more about how you can keep your gut healthy and when to seek greater care. Eating for your gut A healthy, balanced diet that is high in fiber can alleviate many GI issues. Reach for plenty of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains, such as brown rice instead of white rice and whole wheat bread instead of white bread. Likewise, certain foods should be avoided. Extremely fatty foods can cause the colon to contract, resulting in cramping. Very spicy foods cause trouble with acid reflux and ulcers. Foods high in sugar tend to cause bloating and cramping. You might even opt for fruits lower in fructose, or fermentable sugars, if you notice those symptoms. Paying attention to symptoms While you might experience mild intestinal distress on rare occasions, there are times when you should seek
By Matt Telmer attention from a health care provider. This includes: • Any new or severe abdominal pain • Abdominal swelling or distension • Bloody, black or maroon stool • Severe constipation or diarrhea • Unintentional weight loss • Choking or difficulty swallowing • Coughing when eating or drinking • Persistent nausea or vomiting Most importantly, pay attention to any significant changes in your bowel habits. There is no specific normal, but it is important to know what your normal is. If there is any change or deviation from your baseline, such as an increase or decrease in frequency, see your doctor. Focusing on prevention Preventive GI care is also important, including being screened for colon cancer. New guidelines recommend colonoscopies begin at age 45 for anyone of average risk. Some factors can raise your risk, including family history and other medical conditions, in which earlier screening may be recommended. Speak with your primary care provider about what is best for you. While you may be weary of a colonoscopy or hesitant to speak to your doctor about GI issues, remember
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that in doing so, you’re helping ensure you stay at your healthiest and feeling your best. Matt Telmer, FNP, is a BJC Medical Group family nurse practitioner specializing in gastroenterology. He sees patients at his office at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. You can schedule an appointment with Matt by calling 636-928-WELL.
Top tips to get ready to run You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward the finish line. Here are a few tips to help get you ready for the big race: Seek Quality Sneakers – Feet come in a variety of widths and sizes, so visit a specialty running store to find perfect-fitting sneakers. These may come with a hefty price tag, but there are no shortcuts for comfort and support while running long distances. Make a Schedule – Try to aim for at least 10 hours of training per week, including three days where you run and two or three days of other physical activity such as cycling or strength training. To avoid exhaustion, be sure to include at least 1-2 “rest” days per week. Stick with Water – Avoid sports drinks that are loaded with preservatives and sugars. You can’t go
wrong with the hydrating power of water. As a rule, try to consume at least 6-8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes you run. Proper hydration after the run is also vital. Go Online – Many websites have training guides for various skill levels or different types of races. If you have a smartphone, look for apps that can take you through day-by-day workouts to get you marathon-ready. Nutrition – Filling your body with the proper amount of fuel can help ensure finish-line success. Load up on quality carbohydrates, such as beans, peas, whole-wheat pastas, whole-grain cereals, apples, brown rice and root vegetables. Protein also plays an important role in a runner’s nutrition, so fill up on lean meats, fish, eggs, low-fat dairy, peanut butter and soy protein sources, as well.
By following these general rules, you’ll be able to focus on achieving your goal and enjoy the thrill of finishing the race. Find more tips for a healthier lifestyle at eLivingToday.com.
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City of Cottleville new solid waste collection schedule begins March 1
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Effective March 1, a new collection schedule for yard waste, solid waste and free bulky pick up will begin in the city of Cottleville. Therefore, day of the week for collection service might change. However, the city plans to provide the same level of service while improving efficiency. In an effort to address driver workloads, trucks will operate four days a week and split
the city of Cottleville in two using Dardenne Creek as a dividing line. By operating with fewer collection trucks four days a week it will help keep the costs among the lowest in the region. By having more collection days each week, this will spread out service to customers which is why residents may have a new collection day.
Call for entries – ‘Star Light Star Bright’ Art Show at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
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To all bright, local artists inspired by the beauty of light: now is your time to shine. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is seeking entries for its “Star Light Star Bright” art show
that will be on display March 4-April 25. All submitted works should be inspired by light in any form. Artwork will be received from 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., March 1, at the Cultural Arts Centre. Go online to www.stpetersmo. net/arts to download copies of the entry form. A reception for this show will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 4. The show is open to youth and adult, amateur and professional artists. The cost to enter as a Cultural Arts Centre member is $15 for up to four pieces. Non-members can submit up to three pieces for $20. The youth entry fee is $5 per piece. This art show can be the chance to put your creative pieces in the spotlight.
Cash prizes are awarded for adult entries, including Best of Show ($100), first place ($50), second place ($25), and third place ($15). Honorable Mention and youth winners are recognized with ribbons. All submitted artwork will be displayed both in the Cultural Arts Centre as well as on the Art Shows and Exhibits page at www.stpetersmo.net/ arts. All artists are also encouraged to sell their artwork while it’s on display. For more information on this art show, call 636-3976903, ext. 1624, or go to www. stpetersmo.net/arts. The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters.
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Loaded Elevated Nachos now open at Streets of St. Charles
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Submitted photo Streets of St. Charles, already home to Narwhal’s Crafted, is now home to the newly-opened Loaded Elevated Nachos, a fun new food concept from Narwhal’s owners Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter.
Streets of St. Charles, already home to Narwhal’s Crafted, is now home to the newly-opened Loaded Elevated Nachos, a fun new food concept from Narwhal’s owners Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter. Loaded is the newest addition to 1450 Beale Street, the building that houses Narwhal’s Crafted, Yoga Six and the recently opened Napoli III. The 1,400 SF space has a fun, upbeat atmosphere that feels much like a food truck without wheels. These are not your average nachos. The menu boasts 10 different elevated nacho dishes that aim to change the perception of what people think nachos can be. Customers will find varieties like Marty’s Reuben, Jamaican Jerk and Street Corn along with a couple of dessert nacho options. If you’re looking for a healthier choice, most dishes on the menu can be ordered on a bed of grains or lettuce. “Loaded has been a long time in the making, and we’re beyond excited to finally be opening up at Streets of St. Charles,” stated co-owner Brandon Holzhueter. “Having Narwhal’s next door, we know this area well and we think the Loaded concept is going to be a perfect fit – adding a fast-casual option to the development while maintaining the level of quality that brings patrons to Streets of St. Charles,” stated Holzhueter. Not only is Loaded directly adjacent to Narwhal’s, customers don’t even have to leave their frozen drinks to enjoy a plate of nachos. The space features a convenient pass-through window between the businesses. Co-owner Brad Merten stated, “Loaded is a great ‘food partner’ to Narwhal’s, and the pass-through window is a nice bonus. Our goal has always been to pleasantly surprise people with Loaded, and now that showtime is finally here, we couldn’t be more excited.” Streets of St. Charles recently announced the additions of Buff City Soap and Sauce on the Side to the development later this spring. Loaded Elevated Nachos is now open at 1450 Beale Street, Suite 130.
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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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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 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
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A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for
generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of 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
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Trinity Church. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.
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. 314-3696521.
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
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.
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.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
Wednesdays: Marine League meeting
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
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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.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
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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
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 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden 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.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters
6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon 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.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
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
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Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag 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/
1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
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 Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings
3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.
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
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
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance
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
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.
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Sundays: Meat shoot
Wentzville VFW Post 5317 at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville hosts shotgun meat shoots every Sunday at noon. Fourteen rounds consist of seven meat rounds and seven money rounds. First Sunday of the month is open shoot. Other Sundays are .680 minimum choke. House gun available and shells supplied. For more information, please call 636-639-1648.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Ambush get ready for shorten season The St. Louis Ambush plays their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The MASL has announced the schedule for March consisting of 12 games amongst seven teams. Like February at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland Florida, the second week of March will feature four teams competing in a mini-tournament style format, this time over five days at Toyota Arena in Ontario. Games will also be hosted at the home arenas for Kansas City, St. Louis and Dallas. This schedule will complete the 2021 regular season and playoff information will be released at a future date. Due to the reduced schedule, the minimum number of games required to qualify for the playoffs has been reduced from 12 to 10. Since teams will have played an unbalanced number of games, playoff seeding will be determined by winning percentage first as opposed to win-loss record. So far this season, the Ambush have won four of the 10 games played. In the meantime, the next home games at Axius Field will be Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:35 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3:05 p.m. when the Ambush host the San Diego Shockers. Visit www.STLAmbush.com for more details. * The strange season continues Baseball scheduled to kick off in O’Fallon The O’Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect Wood-bat League play at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. “We’re ready to bring the fun in 2021,” Hoots General Manager David Schmoll said. “From our first Prospect League game on May 27 to hosting Rick Ankiel and Jim Edmonds in our Home Run Derby to what will hopefully be a week of Prospect League and CarShield Collegiate League Championships in August, this will be the most high-level baseball our facility has seen in a summer.” The summer kicks off on May 26 with a CarShield Collegiate League doubleheader. The Hoots host their first Prospect League game in O’Fallon on May 27 at 6:35 p.m. against Terre Haute. The Hoots wrap up their summer 2021 regular season schedule on Aug. 4 at home against fellow
Prospect League newcomer, Alton. The Hoots will compete in the Prospect League’s Western Conference in a division with Alton, Cape Girardeau and Springfield. Game times for all single games is 6:35 p.m. Doubleheaders will start at 5:35 p.m. The Home Run Derby begins at 7:05 p.m. For more details go to www.OfallonHoots.com * So ready for baseball Lindenwood compete well in Invitational competition The Lindenwood University women’s gymnastics team compiled a modest team score good for a third-place finish at the GymQuarters Invitational on Friday night at the Family Arena in St. Charles. Ball State and Eastern Michigan finished ahead of the Lions with the Lindenwood squad outscoring SEMO, Air Force and Illinois State. The top performers for the Lions were: • Vault – Courtney Mitchell & Kyndall Baze • Bars – Savannah Newsome • Beam – Madison Rush • Floor – Gayla Griswold Lindenwood’s best event of the meet was on vault where they attained their second highest total of the season. Mitchell and Baze both scored a high on vault, pacing the Lions with Newsome leading the team on bars marking a career best. Rush also on the beam with a career high score. *Impressive tourney 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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Breakfast Quesadillas Need a boost to get you going in the morning? This breakfast quesadilla is packed full of protein to keep you full until your next meal! Ingredients: 2 Tbs butter + ½ cup as needed for tortillas 2 green onions, sliced ½ medium jalapeno pepper, diced 4 large eggs ¼ cup milk ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 4 8-inch tortillas 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese ½ cup salsa ¼ cup sour cream Directions: 1. In a large pan, sauté green onions and jalapeno in 2Tbs butter. 2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cumin. 3. Pour egg mixture into sauté pan and cook until eggs are cooked through. 4. Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper.
5. M elt butter on griddle over medium heat. Place half the tortillas on griddle and top with ½ the cheese, the egg mixture, meaning cheese, and tortillas. Cook until tortillas are golden, flipping to cook on the other side, until the cheese is melted. 6. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve topped with salsa and sour cream. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9
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New Line Cinema announces reimagined ‘Wizard of Oz’
Movie: By Steve Bryan (From left) “Wizrd of Ox” photo courtesy MGM, “The Wiz“ photo courtesy Universal Pictures, “Under the Rainbow” photo courtesy Innovisions, “Oz the Great and Powerful “ photo courtesy Walt Disney Pictures.
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.
More than 80 years after the original film debuted, New Line Cinema announced that Nicole Cassell from the “Watchmen” television series will direct a reimagined version of the “The Wizard of Oz.” Based on the young adult novels written by Lyman Frank Baum, the 1939 musical adaptation of Baum’s work has become a timeless classic. Mickey Carroll, a beloved actor and St. Louis entrepreneur, had been one of the last living actors who portrayed a Munchkin at the time of his death in 2009. In addition to “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Baum wrote multiple stories set in that magical land and some of them were eye-opening. Take, for instance, 1918’s “The Tin Woodman of Oz,” the book that revealed the Woodman’s real name: Nick Chopper. He had been flesh-and-blood until he ran afoul of the Wicked Witch of the East. In this adventure, Chopper encountered Captain Fyter, another man made out of tin. The two of them realized they
have a special link in common with the same Munchkin girl. New Line’s reimagined version is not the first time Hollywood has returned to Oz. 1981’s “Under the Rainbow” from director Steve Rash was based loosely on some real-life events. In 1938, performers came to Hollywood to become Munchkins in the live-action, musical version of “The Wizard of Oz.” Coming off her second turn as Princess Leia in “The Empire Strikes Back,” Carrie Fisher played Annie Clark, the woman who had to oversee the would-be Munchkins. Chevy Chase was on hand as Bruce Thorpe, a Secret Service Agent who arrived at the same hotel where the “Oz” actors were staying. 2013’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” focused on the man who took on the mantle of Wizard of Oz. James Franco stars as Oscar Diggs, a member of a traveling circus as well as a con artist. He escaped from an angry husband in
a hot air balloon and landed in Oz where he met Glinda (Michelle Williams), the daughter of the late king. Mila Kunis played Theodora, a good witch who falls for the handsome and smooth-talking Oscar Diggs. Speaking of reimagining, Sydney Lumet directed 1978’s “The Wiz,” a contemporary take on Baum’s original 1900 novel. Diana Ross led a powerhouse cast as Dorothy Gale, an elementary schoolteacher who was magically transported to the Land of Oz. Michael Jackson was a standout as the Scarecrow who is made of garbage, not straw, while Nipsey Russell shined as the Tin Man. Ted Ross showed the many sides of the Cowardly Lion while Richard Pryor became the Wizard. Nicole Cassell has done some intriguing work on “Watchman,” so it will be interesting to see where she takes us this time. No matter what, it’s a good time to revisit the Land of Oz once again.
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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.
Moore On Life
By Cindy Moore
The gift of love Can you feel it? So much love is in the air around Valentine’s Day. Of course, I dashed right over to the store to get my husband a little gift to show my love. Mainly because it was late on Feb. 13 and I just got around to turning over the calendar page. Ugh, I hadn’t bought anything yet. Back in the day, I used to put a lot of time and energy into a gift. Now, I’ve lost track of time and have no energy. I zoomed down the aisles of the grocery store and stopped. Ooh the toilet paper aisle was stocked to the gills. Soo much paper! I took a selfie of me in front of it. Who knows when it will disappear again? I scurried over to the tool aisle. Hmm, what does he need? He doesn’t use the ones he already has. He’s got a box of nails and screws which also contains bits of electrical wiring and shards of metal. He inherited it from his grandpa who inherited from…well, let’s just say there’s a rusty horseshoe in it and something that looks like a tarnished Civil War button. I moved passed the candle section and grabbed one. It smelled like avocado and cilantro. The label indicated that after warming it up you could also use it as a tasty chip dip. It was almost closing time. I grabbed something from the ransacked card selection and dashed up front.
I stacked my gifts on the conveyor belt: a card with a puppy on it that said, Happy Valentine’s Day Grandson. I’ll just tell him the cats picked it out. Everyone knows cats can’t read. He’d forgive them because they’re also giving him the guacamole candle with a bag of chips. I grabbed a can of cashews for him. No, not the whole ones! Are you kidding? They cost a fortune. I got the better priced bits and pieces; the ones that have been swept up from the warehouse floor after the cashew people get done separating them. Oh hush! You know they all turn into bits and pieces once they enter your mouth. I saved a bundle. Enough to buy him a bonus gift – a couple of packages of bathroom tissue because nothing says love like a well-stocked TP cupboard. 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. *Quiz show whistleblower, ____ Stempel 5. Time std. 8. “____ Like it Hot” movie 12. Walkie-talkie word 13. Wild hog 14. Blender setting 15. Coniferous tree 16. Of long ago 17. Gastric problem 18. *A show that had a Ball 20. Surveyor’s map 21. Changes to a manuscript 22. Mai follower 23. Get a move on 26. *Superman portrayer 29. Knot-tying words 30. Like unskilled work 33. Play with a bow 35. New Mexico’s state flower 37. Will Ferrell’s Christmas classic 38. On the radio 39. Nobel Peace Prize capital 40. Beat around the bush 42. Toddler 43. SAT administrator 45. Software plug-ins
47. Facebook photo option 48. Indulgence of impulses 50. Brees or Barrymore 52. *”Dragnet” sergeant 56. Old Brazilian coins 57. Pakistan’s official language 58. *”Your Show of Shows” comedian Reiner 59. Novelist Zola 60. Not made up 61. *”The ____ of Night” 62. Extinct bird 63. Call minus c 64. Gloom’s companion DOWN 1. Arizona tribe 2. Bad to the bone 3. Nevada city near Lake Tahoe 4. Warrant for officer promotion with no pay 5. As opposed to stay in 6. Chagall and Anthony 7. 3-pointer in basketball 8. *”Toast of the Town” host 9. Willy of “Free Willy” 10. Track event 11. Always, to a poet 13. Reference to the writer 14. Between larvae and adults
19. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. ____ Aviv 23. *Ranger’s call to Silver 24. Sunbaked, archaically speaking 25. Wall or pedestal support 26. Kon-Tiki, e.g. 27. One of the Muses 28. Offspring 31. Getting warm 32. Not in good health 34. Tiny leftovers 36. *Abbott’s comedic partner 38. Online purchase 40. *Marjorie Reynolds in “The Life of Riley” 41. Scolding 44. Schoolmarm’s whip 46. Defrosted 48. Popular winter boot brand 49. Put it to the metal 50. Audition tape 51. SWAT attack 52. France/Switzerland border mountain range 53. Carpenter’s groove 54. Ben Affleck’s 2013 Oscar winner 55. Original matter 56. *Buttons or Skelton SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9