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September 29, 2021

Running together

Visually impaired Francis Howell Central Freshman is able to run cross country with the help of volunteer guide

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By Kayla Reyes Francis Howell Central freshman Tyler Groves stands at the starting line of his first high school cross country race. Like his fellow runners, Groves’ heartbeat is racing, his adrenaline pumping. He listens closely to the official’s instructions and waits for the countdown. The starting gun snaps as the bullet fires into the air, and Groves takes off.

There is one key difference between Groves and the other runners, however. He can’t see.

Groves, who is legally blind, joined the middle school cross country team last year.

With the help of two teachers who served as his guides, Groves was able to participate, practicing twice a week and running in a few meets each month. According to Michelle Breuer, head cross country coach, the issue of finding a committed volunteer quickly came to her attention, especially since high school cross country requires a much higher level of dedication compared to middle school.

“Tyler did run... at Saeger, and they only met twice a week,” Breuer said. “The first challenging part to (having) a visually impaired runner was to find a guide. I was not aware that Tyler wanted to run cross country till the first day of practice, so that was a little stressful.”

When a family friend called Central senior Skyler Morrissey inquiring about whether or not she would be interested in the situation, she initially declined. Mor-

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Submitted photo Francis Howell Central freshman Tyler Groves is able to participate in cross country thanks to his guide Central senior Skyler Morrissey.

rissey never had any interest in cross country. She wrestles and plays lacrosse, but was never intrigued, or even remotely interested, by the idea of distance running.

“I got this phone call, and I was like ‘What? No. I can’t even run a mile in under 10 minutes,’ but I (thought about) it and I went to the practice and I was like “Okay, this isn’t that bad, and then I just stuck with it.”

Though Groves knew he wouldn’t be able to compete without a guide, he had mixed feelings about running with Morrissey since the two had never met.

“I actually... didn’t really feel anything because I didn’t know who Skylar was,” Groves said.

Now, he’s grateful for her. Groves stresses that he doesn’t see Morrissey just as his guide, but rather a friend who helps him achieve his goals.

“I cannot see where I’m going, so I have to... have Skyler help me,” Groves said. “I’m actually able to run and, you know, without her I wouldn’t be able to.”

Since Morrissey herself loves sports, she feels proud that she has been able to provide Groves an opportunity to participate.

“I’m very into sports and I feel like sports has given me so many parts of my personality... just that drive, perseverance, grit, leadership,” Morrissey said. “I just don’t feel like See ‘RUNNING’ page 2

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‘RUNNING’ from cover anyone should miss out on that chance,” When it comes down to it, Groves is just like anyone on the team. His fellow runners welcomed him and formed a bond with him just as they did the rest of their teammates.

“Everyone has welcomed me... and accepted me for who I am. (There was one time) I ate 25 Oreos, at least, and everybody was laughing,” Groves said. “I have been adding to this, but there’s been a lot of humor on the team.”

Another similarity between Groves and his teammates is the sheer experience of running, Groves adds.

“It’s the same pain. I feel like I can’t utter any words... at the end of a race other than ‘water,’” Groves said.

If Groves had to give advice to someone in a similar situation to him, he would tell them to be diligent in working toward their goals.

Submitted photos Francis Howell Central freshman Tyler Groves is able to participate in cross country thanks to his guide Central senior Skyler Morrissey.

“If you’re trying to fight through the pain, just don’t give up,” Groves said.

Morrissey, as the person who made this experience possible for Groves, urges people to be selfless.

“The impact you’re going to have on them is crazy,” Morrissey said. “So why wouldn’t you want to give them that opportunity?”

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.

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 636-949-7554 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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St. Charles County Parks hosts Pollinators BioBlitz challenge through end of September St. Charles County parks are home to a variety of wildlife, including animals, plants, insects and birds, and are the perfect scenic destinations to learn about and explore nature. Now through the end of September, the community is challenged to assist the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the National Recreation and Parks Association in creating a snapshot of the wildlife through the first-ever St. Charles County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz. Who knows what you’ll discover, and you may win big!

This fun challenge allows guests of all ages the opportunity to see how many pollinators or pollinator-friendly plants they can find in St. Charles County for a chance to win a free park rental certificate. It’s easy!

• Download the iNaturalist app on your smartphone and create a profile.

• Join our BioBlitz project in the app by searching “Parks for Pollinators 2021: St. Charles County Parks” https://bit. ly/2021ParksForPollinators.

• And then begin discovering! Pick an organism and take a clear, full frame photo with the app. Photos will upload automatically to our project page and your observations will be recorded.

Each entry counts as a find! If you have previously discovered photos of organisms that you found in St. Charles County this month, add them too! At the end of the month, the participant with the most BioBlitz finds over 50 wins! The winner of the gift certificate will be announced in October. Visit facebook.com/StCharlesCountyParks/ to find out the winner of the BioBlitz project.

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Lane closures required for utility inspections on Mexico, Old Salt Lick and Salt Lick Roads Drivers can expect daytime lane closures over the next month along parts of Mexico Road, Old Salt Lick Road and Salt Lick Road. The lane closures have started on Mexico at Old Muegge Road and will move westward before ending on Salt Lick Road.

Please be alert for sudden slowdowns on these roads during weekdays between 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

These lanes will close in various locations as Spire performs preventative maintenance inspections of its natural gas distribution system. The inspections will take place in three phases: • On Mexico Road starting at Old Muegge and moving west to Executive Drive (west of St. Peters City Hall).

• Continuing west on Mexico Road from Executive Drive to an area west of Church Street.

• Continuing further west on Mexico Road to Old Salt Lick Road, then north onto Old Salt Lick Road, and finally on Salt Lick Road north of the Spanish Trail/Calwood Drive intersection finishing south of the I-70 South Service.

Please slow down and drive cautiously through work zones.

For St. Peters streets updates, visit www.stpetersmo.net/streets.

Submitted photo St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the National Recreation and Parks Association are creating a snapshot of the wildlife through the first-ever St. Charles County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz.

groups or clubs. Science teachers also are encouraged to offer students extra credit for participating as citizen scientist in this unique BioBlitz.

For a list of St. Charles County Parks to visit and begin discovering nature, go to the Parks Department website at stccparks.org and click on “Find a Park” in the menu.

For more information or questions about the St. Charles County Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz, email shmiller@sccmo.org.

St. Peters named 22nd Best Place to Live by Money Magazine Money Magazine has named the city of St. Peters to its 2021 list of the Best Places to Live in America, ranking St. Peters at No. 22 overall. St. Peters was the only Missouri city named to the 2021 list. This is the sixth time that St. Peters has been ranked on this prestigious list, and it’s the third time in the past five years the city of St. Peters was recognized. The city also made the Best Places to Live in America list in 2020, 2017, 2012, 2010 and 2008.

“St. Peters is an amazing community with friendly neighbors, safe neighborhoods, wonderful schools, a thriving business climate on the FasTrac, beautiful parks, trails and many other amenities that all add up to a top-rated quality of life,” Mayor Len Pagano said. “We are honored that Money Magazine has again recognized St. Peters as one of our nation’s best places to live.

All of us together, city staff, residents, businesses and elected officials have worked hard to build a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I am truly blessed to serve as mayor for our wonderful community – my hometown!”

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Money said in its story on St. Peters, “If you’re looking for a place with great job opportunities but a homey, small-town feel, you’ll find few spots better fitting than St. Peters.”

Money continued, “Don’t let its booming business fool you, though. St. Peters is still a family town, and all it takes is a stop by Hobos restaurant to see that. Nestled in an American Legion building in Historic Old Town St. Peters, Hobos serves up classic home-cooking that feeds the soul.”

The magazine also noted St. Peters home prices, low unemployment rate and several other factors in naming them to their “Best Places” list.

To create Money’s Best Places to Live ranking for 2021-2022, the magazine considered cities and towns with populations ranging from 25,000 up to 500,000. They also looked at nine different categories of information to compare the 1,300 cities under consideration for the list.

Learn more about the City of St. Peters at www. stpetersmo.net.

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St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center offers fall specials to help animals find loving homes Dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and activity levels are now available at St. Charles County’s Pet Adoption Center, located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. To encourage adoptions and help find loving homes for shelter pets, Division of Humane Services staff offers several fall adoption specials, including: • $10 adoption fee for any animal who has been at the Pet Adoption Center longer than 30 days • $30 adoption fee for any dog or cat older than four months of age • $60 adoption fee for puppies or kittens under four months of age “Animal shelters are traditionally more crowded at this time of year, but the Pet Adoption Center is close to its capacity this fall,” Division of Humane Services Director Katie Willis says. “Dogs, cats and other animals are at their best when cared for by loving families in forever homes. We offer these fall adoption specials to appeal to families who are looking for the perfect pet and ready to open their homes and hearts to our amazing animals.”

Adopting through the Pet Adoption Center offers a great value. The adoption fee includes a thorough health examination, initial vaccinations, a spay or neuter service, microchipping and a county rabies license — services that are not always included when adopting elsewhere. To view available animals, visit sccmo.org/pets or call 636-949-7387 to schedule an appointment to visit the facility.

Located across from St. Charles Community College, the Pet Adoption Center is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (with extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays). As an added convenience, the shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Choosing the right pet for your family “Connecting the right pet with the right family is the goal of the Pet Adoption Center staff,” Willis notes. “Through careful examination, our staff will work with interested adopters to find the best animal for all situations. By making good matches between owners and their chosen pets, the animals can make a smooth and successful transition into their new homes.”

To help create the perfect match, Pet Adoption Center staff encourages adopters to consider several important questions before narrowing down their search, including: • What is your preferred age for the animal?

Puppies or kittens require extra time, patience and exercise, while older animals may have established behaviors and routines.

• Is breed important to you, and if yes, which ones are desired? Adopters should recognize that various breeds of dogs and cats can present different personality traits, demeanor and physical needs.

• What is your family status and living arrangements for your home? Whether you live in a small apartment or have a fenced-in backyard can help determine the right animal. And, certain breeds fare better with young children or other pets than others.

• Do you prefer an active animal or a couch pet?

Every pet has a different personality, but certain animals and particular breeds are more adept at running miles through the neighborhood, while others prefer to curl up on your lap.

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Tips for welcoming home a new dog or cat Bringing home a new pet is a big adjustment — both for the animal and its family. To ease the transition, consider: • Providing a small, quiet area where the dog or cat can be alone.

• Arranging set locations for food and water bowls — and the litter box for a cat — to develop a routine.

• Removing potential dangers and areas of curiosity that could hurt the animal or cherished family treasures.

• Establishing firm rules for the pet and family members.

Pet fostering for those who cannot adopt For families that are unable to commit to full-time pet ownership, the Division of Humane Services also operates a robust pet foster program. Foster families care for animals in a safe setting to prepare the pet for future adoption. In the quiet comfort of a private home, foster parents can socialize dogs or cats with other people or pets and provide behavioral clues that can be used to improve connection with families interested in adoption. The division helps foster families by providing food and care supplies, veterinary treatment and most medications as needed, and 24-hour support. For information on applying to become a pet foster, visit sccmo.org/PetFoster or call 636-949-7387.

To learn more about pet adoptions and services provided through the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center, visit sccmo.org/PAC or call 636-949-7387.

California residents win Best of Show at Mosaics Fine Art Festival Rowland Heights, California residents Wayne Gao and Michelle Chang were recently awarded Best of Show at Mosaics Fine Art Festival’s 26th annual event. They were among 80 juried artists from more than 15 states.

Gao and Chang received $1,000 as the firstplace prize for their mixed media. Eight artists received an “Award of Recognition” along with $500 each. They are Chris Abigt from Ottumwa, Iowa; Larry Drake from Nashville, Tennessee; Mel Fleck from Louisville, Kentucky; Rob Gilmore from Maryland Heights; Maggie Jackman from O’Fallon; Chris Lynch from St. Louis; Margaret McCarthy from St. Charles and Vladimir Ovtcharov from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

“Wayne’s and Michelle’s work was absolutely mesmerizing and unique,” said Mosaics Fine Art Festival president Denise Wulff. “This year our three-day festival highlighted some of the most talented artists in our 26-year history. We were delighted by the turnout for our weekend-long event that included plenty of food, music and, of course, beautiful art for purchase.”

The Mosaics Fine Art Festival is a nonprofit organization that showcases local and regional

Submitted photo Pictured (from left) are Mosaics Fine Art Festival president Denise Wulff, artist Wayne Gao and art judge Hal Moran.

artists while educating the community’s children and adults in how art can enhance their lives. The festival features a wide array of artwork produced by a mix of emerging, mid-career and established artists in all media. For more information, call 314-406-2067 or visit their website at www.stcharlesmosaics.org.

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Results of the 2021 Cuivre River Electric Cooperative annual election announced Members of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) elected four board members to CREC’s Board of Directors and passed a bylaw regarding capital credits at their annual meeting on Aug. 26, held at the co-op’s branch office in Troy.

In the four districts with seats open, three incumbents who chose to run for reelection were selected by members for new three-year terms, continuing their service to the cooperative. A brand new board director, Steve Coffey, was elected to fill the Warren County District 2 slot, as incumbent Paul Ruby did not run for reelection.

Mick Burkemper was reelected in Lincoln County District 3.

Mark Schulte was reelected to St. Charles County District 1. Finally, Dale Anderson was reelected in St. Charles County District 3.

The proposition passed will amend the co-op’s bylaws to allow the board of directors to specially retire capital credits of inactive members once they leave the system within a determined length of time that the account has been inactive.

This year’s election brought in a total of 2,012 votes, with 1,959 from online voting and 49 mail-in ballots before CREC’s annual meeting on Aug. 26. Four ballots were cast in person at the meeting.

Election results were announced at the annual meeting, which was streamed live on the co-op’s YouTube channel. A recording of the broadcast is available on CREC’s YouTube channel at https:// youtu.be/hIB4gXrGbUY. Free electricity prizes were awarded in the week following the annual meeting. Survey & Ballot Systems, the third-party company that handles CREC’s election, randomly drew winners from those members who had voted in the election, either absentee or at the meeting.

Innsbrook to construct respite home for cancer patients

Submitted image This artists’ rendering shows the completed respite retreat home being built for breast cancer patients in Innsbrook’s newest development, “Treehouses of Talblick.”

Innsbrook Corportation, in partnership with Faith Through Fire, will host a ceremonial groundbreaking event to kick off construction for a new respite retreat home being built for breast cancer patients in Innsbrook’s newest development, “Treehouses of Talblick.”

The ceremony will take place on Oct. 30, from noon- 1:30 p.m. at the construction site located within the gates of Innsbrook Resort. The event will mark the first steps of building a home of healing for those enduring cancer treatment.

Faith Through Fire is a nonprofit organization in the St. Louis area whose mission is to reduce the anxiety and fear that breast cancer patients feel and replace it with hope and a path toward thriving. The organization offers patients informational resources and support through a peer men-

torship program, a monthly podcast, partnership with Build-A-Bear, and now, their partnership with Innsbrook Resort, to provide a close-tohome place of respite during treatment.

“When I was undergoing breast cancer treatment, my husband surprised me with a weekend getaway and I could have never imagined how restorative it would be,” said Beth Wilmes, founder of Faith Through Fire, “Partnering with Innsbrook Resort will help bring our vision to fruition and provide all patients the opportunity for respite during the treatment process.”

Innsbrook Resort is a gated vacation-home community, hidden amid wooded forests and surrounded by scenic lakes. Located 45 minutes west of St. Louis, Innsbrook’s 7,500 acres include over 100 lakes, re-

sort-style amenities, including a championship golf course, restaurant, and event center, and, recreational and residential properties such as A-frame chalets, cottages, condos, custom-built luxury homes, and most recently, modern-day treehouses. In partnership with Faith Through Fire, Innsbrook has offered the use of a specifically-outfitted treehouse to the organization.

The respite home will be built in Innsbrook's newest community, Treehouses of Talblick, located in the Tyrolean region of Innsbrook. The 1,600 square foot home will feature three bedrooms and two baths, two separate decks, and a bird’seye view of the 146 acres of terrain below. The area offers its own security entrance and is in close proximity to multiple lakes, the Tyrolean nature trail, and Charrette Creek Commons which includes a zero-entry pool with swim lanes, lazy river, children’s playground, fitness center and outdoor amphitheater.

For more information about Faith Through Fire, or to donate, please visit https://faiththroughfire.org/. To learn more about Innsbrook Resort, visit https://www.innsbrook-resort.com/.

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WSD names new chief communications officer The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Brynne Cramer as the district’s new Chief Communications Officer.

Cramer is currently the Communications Manager for the Francis Howell School District. Prior to working in Francis Howell, she served as a Communications and Public Relations Manager for the American Association of Orthodontics. From 2012-2019 she was the Marketing Director at St.

Charles Community College.

“As a Wentzville School District graduate, I am honored to return to the district and serve my community in this role,” shared Cramer. “I understand the value communications brings to our families and look forward to making a positive impact.”

Cramer has a Master of Arts degree in communications and a Bachelor’s of Science in public relations from Missouri State University and is a gradu-

ate of Holt High School. She sits on the city of Lake Saint Louis Image Advisory Council and was a presenter from 2015-2019 for the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). Cramer also recently won a National School Public Relations Association Excellence Award in 2021.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Brynne Cramer as the district’s new Chief Communications Officer.

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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.

EVENTS 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. 6: Faith seminar

Alpha – Explore the Meaning of Life!

Alpha takes place at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon from 6 – 8 p.m. is for everyone regardless of your background or beliefs and is designed with you in mind so that you can be yourself and create open conversations such as: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Is there more to life than this? Sign up @ sunrisefamily. org/alpha.

Oct. 10: Concert

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.

Oct. 30: Trunk or treat

mist 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.

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.

SunRise Family Ministry is hosting a Trunk or Treat in the SunRise parking lot at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon from noon – 2 p.m. There will be a back drop for photo ops for your dressed-up little goblins, contest for the best decorated trunk and of course, candy.

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Oct. 31: Quilt Bingo

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.

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.

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Alcoholics

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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.

Mondays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

Weldon

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

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

Shop). Visitors are always welcome.

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

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers 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

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

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

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.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

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, 636-219-0553.

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.

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 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: 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 636-279-5522 or 636456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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8www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • September 29, 2021 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.

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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 Unit-

ed 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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Thursdays: TOPS meeting

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

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.

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.

Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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

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

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.

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

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

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.

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).

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1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri.com/ Missouri/St.Louis

3rd Saturdays: Restore St. Charles Work Day.

8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Sundays: Flea market

Wentzville Community Club’s Sunday Flea Market set up is at 6:30 a.m. and selling starts at 7 a.m. every Sunday through 1 p.m. at 500 West Main Street in Wentzville. Buyers and sellers welcome. More information can be found at www.wentzvillefleamarket.org.

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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.

Fridays: Bingo

The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org

Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest 11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub.com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club

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Ambush soccer announces second central cup tournament The St. Louis Ambush plays professional soccer in the MASL with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in November.

Four teams from the Major Arena Soccer League and MASL2 will participate in the second Central Cup pre-season tournament, the teams announced recently.

The Kansas City Comets, St. Louis Ambush, Wichita Wings and Omaha Kings FC are the participating teams this year.

This is the second Central Cup tournament with the Comets winning the inaugural tournament in December 2020.

The tournament is slated for November 12 and 13, 2021 according to the following schedule: Nov. 12: Wichita Wings at Kansas City Comets at 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 12: Omaha Kings FC at St. Louis Ambush at 7:35 p.m.

Nov. 13: Kansas City Comets vs Omaha Kings FC at the Family Arena at 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 13: Wichita Wings at St. Louis Ambush at 7:05 p.m.

If one of the teams has two wins and the other three each have one, that team will be the tournament champion. If two teams each have two wins, the winner will be determined by: 1. Head-to-head 2. Goals against 3. Goal differential Tickets for the Kansas City and St. Louis games will go on sale soon and be available at www.

TicketMaster.com. As a bonus, one ticket covers both games for the November 13 double-header in St. Louis. *Setting up for an exciting season UMSL excel in cross country tourney The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s and women’s cross-country teams produced another solid outing Friday at the H.W. Wright Classic, at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.

For the men, they took runner-up honors with an impressive average team time of 27:56.3.

Jacob Warner finished first overall with a time of 26:24.7 ane Sam Savastino was seventh (27:18.9).

Michael Wright came in 15th overall with his time of 28:19.8 with Kendrick Nall finishing 20th with his time of 28:46.9, all very impressive numbers.

Gavin Love was next in the line of finishers with a time of 28:51.0 that was good for 21st with Aiden Petrofsky right behind in 24th with a time of 29:09.3.

Finishing up was Sean Ede placing 30th with a time of 29:33.2 and Elijah Holt at 38th with a time of 30:05.7.

A total of 67 runners that totaled up to seven teams competed in the event.

On the women’s side of things, the team finished fourth with an average time of 27:36.0.

Lily Wagemann led the team with her 16th place finish (25:09.5) and right behind her was Peyton Brueck, who netted a 19th-place finish (25:19.8).

Kayley Heeter placed 20th (25:53.3), Kennedy Moore was 24th (26:24.9) and Dominica Rooks was 42nd (35:12.4).

Both teams are back on the course Oct. 8 at the Border War Championships in Elsah, Illinois. *Impressive day for both the men and women of UMSL Ready to become a professional soccer player with the Ambush The St. Louis Ambush club will be accepting applicants for open tryout Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, 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. ~~~Strut your stuff

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.

PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More | Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1

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nce everyone in the family arrives home from work and school, there just might be a mad dash to the kitchen for a satisfying snack.

This Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie provides a sweet way to refuel after long days on the job or in the classroom. Blending family-favorite ingredients like frozen strawberries, yogurt, chocolate syrup and vanilla makes this a simple treat that allows you to avoid spending an entire evening in the kitchen. Plus, it calls for lactose-free milk, allowing those with lactose intolerance to get in on the fun and flavor.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries

2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

1 container (5.3 ounces) strawberry Greek yogurt

fresh strawberries (optional)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup lactose-free milk (skim, 2% or whole) Directions: In blender, blend frozen strawberries, yogurt, lactose-free milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla until nearly smooth.

Pour into 16-18-ounce glass. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

Find more lactose intolerance-friendly recipes at MilkMeansMore.org.

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“Cry Macho’ is a bit wimpy

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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.

ith a career spanning nearly 70 years, Clint Eastwood has been a successful director and leading man.

The actor first showed his acting chops way back in the 1950’s television series “Rawhide” as well as in the 1960’s “Spaghetti Westerns” directed by Sergio Leone. In later years, Eastwood increased his fan base by playing Police Inspector Harry Callahan in the “Dirty Harry” franchise. The actor also plays an aging Secret Service agent looking for redemption in 1993’s “In the Line of Fire.”

Based on the novel of the same name by N. Richard Nash, “Cry Macho,” Eastwood’s latest, sees him in front and behind the camera once again. Set in the very early 1980’s, the actor plays Mike Milo, a former rodeo star whose injuries force him to retire. His former boss Howard Polk (Dwight Yoakam) hires Mike to find Rafo (Eduardo Minett), his son who has been living in Mexico with his mother. Mike must retrieve the boy and bring him the Texas/Mexico border to reunite with his dad, but that is not as easy as it sounds.

Clint Eastwood has proven his skills over the years, but “Cry Macho” seriously lacks direction. There’s a really good story hidden inside this film, but either negligence or bad editing destroys the plot. The one saving grace here is Eduardo Minett’s Rafo, a 13-year-old boy who makes money using his pet rooster in illegal cock fights. Rafo’s a good kid in a bad situation and, not surprisingly, he and Mike bond on the way to the border.

“Cry Macho” really is Eduardo Minett’s film.

Rafo leads a rough life but, thanks to Mike, he uncovers a real talent for training horses.

With his confidence growing, Rafo even attracts the interest of some local girls.

Unfortunately, director Eastwood doesn’t give Rafo the chance for true happiness.

Even when the two seek refuge in a café owned by Marta (Natalia Traven), Mike gets a new lady friend while the young boy’s fate is up in the air.

Eastwood has directed some fine movies, in particular the biographical dramas Photo courtesy “Sully” and the heartbreakWarner Bros. ing “Richard Jewel” as well as the outstanding drama “Gran Torino.” In “Cry Macho,” however, Eastwood allows himself too many “Star Turns,” putting the focus more on Mike instead of Rafo. The rest of the film falls apart thanks to its ambiguity and doesn’t resolve the conflicts within the story.

With solid editing and a few reshoots, “Cry Macho” could have been a really great film but, as it stands, it’s not as macho as one might hope from Mr. Eastwood. This is one film that did not make my day.

“Cry Macho,” rated PG-13, is currently playing in theaters.

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‘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’s harvest time and you know what that means! Bolt your doors, lock your cars and install motion detectors ASAP! “To prepare for a robbery?” you ask. NO! To prepare for the annual ditch-and-run, or more commonly known as, Pass the Zucchini. Each year at this time well-intentioned neighborhood gardeners dump their excess produce on our doorstep.

Is it my fault they bedded ten times as many squash plants as needed; or that they got over-exuberant with the MiracleGro so they grew into tough, inedible canoe-sized vegetables overnight?!

No it is not. But yet they come from all over to deposit these castoffs on me.

It became apparent last week. My husband went out to get the mail. He opened the front door and I heard a tremendous thud, bump, rumble-tumble, thump, followed by a shout, “Aaargh! What the holy heck!”

I thought the roof had collapsed. I ran over expecting to find him flat on the ground covered in shingles and plaster. Instead, I found him flat on the ground covered in green gourds and vines.

“It’s the annual zucchini invasion! I’ll get the shotgun,” I yelled.

For the next hour, my husband yelled, “Pull!” as I tossed one of the pulpy vegetables into the air while he shot it into the afterlife. We soon ran out of ammunition, but were still left with a mound of them. What to do?

I called Mrs. Pilkinson, who I knew was behind the drop off assault and asked, “So, did you have

anything to do with the surprise on our doorstep?”

“Nope! Don’t know what you’re talking about,” she fibbed.

“Liar. I saw you on our video doorbell.”

“Well okay, but someone piled them in the bed of our truck, so I just wanted to share the wealth. Really, they’re so good! Have you ever eaten one before?”

“Of course, I just ate fifty of them three different ways: obliterate, annihilate and terminate.”

I then threated her with trespassing if she didn’t retrieve the rest.

She quickly gathered them up, but looked as if she were about to cry.

“What am I going to do with these things?” she wailed.

I took pity on her and told her to deposit them on the Jenkins’ doorstep. They were in Jamaica on vacation. Served them right for going somewhere fun.

Vegged out

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. Locker room infection?

6. Vow at #41 Across 9. Smoke plus fog 13. Veranda in Honolulu 14. Salmon on a bagel 15. Hindu religious teacher 16. To the left, on a boat 17. Hula dancer’s necklace 18. Cheryl Strayed on the Pacific Crest Trail, e.g.

19. *Winningest World Series team 21. *Infield shape 23. Acronym, abbr.

24. Make or break, e.g.

25. Repellent brand 28. Minimal distortion 30. Loathes 35. Make children 37. Low-____ diet 39. Cry of the Alps 40. Swarm like bees 41. Location of #6 Across vow 43. Tiny piece 44. Lack of intestinal movement 46. Siren’s song 47. Buffalo lake 48. Makes sense, 2 words 50. “Aid and ____” 52. “Game, ____, match” 53. Like time with Bill Maher 55. Road, in Rome

57. *Current baseball champions 61. *Won in NLCS or ALCS 65. Mode of communication 66. “____ Now or Never” 68. Styluses 69. *____ Martin, 5-time World Series champion 70. Bad-mouth 71. Upright in position 72. Let it stand, to proofreader 73. Is, in Paris 74. Rodeo rope DOWN 1. Kill 2. Spanish appetizer 3. Any minute, arch.

4. Winter cover 5. Of advanced technology, colloquially 6. Bad wishes 7. Buck’s partner 8. Nitrous ____, a.k.a. laughing gas 9. Sink or this?

10. Type of shark 11. Damien’s prediction 12. To put a girdle on 15. Showing signs of wear and tear 20. Writer ____ Jong 22. Retirement plan acronym

24. Like a Zoom session 25. Port of old Rome 26. *____ of dreams?

27. Let out of jail 29. *____ Classic 31. *Runner’s destination 32. Frankincense and myrrh, but not gold 33. Adjust, as laces 34. Between rain and snow 36. Outback birds 38. Prickle on a wire 42. “Super” Christopher 45. Definitely 49. p in mpg 51. Glittery decoration 54. Digression 56. Bone hollows 57. Young female socialites, for short 58. Fail to mention 59. Earnhardt of racing fame 60. Coating of aurum 61. Attention-getting sound 62. Pirates’ affirmatives 63. *ALCS counterpart 64. *Nickname of Red Sox manager who won two World Series 67. “____ the season ...”

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