CNSTC: June 23, 2021

June 23, 2021

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HSTriclub team poses for a picture prior to the Lakeside 370 Triathlon on May 23rd.

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Lake St. Louis-based HSTriclub is a non-competitive, participation-based triathlon club whose goal is to teach youth how to take care of their bodies

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Dan Engelhard was tired of seeing it.

High schoolers strapped to the couch, mindless snacking, locked into video games for hours on end.

Engelhard realized that once you reach high school the opportunities to have some good old recreational fun dwindle significantly. With that in mind, he wanted to provide them with some options.

So 12 years ago, Engelhard launched the Lake St. Louis-based HSTriclub, a non-competitive, participation-based club whose goal is to address the health crisis in

America by teaching youth how to take care of their bodies.

That first year there were eight kids out for the club. Now, there’s consistently 50plus.

“I don’t want the quarterback, I want the kid who didn’t make the football team,” Engelhard said.

The team’s jersey says it all; you against you.

“We have kids in our club who are very good and will win,” Engelhard said. “And we have kids who come in last. We don’t care. There are no awards. It’s about better times and personal advancement.”

The team participates in Sprint Triathlons which usually means, you will swim .5 mile (750 meters), bike for 15 miles, and run for 3.1 miles (5K).

“Most of the kids get here and are scared and have no idea what to expect,” Engelhard said. “But watching them cross the finish line for the first time is so rewarding as a coach. They are so proud of themselves and are motivated for the next one.”

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Submitted photos (Top left) Coach Dan (center) giving instructions to the team before going out on a group bike ride. (Top Right) Trinity Young, HSTriclub 1st year member, riding in the Lakeside 370 Triathlon.

(Bottom left) HSTriclub team members running in with their teammate Gabriel Cobb as he finished the Lakeside 370 Triathlon on May 23rd. (Bottom center) Coach Dan giving the team instructions before swim practice at Lake St. Louis. (Bottom right) Dan Engelhard, founder of the Lake St. Louis-based HSTriclub.

‘TRI’ from cover ing and activities allowing for social distancing and encouraging parent participation. With the help of parents who convinced their neighborhood association to allow a private event under strict COVID-19 safety protocols, Engelhard was able to coordinate, organize and recruit volunteers to host a sprint-distance triathlon for members of the High School TriClub. Engelhard’s enthusiasm has caused the High School TriClub to grow annually.

Most of the kids in the club are from the St. Charles County area, all from all different schools and several who are homeschooled.

Trinity and Caleb Young are both members of the club.

Trinity, 16, was on the JV track team at Howell High School as well.

“Completing my first triathlon was so exhilarating and made me feel so indomitable that I know I’ll be chasing that feeling through running, biking, and swimming even beyond high school,” she said Trinity said that the community the

coaches and alumni have built is more welcoming and more supportive than any other group, athletic or academic, that she has joined before.

“To anyone who’s unsure about joining I’d say it’ll change your perception of yourself for the better,” she said. “By the end of the season, you’ll be full of pride and self-confidence.”

Caleb hadn’t participated in any previous sports and admittedly, “was pretty out of shape when I started.”

The 14-year-old had a pretty frustrating start to the season but was able to overcome it.

“I struggled with feeling like I wasn’t as good as the rest of the team,” he said.

“I thought at times that I should quit because I wasn’t good enough, but Coach Dan and my parents kept encouraging me to keep going. I have a hard time motivating myself to work out. Working out with the team helped me to do more than I would have done on my own. I’m glad I stuck with it, and I plan to do it again next season.”

After finishing his first triathlon, Caleb felt like he was part of the team.

“I gained a lot of self-confidence being part of HSTriclub, and I learned that I could push myself to surpass my expectations of myself,” he said Engelhard also has the kids volunteer as a group to give back to the community.

They partner with Harbor Unlimited and Missouri Disabled Waterski Association for those events at Lake St. Louis.

The team competes in preexisting triathlons as its own little group. Engelhard longs for the day when his team can compete against similar clubs in, say, South St. Louis, Illinois, or Kansas City.

Engelhard’s is a volunteer army. Sponsors help with the cost. Some of the athletes already have road bikes, but many do not but HSTriclub helps provide road bikes for many to use during the season, which is helpful for those who are not sure about that kind of investment.

For more information on the club visit www.hstriclub.org.

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Fleur de Lis Garden Society presents Garden of the Month Award for June Greg and Aimee Salyer of 1201 North 5th Street in the Historic Section of St. Charles are the happy recipients of the Garden of the Month award for June presented by the Fleur de Lis Garden Society. They were presented with a gift card for Parkview Gardens Nursery. They will also display the “Garden of the Month” sign for the month of June.

The Salyer family have lived at their current address for about 10 years. They have two small sons who also love the outdoors. The Salyers learned about gardening from their parents. Greg Salyer studied horticulture and

turf management at Joliet College. The steps to their hilltop home are lined with lambs’ ears. Their garden beds contain an assortment of bachelor buttons, blazing stars, bee balm, hostas, sedum and varied wildflowers. Their choices in the garden complement their historic home.

If you are interested in gardening and have or know o f a garden in St. Charles County worthy of consideration for our award, please contact Joan, Garden of the Month chairman, at joanreed7@att.net or phone at 636373-2756 and leave a message. To learn more visit www. fleurdelisgarden society.org.

Treetop Drive closed between Ivy and Country Club for pavement replacement The St. Charles County Highway Department closed Treetop Drive between Ivy Court and Country Club Road, weather permitting, from June 21 to July 8, to allow for removal and replacement of deteriorated concrete pavement.

The work will be completed in phases: The westbound lane closed June 21 and is expected to reopen July 1, and the eastbound lane will close June 28 and is expected to reopen July 8.

Traffic will be required to use an alternate route around the closure while the concrete is replaced.

Signs notifying motorists of the closure and nec-

from 1-5 p.m. that is open to the general public.

The Rec-Plex will have normal hours of operation on July 5. However, the Registration Desk and Administrative Offices will remain closed.

Fitness areas and aquatic areas at the Rec-Plex are open for daily admission to residents of St. Peters and Cottleville who present a valid Resident Privilege Card and to residents of the city of St. Charles who present a Parks Passport. Public ice skating sessions are open to the general public.

Animal Control will be on call July 5. For emergency calls only after hours or on the holiday, call Police Dispatch at 636-278-2222.

St. Charles County Assessor mails personal property notices of assessment change The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 43,000 Personal Property Notices of Assessment Change by June 14. Taxpayers who reported additional personal property or made corrections to their 2021 personal property assessments will receive the notice. The mailing is part of County Assessor Scott Shipman’s efforts to further involve residents and make the assessment process less burdensome.

“Our intention is to help taxpayers better understand their assessments and address their

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essary detours will be posted. The detour route will include portions of Treetop, Greenleaf and Sundowner drives, and Country Club Road.

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.

City of St. Peters announces holiday hours for Independence Day St. Peters City Hall, Municipal Court, the Cultural Arts Centre, Police Records Division, and Recycle City will be closed July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Trash, recycling and yard waste curbside collection will be delayed by one day in St. Peters for the remainder of the week. Semi-annual bulky trash pickup will also be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. The Aytes Community Recycling Center at Recycle City is open during daylight hours for recycling drop-off.

The St. Peters Rec-Plex will be open from 1-5 p.m. on July 4, but the Registration Desk and Administrative Offices will be closed. The Rec-Plex will have an extended public ice skating session

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concerns before tax bills are received at the end of the year,” says Shipman. “Providing this information mid-year gives taxpayers time to appeal the value within the statutory timeframe if they choose.”

Taxpayers can visit the St. Charles County Assessor’s Office online at sccmo.org/Assessor for more information and frequently asked questions regarding personal property and appeal procedures. Residents also can contact the assessor’s office for assistance at 636-949-7420.

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Safewise.com rates O’Fallon as Missouri’s safest large city

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and GlobalWafers partnering to expand semiconductor wafer supply

The newest report from the website Safewise.com named O’Fallon as Missouri’s safest large city and No. 18 among all cities in the state. The honor was announced in Safewise.com’s listing of “The Safest Cities in Missouri for 2021.”

With a population of more than 89,000 residents, O’Fallon was the only large city (population greater than 25,000 residents) to be rated in the top 20. O’Fallon had a violent crime rate of 1.3 incidents per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents.

“This is truly a testament to our residents and businesses who look out for their community and work to keep their neighborhoods safe,” said O’Fallon’s Mayor, Bill Hennessy. “It’s further evidence of the tremendous work being done by our O’Fallon Police Department. These men and women dedicate their lives to keeping us safe and secure.”

The report was listed at https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-missouri/#list.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, and GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (GWC), one of the top silicon wafer manufacturers in the world, announced an $800 million agreement to add 300mm silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer manufacturing and expand existing 200mm SOI wafer production at GWC’s MEMC facility in O’Fallon.

The silicon wafers produced

by GWC are key input materials for semiconductors and an integral part of GF’s supply chain. The wafers are used in GF’s multi-billion dollar manufacturing facilities, or fabs, where they are used to manufac-

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ture the computer chips that are pervasive and vital to the global economy. This announcement expands GF’s domestic silicon wafer supply from the United States.

In particular, the 300mm wafers made at GWC’s MEMC site in O’Fallon will be used at GF’s most advanced manufacturing facility, Fab 8 in Malta, New York, and the 200mm wafers made at the O’Fallon site will be used at GF’s Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont. These wafers will be used to create feature-rich semiconductor solutions to meet the sharply growing demand for GF’s advanced RF technologies across a range of applications including 5G smartphones, wire-

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less connectivity, automotive radar, and aerospace.

The long-term agreement includes nearly $210 million in capital expenditures to expand GWC’s MEMC facility in O’Fallon, and will create more than 75 new jobs. The 300mm pilot line is on track to be completed in Q4 this year. The agreement is strengthened by $9.4 million in investments and support from the state of Missouri, as well as support from the city of O’Fallon, Ameren Missouri, Spire, and Greater St. Louis, Inc. “Semiconductors are critical to our national security and economic competitiveness,” said U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, an instrumental supporter of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. “The supply chain of these computer chips is highly complex and largely dominated by other countries. We need to begin making more chips at home to protect U.S. industries from chip shortages like we have seen in recent months.

Today’s announcement is good news for semiconductor manufacturing and will create steady, good-paying, high-tech jobs for Missourians.”

“We are proud to deepen our strategic partnership with GF, and to expand our important role in the U.S. semiconductor supply chain,” said Doris Hsu, Chairman and CEO of GWC. “We thank the state of Missouri for its support. We also thank our incredible O’Fallon team, whose dedication and hard work have enabled our success and growth. We look forward to ramping up our 300mm pilot line this year, and accelerating our build-out with GF.” “For more than six decades, we have been the home of MEMC and its manufacturing of world class silicon wafers,” said O’Fallon Mayor Bill Hennessy. “O’Fallon takes pride in providing a business and family-friendly environment with a high quality of life that supports MEMC’s success. We are thrilled by this new partnership between GlobalWafers and GLOBALFOUNDRIES and the positive impact it will have on our city, state and nation.”

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WSD celebrates the Class of 2021 commencement ceremonies The Wentzville School District held three separate high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2021 at the Family Arena in St. Charles on June 6.

More than 1,200 seniors from Holt, Liberty, and Timberland high schools walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.

Collectively, this year’s graduates have been awarded more than $22 million in scholarships, including nearly $100,000 of scholarships from the local community.

“We are extremely proud of our 2021 graduates and all they have accomplished,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “They have preserved through the challenges of 2020 and 2021 and we are confident that they have the foundation and tools they need to prepare them for the next step in each of their individual journeys. They will continue to excel and make their families, the Wentzville School District, and our community proud.”

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WSD Foundation awards annual mini grants

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District On May 24 and May 26, members of the Wentzville School District Foundation awarded grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 11 teachers at six schools, totaling $5,000.

The Wentzville School District Foundation has announced the winners of the 2021 Teacher and Building Mini Grants. On May 24 and May 26, members of the foundation awarded grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to 11 teachers at six schools, totaling $5,000.

The surprise announcements were made during virtual meetings set up by building principals. In addition, the foundation awarded seven teachers with grants totaling $4,500 thanks to a Community Grant from GM to fund science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) initiatives in WSD schools. GM has provided $30,000 over the last three years to the WSD Foundation to support STEM initiatives in the Wentzville School District.

This year, the WSD Foundation raised funds through its Top Golf event held in February for the Mini Grant Program and the foundation has

awarded over $113,000 to district teachers since 2004. The selection committee, which is composed of Wentzville School District Foundation Board members, utilizes the grants to reward educators for their resourceful and innovative ideas and strategies that benefit the education of district students.

The Wentzville School District Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization whose mission is to develop community support for public education and for the students and teachers of the Wentzville School District. The foundation was established in 2001 on the belief that education is critical to society, that teachers have the power to be catalysts for student success, and that our community can be an agent for positive change. For more information about the WSD Foundation or to make a donation, please visit the district website.

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PinAddiction Golf celebrates opening with ribbon cutting PinAddiction Golf commemorated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27.

Located at 5055 Highway N, Suite 206 in St. Charles, PinAddiction Golf offers customers the ability to train or play golf yearround, regardless of weather conditions. There are simulators, an indoor driving range, and a putting green. Those looking to improve their swing can contact PinAddiction to sign up for lessons with a pro golf instructor.

The facility allows customers to bring their own beverages, but also has pizza, hot dogs, chips, candy and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

The business is owned by Biff McCullough and Ray Farnell; Kaitlin Nolan serves as general manager.

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“Golf is a passion of mine and I love having a place where people can golf year-round,” said Farnell.

Nolan says she just started golfing. “It is so much fun. I enjoy watching people play and learning new techniques. I can-

not wait to start playing in golf tournaments and watching this company grow.”

PinAddiction Golf plans to offer summer camps for children.

Learn more or book a tee time at https://pinaddictiongolf.com/.

Buff City Soap celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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District Manager Jennifer Rice and General Manager Kendra Werner celebrated the grand opening of the Streets of St. Charles location for Buff City Soap with a ribbon cutting on June 2.

Buff City Soap is located at 1450 Beale Street in St. Charles.

Joining Rice and Werner was their staff, and VIP’s. Dignitaries attending to mark the occasion included city of St. Charles Director of Economic Development Mike Klinghammer, Community Liaison with St. Charles County Government Molly Dempsey, Patricia Kueneke representing

the Streets of St. Charles. The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce staff, board of directors and ambassadors.

Buff City Soap is all about getting you clean and smelling good! You can find everything from handmade soaps, shower fizzes and bath bombs to laundry detergent, woolly dryer balls (scented and unscented), beard oils and bar shampoo.

For more information on Buff City Soap, their products and hours of operation, visit www.BuffCitySoap.com or call their offices at 636-206-4174.

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Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa and The Pet Doctor celebrate grand opening with back-to-back ribbon cuttings Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa and The Pet Doctor held back-to-back ribbon-cutting ceremonies on June 2 to commemorate the opening of new locations in Cottleville.

Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann (District 103), Cottleville Mayor Bob Ronkoski, representatives from St. Charles County, members of the Cottleville Weldon-Spring Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders were in attendance.

Both Yuppy Puppy and The Pet Doctor operate other locations in O’Fallon, co-located at 2301 Technology Drive.

Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa offers a luxurious, state-of-the-art boarding, grooming, training and play camp facility, staffed 24 hours a day. The facility features two separate ventilation systems, UV Air Oasis Pro sanitizing system, on-site sur-

veillance and sprinkler system to ensure a holistic, comfortable and safe setting for fourlegged companions.

Owner Jessica Cooke says she is excited to be part of the Cottleville community.

“Yuppy Puppy has been servicing our clients for 18 years and we are so excited to open our doors at our new Cottleville location! Yuppy Puppy has been making a difference in our pets and community since its inception, with a holistic customizable approach to care for every animal.”

Cooke invites the community to come and tour the new facility located at 5289 Hwy N, and says she looks forward to meeting the two- and fourlegged community members of Cottleville. Learn more at https://yuppypuppyspa.com The Pet Doctor was founded in 2005 and provides concierge

Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce hosts Multi-Cultural Mixer

Submitted photos (Left) Yuppy Puppy Pet Spa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 to commemorate the opening of their new location in Cottleville. (Right) The Pet Doctor held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 2 to commemorate the opening of their new location in Cottleville.

veterinary care, designed with pets in mind. The facility is designed to provide a low-stress experience for pets. Staff use patient-focused care to protect and enhance the bond between

owners and their pets. The new facility is located at 5287 Hwy N. Learn more at https:// thepetdoctorinc.com “We are so excited to serve the pets of Cottleville,” said

Dr. Marcy Hammerle, DVM, owner of The Pet Doctor. “Our goal is to keep your pets happy and healthy. We are here to support you in times of injury or illness.”

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With 100-plus attendees enjoying the beverages, snacks and conversation, the Multi-Cultural Mixer was held at 370 Lakeside Park in the Sunset Pavilion. Warm, sunny weather, a cool breeze off the lake and lots of networking made for a very successful event.

To note, the Heartland St. Louis Black Chamber of Commerce and the Bosnian Chamber of Commerce were unable to attend due to each having a prior commitment.

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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 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.

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 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.

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.stpetersrota-

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Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

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

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 636-561-

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.

Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

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

No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

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

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 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

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

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

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

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 23, 2021 5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636-9477666.

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

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

Wednesdays: 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

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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

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.

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.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings

Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary Club meetings

3rd Thursday of each month: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 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.

7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

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

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Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ SUDOKU answers from page F-1

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Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

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

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Sports you see with Gary B . . .

Ambush are one player shorter The St. Louis Ambush is a professional soccer team that plays in the MASL east division with home games at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

One of the original members of the St. Louis Ambush is moving on. Corey Ad-

amson, who made the team in the club’s first open tryouts in 2013, has accepted a position with another team.

Adamson is a veteran of nine professional arena soccer seasons. After breaking in with the Las Vegas Legends in 2012, he then journeyed to St. Charles for open tryouts with the Ambush in the summer of 2013, and was one of the first players to be offered a contract.

Corey made his mark on St. Louis early, scoring the first goal in franchise

history, then jumping into the stands to celebrate with the fans, in a 17-4 win over the Pennsylvania Roar on Nov. 22, 2013 at the Family Arena.

Ambush co-owner and GM Jeff Locker said, “Corey Adamson is one of those players who is important to the franchise both on and off the field. His combination of enthusiasm, experience, intensity and talent should serve him well as he takes the next step in his soccer career.” ~~~Thanks for the memories Professional soccer team to have tryouts Here is an opportunity to be part of an exciting sport and play in one of the nicest arenas in the area in front of all your family and friends.

The St. Louis Ambush will hold Open Tryouts for the upcoming 2021-2022 MASL soccer season.

The dates will be Aug. 7 and Aug. 8.

The location will be the Vetta St Charles facility at 1425 St. Peters Cottleville Rd. in Cottleville.

Ambush owners, coaches, and staff will be present for the tryouts both days.

For more information go to www.STLAmbush.com *Kickin’ good time MASL get new leadership After a nationwide search and thorough vetting process the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) has selected JP Dellacamera, Shep Messing and Keith Tozer to lead the league moving forward.

A former MISL player and coach, Tozer will serve as MASL Commissioner. Former NY Arrows goalkeeper Messing will become the league’s first Chairman, and Dellacamera, once the TV voice for the original MISL,

will become the league’s president of communications/media. *Fresh ideas

Baseball Hoots lead the pack 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 following the 2019 season.

The team has taken sole possession of first place in the league as they approach the halfway part of the season.

The O’Fallon club has been victorious in eight out of 10 games to hold onto a slight lead at this writing.

Nick Hofmann continues to rip the ball as he leads the team in hitting with a .350 average after 16 games and Elias Stevens is right behind him batting at .344.

On the mound, the right-handed Masen Palmie continues to be perfect this season with four wins in four attempts.

Go to www.OfallonHoots.com for more information. *Fun and exciting times in O’Fallon

Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, among many other activities. I am currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL. com. It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Substitution: Use store-bought corn muffin mix rather than making corn muffins from scratch, if desired.

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‘In the Heights’ has lots of heart

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.

Despite social media backlash, “In the Heights” finally is in theaters, making it one of the first big tentpole releases of the summer. The story is set in Washington Heights, a neighborhood in Manhattan that over the decades welcomed immigrants from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The action takes place over a three-day period between July 3 and July 5 during an unspecified year as the characters struggle with choices.

Anthony Ramos stars as Usnavi de la Vega, a young Washington Heights resident who runs a bodega (grocery store) and has some big dreams. Navi, whose name also has a unique origin, plans to restore his father’s beloved bar despite the damage to its structure. While making plans to leave the Heights, he meets Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), an ambitious fashion designer who wants to move downtown.

Car service owner Kevin Rosario (Jimmy Smits) invests all his dreams and money in his daughter Nina (Leslie Grace), who is going to Stanford. Nina returns home for summer break with doubts about ever returning to school, however. Benny (Corey Hawkins), Kevin’s dispatcher, has feelings

without mercy for hesitating to ask Vanessa out.

Actress Leslie Grace really shows the emotional battles inside Nina throughout the film. Her father has already given up so much to send her to school and she doesn’t want him to sacrifice anything else. Benny has strong feelings for Nina, and she reciprocates them, but going back to Stanford means she won’t be back in the Heights for a while.

Though the time period is ambiguous, “In the Heights” offers clues in the form of products such as cell“In the Heights” photo courtesy Warner Brothers. phones and Beats headphones. The biggest clue is young Sonny, who for Nina, but he isn’t sure what’s going on in remains in the United States under DACA her life. Usnavi’s cousin Sonny works hard (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), for him, but Navi learns that he is an undoca policy announced by President Barack umented resident of the United States.

Obama in 2012. Sonny has been an indusThough some question the hiring of ditrious young man and a good friend, but rector Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians”), he without enough money or help, he could beautifully adapts the Broadway sensation face deportation. created by Lin-Manuel Miranda (“HamDirector Chu captures the energy and love ilton”). The result is an energetic summer of the story in his beautiful adaptation of musical with lots of heart and soul. As boLin-Manuel Miranda’s work. It’s what sumdega owner Usnavi, Anthony Ramos serves mer musicals really need to be. as the tour guide for the audience in his “In the Heights,” rated PG-13, is currently Manhattan surroundings. Usnavi also is a hopeless romantic and his friends tease him playing in theaters.

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Yeggs

John Hanna

Crossword: The 4th of July

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

Moore on Life Anyone else getting annoyed by store cashiers trying to take your money? Here’s what I mean: The other day I picked up my pizza in my car using my gas and my time and leg muscles.

I tried to pay my bill, but the credit card machine suddenly froze up. The words, “Would you like to leave a tip?” appeared. I tried to skip past it, but it wouldn’t let me without a response.

Awkward.

“So,” asked the 16-year old cashier with various piercings in painful facial areas, “are you gonna leave a tip?”

The entire pizza-baking staff behind her stopped all production and stared at me blankly.

“Well, I hadn’t thought about it because nothing tip-worthy has occurred yet. For instance, normally I would tip for doorstep delivery, but since…”

She opened the pizza box and jabbed her finger into the middle of it then slammed the cover shut and turned it upside down, which ensured the cheese would stick to the lid.

I tossed her a dollar to stop any further destruction and ran out.

Later I picked up a few things at an outlet store.

My purchase came to $9.92.

I was asked, “Would you like to round that up to an even ten dollars?”

“Oh…I’ve never been asked that before. Why would I do that?”

“Seriously, because it’s only like twenty cents.

What can you buy with twenty cents?”

“Actually, it’s only eight cents.”

“Are you sure? She punched some numbers into a calculator. That’s even worse! What a cheapskate.

I’ll bet you’re the type that doesn’t tip for pizza.”

That had me flustered; I needed a stiff drink.

Afterwards, I pulled into a drive-in and ordered a fully caffeinated beverage priced at $1.06. I gave the cashier a dollar and ten cents.

“Would you like your pennies back?”

“Ummm, yes I would actually.”

By Cindy Moore

SHORTCHANGED “Huh? Are you crazy? What can you do with pennies?”

That was it! “For one thing, if you keep enough of thousands of people’s pennies it will add up to hundreds of dollars and that’s stealing. And for another thing, the next time I go to a store and use my pennies for correct change I won’t be hassled by snarky clerks about keeping my own money!”

“Whatever,” he said. “Oh, would you like to donate to our charity today? We’re funding important math skill courses for cashiers.”

“I’m going to pass on that. But you still owe me money.”

He handed me a quarter.

“Never mind. Keep the change and enroll in that class stat!”

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. Steps to the river, in India 5. Hot springs resort 8. Meal in a shell 12. Driver’s misbehavior?

13. *Grilling technique 14. Medal of Honor descriptor 15. Cracked open 16. What Knave of Hearts stole from Queen of Hearts, sing.

17. Raise one’s rank 18. *July 4th pyrotechnic display 20. Hubble Space Telescope operator, acr.

21. Chip dip 22. i topper 23. *Main Street tradition on the 4th 26. Superlative of fumy 30. Ribonucleic acid 31. Store as fodder 34. Moonfish 35. Rose oil 37. Number cruncher 38. Fairytale garden dweller 39. Indian Lilac tree 40. Extinct type of zebra 42. Steampunk decoration 43. Did 2 + 2 (2 words) 45. Crocheted blanket 47. Swedish shag rug

48. Ancient port city in Israel 50. Smiley face 52. *First President to hold July 4th celebration at the White House 56. Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and ____” 57. Medicinal succulent 58. Hit the bottle 59. Earthenware pots 60. View from a highspeed train?

61. Observer 62. “Glengarry ____ Ross” 63. G, in solfa 64. “The Fountainhead” author DOWN 1. Former tennis pro Steffi 2. One who’s made the pilgrimage to Mecca 3. Petri dish filler 4. Mother of Calcutta 5. Roebuck’s partner 6. a.k.a. anorak 7. A in B.A. 8. *”No ____ without representation” 9. Unfortunately, exclamation 10. *Drink to wash down burgers and hot dogs?

11. Table scrap 13. Steal, past participle

14. What haters spew?

19. Crane or heron 22. Expecting woman’s date 23. Life force in Sanskrit 24. Chipped in 25. What Motion Picture Association of America did 26. *Most popular July 4th decoration 27. Notable period 28. Polynesian island country 29. Feudal lord 32. Fish a.k.a. porgy 33. Beer acronym 36. *Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an ____” 38. Blooper 40. Sine ____ non 41. Old-timer 44. Force units 46. Wedding tossable 48. Jiggly dessert 49. Run _____ of the law 50. Type of sea bird 51. Agitate 52. Kickboxing moves 53. Miso bean 54. U.S. ____ in golf or tennis 55. Egghead 56. Leisurely run 58. Morning condensation SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9