CNSTC: June 16, 2021

June 16, 2021

St. Charles welcomes new chief The recently named Chief of Police for the St. Charles Police Department is the city’s first chief to have worked his way up through the ranks

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By Brett Auten Ray Juengst has some lofty goals.

The recently named Chief of Police for the St. Charles Police Department wants his to be the envy of the region.

“I want us to be the premiere department and I know we are capable of doing so,” Juengst said.

“I want everyone to look at us and say, ‘How are they getting that done?’ or ‘How are they doing so well?’”

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“I want us to be the premiere department and I know we are capable of doing so. I want everyone to look at us and say, ‘How are they getting that done?’ or ‘How are they doing so well?’” ~Ray Juengst, Chief of Police St. Charles Police Department

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Pg. F-1 Submitted photo Ray Juengst was named Chief of Police for the St. Charles Police Department. Juengst has been with the St. Charles Police Department since 1995, and has been serving as Interim Chief of Police since December 2020. Juengst has worked himself up through the ranks in St. Charles to reach the title of chief.

Juengst knows the ins and outs of St. Charles as well as anyone.

He has been with the police department since 1995, and has been serving as interim chief of police since December 2020. He is the first St. Charles Police Chief to have worked himself up through the ranks in St. Charles to reach the title of chief.

“Chief Juengst is highly respected by his peers, community members, and staff,” says City Director of Administration Larry Dobrosky said. “We look forward to working with him and the police department, continuing to make St. Charles the safe and outstanding community that it is today.”

Juengst began his career with the police department as a service technician (aka a jailer who works the front desk). Juengst

has served as patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. He was also firearms instructor and served as an operator and team leader on the St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team.

Throughout his career, Juengst has supervised the patrol division and served as the Commander of the St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force.

“It keeps me grounded,” Juengst said. “I appreciate the value our civilian employees provide as well as having a good understanding of how the department runs and functions.

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‘CHIEF’ from cover Juengst, 47, received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Lindenwood University. He replaces Randy McKinley, who retired.

Two areas of concern for Juengst are maintaining order on Main Street and curbing car theft.

Juengst credits the other chiefs in the county who have come together as part of a car theft task force.

“It is something all of the other chiefs

care about,” Juengst said. “We have had some huge improvements and when we pool our resources and attack as a unified front, we’ve proven we can curb those thefts.”

As far as Main Street, maintaining more of a night life instead of a night club environment is key to peace and harmony.

“Our officers understand Main Street and how to deal with it,” Juengst said.

“They have a good understanding of what’s too far and what’s not.”

Juengst said that he believes that today, more than ever, it is important to maintain

the trust and respect of its community.

“The police department has made a vow to become increasingly transparent; as part of that vow, the department continues to publish online tools that give an in-depth review of our department, along with the services, programs and resources we provide in an effort to fulfill this promise,” he said. “I hope this type of transparency will help the community better know and understand the department with which they have entrusted their public safety.”

Wentzville graduating seniors awarded nearly $100,000 in community scholarships The Wentzville School District Class of 2021 has been awarded nearly $100,000 worth of local scholarships this year. These deserving students from Holt, Liberty and Timberland high schools received their diplomas on June 6 before they continue on with their post-secondary education. Individual amounts of these awards range from $500 to $3,000.

“The pandemic may have changed the large-scale ceremonies we typically hold this time of year, but our pride in our student accomplishments and in our community for rewarding those accomplishments, has not been diminished,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “These students are exceptionally talented and have worked very hard to reach this point. We are very fortunate to

live in a community where so many people are eager to support them in their goals and dreams for the future.”

In lieu of the traditional Honors Night celebrations, each high school compiled a video tribute to seniors that was shared on the district Facebook page on May 13.

To read the full list of scholarships and recipients, please visit the WSD website.

Racer registration, advance tickets for spectators now available for pump track world championships qualifier at Kinetic Park Racers and spectators now can register to join in the excitement of the area’s first Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier at Kinetic Park, formerly Youth Activity Park. The event will take place on the park’s asphalt pump track – the largest in the nation.

This premiere pump track competition is scheduled from 12–10 p.m., July 31, and features up to 200 competitive BMX and MTB racers: 100 men and 100 women vying for a spot in the world event. In separate runs, riders from Missouri and beyond will race against the clock on the largest asphalt pump track in the nation at Kinetic Park, 7801 Town Square Avenue in Dardenne Prairie. The top four men and

women from this qualifier will advance to the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships held in Europe later this year. The top male finisher and top female finisher from this event will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the world event and compete for the championship title.

Racers are wanted! Those wishing to compete can find details about the competition and enter by visiting the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier event webpage.

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online through the Parks Activity Registration website or by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. Spectators will be admitted for free the day of the event, but capacity in the park is limited to 1,500 spectators and reentry into the park is not guaranteed without an advance ticket.

A spectator pre-event with concessions and sporting exhibitors and organizations is from 12–3 p.m. that day. Timed runs for competitors begin at 3:30 p.m., and knock-out heat finals are from 7–9:30 p.m. The competitions are followed by an awards ceremony in the park.

For information about exhibitor booths and sponsorship opportunities, call the Parks Department at 636-949-7535.

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CCRB honors art contest winners

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The Community & Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) held an open house to view the artwork of Minnie Adams, a senior at Francis Howell North High School and Sebastian Bierhals, a freshman at Lutheran High School. Adams and Bierhals were selected as winners of the CCRB’s High School Art Contest in December 2020. Both students recreated their concepts on canvas and the finished artwork was installed at the CCRB office in May 2021. The artists’ families, art teachers, the CCRB’s Board of Directors and Steve Ehlmann, the St. Charles County Executive, attended to view the art and meet the talented artists.

In October 2020, the CCRB invited students from all county high schools, alternative programs, and homeschool students to submit a conceptual piece to be considered for display in the CCRB’s office. Adams and Bierhals were chosen from eight entries. The art contest was sponsored by the CCRB as a creative way to bring in youth voice to the CCRB office and to emphasize their commitment to making sure children and families are partners in the planning, development, and delivery of all CCRB-funded

Submitted photo (From left) Minnie Adams, a senior at Francis Howell North High School, stands in front of her painting “Sushi in St. Charles with Sebastian Bierhals, a freshman at Lutheran High School and Steve Ehlmann, the St. Charles County Executive.

youth mental health services.

Adams’ work titled “Sushi in St. Charles,” features a diverse group of teens sitting together at a local restaurant. Adams explained, “This painting symbolizes my love for my friends. My friends are colorful and vibrant, so I painted them as such.” Bierhals’ work, “Masking our Feelings,” depicts a happy mask over a sad mask and taunting fingers pointing at the masks. Bierhals explained, “In my work, I show that bullying is a huge issue, by showing someone being happy, but behind them is their true feelings which can be sadness, depression, or anxiety.”

The Community and Children’s Resource Board (CCRB) is the administrator the Community Children’s Service Fund, a fund created when St. Charles County passed a 1/8-cent sales tax measure in November 2004.

The funds are dedicated for services to St. Charles County children and youth, and are awarded to local agencies to provide services that address the growing unmet mental health needs of our community youth. For more information, call 636-939-6200 or visit www. stcharlescountykids.org.

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?

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There is money in your home. Not physical money, like a savings jar or piggy bank. We’re talking about equity.

The ability to build equity in your home is one of the best reasons to own a home. In fact, your home may be your greatest financial asset. Why not use it to fund other expenses? With a Home Equity Line of Credit, also known as a HELOC, you can tap into your home’s equity to cover other costs.

Large home improvements like home additions or renovations • Your child’s college education • Consolidating high interest rate debt, like credit card bills • Covering an emergency expenditure • And more.

HELOCs can be a great decision for those who anticipate ongoing costs to pop up, such as an extensive home renovation project.

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?

A HELOC is way to borrow against the equity in your home, so you can use the money however you need. It functions like a credit card, but with significantly lower interest rates on average, and with a limit based on the amount of equity in your home. You pay back, with interest, the amount of money that you spend in monthly payments.

How do I qualify for a HELOC? A home appraiser will estimate your home’s equity. Similar to applying for a mortgage, lenders will look at your credit score, income, debt, and your home’s estimated equity to determine if you qualify.

What can I use a HELOC for?

With a HELOC, you can pay expenses as needed, because funds are available on an ongoing basis. HELOCS can fund a variety of projects and dreams, such as:

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Why should I consider a HELOC now?

Interest rates are at historic lows. Getting a HELOC now means you could lock in a lower interest rate, helping you to save money with lower monthly payments.

Call for more information at 314-631-6060 or learn more at midwestbankcentre.com/HELOC.

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Women’s health: the importance of annual exams If you’re young and healthy, you might not see the need for an annual appointment with your doctor. However, these women’s wellness exams are important in prevention and early diagnosis for women of all ages. Learn more about why staying on schedule with these exams is key in your overall health and wellness.

Obstetrician-gynecologists, or OBGYNs, provide a breadth of health care services, including primary care. In fact, nearly half of women use an OB-GYN as their primary care provider. When a woman comes in for an annual exam, a number of screenings are usually performed, ranging from anemia, diabetes and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to cholesterol and thyroid issues.

However, two of the most common screenings women typically associate with their annual exam are cervical cancer screenings and mammograms.

Cervical cancer screenings Screening for cervical cancer consists of a Pap test and a human papillomavirus, or HPV, test. This screening typically starts around age 21 and contin-

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ues annually until age 65 for women of average risk. Of course, this is modified based on each woman’s unique history and risk factors. Both tests play an important role in preventing cervical cancer or diagnosing it early.

Mammograms When a woman turns 40, she is encouraged to begin an annual mammogram, which will continue until age 75 for those of average risk. While recommendations by providers can vary, a recent study showed that women who have annual mammograms starting at age 40 have a decreased risk of death from breast cancer. For that reason, most OBGYNs recommend a mammogram every single year for women of those ages.

Family planning and beyond OB-GYNs certainly discuss family planning and contraceptives. However, their care goes far beyond this. Your doctor may provide routine screening for alcohol, drug and tobacco use; safe sex practices; intimate partner violence; STIs; hereditary risk for cancers; and mental health and wellness issues. They

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may also discuss vaccines, weight management and other lifestyle and wellness factors as appropriate. Many primary care providers even refer their patients to an OB-GYN for different issues or concerns. These might include problems with periods or menopausal transition, urinary issues, sexual health and ovarian cysts, among many other conditions.

Whether it’s to address a specific issue or just preventive care, your annual exam encompasses the whole spectrum

of wellness. By staying on top of these appointments, you can help ensure you stay at your healthiest.

Anne Seyer, MD, is an OB-GYN with BJC Medical Group Women’s Health Care. She has offices at Progress West Hospital and in Wentzville. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Seyer, call 636928-WELL.

Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts give back through April Showers Since 1998, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri girls, troops and families have worked together to collect personal care items for those in need in our communities. Last year, due to the global pandemic, girls rallied to do a virtual fall donation drive, Autumn Showers. In 2021, more than 7,000 girls participated this spring while masked and social distancing to collect more than 1.1 million personal care items. These items were distributed to more than 150 agencies throughout eastern Missouri.

Girl Scouts across eastern Missouri collected personal care items by canvassing neighborhoods and sharing an online registry link with their families and friends to collect shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap, disposable diapers and other items. In partnership with Operation Food Search, these items

were distributed to agencies across eastern Missouri.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri also partnered with Schnucks and Dierbergs Markets to have drop-off points at their stores.

“I like to participate in April Showers because it makes my heart happy to help others in need,” Skylar Wilson, a Girl Scout Junior. “My Girl Scout friends and I love doing community service projects together.

It brings us closer as a troop and it makes our community stronger.”

Girl Scouts is synonymous with giving back and for the past century, eastern Missouri Girl Scouts have been making a positive difference through girl-led initiatives, including April Showers. As many April Showers recipients live at or below the federal poverty level, hundreds of thousands of households count on

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these life-changing donations. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is celebrating its 23rd year providing support through the April Showers community service project.

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Gateway Fiber celebrates arrival to the region with Home Builders Association ribbon cutting donates $15,000 to St. Peters Senior Citizen Corporation

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Chief Marketing and Sales Officer John Meyer, Heath Sellenriek, Managing Partner with Gateway Fiber along with their employees and corporate partners celebrated the arrival of an alternative choice for 100% fiber optic networking in St. Charles County with a ribbon cutting on May 17.

Dignitaries on hand included Missouri Governor Mike Parsons, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and Aldermen Rocky Reitmeyer, Nick Trupiano, Terri Violet, Joyce Townsend, Melissa Reimer and Patrick Barclay. Christa Montgomery representing the office of Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer and many area Missouri State Representatives and St. Charles County Council Members, as well as, members of the Greater St. Charles

County Chamber of Commerce board of directors and ambassadors joined in the festivities.

Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated Internet Service Provider who offers 100% fiber optic internet with speeds up to 1GBps for residential and business customers. After a significant investment into community, Gateway Fiber is working on installing their fiber optic infrastructure to service the high-speed needs of their customers across Wentzville and St. Charles.

For more information on Gateway Fiber and to see if their high-speed internet is available in your city or to pre-order service, please visit GatewayFiber.com or call 888-201-4339 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

General Motors marks landmark investment in its Wentzville plant Following a $1.5 billion investment at its Wentzville auto plant in 2019 - which was the largest private business investment in Missouri's history – General Motors (GM) directly employs 4,300 workers. Nearby, a 1.3 million-square-foot logistics center constructed by Northpoint Development for GM suppliers is almost 100% occupied.

Each project was highlighted during FreightWeekSTL 2021.

Doug Rasmussen, President & CEO, Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners and moderator for the FreightWeekSTL panel, talked about the importance of workforce availability to the two redevelopment projects, citing its relevance at the GM plant. “The GM plant in Wentzville has thrived because it's one of the most productive plants from a workforce perspective in their entire system,” he said.

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On behalf of the Home Builders Charitable Foundation (HBCF), 2020 HBA President Bill Wannstedt (Consort Homes) (left) and HBA Executive Vice President Celeste Rueter (right) presented a $15,000 donation to Frances Kern (left center), advancement chairperson and senior resident at St. Peters Senior Citizen Corporation. HBA member Jim Cornelius’ (right center) company, River City Drywall, sponsored the donation request.

The donation will be used to help renovate three senior-living apartment buildings at St. Peters Senior Village, an independent living facility which offers a homelike community of 52 apartments. HBA member company River City Drywall will assist in the renovation of the apartments. The St. Peters Senior Citizen Corporation was established in 1973 to offer fair and affordable housing for low-income senior citizens.

The HBA is a local trade association of more than 600 member firms representing the residential construction industry.

The Home Builders Charitable Foundation, the HBA’s charitable arm, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing assistance to people or organizations with special shelter needs.

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Holt senior excels at international science and engineering fair Holt senior Ethan Dunsworth competed in the High School Honors Division of Regeneron’s International Science and Engineering Fair, which was held virtually, May 14-21. His project, “Efficiency of Laser-Induced HB11 Fusion Reaction Under Varying Methods of Kilotesla Magnetic Confinement” received third place in the Energy: Sustainable Materials and Design category of the fair. Dunsworth earned his spot in the International competition by previously capturing first place in Missouri’s Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair this year in March.

“Working with Ethan has been one of the highlights of my career.” said Jennifer Hess, science department chair at Holt High School. “He is far and away one of the most brilliant minds I have encountered, and has a gracious personality to boot. I have no doubt that Ethan will accomplish amazing things in his future and I’m grateful that our research program at Holt exists to help him along his path.”

More than 1,800 high school students from around the globe entered their projects in one of 21 categories at the international fair.

For his third-place finish, Dunsworth was awarded a $1,000 prize.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt senior Ethan Dunsworth competed in the High School Honors Division of Regeneron’s International Science and Engineering Fair, which was held virtually, May 14-21.

Wentzville School District students excel at Missouri Junior Academy of Science State Competition Seven Wentzville School District students competed in the Missouri Junior Academy of Science State Competition, held at Columbia College and available to students virtually on April 23. The participating students and ratings for their scientific research are as follows: • Ethan Dunsworth (Holt) – Highly Superior, category winner in Engineering & Physics, $50 award • LaNita Devine (Holt) – Highly Superior • Olivia Harmann (Holt) – Superior • Hannah Christ (Holt) - Superior • Megan Steber (Holt) – Superior • Jessica Gillam (Timberland) - Superior • Ally Willis (Timberland) – Excellent

In addition, Holt High School Science Department Chair Jennifer Hess was awarded both the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Teacher of the Year Award and the Missouri Junior Academy of Science (MJAS) Outstanding High School Science Teacher of the Year Award. JSHS honors individual teachers and their schools’ contributions to advancing student participation in STEM research annually, each selected educator receives a $500 cash award.

MJAS awards a personalized plaque and a $50 cash prize to the nominated educator, and a $300 prize toward science research supplies to benefit students of the educator’s research program.

WSD students earn Seals of Biliteracy Sixty-three Wentzville School District students have earned Seals of Biliteracy this spring, a recognition of students’ commitment to world language studies and an advanced level of proficiency in English and one or more other world languages prior to high school graduation. The recognition of attaining biliteracy becomes part of the high school transcript for these students and serves to certify biliteracy for the community, employers, and universities.

All sixty-three students from Holt, Liberty, and Timberland high schools met rigorous criteria to earn both the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy and the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a credential which became available to WSD students just this year. The criteria included multiple assessments and completion of a sociocultural competence project. In addition to these achievements, Liberty graduate Matthew Long earned the Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish based on his scores, and Timberland graduate Huy Nguyen earned the Dual Seal of Biliteracy

in Vietnamese and German.

“The sixty-three students who earned the prestigious Missouri Seal and Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy across our three high schools achieved the goal of becoming functionally biliterate (and in some instances triliterate) during their four short years of high school. This is an amazing accomplishment and a testament to their dedication and perseverance, as well as to their teachers who constantly set high expectations and encourage them to succeed,” shared Social Studies and World Language Content Leader Nichole Nolan. “This year, we are excited to add the Global Seal of Biliteracy to these students’ list of achievements, an award that recognizes their hard work not only here in Missouri, but throughout the world. Congratulations to all!”

These graduates join a distinguished group of 156 students who have earned the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy since its introduction to the Wentzville School District in 2018.

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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 June 16: Historical presentation

Join the interpreters of First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 200 S. Main in St. Charles at 7 p.m. when they host authors Vicki Berger Erwin and James W. Erwin and explore crimes, criminals and victims from the violent history of the last 200 years in the Show-Me State.

June 27: Golf tournament

Jr. Service League of St. Charles County will host a golf tournament fundraiser at the Golf Club of Incline Village in Foristell. Professional score keeping is always provided. A four person scramble with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost will be $95 per person that includes lunch at noon and a steak dinner following play. Drink tickets will be distributed. Attendance prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Carol Weaver at 636-639-1497 or stevetheweave1@juno.com.

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 636441-0329 or 314-477-5096.

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.

Mondays: Parent support group

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con nection Recovery Support Group

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

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help.

Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome.

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

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise specified. Currently, during the COVID pandemic, meetings are held via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm.

For more information, contact Beverly Kaskadden at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

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.

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.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

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 Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 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.

Weldon

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.

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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 636206-2483. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

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

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

No sewing experience required.

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: Toastmasters Meeting

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636379-2505.

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

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

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.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 16, 2021 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.

636-272-1945 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: meeting

American

Legion

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.

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 2nd Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant 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

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.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

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.

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.

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Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612.

Fridays: Bingo

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

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Every Saturday: Chess

9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on Hwy K.

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750.

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

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11am - 12:30pm at Petland, 6131 Ronald Reagan Drive, Lake St. Louis. banmo.puppymills@yahoo.com.

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 4 p.m. at the Wentzville Community Club located at 500 West Main in Wentzville. For more information visit www.wentzvillecommunityclub. com or www.facebook.com/wentzville-community-club Saturdays: Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV)

Last Saturday of every month Fruehschoppen Samstag Verein (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at Bar Louie in St. Charles. Wir treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Mittagessen), und geniessen ein Gespräch auf deutsch.

We’re meeting for a beer (and maybe lunch), and enjoying a conversation in German. April, June and September meetings are held at different locations. See https://www.facebook. com/groups/472022532983525/

1st & 3rd Saturday: St Peters Square Dance Club Dances

Pre ropund dance fom 7 - 7:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 - 10 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 801 First Capital Dr. www.squaredancemissouri. com/Missouri/St.Louis

3rd Saturdays: Restore Charles Work Day.

St.

8am, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Volunteer labor needed to provide the needy in our community with adequate living accommodations. Continental breakfast, safety instructions, and job assignments provided before work begins.

Every Sunday: Wentzville Community Club Flea Market

5:30 a.m.-1pm, 500 West Main St. in Wentzville. For more information, call 636.357.4328.

Sundays: group

Alzheimer’s support

The group meets the second Sunday of the month from 1:00-2:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. We meet at Clar-

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Hoots leaders in this early season 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 Hoots have been playing an impressive piece of ball as they have accomplished nine wins out of their 14 games this season. That record is good enough to place themselves in second place just one-half game behind the first place Springfield Sliders at this writing.

Leading the team in the offensive category is outfielder Brett Johnson who is batting an impressive .379 playing nine games for the club.

With 29 times at bat, the left-handed batter has had 11 hits, with most of them up-the-middle, that include three doubles and runs batted in.

He has also walked 12 times so being on base so much, his teammates has crossed the plate nine times. Johnson is a sophomore from SIU Edwardsville stating 6’ and 180 pounds.

Infielder Nick Hofmann and catcher Elias Stevens both have had 41 plate appearances with 13 hits at this writing.

Hofmann is a freshman at Maryville University and has nine runs-batted-in (RBI) and has crossed the plate eight time.

Stevens is also a Maryville freshmen and has 15 RBI’s as well as scored 15 times.

Pitching finds the right-handed Masen Palmier with a perfect 3-0 record in his three games started on the mound. He has tossed 16-innings with 12 strikeouts. His team has scored 25 runs for him in his appearances.

Palmier is a senior at Missouri Baptist University.

For more details visit www.OfallonHoots. com and upcoming home games.

The Hoots and CarShield Field are committed to providing a safe and responsible environment for friends and families to enjoy entertainment

Lindenwood’s baseball team advances in regional The Lindenwood University’s baseball team with a 34-8 record picked up one win on Friday to continue in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional at Lou Brock Sports Complex in St. Charles. The Lions earned a 6-2 win over Davenport who had a record of 30-15 in the first game.

The game saw the Lions jumped on the board in the top of the second after Jayce Maag drove in Alex Canty. Lindenwood surrendered a tworun homer in the bottom of the second to fall behind 2-1, but that was the last time the Panthers crossed the plate. Austin Schmitt belted a two-run home run to put Lindenwood in front 3-2 in the fifth inning. Kolby Schulte extended the lead in the top of the sixth with a solo shot to left field.

Canty hammered the ball off the centerfield wall to leg out a triple, as he drove in Bryce Beckmann in the process. Canty was active at third base to force a balk call on the Davenport pitcher, increasing the lead to 6-2.

Blake Beckmann surrendered just one earned run in his 6.0 innings of work, as he compiled five strikeouts. Justin Taylor shut down Davenport for the final three innings, as he tallied three strikeouts and allowed just a pair of hits. *Keep the wins coming

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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Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top naan or tortilla with chicken, feta, avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, and red onion. Serve with the ½ cup reserved yogurt mixture.

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The ‘Purge’ franchise offers social commentary, violence

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.

In 2013, James DeMonaco wrote and directed “The Purge,” an intelligent horror film about an annual event in which all crimes are legal. A group called “The New Founding Fathers of America” (NFFA) now controls of the government and, on March 21 each year, “Purge Night” takes place. Citizens who wish to “purge” themselves of bad thoughts and impulses indulge in murder, theft and other crimes until the police and other emergency services return to the streets.

In 2021, DeMonaco takes the role of co-producer of “The Forever Purge,” the latest film in the franchise. After the events in 2016’s “The Purge: Election Year,” the event was outlawed, but some people didn’t get that memo.

A group of killer cowboys decides to keep the murderous tradition going year-round and don’t care who gets killed. Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta) are working on a Texas ranch when they run afoul of this murderous group.

In his films, DeMonaco creates an alternate version of the United States that runs afoul of the wishes of the original Founding Fathers.

In the original “Purge” movie, James Sandin (Ethan Hawke), the owner of a security system company, comes home to hunker down in his

Grillo) plans to kill the drunk driver who killed his son.

There are some residents in the “Purge” universe with enough influence to make positive changes. 2016’s “The Purge: Election Year” focuses on Senator Charlene “Charlie” Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), a U.S. senator now running for president. The aforementioned Leo Barnes left the police force to become Senator Roan’s Security Chief, but his job becomes more difficult when the NFFA revokes “Purge Immunity” for government “The Forever Purge” photo courtesy Universal Pictures. officials. “Election Year” also shows gated community with his family. His compa- how doctors and ambulance drivers opposed ny has made him wealthy, which allows him to the “Purge” secretly help people who have to outfit the family home with strong security no place to go. measures, but some people are not as well-proThis entire “Purge” franchise is both bloody tected. and thought-provoking. The original film Wealth and power are at the heart of “The showed one man calmly sharpening his knives Purge: Anarchy,” the next film in the series. in his backyard hours before the event is supWaitress Eva Sanchez (Carmen Ejogo) and posed to begin. Based on the trailer for “The her daughter Cali (Zoe Soul) plan to spend Forever Purge,” some people in DeMonaco’s the hours before dawn staying at home. Un- universe want to make every day a killing beknownst to them, Eva’s father Rico has sold spree. It’s a film that appeals to horror fans but himself to wealthy people for $100,000. That will also give viewers something to think about money will go to his family after he is auc- when they leave the theater. tioned off and hunted down like an animal for their amusement. In a different subplot, “The Forever Purge” is scheduled to open in off-duty Police Sergeant Leo Barnes (Frank theaters on Friday, July 2, 2021.

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Crossword: SUPERHEROES

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

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life Father’s Day is approaching and that means dads everywhere get a day to do what they want most and not be judged.

Here are a few top priorities on my husband’s list: No mingling.

To be precise, no mingling with any of my family. And just because I have a few “eccentric” relatives. So maybe Aunt Fiona isn’t all there and maybe she has been known to apply her rollon deodorant to her armpits after her blouse is already on…okay. I see his point. No mingling.

Stay-at-home dad

Don’t answer the doorbell.

He hates answering the door because too often it’s a salesperson that he can’t say no to and who wangles him into buying something unnecessary.

Wangler: “Hi Sir, I’m the All-Yard service. We do anything yard related and I noticed you have some unsightly tree stumps in the front. I can grind those out for you and re-landscape your property all for the minimal price equal to that of the GDP of a small European country.”

As my husband reached for his wallet, I intervened and saved us from financial ruin.

Me (unwangling): “Those unsightly stumps with a few tablecloths added are actually adorable picnic tables for the grandkids.”

I directed him over to our annoying neighbors the Pilkinsons and told him they had limitless funds along with a severe tick problem.

Among my husband’s other requests were to watch as much TV as he wanted; not go out shopping; order take-out and finally…declare it casual Friday all week. And by casual he means pant-less; wearing those old undershorts with the Star Wars Jedi on them every day.

Then it suddenly dawned on me how each and every one of his requests sounded familiar. Hey! That’s how he’s been living this past year with COVID. That means he’s enjoyed Father’s Day for the last 365 plus days!

“Okay Buddy, you’ve more than had your celebration. Now get up and mow the lawn, wash the car, take out the garbage, clean the cat box and when you’re done you can man the grill – I’d like a ribeye, medium rare. And put some pants on.

Father’s Year has officially ended!”

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. Golf club handle 5. Aviation safety agency 8. Although, for short 11. “Give me your tired, your ____....”

12. Homecoming guest 13. PhD in Great Britain 15. Legendary NFL quarterback Graham 16. Like Old Mother Hubbard’s cupboard 17. Propelled like Argo 18. *Batman’s romantic interest 20. Wildebeests 21. Use the other end of a pencil 22. Cherry middle 23. *Thor’s weapon 26. Brays like a donkey 30. Another word for Tokyo 31. Makes a sum (2 words) 34. *Like The Joker 35. Without self-control 37. Black gold 38. Buddy 39. Site of Leaning Tower 40. Canvas ceiling fan 42. *____man, one of original X-Men 43. Comes to the fore 45. *____ Woman, first female in the Justice Society of America 47. “Rub A Dub Dub” vessel

48. Paralysis-causing disease, for short 50. Smoothie berry 52. *a.k.a. the Caped Crusader 55. “Encore!”

56. Pupil’s place 57. Like Arizona in summer 59. *Ben Grimm of “It’s clobberin’ time!” fame, with The 60. Eyeglasses glass 61. Buggy terrain 62. Gingerbread creation 63. *Superhero creator, Stan ____ 64. Eurasian duck DOWN 1. Government Printing Office 2. Campus military acronym 3. Letter before kappa 4. For the time being, Latin (2 words) 5. Basic drumming pattern, pl.

6. Saints’ crowns 7. End of grace 8. Through, for short 9. Hie, third person singular 10. Not new or borrowed or blue 12. “All ____!”

13. Motherless calf 14. *Wakanda’s Black ____ 19. Make havoc 22. Coach’s locker room speech 23. Oodles 24. ____ one, on a pass 25. *Mighty ____ 26. *Known to say: “You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry” 27. Steer clear 28. Grimace in pain 29. More cunning 32. Make pretty, two words 33. Break a commandment 36. *America’s title 38. Vienna Boys’ group 40. Public house, for short 41. Devoid of reverence 44. Seeking damages 46. Wondering ones 48. Put through a blender 49. Offer two cents 50. Turkish honorific 51. Jealous biblical brother 52. Perfect houseplant spot 53. Bob ____, famous boxing promoter 54. Cat o’how many tails?

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