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March 18, 2020

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Photo courtesy SCCAD The St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedics Josh Buehrig (left) and Jen Martin stand next to one of their emergency vehicles. St. Charles County Ambulance District was one of only three emergency medical service agencies in Missouri selected to take part in a pioneering program called Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (aka ET3). The model provides greater flexibility for paramedics to address health care needs.

St. Charles County Ambulance District takes part in a program that gives paramedics greater flexibility in determining patient care

By Brett Auten St. Charles County paramedics have been selected to pilot a groundbreaking initiative that will hopefully work to reduce avoidable transports to emergency departments and unnecessary hospitalizations.

St. Charles County Ambulance District was one of only three emergency medical service agencies in Missouri selected recently by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to take part in a pioneering program. The initiative is called Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (aka ET3). The model provides greater flexibility for paramedics to address the unique health care needs of patients. St.

Louis County’s Christian Hospital and Mehlville Hospital were the other two to take part.

Emergency medical service technicians are trained to handle all types of life-threatening scenarios. But not every call is a matter of life and death. Now, after some value-based questions are asked up front to determine the severity of the situation, patients are given some options. Before the program, a trip to the hospital was the only choice.

ET3, which was announced last year, creates a new set of incentives for emergency transport and care, ensuring patients get convenient, appropriate treatment by a variety of providers.

Currently, patients who dial 911 are typically transported to an emergency department at a hospital, which is unquestionably appropriate in the case of serious medical events such as cardiac arrest, traumatic injury or stroke.

In lower-acuity situations, however, alternative treatment options, may be more appropriate and cost-effective for patients, which is where ET3 will come into play.

For years, EMS agencies have been paid to transport patients to emergency rooms.

According to SCCAD Assistant Chief David Lewis, under the ET3 framework, the SCAAD team of 200-plus highly-skilled clinicians will

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‘HOSPITAL’ from cover have the latitude to confer with lower-acuity patients and perhaps recommend transport to an alternative, lower-cost destination such as an urgent care that can meet their needs.

“In the past, there has been frustration on the patient’s, paramedics’, and physician’s end when low-acuity problems take them away from those that most important,” Lewis said. “This helps reset that balance. We’ve been frustrated in the past because we have been forced to sort of kick the can down the line and move the patient to someone else when we know we could have provided a valuable service.”

Lewis also noted that crews also will have the ability to initiate and facilitate treatment in place by a qualified health care practitioner via telehealth with a tablet device.

ET3 is the latest in a series of cutting-edge EMS initiatives to debut in St. Charles County; in the past three years alone, SCCAD paramedics have launched multiple successful programs to address critical healthcare needs in their community, including the opiate epidemic, special needs pediatric patients, behavioral health emergencies, and hospital readmission avoidance.

SCCAD paramedics will work with a variety of healthcare partners to facilitate a robust array of options for ET3 patients, including multiple urgent care facilities and hospitals.

“Though the initiative was developed with Medicare/Medicaid insurance patients in mind, SCCAD is poised for multi-payer alignment, working with several commercial insurers to deliver enhanced treatment and transport options to their patients,” Lewis said.

In all, 204 agencies throughout 36 states selected to take part in ET3 will work over the coming weeks to develop program-specific protocols. Once those protocols and logistics are figured out, expect the program to launch by late spring or early summer.

Library provides tools to make your ideas a reality The St. Charles City-County Library has new additions to their technology collection that will provide customers with tools that they may not be able to purchase on their own. As a recipient of the Edge Action Plan Grant, the library has added Macbooks loaded with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Photoshop, Premier Pro and more), Chromebooks, mobile hotspots, professional grade microphone kits, GoPros, and VHS-to-digital conversion equipment to their “Library of Things” collection. These tools will empower an entrepreneur to grow a small business, allow a student to work outside of the classroom, or provide a job-seeker a place to learn new skills.

Library Director and Chief Executive Officer Jason Kuhl says, “This is an exciting time as libraries evolve to meet the needs of customers living in this digital world. Whether our customers want to start a podcast or YouTube channel, create flyers for a new business, or document a vacation, the library provides the tools that will turn ideas into reality.”

This project was made possible through funds from the Library Services and Technology Act appropriated by Congress and administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Missouri Secretary of State.

St. Charles County Assessor reminds citizens to declare personal property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 52,400 personal property assessment forms for 2020 by March 13 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1.

Individual personal property owners can file their assessment online using the website and unique secure access code printed on the form. The e-filing link also is available through the Assessor’s website, sccmo. org/Assessor. When filing online, taxpayers receive automatic confirmation that their form was received. Citizens who mailed their form can verify receipt on the Assessor’s website through the Personal Property Assessment Confirmation Database.

Those who have questions or did not receive a form to declare their personal property may contact the Personal Property Department at 636-949-7420 or 1-800-8224012, ext. 7420. The assessor’s website also has blank individual and business personal property forms available.

“The Assessor’s Office is ready to help if residents have any questions about filing online or personal property in general,” says Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor.

Taxpayers who do not file a personal property assessment each year find themselves at the Assessor’s Office during the end-of-theyear rush, mainly for three reasons: • New residents are not familiar with the personal property declaration requirement.

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Residents did not receive a tax bill because their personal property declaration form was not returned to the Assessor.

• Residents experience difficulties renewing or registering license plates due to incorrect information reported on their personal property declaration.

By state law, personal property assessments must be filed with the assessor every year.

“Completion of the form assures a fair and equitable distribution of taxes and provides the opportunity to appeal the value if necessary,” says Shipman. “The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted when citizens do not declare their personal property.”

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Primary care that’s easier than ever Your primary care physician is the point guard of your health care team. Not only do they care for you firsthand, but they work together with other providers, clinicians and specialists to bring the best expertise to you.

Now, it’s easier than ever to find and see a primary care physician.

One of the main focuses of a primary care physician is preventive care. From administering vaccines that stave off pneumonia and influenza to connecting you with specialists for your colonoscopy or PAP smear, they are always thinking of what can be done now to keep you from developing an illness or disease. Beyond prevention, primary care physicians can be key in chronic disease management. Ranging from diabetes or high blood pressure to asthma in children, their experience and expertise in managing these

conditions day-to-day helps keep you and your family well.

Primary care physicians are also at the ready to address any common illnesses that arise — whether it be an ear infection or a UTI. If ever a new symptom arises, your primary care physician can take on the role of a diagnostician, working to figure out what it may be and what care is needed. Because your doctor knows you and your medical history well, they may better recognize when minor signs or symptoms indicate something more serious going on with your health.

Online scheduling While the benefits of primary care are clear, it’s sometimes hard to find the time to locate a provider or schedule an appointment. Fortunately, BJC Medical Group now offers online scheduling anytime, day

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or night, at BJCOnlineScheduling.org. Through this online platform, both new and established patients have the ability to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician by providing some very basic information. All of the physicians listed on the website are accepting new patients, and it’s easily searchable by location or physician name.

E-visits Unfortunately, nuisances like colds, sinus infections and other illnesses do come up. While we often don’t want to miss work because of them, sometimes the symptoms are too severe to be handled without the help of a doctor. To make this care more convenient and accessible, established patients can now request an e-visit with a physician through another online platform called MyPatientChart.org. Af-

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ter completing the online form with important information about your symptoms, a nurse practitioner from BJC Medical Group will respond within a few hours, offering a diagnosis and course of treatment to help you get better. An added benefit is that an e-visit costs significantly less than a visit to urgent care.

These new services, BJC Online Scheduling and MyChart, are aimed at making it easier for

patients to get the care they need — without leaving the comfort of their homes or interrupting their busy lives.

John Paul Shoup, MD, is a BJC Medical Group internal medicine and pediatrics physician in Wentzville. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Shoup at BJCOnlineScheduling.org or by calling 636-928-WELL.

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Boone Center, Inc. receives computer donation from EFC International Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) – a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities – recently received a donation valued at $15,900 from EFC International’s St. Louis division. The company is a premier global provider of specialty engineered fastener parts including clamps, panel fasteners and specialty nuts.

The equipment includes 28 Dell desktop computers, two Dell laptop computers and 16 Surface Pro tablets with key-

boards. The donation enables BCI team members to more efficiently provide real-time documentation. The tablets, which will allow data entry during safety walk-throughs, provide continuous on-site technology accessibility to ensure overall communication.

BCI uses SETWorks, a cloudbased system that specializes in disability service agencies and supports its employees’ specific personal and work-related needs.

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equipment is providing substantial value for BCI,” said Reid Krueger, Operations and Facilities Manager at EFC International. “I’m proud that I was in the right place at the right company to be able to steer this technology to one of the best places I can imagine to donate it to.”

“We will use the donated desktop computers to complete our Windows 7 computer phase out project,” said BCI Information Analyst Nikki Weiss.

Submitted photo Pictured (from left) are BCI’s Elizabeth Dulle, Lead Employment Support Specialist (ESS); Bridget Jeep, ESS; Jenn Braden, Organizational Employment Manager and Dan Luaders, ESS.

Plan ahead for peak travel seasons A family getaway is the perfect chance to unwind and reconnect with loved ones away from the distractions of daily life. However, peak travel times like Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekend are some of the busiest times of the year, which can mean limited options.

Booking travel early not only gives you more time to get excited leading up to your trip – it gives you more time to plan, helping take some of the stress out of family vacation.

“The key is to book vacation homes before traffic peaks, so you’ll find the best selection for the amount you want to pay,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo family travel expert. “There are clear times when demand surges.

Booking your stay before that surge ensures you’ll get that house with a pool right on the beach or that mountain cabin with enough beds for all the cousins.”

If you’re considering one of these high travel periods for a family trip in 2020, get ahead of the curve with these tips for advance booking dates from the travel experts at Vrbo.

Memorial Day Marking the beginning of summer, Memorial Day is an ideal time for a beach getaway.

Two of the top destinations are on the shores of Alabama alongside Santa Rosa Beach in Florida’s Emerald Coast. Make travel

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plans by mid-April so you can soak up the sunshine and get away from it all to celebrate the long weekend.

Summer Summer is the ultimate time to take a family beach vacation, and for the best selection you’ll want to make reservations before the end of April, especially if you’re considering a vacation home. Staying in a vacation home can take the stress out of a family summer vacation, particularly as extra space means extra bedrooms for the adults to relax after the kids go to bed. Top destinations with many vacation homes to choose from include Panama City Beach, Florida; Gulf Shores, Alabama; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Fourth of July Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year, which means families from coast to coast will be en-

joying a long weekend together, whether it’s the immediate clan or extended relatives, too.

Be sure to make travel arrangements by late May for the best selection and rates. The Florida and Alabama coasts are popular choices for a mid-summer getaway.

Labor Day Often considered the final hurrah of summer, Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to kick back and relax. A vacation home at the lake or beach can allow you to take advantage of amenities like outdoor grills so you can enjoy one last sunkissed meal with the family.

Make plans by the end of July, especially if you’re considering a popular destination like Myrtle Beach.

Find more travel tips and start planning your family getaway at vrbo.com.

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Get away without going away Five family staycation ideas that won’t break your budget Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.

However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fit into nearly any amount of available time with the added bonus of skipping out on potentially stressful travel.

Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.

Visit local landmarks. Just because it’s not a traditional vacation doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to be tourists.

Start by visiting the places you recommend to friends and family from out of town or pick up a city guidebook to uncover hidden spots you may not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums or try an out-of-theway restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before.

Camp out in the backyard.

Camping doesn’t have to be done far from home. In fact, it can be done right in your own backyard. Pitch a tent to sleep under the stars and plan a night full of traditional camping activities like roasting s’mores, telling spooky stories by flashlight and trying to identify stars and constellations.

Set up a picnic in the park.

Pack a basket with sandwiches,

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fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath and break out the facial masks and fingernail polish.

Visit an amusement park.

No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.

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Liberty High School Dance Team wins state championship The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team captured first place in Division 4 at the Missouri Dance Team Association (MDTA) State Competition held on Feb. 29, at the Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The Liberty Belles accrued more points than any other team in their combined categories, earning first place in Precision Jazz and first place in Pom. This marks the third time in school history that the Liberty Belles have earned the state title, previously winning in 2019 and 2016 (Division 2). The school opened in 2013, so that’s three state championships in just seven years. The team motto this year was “Everything Counts,” and according to Coach Amanda Miller, her team’s dedication has paid off.

Miller said, “We have approached everything while keeping that attitude as our main focus. I’m proud that our team has understood that in order to improve, it is essential to treat everything, from practices to performances to competitions, with the same amount of importance because when it comes to being on the Liberty Dance Team, there are no little things – it all counts.”

The Liberty Belles also won the Overall Highest GPA award at the competition, for the first time in school history.

“I am so proud of the way this group of dancers has worked so hard to always be their best both inside and outside of the classroom,” said Miller.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Liberty High School Varsity Dance Team captured first place in Division 4 at the Missouri Dance Team Association State Competition.

Seven out of 10 of the team’s dancers have a cumulative G.P.A. of 4.0 or higher. The members of this year’s Liberty Belles team are: Bella Bahr, Kylie Bernet, Delaney Engelhardt, Hailey Forck, Molly Marino, Gabrianne Salvosa, Avery Thomas, Mya Waldren, Aimee Weber and Anna Weber.

Harvest Ridge teacher selected as Francis Howell Teacher of the Year Dione Anderson, a reading teacher at Harvest Ridge Elementary School, has been selected as the 2020 Francis Howell School District Teacher of the Year. She is a product of the district and says her desire to become a teacher dates back to her days in Mrs. Miller’s second grade class at Becky-David Elementary.

“I felt loved and accepted in her class, and my love of reading flourished,” says Anderson. “I remember thinking that I wanted to be in school for the rest of my life. Many inspiring teachers followed her, strengthening my resolve to teach.”

Anderson is both inspired and inspiring.

“She pours her entire heart and soul into making sure her students are not only successful when they are with her, but that they carry out the skills they have learned when they go back into the classroom,” says Principal Dr. Natalie DeWeese.

“She is an absolute expert in the field of teaching reading and a true master at delivering instruction that supports students and pushes them to new reading levels. She is a role model for students and colleagues, and I am proud to have her as a member of the team at Harvest Ridge.”

Anderson has been with the district for 27 years and has also taught at Independence, Fairmount, and Daniel Boone. She has been a reading recovery teacher for the past 14 years, and her passion for reading is evident.

Anderson says, “The quote ‘Literacy is the bridge from misery to hope’ summarizes my greatest ed-

Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District (From left) Francis Howell Superintendent Dr. Mary Hendricks-Harris stands with Harvest Ridge Principal Dr. Natalie DeWeese, Dione Anderson and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Nathan Hoven.

ucational contribution. Teaching struggling first graders, many who have challenges based on trauma, poverty, or limited English, to be confident readers and writers is my driving force.”

“I am overwhelmed by the support of so many wonderful educators with whom I have taught, and from whom I have learned, in my 27 years of teaching,” says Anderson. “It is a blessing to nurture a love of literacy, and I am thankful for my students whose stories continue to inspire my passion for teaching.”

Anderson will be honored, along with all building Teachers of the Year, Support Staff Employees of the Year, Howell of Fame Award winners, and district retirees, at the annual Howell of Fame Awards Ceremony on May 4.

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How to reduce your risk for another heart attack After a heart attack, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. Lifestyle changes and working closely with your doctor to manage your health can help minimize the risk of a repeat event.

“A heart attack is a life-changing event,” said Nieca Goldberg, MD, American Heart Association volunteer and medical director of NYU Women’s Heart Program. “What many people don’t realize is the hidden risks that led to your first heart attack can be managed and, by doing this, you may reduce your risk of having another one.”

Because up to 80% of heart attacks are preventable, it’s important to follow your doctor’s recommendations for reducing your risk. Talk to your doctor about a secondary prevention plan, and consider other steps like these from the American Heart Association’s secondary prevention program, nationally sponsored by Bayer: Take your medications as prescribed. Certain medicines can lower your risk of another cardiac event. That’s why it’s important to understand your medications and take them correctly. Taking aspirin as recommended by a doctor is one way to help prevent another attack. No one should start, stop or modify an aspirin regimen without first speaking with their doctor. Aspirin is not appropriate for everyone, so be sure to talk to your doctor before you begin an aspirin regimen.

Manage your risk factors. After a heart attack, it’s important to manage risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes by taking medications as prescribed, quitting smoking, eating healthier and getting active.

Attend your follow-up appointments. Attending your follow-up appointments helps your doctors keep track of your condition and recovery. You can make the most of your time with your doctor by preparing a list of questions and concerns along with a list of all medications, vitamins and supplements. Bringing a trusted friend or family member may help as well.

Participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically supervised program designed to help you recover after a heart attack. You should have received a referral to cardiac rehab when you were discharged from the hospital; if you didn’t, ask your doctor if this program is right for you.

Get support. It’s normal to feel scared, overwhelmed or confused after a heart attack. Getting support from loved ones or people who have also experienced a heart attack can help you cope.

Connect with other heart attack survivors and caregivers through local support groups or the American Heart Association’s free online Support Network.

Learn more about ways you can thrive after a heart attack at heart.org/oneisenough.

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Take Charge of Your Heart Health Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, but your lifestyle can be your best defense.

Stop smoking. If you smoke, quit. If someone in your household smokes, encourage him or her to quit. It may not be easy, but it’s even harder to live with chronic heart disease or recover from a heart attack.

Choose good nutrition. A healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. Research shows eating 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day may lower blood pressure over time.

Lower cholesterol. Fat lodged in your arteries can trigger a heart attack or stroke.

Reduce your intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol, and get moving. If diet and physical activity alone don’t get those numbers down, then medication may be the key.

Lower blood pressure. Shake that salt habit, take your medications as recommended by your doctor and get moving.

An optimal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mmHg (millimeters of mercury).

Be physically active. Research has shown that at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and keep your weight at a healthy level.

Reduce stress. Some studies have noted a relationship between coronary heart disease risk and stress. This may affect the risk factors for heart disease and stroke. For example, people under stress may overeat, start smoking or smoke more than they otherwise would.

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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.

EVENTS March 21: Quilt social

Spring Fling Quilt Social will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish at Dardenne Prairie. Doors open at 10 a.m. and bingo begins at noon. Lunch is available for purchase.

March 22: Brass concert

For an evening of fun with brass, come see, hear, and enjoy the Saint Louis Brass at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m.

The Saint Louis Brass will perform a great variety of selections featuring music from their CD “Pops Music of the Americas” and from several other CDs plus their DVD. Tickets may be purchased at the church office prior to the event and at the door on the day of the performance. General admission ticket prices are $10; free admission for children five and under. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.

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Duchesne High School will welcome seventh grade students to its campus for the fourth annual Pioneer for a Day. Students will have the opportunity to experience life at DHS and see what makes being a Pioneer so special. This free, fun-filled day with exciting activities takes place from 8 a.m. to 2:30p.m.

Seventh graders will be paired up with Student Ambassadors and enjoy STEM activities, athletics, music, prayer, experiments and more.

April 3-5: Theater production

The Howell Limelight Theatre musical production of “Bye Bye Birdie” will be performed April 3-5 in the Howell Theatre. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. with the Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Questions regarding the upcoming performances can be directed to Jessica Brunts, Drama Director, at Jessica.Brunts@fhsdschools.org.

April 3: Art exhibition

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April 3: Open house

A one-of-a-kind dinner theatre experience will take place as the Crusader Players present “Guys and Dolls.” Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the Fallon Family Center, followed by curtain at 7 p.m. in the Amy Dickherber Performing Arts Center. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic’s performing arts programs. Register online at www. stdominichs.org/dinnertheatre.

March 26: Dinner theatre

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University, University of Missouri and Missouri State University. A variety of media and styles will be represented.

The exhibit will run through April 3 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A free reception is open to the public and will take place from 6-8 p.m. March 25.

For more information contact Brian D. Smith at 636-922-8575 or bsmith@ stchas.edu.

The Tri County Advisory Board is holding the 21st annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at 5:30 p.m., bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler. For more information

call Esther Angelos at 636-441-0329 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240.

April 4: Trivia night

The Collector Car Trivia Night, hosted by the Archway Oldsmobile Club, will be held at the American Legion 312 at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles.

Trivia begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Price is $160 per table of eight or $20 per person. Benefiting the St. Louis Honor Flight Program and Animal Welfare, the evening is packed with old car trivia and other facts, plus 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and door prizes, and a prize for the winning team. For more information or to reserve your table, please call 314-825-2980, or email olsonrsa@gmail.com. Make checks payable to the Archway Olds Club, 350 Ashfari Drive, Florissant, MO 63034.

April 16: Gala fundraiser

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold its 13th Annual Behind the Mask Gala at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Bogey Hills Country Club located at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. The black tie optional evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live music by Vote for Pedro.

Proceeds will benefit the non-profits’ employment facilities and programs for adults with disabilities. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,400 for a table of 10.

To purchase tickets, visit https://one. bidpal.net/bcigala2020/welcome.

April 19: Bunco Bonanza Fundraiser

Bunco Bonanza Fundraiser for Rural Parish Workers of Christ the King, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of Columbus, Cottleville will take place at 5701 Highway N in St. Charles. The doors will open at 2 p.m. and the dice will roll at 3 p.m. $20 per person includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda and tea. Plus two complimentary adult drink tickets. There will also be attendance prizes, basket raffles and 50/50. To reserve your seat or for additional information please email ladiesauxbunco@gmail.com.

April 20-22: Used book sale

The St. Charles Community College library will host the 27th Annual SCC Library Book Sale from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

April 20-22. The sale will be held in the Paul and Helen Schnare Library, located in the Learning Resource Center on the SCC campus, at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Both fiction and non-fiction materials will be available for purchase. Books will be sold for $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardbacks.

The library is still accepting donations of used books. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new materials for the SCC library. For more information, contact Theresa Flett at 636-9228620 or tflett@stchas.edu.

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

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

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com.

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.

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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The Hair and Nail Nook The Hair & Nail Nook, or “The Nook” as we call it, has been turning heads since we opened our doors on April 30, 2015. Stephanie and Nikki met back in 2010 when Nikki went to work at a salon with Stephanie as a nail tech. After becoming great friends and working together for over several years, we had the opportunity to re-open the location as our own. It took six months to do a complete remodel. Stephanie’s dad is a contractor and helped and

guided us through the project.

Along with the help of family and friends (and a few bandaids) we turned four walls into our dream workspace!

Built with love and managed by experienced beauty professionals, “The Nook” is now home to two additional operators, Katie and Dana.

Together we offer all of your beauty needs, from cuts & color to nails & waxing. We love what we do and where we do it! We invite you to stop by sometime and check it out!

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Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

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.

The Hair & Nail Nook 145 O’Fallon Plaza O’Fallon, MO 63366 636-355-6665

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Women’s Lacrosse at Lindenwood on a roll The Lindenwood team is ranked No. 5 (8-1, 0-0 GLVC) and won against No. 12 East Stroudsburg (4-1, 1-0 PSAC) recently. The Lions have now won four games against ranked opponents this season.

Recap of the game saw the Lions outshoot the Warriors, 24-23, in a game where the Lions led by as many as five points.

After trailing early, 2-1, the Lions would regain the lead and go on to score six unanswered points.

Heading into halftime, Lindenwood owned a 6-2 lead, and never looked back, winning 10-8. Lindenwood recorded two more saves in the game than East Stroudsburg, while winning nine more draw controls.

The Warriors finished with two more ground balls than the Lions, 20-18, while also finishing with two less turnovers, 19-17.

Stars of the game: • Carly Fedorowski led the team with five goals scored against East Stroudsburg-Fedorowski’s five goals was a season-high for the senior • Lexy Biller and Hannah Doughty added two goals each, while Erin McGuire scored one goal for the Lions • Fedorowski also had a team-high two assists, while McGuire had the team’s other assist in the game • Emma Wildhart finished with four ground balls, which was tops on the team • Shannon Modl and Biller both recorded six draw controls to lead the Lions • Fedorowski caused three turnovers, which was a team-high. It matched her highest output of the season for forced turnovers • Eleanor Kast made 10 saves while picking up the win. Kast is now 8-1 this season, and has two games with 10 or more saves For more info visit www.LindenwoodLions.com *What a day Ambush season has come to an end The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena.

As other professional sports have made the decision to stop play because of the ongoing virus, the Ambush league has does the same.

The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has decided to end the 2019-2020 regular season effective immediately. The league’s board of directors voted unanimously this afternoon to act in the best interests of the players, staff and fans of the league.

For more details go to www.STLAmbush.com ~~~The right thing to do UMSL follows in the footsteps of other sports The University of Missouri-St. Louis has announced both the UMSL baseball and softball games scheduled for the past weekend had been canceled.

Further cancellations will be announced in the near future.

For more details go to www.UMSLTritons.com *Time will tell on future games Baseball in O’Fallon As May gets closer and closer, all are hoping to see baseball from the new team the Hoots at CarShield Field playing in the Prospect League.

The first home game is scheduled for May 29 against the DuPage Pistol Shrimp from Lisle, Illinois.

Joe Lincoln is the head coach and during his five years at MSU, his team had had great success winning three Missouri Valley Championships and went on to two NCAA super-regionals.

For more details go to www.OFallonHoots.com *Keep our fingers crossed 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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Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) box whole wheat noodles 2 cups broccoli, chopped 8 slices turkey bacon, chopped and cooked Cheese Sauce ¼ cup butter ¼ cup whole wheat flour

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3 cups skim milk

Boil pot of water and cook noodles according to instructions. Steam broccoli until fairly soft, set aside.

2 ½ cups cauliflower, diced 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steam cauliflower for cheese sauce until very soft. In blender, blend cauliflower with 1 cup of milk until smooth.

Topping ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Nutrition Information: 670 Calories, 18 g Fat, 33 g Protein, 11.4 g Fiber, 30% Daily Value Calcium

Cook bacon in microwave or stove until crispy, set aside. In a large sauce pan or skillet melt butter on medium heat. Add

flour and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously.

Add cauliflower mixture and remaining milk, continuing to cook on medium-low until thickened. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted.

Add noodles and broccoli, stir until combined.

Transfer to baking dish, top with bacon and additional cheese. Broil 5 minutes.

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‘Onward’ heads straight to the heart

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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.

rom the original “Toy Story” to “Finding Nemo,” “Coco” and “Inside Out,” Pixar’s trademark has been relatable stories that tug at the heartstrings.

Last year’s “Toy Story 4” was exceptionally moving as the devoted Woody decided whether to stay with his friends or take a brand-new path.

“Onward,” the studio’s latest release, also heads straight for the heart. It speaks directly to all of us who have lost a beloved parent or grandparent.

“Spider-Man: Far from Home” star Tom Holland lends his voice to Ian Lightfooot, a young man celebrating his 16th birthday. His brother Barley (Chris Pratt) and mother Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) give him lots of love and support, but Ian is sad because he never knew his father. Ian and Barley’s dad did leave the boys a magical gift, though, one that could allow him to return for one day.

Barley tries to cast the correct spell with no luck, but it is Ian who has the magical abilities.

Unfortunately, the magic spell is too strong for the boys and only the bottom half of their father appears. Not willing to give up, they take their dad on the road in the hopes of finding a Phoenix Gem, which is a necessary part of the spell. Along the way, they face many challeng-

birthday party. Although the road trip is for their father, the trip helps Ian discover who he really is and what he wants to be. Chris Pratt’s Barley is the ultimate big brother who has looked after Ian for years.

Barley has four distinct memories of his dad, but he’s hoping to make more if they can get the magical gem they need.

“Onward” also has a subplot featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Laurel.

After her boys head out into dangerous territories, she jumps into her subcompact car and follows them. She’s joined by the Manticore (Octavia Spencer), a winged creaPhoto courtesy Walt Disney Pictures ture who once ran a dark and mysterious tavern. Over time, “Corey” es and learn more about themselves. turned her tavern into a family-friendly A fun and emotional romp, “Onward” takes restaurant complete with placemats and crayplace in a world that once embraced magic and ons. Meeting Ian and Barley reawakens her housed fantastic creatures. Over time, how- sense of adventure and she rides shotgun ever, technology slowly replaced spells and with Laurel. charmed objects because flipping light switch“Onward” is another fine Pixar offering and es was easier than casting an illumination spell. one that is potentially more emotional than Flying creatures now root through the garbage their other films. It’s also a statement about and pixies have become rather surly and form how technology in our own world has permotorcycle gangs. haps made things too easy for us. For those Tom Holland does a great job as Ian, a shy who have lost a family member, this is a good teenager who is afraid to invite friends to his choice.

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Yeggs

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CROSSWORD: Renaissance Faire

‘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 My trip to the grocery store took an interesting turn this week. I just needed some cat sand, but since I was there I decided to pick up a few other necessities, like toilet paper. I turned my cart into the tissue aisle and experienced a what-the-heck moment.

The aisle was totally deserted; a lonesome wind blew down the corridor; tumbleweeds rolled across the cement floor and gathered in a thorny pile. I could have sworn I heard the theme song from, “The Good The Bad and The Ugly” echoing down from the store’s intercom.

By then a couple of other ladies had steered their carts next to mine and had the same reaction.

“What the what?!” One exclaimed.

“Sweet mother of all that is holy; are we in an alternate universe where TP hasn’t been invented yet?” I said.

“Panic-buyers!” The other one said.

“Huh?” “Everyone’s stocking up. They beat us to it. Now we’ll have to use pinecones!”

I could not imagine life without this necessity of life.

“What are we going to do?” I wailed.

“We’re doomed. We’ll have to buy it on the black market.”

“Where is that and what time does it open?” I asked.

“No telling. This virus could shut down production too and then you won’t get it anywhere.”

I was in a fit of hopelessness; ready to give up and share the cat box with my fur babies. Then I had a lightbulb moment. Wasn’t TP just another paper product like maybe…paper towels? I eyed the endcap next to us and sure enough there was one 12-pack of paper towels left.

My companions must have followed my gaze

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because I could tell the same idea had formed in their heads.

Dang! They were both closer to the shelf than me. It was now survival of the fittest, which eliminated me completely. But desperate times call for desperate measures.

I started to breathe heavily; I held my throat and began dry coughing. “Feels like…hack… something’s coming on!” I yowled.

They both sped off like they had spied a display of free hand sanitizer.

I grabbed the 12-pack and headed over to the pet aisle to pick up extra cat sand….just in case.

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. Wing it 6. Salvatore, to his friends 9. Bigger than tsp.

13. Swedish money 14. Snoop 15. Hold the floor 16. Predict from an omen 17. More of the same 18. Cell dweller 19. *Good ____, as in morning 21. *Gathering of rogues and ____, sing.

23. What engineer and auctioneer have in common 24. Japanese vodka 25. Gourmet mushroom 28. Sheer profit 30. *Set up a tent 35. “Best ____ schemes o’ mice an’ men” 37. Attention-getting interjection 39. One who looks at the stars, e.g.

40. Eye up and down 41. Train stop 43. Laughing on the inside 44. Remember this battle site!

46. Isaac’s firstborn 47. Zelensky’s capital 48. Fermented milk

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50. Billy Joel’s “____ the Good Die Young” 52. Use lacrimal glands 53. Weakest in chess 55. Burmese neighbor 57. *Please 61. *Men’s vest 64. Child-eating daemon, Greek mythology 65. Call to Bo-peep 67. Andretti or Lauda 69. Colorado ski resort 70. “Slippery” tree 71. Phantom’s genre 72. Scotland’s famous lake 73. Johnny’s other nickname 74. Martha Washington post 1799, e.g.

DOWN 1. Rap sheet abbr.

2. Keith Moon’s instrument of choice 3. Apple’s apple, e.g.

4. Accustom 5. Like infertile land 6. Do like volcano 7. *Are 8. Swimsuit fabric 9. Not kosher 10. Island east of Java 11. Roofed colonnade 12. One of the Ivies

15. Murdering, slangily 20. Artemis’ companion 22. Island strings 24. Blended family family member 25. *Longer than a cape 26. Two under par 27. a.k.a. pilau 29. *Fare ____ well 31. *Horseshoe cleat 32. Pre-life 33. *Shakespeare’s pattern 34. *Restroom 36. Actress Moore 38. Sound of pain 42. Tutu fabric 45. Annie or Oliver, e.g.

49. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 51. Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary 54. Big name in grills 56. Giraffe’s striped-leg cousin 57. Blueprint 58. Tear down 59. Mischievous sprites 60. Decorative neckwear, pl.

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