March 2, 2022
Defiance goes green
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Community Voices LaTonya Thomas. Pg. 3 WSD hires new assistant superintendent of human resources. Pg.3 Youth In Need Receives $60,000 from Healthy Blue Missouri to support transitional living program. Pg. 5 A SENIOR MOMENT. Pg. 3 Best of St. Charles
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In its inaugural year, the Defiance St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Parade drew in thousands of parade-goers in 2021.
The Defiance St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Parade returns after inaugural year draws thousands to the tiny Missouri River town By Laurie Simon Nestled beneath the trees and surrounded by the rolling hills of nearby vineyards sits Defiance, Missouri. The area was first inhibited primarily by the Osage Indians; later home to the famous Daniel Boone; and presently, a small town with charm, According to the 2020 census, Defiance held a population of a whopping 159 residents. So how is it that this one small town, situated in an unincorporated part of a very large county, can execute a St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Parade with vendors, music, etc., that drew in thousands of parade-goers in its inaugural year? Dan Tripp, owner of Good News Brewing Company, is a member of the Defiance
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Merchant’s Association (DMA). The DMA is a combination of collective business
owners and involved residents, to promote tourism in Defiance, and it was at one of the monthly meetings that the topic of a St. Pat’s celebration came to the table. According to Tripp, it was the January 2021 meeting when Joe Brazil casually asked if anyone was interested in hosting a St. Patrick’s Day parade? Tripp had always thrown a party at Good News Brewing with green beers and live music for St. Patrick’s Day, and said, “Let’s just do a full event.” “We formed a committee on Jan. 20, 2021, and just seven weeks later, we pulled it off,” said Tripp, regarding the inaugural Defiance St. Patrick’s Day 5k and Parade. See ‘GREEN’ page 2
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Photo courtesy Erin Theobald In its inaugural year, the Defiance St. Patrick’s Day 5K and Parade drew in thousands of parade-goers in 2021.
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‘GREEN’ from cover No event comes without having to “tweak” what is typically done. For instance, the DMA committee knew there was no time for ordering typical race-winner swag; that’s when they had an idea. “There was no time for typical shirts and medals for runners, so the DMA created a “Pub Pass” for all 5K attendees,” Tripp said. The “Pub Pass” included one free drink at five participating establishments: Good News Brewing, Defiance Ridge Vineyards, Defiance Roadhouse, and Sugar Creek Winery/Judgment Tree. The “Pub Pass” was such a hit, all 2022 runners will receive a pass again this year. Attendees of the Defiance St. Patrick’s Day can expect plenty to do after the floats have passed and the parade is over. “The Town Square in Defiance will have live music from Seventh Planet Band from 1 – 5 p.m.; and will have
food trucks, a beer garden, vendors, and a bounce house for the kids,” said Tripp. “Good News Brewing will also have our green beers, Irish beers and live music.” The Defiance Merchant’s Association does want the public to be aware of one important fact –parking. Tripp gave the warning, “There will be free shuttles that run from Chandler Hill, Sugar Creek, and Defiance Ridge vineyards; so, we are really pushing for attendees to get there early, prepare for parking, and park at an off-site location to help ease traffic along Hwy 94.” Tripp added that none of this would be taking place if it weren’t for the work of the DMA, and especially Joe and Kelly Brazil, owners of Beyond the Trail RV Park, and head of the committee for St. Patrick’s Day. For additional information regarding the Second Annual Defiance St. Patrick’s Day celebration, please visit www. facebook.com/defiancemerchantsassociation.
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5K begins 10 a.m. at Good News Brewing - Defiance. Registration is $35 (includes Pub Pass) and is open until the race begins.
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Parade will begin at 12 p.m. All floats will depart from Defiance Ridge Vineyards, making their way through downtown Defiance.
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Town Square from 1 – 5 p.m. will host live music, beer garden, vendors, food trucks and bounce house.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week includes statewide tornado drill on March 8 Do you know what you need to do to be prepared for a severe weather emergency? Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 7-11, is the perfect time to learn more about severe weather safety, including how to prepare for tornadoes, lightning, floods and more. The city of St. Peters will move its normal monthly test of the outdoor warning system in March to coincide with a statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The statewide tornado drill will be on March 8, at 10 a.m., weather permitting. The city of St. Peters’ Office of Emergency Management also will test outdoor sirens on March 8, at 10 a.m. (This test would normally take place at 11 a.m. on the first Monday of the month in St. Peters). If the tornado drill is canceled due to weather, the backup date will be March 10, also at 10 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill
– whether at home, school, or work, it’s important to practice seeking secure, safe shelter from severe weather. Residents are also encouraged to review their severe weather safety plans during Severe Weather Preparedness Week and talk about what path they would take during severe weather. The National Weather Service holds Severe Weather Preparedness Week every year to encourage citizens to be prepared for severe weather emergencies year-round. Check out these useful resources to learn more about weather emergencies: • Missouri Storm Aware at stormaware.mo.gov • Missouri State Emergency Management at https://sema.dps. mo.gov/.
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WSD hires new assistant superintendent of human resources
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The Wentzville School District Board of Education has approved the hiring of Brian Bishop as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, effective July 1. Bishop currently serves as the building principal at Fort Zumwalt East High School. He has an education specialist degree and a masters of science degree in education - educational administration from Missouri Baptist University, as well as a bachelors of science in education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Bishop has worked in education for more than 20 years. Most recently, he worked seven years as a principal, eight years as an assistant principal at the high school and middle school level, and six years as a social studies teacher and coach at Fort Zumwalt West High School. “I am excited to join the Wentzville School District,” said Bishop. “It is a tremendous school district and community, and I look forward to working with everyone to continue that tradition of excellence.”
Community Voices Encouragement for St. Charles By LaTonya Thomas Wow! What a rough couple of years we’ve had! How are you feeling? Are you drained, worn out, ready for it to be over?! Are you feeling discouraged and not sure what to expect in the upcoming days and months? I’m right there with you. After reflecting on all that has happened, I noticed a common theme among the people in the community, they needed to be encouraged! What is this word encouragement? What does is it mean? It means to give support, confidence or hope to someone. Don’t you agree that we all need to regain our confidence and hope? Did you know the base word in encouragement is courage? Courage means, “the ability to do something that frightens one, it means strength in the face of pain and grief.” We all have endured some form of loss in the last few years that have robbed us of courage, caused major amounts of fear and drained our confidence as a community. As a result of this, a team of classmates from Vision Leadership St. Charles class of 2022 formed “Encourage St. Charles.” It’s a community page on Facebook that high-
lights bravery, random acts of kindness and good news stories to help uplift the spirits and stir the courage of those in our community. It’s the stories of overcoming and going above and beyond that help encourage us and keep us hopeful for a better tomorrow. If you have a positive story, you’d like to share you can send it to encouragestcharles@ gmail.com To the person reading this, keep standing! Find your strength on the inside, pull it forth and keep going every day. LaTonya Thomas is the founder of Sweet Start Ministries. Her background is in hospitality and human resources. LaTonya is involved in the community and loves helping those around her.
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Youth In Need Receives $60,000 from Healthy Blue Missouri to support transitional living program Healthy Blue Missouri awarded $60,000 to Youth In Need to assist youth transitioning toward independence by addressing their social drivers of health needs. Funding assists youth with housing-related support, such as utility assistance and deposits, as well as other basic needs, such as car repairs, childcare and transportation. Youth In Need’s Transitional Living Program (TLP) offers teens and young adults, ages 16 to 24, who are experiencing homelessness an opportunity to learn independent-living skills, work towards educational and employment goals, and become self-sufficient community members. The program includes a group home, supported apartments and rapid rehousing. In addition, Youth In Need serves up to four teen moms or dads and their children in the TLP group home or Supported Apartments Program. Not only do teen parents learn independent-living skills and work towards educational and employment goals, but they also learn specific child development and parenting skills to help them grow as parents. Youth and their children receive immediate acceptance into Youth In Need’s Head Start and Early Head Start program as part of this program model. “This funding is extremely important to the youth we serve,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, Youth In Need’s CEO. “We know that social determinants of health affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life risks. For youth who are already facing intense challenges, those risks are only amplified. This funding will help eliminate some of those challenges that youth experiencing homelessness face and help put them on the path to success.” Contributing to wide health disparities and inequities, drivers of health include things like safe housing, transportation, and neighborhoods; racism, discrimination and violence; education, job opportunities and income; access to nutritious foods and physical activity opportunities; pollution; and language and literacy skills. “As part of our commitment to improving lives
Submitted photo Rob Muschany (left) Youth In Need’s Chief Development Officer, accepts a grant check from Meredith Childs, Program Manager at Healthy Blue Missouri.
and communities, we are addressing the physical, behavioral, economic, social, and environmental factors that impact health,” said Jeff Davis, Healthy Blue Missouri President. “Healthy Blue is focused on assisting our local youth with supportive programs that help them gain their independence. This funding supports the whole health needs of individuals, families, and communities across Missouri.”
St. Charles County Treatment Court marks 20 years of success with 100th graduation With issues such as substance abuse and mental health diagnoses increasingly impacting the criminal justice system, St. Charles County’s 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court has proven to be efficient and successful in preventing incarceration for offenders. The Treatment Court program celebrated its 100th graduation on Feb. 23, at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. “As with all new ideas and programs, many people are skeptical, especially in the ‘Show Me State,’” says Judge Phil Ohlms, who presides over the Treatment Court. “One hundred graduations later, I firmly believe our 20-plus year documented success has made our alternative court programs one of the options prosecutors, defense attorneys and law enforcement all agree is one of the most desirable outcomes.” Treatment Court provides individuals an opportunity to become sober, productive citizens by en-
gaging them in an intensive court-supervised treatment program. More than 1,700 participants have graduated from the program in over 20 years, with retention rates continuing to increase. In 2020, the reoffending rate over a three-year span was roughly 19% for drug cases, 7% for Driving While Impaired (DWI) cases, and 0% for veterans’ cases. St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann commented on the great success of this program. “I’ve seen the dedication of Judge Ohlms and the staff of the Treatment Court to the community,” he says, “and I am both grateful and impressed. This program is making such a difference in our community. Congratulations to all who have worked so diligently to make it a success.” For more information about the 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court and other diversion programs, visit sccmo.org.
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Educational funding opportunities available for Missouri nursing and medical students and practitioners Educational funding is currently available for eligible nursing or medical students, or those already licensed and able to work in an underserved area of Missouri. The Health Professional Loan and Loan Repayment programs administered by the Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Rural Health and Primary Care are designed to increase access to health care for Missourians in Health Professional Shortage Areas. The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is currently accepting program applications and has extended the application cycle to March 15. Programs are available for students interested in pursuing careers as nurses, primary care physicians, dentists and psychiatrists. Additionally, licensed practitioners currently working in an underserved area of Missouri or those willing to provide care in an underserved area may be eligible. Depending on the medical discipline, individuals may be eligible to receive $5,000-50,000 in student loans or a loan repayment award to pay toward existing educational debt. The following Health Professional Loan and Loan Repayment programs are offered through DHSS:
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Nurse Student Loan Program (NSL) awards funding for eligible educational expenses to qualified students pursuing careers as licensed practical nurses or professional nurses in Missouri. • Nurse Loan Repayment Program (NLRP) awards funding for the repayment of eligible educational loans for qualified registered and advanced practice nurses in Missouri. • Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) awards funding for the repayment of eligible educational loans for qualified health professionals, physicians, dentists and psychiatrists in Missouri. • The Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri (PRIMO) awards funding for eligible educational expenses to qualified students pursuing careers as licensed primary care physicians, dentists, dental hygienists and psychiatrists in Missouri. Those with questions may contact the program at DHSS.LoanRepayment@health.mo.gov or 800-8917415.
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Area seniors celebrate concierge who ‘always has an extra hug’ When Lisa Bequette joined The Watermark at St. Peters in 2007, her impact was felt almost immediately. While the front desk area of any organization is important, that’s especially true at a senior living community. From being a friendly voice on the phone, to assisting staff and residents in every imaginable way, Bequette quickly showed that she was made for the role. “Residents lean on Lisa daily,” said Jennifer Avery, director of sales at the community. “They love to share laughs, stories and what is going on in their world with her. She will flip negatives into positives daily.” Submitted photo Avery said Bequette’s lengthy ten- Lisa Bequette joined The Watermark at St. Peters in ure at St. Peters has been an expose’ 2007. in going above and beyond. “I typically hear a resident say to her, ‘I need my hug today’, and she is family,” she said. “It’s more than always there to brighten her day and just a job to me and has been since I started. These wonderful people – that of so many others.” For her part, Bequette the residents and my fellow associates – are my extended family.” said it’s all in a day’s work. “I absolutely love my Watermark
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On-trend ideas for sprucing up your deck Installing or updating a deck can transform your outdoor living area. Not only is a deck aesthetically appealing, but it also allows you to create additional space for a wide range of uses,. If you’re planning a deck build or renovation in 2022, consider incorporating one or more of these design trends identified by Westlake Royal Building Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of materials for home remodeling, building and construction.
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Creativity in design While decking design features used to be reserved for luxury upgrades, creative flair is increasingly mainstream. Some options for incorporating greater depth and style into your deck design include mixing and matching boards to create patterns, inlays and focal points or utilizing two-tone designs for more visually interesting aesthetics. On-trend colors Classic lumber-toned decks never go out of style, but adding some flair with an eye-catching color is a subtle way to elevate your deck’s aesthetic appeal. Some designs incorporate color throughout while another way to bring color to your deck is through distinctive inlay design or other design features. Working with a product like Zuri Premium Decking gives you a selection of six on-trend colors, including Hickory, a true mid-tone brown, as well as Chestnut, Walnut, Pecan, Brazilia and Weathered Gray. The planks feature minimal grain repetition to capture the look of true exotic hardwood with no painting, staining or resealing needed, and all are backed by a 25-year warranty against color shifting.
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home’s exterior materials, including a deck where natural wood is prone to drying out. This creates an upkeep cycle that requires ongoing investments of time and money. An alternative to natural wood, such as Zuri Premium Decking by Royal, combines the low-maintenance, high-durability properties of composite decking with the exterior environment-defining presence of exotic wood. The result is an authentic look with zero-maintenance upkeep. Bringing the inside out Homeowners seeking to create an outdoor oasis are bringing amenities of the indoors outside. You’ll find outdoor kitchens and weather-proof TVs, rugs and furniture, allowing homeowners to incorporate the convenience and comfort of indoor living rooms and kitchens into their outdoor spaces despite elements like snow, wind and rain.
Multi-seasonal spaces Once you create an incredible outdoor space, you’ll likely want to use it as often as possible. That’s why many homeowners are designing decks with multiple seasons in mind. Features like retractable walls can help you block cool breezes and trap the warmth of space heaters or a fireplace while roofs provide shade and fans help circulate the breeze during warmer months.
Masonry as an accessory If you love the look of masonry but have your heart set on a deck, you can take the path of many homeowners and incorporate masonry as an accessory or design element. Mixing building mediums provides texture, which creates an immersive tactile experience through sight and touch. Options like a fireplace or firepit, pillars, skirting, bench seats, planters, water features, kitchen or bar space and walkways can all complement and enhance the decking so you get to enjoy the best of both worlds.
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Four Home Improvement Ideas Whether you’re thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or any other type of home improvement project, these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and eLivingtoday.com can help you get started. Create a plan Improving your home can be an exciting projects to undertake. Start by setting realistic expectations, determining your goals and needs, finding inspiration and, perhaps most importantly, setting a budget. Renovate the bathroom You can improve your home’s usability and increase its value with bathroom updates or a full renovation. Before you get started, think about these factors: the amount of space and storage you need, features that are important to you, sustainability concerns and ac-
cessibility considerations. Update the kitchen The kitchen serves as command-central for most homes, and you can get the most enjoyment out of yours by making purposeful changes, reconsidering the physical space, re-evaluating your shopping style and choosing appliances with care. Start a remodel If it’s time for a serious undertaking, a full-blown remodel may be necessary (or simply desired). Remodeling typically calls for hiring a professional contractor, a process you can go about by gathering local recommendations, asking for licensing and insurance, checking references and comparing bids. Find more home improvement ideas and solutions at remodelingdoneright.com and eLivingtoday.com.
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Liberty Theatre presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ The Liberty High School Theatre Department will present “Mamma Mia!” based on the book by Catherine Johnson on March 3, 4 and 5. “Mamma Mia!” tells the story of Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile, Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. Featuring the music of ABBA, this high energy musical is full of laughs, dancing, and discovering what really matters in family and friendship. Cast members include Madeline Claravall, Anna Wright, Shane Wolz, Sean Bruce, Logan Honerkamp, Connor Higlen, Brynn Bartram, Morgan Feinstein, Is-
abella Geler, Sarah Dickson, Noram Foelle, Alijah Riles, Jackson Martin, Amanda Yoder, Payton Busselman, Brandt Clepe, Paige Bostic, Anna Fleetwood, Micaela Garcia, Victoria Grana, Kimberly Guzman, Kenny Henk, Audrey Keller, Cleopatra Mozolewski, Arely Perez, Mia Radzei, Anna Simms, Bella Tegtmeier, Elaine Thimyan, Cameryn Woolard, and Chris Yeh. The play is under the stage management of Jack Lee and Kennedy LeMaster, assisted by Tessa Wilson and Sam Knickmeyer, and technical director Rhett Cunningham. The production will be performed in the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on March 3, 4, and 5. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advance online
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EVENTS March 6: Free concert
St. John UCC in St. Charles is hosting a free concert, “Voices Only” of Lindenwood University, at 3p.m. at St. John UCC at 405 South Fifth Street.
April 9: Quilt social
A quilt social takes place at St Joseph Cottleville, School Cafeteria at 1355 Motherhead Rd. Doors open 10:30 a.m., bingo starts at noon. There will be lunch, beverages, crafts and baby quilts for sale.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.
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.
Mondays: Anonymous
Alcoholics
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.
Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts. org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.
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, 636219-0553.
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10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more in-
formation contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Diabetes support group
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis. com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
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7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Tuesdays: Mended Hearts
This heart patient support group provides hospital visitation support for people with any type of heart issues. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For additional information please call 636639-0875.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-4560776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in May or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.
5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636947-7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.
Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City. Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314-5045202
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • March 2, 2022 Wednesdays: Quilt guild
Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.
Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: fishing club
Women’s
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Wednesdays: 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 and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636928-1928.
Wednesdays: Healing
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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.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting
St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharlesrotary.org.
Thursdays: American Legion meeting
On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-327-6060.
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Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-2581069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314650-1014.
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.
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St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club
Meets third Thursday of the month, 10:100 a.m. at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Club does not meet in December. Info: www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www. ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
Fridays: Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV)
The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen ein Gespräch auf Deutsch. At present we do not have
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a specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month meeting location can be found on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525) alternately it can be requested from the FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sbcglobal.net). Hoffenlich sehen wir uns irgendwann. Bis dann, bleib gesund.! Alles gute!
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub.com.
1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Every Saturday: Chess
9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
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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
Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri. com/Missouri/St.Louis
3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.
8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.
Sundays: Flea market
Wentzville Community Club’s Sunday Flea Market set up is at 6:30 a.m. and selling starts at 7 a.m. every Sunday through 1 p.m. at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Buyers and sellers welcome. More information can be found at www.wentzvillefleamarket.org.
Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market
5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Lindenwood University jumps from Division II to I
Recently, Lindenwood University officially accepted an invitation to join the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) starting in the fall of 2022. Lindenwood, which
sponsors 18 of the OVC’s championship sports, will become official members on July 1. They mark only the 24th full-time member in the 74-year history of the Ohio Valley Conference. The Ohio Valley Conference is adding Lindenwood as the 10th full-time member for the 2022-23 school year. Lindenwood will join University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Eastern Illinois University, Morehead State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Southern Indiana, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin as OVC full member institutions. “We are delighted to add Lindenwood University as the 10th member of the OVC for the 2022-23 academic year,” said OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche. “President Porter’s vision for the future of the institution, along with Lindenwood’s commitment to success, its geographic alignment with the OVC and its sports offerings, including football, and our shared philosophy and values make them a great fit for the conference. We are excited to welcome Lindenwood to our OVC community.”
Lindenwood is set to begin its reclassification process to the NCAA Division I level during the 2022-23 academic year. The Lions will be included in OVC regular season schedules and be eligible to compete in OVC Championships. Eligibility for Lindenwood to earn automatic bids to NCAA Championships begins in 2026-27, its first full season of full Division I membership. “Lindenwood is thrilled to join the Ohio Valley Conference as we apply to transition to NCAA Division I. This opportunity will elevate our entire university and provide championship-level experiences our student athletes deserve,” Lindenwood President Dr. John Porter said. “A move to NCAA Division I athletics and membership in the OVC enhances our Lindenwood University community in many ways and aligns with our strategic plan– it will drive enrollment, enhance university visibility, and generate revenue. We are eager to begin competition at this next level and look forward to welcoming OVC member schools to our campus beginning this fall.” The university became a full NCAA Division II member during the 2013-14 school year. As one of the largest Division II athlet-
ic departments in the country, Lindenwood supports 29 sports at the NCAA level. With a student-athlete population exceeding 1,400 at Lindenwood, more than 700 compete in an NCAA sport. Lindenwood has an overall enrollment of just north of 7,000 students from all across the world. Since joining the NCAA, Lindenwood has won four National Championships, with the most recent being the 2021 Women’s Lacrosse team. In 2017, Lindenwood ranked sixth in the NCAA Directors’ Cup, which included five team conference titles. In the NCAA era, Lindenwood has claimed three regional championships, 31 conference titles, and eight conference tournament championships. Lindenwood has garnered 13 individual national champions at the NCAA level. In addition to the individual achievement, six student-athlete have earned the NCAA Elite 90 Award for academic and athletic success throughout the season. Lindenwood’s NCAA sport programs have combined for a 3.0 GPA or higher since the start of the 2013-14 school year. ~~~Great opportunities
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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dd a healthy twist to happy hour at home with a nutritious snack that goes perfectly with your favorite beverages. When gathering family and friends for a weekend toast or just winding down after work, these Prune, Mozzarella and Basil Skewers make for a nutritious and delicious addition to the party. Rich and smooth with an ability to enhance various flavors, California Prunes are a versatile ingredient that allows you to expand your menu. In this recipe, prunes help form a palate-pleasing snack that delightfully combines sweet, salty and savory flavors. In addition to their versatility, prunes provide important nutrients for your bones, including vitamin K and copper. When they are served with mozzarella – a good source of calcium – you get a perfect power pairing that supports your bone health and satisfies your snack cravings.
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5 pieces prosciutto, halved lengthwise (optional)
If using prosciutto, fold each half in half lengthwise so width of prune is wider than width of prosciutto. Starting at one end of prosciutto, wrap one prune; repeat with remaining prosciutto. Set aside.
10 California Prunes 10 basil leaves 10 cherry-size mozzarella balls
Wrap one basil leaf around each mozzarella ball then thread onto skewer. Thread one prune or prosciutto-wrapped prune onto each skewer.
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‘Uncharted’ leaps to the big screen
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Movie: By Steve Bryan
Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.
hile portraying Peter “Uncharted” photo courtesy Columbia Pictures Parker/Spider-Man in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances, actor Tom Holland’s superhero character relied on his superpowers to help him in battles and avoid injury. In the cinematic adaptation of the videogame franchise “Uncharted,” Holland played Nathan Drake, a bartender and pickpocket searching for his longlost brother who sought a legendary treasure. Unlike Spider-Man; however, Nathan relied on his wits and guts to get out of trouble. “Uncharted” was a fun video game adapta- Their software developers came up with Sonic: tion, especially with Mark Wahlberg along for a blue, sneaker-wearing hedgehog who ran at the ride, but it was not the first movie based on incredible speeds. The Sega Genesis console a videogame. In 1993, Bob Hoskins and John was packaged with a copy of the game and it Leguizamo played the leads in the live-action became quite popular. Sonic also appeared in adaptation of “Super Mario Bros.” The game’s cartoons and, in 2020, became the star of his special effects were translated for the screen own live-action film. The multi-talented Jim with limited success, but the jumping boots Carrey played Dr. Robotnik, Sonic’s archenewere pretty cool. A new “Mario Bros.” film my, in the first film and he will return for the was announced recently with Chris Pratt and 2022 sequel. Charlie Day scheduled to be the voices of leg1995’s “Jumanji” was based on Chris Van Allendary plumbers Mario and Luigi. sburg’s picture book about a board game that In the 1990’s, Nintendo enjoyed great success became way too real. The late Robin Williams with their games, but they had competition. gave a stand-out performance as the adult Alan Sega, a competing video game manufacturer, Parrish. Alan was a troubled boy who found wanted a character to serve as their mascot. the “Jumanji” board game and played it with
his friend Sarah Whittle (Bonnie Hunt). One bad roll landed Alan in the jungles of Jumanji for 25 years before returning home. A new series of “Jumanji” movies starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have arrived in theaters. The sequels offered more insight into the game and honored the memory of Robin Williams. Before computer animation really took off, 1982’s “Tron” broke new cinematic ground. Jeff Bridges starred as Kevin Flynn, a software developer who was fired from a tech firm called ENCOM. Kevin, along with Alan (Bruce Boxleitner) and Lora (Cindy Morgan), broke into the company to find evidence that he was unjustly fired. The sentient Master Control Program (MCP) transported him into the computer and made him play lethal video games. 2010’s “Tron: Legacy” picked up the story almost 30 years later and showed what happened to Flynn. Ever since the days of Mario and Luigi’s live-action adventures, video games and movies have complemented each other. 1986’s “Top Gun” movie has been, for instance, adapted for video game consoles multiple times. Unfortunately, a video game version of “Jackass” has also been around for several years. Play that one at your own risk.
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Yeggs
John Hanna
Crossword: The 1940s
‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore on Life Product downsizing is on the rise…or should I say, on the “shrink.” Yes, as the prices of things go up the size of the package stays the same all while the product inside is drastically reduced. It’s called, shrinkflation. Back when I was a youngster, we could buy a box of cereal that came in a gigantic container and it would last a month. When the box was finally empty, we’d use it to build a fort and play inside. But then something happened. The prices went up, but rather than decrease the size of the box the marketers pulled a fast one on us and shriveled up the innards. It wasn’t until the next morning that we’d open the box to find a measly cup of cereal trickling out. We’d been duped! The marketers figured we were all dim bulbs who wouldn’t notice the sneak they pulled. Just whose bright idea was this anyhow? Not ours because apparently, we’re all dim bulbs. I imagine the marketing meeting went something like this: Director of Marketing: “Okay people, I need your attention. We’ve got this bag of potato chips here and we’re going to have to raise the price freakishly high, but we can’t let the consumer find out or else the complaint line will be ringing off the hook. I need ideas, fast! You there, Ralph from packaging, what have you got?” Ralph: “First, we take out most of the chips. Next, I’ve got this air pump and we fill the bag
with a blast of air so the package looks just as full as always.” Director: “Tricky and deceptive. I like it, but what’s going to happen when the customer gets home and finds out there are only three chips in the bag?” “No worries; we’ll change the complaint number on the back of the bag to the phone number of the White House.” “Hmm. The air pump idea is genius, but won’t the White House be fuming about getting calls from angry people with problems?” “Not a chance. The White House gets angry people calling all day and they never fix anyone’s problems.” Ralph promptly received a raise along with a bag of chips. Later that year he was elected to the Senate.
When the chips are down
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. Decree 6. *U.S./U.S.S.R.’s cold one 9. Harry Potter’s mark 13. Syrup flavor 14. ____ Khan 15. Bird of prey’s nest 16. Lieu 17. H+, e.g. 18. Bashful or Happy 19. *”1984” author George 21. *Best-selling pop artist Bing 23. Writer ____ Monk Kidd 24. Genghis or Kubla 25. Cranberry habitat 28. Not nice 30. Saddle holders 35. *Boris Karloff’s movie “The ____,” pl. 37. Actress Barrymore 39. Asian goat antelope 40. Supernatural life force 41. Seethes 43. South African antelope 44. Cook from above 46. Rotisserie part 47. Not odd 48. Italy in Italian 50. What snob puts on 52. .0000001 joule 53. Sound of a dropped tome
55. Beer acronym 57. *____ Doctrine, U.S. foreign policy 60. *”How Green Was My ____” 63. Another word for nutria 64. Ciao in the U.S. 66. Trip guide 68. Surveyor’s maps 69. Afflict 70. Will alternative 71. Additionally 72. Nucleic acid 73. Term of endearment
22. Old towel, e.g. 24. Rollerskater’s protector (2 words) 25. *Disney’s 1942 orphan 26. Abstractionism using optical illusion 27. Kind of salami 29. Crafts’ companion 31. Network of nerves 32. Treasure collection 33. Dreamer? 34. *Popular music style 36. Ship canvas 38. *1939-1945 42. Parallel grooves 45. Acid turns it red DOWN 49. “Bingo!” 1. Emergency acronym 51. Daryl Hannah’s 1984 2. *1949 international org. movie 3. Copycat 54. Open up 4. Chicken feet 56. In spite of the fact, arch. 5. Christian hymn (2 words) 57. Church sound 6. Graveside sound 58. Swedish shag rugs 7. Gone by 59. Plotting 8. TV’s Yellowstone, e.g. 60. Velum, pl. 9. Uses a Singer 61. Zeal 10. Underwater hermit 62. New Haven University 11. Ethereal 63. IRS employee? 12. Gridiron official, for 65. Yang’s opposite short 67. Canny 15. Apollo Creed’s son 20. City in northern England SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9