CNSTC: March 24, 2021

March 24, 2021

The future of O’Fallon

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Submitted photo O’Fallon wants all voices and opinions to be heard as part of the city’s future is planned. Engage O’Fallon presents a vision for O’Fallon 20 years from now. For more information, contact David Woods, the Community Development Manager for the City of O’Fallon, at 636-240-2000 or dwoods@ofallon.mo.us.

Citizens provide input into Engage O’Fallon, a plan that will present a vision for O’Fallon 20 years into the future

By Brett Auten A centralized area for entertainment and dining is at the top of the wish list.

As gathering citizen input for a comprehensive plan to look at O’Fallon’s future comes to a close next month, a bustling downtown is at the forefront of many.

“Residents consistently spoke about a desire for a town center or downtown similar to what is found in other nearby communities,” David Woods, O’Fallon’s Community Development Manager, said.

Engage O’Fallon is a plan that will present a vision for O’Fallon 20 years into the future. It represents a commitment to creating a future where the city’s development is strategic and sustainable. Woods said

that because this vision is considered long range, it’s important to revisit and update previous programs and initiatives for updates. Public engagement sessions were held in August and November.

“The updated vision for our city is rooted in data, best practices in urban planning and economic development, and the community feedback collected during this yearlong planning process,” Woods said.

Over 80,000 residents call O’Fallon home and the city has seen significant growth in the past two decades, adding thousands of residents, housing units, and businesses. It is the largest suburb of St. Louis and seventh largest city in Missouri. With significant industry, a growing population and increasing competition from nearby

municipalities, O’Fallon embarked on this comprehensive planning process during the spring of 2020.

And as far as the future of downtown, Woods feels that O’Fallon Station represents an opportunity for establishing that type of development.

“Through intentional planning, Woods feels that O’Fallon could create a cohesive downtown core, providing residents with that dining and entertainment town center feel while still maintaining the suburban nature of the community,” he said.

Beginning in August of 2020 and lasting eight months, architects and planners will continue to work with the community See ‘FUTURE’ page 2

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‘FUTURE’ from cover through April to conduct an extensive, multi-faceted community engagement program. The effort provides an opportunity for residents and community stakeholders to offer feedback and ideas to create a product truly representative of what our community needs and desires.

They are still in the process of collecting project and policy ideas. Woods invites feedback by sharing ideas, visual concepts, or by offering direct feedback on the city’s plans.

“Creating a comprehensive plan is about creating a collective vision that builds consensus between opposing points of view,” Woods said. “We think we have done an excellent job of ensuring all voices and opinions were heard as part of this process and we are hopeful the community can see their feedback in the final result.”

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Submitted photo O’Fallon has asked its residents to participate in a comprehensive plan to look at the future. City planners are working with the community to conduct an extensive, multi-faceted community engagement program that will provide an opportunity for residents and community stakeholders to offer feedback and ideas to create the community’s needs and desires. The information gathering concludes in April.

at 636-240-2000 or dwoods@ ofallon.mo.us “We hope that the community feels ownership over the final document and wants to help the City ensure the future we

EGGciting Easter events abound in Wentzville The world has come a long way from where things were a year ago. People have adapted and found new ways of working, staying in touch and celebrating. Wentzville Parks and Recreation has adapted as well and continues to find new ways for the community to come together. This year’s Easter events are no exception.

The annual Easter EGGstravaganza is three events rolled into one day of Easter-themed fun. The festivities begin early on Saturday, March 27 with the Bunny Run. The 5K and one-mile fun run begin at 7 a.m. and feature a beautiful route around Heartland Park with the Easter Bunny waiting at the finish line.

After the Bunny Run, the egg hunt begins. The department is offering the event with some modifications to accommodate more social distancing. Families have the opportunity to reserve their own personal section of field for their child to hunt for eggs. They may also share the field with neighbors or additional family members if they choose. There will be live entertainment for families to enjoy throughout the event.

Finally, the day wraps up with the Bone Hunt at Rotary Park. Beginning at noon, families with dogs will be able to participate in a hunt of their own for treats and toys. There will be a drawing for a prize and every pup will get a goody bag to take home for their canine companions to enjoy.

Wentzville Parks and Recreation has also added a new event that was born out of COVID-19. In 2020, many events were canceled and the department was left looking for a way to bring the joy of spring to the community. Thus, Easter Bunny Visits were born and are being offered again this year on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21. On these dates, the Easter Bunny will visit registered residents and disperse candy-filled Easter eggs in their front yards.

Wentzville Parks and Recreation continues to exercise creativity to bring fun to the community in news ways. Please visit www. wentzvilllemo.gov/EGGstravaganza for more information and to register for any of these events or call 636-332-9236 for more details.

desire becomes reality,” Woods said. “It is important for the City to ensure that the Engage O’Fallon Comprehensive Plan is representative of a cohesive and collective vision and including

multiple rounds of community engagement helps to ensure community members feel a level of buy-in and ownership over the final plan.”

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, On April 6, our community will have the option to vote for Proposition SCSD. The events that have unfolded over the last year have highlighted the importance of safe, clean, in-person education. We have also realized the importance of clean air and updated HVAC systems. As COVID-19 and other viruses are spread via airborne droplets, the new system would help ensure adequate air circulation to help lower their risk of exposure.

After being cooped up in the house over the last year driving parents crazy, it’s great that a new playground addition at Lincoln Elementary is part of the proposal. For parents with high school students, there are proposed renovations to St. Charles West’s stadium and St. Charles High’s gymnasium. This will help improve your teen’s sporting event experience and make lasting memories. The last proposed building project that I found important is the completion of the Safe Defend intruder system.

We entrust the schools to protect our children and we need to provide them with the funding to do so.

As a parent of children in the St. Charles School District and local resident, I fully support this proposition. The success of previous propositions has helped enhance our children’s overall learning experience and improved quality of education. I’m looking forward to enrolling my youngest in the new Early Childhood Center when he’s old enough. It is our responsibility to provide our schools with the necessary funds so that they can provide our children with the best possible education that will prepare them for the future.

Thank you for voting on April 6.

Laura Deeken

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Nominations for candidates for FZ celebrates four National Merit Finalists, four seCuivre River Electric Coopera- niors named Missouri 100 Scholars tive’s Board of Directors open Fort Zumwalt North High’s Andrew Wyman, dent must also have excellent attendance, be an Fort Zumwalt South High’s Maitreyi Bhagat and exemplary school citizen, and be involved in the April 1 Jahnavi Pydimukkala, and Fort Zumwalt West High’s Aarya Shah have been named to the Missouri Scholars 100.

The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included 10 “events.” To meet the decathlon requirements, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and have taken upper level courses in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. The stu-

school activity program.

South High’s Bhagat, Malik Badwan and Hayden Karl as well as West High’s Shah and Hannah Rowland are finalists for the national Merit Scholarship awards. These students are among the top scorers on the Preliminary PSAT/NMSQT taken by more than one million high school juniors across the nation. Later this spring, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will award about $35 million to roughly 8,000 graduating high school seniors.

West High’s Surya Sompalli, Class of 2022, scored a perfect 36 score on the ACT.

Submitted image Elections are held for four of 12 district seats each year on the CREC Board of Directors. The shaded areas show districts seeking candidates for 2021. To confirm the district you live in, call 636-695-4871.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) seeks interested and qualified candidates for four, three-year term seats on its board of directors.

Candidate nominations are open as of April 1 and close at noon on May 11. Qualified candidates will be asked to attend a Nominating Committee reception and interview. This event is slated for May 18 at 6 p.m. at the CREC branch office at 8757 Hwy. N. in Lake Saint Louis; however, due to the COVID-19 situation and current restrictions for gatherings, the candidate’s reception and the annual meeting itself may be modified. Please visit the CREC website for updates as they develop.

Each candidate must reside in the district they would represent and be a member of the cooperative for the six consecutive months immediately preceding the election. Full director qualifications as specified in Article IV Section 3 on page 5 of the cooperative bylaws that are available on the CREC website (https://www.cuivre. com/sites/cuivre/files/documents/Bylaws_January%202021.pdf) Four directors will be elected, one from each of these districts: St. Charles County Districts No. 1 and No. 3; Lincoln County District No. 3 and Warren County District No. 2. Online voting via a secure internet site or by paper ballot begins on July 19 and closes on Aug. 23, or members may vote in person at the annual meeting on August 26 at the cooperative’s Lake Saint Louis branch office.

Contact Chris Ryan, manager of member services and IT, Kevin Hurd, manager of administra¬tive services, to confirm eligibility and learn more about serving as a director. Contact Chris at 636695-4831/email cryan@cuivre.com, or Kevin at 636-695-4871/ email khurd@cuivre.com.

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Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County hosts work day A forever home in the heart of St. Charles City will soon become a reality for LuWanda Jarmon.

Selected in 2020 as a potential homeowner by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, Jarmon has worked hard to meet the Habitat homeowner requirements, which include putting in a total of 350 sweat-equity hours in the construction of the home, as well as going through the process to secure and pay an affordable mortgage. When completed, Jarmon’s home will be the 90th Habitat home built in St. Charles County by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County since 1997.

In recognition and support of Jarmon’s journey, her workplace colleagues and managers at Midas Hospitality – a leading hotel development, management and investment firm that focuses on upscale select-service hotels and extend-

ed stay properties across the United States – wanted to play an active role in her dream of owning a home.

Midas Hospitality reached out to the Streib Company, a St. Louis-based residential, commercial and industrial electrical firm, which donated the labor needed to install all of the necessary electrical wiring in Jarmon’s home. In addition, Streib worked with several local and national vendors to donate 80 percent of the materials used and also donated a total of 50 man-hours to count toward Jarmon’s required Habitat sweat-equity hours.

“LuWanda’s joy and excitement is infectious when she talks about the importance of having a safe, warm and comfortable home. In sharing her journey with other potential Habitat homeowners, she has become a mentor and ‘ambassador’ for our local Habitat,” said Michelle Woods, execu-

Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County Employees from Streib Company assisted LuWanda Jarmon (center), at her home under construction by Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County in St. Charles. In an outreach to Streib by Midas Hospitality, Jarmon’s employer, electricians worked to furnish all of the home’s electrical needs. Also shown are Tom Streib, owner, Streib Company, (front row, far left) and Paublo Baca, construction manager, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County (center).

tive director, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County.

“Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter is a very tangible ‘hand

up’ opportunity that brings about not only financial independence, but great peace of mind.”

Learn more about LuWanda

Jarmon’s journey at habitatstcharles.org/what-we-do/family-stories/ or visit habitatstcharles.org/

O’Fallon names new business recruiter

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The city of O’Fallon’s Economic Development Department has hired Jon Hubach as O’Fallon’s new Business Recruiter. Hubach is a seasoned economic development professional who has spent the past fifteen years working in Texas, with roles in the cities of College Station, Plano, and Dallas. Prior to joining the city of O’Fallon, Hubach was managing partner of Hubach EconDev Partners located in Dallas, Texas.

Throughout his career, Hubach’s extensive experience in urban planning, downtown revitalization and commercial real estate has resulted in the success of multiple hotel, mixed-use and commercial/retail center projects. Hubach attended Southwest Missouri State University for his undergraduate degree and received his master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He began his tenure as O’Fallon’s Business Recruiter on March 15.

“It is exciting to return home to Missouri and join the city of O’Fallon,” said Hubach. “I look forward to getting immersed in the community and sharing its tremendous advantages with large and small companies evaluating new business locations.”

O’Fallon Economic Development Director Patrick McKeehan is happy about the addition of a business recruiter to his already strong team.

“Hubach’s successful work experience in busi-

Submitted photo The city of O’Fallon’s Economic Development Department has hired Jon Hubach as O’Fallon’s new Business Recruiter.

ness attraction and downtown development will be a tremendous asset to O’Fallon’s economic development efforts,” he said.

The Business Recruiter position was created to help identify and attract economic growth opportunities through proactive prospecting of prime targets, as well as establish strong working relationships with commercial brokers, property owners, real estate developers, corporate decision makers and site selectors.

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Pedal the Cause announces slate of 2021 events Pedal the Cause, presented by Edward Jones, is thrilled to return for its twelfth year of raising critical funds for cancer research with an exciting lineup of cycling and community events.

Ride weekend will take place Sept. 25 and Sept.

26. Participants will choose from a variety of in-person and remote options including three new bike courses and the popular Inspired option introduced in 2020. Registration for Pedal the Cause 2021 opens to the public on April 1.

100% of funds raised from Pedal the Cause support cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

“In the midst of a pandemic, Pedal the Cause supporters near and far rallied around our cause to raise more than $3 million for cancer research in 2020,” said Pedal the Cause Executive Director David Drier. “We are pleased to welcome our community back in 2021 as safely as possible for another successful year supporting innovative research at Siteman Cancer Center. Whether out on the trail, on Zwift or at home, with each dollar raised we are closer to creating a world without cancer.”

In-person options for 2021 include four courses on Sept. 25 and three Spin Zone sessions and four course options on Sept. 26. Saturday’s courses feature two brand-new gravel rides and Sunday will include a new 30-mile road ride.

Back by popular demand, the Inspired option allows participants to create their own activity challenge and complete it prior to the fundraising deadline of Oct. 31. In 2020, participants across the country chose to walk, run, bike, swim and hike in honor of Pedal the Cause. Inspired will also include the option to join a virtual Spin Zone session on Sept. 26.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some signature Pedal the Cause events will be held remotely or modified. The PTC Kids Challenge will be held as a virtual option in 2021. A car parade will be held on Sept. 11 celebrating Kids Challenge and Ride for a Child participants and their families.

The Inspirational Program will be livestreamed the evening of Sept. 25.

In-person rides will feature a number of safety measures including staggered start times for each race to maintain social distancing, modified refueling stations, increased cleaning and sanitizer stations and other measures as recommended by the St. Louis County Health Department. Pedal the Cause has also formed a COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee to provide additional guidance and support.

Pedal the Cause brings back its popular Wellness Series with a variety of online and socially-distanced community events. Participants can tune in to the quarterly Medical Q&A Series and Chef ’s Series throughout the year. Pedal the Cause will also offer socially-distanced training rides in the spring and summer months. A World Without Cancer Day will return on August 6.

“With so many exciting opportunities for participants and their donors throughout the year, it’s a great time to get involved with Pedal the Cause,” said Ashley Saitta, Director of Events.

“There’s something for everyone and countless ways to support cancer research throughout the year.”

Registration for Inspired is $50. For in-person options, registration is $75 for one day and $110 for two days. Registration for kids is $15. More information about registration and participation options for 2021 can be found at pedalthecause. org.

Pedal the Cause 2021 Event Schedule April 1: Registration Opens May 18: Medical Q&A Series | Session 2 July 1: Fundraising commitment minimums increase Aug. 6: A World Without Cancer Day Aug. 17: Medical Q&A Series | Session 3 Sept. 11: Kids Challenge & Ride for a Child Car Parade Sept. 25-26: Pedal the Cause 2021 Sept. 25: Livestreamed Inspirational Program Oct. 31: Fundraising Closes Nov. 2: Medical Q&A Series | Session 4 Nov. 18: Check Presentation

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St. Charles County Assessor reminds citizens to declare personal property As required by state law, the St. Charles County Assessor will mail approximately 42,500 personal property assessment forms for 2021 by March 26 to taxpayers who failed to respond to the initial January mailing. Personal property assessments must be filed with the Assessor every year. Forms were due by March 1. Late filing penalties will be applied on May 1.

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to file personal property using contactless methods: online, by mail, or in the drive-through drop box in front of the County Administration Building at 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles.

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.

Ways to file

• Online – Individual personal property owners have the option to file online after receiving the assessment form in the mail. The e-filing website, account number, and unique secure access code for the individual personal property owner are printed in a purple box on the top third of the form. The e-filing website also will be available through the assessor’s website, sccmo.org/Assessor. Those who filed online in previous years should note that the unique access code changes each year. The assessor website also has blank and fillable individual and business personal property forms available.

• Mail – Complete the form and send to: St. Charles County Assessor, 201 N. Second Street, Room 141, St. Charles, MO 63301.

• Drop Box – Completed assessment forms must be submitted in the blue-labeled “County” drive-through drop box in front of the County Administration Building at 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles.

• In Person – Again, taxpayers are strongly encouraged to file personal property through contactless methods due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who wish to file in person can do so at the Assessor’s service windows at the County Administration Building, 201 N. Second Street in St. Charles, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday, excluding holidays. Forms also may be submitted in the indoor drop box located on the first floor of the Administration Building. Visitors will need to undergo a COVID-19 health screening upon entering the building and register for the assessor’s queue through the QLess kiosk in the lobby, through the QLess app on their mobile device, or through the QLess link available at sccmo.org/Assessor or sccmo.org/QLess. Monitors in the lobby and a text notification on a mobile device will update those in the queue, and visitors will be alerted visually and audibly through the monitor or their mobile device when it is their turn to approach the windows. Staff at the security desk in the lobby are available to assist with QLess registration.

Taxpayers who do not file a personal property assessment each year find themselves at or contacting the assessor’s office during the end-of-the-year rush, mainly for three reasons: • Residents did not receive a tax bill because their personal property declaration form was not returned to the Assessor. New residents are not familiar with the personal property declaration requirement and do not contact the Assessor’s Office to be added to the tax rolls.

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

“Our staff are available by phone and by email at persprop@sccmo. org to answer any questions and help with the personal property assessment filing process,” Shipman says.

Drivers can expect closures on Executive Centre East of St. Peters Centre Blvd.

Drivers on Executive Centre Parkway will encounter a number of lane closures due to work at a new development. A complete closure of this road also will be required for a few days. Here are the plans for traffic at this work site: • Daytime lane closures will take place during weekdays on this portion of Executive Centre beginning March 19. Please consider alternate routes during daytime, workday hours in order to avoid delays. Lane closures are expected to begin at 7 a.m. on workdays.

• This entire section of Executive Centre Parkway is expected to close to all through traffic for a few days beginning Friday, March 26, to allow for concrete work and time for the concrete to cure. A detour route will direct traffic to Mexico Road. The road is expected to reopen to traffic on Monday, March 29.

• The work schedule above is dependent on weather conditions. Revisions to the schedule will be posted as necessary at www.stpetersmo.net/streets.

The lane closures are needed to allow the installation of a turn lane and sewer main extension for the St. Peters Ambulatory Surgical Center/Clinic development planned for the north side of Executive Centre.

If you must drive through the construction area, please proceed with caution.

For the latest news about City of St. Peters street projects, go online to www.stpetersmo.net/streets.

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Rec Hall STL celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Rec Hall STL celebrated their grand opening on March 10 with a ribbon cutting at their new facility located at 800 S. Duchesne Drive in St. Charles.

Cutting the ribbon were owners Mark Musselman, Luke Wade and Chris Honstain. St. Charles City Economic Development Director Mike Klinghammer, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, and Christa Montgomery who represented Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer’s office personally welcomed Rec Hall STL to the area and joined members of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and ambassadors, along with chamber staff.

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social game activities all inside 33,000 square feet of fun. An over 21 venue, entry is a per person cover charge with several bars inside. Guests can bring in food, and plans are in the works for a food truck park later this year.

For more information on Rec Hall STL, their hours of operation, reserving space for groups and more, contact 314207-5331 or visit their website at www.rec-hall.com.

Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on MultiSpecialty Medical Building in St. Peters Ryan Companies US, Inc., in partnership with Surgery Partners and Advanced Bone & Joint, will bring all major orthopedic and ancillary services for Northwest Missouri under one roof with the development, design and construction of St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center and Medical Office Building. The multi-specialty facility broke ground March 11. Located at 5200 Executive Centre Pkwy, the 46,000-square-foot building is 100% pre-leased and located just a half mile from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

“This facility is helping to meet the community’s need for outpatient healthcare services in St. Peters,” said Connor Lewis, vice president of healthcare development, Ryan Companies. “This location has great access to Interstate 70 and with its proximity to the hospital’s main campus, it’s highly convenient for the residents of this area.”

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Submitted photo St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center and Medical Office Building broke ground March 11 at 5200 Executive Centre Pkwy. The 46,000-square-foot building is 100% pre-leased and located just a half mile from Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital.

of outpatient care options to patients including a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center, orthopedic clinic, imaging center and a physical therapy clinic—all under one roof.

The building is already 100% pre-leased with St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center, Advanced Bone & Joint, St. Luke’s Hospital Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Axes Physical Therapy.

“In moving to this new facility, we are very excited to offer expanded orthopedic services to our patients in partnership with our neighbors within the building,” said Advanced Bone & Joint CEO Jim Kidd. “The design of the building will allow patients easy and centralized access to a variety of services across orthopedics and supporting services all in the same location.”

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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.

EVENTS April 7: Pancake Day

This year is the 58th Annual Pancake Day for the Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon.

Because of Covid-19 the Kiwanis Club members have decided to stage a curbside event. Order your pancake breakfast online now, then pick it up at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon between 7 and 10 a.m. A second option offered is an eight-inch BIG CINN from Chris Cakes. The Pancake Meal is $9 and the BIG CINN starts at $12.99.

Proceeds benefit youth leadership programs, scholarships, Boys & Girls Club playground project. To Order Go To: http://chriscakesstl-kiwanisofallon.itemorder.com.

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 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breast-

feeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

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

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse.

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant.

For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments.

ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Weldon

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

Tuesdays: group

Diabetes

support

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

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

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

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.

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

The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

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

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

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

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

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Trinity Church.

Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

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

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

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-3696521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • March 24, 2021 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.

Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting

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: club

Women’s

fishing

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. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: 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 636-3276060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie.

Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities.

No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

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

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.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

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.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

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.

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane.

Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Fridays: Bingo

The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org

Every Saturday: Chess

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Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

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2nd Sunday: Moscow Mills Lions Breakfast

7am - noon, September - April. Moscow Community Center, Hwy C. $7/ adult, $4/child, under 6 free. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/moscowmills.

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Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club

Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)

Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles.

Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/472022532983525/

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1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.

8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market 5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

Sundays: group

Alzheimer’s support

The group meets the third Sunday of the month (unless it’s a holiday, then they meet the following Sunday) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This is a Church of the Shepherd support group and meets at the McClay Adult Day Center at 3821 McClay Road in St. Peters (upstairs). For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636875-3457.

Sundays: Overeaters Anonymous

Do you eat when you’re not hungry?

Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. There are meetings every day of the week. Please call 314-638-6070 or email bistateoal@ prodigy.net.

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Playoff bound Ambush to play the Comets The St. Louis Ambush play their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).

The Kansas City Comets and Ambush will confine their battle to the state of Missouri beginning in Independence at Cable Dahmer Arena on Friday, March 26 at 7:05 p.m. The teams will head down I-70 for Game 2 at the Family Arena on Sunday March 28 at 3:05 p.m.

If the teams are tied at a game apiece, they will play a 15-minute mini game following Game 2.

The Comets ended the regular season in third place winning seven games and losing five.

The Ambush was one slot behind them in fourth place winning eight and dropping seven.

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Ambush add backup goalie The St. Louis team strengthen their club prior to the upcoming playoffs, the St. Louis Ambush acquired goalkeeper Matt Perrella, on loan from the dormant Rochester Lancers. Perrella will be a member of the Ambush through the end of their postseason journey.

Perrella has three seasons of professional arena soccer experience, having played for the Syracuse Silver Knights, Harrisburg Heat and Utica City FC, prior to being signed by the Lancers for the 2021 season.

The Lancers are among the teams that took the season off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 14 career MASL games, Perrella posted a 5.94 goals against average and a .675 save percentage.

Perrella will replace goalkeeper Brett Petricek, who was released by the Ambush last month.

Ambush General Manager Jeff Locker said, “With the playoffs coming up, we felt better about our chances if we had a backup to (starting goalkeeper) Paulo. Getting an experienced keeper like Matt fills that need.” *Smart acquisition

Lindenwood wrestler achieves top honors Lindenwood University’s men’s wrestling team added an accolade to their trophy case.

Abner Romero of the number two-ranked Lindenwood wrestling won the 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship title at 174 pounds. The Lions as a team took third place at the championship tournament recently at America’s Center in St. Louis.

Lindenwood brought five wrestlers to the national championships and all five Lions claimed All-American status and Romero brought home the first individual title since Carlos Jacquez won the 125-pound title in 2019.

“I predicted this,” said the 174-pound champion Romero. “A year ago today, I had this moment taken from me. I know things were out of everyone’s control, but everything happens for a reason.

This is not random, I worked harder than everyone else and just believed that I was better than everyone else. I’m better than I was a year ago, and all the hard work I put in paid off. I stayed ready so I didn’t have to get ready.” *Great Accomplishment Bandits football team have several Lindenwood alumni The St. Louis Bandits will play their home indoor games at the Family Arena starting next month.

Corey Amberson, Kevin Chism, Frank Green, Keenan Mace and Isaish Mathis played with the Lions and now are on the squad of the Bandits.

For more details go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com *Football is back 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.

Bacon Banana Bread Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 70-80 minutes | Servings: 6-8

Directions: Preheat oven to 325 F. Lightly grease 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder and sugar. In separate bowl, combine mashed bananas, canola oil, eggs and vanilla extract.

Add banana mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

In small bowl, toss bacon and remaining flour until bacon is lightly coated.

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray

3 medium bananas, mashed

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar

2 eggs

8 slices bacon, cooked and cut into 1/4-1/2- inch pieces

Fold flour-coated bacon into batter. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

Bake 70-80 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on wire rack 20 minutes before inverting bread onto wire rack to cool completely.

Cut and serve.

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‘Coming 2 America’ should have been a staycation

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.

In most of his General Izzi, leader of nearby Nexdoria movies, the inimitawho wants to force a royal wedding for ble James Earl Jones towhis son. ers over the rest of cast with his Jermaine Fowler is a nice surprise, distinctive voice and brilliant though, playing Lavelle Junson, King acting. That’s why it was disAkeem’s illegitimate son (the screenturbing to see this legendary writers use an offensive term for actor looking tired and embarLavelle’s birth status throughout the rassed in “Coming 2 America,” film). Having just turned 30, Lavelle the sequel to the 1988 comedy wants to make something of himself hit starring Eddie Murphy and and not just hustle like his Uncle Reem Arsenio Hall. Jones evidently (Tracy Morgan). After arriving in Zarequested an early exit for his munda, he is overwhelmed by the lavcharacter before the story got ishness and tradition in the palace. completely out-of-control.

Throughout the story, Fowler gives his Thirty-plus years after the character courage and the willingness “Coming 2 America” photo courtesy Eddie Murphy Productions to stand up for what he believes, even to events in the original, Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) has his royal father. become King of Zamunda upon the passing of his father, King Jaffe Director Craig Brewer and Eddie Murphy make a fatal mistake, Joffer (Jones). Royal tradition demands that only a male heir will be though, by throwing in some familiar faces from “Saturday Night able to succeed Akeem, but he and Queen Lisa Joffer (Shari Headley) Live.” Leslie Jones, who plays Lavelle’s mother Mary, is not quite overhave only daughters. Although Princess Meeka (Kiki Layne), their the-top but a few minutes of Ms. Jones onscreen is more than enough. first-born child, has prepared to take the throne, Akeem and Semmi Is it too much ask that Jones play the character as a strong woman and (Hall) must travel back to America to find the son the King didn’t not a badly written and constructed stereotype? know he had sired.

Though the sets are visually stunning, “Coming 2 America” is mediAlthough technically a sequel, “Coming 2 America” feels more like ocre and offensive at times. Princess Meeka’s story arc is compelling a reunion movie where everyone just wings it. There are some good and intriguing; however, the focus should have been on her and not a moments with John Amos, who plays Lisa’s father, and Louie Ander- contrived plot involving an out-of-wedlock child. If there is another son reprising their rolls from the original. Arsenio Hall looks a little sequel, the story should be Princess Meeka’s. befuddled, though, reprising the role of Semmi, Akeem’s best friend “Coming 2 America,” rated PG-13, is available on Amazon Prime. and personal aide. Wesley Snipes does chew the scenery, though, as

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: In the Garden

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Spring is around the corner. I know what that means...time to shave my legs.

They’ve been hibernating for the last five months safely hidden beneath heavy wool socks and behind thick sweat pants.

Peeling away those layers is always scary. Kind of like removing bandages after plastic surgery only to be told that your doctor received his degree from The University of Mr. Potato Head.

I well remember the last time these limbs saw the light of day. How could I forget the trauma?

It was sometime last September. The sun was out, the temperature was warm. I figured it was the last chance to get some rays before the cold set in. I had just settled down in my lawn chair with my body sheathed in my unflattering swimsuit. Suddenly, my nosy neighbor, Mrs. Pilkinson, stretched her neck over the fence to gab.

“Hey girl! Looks like you’re getting the last rays of the season. Good for you.”

I hurriedly covered my bulbous body with my towel then turned away from her gawking and snarkily replied, “Ya, I thought I’d enjoy a little private-time secluded behind my six-foot fence; away from prying eyes who will no-doubt judge my eating habits by my gelatinous thighs then sneakily post pictures of them on their Facebook page alongside numerous laughing emojis!”

In reality, I’m not quick enough to toss out such witty barbs so I merely whined and said, “Please don’t stare!”

“Oh don’t be silly. You look great…for a pachy-

derm!” (She may not have literally said that, but she figuratively thought it!)

She continued. “Hey Hon, you may want to check yourself. It looks like a bunch of those tiny pesky black ants are swarming all over your left leg.”

Huh?! Whatever did she mean by that? I looked down and to my horror realized that those tiny black ants were in reality stubbly black leg hairs.

I glanced at the other leg; smooth and clean-shaven. How did that happen? How does a person shave an entire leg and forget to shave the entire other leg?

This time I should be prepared. I peeled off my heavyweight socks to reveal red yarn tied around each of my big toes. The perfect reminder to shave my legs…both of them.

Getting a leg up

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. Great divide 6. World’s oldest national broadcaster 9. Pasturelands 13. Chinese fruit 14. #9 Across, sing.

15. Clemency 16. One in advertising 17. “____ the land of the free ...”

18. Characteristic of birds 19. *Ongoing job in the garden 21. *Without synthetic fertilizers 23. 2nd tallest bird 24. Theatrical production 25. Curiosity killed it?

28. Additionally 30. Capital of Poland 35. Passage into a mine 37. Prefix in levorotary 39. Mid-century modern, e.g.

40. Toothy wheel 41. *Some are heirlooms 43. Make like a cat 44. Erasable programmable read only memory 46. Stanislavski’s rifle, e.g.

47. Unwanted correspondence 48. Motionless

50. Catch-22 52. “Are you sure?” in a text 53. Freight horse cart 55. Opposite of don’ts 57. *6 or more hours of sunshine 61. *Radicchio or frisée 65. On foot 66. Negative vote 68. 2020 NFL MVP 69. Morrison’s “The ____” 70. Hockey great Bobby 71. Respectable and quiet 72. Sports award 73. Affirmative response 74. Infernos DOWN 1. Old bathtub foot 2. Opposite of seek 3. Ne plus ultra 4. *Opposite of #57 Across 5. Minimum, pl.

6. Influencer’s journal 7. *Stinging pollinator 8. Holiday song 9. Bulgarian money 10. Julia Roberts’ Academy Award-winning role 11. Popular smoothie berry 12. Update an iPod 15. Inhabitant of Hungary 20. Nothing, pl.

22. Like sashimi

24. Lack of money 25. *Tomato supports 26. Highly skilled 27. Miss America’s headdress 29. Slowly leak 31. Moves at the gym 32. Monument to Buddha 33. Orderly arrangement 34. *Wiggly plowers 36. Faster than a walk 38. *Some plants and flowers emit a good one 42. *Type of digger 45. Centers, old-fashioned 49. French vineyard 51. *Last of 3 numbers on a bag of fertilizer 54. Be a pest 56. Washington, e.g.

57. Grow dim 58. Extraterrestrials’ rides 59. Pilot’s stunt 60. Type of parrot 61. “Musical” constellation 62. Russian mountain chain 63. *Type of garden hose that saves space 64. Goes with “odds”

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