CNSTC: November 9, 2022

November 9, 2022

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Feeding of deer in St. Charles County is prohibited to stop spread of deadly Chronic Wasting Disease. Pg. 4 Wentzville Community Historical Society hosts seasonal events. Pg. 5 Thirteen St. Charles County youth selected for Junior Youth of the Year program. Pg. 6

Business Right at Home celebrates opening. Pg. 7

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Submitted photo The St. Charles Convention Center will once again host the Helping Hands for the Holidays event where new or gently used clothes and personal care items will be distributed to those in need.

Helping Hands for the Holidays collects and donates winter coats and personal care items to St. Charles County residents in need

By Brett Auten A scan of last week’s headlines does not really beam “festive.”

“Thanksgiving dinner will be a lot more expensive this year, report finds.”

“More families may cancel Thanksgiving to save money.”

“Inflation hits Thanksgiving turkey amid ‘lowest production’ in decade.”

These are the type of news bites that throw a shock into Jesse Lynn.

Lynn is the Director of Event Services for the St. Charles Convention Center and once again, the venue will host

Helping Hands for the Holidays.

The annual charity event collects winter coats and personal care items to donate to St. Charles County residents in need.

“This is one of our earliest commitments to give back to this community,” Lynn said. “Coats have been the backbone and we have given out anywhere from 800-to-1,000 coats in an evening.”

This Dec. 14 will mark the 15th year for the event as Lynn and company are looking for gently used winter coats in See ‘GIFT’ page 2

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all sizes. The convention center is also collecting full size personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, or deodorant.

“We want to make this as much of a retail experience as possible,” Lynn said. “We will have personal shoppers for the families and they can try different coats on.”

The event will be from 4-to-7 p.m. on the lower-level exhibit hall and includes a free holiday meal, games and activities.

Lynn said that the Convention Center works with local charities to help get families through the doors. St. Charles Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), a nationally recognized, innovative high school program, will be among the volunteers for the evening.

Mark Tenholder is the interim General Manager at the Convention Center.

“Our volunteers for the night really help pull the event off,” Tenholder said “When you see the smiles on the kids and families’ faces, it really makes it worth it.”

Beginning late last month, residents started bringing their donations in and can continue to do so at the following locations: • St. Charles Convention Center (1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles) • Embassy Suites Hotel (2 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles) • St. Charles City Hall (200 N. Second St, St. Charles) • St. Charles Fire Station #4 (3201

Submitted photo The St. Charles Convention Center will once again host the Helping Hands for the Holidays event where new or gently used clothes and personal care items will be distributed to those in need.

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Boschertown Rd, St. Charles) St. Charles Police Department (1781 Zumbehl Rd, St. Charles)

Each location has a designated Helping Hands for the Holidays dropbox to leave donated items. All donation boxes will be collected on Dec. 9th in preparation for the event.

Last year, St. Charles Convention Center

collected 1,850 winter coats and accessories and 3,700 personal care items. The convention center collected an abundance of winter gear, and the leftovers were donated to the Moose Lodge of St. Charles.

If interested in volunteering for Helping Hands for the Holidays, please visit www. helpinghandsstcharles.com for more information and to sign up.

Inspiration Corner: Dear parent whose child is failing Failure is just one swing “at bat.” It’s how we meet the next pitch that really matters.

Susan saw the number on caller ID and shuddered. Not the principal again. Her son was having behavioral issues at school, and she couldn’t take one more difficult conversation. Still, she took a deep breath and answered.

“This is Mr. Tuvak, the principal at Every School Elementary. I’m sorry to report that your son was involved in an altercation in gym class. It seems he smacked another student and due to strict disciplinary guidelines, he will be suspended.”

Susan hung up the phone with tears in her eyes. The IEP wasn’t working because the administration wasn’t following the guidelines. She felt frustrated and helpless. Little Johnny had been complaining about other students heckling him and calling him names for some time, but teachers refused to intervene. When she discussed the situation with Johnny, he explained how sorry he was for losing his temper, but he just couldn’t take it anymore. Worse, he began to cry.

“Mom, now everyone will hate me. I don’t

ever want to go back. I hate school.”

It’s very difficult for a parent to see a child struggle with interpersonal relationships.

Parents often face judgement from administrators, teachers and even their own family for their child’s behavior. Worse, many parents are not equipped with the help they need to turn the situation around.

These situations also put parents on the defensive and their natural response can cause additional damage to the child. The parent may have a knee-jerk reaction and blame the child, blame the school, or even blame their spouse or domestic partner.

We all need an outlet for our emotions, but we need to recognize the first thing a child needs is an advocate, not a judge, jury or executioner.

Before trying to negotiate with school officials or even before calling the therapist, your child needs to know you love him.

Your child may have made a mistake, but as long as he or she is alive, they have the ability to learn from that mistake. They cannot do that, however, if they do not feel loved and supported. They may disagree with your methods, argue, or break down; but, it

is your responsibility to create an environment where they feel safe. Let them share their emotions and remind them you are their advocate and friend. Only then can you help coach them.

It’s understandable for parents to feel disappointed or angry. Frustration is real and must be mitigated. Dear Mom or Dad, please take time to process your own emotions so you don’t vent them onto your child. The best thing you can do is use the “mistake” – whatever it is – to build your child up and equip them for the next situation.

Most importantly, don’t give up. Don’t lose heart. As long as you are alive you can learn and grow. And so can your child.

M a r g a r e t Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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MDC reminds hunters to review changes in the Fall 2022-23 Deer/Turkey season regulations

High school theaters host performances

Autumn is here, and that means archery deer and fall turkey hunting seasons are in full swing, with Youth, Firearms, Antlerless, and Alternative Methods deer seasons fast approaching. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) urges hunters to get out and enjoy the Show-Me-State’s hunting seasons safely.

To assist hunters, each year MDC publishes the “Fall Deer and Turkey Regulations and Information” pamphlet with all current hunting regulations, and lots more helpful information. The fall 2022 pamphlets are available at MDC offices, wherever hunting permits are sold, as well as online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZVo. “The pamphlet has everything one needs to know about safely harvesting a Missouri whitetail deer or turkey,” said Jefferson County Conservation Agent Lexis Wilson.

Wilson also reminds hunters that each year there may be some changes to the regulations.

“Conservation agents encourage hunters to pick up a copy of the pamphlet each year and familiarize themselves any potential regulation changes,” Wilson said.

Hunters should consult the back page of the pamphlet, suggested Wilson, where they can find plainly laid out the “Season at a Glance” table, which displays the dates, locations, methods, and hunter orange requirements for each portion of the 2022 fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. Below that is the “What’s New for 2022” section. In this section hunters can quickly see what is new for the year and the pages that the details for each change can be found.

Here’s what’s new in the regulations for the 2022/2023 deer season:

The North Point High School Theatre Department will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Nov. 10, 11 and 12.

This dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best-selling book will feature a thrilling rock score The production will be performed in the North Point High School Theatre at 7 p.m. each evening.

Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults and can be purchased online. “The Lightning Thief ” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com.

The Timberland High School Theatre Department will present Reginald Rose’s “Twelve Angry Jurors” on Nov. 10, 11 and 12. The play will be performed by an all-school cast and crew.

“Twelve Angry Jurors” contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they consider the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder.

The production will be performed in the Carl E. Reininger Theatre at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, 11, and 12.

Tickets are $6 for students and $8 for adults when purchased online. Tickets are available at the door for $8 for students and $10 for adults.

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Four counties have been added to the CWD Management Zone: Barton, Green, Ripley, and Vernon • During Nov. 12-13, hunters who harvest a deer in CWD Management Zone counties (except Gasconade, Knox, St. Charles, and Warren counties) must take the deer (or its head) on the day of harvest to a mandatory CWD sampling station.

• Hunters who are 15 years or younger on Sept. 15, are now exempt from the antler-point restriction during the archery deer season and all portions of the firearms deer season.

• The antler-point restriction has been removed for Barton and Vernon counties.

• Hunters may now fill an additional firearms antlerless permit in 18 counties.

• Hunters may now fill one firearms antlerless permit in Iron County.

• New managed deer hunts have been added, and others have been removed or modified.

• Deer hunting regulations have changed for some conservation areas.

“Pick up your copy of the “Fall Deer and Turkey Regulations and Information” pamphlet at your local MDC office, wherever permits can be purchased, or download a PDF online before heading afield this season,” said Wilson.

To find out more about Missouri’s hunting seasons, go to https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Gx.

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Feeding of deer in St. Charles County is prohibited in order to stop the spread of the deadly Chronic Wasting Disease

By Brett Auten

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Aside from on the roadway, the sight of deer doing their thing is enjoyable and relaxing.

But, forcing or enticing deer to a specific area just for our amusement can be fatal.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding people not to feed deer in counties that have been deemed Chronic Wasting Disease management counties, which includes St. Charles. St. Louis, and Warren among others.

Residents in these counties can help stop the spread of a deadly deer disease by following the deer-feeding ban.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal neurological disease that infects only deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has no vaccine or cure and is 100% fatal. Chronic Wasting Disease is spread from deer to deer and the potential for transmission increases when deer gather in larger, concentrated numbers. Unnatural congregation of deer in places such as feeders and mineral licks substantially increases the chances of spreading the deadly disease.

Jason Isabelle is a deer-family specialist and certified wildlife biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

“Hunters, in particular, will put corn in piles to get an idea, through video, to take inventory of bucks that are in an area,” Isabelle said. “Deer try to be as efficient as possible and will take advantage of it. Deer feces, urine, saliva is all deposited (at the area) and infection becomes very risky.”

To reduce the spread of the disease, the Missouri Department of Corrections has put in place special regulations within these management zones. These prohibit the use year-round of grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer within these counties. In the St. Louis region, the counties where the deer feeding ban applies include St. Charles, Warren, Franklin, Crawford, Washington and Jefferson.

“I understand that people like to view deer. I do myself,” Isabelle said. “But it puts an undo amount of interaction in a specific area.

Typically, they like a little space and don't really socialize with oth-

Submitted photos A salt block is shown on the ground on wooded private property with houses seen in the background.

Residents in counties surrounding St. Louis can help stop the spread of a deadly deer disease by following the deer feeding ban and not putting out salt blocks or other attractants.

Chronic Wasting Disease is a fatal neurological disease that infects only deer and other members of the deer family. The disease has no vaccine or cure and is 100-percent fatal. Chronic Wasting Disease is spread from deer to deer and the potential for transmission increases when deer gather in larger, concentrated numbers. Unnatural congregation of deer in places such as feeders and mineral licks substantially increases the chances of spreading the deadly disease.

er deer outside their social group or family.”

Feeding deer causes an unnatural congregation of animals in one spot and increases the likelihood that an infected deer may spread the disease to others. Feeding of wildlife is permitted within 100 feet of a residence or occupied building but it is recommended that any feed placed near your home is done so in a manner to exclude deer from accessing it, such as bird feeders six feet or more above the ground and or feeders designed specifically to exclude deer.

Mineral licks such as salt blocks, mineral blocks, trophy rocks, and other commercially produced consumable attractants will increase the risk of spreading Chronic Wasting Disease. These

types of products are prohibited by law year-round in management zone counties.

“This disease threatens Missouri’s deer herd, hunting traditions, and many businesses supported by hunting,” Franklin County Conservation Agent, Corporal Ben Pursley said. “Deer are a resource that is enjoyed by more than just hunters. It’s everyone’s responsibility to help stop the spread of this disease.”

For more information on Chronic Wasting Disease and on how to help slow the spread go to mdc.mo.gov/cwd.

“Deer hunting is a huge economic driver,” Isabelle said. “When you understand the seriousness of Chronic Wasting Disease, it all makes sense.”

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Wentzville Community Historical Society hosts seasonal events Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 15 for their next general membership meeting. The meeting will be held at the Wentzville Community Club, 500 W. Main Street, Wentzville.

At their November meeting, Lorie Vilbert, Chapter Regent with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will be presenting the historical society with an Excellence in Historic Preservation Award. In addition, the November meeting is their annual Show-and-Tell. Bring those photos, objects, scrapbooks, recipes, etc., that you think would be interesting to show fellow members. The time to start looking for what you want to bring is now.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a catered meal for $15. For dinner reservations, please contact Bill Vehige at 636-272-5506 by Sunday, Nov. 13, or you can email at WentzvilleCHS@ mail.com. In your email, put Meal Reservation in the subject line. In the body of the email, state the number of reservations needed and the names of

each individual. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Join the Wentzville Community Historical Society on Dec. 11 for their fourth annual Holiday Home Tour.

The tour this year will be a driving tour, and will start at the Historical Center (310 W. Pearce Blvd). From there you'll be able to drive and enter several decorated homes in downtown Wentzville. Afterwards, you are invited to continue the fun at Friendship Brewery Company, where you will be given a free drink ticket, and be eligible for a lovely gift basket. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets for sale.

The homes will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. (last tour starts at 6 p.m). Tickets are $20, and may be purchased before the event at the Historical Center (310 W. Pearce Blvd) M-F, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at Ellbees General Store, or they can be purchased the day of the event.

For more information, please visit the Wentzville Historical Society’s website at wentzvillehistoricalsociety. org.

THIS WEEK’S PICK

Honor the United States Armed Forces at the annual St. Peters Veterans Day Ceremony Please join the St. Peters Ve t e r a n s Memorial Commission for our annual Veterans Day C eremony on Friday, Nov. 11, as we honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This free event begins at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at City Centre, located next to city hall.

Don’t miss the special recollections of the late World War II Navajo Code Talker Billy Lewis Guerito (U.S. Marines) from his great nephew Marty Peshlakai, plus speaker Rose M. Noonan, who served in the U.S. Army

from 1989 to 1991 and received an honorable discharge as a Medical Specialist (91A).

This past July, Rose was electPhoto courtesy Bigstock ed as the Commander of the Department of Missouri for the American Legion.

Please bring your own lawn chairs for seating. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

The ceremony will move inside city hall in the event of poor weather. For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net.

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Thirteen St. Charles County youth selected for Junior Youth of the Year program Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) recently kicked off the 2023 Junior Youth of the Year program. Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation honor one local youth as the Junior Youth of the Year.

Participants are outstanding club members, 10 to 13 years of age, who exhibit exceptional leadership skills, academic achievement, and outstanding service to their club and community.

“Our Junior Youth of the Year program is one of my favorite club programs,” shared Karen Englert, Chief Executive Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County.

She continued, “Over the months we see strong mentoring relationships develop with community

volunteers and watch our preteen club members step up in new ways. They find their voice, set goals, and work to achieve them.”

Club youth are nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County unit leadership based on their club participation, emerging leadership skills, and overall character. This year, 13 club members have been selected to participate between the O’Fallon and St. Charles units.

The multi-month program requires club participants to engage in weekly sessions from October through January. Junior Youth of the Year participants write essays, create resumes, and deliver speeches to a panel of judges.

Competitions occur at each club

site and then a final competition is held to select the overall Junior Youth of the Year who will represent BGCSTC at the state competition in April. Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County’s 2022 Junior Youth of the Year representative, Salena J., went on to earn the statewide title.

Locally sponsored by FORVIS and nationally sponsored by Toyota and Mondelez International the Junior Youth of the Year program provides opportunities for local youth to gain essential career and life skills and increase their confidence. Club youth become motivated to seek opportunities for leadership and to act as responsible citizens and change agents.

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With the most popular portion of firearms deer season opening Nov. 12, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons.

“Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals before even putting their fingers on the triggers of their firearms or before drawing their bows when archery hunting.

They must also be aware of what is behind their targets and should never shoot at movement or sound.”

McGuire added that non-hunters out in hunting areas can also practice some safety measures. He and MDC offer these safety tips for non-hunters: • Wear bright clothing to be more visible, such as a bright orange hat, jacket, or pack.

• Place a bright orange vest or bandana on the canines who join you and keep them leashed.

• Avoid earth-toned or animal-colored clothing such as tan and brown.

• Be aware that hunters are often most active during the early morning and late afternoon, when game animals are most active. Be especially aware of your own visibility during these times when light is dim.

• Stay on designated trails. Trails are designed to improve the safety of public users and to protect sensitive habitats. Enjoying recreational activities only on designated trails will reduce the likelihood of entering hunting areas.

• Whenever venturing into the outdoors, let someone know where you are going and when to expect your return.

• Make yourself known. If you hear shooting, raise your voice, and let hunters know you are in the area.

Submitted photo MDC reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons, such as wearing bright orange clothing to be more visible to hunters.

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Be courteous. Once a hunter is aware of your presence, don’t make unnecessary noise to disturb wildlife. Avoid conflict.

Identify hunting seasons and lands open to hunting. Learn where and when hunting is taking place. Plan your recreation activities based on this information. Find information on Missouri hunting seasons at mo.gov/hunting-trapping.

Find conservation areas that allow hunting and those that do not by using the MDC Places to Go web feature at mo.gov/discover-nature/places.

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Newest Raising Cane’s in St. Louis area headed to Wentzville Wentzville’s reputation as the fastest-growing city in Missouri has garnered attention across the entire ShowMe State. And most importantly for chicken finger lovers, Raising Cane’s has noticed, too.

The popular brand known for its chicken finger meals will open at 1580 Wentzville Pkwy., about a half-mile from Heartland Park. The St. Louis area’s 13th Raising Cane’s will be part of a new development featuring a recreation area, aquatic center and pedestrian trails located just off Hwy 70, making it the perfect spot to gather before or after family activities.

“The secret on Wentzville is out and we’re happy to be a part of the growth and buzz surrounding this city,” said Area Leader of Restaurants Ryan Hux. “From the great local schools to the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, we can’t wait to open our doors and get involved with this wonderful community!”

In preparation for its grand opening, Raising Cane’s will hire more than 130 local crewmembers for multiple positions, ranging from crew to management-level. Those interested in applying can text RCJOBS to 97211 or visit www.WorkAtCanes.com.

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Right at Home opened its office at 1514 Caulks Hill in St. Charles. To commemorate the opening, the company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 26.

Weldon Spring Mayor Don Licklider, members of the Cottleville Weldon-Spring Chamber of Commerce, members of Little Black Book and other community leaders were in attendance.

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November 9, 2022 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Featured Events . . .

November 15: Great Rivers Greenway Community Open House

St. Charles County is getting a new greenway to connect St. Charles Community College to the Katy Trail. Public input is needed to help Great Rivers Greenway and local partners determine the greenway’s specific location, share concerns about walking and biking, and help us name the new greenway. All are invited to attend a Community Open House on Tuesday, November 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to at the St. Charles Community College Campus (4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive) in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Studies Building Auditorium. Park in the yellow parking lot for easy access to the auditorium and look for yard signs to direct find your way.

Take Notice . . .

The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. www.mycnews.com

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la Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314-560-1868.

tact Christy at 314-583-0538.

The ladies of Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville host a Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 632 East Highway N. The event features homemade crafts and baked goods.

Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carry out is available, cash or check only.

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 Leogene Weber. 636-399-3124.

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.

Nov. 24: meal

Mondays: Parent support group

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Nov. 18: Holiday bazaar and luncheon

Thanksgiving

The Wentzville Outreach Lions Club will be hosting its annual free Thanksgiving luncheon for the community, including veterans, seniors and those who do not want to be alone, at St. Patrick Catholic School at 701 South Church St. in Wentzville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For mor information call 314-258-1069 or 314-7805629.

Dec. 4: Christmas house tour

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Come join the New Town @ St. Charles Women’s Club for the 13th annual New Town @ St. Charles Christmas House Tour from 1 – 4 p.m. You will tour beautifully decorated homes while helping to fund local charities. Tickets ($10) will be available online starting Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at the New Town House Tour Facebook page (@NTChristmasTour) or available the day of the tour at the New Town Town Hall located at 3300 Rue Royale Street. The tour starts at the Town Hall where tour maps will be available as well as holiday goodies to purchase.

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 Lay-

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 Connection 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: Anonymous

Alcoholics

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636-9700013.

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. Con-

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Choral Arts Singers practice on Mondays, from 7-9 p.m. at Connection ChristianChurch, 1332 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie. New singers (high school and older) 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. 314-3696521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-

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

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636219-0553.

Mondays: Mondays:

Measurement

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room.

Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group.

We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last.

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

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

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

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 –

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Call 314-954-3364 for info.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314287-0569 or jack-ross@att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out?

Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: 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 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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Tuesdays: Mended Hearts

This heart patient support group provides hospital visitation support for people with any type of heart issues. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Road St. Charles Library, at the corner of Boone Hills Dr. and Spencer Rd. For

additional information please call 636-639-0875.

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: 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.

ence necessary. 636-928-1928.

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

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 636279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930.

Club does not meet in May or November.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experi-

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

Third Tuesday: Luncheon for seniors

On the third Tuesday of every month there is a luncheon for seniors from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church at 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. For more information call 636-561-8951.

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The Cavesprings Toastmasters Club will transform your speaking ability and offers in person and online meetings every Wednesday from 8 – 9 a.m. at the St. Charles Ambulance District at 2000 Salt River Road in St. Peters. RSVP at cavespringstoastmasters@ gmail.com as guests are free.

Wednesdays: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club

TOPS 502 Wright City meets every Wednesday morning at First Baptist Church at 104 Hedeman Ave. in Wright City.

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Weigh-in 7 - 8:30 a.m. Meeting starts at 9 a.m. For more information call 314-504-5202

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

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

Visitors are always welcome.

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

Wednesdays: Senior citizen luncheon

Every first Wednesday of the month (except January and July), St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive, South in St. Charles will hold a luncheon for men and women 55 and up. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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-2 p.m. Cost is $10 per person.

Reservations required by the Friday prior to the luncheon by calling 636-946-6799. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Quilt guild

Every Fourth Wednesday from January to October, the Loose Threads Quilt Guild meets at 6:45 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Centre at the St. Peters City Hall on Mexico Road in St. Peters.

Wednesdays: Marine Corps League meeting

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: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m.

VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon.

636-272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

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Assistant coach adds to Ambush squad The professional St. Louis Ambush soccer team play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with their home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles for the 2022-2023 season.

Veteran midfielder Lucas Almeida takes on the additional role of Assistant Coach for the St. Louis Ambush for the 2022-23 season, the team announced.

Almeida has been a mainstay of the Ambush lineup for seven of his eight professional indoor soccer seasons. He joined the team in 2015 after spending his rookie season with the Tulsa Revolution.

Almeida is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he played youth soccer before coming to the United States in 2010. He spent his collegiate career at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Almeida played semi-pro outdoor soccer with Mississippi Brilla FC (PDL) and Vermont Voltage (PDL).

The 2022-23 season will be Almeida’s ninth in professional indoor soccer and his eighth with the Ambush. His standout rookie season (2014-15) saw him register 23 goals and 19 assists in 19 games played for the Revolution. He led the team in goals, assists and points and was second on the team in blocks. Lucas has also represented his home country as a member of Brazil’s squad in the WMF Arena Soccer World Cup. In 136 career MASL games, Almeida scored 78 goals, assisted on 100 and blocked 107 opponent shots.

Almeida began coaching in 2014 and has done so at the club, high school and collegiate levels. He currently has a USSF C license and is working towards his B license. Almeida is also a Director and Coach for the Lou Fusz Soccer Club and serves as an assistant coach of the men’s soccer team at Fontbonne University, a position he has held since 2017.

Almeida said, “I couldn’t be happier with this op-

portunity. Ambush has been home for me for seven years now and as I progress in my coaching career this feels like a natural next step. I am thankful for the trust the ownership has in me and look forward to learning and contributing on and off the field, helping us continue to grow and reach our goals.”

Ambush Co-owner, General Manager and Head Coach Jeff Locker said, “Lucas Almeida is a cornerstone player in this franchise. He has earned the respect of his peers, both on our team and around the league. We look forward to utilizing his experience along with his coaching acumen, to help the Ambush reach the next level.”

The upcoming 2022-23 season is the 10th for the Ambush. Their home opener is slated for Black Friday, Nov. 25 at 5:05 p.m. at The Family Arena in St. Charles. It is the first of a two-game series against the Kansas City Comets to open the MASL season. The Comets host the second game the next night, Nov. 25, at Cable-Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri. *Nice addition with versatility Women volleyball at UMSL in the GLVC championship The University of Missouri-St. Louis volleyball team clinched a share of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Regular Season Championship with its upset win of No. 25 Lewis recently at the Mark Twain Building at UMSL. *The next season of the year begins

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, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Recipe: A foil packet meal for sweet fall simplicity Sweetpotato Foil Packet Tacos

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1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: 6

nonstick cooking spray 2 pounds sweetpotatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped spinach 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese sour cream (optional) guacamole (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. In skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground meat. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce and beans; set aside.

Lay out six 12-inch aluminum foil pieces; spray each with nonstick cooking spray.

Fold foil sides in over mixture; fold top and bottom foil ends inward and seal.

In center of each foil piece, place 1 cup sweetpotatoes, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup spinach, 1/3 cup taco meat and 1/4 cup cheese.

Place packets on rimmed cookie sheet; bake until sweetpotatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

Serve with sour cream or guacamole, if desired.

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Life in the Suncoast

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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.

ong before “Side Hustle” became a buzzword, people seeking extra income typically applied for part-time jobs at mall stores and other retail outlets. Looking for extra income, in 1990, I met with the manager of the Suncoast Motion Picture Company store in Crestwood Plaza. Suncoast was part of the Musicland group and focused on movies. He gave new employees movie tests with questions such as “In ‘Back to the Future,’ when Marty McFly returned to 1985, the Twin Pines Mall had a different name. What was that new name?”

Suncoast’s business model truly fit the 1990’s dynamic. Staff members were customer service oriented and loved movies. Their main tasks were greeting customers and answering questions about specific movies.

For instance, we received frequent requests for two John Wayne classics that had either been lost or kept out of circulation: “Island in the Sky” and “The High and the Mighty.”

According to Wikipedia, both films had been restored and appeared on television in 2005.

Special editions of each film reportedly were also released in 2005.

Ever gone Christmas shopping and couldn’t find the right gift for a friend or family member? Our store stocked “Strange Brew” as well as a selection of family-oriented holiday

confused over different versions of “The Little Mermaid.” Parents would pick up the Hans Christian Andersen made-for-TV version thinking it was the theatrical version. We were finally able to stock the Disney version months later.

Suncoast was the perfect fit for the “mall culture” of the 1990s.

Crestwood Plaza underwent renovations, creating more seating and conversation spaces for shoppers. The mall also hosted a video arcade, movie theater and a thriving food court. The foot traffic was strong and our yearPhoto from reddit.com to-year sales were impressive for a mall location.

Some of my colleagues even titles suitable for stocking stuffers. One of dressed in costumes for a “Star Wars” video the most requested seasonal titles was “The release.

Year Without a Santa Claus,” a holiday tale In later years, however, newer technologies where Santa, upon advice from his doctor, such as the Video iPod would have a negadecided to cancel Christmas and stay home. tive impact on our bottom line. By 2006, the The breakout stars here were the “Heat MiMusicland Group folded and closed most ser” and “Snow Miser,” two warring brothers Suncoast and Sam Goody stores. A few, inwho couldn’t agree on anything. Suncoast cluding one in Beaumont, Texas, have kept also stocked t-shirts, posters and other items the torch alive. The St. Louis stores have long suitable for gifts. been closed, but do you have any great SunDecades after their first appearance, Moe coast memories? Please let us know.

Howard, Larry Fine and Jerome “Curly” (By the way, the answers to my two quesHoward are still everyone’s favorite stoogtions up above are: 1) The name switched to es. On a typical Saturday night, I would an“Lone Pine Mall” because Marty ran over the swer questions such as “Where can I find the other pine tree in 1955. 2) The Three Stooges Three Stooges film where they play in a brewparticipated in a golf tournament in the short ery golf tournament?” During Walt Disney’s “Three Little Beers.”) animation renaissance, some customers were

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Moore on Life: Heebie-jeebies

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t’s been a horrific season. Thank goodness the fiends and monsters and all the terrifying beasts have crawled under their rocks and won’t be back again until…another election cycle. Yes, Halloween I could handle. The harmless neighborhood creepers had nothing on the real-life political creepers.

At first, I thought I could even avoid the neighborhood creepers. I ran out of candy early on Halloween so I started giving out things from my cupboard: packages of taco seasoning, cans of tuna and even a bottle of cooking oil. I thought for sure word would spread and this would be a deterrent to chase the greedy little ghouls away.

But with inflation and the price of groceries, word soon spread alright. Before you know it my next-door neighbor, the annoying Mrs. Pilkinson, was on my doorstep with her list and shopping bag in hand inquiring about the free grocery give outs.

“Aren’t you a bit too old to be trick-or-treating?” I asked.

“Nope. There’s actually no age restriction. It’s right there in the Constitution.”

Dang that woman; she had me there. She would use the old Constitutional rules against me.

But I also knew the law. “Sorry, no costume no treats.

Them’s the rules,” I shot back.

That didn’t detract her for a minute. She immediately poked a few holes in her paper bag and pulled it over her head.

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posed to be?” I asked.

“A demented walnut.”

She nailed the part of demented. What could I do? I came back with a wrinkled potato sprouting eyes and a can of expired Spam and sent her on her way.

Soon I had to tack up a sign which stated that due to supply chain issues and limited staff on hand I would have to close shop early.

That didn’t stop the little demons or their parents from pounding on the door demanding freebies.

“Open up! We know you’re in there!” they shouted.

“What are we going to do?” I wailed to my husband.

“I have just the solution,” he said.

He taped another sign on the door and for the rest of the night we were left in peace.

It read: “Knock For Free Candy Corn.”

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.

LIFESTYLE: Protecting children in a digital age

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eeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk, as well.

Learn how to protect your children and family in this digital age with these tips: Elementary-Age children • Encourage open communication. Have conversations about what your kids see and do online and talk with them about potential dangers. Avoid lecturing in favor of an open exchange of information.

• Make their inherent interest in privacy work in your favor. Kids in this age group, particularly toward the middle school years, understand the concept of privacy and value it immensely. Use that context to help them understand what goes online is there to stay.

Talk about what kinds of information should always be kept private, including identifying details like addresses and social security numbers.

• Stay on alert. Not all apps are completely safe (even the ones you can access from trusted stores) and not all filters are foolproof. Keep close tabs on what your kids are downloading by reading comments and reviews, and regularly monitoring what kind of content they see.

Middle school and high school kids • Continue talking about privacy. You can never have too many conversations about privacy. What seems like harmless sharing on social media can be quite revealing. For example, frequent posts about visits to a favorite store or restaurant can allow a predator to begin tracking behavior patterns that make your

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child a target. It’s also important for kids to understand how their privacy settings work. For example, settings that allow exposure to friends of friends make their visibility to strangers much broader than they may realize.

• Help manage their online reputation. Behaviors that once resulted in a day or two of hallway chatter can now live forever. Documenting mischief online is only fun until it spills over into real life and everyone sees those mistakes in full color – including prospective future employers.

• Be clear about your position on bullying. From the safe distance of a screen, it’s easier for kids (and adults) to say things they’d never say in person. Teach your kids to handle problems constructively offline and avoid engaging in attacks on others through social media, email and other platforms.

College students • Reinforce the risks. Once they’re on their own, kids may feel more liberated to make their own choices online. However, college students are easy prey for identity theft and worse. Remind them what’s at stake if they fail to protect their identity and private information, like where they live and what they do on a regular basis.

• Teach smart practices. With all the independence that comes with college life, this is an ideal time for your student to take personal responsibility for his or her online security, including learning about virus protection, updating software, avoiding scams and backing up data.

If you’re looking for more practical advice for everyday family matters, visit eLivingtoday.com.

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