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March 10, 2021

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Features Submitted photo “America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill” is directed and produced by St. Charles native Joseph Puleo. This documentary explores the historic roots of The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, chronicling the Italians immigrating in search of the American Dream and building a “Little Italy” that still flourishes to this day. Neighboring Schnucks stores sell the DVD for $19.99 or borrow from the St. Charles City/County library or rent off of Amazon Prime.

St. Charles filmmaker chronicles the fading history of one of St. Louis’ most iconic neighborhoods By Brett Auten St. Charles auteur Joseph Puleo is gaining critical and commercial acclaim for his work that focuses near and dear in the hearts of a lot of St. Louisans. “America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill” is a documentary that chronicles the many stories that can be found in The Hill, an Italian-American neighborhood in the western part of St. Louis. The film has played multiple PBS stations and is now available on Amazon Prime to rent or buy or purchase at Schnucks. The film debuted on PBS in November and garnered top viewing number for the network. “It was a real labor of love,” he said. “The thought process going into it was, would other people be interested in this story?”

Puleo, 28, is a 2010 graduate of St. Charles High School and a 2014 graduate of Lindenwood University. He has multiple family members that lived on The Hill and would

“That was a surreal experience. To shoot something at my parents’ house and then, a year later, to watch it at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and screened in front of thousands of people in Montreal, it was incredible.” ~Joseph Puleo, Director and Producer, “America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill”

visit as a child. The film was produced by Rio Vitale and Steve Cakouros. Vitale published a book on The Hill, and he went to Puleo with the idea of making a film as the neighborhood was losing its elderly residents of the neighborhood. So Puleo snapped to it. If there was a Hill resident that was over the age of 70-75 years old, he and his crew were going to interview them. For the entire summer, they interviewed 30 people over the age of 80. All in all, 70 people were interviewed with 55 making the cut. At the end of the film you see the “In Memoriam,” section and at last count, they had lost 11 of the people that they interviewed just in this two-year period of making the film. See ‘HILL’ page 2

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“It was a remarkable experience to document,” Puleo said. “I am glad that we didn’t wait and that we released the film when we did so they could see it and share it with their families.” Puleo made his film debut in 2017 with his short film “Top Son.” The film is a mockumentary that chronicles the world’s foremost Tom Cruise impersonator. Puleo shot the film at his parents’ home in St. Charles. “Top Son” screened across the country and was ultimately selected to be a part of Kevin Hart’s LOL Network “Eat My Shorts Competition” where it was named a top five finalist and screened at the prestigious “Just For Laughs” festival in Montreal. “That was a surreal experience,” Puleo said. “To shoot something at my parents’ house and then, a year later, to watch it at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, and screened in front of thousands of people in Montreal, it was incredible.” Puleo grew up a movie fan and his father took him often to see a variety of genres. He gives plenty of credit to his days walking the halls at St. Charles High. There he went from being a watcher to a doer. “Around 2007 to 2010, digital cameras became available and (St. Charles High) would let us just shoot and shoot and shoot,” he said. “And then use the editing software to cut everything together. It was definitely, ‘learn by doing’ and I found it really fascinating.”

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Submitted photo “America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill” is directed and produced by St. Charles native Joseph Puleo. This documentary explores the historic roots of The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis, chronicling the Italians immigrating in search of the American Dream and building a “Little Italy” that still flourishes to this day. Neighboring Schnucks stores sell the DVD for $19.99 or borrow from the St. Charles City/County library or rent off of Amazon Prime.

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MEET THE DIRECTOR When: March 18 from 7 - 8 p.m. Where: St. Charles City County Library Facebook page Who: St. Charles native Joseph Puleo What: Puleo will discuss his documentary film, “America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill.” This documentary explores the historic roots of The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis. It chronicles the Italians immigrating in search of the American Dream and building a “Little Italy” that still flourishes to this day. Find out more about the film at The Hill Doc Watch: Neighboring Schnucks stores sell the DVD for $19.99 or borrow from the library or rent off of Amazon Prime.

St. Charles County ready to begin vaccinating next phase per state announcement St. Charles County is prepared to transition to Phase 1B-Tier 3 of the state of Missouri vaccine distribution plan, County Executive Steve Ehlmann confirmed March 1. Governor Mike Parson announced last week that those in that tier, which includes teachers, officials and logistic and support staff in schools, would be added to the list of residents eligible for the COVID vaccine, effective March 15. “Our Department of Public Health (DPH) staff has been working with private and public school officials to assist them with the pandemic since last summer,” says Ehlmann. “They’ve been meeting at least every two weeks, sometimes more often. We have a good working relationship with all the schools, and are ready, together, to move to this next vaccine tier.” St. Charles County Public Health Director Demetrius Cianci-Chapman says he approached the school superintendents earlier this year to start planning for vaccinating at the schools. The county already

had standing Points of Distribution, or PODS, agreements with five schools for use in emergency situations and will use those locations to vaccinate anyone who works for a private or public school in St. Charles County. “Our staff will work in conjunction with their staff to hold clinics on Saturdays so as not to disrupt school,” Cianci-Chapman says. “And, we will add additional PODs at businesses and organizations that are critical infrastructure entities outlined in Phase 1B, Tier 3.” Ehlmann says he is aware there are those in earlier tiers that have not yet received their vaccines. “We want to assure them we will not leave them behind by going to Tier 3. I know it is difficult to wait, but we are following the state’s plan, as we have from the beginning of the pandemic, and will continue to do that in the most fair and equitable way possible,” he said. St. Charles County Public Health Direc-

tor Demetrius Cianci-Chapman says his staff is planning closed PODs in facilities where the elderly and compromised individuals live or receive treatment to continue to reach more people in Phase 1B, Tier 2. He says more than 120,000 people signed up on the county’s vaccine registration site. “We already have vaccinated many of those in Tier 2,” Cianci-Chapman says, “and many have received vaccines elsewhere. Until we get through our registry and hear back from those who no longer want or need a vaccine from us, we won’t have an exact number how many still are left in that tier. We will keep working at it until all residents in St. Charles County who want a vaccine have had that opportunity.” For more information about vaccination efforts in St. Charles County and to register through DPH, visit sccmo.org/ COVIDvaccine.

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St. Charles County Ambulance District Chief to retire April 30

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After 20 years of service with St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) and 35plus years in the emergency medical services industry, Chief Taz Meyer will retire on April 30. Assistant Chief Kelly Cope, a 25-year veteran of the district, will take the reins as chief on May 1. Meyer’s time with SCCAD is divided into two eras – he spent four years as a paramedic from 1989 to 1993 before taking opportunities to lead several EMS education programs in the St. Louis region. In 2004, he returned to SCCAD as Operations Coordinator, and was promoted to chief in 2013. Under Meyer’s leadership, SCCAD has experienced substantial growth in call volume and added several innovative, value-added programs for residents of the community including critical care transport, mobile integrated health, and the American Ambulance Association award-winning Substance Use Recovery Response Team. During his tenure, the district was twice named “Service of the Year” by the Missouri EMS Association (MEMSA). “The ambulance industry has undergone a substantial evolution throughout my career, shifting from purely emergency response to a more holistic mobile healthcare model,” said Meyer. “I consider myself lucky to have worked with the innovative clinicians and support staff of SCCAD – I have no doubt that their commit-

ment to excellence will continue under Chief Cope’s leadership.” Cope, a MEMSA Paramedic of the Year winner, assumes the district’s most senior role after a three-year stint as Assistant Chief of Operations. He is a member of the Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation Class of 2020, and a graduate of Fitch & Associates Ambulance Service Manager program. Prior to his promotion to assistant chief, he led SCCAD’s non-emergency transfer division as battalion chief and spent two decades treating patients as a front-line paramedic. Like Meyer, he credits SCCAD’s team of dedicated professionals for the organization’s success. “Chief Meyer has been instrumental in the planning and development of numerous protocols and initiatives that have become models for other EMS providers regionally and even nationally,” said Cope. “He has positioned us well to continue developing and promoting best practices to integrated community healthcare for the 400,000-plus residents we serve.” For residents of Missouri’s largest ambulance district, Meyer and Cope expect the transition in leadership to be seamless. The pair have worked closely for several years on day-to-day operations as well as large-scale initiatives such as the district’s consolidated campus facility, which is expected to debut this fall.

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Delta Dental of Missouri continues offering virtual Land Of Smiles program Delta Dental of Missouri’s Land of Smiles program, known for visiting hundreds of elementary schools throughout Missouri each year to teach grade-school children good dental health habits, will continue offering its virtual educational experience through the remainder of the current school year. The company is the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a nonprofit organization, which launched its virtual program in September 2020. Since then, more than 61,600 students from 596 schools in 80 Missouri counties have participated in the engaging, age-appropriate online program either in the classroom or through partial or full-time virtual learning. Delta Dental of Missouri is now taking scheduling requests for the spring 2021 semester. “In response to the pandemic and its impact on Missouri students and schools, we pivoted to develop our new virtual Land of Smiles program to meet evolving needs,” said Rob Goren, president and chief executive officer at Delta Dental of Missouri. “We’re thrilled that our virtual experience is making a difference for kids and has received top-notch reviews. A survey of school nurses showed that 100% rated our program’s educational value as excellent or good. Pre- and post-test data is also showing an in-

crease in children’s oral health knowledge after viewing our program, and that’s the positive outcome we’re striving for.” The virtual Land of Smiles experience follows dynamic superhero Captain Super Grin, as he defeats his nemesis, Caz Cavity, with a little help from his sidekicks, Terri Tooth Fairy and Toothpick. Throughout the adventure, students learn the importance of brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist regularly. Delta Dental of Missouri offers free “smile bags” to schools for students who participate in the program. Each bag includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss to help students practice the good oral health habits that they learn. Each school is responsible for distributing the bags to participating students who attend school in person or virtually. Delta Dental of Missouri is monitoring federal, state and county guidelines to determine when it is safe to resume its in-person Land of Smiles performances at schools. In the meantime, interested teachers, school nurses and principals can visit www.LandofSmilesMO.org to preview the free online program and request access to it on a date and time that works for their students through May of 2021.

Construction begins on Route 364 ramps near Heritage Crossing in St. Charles County A much anticipated addition to Route 364, also known as the Page Extension, in St. Charles County is one step closer to reality. Construction has started on eastbound and westbound slip ramps near Heritage Crossing in St. Charles in an effort to reduce travel time and provide easier access to and from the area. When the East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCG) engaged the community in its Public Involvement Planning Process in 2018, the agency received more than 100 comments in support of this project—more than double any other application for federal funds. A study by Lochmueller Group, funded by St. Charles County and the city of St. Charles and administered by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), also verified the necessity of the slip ramps. That year, the EWGCG Board of Directors, which includes St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann and District 7 County Councilman John White, approved $2.8 million for the construction. St. Charles County sought and secured 50 percent of the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program; the other 50 percent comes from the county’s voter-approved half-cent Transportation Sales Tax. Senator Bill Eigel (R-Weldon Spring), and Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R-St. Peters), gave their support for acquiring funding at the federal level. Ehlmann and White enthusiastically advocated for the improvements.

“I know the residents in my district are excited to see this project come to fruition,” White says. “These ramps will help reduce congestion and make travel faster, safer and easier.” The St. Charles County Highway Department is the lead agency on the project and is coordinating construction efforts with MoDOT. The project includes: • A westbound slip ramp/acceleration lane onto Route 364 that is accessible from Heritage Crossing and North St. Peters Parkway that ends prior to the Jungs Station Road overpass. • An eastbound slip ramp/deceleration lane from Route 364 onto South St. Peters Parkway that begins just after the Jungs Station overpass to access Heritage Crossing. Lane widening and signal modifications are expected to accommodate the new slip ramps. There will be no road closures during construction. Motorists are advised to drive carefully in the area and slow down near work crews. Work is expected to be completed by this fall. “Route 364 is a vital component of our transportation infrastructure in St. Charles County and one of the most used thoroughfares,” Ehlmann explains. “The addition of these ramps will help residents save time and help open up new opportunities for businesses in the area by providing increased accessibility and visibility.”

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DHSS issues statewide order for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration On Feb. 28, Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) signed the standing order for Janssen Biotech, Inc. COVID-19 vaccine administration after review of preliminary recommendations made today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We are incredibly appreciative to be receiving additional vaccines in Missouri, and we remain committed to making it available for a variety of vaccinators to get it into arms as efficiently as possible,” said Williams. “The order issued (Feb. 28) will authorize approved vaccinators to vaccinate using the Janssen vaccine as soon as they receive it from our federal partners.” Janssen’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (developed by Johnson & Johnson) was authorized for emergency use for the prevention of COVID-19 in those 18 or older by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Feb. 27. It is the third COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the United States. Approximately 50,000 doses are now expected in Missouri this week. “During these initial weeks that the Janssen vaccine is available, we will be allocating it across all current delivery channels providing vaccinations for Missourians,” said Governor Mike Parson. “Hospitals, local public health agencies, federally-qualified health centers and mass vaccination clinics will be included in the plan to distribute the Janssen

vaccine so local providers can help determine which populations could be best served with a single-dose regimen.” The effectiveness data to support the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) include an analysis of 39,321 participants in the ongoing randomized, placebo-controlled study being conducted in South Africa, certain countries in South America, Mexico, and the U.S. who did not have evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection prior to receiving the vaccine. More than half of the participants in the study received the vaccine. At least 28 days after vaccination, the vaccine was 85% effective in preventing severe or critical COVID-19. Janssen’s data shows while it is effective against asymptomatic infection, it is even more effective against more severe forms of the disease. “The best COVID-19 vaccine you can get is the one you are able to get the soonest after becoming eligible,” said Williams. “The scientific evidence shows that the Janssen vaccine does a great job at preventing hospitalizations and deaths which is the main goal for COVID-19 vaccines.” Different from Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA vaccines, the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is manufactured using a specific type of virus called adenovirus type 26 (Ad26). The vaccine uses Ad26 to deliver a piece of the DNA, or genetic material that is used to make the distinctive “spike” protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While adenoviruses are a group of

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viruses that are relatively common, Ad26, which can cause cold symptoms and pink eye, has been modified for the vaccine so that it cannot replicate in the human body to cause illness. After a person receives this vaccine, the body can temporarily make the spike protein, which does not cause disease, but triggers the immune system to learn to react defensively, producing an immune response against SARS-CoV-2. Reported side effects include pain or redness/swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, nausea and fever. Those who should not get the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine are those under age 18 and those who have had a severe allergic reaction to any

ingredient of the vaccine. Ingredients of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine include recombinant, replication-incompetent adenovirus type 26 expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, citric acid monohydrate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, ethanol, 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HBCD), polysorbate-80, sodium chloride. Individuals who question their ability to receive this vaccine should consult with their medical provider. These precautions and contraindications are subject to change following the impending final release of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and CDC recommendations. While experts learn more

about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask, washing hands often, and staying at least six feet away from others. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19. Residents and providers are encouraged to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines in Missouri at www.MOStopsCovid.com.

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BCI Skills Center announces upcoming job training courses

Submitted photo The BCI Skills Center – a vocational training facility for adults with disabilities that partners with local businesses to create custom programs – is currently accepting students for its next hospitality/housekeeping and manufacturing courses in St. Peters.

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The BCI Skills Center – a vocational training facility for adults with disabilities that partners with local businesses to create custom programs – is currently accepting students for its next hospitality/housekeeping and manufacturing courses in St. Peters. Full tuition funding is available. The first course, in partnership with Midas Hospitality, is open to seven students and begins March 29. Students will learn how to clean guest bedrooms and bathrooms, manage linens and cleaning carts, make beds, replenish amenities and more. Upon graduation, students move directly into room attendant positions at various Midas properties in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties where their starting salary is $10.50-11.52 per hour. Midas is a hotel development, management and investment firm that operates 11 area hotels including Marriott, Hilton and IHG brands. The second course, in partnership with True Manufacturing, is open to five students and begins on April 5. Students will learn how to perform final preparation tasks, unit and cabinet assembly and subassembly of commercial refrigeration units. Upon graduation, students

move directly into production team member positions at True Manufacturing where their starting salary is $15 per hour. True Manufacturing, which is located in O’Fallon., is a leader in the commercial refrigeration industry. In addition to the hard skills needed to succeed in their future careers, students will also master various in-demand soft skills such as effective communication with supervisors and peers, time management, good work habits, and problem solving. Missouri’s Vocational Rehabilitation program, which helps people with disabilities find meaningful careers, recently designated the BCI Skills Center as its first Employment Skills Training site in St. Charles County. The Skills Center also earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International, which assures commitment to program and service quality with a focus on the satisfaction of those served. Registration is required for all Skills Center courses. Applications are available at https:// skillscenterstl.com/apply-now. For more information, call 636-875-5251 or visit http://www. skillscenterstl.com.

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New principal appointed at Zumwalt’s Twin Chimneys Elementary School

New principal named for Fort Zumwalt West High

The Fort Zumwalt School District has selected Tara Goerss to serve as Principal at Twin Chimneys Elementary School in O’Fallon, effective July 1. Goerss, who is in her 13th year with the school district, has served as a teacher at West Middle School and in an assistant principal capacity at both Mid Rivers Elementary School in St. Peters and at Emge Elementary School in O’Fallon. Goerss understands the tradition of achievement at the school and says her main goal will be to continue this tradition by building relations with students, parents, families and staff. “I look forward to connecting with the school community in person and virtually,” she said. “As Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District a member of the Twin Chimneys community al- The Fort Zumwalt School District has selectready, it is important to be connected by attend- ed Tara Goerss to serve as Principal at Twin Elementary School in O’Fallon, efing PTO meetings, school events when possible, Chimneys fective July 1. school meetings and getting to know all the students, parents, families and staff.” Goerss has had children in the school for many years. “My husband Eric and I have a daughter, Avery, who is a sophomore at Fort Zumwalt West High School and a son, Gavin, completing fifth grade at Twin Chimneys. Avery and Gavin keep us busy with school, soccer, tennis and football,” she said. In her spare time, she attends her children’s sporting events and tunes in to Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey. “I enjoy reading, exercising and cooking for others,” she said.

Dr. Edward Dreyer has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt West High School, effective July 1. Dreyer, who has served as an assistant principal at the school since 2010, looks forward to carrying on the legacy of achievement at one of the largest high schools in the state. West is consistently named among the top high schools in the state and has been recognized by US News and World Report, Newsweek, Project Lead the Way and the Advanced Placement Honor Roll as a top high school in the nation. “West High has created a legacy of providing a quality education to students in our commuPhoto courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District nity since 1998,” Dreyer says. “My goal is to Dr. Edward Dreyer has been appointed the continue that tradition. I am excited to work new principal at Fort Zumwalt West High with the students, families, and staff of West School, effective July 1. High.” Before joining Fort Zumwalt as an assistant principal, Dreyer taught history in the Francis Howell School District and served as an administrator in Francis Howell and Ferguson-Florissant. He and his wife have raised their children in the school district. His daughter graduated from West High in 2020 and is studying nursing at Maryville University. His son is a sophomore at West High. In his spare time Dreyer enjoys outdoor activities from mountain biking to golfing, and listening to classic rock.

Liberty High School Cheer Squad wins state championship The Liberty High School Varsity Cheer Squad captured first place in the Superlarge Division in the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) State Championship, held virtually this year in February. This marks the first time in Liberty’s history that the squad has earned the state title, though they have placed in the top five for the past four years. “I could not be happier with how this season has turned out,” said Aly Sansoucie, Varsity Cheer Coach. “Of course, it came with challenges and opportunities to get creative, but our athletes overcame it all with grace and amazing character.” In addition to taking state, the Liberty Cheer Squad celebrated nine athletes earning All-State honors: seniors Meghan Coyle, Bailey Crow, Sydney Harris, and Abby Heinemann; juniors Ella Hillgartner, Ella Laughman, Beyonca Scruton, and Karlie Wooten; and sophomore Lauren Young. “We are really lucky to have such amazing athletes on our

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Liberty High School Varsity Cheer Squad captured first place in the Superlarge Division in the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association (MCCA) State Championship, held virtually this year in February.

team all around,” Sansoucie said, “They are amazing people and amazing athletes. From the start of the season, they had their eyes set on being state champs and I am proud to see them accomplish that!” Additionally, in the Wentzville School District, the Holt

High School Varsity Cheer Squad took fifth place in the 5A Large Division in the competition. For the first time in Holt’s history, the JV Cheer Squad competed in the championship and finished fourth in the JV Large Division.

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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts. org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

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

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the

Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: 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 preSchool, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

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.

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: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: 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 636-2338032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

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

Tuesdays: group

Diabetes

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A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-379-2505.

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

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

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the 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 636-9477666.

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

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

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: 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.

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

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 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: 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: 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 weight-loss organization that sup-

ports 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 more information call 636327-6060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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.

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.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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

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

10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

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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

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.

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UMSL women’s softball team wins tourney The University of Missouri-St. Louis softball team closed out play at the ESU Classic this past weekend with wins over Minnesota-Moorhead (4-1) and Wayne State of Nebraska (2-1) in Emporia, Kansas. The first game saw a three-run fifth inning, which included a solo home run from freshman Maddie Snemis, helping the Tritons to the win the contest. UMSL recorded seven hits, including three for extra bases. Junior Jessica Mrzlak had an RBI double in the first inning for a 1-0 lead, while sophomore Morgan Barnoski followed Snemis’ home run with an RBI double in the fifth. Junior Mimi Bradley earned the win, allowing one run on three hits, while striking out seven and freshman Emily Price earned the save, getting the final out of the game. Game two had UMSL score all three runs of the game in the third inning with the Tritons crossing the plate twice in the bottom of the frame. Sophomore Jenna Towle drove in the eventual game-winning run with an RBI single and picked up the win in the circle, tossing the complete game. She allowed nine hits, but stranded nine base runners. *Competitive women

Hoots add personnel to front office The O’Fallon Hoots play baseball at the CarShield field and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season in the Prospect League. The team expanded their staff by two with the addition of Megan Armstrong and Charlie Krause. Armstrong will serve as Director of Stadium Operations, while Krause joins the team in the newly-created Community Relations and Operations Manager role.

“We are thrilled to have Megan and Charlie join our team,” Hoots and CarShield Field General Manager David Schmoll said. “Both of them embody our ‘For the Fan’ mission, which will assist us in making CarShield Field a destination for baseball fans and those looking for entertainment alike.” *Baseball in O’Fallon coming soon Lindenwood men’s lacrosse continue winning ways The No. 17 Lindenwood University lacrosse team reached three wins out of four attempts this young season in the GLVC by defeating Lewis by a final score of 15-10 recently from Hunter Stadium in St. Charles. The Lions jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the opening quarter, but the Flyers tallied the next three goals as the game was tied 3-3 after 15 minutes of play. Lindenwood took control of the game in the second quarter, out shooting Lewis 16-8 in the frame and took an 8-5 lead into halftime The home team outscored the Flyers 7-5 in the second half as Leonard Jones scored three of his game-high five goals in the second 30 minutes of play. Highlights: - Jones’ five goals were his most in any game this season. - Carter Collins has now scored three or more goals in every game this year. - The Lions have outshot every opponent they have faced during the 2021 campaign. - Eight Lions registered points on the day. *On a roll

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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Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Mint Brownies Servings: 9-12

Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 8-by-8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, mix brownie mix, water, oil and egg until combined. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake 35 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 box supreme brownie mix with chocolate syrup pouch 3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg Filling: 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup whipping cream

To make filling: In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, whipping cream, cream cheese, peppermint extract and food coloring. Spread over cooled brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until set.

5 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 5 drops green food color

To make topping: In saucepan, melt whipping cream, chocolate chips and butter until smooth. Cool until lukewarm, about 10 minutes. Pour over filling; spread to cover. Refrigerate 2 hours, or until set.

Topping: Before serving, let brownies set 10 minutes at room 1/2 cup whipping cream temperature. 1 bag (12 ounces) chocolate chips Tips: Cut brownies with wet knife for cleaner cuts. Store 1/2 cup butter covered in refrigerator.

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Six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published

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.

At the intersection of Cologne and Eichelberger in South Saint Louis, a community library box on the corner bears this quote from author Ray Bradbury: “Libraries raised me.” I agree with Mr. Bradbury 100% because as a child I always headed to the Gravois Branch of the St. Louis Public Library in my spare time. When I was old enough, I even took a position as a shelver there. Kindles and tablets are fine, but I still prefer holding honest-to-goodness books in my hands when I sit on the porch or couch. Book lovers will be shocked to learn, however, that Dr. Seuss Enterprises will cease publication of the following six books: “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!”, “Scrambled Eggs Super!” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.” The reasons given involve images that are now considered offensive, racist and outdated. Existing copies of these six books can be sold but no more will be printed. The fate of “The Cat in the Hat’ is still, unfortunately, up in the air. Frankly, this sounds rather Orwellian to me. Philosopher George Santayana is credited with the expression “Those who do not remember history are doomed to repeat it.” Although the images in question have been judged unacceptable, they give us a better understanding of

them have stars on their abdomens. Those with stars decide they are superior to the ones without stars and exclude them. An opportunist then shows up with machines that will add or remove a star for a small fee, which quickly leads to chaos. An animated film about the Sneetches appeared on CBS in the 1970’s and can be found on YouTube. In 1971, Geisel’s “The Lorax” was published and a year later, it became an ani“Horton Hears a Who” photo courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Animation mated special on CBS. The Lorax guarded a land of natural beauty where everything what the world view was in decades past. If we was in balance. That changed quickly when expunge the work of Theodore “Seuss” Geisel the Once-ler showed up and cut down trees and other authors, we lose knowledge of our to make a “Thneed…a fine something that all past that we won’t get back. people need.” Over time, the Once-ler’s actions In truth, Mr. Geisel’s body of work is highly disrupt the entire ecosystem. A 2012 computinspiring and educational. Take, for instance, er-animated adaptation featured Danny DeVi“Horton Hears a Who!”, which was first pub- to as the voice of the Lorax. lished in 1954. Horton, a kind and good-naCensoring the work of Theodore Geisel is a tured elephant, hears the cries of tiny people misguided action in my opinion. In 1953, the living inside a dust speck. He protects them aforementioned Ray Bradbury wrote “Fahreven when he is deemed crazy by the other res- enheit 451,” a dystopian tale about a society idents of the jungle. Jim Carrey voiced Horton where books are banned and “Firemen” burn in a 2008 animated adaptation of the book and any texts they find. We have to do better than a wonderful TV version of Horton’s adventures that. was made in the 1970’s. “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” is availWhen it comes to racism, Geisel tackled that able to stream on Disney+ head on with “The Sneetches,” a cautionary tale “The Lorax” is available on Amazon Prime about exclusion based on physical appearance. These creatures look like birds, but some of and Netflix.

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Crossword: HEAD TO TOE

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

Moore On Life Is spring here yet because I need to get out of the house or there’s going to be an episode of “Dateline” and I have a strong suspicion I’ll be the main suspect. Yup, it’s been a loo-ong winter. Besides being locked away from the pandemic cooties, it’s been cold and this body don’t do cold. I’ve been hunkered down with my husband and things are getting tense. I don’t want to say how tense, but yesterday my husband somehow became covered in oil and he hadn’t even planned on sun tanning. It all began on a cloudy morning last week. My husband was in a culinary mood. He wanted to whip up his famous breakfast recipe for which he is known for all across our small kitchen: A fried egg. In a pan. In oil. Egg—check, pan—check, oil…? Him: “Hey, where’d you put the oil this time?” Me: “Where it’s always been.” “Where would that be?” “In the pantry.” “I’m in the pantry. It’s not here.” “Look harder.” Soon I heard pans crashing, cupboards slamming and other sounds of mass destruction. Time for intervention before he turned into a Category 5. Him in the pantry standing in front of the oil slightly blocked by a container of oatmeal: “You must have hidden it because it’s not here.” My husband believes my main goal in life is to play “jigsaw puzzle.” This is where I deliberately hide food products from him then sit back and

Meltdown

By Cindy Moore watch him demolish the house trying to find them. Later my brain reaps the rewards by figuring out how to put the tiny interlocking pieces back together again. Me after moving the oatmeal: “Why do you never look behind things?” “Because it’s never been behind things before; it’s always been in front of things.” “Well things change and you have to adapt.” “Just for that you’re not getting one of my famous eggs.” “Fine, I’m getting cereal. Hey, where’s the cereal?” “Why don’t you adapt and look behind the oatmeal, maybe it’s there.” Suddenly the sun came out from behind the clouds. Ahh, a perfect time to go out and catch a few rays. Anyway, that’s what I told my husband… after I poured oil on his head. 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. *A or O, to blood 5. Catch a wink 8. “Don’t know what to say” sound 11. Eon, alt. sp. 12. Severe blow 13. *Blood ____, type of blood test 15. Eastern ____, 1947-1991 16. *Respiratory rattling 17. Enormous ones 18. *Annual exam 20. Largest city of Norway 21. Like a romantic movie? 22. *Anatomical pouch 23. Work over with fists (2 words) 26. Levee next to water mill 30. Not cooked 31. What a terrorist wants to spread 34. Continental currency 35. Wide open 37. Charged particle 38. Colorado resort 39. Hipbones 40. Recede, as in tide (2 words) 42. Laos resident 43. Stinging shrub, pl.

45. Handrail’s main supports 47. Caribou kin 48. Relating to a lobe 50. Saint’s topper 52. *L in ACL 55. Bad-tempered 56. Affirm with confidence 57. Stain on Santa 59. Work the dough 60. Tiger Woods’ pegs 61. Ruptured 62. “____ my party, and I’ll cry if I want too...” 63. Store posting, abbr. 64. *Largest organ DOWN 1. Can opener 2. Crowd’s judgement 3. Tubby little cubby 4. Enclose within a cyst 5. W.E.B Du Bois’s org. 6. Assuage 7. Spa treatment 8. 2016 western “____ or High Water” 9. Type of shark 10. Not Miss or Ms 12. Influenza 13. Sandbar 14. *Cardiac, smooth or skeletal ones

19. Quickly fry 22. Knightly title 23. *Cerebellum location 24. Two under on one hole 25. Look forward to 26. *Kissing disease? 27. Having two parts 28. Beatles: “He’s ____ ____ nowhere man” (2 words) 29. Plural of #26 Down 32. *12 pairs of these 33. Rip off 36. *a.k.a. kneecap 38. Mr. T’s team 40. Comic book cry 41. Unlocks the gate 44. Andrew Webber’s middle name 46. Forcefully grabs 48. *Blood filter 49. S-shaped moldings 50. “The ____ for Red October” 51. Greek god of war 52. Strip of wood 53. Breakfast spot? 54. Spelling or Kelly 55. Biathlon equipment 58. One less than jack

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