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July 17, 2019

A digital lifeline

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St. Charles Optimist Club observes ‘Respect for Law Day’. Pg. 3 Free movies in the park are back at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum.

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School Francis Howell senior wins Mike Rowe scholarship.

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Jeff uses two-way video technology to increase independence.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities is using smart-home technology to help foster independence for those with disabilities

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By Brett Auten As we have not only entered, but planted our flag in the digital and information age, smart technology can unlock the outside world for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.

For those with disabilities, having accessible homes is a major factor in promoting independence and having the freedom to live to their liking. Creating a truly accessible home has become easier thanks to smarthome technology.

Bethesda Lutheran Communities is currently piloting a person-centered, outcome-based approach to integrate technology in licensed group homes in St. Peters and St. Louis. There are a variety of assistive

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technologies being used and monitored and how the pilot programs will inform the next steps in the integration.

Blossom Mahan is a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional with Bethesda who works with the people supported at the homes located in St. Peters. Mahan has witnessed how both the individuals supported and staff alike use the technology in pilot homes on a daily basis to support independence.

“The technology has not only fostered independence but also accountability,” Mahan said. “We have seen an increase in engagement. At first, the residents were a little hesitant and unsure about using it and the

staff thought that it was just added job duties. But both have bonded over it and it has increased communication on all levels.”

Barb Silver-Thorn, a Bethesda Technologist, leads the assistive technology pilot programs throughout the country.

In particular, Bethesda is testing voice command technology such as Amazon’s Alexa, tablets and two-way video technology that can assist with tasks such as turning on the lights, making a phone call or even writing a grocery list and searching for recipes.

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Free movies in the park are back at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum Bring the family out for another series of outdoor entertainment and museum fun at Movies in the Park at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters.

Grab a lawn chair or blanket and watch the stars shine on the giant outdoor inflatable screen. These popular movies begin approximately 30 minutes after sunset. Popcorn is free; soda and candy are available for purchase. Glass is not allowed in the park.

Here’s the 2019 lineup: • 8:30 p.m. July 27 – “Night at the Museum”

• 8 p.m. Sept. 7 – “The Sandlot” • 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 – “The Book of Life” The Heritage Museum offers extended hours before and during the film, so don’t miss the opportunity to view exhibits, including the recently opened “Locally Grown: The Major League Baseball Players of St. Charles County.”

For more information, call the museum at 636255-6000. In case of inclement weather on the day of the program, check the Rainout Line at 636707-0011 or visit stccparks.org for program updates.

St. Charles Optimist Club observes ‘Respect for Law Day’ The St. Charles Optimist Club invited officers selected by their supervisor to be recognized for contributions to our community at the club’s noon meeting on May 28.

Optimist International established this program in 1965 and the local Optimist Club began the annual recognition tradition in 1971. Optimists are proud of the work our local enforcement teams do to protect the St. Charles community.

The St. Charles Optimist Club’s 2019 “Respect for Law” recipients are: Officer Tyler Holton (St. Charles County Police Department) and Officer Philip Henry (St. Charles City Police Department).

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Fleur de Lis Garden Society presents Garden of the Month Award June 2019

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Deborah and Barry LaFond at 3194 Moss Pointe Drive in St. Charles, are proud recipients of the Garden of the Month award for June presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Society. They have received a gift card for El-Mel Inc. which sells compost, mulch and bedding plants, among many other garden supplies. They will also display our garden of the month sign in their garden for the month of June.

The LaFond’s have lived at their current address for 18 years. They are seIf-taught gardeners, picking up advice from books and magazines. Their many colorful flowers include penstemon, (bearded tongue), coreopsis, rose bushes, liatris, (gay feathers), daisies, salvia, hardy geranium or crane’s bill, coneflowers, maiden grass, Karl Foerster grass and coral bells. The garden also displays

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a lilac tree in all its glory.

If you are interested in gardening and have or know of a garden in St. Charles County worthy of consideration for our award, please contact Joan, Garden of the Month Chairman, at joanreed7@att.net or

phone 636-373-2756, and leave a message. The garden club meets at McClay library on the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Also see www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org. All are welcome.

O’Fallon volunteer receives Lt. Governor Senior Service Award This May, O’Fallon resident Larry Jacobs was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award at a ceremony in the Missouri State Capitol.

Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe presented the prestigious award to Jacobs and 68 other recipients, honoring seniors from across Missouri who have

positively impacted their communities through service and volunteering.

Jacobs began volunteering for the city of O’Fallon in 2016, and since then he has completed more than 450 hours of service for the city doing many different tasks including administrative duties, special

projects, and assisting at events.

In addition to the numerous hours he has served O’Fallon, Jacobs also volunteers for the American Red Cross, Central County Fire & Rescue, St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Peters, Church of the Shepherd, and the O’Fallon Community Emergency Response Team.

“Larry is a true inspiration” said Kathy Halstead, Volunteer Services Manager for the city of O’Fallon. “His dedication to volunteering is infectious. He does not seek praise or recognition for his service, his goal is to better his community and lend a hand to those in need.

Larry is an exceptional citizen volunteer.”

Jacobs was also recognized at a recent city council meeting for his service to the city of O’Fallon to applaud him on winning this award.

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Healthy Living

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A career in health care Health care continues to be a growing and evolving field.

While you may think more immediately of doctors and nurses, it offers a wide array of career opportunities for varying interests and skill sets.

Exploring the opportunities Nursing is one of the more familiar health care jobs, but there are infinite possibilities within the profession. For example, food service workers and nutritionists or dietitians play a critical role in the dietary and nutritional needs of patients. Housekeeping or environmental service employees are the backbone of hospitals, keeping the environment clean to optimize healing and prevent infections. Patient advocates or sitters provide patients with help, guidance or observation to ensure safety

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throughout their stay. Patient care techs assist nurses while other techs help in the operating room or clean instruments for use in surgical and procedural areas. Maybe you’re called to be a nurse or physician or maybe you’re interested in one of these other careers.

Going beyond science You don’t necessarily have to love science or be good at biology to excel in a health care role. While that is critical for some jobs, those who make the best health care workers are people who are passionate about helping others. It takes a strong desire to work with others and to see their success, health and healing. People in the customer service industry often make wonderful health care workers because they have that innate interest to help oth-

ers. It’s a great option for those considering a career change as well as those just starting off in their careers – even right after high school – as it offers many opportunities to grow.

Finding your place You can choose from a multitude of health care settings.

As one of the largest not-forprofit organizations in the country and one of the largest employers in the state of Missouri, BJC HealthCare offers a great deal of opportunities and benefits. These range from continuing education and tuition reimbursement to medical benefits, paid time off and a pension plan. Being part of a large network also allows you to start in one area – like food and nutrition – and grow into another – like nursing or radiology. It affords limitless

opportunities to diversify your career with wonderful benefits at the same time.

If you’re interested in a rewarding career, visit BJC.org/ jobs to explore available jobs at hospitals throughout the region. You can also join the Talent Network to identify your

interests and match with posted jobs.

Lauren Beckmann, RN, BSN, is vice president of patient care services and chief nurse officer for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital.

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Lindenwood University names 23rd president Lindenwood University in St. Charles has named John R. Porter its 23rd president. Porter has worked for 33 years for IBM, including the last 15 in senior management, and has also served as a board member in higher education and has an adjunct instructor and visiting professor.

Porter, who began his tenure as president on July 1, recently served as vice president of services for a premier IBM Business Partner - Gulf Business Machines in Dubai. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Evangel University, from which he holds a bachelor’s degree, and also has experience as a university fundraiser.

He has an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and is working toward a Doctor of Education degree from Johns

Hopkins University with an anticipated graduation date of May 2020.

Top Gun Ventures was retained to manage the presidential search. The firm received a large, global, and diverse group of candidates for consideration.

“We sought input prior to and during to the process from the faculty, staff, students, and administration regarding the qualities necessary for the next president of Lindenwood,” said J. Michael Conoyer, M.D., chairman of the Board of Trustees. “It all came down to leadership, and John’s track record as a proven leader. He will serve Lindenwood well.”

Porter and his wife, Beverly will reside in the Lindenwood House on campus. They have three adult children, all of whom live in the Kansas City area.

Photo courtesy Lindenwood University Lindenwood University in St. Charles has named John R. Porter its 23rd president.

“It has long been my goal to be the president of a university,” Porter said. “I have prepared myself for this throughout my career and look forward to leading this great institution.”

Francis Howell senior wins Mike Rowe scholarship Francis Howell High School senior Jimmy Johnson received a $1,000 scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to be used for travel expenses incurred while attending the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, the week of June 24 – 28. Johnson was nominated by his Lewis & Clark Career Center HVAC instructor Cliff Hesskamp and SkillsUSA advisor Kristin Brent and is one of two mikeroweWORKS scholarship recipients from Lewis & Clark.

Johnson took first place in the HVAC sheet metal category at the state SkillsUSA competition which qualified him to compete for the national title. The mikeroweWORKS Foundation was founded by TV personality Mike Rowe, whose “Dirty

Jobs” program showed American audiences the varied and important skilled labor jobs in every state. Since 2008, Rowe’s foundation has been used as a public relations campaign for young people to consider skilled labor as a fulfilling and lucrative career as well as a vehicle to award scholarships to deserving students. Mike Rowe has been a huge advocate for the SkillsUSA organization and will likely present his award in person to Johnson in Louisville.

The Lewis & Clark Career Center provides career and technical education for St. Charles County juniors and seniors from all five school districts in St. Charles County. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a

Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District Francis Howell High School senior Jimmy Johnson is receiving a $1,000 scholarship from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation.

skilled workforce. They provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classrooms.

Discovery Ridge Elementary student qualifies for MCTM National Championship for third straight year

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Rafay Cheema, a sixth grade student at Discovery Ridge Elementary, recently qualified for the 2019 mathleague.org Elementary National Championship. This will be Rafay’s third consecutive year qualifying for nationals.

At the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics State Competition at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, among more than 200 elementary school math aficionados from around the state, Rafay came in seventh place in the Target

round (four pairs of problems are administered, and students have six minutes to complete each pair), eighth in Number Sense (a 10-minute test of 80 problems designed to be solved mentally) and eighth in the overall rankings.

The national championship was held at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, on June 15. Mathleague.org is the largest network of local and state math competitions at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the U.S.

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Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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St. Charles REALTORS aid local flood victims St. Charles REALTORS have partnered with the Missouri REALTORS to provide financial assistance to St. Charles area residents affected by the flooding. Limited financial assistance is available to homeowners or tenants to assist them with mortgage or rent payments during this crisis. The assistance is in the form of grants and does not need to be repaid. So far, six area families have been approved for assistance they will receive their assistance payments soon.

In addition, applications from several more families are in process and should be processed and approved soon. Anyone needing assistance should contact Mark Stallmann or Rachel Gardner at the St. Charles REALTORS office at 636-946-4022. Funding will be available until all available resources have been awarded to families in need.

“REALTORS are dedicated to helping the families we serve,” said St. Charles REALTORS President Will Klein. “We want to do anything we can to assist the victims of this historic flooding and help them keep their corner of the American dream,” concluded Klein.

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Owner Joe Wirth celebrated the grand opening of his new store, Craving the Curls, with a ribbon cutting on June 6.

Joining Wirth and his employees were several members of the city of St. Charles staff, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

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Craving the Curls is located at 215 N. Main Street in Historic St. Charles. They are a boutique dessert shop which features fresh made-toorder rolled ice cream and puffle wraps.

For more information on Craving the Curls Rolled Ice Cream, their hours of operation and menu options, please call 636-493-1329 or visit their website at cravingthecurls.com.

West Community Credit Union announces 2019 scholarship winners West Community Credit Union has announced their 2019 scholarship winners.

2019 marks the 24th year West Community Credit Union has given out scholarships to well-deserving high school seniors.

This year’s winners are: Kennedy Fortner (Francis Howell High), Kara Pruett (St. Joseph’s Academy), Madhumathi Vijayalingam (Brentwood High School), Margaret Callihan (Brentwood High School), and Blake Miller (Fort Zumwalt West).

“Each year we are amazed at the quality of the candidates that apply for our scholarships.

Every application is filled with merit, community service and exceptional recommendation letters from teachers and their community. It really makes it hard to narrow it down to the final six, which is a good problem to have!” says Lori Hudson, Community Outreach Specialist at West Community.

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To celebrate the many years of dedicated service of one of West Community’s recently retired Board Members, Debbie Geringer, the credit union awarded one exceptional student, Margaret Callihan with the honorary Debbie Geringer Scholarship for $2,000. This special scholarship was specif-

ically for a student seeking the educational field in honor of Debbie’s husband and son who both taught for many years.

Scholarship applications are available at www.westcommunitycu.org starting in January.

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EVENTS July 20: Vendor Summerfest 2019

St. John A.M.E. Church, at 547 Washington Street in St. Charles, invites you to Vendor Summerfest 2019 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (setup 7 a.m.) There will be fellowship, food and shopping. Vendor spots available for $20 (includes one table plus two chairs). For more information contact Lady Marsha Jacques

314-712-5463, Evangelist Shirley Taylor 636-466-5798 or Sister Joyce Roundtree 314-578-2992.

July 25: Job fair

The Fort Zumwalt School District is currently taking applications for the following support staff positions: paraprofessional, secretary, clerk, bus driver, custodian and student nutrition. Onthe-spot interviews will be conducted from 4 - 7 p.m. at Hope High School at

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307 West Pitman in O’Fallon. Qualified applicants can complete an application at www.fz.k12.mo.us under the “Work For FZSD” tab. All full-time positions include medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as pension contributions.

Sept. 13: Charity Golf Tournement

Fairwinds River’s Edge Retirement Community has teamed up with its sister property, The Landing of O’Fallon, and AW Health Care (their on-site home health care and therapy provider) to put on our second Charity Golf Tournament being held at Bear Creek Golf Course. Space is limited. The tournament will benefit the VFW National Home for Children, whose community is open to families of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and descendants of members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. $500 per team of four includes lunch, 18-hole play, dinner, and loads of fun. For more information contact Stacy Welker at 636-754-2311 or swelker@leisurecare.com.

Sept. 21: Craft fair

Tri County Advisory Board to Probation and Parole invites you to their seventh annual Christmas in September craft fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed.

Please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-441-0329 or

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636206-5306.

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 636-4479056.

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

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

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Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

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 Schnuck’s meeting room located on Wentzville Parkway in Wentzville. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

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Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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 636561-6947.

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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:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena.

This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls.

For more information call 636-9493372.

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 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal

Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

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.

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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

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

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles 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.

for coffee, pastries and camaraderie.

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a support group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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

No sewing experience required.

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: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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

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.

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 636.947.7666.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-3696521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

Wednesdays: Talk

Veterans

Coffee

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: Marine League meeting

Corp

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.

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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 SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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

Thursdays: meeting

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

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

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Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA

6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Legion

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

American

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville.

For more information call 636-3276060.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

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.

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Rascals had a player in the Home Run Derby contest Last week the Frontier League picked four participants to show off their long ball hitting ability taking place in Rockland County, New York prior to the All-Star game.

They include Evansville Otter’s Ryan Long and Carlos Castro, Washington’s Hector Roa as well as River City’s Braxton Martinez.

Martinez fills out the right-handed batters box at 6-3, 220 pounds and was a four-year player in the Atlantic 10 Conference at St. Louis University. This is the third baseman’s fourth season with River City and boasts 36 career home runs in the Frontier League. This season, Martinez has eight home runs and a .524 slugging percentage, which ranks second in the league.

He won the first round but came up a bit short in the second round but did crack nine over the wall.

The All-Star event featured New York Yankees’ broadcaster John Sterling along with former New York Yankees and Mets players Mookie Wilson, Jesse Barfield and John Flaherty. * Big bat River City’s pitcher picks up hardware The Rascal’s right-hander Brendan Feldmann won last week’s Pitcher of the Week Award as chosen by Pointstreak.

Feldmann was a catalyst in the River City Rascals rotation across two starts, which resulted in his first Pitcher of the Week award in 2019. The right-handed starter went 2-0 and allowed just one run on seven hits over 15.1 innings.He also did not walk a batter and struck out a combined 17.

The 25-year-old is in his third professional season and first in the Frontier League. On the season with River City, Feldmann is 3-0 with a 1.36 ERA. In 33 innings, he has allowed 22 hits, has struck out 33 and walked only five. Coming from the Houston Astros organization, he made one appearance in triple-A and 17 in double-A. ~~~Leader of the pack

Lindenwood basketball season overview Lindenwood University’s men’s basketball team won 16 games and reached the MIAA Tournament for the sixth consecutive season in 2018-19. The Lions finished the season with a 16-15 record, their fifth straight season with a record at or above .500.

The Lions opened the season by winning six of their first 10 games, and headed into MIAA play with a 6-4 record. Of Lindenwood’s first four losses, three came by single-digit margins, and two came by three points or less.

When the team had just six regular season games remaining, Lindenwood had an 11-14 record overall, including a 4-9 mark from within the MIAA. The Lions closed out the regular season with five wins in their final six games, to secure the seventh seed in the MIAA Tournament.

In the opening round of the MIAA Tournament, Lindenwood suffered a 76-75 defeat to Southwest Baptist, the 11th loss of the season by fewer than 10 points for the Lions. * Impressive year Women’s football team wins another title The St. Louis Slam is a women’s professional American football team based in St. Louis.

They play in the Women’s Football Alliance, of which they are the current defending champions Division 2.

Last week the Slam beat the Tampa Bay Inferno 42-15 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to take back-toback titles. * 11 wins with no defeats for the year 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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Summer wine savvy

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.

– Open-Faced BLT Sandwiches – Prepare an easy, seasonal appetizer with fresh produce from your local farmer’s market. Take this summertime classic sandwich up a notch by topping it with capers and pairing it with a chilled Grillo or Frappato from Sicilia DOC.

Recipe courtesy of Wines of Sicily | Servings: 4

Ingredients 6-8 strips bacon 1 loaf country bread 1 cup arugula leaves 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional to drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar kosher salt ground pepper capers Directions: Heat oven to 375 F. Place bacon on baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes depending on thickness of bacon. Remove bacon from oven and transfer to paper towels to drain.

Using bread knife, slice bread 1/3-inch thick into single-serving slices; toast

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Add arugula leaves and cherry tomatoes to medium bowl. In separate bowl, whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar; add to tomatoes and arugula, and gently toss to coat.

To assemble, drizzle olive oil on one side of toasted bread. Arrange arugula, bacon and tomato mixture on top. Finish each sandwich with sprinkle of salt, ground pepper and a few capers.

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By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

hen I started high school in 1977, in addition to the awesome “Incredible Hulk” series, CBS aired “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Nicholas Hammond, who was one of the Von Trapp children in “The Sound of Music,” played the title role.

Though quite popular, the series aired sporadically over two seasons and served mainly as a mid-season replacement.

Hammond did a great job on the series back in the day, but Tom Holland has, in my humble opinion, established himself as the best Webslinger to date. “Spider-Man: Far from Home,” another joint project between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, is a major box office success, thanks in no small part to Holland’s earnest portrayal of high school science wiz Peter Parker.

Between Hammond and Holland, though, other young men put on the red-and-blue uniform. In 2002, Tobey Maguire took on the title role in “Spider-Man,” a solid adventure for the comic book hero. Maguire’s laconic delivery fit the character of a shy, withdrawn bookworm who suddenly gained superpowers. As Peter Parker, Maguire helped recreate classic moments from the comics, including the death of his beloved Uncle Ben (Cliff Robertson).

Maguire’s second outing was even better than the first, with Alfred Molina taking on the key role of the villainous Doctor Octopus. Maguire delved deeper into the character this time, showing how Peter just wanted to be a normal student. The clashes between Spider-Man and Doc Ock were epic and the storyline also advanced the Peter Parker/ Mary Jane Watson relationship.

The third film in this trilogy almost killed the franchise, however.

Director and co-writer Sam Raimi had plenty of experience with the character, but he chose to overpopulate the story with three of Spider-Man’s enemies: Sandman, the Green Goblin and Venom. The introduction of Gwen Stacy, Peter’s lost love, was the breaking point, Photo courtesy Marvel Studios even with the talented Bryce Dallas Howard in the role. A proposed fourth film with the same crew never materialized.

In 2012, though, Andrew Garfield took the lead in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” a reboot of the series. Director Marc Webb went back to basics and created a detailed backstory about Peter’s parents. Garfield did a nice job in this film and was supported by Emma Stone playing the key role of Gwen Stacy. 2014’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” reintroduced the Green Goblin, which had a detrimental effect on Ms. Stacy.

In 2016, Tom Holland brought Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Captain America: Civil War.” The young actor was instrumental in rebooting the franchise for a second time and headlined “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” Peter Parker was also a big part of “Avengers: Infinity War” and the aforementioned “Spider-Man: Far from Home.” In the latest film, Peter is dealing with the death of his mentor and friend, Tony Stark, as well as some threats from another world.

All the Spider-Men mentioned here brought honor to the character, but Holland has arguably made Peter Parker his own. His latest film is great and I can’t wait to see the follow-up.

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Crossword: Famous Dogs

‘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 A visit to the dentist nowadays is supposed to be worry-free. They’re trying everything in their power to make the patient feel at ease.

Some studies say that between nine percent and 20 percent of Americans avoid going because of nerves or fear.

I go very unwillingly because it causes me great angst. I’d almost rather have a root canal than go to the dentist.

Because of this, dentists have tried everything to alleviate a patient’s fear.

Mine recently moved to a new modern facility – glad to see he put all that money for that expensive bridgework to good use.

I’ll give him credit though. He has tried to cause a feeling of comfort as you enter the waiting room.

The interior has calming colors, relaxing cushy furniture, soft cheery lighting and soothing music playing in the background. There are other things to take my mind off the impending torture like magazines and newspapers set about. I do feel a little better when I’m sitting there, but then I know what’s to come and the panic creeps in. I need something more: my snuggly blankie and a warm cup of liquid tranquilizer.

Soon I am ushered into my room. There I discover my dentist has installed another new contraption to distract from the sound of jackhammers and the smell of burning tooth enamel.

A television has been fitted into the ceiling for my viewing pleasure. Looks like I’m going to get a few new crowns today to put towards that.

Before long I am lulled away with my favorite program where they renovate houses. My mind

High anxiety

is taken off the road construction taking place on my jaw; I don’t even flinch at the kid screaming in the next room.

This is an excellent innovation.

But all too soon my procedure is finished. The TV is snapped off; my bib is removed and the chair is lowered.

“Wait!” I protest.

“I haven’t finished my

program!”

“Sorry, Mrs. Moore. We have to get the next patient in. These fancy digs aren’t going to pay for themselves.”

“But can’t you do another root canal or drill something equally unnecessary? Please, I have to see the end!”

For the next week I suffer mass anxiety wondering whether the couple on my show decided to keep their flipped house or go for the new one.

Hmmm, torment before going to the dentist and after. Not such an excellent innovation.

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. One chore, e.g.

5. Not bright 8. *Dog in yoga 12. Impersonator 13. *Marvel Comics’ ____ Dogs 14. *First dog in space 15. Bulb holder 16. Auto pioneer 17. Without illumination 18. *Smallest dog breed 20. Play-ers 21. Those who vote against 22. Paul Simon’s former partner 23. Medium’s seance state 26. Do like ivy, two words 30. *Type of terrier 31. L in NFL 34. Cleanse 35. Priest’s Eucharist garb 37. Pilgrimage to Mecca 38. On the fritz 39. Eight furlongs 40. Study of bird eggs 42. Not lager 43. Change into stone 45. Scandinavian country 47. Web robot 48. Plants and animals 50. Partner to greet

52. *Wartime horrors 56. Royal topper 57. What Daenerys Targaryen wanted to do 58. Like tiny print 59. Seizure or sunstroke 60. Between ids and super-egos 61. Sacred image in Orthodox Church 62. Al Capone’s nemesis Eliot 63. One of the five W’s 64. Aren’t, colloquially DOWN 1. Magnesium silicate 2. Moonfish 3. Bruce Willis’ ex 4. Oliver Twist, e.g.

5. Indian metropolis 6. River in India 7. Table hill 8. Thin cigar 9. Rembrandt’s medium 10. SNL act 11. David Zinczenko’s “___ This, Not That!”

13. Chin beard 14. Filthy dough 19. “I give up!”

22. 1/100 of a hectare 23. *Lady’s Bella Notte date 24. China grass

25. Like tower of Pisa 26. *Stephen King’s rabid character 27. Native American fruit 28. Throat lobe 29. *”Our Gang” pit bull terrier 32. Call to a mate 33. Girl 36. *Hound of Hades 38. _____ Protocol, climate change treaty 40. “Oftentimes” in poetry 41. Gnostic’s intuitions 44. Itsy-bitsy bits 46. Basket-making fibers 48. When it breaks, the cradle will fall 49. Traditional Inuit home 50. Three blind ones 51. Chows down 52. *What Charles Schulz did with Snoopy 53. ____pedia or ____leaks 54. In a little while, to Shakespeare 55. Rock opera version of “La Bohème” 56. “Wizard of Oz” man

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