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September 22, 2021

Puppy party in St. Charles

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Submitted photos The Second Annual Paw Parade will be held on Oct. 9. The Paw Parade will travel down Second Street to Clark Street, ending at Main Street and Clark. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for best dressed and those without pets can also join.

To help mark the joining of forces between the city of St. Charles and Five Acres Animal Shelter, Paw-toberfest is set for Oct. 8 and 9

By Brett Auten So far, it has been a purrfect partnership.

To help mark the joining of forces between the city of St. Charles and Five Acres Animal Shelter, Paw-toberfest is set for Oct. 8 and 9.

It’s a weekend of activities for you and your pet with all of the proceeds going towards the care and treatment of some of the county’s four-legged residents.

On Friday, Oct. 8, the Trails for Tails Glow Run will be at Frontier Park. Trails for Tails is a 5K and a one-mile run or walk. Vendor fair and registration start at 5 p.m. and the races begin at 6 p.m. An award presentation will follow the run. If your leashed pet is willing to tag along, feel free to bring them with.

The flashy and jazzy will be out and about for a Saturday morning stroll or jog on Saturday, Oct. 9.

Beginning at 9 a.m. in Frenchtown the Second Annual Paw Parade will take place.

The Paw Parade will travel down Second Street to Clark Street, ending at Main Street and Clark. Costumes are encouraged, as prizes will be awarded for best dressed.

Those who are petless can also join in on the fun.

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love people watching them,” Madeline Stroder, Development Director of Five Acres Animal Shelter, said. “The (costumed) participants last year surprised us. They really went all out.”

There will be an animal-lover vendor fair after the parade until 1 p.m. where area businesses will be providing offerings for pets and their owners, as well as fun for the kids.

The Paw Parade made its debut last year to toast the partnership with Five Acres Animal Shelter with the city of St. Charles.

“In 2020, the city of St. Charles became the first no-kill shelter on the Eastern half of Missouri and Paw-toberfest celebrates and commemorates that success,” St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said.

The city of St. Charles Animal Control Division and Five Acres Animal Shelter officially began their partnership in August 2020.

Animal control officers for the city are still responsible for enforcing and managing city pet ordinances, permits, and investigations, and stray animals are taken to the Animal Shelter on Randolph Street until they are safely adopted out by Five Acres.

“Our public-private partnership with the city has allowed us to save hundreds, if not thousands, of animals’ lives and will continue to do so,” Steve Brooks, executive director of Five Acres, said. “It is the gift that keeps on giving.”

The partnership meant Five Acres doubled the amount of animals it had to care and look after. For Five Acres, that meant more hiring, more recruiting for volunteers, just more of everything.

“But it’s allowed us to do our mission, twice as much,” Stroder said. “The city has used its resources to funnel back to Five Acres.

It has solidified our place in the county, having helped with outreach and recruiting new volunteers and also feature our pets of the week on their social media. So far, it has shown the endless potential with what we can do when we work together.”

Sponsor or vendor slots for both the Paw Parade and Trails for Tails Glow Run are still available. Parade floats are also available for the Paw Parade. Registration is required for both events. Visit www.fiveacresanimalshelter.org/events or www.stcharlescitymo. gov to register, purchase a vendor/sponsor slot, and learn more.

This cost is $20 for an adult or $15 for kids to participate in the parade with all proceeds from the weekend will benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter. There are a maximum of two animals per person, per entry. All pets must be on a leash. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Theme costumes for pets and owners are encouraged, but not required.

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All hunters can process their deer for free and help their community by participating in the fifth annual Hunt for Hunger.

Held in cooperation with Share the Harvest/Operation Food Search last year, Hunt for Hunger donations provided nearly 4,000 pounds of venison, down by nearly one half due to the impact of COVID-19. This year, the food pantries are more desperate for donations than ever and need help to provide venison for those that are struggling in the community.

Bring your field dressed deer to Wentzville’s Josephville Meat Market and let the processor know you are donating it to the Hunt for Hunger/Share the Harvest program. Or you can contact your local processor and ask if they are participating in the Hunt for Hunger /Share the Harvest Program. One deer can provide many meals. Non-hunters can also contribute by contacting the processor and offering to donate ground beef to the Hunt for Hunger program. Contact David or Cathy Neier at 636-299-3291 or cathyneier@aol.com with any questions.

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Paws in the Park festival postponed until spring 2022 The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department postponed the annual Paws in the Park dog festival originally scheduled to take place on Sept. 11, at the Off-Leash Dog Area at Broemmelsiek Park at 4301 Wilson Road in Wentzville.

The postponement is due to ongoing park main-

St. Charles County Public Health partners with area organizations for free flu shot clinic at St. Charles Community College The St. Charles County Department of Public Health will partner with several area organizations to provide free flu shots for those ages six months and older during a vaccination clinic from 2 – 7 p.m., on Oct. 8 in the College Center building at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

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tenance issues. The event will take place in spring 2022.

For updates about this event and for more information about St. Charles County Parks, visit stccparks.org, facebook.com/StCharlesCountyParks, or call 636-949-7535.

Two types of vaccinations will be offered: • Quadrivalent influenza vaccination – Protects against the four most prevalent flu viruses expected this season: H1N1, H3N2 and two influenza B viruses. It is appropriate for those ages six months and older.

• High-dose influenza vaccination – Provides additional protection for those ages 65 and older. It contains four times the amount of antigen than the traditional vaccine to boost the body’s ability to create antibodies against the illness.

Appointments are necessary for this flu clinic and can be scheduled online at https://bit.ly/SCCFluFighters or by calling 636-928-WELL (9355).

In accordance with Community College policy, individuals within all indoor public spaces on campus must wear a mask or other face covering, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Why get a flu vaccination?

“An annual flu vaccination offers an individual the best opportunity to strengthen the immune system against influenza,” says Sara Evers, Acting Director of the Department of Public Health.

“Those who get a flu vaccination are much less likely to get the flu and miss school or work, or – if they do become infected – they are more likely to experience minimal symptoms and avoid dangerous complications that severe flu illness may cause.”

Additionally, as it takes approximately two weeks for vaccine antibodies to develop after the vaccination, the Department of Public Health recommend getting a flu shot now before the traditional flu “season” begins. Flu season typically runs from November through spring in our region.

Flu vaccines have a long track record for effectiveness. In seasons where the flu vaccine does match circulating viruses, the shot has prevented millions of illnesses across the United States and reduced the number of medical visits by 40% to 60%. Additional studies show that vaccination reduces the risk for serious flu complications by more than 50% and the risk for flu-related death

by 31%. Along with protecting the recipient, vaccination reduces the risk for illness in the entire community – including those who are not able to receive the shot due to age, health conditions or other restrictions.

Community partners “Individuals and organizations throughout this community take pride in coming together to help others,” Evers notes. “We appreciate the support from St. Charles County’s healthcare, education, and other organizations in providing this flu shot clinic at no cost to our residents.”

Assisting the Department of Public Health with this vaccination event are BJC Health Care (Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital), SSM Health (St. Joseph Hospitals in St. Charles, Lake Saint Louis, and Wentzville), St. Charles Community College, St. Charles County CAPS, and the St. Charles County Ambulance District. Individuals or groups interested in assisting with the event operations as a volunteer or as a sponsor should contact St. Charles County Emergency Planner Nick Kohlberg at 636-9497554 before Sept. 24.

Additional ways to prevent the flu For those unable to participate in this free event, the St. Charles County Immunization Clinic will administer flu vaccinations throughout the season by appointment at 1650 Boones Lick Road in St. Charles. Flu shots through the clinic are $36 for the quadrivalent vaccine and $62 for the highdose vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call 636-949-1857.

Individuals also can protect themselves against catching and spreading the flu by: • Avoiding close contact with others, especially ones who are sick.

• Covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing.

• Washing hands regularly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based sanitizer.

• Cleaning commonly touched surfaces with soap and water or an EPA-approved disinfectant.

• Staying home if sick until fever and symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours.

• Practicing good health habits – including proper sleep, nutrition, exercise and hydration.

For more information and tips on preventing the flu, visit sccmo.org/flu and cdc.com/flu.

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Volunteer now to Clean Streams on Oct. 9 The city of St. Peters’ Clean Streams Day event is coming back this fall, on Oct. 9. This free community volunteer event helps keep the city’s streams healthy and clear. Pre-registration is required online at www. stpetersmo.net/cleanstream.

St. Peters organizes this annual community volunteer event to clear debris from portions of Spencer Creek and tributaries to Dardenne Creek. Clearing trash from streams helps habitat and wildlife and minimizes creek bank erosion and even flooding. Clean Streams Day is a great activity for families, Scout and church groups, and individuals wanting to contribute

to the well-being of our community.

“The volunteers who participate in cleaning our streams year after year provide a very valuable community service,” St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano said.

“The cleanliness and overall quality of our waterways are an important part of our quality of life.”

Volunteers will clean portions of Spencer Creek and tributaries to Dardenne Creek. The volunteer checkin process will begin at 8 a.m. on Oct. 9 at 370 Lakeside Park. Volunteers can enjoy donuts and juice after checking in, and then a free hot dog lunch after returning from cleaning streams. Volunteers will be responsi-

ble for their own transportation to the creek sites. Free Missouri Stream Team shirts will be provided to volunteers by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

This is a rain or shine event, but if severe weather is forecast, the event may be canceled by Oct. 8. If the weather is uncertain, you may visit www.stpetersmo. net/cleanstream or call 636-477-6600, ext. 1384, for a pre-recorded message.

To register for this year’s event or learn more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net/cleanstream. For questions about Clean Streams, call 636-477-6600, ext.

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First-to-market, award-winning upscale winery, restaurant heads to The Shoppes of Mid Rivers GBT Realty Corporation, a leading national commercial development and investment company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, lands another award-winning restaurant for The Shoppes of Mid Rivers, a 270,000-sq. ft. shopping cen-

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The restaurant and winery scored the last available outparcel at the entrance of this regional power center.

“With the addition of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – along with the many other restaurant options already at the center, The Shoppes of Mid Rivers is set to become a true dining destination. Whether you’re looking for high-quality steak, seafood or bar-b-que, you can find it here,” says Alan Lloyd, senior vice president, leasing, GBT Realty. “The fact that Cooper’s Hawk selected St. Peters for its third Missouri location, really validates the strength of this secondary market. We absolutely expect this upscale dining experience to quickly become a community favorite and bring a swell of consumer traffic to the shopping center.”

With the two newest tenants, The Shoppes of Mid Rivers is currently 95% percent leased with opportunities to join the curated retail line-up still available.

“This is a chance for a restaurateur to make a culinary mark on this high-growth communi-

ty,” continues Lloyd. Immediately across from Cooper’s Hawk is a 3,300-sq. ft. restaurant space that features a sizable patio along with ample parking and exceptional visibility. The same benefits make the additional small shop space ranging from 1,600 to 2,300 sq. ft. ideal for soft goods, service providers and other boutique healthcare and fitness concepts. The shopping center’s roster includes: Burlington, Academy Sports, HomeGoods, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, ULTA Beauty, Five Below, Outback Steakhouse, Pappy’s Smokehouse and more Based in Downers Grove, Illinois, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant offers a modern casual dining experience centered around its award-winning wines. The restaurant group acquired 1.96 acres at the northeastern corner of The Shoppes of Mid Rivers to construct a 10,000-sq. ft. building to house the company’s signature layout of restaurant, full-service bar, Napa-style tasting room, private dining room and artisan market.

Also joining the shopping center’s restaurant line-up is

Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill, an award-winning, locally based Cajun and Creole casual seafood restaurant that is currently under construction. The 5300-sq. ft. dining spot with patio faces Interstate 70 along the North Outer Road. The St. Peters location is the restaurant’s third outpost with other locations in Creve Coeur and Edwardsville, Illinois. In 2020, Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill was named “Best Seafood” by Restaurant Guru. The restaurant is expected to open by the end of the year.

Facing the only regional mall in St. Charles County, The Shoppes of Mid Rivers boasts impressive frontage and visibility with an average of 138,600 vehicles passing daily. Completed in 2019, the 270,000-sq. ft. center is the largest retail project in the St. Louis MSA since 2006.

The center attracts consumers from a seven-mile radius that includes 106,000 households with an average household income of $100,115. St. Peters has been ranked by Money Magazine as “Best Place to Live” five times since 2008, ranking 13th in 2020.

Course Coffee Roasters celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Owner & Roaster Brandon Runk celebrated the grand opening of Course Coffee Roasters with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 9.

Joining Runk, his wife Sarah and their employees were city of St. Charles Councilman Christopher Kyle, owners from neighboring businesses, customers, family and friends.

Course Coffee Roasters is located at 1218 / 1220 North 2nd Street in the Frenchtown neighborhood of St. Charles. Runk and his team are a micro

coffee roaster who source their beans from direct trade distributors and build personal connections with the farms, countries and organizations who support fair trade and ethical practices. By roasting the beans in small batches, Course Coffee Roasters are able to offer custom, single origin coffee for both other businesses and individuals.

For more information on Course Coffee Roasters, their products and menu, please visit www. coursecoffeeroasters.com or call 217-481-6244.

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Schools in the Wentzville School District honor first responders on Patriot Day Students across the Wentzville School District participated in Patriot Day celebrations to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor first responders and community service providers.

Crossroads Elementary, Discovery Ridge Elementary, Heritage Intermediate, and Wabash Elementary held events this year, while other schools observed a moment of silence and discussed the historic significance of the events that occurred 20 years ago on 9/11.

Crossroads Elementary students visited socially distanced stations that included presentations by representatives of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as first responders from the St. Charles County Ambulance District, Lake Saint Louis Fire Department, and St. Charles County Police Department.

Wabash Elementary held a live-streamed assembly event to honor and share their gratitude to all of the First Responders in attendance.

The assembly included the National Anthem sung by the sixth grade choir, the Wabash Cub Scout Pack raising the flag and a campus first responder photo.

Duello Elementary had various activities

throughout the day, a moment of silence and a song at the start of the day to honor Patriot Day. Discovery Ridge Elementary students and staff also held a moment of silence at 9:11.

Students created cards and posters for first responders, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the outside flagpole and participated in classroom service projects to create a Patriotic display for Veterans Day. Lakeview Elementary wore red, white and blue attire like most schools and joined others with a morning moment of silence. Lakeview students engaged in varying lessons and activities during the day to learn about Patriot Day. Heritage Intermediate watched videos from first responders reading picture books aloud for the students. In addition, Boone Trail Elementary students made thank you cards for Wentzville First Responders, the cards are being delivered to the community responders.

Schools throughout the Wentzville School District took the time to celebrate Patriots Day, these events are intended to keep Sept. 11 from being just another day that students read about in a history textbook.

Timberland teacher named 2021 Missouri Marketing Teacher of the Year Michael Oliva, a marketing teacher and DECA advisor at Timberland High School in the Wentzville School District, has been named the 2021 Marketing Educator of the Year by the Missouri Marketing and Cooperative Education Association (MCEA). The honor recognizes his significant contributions toward quality programming resulting in high student achievement in marketing and cooperative education.

Oliva has dedicated over two decades to teaching and mentoring at Timberland, serving as a DECA advisor for the past 24 years.

“It is a huge honor to win this award,” shared Oliva. “There are so many amazing, innovative teachers that have won this in the past, I am truly humbled to be in their company. I think that our classes and DECA really do a great job of preparing my students for the future, no matter what that might be.”

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Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA Students who plan to attend technical school or college in the fall of 2022 should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1, according to KHEAA. Even students who don’t think they will qualify for financial aid should submit the FAFSA. Rules governing student aid programs sometimes change, and students who don’t file the FAFSA may miss out on free money that could help pay for their education.

The parents or guardians of students considered dependents under federal guidelines must also provide financial information on the FAFSA. This affects most students going directly to college from high school, who are typically considered a dependent.

The FAFSA asks for information about income, assets and expenses. The data provided on the FAFSA determines whether students qualify for federal grants, work-study and loans, as well as several state grants and scholarships. Many colleges also use the FAFSA to award their own grants and scholarships.

A formula set by Congress is used to determine if students qualify for federal and state aid.

Some student aid programs have limited funds and provide awards on a first-come, first-served basis, so students and families should submit the FAFSA as soon as possible.

KHEAA is a public, nonprofit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents.

KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the FAFSA. For more information about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.

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

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

Sept. 25: Craft fair

Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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.

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 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

Sept. 25 Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County

Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County registration begins at 8 a.m. at St Charles Community College. Register earlier at alz.org/sccwalk.

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.

Oct. 2: Senior fair

The St. Charles County Senior Fair will take place at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. between 9 a.m. and noon. Plenty of vendors will be on hand to talk to older adults about a wide variety of topics. The event is free, and family members are encouraged to attend.

Raffles prizes and light refreshments also are planned at the Senior Fair, which is hosted by the St. Peters Senior Advisory Committee. Visit www.stpetersmo.net for more information, or contact MaryPat Harms at volunteer@ stpetersmo.net or 636-279-8207.

Oct. 10: Concert

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 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.

The public is invited to come for an inspirational hour of folksy entertainment with piano music, congregational songs, storytelling, and poetry as only Thomas Keesecker knows how to deliver. Keesecker, a well-known Lutheran musician and composer, will perform at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. This event is free to all. There will be an opportunity to make a freewill offering. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester. org or contact Mark Thoelke, Minister of Music at 636-441-7425.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

Oct. 31: Quilt Bingo

Mondays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Quilt bingo takes place at the VFW Auxiliary Post 2866 at 66 VFW Lane (and South Hwy 94) in St. Charles.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. Plated lunch is available.

For more information contact Earline at 636-697-8157.

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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Weldon

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.

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 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting.

Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m.

at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

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

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 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 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage

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

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

Tuesdays: group

Diabetes

support

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 636206-2483. 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: 636379-2505.

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets 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-

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Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in 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.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

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

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

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

Corps

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: club

Women’s

fishing

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

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

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

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

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

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

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

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

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

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters.

TOPS is a national non-profit weightloss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight.

There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m.

Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary 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.stcharlesrotary.org.

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American

Legion

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

For more information call 636-3276060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets

What’s Happening

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

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

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

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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 information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.

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.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

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 Presbyterian 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 experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting 7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

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.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

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Fridays: Frühschoppen mtisch Verein (FSV)

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The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen ein Gespräch auf Deutsch. At present we do not have a specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month meeting location can be found on Facebook at (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/472022532983525) alternately it can be requested from the FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sbcglobal.net).

Hoffenlich sehen wir uns irgendwann.

Bis dann, bleib gesund.! Alles gute!

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane.

Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

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Soccer team earns first victory of season at Lindenwood Lindenwood University’s women’s soccer team earned its first win of the season by a score of 1-0 over Quincy recently on the road.

Lindenwood opened the scoring in the match, finding the back of the net in the 11th minute. Morgan Weller sent in a corner kick, which found the left foot of Bailey Bologna, who put the ball into the top left corner, giving the Lions a 1-0 lead.

The Lions kept up the pressure throughout the half, generating seven shots, including five on frame, but couldn’t find the back of the net for a second time during the first 45 minutes of play.

Lindenwood’s strong defensive half, which limited the Hawks to just two shots and none on target allowed the Lions to take a 1-0 lead into the halftime break.

Quincy made some adjustments in the locker room as the Hawks compiled five of the first six shots in the second half. Three of those attempts were on goal, but Lindenwood and goalkeeper Sam Blazek had the answer each time.

Lindenwood withstood a late push from Quincy to earn the 1-0 shutout victory, its first of the season. *First of many UMSL men’s soccer team upsets undefeated team The University of Missouri-St. Louis earned a win against Lewis University recently the hard way.

Well, the soccer deities certainly came through as Mylz Barrington, with 35 seconds remaining in the first overtime period, was taken out by the Flyers’ goalkeeper, Sebastian Doppelhoffer, and the Tritons were awarded a penalty kick attempt.

Barrington yielded to teammate, Leo Sowa, who drilled the shot in the upper left corner of the net sending the Tritons bench into a frenzy

while the Flyers players hit the turf in disbelief.

With the win, the Tritons pick up their second win of the season in five attempts while the previously undefeated Flyers drop to 4-1-1.

A proactive approach illuminated the game plan today, as touches and solid runs down both seams and wings put the Flyers on their heels.

In the opening half, it took the Tritons only 23 minutes to find pay dirt.

With the offense gunning down the left seam, the defense drew to that side, opening up Tritons’ Drew Schenk who connected from the middle of the box to give the Tritons the 1-0 lead. Schenk and company never looked back.

Sowa was credited with the assist.

The Flyers found their lone score with 12 minutes remaining in the opening half.

This marks UMSL’s first win since its 3-2 win at Newman on Sept. 10. ~~~Stay aggressive Tryout camp coming again for the Ambush The St. Louis Ambush will hold an additional open tryout Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 at Vetta Sports St. Charles, located at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Road in Cottleville.

For more details, go to www.STLAmbush. com/tryouts.

The Ambush will kick off their 2021-22 season in late November with the home opener slated for Black Friday, Nov. 26. ~~~Here is a chance to be a professional soccer play

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time.

He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.

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Recipe: Dairy’s role in filling the nutrient gap

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Caprese Salad Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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he Dietary Guidelines for Americans tells us that people do not consume enough calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fiber. Labeling those four as “nutrients of concern” highlights the importance of getting enough of them. “The good news is that three out of the four nutrients of concern are found in dairy,” states Amanda Marsh, registered dietitian for St. Louis District Dairy Council. Boosting these nutrients can help decrease the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diet-related diseases.

Try out this recipe for a quick and delicious way to get all four nutrients of concern into your diet! The mozzarella provides calcium, vitamin D, and Potassium while the vegetables provide the fiber making it a great way to ensure you are getting a balanced diet including the nutrients of concern.

Ingredients:

Directions:

3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extravirgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices 20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Coarse salt and pepper

For more information on dairy’s health benefits, visit www.stldairycouncil.org.

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‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings’ is one wild ride

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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.

he 1970’s saw the rise of “Star Wars” and other science fiction films as well as memorable Disney live-action films with Kurt Russell in the lead roles (Russell later played Snake Plissken in the cult classic “Escape from New York.”)

One endearing trend of the decade was the “Kung Fu” and karate films that featured Bruce Lee and other legendary action stars.

1985’s “The Last Dragon” even paid homage to Lee with a lead character whose nickname was “Bruce Leroy.”

Marvel Studios “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” brought back the thrills and excitement of those Kung Fu movies along with some fantastic special effects. Created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin, the character originally appeared in various Marvel Comics titles over the years. Like “The Guardians of the Galaxy,” Shang-Chi was not as well-known as other Marvel heroes, but director Destin Daniel Cretton knew how to use the character and his abilities.

Known as “Shaun” to his friends, Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) worked as a valet along with his best friend Katy (a hilarious Awkwafina). Centuries earlier Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung), ShangChi’s father, had found the mystical “Ten Rings” that granted him a long life and incredible powers.

Xu married Ying Li (Fala Chen) and together they raised their son and his sister Xu Xialing (Meng’er Zhang). Troubles in the family led to their mother leaving and Shang-Chi becoming an assassin for his father. More family issues forced an adult Shang-Chi to confront his father once again.

With “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings,” Marvel Studios showed its storytelling prowess. As the title character, Simu Liu possessed the heart of the warrior in his portrayal of ShangChi. At first, he seemed to be a quiet young man, but a fight on public transportation forced him to show his true self. It took a lot of camera work to make this fight scene work, but at least the stunt crew had more room here than

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in the elevator scene in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”

There are not enough words to describe how totally awesome rapper Awkwafina was in “ShangChi.” As Katy, she has a special bond with the man she called Shaun for more than a decade.

She’s no shrinking violet, though, and adapted quickly to ShangChi’s mystical world. Her emotional and spiritual journeys were amazing to watch because she was completely out of her element.

In a short time, though, Katy showed she also had the heart of a true warrior.

“Shang-Chi” was a highly satisfying action adventure and another winner for Marvel. Make sure to hang around for the end-credits scenes because they are worth the wait. Also keep an eye out for Ben Kingsley who reprised one of his funniest characters ever.

“Shang-Chi,” rated PG-13, is currently playing in theaters.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: 1990’s 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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life

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hen spending time with a 15-month old grandbaby you can learn a lot of things …a lot of very ba-ad things.

I spent time with my little chunker and came back wondering how babies even survive.

For starters, babies prefer the dangerous and forbidden to the Good Housekeeping-approved and FDA regulated kind of bunkum. They want jabby, pokey, chokey things that can put eyes out and lodge in small throats.

Babies love deathtraps: crawling on table tops, straddling wobbly chairs and scuttling up steep staircases. They love to dabble in danger. Oh those tempting electrical outlets of mystery! Always beckoning to thrust a bit of Lego into one.

Of course they want new tastes, but what is it about the toxins under the kitchen cabinet that hold such allure? That blue window spray and furniture polish smoothie certainly can’t compare to a day of gumming strained peas and creamed unsalted cabbage. Hmm? On second thought, I totally get their need for change.

Mine found this with water at bath time. It proved to be a delicious, exotic beverage for her, although she preferred it with added flavor enhancers. Only after her pungent, sticky body parts had been slathered with soap and rinsed and when the water had turned a cloudy shade of grey did it ensure optimal taste.

She dipped her head into the filmy pool and swallowed a big gulp. I pulled her back only to have her scoop up the dripping washcloth and shove it in her mouth and suck the salty, goo-

ey juices right out of it. Beats window cleaner I guess.

I dried and dressed her and plopped her on the floor. But be warned, while crawling around everything is fair game as a treat for babies – preferably the tiny, windpipe-sized ones.

Soon she was rummaging around like a fat, fleshy Roomba vacuum. She quickly found a dirty sock under the couch and promptly gave it a pre-wash in her mouth. She then scavenged every corner and went on a taste- testing adventure by chomping on stray kibble and old bug bodies. After I swooped the interior of her mouth with my finger I noticed that she had become covered in cat fur.

The baby was finally put to bed partially clean and had tried some new flavors, but the floor was spotless so win-win for both of us.

Happy accident

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. Ridden or pushed around yard 6. Chlorofluorocarbon 9. Spiral-horned antelope 13. Make a canyon, e.g.

14. Much of this about nothing?

15. Forest destroyers 16. Basic belief 17. Popular pickup 18. Lake scum 19. *Popular email service eventually bought by Microsoft 21. *CD “maker” 23. FEMA’s assistance 24. Musician’s time to shine 25. Stephen King’s Christine, e.g.

28. Plural of locus 30. Mongolian monetary unit 35. Wraths 37. Jar covers 39. Like yellow polka dot bikini?

40. Desert in China and Mongolia 41. Knight’s mount 43. Cogito ____ sum 44. Change the Constitution, e.g.

46. Ready and eager 47. Table mineral 48. *Jennifer Aniston-inspired haircut, with “the” 50. Bank on 52. Modern prefix 53. Beacon light

55. Oolong, e.g.

57. *____ Sese Seko, overthrown Zairian dictator 60. *African National Congress leader released from prison 64. Like a candle?

65. *1997’s “Fly” by Sugar ____ 67. Lowest point 68. Smart ____ 69. Marching insect 70. Opposite of digest 71. *Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan’s domain 72. Employer Assisted Housing, acr.

73. Fender bender consequences DOWN 1. Crystalline hydrochloride, colloquially 2. Nabisco top best-seller 3. Refuses to 4. Bodily swelling 5. Not wholesale 6. Lewis of sprinting and long jumping fame 7. Vaccine-approving agency, acr.

8. Burger, fries and soda 9. Brick-drying oven 10. It’s hard to resist 11. Precedes Abby 12. Consume, as in drugs 15. Slang for radical or cool, 2 words 20. America’s singer choices

22. Last, abbr.

24. Weapon in a holster 25. Fidel Castro’s smoke 26. Pleasant odor 27. Renaissance instrument resembling a violin 29. *TV hit “Sex and the ____” 31. “Bee ____” 32. What many TV hits have done 33. Fireplace 34. *_____ Protocol, climate change-related international treaty 36. Hyperbolic sine 38. Withered 42. COVID-19 variant 45. Expose the falseness 49. “____ the Games Begin!”

51. Pined 54. Sign of a saint, pl.

56. “Bad news travels fast,” e.g.

57. Algeria’s neighbor 58. Plow-pulling duo 59. *”Where It’s At” singer 60. Urban story 61. Adam and Eve’s garden 62. *Oscar winner “Schindler’s ____” 63. A in BA 64. *Gulf ____ or Bosnian ____ 66. American Nurses Association

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