March 3, 2021
Honoring essential workers
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The St. Charles County Bomb Squad donates retired robots to Lutheran High School robotics club. Pg.3 Headliners announced for O’Fallon’s 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fests. Pg. 4
Business Midwest BankCentre donates $20,000 to new SCC Men of Color: Student Success Program. Pg. 7
Features Photo courtesy city of Dardenne Prairie In honor of supermarket employees, officials from Dardenne Prairie visited employees at Schnucks, located in Dardenne Prairie’s Town Square, to thank them for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 100,000 grocery store workers in Missouri.
City of Dardenne Prairie named Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Day to honor the dedication shown by grocery store workers during the pandemic By Brett Auten During the darkest of times, they showed up to work. Week after week. Month after month. All, so we could have not only normalcy, but nourishment, on multiple levels. More than 40,000 stores sell food and groceries in the United States, and millions of supermarket employees work daily to keep shelves stocked and provide their communities with essential services. That dedication remained through protocol changes, supply chain disruptions and other challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 100,000 grocery store workers in Missouri. Governor Mike Parson has said it’s a $10 billion industry. In honor of National Supermarket
Employee Appreciation Day, the city of Dardenne Prairie proclaimed Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Day and visited employees at Schnucks, located in Dardenne Prairie’s Town Square, to thank them for their efforts. “Our supermarket heroes have shown tremendous courage and dedication throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Dardenne Prairie Mayor David C. Zucker said. “Their dedication helped ensure that our community had access to safe, healthy, affordable food during these difficult times.” There are nearly six million supermarket employees throughout the United States. In the Dardenne Prairie area, nearly 580 food retail jobs generate approximately $68.6 million in economic activity annually.
“As consumer demand continues to grow, the need for supermarket employees is greater than ever,” Zucker said. “We are grateful for their ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our community.” With restaurants closing or amending their hours, grocery stores saw an uptick in activity during the pandemic. “They were able to weather the storm and continue to provide an economic impact,” Dardenne Prairie Economic Development Coordinator Doug Potts said. Potts also cheered the industry’s ability to adapt and thrive. “To keep the front end of the operation See ‘ESSENTIAL’ page 2
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‘ESSENTIAL’ from cover up and running with different staffing, sanitation changes, just a complete change in the structure of how they do business, it is pretty staggering,” he said. The St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets celebrated the first Supermarket Employee Day by shining the spotlight on its store associates. As a thank you to its essential workers, Schnucks gave all associates with a Schnucks Rewards account 5,000 points, valued at $10, to use for a break meal and break rooms at all stores were stocked with snacks. Customers honored their favorite employees in social media posts using the hashtags #SupermarketEmployeeDay and #SupermarketHeroes. Schnucks operates 112 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. “Our teammates have stood strong and continued on the Schnucks’ mission to ‘Nourish People’s Lives’ during the pandemic. They are true heroes,
Photo courtesy city of Dardenne Prairie In honor of supermarket employees, officials from Dardenne Prairie visited employees at Schnucks, located in Dardenne Prairie’s Town Square, to thank them for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more than 100,000 grocery store workers in Missouri.
and we are thrilled to honor and celebrate them,” Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck said in a statement. “When COVID-19 forced many to shelter at home, we were able to stay open because of our teammates’ dedication, and because of our teammates’ willingness and enthusiasm for trying new things, we have
continued to adapt and serve our customers and our communities every day.” Schnucks Media Representative Paul Simon said similar celebrations went on at Schnucks locations in O’Fallon, St. Charles, St. Peters and Wentzville. “These employees are the backbone of the company,” Si-
mon said. “I don’t want to say they have been overlooked, but their job has certainly gained a new level of respect. It is an essential job that will no longer go unnoticed. There are millions who go to work each day to make sure the shelves are stocked with not only the essentials to survive, but thrive.”
Fort Zumwalt kindergarten Four 11th Judicial Circuit Court registration opens online March 3 Judges to retire in 2022 Fort Zumwalt School District reminds all residents that children who will be five years old on or before July 31 can be enrolled for kindergarten online beginning March 3. All of the details for registering will be available at go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten. There, parents/guardians can learn about the process and what you will need. Come back to the site March 3 to register. Classes will begin in August. If you know someone living in Fort Zumwalt School District who has a child who will be five on or before July 31, please encourage them to visit go.FZSD.us/Kindergarten.
Four Associate Circuit Judges in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of St. Charles County have announced they will retire at the end of their terms. Judge Terry Cundiff, Division 6; Judge Elizabeth Swann, Division 9; Judge Norman Steimel, Division 10; and Judge Philip Ohlms, Division 11, will retire when their terms expire Dec. 31, 2022. Elections for their positions will take place in 2022, dates to be determined and announced.
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Robotic relations The St. Charles County Bomb Squad donates retired robots to Lutheran High School robotics club By Brett Auten A technological bond continues to thrive between the St. Charles County Police Department and the Lutheran High Roboteers. The St. Charles County Bomb Squad was at the school not long ago, giving a demonstration of the day-to-day duties of a bomb squad officer. The students were allowed to get hands-on experience with the latest in robotic science. At the end of the presentation, the bomb squad donated two retired bomb robots to the team. One of the robots has a workable arm and claw that can exude some impressive force. “It looks beast-like and it moves like a beast,” sophomore Matt Zilz said. The event was yet another positive experience between the St. Charles County Police Department and the Roboteers. Over the years, the department has become a great partner to the team, inviting it to the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt, joining the Roboteers for demonstrations outside the school, and promoting its Help From Home Initiative this summer. The Help From Home Initiative occurred last year when the STEM Program and Roboteers played a role with the St, Charles Economic Development Center and other community partners to produce personal protective equipment for local healthcare workers. The robots will be a great promotional tool for the club and will be used for outreach programs. “The donation is another significant part of our relationship,” junior Katelyn Sides said. “We have had a big connection with the community through them.” For Sides, the club is much more than being challenged from a technical perspective. She has taken on a leadership role with the Roboteers and it has helped shape her route for college.
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Submitted photos (Top) Lutheran High School students host a walking tour of the Lutheran High STEM Lab with bomb squad officers. ( Middle) An array of bomb squad robots is displayed while officers share their insights with the Lutheran Roboteers. (Bottom) The Lutheran Roboteers formally receive two retired robots (center) from the St. Charles County Bomb Squad at Lutheran High School.
“I have learned so many soft skills and personal skills,” she said. “Now, a job interview is a breeze.” It was St. Charles County Police Bomb Squad Sargent Dave Cathey who approached LHS principal Jon Bernhardt with the potential of donating some of their retired equipment to the STEM and robotics programs. “I am so impressed by their great attitudes, dedication and smarts,” Cathey said. “If this is the next generation, then I am good with that.” Cathey said that the robots
have not been used in 15 years, but back in the day, were called into action to handle suspicious packages. The Roboteers consider themselves, and want to be, one of the top robotics programs in the area. The group is motivated by the bond with the SCPD to do more to help others outside the school walls. “We want to use the energy beyond ourselves,” Zilz said. “I see this connection continuing in many ways. Whether it is in education or safety, both sides can do great things.”
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Rock legends Styx and country star Dylan Scott to headline O’Fallon’s 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fest Headline bands for O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest were announced at the Feb. 25 O’Fallon City Council meeting. This year’s starring performers are: rock ‘n’ roll legends Styx, on tour celebrating four decades of rock anthems on July 4, and country music star Dylan Scott on July 3. The 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fest will be held at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T. R. Hughes Boulevard in O’Fallon. Opening acts for both nights will be announced later this spring. “Both the O’Fallon City Council and I are extremely excited to announce this year’s entertainment as it again features true rock legends and an upcoming country star with multiple top five hits,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “Styx and Dylan Scott were originally scheduled to perform in 2020, and it’s great to welcome these incredible musical acts to the Main Stage for our community to see and hear live at our City’s biggest party of the year, the Heritage & Freedom Fest. As always, the concerts are free, the bands are outstanding, and we’ll end each show with spectacular fireworks displays.” O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest kicks off on Friday, July 2, featuring a carnival, a colorful midway, family-friendly sideshows and other activities from 4–11 p.m. (There will be no fireworks or Main Stage music on Friday.) Carnival rides, the midway and festival food and merchandise vendors will be open for business throughout the festival over all three festival dates, July 2-4. On July 3 (2-11 p.m.) and July 4 (noon to 11 p.m.), the festival will get into full party mode with free concerts, fireworks, and free kids’ and family-friendly activities. On Independence Day at 9:30 a.m., O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade, which is one of the biggest in the area, will step off from Main and Third streets and proceed north to Tom Ginnever Avenue, continue east on Tom Ginnever and end at T.R. Hughes Boulevard near the festival entrance.
BAND BIOS Styx
Submitted photo Rock legends Styx to headline O’Fallon’s 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fest.
The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of
averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over four decades of barn-burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, a Styx set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the seething indictment of preening, primping pageantry for pageantry’s sake of “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness” to a souldeep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s personal vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, the band draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound. Styx hit its stride with guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw’s first LP with the band, 1976’s Crystal Ball, and then they become the first group to score four triple-platinum albums in a row: The Grand Illusion (1977), Pieces of Eight (1978), Cornerstone (1979), and Paradise Theater (1981). Over the ensuing decade, Styx weathered the shifting winds of the public’s musical taste, reconvening for a highly successful 1996 Return to Paradise tour that was expertly documented on both CD and DVD in 1997. With a little help from their many friends in Cleveland’s Contemporary Youth Orchestra, One With Everything (2006) became a hybrid orchestral rock blend for the ages. And on The Grand Illusion / Pieces of Eight Live (2011), the band performed at its peak when tackling every track from a pair of their finest triple-platinum albums back to back. Not only that, but the band re-recorded two discs’ worth of its classic material with much finesse and musculature, aptly known as Regeneration Volume I & II (2011 & 2012). Observes Tommy, “Now you have something you can take home with you and go, ‘Yeah, that’s the band I saw last night.’” After more than a decade together on the road, this incarnation of Styx is looking forward to performing as many shows as it can as long as it can. “It all comes back to the chemistry,” says bassist/vocalist Ricky Phillips. “The legacy of this band will be that it brought joy to millions of people,” notes drummer Todd Sucherman. Observes keyboardist/vocalist Lawrence Gowan, “We’ve always tried to explain why this is this happening. It’s obviously a multitude of factors, but the main one is that our show is really good! And if it’s really good, they’re going to come to see it again.” Styx hopes it’s a wave that never crests. “Every night, we go on that magic carpet ride together,” observes original bassist Chuck Panozzo, who joins the band on tour as often as he can. “Music is this amazing force that comes from a higher place. I’m humbled for this band to See ‘LEGENDS’ page 5
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‘LEGENDS’ from page 4 have the great success that it has,” says co-founding guitarist/vocalist James “JY” Young. “We just want to keep on doing this,” asserts Tommy. “We want to let life take its course and let this music continue to be the soundtrack to it. And this band will continue to evolve as long as we live and play this music.” The jig is up, the news is out: The Esprit de Styx is alive and well, and now it’s time to see for yourself. Welcome to the Grand Evolution.
Dylan Scott
Submitted photo Country star Dylan Scott to headline O’Fallon’s 2021 Heritage & Freedom Fest.
With his romantic, PLATINUM-certified #1 hit “My Girl,” GOLD-certified Top 5 smash “Hooked,” and Top 5 breakout album DYLAN SCOTT, Dylan Scott’s transformed real-life experience into chart-topping success, sold out some of the nation’s most famous venues on headline tours, and performed for millions on national TV. And now with his electrifying NOTHING TO DO TOWN - EP, a new chapter begins. Scott’s roots run deep in Country music. His father played guitar for stars like Freddy Fender and Freddie Hart, regaling the youngster with stories from the road and encouraging a love for soul-bearing icons like Keith Whitley, Alan Jackson and Tim McGraw. Scott was still in high school when he arrived in Nashville to chase his own dreams, but his drive to succeed was obvious from the start. He began writing songs with anyone who was willing and hit the road hard for up to 200 shows each year. Then, after a blistering rise through the Country ranks, his bootstrap-pulling work ethic paid off. “My Girl” shot to the top of the radio charts in the summer of 2016, earning Scott his first-ever PLATINUM certification and revealing an artist with a knack for hot-and-heavy sensitivity plus a strong connection to fans, having surpassed 200 million views on YouTube alone with intense social media support.
Fans got the message, and Scott’s self-titled album debut landed at #5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, helping boost his digital totals to over 600 million on-demand streams with sales topping 4 million to date. He made a triumphant Grand Ole Opry debut and commanded crowds exceeding 20,000 fans spanning his nearly sold-out NOTHING TO DO TOWN TOUR 2019. The addictive passion behind “Hooked” earned Scott another smash, becoming a GOLD-certified #2 and propelling him to be selected among Country Radio Seminar 2019’s New Faces of Country Music® Class of 2019 – a coveted industry honor recognizing him as one of the most promising artists of the coming year. But even amidst all that success, Scott is still looking home. Produced once again by Matt Alderman, Curt Gibbs, and Jim Ed Norman, NOTHING TO DO TOWN - EP fuses a hard-charging romantic edge with themes inspired by family and Scott’s youth in rural Louisiana over six fresh tracks – five of which were co-written by Scott. Fusing a hard-charging romantic edge with themes inspired by family and Scott’s youth in rural Louisiana. The set delivers everything from laidback tenderness to danceable, chest-thumping thrills. With the album’s title track, the singer-songwriter takes a lifetime of small-town memories and puts them to verse. Co-written with Alderman and Cole Taylor, “Nothing to Do Town” celebrates the way Scott grew up – namely, making his own fun and being proud of where he came from. Chosen as the album’s first single, the up-tempo party-starter marked the biggest add date at Country radio of his career thus far, hinting at another hit in the making. Meanwhile, more of Scott’s personal truth is revealed by the grooving “Look at Us Now,” marrying propulsive beats to a family-focused message inspired by the long-standing relationship between him and his high school sweetheart-now wife Blair. The album also includes “Nobody,” a soulmate-soundtrack framed by piano and dedicated to significant others who can still turn heads – and the knowledge that no matter what, they’re still coming home with you. “You Got Me” comes off like a breezy, front-porch anthem, while “Honey I’m Home” takes shelter in the warmth of true love – scoring points for its chill-bump-inducing chorus hook along the way – and “Anniversary” stands out as a steamy, R&B-inflected candlelight jam, complete with silk sheets and rose petals. Together, those tracks mark the turning of a page for Scott, an artist whose red-hot rising stock is proven by the fact he just scored his first ever award nomination – up for Best New Country Artist at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Things are about to get even crazier for Scott, as the dedicated father and family man can now say with certainty, he’s making his dreams happen.
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Youth In Need receives $100,000 grant from Connectria, a St. Louis-based global technology services provider Connectria, in concert with Bregal Sagemount, has donated $100,000 to Youth In Need as part of the Bregal Helps Initiative, a fund created to alleviate human crisis in cities where the company’s subsidiaries are located. Connectria vetted several nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area before choosing Youth In Need to receive its endorsement. Rusty Putzler, Connectria’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, wrote the grant in conjunction with Youth In Need. “Connectria selected Youth In Need to receive this gift to support their at-risk youth service delivery in the St. Louis Metro Area, which ensures shelter, mental health and outreach services continue to meet de-
mand,” said Rusty Putzler. “COVID-19 is driving new needs for shelter from a significant unemployment situation to an increase of youth mental health needs for those dealing with changes in support. Shelter provided now has the potential to prevent drug use, human trafficking, or even imprisonment later in life. Short-term solutions have long-term impacts in assisting at-risk youth to grow to be productive members of society through the diverse programs offered by Youth In Need.” The grant will fund Youth In Need’s runaway and homeless youth programs, which are a continuum of services to help at-risk youth find safety and then success in school, work and life. Youth In Need engag-
es thousands of at-risk youths and successfully helps more than 400 youths transition out of homelessness each year. Programs include emergency youth shelter, transitional youth housing, homeless street outreach and crisis response. “We are so thankful that Connectria is supporting such a vulnerable population in our community,” said Pat Holterman-Hommes, Youth In Need’s President and CEO. “Many of these youth are invisible, yet so at risk. Whether we’re working with them through homeless outreach, in our emergency shelter or in our transitional programs, these critical programs are important steppingstones in helping them reach independence.”
Midwest BankCentre donates $20,000 to new SCC Men of Color: Student Success Program
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Orvin T. Kimbrough, chairman and CEO of Midwest BankCentre, believes one’s agency, not the color of their skin or the circumstances into which they were born, should decide how fast and far they can go. When he heard about St. Charles Community College’s new Men of Color: Student Success Program, he saw a great opportunity to make a difference. “The Men of Color: Student Success Program is specifically designed to act as an accelerant to help young black men succeed,” explained Kimbrough, “a group that has historically and currently has comparatively lower college graduation rates.” That’s why he helped secure a $20,000 donation from Midwest BankCentre to help jumpstart the program. “My hope is that this scholarship fund can help change people’s lives by giving them greater access to financial resources and other supports that give them the best shot at winning,” he said. The Men of Color: Student Success Program at SCC is specifically designed to support minority high school students as they navigate through the college experience and into a life of success. The program includes financial scholarships, academic support, social engagement, mentorship and connections with successful community leaders. The MOC Student Success Program has been an intention of Dr. Barbara Kavalier, SCC president, for several years. The time was right to launch it in 2021. A prototype of the program was piloted in 2019-2020, under the development of Robert Jones, student life manager. “We know when minority students are supported as individuals, their college experience will be more successful,” said Martha Garcia Kampen, SCC chief diversity and compliance officer. “This new program is designed to help students not only thrive academically but feel equipped for their futures.” Institutions of higher education, including SCC, have faced many challenges. In addition to delivering instruction and support services amid COVID-19, the news has been filled with stories that depict acts of violence and racial injustice against African Americans. Kimbrough believes
Submitted photo Orvin T. Kimbrough is chairman and CEO of Midwest BankCentre.
the program comes at a pivotal time for minority students. “I believe that there is shared responsibility and accountability to find solutions to these life-arresting challenges, particularly among those who are in a position to influence our systems and to effect meaningful change,” he said. “Not only is it the right thing to do, not only will racial equity in education exert a powerful positive influence on the lives of our children who are the future workers and business owners, it’s an economic imperative for the future prosperity of our country.” To help introduce the new program to the community, SCC is hosting its inaugural Men of Color: Student Success Summit on Feb. 26, 2021. High school students who attend the summit will get the chance to engage with nationally-renowned speakers and learn more about the Men of Color: Student Success Program. The summit is open to all men of color from area high schools, whether or not they are interested in participating in the program. For more information about the Men of Color: Student Success Program or inaugural summit, please visit stchas.edu/menofcolor.
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WSD students excel at FBLA District Competition Wentzville School District Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students competed at the District 8 Competition from mid-December through January and are moving onto the state competition. The FBLA District 8 Competition was held virtually this year, and over 20 local high schools participated in a variety of business categories and events. Students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland won multiple awards and 25 WSD students qualified to move on to the State competition, which will also be held virtually this year due to the pandemic, April 11-13. Holt High School • Lauren Gettemeier – 1st place, Spreadsheet Applications Liberty High School • Cleopatra Mozolewski – 3rd place, Accounting 2 • Breanna Wray – 5th place, Personal Finance • Madalyn Breckenridge – Accounting 1, Wildcard – earning a chance to compete at State Timberland High School • Hannah Branstetter – 1st place, Accounting 2 • Breanna Busateri, Margaret Detchemendy, and Alyssa Kuzara – 1st place, Digital Video Production • Morgan Craft – 1st place, E-Business • Margret Pilkinton – 1st place, Graphic Design • Madelyn Craft, Cade Lewis, and Carl Wiese – 1st place, Hospitality & Event Management • Aubrey Nolen and Claire Meara – 1st place, Public Service Announcement • Ariana Charitonenko – 1st place, Publication Design • Cole Trussell – 1st place, Introduction to Social Media Strategy • Kennedy Maitland – 2nd place, Accounting 1 • Drew Chiodini – 2nd place, Accounting 2 • Clayton Herbst – 2nd place, Business Law • Katelyn Huesemann - 2nd place, Spreadsheet Applications • Hannah Branstetter and Kennedy Maitland – 2nd place, Banking & Financial Systems
Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Top) Students from Timberland High School won multiple awards and qualified to move on to the Future Business Leaders of America State competition, which will also be held virtually this year due to the pandemic, April 11-13. (Left) Students from Liberty High School won multiple awards and qualified to move on to the Future Business Leaders of America State competition, which will also be held virtually this year due to the pandemic, April 11-13. (Right) Lauren Gettemeier from Holt High qualified to move on to the Future Business Leaders of America State competition, which will also be held virtually this year due to the pandemic, April 11-13.
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Grant McClard – 3rd place, Accounting 1 Hannah Branstetter - 3rd place, Organizational Leadership Carl Wiese – 3rd place, Help Desk Addison Schulte – 4th place, Accounting 2 Lauren Straub – 5th place, Accounting 1 Ayden Anderson – 5th place, Accounting 2
FBLA is a professional association for students pursuing business careers. There are almost 60 different categories to compete in at the competitions. FBLA’s mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
City of St. Charles School District asks citizens to vote on Proposition SCSD on April 6 On April 6, voters in St. Charles City will be asked to consider a proposition put forth by the City of St. Charles School District. The proposition, officially named “Proposition SCSD” on the ballot, is a $50 million no tax-rate increase bond issue that allows the district to borrow money only to be used for facility repairs, renovations and other capital projects. “We are able to ask for this bond without raising the debt service tax rate due to the district’s efforts to pay off existing
bond issue debt ahead of schedule,” said Dr. Jason Sefrit, superintendent of the City of St. Charles School District. “Strong schools create strong communities and, by being good stewards of our taxpayers’ dollars, we are able to help ensure we provide our community with schools they can take pride in.” If approved, the money generated from Proposition SCSD will be used to fund projects aligned with four main goals: learning during the pandemic and beyond, improving instructional/activity areas, safe-
ty, security, and functionality of facilities for learning, and energy function and efficiency. Including individual building projects, there are district-wide projects including interior and exterior LED lighting upgrades, miscellaneous plumbing fixes, and HVAC repair/ replacement. “While a lot of the projects the district has planned aren’t flashy, they are necessary to help keep our buildings energy efficient and great places for our students to learn and grow,” said Sefrit. “The district wants to be good stewards of our facilities
so that they not only serve our needs now, but will be in good shape for yet another generation of St. Charles learners.” For more information about
Proposition SCSD and the projects relating to it, please visit www.stcharlessd.org/propscsd.
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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
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Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class
9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays:
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
Weldon
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Tuesdays: group
Diabetes
support
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for
generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America
Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Trinity Church. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-3696521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball
Wednesdays: Marine League meeting
8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Corp
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
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more information call 636-327-6060.
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA
6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: meeting
American
Legion
On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings
O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters
6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).
Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings
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Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)
Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525/
1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings
3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Every Saturday: Chess
9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.
Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market
5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.
Sundays: group
Alzheimer’s support
The group meets the third Sunday of the month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the following Sunday) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This is a Church of the Shepherd support group and meets at the McClay Adult Day Center at 3821 McClay Road in St. Peters (upstairs). For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636-875-3457.
Sundays: Overeaters Anonymous
Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. There are meetings every day of the week. Please call 314-638-6070 or email bistateoal@ prodigy.net.
2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
2nd Sunday: The Wheelers and Dealers Square Dance
Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub. com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club
7-9:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park, 1900 W Randolph St. Participants must have taken dance lessons before attending. For more information, visit www.squaredancestcharles.com or call Lucy at (636)3913822.
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Sundays: Meat shoot
Wentzville VFW Post 5317 at 1414 Hwy Z in Wentzville hosts shotgun meat shoots every Sunday at noon. Fourteen rounds consist of seven meat rounds and seven money rounds. First Sunday of the month is open shoot. Other Sundays are .680 minimum choke. House gun available and shells supplied. For more information, please call 636-639-1648.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Francis Howell Central hockey team excel in tournament play The St. Charles County high school scored five third-period goals to advance to the finals with a 5-4 win over the Duschesne Pioneers in the MidStates Club Hockey Association Wickenheiser Cup. Joining in the scoring in the final period included Braden Silver, Benjamin Wuori, John Wuertz and Deacon Schmatt. The victory earned the Francis Howell Central Spartans and head coach Mark Jones the opportunity to play the number two seeded Ladue Rams this coming Saturday. *What a game
Basketball player receives fourth player-of-the-week award at Lindenwood The men’s team honored guard TJ Crockett as he earned his fourth Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Player of the Week honor and also setting the schools and GLVC record for points in a game with 54 on Saturday. Crockett led the Lions to their third overtime victory of the season, as Lindenwood took down McKendree by a final of 116-109 in double overtime. He played all 50-minutes and was efficient in all phases of the game. Crockett made 18-of-35 (51.4 per-
cent) from the field, and 4-of-10 (40.0 percent) from three-point range. The 6-1 senior made 14-of-15 (93.3 percent) from the charity stripe, as he brought his season average to an NCAA-leading 28.2 points per game. He grabbed six boards on the defensive end, dished out seven assists and added two steals and one block. Crockett and the Lions tied the school record for points in a game (116), which the Lions did so last season against McKendree as well. He scored 19 of the final 32 points in the overtime periods for the Lions. *Another incredible game Ambush look to finish regular season on a high note The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). The team has won two games in succession to take sole possession of fourth place in the league. This was accomplished by completing a two-game sweep of the San Diego Sockers with a 6-4 win Sunday in front of the hometown fans Scoring plays by the Ambush: *Magui Souza went on run with the ball from the half line and scored an unassisted tally.
*Max Ferdinand sent a pass out of the corner to a charging William Eskay, who sent the ball into the net. *JT Thomas scored in the early part of the second half. *Vadim Cojocov took a shot that hit the crossbar and ricocheted to JT Thomas who headed it in for his second of the contest. *On a restart, Stefan Mijatovic found an opening in the defense to find the back of the net. *Tony Walls scored against the sixth attacker of the defense with less than two minutes left in the game. The Ambush finish the 2021 regular season with three home games, beginning with a visit from the first place Ontario Fury on Friday, March 5 at 7:35 p.m. The last two contests of the regular season are Sunday March 7 at 3:05 p.m. against the sixth place Tacoma Stars and ending on March 12 at 7:35 p.m. against the seventh place Dallas Sidekicks. *Exciting season
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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Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe by Kirsten Kubert of “Comfortably Domestic” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6
Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning medley with garlic 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 cups prepared tomato and basil sauce, warmed, divided 1 pound thick spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
until blended. Pour melted butter in separate shallow dish or pie plate.
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line rimmed half sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
Working with one chicken thigh at a time, dip each side in melted butter to coat. Press butter-soaked chicken into breadcrumbs, turning to coat well on both sides. Place breaded chicken on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken thighs.
In shallow dish or pie plate, combine breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring with fork
Drizzle remaining melted butter over breaded chicken. Bake 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake 7 minutes to crisp
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other side. Briefly remove chicken from oven. Spoon two tablespoons pasta sauce over each chicken thigh. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over chicken. Return chicken to oven and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve Baked Parmesan Chicken over cooked spaghetti topped with additional pasta sauce
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Bitter battles for control of ‘The Late Shift’
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.
When Jimmy Fallon took over the reigns of “The Tonight Show” in 2014, he became the latest in a lineage that started with comedian Steve Allen way back in 1954. That late-night talk fest has seen its share of hosts including Jack Paar and the offbeat Ernie Kovacs but, arguably, the king of “The Tonight Show” has been Johnny Carson. He had been working on an ABC quiz show called “Who Do You Trust?” before setting up shop at NBC for 30 years. In addition to being a late-night staple, “The Tonight Show” turned into a battleground in the years after Carson retired. Directed by Betty Thomas (“The Brady Bunch Movie”), “The Late Shift,” a 1996 made-for-TV movie based on the book by New York Times media reporter Bill Carter, showed the behindthe-scenes machinations to name either David Letterman or Jay Leno the heir apparent to the late-night throne. John Michael Higgins (“America Says”) does a nice job portraying David Letterman, who had hosted his own low-rated morning talk show in 1980 before “Late Night with David Letterman” took the timeslot right after Carson two years later. Letterman had built an audience over the years and definitely wanted
than those of Leno’s at “The Tonight Show,” but help for Leno came from an unexpected source. Hugh Grant, who had been caught performing a “lewd act” with prostitute Divine Brown, was a guest on Leno’s show where he gave a public apology. That appearance turned the tide for Leno, who dominated the late-night talk arena for years before “retiring” in 2009. In truth, he got his own prime “The Late Shift” photo time show. courtesy Home Box The battle for talk show supremacy Office (HBO) was not quite over, though. Conan O’Brien had built up an audience to take over “The Tonight Show” in 1992 when Carson retired, but there were forces working during his tenure on NBC’s “Late Night” and took over hosting duties on “The Tonight against him. Daniel Roebuck (“The Man in the High Cas- Show” after Leno moved on. After a period of tle”) played Jay Leno, the comedian who had months, however, NBC wanted Leno to host a been a frequent guest host of “The Tonight 30-minute show before “The Tonight Show” Show” for years. Roebuck did a credible job started at 12:05 a.m. Conan refused to coopas Leno, but Kathy Bates overshadowed him erate with this plan, but he later landed at TBS as Helen Kushnick, Leno’s agent who tore with his own self-titled show. As the old saying goes, uneasy lies the head through NBC like a bull in a china shop and that wears the crown, especially when it comes became a producer on the show. According to “The Late Shift,” NBC dismissed Kushnick for to that coveted “late shift” known as “The Toher outrageous behavior. Bates was nominated night Show.” The talk show battles backstage for an Emmy for her performance as the belea- are at times more interesting than what occurs in front of the camera. guered agent. “The Late Shift” is available to stream on After the dust settled in real life, Letterman Amazon Prime and YouTube. moved on and his ratings at CBS were better
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life
Sew annoying Something happened the other day which seldom happens. No, I did not lose a pound after exercising for an hour. That never happens. But I did gain a pound after having dreamed that I ate a quart of rocky road. Explain that! This happened: I got a hole in my sock, in the toe part to be exact. But everything around it was still in great condition from the hole on up. I couldn’t bring myself to toss it. So I decided to do what my mama, who grew up in the Depression, would do. I chose to mend it. After threading my needle I got a text from my daughter: “What’s up?” Me: “Not much, just going to darn a sock.” “Why are you cussing out a sock? What did it do?” “No. I’m darning it.” “Ya, I got you the first time. Swearing at a sock. Weird. Also, your lame curse words aren’t going to get the point across: ding, dang, darn! LOL.” “No, I’m sewing up a hole in it.” “That’s even weirder. Don’t socks cost like a dollar? Did Dad lose his job or something?” “I’m trying to save resources. You kids are used to a throw-away world. You need to conserve. I’ll bet you wouldn’t even know what to do if your sock got a hole in it.” “Uh yeah, get another pair for a buck.” “That’s being wasteful.” “Seriously Mom, it’s not like they’re using the hides from endangered sock monkeys to make them.” “Well, they’ll end up in the landfills and space is running out.” “Whoa! Just exactly how big are these socks?!” I ended out conversation. Soon the hole had been cleverly concealed. Just in time to receive a text from my husband:
“What’s up?” Me: “Just darned a sock.” “Whoa. What’d it do to make you so mad?” Not again. “No, I mean I have sewed up a hole in one of my socks.” “That’s weird. You know they cost like a buck. I do still have a job.” I ended the conversation to drown my frustrations in a bowl of rocky road. If I’m going to gain a pound, I’m going to make sure I enjoy it this time. 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. Theories 5. T in Greek 8. Tarzan’s mom, e.g. 11. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, e.g. 12. Ingredient in talcum powder 13. Spectator 15. 5,280 feet 16. Tiny river 17. Note taker 18. *Last NCAA basketball winner 20. Any day now 21. Antiquarian’s concern, pl. 22. Diana Ross and Michael Jackson movie, with The 23. Saw a nightmare 26. Caribbean rattles 30. Witch’s spell 31. Flocked-to destinations 34. Goo or slime 35. Plural of ostium 37. Leo mo. 38. Eurasian goat-like antelope 39. Showing signs of use 40. “Yo, ____!” 42. *Nothing but it 43. Wrap a baby 45. *____-elimination
47. Outrage 48. Fraternity K 50. One of the Bridges 52. *____ 1 schools only 55. ____less but pennywise 56. Decanter 57. In a frenzy 59. Threesome 60. Turkish monetary unit, plural 61. Dumpy establishment 62. Common conjunction 63. New York time 64. Male deer DOWN 1. Singular of #1 Across 2. Rikers Island weapon 3. Burkina Faso neighbor 4. Himalayan mountaineer 5. Tarnish 6. “____ ____ fair in love and war” 7. *School with most NCAA basketball titles 8. Choir member 9. Hammer part 10. Blunder 12. Sad, to mademoiselle 13. Radio studio sign 14. *Mid-major school that’s become major
powerhouse 19. Kind of ray 22. Is no longer 23. Arabian sailing vessels 24. Restart from seed 25. Uncredited actor 26. The Wise Men 27. Acting as a prompter 28. Snow impression 29. Eric Heiden’s “shoe” 32. *Oklahoma State’s super freshman ____ Cunningham 33. Mixed breed puppy 36. *2021 NCAA Tournament location 38. What Edward Scissorhands does 40. Stout relative 41. Dream big 44. Ancient Celtic priest 46. Water nymphs 48. Fuzzy fruit, pl. 49. Deflect 50. Sanders’ campaign slogan “Feel the ____” 51. “National Velvet” author Bagnold 52. Expunge 53. Fail to mention 54. Scotia preceder 55. School-related org. 58. Liquor store pony SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9
