CNSTC: June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020

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Around Town Assessor mails Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change. Pg.3 Painting address numbers on curbs not recommended in St. Peters . Pg.3

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St. Charles County Mosquito Control looks to limit the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses with the help of the general public

By Brett Auten It is the time of year when our pesky co-habitats are wanting to join in the fun.

In order to maximize your outdoor experience, the St. Charles County Mosquito Control branch works with residents to block the bite of mosquitoes.

The goal is not only to have a consistently more blissful backyard experiences, but to also help reduce the risk of diseases being carried by mosquitoes. The division’s Mosquito Control staff will spend all summer monitoring problem areas, testing and applying treatments all while educating the

public on how to protect themselves and others.

“When residents take steps to protect themselves from insect bites and eliminate breeding grounds from their homes, our program is more focused and effective,” Caroline McEwen, Mosquito Control Program Manager, said. “With the help of our residents, we can decrease the likelihood of these disease-carrying pests in our community.”

The Mosquito Control program staff incorporates a full-court press against the pests’ offense. Along with treating known breeding areas with larvicide to squelch the develop-

ment of adult insects, they target spraying in areas where nuisance populations have developed and set traps around the county to test for the presence of different species and diseases they might carry.

“Various species behave differently and are active at different times of the day, so knowing the types of mosquitoes in a community enables staff to apply a more effective treatment,” Doug Bolnick, Public Information Officer for the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, said. “The biggest thing is, those who live in the treatment See ‘BITE’ page 2

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‘BITE’ from cover zones and have nuisance, call us or use the website to address the problem. Our treatment is very targeted and when we do a test, you will have a thorough summery.”

Environmental Health contracts with several St. Charles County municipalities to control mosquito populations.

Residents who live in unincorporated St. Charles County or within the city limits of Augusta, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Flint Hill, Lake Saint Louis, Portage des Sioux, St. Paul, Weldon Spring, Weldon Spring Heights, and Wentzville, should use the CitizenServe online portal at sccmo.org/ mosquito to request treatment.

Those who wish to add their location to a “No Spray” list can call 636-949-1800.

Individuals can help in mosquito control by being proactive. Use insect repellent when outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus are proven to provide protection when used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

“When using sunscreen, ap-

Photos provided by the Center for Disease Control To ward of annoying and disease-carrying mosquitoes, use insect repellent when outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus are proven to provide protection when used.

ply it first, let dry, and then apply repellent,” Bolnick said.

“Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when in a traditional mosquito habitat, like wooded areas or tall grass.”

Bolnick also suggests that you drain areas around the home that may hold water for longer than five days, check screens for damage to block entry into the home, and dispose of old tires or other debris from yards.

While there is no evidence that COVID-19 is spread by mosquitoes, insect bites can

Inspiration Corner: “For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.” The Apostle Paul, 2 Corinthians 1:810 Have you ever considered your circumstances and wept? Did hopeless feelings consume you? Did you think the future a bleak landscape filled with perilous cliffs and recoil in fear?

Captain Meriwether Lewis was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to find the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. He invited his good friend, Captain William Clark to join him on what we now know as the “Lewis and Clark Expedition.”

These adventurers made them famous, and when they returned to civilian life, Captain Lewis assumed responsibility of the Upper Louisiana Territory as governor. He should

spread other diseases to humans and pets.

West Nile Virus is one of the most common diseases spread when mosquitoes feed on infected birds and then transmit the virus to humans. West Nile is reported annually in virtually every state across the nation, but only approximately one out of every five people who are infected develop symptoms; such as fever, headache, body ache, vomiting and rash, and fewer than one percent of those infected progress into a more serious illness.

The second most common mosquito-borne disease affects your four-legged family members – heartworm. This parasite causes heart, lung and circulatory problems in dogs and cats. Heartworms enter the pet’s bloodstream through a mosquito bite and grow to maturity in blood vessels. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal. Year-round medical prevention is the best course of action. Residents with concerns about these diseases should consult a medical provider or veterinarian.

Choose hope instead of despair have been the headliner for a host of ticker tape parades, instead he was miserable.

Captain Lewis died on October 11, 1809, by his own hand. He was 35 years old. Most historians agree that his death was a sad conclusion to a battle punctuated by depression; exacerbated by financial strain and debilitated by alcohol addiction. He was an American hero, though he little thought himself one. His grave is marked with a broken column – a testament to the final weakness of someone who once emanated incredible strength.

When we experience the crucible of despair, truth matters. Emotions are powerful and – like the ocean tide – can carry us away into the sea of uncertainty. In our lonely moments we need to know that circumstances – like bandages – are changeable. Today’s financial crisis is tomorrow’s bull market.

Today’s empty bank account is tomorrow’s employment secured. Today’s crushing blow of death is tomorrow’s rainbow of promise.

Our perspective in this moment is important. It is the lens through which we view our circumstances. If our lens is cloudy, we struggle to see the future clearly. Perspec-

tive is also a powerful compass. When used properly, it will guide us out of our dark night of the soul.

We are alive for a reason. Our purpose is not defined by cultural narratives; body shape or size, intellectual capacity, or wealth.

Our worth is determined by love. It begins with the love of God for humanity. It continues with the love we express to ourselves and others. Even when we do not feel this love – it exists. We are valued, cherished – need I say, adored!

“You can fake your own death, and live it like you’ve always been afraid of living. Fake your own death and come alive!” – Jon Foreman Today, you have a choice. Choose to live!

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M a r g a r e t Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Painting address numbers on curbs not recommended in St. Peters Some residents in St. Peters have reported that solicitors are selling a service to paint address numbers on curbs. The city of St. Peters does not recommend nor endorse painting address numbers on curbs in front of homes, and the city is unaffiliated with solicitors selling this service.

Be aware that emergency agencies prefer that address numbers be placed on the front of the

home near the front door or above a garage door that is visible from the street. Numbers painted on the curb can be blocked by vehicles and other obstacles, including snow and ice in the winter.

If a solicitor selling curb address numbers claims an affiliation with the city of St. Peters, please contact the St. Peters Citizen Action Center at 636-477-6600, ext. 1225.

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11th Judicial Circuit elects to move to Phase Two of reopening courts On May 29, Presiding Judge Daniel Pelikan submitted a notice to the Missouri Supreme Court electing for the circuit to advance to Phase Two of reopening effective May 30.

In Phase Two, the courts are open for public business on a limited basis. The public will be admitted if they have a scheduled court hearing

or a court matter they are handling. All persons who enter the building will be required to undergo a health screening and wear a face mask at all times. This positive move reflects discussions with many government and judicial stakeholders who see the incidence of COVID-19 infections decreasing in St. Charles County.

Assessor mails Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 40,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 1. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2020 personal property assessments will receive the notice. The mailing is part of County Assessor Scott Shipman’s efforts to further involve residents in the assessment process, with the goal of making it less burdensome.

“This notice alerts taxpayers of the change in their personal property assessment and allows time to appeal the value within the statutory ap-

peal timeframe,” says Shipman. “Our intention is to help residents avoid issues at the end of the year when they receive their tax bills. It is too late to appeal the assessed value at that point.”

Taxpayers can visit the St. Charles County Assessor’s Office online at sccmo.org/Assessor for more information and frequently asked questions regarding personal property taxes and appeal procedures. Residents also can contact the Assessor’s office for assistance at 636-949-7420 or 1-800-8224012, ext. 7420.

Dardenne Prairie launches new user-friendly website The city of Dardenne Prairie has launched a new website that will make it easier to access information about the community, upcoming events, local businesses, recreation programs, government documents and more.

Since more than 60 percent of users are accessing the site from their tablets and phones, creating a site that was user-friendly was a top priority. The new site is also designed to be quick and easy to navigate. Mega Menus eliminate the need for drop-down navigation, making information more accessible. On the home page, users will find city news, FAQ’s, quick links to city departments, information about upcoming events, resources for opening a new business and other topics of interest. Visitors to the website will also have the option to sign-up to receive text alerts when a page they follow is updated.

This week’s launch marks the first significant update to the city of Dardenne Prairie’s website since 2016. Other new features include:

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A local business listing, designed to help residents find dining, retail services, entertainment and more.

• An enhanced “available buildings and sites” function, which will help users learn more about available property in the City of Dardenne Prairie.

• A new document center, which makes government information easily accessible.

• A translator function, which gives users the ability to translate the site into more than 100 languages.

“Our redesigned website is really designed to make it easy for users to find everything they need to live, work and play in Dardenne Prairie,” said Mayor David C. Zucker. “Visitors can explore local businesses, register for upcoming recreation programs, keep up-to-date with city government and even take a virtual tour of our city, all in one convenient location.”

To explore the new website, visit www.dardenneprairie.org.

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Seniors Helping Seniors looking for motivated retirees Many retiree’s wonder what to do after the newness of retirement wears off. Some worry about how to supplement their income while not losing the freedom of retirement. They want the flexibility to travel, visit grandchildren or spend time with friends while still being useful and fulfilled.

Diane P., Sandy C. and Tony G. think they have come up with the solution that work for this new lifestyle.

Diane was looking for, “A place she would be able to relate to the elderly since she is older herself. I wanted to feel like I had something to offer and feel made needed in society where we (older adults) are often moved aside.”

Sandy was looking for something “flexible and gratifying.”

Tony was looking for a place “where the people he worked with felt like a friend.”

All of them found this place at Seniors Helping Seniors central St. Louis/St. Charles.

Diane works with three-to-four receiver’s three-tofour days a week. Some of those receivers are an hour visit and some are more. This gives Diane flexibility in serving a number of older people who just need

a little help! She helps them with showers, grocery shopping, preparing some meals, taking them to doctor appointments and tidying up around their homes.

Diane’s receivers cannot say enough about her. They always compliment her on her happy personality and willingness to help. One receiver said “Diane anticipates what I need and she does it. She doesn’t wait for me to ask because she knows this is uncomfortable for me.” Diane is a great example of filling her need to be useful and filling her receivers need of needing a little help.

Sandy works two days a week with one lady. They have a wonderful relationship. She takes her to church and picks up anything she may need. Sandy loves the opportunity to meet this ladies friends and talk about what it was like long ago. She is gratified that the family accepts her and trusts her.

Tony has worked with a number of gentleman receivers. Seniors Helping Seniors realizes that paring up a male receiver with a male provider is a win/win situation. Most men are dominated by woman in their later years. They have lost their buddies. They need male conversation and companionship. Tony

is one of our perfect matches. He has worked with Alzheimer patients and healthy older receivers. He is their buddy. Tony takes them out to lunch, driving around St Louis to see old sites and talks up a storm with them about anything. The families adore Tony and trust him to know what will make their loved one happy.

“All of our providers feel needed and wanted” says Mary Kierath, Owner. We match our receivers and providers so they have something in common. This is a personal touch to make our receivers feel special.

We do not change their provider unless either feel it isn’t a good match or our provider needs to leave. Receiver and provider stay together so that special bond can be made between them and their families.

Seniors Helping Seniors is always looking for special ladies and gentleman to come work part-time. They offer a flexible schedule that will fit you needs. They find receivers that will match your personality and schedule. They offer a win/win situation for your retirement years.

To find out more about Seniors Helping Seniors Central St. Louis/St. Charles call 636-294-3012.

WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday Eugene “Gene” Clower was born June 12, 1918 and The St. Charles County Veterans Museum hosted a 102nd birthday party at the request of his family on June 12.

Clower served in the Navy during World War II. He attended Shurtleff College in Alton, Illinois.

Upon entering the Navy, Clower attended basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. After basic, Clower attended officer training at Notre Dame University. He graduated as an Ensign.

Clower served in the Pacific theater during World War II. He was promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade and served on LST-822 as the navigator.

Clower recalls departing the states from San Francisco bound for Hawaii. He was seasick for a few days but got his sea legs and became accustomed to the rolling ocean.

USS Harris County LST-822 was laid down by the Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company of Evansville, Indiana on Sept. 20, 1944. An LST is officially called a “Landing Ship Tank” although Clower says they called it, “large slow target.” An LST typically have about 100 crew and 13 officers.

While at battle stations, only the captain, executive officer and navigator were on the “con” or conning tower. Soon, Clower would find himself at battle stations, often.

After a month of training in Hawaiian waters, Clower sailed on March 15 with Army troops and equipment aboard. The ship arrived at Eniwetok on March 27, then Ulithi on April 7 to prepare for participation in the Battle of Okinawa. Clower was the ship’s navigator.

The first action for LST-822 and Clower was landing troops and equipment at Okinawa. The initial invasion of Okinawa began on April 1, 1945.

Clower’s ship, approached the shore of Okinawa on April 18, 1945. During bitter fighting ashore and frequent Japanese air attacks, LST-822 operated between Okinawa and islands to the west. On April 22 she discharged men and equipment at Ie Shima while protected by smoke cover.

During her three weeks at Okinawa, Clower and his ship survived 18 enemy air raids and carried vitally needed supplies for ground forces. The invasion of Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The 82-day battle lasted from April 1 until June 22, 1945.

Clower and LST-822 departed Okinawa on May 11. Clower would later make stops on Saipan, Leyte and Luzon ferrying troops and equipment.

Following the surrender of Japan, she returned to the Philippines to transport occupation troops and equipment to Japan. Clower and LST-822 anchored off Japan but he was not part of the occupation forces. He did go into a nearby town sightseeing for a few hours.

Departing Sasebo on March 3, 1946, LST-822 sailed for the United States where she arrived in San Diego on March 30. After operating along the West Coast from California to Washington, she entered drydock at Portland, Oregon on May 28, 1946. LST-822, Clowe’s only ship, was decommissioned on July 27 and entered the Pacific Reserve Fleet on August 10, 1945.

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Hospital visits and doctor appointments in the time of COVID-19

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From Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals You did your part by staying home. You stayed home for yourself and your family, for your neighbors, for our community and for us, your health care team. For that, we at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals thank you, and now, it’s time to put your health first again.

We promise to continue to do our part to keep you and your family healthy and safe. Things may look a little different when you return to our facilities, as we are taking many important precautions during this time. This includes: • Screening all staff, visitors and patients prior to your appointment.

• Continuing to thoroughly disinfect exam rooms between each patient visit, paying extra attention to high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches and tables.

• Maintaining visitor restrictions to limit the exposure to others during your visit, while also enabling patients to visit with loved ones virtually through Zoom.

• Reformatting waiting rooms to enable social distancing. Signs and floor decals have been installed throughout our facilities to illustrate the six-foot recommended social distance between you and others.

• Requiring face masks or coverings to enter our facilities. Masks can be homemade or in any format or style available. If you don’t have a personal mask, we will be happy to provide one.

• Staggering appointments to maintain social distancing and keep a comfortable waiting room environment.

• You may also have the ability to do an electronic check-in. This allows you to fill out paperwork and pay for your visit on your smartphone or computer as soon as your appointment is scheduled to reduce time inside the office.

We understand the concern COVID-19 has caused for our patients and communities, and we’re working hard to help you and your family stay healthy and safe.

For more safety measures, including options for virtual care, visit BJC.org/KeepingYouSafe.

Join first responders to help save lives at the Battle of the Badges blood drive The Lake Saint Louis Police Department and the Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District are on a mission to help save lives by collecting blood for hospital patients in need during the Battle of the Badges blood drive.

Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors to join them in this lifesaving effort. The community is encouraged to give blood on June 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center at 200 Civic Center Drive.

The need for blood is constant and patients will continue to need lifesaving blood products during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Cross has extra precautions in place to protect donors, volunteers and staff. In order to limit the number of people in the room you

must make an appointment. No walkins will be accepted and we are unable to accommodate guests. A face covering or mask are also required when presenting to donate. We ask that you please don your mask before entering the building.

Joining first responders to donate at this special event can help ensure blood is available. All presenting donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card via e-mail. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code: battleofthebadges. Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process.

Operation Hygiene Hijinks provides 210 families with personal care items Operation Hygiene Hijinks was a success as Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service handed out more than 200 free bags of personal care items on June 5.

The inaugural event, which was held in six locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties, provided low-income families with much needed hygiene products.

“Personal care products cannot be purchased with food stamps, and many of the clients at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service rely on our agency to provide these basic necessities so they can pay important bills like rent and utilities,” said Pamela Struckhoff, executive director at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Girl Scouts to cancel its annual hygiene drive, which provides significant donations of hygiene items to the Care Service. Since the annual event

was cancelled, the Care Service held personal care donation drives prior to the event.

“We wanted to make sure our families had access to hygiene items during this difficult time,” said Struckhoff.

“Many of us take for granted the ability to go to the store to purchase shampoo and toothpaste. The families we see are struggling to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads. There is absolutely no extra money for basic hygiene essentials.”

Donations of personal care items are always needed to support fragile families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. Donations can be dropped off at the Care Service in St. Charles located at 4116 McClay Road, or visit the Care Service Wish List at Amazon.

To make a cash donation, visit https:// donorbox.org/jacares-donation.

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Sign Gypsies Wentzville hold Sign Scavenger Hunt benefiting Helping Hands

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On May 20, Sign Gypsies Wentzville held their first ever Sign Scavenger Hunt benefiting Helping Hands. Volunteers signed up to be a “sign spot host” and a collection site for Helping Hands.

Helping Hands is a program in the Wentzville School District that partners with students and families in need, helping them meet their most basic needs and connecting them to community resources.

As a local business trying to bring joy to families during this unusual time, owner Heather Nanney said that Sign Gypsies Wentzville wanted to “do some good with (their) signs and give back to the local community.”

Nanney said, “Supporting the awesome work that Helping Hands is doing seemed like a fun way to do both and give families an opportunity to get out during quarantine and support their neighbors.”

The night before the hunt, Sign Gypsies visited each home and placed a sign in the lawn.

Several families participated in this fun, free, and socially safe family activity. Parents and chil-

Submitted photo Sign Gypsies Helping Hands team (from left) Emily Prendergast, Heather Nanney, Stacey Rosemann and Elizabeth Rowe stand with over 1,000 donated items and over $250 collected.

dren made their way around Wentzville searching for signs, hopping out to take pictures and participating in activities like tracing their hands and leaving messages with sidewalk chalk.

Together with the help of the community, Sign Gypsies and Helping Hands were able to donate an overwhelming quantity of supplies to local families who need them.

The Helping Hands team of Stacey Rosemann, Elizabeth Rowe and Emily Prendergast

commented, “We want to say a special thank you to the Wentzville Community for your continuous generosity and support.

The support not only means so much for our families within our community, but (also helps) continue the goal of not letting any child go without their basic needs met.”

If you would like to support this cause further, you can contact Sign Gypsies at signgypsieswentzville@gmail.com.

West Community Credit Union announces new partnership West Community Credit Union and St. Louis Community Credit Union have been awarded grant funds from the Heartland Credit Union’s Charitable Foundation (HCUCF) to support two programs coordinated through a local nonprofit, Prosperity Connection and their RedDough Money Center.

These programs allow for the upgrading of technology needed to provide online financial literacy courses as well as one-on-one virtual financial coaching during COVID-19. The grant also supports additional advertising for the RedDough Money Center, which is a nonprofit alternative to check cashing for underbanked communities.

This second grant will allow RedDough to spread the word and educate individuals on the alternatives they have for better financial options. This is especially important as stimulus checks are mailed to households.

“We are very excited to be able to collaborate with Prosperity Connection and St. Louis Community Credit Union to strengthen the awareness of the great things Prosperity Connection and RedDough are doing for the community!” states Lori Hudson, Community Outreach Specialist for West Community Credit Union. “This collabo-

ration is a true example of the Credit Union cooperative spirit. Credit unions were built on this philosophy.”

“Prosperity Connection’s ability to reach people with free financial coaching services, classes, and affordable alternatives to high-cost check cashers and payday lenders depends on partnerships like this,” states Paul Woodruff, Executive Director of Prosperity Connection. “We are both grateful and excited to work in cooperation with West Community Credit Union and St. Louis Community Credit Union to serve their members and the wider community.”

“Everyone deserves access to safe and trusted financial resources now more than ever,” said Dorothy Bell, Senior Vice President--Communications, St. Louis Community Credit Union. “Our nonprofit partner affiliate Prosperity Connection is doing amazing work through RedDough to reach people, wherever they may be in their lives, and assist them on their pathway to economic independence. We’re thrilled to team up with West Community Credit Union to support Prosperity Connection and RedDough as they continue to help area individuals and families.”

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Francis Howell Drama Club presents scholarships The Francis Howell High School Limelight Theatre Drama Club and the Drama Parent Club have awarded the 20192020 recipients of the Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship.

Kennedy Lindauer, daughter of David and Beth Lindauer, began participating in theatre when she was in middle school playing in small ensemble roles. Once in high school, she received the lead in the spring play. She was also the lead in other productions throughout high school as well as working behind the scenes as an assistant stage manager, set crew worker, and running crew member.

Lindauer also participates in community service as an active member of the National Honor Society, Meals For

a Million, and volunteered during a theatre camp held at her high school for elementary students. She is also an athlete, playing soccer for over 12 years on select soccer teams and for her high school.

As the next fall semester begins, she will be attending Missouri State University where she plans to continue to participate in theatre.

She states that,“To win this scholarship means a lot to me.

I did not get to know Trevor personally, but I hope that I am able to represent him and what we both love as I continue to grow.”

Blake Jenkins, son of Eric and Rachel Jenkins, began participating in theatre his sophomore year. He loved being on stage and doing new things.

Since joining the theatre, he

participated in eight productions.

“These productions allowed me to make new friends, gain countless memories, and obtain a broken nose,” Jenkins said. “My favorite production was ‘The Trial’ as it allowed me to improvise many lines which I greatly enjoyed. I will remember my time at Howell and theatre experience fondly.”

Jenkins will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall.

He states that “Although it was cut a bit short, I will always be grateful for the time I had at Howell, and that I was able to earn the Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship means a lot to myself and many others, and I am honored to be named a recipient. “

Timberland student earns DESE Missouri Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship Timberland High School junior Abby McCallum has received the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 2020 Missouri Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship, which is reserved for those who demonstrate high academic achievement, extracurricular leadership and community service. McCallum is one of only seven Missouri students to earn this distinction.

McCallum has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked in the top five percent of her class. She has also been very active in civic-minded programs while in high school, including Mock Trial and serving in multiple roles in Student Council. She was selected for Missouri Girls State this year, has been a member of the Timberland Youth and Government program, and became the first student from her school to attend the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs as a sophomore.

“Good citizenship means to me the ability to stand up, for not only your beliefs, but to stand up for what is right for your community,” said McCallum. “It also means to provide

an environment that feels inclusive, so that everyone can bring up their own ideas.”

Timberland Social Studies Teacher Mike Kaiman nominated McCallum for this award after having her in two Advanced Placement classes.

Kaiman said, “In that time, I have come to know a student who possesses a unique passion and enthusiasm for politics and active citizenship that I have rarely seen in my 19 years of teaching. She consistently demonstrates her commitment to bettering her school community and her enthusiastic interest in politics and public affairs.”

Kaiman wrote in his nomination letter that as he was composing it, Abby was lobbying Senator Josh Hawley’s office in St. Louis to increase family leave time for both mothers and fathers. He shared that when he asked her why she decided to fight such an uphill battle, she replied, “Somebody has to do it.”

McCallum attributes her leadership drive to living in her community and school, saying, “This atmosphere helps to give back to one’s community be-

‘Submitted photos (Left) Kennedy Lindauer was a 2019-2020 recipient of The Francis Howell High School Limelight Theatre Drama Club and the Drama Parent Club Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship.

(Right) Blake Jenkins was a 2019-2020 recipient of The Francis Howell High School Limelight Theatre Drama Club and the Drama Parent Club Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship.

The Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 to honor fellow Limelight Theatre Drama Club member, Trevor Joerling, who

lost a brave battle with cancer in 2014. It is with love and fond remembrance that this scholarship is awarded in his name.

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Timberland High School junior Abby McCallum has received the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2020 Missouri Award for Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship

cause it is essential to help provide a space where not only one can help, but where everyone can help each other. I want to give back to my community because it is important to me that I can help people in need grow and flourish.”

The Outstanding Achievement in Citizenship Awards are traditionally announced at a luncheon hosted by The Missouri Bar in Jefferson City; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event has been canceled.

KT Laundry has been cleaning O’Fallon laundry for over 17 years and is still cleaning strong!

Started in 2002 by Kevin and Tammy (that is where the KT comes from); right after Tammy lost her job with TWA after 17 years of being a flight attendant, we had a clean take-off in the laundry business.

Being local, and family owned, we try our best to provide a clean and comfortable experience while doing your wash. We offer music and internet and provide a comfortable place where you can meet and talk with other locals. As of this year, we have had three couples meet while doing their laundry, and were later married.

We have some of the biggest washer in St. Charles County. They will do up to three king size comforters at

one time.

We take credit/debit cards (also google and apple pay) right at the washers and dryers so you don’t have to raid any piggy banks for quarters! We also just added some brand new dryers. We hope to continue to add new equipment to keep that new, fresh look.

Stop by in the winter, spring, summer or fall, to do all your laundry big and small! Boat covers, comforters, tents and sleeping bags, it does not hurt our washing machines, but please remember to read washing tags.

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Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-2065306.

Sept. 12: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction will hold their Seventh Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed. Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@ charter.net or 636-441-0329 or 314477-5096.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900

Tuesdays: group

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

feeding. 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: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

ed Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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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 Unit-

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Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome.

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

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) 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. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

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

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

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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 breast-

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse.

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant.

For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments.

ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Weldon

Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

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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.

12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club 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 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.

Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience

The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns

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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 636456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel.

Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd.

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-9477666.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.

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: Veterans Coffee Talk

Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome.

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

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

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

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077. org.

6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

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

Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

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Legion

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon.

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Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA

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, 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.

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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.

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.

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UMSL fill sport’s executive positions with students The University of Missouri-St. Louis Student-Athlete Advisory C ommittee (SAAC) has announced its officers for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

Congratulations to the following: President: Michael Brothers who participated in men’s golf Vice-President: Alex LaPorta was on the women’s basketball Treasurer: Ian Heye was part of the men’s swimming Student Government Association Rep: Olivia Klank played on the volleyball squad SAAC is a committee made up of student-athletes that provide insight on their experiences. They also offer input on the rules, regulations and polices that affect student-athletes’ lives on NCAA member institution campuses. *The best leading the best

Sign up to see baseball in O’Fallon in the collegiate league The O’Fallon Hoots play in the Prospect Wood Bat League with home games at the CarShield Field in O’Fallon. Due to the virus, the league will not play, but an alternative has been developed.

As you have read over the last few articles, there will be baseball in O’Fallon at 900 on TR Hughes Boulevard.

The team announced the launch of the CarShield Collegiate League to play in O’Fallon this summer.

“The CarShield Collegiate League will showcase local, high-caliber college baseball players to our great O’Fallon community,” Hoots General Manager David Schmoll said.

“This spring and summer has seen players lose their seasons and fans lose sports. We are excited to still be able to provide community entertainment in a safe and responsible fashion.”

The CarShield Collegiate League will host a six-team league with teams made up of primarily local players playing all games at CarShield Field in O’Fallon. Each team will play 30, seven-inning games.

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Team managers include: • Missouri State University Baseball’s Director of Player Development Joe Lincoln • Former First Round Draft Pick Jake Burger • Maryville University Assistant Baseball Coach Justin Paulsen • Former Lindenwood University baseball player and Director of Human Performance at P3 Josh Kesel Rosters and additional coaching staff hires will be announced at a later date.

Single-game tickets are available now and a full schedule is available on www.OfallonHoots.com.

To sign up for the priority wait list, visit www.OfallonHoots.com /single-game-tickets.

Due to government required capacity limits, only a limited number of tickets will be available to each night.

All-You-Can-Eat Mini Plans, Full Season Tickets and Group

Tickets are available by calling the Hoots offices.

Who are the O’Fallon Hoots you may ask?

The O’Fallon Hoots begin play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. For tickets, merchandise or any team information, Visit www. www.OfallonHoots.com. *See you at the ballpark Local college baseball players are still needed in O’Fallon As mentioned, the O’Fallon Hoots will host 30 games in O’Fallon in a short season from July 2 through August 14.

They are in the process of having the roster filled with some talented baseball players.

If you have the talent to get on the diamond with other college players, don’t hesitate to contact the team to get all the details.

For players wishing to play for the Hoots, visit www.ofallonhoots.com/beahoot *Get on the team

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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Scrumptious Vanilla Waffles

Yield: 2 Servings

Dairy farmers typically eat a hearty breakfast to get them through their busy morning. Try this crispy vanilla waffle recipe using local milk, topped with butter and maple syrup or fresh fruit for a hearty breakfast of your own!

Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9.

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 cups low-fat milk 1 tablespoon vanilla

Ingredients: ¼ cup cocoa mix 2 Tablespoons chocolate syrup 1 cup low fat milk 1 cup ice cubes

Directions: Spray the waffle maker with nonstick cooking spray.

Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until the consistency of a milkshake.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories:

200, Carbohydrates: 46 gm, Protein: 6 gm, Calcium: 150 mg

I nto a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder then add the salt and sugar, mixing well.

Using a hand mixer with the egg whites in a small bowl beat them to stiff peaks.

To a second bowl, whisk the egg yolks, butter, milk and vanilla together.

Whisk the butter mixture into the flour mixture until just combined then gently, fold in egg whites (do not stir) and pour 1/3 cup servings into your waffle maker. Cook 5-7 minutes or as directed on waffle maker.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 302, Carbohydrates: 36gm, Protein: 6gm, Calcium: 171mg

For more info visit www.stldairycouncil.org, or call St. Louis District Dairy Council at 314.835.9668

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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.

ith his long list of movie credits, Keanu Reeves has become a very recognizable and popular actor. In 1986, he made a memorable early appearance in “Youngblood,” a hockey drama opposite Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze. Over a decade later, he starred as Neo in “The Matrix,” a groundbreaking movie that spawned two sequels. More recently, Reeves took the lead role in the “John Wick” franchise and also is scheduled to star in another “Matrix” adventure.

This year, Reeves and actor Alex Winter will reunite for “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” a sequel to 1989’s “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Over 30 years ago, Reeves originated the role of Ted “Theodore” Logan, a high school student living in San Dimas, California. With his best friend Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Winter), they form their own band, Wyld Stallyns, in the hopes of becoming musical sensations. Unbeknownst to them, their music also is destined to save the universe if they can only stay together.

The original film used time travel as a co-

musicians. To complicate matters, a frustrated man from the future sends two robots back in time to stop Bill and Ted from fulfilling their destiny. Though this film was not as popular as the original, it also developed a following over the years.

“Bill & Ted Face the Music” is set decades after the second film.

The guys still haven’t written the music that will save the universe, so they use their time travelling phone booth once again. This Photo courtesy Hammerstone Studios time, however, they go to the future to get the song from their fumedic device. With their grades suffering, ture selves. Ted also has a daughter named the boys must create an outstanding oral Billie (Brigette Lundy Payne) while Bill has report or Ted will have to go to military a daughter named Thea (Samara Weaving). school. To help them, beings from the fu- Their children could be essential to saving ture give them a time machine disguised as the universe. a phone booth. Bill and Ted travel to various It has been a long time since Bill and Ted’s historical periods, collecting such famous last appearance in theaters. If this film capfigures as Abraham Lincoln, Billy the Kid tures some of the magic from the original, it and Socrates to help with their report. could become a most excellent sequel.

“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” has since become a cult classic and led to 1991’s “Bill & Ted Face the Music” is currently “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey.” Though their scheduled to open in theaters on August 21. music will eventually create a utopia, the sequel shows that the guys still are not great

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life In the middle of the weirdest year on record something momentous just happened.

My husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. That’s a biggie. So naturally we planned something equally meaningful to mark the occasion of such magnitude…we ordered takeout.

What?! You think I was going to cook after four decades of dedicated servitude?

Basically, the suckiest year in the history of our lives also happened to fall on one of our major anniversaries. We actually did arrange something other than a drive-thru meal. We had a little cruise scheduled, but then a strange exotic disease drifted in and ruined everyone’s plans until who knows when.

So off to the bank I went to deposit our cruise down payment. I had my surgical mask on to guard against the dangerous floating cooties. It’s interesting that the banks have to let everyone wear them now. It can be kind of unsettling at times. Soon a man came in wearing a baseball hat, dark sunglasses and a mask and stood behind me.

He began nervously coughing.

I whispered to him, “Are you feeling okay?

You’re not going out in public sick are you?”

“Oh, no Ma’am! That would be despicable, cruel and downright shameful. I’m just here to rob the place.”

“Oh good, for a minute I thought you were carrying the virus. Alrighty then, well if you don’t mind, I’m just going to wait on making this de-

posit until after you’ve finished your business.”

He understood completely and let me pass by. Such a nice felon.

What odd times.

As I drove home I heard on the radio that the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket had lifted off and was in route to the International Space Station. Sounds like they will soon privatize flights and we can all take off into outer space. Hmm? Definitely should have scheduled a blast off far away from 2020 instead of that lousy cruise.

I then reflected on that past 40 years and thought about being in lockdown; hiding out in the basement; the fear and uncertainty of surfacing; frightened to come up and face reality. And that was while we were raising teenagers. Compared to this COVID pandemonium thingy, it’s a piece of cake.

We’ll get through this.

The best of times, the weirdest of 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. Kind of lively dance 6. Greenwich time 9. Pilgrimage to Mecca 13. Belittle 14. A note to follow soh 15. Annie Oakley’s show 16. Hipbone-related 17. Chicago to Detroit direction 18. Historical period 19. *Most gifted Father’s Day gift?

21. *a.k.a. Father of the Constitution 23. Have a cold, e.g.

24. Bog deposit 25. Styling product 28. Not yet final, in law 30. Squirrels away 35. “Metamorphoses” poet 37. Antioxidants-rich berry 39. Text that precedes the main text 40. Car brand, e.g.

41. *”Full House” father 43. Brazilian indigenous people 44. a.k.a. dropsy 46. Precedes shine 47. Paving stone 48. Early TV manufacturer 50. Bayonet wound 52. “Zip it!”

53. Popular form of communication

55. Part of a match 57. *Christopher Robin’s father 61. *Father known as “one-shot” Finch 65. Largest deer 66. *Richard Bobbsey’s offspring 68. Precedes desist 69. Cuckoo 70. Friedrich Schiller’s “___ to Joy” 71. Personnel person 72. Job for a body shop 73. Parent’s order 74. Wrestling’s ___ the Giant DOWN 1. It’s equivalent to pain?

2. Sound mind, ____ body 3. Not of the cloth 4. Japanese port 5. Jelly ingredient 6. High school club 7. *Boy’s father in “The Road” 8. Recurring melody 9. Shoshonean people 10. Without further ____, pl.

11. 1920s art style 12. *John-John’s father 15. Cow’s favorite grass?

20. Homer’s classic

22. Pleasurable interjection 24. Adrian Brody in 2002 film 25. *Wednesday’s father 26. Dodge 27. Compare 29. *Antithesis to Mufasa 31. Liberal pursuits 32. Don Giovanni and such 33. Echo sounder output 34. *a.k.a. the father of modern economics 36. “Indecent Proposal” star Moore 38. Research facil.

42. Used for raising 45. U.K. Prime Minister, 1945-51 49. Lady lobster 51. “You ____!”

54. Xe 56. Make a connection, two words 57. In the thick of 58. Steak condiment 59. Express complaint 60. Antonym of is 61. All over again 62. *Popular Father’s Day greeting 63. Olympic cast-out 64. Bone-dry 67. Commotion SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9