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May 4, 2022

Exercise goes under the microscope

Around Town Hats off to our veterans. Pg. 2 Safewise.com ranks O’Fallon and Cottleville on the list of Missouri’s safest cities. Pg. 3 New Mathnasium learning center opens in Lake St. Louis. Pg. 3 A SENIOR MOMENT. Pg. 3

School Wentzville School District names new superintendent of schools. Pg. 4 Fort Zumwalt names new principals. Pg. 5

Features

Submitted photo The Lindenwood University Exercise Performance Nutrition Lab has been one of the more active exercise and nutrition laboratories in the country publishing around five scientific papers annually.

Research laboratory at Lindenwood University conducts studies that involve various forms of exercise, nutrition and supplementation By Brett Auten Lindenwood is on the lookout for a few fine folks. Dr. Chad Kerksick is an Assistant Dean of Research & Innovation at Lindenwood and is the Director of the Exercise and Performance Nutrition Laboratory. The laboratory regularly conducts research studies that involve various forms of exercise, nutrition, and supplementation to examine changes in health, performance, and recovery in all populations. Kerksick and the Lindenwood students are on the hunt for participants.

The lab was founded in 2015 and all data collection in the laboratory is completed by undergraduate and graduate students at Lindenwood University. Faculty members identify research projects and coordinate with staff members to complete the study protocols. The Lindenwood EPNL has been one of the more active exercise and nutrition laboratories in the country publishing around five scientific papers annually Members of the community can schedule time to have various tests completed to assess body composition and performance. The fees charged for each test range from $50 - $200 depending on the time and personnel required, cost of equipment and

complexity of the test. There are currently two tests they are in need of participants for, each also has cash compensation. The first, a randomized double-blind prospective evaluation of the cognitive impacts of dietary supplements in healthy adults. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a combination of two dietary supplements, Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catech, on cognitive function, well-being, mood, cognitive interferences and inflammation. “You do not have to be the picture See ‘EXERCISE‘ page 2

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Submitted photos The Lindenwood University Exercise Performance Nutrition Lab has been one of the more active exercise and nutrition laboratories in the country publishing around five scientific papers annually.

‘EXERCISE’ from cover of health, but you can’t be under the care of a doctor for a disease,” Kerksick said. The other study is one on the impact of a blended plant protein supplement on resistance training adaptations. The aim of the research study is to examine the effect of plant protein on resistance training adaptations. “We want you to have been doing some sort of resistance training within the last

year,” Dr. Kerksick said. “We will give you an exercise program to follow.” Businesses or corporations who promote health and wellness challenges with their work force utilize the testing. Additionally, competitive athletes who may have general or specific health and fitness goals, or trainers or coaches who have clients or athletes who want to accurately track changes, the EPNL can conduct various tests to help you

meet these goals. Members of the research team will complete each test and provide a copy of results. “We have very sophisticated equipment that you won’t find at your typical fitness center,” Kerksick said. “And, we usually have two or three studies going at once.” For more information, visit Lindenwood. edu.

Hats off to our veterans By Gary Baute On the heels of the death of their son, Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, Mark and Jaclyn Schmitz started a nonprofit called The Freedom 13. After living through the worst news possible, and then seeing the immediate affects on Jared’s military brothers and sisters, it was realized though Jared was gone, his job was not. Our military gives “their everything,” literally gives their lives for us and for those lucky enough to make it back, that doesn’t mean things will ever be the same. These changes effect everything from the things they are taught, the things they see, what they live through, their losses and their family. Sometimes they are coming back to broken homes or missing the growing up of their children. Our military’s sacrifice is unlike anything most civilians can comprehend. The mission of The Freedom 13 is to help veterans and their families. Initially the

projects surrounding housing and PTSD initiatives. When four friends got together to stay after a Zumba fitness class to talk about ways to help support veterans battling PTSD, the Hats Off to Our Veterans Gala came to life. Grab your large hats and join us for an afternoon to honor our veterans benefiting The Freedom 13 Veteran Retreat Center Project. Join us aboard the Miss Augusta Yacht for a unique gala to Submitted photo honor our veterans on May 22. (From left) Kathi McKenzie stands with Jaclyn Schmitz, Mary Enderle and Event boarding starts at 2:30 p.m. Marcia Rodriguez in hats designed by custom hat designer Dianne Isbell of Hats by Dianne. prior to cruising the river then This project will give veterans ming, gardening and yard games dock at 5 p.m. Ticket costs are an opportunity to stay at one of all while bonding with other vet$200/person. Cocktail or high tea attire (Kentucky Derby look) is the riverfront retreat houses free erans. of charge. While there they can Register at www.TheFreerequested. Thanks to premier sponsor ‘1st enjoy fishing, kayaking, swim- dom13.org/events Phorm’ and many other supporting sponsors, you can enjoy an afternoon of heavy hors d’oeuvres, Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an premium open bar, live auction, athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio silent auction, raffle items and sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rasbeautiful photo opportunities on cals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. the Miss Augusta all to fund The com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, Freedom 13 veteran retreat proj‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9. ect.

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Safewise.com ranks O’Fallon and Cottleville on the list of Missouri’s safest cities The newest report from safewise.com found that O’Fallon is once again one of the safest cities in the state of Missouri. O’Fallon was the only city in the top 20 with a population of more than 75,000, and joins Cottleville as the only St. Charles County cities to be recognized. Safewise.com utilized FBI crime data and their nationwide State of Safety survey to rank Missouri cities, but also considered other factors, such as graduation rates, socioeconomic statistics and unemployment rates. The site said it chose those statistics to include because “over the past eight years, (sitewise.com has) observed a correlation between socioeconomic factors and reported crime rates.” “The entire O’Fallon community can be proud of this accomplishment,” said O’Fallon’s Mayor, Bill Hennessy. “We’re blessed to live in a community full of residents and businesses that work to keep our neighborhoods safe. And, being named one of Missouri’s safest cities is just further evidence of the professionalism and tal-

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ent of O’Fallon’s Police Department. Those men and women are truly dedicated to keeping our city safe and secure.” The full report can be viewed at https://www.safewise. com/blog/safest-cities-missouri.

New Mathnasium learning center opens in Lake St. Louis There’s a fresh face at Mathnasium of Lake St. Louis. New center owner Mo Riad is eager to bring fun and effective supplementary math programs to community children in grades one through 12. “With over six years of experience and the experienced team at our Creve Coeur location helping to support our new Lake St. Louis location, we know we can make an immediate impact to our families in the Lake St. Louis, Wentzville, Dardenne Prairie, O’Fallon, and surrounding communities”, said Riad. The math-only learning center at 6251 Ronald Reagan Blvd at the Shoppes of Hawk Ridge fills in knowledge gaps, keeps students caught up in school, and

makes learning math fun. “We don’t rely on memorization or drilling. Mathnasium students receive the true foundational understanding they need to build number sense — an intuitive understanding of how numbers work,” said Riad. “And while we help struggling students develop into ‘A’ students, we also help ‘A’ students go on to even greater achievements. The transformation in these children extends beyond the math classroom; they gain the confidence to take on the world. As educators, we’re thrilled to be able to have this impact.” Learn more: http://www.mathnasium.com/lakestlouis

THIS WEEK’S PICK

St. Charles Trolley returns to the streets Skip the driving and hop on the St. Charles Trolley. This 30-minute loop provides a free and easy way to get around the city. The trolley is available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. until Dec. 24. There is a lift to provide access for riders using wheelchairs, scooters, crutches, walkers, or other mobility aids. For the comfort of riders, no pets are allowed, only service animals. The St. Charles Trolley stops at the following locations: • St. Charles Convention Center • Streets of St. Charles • Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

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Country Inn & Suites Hotel Main Street and Perry Street Visitors Center North Main Colonnade Frenchtown at 2nd and Lawrence Street The Foundry Art Centre Riverside Drive at Boone’s Lick Road Mark Twain Village / Bass Pro Shop

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W W W. M YC N E W S . C O M

Wentzville School District students advance to DECA international competition Nearly 1,600 high school marketing students from across the state competed in the annual Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference. After successful results in their competitions, 35 WSD students competed in the DECA International Career Development Conference, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia April 23-26. Students competed as individuals or in teams in a

variety of categories and created a video response to realistic workplace problems, which were evaluated by more than 150 business and industry professionals who serve as competitive events judges. DECA’s industry-validated competitive events are aligned with the National Curriculum Standards in the career clusters of marketing, business management, administration, finance, and hospitality and tourism.

Wentzville School District names new superintendent of schools The Wentzville School District has selected Dr. Danielle S. Tormala as the district’s new superintendent beginning July 1. Tormala replaces Dr. Cain, who has served the WSD as superintendent since 2013 and has accepted a role as superintendent in the Rockwood School District. Tormala will serve as the district’s 19th superintendent. She will be the first woman to fill this role in the WSD. The announcement follows a national search conducted by the Missouri School Board’s Association (MSBA). The search was based on the input of district stakeholders including staff and community members. Tormala currently serves as the associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction at the City of St. Charles School District, where she has worked since 2006 and has served as second-in-command since 2008. As Tormala assumes the role of superintendent of schools for the 2022-2023 school year; she will also begin her 20th year in school district administration. “I am thrilled to join the Wentzville School District by continuing to serve students throughout St. Charles County,” said Tormala. “As the Wentzville superintendent, I look forward to working alongside the staff and community by building upon WSD’s strong foundation to ensure that Wentzville becomes a recognized leader of excellence in education for strong educational programming and the ability to meet the unique needs of our students and community.” During her 23 years in public education, she has served students at both large and medium-sized school systems. She prides herself on making informed decisions that are student-centered, focused on

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District has selected Dr. Danielle S. Tormala as the district’s new superintendent beginning July 1.

student achievement, data-driven, considerate of all points of view, and are fiscally responsible through strategic, transparent, and visionary planning. Prior to her current role, she has held various administrative roles including the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction at the City of St. Charles Schools, the assessment specialist at Francis Howell School District, and also served as the early childhood director at the City of St. Charles Schools for eight years in addition to her associate superintendent duties. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at Maryville University and Lindenwood University and was an elementary teacher at the Hazelwood School District. “Dr. Tormala brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our district,” said Betsy Bates, WSD Board of Education president. “She has a proven history of driving student achievement in her current role, and we look forward to seeing her grow that vision on a larger scale. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Tormala to the WSD family.” She holds doctor of education and educational specialist degrees

in educational leadership and policy analysis from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, has a Master of Arts in educational leadership from Maryville University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in the College of Public Service from St. Louis University. She also holds a superintendent certification, principal certificate (K-8), and elementary teacher certificate (K-8) from the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. “I want to thank Dr. Cain for his many years of exemplary leadership and look forward to carrying on the example of excellence that he has established within the district, state, and nation,” Tormala said. “I can’t wait to begin serving the Wentzville students, families, and community.” Tormala is married to Nathan Tormala who works for St. Charles County Government. They are longtime residents of St. Charles County. They have two elementary-aged daughters. Tormala enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, boating, and interior decorating including home renovation projects.

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Fort Zumwalt names new principals Jackie Hottelman has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt South Middle School, Dr. Beth Allen has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt Dardenne Elementary School in O’Fallon and Dr. Wayne Dierker has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt Rock Creek Elementary School in O’Fallon, effective July 1. Hottelman returns to South Middle, where she taught sixth-grade math, after serving the past six years as assistant principal and then principal at Dardenne Elementary. “I spent most of my teaching career with this age group and am looking forward to this new stage of my work with Fort Zumwalt. This change, of course, means leaving a community I have come to cherish,” she wrote in a letter to Dardenne staff and families. Hottelman has already met with staff at South Middle to introduce herself and looks forward to getting to know students and families better. “I’d like to focus on getting to know everyone in the school community (staff, students, families),” she says. “My goal is to be present in the building, visiting classrooms, and checking in with staff and students to see how I can support them” Hottelman works to model life-long learning. She is currently focused on how to best support educators so they are able to support students be successful. As a math teacher she is seeking to better support students when they just don’t understand the first presentation of concepts.

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Pete Pratte DVM - Lake St. Louis Animal Care - 636.625.4647 www.vetmobileclinic.com Photos courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District (From left) Jackie Hottelman has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt South Middle School, effective July 1, Dr. Beth Allen has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt Dardenne Elementary School in O’Fallon, effective July , Dr. Wayne Dierker has been appointed the new principal at Fort Zumwalt Rock Creek Elementary School in O’Fallon, effective July 1.

“I love watching students have ‘lightbulb’ moments where they understand skills and see how to connect them to the real world,” she says. When not at school, Hottelman is busy with three children of her own, or spending time “with friends who are like family. Usually we are outdoors, camping, running, just being active.” Allen, a Fort Zumwalt South High alum, has spent 24 years in the district as an elementary school teacher, curriculum coordinator and as an elementary school assistant principal. From 2012 to 2019 Allen oversaw the writing and implementation of elementary English Language Arts curriculum for the district. “I have two priorities moving into the new school year,” Allen says. “First, building relationships with students, families, and staff. Second, learning Dardenne’s story. I am looking forward to learning all about the events and traditions that make Dardenne a great place to work and learn.” She and her husband have three sons, the youngest is in middle school, which leaves her some time for working

out and reading. She continues to be an avid reader and Dardenne parents and staff will soon learn that they will find some insight into what Allen is learning about in her email signature. There she lists what she currently is reading and listening to. Her focus right now is on leadership and the history of cities she visits on her travels. Dierker, who comes to Fort Zumwalt from the Lonedell School District where he has served as a principal since 2017, was named the 2020 Exemplary New Principal for the South Central region by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP), an affiliate of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). Dierker has already been able to meet the Rock Creek staff and see the school, but is focused on nurturing the strong sense of community that is part of the school’s traditions. “I have heard how special Rock Creek is and I am thrilled to fully learn more about the school and the important people that make it a special place,” he says. “After that, I will partner with the staff and community to push

forward on the best initiatives for the students. It is most important to me that Rock Creek remains a strong school community that ensures the success of every student. I am excited to get to work!” Dierker also serves his community through his work on the board for Franklin and Gasconade County CASA (Court Appointed Advocates). “Essentially CASA is a caring adult that volunteers and works with a child (or family) that is currently in foster care. The CASA volunteer is assigned and builds a relationship with the child and then represents their best interest in the courtroom,” Dierker says. “Hearing the success rates and research behind the success of this model is exciting and amazing. Kids are so much more likely to have long-term success and it shows the impact that a caring adult who listens to the needs of a child can have on long-term success. I love serving on the board and I am enjoying learning more each and every day.” When not at work in school or the community, Dierker likes to be outside, hiking with his dog, exploring state parks or kayaking.

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ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

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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 314-560-1868.

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 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.

Mondays: Anonymous

Alcoholics

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

Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

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 in-

formation visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers. com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) 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. 314-3696521.

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, 636219-0553.

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.

Mondays: Mondays:

Measurement

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

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 314-954-3364 for info.

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: Diabetes support group

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 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis. com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Meeting

Toastmasters

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

Tuesdays: Mended Hearts

This heart patient support group provides hospital visitation support for people with any type of heart issues. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For additional information please call 636639-0875.

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 800272-3900 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 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 4, 2022 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: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

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 636947-7666.

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

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

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-4560776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Tuesdays: 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 May or November.

10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City. Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314-5045202

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.

Wednesdays: Quilt guild

Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.

Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: fishing club

Women’s

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.

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: veterans coffee

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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 and fourth Wednesday 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.

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 weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636928-1928.

Wednesdays: Healing

Hope &

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

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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.

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Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting

St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharlesrotary.org.

Thursdays: American Legion meeting

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 636-327-6060.

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Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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 314-2581069 for more information.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

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Track team excels for Lindenwood in Guitar City Lindenwood University’s track and field teams traveled to Nashville, Tennessee this weekend for the Outdoor Music City Challenge hosted by Vanderbilt and came back with five first place trophies and one new school record. The overall performance by both teams was even more impressive given that Lindenwood was one of only three NCAA Division II school in the meet, so their times were against some top performers at the NCAA Division I level, including several Ohio Valley Conference schools of which Lindenwood will be a member of during the 2022-23 season. On the men’s side, the Lions swept the top of the podium in each of the main sprints, winning the 100, 200 and 400 meter races, as well as the 400 hurdles and the 4x400 meter relay. On the women’s side, graduate Student Olivia Alexandre finished second in the 400-meter hurdles, but her time of 59.16 is currently the fourth fastest Division II time in the nation and established a new Lindenwood school record, besting the old record that was set in 2018. *Great job

UMSL tennis player receives honors The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced the members of the All-GLVC Team and postseason award recipients recently. Odette Beagrie of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s tennis team was a unanimous selection to the All-GLVC Team. Other awards included Anna Novikova of Indianapolis being selected as the GLVC Player of the Year

Lindenwood’s baseball team score big in double-header Lindenwood University’s baseball team (25-18, 14-8 GLVC) cruised to a pair of victories on Saturday, knocking off the host Rockhurst Hawks (15-28, 5-17 GLVC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The Lions put on an offensive display in game one, downing the Hawks by a score of 16-5, while earning a 9-0 shutout in the nightcap. Alex Gauspohl went 5-for-8 at the dish, driving in four and scoring three times. Ryan O’Connell tossed a gem in game two, striking out eight en route to a complete-game shutout. With the contest tied at one apiece through three innings, the Lions broke out the bats and put five straight crooked numbers on the scoreboard to build a run-rule, 16-5 victory. Gauspohl capped the first of three consecutive three-run frames with a single that plated Austin Schmitt to grow Lindenwood’s advantage to 4-1. Leading 10-4 in the seventh, Jayce Maag tallied the Lions’ lone extra-base hit of the contest with a two-run triple to left-center field, with Calvin Nowak and Ambrose Russo following up with an RBI. Nowack then singled again in the eighth to score Gauspohl and Sam Kissane to lead by 11. Chad Donze closed out the win in the final frame, inducing one groundout. *Double dip

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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Recipe: Simple kid-friendly sliders

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Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Recipe adapted from MilkMeansMore.org

Directions: Heat oven 350º F. Keeping rolls connected, cut sheet of rolls horizontally, separating tops from bottoms. Place bottom halves of rolls in baking dish. Spread pizza sauce evenly over bottom halves. Sprinkle pepperoni over sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella over pepperoni and cover with top halves of rolls.

or those busy nights, plan on this simple yet savory sliders recipe. Kids are almost certain to love the taste and you will enjoy how quick and easy they are to make.

Ingredients: 1 package slider rolls 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup mini pepperoni 1 1/2 cups shredded, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup butter, melted

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teaspoon parsley flakes teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon garlic powder cup shredded parmesan cheese nonstick cooking spray

Mix melted butter with parsley flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Spoon evenly over sliders. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray to keep cheese from sticking. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 5-10 minutes or until Parmesan is melted and golden brown. Cut sliders and serve immediately.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be the perfect ‘Black Adam’

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.

rofessional wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been a solid performer on TV and in films. He played the lead in 2002’s “The Scorpion King” and dealt with a no-nonsense Julie Andrews in 2010’s “Tooth Fairy.” In addition to his work in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, Johnson stood out in “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” a sequel to the original 1995 film starring Robin Williams. He also will play the title role in “Black Adam,” an adventure where Johnson will star as the bad guy. In the original Fawcett comics, Johnson’s character was called “Mighty Adam” and received powers from the Wizard known as Shazam. Adam was corrupted by his abilities, though, and he fought Captain Marvel before the Wizard banished Adam from Earth. Fawcett Comics later ceased publications but, in the 1970’s, DC acquired the rights to Captain Marvel. Like his earlier incarnation, the 1970’s Billy Batson became Captain Marvel as he spoke the word “Shazam.” That name was an acronym for the six legendary heroes (Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles

In 2019’s “Shazam!,” Zachary Levi starred as Captain Marvel while Asher Angel played Billy Batson. Billy struggled with abandonment issues while living in a group home, but he thought everything would be okay if he could find his longlost mother. Along the way, Billy learned the importance of having a real family and friends. Zachary Levi played his character as a child in a man’s body and even decided to drink his first beer while in costume. Levi will re‘Black Adam’ photo courtesy DC Entertainment turn in “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” later this year. When it arrives in theaters, Dwayne Johnson will own the part of Black and Mercury) that gave young Billy his powers. Can even “The Rock” take on the Marvel Cin- Adam. He was set to debut as the evil character ematic Universe (MCU) with his pecs and pow- just prior to theaters shutting down. Adam had ers? Prior to the pandemic, the DC Extended powers on par with Captain Marvel and could Universe (DCEU) released such films as “Justice easily kill anyone he wanted. As shown in the League,” the truly underrated “Man of Steel” as 2019 movie, however, the good Captain didn’t well as an intense match-up between Superman fly solo and had his extended “family” around to and Batman. Christopher Reeve was iconic as help him. A fight between the Marvel family and Superman, but Henry Cavill turned in a superbly Black Adam would be truly epic. nuanced performance as Clark Kent. As played “Black Adam” is set for an October 21 release by Cavill, Kent’s journey to find his true origins date. were inspiring and compelling.

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Crossword: Inventions & Inventors

‘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

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on’t you just love this time of year? Flowers blooming, trees budding, the grass is greening up and the chittering is everywhere. Oh, the noise. Can you hear that? It’s so loud. It’s the tweet, tweet twittering going on all around. Can you believe all the racket?! “Yes, I can hear it. It must be the tiny chirps of thousands of our little feathered friends in harmony welcoming spring.” Nope, nope, and nopers! “Really? It’s gotta be the happy little sounds of birdies chirping to call out for a mate to build a nest and bring some new little chickies into the world?” Not even close! “What?! Hmm, then I’m going to need a hint.” Okay, think…nitwits. “O-o-oh, why didn’t you say so? Of course, it’s the battle of the Twits. Those Tweet-masters who once owned the Twittersphere town square are now squawking and causing a major kerfuffle because the other side is up to bat and they fear it may even up the score. But I’m confused. How did this even happen?” Well, it’s a funny story. Once upon a time there was a man who increased his wealth by so much that he became a bazillionaire and could buy the planet he lived on. Then along came a second guy. This person multiplied his bank account by so much that he became a gazillionaire. When he let out a sneeze he produced enough revenue to purchase the entire

universe. Naturally, this made the first rich guy very jealous. He decided to use his money to buy everyone’s voice. The dude with the universe didn’t appreciate this. He thought things were suddenly way too quiet. He was the kind of guy who enjoyed a good noisy ruckus. So he sneezed just enough to allow for a little purchase. The gazillionaire then opened up the spigots and let the noise flow. So now we’re in the middle of twits and tweets and there is much clatter all over the place. It’s nice to not have the silence anymore, but it kind of makes you long for the good ol’ days when tweets and twittering belonged to birds and not bird brains.

Strictly for the birds

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. Wild onion 5. Standardized testing acronym 8. Accounting degree 11. Hunted by hunter 12. Don Johnson’s TV role, 1996-2001 13. Run ____ of the law 15. Mercantile establishment 16. Chemistry Nobelist Hahn 17. *Deborah Guarino’s “Is Your Mama a ____?” 18. Manner of controlling yourself 20. Tiny bit 21. Willow twig 22. Nutcracker’s distinguishing feature 23. Like a longer route? 26. German white wine 30. *Mom’s little one 31. Bear the expenses of 34. Knock about 35. Dodge 37. “____ the fields we go” 38. Binary digits code 39. Bear den 40. Northern peat bog 42. Modern address 43. Analyst in a chemical lab 45. Smooth, as in surface of the lake 47. Gangster’s pistol

gift 19. Cast somebody there 22. Almond-induced state? 23. Type of monument 24. Pepsi and Coke 25. Tiny purses 26. Actor Wahlberg 27. Loci, sing. 28. #39 Across, pl. 29. *Lorelai Gilmore’s mother 32. *How many children does Queen Elizabeth have? 33. Hi-____ 36. *Daenerys Targaryen’s “babies” 38. End of a shoelace DOWN 40. *”How I ____ Your Mother” 1. Dashboard acronym 41. Knights’ breastplates 2. Kuwaiti or Saudi 44. Gridiron measure, pl. 3. *Maman alternative 4. Kaa of “The Jungle Book” 46. In the Land of Nod 48. Guillermo del Toro’s “The 5. French composer Erik ____ of Water” Alfred Leslie ____ 6. He made his fortune in fur 49. *Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the ____ Mother” trading 50. Rembrandt’s paints 7. *Jord is mom to this hammer-wielding mythic 51. Regard thunder god 52. Sandwich alternative 8. Chesterfield or ulster 53. Edible root of taro plant 9. Feline-inspired shoe brand 54. Semis 10. ____ ____ mode 55. Hoover’s agency 12. Not quite a nun 58. Casual attire 13. Spy’s cover 14. *Popular Mother’s Day 48. Eyelid infections 50. Wafting emanation 52. *”Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 1” portrays this artist’s mother 55. Evil one 56. Simmering feeling 57. Prepare for publication 59. Give benediction 60. Heston’s foes in 1968 sci-fi movie 61. Boundary 62. Communism or Taoism 63. P in #1 Down 64. Do like a model

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