CNSTC: February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019

Honoring a friend’s memory St. Charles West High School senior launches a nonprofit that seeks to advance the field of suicide awareness/prevention

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By Brett Auten Drew Ryherd was distraught, saddened.

It was Feb. 13, 2015, and his best friend, Liam Michael Parker, a gifted composer and pianist, took his own life after struggling for several years with mental illness.

Ryherd and Parker had grown up together and both were students at St. Charles West High School. Ryherd saw firsthand all of the warning signs of depression and mental illness. With Liam’s passing, Ryherd made a pledge to raise awareness on these issues so people like him and Liam’s family and friends would not have to go through the same struggle.

Ryherd, now a senior at St. Charles West, is a determined and focused young man and he channeled his grief into something positive. Ryherd along with Picker’s parents launched the Liam Michael Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to honor the memory of Picker and to advance the field of suicide awareness/prevention.

“The goal is to make a difference in the community concerning suicide and depression, mostly at a youth level, but for anyone who’s struggling,” Ryherd said. “I think initially we were all looking for a way to cope.

We were wanting to help other people and share our knowledge and experiences and that in of itself was therapeutic.”

It’s because of these efforts within the community that Ryherd was chosen as one of three recipients in the St. Louis Metro area for the Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship presented by SSM Health and the Megan Meier Foundation to high school seniors. The Megan Mei-

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Weather Photo by Kate Edmonson Drew Ryherd, a senior at St. Charles West High School and founder of the Liam Michael Foundation, sits on a bench outside of the school.

er Foundation is an organization that aims to prevent bullying and raise suicide prevention awareness. The Megan Meier Foundation was founded by Tina Meier in 2007 after her daughter Megan took her own life following a cruel cyberbullying incident.

The suicide rates for young people should alarm everyone.

According to the Parent Resource Program, suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-24 and the second leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, See ‘MEMORY’ page 2

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Each day in our nation, there is an average of over 3,041 attempts by young people grades 9-12. If these percentages are additionally applied to grades seven and eight, the numbers would be higher and the PRP says that four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs.

According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, a 2017 Youth Risk Behaviors Survey cited that 7.4-percent of youth in grades 9-12 reported that they had made at least one suicide attempt in the past 12 months. Female students attempted almost twice as often as male students.

“We live in unprecedented times,” Ryherd said. “We continually hear how we’re the first generation to deal with cyberbullying.

We’re the first generation to grow up with cellphones. There are so many new ways to find a way to be hurt.”

Ryherd will be putting the scholarship towards his tuition at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he plans to continue

his education in business. Currently, he is studying business at the St. Charles County Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), a program that offers students an educational opportunity to immerse themselves in a professional environment for high demand, high-quality jobs.

Ryherd’s goal is to take the educational experiences he receives at college and the St. Charles CAPS program to create his own nonprofit to help those who struggle with mental illness or who have felt the loss from suicide. Though it’s just in his notebook, the project is titled “Team Yellow” the cause color for suicide awareness and there is already a small unofficial committee offering advice on how to start a 503c non-profit organization.

Through the Liam Michael Foundation and in the coming years with Team Yellow, Ryherd will have touched many lives. But he’d prefer that none of this would have had to happen.

“We’ve done so much, but the loss of Liam still hurts,” Ryherd said. “Every day, I wish he was still here.”

Boone Home interpreters honored with regional awards Two Certified Interpretive Guides (CIG) from The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance are being honored by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Region 6 for their achievements in front-line interpretation. Lead Interpreter William Ray of St. Charles will receive the NAI 2018 Master/ Distinguished Professional Interpreter Award and Living History Interpreter Shirley Pecoraro of Cottleville will receive the NAI 2018 Outstanding Interpretive Volunteer Award.

Both accepted the awards at the annual conference in Wichita, Kansas, this month.

Over the past two years, Boone Home interpreters have been honored with five NAI Awards, four regional and one

national. These award-winning interpreters ensure that visitors to the Boone Home walk away with a memorable and educational experience.

Ray has been educating and entertaining the community with historical interpretation for the past 25 years. Serving as the park’s lead interpreter for the past nine years, he has become a mentor to staff and volunteers when it comes to telling the Boone family’s story. He utilizes effective methods of interpretive techniques to engage audiences as he tours the home and village grounds during special events.

Ray also developed the curriculum for K-12 programs offered to students who visit the Boone Home on school field

trips and Home School Days.

He is an avid fiddle, banjo, and dulcimer player, and leads the Traditional Music Days event held at the site in the summer.

This year, Ray will perform at Traditional Music Days on Aug. 17 as well as other programs in the park. Ray’s skill and commitment to his craft is described as being an invaluable asset to the site.

Pecoraro has been a devoted volunteer for the past 12 years at The Historic Daniel Boone Home, and has donated hundreds of hours of service to enlightening the public about the history of the Boone family.

Known for her role as Rebecca Boone, the famous 18th century frontierswomen and pioneer wife of famed adventurer Dan-

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iel Boone, she is the first interpreter to greet and guide visitors through the home during special events, including the Historians in Residence programs, Christmas Candlelight Tours, National Boone Day, Farming Ways of the Frontier, and Spirits of the Past programs.

Pecoraro says she has a desire to be the best at telling stories of early American frontier life.

Pecoraro will share her innovative interpretive techniques, ideas, and programs during one of the conference’s concurrent sessions. Pecoraro will captivate audiences at the Historians in Residence programs on May 18, June 29, July 27, Aug. 17, and Sept. 21 and at other special events this year.

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Missouri’s Child and Adult Care Food Program is available to many facilities Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Bureau of Community Food and Nutrition Assistance (CFNA) is seeking eligible child and adult care facilities, afterschool programs and emergency shelters to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federally-funded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition program available to child care centers, adult day care centers, Head Start programs, emergency shelters and before and after-school programs. The program reimburses approved facilities for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults in care. The meals are available to children and adult program participants at no separate charge.

Federal income guidelines determine children’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals through the CACFP.

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Foster children and children who receive benefits through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program

on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or who are Head Start participants are categorically eligible to receive free meals through the CACFP. Adults who receive SNAP benefits, FDPIR benefits, Social

Security Income (SSI), or are Medicaid participants are automatically eligible for free meals.

Approved or exempt institutions that offer a structured afterschool program with educational or enrichment activities may be eligible to participate in the At-Risk Afterschool component of the CACFP. This program reimburses institutions that serve nutritious afterschool snacks and/or a supper meal to children up to 18 years of age in a structured environment after the school day has ended.

The afterschool program must be located in a low-income area where 50 percent or more of the children at the nearest school receive free or reduced-price meals.

To learn more about participating in the CACFP, visit the CACFP webpage, call 800-733-6251 or email CACFP@ health.mo.gov.

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There are many preschools that offer a “one size fits all” approach to their programming, with extended hours and full weeks. This can sometimes come with a larger price tag. These schools are helpful for the growing demographic of households where both parents work. But for those homes where both parents don’t work full-time, the availability of half-day and partial week preschools, with a more budget friendly tuition, can come as a real blessing.

Unfortunately, these programs are getting harder and harder to find in today’s climate, but they do still exist.

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New group connecting resources with needs Nearly every day, a plea for help is made.

It might be a family in need of clothing or other items. It could be a school staff member who is weeks away from losing their home to foreclosure. Or maybe it is adopting families during the holidays and making sure they have presents under the Christmas tree or a turkey at Thanksgiving.

Unite Wright City is connecting those in need with those who can help.

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In December, the group was awarded a $1,500 Operation Round Up grant from the Cuivre River Electric Community Trust. The funds will help the agency continue to connect people with a variety of resources that are available in the community.

“We had all these people who need help, we had all these people who can help, so we said let’s find a way to combine it,” said Heidi Box-Halleman, who co-founded Unite Wright City with Jennie Bueneman.

The idea for the group was formed during the summer when the two were trying to help students through the school district’s backpack program, which provides food when classes are not in session.

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dia, the needs of an individual or family are published on the group’s Facebook page. The support comes in many different forms, such as money, time, a mattress or microwave.

“The whole point was the school can’t manage this,” Box-Halleman said. “There are a lot resources in Warren County, but people were having trouble finding these resources.

We’re trying to be that connector.”

Organizers are thankful for the support they have received, primarily from individuals and other organizations.

“The community has been awesome,” Box-Halleman said.

While Unite Wright City is not an official nonprofit group, they work with other organizations in the community to fun-

Submitted photo The Cuivre River Electric Community Trust Board awarded a $1,500 grant to Unite Wright City to connect residents in need with resources that help in a variety of ways.

Pictured above is Heidi Box-Halleman, who co-founded the group with Jennie Bueneman.

nel tax-deductible donations.

To learn more, visit the group’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/UniteWrightCity) or email unitewrightcity@gmail.com.

Inspiration Corner: Overindulgence is not an oasis

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“If you have found honey, eat only enough for you, lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.”

- Solomon It is a natural desire to have control over our bodies. This longing can manifest as a simple wish to focus on the task at hand when chaos swirls around us, or in the yearning to change our shape or capabilities. We celebrate the success stories of our neighbors who compete on “The Biggest Loser,” master a foreign language or run a marathon. Through them we learn the power of charting our own goals.

Some of us even manage to reign in our stubborn natures long enough to procure personal victories. But just when we think we have managed to establish control over our physical person we realize we need respite. We come to understand that we do have limits and therefore need rest. Since we live in a somewhat civilized society we generally try to practice recreation responsibly. We go to the park and throw a Frisbee, enjoy a little wine before our evening nap, or settle down with a good book to relieve our minds from the tensions that torment us.

This regimented approach is

effective until our derailed efforts confirm the sneaking suspicion that we are not really in control at all. As our beloved governess sings, “When the dog bites. When the bee stings.

When I’m feeling sad.” We then realize merely thinking about our favorite things does nothing to remove our angst.

This is most poignantly displayed by the hapless toddler.

One moment she is content to stack her blocks. The next moment she would rather club her playmate over the head with them. Unfortunately, we don’t generally outgrow this stinky behavior; we simply cover it with a powdered wig and call it politics as usual.

Our emotions are powerful and dictate our responses to external stimuli. Thus we are tempted to overindulge in activities we think will provide relief. We binge watch our favorite television program, eat the entire contents of the ice cream carton or cower in a corner with our precious devices. But unfortunately the relief we find in one area can breed discontent in another.

A good friend of mine is getting a divorce because her husband – a police officer – has

chosen video games over the welfare of their children. We make love to machines and try to justify the broken hearts of those who offer true love and companionship. When will we realize that lasting peace and joy are not toys we find in a box of Cracker Jacks? They require effort and sacrifice.

This kind of satisfaction for our souls will not be found in the fictionalized bravado of our movie stars, nor in food or sex. It is only when we recognize the fallacies of our coping mechanisms that we can begin to search for the oasis we truly desire. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com.

Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Healthy Living

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Choosing the right doctor for you and your family A recent survey commissioned by the American Board of Medical Specialties found that four out of five people ranked Board Certification as an important factor when selecting a doctor, second only to whether the doctor is covered by their insurance.

When selecting a physician, you want to know the doctor you choose is qualified and that you and your family will receive the best care. Board Certified doctors hold themselves to a higher standard and have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in their specialty. This higher standard has been found to be important to patients.

Board Certification is recognized as the premier standard and assessment system for specialty and subspecialty expertise in medical, surgical and hospital disciplines.

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Board Certified doctors are experts in their specialties. Doctors who choose to be Board Certified are required to demonstrate their specialized knowledge in their area of practice.

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Board Certification is voluntary, and more than 880,000 doctors in the United States are ABMS Board Certified in 40 specialties and 87 subspecialties.

To find a Board Certified doctor near you, visit CertificationMatters.org.

Your resource for stroke support

By Meagan Goddard Strokes are often life-changing, and even life-threatening, events. As your trusted health care resource, we help you to not only understand or identify strokes, but offer support following a stroke to restore quality of life.

Understanding strokes There are two major kinds of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke is a restriction of blood to the brain, either from a blood clot or plaque buildup. This is the most common stroke, making up about 87 percent of all cases.

A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a weakened blood vessel bursting in the brain, causing a brain bleed.

Spotting symptoms fast Remember the signs and symptoms of a stroke with the acronym FAST. F for face — facial drooping on one side of the face A for arms — weakness in one arm or one side of the body S for speech — slurred speech or overall trouble speaking T for time — if you recognize any of these symptoms, it’s time to call 9-1-1

It is important to seek medical attention as soon as stroke symptoms present. A common treatment is TPA, a clot-busting medication that breaks up the blockage in the brain to restore blood flow. However, this medication can only be administered within three hours (4.5 hours in certain patients) of the first symptom so immediacy is critical.

Finding support At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals, our dedicated team provides stroke patients with exceptional care. But our support doesn’t stop when the patient goes home. The Stroke Support Program is designed specifically for stroke survivors and their caregivers. This one-hour program offers numerous resources, including special speakers to present and answer questions, to help support patients once they leave our hospital.

To learn more about the Stroke Support Program, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org/Events or call 636-928-WELL. You can also email SCCStrokeInfo@bjc.org.

Meagan Goddard is a nurse and coordinates the Stroke Support Program at Progress West Hospital.

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Zumwalt North band director named state jazz educator of the year

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Fort Zumwalt North High School Band Director Rob Babel was recognized Jan. 26 as the state’s Outstanding Jazz Educator by the Missouri Jazz Educators at the annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference.

In his 20 years at North High, Babel’s ensembles have performed at the highest level of the profession, making four appearances at MMEA including this year, three at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, and two at the Jazz Education Network conference in New Orleans.

Some insight into just how good the North High Jazz Band sounds came in this Tweet from Babel during the conference: “How good were the FZN Jazz Band students yesterday? I just stopped by the booth for the on-site recordings and they are all sold out of FZN Jazz CDs. #impressive #notsurprised #Killedit #FZNBand.”

Colleagues were on hand to help recognize Babel as he received his award.

“He might very well be the most accomplished jazz director in the state of Missouri’s history,” North Middle School Band Director Patrick Stewart told those at the gathering. “Despite all of his accolades he constantly seeks out advice from other jazz educators. He is not afraid to open his program up for criticism and let someone show him how to do something a different way. It’s his desire to improve that makes him

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Fort Zumwalt North High School Band Director Rob Babel was recognized Jan. 26 as the state’s Outstanding Jazz Educator by the Missouri Jazz Educators at the annual Missouri Music Educators Association Conference.

special. I am very proud to have him as a teaching partner, mentor and close friend.”

Francis Howell celebrates coding during ‘We Love to Code’ month

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During the month of February, students across the Francis Howell School District have opportunities to participate in various coding activities as part of “We Love to Code” month. This is the fourth year FHSD has hosted a district-wide event focused on coding, but the first time the event has spanned an entire month.

“Coding engages students in problem-solving and critical thinking because it encourages a focus on detail, task persistence, and collaboration,” said Instruction Technology Content Leader April Burton. “These skills transfer to success in real-life Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District problem solving and are sought after by employ- During the month of February, students across the Francis Howell School District have opportunities to participate in various coding ers.”

All Francis Howell schools have coordinated op- activities as part of “We Love to Code” month. portunities for students to learn more about computer science, coding and programming. Library 2.0 or Lego EV3 Robots,” said Burton. “Students media specialists and teachers will be implement- build a robot to solve a problem and create code ing fun and challenging ways to get students in- in order for the robot to complete a task. Many terested in coding. Students will be introduced to of our library media specialists have created opa variety of digital and ‘unplugged’ programs that portunities for students to code by programming encourage them to think outside of the box. Star Sphero Robots and through a variety of plugged Wars and Moana themed coding activities will and unplugged activities that teach logic and comengage younger learners. In the middle schools, putational thinking.” students will be able to code their own dance parParents are encouraged to participate in codty, complete with virtual dancers. High school ing activities with their students at home. A list students will be able to complete coding passports of coding websites and activities is available on and utilize virtual reality headsets. the district website, divided into grade-appropri“Many of our elementary students are coding ate activities. Parents might even find themselves with programmable robots, such as Lego WeDo learning to code.

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Hamilton Weber LLC Celebrates 20th anniversary with ribbon cutting

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David Hamilton and Randy Weber cut the ribbon celebrating their 20th Anniversary on Feb. 8.

Joining Hamilton and Weber were partners and staff with Hamilton Weber LLC, family, friends, city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, State Representative Chrissy Sommer, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and representatives with the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce.

On Feb. 1, Hamilton Weber LLC celebrated its 20th anniversary as a firm. The firm was founded in 1999 by five attorneys who were formerly

partners in two of the largest law firms in the state of Missouri under the name Hazelwood & Weber, LLC. Today, the firm, now Hamilton Weber LLC, is comprised of seven partners and two associate attorneys. For twenty years, Hamilton Weber has offered a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals in Missouri and Illinois, delivering quality legal services in a cost effective and timely manner. During that time, the attorneys at Hamilton Weber have also given back to the community in a variety of ways, with many of the attorneys serving on a variety of civic and charitable boards. For more information on Hamilton Weber and the services they provide, please visit their website at Hamiltonweber.com or call 636-947-4700.

St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship applications now available online Applications for the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program are now available. The application deadline is April 1. For the first time, the application is available on the Scholarship Central site: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/.

Copies of the application are also available on the St. Johns Bank website: stjohnsbank.com, or at any branch.

Interested seniors attending high school at Ritenour, McCluer, Pattonville, St. Charles, Fort Zumwalt, and Francis Howell schools are eligible for this scholarship. Guidance counselors at each high school also have application forms.

Three eligible applicants will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help further their education. Other qualifications for the scholarship program include continuing their education fulltime at a community college, four-year college or university in Missouri, Illinois or Kansas, and planning to major in banking, finance or business.

For more information about the St. Johns Bank Excellence Scholarship Program visit the College Center page at stjohnsbank.com or call Laurie Sybert at 314-428-1000. Our College Center page also contains other information about financing a college education.

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EVENTS March 1-3: Emergency response training

Would you know what to do in an emergency situation? Would you know how to assist in the aftermath?

Learn all of this and more at O’Fallon’s free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training March 1, through March 3 at the O’Fallon Streets Department building at 1089 Public Works Drive in O’Fallon. Friday’s class runs from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday’s classes are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants must attend all three days to pass the course. The free, 20-hour course will cover these topics and more: basic emergency response skills, assembling a disaster preparedness kit, hands-on basic medical assessment and treatment for injuries, burns, etc., working as a team to conduct triage, light search and rescue and extinguishing small fires and how to assist should emergency personnel be unable to respond to a disastrous event. CERT skills also apply to daily emergencies. All participants must pass a background check and must be at least 18 years old. You do not need to be a resident of O’Fallon to attend the class. To register, please visit www. ofallon.mo.us/PD/cert or contact Officer Pat Helton of the O’Fallon Police Department at phelton@ofallon. mo.us.

March 2: Washers tournament

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking competitive teams for its 10th Annual Washers Tournament at the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame at Quail Ridge Park, located at 560 Interstate Dr. near Wentzville. Players at least 16 years of age will have a chance to test their skills against the area’s best players as teams compete for cash prize in this double-elimination tournament. The event is co-sponsored by the Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club. Registration and practice time on the indoor court are from 10:30–11:45 a.m. the day of the event. The tournament begins at noon. Cost is $25 per team of two.

All teams are guaranteed to play at least four games or two rounds. Each round consists of the best two out of three games. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams, with prize values dependent upon the number of teams entered in the tournament.

Spectators are welcome and food and drink is available for purchase from the concession stand. For more information about the washers tournament, call the parks department at 636-949-7535.

March 6-10: Theater performance

A Shakespeare play – “Twelfth Night” – is coming to the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater at St. Charles Community College at 7:30 p.m. March 6. There will be several additional showings for the play: 10 a.m. March 7 (school matinee); 7:30 p.m. March 7; 7:30 p.m. March 8;

7:30 p.m. March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10. “Twelfth Night” is appropriate for middle school-aged students and older. Tickets are free with a valid SCC student or faculty/staff ID. Admission is $6 for seniors, non-SCC students and veterans, or $8 for the general public. Wednesday matinee ticket prices are $5 for seniors, non-SCC students, veterans, and the general public. Tickets can be purchased at www.stchastickets.com.

March 8: Trivia night

Gather your friends and coworkers for a musical evening of trivia at SCC’s Trivia Night. Rock, roll, jive or groove while helping to raise funds for scholarships and campus enhancements at St. Charles Community College through the Employee Sponsored Program. Teams will compete for this year’s title and $200 prize, and a trophy will go to the team with the best costumes. A silent auction will include several items up for bid. Tables of eight are available for $200 – $25 per person. Beer, soda and water are included. Team members must be 18 and are welcome to bring snacks, non-alcoholic beverages and decorations for the table. Trivia Night will be held in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building auditorium.

The doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia starts at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Theresa Flett at 636-9228587 or tflett@stchas.edu or Peggy Schnardthorst at 636-922-8278 or pschnardthorst@stchas.edu.

March 9: Art exhibit

St. Charles Community College will host “Urban,” a multimedia invitation art exhibit featuring eight professional artists from the St. Louis region who use the theme of the urban landscape in their artwork. Participating artists include John DenHouter, Amber Ellison, Ken Konchel, William Lobdell, Don McKenna, JB Nearsy, Bryan Robertson and Justin Tolentino. The exhibit will run through March 9 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.

- 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Brian D. Smith at 636-9228575 or bsmith@stchas.edu.

March 10: Free concert

Take an early spring break and warm up with music of the St. Charles Municipal Band and Big Band at 2 p.m. at the Foundry Arts Centre at 520 N. Main St. in St. Charles. This is a new venue for the band’s spring concert, and there is free parking and handicapped access. This free family friendly event features a preview of the summer concert music under big band leader Earl Kreder and municipal band director Andrew Pulliam.

See www.stcharlesband.com and Facebook for more information, or call 636-293-6683 (municipal band) or 314-878-5296 (big band). Foundry Art exhibits are available for viewing prior to the concert and at the intermission.

March 11-12: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre is holding a casting call for “The Laramie Project” at 7 p.m. March 11-12 at St. Charles Community College. There are many roles available, and casting is flexible.

Callbacks – by invitation only – will be held at 7 p.m. on March 13. Performance dates are April 24-27. Auditions are open to the community and will consist of cold readings from the script. A copy of the script is available at the SCC library. Monologues are encouraged but not required. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at 636-922-8050 or jdeimund@ stchas.edu.

March 16: Quilt social

ICD Quilters will be holding its annual Quilt Social. Doors open at 10 a.m. and bingo begins at noon. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

The social will be held in the Parish Hall of Immaculate Conception Church (ICD) located at 7717 Hwy. N in Dardenne Prairie. All are welcome!

March 22-31: Theater performance

Disney’s “Newsies” the Musical is coming to the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater at St. Charles Community College at 7 p.m. March 22. There will be several additional showings: 2 p.m. March 23; 7 p.m.

March 23; 2 p.m. March 24; 7 p.m.

March 29; 2 p.m. March 30; 7 p.m.

March 30 and 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at www.stchastickets.com.

March 30: Charity dance

KC Knights of Columbus (Dardenne Prairie) Ladies Charity Dance takes place from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at 2199 Post Rd. Tickets are $15 a person and includes beer, soda, snacks and bottled water. To purchase tickets contact Shirley Boyer at 314-795-5577.

April 27: One with Courage Gala

The Child Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services to children victimized by abuse and neglect will host its annual gala, to raise much-needed funds to continue fighting child abuse. The black-tie gala will be themed around a Kentucky Derby garden party and guests are encouraged to wear bow ties and hats while enjoying themed drinks and appetizers, a three-course dinner, an impressive live and silent auction, and entertainment by the Downtime Band. The event will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles and is open to the public. To become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or to learn more about attending the event, please visit www. thechildcenter.com/gala.

ONGOING EVENTS 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 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.

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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 (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: 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 636-561-2970 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 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636256-6823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restau-

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Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-2338032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http:// stcharleskiwanis.com.

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: 636-379-2505.

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 theAlzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

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

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

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

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

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

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

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 Ladue Chapel.

Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd.

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

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

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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

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

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and

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VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club 12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

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Coach notches 400th win

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Zumwalt South boys basketball coach Bill Friedel logged his 400th victory.

Zumwalt South boys basketball coach Bill Friedel logged his 400th victory Tuesday night when the Bulldogs (20-2) defeated Wentzville Holt 62-30.

Friedel, in his 18th season as the head coach, also coached five years at Kennedy Catholic High School. His Bulldogs teams have won nine GAC Central conference championships, including this year, and eight district championships.

Friedel has taken two teams to the state semi-finals, finishing third both times. ~~~Great leader

hard on and off the mat.”

Han’s state championship caps off an undefeated freshman season at 26-0 with 23 falls, two technical falls and one major decision. Han wrestled in middle school, where she lived in Illinois before moving to the WSD, and has a background in competitive judo, which she attributes in part to her success as a wrestler. ~~~Just the beginning Shamrock run and parade coming to Cottleville The Cottleville St. Patrick’s Day Foundation grew this event until 2018, when their directors decided to donate their assets back to the Cottleville Firefighters Outreach organization.

This new group is a different kind of organization, with family-centric values. Their new approach deserved a new name, and thus the Shamrock Run and Parade was established.

Please join them on March 16 as we inaugurate this new Cottleville tradition.

Go to www.ShamrockParade.com for all the details *Thanks Garrett Ryan, Shamrock Run & Parade Chairman

Holt female wrestler makes history

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt High School freshman Esther Han made school history when she was crowned state champion in her 136lb weight class at the inaugural Missouri Girls Wrestling Championship at the University of Missouri-Columbia Feb. 14-16.

Holt High School freshman Esther Han made school and Wentzville School District (WSD) history when she was crowned state champion in her 136lb weight class at the inaugural Missouri Girls Wrestling Championship at the University of Missouri-Columbia Feb. 14-16.

Missouri became the ninth state this year to begin hosting a separate state-wrestling tournament for girls. According to the National Wrestling Coaches Association, since 1994, the number of women who wrestle in high school has grown from 804 to 16,562 last year.

“I am so proud of the work Esther put in during the season,” said Holt Wrestling Coach Andrew Hammond. “She continues to work www.midwestbankcentre.com

LFCC caddie earns Evans Scholarship The Evans Selection Committee offered Collin Rooney the prestigious scholarship following his interview. He earned the scholarship qualifying as a caddie at Lake Forest Country Club (LFCC) with the required minimum number of loops.

Rooney has caddied for the past three seasons as well as worked in the bag room along with his excellent scholastic record and he is recognized for his citizenship of community giving and also his many school and social activities.

He moves into the Evans House, at the University of Missouri Columbia, this September 2019 with a scholarship that will provide his housing and full tuition for the four years. *Thanks to Wally Obremski, President, CFP

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, among many other activities.

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Recipe: Fulfill your family’s nutrition mission Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

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Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 12

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Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, sliced Gala apples 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon 12 frozen empanada shells, thawed 1 large egg white, beaten Directions:

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped 1 package (16 ounces) cauliflower-fried rice blend 1 large egg, scrambled Directions:

In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.

Add cauliflower crumbles. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Push to edge of skillet to make hole in middle. Pour egg into center and cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, or until firm. Add chicken back to pan and stir to combine.

Heat skillet over low heat. Add apples, syrup, cornstarch and cinnamon. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until apples are tender.

Line center of each empanada shell with apples; fold and use fork to press edges together and seal. Brush with egg wash.

Heat oven to 375 F. Place sealed empanadas on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: To make in air fryer: Heat air fryer to 375 F. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add sealed empanadas and cook 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

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‘Apollo 11’ is a real-life space adventure

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.

during his Gemini 9 spacewalk, requiring assistance from Tom Stafford to get back inside.

The “First Man” himself, Neil Armstrong, almost died twice prior to setting foot on the moon. Piloting a questionable training vehicle called the “Flying Bedstead,” Armstrong tried to maintain control but finally ejected moments before it crashed. Armstrong also piloted a Gemini mission where the capsule went into a dangerous spin. NASA credited Armstrong’s quick thinking in bringing the ship under control so they could return immediately to Earth.

The Space Race also contributed to the deaths of Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee during a “plugs out” test prior to their Apollo mission. A spark ignited in the oxygen-rich environment causing a flash fire that killed them. Around the same time, cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov crashed while piloting his Soyuz 1 spacecraft. The online photos of Komarov’s remains are decidedly gruesome.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is awesome, but “Apollo 11” tells the true-life tale of a journey to another celestial body. It received a warm reception at Sundance and deserves a look.

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Brie Larson’s “Captain Marvel” has received plenty of coverage due to its female star and connection with the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Endgame.” Carol Danvers, the superhero’s alter ego, is an intriguing character that should resonate with audiences in the same way as Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman.” Danvers also is Marvel’s first female cinematic lead.

“Apollo 11,” a film opening around the same time as “Captain Marvel,” hopefully will not get lost in the shuffle. Directed by Todd Douglas Miller, this documentary focuses on the first moon landing in 1969. The film also draws upon archival footage and audio recordings to tell the story better than last fall’s “First Man.” Though sometimes viewed as an American achievement, the moon landing was, in fact, an international effort. The Russian satellite called Sputnik prompted the United States to form NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Wernher Von Braun and his German rocket scientists were brought to the U.S. as part of the now-declassified Operation Paperclip. The Russian government also recruited German scientists for their space program. (There’s a line in “The Right Stuff ” that boasts, “Our Germans are better than their Germans.”)

While American astronauts trained for the

solo Mercury Missions, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human being in space. Alan Shepard’s sub-orbital flight seemed almost anti-climatic after that, but John Glenn’s heart-stopping journey into orbit became the stuff of legends. As America was playing catch-up, the Russian government sent the first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, into space about 20 years before Sally Ride.

The Apollo 11 mission came at a huge cost, which was briefly covered in “First Man.” Working on opposite sides of the Cold War, astronauts and cosmonauts mapped out uncharted and dangerous territory. Ed White was the first American to walk in space and had some difficulty getting back into the Gemini capsule. Gene Cernan exhausted himself

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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

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Moore On Life Well that furry-faced little burrowing beast has done it again.

No, not Venezuelan President Maduro; I’m talking about the groundhog. Though for some it’s hard to tell the two apart since they’re both rodents.

Apologies to the animal kingdom for the comparison, because Mr. Groundhog has the cute and cuddly factor and actually did something nice – he cancelled winter! All Maduro’s done lately is cancel breakfast, lunch and dinner for his people. He really ought to consider tunneling back into his hidey hole for a long period of time.

Back to cute and cuddly.

The recent meteorologist marmot that put a quick end to the ice age has just showed us how important animals have become. Not only are they vital prognosticators of weather, but they also provide needful assistance by offering comfort and emotional support. It looks as if we’ve come to the point where pills and potions are no longer effective at curing our ills. Instead, we now look to our four-footed friends for our well-being and are depending more and more on animals to help us get through the day.

Now travelers are taking their emotional support critters onboard airplanes; everything from dogs and cats to squirrels and birds to even big hairy spiders. Most recently Wally, the emotional support alligator, created headlines as a creature that made his owner’s life more bearable.

I am convinced these types of carry-ons could be handy in my own travels. Wally would be especially useful on my next flight. Just as I’m seated

and praying the space next to me remains empty, my seatmate takes his place beside me. He starts right in by explaining the particulars of his botched colonoscopy. This is when I let Wally out for a little stretch. The next thing I know Mr. chatty pants has suddenly gone quiet and Wally has a few more inches of girth.

Meanwhile on the other side of me, a woman parks herself down and begins to unfurl a supersized salami and sauerkraut hoagie loaded with extra slices of onions and garlic. I take out Miss Fuzzylegs, my emotional support tarantula, and ask sandwich woman if she’d mind pet sitting my venomous spider while I dash back to the restroom.

It would totally be worth having both sides of the seating area empty and to no longer fight over keeping the arm rest up or down, even though I may end up being covered in condiments and lunch meat.

Bless the beasts

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.

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24. Lowest deck 25. Flora’s partner 26. Says “what?”

27. Beyond suburban 28. Nitrogen, in the olden days 29. Bicycle with a motor 32. Stake driver 33. *Swing ____ Sister 36. *”Just a city boy born and raised in South ____” 38. Dictation taker 40. Quaker Man’s cereal DOWN 41. Emerge 1. “Slippery” tree 44. Itsy-bitsy bits 2. Done between the lines 46. Dal staple 3. Kind of palm 48. Talked like a sheep 4. Alex Trebek’s forte 49. Ladies’ fingers 5. Big name in fashion 50. Orange traffic 6. Terminate, as in mission controller 7. Half-rotten 51. Spaghetti aglio and 8. Pot contribution ____ 9. In proximity to the 52. Serengeti antelope Knicks 53. Foal’s mother 10. *Def Leppard album, 54. “Joannie Loves Chachi” “High ‘n’ ____” actress 12. Pork meatloaf 55. *”Oh girls just want to 13. Phantom’s favorite have ____” genre?

58. NYC time 14. *”We’ve got to hold on to what ____ ____” 19. Provide with ability 22. *”Goody Two Shoes” singer, Adam ____ SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9 23. “Tiger Beat” audience