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March 27, 2019

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St. Charles heart attack survivor forms Cardiac Arrest Survivors’ Support Group with the backing of the St. Charles County Ambulance District

Wetlands for Kids Day scheduled for April 6 at Busch Conservation area.

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By Brett Auten Thom Meinert will never forget it.

It was October 2015 and during one of the last lawn mows of the year when the pain started near his shoulder and instantaneously worsened.

Home alone, and the pain not letting up, Meinert, who was 59-years-old at the time, made the decision that saved his life. He called 911. The St. Charles County Ambulance District arrived just in time as Meinert’s condition continued to plummet. He soon lost his pulse (the first of 10 instances that occurred).

“I distinctly remember waking up to a female paramedic looking down at me yelling, ‘Stay with me! Come on, stay with me,’ while I felt a very heavy pressure pushing on my chest making it almost impossible to breathe,” Meinert said. “One minute, I was talking to the paramedics, then the next, I’m looking up saying, ‘this is it?’ The paramedics informed my family that they had lost me seven times in the ambulance, and another three times in the emergency room, even with the great team of medical personnel that was working on saving my life.”

Meinert and his family were told that another 5-10 minutes and he would have died.

His diagnosis was a 99 percent blocked L.A.D. (Lateral Anterior Descending) heart artery which is nicknamed the Widow Maker. This specific heart attack has a very low survival rate but with modern equipment and CPR methods of continuous chest compressions, there is hope.

Meinert is among a growing group of in-

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Pg. 16 Photo courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District Thom Meinert (center) stands with St. Charles County Ambulance District Battalion Chief Karen O’Neill (left) and Lieutenant Kari Martin who resuscitated Meinert during his cardiac event.

dividuals in the region who have been successfully resuscitated by paramedics using cutting-edge protocols for cardiac arrest management. Meinert considers himself fortunate to reside in St. Charles. In St. Charles County, an individual who experiences an out-of-hospital arrest is more than twice as likely to survive as compared to the national average “Though I’m continually thankful for being given a new lease on life, there have been times over the past few years that have been difficult,” Meinert said. “These are times where it would simply be nice to talk with someone facing a similar situation.”

That is what motivated him to launch the Cardiac Arrest Survivors’ Support Group and the inaugural meeting was held last week.

Meinert is inviting any survivors throughout See ’SUPPORT’ page 2

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Attendees of a St. Charles County Ambulance District cardiac arrest survivor luncheon.

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‘SUPPORT’ from cover the St. Charles and the St. Louis metro area to attend the meetings. There are no formal agendas planned instead the group determines the format and focus of future meetings. Family members are welcome to attend as well.

The Cardiac Arrest Survivors’ Support Group held at the St. Charles County Ambulance District Headquarters located at 4169 Old Mill Parkway, in St. Peters.

John Romeo is the SCCAD Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The St. Charles County Ambulance District implemented a new set of protocols for sudden cardiac arrest. At the time, it was rather groundbreaking, but since then, numerous other agencies have adopted the protocols because of the great results SCCAD experienced with them. Romeo can foresee the support group growing by leaps and bounds.

“I think it is a fantastic opportunity for survivors to network and share their experiences,” Romeo said. “I think potentially, once the message gets out and grows, the support group can help change the mindset and help survivors move on and lead a meaningful life.”

After recovering from his heart attack, Meinert felt a tremendous urge to get out and talk about the experience which led to the formation of the group. In future meetings, he hopes to bring cardiologists and psychologists in as guest speakers. Meinert added that the psychological ramifications linger long after.

“I struggle with it every day,” he said. “I’m so thankful to be alive and all the great things that come with it but there are many times I worry about when the next one will hit. Every time there is chest pain I wonder.”

For more information on upcoming group sessions, call or text Meinert at 636-699-9321 or email e-mail guitarmanthom@charter.net.

Catch the signs early Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. But most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you experience: • Chest discomfort: Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes – or it may go away and then return. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body: Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath.

• Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Symptoms vary between men and women. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

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MDC and DU hold Wetlands for Kids Day April 6 at Busch Conservation Area You can call them water filters, or flood buffers, but many unique plants and animals call wetlands home. On April 6, you’ll call them fun.

The annual Wetlands for Kids Day celebration is set for April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles. Wetlands for Kids Day is hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU). The event, supported by grants from Purina Pro Plan and Robert and Cynthia Reeg, is free for both kids and adults.

Wetlands for Kids Day is designed to help families have fun discovering nature while also learning about why these vital habitats are so important to Missouri.

Activities will include more than 20 education stations and touch tables where visitors can learn about wetland wildlife firsthand. There will be a chance to see live birds of prey, courtesy of the World Bird Sanctuary. A live reptile and amphibian station will provide a close-up look at these wetland inhabitants. Kids can explore the Duck Wing Maze while learning to identify

ducks by wings and plumage along the way. They can also crawl through a simulated beaver den.

Visitors will be able to examine the myriads of often unseen invertebrate creatures that inhabit our waters.

Other stations include fish tasting, DU Laser Shot, and a rod-and-reel casting station for the little ones.

Each child who attends gets a free subscription to the MDC Xplor: Adventures in Nature magazine for kids. They will also receive a DU Greenwing membership and a subscription to Greenwing magazine.

Wetlands for Kids Day will be held rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to come no matter the weather as there will be activities both indoors and out. Food will also be available for purchase during the event.

To learn more about Wetlands for Kids Day on April 6, call 636-441-4554. The August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area is in St. Charles on Highway D, about two miles west of Highway 94.

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Inspiration Corner: The regeneration that results from ruined reveries The world watched with horror when the Camp Fire destroyed Paradise, California in a matter of hours. 13,972 residences were destroyed and 86 people perished. In total, 153,336 acres were consumed before it was contained. Among the charred remnants of that community, how many dreams remain?

A close friend of mine recently walked through the controlled burn of her career when she was forced out of the company she loved. While she once considered herself fairly resilient, she sat in the ash heap of her future and wept. Not only had her employer shredded her dignity with their impersonal treatment of her during the process, they had destroyed her dreams too.

Stephen Pyne writes, “Many plants show adaptations for coping with fire, some of which appear to be specific to fire, but most of which involve a suite of traits that accommodate a suite of stresses. Some traits go beyond simple protection mechanisms against heat: they rely on fire to assure the organism’s reproductive success.”

This process is called serotiny.

In the 1930’s, a mountain pine beetle epidemic affected the lodgepole pine on the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana and contributed to a fire that burned 28,000 acres. When one walks through that region today, they walk through a densely populated pine forest due to the uniquely resilient lodgepole pine cone – which under ordinary circumstances does not sufficiently disperse seed for restocking beyond about 200 feet.

How does a pinecone feel when it is being burned? Are the seeds the tears it weeps? As they fall into the ground and the pinecone disintegrates, the earth absorbs the knowledge that for one living thing to grow, another thing must die. Can people undergo a similar process? Can a new dream grow out of the blackened husk of the dream that once was?

My friend had already survived infertility and uterine cancer before she lost her job. She watched her father-in-law lose his years-long battle with brain cancer and was given the thankless task of sorting through and purging the accumulated belongings of someone who was

no longer able. She knows grief and loss but she is rarely without a smile. She is one of the most optimistic people I know and she inspires me. Thus I was not surprised when two months after her ordeal she told me, “I found a great new job. I start on Monday.”

I responded with joy, “They are so lucky to have you.”

We do not know exactly what will bloom from the ruins of Paradise, California. Today it is a heartbroken heap of ashes. But if the Bitterroot National Forest is any indication, we must not lose hope. Quite often, sad deaths facilitate the most beautiful flowers. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com.

Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Counselor named 2019 FHSD Support Staff Employee of the Year Lisha Ewing, Educational Support Counselor at Francis Howell Union, has been selected as the 2019 The Francis Howell School District Support Staff Employee of the Year. Ewing has distinguished herself as a dedicated employee by continually going above and beyond to support her school community.

“It’s unbelievable to be honored like that, it means a lot to be recognized for the work you

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do every day,” said Ewing. “I’m part of a team here at FHU, it’s more like a family and we all have a part to do.”

Helping students can happen in a variety of ways. Ewing believes that one of the greatest things we can do is set a good example.

“Being a positive role model for my students means showing up every day for work with a mission to have a great day.

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most important time to model perseverance. I have goals and I share both my successes and my setbacks with students. I let them know that I will never give up on them, and I am always here for them,” she said.

“Lisha is one of the most caring and devoted people you will find. She is committed to her work and helping each and every student that walks through the doors at Francis Howell Union,” said FHU Principal Rob Gaugh. “She has gone out of her way to deliver food from the Mobile Market, arrange Christmas gifts for multiple families, work through tough and emotional situations with parents and students, and just goes above and beyond in performing her job. So many of the things she does will never show up on a report or form but are all essential to the success of

Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District Lisha Ewing, Educational Support Counselor at Francis Howell Union, has been selected as the 2019 The Francis Howell School District Support Staff Employee of the Year.

students and families at FH Union.”

Ewing’s support and pride are not confined to the halls of FHU; she is one of FHSD’s biggest supporters.

Ewing will be honored, along

with each school’s Support Staff Employees of the Year, Teachers of the Year, Howell of Fame Award winners, and District retirees at the annual Howell of Fame Awards Ceremony on May 6.

Holt senior to study in Germany on Rotary Youth Exchange Program scholarship

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Holt High School senior Megan Wood has been awarded a scholarship through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program to study in Germany. Wood will spend an entire academic year in the country, with two to three host families, representing her school and country as she learns more about the German culture, traditions and language.

“Through this opportunity I hope to gain better appreciation of other cultures and languages, as well as my own,” Wood said. “I hope to be able to bring back what I learn and share it with friends and family. I really hope to be proficient and as close as I can get to fluency in German, because I have always wanted to be able to speak more than one language.”

Wood took German her first year of high Photo courtesy Wentzville School District school, then took it the next step by wading into Holt High School senior Megan Wood has been awarded a scholarship Pre-Advanced Placement (AP) German classes, through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program to study in Germany. and capped off her German studies with a full AP German language and culture class. Soon, she will this amazing opportunity to live and study abroad. dive right into German culture by studying within She will be able to build on and apply what she learned in the classroom to the real world. By the country, itself.

“Honestly, I chose to take German because I taking advantage of this, I know she will not only heard Holt had an amazing German teacher,” grow as an individual, but also set herself apart in Wood said. “It was – by far – one of the best deci- the future, opening many doors academically and sions I’ve made in high school, because I instantly professionally.”

Holt High will have an exchange student through fell in love with it! I absolutely love learning the language and about the culture, so I want to im- the same program next year, but the student and merse myself in it, to be able to better understand country of origin have not yet been confirmed.

The Rotary Youth Exchange program began in the German way of life.

That “amazing German teacher,” Sunny Ray Ser- the late 1920s, and now over 8,500 students parna, was an exchange student in her senior year, as ticipate every year from over 70 countries. Wood’s well, and knows firsthand how this opportunity scholarship is estimated to have a value of $20,000, including room and board, and tuition to a local can change Wood’s future for the better.

Serna said, “I am beyond ecstatic for Megan and high school in the host country.

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Managing Partner Brandon Matejcic celebrated the grand opening of the new Outback Steakhouse, with a ribbon cutting on March 6.

Joining Matejcic were city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, several members of the board of aldermen, Outback Steakhouse staff, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Outback Steakhouse is located at 5228 North

Service Road in St. Peters and is an Australian-inspired steakhouse restaurant, serving unbeatable steak cuts and complemented by delicious choices of chicken, ribs, seafood and pasta.

For more information on Outback Steakhouse, their hours of operation and menu options, please call 636-940-9409 or visit their website at www. outback.com.

Elekta to relocate its St. Louis office to Streets of St. Charles Elekta, a Sweden-based medical device company that manufactures, sells, and services cancer treatment solutions, will relocate one of its product supply and support centers from Maryland Heights to Streets of St. Charles in St. Charles.

Elekta will occupy approximately 40,000 square feet on the second and third floors of 1450 Beale Street within the mixed-use development. The building, currently under construction, is scheduled to be completed later this spring. Elekta will office more than 100 employees on-site.

A leader in precision radiation medicine with nearly 4,000 employees worldwide, Elekta is committed to ensuring everyone with cancer has access to – and benefits from – precise, personalized radiotherapy treatments. The global company’s St. Louis office serves as the location where Elekta’s treatment planning software is developed. A critical component of comprehensive cancer treatment and care, precision radiation therapy can enable treatment of large numbers of cancer cases to improve patient’s quality of life and save lives.

“Our employees are our most important asset at Elekta, and to that end we selected an office location in St. Louis that would reflect that commitment and provide them with a working environment conducive to higher levels of engagement and productivity,” says Garth Andrews, SVP, Global Engineering at Elekta. “The new facility offers a vibrant environment to live, work and play in a diverse and stimulating urban-like setting.

We are excited that our employees will have a truly flexible and collaborative working environment with so many amenities close at hand and believe

that this will greatly increase our ability to support our recruiting and retention initiatives.”

“We’re thrilled that Elekta has selected Streets of St. Charles for their St. Louis office,” stated Christopher M. West, Partner and CEO of Cullinan Properties, Ltd. “Elekta is part of a growing number of forward-thinking companies seeking more than just office space. Locating in an environment that also offers employees additional amenities such as dining, shopping, entertainment, luxury apartments and fitness on-site, as well as hotels for out of town guests and employees, can be a tremendous company benefit to those workers. We feel there will be a great synergy with Elekta joining our growing line-up of office and retail tenants at Streets of St. Charles, and look forward to welcoming them to the Streets of St. Charles community.”

Jim Loft, Sr. Vice President with Colliers International, the firm representing Cullinan Properties in the lease transaction, stated “Even from our initial tour of the property, it was clear that Elekta was focused on providing a work environment conducive to recruiting and retaining the best talent, and we felt all along that the Streets of St. Charles was a great fit. The two groups worked well together to structure an arrangement that worked for all, and we are thrilled to have completed this transaction with them.”

The 60,000 SF mixed-use building was designed

by St. Louis architecture firm, Oculus, Inc., and the general contractor for the project is Brinkmann Constructors.

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Is it a cold or the flu?

It can be hard to discern a common cold from the flu. A cold can be caused by more than 200 different viruses while the flu is often caused by the influenza A and B viruses.

Here’s how to tell the difference between these two viral

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illnesses and what you can do to get back to feeling well.

Cold vs. flu symptoms While the symptoms of cold and flu are quite similar, there are some key differences. Both often involve a cough, runny nose and sore throat. However, the flu usually comes with body aches and a high fever.

Children might also experience vomiting and diarrhea with the flu. Compared to the common cold, the flu comes on more suddenly and the symptoms are much more severe.

How to treat it Many over-the-counter or at-home remedies can help alleviate the symptoms of cold or flu. These treatments might include medications like Tylenol, ibuprofen and throat lozenges.

You can also gargle warm salt water to ease a sore throat. Beyond this, it’s important to stay hydrated and keep good nutrition.

If you’re diagnosed with the flu, your doctor may prescribe Tamiflu, an antiviral medication that generally shortens the duration of the influenza virus by 12 to 24 hours if started immediately. The best way to protect yourself during flu season — which can last as late as May — is to get a flu shot.

While it doesn’t ensure you won’t get the flu, it reduces the likelihood and dramatically decreases the severity of its symptoms.

When to seek emergency care If you experience a fever of 104 or above not relieved by Tylenol or ibuprofen, difficulty breathing, extreme shortness

of breath, pain or pressure in the chest, sudden dizziness or confusion, persistent vomiting or flu-like symptoms that improve but return worse and with a fever, visit the emergency room. These are red-flag symptoms that need greater medical attention.

Whether you have the flu or just a common cold, be aware of symptoms and know when to seek care. With the proper treatment, you can feel better and get healthy sooner.

Gina Allen, FNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at BJC Convenient Care located at 2630 Highway K in O’Fallon. BJC Convenient Care is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for patients age two and over. For more information, please call 636-928-WELL.

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April 13: Open House Post 312

The American Legion turns 100. From 9-10 p.m., Post 312 doors are open.

Learn about the work of The American Legion. Displays, videos throughout the day. Then a social hour at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m., guest speakers and live, free music by Cole Blue Steel at 7 p.m. Details at www.alpost312mo.org. Call the Post at 636-947-7666.

EVENTS March 30: Charity dance

KC Knights of Columbus (Dardenne Prairie) Ladies Charity Dance takes place from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at 2199 Post Rd. Tickets are $15 a person and includes beer, soda, snacks and bottled water. To purchase tickets contact Shirley Boyer at 314-795-5577.

March 30: Senior dance

April 7: Organ donation discussion

Ethical Society Mid Rivers will host J.T. Thomas, organ transplant recipient, as he discusses his experiences, and programs involving organ donation. All are welcome at the event from 10:30-11:30 at 260 Brown Road in St. Peters. For more information, visit http://www.EthicalSocietyMR.org or call 636-395-0249.

Seniors can dance the night away at the new Krekel Civic Center and help Meals on Wheels, too. The event starts at 6 p.m. and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to support O’Fallon’s Meals on Wheels program, which brings a hot meal to home-bound seniors throughout O’Fallon. Admission is $10 per person for ages 64 and under, $8 for 65–79 with ID and free for ages 80-plus with ID. The fun includes music and a DJ donated by Gateway Bop and Boogie, a 50/50 drawing, door prize drawings and a free dance lesson from 6:15 – 7 p.m. Snacks will be available for purchase. No alcohol or carry-ins allowed. The event is sponsored by the O’Fallon Senior Center with support from the O’Fallon Senior Resident Advisory Committee.

For ticket information, please contact the O’Fallon Senior Center at 636-2724180.

April 12: Fundraising event

March 31: Breakfast

The Child Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides services to children victimized by abuse and neglect will host its annual gala, to raise much-needed funds to continue fighting child abuse. The black-tie gala will be themed around a Kentucky Derby garden party and guests are encouraged to wear bow ties and hats while enjoying themed drinks and appetizers, a three-course dinner, an impressive live and silent auction, and entertainment by the Downtime Band. The event will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles and is open to the public. To become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or to learn more about attending the event, please visit www.thechildcenter.com/ gala.

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at1424 First Capitol Drive South, St. Charles) will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee, Cost for adults is $8, for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

March 31: Jazz concert

If you are a lover of jazz, look no further than the award-winning Anderson Jazz Trio performing in concert at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the church office prior to the event and at the door on the day of the performance. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission; $5 for students in grades one through eight; free admission for children five and under. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636-441-7425.

Turning Point Advocacy Services annual event, Boots ‘n Bling, will be held at the Aspen Center in Innsbrook.

Doors open at 6 p.m. This year’s guest speaker is the Honorable Kelly Boniec.

Broniec, an associate circuit judge in Montgomery County, handles a variety court cases. As a guest speaker, she will discuss her experience in prosecuting and hearing cases in family, criminal and civil law that connect with Turning Point’s work as advocates and educators in sexual abuse. Guests at Boots ‘n Bling will enjoy dinner, a live auction and dancing. Every guest who brings an item from the shelter’s wish list will receive a raffle ticket for prizes. To reserve a seat or table, or to donate, call 636-456-1186, visit turningpointdvs.com, or find Turningpointwmo on Facebook.

April 27: One with Courage Gala

May 4: Friedens UCC benefit shrimp boil

Friedens is hosting a benefit shrimp boil at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles. It will benefit the Emmaus Homes, Inc. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the meal will begin at 6 p.m. There are a limited number of tickets so call 636-946-2884 by April 30 to get your reservations.

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.

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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.

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: 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.

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

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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

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Sports you see with Gary B...

Ambush soccer playoff hopes are dim The St. Louis Ambush, your professional soccer team that play home games at the Family Arena, lost 10-7 to the Kansas City Comets Saturday night at the Silverstein Eye Centers Arena in Independence, Missouri.

The loss drops the Ambush to 10-13 on the season, while the Comets improved to 11-10. Both teams came into this match competing for the second playoff berth in the MASL South Central Division. While the Ambush aren’t yet numerically eliminated, the loss all but erased their playoff hopes.

In order to still earn a trip to the postseason, the Ambush would have to defeat the 18-3 Milwaukee Wave next Friday and the Comets would have to lose all three of their remaining games.

The final home game will be this Friday at the Family Arena. *Still a chance Rascals opening seasons getting close The River City Club are preparing CarShield Field in O’Fallon for the team to have their first regular season game on May 9 at 7:05 p.m. against the Washington Wild Things.

Mark your calendar for the third annual St. Louis Legends Game for Aug. 3 at CarShield Field featuring former Cardinal Lance Berkman and St. Louis Ram Isaac Bruce.

Additional participants will be announced throughout the summer leading up to the event. *Baseball is everywhere Women’s football back in the Lou – tryouts available After winning the National Championship in 2017 and taking a year off from play, the St. Louis SLAM Women’s Football team is back!

The team is back for another season of fitness, service and football. After winning back-to-back national championships in 2016 and 2017 and they have high hopes for this 2019 season.

A majority of our 2017 championship season team members have returned in addition to 15 rookies.

The team began workouts and practices in early January. Through hard work and support from the community, the St. Louis SLAM Women’s Football Team is able to positively impact the lives of women and youth in the area with education and football-related training.

The team is still looking for some talented ladies.

No experience necessary. If you have a good work ethic, good attitude and are competitive, come tryout!

Their first game will be April 13 and they will play their home games at St. Mary’s High School.

For more information go to www.STLSlamFootball. com *Women’s tackle football

Tennis on a roll at Lindenwood The Lindenwood University’s men’s tennis team won its second-straight match defeating Missouri Valley College 5-2 on Saturday in St. Charles.

Guillaume Teste had two clutch victories by scores of 7-5, 7-5 in his match while Michele Gaspari won his two sets by a 7-5 margin and a 6-1 differential.

Theo Butaeye (6-4, 6-3) and Juan Albin (6-1, 6-1) each picked up a two-set win in their matches as well.

Logan Orr had a marathon of a match but in the end lost in three sets.

Butaeye and Teste teamed up to win their doubles match by a 6-3 final.

And finally, Hector Horcajada and Orr earned a slim 7-6 victory in their doubles competition to help earn the team point. ~~~Picking up their first two wins

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, among many other activities.

Goose the cat is Marvel’s latest breakout star

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.

Forget Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, because the biggest star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) these days is a cute tabby cat called Goose.

This feline is part of the “Captain Marvel” storyline and brings out the best in Nick Fury, played by Jackson. There’s more to her than meets the eye, though, as Fury himself can confirm.

Films released by Marvel Studios sometimes have breakout stars like Goose, no matter if they are animal, vegetable or mineral.

A surprise hit after it arrived in theaters, 2014’s “The Guardians of the Galaxy” featured an intelligent, tree-like creature called Groot. He would only utter the line “I am Groot” which, to the uninitiated, sounded horribly repetitive. Some of his colleagues, with the exception of Star Lord (Chris Pratt), could interpret the subtle nuances in Groot’s speech.

After he sacrificed himself for his friends, a small part of his damaged body was planted and a baby Groot was the result. The opening credits of “Guardians of

“Captain Marvel” photo courtesy Marvel Studios

the Galaxy Vol. 2” showed the tiny creature dancing to “Mr. Blue Sky” by the Electric Light Orchestra as destruction rained down around him. He was still an asset to the team, but a post-credits scene showed an older and taller Groot apparently going through puberty.

Hayley Atwell is decidedly human and became another of Marvel Studios’ standout players. Atwell originated the role

of Peggy Carter in “Captain America: The First Avenger.”

Carter saw something special in Steven Rogers (Chris Evans), a 4-F reject given a chance to serve his country in World War II. Thanks to the Super Solider Serum, Rogers became the hero known as Captain America.

After some romantic tension, Rogers and Carter finally arranged a date near the end of the movie, but the good Captain

apparently sacrificed himself to save countless lives. Though he didn’t die, Rogers was frozen for 70 years before he was revived in the 21st Century. An elderly Peggy was still alive and in a skilled nursing facility, but she later passed away. In dream sequences in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Peggy Carter appeared to Captain America, offering him a chance at a life with his lost love.

Released in 2015, “Ant-Man” was another hit for Marvel featuring a lead character that wasn’t as well known. Paul Rudd was perfectly cast as the tiny hero and will appear in the upcoming “Avengers: Endgame.” Michael Pena stole the show, however, as Luis, a fast-talking ex-con who answered most questions with hilarious monologues of Shakespearean proportions. Luis also returned for last year’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”

The MCU is filled with mighty heroes and powerful villains, but these breakout characters are the ones that tend to stick with us.

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St. Charles Christian Church, 3337 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301 Orchard Farm Fire Hall, 5045 Hwy. 94 North, St. Charles, MO 63301 St. Francis of Assisi School, 1360 Farnham St., Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373 St. John United Church of Christ (Fellowship Hall), 405 S. Fifth St., St. Charles 63301 St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303 The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 St. Charles County Association of Realtors, 110 Point West Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301 Willie Harris School, 2800 Old Muegge Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 Hope Lutheran Church, 1975 Old Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63303 Gould Community Bldg. - Wapelhorst Park, 1875 Muegge Rd., St. Charles 63303 St. Charles First Baptist Church, 2701 Muegge Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 Presbyterian Church, 131 Gamble St., St. Charles, MO 63301 Good Shepherd Church of Christ, 3115 W. Elm St., St. Charles, MO 63301 George Null School, 435 Yale Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301 American Legion Post #312, 2500 Raymond Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 Memorial Hall – Blanchette Park, 1900 W. Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 Discovery Elementary School, 500 Discovery Path Ln., St. Charles, MO 63301 Discovery Elementary School, 500 Discovery Path Ln., St. Charles, MO 63301 Knights of Columbus Bldg. #823, 20 Westbury Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2100 W. Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 Good Shepherd Church of Christ, 3115 W. Elm St., St. Charles, MO 63301 Faith United Methodist Church, 2950 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301 Christview Christian Church, 64 Terrie Ln., St. Charles, MO 63301 St. Charles West High School, 3601 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301 St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303 The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 Barnwell Junior High School, 1035 Jungs Station Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 Zion Lutheran Church, 3866 Old Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63304 Waypoint Church, 4075 S. Old Hwy. 94, St. Charles, MO 63304 Harvester Christian Church, 2950 Kings Crossing (Community Lobby), St. Charles, MO 63303 Harvester Christian Church (Worship Lobby), 2950 Kings Crossing, St. Charles, MO 63303 Jungs Station Baptist Church, 1120 Jungs Station Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 Calvary Temple, 3930 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Fairmount Elementary School, 1725 Thoele Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Brookdale St. Peters, 363 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 McClay Branch Library, 2760 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 St. Peters City Hall (Meeting Room C), 1 City Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376 St. Charles Elks Lodge #690, 560 St. Peters Howell Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Harvester Church of the Nazarene, 3115 McClay Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 St. Peters Senior Center, 108 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 St. Peters Elementary School, 400 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376

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First Baptist Church of St. Peters, 3533 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 Joachim & Ann Care Services, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Hollenbeck Middle School, 4555 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Joachim & Ann Care Services, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Spencer Road Branch Library, 427 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 DuBray Middle School, 100 DuBray Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 Life Church, 8134 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 South Middle School, 300 Knaust Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Progress South Elementary School, 201 Knaust Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Gateway Church, 250 Salt Lick Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Warren Elementary School, 141 Weiss Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Cottleville City Hall, 5490 Fifth St., Cottleville, MO 63304 Mid Rivers Seventh Day Adventist Church, 600 Salt Lick Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Grace Community Chapel, 7661 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Rock Creek Elementary School, 8970 Mexico Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Francis Howell Middle School, 825 O’Fallon Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304 Grace United Church of Christ of O’Fallon, 8326 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Knights of Columbus Bldg. - Cottleville, 5701 Hwy. N, St. Charles, MO 63304 Mid Rivers Elementary School, 7479 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 Fort Zumwalt West High School, 1251 Turtle Creek Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Community of Christ Church, 2790 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Fort Zumwalt Hope High School, 307 W. Pitman St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Krekel Civic Center, 305 Civic Park Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 St. Paul Knights of Columbus, 1270 Church Rd., St. Paul, MO 63366 Mount Hope School, 1099 Mount Hope Ln., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Deer Run Branch Library, 1300 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Westhoff Elementary School, 900 Homefield Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Emge Elementary School, 250 Fallon Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63368 First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 Wentzville Community Club, 500 W. Main St., Wentzville, MO 63385 Heritage Primary School (Academy Gym), 612 Blumhoff Ave., Wentzville, MO 63385 Foristell City Hall, 121 Mulberry St., Foristell, MO 63348 Knights of Columbus - Flint Hill #9023, 2061 Grothe Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 St. Joseph School, 1410 Josephville Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Hwy. Z, Wentzville, MO 63385 Progress Park Banquet Center, 968 Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 Wentzville South Middle School, 561 E. Hwy. N, Wentzville, MO 63385 Wentzville City Hall, 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385 Sunset Ridge Community Club, 1359 Sunburst Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 Prairie View Elementary School, 1550 Feise Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63368 Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Immaculate Conception Church, 7701 Hwy. N, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Corporate Parkway Branch Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385 First Baptist Church of Lake St. Louis, 2230 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 Chapel of the Lake, 11000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 Crossroads Elementary School, 7500 Hwy. N, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Monticello Club House, 2 Dunmore Circle, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Park Place Senior Living, 2002 Boardwalk Place Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 Twin Chimneys Elementary School, 7396 Twin Chimneys Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368 St. Gianna Catholic Church, 450 E. Hwy. N, Wentzville, MO 63385 Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Ostmann Elementary School, 200 Meriwether Lewis Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 Liberty High School, 2275 Sommers Road, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 Pheasant Point Elementary School, 3450 Pheasant Meadow Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 Immaculate Conception Church, 7701 Hwy. N, O’Fallon, MO 63368 Christ Alone Lutheran Church, 2600 Bates Rd., Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 John Weldon Elementary School, 7370 Weldon Spring Rd., Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 Castlio Elementary School, 1020 Dingledine Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Messiah Lutheran Church, 5911 S. Hwy. 94, St. Charles, MO 63304 Daniel Boone Elementary School, 201 W. Hwy. D, Wentzville, MO 63385 Christ Lutheran Church, 123 Church Rd., Augusta, MO 63332 Hopewell Baptist Church, 1140 E. Hwy. N, Wentzville, MO 63385 St. John’s United Church of Christ, 945 Wolfrum Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1580 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Friedens Peace United Church of Christ, 3560 Mill St., New Melle, MO 63365 Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Rd., St Charles, MO 63304 Mary Emily Bryan Middle School, 605 Independence Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Kisker Branch Library, 1000 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 St. Charles County Election Authority, 397 Turner Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376

I, Kurt Bahr, Director of Elections within and for the county of St. Charles, State of Missouri, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list as certified to me the candidate offices and issues for which are entitled to be voted for at the General Municipal Election to be held April 2, 2019.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF: I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal on this 22nd day of January 2019.

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Moore On Life

By Cindy Moore

Plane crazy ‘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.

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Some things in life take place that make you scratch your head and ask, “How in the heck did that happen?”

Case and point: A woman recently left her child at the airport terminal. She had already made herself comfortable and took her seat onboard. Only after the plane had taken off and began cruising at an altitude of 30,000 miles and the stewards were well into snack service mode, did she discover her oversight. She then promptly threw a conniption fit and the plane was forced to make an abrupt U-turn and head back to pick up the kid.

Really? Who believes she “forgot” her child. Did she not ask herself at some point, “Hey, where is that little annoying human that has been whining constantly for a juice box and asking non-stop questions?

Where is that kid that thought it was so funny when we last used the airplane potty to flush Mommy’s wallet down the super-sonic toilet?”

My thinking is the kid was throwing a colossal tantrum back in the waiting area. He probably discovered the last fruit snack in his bag contained a green gummy instead of all red ones. Then he got so revved up that he threw up on the man seated next to them.

While everyone was preoccupied with cleaning up fruit snack spew, the mother stealthily grabbed her luggage and slipped through the gate entry and enjoyed the next hour of peace and quiet until she real-

ized she’d left her phone in her kid’s backpack. She absolutely had to turn around.

I can relate. I’ve tried on more than one occasion to leave my kids behind. It never worked.

Once when we were at the grocery store mine knocked down a pyramid of pickles display. I sloshed through dill juice and over broken glass and hurriedly raced towards the exit.

I almost made it before security stopped me and shouted, “Freeze!” I thought I was going to be tazed, so I put both hands up in the air. That’s when the guard placed a kid on each arm and shoved us all out the door.

So close.

So let’s give this lady a break. Raising kids is hard on the emotions. Next time she should opt for the aircraft’s overhead compartment. It’s just the right size to fit a toddler in.

C i n d y 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.