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May 18, 2022

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Optimist Club of St. Charles recognizes first responders. Pg. 4 O’Fallon retains top spot as America’s ‘Most Livable Small City’. Pg. 3

School Fort Zumwalt seniors honored among state’s top 100 scholars. Pg. 6 Past Duchesne football coach to be honored. Pg. 6

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Submitted photo The Foundry Art Centre will host its Second Annual Block Party on June 11from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 520 N. Main Street in St. Charles. It will feature a full day of family events and is free and open to the public. The Foundry Art Centre raises awareness and appreciation of the arts throughout the region.

The Foundry Art Centre’s second annual Block Party will give a display of the unorthodox art form of steamroller printing By Brett Auten It looks to be another smashing success at the Foundry Art Centre. Art will be at the forefront of the second annual Block Party, but its tool of operation does not come immediately to mind when thinking about the delicacy of creation. Steamroller printing will take center stage on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Foundry, located at 520 N. Main Street in St. Charles. The day itself will be chock full of family fun and this event is free and open to the

public. There will be interactive art projects for all ages, food and drinks, live music, heavy machinery, vendor booths and the main event steamroller printing. The Foundry Art Centre raises awareness and appreciation of the arts throughout the region and the Block Party epitomizes the Foundry Art Centre’s goal to engage the community through the arts and to do so with a splash. Steamroller printing is a unique and unorthodox method of printmaking using steamrollers. At the block party, large-scale images will be created by regional artists

and arts collectives Grafik House USA. carved on five-by-three-foot woodblocks. Grafik House’s team of inkers roll ink onto these blocks, canvas is laid on top, and then the steamroller gets to work, squishing the ink from the woodblock to the canvas. “Kids and adults really enjoy the process,” Jessica Mannisi, with the Foundry Art Centre, said. “It’s big in scale and impressive.” Among the featured artist for the day include Eugenia Alexander, Ben Bradshaw, Charles Houska, Samantha Mendoza, Mike See ‘ART‘ page 2

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Submitted photos The Foundry Art Centre will host its Second Annual Block Party on June 11from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 520 N. Main Street in St. Charles. It will feature a full day of family events and is free and open to the public. The Foundry Art Centre raises awareness and appreciation of the arts throughout the region.

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Pennekamp, Edo Rosenblith, and Webster University’s Print Department. The completed prints will be taken to the Foundry’s Grand Hall to dry on display. “Our goal is to educate and share traditional printmaking both locally and globally,” Liz Hermanson, of the Grafik House, said. “We are excited to work again with the team at the Foundry Art Centre, and look forward to getting inky and making art with the community.”

Also expect an interactive heavy machinery and vehicle display in the Foundry’s parking lot, where families can safely climb aboard and experience vehicles from the St. Charles Police Department, the St. Charles Fire Department, and St. Charles Public Works. Visitors are invited indoors to visit artist and vendor booths, print demonstrations, and free art activities for all ages. There will be a print fair in the Grand Hall where print artists and vendors can sell their prints.

Prints created throughout the day with the steamrollers will also be available for sale. “June is everything print at the Foundry,” Mannisi said. “And at the Block Party there will be something, a presentation, an exhibition, constantly going on.” For more information, visit foundryartcentre.org. This outdoor art festival is made possible through a partnership with the City of St. Charles, Grafik House USA, and more.

Wentzville Days Fair and Music Festival returns May 20-22 The city of Wentzville will once again host Wentzville Days, a three-day street festival in Historic Downtown Wentzville May 20-22. Attendees can stroll down historic Main and Allen Streets to check out the various craft, art, jewelry and food vendors across the area. Families can enjoy carnival games and rides in addition to a variety of free entertainment. In honor of Wentzville’s sesquicentennial, one of the Budweiser Clydesdales will be present for a photo op on Saturday, May 21 from noon – 2 p.m. The live music lineup will be provided by popular local bands on the Main Stage and includes:

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Friday, May 20, 6-8 p.m. – Breakdown Shakedown, 8:30-10:30 p.m. – Trixie Delight • Saturday, May 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m. – New Crime Theatre, 3-5 p.m. – Retro Boogie, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Wildfire, 8-10:30 p.m. – Superjam • Sunday, May 22, noon-2:30 p.m. – Arvell and Company, 3-6 p.m. – Dr. Zhivegas The Kid’s Area is an exciting feature of Wentzville Days. On the Kid’s Stage, a variety of local performers will dazzle the crowd with their talents throughout the festival and kids can enjoy a petting zoo on Saturday and Sunday. Local teens will have the opportunity to

perform their talent for the community on the Teen Talent Stage. This three-day festival has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. There will be food and craft vendors, live music, carnival rides and so much more. The event is rain or shine on the streets of Historic Downtown Wentzville. Festival hours are: Friday, May 20 from 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21 from noon-10:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 22 from noon-6 p.m. For additional information, please visit www.wentzvillemo.gov/ wentzvilledays.

CORRECTION In the May 11 edition of the St. Charles County Community News in the cover story “A flight into history,” the date The St. Louis Explorers Club of St. Louis is offering a chance to fly in planes flown in World War II was listed as May 24, beginning

around 4 p.m. at St. Charles County Smartt Airport at 6390 Grafton Ferry Road in Portage des Sioux. The date the flights will actually occur is on May 23. The Community News regrets the error.

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SSM Health and St. Louis Area Foodbank partner to address food insecurity SSM Health and St. Louis Area Foodbank partnered to raise awareness of food insecurity by hosting two food distribution events which supplied fresh, healthy food options to families in need in our community. The events were held at SSM Health DePaul Hospital on April 12 and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles on April 19. They combined to provide much-needed food items such as eggs, potatoes, chicken, apples and cabbages to an estimated 570 families and 1,860 individuals. “This overwhelming turnout from our neighbors demonstrates how much need there is for food among our community,” said Ray Harter, SSM Health Regional Director for Mission Integration. “As a health care ministry, we know building a healthy community is more than just treating people when they get sick or injured. The ability to access nutritious food is a key part of living a healthy lifestyle, and our partnership with St. Louis Area Foodbank helps us live out the SSM Health Mission in a new way by calling attention to an ongoing

Submitted photo SSM Health and St. Louis Area Foodbank partnered to raise awareness of food insecurity by hosting a food distribution event at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles on April 19.

health issue facing so many of our neighbors and loved ones.” These are the first of several planned food distribution events to be held this year at SSM Health hos-

pital campuses across the St. Louis region. Vouchers to receive the food were distributed to families in need by local school districts and other partner organizations.

O’Fallon retains top spot as America’s ‘Most Livable Small City’ Spring is here. Trees are turning green, flowers are blooming and streams are flowing. Now is the perfect time to remind residents about how to protect the streams and waterways we all love and enjoy. Clean, clear, free-flowing streams are something we cherish in the Midwest, especially in growing areas such as St. Charles County. Approximately 1,300 miles of streams, including the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, flow through St. Charles County. These waterways provide drinking water resources, floodwater pathways, wildlife habitat and numerous recreational and economic opportunities. You may bike or walk near their banks along the Katy Trail. Maybe you’ve fished or boated local waterways and seen they are teeming with life: fish, turtles, crayfish, clams, otters and more. Our community’s waters pass through diverse, beau-

tiful habitat along the river corridor that is home to deer, turkeys, foxes, hundreds of different migratory and song birds and other animals. Beyond the banks, we work, play, learn, build, buy groceries, wash cars and more. Many daily activities affect water quality, locally and far downstream. As a result, part of the responsibility of protecting streams lies with the residents of St. Charles County. To help the community better understand our impact on waterways, landscaping and stream stabilization tips, the city of Wentzville — in partnership with St. Charles County and the St. Charles County Soil & Water Conservation District — has created a unique, engaging 42page Stream Care Guide. In this guide, residents will find out how they can: prevent or minimize erosion issues; avoid flooding impacts; protect property values; preserve water quality;

New Stream Care Guide helps residents protect streams and property value For the second year in a row, financial website SmartAsset.com has named the city of O’Fallon as the “Most Livable Small City in the United States.” SmartAsset compared nearly 300 cities with populations between 65,000 and 100,000 to identify and rank 2022’s most livable small cities. O’Fallon was joined on the SmartAsset “Top 10” by neighboring St. Charles, which ranked number nine on the list. SmartAsset analyzed data across the following metrics: concentration of entertainment establishments, restaurants, bars and healthcare establishments, income inequality, home affordability, housing costs as a percentage of median income, percentage of residents below the poverty line, unemployment rate, percentage of residents without health insurance and average commute time. O’Fallon landed at the top of the list primarily due to its relatively low proportion of residents living below the poverty line, at 4.6%; low median housing costs,

equaling just 18.01% of median household income in O’Fallon; and its close proximity to jobs and entertainment both within the city limits and throughout the St. Louis Metro Area. “Being named America’s ‘most livable’ city is already an incredible honor,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “To take home the top spot two years in a row is a testament to our residents, businesses, police and first responders, educators, faith leaders and elected officials who all play a key part in making O’Fallon a great place to live, work and play. This listing is yet another indicator that O’Fallon is a city with momentum, with wonderful recreational opportunities, a thriving economy and a wonderful, safe environment for families.” For more information on SmartAsset’s methodology and to view the entire list, please visit https://smartasset.com/data-studies/most-livable-small-cities-inthe-us-2022.

and contribute to the survival of fish and wildlife. As stewards of the two mightiest rivers on the North American continent, everything we do has the potential to affect our county’s tourism, flooding, tax dollars and the beauty of life’s most important natural resource: water. Visit www.wentzvillemo.gov/stormwater to flip through the guide online.

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Optimist Club of St. Charles recognizes first responders www.drmarcycooper.com

The Optimist Club of St. Charles recognized three first responder units during their meeting on May 3. The first responder units that serve the area are the St. Charles County Ambulance District, the City of St. Charles Fire Department and Central County Fire/ Rescue. Each unit was invited to select an outstanding member of their team for special recognition. Following the luncheon, Event Chairman Dale Westby introduced the department chiefs who, in turn, announced the units outstanding responder. The St. Charles County Ambulance district selected the entire department to be this year’s recipient, the City of St. Charles Fire Department selected Captain John Barton and Central County Fire/ Rescue selected Fire Fighter/Paramedic Matt Conoyer. Westby expressed the club’s gratitude and appreciation to the

Submitted photo (From left) Kelly Cope (Chief – SCC Ambulance) stands next to Kyle Gaines (Community Relations – SCC Ambulance), George Sheets (Chief –St. Charles City Fire Department), John Barton (Captain – St. Charles City Fire Department), Steve Brown (Deputy Chief - St. Charles City Fire Department), Matt Conoyer (Firefighter/Paramedic -Central County Fire/Rescue), Gary Donovan (Fire Chief – Central County Fire/ Rescue), Bryan Steinmeyer (Assistant Fire Chief – Central County Fire/Rescue) and Jason Meinershagen (Deputy Chief Central County Fire/Rescue).

recipients for their dedication, expertise and service to the community. Steve Harker, club member and retired Captain of the City of St.

Charles Fire Department, shared a lesson learned during his tenure, “The best thing you can teach a new firefighter is how to become an old firefighter.”

St. Charles County tops in Missouri’s Healthiest Counties rankings for 13th consecutive year With acres of parkland and miles of trails to encourage activity, well-trained professionals practicing quality medical care, and a population committed to healthy habits, it’s easy to understand why St. Charles County ranks at the top of Missouri’s Healthiest Counties listing each year. For the 13th consecutive year, St. Charles County is recognized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute among the state’s best for both Health Outcomes and Health Factors. “A growing community is built through an active population and a robust economy,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “St. Charles County is a clear illustration of this with a healthy workforce and strong educational system that have led to higher employment and increased productivity. Our county government, employers, community organizations and residents work hand-in-hand to provide programs and services to encourage healthy behaviors that positively impact our well-being.” The rankings place St. Charles County among Missouri and the nation’s top performers in many of the evaluated sections. The numbers below help explain why St. Charles County placed so well: • 14% of St. Charles County residents reported being in poor or fair health — a percentage that placed among the top 10th percentile for all counties studied. Missouri average is 18%. • 7% of St. Charles County babies were born with low birthweight (less than five pounds, eight ounces). Missouri average is 9%. • A lower rate for premature death than the Missouri average • A lower rate for injury deaths per 100,000 residents than the Missouri average.

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16% of St. Charles County residents report themselves as current smokers. Missouri average is 20%. 32% of St. Charles County residents have a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater. Missouri average is 35%. 57% of St. Charles County residents received a flu vaccination in 2018 and 2019 — an increase over the previously studied periods and placing among the top 10th percentile in the U.S. Missouri average is 47%. Documented recent improvements in the air quality within the county, focusing on a decrease in air pollutants.

A complete listing of St. Charles County specific data and comparisons to Missouri/national benchmarks are posted on the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps website. “This recognition is something the entire community can be proud of,” says Sara Evers, Acting Director of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health. “It means the vast majority of our population is focused on being healthy through exercise and good eating habits and are practicing prevention such as hand-washing and vaccination. Consistently receiving high rankings as a community for 13 consecutive years further demonstrates why St. Charles County is a great place to raise a family and to start, or grow, a business.” The 2022 County Health Rankings are based upon public data collected from vital statistics and government surveys from 2007-2020. The complete nationwide and Missouri-specific rankings may be viewed at countyhealthrankings.org.

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New Spectrum Store now open in Wentzville On May 5, Charter Communications, Inc. unveiled a new Spectrum Store in Wentzville. The Spectrum store gives consumers in the Wentzville area a convenient option for adding or managing their Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile or Voice services. “Our Spectrum Store’s team is here to help our local customers who need support in getting and staying connected,” said Pattie Eliason, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Stores & Retail. “Our new store in Wentzville is a convenient and safe environment to add or manage services, shop for devices and accessories or make payments.” The new Spectrum Store offers the latest devices and accessories compat-

ible with Spectrum Mobile, which is available exclusively to Spectrum Internet customers Along with ordering and sampling Spectrum services, customers also can complete a variety of transactions at the store, including account payments and upgrading or exchanging equipment. The Spectrum store at 1570 Wentzville Parkway Ste. 121, is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. "Wentzville's residential, business and school community members need access to quality, high-speed internet," said Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione. "We are excited to welcome Spectrum's

On May 5, Charter Communications, Inc. unveiled a new Spectrum Store in Wentzville.

retail location to Wentzville to continue to provide the services and products needed to help everyone get and stay connected." Visit www.spectrum.com/stores for

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more information on locations, hours and Spectrum products and services. 24-hour customer assistance is always available at 1-855-707-7328.

VSM Abrasives expands manufacturing plant VSM Abrasives hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a 50,000 square-foot expansion of their manufacturing plant located at 1012 East Wabash Street on April 28. VSM Abrasives has partnered with St. Louis-based companies M+H Architects and Musick Construction Co. for this expansion which will allow more space for shipping, materials and finished goods – increasing their overall production capabilities. This is the second expansion VSM Abrasives has made

within three years, including a previous extension of office space in 2019. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Brent Barton, President of VSM Abrasives. He was joined by VSM’s Plant Manager, Greg Fields and O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. Several members of the city of O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and local media also attended. “Despite the difficulties of COVID-19, VSM has had significant growth over the past few years. This

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Enjoy first-ever ‘Sunset with Symphony’ at 370 Lakeside Park For the first time ever, St. Peters’ Sunset Concerts series will welcome members of the world-famous St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. A string quartet from the symphony will perform lakeside on June 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at the beautiful 370 Lakeside Park Corporate Pavilion. This special Tuesday evening Sunset with the Symphony concert is free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations are required for the hour-long outdoor event, but please bring your own lawn chairs as there is limited seating under the Corporate Pavilion. Food trucks will be available for concert refreshments. The symphony’s string quartet will perform music by some of the most celebrated Italian composers includ-

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ing Luigi Boccherini, Niccolo Paganini and Antonio Vivaldi. The concert is presented in community partnership with the St. Charles City-County Library and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. In case of inclement weather, this concert will be held indoors in the St. Charles City-County Library Spencer Road Branch located at 427 Spencer Rd. in St. Peters. Please remember: outside alcohol must remain outside the Corporate Pavilion and in the lawn area only. Pets are not allowed at Sunset Fridays events. To learn more about Sunset Concerts and this special Sunset with the Symphony, visit www.stpetersmo. net/sunset.

expansion will allow us to accommodate our growth and better serve our future needs,” said VSM Abrasives president Brent Barton. “This will positively impact our customers, employees and the surrounding St. Charles County community. We would like to thank our valued customers and dedicated employees; without them, this project would not be possible.” The project is projected to be complete by the end of 2022.

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Fort Zumwalt seniors honored among state’s top 100 scholars

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Eight Fort Zumwalt seniors including East High’s Thomas Bambrick and Noah Myers; North High’s Caroline Corr and Isaac Thorn; South High’s Twisha Nadella and Nicholas Stovall and West High’s Ella Baetje and Surya Sompalli have been named to the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri Scholars 100. The selection is based primarily on a formula using the student’s grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Each student nominated had to first meet criteria of an “Academic Decathlon,” which included 10 “events” designed to assure the academic strength of the student. To meet the decathlon requirements, the student Photo courtesy Fort Zumwlat School District must have a minimum (Top row from left) Ella Baetje, FZW; Thomas Bambrick, FZE; Caroline Corr, FZN; Noah Myers, FZE. (Bottom row from GPA of 3.750, a minimum left) Twisha Nadella, FZS; Surya Sompalli, FZW; Nick Stovall, FZS; Isaac Thorn, FZN. ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,600, be ranked in the upper 10 percent of the class, and have taken upper-level courses also National Merit Scholarship finalists. Corr and in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. Myers are National Merit Commended Scholars. BaetThe student must also have excellent attendance, be je, Bambrick, Corr, Myers and Stovall also were each an exemplary school citizen, and be involved in the awarded the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy, presented to school activity program. those to have shown a mastery of English and a lanBaetja, Bambrick, Nadella, Stovall and Sompalli are guage other than English.

Past Duchesne football coach to be honored Frank Barro, former football coach at Duchesne High School, was posthumously awarded The Eddie Cochems Award at The National Football Foundation (NFF) St. Louis Tom Lombardo Chapter’s 31st Annual Awards Banquet. The award is given to individuals in recognition of their advocacy and outstanding contribution to amateur football. Barro began Duchesne’s football program in 1967, and served as its first head coach and athletic director. During his time at Duchesne his

influence was felt and is still fondly remembered by many of his former students. On Oct. 1, 2021, the athletic field was renamed from Pioneer Field to Frank Barro Stadium in his honor. Each year, the Tom Lombardo Chapter of the NFF celebrates key figures in the St. Louis and surrounding area who helped to shape amateur football. They work to highlight these individuals in an effort to inspire young people to strive for excellence in the game and in life. Chapter President Ken Leach said he is

pleased that Barro will join others who are memorialized and listed in their ongoing dedications. “Frank knew he was coaching not only future football players, but future fireman, lawyers and citizens,” said Leach. “He instilled the right things in them. He taught them about integrity. He is well deserving of this award, and we didn’t want to miss this opportunity to recognize him.” The Barro family received the award on Barro’s behalf. The Awards Banquet was held on

Photo courtesy Duchesne High School Frank Barro, former football coach at Duchesne High School, was posthumously awarded The Eddie Cochems Award at The National Football Foundation (NFF) St. Louis Tom Lombardo Chapter’s 31st Annual Awards Banquet.

May 1 at the historic Missouri Athletic Club.

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Fort Zumwalt selects new assistant superintendent to oversee student personnel John Schulte has been named the Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services in the Fort Zumwalt School District effective July 1. Schulte, who started his career as an elementary school teacher in Fort Zumwalt, has served almost 20 years in the Wentzville School District as a principal and, for the past five years, as the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services. Schulte replaces Jeremy Moore as Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services. Schulte will oversee enrollment and residency, homeless and foster care, dis-

cipline and the district’s wide array of programs serving students at risk of not graduating. “Parents have entrusted us with the task of preparing their children for their next adventure in life,” Schulte says. “My heart is in working to see all students succeed, especially those who might bring additional adverse experiences to school with them. Each child presents us with an opportunity for success and it is up to us to wrap the required services around them as they grow and mature.” Schulte, a St. Peters native, is focused on giving teachers and

staff the tools they need to work with students requiring support at many different levels. “Joining the Fort Zumwalt family is a tremendous privilege,” he says. “I look forward to getting to know the community as we work together to support all of our students as they prepare for a successful future.” Moore will transition to Administrative Services beginning July 1. As the Assistant Superintendent there he will oversee Custodial, Student Nutrition and Transportation services as well as policy development and federal funds. Moore has served on Fort Zumwalt’s

leadership team since 2015, before which time he served as a principal or assistant principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels in the district. The coming year will be one of transition for the school district. Longtime Superintendent Dr. Bernard DuBray will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year and Dr. Paul Myers, longtime Deputy Superintendent, has been named Superintendent Elect. Dr. Henry St. Pierre has been named Deputy Superintendent Elect. Both positions are effective July 1.

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District John Schulte has been named the Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services in the Fort Zumwalt School District effective July 1.

Wentzville HOSA students advance to international competition Students in the Holt, Liberty and Timberland high school HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals) chapters competed in the Missouri HOSA State Leadership Conference in Rolla, Missouri on March 28 and 29. Sixteen students brought home an award and qualified to move on to the International Leadership Conference, which will be held in Nashville, Tennessee this June. In addition, Timberland student Oyin Ganiyu and Liberty students Saiya Ameen, Sanjana Anand, Emma Thomas, and Jaden Zelidon received the Barbara James Service Award for completing over 100 hours of community service. Liberty HOSA also received the HOSA Service Project Recognition Award for the members’ contribution to Be the Match. HOSA is sponsored by Holt teacher Destiny Politte, Liberty teachers Jennifer Strathman, and Zachary Kling,

North Point teachers James Craghead and Laura Willams, and Timberland teachers Theresa Cordonier and Amanda Petersmeyer. Students must be enrolled in one of the district’s Project Lead the Way Biomedical classes in order to be a member of the chapter. The following students placed and will be advancing to compete at the international level: Holt High School – Kinsey Henrichsen, second place Nursing Assisting; Mia Curic and Jordan West, third place CPR - First Aid Liberty High School – Fiona Do, Sophia Fiorino, Amelia Huebbe, Anna Morrison, and Julia Wiley, first place Parliamentary Procedure Event; Lauren McCain and Laney Torbit, second place Health Education Event; Saiya Ameen, Sanjana Anand, Emma Thomas and Jaden Zelidon qualified to compete at International Conference

Assumption students recognized as finalists in Respect Life essay contest Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in O’Fallon eighth-grade students, 13-year-old Gwen Briz and 13-year-old Benji Boss, were recently honored at an awards dinner, April 21, by the St. Louis Archdiocese as two of the 25 finalists in the Respect Life Apostolate (RLA) creative writing contest. Sponsored by RLA and the archdiocesan Office of Education and Formation, this annual writing competition gives eighth grade students from 45 Catholic schools, PSR programs, and home school programs the opportunity to submit entries that reflect how they promote a Culture of Life and live out the virtue of chastity as a young adult living in the 21st century. To read each student’s entire essay, visit the Assumption School website at assumptionbvmschool.org. Out of 129 students in local parishes and Catholic schools around the metropolitan area, Briz and Boss were among the 25 “archdiocesan finalists” named by the RLA Con-test Committee that were honored at the awards dinner for their accomplishments. To learn more about the contest, visit https://bit.ly/RespectLifeContest.

Timberland High School – Hannah Kirkendoll, second place Researched Persuasive Writing and Speaking; Oyin Ganiyu, third place Cultural Diversity and Disparities in Healthcare.

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“We couldn’t be more proud of these students for standing up for what they believe in and spreading God’s word,” says Dr. Pat Hensley, Assumption School Principal.

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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 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-

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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

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

Third Tuesday: Luncheon for seniors

On the third Tuesday of every month there is a luncheon for seniors from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951.

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 Cen-

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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.

Wednesdays: 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 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 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. 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 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 Pounds Sensibly

Off

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

Thursdays: 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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Lions

Club

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 314650-1014.

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Ren-

dezvous 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.

a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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

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: meetings

Lions

Club

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 Club

Meets third Thursday of the month, 10:100 a.m. at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Club does not meet in December. Info: www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

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

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

What’s Happening

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.

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 Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

Fridays: Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV)

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

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

labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Sundays: Flea market

Wentzville Community Club’s Sunday Flea Market set up is at 6:30 a.m. and selling starts at 7 a.m. every Sunday through 1 p.m. at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Buyers and sellers welcome. More information can be found at www.wentzvillefleamarket.org.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market

5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

Sundays: Alzheimer’s support group

The group meets the second Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. We meet at Clarendale Senior Living at 10 Dubray Drive in St. Peters. For more information, please call Nancy Young at 636-875-3457.

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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 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square 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

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Women receive honors in lacrosse at Lindenwood On Thursday, the IWLCA announced that Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse had six players named to the 2022 IWLCA All-Region teams. Eleanor Kast, Alyssa Kneedler, Emma Arnold, Bridget Considine and Logann Eldredge all garnered first-team honors for the Midwest Region, with Kneedler being the lone returner to the firstteam group. Kate MacDonell received second-team recognition. Kast has played a vital role in the Lions’ success so far this year, tallying 116 saves overall and sitting at a strong 14-4 goalkeeping record. The senior currently is ranked No. 8 in the country and No. 1 in the GLVC for her 8.80 goals against average and has garnered two more GLVC Defensive Player of the Week awards this season, adding to her career total three overall. Kast also has the third best save percentage (0.457) and fifth most saves per game (6.11) in the GLVC. Last year, she received IWLCA All-Region second-team honors. Kneedler returned to the first-team for a second season in a row, while Arnold claimed her spot on the list after being named second-team All-Region last season. Kneedler has been a defensive mainstay for the Lions all year long, scooping up 21 total ground balls and causing 11 total turnovers so far. Arnold has proven to be a powerful force on both sides of the ball, racking up extensive offensive and defensive stats this season. The junior has caused 28 turnovers, which is the third most caused turnovers per game in the GLVC (1.56). Arnold also racked up 22 goals and 19 assists, as well as 25 ground balls and 29 draw controls this year, making her a key part in

Lindenwood’s success. Considine currently leads the Lions with 50 goals this season, while also sitting atop both Lindenwood and GLVC leaderboards in assists, tallying 29 total so far. The Stony Brook transfer has recorded 79 total points in her 16 games as a Lion, ranking first on the team and third in the GLVC for most overall points. Considine also ranks third in the GLVC for most points per game with an average of 4.65 per game. The Rockville Centre, New York native bagged both GLVC and IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week awards back in March as well, making her the only Lion to be recognized as a national player of the week this season. Eldredge is also one that had an immediate impact on her new team after transferring in from a successful rookie year at Fresno State. The sophomore attacker is right behind Considine in both goals (46) and assists (20), putting her at 66 total points so far this season. Eldredge ranks fourth in the GLVC in assists and sixth in the conference for points per game, sitting at 3.67 average thus far. MacDonell found her spot on the second team by being a force in the draw control realm with 38 won so far this year, as well as scooping up 16 total ground balls. The junior has started 17 of 17 games played, and also netted a goal this season against Regis back in March. MacDonell also boats nine caused turnovers on her stat line. *Hard work pays off

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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Sweet and tangy fruit pizza Prep Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes | Yield: 1 pizza; 10 – 12 servings Ingredients: Pre-made Sugar Cookie Dough Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature ¼ cup butter, softened to room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 2 Tbsp. milk 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Toppings: 8 strawberries, sliced 5 kiwis, sliced 1 mango, sliced 1 pineapple, diced ½ cup blueberries

Directions: Preheat the oven to 350oF. Grease a 12-inch pizza pan. Remove chilled cookie dough from the refrigerator and press onto the pizza pan in an even, flat circle. Bake per the directions on the package (about 15 – 20 minutes) or until the edges are very lightly browned. Allow the crust to cool completely before decorating. While crust is cooling, wash, dry, and cut up fruit. Set aside for decorating. Cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl or with a mixer, mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the powdered sugar and 1

Tbsp. of milk. Mix for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and 1 more Tbsp. of milk (if needed) to thin out the frosting. Mix for 1 minute. Spread the frosting in a thick layer over the sugar cookie crust. Decorate with fruit. Cut pizza into slices and serve. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. a cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Return whipped cream to ricotta mixture and whip 1-2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy. Spoon ricotta cream into center of each

puff pastry pinwheel. Spoon strawberry compote in middle of ricotta mixture. Additional Tips: If you have a favorite recipe, try making your own homemade sugar cookie dough! Add even more tang to your pizza with a fruit glaze! Mix fruit, water, cornstarch, and sugar for a homemade glaze or use your favorite fruit preserves. You can thin the fruit preserves by mixing in a little bit of water. Make it your own by adding some of your favorite fruits!

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‘Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness’ lacks Marvel magic

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.

hen it comes to magic and mystic arts, there has been no character quite like Stephen Strange. Created by Steve Ditko and Stan “The Man” Lee, the character debuted in “Strange Tales” in 1963 and, over the years, appeared in other Marvel publications and cartoons. As the 2016 movie “Doctor Strange” showed, Stephen, played skillfully by Benedict Cumberbatch, was a gifted surgeon who crashed his car and suffered nerve damage in both hands. After some delay, “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” finally arrived in theaters. In 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch, who had played roles such as Vincent van Gogh and Sherlock Holmes, became Stephen Strange, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon who, after his hands were damaged, fell into despair. He searched for ways to cure himself until he met the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton), a supreme mystic who set him on the path to magical knowledge. The first “Doctor Strange” movie did well at the box office and led to the current “Multiverse of Madness” movie, but the sequel lacked the magic of the original. Strange’s journey from the scientific to the mystical was compelling and provoc-

deceased body of his dimensional counterpart. Since 2007, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, had created movie magic for Marvel fans. His films drew upon such classic superheroes as Captain America, Iron Man and Thor and found an audience. These movies were not stand-alone projects, however, but chapters in a long, well-planned storyline that culminated in “Avengers: Endgame.” The box office total for “Endgame” even beat the visually stunning “Avatar.” Feige’s tried-and-true MCU ‘Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness” photo courtesy Marvel Studios formula truly lost its charm this time around. I sat in the ative, but his trip through multiple dimensions audience for an evening showing of “Multiverse didn’t grab the viewer’s attention. Audiences en- of Madness” where the young audience was not joyed previous Marvel films that dealt with time fully engaged (I was quite surprised at the level travel, but discussions about “Earth 616” and of profanity directed at the screen.) The age level other universes may have created the opposite indicated that they had not been fully exposed to effect here. Dr. Strange and his comic book history. There While “Dr. Strange” walked a confident path, was some appreciation, though, of the Marvel “Multiverse of Madness” lived up to its ti- cameo appearances within the storyline. tle. Strange had dreams about a young woman Overall, this was a mixed bag of tricks that named America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) who tied back to the Disney+ limited series “Wandacould navigate the myriad of other dimensions Vision.” If you haven’t seen the current film yet, because she doesn’t exist in any of them. Strange, check out that limited series while waiting for however, didn’t have that ability and, to commu- “Multiverse of Madness” to come to that streamnicate with her in one universe, he possessed the ing service.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: GRADUATION

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

Moore on Life Mother’s Day has come and gone…the inexperienced young mother might say. But for us wiser moms who have learned about hourly compensation we’ve extended it to Mother’s Month. Yes, we’ve decided a single solitary day in the year isn’t payback for our swollen bellies and stretch marks. No, we need Mother’s Month for all we’ve been through. Here are some necessities to show us we’re not just a slapdash, 24-hour celebration type of gal: Dinner for a month for all the meals we’ve made over the years and especially for those midnight feedings for the baby…and me. What?! I’m supposed to fix a meal for someone and not join in?! (That explains the swollen belly and stretch marks.) Spa day complete with mani-pedis and a long massage to relax those muscles that have been forever bending down, picking up, lifting, stretching, washing, ironing (Okay, no one knows what an iron is…scratch that one). Pajamas for a month of lounging topped off with a fancy robe because if we need to dash out to the store we’ll need to fancy up those jammies after wearing them for a solid month. Hello, we may be moms, but we’re not total classless barbarians. Cards: only if they contain cold hard cash or cold plastic gift cards. Chocolate: Everyone knows by now that chocolate is in a food group all by itself. Studies have found that chocolate makes you content and joyful. It releases buckets of endorphins thus creating a happier less agitated mom. Full disclosure, I was

Mama’s Month

By Cindy Moore that study…alone… locked in the pantry with three screaming children on the other side of the door. I found a brick of chocolate safely hidden behind cans of lentil soup and devoured it. Minutes later I came out to face the house in shambles. The kids were half naked and roasting marshmallows on the gas stove; there were other people’s children raiding my fridge toting off armfuls of loot from my Popsicle stash. I cast my eyes about with chocolate smeared from ear to ear as I surveyed my kingdom and smiled blissfully. Other ideas for the remainder of the month include the basics from flowers to fruit basket to face lifts. So, compensate mom and be creative for the entire month. But please! Don’t be like some people’s husbands (mine). He took the slacker’s way out – 31 car wash tokens. 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. Like a bug on windshield noise 6. G-man 9. Type of race 13. Late actor Ledger 14. Waikiki necklace 15. Group of lions 16. Knight’s shiny garb 17. Ensign, for short 18. One to beat 19. *Graduation proof 21. *”School’s Out” singer 23. An indigenous person in Laos 24. 6-shooter 25. Founder of People’s Republic of China 28. Porous rock 30. *MFA or BA 35. Comrade in arms 37. Be inclined 39. Had in mind 40. Was a passenger 41. Ventricular beater 43. Same as ayah 44. ____ Trick, rock band 46. Nicholas II, e.g. 47. Initiation ceremony, e.g. 48. “Pollock” actor Ed 50. Foolish one 52. Ever, to a poet 53. “House of Gucci” star

55. Masters Tournament peg 57. *Mortarboard attachment 60. *”No more ____, no more books” 64. Fancy boat 65. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 67. Arm bones 68. Orderly arrangement 69. Granola grain 70. Gustatory sensation 71. Lord Byron’s composition 72. Dashboard unit 73. Weasel’s aquatic cousin DOWN 1. Herring’s cousin 2. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 3. Bulb holder 4. Coral reef island 5. Neck cavity 6. Pestilence pest 7. Even, to a poet 8. “Saturday Night Fever” music genre 9. Type of coffee maker 10. Gauche or Droite in Paris 11. Month of Purim 12. Styling product 15. For the time being, Latin (2 words) 20. Cave opening 22. Like Hemingway’s certain

man on sea 24. Type of rummy 25. *One in “Pomp and Circumstance” series 26. Hello to Israel Kamakawiwo’ole 27. Ahead in years 29. *”You have brains in your head, you have ____ in your shoes” 31. Cleats to soccer player 32. China grass 33. Related on mother’s side 34. Olden days anesthetic 36. *School ____, which is about 180 days 38. No-win situation 42. Old-hat 45. Wilbur’s home 49. *Famous frat house 51. Adjective in sheet music 54. Low light 56. Enthusiastic approval 57. Tropical edible root 58. Land measure 59. A fake 60. Beaten by walkers 61. Research facil. 62. It’s better than never? 63. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex” 64. Small dog’s bark 66. *Gown’s companion SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9