August 4, 2021 A festival of faith Around Town

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Photos courtesy Chabad Jewish Center/Bill Motchan (Left) Bassy Landa, director of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, is shown here outside the Foundry Art Centre, where the St. Charles Jewish Festival will be held. (Top Right) Participants of the 2019 St. Charles Jewish Festival are shown here enjoying the festivities. (Bottom Right) ) Photo courtesy Rogers Park Band The Rogers Park Band, who will be performing at the St. Charles Jewish Festival, is North America’s Only Jewish-Chasidic Folk Band. Recipe, Movie & Sudoku. Pg. F-1 The St. Charles Jewish Festival offers a unique recognition of the music, CLASSIFIEDS AND HOME traditions and foods that Jewish people celebrate and enjoy & GARDEN. Pg. F-2 /F-3 Moore On Life, Yeggs & By Brett Auten line-up of other cultural festivals in the coun- kosher deli and potato knishes. Admission, Crossword. Pg. F-4 ty with a focus on highlighting Jewish life and music and kids activities will be at no charge. The opportunity to learn in a fun, meaning- traditions, according to its organizers, the The food will be for sale. Weather ful, and entertaining way is on the horizon. Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County Headlining the music portion of the festival St. Charles County will celebrate its diver- and the St. Charles Jewish Family Network. will be a folk-rock duo the Rogers Park Band, FRIDAY sity through a new music and cultural event, “The goal is to bring the county together which specializes in Jewish-Chasidic folk mu- Cloudy the St. Charles Jewish Festival. The festival for a joyful and fun-filled Jewish experience,” sic. Their song lyrics, which are in both En- 89/71 offers a unique recognition of the music, tra- Bassy Landa, who directs the Chabad Jewish glish and Hebrew, bring an upbeat message of ditions and foods that Jewish people celebrate Center of St. Charles County, said. love and joy. The Rogers Park Band is from SATURDAY and enjoy. Landa along with her husband, Rabbi Chicago, Illinois. The group is named after Partly Cloudy The event will be held on Sunday, Aug. Chaim Landa also directs the St. Charles Jew- the Chicago neighborhood where they grew 92/76 15 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. at the Foundry Art ish Family Network. up. The gathering will also include musical Centre, located at 520 N. Main Center in St. The festival will feature family entertain- SUNDAY Charles. The outdoor festival will join the ment and traditional Jewish foods, including See ‘FESTIVAL’ page 2 Partly Cloudy 96/76 Serving St. Louis, St. Charles and Lincoln Counties | FREE Online at mycnews.com | Vol.23 No. 31 | 636-379-1775 2 Around Town August 4, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

LET YOUR BUSINESS ‘FESTIVAL’ from cover St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said. of righteous memory, the most influential “When I first met with Rabbi Landa and rabbi in modern history. MEET OUR READERS performances by St. Louis’ Klezmer band, became aware of our large Jewish popula- “The Rebbe taught us to live positively and Will Soll & the Youngers of Zion and Chica- tion, I thought it important to include and to recognize opportunity for growth in ev- go’s Ruby Harris. showcase them as a part of our diverse heri- ery situation,” Landa said. “We’re excited to “What better way to come together as a tage here in St. Charles. I believe the Jewish share this message as our community con- community,” Landa said. “This festival is Festival will afford our citizens an opportu- tinues to grow and blossom.” open to all, and there will be something to nity to meet, understand and enjoy the rich The Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles enjoy for everyone.” Jewish culture along with music, food, en- County offers Jewish education, outreach According to the most recent communi- tertainment and fellowship.” and social-service programming for fami- ty study, there are nearly 6,000 Jews in St. The St. Charles Jewish Festival follows the lies and individuals of all ages, backgrounds Charles County and 41-percent of Jewish first such gathering in 2019, when a group of and affiliations. Among the Chabad Jewish households in the county have at least one about 100 people gathered in a nearby park. Center’s flagship programs is the St. Charles READER SURVEY RESULTS child living at home. “The community has been behind it, sim- Jewish Family Network, a series of offer- “Some people have felt that they are the ilar to everything else we have experienced ings designed to serve all members of the of our readers purchased from only Jews in the county,” Rabbi Landa said. since we have been here,” Rabbi Landa said. young family, individually and collectively. our advertisers in the past 90 days. “It is really wild. So, we have recognized the “We have been blown away about how well For more information, visit: www.JewishSt- challenge and need to get out in the commu- everything has been received.” Charles.org. For advertising nity and let them know, you’re not alone.” The festival will highlight a message of For more information and to secure tick- 636-379-1775 “The city is excited and pleased to host optimism and positivity, as taught by the ets for the St. Charles Jewish Festival, visit: [email protected] the first annual St. Charles Jewish Festival,” Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, www.JewishStCharles.org/Festival.

HBA awards program winners announced The Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri Marketing & Advertising Awardees (HBA) announced the winners of its annual HBA Awards Program • Best Design Center, Builder Member – Fischer & Frichtel on July 22 at a ceremony at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Homes The HBA Awards Program honors excellence in the home build- • Best New Floor Plan, 1.5 Story, Above 2,500 sq. ft. – McKelvey ing industry and is divided into three categories: Homes of the Year, Homes for The Larkspur Marketing & Advertising and Personal Achievement. Please see the • Best YouTube Commercial, Builder Member – McKelvey next page for a list of winners. Homes The HBA Awards Program was judged by HBA members of Geor- • Best Print Ad, Builder Member – McKelvey Homes gia and Greater Austin, as well as members of the Building Industry • Best Specialty Marketing, Associate Member – Berkshire Association of San Diego. Hathaway Home Services - Select Properties - The Boehmer Team The following HBA members and member companies were • Best Website, Associate Member – Second Mile Service Com- awarded for their achievements in 2020: pany for www.PurePest.com • Homes of the Year Awardees • Best Website, Builder Member – Lombardo Homes for www. • Display Home of the Year, Single Family Detached, Small LombardoHomes.com Builder, 2,700-3,299 sq. ft. – McKelvey Homes for The LaSalle • Best Social Media Campaign, Associate Member – Metro at Inverness Lighting • Multifamily Project of the Year – Fischer & Frichtel Homes • Best Overall Marketing Campaign, Builder Member – Fisch- for Montclair Crossing Townhomes er & Frichtel Homes • Custom Home of the Year – Hibbs Homes • Most Advanced Home of the Year – Compass Design Build • Outdoor Living Space of the Year, Custom, Associate Mem- Personal Achievement Awardees ber – Heartlands Building Company • Rookie Salesperson of the Year – Steven Bonfanti, McKelvey • Remodeling Project of the Year, Kitchen, $75-100,000 Budget Homes – Liston Design Build • New Home Community Salesperson of the Year – Lisa Har- • Remodeling Project of the Year, Kitchen, $100-125,000 Bud- ris, McBride Homes get – Liston Design Build • New Home Community Sales Manager of the Year – Gia Lin- • Remodeling Project of the Year, Bathroom, $100-125,000 ville, McKelvey Homes Budget – Mosby Building Arts • New Home Community Sales Team of the Year – Tina Bock • Remodeling Project of the Year, Miscellaneous Project, $75- and Josh Mueller, Fischer Homes 100,000 Budget – Liston Design Build • Highest Closer, Number of Sold Units – Lisa Harris, McBride • Remodeling Project of the Year, Aging in Place, $100-125,000 Homes Budget – Compass Design Build • Highest Closer, Dollar Volume – Lisa Harris, McBride Homes • Remodeling Project of the Year, Overall Redesign, $225- • Construction Manager of the Year – Ryan Barnoski, Fischer 250,000 Budget – Liston Design Build Homes • Staging Project of the Year, Single Family Detached Display • Marketing Director of the Year – Gia Linville, McKelvey Home, Sales Price Under $499,999 – FLAIR Home Stagings Homes & Displays • Online Sales Professional of the Year – Kim Kelly, Fischer & • Staging Project of the Year, Single Family Detached Display Frichtel Homes Home, Sales Price $500,000+ – FLAIR Home Stagings & Dis- • Real Estate Sales Manager/Agent of the Year – Berkshire Ha- plays thaway Home Services - Select Properties - The Boehmer • Staging Project of the Year, Spec Home, $2,500-5,000 Staging Team Budget – FLAIR Home Stagings & Displays • Mortgage Professional of the Year – Jeff Griege, Paramount • Staging Project of the Year, Spec Home, $5,000-7,500 Staging Bank Budget – FLAIR Home Stagings & Displays • Mortgage Company of the Year – Groundwork Mortgage www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 4, 2021 Around Town 3 Eagle Project donates blankets to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis was recently the lucky recipient of fleece blankets made by Zachariah Alrash- di. He chose to make the blankets as part of his Eagle Project. Zachariah saved money from his summer job to pay for the materials. He then enlisted the help from family, friends and Pack 853 and 854 to help make the blankets. As his mom, Jennifer, described, “The packs are the Cub Scouts. He decided to teach the Cub Scouts how to do this while fulfilling his Eagle Scout.” When asked why he chose SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, the answer was simple. He decided on this project and chose this hospital because that is where his grandma spent a lot of her final moments. His grandma was always cold, but she became increas- ingly sensitive to heated blankets as she got sicker. One night, Zachariah saw his grandma struggling and asked his mom what he could do to help her. Jennifer recalls, “That night we went home. He had his old Spi- derman blanket I made him years ago out of fleece. He said, ‘This isn’t heavy and it’s warm.’ The next night we went up (to the hos- pital) and he put it on her. She never complained all night and said it was so soft.” In total, 15 people helped make Zachariah’s project a reality. The donation included 60 blankets – 18 sized for small infants Submitted photo and toddlers and 42 for adults. Because of Zachariah, many pa- Zachariah Alrashdi (far right) stands with employees in the emergency room at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis to present tients will be able to enjoy these cozy, colorful blankets. donated blankets.

Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to [email protected]. BeerSauce Shop to present its 2021 Annual Chili Cook-off and Beer Fest

Come enjoy deep flavors with all-you-can-eat-and-drink sam- ples of competition chilies and premium craft beer provided by local breweries and BBQ joints. All attendees are dubbed Peo- ples-Choice Judges and cast their vote on the next Flavor Fest win- ner! “Additional Chili-Cookoff contestants accepted,” co-founder and Sauce Guy Rick Duree explains. “If you and your friends want to enter the cook-off to see how your home flavors match up with the professionals, sign-up at BeerSauce Shop and we’ll get you a competitor number.” The competition awards cash prizes for both the First Place Peo- ples-Choice and First Place Judges-Choice. “The chili is going to be the best in the county, guaranteed,” Du- ree predicts. Attendees will enjoy bottomless chili and beer from more than 15 breweries. Entrants are being finalized, but previous support- ing breweries included: Melvin, Odell, Heavy Riff, Six Mile Bridge, Good News, Petrichor, Sudwerk, MO Beer Co and many more. As it’s the Halloween season and BeerSauce Shop adorns a mid-century modern theme, attendees will enjoy black-and-white 50’s horror films (rated-PG) playing on loop on the shop’s several TV’s. The BeerSauce Chili Cook-Off and Beer Fest will be held at their shop at 318 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, in St Peters on Oct. 24 from 12 – 3 p.m. All-you-can-eat-and-drink gen admin tickets are $35 and are available at BeerSauce Shop, their Facebook event page, and via this link https://beer-sauce.shoplightspeed.com/chili-taster-ticket. html For more information, please visit us at www.BeerSauceShop. com, or email [email protected]

FACEBOOK.COM/MYCNEWS 4 Around Town August 4, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com St. Charles County Mosquito Control asks residents to help ‘block the bite’

Mosquitoes can be both a nuisance and a health concern, as their bites may spread diseases to people and their pets. Working together, St. Charles County residents and the Division of En- vironmental Health and Protection’s Mosquito Control program staff can reduce the risk of expo- sure to disease-carrying mosquitoes. “St. Charles County’s Submitted photo Mosquito Control pro- gram is most successful when residents partici- Suggested precautions for St. Charles County pate in tandem with our efforts,” says Seth Otto residents V, Mosquito Control Program Coordinator. “It In addition to efforts by the Mosquito Control takes a joint commitment to prevent mosqui- program, residents are asked to take actions to to-borne illnesses. If residents do their part to minimize exposure and protect themselves and protect themselves and our community by using their families. To help “Block the Bite,” program insect repellent when outdoors and eliminating staff recommends that individuals: breeding grounds around homes, our program • Use insect repellent when outdoors. can be more focused and effective in controlling Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, the population of disease-carrying pests.” IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus are proven to provide protection when used St. Charles County’s Mosquito Control Pro- according to manufacturer’s recommen- gram dations. When also using sunscreen, The Mosquito Control staff utilizes a process apply the sunscreen first, let it dry, and called Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to then apply repellent. create the most effective and efficient control of • Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts mosquito populations around St. Charles Coun- and long pants when in traditional mos- ty. Using IPM, staff monitors for larval and adult quito habitat such as wooded areas or insect activity, sets traps to test for the presence tall grass. of different species and the diseases they may • Drain areas around the home that may carry, applies specific treatment where need- hold water for five days or longer. Com- ed and educates on the most effective methods mon sites include clogged gutters, pool for protecting the public. When applying treat- covers, potted plant, bird baths and tire ment, the priority is placed on targeting larvae swings. to prevent their development into adults — as • Check screens for damage to prevent this method has been determined to be the most entry into the home. effective, most environmentally friendly and • Dispose of old tires or other debris from most cost-effective. The Mosquito Control staff the yard. also performs targeted spraying in areas where a high population of disease-carrying or nuisance Suggestions to protect pets mosquitoes is observed. Pet owners must also do their part to protect The Division of Environmental Health and their animals from mosquito-borne illness: Protection contracts with several St. Charles • Consult with a veterinarian about be- County municipalities to control mosquito pop- ginning a heartworm control program. ulations. Residents who live in unincorporated • Purchase insect control products specif- St. Charles County or within the city limits of ically designed for animals and follow Augusta, Cottleville, Flint Hill, Lake Saint Lou- manufacturer’s recommendations for is, Portage des Sioux, St. Paul, Weldon Spring, application. Never put human insect re- Weldon Spring Heights and Wentzville should pellent on animals. use the CitizenServe online portal at sccmo.org/ • Contact your veterinarian if the ani- mosquito to notify staff of potential mosquito mal displays uncommon behaviors af- breeding grounds or to request treatment. Those ter possible exposure to insects, such as who wish to add their address to a “No Spray” stiffness or joint pain, loss of appetite, list can call 636-949-1800. Residents living with- difficulty breathing, vomiting or diar- in the city limits of Dardenne Prairie, O’Fallon, rhea, fever or unexplained fatigue. St. Charles and St. Peters should contact their re- For more information about mosquito be- spective city halls for treatment concerns. havior, control and prevention tips, and disease www.ofallon.mo.us/business-map risks, visit sccmo.org/AboutMosquitoes. www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 4, 2021 Around Town 5 Missouri’s vaccine incentive program promotes MO ABLE as an option for Missourians with disabilities The Department of Health and Senior Services ABLE Program allows individuals with disabilities and working to ensure people with disabilities, who are (DHSS) recently rolled out the new MO VIP Program, their families to save up to $15,000 per year, tax-free, some of the most vulnerable individuals and at highest the state’s vaccine incentive program that rewards without losing federal benefits like Medicaid and SSI. risk of illness and even death of COVID-19, are priori- those Missourians who have chosen or will choose to Eligible expenses include housing, transportation, ed- tized in our state’s plan and receive the same incentives receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Starting this month, ucation, and medical expenses. as all Missourians,” said Sara Hart Weir, Special Advi- DHSS will partner with the Missouri Lottery to draw “MO ABLE is a useful tool for Missourians with dis- sor for Disability Services and Co-Chair of the Missou- 180 winners in each of five randomized drawings who abilities to save for the future – especially if they are ri Advisory Committee on Equitable COVID Vaccine will win either $10,000 cash or $10,000 towards an ed- a MO VIP winner,” Missouri State Treasurer and MO Distribution. ucation savings account. In total, the state will award ABLE Administrator Scott Fitzpatrick said. “I am hap- MO ABLE, an extension of the 529 Program, was 900 individuals throughout the incentive program. py to work with DHSS to highlight this important pro- established in 2017 in Missouri to offer investment “MO ABLE provides a great platform for individ- gram as a way to ensure those with disabilities are able accounts to eligible individuals with disabilities by the uals with disabilities to participate in our state’s new to participate in the incentive program without the risk Missouri State Treasurer’s Office. ABLE Accounts are incentive program. Vaccination is the most effective of losing necessary benefits if and when they choose to made possible by the federal Stephen Beck Jr., Achiev- and long-lasting tool for protection from this infec- be vaccinated.” ing a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act, and allow tion. DHSS continues to encourage anyone age 12 “We are excited to promote the MO ABLE Program, individuals with disabilities to save and invest money and up, with or without a disability, to get vaccinated through the leadership of the State Treasurer’s office, as without losing eligibility for certain public benefits against COVID-19,” said DHSS Acting Director Rob- a great tool to offer incentives for people with disabili- programs, like Medicaid or SSI. ert Knodell. ties to access the COVID-19 vaccine. As a long-stand- To learn more about the MO VIP Program, please Missourians with disabilities who access feder- ing champion for the National ABLE Program and visit: www.MOStopsCovid.com/win al-needs based benefits are subject to limitations on the Co-Chair of the Missouri Advisory Committee on To learn more about the MO ABLE Program, please how much they can earn and save. The successful MO Equitable COVID Vaccine Distribution, we have been visit: www.moable.com

12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition registration open Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce registration is open for the 12th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition for high school students in the bi-state St. Louis Metropolitan area. There are no fees to participate or register. This year the Preliminary Round and Semi-final Round of the competition will be back live on stage at various theatres in 636•947•1100 the St. Louis area. www.laAnkestcharlesretirement.com Independent Living Students will be vying for scholarships, special awards, prizes, and Assisted Living Community and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the Finals on the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage. This event showcases the most talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts. • Contestants must be enrolled in the ninth, 10th, 11th or Currently running a move in special! 12th grade in the 2021-2022 school year at a high school/ home school within a 50-mile radius from the St. Louis Offering tours 7 days a week. Gateway Arch. Give us a call today! • Acts may be solo or a group up to six. • Performing arts categories include vocalists, dancers, in- strumentalists, and specialty acts. • Acts may perform original or published material. Come see what Lake St. Charles • High school students can respond to the “Call for Entries” can offer for you! and register on-line at www.foxpacf.org. Judges for the Preliminary and Semi-final rounds are arts pro- • Several floor plans to choose from fessionals from the St. Louis region who are asked to give each act constructive, verbal feedback following each performance. The • All inclusive packages Finalists will compete on the Fabulous Fox stage. Past Finalists have performed on tour with “Hamilton,” on • Gorgeous views of our 14 acre NBC’s “The Voice,” “American Idol,” in The Muny, at the Sheldon grounds Concert Hall, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, at Gateway Grizzlies Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, and other area fes- • Fresh and homemade meals with tivals. a variety of options Students placing first, second and third will win college schol- arships. Contestants who advance to the Semi-final Round will • Daily activities 7 days a week - be eligible for special awards, cash prizes, and scholarships. All participants are eligible for restricted scholarships from select during the day and evenings! colleges and universities. Finalists will also be provided unique performance opportunities within the St. Louis area arranged by 636.647.1100 FPACF and by request. A complete list of prizes and opportuni- ties is available at www.foxpacf.org. www.lakestcharlesretirement.comwww.lakestcharlesretirement.com Register online at https://www.foxpacf.org/programs/teen-tal- 45 Honey Locust Lane | St. Charles, MO 63303 ent-competition/. 6 Business August 4, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com 1:00 - 3:00 PM Cuivre River Electric Cooperative distributes $7.7 VETERINARY Bear’s Bar MOBILE CLINIC Hwy P (next to Mannino’s) | Flint Hill million in capital credit refunds this year Tue. August 10 Rabies (1 Year) ...... $12 Foristell Fastlane Rabies (3 Year) ...... $20 3166 Vet Mem Pkwy | Foristell Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) is ownership equity. Credits are allocated after St. Charles Co. License ...... $6 Wed. August 11 returning $7.7 million of capital credits to its the close of a fiscal year if funds remain after (Not Neutered or Spayed) ...... $12 The Coop 5055 Hwy 94 | Orchard Farm members this year. all expenses for providing electric services have DHPP (Dog Vacc) ...... $20 Thurs. August 12 This year’s refunds include a portion of the been met. Member capital is used in place of RCP (Cat Vacc) ...... $20 Charlies Farm & Home Heartworm Test ...... $28 1583 W. Pearce Blvd | Wentzville cooperative’s 1997 and 1998 and 2020 margins. commercial loans to make infrastructure im- Fri. & Sat. August 13 & 14 “Returning any excess margins to our mem- provements and lower borrowing expenses and Pete Pratte DVM - Lake St. Louis Animal Care - 636.625.4647 www.vetmobileclinic.com bers is a part of the cooperative difference,” said operational costs. General Manager/CEO Doug Tracy. The amount of each member's refund is based The majority of current members will receive on a formula determined by the quantity and a check or a credit to their account, to be mailed/ cost of kilowatt-hours (kwhs) purchased annu- posted around the end of July. The total number ally. Counting this year, since 1976, CREC will of active and inactive members who will receive have returned almost $118 million to current a refund is about 65,000. Members with refunds and former members. of less than $25 or with a 30-day past-due bal- For any questions about capital credits, please ance will not receive a check. These refunds will call 800-392-3709, or visit cuivre.com/capital- be posted as energy bill credits to their account. credits. Capital credits, similar to profit margins in other businesses, represent CREC members’

Organization raises more than $21,000 for charitable arms

The Travelers Protective Association bish, Jr. from Virginia was elected as vice (TPA) recently held its 131st national con- president. Four directors were elected to vention at the Ameristar Casino Resort the national board of directors, including Spa in St. Charles. Seventy-eight voting Tom Davis from Kentucky, Julie Kupper delegates representing 17 divisions locat- from Texas, Alfred Moore from Louisiana ed throughout the country attended the and Wayne Wentworth from Michigan. three-day conference. “This year’s convention was a wonderful An auction and reception raised more celebration of our organization’s accom- than $17,000 for the TPA Hearing Trust, plishments over the past year,” said the formerly known as the Scholarship Trust TPA’s Chief Administrative Officer Albert for the Hearing Impaired. More than M. Shoemaker, Jr. “I am overwhelmed $4,000 was also raised for the Homer T. with the amount of support and generosi- Wilson fund, which provides emergency ty we received as we strive to improve the financial aid designated for indigent mem- quality of life for others, and the commu- bers, widows, widowers and orphans. nities we live in.” The association’s national election was For more information on TPA and how held, Elwood Reed from Missouri was to join, visit our website at www.tpahq.org elected as president and Carlyle Wim- or call headquarters at 636-724-2227.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE and RESEARCH CENTER 4132 Keaton Crossing Blvd., Ste. 201 | O’Fallon, MO 63368 www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 4, 2021 School 7 Plackemeier DAB Memorial Scholarship awarded to two Duchesne students NOW HIRING

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The 2021-2022 Mel Plackemeier DAB Memo- Booster (DAB) President Jason Boschert ’98, rial Scholarships for dedication to and partici- Jill (Plackemeier) Tune ’83, Kathy (Plackemei- pation at Duchesne High School were awarded er) Schmidt ’88 and DHS Athletic Director Paul to seniors Emma Araujo and Trevor Saguto, Boschert ’77. who are pictured here with Duchesne Athletic

Timberland graduate receives national FBLA Recognition

Students from Timberland High School competed at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference held July 1-2 virtually this year due to the pandem- ic. Recent Timberland graduate Margret Pilkinton won seventh place in the Graph- ic Design event at the conference. Students in this event were hired as graphic designers to create materials for a new professional sports team. Multiple designs were required as well as present- ing the designs and strategies to multiple judges. Timberland had eight students compete in varying events. “The students had so much competition from the best in the country. This is tru- ly an honor to win a place at the National Level in FBLA. We are very proud,” shared Kellie Trussell, Timberland FBLA sponsor. With over 12,000 participants online, Photo courtesy Wentzville School District the National Conference connects middle Recent Timberland graduate Margret Pilkinton won seventh place in the school, high school, and collegiate level Graphic Design event at the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta students through competitive events, lead- Lambda (FBLA-PBL) National Leadership Conference held July 1-2 virtually ership sessions, networking, and gives stu- this year due to the pandemic dents the opportunity to win awards. FBLA competitive events prepare students for successful careers in business by providing pursuing business careers. FBLA’s mission is to opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a bring business and education together in a pos- workforce-simulated competitive environment. itive working relationship through innovative www.treesbywoodys.net FBLA is a professional association for students leadership and career development programs. 8 What’s Happening August 4, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com

Mondays: Seasoned eye carvers at Webster Park across from the Fam- Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting Take Notice . . . meeting ily Arena. This is a class that is taught 7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Cen- Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at nationally to manage arthritis and to tre Board Room at 2299 Technology The events listed in this section are the latest updates as the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center prevent falls. For more information Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636- of press time, please check with individual sites for the at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro call 636-949-3372. 379-2505. most up to date cancellations and reschedule info. Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ meeting the Alzheimer’s Association Male EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ Candlelighters Women in Recov- Caregiver Experience charter.net. ery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The group meets on third Tuesday of Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Aug 7: Petting zoo and pony rides Mondays: Optimist Club meet- Mondays: Choral Arts Singers (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn Alzheimer’s Chapter Office at 9370 Ol- Holy Cross Lutheran Church will be ings practice left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the ive Blvd. For more information about hosting a petting zoo and pony rides The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Opti- Choral Arts Singers resume practice corner with Bryan Road. Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the for the community. The event will be mist Club meets on the second and on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfigu- Male Caregiver Experience, please held at the church located at 8945 Vet- fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 ration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake Tuesdays: Cribbage Club call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 erans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www. from 9 to 11 a.m. Animals present will Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more in- singers are welcome. Auditions are not at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. alz.org/stl. Registration is requested include: a mini-donkey, goats, sheep, formation contact Ed Jurotich at 314- required. See www.concertarts.org. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to before the first meeting. a mini-pig, rabbits, ducks, turtles, and 560-1868. two ponies to ride. The event is free to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more infor- Mondays: St. Charles County mation. Tuesdays: Social club for widows the public. Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensi- Council of the Blind meetings and widowers bly Aug. 7-8: Youth orchestra audi- Business meetings are held on the first Tuesdays: Seniors group On the first and third Tuesday of each Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Please join us on the third Tuesday of month a social club for widows and tions Monday of each month unless other- meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s The St. Charles County Youth Or- wise specified. Currently, during the a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We gathering for senior adults. There will United Church of Christ at Fifth and chestra will audition music students COVID pandemic, meetings are held meet at Memorial Hall in Blanch- be lunch (no charge), cards and bin- Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the on Aug. 7 and Aug 8 to be placed in via conference call, starting at 6:45 pm. ette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. go (no charge), community program first Tuesday there are refreshments one of three ensembles. The orchestra For more information, contact Beverly Charles. For more information contact referrals, occasional health and well- and on the third Tuesday there is ei- accepts all levels of string, wind, brass, Kaskadden at 636-561-6947. Joyce at 636-206-5306. ness presentations and clergy available ther a speaker or entertainment. The and percussion. Audition require- upon request. The event takes place at group also goes to breakfast, lunch and ments and excerpts are on the website. Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensi- Church of the Transfiguration at1860 dinner monthly, and has a pot luck The orchestra rehearses on Saturdays Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. bly Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Lou- starting in September and has a pro- Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrota- dinner each month. TOPS meet every Monday at Holy is. For more information call 636-561- gram that will allow students to par- ry.org. Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Vet- 8951. ticipate in both school marching band Tuesdays: Monthly veterans cof- erans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. and orchestra. For more information, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri- fee Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting please email [email protected] days: Fitness First Exercise Class Veterans from all branches of service beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more in- The St. Charles Optimist Club meets or visit www.sccyo.org. 9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion are invited to the Wentzville Green formation please call Linda Wilcox at Tuesdays at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentz- Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn 636-447-9056. For more information contact Jack Aug. 24: Blood drive ville. 314-369-6521. Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tues- Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@ Wentzville United Methodist Church day of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Mondays: Parent support group att.net. and Faith United Church of Christ Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway Come meet with fellow veterans who Wentzville are sponsoring an Ameri- St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge parent support group meets every served our country and share your ex- can Red Cross Blood Drive at Wentz- from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Tuesdays: Cribbage ville United Methodist Church at Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Looking for an evening out? Come perience. Methodist Church at 801 First Cap- Thursdays, and would love to have any 725 Wall Street in Wentzville from 2 player, regardless of skill level, to join and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. Questions, please call 636- itol Dr. in St. Charles. For informa- at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memori- Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Con- tion and directions, please contact in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if 327-6377. Appointments are needed. al Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and nection Recovery Support Group the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email you are interested in playing on Mon- Schedule online or call 1-800-RED awards with semiannual tournaments. If you have mental health concerns [email protected]. day or Thursday morning. CROSS. https://www.redcrossblood. ACC sanctioned. For more informa- and need support, please come on the BILY is a program of self-help for par- org/give.html/donation-time Note: tion contact Dee at 636-233-8032. third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. ents of troubled children (all ages). We Mondays: American Legion Post donate blood and get a free four- at Grace United Church of Christ at are not professionals, but parents help- 388 Meets month subscription to Apple Music. Tuesdays: Diabetes support 8326 Mexico Rd. in St. Peters. ing each other. The meetings are free Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, group Sept. 11: Social dance to attend. 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-219- A diabetes support group meets on the Tuesdays: NAMI St. Louis Family Celebrate America Social Dance spon- fourth Tuesday of each month except Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Con 0553. Support Group sored by Knights of Columbus La- November and December from 6:30 - If you have a family member or friend nection Recovery Support Group dies Auxiliary #2273 takes place from 7:30 p.m. at 400 Medical Plaza, Suite who is having mental health concerns If you have mental health concerns Mondays: Measurement Mon- 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie 102 in Lake St. Louis. A new speaker there is a support group for you. It and need support, please come on Hall (K.C. Hall) at 2199 Post Road in days: each month. Questions? Call Amanda meets on the third Tuesday of each Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens Unit- 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Dardenne Prairie. For tickets contact Meyer at 636-625-5447. month at 7 p.m. at Grace United ed Church of Christ at 1703 Old High- Health Deparment in the Upper Lev- Shirley Boyer at 314-795-5577 or Lisa Church of Christ at 8326 Mexico Rd. Newman at 314-566-0725. way 94 South in St. Charles. el Conference room. Measurement Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. in St. Peters. Mondays is a family-friendly breast- Charles Sept. 25: Craft fair Mondays: Alcoholics Anony- feeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are 12:05 p.m. at Ginghams Homestyle Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyteri- Tri County Citizens Advisory Board to mous Restaurant, 1566 Country Clcub Plaza Probation and Parole, Probation and If you want to drink, that’s your busi- breastfeeding or interested in breast- an Church Basketball feeding. The group is supported by Drive, in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a glob- 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Cen- Parole District 17, Missouri Depart- ness. If you want to stop, we can help. al organization of volunteers dedicated ment of Correction invites you to their Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636- the St Charles County WIC program ter, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne so there will be information about the to improving the world one child and Prairie. Open to high school and adult eighth annual Christmas in September 970-0013. one community at a time. The group Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 program available at each meeting. men. Each meeting will be a little differ- is looking for new members who want Mid Rivers Mall Drive from 9 a.m. to Mondays: Cottleville Weldon to better our community and help its ent than the last. There will be baby Tuesdays: Central Missouri Rail- 3 p.m. Crafters are needed for more Spring Kiwanis Club youth. If you are interested in making information please contact Esther An- weigh-ins, introductions, games, inter- road Association meeting Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis active education, group conversation, a positive impact in St. Charles for gelos at [email protected] or 636- Club meets the first Monday of the generations to come, please come for This unique organization is for rail- and even snacks. 441-0329 or 314-477-5096. month at noon at The Breakfast Club, lunch. For more information call 636- road modelers, railfans, photographers 991 Waterbury Falls Dr., O’Fallon, 206-2483. You can also visit http://st- and railroad retirees with layouts in O, Sept. 25 Walk To End Alzheimer’s MO 63368. New club looking for Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai charleskiwanis.com. HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meet- St Charles County new members who want to better our Chi for arthritis class ings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren- Walk To End Alzheimer’s St Charles community. Contact Christy at 314- Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by ton Masonic Lodge. For more info call County registration begins at 8 a.m. at 583-0538. O’Fallon Family YMCA St Charles Community College. Regis- the city of St. Charles Parks and Rec- 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. reation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. our Facebook page. ter earlier at alz.org/sccwalk. No sewing experience required. www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • August 4, 2021 What’s Happening 9

Tuesdays: Cancer support group Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Thursdays: Lions Club meeting Every Thursday: Active Older meeting location can be found on Cancer Companions Support Group Sensibly (TOPS) Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Facebook at (https://www.facebook. is a support group for any cancer pa- Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every the second Thursday of the month at Family YMCA com/groups/472022532983525) al- tient in treatment or post treatment, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Unit- Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in 10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free ternately it can be requested from the their caregiver and their loved ones ed Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy for members. Bring a favorite snack to FSV coordinator at (d.yarolimek@sb- that meets on the second Tuesday of St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alex- share. Anybody welcome. cglobal.net). Hoffenlich sehen wir uns each month at Dardenne Presbyteri- non-profit weight-loss organization ander at 314-258-1069 for more infor- irgendwann. Bis dann, bleib gesund.! an Church at 7400 South Outer 364 in that supports its members in attaining mation. 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexan- Alles gute! Dardenne Prairie at 7 p.m. in the par- their goal weight. There is no cost for der Chapter #242 Order of the Every Friday: Moms Play Group lor. Registration is not required. 10am at LSL Community Association, the first meeting. All are welcome. Thursdays: TOPS meeting Eastern Star Meetings 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tues- gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., every Thursday in room 21 at The Charles. day of the month at Sunrise Method- tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk United Methodist Church of Wentz- com. ist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Ridge. For more information, contact ville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 3rd Thursday of each month: Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry the Lake St. Louis Community Associ- Vietnam Veterans of America not meet in August or November. ation at 636-625-8276. more information call 314-650-1014. 3-8pm VFW Post 2866. 66 VFW Lane. Chapter 458 meetings Call Bill Sams, 636.724.9612. Tuesdays: St. Charles American Thursdays: O’Fallon Rotary 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd Wednesdays: Charity Bingo in St. Peters. Legion Post 312 spaghetti dinner. 6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Club meetings Fridays: Bingo 5pm, St. Charles American Legion O’Fallon Rotary Club meets from 7:30 The American Legion Post 312, locat- Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636- - 8:30 a.m. at Rendezvous Café & Wine ed at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the 272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org. Bar at 217 S. Main St. in O’Fallon ev- Club meetings hosts bingo, every Friday night. This month. $6 per person. For more infor- ery Thursday. Visitors are always wel- St. Charles County Lions Club meets is a non-smoking hall with games second and fourth Thursday of each mation call Post 312 at 636-947-7666. Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. come. For more information, call Pres- starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in progressive bingo games per night. See Charles County Family YMCA ident, Lisa Muncy at 636-240-0912. St. Charles. New members welcome. more at www.alpost312mo.org Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tai Chi 6-6:55pm Any level. Info: 636-928- at the St. Charles County Family 1928. Thursdays: Optimist Club meet- Fridays: Frühschoppen Stam- Every Saturday: Chess YMCA ings The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on mtisch Verein (FSV) 9-12 at Middendor-Kredell Library on 10:15-11:15 a.m. No experience neces- Wednesdays: Hope & Healing The last Friday of every month the the second and fourth Thursday of Hwy K. sary. 636-928-1928. 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Frühschoppen Stammtisch Verein each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in (FSV) meets at 11 a.m. at a designated Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. Every Saturday: Veterans Learn Tuesdays and Thursdays: Get Fit Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednes- location within St Charles County. Wir For more information, contact Cyndy- guitar for FREE Exercise Classes day of the month. Unique service of treffen uns auf ein Bier (und vielleicht Schwab at 636-544-0102. 9:30am in Historic St. Charles. Info: 9-10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of music, worship, and prayer for those in spät Frühstück oder früh Mittages- Bill Dennis at 314.479.5750. Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314- need of hope and healing. sen) und geniessen ein Gespräch auf 369-6521. Thursdays: Lions Club meetings Deutsch. At present we do not have a St. Charles Lions Club meets every sec- Wednesdays: St. Charles Area specific Stammlokal. The FSV Month Wood Carvers ond and fourth Thursday of the month Wednesdays: Food pantry at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at SUDOKU answers from page F-1 CROSSWORD answers from page F-4 Food pantry open Wednesdays to the Charles. Contact Art for more info at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cor- 636-441-1831. New members are wel- Central School Road, St. Charles, Mis- nerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever come. Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods souri on the first and third Wednes- other necessities. day of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check 3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Gar- the club web site: www.stcharlesarea- den Society Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Meets third Thursday of the month, Wood Carvers woodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Meetings are held from 6:30 – 8:30 Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgarden- p.m. at the Hollenbeck Middle School society.org; at 4555 Central School Road in St. Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Charles. Visitors are always welcome. Sensibly For more information visit http:// Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every 3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish of America Chapter 458 Meeting or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran 7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd charter.net. Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. in St. Peters. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit Those who served in any branch be- Get your event or good news published in Wednesdays: Marine Corps weight-loss organization that supports tween 1962 and 1975 are welcome. League meeting its members in attaining their goal Community News: weight. There is no cost for the first On the first Wednesday of each month Every Thursday: Dardenne Pres- meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins the St. Charles County Marine Corps byterian Church Quilters email your information in calendar and article formats begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at League meets at Pezold Banquet Cen- 9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian to [email protected] 636-541-2263 for further information. ter, 5701 Hwy N, in Cottleville at 7:00 Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen Dardenne Prairie. are welcome. For more information Thursdays: St. Charles Rotary Members do hand quilting to quilts visit www.stcharlesmarine.org. Club Meeting of any size for donation that is given St. Charles Rotary Club meets at noon to various church supported charities. WHERE CAN YOU GET ? Wednesdays: Women’s fishing at The Moose Lodge at 2705 Veterans No experience is necessary to join the Memorial Pkwy. In St Charles. Mem- group. For more information, contact Pick up a club bers and guests are welcome for lunch, Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753. Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass leadership development and to gain club has monthly meetings the first a better insight into our community. Wednesday of every month at JJ’s 1st and 3rd Thursday: Kiwanis www.stcharlesrotary.org. Restaurant at 1215 S. Duchesne Dr. in Club of O’Fallon at all 35 St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any Meets at JJ’s Restaurant, 200 Fort Zum- Dierbergs & Schnucks fishing level please come and check out Thursdays: American Legion walt Square in O’Fallon at 12 noon our women-only fishing club. meeting Info: www.ofkiwanis.com. stores in St. Charles On the first Thursday of each month, County and North and Wednesdays: Crossroads Crib- American Legion Post 323 meets at Every Thursday: Rotary Club bage Club 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall meeting Northwest at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentz- Meets at 1380 Boone St., at 12 p.m. in 7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 ville. For more information call 636- Troy. 636-528-8379. South Main St. in O’Fallon. We wel- St. Louis County 327-6060. come existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org OR READ US ONLINE AT MYCNEWS.COM 10 Sports August 4, 2021 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com Sports you see with Gary B . . . Hoots playoffs start Thursday *In a quad meet on March 7 with Illinois State, The O’Fallon Hoots are Northern Illinois and Central Michigan, they reg- members of the Prospect istered a 49.100 on bars, which tied the program Baseball League, playing record previously set in 2018. in the West-Prairie Land *The Lions entered the MIC Championships as division and began play in five-time consecutive winners and took home the O’Fallon at their home field title for a sixth-consecutive season, compiling a CarShield in May 2020 af- season-best 195.575 where in that score included ter relocating from Hannibal, Missouri a season-high 49.150 on floor. After winning the first half of the season the *Hard work results in high achievements club qualified for the playoffs that will take place Thursday, Aug. 5. Men golfers earn Presidents Special Recogni- The Divisional Championship Round consists tion at UMSL of one winner-take-all game between the winners The University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf of the first half, the Hoots and the division’s sec- team was one of 11 NCAA Division II schools na- ond-half winner, the Cape Catfish. tionwide to earn Presidents Special Recognition Thursday will decide if the team moves on to the status by the Golf Coaches Association of Ameri- second round of the playoffs or goes home. ca (GCAA). *The long season comes down to one game The Tritons recorded one of the highest GPAs in www.jewishstcharles.org the nation this past academic year, posting a 3.51. Women gymnasts finish champions at Linden- This marks the second straight year and the third wood time in the last four years that UMSL has earned Lindenwood University’s gym- Presidents Special Recognition and is the eighth nastics team saw continued suc- straight year the program has been honored for its cess in 2021, winning the MIC academic success by the GCAA. Conference Championship for a Schools across all three NCAA divisions, the sixth-consecutive season. The Li- NAIA and NJCAA submitted GPA’s of 3.0 or ons had a very strong vault squad this season, as above to earn the association’s Academic Team they ranked 27th nationally. The success on vault Award, with 74 of those schools earning Presi- helped Kyndall Baze, Aleah Leman, and Courtney dents Special Recognition Honors, finishing with Mitchell reach the Morgantown Regional with a team GPA of 3.5 and above. each finishing in the top 20 in the vault compe- UMSL also earned the Team Academic All- tition. GLVC award and had nine student-athletes earn *The Lions opened the season at Texas Woman’s individual Academic All-GLVC accolades. in a tri-meet with Southeast Missouri State where *Hit the books hard and the ball far they earned the top spot. The Lions top score of the meet came on vault as Leman paced the Lions scoring a 9.850. *Lindenwood opened the home slate in a dual Gary Baute, a St. Louis na- meet with Texas Woman’s on Jan. 31 as they set a tive, may be educated in busi- season-high in three of the four events during the ness but he lives and breathes meet on the way to the team’s third-highest score sports. As a fan or an athlete, of the season. Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports pro- *On Feb. 26, Lindenwood traveled to Norman, gram on KFNS, emceed the Oklahoma for a quad meet with the University River City Rascals’ inaugural of Denver and Texas Woman’s University. In the season, among many other meet, Leman set a career-high on vault, scoring a activities. I am currently host- ing a Health show on 97.1 9.925, finishing in a tie for second in the event as FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www. the Dekalb, Illinois product would go onto to earn PrimeTimeSTL.com. It broadcasts Saturday nights MIC Performance of the Week honors. at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9. www.mycnews.com • Community News • August 4, 2021 Feature F-1 Recipe: An Easy-To-Make Summer Sweet – SUDOKU – Fill in the blank squares in the grid, making sure that every row, When it’s beyond hot out- column and 3-by-3 box includes all the digits 1 through 9. 3-Ingredient side and the kids are beg- Strawberry Ice Cream ging for a delicious afternoon Servings: 4-6 to know where to turn. 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‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

Moore on Life By Cindy Moore HOT BUYS

ACROSS 50. Lump of stuff 22. Breathing matter 1. Sail support 52. *18th Amendment, 23. C in CNN 5. *Percentage of alcohol, a.k.a. ____ Act 24. Stray cat’s home acr. 55. Assemblage of 25. Plunder 8. Cheesy sandwich members 26. *Fermented honey and 12. Oil, in Italy 56. D’Artagnan’s weapon water 13. What refugees do 57. Freight horse cart 27. Formed a curve 14. Noble one 59. “It’s Always ____ in 28. “Fahrenheit 9/11” 15. *Moscow ____ Philadelphia” documentary director It’s hot here. I offered some assistance – to the wife not him! Are How hot is it you ask? So hot I had to go to Hobby you kidding?! 16. Wrinkly fruit 60. Wooden pegs 29. Go in Lobby and stand in their Christmas aisle just to cool “Sir, there’s a really good sock sale on the other end 17. Cereal killer 61. *Margarita garnish 32. *Straight from the off. After a few minutes of leaning next to Frosty the of the store right next to the bait and tackle section 18. *Non-alcoholic cocktail 62. Lend a hand bottle Snowman, I bought a blanket to ward off the shivers; which is offering two-for-one on sinkers and jigs.” 20. Elementary particle 63. *Not sweet 33. Make a blunder very good marketing ploy Lobby. His eyes popped open wide as he spun around to 21. Old and feeble 64. Sun rising direction 36. *One appeal of happy Apparently July is the month to bring out the head towards the imaginary fishing sector. 22. American cuckoo hour Christmas decorations. After cooling down I wasn’t “You might want to get a cart first!” I yelled point- 23. ____ tunnel 38. About or concerning, quite ready to leave and face the outdoor heat so I ing to the front of the store. 26. Create a misnomer DOWN archaic wandered around. I ran into a man with a dazed look He nodded and gave me the thumbs up. That 1. May honoree in his eye. He seemed confused. would give his wife a few more minutes of peace. 30. *Tap choice 40. “____ Milk?” 2. Homecoming guest “Hi there. Do you need help?” I asked. “You look I turned to leave when I heard another man asking 31. Tooth cover 41. Knights’ breastplates a bit lost.” his wife what she intended to do with the gigantic 34. A wedge in golf, e.g. 3. Farmer’s storage type 44. Dorothy’s sleeping aid “Yes actually, I’m looking for the sock aisle. My wife gold seashell she had loaded into her basket. 35. Wesley Snipes’ 1998 4. Steel on a work boot 46. Conifer attribute told me to pick up a pair while she looks around.” I sensed the husband would be wearing the ceram- movie 5. Relating to aquarium 48. Deep sleep I laughed, “Sorry. This is more of a craft store. I ic shell over his skull if I didn’t intervene. 37. Notable time scum 49. Lament for the dead think you need…” I stopped myself midsentence. Oh I pointed in the direction of the non-existent fish- 38. Fancy neckwear 6. Misrepresent 50. ____hub food snap! I thought. The ol’ bait and switch trick. Send ing area and said, “Two-for-one lures and bobbers in 7. Bride screen the husband off on a wild goose chase while the wife the fishing aisle. Sale only lasts another twenty min- 39. Denim innovator takeout service shops unimpeded by his constant questions, “Do you utes.” 40. *Beer ____, or 8. *Often served dirty, pl. 51. Solitary really need that?” or “How much longer are you go- We high fived as he dashed away. We ladies do biergarten 9. Cogito ____ sum 52. Hawk or peddle ing to take?” what we have to do. 42. Before, archaic 10. Rumpelstiltskin’s 53. Toreador Song from 43. Particular marking on a weaver “Carmen,” e.g. 11. *Half whiskey, half Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines butterfly 54. River obstructions and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: some- 45. Neuter in language, absinthe cocktail 55. Geological Society of one who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public 13. Pointless restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find inher e.g. America neighbor’s bird feeder. 47. Red Cross bed 14. Chili con carne legumes 58. Thus far The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opin- 48. Île de la Cité river 19. Between 10 and Queen ion of the owners or staff of Community News. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9