CNSTC: December 9, 2020

December 9, 2020

Food for hope

Around Town St. Charles County Public Health to focus on priority investigations, eliminate quarantine ‘release’ letters.

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Healthy Living What to know about breast reconstruction surgery.

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Business

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The Peuster family sits with some of the food bags to be donated as a part of SunRise Church’s Food For Hope school program in O’Fallon.

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SunRise Methodist Church’s Food for Hope outreach program has been forced to overcome challenges caused by COVID-19

By Brett Auten A local youth outreach program shifted its gears during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SunRise Methodist Church’s Food for Hope has long provided nonperishable food items for youth in need with a focus on middle and high schoolers and their families who have been identified by schools and/or organizations.

Food for Hope is run by volunteers and sustains itself through donations. Andrea Filla leads the ministry and coordinates with SunRise on a monthly basis. The previous model provided food to several school districts

where they could use the food to fill their school pantry shelves. The schools would then send backpacks home with the students to help curve the students’ needs for food outside of school. When schools closed in March, there was no way to get the food from the school food pantries to the students since they weren’t at school.

“We decided at that time to start making bags of food for the students and their families,” Filla said. “We also realized at this time that with people being laid off and COVID changing the way businesses handled certain things, we needed to have a way to provide food to families in our communities as well

which was something we weren’t doing prior to COVID. We basically load as much food as we can into a grocery brown paper bag and the school coordinates drop off/pick up with the students and their families.”

For the families they are assisting that are not part of the school district, they simply submit an online form and volunteers will deliver food bags to their homes. Food for Hope doesn’t deal directly with the families, only the schools that are helping to support the families.

Each school/organization has a volunteer See ‘HOPE’ page 2

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Submitted photo (Left) Natalie Peuster is one of the volunteers for SunRise Church’s Food For Hope school program in O’Fallon. The youth outreach program provides nonperishable food students within the community, with a focus on middle and high schoolers. (Right) SunRise Methodist Church’s Food for Hope has long provided nonperishable food items for youth in need with a focus on middle and high schoolers and their families who have been identified by schools and/or organizations.

‘HOPE’ from cover assigned to it as the liaison between Filla and the individual schools.

This volunteer communicates with the school to determine their current needs and relays those needs back to Andrea. The volunteer also coordinates delivery of the food to the schools each month. Food for Hope currently supports the following schools: Fort Zumwalt West High (West Warehouse), Fort Zumwalt North Middle (Cougar Cabinet), Fort Zumwalt West Middle, Francis Howell High (Vikings Snack Pack), Wright City High, Fort Zumwalt South High, Wright City Middle, Fort Zumwalt North, Fort Zumwalt South Middle.

“What would be good in a lunch box or easy for a student to make for breakfast or dinner?” Filla recommends when selecting items to donate.

SunRise United Methodist Church is located at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd, in O’Fallon. You can call 636-795 6489 or visit sunrisefamily.org/ foodforhope for more information. Food donations can be dropped off at SunRise Church at any time at the food drop off location right inside the main entrance. This is a contactless option. Or, food can be shipped directly to the church via Amazon or any other food delivery service.

“We have had so many organizations and volunteers partner with us this year that it would be impossible to list all of them,” Filla said.

“But honestly, I would say God has had this ministry in the palm of his hands since we started. Anytime the food pantry shelves are bare, He always provides enough food for the next week of food bags.”

For anyone that is interested in volunteering should reach out to info@sunrisefamily.org.

You can shop or drop at SunRise United Methodist Church.

• The Food For Hope urgent needs list includes: fruit snacks, pudding cups, pancake mix, syrup, pasta, pasta sauce, Hamburger Helper, canned vegetables and canned chicken.

• The Essentials For Hope urgent needs list includes: tampons, pads, deodorant (girls and boys), toothbrush and toothpaste.

• If shipping is more your bag, send items to:

SunRise UMC

7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd.

O’Fallon MO 63368 • If you use smile.amazon.com and select ‘SunRise United Methodist Church’, the church will receive an additional .5-percent of your purchase price.

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St. Charles County Public Health to focus on priority investigations, eliminate quarantine ‘release’ letters St. Charles County has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with more than 40 percent of the 20,000-plus total confirmed cases occurring in the past month. This increased case level has resulted in delayed investigation or follow-up on more than 8,500 cases. To better respond to new COVID-19 cases — especially those individuals at a higher risk for adverse illness outcomes — the department is implementing changes to its investigation protocols, effective immediately.

Prioritizing Investigations and Contact Tracing The Department of Public Health is prioritizing its contact tracing for probable and confirmed cases diagnosed in populations that are at higher risk for severe illness and where early investigation will yield the greatest mitigation impact. The department is focusing on case investigations using the following criteria: • Cases diagnosed within the previous six-day period.

• Cases involving vulnerable populations.

• Cases associated with congregate settings.

• Cases associated with outbreaks.

• Cases involving other high-risk groups, including those who may have been re-infected and those with underlying health conditions.

“With cases and exposures placing St. Charles County in Category 1 - Extreme Risk according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Department of Public Health requires cooperation from residents,” Department of Public Health Assistant Director Sara Evers says. “Along with this prioritization, the department continues to assist long-term care facilities, businesses and schools, which have shown to be places where outbreaks are most likely to occur.”

Elimination of Release Letters In addition to addressing case investigations and contact tracing for priority populations, the Department of Public Health is amending its protocols for release from isolation and quarantine. Starting today, the department is no longer providing a release letter at the end of the 10-day isolation or 14-day quarantine period. On Nov. 5, the department updated its Order of Quarantine to outline the criteria for self-release and will continue to provide those criteria with each quarantine notification order. The department no longer accepts requests for formal documentation of release from isolation or quarantine outside of an individual’s quarantine letter.

“With the guidance provided in our quarantine or isolation notice, along with the CDC guidelines on those policies, our community will receive information on quarantine procedures that will enable residents to return to work, school and other activities safely,” Evers says.

Procedures for Isolation and Quarantine “Due to the high volume of positive cases, and the resulting increase in close contacts to those cases, the Department of Public Health has not been able to contact every affected individual as quickly as we desire,” Evers notes. “Even if they are not contacted by the department, individuals have been exposed to a highly contagious virus with very little treatment methods. COVID-19 spreads person-to-person, so eliminating contact with others is the most effective way to stop it.”

The St. Charles County Department of Public Health’s standard quarantine policy follows CDC guidance for isolation and quarantine procedures. To prevent further spread of illness, individuals should not wait until they receive notification from the Department of Public Health to begin their isolation or quarantine measures and should follow the appropriate procedures outlined below: • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or who are symptomatic after exposure to a case should follow CDC guidance for isolation and immediately inform their close contacts. A person on isolation must separate themselves from others who are not infected and should use separate living facilities within their household.

• To discontinue isolation, the person must be fever free for at least 24 hours, have had a significant improvement in symptoms and have passed at least 10 days from the start of symptoms.

• For those with more severe illness, the isolation period may be extended by the department. Please consult a healthcare professional if you experience new or worsening symptoms past Day 10, especially difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

• For individuals who have not experienced symptoms, isolation will be for 10 days from the date the test was collected. A negative test

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does not reduce the isolation period.

Employers: A positive lab report supports the need to isolate. Others within the household are instructed to quarantine.

Individuals who are notified that they are a close contact to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or someone who is symptomatic after an exposure to a close contact should immediately follow CDC guidance on quarantine. A person on quarantine should stay home, monitor their symptoms and avoid contact with others during the designated period. Quarantine should last 14 full days after the last date of exposure. If the individual does not become symptomatic, they can discontinue quarantine after the assigned period is completed.

• A typical quarantine period lasts 14 days, and the last day of exposure counts as Day Zero. (Example: if you were around a positive case on Monday, you would start your 14-day period on Tuesday.) A negative test does not remove an individual from quarantine.

• Living in a household with a positive case increases your likelihood of contracting COVID-19 and may require extended quarantine. Isolation and quarantining away from individuals within a household is extremely important. This means separate living quarters (bedrooms and bathrooms when possible), wearing masks when you must be in the same space (limiting this as much as possible), practicing good hygiene and disinfecting.

• If you are unable to isolate from the positive case in the household, your 14 days will begin on the case’s Day 11 (i.e.: Day 10 for the positive/symptomatic = your Day 0).

• Anyone on quarantine who becomes symptomatic is considered a positive case and should isolate for 10 days from symptom onset.

• Employers: Continue to monitor the health of staff especially upon return from quarantine.

Additional guidance on proper isolation and/or quarantine procedures is available on the St. Charles County Department of Public Health and CDC websites. This guidance is updated as new information is available; the department encourages residents and the business community to review these guidelines often.

Contact Tracing and Notification of Close Contacts There are many positive cases that the Department of Public Health has not been able to interview, delaying the ability to identify close contacts, determine the method of transmission and enact mitigation efforts.

• To prevent further spread, the department requests that individuals who test positive or who develop symptoms after COVID-19 exposure reach out to everyone with whom they’ve had close contact beginning 48 hours prior to the positive test or symptom development.

• This notification should inform close contacts of the exposure and the date of exposure.

• These exposed individuals should immediately quarantine for 14 days from that exposure date.

• Quarantined individuals should monitor themselves for symptoms daily and seek testing if symptoms develop.

The Department of Public Health appreciates the cooperation from St. Charles County residents and businesses in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Following recommended precautions such as maintaining social distancing, washing hands and frequently touched surfaces regularly, covering your nose and mouth and limiting contact with people outside your household will reduce the risk for exposure to or spreading of this contagious illness. For additional information on St. Charles County’s efforts to reduce the spread of illness, visit sccmo.org/COVID. For questions about symptoms or testing, call the St. Charles County COVID-19 Information Hotline at 636-949-1899 or speak with a medical provider.

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Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor blood drive in honor of Anna Dennis The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive in honor of Anna Dennis on Dec. 16 from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Who is Anna? Anna Dennis is a young cancer survivor who fought Leukemia for over two years.

During her treatments, she received numerous blood and platelet transfusions. There is no doubt that Anna would not have survived without these transfusions. Through this battle, the Dennis family realized the legitimate need for a constant supply of blood in our area. Every day there are kids and adults who owe their lives to blood donors.

Blood donations are used by a wide variety of patients and procedures, including surgery and life threatening accidental injuries.

The Red Cross currently has extra precautions in place to protect donors, volunteers and staff. In order to limit the number of people in the room you must make an appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted and we are unable to accommodate guests. A face covering or mask are also required when presenting to donate. We ask that you please don your mask before entering the building.

Individuals successfully donating will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test. To make an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: AnnaDennis or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire found at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass is encouraged to help speed up the donation process.

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County honored with 2020 League of Eagles Silver Award The Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County (BGCSTC) Board of Directors is a 2020 awardee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America League of Eagles Silver Award. The award centers on board engagement, leadership and service. The Silver Award is granted to organizations achieving 90 percent or more involvement from its board of directors in these areas. Just 15 percent of the 1,100 Boys & Girls club member organizations across the country are recognized each year. This year, BGCSTC’s board was one of the only Midwest organizations to receive this recognition.

“We are honored to receive the League of Eagles award, which is a testament to our active and committed board of directors who have remained vigilant through the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented this year. It further supports our board’s decision to remain an indepen-

dent St. Charles County organization,” said Board President, Carolyn Harting.

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County remains committed to its mission and has demonstrated innovation and creativity in service delivery, sound business acumen, and the ability to meet the on-going needs faced by the community throughout COVID-19.

“The work accomplished in 2020 would not be possible without the strong leadership from our board of directors. I am grateful for their dedication to the children of St. Charles County,” said Karen Englert, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County.

To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County’s Board of Directors, please visit https://bgcstc.org/board-members/.

City of St. Charles passes more inclusive nondiscrimination bill On Nov. 17, the St. Charles City Council passed the Non-Discrimination Bill following recommendations by the city’s Human Relation Commission (HRC).

The purpose of the city of St. Charles Human Relations Commission (HRC) is to promote respect, harmony, and understanding throughout the St. Charles community. The HRC strives to develop programs, recommendations to the city and events that demonstrate the diversity among the community, and to promote inclusivity for all groups, including race, religion, gender and ethnicity.

The changes to the Non-Discrimination Bill focus on the addition of language surrounding gender identity and gender expression specifically as it affects the LGBTQ+ community. This important vote marks a new chapter of inclusive protection towards everyone in our community.

The Non-Discrimination Bill, sponsored by

City Council Member Tom Besselman and co-sponsored by members Denise Mitchell and Mary Ann Ohms, will amend existing non-discrimination ordinances to add gender identity and gender expression. This applies to housing and public accommodation for city residents, workers, and visitors. This bill affords the same protections to those groups who have historically and repeatedly been denied these basic human rights.

“The Human Relations Commission strives to eliminate prejudice in the city of St. Charles community. The passage of this bill should serve as yet another reminder that discrimination will not be tolerated,” says HRC Commissioner Babs Gellman.

For more information regarding the HRC, please visit https://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/567/ Human-Relations-Commission or visit their Facebook page @stchumanrelations.

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What to know about breast reconstruction surgery As a way to treat or prevent breast cancer, a woman may be advised to undergo a mastectomy, or surgery to remove the breast. Afterwards and after she has recovered from treatment, she might consider breast reconstruction surgery. Rachel Anolik, MD, a Washington University plastic and reconstructive surgeon, explains more about breast reconstruction surgery and what a woman can expect.

Who is a candidate?

While there are many women who choose to go flat, anyone who underwent a mastectomy and is interested in breast reconstruction surgery can have it done. Because it is an elective procedure, the surgical team will ensure a woman is as healthy as possible before undergoing another surgery. This includes making sure she is both physically and emotionally prepared. Even if a woman had a mastectomy in the past and is now at a point where she’d like to think about reconstruction, she can still have reconstruction at any time.

By Dr Rachel Anolik

What does the procedure involve?

In Dr. Anolik’s practice, breast reconstruction is done in stages. At the time of the mastectomy, the plastic surgeon is there to insert a tissue expander under the skin where the breast surgeon has done the mastectomy. The tissue expander stays in place until the final reconstruction. At this point, the team is waiting on pathology to make sure that the cancer has been completely removed.

The patient will then return in a few weeks for her reconstruction, which can either be an implant-based reconstruction or flap surgery, where the woman’s own tissue is used. If a woman has had chemotherapy or radiation as part of her cancer treatment, this surgery will happen much later to give the body time to heal.

any asymmetries. Over time, the implant also needs to be exchanged every 10 years or so. However, each of those surgeries is outpatient with a relatively quick recovery, all of a week or two.

Flap surgery where the woman’s own tissue is used takes a little bit longer to recover, usually two to four weeks. While it is a bit more of a commitment upfront in terms of recovery time, it is a more natural and durable reconstruction that lasts the woman’s entire life.

Regardless of which option a woman chooses, breast reconstruction is a journey. She will have several check ins with her surgeon and may undergo multiple surgeries, so it’s important to choose a care provider she can trust and develop a relationship with.

How long is recovery?

For implant-based reconstruction, recovery is slightly quicker than flap surgery at just a couple of weeks. Implant reconstruction does often require revision surgeries three to six months later to touch up scars or address

Rachel Anolik, MD, is a Washington University plastic and reconstructive surgeon with an office at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org or call 636-928-WELL.

COVID-19 testing for Missouri residents offered at the Family Arena Dec. 10-11 The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) and Missouri National Guard will perform drivethrough testing to determine current COVID-19 infection on Dec. 10 and 11 on the parking lot of the Family Arena at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles.

The tests are free and open to all Missouri residents during the following times: • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 10 • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11 Online registration for scheduled appointments is necessary to speed the testing process. To register, visit the DHSS website at health.mo.gov/communitytest or call Missouri’s COVID-19 Hotline at 877-4358411.

Those undergoing testing

must be Missouri residents; however, they do not need to be St. Charles County residents to participate in this event. Individuals do not need to be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, nor do they need a physician’s order or proof of insurance to be eligible for the test.

Upon arrival at the testing site, participants should remain in their vehicles. After completing a short registration questionnaire, participants will collect a self-administered nasal specimen with assistance from members of the National Guard. The collected test will be sent to a laboratory for processing, and patients will be notified of their results within a few days.

St. Charles County residents who undergo COVID-19 testing should quarantine until receiving their test results and inform

their close contacts of possible exposure to the virus. Those who test positive or who develop COVID-related symptoms must separate themselves from others who are not infected. To discontinue this isolation, the person must be fever free for at least 24 hours, have had significant improvement in symptoms and be at least 10 days from the start of symptoms. For those who test positive but are asymptomatic, isolation would be completed 10 days after the test was collected. Individuals who are notified that they are close contacts to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 should immediately follow CDC guidance on quarantine, which typically extends 14 days after the last day of exposure to the positive case.

Following recommended precautions, such as maintain-

ing social distancing, washing hands and frequently touched surfaces regularly and covering your nose and mouth with cloth or disposable masks will reduce the risk for exposure to or spreading of contagious illnesses. For additional infor-

mation on St. Charles County’s efforts to reduce the spread of illness, visit sccmo.org/COVID. For questions about symptoms or testing, speak with a medical provider or call the St. Charles County COVID-19 Hotline at 636-949-1899.

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Buff City Soap products are created fresh daily in a “Soap Makery” located in each store. Soap makers can be seen creating bars of soap, body scrubs, lotions, laundry soap and even beard grooming products. All creations are made out in the open so that customers can see exactly what it is going into their purchases. All products are

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customizable so guests can choose the scents, ingredients and colors they prefer. If customers are looking for a unique place for an event, Buff City Soap can book a group for a soap making class.

“We’re looking so forward to being part of this energetic development and introducing our high-quality products to those in and around the St. Charles community,” said Brittany Peterman, Director of Operations for the Buff City Soap’s St. Charles location.

“Buff City Soap is an experiential retailer, which is more personalized and engaging for the public. Customers will even have the opportunity to participate in group or date night classes to make their own products. What fun to have such a unique experience while shopping at Streets of St. Charles,” remarked Patricia Kueneke, Senior Real Estate Representative for Cullinan Properties.

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Two WSD educators named regional physical education teachers of the year

Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (Left) Ami Schulte of Timberland High School has been named SHAPE America Central District Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America. (Right) Jennifer Werner of Wentzville Middle School has been named SHAPE America Central District Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America.

Two Wentzville School District physical education teachers, Ami Schulte of Timberland High School and Jennifer Werner of Wentzville Middle School, have been named SHAPE America Central District Physical Education Teacher of the Year for their respective grade levels by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America.

Schulte and Werner were both selected among state teachers of the year to represent the Central District which includes nine states: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. They are both now eligible for SHAPE America National Physical Education Teacher of the Year at their grade level.

“To have two Central District recipients from the same school district for two consecutive years is unprecedented,” said Executive Director of the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Dr. Thomas Loughrey. “This continues the Wentzville School District tradition of being representative of the highest quality educators.”

Schulte, who has worked for the WSD since 2002, is well known for her innovative teaching strategies and zest for creating strong relationships with her students.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment for Mrs. Schulte and Timberland High School,” said Dr. Kyle Lindquist, principal of Timberland High School, “We are extremely proud of Mrs. Schulte and this wonderful accomplishment.”

Werner has only worked for the WSD since 2019, but according to Principal Kelly Mantz, she has quickly found ways for her students to become involved in new learning, diligent in finding ways to be inclusive of all students and always seeks new paths for students to succeed.

“We were thrilled when Jennifer joined our PE staff because of the positivity, passion, and commitment that she has been able to share with our staff and our students. She deserves to be recognized for her dedication to our students,” Mantz said.

Schulte and Werner will undergo a series of interviews with national leaders in the field. The National Teachers of the Year will be announced during the 2021 SHAPE America National Convention and Exposition to be held in Baltimore in April 2021.

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

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

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

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon.

Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

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Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com.

BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

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Mondays: 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 (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) 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 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

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

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

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

Each meeting will be a little different than 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 Rec-

reation, 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 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse.

Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 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 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments.

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

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Diabetes

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • December 9, 2020 is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

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

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

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

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 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.

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

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball

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

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

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: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

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

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-947-7666.

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes

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Church Hall, New Melle. 314-369-6521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 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 Corp League meeting

On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www. stcharlesmarine.org.

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Ambush on board with new soccer schedule The St. Louis Ambush play in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

The MASL, following a vote from its board of directors, has agreed to proceed with plans for a modified 2020-2021 regular season, with eleven teams choosing to participate in the campaign. The MASL regular season may start as early as Dec. 31, with a final regular season date of April 18, 2021.

The MASL clubs who have decided to participate in the 2020-2021 season are: Baltimore, Dallas, Florida, Harrisburg, Kansas City, Ontario, Rochester, San Diego, St. Louis, Tacoma and Utica. These teams will play a regular season of between 12 and 24 matches in order to be considered eligible for playoff participation. A playoff format will be revealed at a later date.

Local and state regulations will be a determining factor in start dates, capacity, and number of games played. Teams that are allowed arena capacity, and have dates will have the ability to schedule and fulfill

games as allowed. Standings will be based on winning percentage, since teams will potentially play an unbalanced number of games.

The league also continues to evaluate opportunities to play in regional competitions outside the framework of the regular season, such as the upcoming Central Cup, and will make future announcements as warranted.

Go to www.STLAmbush.com for more details. ~~~Best of the best Cheerleading tryouts for indoor football The St. Louis Bandits are scheduled to take the field in early spring and will be a part of the American Arena Football league.

Tryouts start Jan. 8 at the Performing Arts studio in O’Fallon.

Go to www.StLouisFootballBandits.com for more details. ~~~The Banshees will lead the crowd Lindenwood hockey club still looking for first win Lindenwood University’s women’s hockey team dropped a recent game to undefeated Robert Morris

by a score of 4-0 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The opening period saw Lindenwood put the puck towards the net as they registered 26 shots, 10 of which were on goal. The Colonials withstood an early push from the Lions and battled back, earning a power-play opportunity, which they took advantage of, going on top at the 12:20 mark of the opening frame.

The Lions created a few chances towards the end of the period, but the Colonials took a 1-0 lead into the locker room.

Robert Morris opened the second period strong, adding two goals in a six second span. Lindenwood didn’t get much going offensively, until the Lions a penalty shot late in the frame, but Megan Wagner was stopped.

The Colonials went on to add one more goal in the third period and picked up the 4-0 victory.

Wagner led the scoring opportunities with five shots on goal. Jada Burke put two shots toward the net with Rachel Goff contributing three and all were blocked.

Lindenwood will return home to face Robert Morris in a two-game series ~~~The first one is the toughest 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 courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board | Servings: 12 Ingredients: Cheesecake: Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs (2 graham crackers) 24 ounces fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup no-calorie sugar substitute 3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon peel, finely grated 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups liquid egg substitute (equivalent of 6 eggs) Watermelon-Blueberry Sauce: 3 cups watermelon juice, with pulp 6 teaspoons cornstarch 6 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons no-calorie sugar substitute 1-1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 2 cups diced watermelon 3 cups blueberries

Directions: To make cheesecake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan.

Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs in pan and tilt to spread evenly over bottom and sides, leaving extra crumbs on bottom.

Using electric mixer, beat fat-free cream cheese, low-fat cream cheese, sugar and sugar substitute until creamy and well-blended. Slowly add halfand-half, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla; continue beating. Add egg substitute until mixture is thoroughly blended and creamy. Pour into crumb-lined pan.

Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour enough water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake cheesecake

until firm, slightly golden and top is cracked, about 1 hour, 25 minutes. Remove springform pan from water and refrigerate, uncovered, until cold, about 3 hours or overnight.

To make watermelon-blueberry sauce: In blender, whip watermelon juice, cornstarch, lemon juice, sugar and sugar substitute until smooth. Pour into small saucepan over mediumhigh heat and bring to gentle boil until topping begins to thicken. Remove from heat and place in refrigerator to cool. Just before serving, add lemon extract, diced watermelon and blueberries; stir to thoroughly blend.

To serve, run knife around sides of cheesecake and remove springform pan sides. Top each slice with generous helping of watermelon-blueberry sauce.

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Sequels to 1980’s hits ‘Coming to America,’ ‘Dirty Dancing’ on the way

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

When a movie does well critically and/or financially, at least one sequel is bound to follow.

The success of the original “Back to the Future,” for instance, spawned two sequels that were shot back-to back. Doc and Marty’s time-travelling adventures even led to a short-lived 1991 Saturday morning cartoon series.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sequels were part of a planned storyline that started with 2008’s “Iron Man” and ended with the record-breaking “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019.

Sometimes sequels take decades to be made.

Eddie Murphy’s 1988 romantic comedy “Coming to America” was another box office hit for the “Saturday Night Live” star. The comedian played Prince Akeem Joffer, the crown prince of the African nation known as Zamunda. Instead of taking a bride that was chosen for him, Akeem travels with his friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall) to the United States to find a woman who loves him for himself.

“Coming to America” was a crowd-pleaser and gave Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall

to Kellerman’s, a resort in the Catskill Mountains, for a summer vacation.

While she’s there, she becomes romantically attached to Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), a dance instructor at the resort.

Though respected critic Roger Ebert was not enamored of the film, “Dirty Dancing” became a breakout hit, wining both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song (“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”). The film spawned the “Dirty Dancing: Live in Concert” music tour, a stage production and a 1988 television series that didn’t last very long. “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights” arrived in theaters in 2004 and is considered a prequel to the 1987 film.

As Johnny Castle said, nobody puts Baby in a corner because Jennifer Grey will finally be reprising her iconic role for “Dirty Dancing 2.” In an interview with “People,” Grey spoke about co-star Patrick Swayze, who passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2009. The actress said, “There is no replacing anyone who’s passed” and indicated that the sequel will “go for something different.” It’s hard to imagine a “Dirty Dancing” sequel without that Johnny/ Baby chemistry, though.

“Coming 2 America” will arrive on March 5, 2021, on Amazon Prime

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the opportunity to play multiple characters.

In 2021, the long-awaited sequel “Coming 2 America” will be coming to Amazon Prime.

Murphy will reprise the role of Prince Akeem, who travels to the United States once again with Semmi to find the son he fathered. John Amos and James Earl Jones are expected to reprise their roles from the original film as well.

“Dirty Dancing,” another standout 1980’s film, celebrated its 33rd birthday in 2020. Jennifer Grey, who gave a hilarious performance in 1986’s “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” took the lead role of Frances “Baby” Houseman, a physician’s daughter who has aspirations of joining the Peace Corps. She and her family travel

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CROSSWORD: Disney

‘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.

Moore On Life I took a dare last week and caught a flight to see my grandbabies. They live far away and if I want to see them I need to fly or drive. I guess I could always walk and lose some weight, but nowadays it’s a toss-up if I will survive any of those modes of transportation because of the dangerous air-borne cooties floating around. I decided to fly because I’d miss out on the free beverage and pretzel giveaway if I did the others.

Flying is a bit different nowadays. Showing identification presents a problem. The security guard looked at my photo ID and then me and then again at my ID. “This doesn’t match up,” he said. “You look different.”

I helped him out. “It’s probably because I have this safety mask on.” I pulled it down to give him a better look.

He gasped, “Oh! Yes. Ugh. Well, you make sure you keep that thing on…tightly!”

Rude! Just because I don’t wear make-up underneath; it rubs off all over the mask.

I headed to my gate. We could only sit in certain marked seats to ensure a gap between people. But that took away places to sit. I went to the ladies room and found a nice roomy stall to sit in until my flight was ready.

As we boarded, a stewardess handed me a sanitizing wipe. “Must be for my hands,” I thought, but not so. I soon saw passengers wiping down ev-

By Cindy Moore ery square inch of their square inch of assigned space. I did the same.

I guess we’re in charge of cleaning the plane now.

I settled into my aisle seat and discovered that the center seat would be vacant. Yes! No chatty seatmate or jumbo person oozing over into my space. That made up for my personal maid service.

Soon we were given a safety reminder. In the event we crash landed, lost a wing or dropped an engine it wouldn’t be as bad as the penalty for not keeping our masks on at all times. At least I wouldn’t be scaring anymore people.

I relaxed and awaited my complimentary beverage and snack—the flight highlight. But it was not to be. The entire drink/cookie-time thing has been COVID cancelled.

I should have walked.

Crying while flying

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings.

Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

ACROSS 1. *Bambi and others like him 6. Nail a criminal 9. Use a paring knife 13. Cornucopia’s shape 14. Lawyers’ org.

15. Interior designer’s focus 16. *Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor’s draw 17. 1/100 of afghani 18. Tapestry 19. *Minnie Mouse’s full first name 21. *”Be Our Guest” performer 23. Kukui nut necklace 24. #22 Down competitor 25. Dojo pad 28. Pillow filler 30. Detected 35. Burden of proof 37. Ness’ domain 39. Vernacular 40. Poker amount 41. Divvy up 43. U.S. freshwater invader 44. Relating to nose 46. Golfer’s warning 47. “The Three Musketeers” dueling sword 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *”The Princess Diaries” leading actress 52. Pigpen

53. Candle burner 55. Greek letters on campus 57. *Remy’s idol Auguste ____ 61. *Pongo’s mate 65. Radio sign 66. J. Edgar Hoover’s org.

68. Was dishonest with, two words 69. *Iago and Kevin 70. *Scar to Simba, e.g.

71. At the point of death, archaic 72. Command to Fido 73. Seed alternative, to a landscaper 74. Loses color DOWN 1. Fraud 2. Famous Amos 3. Before long, to Shakespeare 4. Alef and Bet follower 5. *Like a Haunted Mansion visitor 6. California valley 7. *Aladdin’s sidekick 8. What football and baseball have in common, pl.

9. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 10. Homesteader’s measure 11. *Shere Khan’s cry 12. Highland tongue

15. Woman in trouble?

20. Actress Davis 22. Package delivery service 24. Reveal the true nature 25. *”How Far I’ll Go” performer 26. *____ of Arendelle, pl.

27. Hutu’s opponents, 1994 29. *Raksha or Rama 31. Cote d’Azur locale 32. Ginger cookies 33. Kind of heron 34. *Beardless dwarf 36. Clothing line 38. Honker 42. It may be perfect 45. Moves down 49. Itinerary word 51. Cap attachment 54. Part of a sleeve, pl.

56. Organ swelling 57. Loads 58. Military group 59. Sarah, alt. sp.

60. Not a slob 61. ____ Piper 62. Object of worship 63. Tear, past tense 64. *”A Bug’s Life” characters 67. *Human child in Monstropolis SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9