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Photo by Angela Girardier Photography The Diamond Music Hall features both national and local bands every weekend along with entertainment throughout the week, including a popular all ages Open Jam on Thursdays. For more information, including an upcoming calendar, visit diamondmusichall.com

In a short time, the Diamond Music Hall in St. Peters has become a premier venue for nationally touring rock acts

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Are you ready to rock, St Peters? The answer is an affirmative, “yes.” Since St. Charles County natives Topher Bayless and Jonny Kruse took over the Diamond Music Hall, things have been turned up to 11 along Interstate 70. If you grew up in or around the 1980s, bands like Winger, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Quiet Riot, and Stryper dominated the rotation on MTV and boomed out of high school parking lots everywhere. Now, those very groups are plugging in and making

St. Charles County a regular stop on their touring schedules. “We joked one night, ‘Can you believe we brought Winger to St. Peters and it doesn’t have to be the Fourth of July,” Kruse said. “Now, it doesn’t have to be some fair to bring in somebody.” With its broad stage, professional lights and sound. Bayless and Kruse boast about having a venue built by musicians for musicians and music fans. When tour buses aren’t rolling through, original local music is given a proper spotlight. “We don’t just pick a band, put you in the

corner and serve beer to the customers,” Bayless said. “We do two or three bands a night. There is a great atmosphere around here.” Bayless and Kruse grew up together, performed all around, and eventually built a fruitful business promoting musical acts. Fast forward to 2020 and after nine months of booking for the Diamond’s previous owners, they found themselves, along with partner Darrell Tullock, in position to buy it and off they went. See ‘DIAMOND’ page 2

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Submitted photo (Left) The Diamond Music Hall features both national and local bands every weekend along with entertainment throughout the week, including a popular all ages Open Jam on Thursdays. For more information, including an upcoming calendar, visit diamondmusichall.com. (Right) )St. Charles County natives Topher Bayless (left) and Jonny Kruse along with Darrell Tullock, are owners of the Diamond Music Hall, located at 4109 N Cloverleaf Dr, in St. Peters. In a short time, the Diamond has become a top attraction for national hard rock bands and tribute acts.

‘DIAMOND’ from cover It’s not a life of up-all-night-and-sleepall-day, as the pair have garnered a Monday-through-Friday radio show on KWULF 101.7 beginning at 7 a.m. And being homegrown, the duo have immersed themselves into giving back to the community through organizations like Clean the Streams and Trail of Treats and partnering with School of Rock in St. Peters where they sponsor a student annually. “We continue to want to work with the community,” Bayless said. “We’re very active and work with a lot of different people. That’s important to us.” During the height and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diamond played

host to a 24-hour musicians’ telethon that, among other things, garnered around three hundred $100 gift cards from Schnucks that went out to musicians, sound engineers, and bar staff throughout the region. Just weeks ago, Pointfest recently had to be suspended due to weather, Bayless and Kruse took to social media and were able book six of the bands. “We started music at 5 p.m. and started pumping the bands in,” Bayless said. “Everybody loved it and we had a line out the door. That’s a tribute to our staff because within two hours we had everything covered.” The Diamond is not just a concert venue. It is only closed on Sundays with salsa night, line dancing, karaoke and Thursday’s all ages

open jam making sure that the weekly calendar is hopping. The 15 billiard tables and a well-stocked kitchen make sure all bases are covered. “We are best friends and if you surround yourself with good people, people you trust with your life, anything is possible,” Kruse said. “Our goal isn’t to compete or steer people away from downtown St. Louis, but isn’t it nice that you can drive 10 minutes and see all these national bands? There’s bigger venues. What we have that they will never have is the intimacy of a show like at Mississippi Nights.” For more information, including an upcoming calendar, visit diamondmusichall.com.

Hot Box Cookies now open at Streets of St. Charles Hot Box Cookies is now open at Streets of St. Charles. Hot Box Cookies is located at 650 Beale Street between Bar Louie and AMC Theatres. There was a grand opening celebration on May 14. Hot Box Cookies, opening its sixth metro St. Louis location at Streets of St. Charles in addition to Columbia, Missouri and Lawrence, Kansas, specializes in fresh from-the-oven cookies. They offer a dozen flavors that melt in your mouth including a classic Chocolate Chip or a Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces. Customers have the option to take home a box or get them delivered. Hot Box also offers ice cream sandwiches, icing

sandwiches, cookie cakes and catering. “We are excited to have opened the newest Hot Box Cookies in such a popular, thriving area,” Hot Box Cookie franchisees, Dan and Michele Fitzgerald stated. “This is a great location for the Hot Box concept, and I feel we add a fun, fast-casual option to customers at The Streets who are looking for a sweet treat.” Sr. Leasing Representative for Cullinan Properties, Patty Kueneke, stated, “Their dedication to delivery and the quality of the product that is conveyed will make Hot Box Cookies a good addition to and a great success at Streets of St. Charles.”

Submitted photo Hot Box Cookies is located at 650 Beale Street between Bar Louie and AMC Theatres.

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County government military veterans hosting flag collection June 14 If you have a worn or damaged U.S. flag and don’t know where or how to dispose of it properly, the military veterans of St. Charles County Government are ready to help. The county’s Veterans Best Practices Working Group is hosting its annual flag collection for the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Flag Day, June 14. The event takes place at a drive-by collection site, located at the corner of Monroe and Second streets in St. Charles, between the County Administration and Corrections buildings. The flags are donated to the AMVETS, who retire the flags ceremoniously.

“This is a simple but important way to show respect for the American flag and our country,” says Kurt Bahr, Chair of the Veterans Best Practices Working Group and U.S. Air Force veteran. “As veterans, we are honored to be able to provide this service to the public to help ensure worn flags are retired in a dignified way.” The group has collected over 6,410 flags since the event launched in 2017. Those who cannot drop off flags that day can do so at the recently installed flag collection boxes, donated by a local Eagle Scout, located outside the County Administration Building (201 N. Second Street, St. Charles) and at Veterans Tribute Park

Lake Saint Louis Police Department wants you to recycle that bicycle The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is partnering with St. Louis BicycleWorks and the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market to take those old bicycles off your hands. The bike drive will take place on June 11 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Lake Saint Louis Farmers and Artists Market. The market is located at The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis shopping center at Meadows Circle Drive (near Highway 40 and Lake Saint Louis Blvd.). A member of the police department’s bike patrol unit will be on hand to assist BicycleWorks with the collec-

tion of bicycles of any style and in any condition. In addition, bicycle parts will be accepted. The old bikes, or bicycles in need of repair, will be reconditioned or rebuilt by BicycleWorks (www.bworks.org). They will eventually find their way to deserving children who have the opportunity to earn one through the sixweek hands on Earn-a-Bike program at St. Louis BicycleWorks. For more information, please contact St. Louis Bicycle Works 314-6640828 or Officer Susie Ochs at the Lake Saint Louis Police Department 636625-8018.

THIS WEEK’S PICK

St. Charles Lions Club Farmers Market returns May 21 was the opening day for the St. Charles Lions Club Farmers Market. This annual Farmers Market takes place at the Foundry Art Centre parking lot and will now occur every Saturday through Oct. 15. The Lions Club has sponsored this event for over forty years and, each year, has provided fresh produce, baked goods, and homemade treasures to visitors and residents of St. Charles. The St. Charles Fire Department will bring their fire truck on the fourth Saturday of each month. Firefighters will be speaking on fire safety and providing tours of the fire truck

for children in attendance. Master Gardeners from the University of Missouri will also be in attendance. Master Gardeners are volunteer horticulturists that provide in-depth training to help others learn how to grow their own gardens. These experienced gardeners will be at the St. Charles Farmers Market on the third Saturday of every month starting in June. Stop by the St. Charles Farmers Market on Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon, at the Foundry Art Centre at 520 N Main Center in St. Charles.

(1031 Kisker Road, Weldon Spring). The Veterans Best Practices Working Group was established in 2014 after passage of an ordinance by the county council. The group exists to foster an employment-friendly environment for those who have served in the armed forces of the United States, to encourage businesses in the community to develop veteran-friendly employment practices, and to inform veterans seeking employment of opportunities and benefits with county government. For more information, contact Kurt Bahr at 636-9497550, or kbahr@sccmo.org.

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Submitted photo Mosaics Fine Art Festival recently received a $6,000 grant from the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau as part of its 2022 St. Charles Tourism Grant Program.

Mosaics Fine Art Festival recently received a $6,000 grant from the Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) as part of its 2022 St. Charles Tourism Grant Program. The grant will support Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s 27th annual event, which will take place Sept. 16 through 18. The three-day festival includes approximately 80 juried artists from more than 15 states who will exhibit artwork available for purchase. The family-friendly event, which is free and open to the public, will be held along several blocks of North

Main St. in Historic St. Charles where more than 30 restaurants and over 75 shops are located. The Greater Saint Charles CVB promotes St. Charles – Missouri’s oldest and largest historic district – as a destination for conventions, sporting events, and leisure travel. Responsibilities include assisting day-to-day tourists with their questions, itineraries and information needs. “The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau has been a true advocate of our art festival for many years,” said Denise Wulff, president of Mosa-

ics Fine Art Festival. “The generous grant will be used to support our upcoming annual art festival, which has taken place in downtown St. Charles for the past 26 years.” The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases local and regional artists while educating the community’s children and adults in how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media.

O’Fallon to request release of amended Community Development Block Grant Funds The city of O’Fallon will request the release of amended FY 2019 and FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on June 1, following a two-week period in which the public will have the opportunity to comment on the slated use of the funds. The proposed amendment of O’Fallon’s FY2019 and FY2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan identifies the following project to further prevent and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: • Public Facility COVID Response: Funding for the addition of an ADA Accessible ramp to the lower level of the Senior Center for improved social distancing and to ensure improved and

greater access to safe spaces for congregation of O’Fallon residents aged sixty-two (62) and older (due to the UV pandemic-fighting technology in the new HVAC system, as well as the increased and safe access to a facility level previously limited by accessibility issues). Written comments on these determinations may be directed to Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366. The current CDBG Annual Action Plan is available on the City’s website, www.ofallon.mo.us/grants-assistance, or by contacting Public Assistance Specialist Alexis Jaegers at 636-379-5411 or ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us.

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Wentzville School District presents ‘Drive the Bus’ event This summer, the Wentzville School District Transportation Department will host “Drive the Bus,” a recruitment and hiring event, at 9 a.m. June 24 and 25, at the District’s Transportation Facility located at 100 Logistics Center Drive in Wentzville. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive a school bus? Do you think a career as a bus driver or aide might be right for you? Are you retired but still want to work? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this event is for you. At “Drive the Bus,” participants will learn about student transportation in the WSD during a 20-minute presentation. Then, with the accompaniment of a highly-qualified trainer, they’ll get to drive the bus. Participants who wish to pursue an employment opportunity as a bus driver or bus aide will then be invited to fill out an online application and partici-

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Transportation Department will host “Drive the Bus,” a recruitment and hiring event, at 9 a.m. June 24 and 25, at the District’s Transportation Facility located at 100 Logistics Center Drive in Wentzville.

pate in an on-the-spot interview. Interested applicants are asked to RSVP by June 22. To RSVP, visit tinyurl. com/drivethebus2022, call 636-327-

3860 x 25343, or email jeffreygates@ wsdr4.org. WSD bus drivers and aides are eligible for comprehensive district-paid

Seven Wentzville students advance to FBLA National Leadership Conference

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Seven Wentzville School District students took top honors at the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference on April 10-12 at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri.

Seven Wentzville School District students — from Holt, Liberty, and Timberland high schools — took top honors at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference on April 10-12 at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Top honors qualified these students to advance to the National FBLA Leadership Conference on June 29-July

2 in Chicago, to compete against winners from each state. At the state conference, members and advisers gathered in person for the first time in two years to expand their leadership, compete in various events, and connect with members from across the state. FBLA competitive events prepare students for successful careers in business by providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in

a workforce-simulated competitive environment. The students competed as individuals or teams in a broad range of business and career-related areas; there are over 75 competitions spanning numerous career clusters at each competitive event. The following students qualified to advance to the national conference: Breanna Busateri, Timberland - second,

Client Services; Katherine Manker, Timberland - third, Publication Design; Emily Lyng, Timberland - third, Publication Design; Nolan Tucker, Timberland - third, Hospitality and Event Management; Andrew Stapf, Timberland - third, Hospitality and Event Management; Mason Neal, Timberland third, Accounting 1 and Manav Raja Vinotha, Liberty - second, Coding & Programming. Missouri Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a non-profit 501(c)(3) student business organization with over 11,000 members making it the second largest membership in the nation. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The association is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri. For more information visit www.missourifbla. org.

benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. All participants must be at least 21 years old and have a current valid driver’s license.

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Wentzville Robotics Team Ratchet Rockers win fifth place overall at the FIRST Robotics World Championships The Wentzville School District Robotics Team, the Ratchet Rockers (Team 1706), won fifth place overall at the FIRST Robotics World Championships, held April 20-23 in Houston, Texas. At the World Championships, the Ratchet Rockers competed in ten qualifying matches in the Hopper Division, which consisted of 75 teams from most states in the U.S. and eight countries. The team ended up with ten wins, no losses, and a perfect 4.0 ranking point average, which is the first time any team in any year has accomplished this feat, setting a world record. The team went on to win six elimination matches with their alliance partners and were undefeated to win the Hopper Division Championship. In the final matches of the world championship, the Ratchet Rockers finished in fifth place in the round robin tournament. “I am so proud of our entire team, it is wonderful to see how far they have progressed,” shared Narelle Deatherage, Ratchet Rockers Club Sponsor. “Cooperation and gracious professionalism are hallmarks of the FIRST robotics program and our team really exemplifies this. They are learning lifelong skills and making lifelong connections, all while having fun.” “It was such an honor to play with and against

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Robotics Team, the Ratchet Rockers (Team 1706), won fifth place overall at the FIRST Robotics World Championships, held April 20-23 in Houston, Texas.

teams we have looked up to for years - teams that we have aspired to emulate and teams that have budgets of hundreds of thousands of dollars per year,” shared Darrell Wodrich, long-time Ratchet Rockers coach. “We not only competed against them, but defeated many of them. We have many new friends from around the world and across the United States. This is such a great experience for the team, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.” To qualify for the Robotics World Championship, the Ratchet Rockers won two regional competitions,

the Heartland Regional in Kansas City, and the St. Louis Regional at Chaifetz Arena. This is the first time in the team’s 17-year history that the Ratchet Rockers have won two regional competitions. The Ratchet Rockers are composed of about 35 students from all four high schools. Their robot’s main functions are to pick up cargo (balls) through two intake systems and shoot it into a hub to score points; climb rungs, with more points being scored for reaching a higher rung.

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The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Janell Mueller as the assistant superintendent of administrative services, effective July 1. Mueller has worked for the WSD since 1999 when she began her teaching career as a business teacher at Holt High School. She became an assistant principal and intern in 2014, and she continued in that role until she was hired as the executive director of adminisPhoto courtesy Wentzville School District trative services in 2018. The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dr. Janell Mueller as the assisIn her current role, Mueller has tant superintendent of administrative services, effective July 1. been instrumental in the work of the Child Nutrition Department, supports building administrators staff and families to provide the academic excellence.” with student discipline matters, services that our students need to Mueller has her doctorate in and has worked side-by-side with help them achieve their academic educational leadership from the current assistant superinten- and personal goals,” said Mueller. Maryville University. She has a dent of administrative services on “We have an incredible staff and master of arts degree from Lindall administrative services respon- community that are passionate enwood University in educational sibilities. about education as well as the suc- administration and a bachelor of “I am honored and excited to cess of all of our students. Togeth- science in education from the Unicontinue to work alongside our er, we will continue to strive for versity of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Three Wentzville School District students advance to SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference Three Wentzville School District (WSD) students will represent the Lewis & Clark Career Center at the invitation-only SkillsUSA Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. These students advanced to the national competition after earning a first-place gold medal at the SkillsUSA Missouri State Leadership and Skills Conference. Kaden Moore from Holt High School (CNC Milling), Cole Wolfe from Liberty High School (HVAC), and Alex Davis from Timberland High School (Residential Wiring) qualified for the SkillsUSA national competition. The SkillsUSA competition is the largest showcase of skilled trades and skill competitions in the world and more than 15,000

students, teachers, education leaders, and representatives from 600 national corporations, trade associations, businesses, and labor unions participated in the event. Career and technical students from across the country will compete in over 100 categories over the six-day event in a variety of technical, hands-on, written, and oral competitions that are related directly to their program of study. SkillsUSA is an applied method for preparing America’s high-performance workers in career and technical programs. It provides quality educational experiences for its members in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds self-confidence, work attitudes, and communication skills. It em-

phasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community service activities. More than 1,000 trade associations and labor unions actively support SkillsUSA through financial aid, in-kind contributions, and involvement of their members in SkillsUSA activities. The Lewis & Clark Career Center provides career and technical education for St. Charles County juniors and seniors from all five school districts in St. Charles County. Students attend half the day at their respective high schools and half the day at Lewis & Clark

St. Louis Metropolitan Football Coaches Association inducts Duchesne assistant football coach to hall of fame The St. Louis Metropolitan Football Coaches Association (SLMFCA) inducted Duchesne assistant football coach Pat Steagall into the SLMFCA Hall of Fame on May 22. Steagall was among 11 other distinguished individuals honored by the organization this year. The SLMFCA has been active in the St. Louis area for over 30 years, carrying out its mission to enhance amateur and high school football, promote the coaching profession and the efforts of coaches, and improve the game of football at all levels. SLMFCA director Larry Frost notes that Steagall is a primary example of what they look for in an inductee. He describes this recognition as one that celebrates wins on the field but also highlights all the individual has done to support high school football during their career, as well as the quality of their character. “We take a look at the record, but that’s last on the list,” he said. “We look at their contribution to the game and community. Do they do anything extra? Are they respected by their peers? We look at how much effort they put into the game of football outside their school or job.” Steagall has coached and taught

at Duchesne for 32 years. He remarked that some of the greatest joys he’s experienced from his time as assistant football coach and math teacher have been seeing students gain confidence on the field and then watching them apply that confidence in the classroom. When asked, Steagall expressed how humbled he is by the recognition. “I feel like it’s a great honor,” he said. “I feel like I’m not really worthy of it. Most of the time, when you talk about a coach being inducted it’s a head coach; it’s not an assistant coach.” If you ask Duchesne director of athletics Paul Boschert if coach Steagall is worthy, the answer would be an emphatic “absolutely.” “Coach Pat Steagall has been a dedicated teacher and coach at Duchesne High School for over 30 years,” said Boschert. “His selection into the St. Louis Metropolitan Football Coaches Association is long overdue. He is an integral part of our Pioneer coaching staff, and his contributions to our football program are immeasurable. We congratulate coach Steagall on this well-deserved honor.” Steagall will join Duchesne

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EFSP - EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM St. Charles County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

Photo courtesy Duchesne High School The St. Louis Metropolitan Football Coaches Association (SLMFCA) inducted Duchesne assistant football coach Pat Steagall into the SLMFCA Hall of Fame on May 22.

head football coach Charles Elmendorf, inducted as a head coach last year, as a member of this esteemed group. The two have worked together for 27 years. “He’s done a great job. He’s a great guy to work with, a good friend,” said Elmendorf. “I think it’s awesome that he’s getting in.” The induction ceremony was held at the Royal Orleans Banquet Hall in Mehlville, Missouri.

St. Charles County has been chosen to receive $27,058.00 for Phase 39 and $83,258.00 for ARPA-R are the new supplements for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country. A Local Board made up of the Phase 38/CARES team will determine how the funds awarded to Saint Charles County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-proots or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal Funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. St. Charles County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with non-proot and government oﬃces. These agencies were responsible for providing meals, nights of lodging, and prevention of homeless measures. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact LINC of St. Charles County at (636) 332.5127 for an application. The deadline for the completed EFSP application to be received is June 10, 2022 by 5 p.m.

What’s Happening

EVENTS June 4-5: Theater auditions

Auditions for St. John UCC’s Performing Arts Camp (PAC) “Shrek the Musical Jr.” are June 4-5 from 1 – 4 p.m. at 405 South Fifth Street in St. Charles. Call Anna DiVesta to schedule an audition at 636-946-0961. Camp, which is for all area high school level students, will run July 1122 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with shows on July 22-24.

June 6-10: Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School for ages two and up will take place at St. John UCC at 405 South Fifth Street, in St. Charles from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register at stjohnucc.org.

June 6: Stroke Support Class

Mondays, June 6, July 11 and August 1. Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, you are invited to join a monthly support group community from 1-2 p.m. Attendees have the option to join online and go to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital to participate. To learn more call 636-928-9355 or visit BJCstcharlescounty.org/ stroke-support-group

June 20: Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Virtually join a Washington University bariatric physician 5:30-6:30 p.m. to learn more about several surgical treatment options for weight loss at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. To learn more call 314-542-9378 or visit BarnesJewishWestCounty.org/Medical-Services/Bariatrics/Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions.

July 11: Bariatric Surgery Information Session

July 11: Stroke Support Class

Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, you are invited to join a monthly support group community from 1-2 p.m. Attendees have the option to join online and go to

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Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital to participate. To learn more call 636-928-9355 or visit BJCstcharlescounty.org/ stroke-support-group

July 25: Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Aug 1: Stroke Support Class

Whether you are a stroke survivor or taking care of a loved one, you are invited to join a monthly support group community from 1-2 p.m. Attendees have the option to join online and go to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital to participate. To learn more call 636-928-9355 or visit BJCstcharlescounty.org/ stroke-support-group

Aug. 8: Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Aug. 22: Bariatric Surgery Information Session

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.

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TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

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 314-583-0538.

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 information 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 Christian-

Church, 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. 314369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.

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: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly 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 jackross@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 636233-8032.

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 636-6255447.

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 entertain-

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the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636947-7666.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

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

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 636-4560776 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.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on

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. 314-369-6521.

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 Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: fishing club

Women’s

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: veterans coffee

Monthly

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

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

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

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

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

Wednesdays: Healing

Hope &

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on 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.

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

Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting

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

Thursdays: American Legion meeting

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-327-6060.

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Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-2581069 for more information.

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.

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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;

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

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Sports

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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Top college golfer from UMSL awarded DII title Senior Joel Sylven of the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf team was crowned the NCAA DII individual national champion on Wednesday after defeating conference foe Keegan Bronnenberg of Indianapolis in a sudden-death playoff. “I am so happy for Joel,” said head coach Troy Halterman. “He has worked so hard and played some amazing golf in his career, but the last two days, in some very tough conditions, he has played his best. All 18 holes today was in rain, and the last nine was in a steady downpour. Him and Tony (teammate Juan Antonio Padilla) breaking par - that was amazing.” Sylven and Bronnenberg both finished stroke play with a 54-hole score of 214. The duo headed to the first tee box to determine the individual champion, where Sylven would birdie the hole while Bronnenberg parred. “It feels really good to win the title. It’s been a long three days with some different weather,” said Sylven. “When I finished today, I knew my score was good. The back nine was playing hard, but you never know what the rest of the guys will do. I just had to make sure I would be ready for a playoff if need be.” And after winning, it was pure happiness. “It was also sort of a relief of all the pressure you feel. But I also walked off knowing there’s more golf to play since we advanced as a team and I’m excited to get back out there tomorrow.” Sylven finished with rounds of 74-70-70. With UMSL teeing off in the morning wave, Sylven was forced to sit and watch during the afternoon. Broonenberg took a one stroke lead in the 18th, but bogeyed the par four hole. “The playoff was tough since we had been done for several hours,” said Halterman. “We sent him to the range about 20 minutes before last group finished in case he needed a playoff. So, he was warmed up but that first tee shot is tough and he bombed it. Then

hit his wedge to about 18 feet. It was almost dark and the putt was perfect and found the bottom of the hole.” Sylven’s national championship is the first by an individual in school history. The 1973 men’s soccer team is the only other national champion at UMSL. The individual title was Sylven’s fourth of the season, a new single season record, and the seventh of his career. The national championship also netted Sylven Division II PING First Team All-America honors. He earns All-America status for the third time in his career, being named to the third team in 2019 and honorable mention honors in 2020. “We knew starting the day we had a lot of work to do,” Halterman said. “Our goal was to try and shoot the lowest round today and we did that. We also knew it was going to rain all day and so it would be tough, but the kids stayed focused and just grinded through the tough conditions. I’m very happy for this group of guys. Its always a goal to make it here, but so tough to do it.” Junior Juan Antonio Padilla turned in a one-under par 71 in his final round to finish in a tie for 15th place with a 222 (78-73-71), which earns him honorable mention All-America honors. UMSL will be the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Oklahoma Christian. ~~~The best of the best

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Recipe: Cheesy, comforting chicken

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quick and easy way to get comfort food on your dinner table is this recipe for Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken. Add some green beans and mashed cauliflower for a well-rounded meal for your family.

Cheesy Baked Mushroom Chicken Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Prepare baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each chicken breast in half. Place flour in resealable bag. Place chicken in resealable bag with flour; toss to coat. In large skillet, melt butter. Add chicken to skillet; brown all sides. Transfer chicken from skillet to 11-by-7-inch baking dish.

In skillet, saute sliced mushrooms in remaining butter until softened. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to boil then cook 5 minutes. Spoon over chicken. Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and green onions. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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Remembering the inimitable Jim Varney

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.

efore its acquisition by Spire, Laclede Gas had, for a time, a spokesperson by the name of Ernest P. Worrell. Played by the inimitable Jim Varney, Ernest promoted the benefits of natural gas over a heat pump by saying “Heat pump, schmeat pump!” in commercials. Varney’s character appeared in ads for other gas companies as well as dairies across the country and earned a Daytime Emmy Award for his work. The actor passed away on Feb. 10, 2000, but he left behind an interesting stable of characters. While living in St. Louis, I may have been the only person to see “Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam,” a strange, mid-1980’s science fiction film. In the opening scene, Varney was in character as Ernest, who, while talking to his buddy Vern, tried out a device called a “Changing Coffin” that would create any disguise. In the film, Varney played Dr. Otto, a villain who planned to use his “Gloom Beam” to cause panic. Although extremely offbeat, the film had some interesting moments. In the 80’s, Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) adapted his popular stage show into a CBS Saturday morning children’s series. In much the same

of Jedd Clampett for a 1993 film remake of “The Beverly Hillbillies” TV series. Though Varney normally was over the top, his take on Uncle Jedd was down-to-earth and grounded in reality. Lily Tomlin and Cloris Leachman provided some slapstick as Jane Hathaway and Granny, but the critics were not very kind, which killed the chances of a sequel. Jim Varney’s distinctive voice was a perfect fit for “Toy Story,” the 1995 computer-animated film that became a sensation. Although Tom Hanks’ Woody and Tim Allen’s Buzz Lightyear characters were the leads, Varney stood out as the gravelly ‘Ernest Goes to Camp’ photo courtesy Touchstone Pictures voice of Slinky Dog, a toy whose middle was a large spring. The way, Jim Varney adapted his signature role for actor reprised his role in the sequel a few years the CBS series “Hey Vern, It’s Earnest!” While it later but, after his death, his friend Blake Clark only lasted one season, Varney played many char- took over the role in subsequent films. Although Varney’s characters were numerous, acters in the 13-episode run including Sergeant Glory, a disciplinarian who gave his charges rules Ernest P. Worrell had been the most enduring. to remember, and Willie the Robot, a character Ernest could be boisterous, but he had a good from the “Dr. Otto” film. For his efforts, Varney heart and wanted to do the right thing. In his earned a Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding various films, he helped save Christmas, landed in jail and found himself in a Summer Camp. Jim Performer in a Children’s Series.” There were times, though, that Varney broke Varney’s body of work showed his talent and love away from his usual characters and the results of making people laugh. There really was no one were intriguing. The actor took over the role quite like him.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: STEPHEN KING

‘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 In case you haven’t noticed, everything is twice as much as it used to be. In fact, the dollar store is no longer a dollar. I went in to make a few purchases and before tax, my four items came up to five dollars. I addressed the cashier. “Excuse me Miss, I believe you overcharged me. I only have four items and you’ve charged me for five.” She popped her gum several times then looked at me angrily like I was her mother telling her to get off her phone. “Nah…prices went up. Everything’s a buck twenty-five,” she said. “What?! Well that’s…let me see, divide by one and carry the three then subtract the decimal. Hey! That’s a ridiculous twenty-five percent increase!” “Wrong, that’s just a quarter increase. Did you learn anything in math or didn’t they teach it back then?” Rude child. She gave me back the incorrect change in my favor. Maybe her boss can explain a few things about math when her till is short tonight. Because of inflation, my husband and I are trying to stay close to home. Prices are crazy and nothing is free except…Wordle! Yes, it’s taken the country by storm and not a minute too soon because even though the pandemic is pretty much over, the lockdown due to gas prices is here. That leaves not much to do except watch TV and play games. For those of you who have been sealed away in your pandemic bunker without knowledge of what’s happening in the outside world here’s what’s new: Wordle is a challenging word puzzle that increases your brain skills exponentially and

also, the Kardashians have found new love interests. They would all do well to play many, many rounds of Wordle. So the game gives you six chances to solve the five-lettered word and nothing in the world Photo courtesy Bigstock or “Wordle” (see what I did there) makes you feel a sense of smug superiority quite like solving the brainteaser in two or three tries. But, just when you start to get all hoity-toity and think you’re above the brain level of the common folk you can be brought down to abject humiliation. This happens when you have used all six tries and fail. This is worse than having your prom date stand you up. Whatever, prom was overrated. Besides my date wasn’t all that cute anyway…bad case of acne. So, let’s hang in there folks. Inflation can’t last that long and besides there’s always hope in store. Oh, oh, oh!! STORE! That’s a great five-letter word. Gotta get Wordling!

Challenging times

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. Mauritania’s neighbor 5. Arrest 8. Daughter of Zeus and Hera 12. Like fist of some rulers 13. Containing limestone 14. *”Misery” Oscar winner 15. Gulf War missile 16. Throat-clearing sound 17. Earp of the Wild West 18. *’58 Plymouth Fury in a Stephen King novel 20. Hole punchers 21. G in SAG 22. Lennon’s wife 23. Napoleon’s hat 26. Old tree description 30. Ryder Cup team 31. Forecastle, for short 34. Ruptured 35. Harangues 37. Tiny guitar 38. East side of Jersey 39. Brussels’ org. 40. Genie, alt. sp. 42. Soak through 43. Autumnal zodiac sign 45. Stomach sores 47. Basketball hoop 48. Down Under marsupial

50. Ginger-flavored cookie 52. *”It” clown 56. Nary a soul 57. Larger-than-life 58. Like some rumors 59. Smart _____, pl. 60. Pilaf grain 61. Close in proximity 62. *”The Green ____” 63. Don’t waste 64. Risqué DOWN 1. Catchall abbr. 2. St. Louis tourist attraction 3. Displeasure on one’s face 4. Rainbow color 5. Root of nihilism 6. Set right 7. *”Stand ____ ____,” film based on “The Body” 8. *”Rita ____ and the Shawshank Redemption” 9. Bibliographical abbr. (2 words) 10. Risky business, pl. 11. “Is” in Paris 13. Hispanic American 14. Boss, in Swahili 19. Rides the waves

22. Buck 23. “Auld Lang Syne” poet 24. *”Children of the Corn” cult leader Chroner 25. Subsection of a poem 26. “Rhinestone Cowboy” singer 27. Kind of change 28. Mistake 29. Oceanic trenches 32. *Rabid Saint Bernard in Stephen King book 33. Mogul rider 36. *Nicholson in “The Shining” 38. Foolish 40. Not bright 41. Subtlety 44. Plumber’s concern, pl. 46. Crying like crow 48. Type of cap, pl. 49. Chilled (2 words) 50. Same as solos 51. Yuletide 52. Paddington Bear’s homeland 53. Beginning of a story? 54. Grand ____ 55. *Like a Stephen King story 56. “Platoon” setting SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9