CNSTC: July 7, 2022

July 6, 2022

A part of the team

Around Town

Families displaced after apartment fire. Pg. 3 O’Fallon names new communications director.

Pg. 3 St. Charles County Public Health now offers COVID-19 vaccinations for ages six months and older Pg. 5

School New princials named at Fort Zumwalt Schools.

Pg. 7

Features

Submitted photo The YMCA is launching adaptive sports leagues for the region with baseball and basketball beginning in the fall. Youth and young adults throughout the St. Louis region who have physical or cognitive disabilities will have an opportunity to play sports as a team member in an organized program.

The Gateway Region YMCA will launch its inaugural baseball and basketball adaptive sports programs for youth with disabilities

By Brett Auten Being a member of a team is more than just high fives and back slaps. Its bonding over a common goal. It’s learning to let others shine and much more.

Teamwork is a fundamental skill and the Gateway Region YMCA is making sure that everyone has a chance to experience and enhance it.

The Gateway Region YMCA, which geographically covers St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County and five other Missouri

counties, and six counties in southwest Illinois, will launch its inaugural baseball and basketball adaptive sports programs. Youth and young adults throughout the St. Louis region who have physical or cognitive disabilities will have an opportunity to play sports as a team member in an organized program.

Matt Thompson is the district vice president at the Gateway Region YMCA. He participated in a similar program while in Texas and called this a natural next step for the Gateway Region YMCA. “I saw parents drive 60-to-90 miles to par-

ticipate in these types of programs,” Thompson said. “It’s just not offered in a lot of areas.”

Beginning this fall, the Gateway Region YMCA is partnering with the Miracle League to begin offering Miracle League baseball.

The Catch 22 Miracle League will be held at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex’s Miracle Field.

“The kids come up to the plate with their own walk-up music,” Thompson said. “We try to make it like the full experience. This is See ‘TEAM’ page 2

Serving St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties | FREE Online at mycnews.com | Vol. 24 No. 27 | 636-379-1775

Recipe, Movie & Sudoku.

Pg. F-1 CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Yeggs & Crossword. Pg. F-4

Weather FRIDAY Partly Cloudy 94/74 SATURDAY Sunny 95/74 SUNDAY Partly Cloudy 100/75

2

Around Town

July 6, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

‘TEAM’ from cover Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com

Huneke Publications, Inc. 2139 Bryan Valley Commercial Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366 PH: 636-379-1775 FX: 636-379-1632 Published weekly since 1921.

Serving St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties.

Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief Mathew DeKinder Publisher Emeritus/ General Manager Robert J. Huneke Production Manager Rebecca Brockmann Production Assistant Melissa Nordmann Copy Editor Donna Huneke Staff Writers Brett Auten, Wendy Todd, Laurie Simon Columnists Gary Baute, Steve Bryan, Cindy Moore Cartoonist John Hanna Social Media Lori North Classiied Advertising Brooke Tolle Display Advertising Heather Deatz, Bob Huneke, Norm Merchant, Laurie Simon Circulation Dominion Distribution, Papers Unlimited Community News is a Registered Trademark of Huneke Publications, Inc: Neither the advertiser nor the publisher is responsible or liable for misinformation, misprints, typographical errors, etc., herein contained. Huneke Publications, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject all news and advertising copy which in the sole judgement and discretion of the publisher/editor is not suitable or deemed appropriate for publication. Copyright 2021 Huneke Publications, Inc. with all rights reserved. No part of the publications may be repr duced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher/editor.

Publication of advertising contained herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement. Signed columns are the opinion of the writers and not necessarily the opinion of the publisher. Entire Contents Copyrighted.

more of a program than a league. Everyone gets to play and see where they are at.”

Thompson added that the focus is to get kids and young adults active in a fun and supportive atmosphere.

Adaptive Basketball games will take place at the Chesterfield YMCA. Volunteer coaches and buddies will support each player to ensure they have a fun, memorable experience. For the Catch 22 games, volunteer announcers and even the team mascot, Homer, are viable options.

“The volunteers are what make it come to life,” Thompson said. “Volunteering is as a large part of the recruitment process as it is getting kids for the program. We would like to have twice as many coaches, volunteers and buddies than players.”

Registration is currently

open for the Catch 22 Miracle League with an eight-to-24year-old competitive league and a non-competitive league, ages five-to-24-years-old.

Registration is $25 per participant, and all players will receive a jersey and hat.

Adaptive basketball begins the week of Oct. 31 with registration opening on Aug. 1.

For more information and registration are available at g w r y m c a . org / y m c a - a d ap tive-sports.

The Gateway Region Y is one of the leaders in inclusion and adaptive support services. Last year, the association allocated more than $600,000 to serve 725 individuals with disabilities through adaptive programming for summer camp, after-school programming, fitness, and other traditional Y programs. The Y is home to one of the largest youth sports programs in the

Submitted photo The YMCA is launching adaptive sports leagues for the region with baseball and basketball beginning in the fall. Youth and young adults throughout the St. Louis region who have physical or cognitive disabilities will have an opportunity to play sports as a team member in an organized program.

area, with over 11,000 participants annually.

“We are so excited to provide these life-changing experiences for the participants and their

families,” Thompson said. “Part of our mission at the Y is to provide inclusive programs and services where all in our community can participate.”

St. Charles County Assessor mails Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 72,500 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change on June 28. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2022 personal property assessments will receive the notice. The mailing is part of County Assessor Scott Shipman’s efforts

to further involve residents and make the assessment process less burdensome.

“Our intention is to help taxpayers better understand their assessments and address their concerns before tax bills are received at the end of the year,” says Shipman. “Providing this information mid-year gives taxpayers time to appeal the value within

the statutory timeframe if they choose.”

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 and appeal procedures. Residents also can contact the assessor’s office for assistance at 636-949-7420.

COMMUNITY VOICES The struggle is real but there’s hope I placed both hands on my face, I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. My heart felt heavy, and an overwhelming sadness took over. I couldn’t get a grip on my thoughts or emotions. I had so much to do and so little support. This felt like too much.

I closed my laptop and leaned my head back closing my eyes. Tears cascaded down the side of my face as I sat silently. My thoughts were everywhere. I don’t know what to do, I don’t know where to start, I can’t do this.

Can you relate? I can, this was me recently.

The mental and emotional struggle was real, the overwhelming thoughts, the feeling of “I can’t” all came at once. For weeks I felt the need to close off to the world and be alone.

Falling into a space of mental and emotional fatigue is something we all go through.

Our to-do list gets mountainous and seems unattainable. We have internal and external pressures that tug at us and the thought of adulting one more day seems impossible.

What should we do? Honestly, acknowledging we’re in this space and loving ourselves enough to seek help is what we should do. Help doesn’t always mean professional counseling, but if it does, be willing to get it. We could also talk it out with a friend or seek spiritual guidance.

Understanding that we can’t be our best when our mental and emotional state is at its worst is the first step to helping ourselves.

Remember to make time for you, seek

By LaTonya Thomas help when you need it and most of all give yourself grace. You’re not alone, you’re stronger than you think you are and you’re worth it.

LaTonya Thomas is the founder of Sweet Start Ministries. Her background is in hospitality and human resources. LaTonya is involved in the community and loves helping those around her.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 6, 2022

12 families displaced after apartment fire At approximately 11:58 p.m. on June 21, St. Charles City firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the 700 block of Park Court at the Glen at Bogey Hills apartment complex.

First arriving units found heavy fire extending from the first floor through the third floor and into the attic on the back side of a large three-story apartment building. A second alarm assignment was requested immediately for additional manpower due to the size of the building and the extreme temperatures firefighters were working in.

With evacuation well underway fire crews made an aggressive attack on the fire limiting the damage to 12 units of the 40 located in the building. Three units suffered extensive fire damage and the other nine have smoke and water damage.

“We are extremely lucky that there were no injuries and everyone was able to evacuate safely,” stated Fire Chief George Sheets.

Around Town

Please

Please RECYCLE

this paper RECYCLE after enjoying!

this paper after enjoying!

VETERINARY 1:00 - 3:00 PM MOBILE CLINIC Rabies (1 Year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 Rabies (3 Year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 St. Charles Co. License . . . . . . . $6 (Not Neutered or Spayed) . . . $12 DHPP (Dog Vacc) . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 RCP (Cat Vacc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 Heartworm Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28

Mobile “On the Run” Hwy. N & Z | Wentzville Thu. July 14 Rural King 15190 Vet Mem Pkwy | Wentzville Fri. & Sat. July 15 & 16

Pete Pratte DVM - Lake St. Louis Animal Care - 636.625.4647 www.vetmobileclinic.com

Submitted photo At approximately 11:58 p.m. on June 21, St. Charles City firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the 700 block of Park Court at the Glen at Bogey Hills apartment complex.

“A motorist passing by saw the large fire and was able to begin the evacuations.”

Fire investigators preliminary results indicate the fire starting

from a malfunctioning electric circuit that ignited combustible material. Estimated losses exceed $500,000.

MoDOT narrows lanes on Interstate 70 at the Cave Springs and Zumbehl interchanges Drivers traveling in both directions of Interstate 70 at the Cave Springs and Zumbehl interchanges may be delayed. Crews will begin reducing the interstate lanes and adding barrier wall between the median and shoulders underneath each interchange.

One lane in each direction will be closed Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. as crews will install barrier walls and temporary striping. Lanes will be reduced from the standard 12-foot lanes to

temporary 11-foot lanes.

The reduction in lane widths will remain in place on I-70 through mid-2023.

This work is part of reconstructing the Cave Springs and Zumbehl interchanges as single point urban interchanges (SPUI) for the I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Design-Build Project. When work on the interchange bridges begins, both interchanges will remain open to drivers.

This Design-Build project is a

partnership with St. Charles County, who has contributed $10 million of the $62 million cost of the reconstruction. This project allows for potential future expansion of Interstate 70, which currently remains unfunded.

This section of I-70 was built in the 1950s and 1960s, making it one of the oldest sections of interstate in the country and one of the busiest in Missouri.

For more information, visit www. i70csfg.com for project updates.

O’Fallon names new communications director O’Fallon City Administrator Mike Snowden announced the hiring of Tony Michalka as the city’s new communications director. Michalka replaces Tom Drabelle, who recently was promoted to the position of Deputy City Administrator after serving as the city’s communications director since 2008.

Michalka moves to the Communications Department from the O’Fallon Police Department where he was a sergeant and served as the department’s public information officer. Michalka

3

originally joined the O’Fallon Police Department in 2006.

“I am proud to welcome Tony to our extremely talented Communications Department,” said Snowden. “As a public information officer for the police department, he has worked closely with our communications team on numerous issues and brings a strong media relations and social media background to the position.”

“It’s been a pleasure to serve the O’Fallon community as a member of the police department for more than 15 years,” said Mi-

chalka. “I am grateful to our city leadership for giving me the opportunity to lead the city’s communications efforts, and I look forward to working with our extremely talented communications team to continue to ensure we provide full transparency in our operations and provide our residents with the most up-to-date information on our city.”

Michalka holds a bachelor’s degree and two masters’ degrees. He officially began his tenure with the Communications Department on July 2.

www.greenwayquest.com

4

Around Town

July 6, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

St. Charles County Public Health now offers COVID-19 vaccinations for ages six months and older JOIN US FOR A FREE WORKOUT! www.HOTWORX.net/studio/Ofallon www.hotworx.net/studio/ofallon

Image courtesy St. Charles County

Following authorization granted last month by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the St. Charles County Department of Public Health began offering COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages six months and older on June 27. Both Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccines are available for this age group through the department’s Immunization Clinic (located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles).

How to schedule appointments Vaccination appointments are required and are available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30 – 11:30 a.m., and 1-4 p.m. Appointments can be made using the online scheduling system at sccmo.org/COVIDvaccine or by calling the COVID Hotline at 636-9491899.

Other family members and caregivers may join these appointments to receive their first, second and booster doses, according to eligibility. Please note: individuals younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of the vaccination.

To improve efficiency during the appointment, individuals should arrive 10 minutes prior to their scheduled time and bring the following:

• •

Photo identification for the parent/guardian accompanying the child.

The individual’s personal vaccination card or a photo of the card (for those seeking second or booster doses).

Information on additional vaccination opportunities around St. Charles County is provided at sccmo.org/ COVIDvaccine.

Dosage information Parents and caregivers should speak with their pediatrician to determine which vaccine is preferred. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (for those six months to four years) is administered using three, three-microgram doses. For those six months to five years, the Moderna vaccine is given in two, 25-microgram doses; for those six-to-11 years, the shot regimen is two, 50-microgram doses.

For additional information on St. Charles County’s efforts to reduce the spread of illness, visit sccmo.org/ COVID. For questions about symptoms or testing, call the St. Charles County COVID-19 Information Hotline at 636-949-1899 or speak with a medical provider.

www.midwestbankcentre.com/digital-cd www.dustinhill.org

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 6, 2022

Around Town

5

St. Charles County Police adding school resource officers in area schools for 20222023 school year The St. Charles County Council approved using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to place School Resource Officers (SROs) from the St. Charles County Police Department in elementary schools in unincorporated areas of the county for the 2022-2023 school year.

“Under our current contract with the school districts, SROs are in unincorporated area high schools and most middle schools – nine of 23 schools,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann. “With this funding, we are extending our SRO placement to include every school in unincorporated St. Charles County, Augusta Elementary School in the Washington School District, and schools in Dardenne Prairie and Weldon Spring which contract with St. Charles County for police services.”

School districts normally share the cost of SROs. However, the ARPA funding provides that funds can be spent to combat violence and in view of the nationwide danger to schools of this violence, the provision allows the county to provide 14 additional officers at no cost to the districts. The county is looking at resources to continue this funding past 2023.

St. Charles County’s SRO program started during the 1995-96 school year, when fears nationally were centered around violence and drug use in schools. Since the mass shooting in Columbine, Colorado, in 1999, school shootings have been on the rise. Statistics show there have been 27 school shootings with injuries or deaths this year, the latest being in May at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Officers now are responding to incidents where violent individuals with assault weapons are entering schools with the intent to kill.

Every police officer in St. Charles County – including SROs – receive Multi-Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities, or MACTAC, training. School scenarios are included in the 10 hours of intense training; officers are reminded that incidents are spontaneous and that suspects are unpredictable and could be heavily armed.

Citizens, teachers, and nonprofit agencies also have benefitted from active shooter training. Many have gone through four hours of 4E School Training: Educate, Escape, Evade and Engage – or Run, Hide, Fight – taught by the St. Charles County Police Department.

“MACTAC is a rigorous training,” says St. Charles

THIS WEEK’S PICK

St. Charles County paramedics earn fourth consecutive Gold Plus honor from AHA St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) paramedics once again earned Gold Plus status in the American Heart Association’s annual Mission: Lifeline program, which recognizes EMS agencies for their implementation of quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks and strokes.

Each year, more than 250,000 individuals experience a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a deadly type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it is critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, a significant number of these patients don’t receive this prompt attention.

The correct tools, training and practices allow SCCAD paramedics to rapidly treat these patients and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel. Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold award demonstrated compliance for each of four required cardiac achievement measures, and two stroke reporting measures. The ‘Plus’ distinction reflects that paramedics are consistently performing a 12-lead ECG on patients within 10 minutes on chest pain calls. 2022 marks SCCAD’s fourth consecutive Gold Plus honor, and its eighth overall Mission: Lifeline recognition.

“SCCAD paramedics play a vital part in the system

of care for those who experience significant medical emergencies in our community,” said SCCAD Chief Kelly Cope. “As the first medical point of contact, they perform life-saving interventions and shave precious minutes of treatment time off by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals.”

SCCAD paramedics and leadership staff are elated to be recognized at this high level but highlight the fact that collaborative relationships that make it possible.

“We convene regularly with our partners at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters, Progress West, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital St. Charles and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital Lake St. Louis to develop protocols with the goal of improving the quality of care for stroke and STEMI patients,” said John Romeo, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for SCCAD. Cardiac care has been an area of focus for SCCAD in recent years; in 2015, the district was the first in the region to debut cardio-cerebral resuscitation (CCR) – an innovative approach to cardiac arrest management that saw a significant increase in survival to hospital discharge rates. In addition, SCCAD paramedics work to provide cost-free chest compression education to St. Charles County residents via the Lifesaver CPR program, which has to date trained more than 12,000 individuals.

County Police Chief Kurt Frisz. “We place trainees in a variety of scenarios and make it as real as possible to make certain we can stop an active shooter in any situation. For officers, it’s a reality of our job and why we serve to protect the public, but for civilians, it’s something they need to be prepared for and to think about.

We want to equip them with as many tools as we can to help save their lives and the lives of those around them and in their care.”

“Now, more than ever, it is important to make certain citizens remain safe,” Ehlmann says. “With these new resource officers, and the active shooter training we are providing in the community, I feel confident our police officers are prepared should an active shooter incident occur anywhere in the county.”

Around Town

6

July 6, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Brett Hull to play in Fifth Annual Cystic Fibrosis Charity Golf Tournament St. Louis Blues hockey legend, Brett Hull, will be playing in the Fifth Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation STL Golf Tournament taking place on Aug. 27 at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. The tournament is being sponsored by his namesake, Brett Hull’s Junction House, with all proceeds being donated to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Team & sponsor registration is now open through Aug. 1.

The tournament format will be a Four-Man Step-Aside Scramble.

Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses and individuals.

“I’m really looking forward to enjoying a great day of golf, while having some fun, and helping raise awareness and funding for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in their pursuit to continue providing tomorrows for all of those children in need out there,” said Brett Hull. “We’re very grateful that so many of the area’s premier businesses and civic leaders continue to sponsor and support this

Submitted photo St. Louis Blues hockey legend, Brett Hull, will be playing in the 5th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation STL Golf Tournament taking place on Aug. 27 at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville.

event year after year.”

The tournament will feature lunch prior to the 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, plus unlimited beverages, a bucket of range balls, swag bags for each golfer, a ton of raffled prizes, silent auction, and dinner afterwards sponsored by Brett Hull’s Junction House.

To register a team or for spon-

sorship information, visit www.

CFF-Golf-Tourney-STL.com.

For any other questions, contact Keith Horneker at KHorneker@ Junction-House.com.

For more information on Cystic Fibrosis, visit the Gateway Chapter of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.CFF. org/Gateway.

St. Charles County resident rescued from house fire

Securing the IT health of your business by minimizing your risk and oppmizing produccvity.   

Remote and On-Site Support Cybersecurity Network Mngmt

  

Hardware Repair and Replacement HIPAA Compliance Vendor Liaison

Managed IT services for small and medium sized businesses.

Contact us for a FREE Disaster Recovery Assessment!

636-332-1335 bill.dickherber@computerparamedic.net computerparamediconline.com Problems with your personal PC? Visit us at our Repair Shop 115 W. Pearce Blvd Wentzville, MO 63385

The screams of a trapped resident was the first sound off-duty O’Fallon Fire Protection District (OFPD) firefighter/paramedic Matt Chapman heard when he arrived at a house fire on Wood Oaks Drive in unincorporated St. Charles County on June 28 around 6:30 a.m.

Chapman was in his car when he saw smoke billowing into the sky from a nearby house. Following his instinct, he headed toward the house and was the first emergency responder to arrive. He ran toward the screams from a side window and got to work trying to rescue the trapped victim inside. Shortly after, a St. Charles County police officer, St. Charles County Sheriff ’s deputy and Central County Fire and Rescue (CCFR) firefighter arrived. The team worked together to get the resident out of the house.

The police officer, sheriff 's deputy and CCFR firefighter were treated for minor injuries and the resident was transported to a local hospital. Other residents of the home escaped before first responders arrived.

“House fires can happen to anyone. Today’s incident reminds all of us of the importance of replacing your smoke alarms every ten years and having a well-practiced home escape plan. We are fortunate that everyone was able to escape today’s fire,” says OFPD Chief Tom Vineyard.

OFPD, CCFR, Cottleville Fire Protection District, Lake St. Louis Fire Protection District, St. Charles County Ambulance District, St. Charles County Police Department, St. Charles County Sheriff ’s Depart-

Submitted photo Firefighters work to put out a house fire on Wood Oaks Drive in unincorporated St. Charles County on June 28.

ment, REHAB-95 and St. Charles County Emergency Communications worked together on the emergency response. The two-alarm fire was located within OFPD and the Missouri State Fire Marshal is working to determine the cause.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 6, 2022

Fort Zumwalt elementary schools name new principals Effective July 1, Dr. Katrina Conway will be joining Fort Zumwalt School District as the new principal at Forest Park Elementary in O’Fallon and Dr. Heather Carroll joins Fort Zumwalt School District as the principal at Westhoff Elementary School in O’Fallon.

Conway has served as a teacher and assistant principal in the Warrenton School District. Conway had a chance to meet staff in May before the end of last school year.

She says she is especially looking forward to getting to know the students and their families.

“Building relationships with students, staff, and families is very important to me,” she says.

“I believe it is important that all students reach their full learning potential.”

For Conway, continuous learning is a part of building relationships.

“I enjoy learning about different cultures,” she says, sharing her travels to Egypt as a college student.

A bit of a sports fan, Conway spends time away from school taking in games with her husband and son. They especially like foot-

ball and softball.

Hallie Mills, who served as the instructional coach at Forest Park last school year, will now serve as the new administrative intern.

Her position also took effect July 1.

Carroll comes to Fort Zumwalt from Ferguson-Floristant, where she has served as a building principal for the past six years.

She has also served as an administrative intern and instructional coach. Carroll was announced as principal in April and has had a chance to meet with staff and a few parents.

“One goal is to continue to support the needs of the whole child to improve academics and social emotional health,” she says of her work with the Westhoff students, staff and families this upcoming school year. “I would also like to continue to build relationships within the Westhoff community and develop additional opportunities for collaboration.”

Carroll puts a priority on the power of community and says she is really looking forward to the special events at school that will

Photos courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District

allow her to get to know students and their families. When she’s not at school, Carroll spends time with family. She and her husband of 17 years spend a lot of time cheering on their two daughters at soccer games. She also enjoys movies, books and baking. As a life-long learner, Carroll is always looking for new ways to help every student meet their potential.

“I love to learn about new and creative ways to support students and staff,” she said.

Carroll will be joined by Lindsey Hendrix, who will serve as the new administrative intern. For the past six years Hendrix has taught second grade at Progress South Elementary, also in the Fort Zumwalt School District. Her new position also took effect July 1.

New principal named for DuBray Middle School Dr. Jennifer Griffith has been named the new principal at DuBray Middle School.

Griffith, who has been an assistant principal at the school for 18 years, assumed her new role beginning July 1.

Up to now, her role as the eighth-grade assistant principal has focused on students’ final high school preparations. In addition to supporting students, Griffith also has been focused on supporting teachers and families.

Working together provides a network to help best meet students’ academic and social needs.

“I am looking forward to connecting with all three grade levels of middle school students and staff as opposed

to focusing on just the eighth grade, Griffith says. “I am also looking forward to bringing back opportunities for students and parents to spend time at DuBray Middle School outside of the school day. Parties, festivals, social events and evening activities help us get to know each other as a community.”

Griffith’s priorities are to grow student leadership opportunities; to grow staff through professional development and to strengthen connections between DuBray Middle and East High, where students attend beginning in ninth grade.

Outside of work, she and her husband enjoy spending time with

Photo courtesy Fort Zumwalt School District Dr. Jennifer Griffith has been named the new principal at DuBray Middle School.

their four adult children. This time of year, Griffith enjoys spending time at the pool and reading. She says her favorite stories are detective fiction, thrillers, mysteries and true crime.

www.agingahead.org

School

www.mycnews.com

7

8

What’s Happening

July 6, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Take Notice . . .

The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info.

EVENTS July 11: 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 BarnesJ e w i s h We s t C o u n t y. o r g / Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

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 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

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 BarnesJ e w i s h We s t C o u n t y. o r g / Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

July 31: Breakfast event

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles welcomes you back to the All-You-CanEat Breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $12, children six to 11 is $6 and children five and under are free. For additional information please call 636-9466799.

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

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 BarnesJ e w i s h We s t C o u n t y. o r g / Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

Aug. 22: 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 BarnesJ e w i s h We s t C o u n t y. o r g / Medical-Services/Bariatrics/ Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

Sept. 3: Car show

Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Benefit Classic Car & Truck Show takes place at 1307 Boone St. in Troy. Entry Fee: $20 per class, first 75 registered get a free dash plaque and goodie bag. Registration: 10 a.m. to noon, participant judging: 12 - 2 p.m. and awards: 3 p.m. for first through third place. 2022 proceeds to benefit The Robertson Center and the Lincoln County Center of Aging (LCCOA). Questions or for an entry form email trinitytroymo@gmail.com or call Bryan Gooding at 636-775-0306 or Jim Lalumondiere at 636-3584358. Vendor spots available... call Deana Von Dach at 623734-3630 to reserve yours today. Rain date is Sept. 10.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla

Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo. com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

Mondays: Anonymous

Alcoholics

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

Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

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

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more 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 ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts. org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

day 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.

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.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

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

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553.

Mondays: Mondays:

Measurement

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room.

Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednes-

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.

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out?

Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Diabetes support group

A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis.

A new speaker each month.

Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch.

For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis. com.

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

Tuesdays: Meeting

Toastmasters

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

Tuesdays: Mended Hearts

This heart patient support group provides hospital visitation support for people with any type of heart issues.

The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For additional information please call 636639-0875.

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

The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/ stl. Registration is requested before the first meeting.

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • July 6, 2022 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 636279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor.

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Club does not meet in 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 the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

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

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 314-504-5202

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: Monthly veterans coffee

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

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

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October.

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

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m.

VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon.

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

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

Wednesdays: Healing

Hope &

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

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

Wednesdays: Take Pounds Sensibly

Off

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

SUDOKU answers from page F-1

What’s Happening CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

9

10

Sports

July 6, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Sports you see with Gary B . . .

UMSL golfers pick up awards University of Missouri-St. Louis senior Joel Sylven and junior Juan Antonio Padilla were named to the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Ping All-America Team on June 27. Sylven earned First Team honors while Padilla was named to the honorable mention team.

Sylven becomes the first player in program history to be a three-time All-American. He was a third team selection in 2018-19 and earned honorable mention honors in 2019-20.

Sylven paced the Tritons with a 72.88 scoring average, recorded six top 10 finishes and was individual medalist four times this season including win the GLVC and NCAA Championships. He recorded par of better in 17 of 60 rounds, including a season-low 67 which he achieved three times this season.

Sylven is the program’s career scoring leader at 73.28.

Padilla earns his first All-America honor after finishing the season with a 74.88 scoring average which was third best on the team. He recorded par or better in four of 32 rounds and his best finish of the season came at the GLVC Championships where he finished in a tie for sixth with a score of 217. Padilla shot a season-low 70 in the opening round of the Doc Spragg Fall Invitational and matched that in the opening round of the GLVC Championships back in April. *Well deserved UMSL basketball player earns first scholar-athlete award The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on June 24 that University of Missouri-St. Louis graduate student forward Alex LaPorta has been selected as the GLVC Winter/Spring Sports Scholar-Athlete of the Year for women’s basketball.

She is the first Triton in program history to win the league’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and is the second Triton this year to be named a Scholar-Athlete joining Charlotte Richards who was named the winner for volleyball back in January.

LaPorta, a two-time First Team All-GLVC selection,

is the program leader in rebounds with 1,130 and is third all-time in scoring with 1,509 points, assists (427), steals (205) and free throws made (204). She helped lead UMSL to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013-14 this past season and a school-record 23 wins. LaPorta averaged 11.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this past season. Her 113 assists were tops in the league this season while her 3.9 assists per game were second best in the conference.

The Highland, Illinois native’s on-the-court accomplishments were not the only accolades she picked up during her final season, as she was named Academic All-District by CoSIDA, Academic All-GLVC and is a recipient of the GLVC’s Council of Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence, finishing with a 3.85 GPA while pursuing her MBA. *Excels in classroom and on the court

Ambush setting up tryout camp The professional St. Louis Ambush soccer team plays their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

They will be conducting an opportunity for additional players at the Vetta Sports Complex in St. Charles for the 2022-2023 season.

All the details will be forthcoming but the dates are Sept. 4 and Sept. 5.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for additional information. *Start working out now for September 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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 6, 2022

Recipe: Cool off with creamy lemon goodness

Feature

F-1

– SUDOKU –

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.

Celebrate warm weather outdoors with a refreshing treat like Cool Lemon Lush.

Cool Lemon Lush Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 2cups flour 1cup butter, softened 2packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 1cup sugar 1lemon, juice only Directions:

2instant lemon pudding mix packages (3 ounces each)

Heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-by-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

4cups milk 1container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed chopped pecans

In medium bowl, combine flour and butter using pastry cutter. Press into bottom of baking pan. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and

sugar until smooth. Juice lemon into mixture; continue mixing until blended.

Pour mixture over cooled crust. Set aside.

In medium bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread over cream cheese mixture. Spread whipped topping over pudding layer. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Find more desserts at Culinary.net

SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

‘Back to the Future’ sends Marty and Doc to Broadway

A

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.

fter travelling back and forth in time, Doc Brown and Marty McFly made their way to the theater stage. “Back to the Future: The Musical” became a popular production in London’s West End that will soon head to Broadway.

In 1985, Michael J. Fox, who starred in “Family Ties” at that time, teamed up with Christopher Lloyd to become one of the most iconic duos in history. The franchise kept them busy with trips to the Hill Valley Circa 2015 as well as the Wild West. In the early 1990’s, an animated version of “Back to the Future” became part of the CBS Saturday morning lineup.

Transforming movies into live productions has become rather common over the years. In 1988, for instance, John Waters directed “Hairspray,” a look back at the teenage dance shows of the 1950’s. Ricki Lake played Tracey Turnblad, a girl who became part of the ensemble of one of those shows. Years later, the film was adapted into a musical and in 2007, Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta took the lead roles of Tracey and her mother. Watching Travolta dance his heart out in drag was worth the price of admission.

nominated for six Tony Awards and, a few years later, the film adaptation won ten Academy Awards, including an Oscar for Rita Moreno’s performance as Rita. In the movie, Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer played Maria and Tony, two young people who fell in love and wanted to get married, but the rivalries of two gangs stood in their way.

Known for “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and other comedies, Mel Brooks directed the satirical film “The Producers” in ‘Back to the Future’ photo courtesy Universal Pictures 1967. Zero Mostel starred as Max Bialystock, a greedy In the 1994, Walt Disney Studios released “The Broadway producer who did unethical things to Lion King,” an animated adventure inspired by avoid bankruptcy. Max’s fortunes changed after Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Matthew Broderick sup- meeting Leopold “Leo” Bloom (Gene Wilder), plied the adult voice of Simba, son of Mufasa, an accountant who believed they could make who avenged the death of his father and took his more money with a big budget flop than a hit. rightful place as King of the Pride Lands. The Years later, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick film later became a wildly successful stage play. played the characters on Broadway and in a 2005 In 2019, Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) directed a feature film adaptation. live-action version of “Lion King” with the voice “Back to the Future,” “Hairspray,” “West Side talents of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Story” and “The Producers” showed how well Ejiofor and the inimitable James Earl Jones. movies and stage productions could be adapted Shakespeare also was on hand for “West Side for different venues and audiences. With more Story,” a contemporary retelling of “Romeo and films now in the pipeline, the trend could cerJuliet.” The original Broadway production was tainly continue.

F-2

Feature

COLLECTIBLES

July 6, 2022 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

HELP WANTED

SCHOOL

NOVENA HELP WANTED

PRAYER TO ST. JUDE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude, Worker of Miracles, Pray for us. St. Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, Pray for us.

Let help advertise YOUR sale!

Call Brooke at 636-379-1775

Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days, then publish. Your prayers will be answered.

It has never been known to fail.

Thank you, St. Jude. R.H.

SERVICES PET CEMETERY

over 4,000 pet burials; over 6 acres; over 60 yrs old. 314-576-3030 www.memoryparkpetcemetery.info www.memoryparkpetcemetery.info

SINGERS WANTED

CLASSIFIED SPECIAL! For Garage Sales, Moving Sales, Yard Sales, or Sale of Items

45

$

for the first week

(1.5” x 1” ad)

$15 each additional week after that. $30 for a 1.5” x 2”

CALL

636-379-1775

www.concertarts.org

www.mycnews.com • Community News • July 6, 2022

Feature

CLASSIFIEDS

Dannegger Brothers Contracting, Inc • Foundation & Basement Repairs • Waterproofing • Piering • Mudjacking • Stress Bracing • Concrete Flatwork

314-993-1833

www.semopest.com

www.DanneggerBrothers.com www.danneggerbrothers.com Insured | Experienced | Local | Quality

www.scrubbydutch.com

Published Every Week Since 1921 Family-Owned & Operated www.treesbywoody.net

www.semopest.com

AREAS OF CIRCULATION Our FREE publications are available in over 39 convenient supermarket locations, including every Schnucks and Dierbergs

F-3

F-4

Feature

July 6, 2022 • Community News • www.mycnews.com

Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Classic Children’s Books

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

Moore on Life

By Cindy Moore

Who’s running the asylum?

“Come and babysit your grandkids while we go on a 10th anniversary get-a-away,” my daughter begged.

“Let me think,” I said. “Naturally, the positive will be the bonding, the memories and the fun.

But then there’s also the downside of the fractures and twisted ankles.”

“Oh pshaw, we’re next to a quickie clinic. If anything breaks on them then medical help is around the corner.”

“I was talking about me. My bones are brittle.

If I try and lift one of those overfed dumplings my spine will compress into sawdust.”

“Naw. It will be an adventure,” she coaxed.

“Besides, there’s unlimited access to the pool next door.”

Hmm, how hard could it be to watch three little munchers under the age of seven with one still drooling and in diapers? After all, didn’t I raise three kids and survive? Well…there was that fourth one. But it was a simple mistake of leaving the little bugger at a rest stop in Des Moines. Hmph, one slight blooper and it’s held against you for the rest of your life. There’s still the possibility that he’ll find his way home.

Crushed vertebrae and mangled joints be darned, I packed up and headed out to watch the little tot-lets and enjoy that heated pool.

Day one proved uneventful. The fridge had dinners ready to microwave; the house was orderly; the kids were thrilled to see me.

The coming days saw a crack in the stability of things. There was no milk for the baby. If I ran to the store I’d have to lift and belt three kids in the car and that would be the end of my backbone. I substituted some blueberry soda for the baby. She loved it, but no longer drank her milk.

“Blue juice, blue juice!” she cried as she tossed her bottle angrily at my face.

The kids soon became cranky. It could have been from staying up late watching shows and snacking on popcorn with M & M’s. I felt fine. Probably because I fell sound asleep two minutes into the movie while the kiddies stayed up all night wide-eyed.

I quickly let myself go. I stopped wearing makeup and slept in my clothes. But that was because if the police came in the morning at least I’d be dressed. I glanced in the mirror and noticed I only had one hoop earring in. I looked like a crazed pirate.

I awoke one morning to a crash in the kitchen. The toddlers stacked up boxes and got the raspberry ripple from the freezer top. They didn’t’ understand that ice cream for breakfast was a one-time deal. They were covered in sticky goo and needed a bath. Thank goodness for the 24-hour pool next door.

Days into sitting, someone accidentally let the cat out and we didn’t see him again. But it made me feel better. That just proved unintended accidents happen all the time – at home and at rest stops.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

ACROSS 1. Kitchen boss 5. Churchill’s “so few” 8. Epochs 12. “Watch out!” on a golf course 13. East of Java 14. *Pinocchio’s state of being 15. Hard currency 16. Emanation 17. TV and radio 18. *Mr. Popper’s birds 20. Newspaper piece 21. *Like “Goosebumps Classic” 22. “What?”

23. *Richard Scarry’s Things That Go 26. Oxygenate, as in lawn 29. Skin cyst 30. Middle Eastern meat dish, pl.

33. Antonym of “yup” 35. Dispatch boat 37. Female sheep 38. Throat infection 39. Searching for E.T. org.

40. *”I think I can, I think I can...”, e.g.

42. *”____ Spot run!”

43. Accounting journal 45. *The Plaza Hotel resident of kids’ book fame

19. Michael Douglas’ 1987 greedy role 22. “For ____ a jolly ...”

23. *Clement Clark Moore’s famous beginning 24. Live it up 25. Join forces 26. Aid in crime 27. Bodies 28. *Athos’, Porthos’ and Aramis’ swords 31. *Corduroy or Paddington 32. Stiff grass bristle 34. *D’Artagnan’s sword 36. *It ends, according to Shel Silverstein 38. North American purple berry DOWN 1. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr. 40. ____ at Work, band 2. Obstacle to jump through 41. Give in 44. Worshipful 3. Great Lake 46. Isis’ brother and 4. Tiny fox with large ears 5. Two halves of a diameter husband 6. Like one in isolation cell 48. Cause and effect cycle?

49. Abhorrence 7. Evergreen trees 50. RBG’s collar, e.g.

8. *Babar, e.g.

51. Arabic for commander 9. Thumb-up catch 52. Screen 10. Full of enthusiasm 53. Lymphatic swelling 11. *”The Little Mermaid” 54. Like certain Steven domain 13. Stock exchange, in Paris 55. Senior’s fragile body part 58. New York time 14. Affair, to Emmanuel Macron 47. Long, long time 48. Caffeine-containing nut trees 50. Off-color 52. *Ludwig Bemelmans’ Parisian boarding school resident 55. Middle Eastern porter 56. Movie “____ Brockovich” 57. Karl of politics 59. In a cold manner 60. Obscenity 61. Middle of March 62. Fringe benefit 63. *Side for Green Eggs 64. Put in the outbox

SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9