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Submitted photo The New Melle Community Passion Play is held at the New Melle Sports and Recreation complex, 4700 Hwy Z, New Melle, MO 63385 on March 28 at 7 pm, March 29 at 2 and 4:30 pm, April 4 at 7, and April 5 at 2 and 4:30 pm. Admission is free, and seating is on a first-come first-seated basis.

The New Melle Community Passion Play is presenting its 40th-anniversary production celebrating Easter By Brett Auten It’s a small community that pulls off a grand production. The New Melle Community Passion Play is presenting its 40th-anniversary production the last weekend of March and the first weekend of April. It is a musical drama depicting the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry, including his death and resurrection. For the past four decades, cast and crew from all walks of life join together to create this vivid telling of Rodger Strader’s “Then Came Sunday.” At the heart of the production is Paul Mittler, the director, and narrator, who was one of the original actors to play Jesus. His son,

Adam, has now taken the reins in the role. The rest of the cast comes from throughout the area, from every denomination, to sing and act in this true passion project. “In a way, (the play) has become my main spirituality center,” Mittler said. “The teachings it has portrayed have been very important in my life. God has answered a few of my prayers and this is my way of paying him back.” The Passion Play has grown to become a must-see Easter event and is held at the New Melle Sports and Recreation complex at 4700 Hwy Z in New Melle on March 28 at 7 p.m., March 29 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., April 4 at 7 p.m., and April 5 at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, and seating is

on a first-come first-seated basis. What donation money that does come to the production, it is used to purchase spotlights, sound equipment and staging. The play began as a labor of love by Mariam and Gene Steward and has now been embraced by Mittler, Donna Curdt and the many who are involved in the production as well as those who return every year to watch the portrayal. The volunteer actors, singers and people behind the scenes bring a new twist and different talents each year, breathing fresh life into the production. The ability to be flexible and multi-tasking is a key component in being a member of the team and in putSee ’PASSION’ page 2

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‘PASSION’ from cover ting on the production. Oftentimes characters are playing multiple roles, switching into different costumes during the play. And on more than one occasion, there have been four generations of family on one stage. “It comes down to the wire every year,” Mittler said. “There will be a former cast member in the audience and we’re like, ‘we need you in costume.’ And they do it with a smile on their face.” Ideally, Mittler and, company would like to have 50-to-60 members to help flush out the cast. The level of commitment to keep this non-denominational production thriv-

ing for 40 years is heartening. Actors and singers, who dabble in the craft at best, trickle in from all over including Lincoln, Warren, and St. Charles counties and as far away as House Springs and Elsberry. “It has changed a little over the years,” Mittler said. “We have had some good local support and some who come a pretty good distance to support or come to be with us.” For groups or more information call 636-634-1150, email at nmpassion@ gmail.com or check out the Facebook at New Melle Community Passion Play.

St. Charles County recognizes eateries for food safety excellence To recognize outstanding efforts for food safety, sanitation and employee education by licensed food providers, the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection is pleased to present its annual 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Awards. The following nine establishments are receiving the award for excellence in 2019: • Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar – 2921 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles • Centerpointe Hospital – 4801 Weldon Spring Parkway, Weldon Spring • Grotto Grill – 5074 Highway P, Flint Hill • Potbelly Sandwich Shop – 1950 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers – 7821 Highway N, Dardenne Prairie • Ruma’s Deli – 1500 Elm Street, St. Charles • Stefanina’s Pizzeria & Restaurant – 3002 Winghaven Boulevard, O’Fallon

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Stone Soup Cottage – 5809 Highway N, Cottleville • Tequila Mexican Restaurant – 2641 Muegge Road, St. Charles “During routine inspections on several occasions throughout the year, the 2019 24 Carrot Gold Food Safety Excellence Award recipients demonstrated that they place a high value on the well-being of their customers through consistently good practices by their employees,” Division Director Ryan Tilley says. “Far too often, we only hear about food providers in a negative light for low-quality service and/or poor conditions. Our 24 Carrot facilities — both this year’s winners and previous recipients — are shining examples that hard work and care for customers pays off.” To be nominated for this award, a facility must possess a valid St. Charles County Food Establishment Permit and be in good standing with the Department of Public Health. Winners cannot have critical inspection violations within the year

or accumulate more than six non-critical violations — a remarkable accomplishment considering that inspections occur with no advanced notice for the establishments. In addition, a food safety certification class must be completed by at least 90 percent of the facility’s managers. To view the entire list of award winners since 2007, please visit sccmo.org/24Carrot. The division’s five Environmental Public Health specialists conduct regular inspections of the more than 1,900 St. Charles County-licensed permanent, mobile and temporary food service providers. Inspections are based on a starting score of 100, with points deducted for various violations. To help customers discover establishments’ food service ratings, the department displays inspection information on its website, sccmo.org/Food, and requires establishments to post their most recent inspections in a prominent location as a part of the Food Code.

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St. Charles County Ambulance district deputy chief named to ‘40 Under 40’ list Over the past 12 months alone, St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD) Deputy Chief of Operations Craig Boschert has managed EMS response amid historic flooding, developed staffing plans to address unprecedented call volume growth, and helped spearhead the development of a peer support program to assist paramedics after challenging calls. He is a versatile, capable leader, and this week, was named to the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) inaugural Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40 class. The rising leaders recognized by the AAA were selected for their significant contributions to their organization, community and emergency medical services (EMS) industry. Boschert is the sole professional from the state of Missouri to achieve the honor. “Seeing my name among this group of talented individuals is humbling; many who were honored are driving cutting-edge initiatives within the field,” said Boschert. “I share the honor with our team of paramedics and support staff – their tireless dedication is what enables us to achieve excellence.” Boschert began his career with SCCAD nearly two decades ago as a volunteer EMT, providing care to neighbors in the rural communities of Portage Des Sioux and Orchard Farm. He opted to turn his desire of help-

ing others into a career, attaining his paramedic license and joining the SCCAD team full-time in 2002. Through the years, he proved himself a strong clinician and staunch patient advocate. He earned a promotion to Battalion Chief in 2008 – a position that enabled him to mentor others. Boschert’s 2016 promotion to deputy chief came at a pivotal time in the district’s history. Call volume was rising steadily, and it was apparent that stations and ambulances would need to be added over the coming years to keep response times short amid the growth. Boschert was charged with developing a 10year operation plan for the district, and with assistance from his team, created a robust operations framework that is in use today. As a senior leader, Boschert never loses sight of the fact that employees are an organization’s greatest resource. In recent years, the effects of post-traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma among first responders have been well-documented. Boschert has been an instrumental part of ushering in a new era for the district, working closely with crews after challenging calls to ensure they have the resources they need. Most recently, he worked with his team to create a peer support program that launched just a few weeks ago.

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Photo courtesy St. Charles County Ambulance District St. Charles County Ambulance District Deputy Chief of Operations Craig Boschert was named to the American Ambulance Association’s (AAA) inaugural Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40 class.

Though his workload is substantial, Boschert makes time to give back to the community. Most notably, he’s engaged in the St. Charles County CAPS program, hosting groups of high school students interested in health careers to provide an extensive overview of the industry. Students leave his sessions with a new outlook on EMS, and several eventually enrolled in the district’s EMT training course. “Craig is the kind of capable leader every organization strives to attract and retain. Every decision he makes is guided by the district’s mission and vision, and because of his efforts, we’re well-positioned to manage the ever-increasing demand for service in our community,” said SCCAD Chief Taz Meyer.

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St. Charles Optimist Club installs officers for 2019-2020 The Optimist Club of St. Charles recently installed officers for the new “Optimist Year” which began on Oct. 1. The Optimist Club focuses on being a “friend of youth” and plans events, activities and fund raisers to support the youth of the St. Charles region. This year’s officers were installed at the Annual Installation Banquet at Pio’s Restaurant. Being a service club focused on youth, the club is always interested in adding new members who wish to support the youth of St. Charles. For more information about the club – purpose, activities, events and membership – visit https://scoptimists. weebly.com/.

Submitted photo Pictured (front row, from left) are Officers: Dave Borgmeyer (treasurer), Bob Beckman (Vice President), Steve Harker (President), Ellen Parker (Secretary) and Fred McGinley (President -Elect), and (back row, from left) Board Members: Carl Sandstedt, Dale Westby, Mike Ebert, Mary Krogmeier, Gerry Prinster and Roger Deppe.

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Yuppy Puppy and The Pet Doctor celebrate construction with groundbreaking ceremony

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Jessica Cooke, owner of the Yuppy Puppy and Dr. Marcy Hammerle, owner of The Pet Doctor celebrated the future home of both businesses with a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 14. Joining Cooke and Hammerle were family, friends and staff of both the Yuppy Puppy and The Pet Doctor, city of Cottleville Mayor Jim Hennessey and representatives from the board of aldermen along with board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. At their new Hwy. N location, in the heart of Cottleville, the Yuppy Puppy and The Pet Doctor will offer the same fantastic services you can

find at their current location in WingHaven – grooming, spa services, boarding, along with a larger area for their day care and training facilities at the Yuppy Puppy while the Pet Doctor will still provide your pet with preventative care, advanced diagnostics and treatment options, alternative care such as chiropractic care and pain management and physical rehabilitation options. For more information on their new construction, estimated grand opening or the current services both businesses provide, please contact The Yuppy Puppy at 636-625-0030 or The Pet Doctor at 636-561-9122.

SSM Health partners with the Megan Meier Foundation to award three scholarships SSM Health and the Megan Meier Foundation awarded $1,000 college scholarships to three high school seniors from St. Louis and St. Charles counties. These students have strived to “be the change” in their own schools and communities and, like the Foundation, work to support and inspire actions to end bullying, cyberbullying, and suicide. SSM Health and MMF were honored to award the scholarships to three deserving high school seniors – Taylor Friend (Affton High School), Ashton Mandrell (Fort Zumwalt South High School), and Erin Sammelmann (Fort Zumwalt South High School). All three students exemplify the foundation’s maxim that “Change Starts with Me” and have taken initiative to address the issue of bullying in their schools and communities. This year, the Megan Meier Foundation awarded these scholarships in partnership with SSM Health. The award ceremony was held on Feb. 19 at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles. Tina Meier, Executive Director of the Megan Meier Foundation, and SSM Health Psychiatric Specialist Dr. Lawrence F. Kuhn, spoke to attendees about the importance of the Foundation’s mission and the complexities of mental illness and behavioral well-being. The Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship hon-

Submitted photo SSM Health and MMF were honored to award the scholarships to three deserving high school seniors – Taylor Friend (Affton High School), Ashton Mandrell (Fort Zumwalt South High School), and Erin Sammelmann (Fort Zumwalt South High School).

ors the life of Megan Taylor Meier, who took her own life following a cruel cyberbullying hoax. In the United States alone, approximately 13 million children are bullied each year, and 160,000 students stay home from school every day due to bullying. MMF works to reduce this number through programs that educate youth on topics of digital footprints, stereotypes, empathy and leadership.

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FHSD named to Tenth Annual AP District Honor Roll The College Board has again honored Francis Howell School District with placement on the Tenth Annual AP District Honor Roll. FHSD is one of only seven school districts in Missouri and one of only 250 in North America to achieve this distinction. To be included on the Tenth Annual Honor Roll, the district had to increase the number of students participating in the Advanced Placement Program (AP) while also maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on an AP Exam. Reaching these goals indicates that FHSD is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for Advanced Placement. This is the sixth time that FHSD has been named to the prestigious list. “We know that rigorous courses help prepare students for their post-high school goals,” said FHSD Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nathan Hoven. “Because of that, the district is always striving to enroll more students in AP and other challenging classes. Being named to the AP Honor Roll is a direct result of these efforts. We know that our students are capable of rising to

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course more meaningful for those students and their families.” In 2019, more than 4,000 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, or both, and/or consideration in the admissions process. Inclusion in the Tenth Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data, from 2017 to 2019, looking at 38 AP Exams, including world language and culture. The complete Tenth Annual AP District Honor Roll can be found on the College Board website.

Eight Zumwalt seniors advance to National Merit Scholarship Finalists Eight Fort Zumwalt School District seniors are among the top scorers on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) taken by more than 1 million high school juniors at more than 22,000 high schools across the nation. This spring, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will award about $35 million to roughly 8,000 graduating high school seniors. National Merit Finalists East High Carly Bambrick North High William Ohms Anna Wyman South High Satya Datla West High Lauren Baetje Dylan Bradshaw Vanessa Onuoha Ashwin Prayaga

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS March 5-7: Theater production

The Liberty High School Theatre Department will present Jonathan Lynn’s “Clue: On Stage” on March 5, 6, and 7. The comedy will be performed at 7 p.m. each evening in the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for students and tickets will be available at the door.

March 6-7: Theater production

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6 and 7 at 7 p.m. Adapted from the book by Louisa May Alcott, the all-student cast and crew will perform in the Lutheran High School Commons, located at 5100 Mexico Road in St. Peters. Tickets may be purchased at the door each evening; admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

March 9-11: Theater auditions

Center Stage Theatre is holding a casting call for “The Giver” at St. Charles Community College. There are two adult roles for women, three adult roles for men and five roles portraying child that may be cast using children or students/performers who can play a role younger than their physical age. There CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

will also be an ensemble to portray members of the community. Auditions are Monday, March 9, and Tuesday, March 10. All auditions are in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building, Room 110. Callbacks–by invitation only–will be held at 7 p.m. on March 11. Performance dates are April 22-26. Auditions are open to the community and will be one-on-one with the director in five-minute time slots. Participants should prepare a one-minute dramatic contemporary monologue. The monologue does not need to be memorized but you should be familiar enough with the material that you can look up while delivering it. A copy of the script is available at the SCC library. Sign up for an audition at https://www. signupgenius.com/go/Giver. For more information, contact Amy Scheers at 636-922-8721 or ascheers@stchas.edu.

March 12-14: Theater production

The Holt High School Theatre Department will present Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace” on March 12, 13, and 14. The performance will be held at the C.H. Jones Auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students when purchased online; tickets are available at the door for $8 for adults and $6 for students.

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March 13: Middle school trivia night

Middle-school students, father your friends for a night of trivia at St. Dominic High School. The event runs from 7 - 9:45 p.m. in the SDHS Fallon Family Center. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic’s performing arts programs. Register online at www.stdominichs.org/trivia.

March 14: Trivia night

Enjoy an evening of trivia at St. Dominic High School’s 2020 PALS Trivia Night. The doors to St. Dominic’s Fallon Family Center open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic’s performing arts programs. Register online at www.stdominichs.org/trivia. www.seniorcorps.gov

March 14: Trivia night

St. Charles County Historical Society Trivia Night takes place at St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Center at 3rd and 1st Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Price is $160 for table of eight or $20 per person. Reserve by calling SCCHS at 636-946-9828 or go to www. scchs.org.

March 17: Genealogy program

Focus on Genealogy free program titled “Google Search Secrets Revealed” takes place at the Kathryn Linnemann Library at Elm and Duchesne in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Come see how you can take your genealogical searching to the next level. The presenter is Patti Dickherber. a present member of the St. Charles County Historical Society Board, as well as an active member of several Lineage Societies. The program is free and open to the public. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the library at 636-723-0232 or going to www.youranswerplace.org.

March 21: Quilt social

Spring Fling Quilt Social will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish at Dardenne Prairie. Doors open at 10 a.m. and bingo begins at noon. Lunch is available for purchase.

March 22: Brass concert

For an evening of fun with brass, come see, hear, and enjoy the Saint Louis Brass at Zion Lutheran Church at 3866 Old Hwy 94 in St. Charles at 3 p.m. The Saint Louis Brass will perform a great variety of selections featuring music from their CD “Pops Music of the Americas” and from several other CDs plus their DVD. Tickets may be purchased at the church office prior to the event and at the door on the day of the performance. General admission ticket prices are $10; free admission for children five and under. For more information and directions, log on to www.zionharvester.org or contact Mark Thoelke, Director of Worship and Music at 636-441-7425.

March 26: Dinner theatre

A one-of-a-kind dinner theatre experience will take place as the Crusader Players present “Guys and Dolls.” Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the Fallon Family Center, followed by curtain at 7 p.m. in the Amy Dickherber Performing Arts Center. Reservations required. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic’s performing arts programs. Register online at www. stdominichs.org/dinnertheatre.

March 29: Breakfast and blood drive

The Knights of Columbus at St. Robert Bellarmine Church at 1424 First Capitol Drive South in St. Charles will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes: made to order omelets, pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, juice, milk and coffee. Cost for adults is $8, for children six to 11 is $4 and children five and under are free. In addition a blood drive will be held at the same time as the breakfast. Those who donate blood that day will receive a free breakfast. For additional information please call 636-946-6799.

April 3: Art exhibition

St. Charles Community College will host the MFA Invitational Art Exhibit, featuring art created by Masters of Fine Arts students from Washington University, Southern Illinois, Fontbonne University, University of Missouri and Missouri State University. A variety of media and styles will be represented. The exhibit will run through April 3 in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A free reception is open to the public and will take place from 6-8 p.m. March 25. For more information contact Brian D. Smith at 636-922-8575 or bsmith@ stchas.edu.

April 4: Bowling fundraiser

The Tri County Advisory Board is holding the 21st annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at

5:30 p.m., bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler. For more information call Esther Angelos at 636-4410329 or Melinda Oliver at 636-9403333 x240.

April 4: Trivia night

The Collector Car Trivia Night, hosted by the Archway Oldsmobile Club, will be held at the American Legion 312 at 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles. Trivia begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Price is $160 per table of eight or $20 per person. Benefiting the St. Louis Honor Flight Program and Animal Welfare, the evening is packed with old car trivia and other facts, plus 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and door prizes, and a prize for the winning team. For more information or to reserve your table, please call 314-825-2980, or email olsonrsa@gmail.com. Make checks payable to the Archway Olds Club, 350 Ashfari Drive, Florissant, MO 63034.

April 16: Gala fundraiser

Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) will hold its 13th Annual Behind the Mask Gala at 6 p.m. The event will be held at Bogey Hills Country Club located at 1120 Country Club Rd. in St. Charles. The black tie optional evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live music by Vote for Pedro. Proceeds will benefit the non-profits’ employment facilities and programs for adults with disabilities. Tickets are $150 per person and $1,400 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets, visit https:// one.bidpal.net/bcigala2020/welcome.

April 20-22: Used book sale

The St. Charles Community College library will host the 27th Annual SCC Library Book Sale from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. April 20-22. The sale will be held in the Paul and Helen Schnare Library, located in the Learning Resource Center on the SCC campus, at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Both fiction and non-fiction materials will be available for purchase. Books will be sold for $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardbacks. The library is still accepting donations of used books. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new materials for the SCC library. For more information, contact Theresa Flett at 636-922-8620 or tflett@stchas. edu.

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 314-5601868.

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 636206-5306.

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Notice is hereby given that the Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held in the County of St. Charles on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 as certified to this office by the participating entities of St. Charles County. The ballot for the Election shall be in substantially the following form.

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001 Kampville St. Charles Christian Church, 3337 Rue Royale, St. Charles, MO 63301 004 Orchard Farm Orchard Farm Fire Hall, 5045 Hwy. 94 North, St. Charles, MO 63301 005 Rivers St. Francis of Assisi School, 1360 Farnham St., Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373 014 Lincoln St. John United Church of Christ, 405 South Fifth St., St. Charles, MO 63301 015 Washington St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303 016 Montclair The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 021 Truman St. Charles County Association of Realtors, 110 Point West Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301 022 Cheshire St. Charles D.D.R.B., 1025 Country Club Road, St. Charles, MO 63303 024 Wilshire Hope Lutheran Church, 1975 Old Hwy. 94 South, St. Charles, MO 63303 025 Shirewood Gould Community Bldg./Wapelhorst Park, 1875 Muegge Rd., St. Charles 63303 028 Treetop St. Charles First Baptist Church, 2701 Muegge Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 031 Sibley Presbyterian Church, 131 Gamble St., St. Charles, MO 63301 033 Canary Good Shepherd Church of Christ, 3115 W. Elm St., St. Charles, MO 63301 034 McNair St. Charles West High School, 3601 Droste Road, St. Charles, MO 63301 036 Sun Lake American Legion Post #312, 2500 Raymond Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 041 Government Memorial Hall Blanchette Park, 1900 West Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 043 Marina Orchard Farm School District Admin. Office, 3489 Boschertown Road, St. Charles, MO 63301 045 Mamelle Orchard Farm School District Admin. Office, 3489 Boschertown Road, St. Charles, MO 63301 047 Covilli Knights of Columbus Bldg. #823, 20 Westbury Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 051 St. Cletus Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Dr., St. Charles, MO 63301 054 Coverdell Mount Zion Baptist Church, 2100 W. Randolph St., St. Charles, MO 63301 056 Edgewood Kathryn Lineman Libray, 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 057 Hanover Faith United Methodist Church, 2950 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301 062 Adams Christview Christian Church, 64 Terri Ln., St. Charles, MO 63301 063 St. Andrews St. Charles West High School, 3601 Droste Rd., St. Charles, MO 63301 071 Fairways St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303 080 Heritage The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 083 Woodcliff Barnwell Middle School, 1035 Jungs Station Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 084 Harvester Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Dr., St. Charles, MO 63304 085 Sycamore Waypoint Church, 4075 S. Old Hwy. 94, St. Charles, MO 63304 086 Arlington Harvester Christian Church, 2950 Kings Crossing, St. Charles, MO 63303 087 River Bend Harvester Christian Church (Worship Lobby), 2950 Kings Crossing, St. Charles, MO 63303 091 Katy Trail Jungs Station Baptist Church, 1120 Jungs Station Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 100 McClay Calvary Temple, 3930 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 101 Graybridge Fairmount Elementary School, 1725 Thoele Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 102 Tanglewood Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 103 Cave Springs Brookdale St. Peters, 363 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 104 Hi Point McClay Branch Library, 2760 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63303 106 Spencer Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 907 Jungermann Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 107 Oak Creek St. Peters City Hall (Meeting Room C), 1 City Centre Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376 111 Woodstream St. Charles Elks Lodge #690, 560 St. Peters Howell Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 113 Briarhill Harvester Church of the Nazarene, 3115 McClay Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 121 St. Mary’s St. Peters Senior Center, 108 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 122 Mid Rivers St. Peters Elementary School, 400 McMenamy Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 124 Rabbit Run First Baptist Church of St. Peters, 3533 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 126 Meadow Valley Calvary Church, 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 128 Fairmount Joachim & Ann Care Services, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 129 Parkwood Hollenbeck Middle School, 4555 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 130 Lakes Joachim & Ann Care Services, 4116 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 131 Shadow Creek Spencer Road Branch Library, 427 Spencer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 132 Country Hill DuBray Middle School, 100 DuBray Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 139 Discovery Ft. Zumwalt South High School, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 140 Laura Hills Veterans of Foreign War Post 5077, 8500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 143 All Saints Ft. Zumwalt South High School, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 144 Fox Ft. Zumwalt South High School, 8050 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376 145 Salt Lick Gateway Church, 250 Salt Lick Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 146 St. Jude St. Charles Community College, College Center Bldg., 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO 63376 147 Cottleville Cottleville City Hall, 5490 Fifth St., St. Charles, MO 63304 148 Winds Mid Rivers Seventh Day Adventist Church, 600 Salt Lick Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 149 Sunny Hill Grace Community Chapel, 7661 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376

150 Timberwood Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 151 Glengate Fort Zumwalt West High School, 1251 Turtle Creek Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 152 Woodglen Francis Howell Middle School, 825 O’Fallon Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304 153 Aspen Grace United Church of Christ of O’Fallon, 8326 Mexico Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 154 Wheatfield Knights of Columbus Bldg. - Cottleville, 5701 Hwy. N, St. Charles, MO 63304 155 Green Forest St. Charles Community College, College Center Bldg., 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO 63376 156 Oaks Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 66 Oak Valley Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 157 Patriot Fort Zumwalt West High School, 1251 Turtle Creek Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 159 Hillcrest Community of Christ Church, 2790 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 160 Harmony O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 161 Montbrook O’Fallon City Hall, 100 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 162 Elks Cornerstone United Methodist, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave., O’Fallon, MO 63366 163 Civic Krekel Civic Center, 305 Civic Park Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366 165 St. Paul St. Paul Knights of Columbus, 1270 Church St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 166 Mount Hope Mount Hope School, 1099 Mount Hope Ln., O’Fallon, MO 63366 167 Morningside Deer Run Branch Library, 1300 N. Main St., O’Fallon, MO 63366 169 Highgrove St. Barnabus Catholic Church, 1400 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366 170 Starbuck Emge Elementary School, 250 Fallon Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63368 173 Turtle Creek First Baptist Church of O’Fallon, 8750 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 180 Quail Ridge Park, 560 Interstate Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385 181 Community Wentzville Community Club, 500 W. Main St., Wentzville, MO 63385 182 Evergreen Heritage Intermediate School, 601 Carr St., Wentzville, MO 63385 183 Foristell Foristell City Hall, 121 Mulberry St., Foristell, MO 63348 184 Flint Hill Knights of Columbus - Flint Hill, 2061 Grothe Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 185 Josephville St. Joseph’s School, 1410 Josephville Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 186 Twin Oaks Wentzville Christian Church, 1507 Hwy. Z, Wentzville, MO 63385 187 Fairview Progress Park Banquet Center, 968 Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385 189 Pioneer St. Gianna Catholic Church, 450 East Hwy N, Wentzville, MO 63385 190 Peine Wentzville City Hall, 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385 193 Delmar Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63366 194 Amber Meadows Morning Star Church, 1600 Feise Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63368 196 Phoenix Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon, MO 63368 197 Feise Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Church, 7701 Hwy. N, O’Fallon, MO 63368 198 Cedar Corporate Parkway Branch Library, 1200 Corporate Parkway, Wentzville, MO 63385 199 Regatta Bay First Baptist Church of Lake St. Louis, 2230 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 200 Normandy Chapel of the Lake, 11000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 202 Ridgepoint Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 203 Fieldcrest Immaculate Conception of Dardenne Church, 7701 Hwy. N, O’Fallon, MO 63368 205 Bayfield Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 206 Monticello Monticello Club House, 2 Dunmore Circle, O’Fallon, MO 63366 207 Carriage Hills Park Place Senior Living, 2002 Boardwalk Commerce Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 208 Twin Chimneys Twin Chimneys Elementary School, 7396 Twin Chimneys Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368 210 Freymuth National Equestrian Center, 6880 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 211 Summerset Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, O’Fallon, MO 63368 212 Canvas Cove Ostmann Elementary School, 200 Meriwether Lewis Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 213 Bryan Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 214 Hawk Ridge Liberty High School, 2275 Sommers Road, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 215 Coachman City Light Baptist Church, 3400 State Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368 217 Keystone O’Day Park Lodge, 1000 O’Day Park Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63368 218 Duvall Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 S. Outer 364, O’Fallon, MO 63368 219 Westfield John Weldon Elementary School, 7370 Weldon Spring Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63368 220 Pitman Castlio Elementary School, 1020 Dingledine Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 221 Weldon Spring Messiah Lutheran Church, 5911 S. Hwy. 94, Weldon Spring, MO 63304 222 New Melle Daniel Boone Elementary School, 201 W. Hwy. D, Wentzville, MO 63385 225 Augusta Christ Lutheran Church, 123 Church Rd., Augusta, MO 63332 226 Hopewell Hopewell Baptist Church, 1140 E. Hwy. N, Wentzville, MO 63385 continued on pg. 9

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227 Whitmoor 228 Shoshone 229 Callaway 230 Claybrook 231 Wolfrum 234 Windcastle

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 945 Wolfrum Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304 New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1580 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Friedens Peace United Church of Christ, 3560 Mill St., New Melle, MO 63365 Bethesda Baptist Church, 4700 Central School Rd., St Charles, MO 63304 Mary Emily Bryan Middle School, 605 Independence Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 Kisker Branch Library, 1000 Kisker Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304

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Sports you see with Gary B... Lindenwood extents baseball winning streak The No. 17 Lindenwood baseball team (10-1) swept Truman State in Saturday’s doubleheader at Lou Brock Sports Complex in St. Charles. The Lions defeated the Bulldogs by scores of 11-5 and 4-3, respectively to extend their winning streak to nine games. GAME ONE LEADERS • Mitchell Krebs (2-for-3, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 2B, 1 BB) • Bryce Beckmann (2-for-3, 3 R, 4 SB) • Kolby Schulte (1-for-4, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 2B GAME TWO LEADERS • Bryce Beckman (2-for-5, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 3B, 1 SB) • Beau Collier (3-for-4) • Jacob Thompson (7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 K) *Great ride Ambush get back on winning way The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The team defeated the Kansas City Comets 5-4 Sunday afternoon at the friendly confines of the Family Arena. This game advanced the Ambush to 9-11 on the season good for sixth place in the division. Starting the game with high energy and dynamic passing, the Ambush finished the first quarter with a 2-1 lead. Starting off the contest at 3:11 into the game, Duduca powered a rebound off of goalkeeper Nicolau Neto into the back of the net to bring the Ambush to a 1-0 lead. After the Comets tied the game, in retaliation, Stefan St. Louis pulled Neto into a one-on-one situation and then crossed to Wil Nyamsi for an open goal shot to place the Ambush back into the lead at 2-1.

The second quarter was a battle for possession with neither team advancing on the scoreboard. Coming back after the half, the Ambush advanced to a 3-1 lead when JT Thomas buried a shot just to the right of Neto off of a pass from Lucas Almeida. At 9:24 in the third quarter, Ambush player Jonatan Santos was sent to the penalty box after a blue card was issued for boarding. This marked the third blue card of the game, all to the Ambush, with Paulo receiving the first two warnings earlier in the match. Both teams picked up momentum in the fourth quarter advancing the score to 5-4 in favor of the Ambush. The score advanced to that after the 1:13, the Comets narrowed the gap to 3-2 when Robert Palmer scored from within the box. Shortly after, JT Thomas executed a shot with the assist from Mike Scharf to pull away at a 4-2 lead. Mirko Sandivari responded by ricocheting the ball off of the glass and the inside of the goal post to bring the Comets closer at a 4-3 tally. Closing the gap entirely at 4-4, Lucas Rodriguez placed a low shot into the bottom right of the goal. The Ambush took back control of the lead when Santos bested the goalkeeper off of a rolling assist from Paulo to finalize the game at 5-4. The next home game is Friday, March 13 at 7:35 p.m. against the Milwaukee Wave. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Start of a winning streak Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, and is currently hosting a Health show on 97.1 FM, ‘Prime Time Health’ www.PrimeTimeSTL.com It broadcasts Saturday nights at 8 and Sunday mornings at 9.

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Red Raspberry Crush: 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen red raspberries Tarts: 1 1/2 cups Red Raspberry Crush 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 package (two 9-inch crusts) refrigerated pie crust Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons reserved raspberry juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla sprinkles (optional) Directions: To make Red Raspberry Crush: Thaw raspberries on countertop at room temperature 30 minutes. Using rolling pin, gently mash raspberries in sealed bag. To make tarts: Heat oven to 425 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place strainer over medium bowl; strain Red Raspberry Crush 10-15 minutes, allowing raspberry juice to fall into bowl. Reserve raspberry juice for glaze. In medium bowl, combine drained Red Raspberry Crush and cornstarch; mix to combine.

Roll out both pie crusts into rectangular shapes and cut each into eight 2 1/2-by-4-inch rectangular pieces. Place rectangular pieces on prepared baking sheet. Add 1-2 tablespoons Red Raspberry Crush to center of each piece and top each with second rectangular piece. Use fork to crimp edges of dough. Bake 10 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Remove pastries from oven and allow to cool completely. To make glaze: In medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, reserved raspberry juice and vanilla. Drizzle glaze on cooled pastries and garnish with sprinkles, if desired.

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Katherine Johnson of ‘Hidden Figures’ fame passes away at Age 101

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.

hen Neil Arming from human computers to those strong and Buzz made of circuits and wires, Vaughan Aldrin landed on the moon in 1969, created an opportunity for herself by it was a momentous accomplishment. learning FORTRAN, one of the early Eight years earlier, John F. Kennedy computer languages. The on-screen set a goal of landing men on the lunar version of Vaughan is shown teaching surface and work began in earnest, esherself how to program and earning a pecially in St. Louis. The McDonnell promotion in the process. Aircraft Corporation (MAC) created For decades, the title “Hidden Figspace capsules used in the Mercury ures” truly applied to Katherine Johnand Gemini programs that helped asson, Dorothy Vaughan and aerospace tronauts gain skills needed to reach engineer Mary Jackson. In the film, the moon by Kennedy’s deadline. Janelle Monáe played Jackson, who Mathematician Katherine Johnworked on the Supersonic Pressure son, who passed away recently at age Tunnel that was used to study strong 101, also was an invaluable part of the forces. Her boss encouraged her to Photo courtesy Bigstock space race. One of the subjects of the get additional training so that she Katherine Johnson (center) with Caroline Waterlow and Ezra Edelman at the 89th 2016 movie “Hidden Figures,” John- Annual Academy Awards in 2017. could become an aerospace engineer. son’s work helped make Alan ShepShe needed to take courses at an allherd’s 1961 sub-orbital flight possible. Her cian’s struggles to do her job. She also dealt white high school; however, and had to fight calculations also helped John Glenn return with discrimination because of her race. Not for the right to take the necessary classes. safely to Earth in Friendship 7. Before Arm- allowed to use a nearby “Whites Only” reOn the surface, “Hidden Figures” is a strong made his “giant leap,” Johnson worked stroom, the movie showed Johnson rushing brilliant, engaging film that contains an Oson the math needed to get the lunar lander across the Langley Research Center campus car-nominated performance by Octavia on the moon. Spencer. At a time when STEM (Science, to find a bathroom. The early trailers for “Hidden Figures” Johnson and her brilliant female colleagues Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) were a bit misleading, though, making the were referred to as “computers,” doing their education is highly important, Katherine story appear to be a broad comedy instead of calculations with slide rulers, pencils and Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jacka tribute to the women who helped the space papers. Dorothy Vaughan, played by Octa- son are figures that continue to inspire young race. Taraji P. Henson played Johnson in the via Spencer in “Hidden Figures,” was one of people to follow their dreams. film and focused on the brilliant mathemati- Johnson’s colleagues. When NASA was mov-

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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.

By Cindy Moore

Moore On Life

t’s three months into the year and I’ve long ago kicked my New Year’s resolution to the curb. Yeah, my diet. That ain’t gonna happen. But maybe I can still play catch up and at least try to eat better. I know, how about a delicious nutritious salad instead of a fatty fatso burger? So I went to the store and loaded up on greens….lots and lots of healthy greeny greens. But then something weird happened. Lettuce got recalled. Seriously? I had bought so many packages of the stuff that I received a personal ring-a-ling. Me: “Hello.” Caller: “Hello, Mrs. Moore?” “Maybe? Who wants to know?” “This is the government.” “Oh good, because I’ve got issues. You dirty thieves are wasting all my tax dollars and furthermore, you’re too big, fat and bloated. You need lettuce!” “Actually, this is the FDA and coincidentally that it what I need to talk to you about, your recent large purchase.” “What? Is there a new lettuce tax now?” “No actually, there’s been a recall. You need to dispose of it immediately.” “Or what?” “You’ll contract E. coli.” “Ugh. Okay. Is anything safe right now?” “Not really: salmonella’s in chicken; listeria’s in dairy; you can get botulism from raw honey or unsafely canned products; norovirus is out there in salads and sandwiches and of course, there’s hepatitis A in fish.” “Fine, I’ll just go out and get a greasy burger.”

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“Mad cow disease.” “Geez, it sounds like I might as well pack up and get the heck out of Dodge.” “Wouldn’t advise it.” “Why not?” “Coronavirus.” “Dang! Well then, what am I going to eat? I’ll starve!” “I suggest something that never, ever gets recalled…chocolate.” 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. Unfathomably deep chasm 6. Lawyer group 9. Factoid 13. Non-flat area 14. Loquacious person’s gift 15. Member of clergy 16. Kitty sounds 17. Mesozoic one 18. All thumbs 19. *Who’s Pieces? 21. *Life ____ 23. Comic book cry 24. Evening in Roma 25. Boar’s mate 28. Bank deposit 30. Actress Ali or singer Tim 35. Flying saucers 37. Yeahs’ opposers 39. One of the Muses 40. Ancient region of western Europe 41. *Sweet bear 43. In a little while, oldfashioned 44. Like a neon sign 46. Fashion’s “New Look” inventor 47. Weasel’s cousin 48. Cash in credit card points, e.g. 50. “Good grief!”

52. The Old Man’s turf 53. Tucked in 55. Sine ____ non 57. *”Gimme a break” bar 60. *Egg with a surprise 63. Southwestern hut 64. Step on it 66. Small Asian ungulate 68. What radiology and biology have in common 69. Chihuahua’s cry 70. a.k.a. Ernest? 71. Japanese money, pl. 72. Blitzed 73. Industrious DOWN 1. Similar to an adder 2. View from a moving train 3. Yesteryear 4. Shopping ____ 5. Creates disorder 6. Forever and a day 7. *Hershey made the first American milk chocolate one 8. Belittle 9. Have supper 10. Tennis serving whiz 11. Memorial Day solo 12. “The ____ of Racing in the Rain” 15. Fast and lively 20. Increasing

22. Location of ulna 24. Hindered 25. *Principal candy ingredient 26. Allowed into a bar, e.g. 27. Past tense of will 29. Glorify 31. SI unit of mass 32. Raja’s wife, pl. 33. Do penance 34. *Famous fictional bar 36. ____ gin 38. Smoke plus fog 42. Baghdad resident 45. Not strongly 49. CEO’s deg. 51. Fertilized 54. C2H5 56. “J’____” by #46 Across 57. Green superfood 58. Desktop picture 59. Facebook photo links 60. Not disregarded, as in a promise 61. Marine eagle 62. Surprise at a speakeasy 63. *Almond-induced state 65. Cardinal 3 67. Bovine hangout

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