CNSTC: September 15, 2021

September 15, 2021

Working on the railroad

Around Town Missouri Explorers program expanded this fall to commemorate the bicentennial. Pg. 3

16th annual Sky Wars pits pyrotechnic experts against each other in invitational fireworks championship.

Pg. 4 Wentzville Historical Society to host fourth annual Cemetery Tour.

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Special Section Senior Living. Pg. 6

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Submitted photos Members of the St. Charles Model Railroad Club take part in a Scale Trains event held recently in O’Fallon. The club is located inside Fort Zumwalt Park and is open for visitors on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only.

The St. Charles Model Railroad Club has tinkered with trains since the early 1980s at their clubhouse in O’Fallon’s Fort Zumwalt Park

By Brett Auten All aboard.

Tucked away in O’Fallon’s Fort Zumwalt Park, and located just to the northeast of the lake, is a small clubhouse where the outside world takes a backseat.

The St. Charles Model Railroad Club made its first departure in the early 1980s with a dozen members sharing an enthusiasm for model railroading.

The club was started, simply, to enhance the

enjoyment of the hobby. There was study of prototype railroads so that the members could apply that knowledge to their modeling. And, it provides a forum where new ideas and techniques in modeling could be explored.

Paul Molitor was just a teenager in the 1990s when a relative invited him to drop by the clubhouse. And he’s been there ever since.

Molitor is the club’s president, a title he’s held for the last three years.

The attraction to the club is varied, but also common.

“It has sentimental memories,” Molitor said.

“Maybe you, or your dad or someone in your family, had a train set when you were younger. Or you remember one going around the Christmas tree.”

Once inside the train modeling bubble, interests are widespread.

“Some like the electronic aspect of it,” Molitor added. “Others are more detail oriented.”

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‘RAILROAD’ from cover but also advance the hobby, through demonstrations and education so that things won’t return to the way it was 15 years ago. In the modular train world, just before 2010, a lot of clubs were folding up and most enthusiasts went “underground.”

Membership is open to anyone 15-years-of-age with a love of trains. There is a Junior Membership with an adult sponsor also available. A membership form can be printed out and brought to any club meeting.

Along with hosting an annual January show at St. Charles West High School, the club is tied in with anything going on at the park, like the Celebration of Lights. It’s open for visitors on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only and is the only HO Scale club in the region. Members are able to run on the club’s track when you want to.

“You have full access,” Molitor said. “The layout is yours, with respect to the other members.”

It’s also an apprenticeship where one can learn from the legion of years of experience available.

“I have been doing this for 40 years and I’m still learning,” Molitor said. “It’s a well-rounded group with a big knowledge base. Do you want to know how to make a piece of scenery look weathered?

Or how to decal a locomotive? They will know how to do it.”

For more information, visit www.stcharlesrailroadclub.org.

Submitted photo The St. Charles Model Railroad Club was founded in 1981 and is open to anyone 15-years-old and over.

Wentzville residents launch Fetch! $74,500 raised at Brett Hull’s Pet Care business serving O’Fallon Junction House Charity Golf and the surrounding area Tournament to Benefit the Cystic Fetch! Pet Care, America’s largest franchised provider of professional dog walking and in-home pet sitting services, is bringing its experienced and caring sitters to O’Fallon and surrounding cities, such as Wentzville, St. Peters and Lake Saint Louis.

Husband and wife team Alicia and Scott Verhey launched Fetch! Pet Care O’Fallon in July to serve pet owners in the area.

With a focus on exceptional service and reliable care, the Verheys offer a wide range of services for furry, feathered and scaly family members, including puppy check-ins, private dog walking, pet sitting, overnight care and transportation.

“We were researching business opportunities that would provide flexibility and allow us more time with our young family, and when we learned about Fetch! we knew it was a perfect fit,” said Alicia. “As dog owners and animal lovers, we recognized the need for trusted pet care services in the area and did not hesitate to join the Fetch! family.”

In addition to managing their new business, Alicia serves on the School Board for St. Joseph School in Wentzville. Also, as a way to give back and further indulge their love of animals, the Verheys volunteer at local animal shelters and the Wildlife Rescue Center in Ballwin.

The Verheys hand-pick and thoroughly train each dog walker and pet sitter on their team. Each pet care provider is bonded, insured, background checked and has specialized skills in caring for dogs, cats, birds and other small caged animals. To establish a relationship between the pet sitter or walker and the prospective client, and to ensure a good fit for all, Fetch! offers a free consultation.

Clients are encouraged to utilize the company’s mobile app for scheduling and communicating with team members. The app includes features such as GPS tracking to enable clients to locate their animal during a walk and a journal for the sitter’s notes, photos and more.

For a free consultation with a member of the O’Fallon team, call 636-377-0067 or email ofallon@fetchpetcare.com.

Fibrosis Foundation

Submitted photo More than $74,500 was raised to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Aug. 28 at Brett Hull’s Junction House Charity Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville.

More than $74,500 was raised to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Aug. 28 at Brett Hull’s Junction House Charity Golf Tournament at Bear Creek Golf Club in Wentzville. Brett Hull, St Louis Blues legend and NHL First Ballot Hall-Of-Famer, served as the event’s honorary chairman and played in the Four-Man StepAside Scramble Tournament which attracted 144 golfers.

“I want to thank each and every one of the sponsors, donors, players, and volunteers who made this sold-out event even possible,” said Hull. “I’m so proud to be part of an event that because of everyone in the community’s help, generosity, and continued support, we were able to help the foundation continue making strides in adding new tomorrows for all of the kids out there being affected by Cystic Fibrosis.”

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

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Missouri Explorers program expanded this fall to commemorate the bicentennial About 1,500 Missourians have registered to travel to various part of the state as part of Missouri Explorers, an official bicentennial program to encourage families, individuals and small groups to travel the state, safely, and participate in fun challenges to learn more about Missouri history and culture. Participants in the Missouri Explorers program receive a button after registering and a list of challenges to earn additional buttons. Participants are asked to submit a photo of each stop in their challenge and to share their photos on social media using the hashtag #moexplorers.

There are 28 challenges in the program, including the African-American Heritage, Boone’s Lick Road, Butterfield Trail, German Heritage Corridor, City of Fountains, Capitol City, Forest Park Adventure, Missouri Lakes, Missouri State Parks 21 for ‘21, Native-American Heritage, French Colonial Heritage, Travel the Mother Road, Histor-

ic Gems of St. Louis, Libraries in the Lou, Missouri Conservation, A Walk Through Time: Missouri Cemeteries, Winding down in Wine Country and the Way of American Genius exploring innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders who helped shape American history, culture and life.

“Throughout the year, we have added more challenges for folks to either travel across the state or explore a little closer to home and, hopefully, come away with a better understanding of Missouri’s diversity and unique cultural and historical places and people,” said Michael Sweeney, coordinator for Missouri’s bicentennial.

From now through November, the Missouri Explorers Program is open to anyone who is interested in traveling and learning more about the geographic and cultural diversity of the state. The program is free, but registration is required to receive merit buttons. Guides to

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each challenge are listed on the missouri2021.org. Travelers are asked to abide by COVID-19 safety guidelines for each location.

Missouri 2021 is a statewide initiative of the State Historical Society of Missouri to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities and people. Keep updated on all Missouri 2021 happenings at missouri2021.org and by following the bicentennial on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ missouri2021.

Innsbrook’s annual car and truck show scheduled to return this fall Innsbrook’s annual fall Car and Truck Show will return on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Charrette Creek Commons, located just 45 minutes west of St. Louis inside the Innsbrook Resort gates. People of all ages are invited to cruise in and experience the beauty of Innsbrook while exploring and learning about the unique collection of vehicles on display. This event is free and open to the public.

Car and truck lovers of all ages have been attending this event since 2010 and car owners are excited to showcase their stunning collection of vehicles to the public this fall.

“This is a great opportunity for auto enthusiasts to showcase their unique vehicles while also sharing their passion for their hobby with people in the community,” said Innsbrook Activities Director, Tracy Dickherber. “Plus, attendees will get to enjoy concessions, live music and have the opportunity to vote for their favorites in their respective categories.”

All attendees can view the displayed vehicles in the parking lot of the amenity complex. Vehicles will be registered under one of 12 categories, and the winners will be voted on by the spectators.

Judging for the Car and Truck Show will take place at 2 p.m., with awards at 2:30 p.m. Awards will be presented to winners in the following categories: • 1900-1949 (domestic) • 1950-1979 (domestic) • 1980-2000 (domestic)

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• 2000-Present (domestic) • 1900-1979 (foreign) • 1980-Present (foreign) • Off-Road • Street Rod • Rat Rod • Special Interest • Best in Show (people’s choice) • Best in Show- Runner Up Innsbrook’s Car & Truck Show supports local charities and, last year, raised nearly $1,000 for God Cares - Veterans Support Ministry. This year’s event will again benefit God Cares, now called the Warrior Transition Network Foundation, which serves veterans’ needs for employment and financial support in Missouri. For more information about the organization, please visit https://www. god-cares-ministry.org/. Interested sponsors may contact Tracy at 636-928-3366 Ext. 9213.

“We are looking forward to seeing the impressive car and truck showcase, and enjoying the food, fun and festivities against the backdrop of our resort community’s beautiful setting in nature,” said Dickherber. “Come check out all Innsbrook has to offer!”

To enter your vehicle in the Car and Truck Show, pre-register by Oct. 1 for $20 by emailing activities@innsbrook-resort.com, or register in-person on the day of the show for $25.

Call 636-928-3366 x9213 or email activities@ innsbrook-resort.com for information.

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16th annual Sky Wars pits pyrotechnic experts against each other in Wright City

By Brett Auten

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Rob Cima makes no apologies about it.

“We will ruin your Fourth of July fireworks … forever,” he said.

What started out as four guys gathering somewhere south of St. Louis, has grown into its 16th incarnation.

Sky Wars will hold its 16th annual invitational fireworks championship on Sept. 25 near Innsbrook in Wright City.

Billed as a two-hour long fireworks championship, Sky Wars is one of the only pyrotechnic competitions in the United States. Along the way, Sky Wars had stops in Springdale and Eureka before landing in Wright City for what is now its second year. The growth has come via word of mouth.

The more than two-hour long fireworks championship will feature invitation-only “pyrotechnicians,” who are considered among the nation’s top fireworks choreographers, will create spellbinding “pyromusicals” or what Cima calls, “concerts in the sky, that combine the artistry of music and pyrotechnics.

This year’s show will start with the national anthem accompanied by a – you guessed it – fireworks display followed by a 21-gun salute to honor first responders and the men and women in uniform.

Then comes the competition of explosive combat that takes a combination of artistry and ingenuity as the rules limit the specific types and amount of fireworks and the time frame.

This year’s participants include:

Submitted photo Sky Wars will hold its 16th annual invitational fireworks championship on Sept. 25 near Innsbrook in Wright City.

Alfredo “AJ” Plata of Sandwich, Illinois; Scott Schuh of Neenah, Wisconsin and James Howard of San Antonio, Texas.

Next is the Unlimited Shows, where the choreographer can include as many fireworks as they’d like.

The Fireball Dudes from Memphis, who hold a world record for their signature gasoline fireballs, follow with their displays of enormous fireball extravaganzas.

“It’s a different thing,” Cima said. “These are 300-foot high walls of fire.”

The Pro Show closes the evening. This year’s participants: RKM Fireworks of Edwardsburg, Michigan; Casabella Pyrotechnics of Lanesville, Indiana and a huge closing show by Spirit of 76/Stellar Fireworks of Columbia and Wichita, Kansas.

To compete, there is an application process which includes experience, references and video of previous work.

“It’s a small community,” Cima

said. “Chances are, if you are doing something cool, someone we know will vouch for you.”

The majority of the tools to create these tapestries can be bought at the familiar tents strewn roadside around the Fourth of July. There will be the occasional 12-inch shells, which are larger than the ones used at the Arch, sounding off.

According to Cima, sales for the 8,000-ticket event are humming along. Sky Wars will have a children’s festival area from 2 – 7 p.m., and there also will be more than 20 food trucks and food vendors to choose from.

Sky Wars is a product of the nonprofit Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MOPyro) whose purpose is to promote safe use of fireworks. United States and its nonprofit partners Wags & Whiskers (formerly the Concerned Citizens for Animal Care of Warren County) will host a canned food drive at the show to benefit Operation Food Search and AGAPE.

Wentzville Historical Society to host fourth annual Cemetery Tour Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on Oct. 2 at Linn and South Linn Cemetery, for their fourth annual Cemetery Tour. They will tell the stories of ten people buried in the cemeteries. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, or in-person at Ellbee’s and Ehll’s Western Auto.

Tickets will also be available the date of the event at the cemetery.

Tours begin at 1 p.m. and the last tour will start at 4 p.m. For those that have difficulty walking there will be golf carts available to escort you around.

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For more information, please visit the Wentzville Historical Society’s website at wentzvillehistoricalsociety.org.

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What is a colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy looks for changes or abnormalities in the colon and rectum. It is performed by inserting a small camera at the end of a tube into the rectum, which allows the doctor to view the entire inside of the colon. The most common reason for a colonoscopy is to screen for colon cancer and colon polyps. It can also identify signs of ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis and Crohn’s disease as well as the cause of symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding and chronic diarrhea.

Not only is it an important screening tool, but it can also be used as a therapeutic method to remove polyps and decompress a colonic twist, among other uses.

Why should I be concerned about colon cancer?

Approximately 150,000 new cases of colon cancer occur annually in the United States. Of those cases, approximately 53,000 Americans die, accounting for 5% of all cancer deaths. Fortunately, these rates have been declining since the late 1980s. This improvement can be attributed in part to the detection and removal of colon polyps through routine colonoscopies, as most colon cancers grow from polyps.

When should I get a colonoscopy?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Physicians recommend colonoscopies begin at age 50. However, the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommends they begin at age 45 for African Americans, as it occurs at higher rates among this group. Someone with a family history of colon cancer may also have an earlier colonoscopy based on the age of the relative who had colon cancer. While colonoscopies are recommended every 10 years, the frequency of subsequent colonoscopies depends on your results.

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To clean your colon in preparation for a colonoscopy, your doctor will prescribe polyethylene glycol, ensuring all digested food is cleared from your body. They’ll also provide you with more specific instructions on how much to drink and when to drink it prior to your colonoscopy.

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Special ways to celebrate grandparents Ask anyone to recall their most treasured childhood memories, and you’re likely to hear tales about time spent with loved ones, grandparents in particular. As an adult, you may find yourself wondering how to help your kids create those magical moments with their grandparents. However, strengthening their bond with a beloved grandparent may be easier than you think.

Take a trip back in time. Asking your grandparents about the good ol’ days may seem cliche, but it’s a wonderful way to discover new reasons to appreciate your elders as unique individuals with intriguing perspectives. Encourage your kids to ask their grandparents what life was like during their youth or how they imagined life in the 2020s would be.

They can compare notes on their bucket lists; they might even find something to cross off the list together. If you share a

love of history, talk through the family tree and capture all the stories that define your family through the years.

Hit the road together. It’s often said that there’s no better way to get to know a person than to travel together. Pick a new place and make it an adventure to remember for your kids and their grandparents. Map out the route together as a family, choosing the landmarks, activities and pitstops you want to make along the way. Be sure to document the journey as a precious keepsake for yourself and your kids, and package those memories in a photobook or scrapbook as a gift for the next birthday or holiday.

Create a care package. If distance keeps you apart, you can still find creative ways for your children to spend time with their grandparents. Assemble a package with some of their favorite

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Relax in a rocker. Settling into a comfy seat and rocking your cares away only gets better when you share the moment with someone dear to your heart. Gather your kids to sit back, relax and enjoy a thoughtful conversation with their grandparents while soaking up the time and simply unwinding together.

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Play best of five or create a tournament and play rounds against other family members, too.

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Fleur de Lis Garden Club presents Garden of the Month for August Fleur de Lis Garden Club presents Garden of the Month Award for August 2021 to Tom Whitehead and his wife Madeline. The Whiteheads received a gift card for Parkview Gardens Nursery, which supplies many types of annuals and perennials. They also displayed the “Garden of the Month” sign in their garden for the month of August.

The Whitedheads have cultivated their two-acre lot with a plethora of grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees.

The garden includes obedient plant, flocks, crepe myrtle, elephant ears, peonies, common sunflowers, surprise lilies, iris, lily turf, live forever, cock’s comb, sweet pea, day lilies, lily of the valley, glyceria maxima (reed sweet grass) and earthwalker sunflowers. The flowers and grasses are artfully arranged in many beds around the house and garage.

The Whiteheads have lived at 2098 Hanley Road in Dardenne Prairie for 45 years and have always gardened on their land. Madeline’s mother always had a garden and her love of caring for plants carried over to her daughter. Tom said his wife is the mastermind and he provides the hard labor. He recently placed heavy pavers

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around a flower bed and created trellises and even a gazebo.

If you are interested in gardening and have or know of a garden in St. Charles County worthy of consideration for this 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 on the third Thursday of the month at varied locations at 6 p.m. Visit www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org for more details. All are welcome.

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Take Notice . . .

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

EVENTS Sept. 18: Open house

Join the St. Charles County Police Department for its annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 101 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. The public is invited to participate in behindthe-scenes tours, technology demonstrations, K9 appearances, an SCCPD vehicle and equipment gallery, safety presentations, children’s activities, special guest appearances, giveaways, a Kona Ice and Moving Munchies benefit for The Backstoppers, and more! Stop by and get to know your SCCPD. For more information, visit sccmo.org/Police or call 636-9493057.

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Historical

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Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society for their next general membership meeting at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main Street in Wentzville. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a catered meal for $15. Everyone is welcome. For dinner reservations, please contact Bill Vehige at 636-272-5506 by Sept.

19, or you can email at WentzvilleCHS@mail.com.

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter. net or 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

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 636-206-5306.

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 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com.

BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages).

We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

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

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

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

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Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County registration begins at 8 a.m. at St Charles Community College. Reg-

Sept. 25: Craft fair

The Eighth Annual Christmas in September Craft Fair takes place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

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

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

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

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 unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 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 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219-0553.

Mondays: 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 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb preSchool, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

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

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

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-2338032.

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A diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month except November and December from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker each month. Questions? Call Amanda Meyer at 636-625-5447.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636-206-2483.

You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-379-2505.

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

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

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

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

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer

8www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 15, 2021 patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor.

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in 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. 314-369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

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

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

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new additions to be the stars of the future.”

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Ambush to hold another camp Ambush sign three players from tryout camp The St. Louis Ambush will hold their second The St. Louis Ambush plays professional soccer round of open tryouts Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 at Vetta in the MASL with their home games at the Family Sports St. Charles, located at 1425 St. Peters CotArena in St. Charles starting in November. tleville Road in Cottleville.

The Ambush has added several players who Prospective participants must register online at participated in open tryouts held earlier this www.STLAmbush.com/tryouts. month.

The Ambush will kick off their 2021-22 season Thomas Kemennu (who goes by Tommy or in late November with the home opener slated for TK) is a native of White Lake, Michigan.

Black Friday, Nov. 26.

He played collegiate soccer at Evergreen State ~~~Big opportunity for future soccer professionCollege in Olympia, Washington and played for als the Oly Town Artisans in the Evergreen Premier League and Michigan Stars FC in the National Lindenwood lady’s field hockey shut out FrostIndependent Soccer Association. Kemennu has burg State primarily played midfield and defensive posiLindenwood University Lions defense held tions. their opponent touch the entire game and took Kemennu said, “I’m excited to meet and play the match 4-0. for the fans in St. Louis and am looking forward The Lions scored two goals in the second quarto a successful season.” ter, as Isabella Shannon found Izzy Folan for a Chris Favela (who goes by Tito) is a goalkeeper score and Pauline Terwindt assisted on an Allie who hails from Kansas City.

Hosto netter. Lindenwood out shot Frostburg, He played collegiate soccer at Kansas City Kan- 15-1 in the first half of the match. sas Community College and thanked the AmThe final two points of the game for the Lindenbush for this opportunity, saying, “I hope to help wood club were scored in the third, on a Makenthe team in any way I can and be a good team- na Rugani solo score and a Rachel Goebel finish mate. While I’m happy and the kid inside me is from Hosto. In the third quarter, the Lions finjumping I know there’s work to be done so I’m ished with one more shot than its opponent, 6-5 ready to face these new challenges! I look forward and did not face a shot from the Bobcats at any to being a part for the Ambush family and I can’t point in the fourth quarter. wait to get started! Pura vida!” *Tough ‘D’ Wyatt Fowler grew up in Olathe, Kansas.

His collegiate career was spent at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas and also played for Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, Sunflower State FC in both MASL3 and in the may be educated in business but United Professional Soccer League. he lives and breathes sports. As When asked to share his feelings about join- a fan or an athlete, Gary is all ing the Ambush, his focus was clear. “I’m here sports all the time. He hosted a to win,” he said. Fowler’s usual positions are radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ forward and midfield.

Ambush co-owner and General Manager Jeff inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently Locker said, “We were impressed with the level hosting a Health show on 97.1 of talent that participated in the open tryouts. FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

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Recipe: A breakfast worth waking up for

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Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

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.

Servings: 12 Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. You’re moving slow and cuddled up warm under the blankets. However, your stomach is growling which means eventually you are going to have to arise.

When you do stumble out of bed, it’s time to get the day started with a delicious casserole on your plate.

It’s a warm, freshly baked Overnight Apple Cinnamon Fresh Toast Casserole.

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 package (20 ounces) French bread, cubed, divided 1 can (20 ounces) apple pie filling 9 eggs 1 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional (optional) 2 tablespoons milk, plus additional (optional)

Directions:

Cover with aluminum foil and chill overnight.

Spray 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Heat oven to 325 F.

In baking dish, add 10 ounces cubed French bread in bottom of dish. Pour apple filling over bread. Top with remaining cubed French bread. Set aside.

Let cool 10-15 minutes.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.

Remove foil and bake 50-60 minutes.

In small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk. Add additional, if needed, until pourable glaze is reached. Drizzle over casserole before serving.

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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ heading to theaters in November (hopefully)

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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.

n the fall of 1983, teaser trailers for “Ghostbusters” were playing in theaters. The footage showed Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis wearing jumpsuits while chasing supernatural creatures for profit. Aykroyd and Ramis also wrote the screenplay while Murray agreed to do the film only if Columbia Pictures agreed to back a remake of “The Razor’s Edge” with Murray as the lead. With a budget of $25-$30 million, “Ghostbusters” became a massive box office hit and Ray Parker, Jr. earned an Oscar nod for the enduring title song.

In 2019, teaser trailers for Jason Reitman’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” arrived in theaters.

The footage shows a family relocating to a rundown farmhouse left to them by their grandfather, Dr. Egon Spengler (Ramis). The property is not the usual farm as Phoebe (McKenna Grace), daughter of Callie (Carrie Coon), soon discovers. She uncovers Ghostbuster’s equipment, including a ghost trap and jumpsuits that belonged to Egon. There was more to Grandpa than she knew.

“Afterlife” comes after director Paul Feig’s 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot staring four very talented women: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Unfortunately, the core cast does not become a cohesive whole in this version. The four leads do their own thing with little teamwork or bond-

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ing. “Thor” star Chris Hemsworth also is totally wasted as the handsome but dense secretary Kevin Beckman. It is a noble effort, but the heart and soul of the franchise are missing here.

Will “Afterlife” finally make it to the big screen? The outlook is more positive for the scheduled Nov. 19 release date. Ironically, Columbia Pictures should be grateful to Marvel Studios because the positive box office returns of “Shang Chi” show that movie fans are making their way back to theaters. Paramount’s “Top Gun: Maverick” has been grounded until May 2022, but ECTO 1 has a full tank of gas and is ready to roll.

So what can we expect from this film? McKenna Grace’s Phoebe has some nice moments in the trailer that reveal her grandfather’s enduring legacy. Phoebe is smart, adventurous and discovers that the Ghostbusters vehicle has

a gunner seat that’s perfect for chasing pesky ghosts. Paul Rudd (“Ant Man”) plays Mr. Grooberson, a teacher at Phoebe’s school who is a big fan of the Ghostbusters and can identify a ghost trap at one glance.

“Afterlife” also has callbacks to the original film as well, including references to Ivo Shandor, the architect for the building at 55 Central Park West that is now known as “Spook Central.” Shandor worships the Sumerian deity Gozer and he set up a mining company in the same town as Phoebe and her family. It’s likely that Egon Spengler had relocated to keep tabs on Shandor and his Gozer activities.

Even with ever-changing release dates, there’s more than a ghost of a chance that “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” will make it to theaters in time for Thanksgiving. It would add some real spirit to the holidays.

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Crossword: TV Couples

‘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.

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t was National Dog Day last month. I told my cats and they were so excited. “ B o w - f r e a k i n’ wow!” muttered my fat cat while he licked his toes as if there were bacon grease wedged in between.

“Rude!” I said. “We should be inclusive with all species; you know diversity and all that stuff. Let’s go out to the fence and make friends with the neighbor’s dog.”

“I totally agree. In fact I’ve got a little present for our dog-friend, Snippy,” said my skinny cat.

“Wonderful.”

That was progress, rather like peace between North and South Korea. The he gagged up a neatly packaged hairball.

“You two! You need to get out more and enlarge your circle of friends.”

“The only thing I need to enlarge is my belly,” said the fat one. “And it’s telling me snack-time is way overdue.” He snapped his pudgy fingers at me. “Fishy crackers please, waitress. And make sure they’re the tasty cream-filled ones this time or there’ll be no tip for you.”

I served up their snacks then ushered them outdoors to the fence.

“Okay kitties. We’re going to be on our best behavior and no fighting, okay?”

The skinny one batted at a fly and the fat one ate it. They then stared at me crossly as if I had served them up fishy snacks without the cream centers. I swear they were absolutely cream-filled!

Soon Snippy came trotting along the fence line and saw us. He began jumping up and down with his tongue and tail wagging then he spun around

in circles like a bee had stung his backside.

“This is embarrassing,” said the skinny one. “Please make it stop.”

“Is he suffering some kind of seizure?” exclaimed the fat one. “It’s enough to make me toss my fishy snacks.”

Snippy then began barking uncontrollably and jabbed his nose through the fence posts.

“Oh no he didn’t!” yowled the fat one. “He did not just enter our property without my express written consent.”

He then unsheathed his weapon of destruction and gave the Snipster’s nose a taste of finely sharpened claw.

The skinny one then tossed his present at the dog. The hairball stuck firmly over his left eye.

Snippy ran away yelping with his tail between his legs.

For diversity, tomorrow we’ll try beefy cheddar snacks instead of fishy.

Dog gone

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. Sweeney Todd’s weapon 6. It’s in the hole?

9. Plural of #6 Across 13. Soft palate dangler 14. Each one for himself?

15. Red Cross supply 16. Short skirts 17. Flightless bird 18. Wavelike patterned silk 19. *Philip Banks’ wife 21. *Dre Johnson’s wife on “Black-ish” and occasional site around rain storm 23. 31st of the month, e.g.

24. E-mailed 25. Digital audio workstation 28. Essence of idea 30. Mouth infection 35. Fusses 37. Burden or load 39. Official language of Lesotho 40. Choose politically 41. Sashay 43. Thailand, formerly 44. All worked up 46. One assigned menial work 47. Rancher’s unit 48. Blue jeans 50. Famous Scottish lake 52. A cause of inflation 53. Number one 55. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s guitar 57. *Stars Hollow Luke’s love

interest 61. *Louise Jefferson’s husband 64. Like a solitaire player 65. Government Printing Office 67. Home to BYU 69. Request to Geico 70. Calendar mo.

71. Gladdened 72. 36 inches 73. *Jake and ____ of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” 74. Rub off DOWN 1. Cuba Libre ingredient 2. Tel ____, Israel 3. Pueblo tribesman 4. Good will branch 5. Leveling to the ground 6. Congregation’s echo 7. *Mitch’s husband in “Modern Family” 8. Accustom 9. Long, long time 10. Baby container 11. German currency 12. Old World duck 15. The ____, an English rock band from the ‘80s 20. Goodbye to amiga 22. Marching insect 24. Classroom attendee 25. *Patrick’s fiance on “Schitt’s Creek” 26. Dig, so to speak

27. King of the gods in Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” 29. Barber shop sound 31. Civil Rights icon 32. Ancient city in Africa 33. *Javen’s companion on “Temptation Island” or Lamb Chops’ puppeteer 34. *Marge Simpson’s husband 36. Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 38. Kind of gin 42. Follow as a consequence 45. Bald Eagle to Americans, e.g.

49. Old Man’s turf, according to Hemingway 51. Capital of the Republic of Macedonia 54. Fraternity letter 56. Trial’s partner 57. Like a doily 58. Paella pot 59. Big cat sound 60. Blyton or Bagnold 61. Like a bloody horror movie 62. Romantic painter Francisco ____ 63. December 24 and 31, e.g.

66. *Jim’s co-worker and wife on “The Office” 68. Type of poem

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