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November 10, 2021

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East-West Gateway Board approves $39 million to fix Wentzville ‘Curve’. Pg. 3 Saint Charles DAR discovers and restores a forgotten St. Peters cemetery. Pg. 4

Healthy Living Top questions patients ask about strokes. Pg.5

Business Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix opens in O’Fallon. Pg. 6

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Submitted photos St. Peters resident Velma Jesse received an escort from Central County Fire & Rescue personnel to her Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame Induction. The 101-year-old Jesse served in World War II as a Mess and Supply Sergeant at Camp and in 1945, Jesse and 11 friends started the country’s first all-women American Legion post.

101-year old St. Peters resident and WWII veteran recognized at state capital for starting the country’s first all-women American Legion post

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Velma Jesse’s trip to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame had some added splash. The St. Peters resident was recognized at a ceremony at the Missouri State Capital on Oct. 29 and her chauffeurs for the day were firefighters and paramedics from Central County Fire & Rescue and Central County Community Outreach volunteers. The 101-year-old Jesse was honored along with five other Missouri veterans. In 1945, Jesse and 11 friends started the country’s first all-women American Legion post, St. Louis Service Women’s Post 404. In 1948, she joined her post in presenting Pres-

“We just did what needed to be done because it was the right thing to do. It was an honor to serve then, and it is an honor to be inducted into the second annual class of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame.” ~ Velma Jesse ident Harry Truman with the ceremonial shovel for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Gateway Arch National Park.

“I just thought all of her stories were really cool and she just kind of blows my mind. I couldn’t imagine,” CCFR Fire Captain David Maupin said. “What an incredible woman.” Maupin put in a request to use two Chevy Suburbans and Maupin, along with Jesse’s brother and other family members, caravanned to Jefferson City. “We wanted to make sure there was no stress getting there,” Maupin said. “Her and her family could just relax and enjoy the ride. We then sat in the crowd, cheered her on when they announced her name and gave her a little support.” See ‘VETERAN’ page 2

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‘VETERAN’ from cover A chance meeting led to the caravan. In March, Jesse attended a CCFR Community Outreach Veterans Appreciation Lunch. These types of outreach events are held throughout the year and that is where she came across Maupin and a light bulb went off in his head. “When we heard she was being inducted into the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame, we knew we wanted to support her along the way,” Maupin said. “Miss Velma’s passion for service is inspiring.” Jesse was 21-years-old when America went into World War II with the attack on Pearl Harbor. She answered her nation’s call for women to enlist and joined the Army, where she served as a mess and supply sergeant at Camp Upton in New York. Her unit supported the military convalescent hospital for wounded coming back from Europe. She served a total of six and half years, ending her military career as a staff sergeant. “We just did what needed to be done because it was the right thing to do,” Jesse said. “It was an honor to serve then, and it is an honor to be inducted into the second annual class of the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame.” The Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 2019 and recognizes Missourians who served in the military and then continue to contribute to their communities, state and nation in exemplary manners in the areas of civic and public service, professional distinction, veteran advocacy and volunteerism. To nominate a Veteran for Hall of Fame consideration, visit mvhof. wordpress.com. “We are extremely proud of Miss Velma, and all the veterans in our community who have served our country,” Maupin said. “We’re privileged to bear witness to such a great moment in Missouri’s history. Our mission of ‘Working Together, Supporting Our Community’ has no greater honor than in supporting the veterans who walk among us every day.” Deputy Chief Jason Meinershagen, the Public Information Officer at Central County Fire Rescue, said that spending the day with, “Miss Velma,” was an honor. “She is an amazing woman who loves her country deeply, and she enjoys telling her story,” Meinershagen said. “She has an amazing story of humble service to our country and community, and she tells that story like she just lived it yesterday, rightfully filled with joy and pride. Driving her to Jefferson City for her induction was the least we could do to honor her service and sacrifice. She’s an amazing woman, and we’re appreciative of the life she’s lived supporting our community.” Central County Fire & Rescue is one of the largest fire districts in Missouri, covering 72-square miles of St. Charles County and a population of 90,000. A team of 84 firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs, fire inspectors and operational staff operate six fire stations and a three member, citizen-elected board of directors, leads the district.

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East-West Gateway Board approves $39 million to fix Wentzville ‘Curve’ The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWGCOG) Board of Directors meeting on Oct. 28 was a big win for St. Charles County, specifically the Wentzville area. The board voted to approve $39 million in its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to fix the No. 1 bottleneck in the St. Louis region: the Wentzville “Curve” on I-70 near the interchange of I-64/I-70/ US 61. “I am so pleased this project is finally being funded,” says St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, who sits on the EWGCOG board. “As those who frequently travel that stretch of I-70 know, there is severe congestion in that area, which is a detriment to quality of life, as well as economic growth.” Ehlmann has been in-

strumental in pushing the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and EWGCOG to fund this project for several years. In July 2019, EWGCOG included the project in its Long-Range Plan and recommended that it be included in the TIP. In 2020, MoDOT identified funding and included the project in its 2021-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), but due to concerns about possible revenue shortfalls during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission did not adopt the draft STIP. The funding was approved, however, earlier this year. The plan calls for additional lanes to be added to I-70 under the railroad bridge in Wentzville. The

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Submitted photo A bottleneck at the Wentzville “Curve” at I-70 and the Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass.

daily bottleneck on the interstate, due to the curve of the highway and limited number of lanes between Route Z and Wentzville Parkway, causes delays for those trying to get home, as well as for freight trucks traveling through the region. The Norfolk Southern Railroad overpass is rated high in three areas of an annual congestion report – severity of congestion, total impact to

the traveling public, and congestion variability. It is ranked No. 36 in the nation’s worst bottlenecks. Construction on the project will begin in 2023.

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative takes second place in team competition at AMEC Lineman’s Rodeo Nine Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) linemen participated in the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) Fourth Annual Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 20-21 at the association’s headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. Fifty-three linemen from 13 co-ops put their skills to the test. In the journeyman team division, CREC’s Jacob Tiefenthaler, Mike Hartley, and Jon Pauk took sec¬ond place. Governor Mike Parson stopped by on Thursday to present the Governor’s Cup to first place winners from Barry Electric Cooperative and to recognize and congratulate all participants and winners. Other CREC participants were Rod Nesslage, Craig Eikermann, Chris Molitor, Bryce Menne, Mark Hasekamp and Ronnie Akers. The rodeo holds both team and individual competitions in the apprentice and journeyman divisions. Some of the challenges include the Hurt-Man Rescue and Modified Pole Climb. Linemen were also faced with a 100-question knowledge test and mystery events

Submitted photo (From left) CREC’s Mike Hartley, Jon Pauk and Jacob Tiefenthaler, the second-place team winners, with Governor Mike Parson.

they had little time to prepare for, such as changing out transformer arrestors. Competitors are judged on how safely they complete each challenge. Individual times are only used in the case of a tiebreaker. The event helps to raise funds for future projects that send Missouri linemen to developing nations to build power lines for people living without the benefits of electricity. CREC linemen have participated in several of these international trips in the past to Haiti and Sudan.

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Saint Charles DAR discovers and restores a forgotten St. Peters cemetery

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Submitted photos (Left) Standing in the Peter Ehrhart Historic Cemetery are (from left) St. Peters Alderman Barclay, Amy Haake, Sarah Stratton, Bernadette Hall, Joan Koechig, and Karen Daugherty. (Right) The Peter Ehrhart Historic Cemetery after cleanup.

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In St. Peters, along the Spencer Creek Trail, there is a transformation taking place. A previously overgrown and forgotten cemetery is being restored. It was found by a member of Saint Charles Daughters of the American Revolution who lived nearby while on a walk along the trail. She walked up a path and found an area overgrown with honeysuckle and other growth and a plaque stating she was in Peter Ehrhart Historic Cemetery. There were no headstones but there was a large obelisk that had fallen over and a partial fence. When she told the Historic Preservation Committee what she had found they decided to research the cemetery and if the owners agreed, begin to clean it up. Research revealed the cemetery was owned by the city of St. Peters. Alderwoman Joyce Townsend, a Saint Charles DAR member, provided the information on who to contact with the city to get approvals. The St. Peters Parks Department was contacted and after receiving the required volunteer approvals and learning what could and couldn’t be done, a plan was put together to start the cleanup effort. Then COVID-19 struck and all plans were put on hold. In April, Saint Charles DAR Chapter members and friends began the cleaning process. Honeysuckle and other debris were removed and bagged for the city to take away. The cemetery was now visible from the walking trail and if chapter members were working in the cemetery people walking the trail would stop to ask what was there and what was happening. St. Peters has remained very supportive and the cemetery has been visited by both Alderwoman Violet and Alderwoman Reimer who represent that ward and Alderman Barclay who is part of the Historical Focus Group. A presentation was given by DAR members at the Aug. 12 Board of Alderman meeting on the cemetery cleanup and progress made. While cleanup was going on, other members began to do research on the history of the cemetery and who was buried there at the St. Charles County Historical Society. It was discovered that the

land was located on a 180-acre farm purchased by Peter Ehrhart in 1835. The farm passed to Peter’s daughter Mary Anna Klein Schneider and then her daughter Felicita Klein Hunn. Felicita had no children of her own so the farm passed to her stepson Hippolyte Hunn. The property stayed intact in the family until 1945. It was eventually sold to developers and became the Tanglewood Subdivision. The cemetery was deeded to St. Peters. It was then discovered that the archivist at the St. Charles County Historical Society, Amy Haake, was a Hunn descendant. The Saint Charles DAR believes there are other descendants of the Klein and Hunn Families in the area and we would love to hear any stories or information they may have about the family and the cemetery. After the basic cleanup, a metal detector was used to determine where the original metal fence was located. Pieces of the original fence supports were located beneath the ground and the outline of the cemetery was determined. Probing the ground was begun to see if headstones were located under the dirt. Large field stones were found that are believed were used to mark the graves. These locations were used to mark where the graves are located. Using dowsing rods and the locations of these field stones, nine gravesites have been located. Research was used to identify those buried in the nine graves. It is believed that Peter Ehrhart was the first buried in the cemetery around 1841. Felicita Klein Hunn was the last buried there in 1911. St. Peters has taken down the broken, partial fence and erected a new one using the outline that was found of the original fence. Although the obelisk is still on the ground, the hope is that someday it can be repaired. The DAR will assist anyone interested in repairing the obelisk, but does not have the financial resources to do it themselves. The DAR is committed to keep the cemetery clean and flowers have been placed on the graves. They are working with St. Peters to possibly add other signage or QR codes to provide information to visitors on those buried there and the cemetery.

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Top 3 Questions Patients Ask About Strokes Strokes can be life-threatening, so it’s important to know the signs of a stroke to make sure you get the treatment you need as soon as possible. Brendan Eby, MD, a stroke medical co-director, answers some of your most common questions about strokes, their symptoms and how they are treated. What is a stroke? There are two main types of stroke. One caused by bleeding in the brain (these are less common, occurring only 10% of the time) and one caused by blockage in an artery to the brain. This second type means that the brain doesn’t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs, and that’s when things get damaged. When having a stroke, two million brain cells die every minute, which is why time is of the essence and why strokes can lead to permanent damage if not treated quickly. What are the signs of a stroke? The most common signs of a stroke are weakness or numbness on one side of the body. Any time somebody has trouble with an arm, leg or one side of the face that points toward brain damage and if that trou-

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ble comes suddenly, that’s usually because of a stroke. Use the acronym BE FAST to scan for symptoms: • Balance: If you have sudden loss of balance • Eyes: If you’ve lost vision in one or both your eyes • Face: If you notice drooping, numbness or weakness in the bottom of your face • Arms: If you can’t lift one of your arms straight out • Speech: If you can’t form sentences, slur your speech or sound drunk • Time: Getting treatment as quickly as possible is your top priority, so get to a hospital as soon as you can. If you’re worried about a stroke, call 911 immediately. What treatments are there for strokes? There are two primary treatments for strokes. The first treatment is using a clot-busting medicine. However, this treatment isn’t safe for patients on blood thinners or who have just had surgery. It also must be administered within four-and-a-half hours of the stroke to be effective. The second treatment is called a thrombectomy. During a thrombectomy, a catheter

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is placed into an artery and snaked up to the brain to pull out the blood clot. The window for its effectiveness is longer than that of a clot-busting medicine, but the faster you do it, the better chance you have to minimize lifelong disability. Because thrombectomy is a new procedure, it’s typically only available at major hospitals. But Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has partnered with its main campus downtown to bring this revolutionary treatment to St. Charles County. This allows residents to get the care they need as quickly as possible due to the immediate need for stroke treatment. Brendan Eby, MD, is the stroke medical co-director at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eby, call 636-928-WELL.

Delta Dental of Missouri awards nearly $150,000 in grants for community water fluoridation Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s dental benefits leader and a nonprofit organization – announced they have awarded nearly $150,000 in grant funding to 15 Missouri communities and counties in need of new or replacement equipment to start or continue community water fluoridation. This funding will help protect the oral health of more than 120,000 Missourians who live in the impacted areas. “We’re pleased to help these municipalities overcome financial barriers that come with upgrading or maintaining a community water system with fluoridation,” said Rob Goren, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Missouri. “We believe these costs shouldn’t stand in the way of public health, which is why we’re thrilled to award these grants to improve lives by advancing oral health throughout Missouri.” Community Water Fluoridation (CWF) is the adjustment of fluoride levels in a community’s water supply to reach the optimum level for oral health protection, 0.7 mg/L. According to the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention, community water fluoridation has been identified as the most cost-effective method of delivering fluoride, reducing tooth decay by 25% in children and adults. By preventing cavities, it has been shown to save money both for families and the U.S. healthcare system. Community water fluoridation is recommended by nearly all public health, medical and dental organizations, and by the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Public Health Service and World Health Organization. Delta Dental of Missouri’s Community Water Fluoridation grants ranged from $1,350 to $25,000, and were awarded to the cities of Albany, Dexter, Glasgow, Kahoka, Liberty, Louisiana, Monroe City, Osage Beach, Pacific, Slater, Springfield and Trenton – and to Butler, Cole and Jefferson counties. Funds are being used to establish new systems or upgrade or replace existing equipment, including fluoride pumps, scales and readout systems, tanks and testing equipment. Funds also help cover engineering costs.

“I am thankful to have had the opportunity for our department to receive grant funding from Delta Dental and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to replace our aged fluoride bulk storage tanks with new ones,” said Alan Jones, manager of water treatment and supply at City Utilities of Springfield, which received a $20,864 grant for water fluoridation equipment. “As we all know, equipment can be very expensive. Our department operates on a limited budget, and the grant made a tremendous difference for us, enabling the replacement project to be completed in an expedited manner and conserving resources. If there were another opportunity, I would definitely consider this process again in the future.” To learn more about Delta Dental of Missouri’s ongoing initiatives to help people of all ages access vital dental care, educational services and community resources to live better lives through improved dental health, visit: https://www.deltadentalmo.com/AboutUs/oral-healthgrant-program.

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Pappy’s Smokehouse celebrates first year anniversary with ribbon cutting Owner/ Partner Brian Scoggins and Marketing and Special Projects Manager Carol Sheahan celebrated the First Year in business at the St. Peters location for Pappy’s Smokehouse Oct. 21. Joining Scoggins and Sheahan were staff members, St. Peters Aldermen Joyce Townsend, Melissa Reimer, Rocky Reitmeyer and Nick Trupiano, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Pappy’s Smokehouse is located at 5246 North Service Road in St. Peters and opened during the fall of 2020. Motivated by the pandemic and seeing the growth of population to the west plus a lack of independently owned restaurants, Managing Partner John Matthews thought Pappy’s was a natural fit for the Shoppes of Mid Rivers. The menu at the St. Peters location is similar to their Midtown location with the exception of fried foods. Without a hood system,

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menu favorites such as sweet potato fries or fried corn on the cob are not possible. For more information on hours of operation, menu items

and catering, please check out their website at www.pappyssmokehouse.com or call the store at 636-244-5400.

Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix opens in O’Fallon

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Tech repair provider uBreakiFix by Asurion is opening in O’Fallon, offering professional repair services for almost anything with a power button, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers and drones. The new store is located at 8600 Mexico Road. While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues and water damage, uBreakiFix repair experts have fixed more than 12 million devices and can help with most any tech mishaps, with most basic repairs completed in two hours or less. “I believe uBreakiFix will bring unmatched value and service to the O’Fallon area,” said Cameron Kajohn, uBreakiFix District Manager. “As life continues to pick back up, speedy repairs have never been more important, and our team is trained in carrying out same-day repairs, with a 90-day warranty and price match guarantee.” uBreakiFix was founded in 2009 after Co-founder Justin Wetherill dropped and shat-

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tered his own smartphone, sparking the idea for a convenient, affordable repair option. Wetherill partnered with David Reiff and Eddie Trujillo to bring the concept to life, and it has since grown from a single storefront in Orlando, Florida, to more than 700 locations across the U.S. and Canada. uBreakiFix joined the Asurion family in 2019 and now operates as a subsidiary of the tech care company. “We are excited to serve more

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people in O’Fallon with fast and affordable tech repair,” said uBreakiFix CEO Dave Barbuto. “We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and at uBreakiFix our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people rely on tech to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new O’Fallon location.”

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ONGOING EVENTS

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

EVENTS Nov. 14: Piano concert

Nationally renowned pianist Richard Carr will be performing for free at Unity Church of Light at 2809 Yale Blvd. in St. Charles at 1 p.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.

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 in-

formation 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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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club

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

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http://www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@charter.net.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts. org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

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.

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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.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

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

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

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Cancer Companions Support Group is a support group for any cancer patient in treatment or post treatment, their caregiver and their loved ones that meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Dardenne Presbyterian Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the parlor. Registration is not required.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

Tuesdays: St. Charles American Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner.

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.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.

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. 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.

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Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road in St. Charles. Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

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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: Women’s fishing club Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at JJ’s Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

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Sports you see with Gary B . . . Women volleyball player sets record at Lindenwood The Lindenwood women’s volleyball team has won 14 out of 24 games this season but came up short and was taken down, 3-1, at home against Illinois Springfield recently. Taylor Gentemann finished with 24 kills, the most in a single-match in program NCAA-era history in the defeat to the Prairie Stars. The Lions hit .298 and tallied 67 kills as a team, finishing with one more kill than Illinois Springfield. Lindenwood also collected more digs, 67-57, and more assists, 63-60, than UIS on Friday. After dropping the first two sets, the Lions responded with a 28-26 third set victory. The team amassed 17 kills on a .268 hitting clip in the set. Gentemann finished with seven kills alone in the third set to help cut the Prairie Stars lead to two, 2-1. After going up, 20-15, a late push by UIS kept the set close. Down 26-25, Lindenwood rattled off three-consecutive points to take the set. The Prairie Stars would ultimately come away with the match win after taking the third set by a score of 28-26. It was the first loss at home for the Lions in 2021, after starting 6-0 in matches at Hyland in the first six contests. *Tough loss Former O’Fallon Hoot player called to the Majors The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League play their home games in O’Fallon. Former Hoot and CarShield Collegiate League pitcher Dylan Coleman has been selected by the Kansas City Royals in the American League of Major League Baseball. Coleman, 25, appeared in two games for the Hoots in the 2020 CarShield Collegiate League. In 5.2 innings, the Missouri State-product allowed one hit and zero runs while striking out 10 as he led the Hoots to a 2020 CCL League Championship. The O’Fallon Hoots began play in O’Fallon in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. For tickets, merchandise, or any team information, visit www.OFallonHoots.com. *A giant step

Local soccer player sign with the Ambush The St. Louis Ambush play professional soccer at the Family Arena and play in the MASL. Recently they signed forward Robert Kristo to a three year deal. Kristo was born in Croatia grew up in St. Louis, where he calls home. He began playing soccer at the age of five. Kristo played club soccer locally for Scott Gallagher and prep soccer at Parkway North High School where he earned team MVP, All-Conference and All-State honors. Kristo played collegiate soccer at St. Louis University. Among the accolades during his collegiate career were Rookie of the Year, three-time All American and A-10 Offensive Player of the Year. He also was a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy three times and finished in the top ten in SLU history in points. Prior to joining the Ambush, Kristo played for Spezia Calcio, Spezia Italy- 2015-2016 serie B, VFL Osnabruck, Osnabruck Germany, 20162018, and North Carolina FC in USL League One. Ambush co-owner and General Manager Jeff Locker said the 6’5”, 220-pound Kristo would be an imposing addition to the Ambush offense. “Robert’s size, combined with the talent he has demonstrated in every stage of his career lead us to believe he will be an important part of our team’s future.” The 2021-22 regular season kicks off at home on Black Friday, Nov. 26. *A tall drink of water Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www. PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Recipe: A family meal worth celebrating

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Smothered Pork Chops

Call your loved ones to the dining room to share time together while trying these Smothered Pork Chops in Mushroom Sauce. It’s a dish the entire family can dig into without questioning the substance of the meal as it’s a filling option that requires just a few ingredients you likely already have at home.

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IN MUSHROOM SAUCE Servings: 4

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 pork chops 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter Mushroom Sauce: 2 1/2 cups brown mushrooms, sliced 5 garlic cloves, smashed 1 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups heavy cream fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Pat pork chops dry. Season generously with spice mix. Set aside.

To make mushroom sauce: In same skillet, add mushrooms. Stir fry until golden brown. Add garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning. Stir fry 2 minutes. Add broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

In skillet, add olive oil and butter. Add pork chops; sear 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

Return pork chops to sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until pork chops are cooked through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

In small bowl, whisk chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined.

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‘Turning Red,’ ‘Lightyear’ are among Pixar’s latest offerings

Movie: By Steve Bryan

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

After 26 years, the collaboration between Disney and Pixar keeps getting better and better. Year ago, various St. Louis publications and movie critics were invited to screen clips of a film called “Toy Story.” At that time, Walt Disney studios was riding high on the success of their hand-drawn animated features, in particular “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” It seemed like nothing could match the beauty of traditional, hand-drawn animation, but Woody and Buzz set a new standard in animation. Long before his passing, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs had invested considerable capital in Pixar’s computer animation division while the company was struggling. After his sizeable investment, Jobs reportedly wasn’t sure if “Toy Story” was going to be a hit, but word on the street was quite positive. The combination of computer-generated imagery and great character voices led to success as well as three sequels. While “The Incredibles” and “Finding Nemo” were enchanting audiences in 2004, Jobs was making a deal to sell Pixar to Disney. After the purchase, the two studios collaborated on additional films. The animation studio bolstered the careers of several actors, including the incredibly funny Billy Crystal

sters at Work.” Pixar also isn’t showing any signs of slowing down either. Slated for a March 22, 2022, theatrical release, “Turning Red” examines the trials and tribulations of adolescence through the eyes of Meilin “Mei” Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a Chinese Canadian girl. She suffers growing pains as well as the pain she feels when transforming into a giant red panda. The wonderful Sandra Oh also is on hand as Ming Lee, her ever-watchful mother. The extremely amusing teaser trailer is now online. Speaking of the aforementioned Buzz Lightyear, Chris Evans may have stepped away from Captain America, but he lends his voice to that space explorer in a new Pixar adventure. Coming to theaters in June 2022, “Lightyear” chronicles the life of Buzz Lightyear’s human inspiration. Evans plays the title role, an astronaut who travels to infinity and beyond. Although fans may Photos courtesy Disney Pixar miss Tim Allen’s voice, Evans sounds really and John Goodman. The Showbiz Cheat Sheet great in the online teaser trailer. Within the recently revealed that Pixar co-found John Las- “Toy Story Universe,” there are indications that seter originally offered Crystal the role of Buzz Andy wanted a Buzz Lightyear action figure afLightyear, but he turned it down. Although ter seeing the movie about his hero. Tim Allen ultimately lent his voice to Buzz, Pixar also plans to release another film in Crystal and Goodman made a hilarious team June 2023. There are no plot details available, in Pixar’s “Monsters Inc.,” “Monsters Universi- but, since this is Pixar, it should be worth the ty” as well as the Disney+ original series “Mon- wait.

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

By Cindy Moore

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very year there are a bundle of new words created to add to our confusion…err…vocabulary. Here are a few I’ve run across: Flexitarian: This word combo is a cross between flexible and vegetarian. This allows someone to claim to be a vegetarian while at the same time stuffing roast beef into their face. We used to call that person a fraud, but I guess definitions change. I can see how it happens. No judging here. That person probably has two sets of friends to impress. One group enjoys a nice cauliflower puree while the other fancies double bacon cheeseburgers. It’s hard to please all sides and remain popular with both groups. I can relate. I also have two sets of friends with differing tastes. One circle of friends will eat an entire chocolate cake with me and we’ll still respect each other after. Then I’ll hang out with another group of friends and we’ll down a dozen donuts at one sitting and feel no guilt. But these friends are different because while one enjoys holes in their dessert the other insists on it being completely intact – none of this incomplete kind of stuff will do. Hangry: Here’s another fun word combo. It combines hungry with angry. A person becomes hangry when they have not been fed properly and become irritable. This often happens when I am out with my friends and forget which group I am with. I once made the mistake of bringing the wrong

dessert; I brought donuts to the chocolate cake group. Boy did I hear it. “What the heck are these things?” bellowed one of them. “There are holes in them? Couldn’t you afford an entire dessert?!” “Oopsie,” I said. “My bad. I’ll fix it.” I hurriedly corrected my mistake by running to the store and buying a dozen doughnut holes and jabbing them into the missing sections. Problem solved, but boy were they ever hangry! To make up for things I even bought a bottle of hot fudge sauce. Super spreader: Now that’s another new word and it gets a pretty bad rap associated with the pandemic and passing around cooties, but if you come to one of my girl gatherings it’s hot fudge sauce slathered over donuts. I guess that’s how definitions change.

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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