By Brett Auten
Making the leap
On Oct. 1, Lindenwood University will celebrate its foray into Division I athletics with a Community Day, highlighted by a Lion’s Pride Tailgate and free tickets for its DI home football debut against Southeast Missouri State. Kickoff is 1 p.m.
There will be live music, a kids’ zone, and over 40 different vendors there for the oc casion.Lindenwood begins its reclassification process to the NCAA Division I level during the upcoming academic year. The Lions will be included in Ohio Valley Conference reg ular season schedules and be eligible to com
Lindenwood University athletics take the major step to NCAA Division I, the highest level of collegiate sports competition in the country
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“We have a Division I program now so we are going to have a tailgate to match it,” Or rie Covert, Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement, said. “We are opening the doors and the gates to campus. Come see what we have going on. We have a lot of great things happening on campus and SEMO is going to be one of our rivals.”
It will be a historic day in Lindenwood University history and you are on the guest list.The school that has called St. Charles home since 1827 will be celebrating its move to NCAA Division I sports with a Commu nity Day. On Oct. 1, Lindenwood will have its first home football game against a Divi sion I opponent when it welcomes Southeast Missouri State to Hunter Stadium. Lindenwood announced its transition to the big-time, athletically speaking, earlier this year. Free tickets are available to com munity members who want to attend. They just need to visit luboxoffice.universitytick ets.com. will take people directly to secure their free tickets. The day will start with a family-friend ly, all-ages Lion Pride Tailgate set for a few hours before kick-off.
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“Hosting a blood drive coincides with the Lake Saint Louis Po lice Department’s core values of giving back to the community,” said Officer Susie Ochs, Community Resource Officer. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”
“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition. We urge eligible do nors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood,” Ochs said.
“This is not just about us but about you,” Coomer said. “Our success is your success.
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Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.
While the Lions are obviously familiar with us here, venturing to new territories will open up new “Regionally,doors. we are well known,” Coomer said. “But now we will be exposed to the east coast and west coast when a game is on TV. Or if one of our teams is traveling through an airport in Denver, and someone sees ‘Lind enwood University’ for the first time. When it comes to enhancing our brand recognition, it is Asinvaluable.”farasbeing the next Gainesville or Tus caloosa, St. Charles will have to walk before it can run. But at least now it is in the race.
Also, the amount of exposure Lindenwood will receive is nearly impossible to quantify. “You are going to see Lindenwood on the ESPN ticker,” Coomer said. “We will reach markets we have never touched before. This will help us not recruit just student-athletes but all students.”
You now have a Division I athletic program in your backyard.”
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On Oct. 1, Lindenwood University will celebrate its foray into Division I athletics with a Community Day, highlighted by a Lion’s Pride Tailgate and free tickets for its DI home football debut against Southeast Missouri State. Kickoff is 1 p.m. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Sept. 22, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center at 200 Civic Center Drive.
‘LINDENWOOD’ from cover pete in OVC Championships. Eligibility for Lindenwood to earn automatic bids to NCAA Championships begins in 2026-27, its first full season of full Division I member ship.The Lions are also affiliate members of the ASUN and the Summit League for a few se lect sports. Lindenwood is the 24th full-time member in the 75-year history of the Ohio Valley Conference. Lindenwood will join University of Arkansas at Little Rock, East ern Illinois University, Morehead State Uni versity, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, University of Southern Indiana, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee at Martin as OVC full member institutions.
For new Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Jason Coomer, having the athletics climb up to D-I is about matching the stan dards that have already been set in the LU classrooms.“Thisisabout stepping up with what is already going on around campus,” Coomer said. “From an academic standpoint, when it comes to the faculty and staff and the re search they have been doing, everyone has been leveling up except athletics. Until now.”
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O-negative, B-negative and A-negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is a universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients. To make an appointment go to redcrossblood.org and enter spon sor code: LSLPD or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process.
• Long-term care ombudsman services working to improve the quality of life for residents of long-term care through advo cacy, education and empowerment.).
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Professionals such as educators, service providers and vocational counselors are also welcome to at tend.“I’ve heard parents and young adults with disabili ties describe leaving high school as falling off a cliff, which is unfortunate,” said Skills Center Executive Director Todd Streff. “Schools help them navigate the educational system, but after graduation, re sources become harder to identify and coordinate. This conference will offer direction and inspiration to individuals, families and service providers of all kinds – with the goal of helping people with disabil ities understand their talents and pinpoint resources that lead to personal fulfillment.”
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• In-home service (personal care, homemak er, and respite services for non-Medicaid older adults).
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• Family caregiver support (caregiver respite, support groups, training, supplemental supplies like depends, liquid nutrition, du rable medical equipment, etc.).
Learn more about Missouri’s senior and dis ability services at health.mo.gov/seniors.
Attendance is free and includes lunch thanks to grants from the Saigh Foundation and LIFT. To register, visit
The BCI Skills Center will host a free Transition Planning Conference on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites located at Two Convention Center Blvd. in St. Charles. The conference will be an empowering event for young adults with disabilities and their families as they begin the pivotal process of transitioning out of high school toward adulthood and independence.
• Nutrition (both home-delivered and con gregate meals).
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• Information and assistance (helping to provide information to get the individual or their caregiver to the correct programs and services to meet their needs).
• Disease prevention and health promotion programs (programs designed to help old er adults stay healthy and address any dis eases they may have).
An easy-to-use resource line for Missouri se niors has been launched by the Division of Senior & Disability Services, a division of the Depart ment of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). In dividuals may call the resource line, input their zip code into their phones, and automatically be connected to their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for assistance. The toll-free number is 1-800-235-5503.“Missouri’sbest-kept secret is now easily ac cessible to all Missourians,” said Mindy Ulstad, DHSS Bureau of Senior Programs chief. “Being able to provide timely and informative assistance for Missouri seniors and caregivers through the resource line is another way that our agency is fulfilling our mission to be the leader in promot ing, protecting and partnering for health of all Missourians.”TheAAAshave professionals trained in infor mation and assistance that answer the calls, do an intake assessment, and assure the caller is get ting all of the appropriate services needed to keep them safe and healthy in the environment of their choice. The core program services are:
The AAAs also provide a variety of other ser vices to meet the needs of individuals in their areas. These services are available free to any one over the age 60 regardless of income. Family caregiver services can support any caregiver over the age of 18.
Danny Combs from Denver, Colorado will give the keynote address. Combs has a master’s degree in Education and is a board-certified cognitive special ist and a certified autism specialist.
When his son Dylan was diagnosed with autism, Combs formed Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) to help other kids like his own and their families. TACT serves individuals ages 5-30 liv ing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a variety of introductory workshops and career train ing in the skilled trades industry. TACT’s innovative programs help prepare individuals living with ASD for employment and long-term self-sufficiency.
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• Transportation. • Senior legal assistance (services provided by legal aids or private attorneys, paid for by the AAAs).
Submitted photo Danny Combs, founder and CEO of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT), will give the keynote address at the Disability Transition Planning Conference on Sept. 21 hosted by the BCI Skills Center.
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“I worked with him in track and field, and felt that he was an excellent coach. He’s well deserved of the honor that's for sure,” said Jacob. “He under stood his athletes and got the best out ofPrinsterthem.” would go on to teach and coach at Chaminade High School be fore retiring in 2011. During his career, Prinster main tained a strong connection to his Catholic faith. He said it was a con nection that was made stronger by his time at Duchesne.
Prinster explained, “(Head coach) Jim Williams was looking for an as sistant coach ... Frank said, ‘Hey, give John Prinster a call.’ I got the job as PE teacher and assistant varsity coach. I stayed there for 27 years. I also was a counselor for 24 years.” Frank Barro will be posthumously inducted into the GAC Hall of Fame this September as well.
In 1982, Prinster helped lead the St. Charles Pirates to the Missouri 4A State Football Championship, mak ing them the only St. Charles County school to win a state football champi onship at that time. Along the way, Prinster became head track coach and helped further the success of the program by winning the 1990 conference championship, and finishing fourth in 1991 and 1995. “I had a lot of good athletes,” he said. “We did Duringfantastic.”thistime, Prinster always maintained a friendly, yet competitive relationship with his alma mater. “It was pretty cool because the kids from Duchesne would come over and practice at (our facility) because we had an all-weather track,” he said. “It was good competing with each other ... It was just fun. There was a rival ry, but also they rooted for us, and we rooted for them.”
Stephen Jacob, athletic director at St. Charles High School from 1995 to 2006, worked with Prinster through out the 80s and 90s.
A committee of former and current athletes, coaches, and activities direc tors makes the final decision as to who is Prinsterinducted.will be recognized during a ceremony on Sept. 23 before the foot ball game at St. Charles High School.
Former St. Charles High School coach to be inducted into GAC Hall of Fame
Photo courtesy Duchesne High School On Sept. 23, John Prinster will be one of nine individuals inducted into the Gateway Athletic Conference Hall of Fame.
“My faith has always been pretty strong,” he said. “The various things they instilled in us in terms of living your faith and trying to continue to grow in your faith, that’s what I con tinued to do. It’s still very important.”
On Sept. 23, Duchesne alum John Prinster ‘73 will be one of nine indi viduals inducted into the Gateway Athletic Conference (GAC) Hall of Fame. Prinster was selected for his ac complishments as a football player at Duchesne, and to honor his 27 years of coaching at St. Charles High School. While at Duchesne he was very in volved in the sports program; he let tered three years in football, soccer, and track. He attended Southeast Missouri State University where he played football for a year and graduat ed with teaching certificates in PE and socialPrinsterstudies.coached freshmen football and eighth grade basketball for three years at Orchard Farm High School until a recommendation from his former Duchesne coach Frank Barro helped him secure a position with St. Charles High School.
Working in partnership with both the Wentzville and Lake St. Louis Police Departments, the club supports community outreach programs such as: Wentzville Ju nior Police Academy, Health and Fitness Fair, Lake St. Louis Open House, Polar Plunge and Holiday Trim a Tree. The club also sup ports two lending libraries within the community as well as collecting baby supplies for crisis nursery and studentOptimistparents.International is one of the world’s largest service club or ganizations with over 80,000 adult and youth members in 2,500 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and through out the world. Carrying the mot to “Friend of Youth,” Optimists conduct positive service projects that reach more than six million young people each year. To learn more about Optimist Internation al, please call 314-371-6000 or visit the organization’s website at www. optimist.org.
The GAC recognizes individuals based on their high school and posthigh school athletic accomplishments.
The Wentzville - Lake St. Louis Optimist Club has been serving the community since 1986. Reformed in 2017, the club’s mission is “help ing kid’s dreams come true.” The club inspires kids to be active com munity members through service by hosting the annual Turkey Trot race, benefiting Holt Cross-Coun try Team, and offering annual scholarship opportunities.
Submitted photo (From left) Jimmy Evrard stands with Cecil Raymer, Danny Ott, Jennifer Werner, Kaitlin McElfresh, Dr. Kelly Mantz, Ed Jurotich, Debra Raymer and Dianne Ohlms.
Members of the Wentzville-Lake Saint Louis Optimist Club donat ed $1,000 to North Point Middle School on July 14. The club met with the School Principal, Dr. Kel ly Mantz, Physical Education and Health Teacher, Jennifer Werner, and several other school and dis trict leaders to present the check to the P.E. Mantzdepartment.advisedthe donation will go toward purchasing the school’s archery screen which will be used by nearly every student who at tends North Point Middle School for years to come.
“For me (he and I) being inducted at the same time really is an honor,” said Prinster. “He did a lot for (Duchesne) to get things started. He was just a su per man who shaped a lot of us.”
Wentzville-Lake St. Louis Optimist Club makes donation to North Point Middle School
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Home Builders Association donates $15,000 to Faith Through Fire
On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2022 HBA President Jeremy Roth (Elite Development Services/ McBride Homes) (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $15,000 donation to Faith Through Fire’s CEO/founder Beth Wilmes. HBA member and CEO/chairman of Innsbrook Corporation Charlie Boyce (right center) sponsored the donation request. The donation will be used toward the building of a respite house for St. Louis breast cancer patients at Innsbrook Resort, a luxury lake and golf course community in Innsbrook. The House of Hope will provide mental health sup port to patients who need a break from the rigors of treatment and is one of four Faith Through Fire programs designed to help address the emotional needs of women di agnosed with breast cancer. The organization’s other programs in clude peer mentorship, a podcast and partnership with Build-ABear to help support the young children of breast cancer patients. The HBA is a local trade as sociation of nearly 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry.
The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with spe cial shelter needs.
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This summer Streets of St. Charles welcomed two new ten ants to the development, Sanc tioned Sneaker Collective and Milan Laser Hair Removal. Milan Laser Hair Removal is located at 1450 Beale Street #135 and Sanc tioned Sneaker is located at 1650 Beale Street #150. Streets of St. Charles is home to the second Sanctioned Sneaker Collective location in the St. Lou is area. Founded in 2020 by Chase Callahan and Gerad Ewing, Sanc tioned Sneaker Collective has a rotating stock of over 1,000 sneakers for people of all ages. They pride themselves on con necting the community through a common passion for sneakers. The store offers rare and exclusive footwear including Nike Air Jor dans and Adidas Yeezys. “We saw connectivity happen ing at Streets of St. Charles and jumped at the opportunity to find a home in a location that shared our same ideals and mission,” statedMilanEwing.Laser Hair Removal has become the largest hair removal company in the country with over 210 locations nationwide. Found ed in 2012 by two board-certified medical doctors, Milan ensures every procedure is performed by physicians or highly trained med ical professionals. Their conve nient hours and affordable prices starting as low as $29 a month have made laser hair removal at Milan an attractive alternative to waxing and shaving.
“We are so excited and proud to have Sanctioned Sneaker Col lective and Milan Laser Removal become a part of the Streets of St. Charles community,” stated Patty Kueneke, Manager, Proper ty Management and Leasing for Cullinan Properties. “We are al ways looking to provide new con cepts and amenities for those who visit the Streets of St. Charles!”
Sanctioned Sneaker Collective and Milan Laser Hair Removal open at Streets of St. Charles
Submitted photo Streets of St. Charles is home to the second Sanctioned Sneaker Collective location in the St. Louis area.
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare. Avoid thinking of the interview as your first step toward a new job. Once you set the appointment, it’s time to take a deeper dive to learn as much as you can about the company and position. Ideally, you did some of this legwork when you created a custom re sume and cover letter, but for the interview, you need to know more. After arming yourself with all the information you can, practice answers to questions you expect the interviewer to ask.
Consider these five tips to help you make a great im pression and land the job of your dreams:
“The devastation to our commu nity has been heartbreaking. As RE ALTORS, we know the importance of having a safe and secure place to live and are honored to provide mortgage or rental payment assis tance for those whose homes were impacted by the floods,” said Katie Berry, 2022 President of St. Louis REALTORS.ThroughOct. 28, residents who were displaced from or are dealing with severe damage to their prima ry residence may be eligible for a grant of up to $1,500 to assist with one month’s mortgage or rental payment. More details about this grant program, including an appli cation with required documenta tion, are available at missourireal tor.org.“We have encouraged REAL TORS across the region to connect with their friends, family, and cli ent network to let everyone know these funds are available to hope fully help ease some of the finan cial burden created by this terrible disaster,” noted Matt Becker, 2022 President of the St. Charles REAL TORS.Forthose who would like to con tribute to this grant program, do nations can be made to the Missou ri REALTORS Relief Fund through the following options:
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• By mail to Missouri REAL TORS, 2005 W Broadway, Suite 210, Columbia, MO 65203, with checks made pay able to “Missouri REALTORS Relief Foundation” (please do not send cash)
With so many job openings these days, you may think you’ll have an easy time sliding into a new role. Not so fast. Because of the huge number of options available and plenty of workers contemplating changes, you’re likely to encounter some competition to land the job you want. A solid interview can help you close the deal.
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• Online via PayPal at missouri realtor.org
2. Decide what the interviewer should know about you. Using the job description as a guide, create a list of points you want to communicate to show how your experience and knowledge fit the role. During the interview, pay attention to opportu nities for sharing these details about your skillset. Most interviewers will give you the opportunity to add information you haven’t covered; use this time to deliver a succinct summary of how you can succeed in the position.
Interviewing tips to help you land a new job
“The REALTORS Relief Foun dation was established in 2001 by then-President Richard Menden hall, from Columbia, Missouri, to respond to disasters like the floods in St. Louis. Since then, REAL TORS have contributed more than $35 million to communities across the country, including those im pacted by the Joplin tornadoes in 2011,” said John Mayfield, 2022 President of Missouri REALTORS.
5. Leave a lasting impression. Before you end the interview, ask for clear insight on the next steps in the process. Within 24 hours, send follow-up messages to each person you met with. Thank them for their time and include references spe cific to your conversation, such as elaborating on a question or reiterating a key point. This shouldn’t be a copy-paste message, but rather a tailored one to each individual. Close by reiterat ing your interest and how your skills are a fit. Find more advice for handling personal and profes sional challenges at eLivingtoday.com.
3. Create your own list of questions. An interview isn’t just about determining whether you’re a fit for a job; you also need to decide whether the job is a fit for you. Think about what you need to know in order to feel confident accepting an offer. You might organize your thoughts by con sidering what is essential in a new job and what aspects are “nice to have.”
4. Present yourself as a winning candidate. Impres sions are everything when it comes to interviews. Dress to impress with well-fitted clothing appro priate for the job and practice good grooming habits, including details like trimming your nails and minimizing distractions like pet hair. Arrive early enough that you’re not rushed or flustered when you check in for your appointment. Use good posture, a firm handshake and a clear, con fident voice. Speak authoritatively but respect fully and try to make the interview a comfort able, conversational exchange.
REALTORS provide $500,000 in relief after historic floods
In collaboration with the Na tional Association of REALTORS Relief Fund, Missouri REALTORS, St. Charles REALTORS, and St. Louis REALTORS made $500,000 in Disaster Relief available to Mis sourians impacted by the historic flooding that occurred in July 2022.
Current Chamber President Drew El well says the chamber giveback mission is one of the reasons he chose to get in volved with the organization.
Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce celebrates 20th anniversary
St. Charles County is reporting robust mid-year totals for 2022 housing and commercial construction permits that pace ahead of 2021 numbers.
O’Fallon led the region in single-fam ily construction with 197 permits, and the city of St. Peters led in multi-family construction with 304 units. New hous ing construction through May 2022 was estimated at more than $355 million. St. Charles County housing, commercial construction pacing ahead of 2021 totals Image courtesy St. Charles County
“The growth of the multi-family sector has pushed the overall residential per mit numbers to stay well ahead of 2021. With 1,546 combined residential units so far this year, we are now 271 units ahead of totals from this same timeframe last year—just over a 21 percent increase.”
More than 100 business owners and community organizations attended a 20th anniversary celebration for the Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. Held July 29, the breakfast event at Shamrocks Pub & Grill fea tured speakers, proclamations, comrad ery and Representativeslibations. from the offices of Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, State Representative John Wiemann, County Executive Steve Ehlmann, city of Cottleville and city of Weldon Spring were on hand to offer their support for the chamber and celebrate its impact on the local business community. Founding members – Scott Lewis, Mark Holguin and John Keegan – were recognized for establishing the cham ber two decades ago. Since that time, the chamber has grown from about 10 members to more than 400 today. Much of the growth, members say, can be attributed to the chamber’s give-back mission.“People want to be part of an orga nization that not only benefits them and their business, but provides op portunities to impact those in need,” said Wendy Berry, executive director. “Our chamber is different than other chambers in the area because we make a concerted effort to give back to the nonprofits and community organiza tions that do so much for so many in ourLastarea.”summer, when local Marine Jar ed Schmitz was tragically killed in Af ghanistan, chamber members, along with Farm & Home Supply and El la’s Fearless Heroes Lemonade Stand, raised $14,000 to benefit the Jared Schmitz Memorial Foundation. And that’s just one example. In the past eight years, the Cottleville-Wel don Spring Chamber of Commerce has raised more than $250,000 for nonprof its in our community. Organizations such as Community Living, Lutheran Senior Services, DASA, Child Advo cacy Center, Cottleville Firefighters Outreach, Marcy’s Project, St. Charles County Ambulance District, Sts. Joa chim & Ann Care Service, Alleluia Baskets, Backstoppers, Operation Food Search, Little Black Book Women in Business, Toys 4 Tots, Shoes & Hope, St. Charles Community College Foun dation and more have benefited from Chamber giveback initiatives.
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“Through July of this year, housing and commercial construction in St. Charles County continues to exceed year-to-date numbers in 2021,” says Director of Com munity Development Mike Hurlbert.
“I just love that as a chamber, we love our members and they in turn love and support so many great causes in our community,” he said. “There really is a symbiotic relationship between the local business community and local nonprofits; when we all work together, everyone wins.” The chamber is still accepting new members. The annual membership fee for most small businesses is $200. If you’d like to get involved, contact the chamber office at 636-336-2979.
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 glob al organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one com munity 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 gener ations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleski wanis.com. Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experi ence required.
Mondays: NAMI St. Lou is Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health con cerns 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.
A fall festival of dinner/dance and a silent auction will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon, to ben efit Crossroads Clinic. The clinic provides medical care to qualified individuals between the ages of 18 and 64 in St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, and Montgomery Counties who do not have Medicare/Medicaid or any insurance. Every visit is completely free. The dinner/ auction will be held tickets at $60 per person. To purchase tickets please contact Leslie Held at 636-399-6636.
Tuesdays: Mended Hearts This heart patient support group provides hospital visi tation 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 636-639-0875.
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 Tues day there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertain ment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.
Tuesdays: St. Louis Chap ter of the Alzheimer’s As sociation Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Alzhei mer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Olive Blvd. For more informa tion about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiv er Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl. Regis tration is requested before the first meeting.
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group If you have a family member or friend who is having mental health concerns there is a sup port group for you. It meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Grace Unit ed Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters.
The Cornerstone United Methodist Women and the Cover Girls Quilting Circle are sponsoring a quilt show and sale at the Cornerstone United Methodist Church at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The show will feature the quilts of local quilter Clifdel Dowl er. Items available for sale are baby quilts, throw quilts, table runners, and other handmade items. Admission is free (dona tions accepted). All donations will support the Cornerstone UMW and the Cover Girls Quilting Circle. Visit corner stoneofallon.org for more in formation.
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Mondays and Wednes days: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednes 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 pre vent falls. For more informa tion call 636-949-3372.
EVENTS Sept. 3: Car show Trinity Lutheran Church An nual 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 judg ing: 12 - 2 p.m. and awards: 3 p.m. for first through third place. 2022 proceeds to bene fit The Robertson Center and the Lincoln County Center of Aging (LCCOA). Questions or for an entry form email trini tytroymo@gmail.com or call Bryan Gooding at 636-7750306 or Jim Lalumondiere at 636-358-4358. Vendor spots available...call Deana Von Dach at 623-734-3630 to re serve yours today. Rain date is Sept. 10. Sept. 3-4: Labor on the Frontier Labor Day weekend the His toric Daniel Boone Home is having Labor on the Frontier. Saturday, Sept. 3 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) is dedicated to the fiber arts, both historic and mod ern. This event is free unless you are taking a tour of the Boone Home or taking one of the fiber arts classes (pre-regis tration is required). There will be artisans demonstrating and selling some of their work. At 11 a.m. there will be a Federal Era Fashion Show in the Chap el. Sept. 17: Charity dance The ladies of the Knights of Columbus are having their annual charity dance 6:30 –11 p.m. at 2199 Post Rd. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $20 and includes beer, soda, snacks and bottled water. There will be a silent auction, attendance prizes, 50/50 and door prizes. For tickets, please call Shirley Boyer or Lisa Neuman at 314566-0725.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more informa tion contact Jack Ross at 314287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.
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 ingshelpingnotbledofyahoo.com.gateway_parent_help@BILYisaprogramself-helpforparentsoftrouchildren(allages).Weareprofessionals,butparentseachother.Themeetarefreetoattend.
Oct. 21: Dinner/dance fundraiser
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise spec ified. 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 Candlelighters Women in Re covery 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.
Sept. 23: Business reunion In 1997, the Defense Depart ment closed the Aviation and Troop Commands located at 4300 Goodfellow Blvd. in north St. Louis. A 25-year reunion picnic is being orga nized for these fellow work ers and colleagues at Pavilion #3 at Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charles at 11 a.m. The event is open to all former employees, their families and friends. This is a bring your own food and bev erage affair. For further infor mation please contact Mary Ann Chorney at Chorneyma@ gmail.com.
Oct. 1: Quilt show
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.
Tuesdays: Cribbage Club Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for info.
Mondays: Cottleville Wel don Spring Kiwanis Club Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.
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Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting 7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.
Tuesdays: Diabetes sup port group A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except Novem ber and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Pla za, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Mey er at 636-625-5447.
Mondays: Measurement Mondays: 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mon days is a family-friendly breast feeding support group. We are open to all moms and momsto-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC pro gram so there will be informa tion about the program avail able 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 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 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thurs day morning.
The events listed in this section are the latest up dates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and re schedule info.
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 be ginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
ONGOING EVENTS
Tuesdays: NAMI St. Lou is Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health con cerns 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: Dardenne Pres byterian Church Basket ball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open Take Notice . . .
Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fair grounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always wel come. For more information visit ter.net.Charleswoodcarvers.com/http://www.stcharlesareaorcontactSappatcwsapp@char
The St. Charles County His torical Society is offering a free program titled “DNA, and Research,” including a look at the different major testing companies from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Charles County Heri tage Museum at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters. Doors will open at 6 p.m. to allow time to browse the current ex hibit at the museum. Register at SCCHS.ORG.
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: American Le gion 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
Tuesdays: Cribbage Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tues days at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win priz es and awards with semian nual tournaments. ACC sanc tioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.
Mondays: Optimist Club meetings
Mondays: St. Peters Rota ry Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-3696521.
Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-970-0013.
Wednesdays: Senior citi zen luncheon
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 infor mation call 314-504-5202
1st and 3rd Thursday: Ki wanis Club of O’Fallon Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fal lon at 12 noon Info: www.ofki wanis.com. Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting 7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fal lon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.orgwww. Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Any body welcome. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles. 3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. answers from page F-4from page F-1
Tuesdays: O’Fallon Gar den 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 and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experi ence 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.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Ro tary Club meetings O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Ren dezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more in formation, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Club Meets third Thursday of the month, 10:100 a.m. at the Mc Clay Library in St. Charles. Club does not meet in Decem ber. Info: denclub.org;www.fleurdelisgar
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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: Monthly vet erans coffee Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Se nior 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 camara derie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our coun try and share your experience. Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Tuesdays: Central Missou ri Railroad Association meeting This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad re tirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meet ings 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.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensi bly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Meth odist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314650-1014.
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more informa tion, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
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 As sociation at 636-625-8276.
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome. Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyte rian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No ex perience is necessary to join the group. For more informa tion, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
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 na tional 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 in formation.
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 organi zation that supports its mem bers in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
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Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
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Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636928-1928. Wednesdays: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyteri an Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prai rie 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 Wednes day of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: Charleswoodcarvers.com/www.stcharlesareaorcontactSapp.
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. Lou is Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951.
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: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all wom en’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restau rant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-on ly fishing club.
Thursdays: American Le gion meeting
On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentz ville. For more information call 636-327-6060.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
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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 ter.net.Charleswoodcarvers.com/http://www.stcharlesareavisitorcontactSappatcwsapp@char
Every first Wednesday of the month (except January and July), St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South in St. Charles will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Games (activities) held 12:30 -2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-946-6799. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Charity Bin go 6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veter ans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636-272-1945 or www.vfw post5077.org.
Thursdays: St. Charles Ro tary Club Meeting St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharles rotary.org.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thurs day of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-2581069 for more information.
Tuesdays: Cancer support group Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their care giver 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.
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The professional St. Louis Ambush soccer team is providing an opportunity at the Vetta Sports Com plex at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Rd. in Cottleville to play for the team Sept. 3 and 4 with check-in starting at 12 p.m. Attending the event will be Ambush own ers, coaches, and staff, with each participant being evaluated by the Ambush Coaching Staff. Sign up at www.STLAmbush.com
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“I am honored to become the new head track and field coach at Lindenwood University,” said Alexan der-Pompey. “I would like to thank our VP for In tercollegiate Athletics, Jason Coomer for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to working with the entire athletic department and the track and field student athletes. My family and I are excited for this opportunity and look forward to building on the rich tradition of athletics prominence here at Lin denwood.”“Weare very excited for our department and stu dent-athletes,” said Coomer. “We had many strong applicants through this process, with Nadia standing out as the right person to lead our student-athletes.
Lindenwood adds new head coach Lindenwood University recently hired Nadia Al exander-Pompey as the newest head coach of the men’s and women’s track & field teams, as she will also oversee the cross country programs.
The future SLU Billiken finished tied for third in the league in homers, ninth in the league in batting average and 11th in RBI.
Hoots player earns a spot on the All-Star squad
The O’Fallon Hoots, mem bers of the Prospect League, play their home games at CarShield Field. The Hoots announced that outfielder Patrick Clohisy has been named to the Western Conference All-Star Team for his performance during the 2022 season. Clohisy, a St. Louis-native and Chaminade prod uct, appeared in 48 games for the Hoots in 2022. He led the team in multiple categories including games played (48), hits (53), runs (43), doubles (14), home runs (10), RBI (37), walks (29) and stolen bases (21).
The respect that Nadia has earned nationally from her peers both as a coach and student-athlete was obvious during this process, only further confirm ing she was absolutely the coach we needed in St. Charles. To have someone of her caliber to lead our program is exactly what we were looking for as we continue to produce champions on and off the track/ course.Iwould also like to thank Senior Associate Athlet ics Director, Tom Wagganer, for all of his efforts in leading the search committee for this position. He and the committee put in an extensive amount of time to identify a strong applicant pool.”
Alexander-Pompey comes to Lindenwood after spending the last year at Louisiana Tech as the asso ciate head coach. She began a stint at Florida A&M, and was the head coach of the women’s program in 2020 and 2021, as the team earned USTFCCCA all-academic honors. Prior to her time in Tallahas see, Florida, Alexander-Pompey spent one season at Mississippi Valley State as the head coach, helping five athletes qualify for the 2019 NCAA East Prelims, the most in school history. During her stop, two ath letes earned USTFCCCA All-American recognition, while the women’s team earned NCAA Academic All-American honors.
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 Ras cals’ inaugural season, and co-host ed SportsRadioSTL.com, and is cur rently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.Prime TimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.
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*New coaching adds to excellence Ambush holds tryouts
Are traditional movie theaters in trouble in 2022? That’s a tough call. Some theater chains shut down during the pandemic while other focused on better hygienic practices to keep customers safe. Venues that stayed open, though, didn’t have the premium con tent needed to attract moviegoers. That could change with the anticipated films in the pipeline. In 2019, Zachary Levi, star of the TV series “Chuck,” put on cape and tights to play a superhero and the upcoming sequel, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” currently is in post-production, but the release date may shift to “Black2023.Panther: Wakanda Forever,” the fol low-up to the superhero adventure starring Chadwick Boseman, has become one of the most anticipated films of the year. Boseman passed away two years ago and the sequel has been slated for a November 2022 release. However, his role as King T’Challa won’t be recast. “Wakan da Forever” has already been pro moted at CinemaCon and the San Diego Comic-Con and it could be come one of the best attended mov ies of the fall. 2009’s “Avatar” was a stunning achievement in film, which meant fans have been eagerly waiting for the sequel. In anticipation of the release of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the original film was removed from Disney+ and will return to theaters on Sept. 23. On Twitter, director James Cameron said that since they remastered the original film for theaters, his team also created a new, eye-popping poster to celebrate. “The Way of Water” is scheduled for Dec. 16, with three sequels to follow. There’s great content waiting in the pipeline, but can Cineworld and other notable chains stay afloat in the meantime? Deadlines and other issues could delay even the most-an ticipated films. Of all the movies mentioned above, the new “Avatar” and the “Black Pan ther” sequel have the best chance to make it.
Recipe: Sweet summer treats that beat the heat
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Cineworld Group, owners of Regal Cinemas, recently announced it may file for bankruptcy. That news arrived months after movie theaters found footing with “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” a film that gave the industry a huge boost. After a 36year hiatus, Tom Cruise returned to the pilot’s seat for “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1986 summer blockbuster that crushed the competition. More recently, “Jurassic Park” stars Sam Neill and Laura Dern reprised their popular characters for what appeared to be the final chapter in that long-running fran chise.Just three years earlier; however, theaters thrived as Walt Disney and Marvel Studios dominated the 2019 box office. After seeing “Avengers: Infinity War” in 2018, Marvel’s fans were ready for “Avengers: Endgame,” the culmination of 11 years of planning and exe cution that grossed an estimated $2.8 billion. Prior to that, “Captain Marvel” arrived in the aters and introduced audiences to Carol Dan vers, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who gained superpowers. Disney released other bank able films that year, including Jon Favreau’s live-action “Lion King,” which grossed nearly $1.7 billion.
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Directions: In blender, blend watermelon, sugar, cornstarch, half-andhalf, lemon juice and whipping cream until smooth. Using ice cream maker, process gelato according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Because what you eat also pro vides a significant portion of dai ly fluids, fruits and vegetables like watermelon can help you and your family stay hydrated for whatever summer days bring your way.
Whether your family’s ideal summer day consists of swimming, hiking, biking or sim ply enjoying the sunshine, all that time in the heat calls for a sweet way to cool off. It’s hard to beat a homemade treat loaded with fa vorite summertime flavors that’s as cold and creamy as it is sweet and delicious.Foralighter, better-for-you solu tion, this Watermelon Gelato has about half the fat and fewer calo ries than traditional ice cream but with equally mouthwatering flavor. In fact, the word “gelato” means “ice cream” in Italian, and while the two frozen desserts have much in common, gelato is typically low er in fat with more density. If you’re looking for an added touch of tastiness, try adding a few chocolate chips to the mix in the last few minutes of churning in your ice cream maker, or simply add some on top before serving.
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To make whipped cream: When crust and curd are completely cooled, in large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Gently push cream to one side of bowl and pour in watermelon curd. Using spatula, gently fold cream and watermelon curd together until no streaks are Pourvisible. creamy watermelon mixture over graham cracker crust. Freeze dessert completely, 4-6 hours or Whenovernight.ready to serve, loosen sides with small spatula or butter knife. Turn out onto cutting board and use large spatula to flip so graham cracker crust is on bottom. Cut into eight bars and top each with basil leaf.
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It was a dark and rainy night in our part of town. It was too blus tery to go out for din ner and too early to go to sleep. My husband and I did what any oth er long-married cou ple would do; we got in our jammies and hun kered down for some mind-numbing televi sion. The only problem, what program to agree upon?Me: “It’s my turn to choose. How about ‘The Bachelorette?’ It’s going to be very intriguing to night.”Him: “What’s that about exactly?” “Well, a single lady gets to choose between sev eral men who could wind up as her husband.” “Does she even know these men?” “No, she’s never met them before in her life.” “Sounds lame. Is there kissing involved?” “Oh “Evenyeah.”more lame. I’m gonna say a strong NO to “Butthat.”it’s the final episode and we’ll find out who gets the “Somerose.”random men and a woman who have cameras in their face are going to be truthful about their feelings?! Bunk!” I was silently seething, but gave in. We finally agreed on something fun and entertaining for both of us – a murder program. Halfway into the show we took a break to analyze it. “Who do you think the murderer is?” I asked. “Not sure yet, but the motive is probably one of three things: greed, such as an insurance policy, a new love interest or robbery.” “Interesting. Well, this should be an easy case.” I got up and made us each a fruit shake then added, “You forgot a motive.”“What’s“Revenge.that?” You know when some one makes you mad and the score has to be“Hmm,evened.”I missed that one.”“Yeah, you know like when someone doesn’t get to choose their TV show…again.” He eyed me warily. “So, for revenge the wife slips her annoying husband one of those antifreeze smoothies; the kind with no taste, no color and no lingering ev idence.”Suddenly he began to gag and cough like he was going to fling a lung out through one of his nose“Ohholes.Sweetie,” I said as I pounded his back. “Whatever brought that on?” He passed me his half empty glass and mo tioned for me to take it away. Aww, life’s lessons. Sometimes they can be so mean, yet so necessary.
