July 21, 2021
Crimes of opportunity
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Photos courtesy St. Charles Police Department An uptick of car break-ins have local authorities issuing a reminder to help prevent these crimes of opportunity by storing any and all property in the trunk of the vehicle.
St. Charles Police Department reports a spike in vehicle breakins and provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim By Brett Auten It’s smash and grab. Alarms and 911 calls do little to deter them. The city of St. Charles has seen a hike in vehicle break-ins this year and are wanting residents and visitors alike to do the little things necessary to avoid these crimes of opportunity. More and more often, officers are seeing car windows pried and smashed, especially when property is visible from the outside. Lieutenant Tom Wilkison is with the Criminal Investigation Bureau and is the
Public Information Officer for the St. Charles Police Department. Wilkison shares in frustration that no matter what, a determined thief is going to steal your property. The targets can be found in both crowded subdivisions and packed parking lots. The common thread appears to be, leaving valuables within plain sight. “Thieves look for guarantees,” he said. “They do not want to spend extra time rummaging through a car looking.” Just locking your door isn’t enough. Vehicle break-ins are become a consistent nuisance from the metropolitan area to small municipalities.
Wilkison said that from the reports he has combed over, the scenario is too often similar. There is nearly always an item of interest; whether that is a backpack, purse, brief case, or shopping bag, After getting inside they scurry through the console, underneath the seats, and glove box, and in about 60 seconds worth of effort, they are gone. On to the next one. “We have seen an increase around hotels, the convention center and apartment complexes,” Wilkison said. “They are looking for a target-rich environment.” See ‘CRIMES’ page 2
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‘CRIMES’ from cover Traveling in groups of three-to-four, it isn’t uncommon for 12 vehicle break-ins to occur in less than a few minutes. Sometimes, firearms are among the bounty. “Say the gun owner is going into a ‘no conceal’ business and they are just obeying the law,” Wilkison said. “And they leave that gun somewhere in the front seat and then the gun goes missing. No one wants that.” That is among the reasons why officials and experts in this field eschew the benefits of the trunk. “Keeping your valuables out of sight is the number one thing you can do,” Wilkison said. Additionally, Wilkison wanted to make known that there has been an increase in vehicle thefts from convenience stores and gas stations in which the driver leaves the engine running. “Even if you have the key fob, they can drive that vehicle until it runs out of gas or they turn it off,” he said. “It all happens very quickly. They are there, hiding, waiting for a car to be left running. Before you realize what’s happened, they are five minutes down the road. By the time an officer arrives on the scene and gets a description of the car out, maybe 30 minutes? They could be anywhere.” Wilkison encouraged citizens to visit the Crime Mapping section on the department’s webpage at www.stcharlescitymo.gov if
Photos courtesy St. Charles Police Department An uptick of car break-ins have local authorities issuing a reminder to help prevent these crimes of opportunity by storing any and all property in the trunk of the vehicle.
they want a more detailed look at crime in their neighborhood. “Crimes of opportunity can be prevented,” Wilkison said. “We are all seeing the same thing on both sides of the river. It’s everywhere.”
Community Voices Start your scholarship search this summer By Scott Fitzpatrick As a kid, summer is often a time to relax, forget about the rigors of school, sit by the pool and get a tan, and maybe earn some spending money in a summer job. But summer is also the perfect time to get your high schooler thinking about higher education and how to pay for it. According to the 2020 “How America Pays for College” study by Sallie Mae, the amount of money American families paid for higher education increased across the board for the 2019-2020 academic year. The study found that American parents pay the bulk of this cost (44%), scholarships and grants covered the second highest portion (25%), and loans paid for about 20% of the cost of college for a typical family. With homework and extra-curricular activities paused, students can spend some time thinking about how to maximize scholarships, often referred to as “free money,” to pay for college. Unlike student loans which must be repaid with
interest, scholarships do not have to be repaid and are no cost to families. Earlier this year, my office launched the Show Me the Money Scholarship Search Engine as part of our Financial Literacy Portal. We partnered with Sallie Mae, a nationwide consumer banking institution specializing in student loans, to gather more than six million scholarships worth over $30 billion in one place for students. The search engine connects Missouri students with scholarship and grant opportunities tailored to their unique interests. Identifying the right scholarships and submitting applications can be time consuming – but the search engine makes it a little easier. If your child isn’t quite ready to submit applications, it can be a useful exercise to see what is available. Perhaps it will inspire them to become involved in an extra-curricular activity, start volunteering or even have a part-time job to start saving. In Missouri, the MOST 529
Education Plan is a versatile tool for families saving for education costs. Missouri’s 529 plan allows contributors a state income tax deduction of up to $16,000 (if married and filing jointly) and earnings in MOST accounts grow tax free. A dollar saved is one less to borrow, but the tax benefits of a 529 account mean a dollar saved is worth even more when it is used to pay for education. Funds in MOST 529 accounts can be used nationwide for whatever education comes after high school including two and four-year colleges, trade school, and graduate school. Outside of the Treasurer’s Office, the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development administers a number of scholarship and grant programs for Missouri students including the A+ Scholarship Program, Bright Flight, and Access Missouri. Students and families should see if they qualify and keep these in mind when making education decisions. Information about all of
these programs is available on the Financial Literacy Portal. Organized by financial goal, the portal has resources for the many stages of life as well as financial topics like building credit and budgeting. Poolside or not, take time this summer to consider how you’ll pay for higher education. If the time is rapidly approaching, encourage your child to use the search engine to find scholarship opportunities. Regardless of your background, there are financial resources available to help make higher education dreams a reality. Visit Treasurer.mo.gov to learn more.
Scott Fitzpatrick is Treasurer for the state of Missouri.
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Fleur de Lis Garden Club presents Garden of the Month Award for July Joseph and Annalee Hill of 809 Clark Street are the proud recipients of the Garden of the Month Award for July presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Club. They have received a gift card to Parkview Gardens Nursery which supplies many types of annuals and perennials. They will also display our garden of the month sign in their garden for the month of July. The Hills have lived at their current address in St. Charles for five years and Annalee has been gardening for
15 years. She is self-taught; learning by trial and error. She states she “knew nothing” and learned through her mistakes. She has planted a wide variety of perennials in her relatively small front garden. The garden contains echinacea, St. John’s wort, hibiscus, drift roses and popcorn roses, coral bells, white hydrangea, dogwood tree, hostas, balloon plant, rhododendron, day lilies, butterfly bush, ice plant moss, spiderwort, Jack Frost brunnera, and astilbe. This lovely diversity of flowers creates interest as well as visual delight, not to
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mention a feast for many pollinators. If you are interested in gardening, and have or know of a garden in St. Charles County worthy of consideration for this award, please contact Joan, Garden of the Month Chairman at joanreed7@att.net, or phone 636373-2756 and leave a message. The garden club meets on the third Thursday of the month at varied locations at 6 p.m. Visit www. Submitted photo fleurdelisgardenclub.org. All are welJoseph and Annalee Hill of 809 Clark Street are the proud come. recipients of the Garden of the Month Award for July presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Club.
High school students participate in Youth Tour
Submitted photo Missouri’s 58th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour was held June 16-18 and included delegates from the area sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative. Pictured (from left) are Natalie Benton, Fort Zumwalt East High School; Ella Smith, Warrenton High School; and Jaden Zelidon, Liberty High School. Not pictured are Taylor Shay-Jakul, Sanjana Anand and Amanda Yoder, all of Liberty High School. Besides attending the program, the six delegates sponsored CREC received a $1,000 scholarship and a laptop.
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Seventy high school students participated in Missouri’s 58th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour, June 16-18. Local delegates sponsored by Cuivre River Electric Cooperative were Natalie Benton, Fort Zumwalt East High School; Ella Smith, Warrenton High School and Jaden Zelidon, Taylor Shay-Jakul, Sanjana Anand and Amanda Yoder, all of Liberty High School. While the traditional seven-day tour to Washington D.C. was unable to happen because of lingering COVID-19 concerns, that didn’t stop Missouri’s electric cooperatives from providing local students with a great opportunity. The 2021 delegates took part in a three-day conference, which offered them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, serve in leadership positions, ways to serve their community and more. The delegates sponsored by CREC also received a $1,000 scholarship and a laptop. “The Youth Tour is the highlight of the summer for many students no matter the format and we’re proud to have the best and brightest become a part of our Youth Tour family,” said Chris Massman, Vice President of Member Services for the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.
Highlights included the youth participating virtually with representatives from their congressional districts and taking online tours of famous monuments. The group also heard from past Youth Tour delegates, one of which is now a member of the United States Secret Service. These alumni spoke to them about their Youth Tour experiences and how the opportunity helped shape their future college and career choices. Other events included participation in electrical related activities, which included the students making their own extension cords. This presentation was led by Keith Mueller, who is a former Youth Tour delegate and now an employee of a Missouri electric cooperative. The students also heard from representatives from State Technical College, Western Governors University (WGU) and the University of Missouri. The conference wrapped up with a motivational speaker. Students heard from Dan Meers, who entertains people and speaks to them about the power of positivity. Dan is the man in the KC Wolf mascot costume at all Kansas City Chiefs games and when he’s not entertaining 40,000 on game day, he is traveling the country speaking to groups and telling his story.
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St. Charles County Immunization Clinic offers back-to-school and COVID-19 vaccinations
Submitted photo The St. Charles County Department of Public Health offers school-required vaccinations, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine, through its Immunization Clinic, located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles.
The St. Charles County Department of Public Health offers school-required vaccinations, as well as the COVID-19 vaccine,
through its Immunization Clinic, located at 1650 Boone’s Lick Road in St. Charles. Immunizations build protection against
preventable diseases, and Missouri state statutes require that students receive certain vaccinations to attend school. “For nearly a year and a half, parents and children have taken precautions to protect against COVID-19,” says Department of Public Health Acting Director Sara Evers. “As the school year begins, it is extremely important that students receive vaccinations that prevent the outbreak of numerous diseases. Getting routine vaccinations and following the school vaccination requirements reduces and, in many cases, eliminates the threat from contagious diseases in our community.” To meet state requirements, students must present documentation of up-to-date immu-
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nization status to school officials prior to the first day of attendance. This documentation includes a record of the month, date, and year that each vaccination was received. The Immunization Clinic can administer the required vaccination and provide a record of vaccinations received by the student. Back-to-school vaccinations are offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August. Please call 636-9491857 to schedule an appointment. Please note: A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 during their visit. Individuals should bring a current vaccination record to the appointment to ensure students receive all necessary vaccinations. For a complete list of vaccinations available, please visit sccmo.org/vaccinations. Vaccinations provided by the Immunization Clinic are offered in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Services are payable by cash, check, or credit/debit card (includes a service fee). Those qualifying for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program can obtain vaccinations at no cost. VFC eligible individuals must meet one of the following criteria: • Do not have health insurance. • Have health insurance that does not cover im-
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COVID-19 vaccinations available through Immunization Clinic Clinical trials have shown COVID-19 vaccines to be safe and effective in preventing the illness, and the Department of Public Health is authorized to administer all authorized vaccine in accordance with the federal and state plans. The Immunization Clinic offers the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for those ages 12 and older and the Moderna or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine for those ages 18 and older. Individuals ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In May 2021, the CDC issued guidance on how fully vaccinated individuals can resume pre-pandemic activities. A person is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving the last required dose of vaccine (two doses for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines or one dose of the Janssen vaccine). Individuals should expect to receive the second dose approximately 21 days after the first dose for the Pfizer vaccine or 28 days after for the Moderna product. To schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments through the Immunization Clinic, please call 636-949-1857.
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Treetop Drive closure between Ivy Court and Country Club Road extended to July 29
Section of Dyer Road to close for culvert replacement
The St. Charles County Highway Department is extending the closure of westbound and eastbound Treetop Drive between Ivy Court and Country Club Road until July 29 due to weather. Work began June 21 on removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement in the area and was originally scheduled to be complete July 8. Traffic is required to use an alternate route around the closure while the concrete is replaced. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and necessary detours are posted. The detour route includes portions of Treetop, Greenleaf and Sundowner drives, and Country Club Road.
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a section of Dyer Road near 2889 Dyer Road, weather permitting, Monday, July 26, through July 29, to allow for removal and replacement of a deteriorated culvert. Traffic will be required to use an alternate route around the closure while the culvert is replaced. Signs notifying motorists of the closure and necessary detours will be posted. The detour route will include portions of Dyer Road, Vomund Road, and Highway 79. This road project is part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the County’s road system for the safety of the travelling public. For more information about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit sccmo. org/RoadProjects.
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This road project is part of a continuing effort by St. Charles County Government to improve the County’s road system for the safety of the travelling public. For more information
about road projects underway in unincorporated St. Charles County, please call the Highway Department at 636-949-7305 or visit sccmo.org/RoadProjects.
New F45 fitness training center grand opening July 24 at the Junction Of Wentzville The newest location of the popular F45 fitness training studio concept will open to the public during its grand opening on July 24 at 1305 Lodora Dr. in the Junction Of Wentzville. F45 Wentzville will occupy 3,000 square feet of retail space in the building adjacent to Brett Hull’s Junction House and will offer a wide variety of high-intensity group and team-based training classes for people of all fitness levels. “The F in F45 stands for Functional Training, which is a blend of circuit and HIIT style workouts that primarily focus on strengthening the muscles you use during everyday activities and really puts emphasis on core strength and stability,” said Keith Horneker, owner of the new F45 Wentzville. “The 45 represents the duration of time in minutes that the training classes last. Our fitness studio specifically emphasizes team motivation, innovation and
seeing rapid results from workouts that are both fun and effective. Team Training, Life Changing… that is our motto.” F45 is one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the world, with more than 1,750 studios in 45 countries and more than 650 in the U.S., including other St. Louis area locations in Des Peres, Chesterfield and Ellisville. It is part of a trend towards high-tech fitness boutiques which offer more personalized training and hands-on care than traditional big-box and free-weight gyms. Grand opening activities on July 24 will include scheduled training classes with a DJ, tours of the facility, meet and greet with the training staff and a variety of merchandise and apparel giveaways. For more information about F45 Wentzville including memberships and class schedules, visit www.F45Training.com/Wentzville.
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Take Notice . . . The events listed in this section are the latest updates as of press time, please check with individual sites for the most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. EVENTS July 21: Public speaker
In 1984, Darryl Burton was wrongly convicted of a murder in St. Louis. He was proven innocent and exonerated after serving over 24 years in prison. Darryl travels the globe to share his story and powerful message of hope and forgiveness and will be speaking at SunRise Church (7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. in O’Fallon) at 7 p.m. This is a free event but RSVP’s are required at sunrisefamily.org/life.
July 24: Race to Remember
Race to Remember takes place at 7 a.m. at 370 Lakeside Park in St Peters. Register at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/60934.
July 31: Outdoor concert and food truck festival
The Hulapoppers Outdoor Concert and Food Truck Festival takes place from 5 – 8 p.m. at SunRise Church at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd in O’Fallon. Free admission, food trucks cost extra.
Aug. 7-8: Youth orchestra auditions
The St. Charles County Youth Orchestra will audition music students on Aug. 7 and Aug 8 to be placed in one of three ensembles. The orchestra accepts all levels of string, wind, brass, and percussion. Audition requirements and excerpts are on the website. The orchestra rehearses on Saturdays starting in September and has a program that will allow students to participate in both school marching band and orchestra. For more information, please email sccyomusic@ gmail.com or visit www.sccyo.org.
Sept. 25: Craft fair
Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole, Probation and Parole District 17, Missouri Department of Correction invites you to their eighth annual Christmas in September Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more information please contact Esther Angelos at marlofan@charter.net or 636-441-0329 or 314-477-5096.
Sept. 25 Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles County registration begins at 8 a.m. at St Charles Community College. Register earlier at alz.org/sccwalk.
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
Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice
p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.
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: Take off Pounds Sensibly
Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.
Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.
Mondays: Parent support group
Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.
Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group
If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.
Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous
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.stcharlesareawoodcarv-
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 314-779-6892 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 636-561-8951.
Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting
The St. Charles Optimist Club meets Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ att.net.
Tuesdays: Cribbage
Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-2338032.
Tuesdays: group
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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
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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.
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.
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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 636-947-7666.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes
9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314369-6521.
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 League meeting
Corps
On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at Pezold Banquet Center, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.
Wednesdays: 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.
Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club
Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in Troy. 636-528-8379.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.
Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League
Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at 636-625-8276.
Wednesdays: Charity Bingo
6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.
Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-9281928.
Wednesdays: Hope & Healing
5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.
Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.
Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.
Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Club Meeting
St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Members and guests are welcome for lunch, leadership development and to gain a better insight into our community. www.stcharlesrotary.org.
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On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.
Thursdays: Lions Club meeting
Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.
Thursdays: TOPS meeting
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.
Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings
O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon every Thursday. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call President, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912.
Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings
The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at 636-544-0102.
Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.
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Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.
3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 meetings 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.
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meeting location can be found on Facebook at (https://www.facebook. com/groups/472022532983525) alternately it can be requested from the FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sbcglobal.net). Hoffenlich sehen wir uns irgendwann. Bis dann, bleib gesund.! Alles gute!
Every Friday: Moms Play Group
10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.
Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry
3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.
Fridays: Bingo
St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.
The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org
Fridays: Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV)
Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE
2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings
The last Friday of every month the Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated location within St Charles County. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht spät Frühstück oder früh Mittagessen) und geniessen ein Gespräch auf Deutsch. At present we do not have a specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month SUDOKU answers from page F-1
9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.
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3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society
Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;
3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.
Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters
9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.
1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon
Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zumwalt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.
Every Thursday: Rotary Club meeting
7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org
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Hoots continue to impress the league The O’Fallon Hoots are members of the Prospect Baseball League, playing in the West-Prairie Land division and began play in O’Fallon at their home field CarShield in May 2020 after relocating from Hannibal, Missouri following the 2019 season. The team has already clinched a playoff berth at the end of the year as they won the first half of the season in their division. After 31 games this season, catcher Elias Stevens is leading the club in the offensive category. His .315 batting average finds him placed 20th in the league stats with his 38 hits and 30 runs-batted-in with his 120 plate appearances. Stevens is a freshman at Maryville University. Right on his heals is outfielder Brett Johnson hitting at a .297 clip playing in 28 games. His 91 times at bat have produced 27 hits but the eagle eye player has walked 26 times. Johnson is a sophomore at SIU Edwardsville. On the mound, Brady Walker has pitched in nine games and started five accomplishing a 3-2 record thus far. His 3.96 earned run average places him ninth in the league. He has pitched 38 innings and has struck out 23 batters and only waking eight. Walker is a sophomore at the University of Central Arkansas. At this writing the Hoots are in second place in the second half of the season winning eight out of 13 placing themselves one-half game behind the leader Cape Catfish. *Exciting baseball in the diamond Volleyball player at Lindenwood earns spot on national team Lindenwood University’s men’s volleyball libero/outside hitter Eric Winn has been selected to the U.S. Beach U21 National Team due to his performance at the 2021 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship Trials in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Winn took silver after going 3-3 in the tour-
nament trials. Should the U.S earn a second bid for the 2021 Beach Volleyball U21 World Championship in Roi Et, Thailand, on Sept. 24-29, Winn will receive the bid. *Best of luck to you Swim team members excel in classroom and in the water Lindenwood University swimming and diving student-athletes Jerry Brown (3.97 GPA) and Jana Hellenschmidt (3.87 GPA) have earned spots on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) NCAA Division II District IV Academic first team, the organization announced today. It marks the first time in either Brown or Hellenschmidt’s careers that they have been honored with the achievement. During the season, Brown was touted as an NCAA DII National Champion in the 100 Breast, while earning first-team All-American accolades in six different events. Hellenschmidt was recognized as a first-team All-American in seven events at the NCAA Division II National Championships. In the classroom, both Brown and Hellenschmidt collected CSCAA first-team Scholar All-American, GLVC Brother James Gaffney Distinguished Scholar, and Academic All-GLVC honors. Brown was also selected as the recipient of the 2021-22 GLVC Post-Graduate Scholarship. It marks the fourth-straight season that a member of the swimming & diving program has earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors. *Best combination of feats
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Recipe: An Elevated Sandwich For Any Occasion
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Croissant Chicken Salad Sandwich with Sprouts Servings: 6
Ingredients: • 6 strips bacon • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • sprouts
Directions: • In skillet, arrange bacon and cook until slightly crispy. Drain bacon over paper towel; allow to dry. Crush into pieces. • In large bowl, stir chicken, mayonnaise, green onions and pepper until combined. Add bacon and tomatoes; stir until combined. • Cut croissants in half. Spoon generous portion of chicken salad over bottom croissant. Top with sprouts. Replace top croissant.
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‘The Tomorrow War’ Focuses on Family
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 the “Back to the Future” trilogy and the epic “Avengers: Endgame,” time travel movies might seem a little cliché these days. That’s not the case with “The Tomorrow War,” an engaging science fiction film directed by Chris McKay (“The Lego Batman Movie”). Set in the present day, the story focuses on an alien invasion that hasn’t happened yet and deals with real issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat injuries. Chris Pratt (Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise) stars as Dan Forester, a combat veteran, family man and high school science teacher. Dan applies for better jobs, but he doesn’t have the skills recruiters want and need. His battle experience comes in handy, though, when armed soldiers from the future arrive and ask for help with an alien menace called White Spikes. After meeting all requirements for the draft, Dan travels thirty years into the future to battle the aliens. Under McKay’s watchful eye, “The Tomorrow War” is more about relationships than close encounters. Chris Pratt’s Dan Forester is a dutiful dad, but he also is estranged from his father, James (a rock solid J.K. Simmons). Dan seeks his father’s help to avoid going into the future, but he ultimately chooses to fight. In the future he also meets a colonel name Muri (Yvonne Strahovski) who has
knowledge about Dan’s fate. Edwin Hodge (“The Purge”) turns in a solid performance as Dorian, a veteran who, for personal reasons, does multiple tours of duty in 2051. Like Dan, Dorian has well-honed combat instincts that other draftees lack and makes it clear that not everyone will survive. As Charlie, Sam Richardson (“Veep”) steals the show with some drop-dead funny lines. Sam is in way over his head with all the guns and aliens, but he’s willing to fight and reacts to the White Spikes in his own distinct way. “The Tomorrow War” will also encourage young people to choose science and technology careers thanks to Seth Schenall, the talented young actor who plays Martin, one of Dan’s more eager students. His volcano-obsessed character doesn’t get much screen time, but he’s still memorable. Martin always has his hand raised in class and his knowledge of geology comes in quite handy. When it comes to time travel, however, it’s almost an afterthought in “The Tomorrow War.” The time travel device is rudimentary and sometimes unreliable. The future officers also casually warn Dan and the others to prepare for a drop of five or ten feet when they land in 2051. Dan and Charlie also quickly realize the simple reason why certain people are chosen to travel in time.
“The Tomorrow War” photo courtesy Paramount Pictures
Overall, “The Tomorrow War” is a solid science fiction thriller that highlights the importance of family. It’s not a typical war movie and it doesn’t have to be. “The Tomorrow War” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
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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.
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Moore on Life
The heatwave and drought continue in my state. The city has asked people to save water in any way possible. If rules aren’t followed there are threats of running out of H2O all together. We’re doing our best to conserve. My husband was brushing his teeth the other night and reached to turn on the faucet. “Oh no you don’t!” I yelled. “There’s a drought. Swallow.” His eyes bulged as he gulped down a gob of frothy toothpaste suds. “Isn’t that a little harsh?” he whimpered. “Nope. We’ve got to do our part.” I then jumped into the shower to scrub up and take off the day’s sweat. Halfway through my sudsing the water stopped. “Hey!” I shouted as I pounded on the wall, “Where’s my water?” My husband poked his head around the corner and snarkily said, “Ahem, there’s a drought. Five-minute shower. That’s all you get.” “But how am I supposed to rinse off?” I wailed. He handed me a cup of water. “Use it wisely,” he urged. Hmph. I could tell he was trying to get back at me for the toothpaste incident. Game on. The next day he tried to turn on the hose to wash
By Cindy Moore his truck. The faucet ran dry. He was about to launch a complaint when I pointed to his back window. In the dust was written, “Washing cars is not a necessity.” I then tried to fill up my watering can to give my poor flower garden a drink. The spigot was as dry as my husband’s humor. “That brute!” I thought. Later, he came in from the house looking dehydrated and reached for the picture of water by the sink and poured himself a tall glass. “You should tell him,” the angel on my shoulder said. “Na-a-aw,” said the devil on the other side as he gagged the angel and booted her overboard. “Ugh!” said my husband gagging. “That has a nasty funk to it.” “Well it should. It’s the water left over from rinsing the dirty dishes. I’m recycling the used stuff for my flowers.” I drank my iced beverage then gagged as well. “What is that funky taste?” “Funny story,’ he sneered, “I just happened to make ice cubes out of that same water.” Touche’ 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. E-wallet content 6. Pen ____ 9. *Rubik’s ____ 13. Bryan Stevenson’s “Just ____” 14. *____-Wan Kenobi 15. Egyptian falconheaded deity 16. Top of a steeple 17. *”____-I-Am” 18. Vernacular 19. *”Walking” spring toy 21. *Purple dinosaur 23. Foot the bill 24. Smidgen 25. *KIDZ ____ 28. Like a mattress? 30. Stay clear of 35. *Dumbo’s were huge 37. *Arnold Lobel’s “Frog and ____” 39. Emotional punishment 40. At the summit of 41. Young hooter 43. Shakespeare’s hometown river 44. Increase rpms (2 words) 46. *Pinocchio or Baron Munchausen, e.g. 47. Retired, shortened 48. Soft palate vibrations 50. Bob of the boxing world
52. Bovine hangout 53. Give the cold shoulder 55. Unagi on sushi menu 57. *Place called Sesame 60. *Place for Pong and Pac-Man 63. Semolina source 64. It would 66. Mourning fabric 68. Arterial blood vessel 69. Atlantic catch 70. Partner of pains 71. Emeralds and rubies 72. *One of “Little Women” 73. Haul something heavy DOWN 1. German river 2. Large edible mushroom, pl. 3. Seed covering 4. Substitute for tender 5. *Shenzi, Banzai and Ed in “Lion King” 6. *One in a pocketful 7. Lawyers’ league 8. Horizontal bar dance 9. It’s knee high by the Fourth of July? 10. Strong desire 11. Channel marker 12. Eastern Standard Time 15. What bullies do 20. City in Japan 22. Past tense of eat 24. Popular salad dressing
25. *Winnie and Paddington 26. Derived from oats 27. Utah city 29. Thanksgiving turkey, e.g. 31. Burn to a crisp 32. Václav of Czechoslovakia 33. Be theatrical 34. *One of the Darling children 36. Horse prod 38. Letter opener 42. More true 45. Bygone Spanish money 49. “He said, ___ said” 51. Place that attracts visitors, pl. 54. Ancient city in Africa 56. Cooler clime conifer 57. *”One, two, buckle my ____” 58. Four years in the White House, e.g. 59. *”____ of NIMH” 60. *____ Walker, American Girl 61. *”Matilda” and “The Gremlins” author 62. *”The Three Musketeers” sword 63. Tail action 65. *Huck’s friend 67. Sixth sense SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9