May 5, 2021
Healing the spirit St. Charles County hospital chaplains address the emotional and spiritual strain on patients and caregivers in the time of COVID-19 By Brett Auten It’s not about curing. It’s about healing. Emotional and spiritual healing. A hospital’s pastoral care team are in the middle of all the disarray and they are there to provide serenity. Chaplains do the expected; perform prayers, read requests from religious books, even being on the receiving end of the occasional confessional. But more pertinently, it’s lending an ear and providing comfort for all sorts of needs or difficulties. Sometimes, religion isn’t even a part of the equation. It’s more like giving spiritual support, in whatever manner, to patients and their loved ones as well as fellow hospital employees. Submitted photo “We cover the whole house, as they say,” Chris Dumas, part of the Pastoral Care Team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis, attends a candlelight vigil held Rev. Chris Dumas, with SSM Health St. Joearlier this year. seph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis, said. “It is a pretty big challenge.” “For all of us, every day was different, es- theme was that it’s OK not to be OK. Dumas has been with SSM for four years. pecially early on,” she said. “You had to be Chaplain Sue Weitz at O’Fallon’s Progress Her first career came in physical therapy. “I found the two very similar, I listen to flexible because we were all learning at the West Hospital and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters pain and try to help locate the origins of same time. As it came on strong, and the Hospital refers to pastoral care as a minisit,” Dumas said. “When I moved to pasto- peak was mid-winter, death was very com- try of presence. While the patients are always first and ral care it was like I was shown a light. You mon. Grief was a major part of every day.” Dumas talked of a special staff-only lo- foremost, Weitz and others have made sure need to be over here.” As one would imagine, during the begin- cation on the fourth floor waiting room, to be there for the rest of the workforce. ning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, called a place of respite. There were also our nation’s hospitals were in a state of flux. small group gatherings where the overall See ’SPIRIT’ page 2
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Submitted photo Chris Dumas, part of the Pastoral Care Team at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis, makes the rounds during a recent shift. The duties of a member of a hospital’s pastoral care team vary far and wide and from patient to fellow employees.
‘SPIRIT’ from cover “Staff care, this past year, has been my focus, it’s fair to say,” Weitz said. “They have been stretched in ways we don’t realize. So when you recognize that, you stop and say, ‘Hey, what’s going on?’ and let them say what they feel.” Weitz has been working in the field since 2006. “It’s doing something that is meaningful that makes a difference for others, it’s hard to let go,” she said. As the weeks and months of 2020 labored on and the fear and stress levels rose and rose, chaplains like Weitz knew they needed to be there more than ever. “It was one wave then another and they weren’t not necessarily the same things,” she said. “There has been so much falling on so many shoulders, having a listening presence can make a difference.” As the amount of vaccinations increase and the COVID-19 numbers decrease, a sense of strain and fatigue is starting to slip away, being replaced by what was common. “We don’t want to be overconfident,” Weitz warned. “We have learned a lot of lessons over the last 14 months.” Now, hospitals are seeing an influx of procedures that were deferred in 2020. “People ask all the time, ‘how are things at the hospital?’” And I always say we are living every headline,” Dumas said. “COVID numbers are down and there seems to be some hope but we’re as busy as ever.”
Submitted photo Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Tea Tasting, Saturday, May 8, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home at1868 Highway F in Defiance.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a special Tea Tasting, Saturday, May 8, at The Historic Daniel Boone Home at1868 Highway F in Defiance. To ensure guests are socially-distanced under The Grand Pavilion, this popular luncheon has been divided into two sessions: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m.; tickets are limited to 50 guests for each session. At this memorable event, treat mom, grandma and other special women in your life to an assortment of historical and modern teas, prepackaged finger sandwiches and cookies, as well as her very own teacup to take home. Participants of all ages are invited to tour the scenic village grounds where interpreters will be stationed in several buildings. These interpreters will bring history to life as they explore trades and chores that were practiced by Missouri’s frontier women in the early 1800s. Attendees will receive a coupon for a half-priced tour of the famous Boone Home and a chance to win a teapot by purchasing $1 raffle tickets. Admission is $8 per person and all ages are welcome; pre-registration is required. Masks are required inside the buildings and gift shop. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the park. To make a reservation, contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535 or visit https://bit. ly/2021MothersDayTeaTasting to register online. Children four and under must be registered to receive a meal ticket.
Central County Fire & Rescue recognizes four residents for heroic actions Four St. Peters area residents were officially honored for helping two people escape their burning home. On April 20, the Central County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) board of directors presented Life Saving Awards to each resident for their heroic efforts. The presentation was held at CCFR firehouse #1, located at 1 Timberbrook Dr. in St. Peters. On June 17, 2020, a house fire on Westwinds Dr. in St. Peters rapidly spread, sending flames and smoke into the air. Neighbors noticed the fire and jumped into
action, calling 911 and helping the home’s residents escape the fire. The thick plumes of smoke from the fire could be seen for miles and caused a gridlock of nearly 100 cars, delaying the arrival of first responders. “Three neighbors and a passerby turned into life-saving heroes that day. We never want to see residents re-enter a burning home, but this is clearly a situation that warranted quick action. Without their selfless actions to get these residents out of their house, I am not sure they would be here today,” said CCFR Deputy Chief and
Public Information Officer Jason Meinershagen. “This incident occurred in the middle of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and we were unable to formally acknowledge or thank these individuals for their actions that day. But we have certainly not forgotten the impact they had in saving those two lives on the afternoon of June 17,” said Meinershagen. “We want to ensure that their story is told, to honor their bravery and actions.”
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Missouri bicentennial signature events to commemorate Statehood Day Missouri Statehood Day, Aug. 10, marks an important milestone of 200 years since the Missouri Territory became the 24th state to enter the Union. More than 200 bicentennial events are taking place this year, statewide, with major public events scheduled in August. Events are being developed with COVID-19 safety measures during the pandemic and in-person activities will adhere to local and state health guidelines at the time of the event. Some events will also be live streamed for Missourians unable to attend in person. Among the major events planned to commemorate the bicentennial include the Together for 21 Fest organized by the State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri. The three-day festival, Aug. 6-8, will be held at the Center for Missouri Studies and the MU campus in Columbia. The event will include live music, folk art demonstrations, children’s programming, talks/lectures, documentary film screenings and bicentennial traveling exhibits. On Aug. 7, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site will host a bicentennial commemoration event for the public in St. Charles. The historic site is where Missouri’s first legislature met from 1821 to 1826 before the State Capitol was moved to Jefferson City. Tour the historic rooms where statehood began, attend lectures, and walk the stationary parade route. The event is being organized by Missouri State Parks.
Jefferson City will be the location for several days of bicentennial festivities open to the public Aug. 8, and Aug. 10, at the State Capitol in Jefferson City. These events include a Gold Star Memorial dedication, the dedication of the Bicentennial Bridge, a Statehood Day ceremony in conjunction with a U.S. Naturalization ceremony and an ice cream social. The Missouri Bicentennial Commission is planning the State Capitol events, including an invite to communities to celebrate Missouri’s birthday Aug. 10 with an ice cream social. The commission is asking communities to sign up for the statewide ice cream social at missouri2021.org; plan their community celebration and share photos using the hashtag #ScoopsAcrossMissouri. The Missouri bicentennial is the theme for the Missouri State Fair, Aug. 12-22 in Sedalia. Our Missouri Celebration will include special bicentennial events and exhibits, along with livestock shows and competitive exhibits, entertainment, motor sports and other regular State Fair offerings. The mission of Missouri 2021 is to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities, and people, both past and present. The Missouri Bicentennial provides opportunities for citizens to celebrate, explore, and share perspectives on the state’s rich history and culture. For a calendar of events on Missouri’s bicentennial, visit missouri2021.org.
St. Charles County reaches vaccination milestone
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During the drive-through operation on April 15 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, the Department of Public Health administered its 50,000th COVID-19 vaccination. County Ex-
ecutive Steve Ehlmann, Department Director Demetrius Cianci-Chapman, Lt. Colonel Dan Schepers from the Missouri National Guard and others joined in recognizing this milestone.
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Travelers Protective Association awards $14,476 in financial aid to deaf and hard of hearing Travelers Protective Association (TPA) Hearing Trust issued 24 grants, totaling $14,476, to applicants requesting assistance during the first quarter of 2021. Established by TPA in 1975, the mission of the TPA Hearing Trust is to provide aid to individuals that are deaf or hard of hearing for resources that will allow them to achieve their full potential. To date, the trust has distributed over $2 million, benefiting more than 6,000 individuals. For this quarter, recipients plan to utilize their funding to obtain hearing aids, hearing service dogs, ear molds, doctor appointments, batteries, school tuition, specialized college programs, tutoring, summer camp, an iPad, cochlear implant upgrades and other hearing devices. Recipients are also able to use these grants towards interpreters, medical services and much more. “With roughly twenty percent of Americans being deaf or hard of hearing, we want to continue making sure they receive the support they
need and the respect they deserve,” said Albert Shoemaker, TPA’s Chief Administrative Officer. “The goal of the trust is to aid and assist people. With the help of our generous donors and members of our communities, we know that we will continue increasing the number of individuals we can offer support to.” Grants this quarter varied in size from $300 through $900, benefiting recipients from 15 states and ranging in age between six and 74 years old. An independent 501(c)(3) organization, the TPA Hearing Trust accepts tax deductible donations from TPA members, posts and divisions, nonmembers, businesses, foundations and all other legal entities. To learn more, make a contribution to the TPA Hearing Trust or to apply for aid, please visit www. tpahq.org/tpa-hearing-trust/.
St. Charles County Golden Games announces new web site address and games update The St. Charles County Golden Games has established a new website address. Going forward you can visit the Golden Games website at scc-goldengames.org. The St. Charles County Golden Games postponed the games traditionally held in the spring to the early fall; starting Sept. 17 through Sept. 23. These dates were selected to avoid conflict with other senior games that traditionally take place during this time. The board meets monthly and will continue to review the situation. The goal is to offer outdoor events at the very minimum. It was previously decided not to hold the annual banquet,
but the board is currently discussing the possibility of holding this traditional celebration on Sept. 20. At this point, the following events have the most potential to be held and are scheduled as follows: • Sept. 17 Shuffleboard, miniature golf
pickleball,
• Sept. 18 Pickleball, soccer, track and field, specialty events • Sept. 20 Executive golf, bocce ball • Sept. 21 Golf, trap shooting, air gun, 5k run, wobble trap • Sept. 22 Shuffleboard (singles), air pistol, skeet • Sept. 23 Cycling, cornhole
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The Golden Games include individual, doubles, and team competition and are open to anyone who will be 50 years old in 2021. Events are held at facilities throughout St. Charles County. Competitions are designed for all age groups and abilities. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded to top finishers in each age group. Volunteers are needed for the events. If you would like more information on becoming a part of this popular event, please contact Donna Dorough at dpdorough@yahoo.com . Registration forms and a complete schedule of events and locations for the 2021 St. Charles County Golden Games will be available online later this summer.
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SSM Health receives clothing donation from Central County Fire & Rescue SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital and Central County Fire & Rescue Community Outreach met last month to hand off a supply of clothing donations that will be used to furnish the hospital’s Mother Odilia’s Closet program helping patients in need. Named after SSM Health’s Foundress, Mother Odilia’s Closet is an on-campus resource clinicians utilize so underserved patients can be discharged from the hospital with clothing on their backs. Generous donations such as this one contributes to SSM Health’s goal of building a healthier community and providing exceptional patient care. The CCFR Community Outreach recently received the donation of new clothing, valued at over $15,000, from an anonymous donor. CCFR Community Outreach representatives have been distributing the clothing
to multiple charitable organizations throughout the community. Other nonprofit organizations to receive clothing items from this donation include the Francis Howell School District, FISH of St. Charles County, Foster Adoption Support Team of St. Charles County (F.A.S.T.) and the Boone Center, Inc. in St. Peters. “The mission of the CCFR Community Outreach is ‘Working Together, Supporting Our Community’, and this is an excellent example of seeing that mission make an impact in our community.” said CCFR’s Deputy Chief, Jason Meinershagen. “We are very blessed to have partnerships with wonderful organizations like SSM Health throughout our community. It’s truly amazing to see so many great people and organizations working together to support our community when they need us most.”
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Submitted photo Representatives from SSM Health and Central County Fire & Rescue load cars with clothing donations that will furnish the Mother Odilia’s Closet program at St. Joseph Hospitals in St. Charles, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville. Appearing in the group photo (from left) are CCFR Captain Dave Maupin, Sharla Harding, Jessica Chambers, CCFR Deputy Chief Jason Meinershagen, Barb Hutchison, Velma Porter and CCFR Firefighter Mike Hollingsworth.
As our community recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, SSM Health encourages all in-
dividuals to be mindful of their health and not delay care. It is safe to visit hospitals and clinics
for emergencies, wellness visits and health screenings.
The power of a positive voice
There is so much negative chatter these days. Between the talking heads who tell us everything we can’t do, to friends and family who criticize us, it can be difficult to see our potential. There is one obstacle many people can’t see, and it affects every aspect of our lives. Words matter. Susan logged into her computer with a groan. The tasks were lined up like a herd of buffalo – large, hairy and particularly stinky. She tackled and completed them one by one but there was no overarching feeling of satisfaction. For each task she completed, another took its place. No one said thank you. No one noticed her efforts. It wasn’t that she was unhappy with her job. In fact, she was grateful to be employed, but most days she felt uninspired and unmotivated. One day Susan invited a co-worker to go hiking. It had been months since she interacted with people and she just wanted to see a friendly face. During their hike her co-worker mentioned how talented Susan is. She listed a few examples of how she contributed to the team and encouraged her to keep adding value. Susan felt a little prickling behind her shoulder blades. She wasn’t sure what it was, but it felt nice. One day in a meeting, the co-worker told the team some of Susan’s talents and abilities. She encouraged them to leverage her and then finished by saying, “I can’t wait to see what all of you accomplish.” Susan noted the prickling behind her shoulder blades again and discovered it was actually a new pair of wings. Her tasks no longer looked or smelled like buffalo. She was part of an operation
focused on creating a design that would change the landscape of the company she worked for. She felt inspired and empowered to come up with ideas the rest of the team hadn’t considered. And while she was a long way from soaring, she enjoyed the feeling of knowing one day she would really fly. Many of us don’t enjoy going to work. Worse, some of us work with trolls. They grumble and groan and generally shake the drawbridge we have to work on. What if instead of grumbling back we started to encourage them with kind words? What if we try to see past the warts and wiry facial hair and seek ways to help them see the good in themselves? Too often we look at the exterior and condemn the inside, but most people are dealing with fears and worries and pain we cannot comprehend. Each of us has the power to say a kind word to someone—even if they have never said a kind word in return. Many people had their wings clipped at some point in time and just need a kind word to help them grow again. Consider the magic we can inspire by simply using a positive word. 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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St. Louis Funny Bone Comedy Club joining Streets of St. Charles St. Louis Funny Bone Comedy Club will soon join the entertainment lineup at Streets of St. Charles this fall. As St. Louis’ premier local venue for comedy for over 30 years, the club will be located on Beale
Street between Prasino and Arch Apparel. Funny Bone is a family-owned comedy club that hosts talent from both the St. Louis area and nationally touring comedians. The club
also offers a weekly open mic night on Tuesdays. St. Louis Funny Bone will be relocating to Streets of St. Charles from their WestPort Plaza location. Funny Bone owner, Jerry Kubach, stated that the fun atmosphere and evening activity at Streets of St. Charles is what initially attracted him to the development. “We will strive to bring the best up and coming talent along with familiar high-profile comics that the crowds love. Stay tuned for the list of comics that will be
performing in the fall,” stated Kubach. “We are excited to expand the entertainment options at Streets of St. Charles with Funny Bone Comedy Club, which greatly complements the wide array of shopping and dining options,” stated Patricia Kueneke, Sr. Leasing Representative with Cullinan Properties, Ltd. “Patrons will now be able to do some shopping, grab dinner and catch a show, all in one convenient, exciting location.”
Cullinan Properties, Ltd. also announces that Buff City Soap is now open at Streets of St. Charles. The plant-based soap makery joins a host of other recent openings at Streets, including Sauce on the Side, Napoli III, Loaded Elevated Nachos and Paperdolls Boutique. “After a tough year nationwide, it’s clear that Streets of St. Charles is thriving more than ever and remains the premier mixed-use destination for the Metro St. Louis area,” stated Kueneke.
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Members who are considering becoming a candidate for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors are encouraged to get their application submitted as the application deadline will close at noon on May 11. Four, three-year term seats are open: St Charles County Districts No. 1 and No. 3; Lincoln County District No. 3 and Warren County District No. 2. Qualified candidates will be asked to attend a Nominating Committee reception and interview. This event is slated for May 18 at 6 p.m. at CREC’s headquarters at 1112 E. Cherry St. in Troy; however, due to the COVID-19 situation and current restrictions for gatherings, the candidate’s reception and the annual meeting itself may be modified. Please visit the CREC website for updates as they develop. Each candidate must reside in the district they would represent and be a member of the cooperative for the six consecutive months immediately preceding the election. Full director qualifications as specified in Article IV Section 3 on page 5 of the cooperative bylaws that are available on the CREC website at cuivre.com/bylaws. Online voting via a secure internet site or by paper ballot begins on July 19 and closes on Aug. 23, or members may vote in person at the annual meeting on August 26 at the cooperative’s Lake Saint Louis branch office.
Submitted photo Elections are held for four of 12 district seats each year on the CREC Board of Directors. The shaded areas show districts seeking candidates for 2021. To confirm the district you live in, call 636-695-4871.
Contact Chris Ryan, manager of member services and IT, Kevin Hurd, manager of administra¬tive services, to confirm eligibility and learn more about serving as a director. Contact Chris at 636-695-4831/email cryan@cuivre.com, or Kevin at 636-695-4871/email khurd@
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WSD teacher named 2021 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year Wentzville Middle School physical education teacher Jennifer Werner has been named SHAPE America’s 2021 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America. Werner, who has served students of the WSD since 2019, previously taught high schoolers and alternative education before moving to the middle school level ten years ago. “On my journey, some things have worked and some have not, but I have been blessed to have many administrators, colleagues and life leaders who have supported and challenged me to do what’s best for kids,” she recounted. “Being named 2021 SHAPE National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year is very exciting and a huge honor.” The National Middle School Physical Education Teacher
of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize the efforts of educators who have contributed significantly to physical education at the middle school level. Key criteria include the educator’s facilitation of a comprehensive and diverse physical education program, utilization of various teaching methodologies, implementation of innovative and diverse student experiences, and advocating for the profession by participation in professional development and leadership in the field. “It takes an extraordinary amount of dedication and commitment, as well as a mastery of certain skills and knowledge, to be selected as a National Teacher of the Year,” said Dr. Kelly Mantz, Principal of Wentzville Middle School. “Mrs. Werner is one of those teachers you wish every child got to have in his or her life, we are so proud that she is the
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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Wentzville Middle School physical education teacher Jennifer Werner has been named SHAPE America’s 2021 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America.
2021 National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.” Werner’s recognition took place during SHAPE America’s 2021 Virtual National Convention & Expo, which was held April 13-17.
Duchesne High School names new president Duchesne High School has announced the hiring of Susan Noonan as its next president, effective July 1. Charles L. (Chuck) Nolan Jr. is retiring June 30 after serving in various positions at Duchesne over a total of 24 years, the last of which has been as president from 2015 to present. Noonan has a master’s degree in educational, school, and counseling psychology and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, both from the University of Missouri — Columbia. She is currently working on her doctoral degree in educational leadership from Abilene Christian University. Originally from St. Louis, Noonan was the Science Department Chairperson at Incarnate Word Academy in the early 1990s before moving to Texas. In Dallas, Noonan was at Bishop Lynch High School for 10 years and Ursuline Academy for the last four years. In her senior leadership role at Ursuline, Noonan restructured the athletic department, streamlined hiring practices, raised
funds for special initiatives — including a one-year drive for over $120,000 — and developed programs to enhance the Catholic identity of the school. While at Bishop Lynch, Noonan chaired the faculty council, participated in the presidential leadership committee, and worked with the admissions committee on behalf of enrollment efforts. “We are excited about Ms. Noonan’s return to St. Louis and look forward to introducing her to the Duchesne High School community,” said Todd Sweda, Ed.D., senior director and superintendent for secondary education for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. “It is an honor to get the opportunity to serve the Duchesne family and Pioneer Nation,” Noonan said. “I look forward to hearing stories from the rich history of Duchesne and that of its predecessor, St. Peter High. I embrace the challenge of shaping leaders in mind, body, and spirit in conjunction with Duchesne’s outstanding faculty. I would like to thank President Chuck Nolan for his steadfast
Photo courtesy Duchesne High School Duchesne High School has announced the hiring of Susan Noonan as its next president, effective July 1.
leadership and support of Duchesne. A wonderful foundation is set that will Duchesne Principal Fritz Long said, “I am excited to welcome Ms. Noonan to our Duchesne family and continue the work that has empowered Duchesne to shape leaders throughout the St. Charles and St. Louis regions as we keep the school moving in such a positive direction.” Duchesne High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school serving young men and women in grades 9 through 12.
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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. EVENTS May 22: Social dance
Nonprofit St Charles Swing Dance Club has a dance featuring the Charlie Mann Band from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW Hall in St. Charles at 2201 South Old Highway 94. $10 admission, everyone welcome. For more information visit https://stcharlesswingdanceclub.wordpress.com.
Sept. 25: Craft fair
Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.
ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
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Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting
Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.
Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club
Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.
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, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class
Mondays: Parent support group
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.
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.
9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.
Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge
Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets
Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.
10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.
Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class
Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.
Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting
Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club
Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.
Tuesdays: Seniors group
Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club
Weldon
Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both
meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.
Tuesdays: group
Diabetes
support
A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.
Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles
12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.
Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.
Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting
7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience
The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers
On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee
Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group
If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.
Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting
This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group
Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.
Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-3696521.
Wednesdays: Food pantry
Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.
www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 5, 2021 Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter. net.
Wednesdays: Marine Corp League meeting
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: club
Women’s
fishing
Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: meeting
American
Legion
On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-3276060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
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.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting
7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
1st and 2nd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA
10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
What’s Happening
Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest
11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.
Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo
Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club
Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)
Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch. We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at dif-
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1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances
Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis
3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.
8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.
Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market
5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328. SUDOKU answers from page F-1
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Every Saturday: Chess
9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Local high school football program receives honors The St. Dominic football of O’Fallon had their senior quarterback Gabe Serri, and the team’s Head Coach Blake Markway honored recently by the Tom Lombardo Chapter of the National Football Foundation at the 30th Annual Scholar-Athlete Awards Banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club Downtown. The team was recognized as a top program of 2020. The Crusaders finished the 2020 season 7-5 and advanced to the Class 4 District 3 championship game. Serri is one of 11 recipients also being recognized as a Scholar-Athlete Scholarship recipient and was a two-year team captain who broke game, season and career passing records at St. Dominic. He is the first recipient of the award from St. Dominic since Jacob Larson in 2017. Markway was also recognized as the recipient of the Jimmy Conzelman Award, which recognizes the chapter’s Coach of the Year. Since 2014, Coach Markway and the St. Dominic coaching staff have set the school record for all-time wins in program history, most wins in a season, fielded three levels of football as a Class 4 program for five of the last six seasons while increasing the program from 59 players in his first season to 103 players this past fall when they reached their second district championship appearance since 2015. Over three-fourths of the players in their football program did not play football prior to high school, yet for the past seven seasons they have retained 80-percent of their players from freshmen through senior seasons while having success on and off the field with 27 Academic All-State Selections, nine All-State Football selections and two Sportsmanship of the Year Awards from the Interscholastic Association of Football Officials. Markway said. “I am extremely proud to be a part of such a supportive community that truly lives by their pillars of faith, study, community and service.” ~~~Totally successful
Hoots sign player to cover the ‘hot corner’ The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. The team recently signed Stephen Randazzo, the Drury University third baseman, for the 2021 summer season. The 6’1” infielder played in five games with Drury in 2019 and was named to the Academic ALL-GLVC team. When he attended DeSmet Jesuit High School, Randazzo earned First Team All Conference honors twice. In his junior season, he batted .403 in 72 appearances at the plate. Go to www.OfallonHoots.com to get more details. ~~~Bring it on Bandits pick up second win at home The St. Louis Bandits football team plays their home games at the Family Arena in the American Arena League. The Bandits recently gave their hometown fans an exciting game recently as they won over the Dallas Prime 46-36. Next game for the team will be this Sunday against the West Michigan Iron at the Family Arena at 7:05 p.m. For more information, go to www.StLouisBanditsFootball.com ~~~Impressive offense
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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Berry Ice Cream: 2 pounds frozen berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Coconut Ice Cream: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt mint leaves, for garnish (optional) Directions: To make berry ice cream: In blender, pulse frozen berries, sweetened condensed milk, honey and salt until smooth, scraping down sides. Pour mixture into 5-by-9-inch loaf pan. Freeze uncovered 4 hours, or until set. To make coconut ice cream: In large mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
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Romantic boundaries blur in ‘Together Together’
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.
According to the website “Extraordinary Conceptions,” 17% of single parents are males and some become fathers through surrogacy. That process involves finding a willing female surrogate who, for a fee, carries the baby to term. The father-to-be donates the sperm but he also searches for the proper egg donor (the birth mother has no genetic ties to the fetus). Although she carries the child until birth, the surrogate’s duties end in approximately nine months. The boundaries between a wannabe single dad and his surrogate blur slightly in “Together Together,” a sweet, offbeat comedy that falls just short of romcom territory. Directed by Nikole Beckwith, who debuted her film months ago at Sundance, the story opens on Matt (a subdued Ed Helms), a 40-something software developer who makes money from a sad application called “Loner.” He’s been in relationships before, but he says none of them produced a child. Anna, played by Patty Harrison, did have a child while in high school, but the baby was given up for adoption. In one hilarious scene, Matt interviews Anna to determine her suitability to carry his future child. After exhaust-
When he’s not micromanaging Anna’s life, Ed Helms’ Matt is a standup guy with a big heart. After violating some boundaries, Matt and Anna settle into a comfortable living arrangement where she spends time over at his place to keep him involved. Matt loses big points, though, “Together Together” photo courtesy Haven Entertainment during the baby shower scene. On what should ing his list of questions, Anna peppers him be a happy occasion, he is so focused on bewith many of the same questions. She also ing showered with love, affection and gifts points out that she has more experience with that Anna, the woman carrying his child, is babies than him. It becomes abundantly clear ignored. that these two are going to have a complicated Director Nikole Beckwith does a fine job relationship that may or may not last. bringing her leads together in a story that Though the pacing is slow, “Together To- doesn’t take the easy path. As the title indigether” has a good heart surrounded by the cates, the audience isn’t sure if Anna and Mark best of intentions. Patty Harrison’s Anna works are together just for convenience or “together in a coffee shop and can hold her own against together” in a real romantic relationship. The Matt. When he becomes too controlling about closing moments leave it up to the viewer to what she is eating, Anna returns the favor by decide where they will go from here. A happy criticizing the unhealthy selections for his ending for these two is subject to interpreta40-year-old body. At regular checkups, the tion. sonogram technician named Jean (a wonderful Sufe Bradshaw) senses immediately when “Together Together,” rated R, is currently Anna and Matt are having issues. playing in theaters.
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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.
By Cindy Moore
Moore On Life My grandkids are so sweet. No, I don’t mean in the figurative sense as in loveable, cute and charming; I mean in the literal sense as in high-fructose, candy-flavored, syrup-blood rushing through their veins. I happened to be visiting the little squish bunnies for a week and had an overnighter without parents. I was in charge; what could go wrong? The next day my grandson had a routine check-up appointment. “How’d everything go?” I asked my daughter. “Fine except for some odd reason his blood sugar was unusually high. The doctor asked if anything had changed at home. I told him the only thing different was a visit from his Mom-Mom. He nearly choked on his stethoscope.” “Really? Hmm, can’t imagine why.” “He said there was a definite correlation.” “I don’t see the connection. His last name isn’t Mallard is it?” “No, why?” “You know…quack, quack,” I snickered. “Really Mom, this is serious. What have you been feeding these kids when I’m not around? What about movie night yesterday?” “The usual, popcorn. Very harmless.” “With any additives?” “A few M&M’s, maybe some chocolate chips and some Lucky Charms.” “You put cereal in their popcorn?” “No, just the marshmallow charms. You can buy them that way now. The kids loved them.” “Good heavens, how much popcorn?” “Oh there wasn’t much room left for popcorn. We’ll save that for another night.”
“There’s the problem. What did you give them to drink?” No answer. “Mother?” “Don’t call me mother in that tone. It means a lecture…and a time-out.” “Drink! What kind?” “Maybe a teensy sip of soda.” “How teensy?!” “Maybe 12 ounces. They wanted their own cans. They gave me puppy eyes and quivering lips and beguiled me. I was defenseless. Besides, you don’t expect me to share my can when they backwash into it do you? But I fed them a good breakfast – pancakes.” “And…?” “And what?” “What did you put in the pancakes, bananas I hope?” “You didn’t have bananas so we tried a substitute…gummy bears. It’s a thing now. I found it on the Googler!” I’m in time-out now. Could be a while before I get released. Good thing I’ve got pocketsful of gummies to last me a few days.
Sugar mama
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.
ACROSS 1. Scarecrow stuffing 6. Observe 9. Kind of ski lift 13. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 14. Madame Tussauds’ medium 15. Fervent 16. Never say this? 17. You to are is as thou to ____ 18. Skylit lobbies 19. *It isn’t easy “bein’ green” for him 21. *First bilingual Sesame Street puppet 23. Flower precursor 24. Rental on the links 25. Rowing prop 28. Banana remnant 30. Besmear 35. Poker variety 37. Away from wind 39. Like helium gas 40. Coconut fiber 41. Like an iPhone 43. Singular of #33 Down 44. Per ____, or yearly 46. Guesstimate phrase, 2 words 47. Raise, as in child 48. Bob Marley’s music 50. TV classic “____ Make a Deal” 52. Hi-____ monitor 53. Oscar Wilde’s Dorian ____ 55. *Sesame Street’s Meryl
Sheep 57. *Every starred clue in this puzzle 60. *Self-described as lovable, cute and furry 63. One born to Japanese immigrants 64. Be in the red 66. He had no cause? 68. Thin mountain ridge 69. Local area network 70. Unmanned flyer 71. Hospital statistics unit, pl. 72. NaOH 73. Church assembly DOWN 1. D.C. V.I.P. 2. “Star ____” 3. Either Gauche or Droite in Paris 4. Like a lemon 5. Beginning of a workout 6. Special law enforcement unit, acr. 7. Elephant’s distinguished feature 8. Uncredited actor 9. Lake ____caca, South America 10. *Ernie’s roommate 11. Diva’s delivery 12. Swedish shag rug 15. “____ your seatbelts” 20. Think tank output 22. Eyeball shape 24. “I can see ____ now the rain has gone...”
25. *Trash can dweller 26. Be sorry for one’s wickedness 27. Repenting 29. *He avoids pronouns and speaks in falsetto 31. Gloomy 32. More competent 33. Arm bones 34. *Mama, Papa, Baby and Curly 36. Chemical cure 38. Gaelic tongue 42. Load carrier 45. Crow’s cousin 49. Old English for before 51. Arya Stark’s Needle and Jedi’s Lightsaber, e.g. 54. Lagoon wall 56. Each and all 57. Bog down 58. From a second-hand store 59. Four-legged friends 60. Autry or Wilder 61. Jet black 62. Nevada city 63. Pick up, as in suspect 65. Modus operandi 67. Light-emitting diode
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