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January 9, 2019

Lindenwood ‘Titan’

Lindenwood University alumni takes athletic and academic experience to compete in new athletic competition television show ‘The Titan Games’

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By Brett Auten Derik Scott described it best. “It’s like a cage fight on steroids mixed with Greek myth,” he said. What Scott is referring to is the new NBC athletic competition show, “The Titan Games,” hosted – and conceived by the one and only Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The 31-year-old Scott is a contestant on the show. He grew up in St. Louis but had a long and fruitful athletic and academic career at Lindenwood University. NBC is billing the new show as everyday people getting a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in epic head-tohead challenges designed to test the mind, body and heart and Scott is certainly up to the task. Scott was a stellar academic, earning multiple awards, and earned his undergrad degree and his masters in business administration at Lindenwood before heading to Baylor Law School. At Lindenwood, he walked on the men’s swimming and diving team and proceeded to not only earn a scholarship, but become a three-time All-American diver and is still a school record holder in numerous dives. “Being at Lindenwood, I found out what I was capable

of,” Scott said. “Lindenwood propelled me. I knew I had the potential to do a lot of different things and do them well and my time there validated that thought. It gave me the confidence to press forward.” Jon Lau is currently an assistant coach for the Lindenwood men’s swimming and diving team and was a teammate of Scotts for multiple seasons. “Derik was a guy who pushed every aspect of life to the limit,” Lau said. “He was a tremendous athlete, not only in diving but in the weight room, in intramural basketball, even when the team would go and play ultimate Frisbee. He loved competition and he loved to compete in the classroom. He really wanted to succeed in that area and always wanted to achieve the highest possible outcome no matter what he was doing.” Tom Lucido, of St. Charles, was also a teammate of Scott at the Lindenwood pool and the pair continued to be friends after school. “I think the positivity that Derick offers is his biggest attribute,” Lucido said. “With him, there are never any barriers and there is never any negativity and that is probably why he has done so well at whatever he’s done.”

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Weather Submitted photo Derik Scott grew up in St. Louis but had a long and fruitful athletic and academic career at Lindenwood University.

Scott, who just recently moved to California, is a renaissance man. He is a practicing attorney and a personal trainer. His whole life was spent in a gymnastics gym that his parents owned. He won his first national championship at age seven.

During his time in St. Louis, he fought as both an amateur and professionally in mixed martial arts and he and his brother teamed up to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records for the most backflips on a Swiss ball between two people See ‘TITAN’ page 2

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Photos courtesy Don Adams Jr. At Lindenwood, Derik Scott walked on the men’s swimming and diving team and proceeded to not only earn a scholarship, but become a three-time All-American diver and is still a school record holder in numerous dives.

‘TITAN’ from cover in one minute. “The Titan Games” debuted last week and Scott sat back and watched. Though featured briefly in the intro, his competition debut has yet to air. “The most comparable thing is having a big MMA fight but this was Hollywoodified, Rockified, and NBCified,” he said. “It is difficult to describe the scale of things. There are 300-foot flames that were alarming to the senses. It looks like superheroes competing against each other.” Scott was trying out for season 10 of “American Ninja Warrior” when he found out about “The Titan Games.” He was still in the running for “American Ninja Warrior” but once he heard about the new show he switched gears. The field for the show started

out with tens of thousands of applicants and was then cut down to around 200 for an NFL-style combine. The results of which whittled the group down to 64 competitors from around the country. The show takes place at the Irwindale Speedway about 45 minutes east of Los Angeles – renamed “The Titan Arena” for the show. The Scotts are an extremely close-knit family. Derik’s older brothers Shaun and Zeke are his biggest cheerleaders and Scott is dedicating his performance on the show to one of his brothers, Ian, who died in a car accident when Scott was 12. Scott called Ian his role model and that he wakes up every day thinking how he can make him proud. “The Titan Games” air every Thursday at 7 p.m. on NBC.

Local Author Profile: Daniel Menten Brewster Daniel Menten Brewster was born in Kirkwood, Missouri in 1965 and has lived in New Orleans, Cleveland, and New York City. He currently has homes in O’Fallon and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Daniel spent many years in the hospitality industry with his most enjoyable position being as Manager on Duty for Crowne Plaza at the United Nations hotel in New York City, located at forty-second and second on the East Side of Manhattan. In 1996, Daniel self-published “Me and Mine” - a book of poetry - and performed at many open mics and readings around the New York City area, mostly in Brooklyn. He has also written four children’s books, unpublished. After leaving the hotel industry in 1999, Daniel moved back to St. Louis and launched an entertainment company, DiMBy Productions. Through DiMBy, based in Soulard, home of the second largest Mardi Gras in the nation,

he produced events and festivals for seven years throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. His latest book, “Ridesharing the Route” is a collection of the numerous stories, personalities and events that take place in the day to day adventures of a rideshare driver. Join one driver, as he shares his varied, sometimes comical, yet always entertaining experiences throughout Route 66 and beyond. Stories like the one from Amarillo of the man who claimed to be the Sergeant of David Berkowitz, who was being bullied in the United States Army while stationed in South Korea and how he might have been placed on the path to becoming the serial killer known as the “Son of Sam” while in the military.

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Lane closures expected on Park Street and N. Church Street in Old Town during utility improvement A city of St. Peters sanitary sewer utility project in Old Town will cause some lane closures on Park Street and North Church Street over the next several weeks. The lane closures will be needed to allow installation of a new force main as part of a project to replace the Park Street Sanitary Sewer

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at 11:43 p.m., but total duration of the eclipse is five hours 12 minutes, if the sky is clear. The total phase of this total lunar eclipse will be visible from North and South America, and western parts of Europe and Africa. Unlike a solar eclipse, the lunar eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye and no special equipment is needed. However, ASEM members will have complex telescopes set-up to give a closer look at the moon’s surface and other astronomical happenings. For more information about the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department’s event, visit the ASEM online at asemonline.org/.

WSD receives clean ‘unmodified’ financial audit The Wentzville School District received a clean audit of its financial records, accounting practices and compliance with state and federal requirements during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018. The audit, which was conducted by the Daniel Jones & Associates accounting firm and approved by the WSD Board of Education, reported no findings or questioned costs. Jacob Myers, Senior Accountant with Daniel Jones & Associates, reported to the school board on Dec. 20, that members of his firm had spent several weeks reviewing extensive documentation from the WSD Finance & Facilities Department. The audit was all inclusive, reviewing everything from whether a purchase order originated following proper procedures, to how a purchase order becomes a check, reviewing bids and contracts, verifying attendance and payroll records, as well as confirming correct receipt of revenue at the local, county, state and federal level.

Pump Station. Drivers are asked to use caution, slow down and observe all traffic signs when traveling through work zones. You can find the latest news about city of St. Peters transportation and utility projects online at www.stpetersmo.net.

Blood moon viewing Jan. 20-21 at Broemmelsiek Park Astronomy Viewing Area Bring the family out to Broemmelsiek Park this winter to witness one of the most exciting celestial events of the new year – a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon. This spectacular event in the night sky is a beautiful sight to see as the moon takes on a reddish, yellow or orange glow when the Earth comes between the sun and moon and covers the moon with its shadow. The public is invited to join the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) during the viewing from 9:35 p.m. on Jan. 20, through 12:50 a.m. on Jan. 21, at the park’s Astronomy Viewing Area at 1615 Schwede Road near Wentzville. The full eclipse begins at 10:41 p.m., and ends

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District The Wentzville School District received a clean audit of its financial records, accounting practices and compliance with state and federal requirements during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018.

“We are extremely proud to have once again received a clean rating as a result of the audit,” said Pam Frazier, WSD Chief Financial Officer. “It is a reflection of our employees across the District who strive to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars in order to earn and maintain the trust of our stake-

holders. As we work to manage our continued growth, we are mindful of that trust and aim to stretch every dollar to meet the needs of all students.” In 2017-2018, the district’s total revenues were $236.5 million and the total expenditures were $213.9 million.

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Band instructor receives Outstanding Young Educator Award from the Missouri Music Educators Association Jacob England, band teacher at Wentzville Middle School and Holt High School, has been chosen as the recipient of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2019 Outstanding Young Educator Award. Nominees for this prestigious award were solicited from across the state and voted on by MMEA officers. The award is presented annually to an outstanding young music educator who has shown extraordinary promise, diligence and success. “We are so proud of Mr. England for receiving this honor. He is an exceptional member of our team,” shared WMS Principal Dr. Kelly Mantz. “He is dedicated to his craft and to our students, who are both chal-

lenged and inspired by his love of music.” England is a Holt High School graduate (Class of 2010) who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Truman State University. This is his third year working as a band instructor in the WSD. He teaches at both Wentzville Middle School and Holt High School, directing the Holt Concert Band, Holt Jazz Band, Wentzville Middle Jazz Band and he assists with the Holt Marching Band. “Jacob sets high standards for himself and his students,” said Holt Assistant Principal Dr. Amanda Shelmire. “He works long hours every day to ensure his students are well prepared for every concert and every competition.”

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Jacob England has been chosen as the recipient of the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) 2019 Outstanding Young Educator Award.

England will be formally recognized for this honor at the 81st Annual MMEA Conference Jan. 23-26 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.

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I stared at the grapefruit. Its fleshy-colored skin mocked me. It seemed to say, “I am not a cookie! I will never satisfy your sugar craving.” So I chucked it in the trashcan. Never mind the fact that I paid $1.50 for it. This is the moment where most diets perish. Our new approach to eating began so valiantly. We ate well for a few weeks but now our hummus has fungus and our kale is stale. We resolved to keep a positive attitude but our stomach didn’t get the memo. And besides, who cares if my beach body is more reminiscent of a porpoise than David Hasselhoff? So we drive to Sam’s Club and buy a tub of cheese puffs and a case of Coke – our only refuge from insanity. Except once we have consumed to oblivion, we remember that food does not fix the problem. We have confused our fundamental need for nourishment with entertainment. We have romanticized an activity that was never meant to excite our passions. And candidly, we are suffering tremendously for it. When asked by her son, John Wesley, how she would judge the lawfulness or unlawfulness

of pleasure, Susanna responded by saying, “By this test you may detect evil no matter how subtly or how plausibly temptation may be presented to you. Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sight of God, takes from you your thirst for spiritual things or increases the authority of your body over your mind, then that thing to you is evil.” But can one really make the argument for the act of overeating as evil? I mean, it’s not like overindulgence is actually hurting anyone, right? Sure, I’m tired a lot and don’t have the energy to play with my children, thereby robbing them of healthful memories and instilling in them the knowledge that greed is perfectly acceptable behavior. My failure to learn self-control is a disease. I was born this way. It matters not that my productivity at work dips because of what I ate for breakfast or lunch. My employer doesn’t notice so I’m not actually stealing from them. I know my chronic inability to move has forced others to sacrifice and care for me but they are glad to do it so why does it matter?

Whenever we infringe upon the sacred right of another person, we commit an evil act, even if that person is ourselves. The human body houses the soul and the soul is sacred. Some of us feel this tension. We existentially search for meaning and settle for a cupcake (or caffeine or meth or vodka) because it is easier. When did easier take the place of what is right? When did living to satisfy our cravings become our guiding principal? We are more than what we consume. Sometimes doing what is right is immediately painful but provides enduring deliverance. We take bolt cutters to our chains when we acknowledge these things and then act.

Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Local DAR chapter logs over 9,000 hours of community service The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR completed 2018 with over 9,000 hours of community service in the state of Missouri. Since the 1890 founding, DAR members have worked tirelessly to promote historic preservation, patriotism and educational ideals through a comprehensive committee structure in communities across this nation and in units overseas. Yet, the NSDAR is often looked upon as purely a lineal society. Too often its service organization mission often goes unappreciated by the general public and even by some members. Through a new effort to “Service to America!” DAR chapter members are logging the hours of their community service. Nationwide DAR chapters across the country hit the 2.7 million mark of logged service hours in 2018. In 2018 Caroline C. Stuart Chapter members

logged time as tutors in the schools and leading scout troops and other youth groups, volunteering in hospitals, free clinics and churches. They volunteer at Stand Downs for Veterans and hostesses at the USO, driving shut-ins to the store and doctors’ visits, making shrouds and holding bingo nights at the Missouri Veterans home. These are just a few of the many ways chapter members are making an impact in the community. Marilyn Hartnett, Regent of the Chapter commented, “Logging our hours has shown us how much vibrancy and vitality there is in today’s DAR! It encourages community service by our members on all levels as a means of honoring our heritage. Our mission is to give back to our communities in thanks for the nation we love!”

Submitted photo The Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR members delivered Shrouds to the Missouri Veterans Home.

WSD technology coach achieves international certification Michael McCann, Technology Coach for the Wentzville School District, has achieved the distinction of becoming an ISTE Certified Educator. This recognition from the International Society for Technology in Education is awarded to educators who have successfully demonstrated competency in the ISTE Standards for Educators and recognizes those who demonstrate the effective use of technology for learning in meaningful and transformative ways. The certification was established earlier this year and McCann is one of only five educators in the state, and one of seven educators in the world to achieve this distinction. “We are excited for Mr. McCann’s accomplishment on becoming an ISTE Certified Educator,” said WSD Director of Technology Greg Lawrence. “To earn this international certification and recognition demonstrates Mr. McCann’s focus on innovative instruction and technology in the classroom, which will ultimately benefit our teachers and our students.” The internationally recognized ISTE Standards for Educators define the skills and

mindsets needed to transform teaching and learning practices with technology. To earn the distinction of ISTE Certified Educator, McCann completed extensive professional development around designing, facilitating and assessing learning using technology and passed a rigorous evaluation of his portfolio by ISTE Standards evaluators. “Those who have earned the certification have proven themselves innovators in their classrooms and mentors for other members of their school or district,” said ISTE Chief Executive Officer Richard Culatta. “As an ISTE Certified Educator, Michael joins a distinguished community of educators from around the world who share their commitment to lifelong learning and their passion for engaging students in active, authentic learning.” McCann started his teaching career in the WSD in 2006, went on to serve as an assistant principal in Warrenton from 2015-2017, and worked for Education Plus as a School Improvement Consultant before returning to the WSD as a Technology Coach this year. He also is an adjunct professor at Missouri Baptist University.

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Wentzville School District selects teacher of the year Kaci Lueking, a first grade teacher at Wabash Elementary School, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019. This year’s winner is presented by WSD marketing partner Central Methodist University. Candidates are judged on their ability to inspire and educate students of all backgrounds and abilities, as well as their ability to lead and inspire their colleagues. “As I sat there listening to all the names (of the other WSD Teachers of the Year) being read, I felt so fortunate just to be sitting there with them,” Lueking shared following the announcement at the board of education meeting on Dec. 20. Lueking has worked for the Wentzville School District since 2015. “I enjoy every day I walk into Wabash because I don’t see this as a job, but as a passion, and I’m so lucky to work with people who feel the same way,” shared Lueking. “Wabash is an amazing elementary school with amazing leaders, and I would not be here today without the outstanding administrators, teachers, parents and students who make up the Wabash community.” Lueking’s principal at Wabash, Matt Schulte, shared that Kaci is a model educator who is dedicated, passionate, caring and focused on student growth who is also a leader in professional learning. “The Wabash community is fortunate to have Kaci on our team and I can’t think of a better ambassador for the Wentzville School District,” said Schulte.

As the winner of the District Teacher of the Year, Lueking is now eligible to compete at the regional and state level in the Missouri Teacher of the Year program, which is conducted annually by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in conjunction with the National Teacher of the Year program. During the District Teacher of the Year process, each school selected their Teacher of the Year, and those teachers then went through an application and interview process to be considered for District Teacher of the Year. WSD building Teachers of the Year (and District Finalists) for 2018-19 are: • Holt High – Justin Young • Liberty High – Christopher Hysong (District TOY Finalist) • Timberland High – Stacey Nielsen (District TOY Finalist) • Frontier Middle – Douglas Leonard, • South Middle – Yvette Wiemann • Wentzville Middle – Christopher Kyle • Boone Trail Elementary – Angela Garcia (District TOY Finalist) • Crossroads Elementary – Heather Gardner, Discovery Ridge Elementary – Becky Newsom • Duello Elementary – Jacqueline Swanson, Green Tree Elementary – Charlene Wagemann • Heritage Primary – Sally Schulte (District TOY Finalist) • Heritage Intermediate – Barbara Stepp (District

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Kaci Lueking, a first grade teacher at Wabash Elementary School, has been selected as the Wentzville School District Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019.

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TOY Finalist) Lakeview Elementary – Jennifer Cook Peine Ridge Elementary – Lisa Ryan, Prairie View Elementary – Emily Dubois Stone Creek Elementary – Jennifer Thies (District TOY Finalist) Wabash Elementary – Kaci Lueking (District Teacher of the Year) Barfield Early Childhood Special Education Center – Elizabeth Sandorf (District TOY Finalist) Pearce Hall – Kathryn Smith Mind Development Center – Ashley Capotosto (District TOY Finalist)

WSD administrator named Exemplary New Principal Laura Parn, Principal at Duello Elementary in the Wentzville School District, has been named Exemplary New Principal by the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association. This is Parn’s second year as a principal at Duello. Previously, she served as an assistant principal in the WSD at Boone Trail Elementary and Green Tree Elementary and taught prior to that at Peine Ridge Elementary. Parn was named a Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund teacher in 2007 and, based on her classroom work at Peine Ridge, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2012. “(Mrs. Parn) truly possesses all the qualities and characteristics that make a strong educational impact on students, parents, and staff,” said Duello Assistant Principal Dani Todd in her nomination letter. “She works hard to build relationships with staff and families and challenges them to high expectations. Her belief in them gives them the confidence to achieve their individualized goals, and

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Laura Parn, Principal at Duello Elementary in the Wentzville School District, has been named Exemplary New Principal by the St. Louis Suburban Elementary Principals Association.

her rapport with them invites participation and establishes an environment of openness. She is a leader who cries tears of happiness when talking about successes of the building and reflects on her own leadership when we do not meet goals. Her willingness to try new things encourages others in our building to make positive shifts in education. Mrs. Parn has a huge heart and she goes above and beyond to meet student, parent and faculty needs.” The program honors out-

standing elementary administrators who ensure that Missouri’s children acquire a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. By promoting excellent leadership, quality education and professional growth, these awards celebrate principals and exemplify their outstanding achievements as a school principal. Parn will be officially recognized at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Leadership Conference in March.

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FHSD Raven Robotics Team receives $5,000 grant from Monsanto Fund Francis Howell high school students on Raven Robotics Team 1288 work together to build robots to compete in an annual challenge, but one of the biggest challenges every year is securing the necessary funding. Enter the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, which recently awarded a one-time $5,000 grant to Raven Robotics to support their FIRST Robotics activities. FIRST enables teams of students to compete with others in building, designing and programming their own robots to perform preassigned tasks, giving young students a chance to get involved with real-world engineering. “The way the grant was set up it went directly to FIRST Robotics and is paying for some of our contest fees,” said FHHS Science and Engineering teacher Dane Williamson. “At this point, we have about 60 students in the club, and we have been building a practice robot this fall so our new members get experience. We don’t know the details of the competition yet this year except it has something to do with space. The season officially kicks off in January.” FIRST Robotics combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. “Allowing today’s students to learn STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills through hands-on experiences is crucial to preparing our next generation to drive innovation and overcome challenges,” said Michelle Insco, Monsanto Fund program officer. “Monsanto

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By Russ Patton, Owner, Byerly RV Photo courtesy Francis Howell School District The Monsanto Fund recently awarded a one-time $5,000 grant to Raven Robotics Team 1288 to support their FIRST Robotics activities.

Fund invests in future scientists and engineers like those in Francis Howell and encourages their involvement in programs like FIRST Robotics.” The Monsanto Fund’s sponsorship of FIRST Robotics teams continues the nonprofit’s support of programs that improve STEM education. Over the past five years, the Monsanto Fund has contributed over $40 million to STEM outreach efforts.

West Community Credit Union donates to local charity West Community Credit Union filled and delivered seven 30-gallon tubs with toys, clothes, gift cards and more to Youth In Need during the credit union’s 2018 Holiday Giving drive. “It’s rewarding to see our employees, members and the community come together and contribute to such a great or-

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homeless children, foster care, individual and family counseling, and youth development programs. Facilities are located in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Jan. 11: Bunco Bash

Bunco Bash is hosted by K Of C William Pezold #7198 Ladies Auxiliary. Doors open at 6 p.m., bunco begins at 7 p.m. at the Pezold Banquet Center at 5701 Highway N in St. Charles. Cost is $20 per person and includes appetizers, snacks, desserts, soda and tea along with two complimentary drink tickets. There will be prizes, basket raffles and 50/50. Net proceeds donated to local charity. Contact Mary at 636240-6078 for more information.

Jan. 12: A day in the life of frontier women

Women of the American frontier worked hard, were strong-willed, and had to be tough in order to face and survive daily challenges. Join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate and experience the lives of these women during “A Day in the Life: Frontier Women,” a new program offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. During this oneday event, women ages 16 and older will learn the skills frontier women had to have to survive during the early 1800s. A few of the skills include fire starting, tallow candle making, black powder rifle firing and wool carding. This exclusive, educational, handson activity is perfect for a Girl Scout troop, club or organization, or for a mother and her daughter to attend together. Space is limited. The program cost is $20 per person and registration is required by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535 or by signing up online at http://bit.ly/ADayInTheLifeOfFrontierWomen. Guests should dress appropriately and be prepared for cold weather. The program is subject to change if registration needs are not met.

Jan. 15: Parent speaker series

Parent Speaker Series – First Impact; Preparing Drivers for the Road Ahead takes place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Francis Howell School District at 4545 Central School Road in St. Charles. Parents, you are invited and encouraged to bring your teen drivers with you. First Impact is a 90 – minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s GDL law. The goal of First Impact is to reduce new driver crashes, resulting injuries and fatalities, by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law. The program is delivered by trained GDL Coaches who coach parents by presenting key facts and proven strategies to help parents lower their teens’ crash risk by utilizing the Missouri GDL law. The statewide program is available free of charge. Speakers will be SGT Tom Mozelewski, St. Peters Police Department and Mark Hollander, VISION St. Charles County Leadership.

Jan. 18: Nerf Warz

door recreation complex is located at 2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. Each one-hour Nerf Warz session includes two 15-minute games and, when players are not engaged on the battlefield, they can practice on a shooting range and enjoy other fun activities. The cost of $20 per player per session for O’Fallon residents and $23 for non-residents includes safety glasses and an armory of foam darts (sorry, no outside darts will be allowed). But participants must bring a Nerf gun capable of shooting 7.2 cm foam darts. There’s no registration at the gate so be sure to register for Nerf Warz by Jan. 17. Session 1 for ages four-to-eight (course number 110111A) will be held from 6 – 7 p.m. Session 2 for ages eight and older (course number 110111-B) will be held from 7 – 8 p.m. To register, you can sign up online 24/7 with your email at www. ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec (select the Special Events button). Or, call staff at 636-474-2732 during regular business hours and have your credit card handy. To register in person come to the Renaud Center or the Parks Recreation Administration Office (400 Civic Park Drive across from Civic Park). For more information, please contact Tracy at tdickherber@ofallon.mo.us or 636-474-8120.

Jan. 20: Country music show

The Gateway Country Music Association will have their Winter GCMA show featuring traditional country music with a host of singers and the GCMA band Route 67 at the Wentzville Holt High School in the C H Jones Auditorium at 600 Campus Dr. in Wentzville. For tickets call Beverly McManus 636-384-0916 or Dean Raymer 636-795-2014. Tickets are $10 and can also be purchased at the door.

Jan. 27-28: Theater auditions

Wentzville Christian Church will hold auditions for “Hello Dolly”, Jan, 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. Roles are available for ages 14 and up. Production dates are May 3-5. The church is located at 1507 Highway Z in Wentzville. For more information and audition forms go to wentzvillecc.org.

Feb. 2: Daddy-daughter dance

Dads, grandpas and escorts, treat your young lady (age two-12) to a fun-filled evening of games, dinner and dancing at the Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance. The event will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Krekel Civic Center in Civic Park at 305 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon. Formal attire is required and each young lady will receive a long-stemmed bouquet. Tickets can be purchased through Jan. 17, or until the dance fills, whichever comes first, but tickets will not be available at the gate so be sure to get tickets early for this popular event. The cost per couple is $44 for O’Fallon residents and $50 for non-residents; add $20 for an additional child. A professional photographer will be available to take photos for an additional fee. Register for Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance tickets at www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec; enter course number 310103-A or

select “Special Events.” Or, call staff at 636-474-2732 during regular business hours and have your credit card handy. To register in person come to the Renaud Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle, or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive. For more information, please contact Tracy at tdickherber@ofallon.mo.us or 636-474-8120.

Feb. 9: Scrapbooking day

Fort Zumwalt East Scrapbooking Day For Grad Night takes place from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Harvester Church of the Nazarene at 3115 McClay Rd. in St. Peters. The event is held to meet other crafters, work on projects and raise money for a safe drug and alcohol free graduation celebration for the Zumwalt East Class of 2019. Sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/32MDlys5fHGU6zco1.

Feb. 16: Crazy Bowl

The Tri County Advisory Board invites you to the 20th Annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler and includes three games of bowling, bowling shoe rental and prizes. There will be a cash bar available. Only16 lanes reserved so R. S. V. P. early. To reserve your place now, call: Esther Angelos at 636-441-0329 or Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240. 90 percent of your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law.

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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

Mondays: St.Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636-561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

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

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

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

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636-206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meetings at 9:30 a.m. with weigh in beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more information please call Linda Wilcox at 636-447-9056.

Mondays: Parent support group

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

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Rec-

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

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-5618951.

Tuesdays: Gateway Chorus Rehearsal

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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jackross@att.net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314583-0538.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 9, 2019 Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

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

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

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

Tuesdays: Social club for widows and widowers

On the first and third Tuesday of each month a social club for widows and widowers meets at 7 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ at Fifth and Jackson Streets in St. Charles. On the first Tuesday there are refreshments and on the third Tuesday there is either a speaker or entertainment. The group also goes to breakfast, lunch and dinner monthly, and has a pot luck dinner each month.

Tuesdays: Monthly veterans coffee

Veterans from all branches of service are invited to the Wentzville Green Lantern Senior Center at 506 S. Linn Ave. in Wentzville on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 – 10:30 a.m. for coffee, pastries and camaraderie. Come meet with fellow veterans who served our country and share your experience.

Tuesdays: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30 p.m., in the Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to high school and adult men.

Tuesdays: Central Missouri Railroad Association meeting

This unique organization is for railroad modelers, railfans, photographers and railroad retirees with layouts in O, HO, N hoping to add G scales. Meetings are on second Tuesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warrenton Masonic Lodge. For more info call 636-279-5522 or 636-456-0776 or visit our Facebook page.

Tuesdays: Cancer support group

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

Tuesdays: Show-me Stitchers Embroiderer’s Guild of America

Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ladue Chapel. Info: www.showmestitchers.com.

Tuesdays: O’Fallon Garden Club

Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Sunrise Methodist Church, 7116 Twin Chimney Blvd. Info: Barb at 636.978.5930. Club does not meet in August or November.

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

5pm, St. Charles American Legion Post 312, 2500 Raymond Drive in St. Charles on the last Tuesday of the month. $6 per person. For more information call Post 312 at 636.947.7666.

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

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

Wednesdays: Food pantry

Food pantry open Wednesdays to the public from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone UMC at 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave. in O’Fallon. Bread, canned goods other necessities.

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Veterans from all branches of the service are invited to attend “Coffee Talk” every Wednesday at. 9 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 3601 Ehlmann Rd. in St. Charles (Take I-70 to the Cave Springs exit). We will have applications for VA health care, applications for the honor flight, reports from local American Legion and VFW halls and lots of good comradery. Come join us for free coffee and donuts and enjoy an hour with your fellow veterans.

Wednesdays: Marine League meeting

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On the first Wednesday of each month the St. Charles County Marine Corps League meets at the American Legion 313 old town St. Peters at 7:30 p.m. All Marines and FMF Corpsmen are welcome. For more information visit www.stcharlesmarine.org.

Wednesdays: Women’s fishing club

Gateway Bass ‘n Gals all women’s bass club has monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at Rookies Bar and Grill at 3721 New Town Rd. in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Women of any fishing level please come and check out our women-only fishing club.

Wednesdays: Crossroads Cribbage Club

12 noon. Meets at 1380 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379. 636.528.8379.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at 725 N. Wall St. in Wentzville. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome.

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

Wednesdays, April - October. 5 p.m., tee off at 5:30 p.m. at Heritage of Hawk Ridge. For more information, contact the Lake St. Louis Community Association at (636)625-8276.

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Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

6:45pm, Doors open at 5 p.m. VFW Post 5077 sponsors, at VFW Hall, 8500 Veterans Mem. Pkwy., O’Fallon. 636272-1945 or www.vfwpost5077.org.

Wednesdays: Yoga at The St. Charles County Family YMCA 6-6:55pm Any 636.928.1928.

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Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie on the first Wednesday of the month. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing.

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meetings are held at the Hollenbeck Middle School at 4555 Central School Road, St. Charles, Missouri on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp.

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the parish hall of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church at 907 Jungermann Rd. in St. Peters. TOPS is a national non-profit weight-loss organization that supports its members in attaining their goal weight. There is no cost for the first meeting. All are welcome. Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m. Contact Judy Bauer at 636-541-2263 for further information.

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On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636327-6060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

Wentzville Outreach Lions Club meets the second Thursday of the month at Schnucks at 1960 Wentzville Pkwy in Wentzville at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Butler at 314-780-5629 or Lisa Alexander at 314-258-1069 for more information.

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

group meets at 6 p.m. Info: www.ofkiTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) wanis.com. Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The Every Thursday: Rotary Club United Methodist Church of Wentz- meeting ville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 www.proactiveprintservices.com 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welmore information call 314-650-1014. come existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. Thursdays: Optimist Club meet- www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

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The O’Fallon Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bank of Old Monroe T.R. Hughes Blvd. in O’Fallon. For more information, contact CyndySchwab at (636)544-0102.

Every Thursday: Active Older Adults Game Day at the O’Fallon Family YMCA

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

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

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

3rd Thursday: Fleur de Lis Garden Society

Meets third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the McClay Library in St. Charles. Info: www.fleurdelisgardensociety.org;

3rd Thursdays: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 Meeting

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters. Those who served in any branch between 1962 and 1975 are welcome.

Every Thursday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Quilters

9am-2pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Members do hand quilting to quilts of any size for donation that is given to various church supported charities. No experience is necessary to join the group. For more information, contact Brenda Kenny at 636.240.3753.

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of St. Peters 6:30am at IHOP (3851 Veteran’s Memorial Pkwy St. Peters).

Every Thursday: Kiwanis Club of O’Fallon

Meets at JJ’s Restaurant in O’Fallon at 12 noon, except third Thursday the

10a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Family Hall. Free for members. Bring a favorite snack to share. Anybody welcome.

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

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

7pm, Amvets Post 106, 360 Brown Rd in St. Peters.

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles County Lions Club meets second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton in St. Charles. New members welcome.

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

10am at LSL Community Association, 100 Cognac Ct., Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367. 314.479.0306, andreacrislip@ gmail.com or www.lslmothersclub. com.

Every Friday: VFW Fish Fry

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

Fridays: Bingo

The American Legion Post 312, located at 2500 Raymond Dr. in St. Charles hosts bingo, every Friday night. This is a non-smoking hall with games starting at 6:15 p.m. and includes two progressive bingo games per night. See more at www.alpost312mo.org

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Sports you see with Gary B... Men’s basketball at UMSL break losing streak against the Eagles Junior Jason Towery scored 16 points to help lead the University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons to a 73-61 win over Southern Indiana recently in Great Lakes Valley Conference action. The Tritons capped their 12-game home stand with the win that snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Screaming Eagles and was the Tritons’ first win in the series since 2005-06. The 11-3 UMSL squad had other notable contributors: *Senior Johnathan Matthews and sophomore Jose Grubbs added 14 points each. *Junior Ronnie Carson followed with 11 points and five assists. *Wilkins-McCoy finished with seven rebounds. *As a team UMSL shot 50 percent from the field. *Great start to the year Indoor football players wanted The St. Louis Stampede one of 12 teams divided into two divisions scattered around the midwestern part of the USA, will hold tryouts looking for some talented players. The team is looking to add players to an already stacked roster thanks to head coach Pat Pimmell. Open tryouts will be on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 7 – 11 a.m. at Olympia Athletic at 49 Lawrence Street in St. Charles. The team will play their home games at the Family Arena starting on April 6. Kallie Klein is the president of the Stampede and is surrounding herself with talented people such as Ralph Turney, Tim Maxvill, Mark Moser to name a few. For more information contact klein@STLStampede.com or go to www.STLStampede.com. *Join the Stampede or get left in the dust

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Ambush takes over second place with home win The St. Louis Ambush is your professional indoor soccer team that plays in the Major League Soccer League with their home games at the Family Arena. In a recent contest at home, the team defeated the Florida Tropics 5-4 enabling the team to improve to 4-4 taking over sole possession of second place in the south central division. After being behind by one goal after the first quarter, the hometown fans cheered on the team as they scored five straight goals and led at half time 5-1. Felipe Silva, JT Thomas and Jerjer Gibson each found the back of the net and Zach Reget added to the fun with two of his own. The contest got a little interesting as the visiting team chipped away making the contest close with three goals during the second half of the game. It would be too little, too late as Paulo Nascimento and the Ambush defense held on to shut the door on the Tropics and win the match. Paulo made eight saves in 12 save attempts (.667) in earning the win in goal for the Ambush. Up next on the schedule are two road games for the Ambush to Milwaukee (Jan. 12) and Kansas City (Jan. 18) before returning home to host Utica City FC on Jan. 19 at 7:05 p.m. at the Family Arena. For those unable to attend in person, all MASL games are webcast live at masl.tv. Go to www.STLAmbush.com *Very exciting 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, among many other activities.

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Recipe courtesy of Sylvia Garza of Qué Mami Organics Yield: 16 tamales

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Ingredients: 30 large, softened corn husks Masa (dough): 3 cups masa harina (corn flour) 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 1/3 cups vegetable broth, warmed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening Filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 garlic clove, finely diced 3 cups zucchini, cubed small 1 tomato, cubed small 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup sweet white corn 4 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped 5 ounces red enchilada sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons Tabasco Pepper Sauce 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-ounce strips Directions: To prep husks: Soak corn husks in hot water. Place heavy pot on top of husks to keep submerged at least 1 hour. Once pliable, rinse each corn husk. To make dough: In large bowl, mix corn flour, baking powder and sea salt. Using hands, mix in warm vegetable broth to make firm dough. In mixer, cream butter and shortening until fluffy then add

dough in small amounts until well mixed. Continue mixing at low-medium speed 5 minutes, scraping dough off sides of bowl. Reserve dough. To make filling: In large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil; saute red onion and garlic until translucent. Add zucchini and mix 1 minute. Add tomato, dried oregano and sea salt; continue mixing 1 minute. Add corn and chopped cilantro. Stir and continue cooking about 2 minutes more; zucchini should be cooked but al dente. Remove filling to heat-resistant bowl. In small bowl, combine enchilada sauce and Tabasco pepper sauce. Add half of sauce mixture to filling; mix well. Reserve remaining sauce. To assemble tamales, spread 2 tablespoons dough onto wide end of each corn husk. Dough should

extend across corn husks, except 1 inch on sides and about 3 inches from narrow end. Scoop about 1 tablespoon zucchini and corn filling into middle of dough. Add 1 teaspoon reserved sauce over filling and one strip cheese on top. Fold right side of corn husk over filling and seal closed with dough. Fold over left side of corn husk tightly and fold narrow end of corn husk up. Cut strips from extra corn husks and tie around each tamale to secure. Place tamales vertically, filling-side up, in steam pot with enough water to steam 40-45 minutes. Cover tamales with extra corn husks to trap in steam; place lid on pot. Tamales are ready when masa dough separates easily from husks. Add water to pot, as necessary, for longer steaming.

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‘Glass’ brings the ‘Eastrail 177’ trilogy to a close

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t’s taken 18 years but director M. Night Shyamalan finally completed the trilogy that he created back in 2000. “Glass,” which arrives in theaters on Jan. 18, brings together three top talents playing a trio of Shyamalan’s memorable characters in an explosive adventure. Coming off the success of “The Sixth Sense,” M. Night Shyamalan released “Unbreakable,” his take on superheroes and how they fit into the modern world. Bruce Willis plays David Dunn, a security guard whose personal and professional life are stagnant. After he becomes the sole survivor of the Eastrail 177 train disaster, he’s contacted by Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), owner of a comic book gallery whose bones are incredibly fragile. Since David survived the train wreck without injury, Elijah believes that the security guard is a superhero. The film becomes David’s journey to find the truth about himself and forces him to confront suppressed memories. There doesn’t appear to be an upper limit to his strength and, when he touches people, he can sense the evil that they have done. David is immune to diseases but highly vulnerable to water. He almost drowned as a child, so Elijah points out that water is his kryptonite. The director removed one character from “Unbreakable” because it didn’t fit the narrative but resurrected it for 2016’s “Split.” In that

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James Newton Howard created a beautiful soundtrack that captures the dark, brooding mood of that film. The score really comes into play when David finally accepts his abilities and uses them to save a family in danger. As the final installment of the “Eastrail 177 Trilogy,” “Glass” is sure to end in typical Shyamalan style. MovieWeb believes that the film, which debuts over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Photo courtesy Universal Pictures weekend, will open huge. That’s a safe bet since fans have waited thriller, James McAvoy plays Kevin Wendell almost two decades to see David and Elijah in Crumb, a man with 23 personalities. Those action once more. “Glass,” rated PG-13 for violence including identities cause chemical changes in Kevin’s body, transforming him into “The Beast.” At the some bloody images, language and thematic end of “Split,” David Dunn appears in a coffee elements, opens in theaters January 18, 2019. shop where patrons are watching news reports about the Beast. Dunn also makes a reference Born and raised in South to Elijah Price. “Glass,” which refers to Price’s nickname “Mr. St. Louis, Steve Bryan is Glass,” finds all three characters under psychiat- now based in Anaheim, California, and has been alric evaluation. Dr. Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson) lowed access to movie and thinks that the men are suffering from delusions television sets to see acof grandeur and tries to correct that. In truth, tors and directors at work. Price, now known as “The Mastermind,” has pit- Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, ted the hero and the creature against each other. Steve is, at heart, still the “Unbreakable” came out around the same time same wide-eyed kid who as the original “X-Men” movie from Fox, but, if spent countless hours watching classic movies at you’ll pardon the pun, it is a different animal. neighborhood theaters.

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Crossword: American Authors

‘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 It’s scary being married to a football fanatic this time of year. My husband is one of them. There are the crucial bowl games, which he lives for including: the Cotton, Orange, Sugar, Rose and of course the mother of all – the Super Bowl. They sound much more interesting than my bowls: the cat bowl…it’s always empty; the fish bowl… it’s always slimy; the cereal and soup bowls…they always need filling. And of course the mother of all – the toilet bowl…it always needs scrubbing. There are approximately 989 games played during the season; all of which are of the utmost importance. My husband retired to his subterranean man cave where he has been for weeks. He has taken down enough Cheetos and hot wings to choke a goat and enough cheesy jalapeno poppers to cause chronic constipation. Just to be sure that he does not have to surface and miss a game; he has set the pizza delivery man on speed dial and has IV bags filled with mashed potatoes and gravy. Suddenly, there is an eerie silence. I haven’t heard cheering, wailing, cussing, floor stomping, hand clapping, whistling or burping. It’s been well over an hour. I thought back to the time of that panic-filled morning when our first baby slept through the night. I raced into the nursery and leaned in close to see if his chest was rising. That’s kind of what I was feeling about my husband. Not worried he had stopped breathing, but that he had fallen asleep with half a pizza in his hand. And if he got

marinara sauce on my new throw pillows I’d take a jalapeno and smack him right in the popper with it. I raced downstairs to save my pillows, but secretly wondered what to do if his heart had clogged up from eating all those fatty snacks. I did not have defibrillator paddles on hand. I would have to improvise. I’d plug in the iron, turn it on max then slam it against his chest. “Hey!” I yelled. “Are you alive? I haven’t heard a peep out of you!” He awoke with eyes bulged open then tucked and rolled to dodge the iron hovering over his head. “Next game isn’t for another hour. What’s with the iron?!” I noticed my pillows were safe. “Umm, just thought you might need to heat up a few of those poppers. Go back to sleep.” I’ll check on him again in February.

Bowled over

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. ____bat or ____ phobe 5. *Old Man’s turf 8. Old-fashioned “over” 11. Group of countries 12. Bayonet action 13. Sailing vessel with two masts 15. *”Up the Down Stair____” by Kaufman 16. Philosopher Marx 17. Poetic although 18. *Whaling writer 20. Soak some ink 21. Golf course 22. Hawaiian dish 23. *”Slouching Towards Bethlehem” essayist 26. Tax break 30. Singer Yoko 31. Bodily fluids 34. Three-ply snack 35. Parkinson’s disease drug 37. Debt acknowledgement 38. Special way of doing something 39. EU money 40. Chevy Chase’s 1985 comedy 42. One little piggie? 43. Plunder 45. Bias crime perpetra-

tors 47. Pied Piper’s follower 48. Feed the fire 50. Rare bills 52. *Female Nobel winner 55. Olden day calculators 56. Home-grown healer 57. H.S. math class 59. Azaria and Aaron 60. Known for its cabs 61. Sports award 62. ‘re 63. “But I heard him exclaim, ____ he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all...” 64. Wander about DOWN 1. *”Dr. Seuss’s ____” alphabet book 2. Chowder protein 3. “A ____ is a ____ is a ____...” 4. Plural of ocellus 5. Corn holder 6. British peers 7. Having the means 8. Doctor Octopus’ first name 9. Not counterfeit 10. Greek R 12. Fit for some jeans 13. Shish ____ 14. *”Invisible Man”

author 19. Actress Davis 22. Product of inflammation 23. Dished out 24. Empower 25. Morrison’s “The ____” 26. “Open and ____” case 27. About to explode 28. Joanna Gaines’ concern 29. Ox connectors 32. Grain grinder 33. *Master of the macabre 36. *”American Authors” genre 38. Shade of Dockers 40. In good shape 41. Movement disorder 44. Desert mirage 46. SAT administrator 48. Type of renewable energy 49. Figure of speech 50. Type of ski lift 51. Do like the moon 52. Lion’s do 53. Guesstimate phrase 54. Australian palm 55. Norwegian band 58. Sweaty spot SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9