CNSTC: October 13, 2021

October 13, 2021

A towering memorial

Around Town Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots now being administered to eligible Missourians. Pg. 4

O’Fallon Parks Department opens new pickleball courts. Pg. 5

Special Section Healthy Living. Pg. 3

Business MetroNet to make O’Fallon a ‘Gigabit City’. Pg. 6

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Photos courtesy Lindenwood University The Lindenwood Water Tower Memorial was designed by Joseph Reimann Weber. The memorial serves as a reflection of the strength of the St. Charles community, weathering storms and representing unity. Original materials from the structure are incorporated into the design, including wrought iron from the roof was used in the lectern plinth and incorporated into the benches made of red oak milled from a tree on campus.

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Lindenwood University constructs a memorial on the site of the old campus water tower, a St. Charles landmark that was removed in 2020

By Brett Auten What is gone is not forgotten.

For over 120 years, the brick water tower at Lindenwood University looked over the comings and goings of St. Charles.

In the summer of 2020, the structure was removed for safety reasons but, given the historical significance to the campus, Lindenwood University placed a memorial at its former location to pay tribute to the landmark.

The old water tower was destroyed by a tornado in 1896 and rebuilt two years later.

That rebuild came within Lindenwood University and the campus continued to expand around and beyond it. Time, as it does with everything, began catching up to it around 2016. A fence was soon built to contain the falling bricks and debris and keep others safe.

In 2019, the university reviewed reports from an independent structural engineer and provided the report to the city of St. Charles. The

engineer recommended removal of the tower due to the structural safety concerns.

“This wasn’t an easy decision,” Julee Mitsler, Director of Communications for Lindenwood University, said. “The university was in a difficult spot. Nobody wants to say goodbye to a historical structure.”

Designed by Joseph Reinmann Weber, the memorial serves as a reflection of the strength See ‘MEMORIAL’ page 2

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‘MEMORIAL’ from cover of the St. Charles community, weathering storms and representing unity. Original materials from the structure are incorporated into the design, including wrought iron from the roof was used in the lectern plinth and incorporated into the benches made of red oak milled from a tree on campus.

“Lindenwood University is honored to commemorate the water tower in a memorial that reflects the original use of the space – a place where community members gathered,” Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter said. “My sincere appreciation goes to Joseph Reimann Weber, whose artistry created a beautiful space that acknowledges the historical foundation and incorporates materials from the original structure. It will be a treasured landmark in St. Charles for many years to come.”

There is a circle walkway denoting the original footprint that outlines the memorial, with eight bump outs marking the overhead buttresses. From a birds’ eye view, the memorial directly mirrors the blueprint of

the original structure, centering on a brass medallion indicating the original historic site locator. Weber’s work touches on the historic foundation and provides a space for the community to gather, as well as a quiet place for reflection.

“It is really something special and you can tell that he put a lot of the university’s heart into the memorial,” Mitsler said “The attention to detail really speaks of (Weber’s) passion. We hope it is a space the community will engage with for many years to come.”

St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer called the Lindenwood water tower a beautiful, historic structure.

“Unfortunately, too many of these historical structures cannot survive the structural damage and decay that time inflicts and must be removed,” Borgmeyer said. “We’re very pleased that Lindenwood has decided to construct a memorial on the ground where the tower once stood. Now, future generations can know and enjoy the history on campus.”

Photo courtesy Lindenwood University The Lindenwood Water Tower Memorial was designed by Joseph Reimann Weber. The memorial serves as a reflection of the strength of the St. Charles community, weathering storms and representing unity. Original materials from the structure are incorporated into the design, including wrought iron from the roof was used in the lectern plinth and incorporated into the benches made of red oak milled from a tree on campus.

Fleur de Lis Garden Club presents Garden of the Month Award for September Christine and Paul Epperson at 519 Houston in St. Charles are proud recipients of the Garden of the Month Award for the month of September. They have received a gift card for Parkview Gardens Nursery which supplies many types of annuals and perennials. They will also display the garden of the month sign in their garden during September.

The Eppersons’ have lived in their home since 2001. It was built in 1904 and still contains some of its original flowers. The Eppersons have been gardeners for 30 years and gardening has spanned many generations in their families. Paul Epperson gives the credit for its amazing variety and form to his wife, while he does the digging and weeding. Their native plants thrive without the aid of fertilizers or weed killers. Even watering is kept to a minimum.

The astounding variety of plants include snowball bushes, tiger lilies, rose of Sharon, cocks comb, black eyed Susan, peonies, 4 o’clocks, bachelor buttons, hydrangea, iris that go back four generations, lily of the valley, Japanese iris, cleome, little Henry, hibiscus, black and blue salvia, canna, elephant ears, Grandpa Ott’s morning glories, forest pansy, ferns, hostas, knock out roses, catmint and catnip, Solomon seal, daylilies, columbine, crepe myrtle, boxwoods, balsom, and yarrow, as well and assorted herbs. The wide variety of flowers assures that something will be blooming all during the growing season.

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

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phone 636-373-2756 and leave a message.

The garden club meets on the third Thursday of the month at varied locations and times. Visit www.fleurdelisgardenclub.org.

All are welcome.

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Should you be screened for lung cancer?

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world. It’s also the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Fortunately, screenings are available that can detect lung cancer early on when it’s most treatable. Learn more about lung cancer screening and whether it’s right for you.

Early detection People often put off screenings — even for lung cancer — because they feel well and have no symptoms. However, finding cancer early means it can be treated earlier when it is small and before it has spread. For those with an increased risk for lung cancer, such as current or former smokers, an annual lung cancer screening is recommended. This provides a good baseline to see if new lung nodules have appeared or if existing lung nodules have grown. The screening can even detect other issues such as emphysema and COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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By Ellen Brennan

A low-dose CT scan To screen for lung cancer, a low-dose CT, or computerized tomography, scan is performed. It’s an easy process, with the patient lying on a table while the machine takes photographs of their lungs using 90 percent less radiation than a conventional CT scan. It typically takes less than 60 seconds and results are usually available within 24 hours.

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Have a minimum 20 pack-year smoking history (number of packs per day multiplied by number of years smoked).

Have no symptoms of lung cancer.

How to get screened Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals offer a Lung Cancer Screening Program in conjunction with Siteman Cancer Center.

If you meet this criteria, all you need is an order from your physician. The screening is covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, as well as most private insurance companies with no deductible or co-pay.

While being screened can be scary, it’s important for your health. Significant strides have been made in lung cancer treatment, and early detection plays a vital role in a positive outcome.

To be eligible for a free lung cancer screening through the program, you must: • Be 50 to 80 years of age.

• Be a current smoker or former smoker who has quit within the past 15 years.

Ellen Brennan is a nurse navigator for the Siteman Cancer Center Lung Cancer Screening Program at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals.

For more information about lung cancer screening, call 636-916-7098.

Registration open for schools interested in Delta Dental of Missouri’s Land Of Smiles program Delta Dental of Missouri’s Land of Smiles program, known for reaching hundreds of elementary schools throughout Missouri each year to teach gradeschool children good dental health habits, is now available in a 15-minute virtual video format. Teachers, school nurses and principals interested in gaining access to the free online program on a date and time that works for their students can visit www.LandofSmilesMO.org.

The virtual Land of Smiles experience follows dynamic superhero Captain Super Grin, as he defeats his nemesis, Caz Cavity, with a little help from his sidekicks, Terri Tooth Fairy and Toothpick.

Throughout the adventure, students learn the importance of brushing teeth twice a day, flossing, eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist regularly.

The Land of Smiles program will also include newly updated oral health curriculum that corresponds with the virtual experience, making learning about dental health even more fun for kids. The new program curriculum, available to schools

in late October, adheres to National Health Education Standards, as well as health education standards specifically for Missouri. The Grades K-2 curriculum features three lessons that can be taught as a unit or single lesson, classroom activities, coloring sheets, a daily brushing and flossing chart and take-home educational materials. The Grade 3 curriculum has many of the same features but in an advanced format, as well as two science experiments to demonstrate how cavities are formed and the importance of fluoride for strong teeth.

Delta Dental of Missouri also offers free “smile bags” to schools for students who participate in the program. Each bag includes a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss to help students practice the good oral health habits they learn. Each school is responsible for distributing the bags to participating students who attend school in person or virtually.

Delta Dental of Missouri launched its innovative virtual program in September 2020. Since then, more than 71,000 stu-

Submitted photo Delta Dental of Missouri’s Land of Smiles program, known for reaching hundreds of elementary schools throughout Missouri each year to teach grade-school children good dental health habits, is now available in a 15-minute virtual video format.

dents from 344 schools in 85 Missouri counties have participated in the engaging, age-appropriate online program either in the classroom or through partial

or full-time virtual learning. Those interested in learning more or scheduling the program can visit www.LandofSmilesMO.org.

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Section of Hopewell Road to close between Highway N, Diehr Road for pavement construction The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Hopewell Road Wednesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 15, for the construction of new pavement for the Route N/Hopewell Road realignment project. The closure location on Hopewell Road is approximately 0.1 miles south of Highway N and 0.5 miles north of Diehr Road.

Traffic will be required to use an alternate route around the closure during construction.

Local traffic can access either side of the closure location, but no through traffic will be permitted. Motorists can use Diehr Road, Highway

DD, Sommers Road, and Highway N for detour routes. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and detours will be posted. Changeable message boards will be used to inform residents of the closure and re-opening.

This road project is part of a continuing effort

by St. Charles County Government to improve the county’s road system for the safety of the travelling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit sccmo.org/ RoadProjects.

Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots now being administered to eligible Missourians Following federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has amended the state’s standing order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration for those who are eligible for a booster shot.

Missourians who received the Pfizer vaccine can receive a booster shot at least six months after their initial series based on CDC guidance: • people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster; • people aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster; • people aged 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster; and • people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting (e.g. frontline medical workers, teachers, and first responders) may receive a booster.

Missourians with an underlying medical condition are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider about whether a booster shot is right for them.

Federal health experts are still reviewing data from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) and will decide when recipients may be eligible for a booster shot. Missouri providers will be ready to administer Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots when they are recommended.

Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots will be administered anywhere the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available. Individuals do not need to get their booster shot at the same location they received their initial series. Those seeking a booster shot can visit MOStopsCovid.com to find a nearby provider and schedule an appointment or locate a walk-in clinic.

Providers operating under the state’s standing

orders should follow the guidance as written for COVID-19 booster shot administration. For providers who are operating under their own order, it is recommended that CDC guidance also be followed.

Individuals can also get the flu shot at the same time they receive the COVID-19 booster shot.

Flu vaccines are now becoming available through various providers throughout the state, and it is recommended annually for everyone six months and older.

Research shows that all COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States continue to be highly effective at preventing severe illness and death. Individuals should only get a booster shot when it is recommended, not earlier. Learn more about COVID-19 booster doses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How Missourians can get a free COVID-19 vaccine: • Check for vaccine appointments at Vaccines.gov, where you can search for availability by vaccine type (e.g., Pfizer).

• Call the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 1-800-232-0233 (or TTY 1-888-7207489). Help is available in multiple languages.

• Locate local vaccination events in Missouri at MOStopsCovid.com.

• Seniors and homebound adults can make arrangements using information at MOStopsCovid.com/seniors • Missouri DHSS COVID-19 Public Hotline • 1-877-435-8411 • Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

How Missourians can get a free COVID-19 test: • Walk in or schedule an appointment for a test at one of the state’s free community testing sites: COVID-19 Community Testing Sites.

• Order a test through the state’s free athome COVID-19 testing program.

• Find a free testing option near you through the federal pharmacy locations.

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O’Fallon Parks Department opens new pickleball courts in Sports Park

Photo courtesy city of O’Fallon Two new outdoor pickleball courts in O’Fallon’s Sports Park brought this popular sport to the park when it opened on Oct. 4.

Two new outdoor pickleball courts in O’Fallon’s Sports Park brought this popular sport to the park when it opened on Oct. 4. The courts are lined for pickleball and include nets. Basketball hoops also are available and additional striping for basketball will be added next summer. The area also includes a new shade structure to allow participants to cool off between games.

The courts join other popular pickleball and multipurpose courts in O’Fallon at Dames Park, Knaust Park and Westhoff Park.

“Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and we are always looking for ways to expand our parks’ offerings for our residents,” said Bill Mitchason, O’Fallon Parks Director. “Based on how much use we see at are other courts around the city, we are sure that this will quickly become one of Sports Park’s most popular amenities.”

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Optimist Club of St. Chares celebrates 50 years and installs 2021-22 Board of Directors On Oct. 1, the Optimist Club of St. Charles celebrated fifty years of service to the youth of the St. Charles community. Following reminiscing, granting of awards and enjoying a meal served by Pio’s Restaurant, the new officers and board members were installed by Carl Westenbarger. Westenbarger represented the Optimist Club of Brentwood that sponsored the St. Charles Club fifty years ago. Also in attendance was Lauren Deli, Governor of the East Missouri District of Optimist International.

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Optimist of the Year award to Bob Beckman for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the club.

The club members were honored to have Mayor Dan Borgmeyer present a city of St. Charles Proclamation recognizing community achievements and County Executive Steve Ehlmann, presented a St. Charles County’s Proclamation recognizing the support and service to the citizens of St. Charles

Safely dispose unused prescription drugs for free at National Rx Take Back Event on Oct. 23 Do you have any expired or unneeded prescription medications in your home? You can safely dispose of them free of charge, no questions asked, at the National Rx Take Back Event.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the St. Peters Justice Center. The Justice Center is located at 1020 Grand Teton Drive, at the corner of Suemandy Drive near Mid Rivers Mall.

Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event, so make sure to drop off your prescription drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

All prescription medications will be accepted with no questions asked. If you would like to remain anonymous, you may remove identifying information from container labels before disposal.

Tightly seal caps on liquid products, such as cough syrup.

The program is only for prescription drugs; no over-the-counter medications will be accepted. Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles, and illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not part of this program.

This free event is open to the public and sponsored by the St. Peters Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency. The St. Peters Police Department participates in this event because unused prescription medications are a risk to public health and safety, and are a potential source of illegal use. Safely disposing of unused medications eliminates the possibility of the drugs falling into the wrong hands and causing harm.

Learn more at www.dea.gov. For more information on this event, contact Officer Melissa Doss at 636-278-2244, ext. 3550, or mdoss@stpetersmo.net.

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Submitted photo Pictured are (front row, from left) Ellen Parker (Secretary), Jack Ross (Board), Paul Hauser (Vice President), Bob Beckman (President), Gerry Prinster (President-Elect), David Borgmeyer (Treasurer), (back row, from left) Allen Field (Board), Roger Deppe (Board), Dean Krogmeier (Board), Elena Cook (Board) and Mark Cook (Board).

County. Also received was a Resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives, offered by Representative Tom Hannegan, District No. 65, recognizing the very special anniversary event.

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Business

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MetroNet to make O’Fallon a ‘Gigabit City’ On Sept. 8, MetroNet announced plans to build an advanced fiber-optic network in O’Fallon, bringing gigabit-speed internet service to residents and businesses in the city for the first time. MetroNet, the nation’s largest independently owned 100 percent fiber-optic provider, will fully fund the construction through a multi-million dollar investment. MetroNet expects construction to begin in O’Fallon next year, with the first customers coming online as neighborhood buildouts are completed.

"The city of O’Fallon is pleased to welcome MetroNet to our community,” said Mayor Bill Hennessy. “As the first city in the state of Missouri to which MetroNet will provide service, we are

thrilled that residents and businesses will be among the first to have access to this new fiber-optic network option.”

Only about 30 percent of households in the U.S. have access to the gigabit internet speeds (1,000 megabits per second) that fiber-optic networks provide. And only a small handful of cities have fiber broadly available to its homes and businesses, earning them the title “Gigabit City.” O’Fallon is now on track to achieve that designation.

MetroNet is bridging the digital divide as one of the fastest-growing providers of 100 percent fiber-optic high-speed broadband services in the nation. The company is known for its superior customer service,

affordable, symmetrical speeds — meaning both upload and download speeds — of up to 10 gigabits, and no long-term contracts to homes and businesses. The company expects its network to be available to more than one million residential households and business locations in the near term, bringing competition for these services to hundreds of communities.

“Our future-proofed network has proven valuable to the cities we partner with, and we are proud to bring that opportunity to Missouri through this partnership with O’Fallon,” said John Cinelli, MetroNet CEO. “Cities are faced with a variety of choices when trying to bridge the digital divide. MetroNet builds an impressive technical

infrastructure without the use of public funds, which helps cities enormously. We are proud to have quickly become the nation’s largest and fastest growing, independently owned fiber-optic provider.”

O’Fallon residents will start seeing MetroNet trucks throughout the area as pre-construction begins. In new MetroNet markets, residents receive communication by mail about construction activity in their neighborhood 30 days prior to starting, and the company provides additional messaging, such as yard signs, to let residents know when the temporary construction process is beginning in their neighborhood. MetroNet crews are identified by ID tags and branded MetroNet vehicles.

Residents and businesses that are interested in MetroNet services may visit MetroNetInc. com to indicate their interest and to receive updates on construction. MetroNet will establish a retail storefront located in O’Fallon for customers to have direct access to customer service and sales.

Additionally, MetroNet plans to hire local market management positions, sales and customer service professionals and service technicians to support the O’Fallon area. Those interested in joining the MetroNet team can visit metronetinc.com/ careers to search available positions and to submit applications.

Wineology celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Owner Lori Cheatham celebrated the grand opening of her new business, Wineology with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 23.

Joining Cheatham was her husband, children, mom and several staff members. Also on hand were city of St. Charles Economic Development Director Mike Klinghammer, representatives from several Missouri Wineries and Distilleries who were offering samples and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Wineology is located at 3767 New Town Blvd in St. Charles.

Did you know that the state of Missouri bottles nearly one million gallons of wine annually? It's true! The state of Missouri was designated an award-winning wine-growing region before Napa, California even pinged on most wine-lovers' radar. At Wineology, they strive to honor the state's long and distinguished wine-making history by offering locally and regionally bottled wines, beers, spirits and featuring locally-made products on their food menus.

For more information on Wineology, their products and menu, please visit https://www.visitwineology.com/ or call 636757-3048.

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11 Zumwalt seniors named National Merit Semifinalists Fort Zumwalt School District boasts 11 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. These 11 Fort Zumwalt seniors are among the top scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) taken by more than one million high school juniors at more than 22,000 high schools across the nation.

The semifinalists represent less than 1% of high school students and qualify to continue in the competition. Next spring, the National Mer-

it Scholarship Corporation will award about $35 million to roughly 8,000 graduating high school seniors.

FZ National Merit Semi-Finalists are West High’s Ella Baetje, Saanvi Gowda, Maxwell Hardcastle, Adam Mulvey, Claire Myers and Surya Sompalli; South High’s Twisha Nadella, Kaelen Raible and Nicholas Stovall; North High’s Spencer Steinmeyer; and East High’s Thomas Bambrick.

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Ronan Townes has a weighted GPA of 4.25, is currently ranked 20th in his class at Timberland, and scored a 34 on the ACT. He participates in varsity Scholar Bowl, Dungeons and Dragons Club, which he co-founded, and is the current President of the Chess Club. Townes plans to major in computer science during his collegiate studies.

The WSD had several students reach National Merit Commended designation, and they will receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise.

Jaden Zelidon has a weighted GPA of 4.45, is currently ranked second in his class at Liberty, and scored a 32 on the ACT. He remains busy with National Honor Society Presidential duties, Key Club, serving as the District Secretary, and serves as president of HOSA, president of Class Officers, is the Co-Captain of Speech and Debate, and is involved in Mock Trial and Link Crew.

Zelidon is also a member of the marching band as the percussion captain and spent three

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Two WSD students named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists Mason Neal and Ronan Townes from Timberland High School have been selected as Semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Additionally, Jaden Zelidon from Liberty High School and Tanvi Dahuja from Timberland High School were named to the list of National Merit Commended Students.

The National Merit Scholarship Program awards academically talented high school seniors with over 7,500 scholarships equating to roughly $30 million dollars. Merit Scholars must have exceptional academic ability and show great potential for success in competitive and meticulous college studies. Semifinalists are ranked among the top 1% of all U.S. high school seniors for their scholastic achievement.

A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT/ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.

Mason Neal has a weighted GPA of 4.28, is ranked 15th in his class at Timberland, and scored a 34 on the ACT. Neal has been a member of the Scholar Bowl for four years and is currently the varsity captain, he is a member of the National Honor Society and a former member of Missouri Youth and Government, Chess Club and French Club.

In college, Neal intends to major in actuarial science or mathematics.

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Tanvi Dahuja has a weighted GPA of 4.0, is ranked 60th in her class at Timberland, and scored a 33 on the ACT. Dahuja participates in Youth and Government, HOSA and National Honor Society; she also co-founded a club centered on emergency preparedness and first aid. She plans to major in environmental science and psychology.

About 90% of the semifinalists are expected to be named finalists, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. To become a finalist, a semifinalist must submit an extensive scholarship application that includes a strong academic record and an account of their participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment and any honors or awards. Although Commended Students do not continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships, some of these students do become candidates for Special Scholarships sponsored by corporations and businesses.

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October 13, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

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. 23: Quilt social

ICD Fall Quilt Social will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Dardenne Prairie Parish Hall (lower level of the church).

Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo begins at noon. Refreshments will be available for purchase. No one under the age of 16 is allowed. Masks are encouraged but not required.

Oct. 30: Trunk or treat

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.

Oct. 31: Quilt Bingo

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.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

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

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.

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Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

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

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

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

Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

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

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer 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.

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.

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: Monthly veterans coffee

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn

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

9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.

8www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • October 13, 2021 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)

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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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

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.

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

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

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.

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.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

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

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

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

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

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

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

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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.

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

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ald 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

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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Guns ‘N Hoses benefit just around the corner Guns ‘N Hoses is presented by the nonprofit St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association and is held every year.

Since its inception in 1987, it has raised $8.5 million to benefit the Back-Stoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty.

Visit www.GunsNHoses.com to become a part of this incredible organization. *Thanksgiving Eve at the Enterprise Center Lindenwood extends winning streak Lindenwood University men’s soccer team rolled past Missouri S&T by a score of 3-0. This marks the teams’ fifth-straight win, its longest streak since winning 12 consecutive matches in 2016.

Lindenwood put the pressure on the Miners from the opening whistle, compiling eleven of the games first 13 shot attempts across the first 45 minutes of play. The Lions were able to find the back of the net in the 29th minute when Joshua Scholl found Santiago Rodriguez streaking down the left side of the field and Rodriguez did the rest, slotting a left foot shot into the back of the net for his second goal of the season.

The Lions kept up the pressure in the opening half, registering four corner kicks, while the Miners managed just one. The game would head into halftime seeing Lindenwood carry a 1-0 lead.

Lindenwood kept putting the ball towards the Miners net in the second half, tallying 12 shots, including three on goal. This would pay off in the 57th minute as Feho Sabotic took a shot towards the Missouri S&T goal, which deflected off a Miner defender and into the back of the net, making the score 2-0 in favor of Lindenwood.

Just three minutes later, Sabotic would make a run down the right side of the field toward the Missouri S&T goal, take a shot that was saved, but Scholl was there to tap in the rebound.

Lindenwood would see the rest of the game out, earning its fifth-consecutive win. In the victory, the Lions allowed just one shot on goal, while they compiled 23 shots, including 10 on frame. *Keep it going

Former Hoots player picked up by Royals The Hoots play baseball in O’Fallon.

Recently, the Missouri State pitcher Dylan Coleman threw for the Hoots in the 2020 CarShield Collegiate League.

The former Hoot pitcher Coleman has been selected by the Kansas City Royals.

Coleman, 25, appeared in two games for the Hoots in the 2020 CarShield Collegiate League.

In 5.2 innings, the Missouri State-product allowed one hit and zero runs while striking out 10 as he led the Hoots to a 2020 CCL League Championship. *Best of success to you

Ambush soccer games The St. Louis Ambush plays professional soccer in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles starting in November.

The season begins on Nov. 26 with the St. Louis Ambush hosting the Kansas City Comets.

The following night the same two clubs meet in Kansas City.

After a strenuous season, the regular season will end on April 3, 2022 with playoffs to follow.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Soccer LIVE soon 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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Recipe: A plant-forward twist on taco night Walnut-Stuffed Korean Street Tacos

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Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 8 Ingredients: Walnut “Meat”: 2 cups California walnuts 2 tablespoons gochujang (red chili paste) sauce

1 watermelon radish, sliced thin 1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks

fresh cayenne peppers, sliced thin 2 tablespoons sesame (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons black oil sesame seeds 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced Crema: 1/2 teaspoon ground 1 cup Greek yogurt ginger 1 t ablespoon hot chili sauce Marinated Vegetables:

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

4 green onions

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2 tablespoons 1 bunch cilantro seasoned rice vinegar 2 f resh limes, cut into 1 tablespoon honey wedges 1/4 English 1/2 cup California cucumber, sliced thin walnuts

Directions: To make walnut “meat”: In food processor, pulse walnuts to coarsely chop. In skillet over medium heat, add gochujang sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Add walnuts and stir. Turn to low heat, cover and keep warm.

To make vegetables: Cut whites off green onions and discard. Slice greens into thin strips and place in bowl of ice water. In bowl, stir vinegar and honey. Add cucumber;

radish; carrots; peppers, if desired; and sesame seeds. Stir to combine.

To make crema: Mix yogurt with chili sauce and salt.

Warm tortillas. Scoop 1/8 walnut meat into each tortilla. Spoon cream on top of walnut meat. Add marinated vegetables and green onions.

Top tacos with cilantro, squeeze of lime juice and walnuts.

It’s easier than ever to do more with California Walnuts. Discover more recipes at walnuts.org.

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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.

he 1980’s saw a rebirth and resurgence in the comic book industry. New writers and artists brought fresh ideas and concepts to Marvel Comics, yielding some fantastic storylines. A new limited series at that time, “Secret Wars,” transported many of Marvel’s heroes and villains to a battle planet created by a powerful being called the Beyonder. This cosmic entity encouraged the heroes and villains to slay their enemies and, if successful, they would be richly rewarded.

Disguised as Spider-Man, Peter Parker was transported to the battle planet with the other heroes and, during the skirmishes, his costume was destroyed. Using an alien machine, he created what he thought was a sleek black spider-suit but, in actuality, it was a sentient, symbiotic creature that wanted to bond with him forever. To free himself back in New York City, Peter swung up to a bell tower where the sonic vibrations presumably destroyed the symbiote.

To paraphrase a Monty Python sketch, the symbiote was definitely not dead yet and ultimately became part of the creature called Venom. This anti-hero appeared in his own, self-titled 2018 big screen adventure and returned this month in “Venom: Let There Be

prising the Venom role, Tom Hardy does double-duty as a hard-working reporter and dangerous vigilante. Listening to Eddie Brock bickering with his alien symbiote brings to mind classic episodes of “I Love Lucy,” but I don’t remember Lucy ripping her husband’s head off during an argument. Other characters who know Brock’s secret are almost blasé about Venom when he appears.

If there was an award for best perPhoto courtesy Marvel Entertainment formance by an actress in a horror film, I’d give it to Michelle Williams, Carnage.” The plot is paper thin and straight who plays Brock’s ex-fiancée Anne Weying. out of a horror comic, but Tom Hardy and She tries to tell him about her new fiancée Dr. Woody Harrelson are wicked funny and scary Dan Lewis (Reid Scott), but that doesn’t go very well. Anne and Dr. Dan are a big help later in at the same time.

Investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Har- the film when Carnage has gone completely off dy) is seeking out the victims of Cletus Kasady the rails. With his ER training, Dan also reacts (Harrelson), a serial killer on death row. Brock very well in a crisis situation.

Although the “Venom” universe has been its visits Kasady in prison before his execution and inadvertently transfers some of the Venom own entity, the closing moments of “Venom: symbiote to the prisoner. During his execu- Let There Be Carnage” uncover a definite contion, Kasady transforms into a powerful crea- nection to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. Since ture called Carnage and breaks out of prison. Sony owns the rights to both characters, Eddie Brock and his Venom alter ego go in search of Brock and his brain-hungry friend may make their way to the MCU in time for Christmas.

Carnage to stop him from killing again.

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” rated PG“Venom: Let There be Carnage” is pure brain candy, but it’s also fun and entertaining. Re- 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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ever take a man shopping. It’s a skill they can’t seem to develop.

They’re pretty useless unless you happen to be looking for hubcaps or fishing bait.

And certainly never ask them to hold your purse while you’re browsing. You can always tell when a man is holding his wife’s or girlfriend’s purse. They lose all coloring from their neck on up and look as sickly as Superman after nuzzling a bundle of kryptonite.

When my husband is attached to the strap of my purse he gets that shifty look. His eyes start darting around rapidly from left to right hoping he won’t run into one of his manly buddies. It has happened before and did not go well.

I asked him to hold my purse while I dashed into the fitting room to try on a jacket. He tried to back out of it, but I insisted.

“Oh for heaven’s sakes you big man-baby. No one is going to see you holding my purse. I’ll just be a sec. Now stay put and I’ll buy you an ice cream cone later.”

That did the trick. He grabbed the strap with two fingers as if he were picking up a dirty diaper and tried to bury himself in a nearby coat rack.

Wouldn’t you know, just then Mr. Pilkinson, our annoying neighbor came around the corner.

“Well, well, well if it isn’t my favorite neighbor,” he chortled. “Say that’s a snappy looking wallet… err purse you’re sporting there. Love the tassel and the rhinestones. Not really your color though.”

“It’s not mine.

It’s my wife’s!” my husband barked.

“Right! Only we don’t see your wife anywhere in sight, do we?” He guffawed loudly as he dug an elbow into my husband’s ribs then walked away with a wink, “Hopefully, this doesn’t get around on the golf course.”

“Wait, wait I can explain!” My husband tried to clarify, but it was too late. He stumbled over his lips and bit his tongue and by then Pilkinson had vanished.

I came out to a hyperventilating mess of a man.

“Pilkinson saw me with your purse!” he wailed.

It took a scoop of fudge ripple to relieve his tongue bite and a double scoop to heal his wounded pride.

Note to ladies: When shopping with a man always make sure there is emergency ice cream within the vicinity.

Holding the purse strings

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

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