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October 27, 2021

Sharing the joy of exploration

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Features Submitted photo The St. Louis Chapter of the Explorers’ Club held its meeting at the Boat House where it previewed new items on display at the museum and learned about the history of the building and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The St. Louis Chapter of the Explorers’ Club looks to the legacy of Lewis and Clark as they keep the spirit of exploration alive in the 21st century

By Brett Auten Contemporary adventurers gathered in St. Charles County last week to get a better understanding of their predecessors.

The St. Louis Chapter of the Explorers’ Club held a meeting at the Lewis & Clark Boat House & Museum where it previewed new items and learned about the history of the building and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The local chapter was established in 1988, and encompasses Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas and Kansas. It presently has 65 members and is growing. The Explorers Club has over 3,000 members and chapters all across the globe; and St. Louis has a rich history of exploration, business and trade. The St.

Louis Chapter of The Explorers Club was founded by Audrey Spafford Jung who also served as the first chairman. Spafford Jung, a cave explorer, was one of the first wom-

“When asked about who we are and what we do, the Explorers is a group of people who are dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration, and the idea that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore.” ~ Cynthia S. Peters, Club Chairman

en admitted as a member of The Explorers Club.

“When asked about who we are and what we do, the Explorers is a group of people who are dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration, and the idea that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore,” Cynthia S. Peters, club chairman, said. “We strive to educate and foster young people towards a career in conservation, field science including nautical, air, and space. We are in a changing world so our mission is also to explore new areas of science which would not have before been considered.”

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‘EXPLORE’ from cover membership is supplemented with additional lectures and expeditions. Future events include a World War II event on Smart Field, pontoon boats on the Mississippi with a lecture, a return visit to the Endangered Wolf Sanctuary, and a talk by a local member who is a 2017 Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leader and a Nat Geo “Wild to Inspire” award winning filmmaker, Justin Grubb.

The St. Louis Chapter is a nonprofit club dedicated to the education and promotion of the sciences as well as research in such fields as land, sear, air and space. It is working on providing educational scholarships to those who wish to pursue their studies, and welcomes anyone as a Friend of the Chapter, and would request that to find out more visit its website at Explorers-Stl.com.

For Thomas Schlafly, who serves as co-chairman, being a member of The Explorers Club is a way of feeding his curiosity about the world around us and associating with other members and friends who share this curiosity. During COVID, Schlafly said they were able to satisfy this curiosity without leaving home through the many online programs offered by the club.

“Post-COVID, I’ve come to appreciate the many rich opportunities for exploration closer to home not far from St. Louis and St. Charles,” he said. “I’ve also learned to appreciate that conservation is an essential part of the mission of The Explorers Club. We can’t just study the world around us. We also need to protect it.”

Schlafly said the visit to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse was a great reminder of the heritage of exploration in our region.

“The exhibits and setting on the Missouri River make the story very real and immediate.” Schlafly said. “As an aside, I thought about the fact that when Lewis and Clark were in St. Charles, there was a mill on Blanchette Creek where Schlafly Bankside is today.

It occurred to me that this mill could very possibly have provided blankets for the expedition. This realization made the history all the more immediate.”

The Lewis & Clark Museum has been an educational facility in

Sky Wars raises more than $5,000 for two area nonprofits Sky Wars recently held its 16th annual invitational fireworks championship that collected canned food and raised more than $5,000 for two Warren County nonprofit organizations.

AGAPE collected 800 pounds of food, as well as held a raffle that raised $1,400 for the nonprofit. Dennis Holtzmann of Troy won AGAPE’s raffle to help shoot one of the event’s signature fireballs.

Wags & Whiskers, formerly the Concerned Citizens for Animal Care of Warren County, raised $3,800 for its “Raise the Woof ” campaign through event sponsorships and its fireball raffle.

AGAPE was founded in 1996 and provides food to individuals and families who face food insecurity. It is the only full-service nonprofit agency dedicated to hunger and poverty issues in Warren County. For more information, visit http://www. agapemo.org. Founded in 2001, Wags & Whiskers is working to establish a new no-kill animal shelter for the area. For more information, visit https://wags-whiskers.org.

“This is the second year Sky Wars partnered with nonprofits that are making a difference in their communities,” said Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MOPyro) Vice President Rob Cima. “We are proud to support these two agencies and their contributions to Warren County.”

Submitted photo Pictured in the first row (from left) are Wags & Whiskers’ fireball winners Samantha Boyd with her mother Kathryn Hillenburg from Warren County. They are pictured with Elliot Moss and Fireball Dudes’ Scott Key and Bill Corbett.

Submitted photo The St. Louis Chapter of the Explorers’ Club held its meeting at the Boat House where it previewed new items on display at the museum and learned about the history of the building and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

St. Charles since 1985 and owns and operates the only full-size, fully operational replica fleet of Lewis & Clark Expedition boats.

It averages 2,000 guests monthly right now. Following a collaboration with HBO, it is currently self-producing a video series on the Expedition, partially funded by the National Park Service and Bass Pro Shops.

“We’re honored to share the story of Lewis & Clark, especially the expedition’s local ties to St. Charles, with the Explorers Club of St. Louis,” Bob Foster, Executive Director of the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum, said. “Our organizations have the common interest of sparking the spirit of discovery, advancing understanding of the natural world and unfamiliar cultures, and telling compelling stories of adventure. It’s good to see the pioneering spirit of the Lewis & Clark Expedition is alive and well in the 21st century, as exemplified by the Explorers Club.”

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St. Charles City-County Library offers Portion of Sawyer Boulevard to close for self-service hours at the Cliff View Branch pavement repairs St. Charles County, Missouri – The St. Charles City-County Library now offers an option that allows customers to use the library for a few extra hours each week.

The Cliff View Branch Library at 10 Cliff View Drive in Wentzville, is now open for self-service hours. Customers have the option to access the branch outside of the times that doors are open to the public. These additional unstaffed hours give customers extended time at the library for browsing, studying or working.

Eligible library card holders can request access to Cliff View Self Service Hours by visiting any branch to register and verify their contact information, then agree to the program’s terms and conditions. Once registered, they can use their approved library cards to enter the branch during early morning hours, 5 – 9 a.m. daily, and on Sundays from 5 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. No staff will be on site during self-service hours. Customers who generally require assistance at the library are encouraged to visit during regular open hours.

During self-service hours, customers can browse the collection, pick up

holds, check out their items, connect to WiFi and public computers, print/fax/ scan documents, and utilize quiet study areas independently. They have access to most areas in the building, including restrooms and are monitored remotely through cameras inside and outside of the building. The security system and procedures that the library is utilizing for self-service hours have been tested and implemented with great success in libraries throughout the U.S. and Canada.

“We staff library branches according to what days and times most people use them. Self-service hours provide access to our customers who need the library outside of those traditional hours,” says Library Director Jason Kuhl. “Self-service hours are not intended to replace staff, but to extend our ability to serve as many people as we can using the resources we have.”

While self-service hours are available only at the Cliff View Branch at this time, the library hopes that the program can be successfully duplicated at other locations in the future. Find out more about Cliff View Self Service Hours and user eligibility requirements at mylibrary.org/ self-service-hours.

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The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Sawyer Boulevard between Saint Andrews Drive and Saint Joan Lane Oct. 18 through Nov. 5, weather permitting, for pavement repairs.

Traffic will be required to use a detour 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 Sawyer Boulevard, West Clay Street (aka I-70 North Outer Road), and Saint Andrews Drive for

detour routes. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and the necessary 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.

Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive Twenty-one years after its inception and nearly 270,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women and children in the bi-state region. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 21st Annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive.

From Oct. 24 – Nov. 6, you are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats of all sizes at the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most! For more information on Warners’ Warm-Up visit www. kurtwarner.org.

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Call for entries for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) has announced that registration is open for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition for high school students in the bistate St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are no fees to participate or register. This year the Preliminary Round and Semi-final Round of the competition will be back live on stage at various theatres in the St. Louis area.

Students will be vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes, and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the Finals on the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage. This event showcases the most talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts.

Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2021-2022 school year at a high school/home school within a 50mile radius from the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

• Acts may be a solo or up to six students performing as a group.

• Performing arts categories include vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, and specialty acts.

• Acts may perform original or published material.

• High school students can respond to the “Call for Entries” and register on-line at www.foxpacf.org.

Judges for the Preliminary and Semi-final rounds are arts professionals from the St. Louis region who are asked to give each act constructive, verbal feedback following each performance. The Finalists will compete on the Fabulous Fox stage.

Finalists in previous years have included classical and pop singers, a whistler, pianists, a harpist, ukulele artists, dancers, circus artists, bands, and baton twirlers. Past Finalists have performed on tour with “Hamilton,” on NBC’s “The Voice,” “American Idol,” in The Muny, at the Sheldon Concert Hall, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, at Gateway Grizzlies Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals baseball games and other area festivals.

Students placing first, second and third will win college scholarships. Contestants who advance to the Semi-final Round will be eligible for special awards, cash prizes, and scholarships. All participants are eligible for restricted scholarships from select colleges and universities. Finalists will also be provided unique performance opportunities within the St. Louis area arranged by FPACF and by request. A complete list of prizes and opportunities is available at www.foxpacf.org.

St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management to activate sirens during ‘destructive’ thunderstorms

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St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management (REM), in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS), is instituting changes to help alert and keep residents safe during severe storms and to cut down on confusion during outdoor warning siren testing.

Following is a breakdown of these changes: • The NWS will push Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) notifications to smartphones if a thunderstorm in an area is categorized as “Destructive.” A storm in this category has at least 2.75-inch diameter (baseball-sized) hail and/or 80-plus mph winds. The alert notification will be similar to those issued by the NWS during a Tornado Warning.

• When the NWS issues an alert notification for a “Destructive” storm, REM will activate the outdoor warning sirens throughout the county. REM also activates the sirens when the NWS issues a Tornado Warning.

• REM is moving St. Charles County’s monthly outdoor warning siren test from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first Monday of the month. This will coincide with St. Louis County’s outdoor warning siren testing time to help reduce confusion for those who live and work along the St. Charles and St. Louis county border.

According to the NWS, 13 of the 22 costliest weather disasters in 2020 were severe thun-

derstorms. This includes the costliest thunderstorm event in U.S. history: The “derecho” in August 2020 that produced straight-line wind damage across several states, including Iowa and Illinois. In some areas, wind gusts during this storm reached over 120 mph. For comparison, an EF-0 tornado has wind speeds of 65-85 mph and an EF-1 tornado has wind speeds of 86-110 mph.

“From 2012 to 2021, there have only been seven thunderstorms categorized as ‘Destructive’ in our county, so this type of severe weather is rare,” Captain Chris Hunt, Director of REM, explains. “However, the derecho demonstrates how destructive storms can create tornado-level damage. As a result, issuing this alert and activating the sirens is necessary to protect our community.”

REM encourages residents to stay alert during any storm event and to have multiple methods to receive emergency alerts and information.

“Along with relying on smartphone notifications, have a NOAA weather radio and stay tuned to news and radio broadcasts,” Captain Hunt says. “Also, it is important to keep in mind that outdoor warning sirens are only meant to be heard outdoors, so they shouldn’t be relied upon as a sole method for notification.”

For more information on severe weather safety and tips to prepare for any emergency, visit sccmo.org/REM.

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Dot Foods continues Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program in St. Louis amid ongoing pandemic Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, made a sizable donation to area food pantries through its Neighbor-to-Neighbor program on Oct. 9, benefitting local efforts to alleviate hunger. Dot Foods St. Louis invited six local food pantries to select $5,000 worth of products each from Dot’s inventory for a combined donation of $30,000 worth of food and other necessities.

This year’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor recipient pantries in the St. Louis area are: • Oasis Food Pantry (St. Charles) • Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry (Olivette.)

• Circle of Concern (Valley Park) • Feed My People (Mehlville) • Isaiah 58 Ministries (St. Louis) • Salvation Army Granit City (Granite City, Illinois.)

Each food pantry was provided a list of available items from Dot’s inventory. They selected the products that would best address their specific needs. Dot volunteers helped the food pantry staff and volunteers in receiving and unloading their donations.

“Dot Foods understands that we are all responsible to ensure that those who have been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have a protective safety net, said Erica Steen, director of the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. “The generous Dot Foods Neighbor-to-Neighbor donation will help to ensure that those in our community who are struggling have enough food for their families. We are grateful for their support as the need continues.”

Submitted photo Packs of food from Dot Foods, Inc., are unloaded at the Oasis Food Pantry in St. Charles on Oct 9. Dot Foods donated $5,000 of food to the pantry as part of its Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. Pictured in the back of the truck are (from left) Dot Foods’ driver Mauro Pineda-Rios and area volunteer Mike Parvis. Helping unload the truck are (from left) Max Finnegan and Kathleen Parvis.

Hilliker reaches new heights with Higher Ground LLC, a pole vault manufacturing company

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Who knew a building once used for auto detailing could turn into a pole vault manufacturer facility? Thankfully, Hilliker’s broker Jake Shepley saw the potential in the 3,268 squarefoot industrial building in St. Charles.

Mike Murphy (a Higher Ground owner) even said, “Jake Shepley was instrumental in finding a place and getting the lease rate down.”

With five-to-10 years’ experience of either coaching, sales, and/or engineering, the pole vault manufacturer company (Higher Ground) has a driven and passionate team.

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tion,” Murphy said, “I’m excited to build a better pole and promote pole vaulting.”

Camp Bow Wow celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owner Daytheon Jeffries celebrated the grand opening of his new business, Camp Bow Wow with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 30.

Joining Jeffries were staff members, family friends, clients and board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Camp Bow Wow is located at 1751 Scherer Parkway. Not only is Camp Bow Wow the first to open in the St. Louis area, but the St. Charles location joins more than 190 locations in 42 states and Canada as part of the nation’s largest, most trusted doggy day care and boarding franchise.

Through the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, Camp Bow Wow is proud to give back to its community through grants to individuals, shelters and rescue groups to help pay for necessary veterinary care.

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If you’re looking for pup services which include all – inclusive care, all day play, socialization and overnight stays, please call Camp Bow Wow at 636-925-BARK (2275) or visit their website at campbowwow.com/st-charles.

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WSD names new principal of Wentzville Middle School The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Kristine Schottel, Ed.S., as the principal of Wentzville Middle School, effective July 1, 2022.

Schottel has been an assistant principal at Wentzville South Middle School since 2008. Prior to that, she was a teacher in the Francis Howell School District.

“I am very excited to serve as the new building principal at Wentzville Middle School,” said Schottel. “I look forward to collaborating with staff, students, and families to lead a school community where

students excel, staff are innovative, and families feel welcomed.”

Schottel has an educational specialist with a superintendent emphasis from Missouri Baptist University, a Master of Arts in educational administration from Lindenwood University and Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Lindenwood University.

“As a longtime Wentzville School District resident, employee and parent, I understand the pride that our community has for their schools,” she said. “It is my honor to work with our community and

WSD names new principal of Stone Creek Elementary The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Melissa Armbruster, as the principal of Stone Creek Elementary, effective July 1, 2022. Armbruster is currently an Assistant Principal at Stone Creek Elementary where she has served for the past five years and was an Assistant Principal at Lakeview Elementary for three years.

Prior to becoming an administrator, Armbruster served as a literacy coach for five years, a reading interventionist for two years and a teacher for ten years.

“I was honored to open Stone Creek with Dr. Bishop and the Stone Creek staff in 2017,” said Armbruster. “I am looking forward to continuing to build relationships with Stone Creek families, students and staff, to continue the traditions of Stone Creek, and foster high academic achievement. It is my privilege to continue my career at Stone Creek.”

Armbruster was a National

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Melissa Armbruster, as the principal of Stone Creek Elementary, effective July 1, 2022.

Board Certified Teacher. She has her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education from Wittenberg University, a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from University of Missouri Columbia, and a Master of Arts degree in elementary reading.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Kristine Schottel, Ed.S., as the principal of Wentzville Middle School, effective July 1, 2022.

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ONGOING EVENTS

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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. 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.

October 30: Trivia night

The Archway Oldsmobile Club will host a Collector Car Trivia Night at the American Legion 312 Hall at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, $160 per table of eight. Proceeds to benefit St. Louis Honor Flight and Animal Welfare. To register, contact olsonrsa@gmail.com, or call 314-8252980.

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.

Nov. 16: Historical society meeting

Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society for their next general membership meeting at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main Street in Wentzville. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a catered meal for $15. Everyone is welcome. For dinner reservations, please contact Bill Vehige at 636-272-5506 by Nov. 14, or you can email at WentzvilleCHS@mail.com.

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.

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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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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.stcharlesareawoodcarv-

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.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-3970866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

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

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

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

Tuesdays: Seniors group

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

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage

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

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

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

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

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

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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

No sewing experience required.

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

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there

are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

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

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

Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Support Group

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Tuesdays: Cancer 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.

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: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

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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 636-9477666.

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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.

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Guns ‘N Hoses less than a month away to assist fallen first responders The annual event 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.

Tickets for the 34th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event are now available!

Visit www.StlGunsNHoses.com to become a part of this unique event or just to contribute. *The Enterprise Center will host the event on Nov. 24 Soccer team increases shutout win record at Lindenwood The Lindenwood University men’s soccer team improved to 6-5-1 as they picked up a 3-0 wins over McKendree who dropped to 7-4-3 recently from Lebanon, Illinois. This is the Lions’ fourth shutout win of the season The Lions got off to a strong start, compiling five of the first seven shots, including all four on goal. The early pressure paid off, as Joshua Scholl found the back of the net for the fourth time this season, which leads the team. Feho Sabotic picked up an assist on the score. Lindenwood was strong defensively in the half, limiting the Bearcats to just two shots.

The Lions took that on-goal advantage into the halftime break.

Lindenwood carried the strong play into the second half, showing a complete team effort.

The Lions compiled nine shots in the half, while holding the Bearcats to one. Cooper Wilson helped Lindenwood extend its lead in the 69th minute when he nodded home a header. Santiago Rodriguez was credited with an assist on the goal. Wilson scored again eight minutes later, finding the back of the net for the second time on the night. Parkin Harape had a nice delivery from the corner kick and picked up the assist.

The Lions would see the rest of the game out, as the game reached its final result, a 3-0 Lindenwood victory.

The game leaders included Wilson (3 shots, 2 goals), School (1 goal, 4 shots) and Sabotic (1 assist, 4 shots). *On a roll on the turf

Hoots add more professionals to the front office The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League play their home games in O’Fallon.

Recently they announced the hiring of two new full-time front office staff members.

Jen Wunder begins as the Director of Fan Engagement and Digital Media and Jordan Burrows will serve as the team’s new Director of Stadium Operations.

“Jordan and Jen are two people who live and breathe our ‘For the Fan’ mentality,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “I look forward to seeing them grow into their roles and help the Hoots get to the next level in sports entertainment for the O’Fallon community.”

Jen Wunder joins the Hoots as Director of Fan Engagement and Digital Media after a two-year stay with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League serving, most recently, as the team’s Director of Promotions and Community Engagement. She is a graduate of Lindenwood University and Duchesne High School. Jordan Burrows takes over as the team’s new Director of Stadium Operations. He recently served as a Stadium Operations Intern before joining the Hoots full-time. He is a graduate of Southwest Baptist University and native of Branson, Missouri. *Baseball not that far away

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

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

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Add the naturally sweet taste of fruit to the breakfast table with this Grape Dutch Baby recipe that requires just 15 minutes of prep time in the kitchen. Fresh California grapes offer a tasty burst of flavor that pairs perfectly with an egg-based pancake.

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Directions: Heat oven to 450 F. Put large (10-inch) castiron or ovenproof skillet in oven.

return to oven. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 14-19 minutes.

With electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs until frothy then beat in flour, milk, vanilla and salt, and beat until smooth, about 1 minute (batter will be thin). Remove skillet from oven and add 2 tablespoons butter, swirling to cover pan. Pour in batter and

While pancake is baking, in another skillet over high heat, melt remaining butter and add grapes, brown sugar and cinnamon, if desired. Cook until grapes are heated through and sugar has melted. Spoon grapes over pancake, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories; 6 g protein; 22 g carbohydrates; 18 g fat (58% calories from fat); 10 g saturated fat (32% calories from saturated fat); 180 mg cholesterol; 380 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

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The new ‘Dune’ could break the box office

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By Steve Bryan

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

n my senior year of college, a friend and I went to see “Dune,” David Lynch’s ambitious adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 novel. It features a fresh-faced Kyle MacLachlan (“Blue Velvet”, “Twin Peaks”, “Sex and the City”) as Paul Atreides, a young nobleman unaware of the power that he possesses. He and his family travel to Arrakis, the sole source of the Spice that can extend life, increase consciousness and make interstellar travel possible. They soon find themselves in the midst of deadly political intrigue.

Being nerdy, science fiction fans, my friend and I enjoyed Lynch’s version of “Dune.”

However, the director himself reportedly disavowed his work and its subsequent edits.

After viewing the brand-new “Dune” trailer, it’s clear that director Denis Villeneuve hits all the notes that Lynch missed. Frank Hebert’s universe comes alive here with many exciting creatures and characters. Villeneuve also has the benefit of 25-plus years of technology that his predecessor lacked.

Religious themes are woven throughout the story and the focus here is on Paul (Timothée Chalamet) heir to House Atreides. Targeted for death, Paul actually is the product of a

Next Generation” as Gurney Halleck, a warrior and musician loyal to Paul.

Compared to 1984, Villeneuve’s current casting choices are infinitely more exciting. Timothée Chalamet has a thin, wiry build, which helps him fit in on Arrakis.

Zendaya (“Spider-Man: Far from Home”) is amazing and the obvious choice to play Paul’s love interest, Chani. “Aquaman” star Jason Momoa fits the role of swordmaster Duncan Idaho perfectly and his devotion to Paul and his family is unquestioned.

Although he dominated the Marvel Cinematic Universe for years, Josh Brolin looks great here as weapons master Gurney Halleck.

The internet has been buzzing over the latest version of “Dune.” While it will be available on HBO Max on opening day, pundits are recommending that it be seen on the big screen.

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selective breeding process designed to create the Kwisatz Haderach, a super being. He and his family leave their home world of Caladan, travel to Arrakis and meet with the indigenous people known as the Fremen. This race has been on the planet for a long time and are waiting for a Messiah. Paul may be the one they are seeking.

The casting in both the 1984 and 2021 versions of “Dune” was exceptionally crucial.

Kyle MacLachlan was a good choice for Paul, but Sean Young seemed out of place as his lover and consort, Chani. Virginia Madsen, a familiar face in many 1980’s teen films, didn’t have much to do here as Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter. Patrick Stewart was, of course, a standout long before “Star Trek: The

“Dune,” rated PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images, and suggestive material” is currently playing in theaters. It also will be available on HBO Max for only 31 days after its theatrical release.

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Crossword: ON AN OLD MAP

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore on Life It’s dejavu all over again – shortages are coming.

Apparently there are container ships circling around the U.S. in the Pacific waiting to unload. I suspect they’re looking for parking spots. Must be the holiday rush – even out at sea.

The problem with parking something as big as a cargo ship is when someone cuts them off to steal their place they have to make a wide arc to circle back to the parking lot. This then sweeps them away into some wild ocean current which tows them down to the Panama Canal. No wonder things are backing up.

We’ve already seen empty shelves in our big box stores. My husband came home from a recent trip. He ran into the house. “It’s happening all over!” he wheezed as he slammed the door then leaned against it blue-faced and panting.

“What?!” I asked. “Is that crazy lawn service trying to sell us grub treatment again?”

“No…worse. The shelves are bare. No TP in sight!”

“Meh,” I yawned. “Not a problem. I stocked up last time. We’re good until the zombie apocalypse which shouldn’t happen until 2030.”

“But this time it’s serious,” he moaned. “The supply chain is in turmoil. Shipping containers are circling around like musical chairs and there are no empty seats. This will affect everything.

The great chip famine has begun.”

“Wha-a-at!?” I grabbed my purse and left a tire skid patch on the driveway as I raced out to hit the stores. I cleaned out any grocery shelf with-

in my zip code and came back lugging seventeen bags filled with every kind of chip imaginable.

“Whew,” I said as I entered the house. “This, along with my TP supply, ought to last us until things settle.”

“What’s with all the potato chips?” my husband asked.

“Duh, the chip shortage.”

“No, no, no! The kind for Apple.”

“Oh, I got apple chips too and banana chips, heck I even got chocolate chili squid chips. If things get really bad we can trade them for dip to go with our chips.”

“I meant the electronic chips that Apple uses and the ones that go into cars and appliances.”

“And that information would have been useful.

Oh well,” I said. “Guess what everyone’s getting for Christmas?”

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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.

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