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October 20, 2021

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Submitted photos The always-festive Lanterns & Legends begins to wind down this week with its slew of Halloween-themed activities culminating in the Bayou Bash scheduled for Oct. 29. For more information, and a complete list of the numerous activities available during Legends & Lanterns, visit discoverstcharles.com.

The 2021 Legends & Lanterns festival scares up some new fun on Main Street in St. Charles

By Brett Auten We have reached the peak pumpkin.

With Halloween right around the corner, the chill in the air here to stay and Main Street in St. Charles offering its spirited journey through Halloween history.

The 2021 Legends & Lanterns festival concludes this weekend (Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m) but the feather in the cap is next

week at the Bayou Bash, a Legends and Lanterns Masquerade Ball.

The event will be held on Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Foundry Art Centre where the goal is to transport attendees to the vibrant streets of the French Quarter during this eccentric soiree that mixes a dash of Halloween with a splash of Mardi Gras. According to Ryan Cooper, creator and director of Legends & Lanterns, this is the first year for the bash that he’s hoping will be an annual event.

“You do not get too many opportunities to go to an authentic masquerade ball,” Cooper said. “We feel like this has a lot of appeal for this from the diehard fans of Legends & Lanterns to someone who has never been before.”

Revelers will mix and mingle with Legends & Lanterns characters, all of which will be decked out in their finest duds. Miss Jubilee & The Yas Yas Boys will provide the soundtrack See ‘LEGENDS’ page 2

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‘LEGENDS’ from cover as you bounce from an array of activities, like a fortune teller and complimentary face painting and if your fit is particularly on par, you could win the costume contest Legends & Lanterns began in 2016 and the list of events has continued to grow in stature. Keeping with a historical theme, you won’t see famous horror movies in costume, instead it’s more likely to be from folklore, literature or history.

On another new attraction this season, you can uncover and discover mysteries and historical nuggets of Main Street’s past with the Haunted History Trail. Find the strategically placed QR codes on this self-guided, digital/audio walking tour, and you will learn about the real-life witches of Main

Street, famed author of all things spooky, Edgar Allen Poe has a St. Charles connection, among other things.

“I think this peels back the curtain a little and shows that we are not just Lewis & Clark,” Cooper said. “We dug through a lot of scripts that tour guides used in the 1970s and 1980s and would find a tiny morsel and then try to confirm it. There were a lot of people involved in making the Haunted History Trail work.”

On Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. the merchants of Main Street will illuminate Submitted photo the area with a pumpkin glow. Participating The always-festive Lanterns & Legends begins to wind down shops along Main Street will decorate their this week with its slew of Halloween-themed activities culminating in the Bayou Bash scheduled for Oct. 29. sidewalks and windows with jack-o-lanterns of all shapes and sizes and are welcom- of the numerous activities available during ing patrons for a fall open house.

Legends & Lanterns, visit discoverstcharles.

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CORRECTION In the Oct. 6 St. Charles County Community News cover story “Dream Flight,” Tom Lacey was incorrectly identified as Paul Lacey. The Community News regrets the error.

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Wentzville elementary teacher releases newest children’s books

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Wentzville School District English Language Learner (ELL) elementary school teacher Julie Turnipseed recently announced the introduction of two new books to her Adventures of Charlee and Magnolia series. Turnipseed’s easy-to-read rhyming children’s books were published by Inovie Books and illustrated by Muthuhari Attanayake.

Turnipseed will hold a book signing event for her recently released books on Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bake House located at 205 E. Allen in Wentzville. Readers will have an opportunity to meet the author, as well as her daughters and dogs who are featured in the series. Children will have a space to read and then create their own book reviews.

The series’ first book “Becoming Friends” was released in April 2021 and focuses on Turnipseed’s dogs meeting for the very first time. Released this Sept., the second book “Snow Much Fun!” highlights how Charlee and her family help Magnolia overcome her fear of snow.

“Don’t Give Up, Magnolia” and “Charlie and Magnolia Meet Chico” are scheduled for release this November. The books feature the timid Magnolia trying to conquer stairs, as well as learning Spanish from a new neighborhood Chihuahua.

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Julie Turnipseed with Charlee and Magnolia.

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at Prairie View Elementary in Dardenne Prairie.

The more than 20-year teaching veteran currently works with students from Brazil, China, Honduras, India, Mexico and Pakistan in the Wentzville School District.

For more information, call 314-393-7767 or visit www.charleeandmagnolia.com.

St. Charles County Corrections staff graduate from department’s first leadership program

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Sixteen leaders in the St. Charles County Department of Corrections recently completed a new program that addresses key issues facing corrections departments in today’s environment. Leadership Academy is the first of its kind for the county department and provided its leaders with critically important training necessary in today’s world.

Department Director Dan Keen says there are very few opportunities available for leadership training in the corrections field, so the county’s Leadership Academy was developed. Topics included the importance of values, ethics, and honor in leadership; the principles of motivation; improving how leaders communicate and inspire; building alignment around a given strategy; servant leadership; and understanding what it takes to become a leader within the facility and within the community. To graduate from Leadership Academy, each participant must have successfully completed the four intensive four-hour curriculum blocks.

Keen completed the program with his staff. While he says the St. Charles County Justice Center (Jail) has not had the issues

many others have experienced, he knows there are areas under his direction that can be improved. He sets high standards for the facility and its employees.

“It is impossible to run a world-class facility without exemplary leadership. In my experience, success always began with strong leadership,” he says. “This is an investment into our leadership cadre that will enhance the safety and efficiency of our operations.

We will be a better and higher functioning team because of this investment.”

Classes were led by Keen and members of his staff, all experts in leadership development within highly hazardous, high-risk organizations. The program was held at the St. Charles County Justice Center and completion of assignments was mandatory.

“It was a fantastic program and immensely beneficial for our team,” says Keen. “We have made the commitment to put the tools learned into action, to hold each other accountable, and to keep the energy and momentum of the academy going.”

Keen adds that plans include developing a second Leadership Academy to further expand and build upon the first.

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St. Charles County Parks and Dedication of the Oak Grove Veterans Memorial Recreation, has a Halloween- Plaque to be held at Oak Grove Cemetery centric event for you On Nov. 6 at 10 a.m., the public is invited to U.S.A.F. veteran and member of American Le-

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By Brett Auten However you want to slice it, St. Charles County Parks and Recreation, has a Halloween-centric event for you during the month of October.

From creepy tales from the past, to kid friendly hikes, or a nighttime round of golf, there is a little something for everyone.

“The Parks Department is scaring up some family-friendly fun this Halloween season that won’t disappoint,” Nancy Gomer, St. Charles County Parks Marketing Coordinator, said. “Whether you’re looking for a spooky adventure, or something a little less scary, St. Charles County Parks has exciting and unique experiences for guests of all ages this year.”

Halloween Disc Golf Glow Tournament On Friday, Oct. 22, from 7-11 pm, at The Park at New Melle Lakes at 400 Foristell Road in New Melle, get your drivers and putters ready for this spooky competition with cash prizes. This 18-hole contest features baskets lined with glowsticks to mark the course, which offers a mix of short and long holes that travel in and out of the woods. The event is limited to 72 players, and some LED lights will be available for purchase prior to the 7 p.m. start. Cost is $10 per person. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. on the day of the event.

“Our Halloween Disc Golf Glow Tournament is especially popular and is being played on a champion 18-hole course that is gaining notoriety across the state and the nation,” Gomer said. “In 2021, the app UDisc ranked the top courses in the nation and The Park at New Melle Lakes ranked third in the state of Missouri.”

The course is known by locals and visitors from across the United States as the course that has it all.

“The Parks Department has seen disc golf course growth since it opened its first 18-hole course at Quail Ridge Park in 2002,” Gomer said. “A second course was developed at Indian Camp Creek Park in 2013, and two years later another Parks Department course went in at College Meadows Park, located on the campus of St. Charles Community College.”

Not-So-Spooky Kids Adventure On Friday, Oct. 29, from 3-4 p.m. at Towne Park, 100 Towne Park Drive in Foristell, you can jump start a child’s Halloween weekend with a spooktacular story time and short hiking event in the park.

Participants ages four-and-up are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and meet Park Ranger Jake Dean for a Halloween-themed story and a not-so-spooky short walk on the trail— but who knows what creepy critters will be encountered in the woods? The hour-long program is free; registration is not necessary.

For more information about St. Charles County Parks’ Halloween happenings and other activities and classes planned, call 636-9497535 or visit stccparks.org and click on “Activity Registration.”

attend the Dedication Ceremony of the Oak Grove Veterans Memorial Plaque to be held at Oak Grove Cemetery at 2700 W. Clay St. in St. Charles.

Two years ago, while working on a historical preservation project to fulfill photo requests on the web site Find A Grave, the Saint Charles Daughters of the American Revolution learned there were veterans buried in Oak Grove without markers for their graves.

With over 600 veterans laid to rest in Oak Grove, Saint Charles DAR was determined that all veterans should be honored for their military service. Working closely with Mark Hollenberg, the Sexton of Oak Grove, and Don Newman Jr.,

gion Post 312, Bernadette Hall of Saint Charles DAR set in motion a plan to have a permanent memorial placed in Oak Grove for all past and future veterans buried in Oak Grove. With the help and encouragement from the Veterans Commission of St. Charles and the Parks and Recreation Department of St. Charles the Memorial became a reality.

There are veterans from all wars buried in Oak Grove starting with Warren Cottle Sr. from the American Revolution up to present day in Afghanistan. Saint Charles DAR will continue to work closely and assist Don Newman with his quest to have each individual veteran’s grave marked with a military marker.

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More Ameren Missouri customers eligible for utility bill assistance Additional funds are now available for Missouri families struggling to pay their utility bills due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ameren Missouri is directing $1.2 million to its Clean Slate program to include support for moderate-income customers who do not qualify for low-income programs. The company is also directing $300,000 to support local agencies who administer these funds.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 across a broader range of customers, Ameren Missouri wants to ensure as many customers as possible take advantage of energy assistance options. These funds will make help available for more Missouri families.

“Customers receive a fresh start with the Clean Slate program,” said Marty Lyons, chairman and president of Ameren Missouri. “We recognize there are families struggling and in need of assistance who don’t qualify for many of the existing federal and state assistance programs. The Clean Slate program helps fill that gap.”

Ameren Missouri’s previous $3.5 million COVID-19 Clean Slate program helped thousands of customers pay off their pastdue utility bills. This $1.5 million donation is on top of the $5 million previously pledged to COVID-19 relief in 2020.

“Ameren Missouri’s Clean Slate program has been a marvelous blessing for thousands of Missourians in need of energy assistance,” said Reverend Earl E. Nance Jr., treasurer and chair emeritus of Heatupmissouri.org and Heatupstlouis.org.

“We depend desperately on these funds and it takes strong partnerships to continue helping families facing financial challenges. We can always count on Ameren Missouri.”

“This new round of Clean Slate funds will be a lifeline for many Missouri families as we head into the colder winter months,” said Mark Sanford, executive director of People’s Community Action Corporation (PCAC). “Many of our clients continue to navigate reduced wages, job loss and other hardships because of COVID-19. This support from Ameren Missouri will be the helping hand they need.”

Clean Slate will help eligible customers with up to $750 per account, after they pay 25% of the past-due balance.

“The goal of this donation is to help more Missouri families dealing with financial hardship due to the pandemic,” said Tara Oglesby, vice president of customer experience for Ameren Missouri. “From conver-

sations with our customers, energy assistance agencies and the Missouri Office of the Public Counsel, we identified the Clean Slate program as a highly effective way to help even more people.”

To be eligible for Clean Slate, customers must meet the following requirements: • Household income up to 300% of the federal poverty level.

• For example, customers in a four-person household making up to $79,500 are eligible to apply.

• Pay 25% of the past-due balance.

• Self-declared hardship due to COVID-19.

• Have an active Ameren Missouri electric account that is past due, on a payment agreement or in need of reconnection.

• Customers who received Clean Slate funding in 2020 are eligible to reapply.

• “Ameren Missouri is serving a critical need with this $1.5 million by expanding tools to help more families get back on their feet, especially those who don’t qualify for other low-income programs,” said Kyrie Windsor, LIHEAP deputy director for Missouri Ozarks Community Action (MOCA).

• Community Action Agencies and Heatupmissouri.org will administer the Clean Slate program and distribute the additional $1.2 million of energy assistance. Customers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before their outstanding balance becomes unmanageable.

Customers can find more information at AmerenMissouri.com/CleanSlate or by calling Ameren Missouri at 800-552-7583.

Energy assistance is also available for customers with lower incomes. Missouri’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is currently accepting applications from customers with an income at or below 60% of the state median income level. For example, customers in a four-person household making up to $51,021 are eligible to apply.

How to apply for LIHEAP: • Contact your local Community Action Agency • Call 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636) to request an application.

• Apply via a new online portal at MyDSS.MO.gov/energy-assistance.

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West Community Credit Union hosts children’s book drive West Community Credit Union will host a children’s book drive during the month of October. All donated books will benefit Ready Readers, a local organization dedicated to inspiring a love of reading among little learners in low-income communities. All donations can be dropped off at any West Community branch location.

In addition to the month-long donation drive, West Community will partner with local children’s book author, Kristin Mosley, and St. Louis-based Keeley Construction to host a drive thru donation event on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and the credit union’s Brentwood Branch located at 2345 S. Brentwood Blvd.

Book donations needed • New or gently used books in good condition.

• Board books, pictures books and chapter books.

• Books appropriate for children from infant to age 12.

Activity books, workbooks, coloring books, or any books with religious or holiday themes will not be accepted.

Additional details on this event and others can be found at www.westcommunitycu.org.

Gateway Fiber expands gigabit internet network into Dardenne Prairie and Lake Saint Louis Fiber optic internet provider Gateway Fiber is now taking orders for its residential and commercial high-speed internet services in Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, and other parts of St. Charles County.

Fiber network construction has begun in Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville, with customers in several neighborhoods already enjoying their high-speed internet service.

More neighborhoods are coming online every week as construction continues throughout the area.

“Dardenne Prairie is excited that Gateway Fiber is coming to our community,” said Mayor John Gotway. “Reliable highspeed internet is critical to our community, for both residents and businesses. Having another choice is a win for everyone.”

Mayor Jason Law of Lake Saint Louis joined Gotway in his enthusiasm for Gateway’s entry into the area.

“Lake Saint Louis is thrilled to be able to offer another option to our residents,” said Law. “Gateway’s new service will help meet the technological needs of the community, both residential and commercial.”

A Missouri-based company, Gateway Fiber is on a mission to positively impact the communities it serves, advance economic development, and bridge the digital divide – right in its own backyard.

Gateway offers flat-rate pricing, no data caps, no contracts,

Submitted photo Fiber optic internet provider Gateway Fiber is now taking orders for its residential and commercial high-speed internet services in Dardenne Prairie, Lake Saint Louis, and other parts of St. Charles County.

no installation fees, and speeds up to 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps) with symmetrical upload and download speeds on its 100% fiber-optic network all the way into the home or business.

“Internet customers are looking for consistent, high-speed internet service at a reasonable price for all their devices,” said Heath Sellenriek, President and Co-Founder of Gateway Fiber.

“So, Gateway is continuing to invest in broadband infrastructure across the region, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and partner with the local communities we serve.”

Gateway Fiber already serves thousands of customers in Wentzville, Troy, Moscow Mills, Winfield, Old Monroe, Hawk Point, Warrenton and Wright City, which is also the location of their company headquarters.

“Today’s internet customers deserve better,” said Sellenriek.

“They deserve simplicity and transparency in pricing, and they deserve customer service with a local touch. Gateway provides all of that and more.”

Over the next several weeks and months, Gateway’s construction crews will begin building the 100% fiber-optic network infrastructure to support these new areas. Thanks to Gateway’s commitment to excellent community relations, construction will move as quickly as possible with minimal disruption. Gateway will be actively engaged in each neighborhood during construction and available to answer questions.

Customers can sign up for Gateway’s high-speed internet services through GatewayFiber. com. Those who live in an area of the county not yet covered can pre-order the service with no obligation.

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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

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.

Nov. 19: Holiday bazaar and luncheon

The Women in Mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church invites you to its Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 632 East Hwy. N in Wentzville. The event will feature many one of a kind crafts, homemade baked goods and will raffle a beautiful handmade quilt. Tickets will be sold that day and you need not be present to win. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m You can eat in or carry out.

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.

Nov. 7: Coat drive

Thrivent Financial of O’Fallon is partnering with SunRise Church for a winter coat drive. They will be collecting new and gently used coats, jackets, scarfs, gloves and hats. All items collected will be delivered to the local school district for families in need. People who donate will receive a free beverage or pastry from Enjoy the Journey coffee truck in the SunRise Church parking lot at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon between 9-10 a.m.

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.

Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

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 314-560-1868.

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 636206-5306.

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

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

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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Monday of the month at noon at The Breakfast Club, 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368.

New club looking for new members who want to better our community.

Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.

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: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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.

the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm.

For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

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 636-9493372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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

314-369-6521.

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in.

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

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

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

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

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-954-3364 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memo-

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

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

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities.

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

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 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

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

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Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

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

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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UMSL swimmers impressive in the pool The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s and women’s swimming teams finally were able to showcase their product in their home pool for a regular-season meet recently.

The Tritons surged their way to multiple topfive finishes, including many first-place finishes to kick-start the meet.

In the women’s 200-yard medley relay, the team of Hauptmann, Konstapel, Wang and Boehning took top honors.

The team of Arthur, Gawronski, Hei and Brizard placed third with impressive times.

Meanwhile, in the women’s 400-yd individual medley: Serra Bonet placed second; Godleski was third; Schoemans was fourth; and Konstapel was fifth.

In the men’s 200 medley relay, the team of Masjuan Roca, Stevenson, Osa and Clark placed first.

The team of Savage, Heye, Clark and Reynolds placed third.

In the men’s 400-yd indiviual medley, Santisteban placed first; Savage was second; Heye was third and Stimson was fourth. *Great to be in the pool Fund raiser for fallen first responders The annual event Guns ‘N Hoses has been in existence since 1987 benefiting the Back-Stoppers, a nonprofit organization that assists families of first responders who have died in the line of duty.

Over $8.5 million to date has been presented to the recipients shortly after the tragedy exists.

Recently tickets for the 34th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event became available!

Visit www.GunsNHoses.com to become a part of this unique event. *Wednesday, Nov. 24 at the Enterprise Center Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live This event is coming soon for families and fans of all ages to experience the thrill of watching the famous Hot Wheels monster truck toys come to life in a full-size, kid-focused, Hot Wheels experience.

The setting for this exciting venue will be in St. Charles County at The Family Arena on Nov. 6-7 for three epic performances!

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live brings audiences the only opportunity to see real-life versions of the iconic Hot Wheels monster trucks toys including Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark, V8 Bomber, and Demo Derby.

The show will also feature the original monster truck, BIGFOOT. Fans will be fully immersed in exciting show action and fuel-injected playfulness with overthe-top smashing and crashing and epic monster truck competitions and battles!

Event performances will also feature a special appearance from the car-eating, fire-breathing transforming robot MEGASAURUS, and the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Freestyle Motocross!

Visit www.HotWheelsMonstertrucksLive. com for all the details *One of a kind event Hoots ‘stepping up to the plate’ for the 2022 season The O’Fallon Hoots your baseball club and proud members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Chase Bridegroom as the team’s newest front office members. Bridegroom joins the Hoots as the team’s Director of Food and Beverage.

“Chase comes to us with a lot of knowledge of our ballpark and understanding of where we want to go as an organization,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “After completing our internship program, he was someone we identified as one we wanted to keep around and I’m excited that he chose to do that.” *Never too early to think about exciting baseball in O’Fallon 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: Simply Delicious Apple Crisp

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cream to tie it all together may be our favorite addition!

Ingredients:

Directions:

1 3/4 cups rolled oats (quick-cooking oats are fine), divided

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

6 cups peeled and sliced apples, any kind 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 cup + 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened and divided Vanilla ice cream

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hree servings of dairy, as recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ensure you and your family get important nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D, potassium, and protein. With the variety of choices now available in your local grocery store, it is easier than ever to get your three servings of dairy every day. For additional information on dairy myths and facts, visit www. stldairycouncil.org, call St. Louis District Dairy Council at 314-8359668, or e-mail amarsh@stldairycouncil.org.

Fall is here and this comforting recipe has all of the flavors you crave. Cinnamon and apples pair well with hearty oatmeal. The scoop of ice

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Add 1-cup oats to a food processor. Blend until it resembles flour. Set aside.

Toss apples with 2 tablespoons of oat flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut 2 tablespoons of butter into cubes. Toss with apples. Transfer

to prepared baking dish.

Add remaining oat flour, oats, salt, brown sugar and cinnamon to a medium bowl.

Use fork to cut butter into the flour until the butter is distributed and the mixture is crumbly.

Sprinkle the crumble on top of the apples.

Bake until brown and crispy, about 45 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

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Remembering George Reeves, TV’s original Superman

Movie:

By Steve Bryan

Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

recently watched several episodes of “The Adventures of Superman” on a free digital broadcast station. In this classic 1950’s television series, George Reeves played both intrepid reporter Clark Kent and his heroic alter ego Superman.

Unlike the mild-mannered comic book character, Reeves portrayed Kent as a stand-up guy who often took charge of investigations. Even though Clark and Superman were very much alike, his co-workers never guessed the truth.

“Hollywoodland,” a 2006 drama, examined the life of George Reeves and the mysteries surrounding his death. Born Jan. 5, 1914, Reeves became an actor and appeared in “Gone with the Wind” as one of the “Tarleton Twins” who courted Scarlett O’Hara (Vivian Leigh) in the opening scenes. This was a small but eye-catching role for Reeves, who had to dye his hair red to play the part. In the 1940’s, Reeves also appeared in several “Hopalong Cassidy” westerns and other “B” films.

The actor first put on cape and tights for “Superman and the Mole Men,” a 1951 theatrical release that also served as the pilot episode for the TV series. Though Superman serials were shown to children in theaters, this was the first feature-length film about the Man of Steel.

he was bullet-proof, the bullet might ricochet and hit one of the bystanders.

While the small screen Superman could laugh at gangsters and bullets, George Reeves was found dead at age 45 in his bedroom at home. The victim of a gunshot wound, his death was originally ruled a suicide but others believed he had been murdered. Former showgirl Toni Mannix, played by Diane Lane in “Hollywoodland,” had been romantically involved with Reeves, as was New York socialite Lenore Lemmon.

Both women were suspected of killing the actor.

“Hollywoodland” looked back at a dark chapter in Hollywood lore. Ben Affleck did a great job playing George Reeves, showing Reeves’ frustration at being typecast as a superhero. Reeves had a small role in “From Here to Eternity” and, at a screening, he heard – to his dismay – the audience yell out “There’s Superman!” Despite these frustrations, Reeves reportedly loved his young fans and did not want to tarnish his image.

Rest in peace, George Reeves. You are a still a hero.

“Hollywoodland,” rated R, is available on YouTube, Amazon Prime and other streaming services.

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The series ran until 1958, but when I was grade school, the show made a return to afternoon television. Though he had passed away years earlier, Reeves entertained a new generation of fans after his death.

Reeves’ career included films such as “The Adventures of Sir Galahad” and a role in a “Jungle Jim” picture. As Superman, though, Reeves became the idol of countless children.

“Hollywoodland” recreated an incident where a young fan brought a gun to an event see if the actor was really invulnerable. Still in character, the quick-thinking Reeves explained that while

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: Halloween

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

By Cindy Moore

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nybody else out there have problems remembering names? I believe it’s a direct result of hiding away from the Corona for over a year and not a sign of age.

Either way, it stinks out loud and can be embarrassing.

My husband and I were grocery shopping the other day when from around the corner came a familiar couple. I immediately recognized their faces, but was soon followed by an overwhelming feeling of dread because I had absolutely no idea what their names were.

Instead of meeting them head on I did what any withering coward would do in that situation; I jumped into a bin of watermelons and burrowed under.

Just my luck they were melon shopping that day.

“Well hello!” said the woman. “How convenient that we ran into you. Could you pick a ripe one and hand it to us while you’re in there?”

I sheepishly came out lugging their giant fruit ball then brushed myself off.

She addressed my husband and me by name, then gave me that look…you know the one, “Okay, I’ve addressed you by your name. Now it’s your turn to call us by our names to test your recall skills and alert everyone within earshot of your diminished brain function.”

I did the duck and dodge – quite cleverly I might add.

“Here’s your melon. Do you have a good recipe?

I’d love to have it.”

“My recipe” she said, “is cut and serve.” Then she tried to pin me down. “You do remember us don’t you?”

“Of course I do,” I lied. “I just need one teensy beensy hint.”

“How about, our son is married to your daughter.”

Still nothing; I then took another play out of the old weakened brain playbook – pass the buck.

“Of course! Sweetie,” I asked my husband, “you know these people, right?”

His jaw went slack and his eyeballs looked like golf balls. I knew that look; the light was on in his brain but everyone inside had packed up and moved to his liver. He quickly crawled into the melon bin and hid.

Just then security saved us.

A big burly guy growled, “I have a report of a disturbance. I’m going to need your names.”

He wrote down our names then told us to leave the store and quit harassing the melons.

Before we left I snagged a copy of the report he filled out.

I’ll file it under, “Names I need to remember while in the produce section.”

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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. *Hitchcock’s 1963 movie, with The 6. Bad-mouth 9. H or O in H2O, e.g.

13. France’s longest river 14. Bauxite, e.g.

15. Opposite of adore 16. Proprietor 17. Quaker Man’s cereal 18. Oozes 19. *Corpse 21. *Bobbing for what?, pl.

23. One time around 24. Bébé’s mother 25. General Post Office 28. Actuary’s concern 30. Named, in bygone era 35. Not easy 37. Accepted behavior 39. Kitchen floor layer?

40. Northern European capital 41. *Overly consumed on Halloween?

43. Actress Spelling 44. Nature’s rage 46. Bangladeshi currency 47. Colossal 48. Bowling prop 50. Famous Himalayan 52. Bugling ungulate 53. Valedictorian’s spot 55. Possessive of “it”

57. *Pennywise and Joker, e.g.

60. *Traditional Halloween garb 64. Honolulu greeting 65. Costa del ____ 67. Plant fungus 68. Mild and pleasant, weather-wise 69. E.T. transporter 70. Popular spring flower 71. Hole-making tools 72. Young newt 73. Country singer ____ Hill DOWN 1. Coalition 2. Corn Belt state 3. Drink garnish 4. Cheerlessness 5. Offered on a platter 6. *Door-to-____ 7. George Gershwin’s brother 8. Plural of seta 9. Cain’s biblical brother 10. You, in bygone era 11. Uh-oh 12. Wife’s title 15. Facet 20. Actress Linda of “Dynasty” fame 22. Be nosy

24. South American wild cats 25. *Bedsheet with holes?

26. Command that follows “cut” 27. Acrylic fiber 29. Show off 31. Low-cal 32. Skip the wedding hoopla 33. State of danger 34. *As opposed to treat 36. Small town or hamlet 38. Manufacture 42. 2:3, e.g.

45. Carnie’s domain 49. Grandmother, for short 51. Reflexive of “it” 54. Question in dispute 56. Parallel grooves 57. *Raven’s grabber 58. Take it easy 59. Electrical resistance units 60. Blood-related problem 61. Tangerine grapefruit hybrid 62. Castle protector 63. Carve, as in stone 64. Lawyers’ league 66. “____ with their head!”

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