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January 30, 2019

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Community Living Inc. to recognize community leaders at Annual Legacy Ball. Pg. 2 Yard waste pickup in St. Peters suspended for February. Pg. 6

Business Our Urgent Care celebrates grand opening. Pg. 6

Healthy Living Kickstarting your weight loss resolution. Pg. 5

Features

Hallie Anderson, a standout swimmer at Liberty High School, will compete at the the 2020 Paralympic Games.

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Liberty High School junior makes the cut as one of 48 swimmers to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo By Brett Auten A simple website click left Hallie Anderson flabbergasted. Anderson, a standout swimmer at Liberty High School, had already posted a time swift enough in the 50-meter freestyle to qualify her for the United States Paralympics Swimming National Team. But it wasn’t certain that there was going to be any reconfiguration of the team for the 2020 Paralympic Games. “So when they announced the team I just took a look to see and then I saw my name,” Anderson said. “I was like, this isn’t reality. Someone is messing with me.” Anderson, 16, suffers from a brittle bone

disease, in addition to other medical conditions that affect her muscles. Anderson has had over 21 different bone fractures in various places over the years. She and her family received the diagnosis when Anderson was just 10-years-old. “There were a lot of instances growing up that was telling us that I had this,” she said. “Definitely, in the beginning, we were extremely cautious about every little bump.” Just this past summer, she slipped and broke her T6 vertebrae and three other fractures. But she recovered smoothly and swiftly and was ready to press on. “I have a lot more freedoms now that I’m a lot more responsible,” Anderson said. “I have played a lot of other sports. It doesn’t stop

me. My freshman and sophomore years I ran cross country.” Anderson has been swimming competitively for several years and is very versatile in the pool, excelling in the 100 breaststroke, 100 butterfly and 50 freestyle. She officially became a para-athlete last year after it was brought to her attention that her condition would qualify her. The Paralympics involves athletes with a range of disabilities, including impaired muscle power, impaired passive range of movement, limb deficiency, leg length difference, short stature, vision impairment and intellectual impairment. As a sophomore, Anderson qualified to compete at State in the 200 Free Relay and See ‘SWIMMING’ page 2

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the 100 Fly. She is the Jr. National Record Holder in the 100 Freestyle in Indiana. Recently at the Para National CAN AM meet in Arizona, she placed second in the 200 Free, second in the 100 Fly, third in the 200 Individual Medley (IM) and third in the 50 Free. Liberty swim coach Danielle Althage calls Anderson a great athlete and all-around person. “She works hard at each practice and is someone that her teammates can look to for advice or simply a smile,” Althage said. “I am extremely proud of her. She has become very self-aware in knowing what she needs to do to push herself and when she needs to slow down for a minute, which

isn’t easy for a competitive athlete. We are very excited to see where this new journey will take her.” The team, which was announced by the U.S. Paralympics (a division of the United States Olympic Committee), features 35 women and 13 men, including 21 past Paralympians who have won 62 medals for Team USA. Anderson made the Emerging Team for USA Paralympics last year and the National Team this year. “With the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 right around the corner, this will be a very important season for Team USA,” Queenie Nichols, Director of U.S. Paralympics Swimming, said. “The 48 athletes named

to the national team have all worked very hard to make it this far, but there is plenty of work to be done as we gear up for Tokyo.” When not keeping up with the rigorous training schedule, Anderson enjoys playing guitar and piano and hanging out with her dog. But once she’s submerged in clear, chlorinated water, the combination of inclusion and competition make for a happy recipe. “Swimming is something that everyone can do so I never felt excluded,” she said. “When the coach says swim 1,000 (meters), I can do it too. It’s almost an escape for me. I also love the competition aspect. That is a big drawing factor. It

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Hallie Anderson, a standout swimmer at Liberty High School, will compete at the the 2020 Paralympic Games.

is one of the best experiences and adrenaline rushes I could have.”

Community Living, Inc. to recognize community leaders as Annual Legacy Ball The significant contributions of an individual and an organization whose dedicated efforts are benefiting individuals with disabilities across St. Charles County will be in the spotlight March 2 at Community Living Inc.’s 19th Annual Legacy Ball. During the gala event, Community Living supporter Denise Gould of F.A.C.T. will receive Community Living’s Legacy Award, while The St. Charles County Ambulance District will be presented with the organization’s Community Volunteer of the Year Award. Taking place at the St. Charles Convention Center, the evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m. and feature a four-course wine dinner, live and silent auctions, and conclude with dancing to live music provided by My Friend Mike. Proceeds from the Legacy Ball, which is one of St. Charles County’s premier gala events, will benefit the more than 1,100 individuals and their families who are served by Community Living. Gould has been selected to receive Community Living’s Legacy Award based on her integral support of people with disabilities in the greater St. Charles County community. Denise first began to learn about the world of disabilities after she and her husband, Richard, welcomed their son, David. In her efforts to find the support he needed, she discovered F.A.C.T. (Family Advocacy and Community Training). Gould joined Audrey Yarbrough, founder of F.A.C.T., in helping to support other families who also had children with disabilities. After a few years of volunteering with Yarbrough, Gould joined the SSM Corporate Human Resources team full-time for ten years. In

2003, she came back to F.A.C.T. as Executive Director where she spent the last 15 years of her professional career. Gould values the experiences that each of her career choices has brought to her life but believes her life experiences with her children have been the most valuable. She is now enjoying the thrills of retirement by camping, traveling and spending time with her family. The St. Charles County Ambulance District will receive Community Living’s Community Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their efforts to support the St. Charles community. A seven-time recipient of the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association’s Emergency Medical Service of the Year Award, the Ambulance District has established itself as a forward-thinking organization that develops innovative programs to serve its residents. Examples include a Mobile Integrated Health partnership with BJC, and the immensely successful Substance Use Recovery Response Team, which links those affected by the opiate epidemic with treatment. The latter initiative earned SCCAD the American Ambulance Association’s 2017 Community Impact Program award. “Legacy Ball is always a highly anticipated event that plays an important role in helping our organization continue to enrich the lives of people with disabilities in St. Charles County,” said Barb Griffith, President and CEO of Community Living, Inc. “We look forward to celebrating the remarkable contributions of Denise and The St. Charles County Ambulance District,

Submitted photo The St. Charles County Ambulance District will be presented with the Community Living’s Community Volunteer of the Year Award.

who through their leadership and advocacy are making a tremendous impact on our community.” Legacy Ball tickets, sponsorships and advertising opportunities are available at http://bidpal.net/legacyball2019. Tickets can be purchased for $125 through Jan. 31. Tickets purchased after Jan. 31 will be $150. Tables seat ten. For more information or questions about the Legacy Ball, please contact Molly Renken, Special Events Coordinator, at 636-387-5530 or mrenken@ communitylivingmo.org.

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St. Charles County Assessor to mail 2019 personal property assessment forms

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The St. Charles County Assessor mailed approximately 175,000 personal property assessment forms by Jan. 25. Assessments are due by March 1. Individual personal property owners have the convenient option to file online after receiving the assessment form in the mail. The e-filing website and unique secure access code for the individual personal property owner’s account is printed on the form. The e-filing link also will be available through the assessor’s website, sccmo.org/Assessor. Those who filed online in previous years should note that the unique secure code changes each year. By state law, personal property assessments must be filed with the assessor every year. Those who fail to complete their personal property assessment may be charged a late-filing penalty up to $105. Additionally, failing to file a personal property assessment form may delay the ability to renew or register license plates for a vehicle. “Submitting the form by the deadline is important because it assures a fair and equitable distribution of taxes,” says Scott Shipman, St. Charles County Assessor. “The tax rate for everyone in the county is impacted by those who do not declare their personal property.” For questions and more information, please call the assessor’s office at 636-949-7420.

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Messiah Lutheran Church to host Night to Shine prom for people with special needs Messiah Lutheran Church will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, simultaneously on Feb. 8. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older, hosted by local churches in all 50 states and across the globe, all on one night. Messiah is the only church in St. Charles County to host Night to Shine. Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors, a dance floor… all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom. For additional information on the Night to Shine hosted by Messiah in St. Charles, visit messiahnetwork.nighttoshine.com For more information on the worldwide movement of Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, visit: http://www. timtebowfoundation.org/index.php/night-to-shine/

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‘Crossroads: A History of St. Charles County’ feature of DAR February meeting

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Crossroads: A History of St. Charles County, written by Steve Ehlmann, is based on research in documents, letters, newspapers, and an array of secondary sources. It begins with the Creole settlers who lived for several generations on the eastern side of the Illinois country. When the Treaty of Paris replaced French with British rule, it was revealed that France had transferred the western side to Spain the year before. Many of the Illinois French, preferring Spanish Catholic government to British, crossed the Mississippi to St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Florissant, and other western villages. Throughout this book, the author tells the story of the cultural, political, and economic changes that transpired as peo-

ple of different origins, objectives, and faith arrived in St. Charles County. Education, race relations, sports, traditions, celebrations, legal and economic issues, and a host of other topics are discussed and explained in this book. If it happened in St. Charles County, the reader will likely find it here. The meeting will be held at the Triggs Banquet Center at 300 O’Fallon Plaza in O’Fallon. Members and prospective members of the chapter will gather for the regular chapter meeting followed by lunch and the program. Friends and relatives as well as any other women who are interested are encouraged to attend. For more information about the DAR or to make reserva-

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tions contact Judy Blandino at 314-440-4603. You may also find information about the local DAR chapter on the web at http://www.mssdar.org/ccstuart.

Inspiration Corner: The problem of poverty can be crushed by kindness

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“As long as there is poverty in this world, no man can be totally rich even if he has a billion dollars.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We were waiting in front of the fast food restaurant where she works. She beamed and said, “I was promoted to trainer a month ago.” I asked the simple questions one asks when we first meet someone. Where do you live? How did you come to my neighborhood? She had already impressed me with her punctuality. Now she impressed me with her courage. “My mom made me leave home when I was 16. I hitchhiked to Maryland Heights, Missouri from Texas, hoping to find shelter with my grandmother – who was not able to care for me. I connected with a program that helps people find work and got this job. I have an apartment with a roommate across the highway and I walk to work.” The mother in me wanted to grab hold of her and hug her, but I just sat there in my car fumbling my sentences. All I had to give her at that moment was a donut, for which she prompt-

ly smiled and said, “Thank you! These are my favorite.” As I drove away I realized there was one glaring omission from her story; self-pity. A good friend of mine suggested that poverty is a state of mind – a sense of hopelessness if you will. It is not so much the state of being poor, but of feeling helpless to improve one’s circumstances. If that is the case, can the gift of a donut be a small – albeit first step – toward eliminating it? There are many people in St. Charles County who live one paycheck away from homelessness, or maybe better said, one kind act away from hopelessness. If only there was a way to connect the people in need with the people who are willing to give. On Feb. 5, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave a speech titled, “The American Dream.” In that speech he said, “All life is interrelated. And we are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny – whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” His heart cried out for a cure to the problem of poverty – a problem that is no less signifi-

cant today. How can we make a difference when the statistics are so overwhelming? After all, many people reading this are struggling themselves. The last thing my new friend told me was that she plans to donate a kidney to save her mother’s life. She said, “I will only need to miss two weeks of work and then I will be as good as new.” I ponder these words today and have since come to the realization that I am the poverty-stricken soul made richer by her generously hopeful heart. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com.

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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Healthy Living

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Kickstarting your weight loss resolution Thinking about losing weight for your New Year’s resolution? If you’ve decided this is the year for a healthier you, be proud. It takes a true commitment to make healthy lifestyle changes. Losing weight not only helps you control or reduce your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but it also helps you live longer, gives you more energy and makes you feel better about yourself. Here are 10 tips to kickstart your journey to a healthier you. 1. Focus on lifestyle changes and avoid fad diets. You need to learn how to eat healthy, rather than following a crazy diet for a month. If a diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 2. Be realistic. If it took you longer than a week to gain the weight, it will likely take you longer than a week to lose it. And keep in mind, muscle weighs more than fat, so the number on the scale doesn’t necessarily track your progress. 3. Set goals. This is an important step to get you to where you want to be. Choose goals that are achievable and specific. Focus on making gradual changes to meet your goals and keep them. 4. Eat three meals per day. Studies have shown people who skip breakfast actually weigh more than those who eat breakfast. Eating three balanced meals per day helps fuel your metabolism. 5. Don’t drink your calories. Cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda, is a small change that could greatly decrease your total calorie intake. Instead, drink plenty of water. You could add a lemon or other fruit to your water for more flavor. 6. Keep a food journal and watch your portion sizes. Apps and websites are great tools to help with diet compliance. Sometimes you don’t really know how much you are eating until you measure it out and look up the nutrition facts. 7. Eat mindfully. Pay attention to why you are eating. Are you actually hungry, or are you just bored? Practice mindful eating by avoiding eating in front of the television and slowing down when you eat. 8. Plan ahead. If you don’t, you might choose foods that are quick, convenient, and generally, unhealthy. Take one day to make dinner for the entire week and prepare your lunch the night before. 9. Ask the expert. Consult a dietitian to answer your questions or to provide a personalized plan for your weight loss journey. Go online to www.eatright.org/find-an-expert to find a dietitian near you, or call your local hospital and ask to speak with their dietitian. 10. Reward yourself. Instead of food as a reward, treat yourself to something that motivates you to meet your monthly goals. This could be a new outfit, a massage or something else that helps you stick to your weight loss resolution.

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Ways to make your heart healthier Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking, being overweight or having diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease all increase your chances of getting the disease. The good news is that you can do something about it. “It’s never too late – or too early – to lower your risk for heart disease,” said Josephine Boyington, Ph.D., a nurse, licensed nutritionist and program director in the Division of Cardiovascular Health at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. “Heart disease is a general

term for a variety of conditions, such as clogged arteries, that make it difficult for your heart to pump blood properly,” she said. “Adopting small changes, like moving more and following a heart-healthy eating plan, can make a big difference. Research has shown that making healthy lifestyle changes that last can be a lot easier when you have friends or family doing it with you.” To mark American Heart Month, the NHLBI – the nation’s leader in research on the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders – is encouraging that kind of group support. It is celebrating “Our Hearts,” a national effort to motivate Americans to join each other in adopting heart-healthy behaviors throughout the year and beyond. Ready to start? Here are three tried-and-true ways you and

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your friends and family can help each other give your hearts a boost. 1. Adopt a healthy eating plan. 2. Move more and #MoveWithHeart. 3. Quit smoking. For more information about heart health, and to discover what activities are going on in your community, visit nhlbi.nih. gov/ourhearts. Use #OurHearts on social media to share how you and your friends and family are keeping your hearts healthy.

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Yard waste pickup in St. Peters suspended for month of February Curbside yard waste collection in St. Peters will be suspended for the month of February. This annual month-long suspension of service during winter allows for vehicle maintenance/ repair while saving fuel. Yard waste pickup in St. Peters continues through January and resumes the first week of March. Visit www.stpetersmo.net/trash to get the STP Collects app for trash and recycling collection schedules and reminders.

St. Peters Earth Centre will continue to accept yard waste during this break in curbside service. The hours for yard waste acceptance are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30-2 p.m. Saturday. Earth Centre is located at 115 Ecology Dr. in St. Peters. St. Peters residents are reminded to bring their Resident Privilege Card for free disposal at Earth Centre. For information on how to obtain a Resident Privilege Card, visit www.stpetersmo.net.

Meet Missouri slave ‘Lila’ at the Historic Daniel Boone Home Learn about the history of slavery on the Missouri frontier with cultural preservationist and interpreter Angela da Silva as she performs “Lila, Life of a Missouri Slave” at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. in the Old Peace Chapel at The Historic Daniel Boone Home, Feb. 17 and April 14. Admission is free. This powerful presentation about a female slave living in the Montgomery County area is tragic, but is also a story of survival, strength, and success. da Silva portrays the life of “Lila”

and how she took control of her future when her quest for freedom could no longer be ignored. da Silva’s performance is described as being compelling, captivating and one not to miss. Paid tours of the Daniel Boone home and village buildings on park property are also available at the top of every hour during “Lila’s” performances. For more information about the program or tours, call The Historic Daniel Boone Home at 636-798-2005.

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Laumeier curator to speak at opening of Linares Exhibition Dana Turkovic, curator for St. Louis’ Laumeier Sculpture Park, will speak at the Jan. 31 opening reception for an exhibition of sculptures by noted Mexican artist Pedro Linares (1906-1992) at Lindenwood University. The reception, in the Boyle Family Gallery, in Lindenwood’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, will be from 6 to 8 p.m.; Turkovic will speak at 7 p.m. The exhibition runs from Jan. 24 through March 10; gallery hours are 3 to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and admission is free. The Scheidegger Center is located at 2300 West Clay St., on Lindenwood University’s campus. The 18 paper mache sculptures, referred to as “alebrijes,” depict fantastical creatures that Linares said were inspired by a dream he had when he was ill at the age of 30. Because of his work on the figures, he eventually became renowned at the top artist in Mexico. Linares received the Mexican government’s National Award for Science and Art in 1990. His three sons, Miguel, Enrique, and Felipe, learned the craft and worked alongside him as a team on the sculptures. Almost all the sculptures are

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collaborative. Now, three of his grandsons are carrying on the tradition as well. The sculptures in this collection date from around 1990 and are in the El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition, one of the genres for which the Linares Family is most known. In these vignettes, skeletons are depicted in everyday occupations such as newsboy, musician, and cowboy.

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Business

Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce vice president graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Submitted photo Lori Tainter, IOM, Vice President of Member Services & New Media Coordinator, of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and has received the recognition of IOM.

Lori Tainter, IOM, Vice President of Member Services & New Media Coordinator, of the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE) certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond

Our Urgent Care celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Joe Seibel, President of Our Urgent Care celebrated the grand opening of their new office, with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 15. Joining Joe was city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano, Alderman Rocky Reitmeyer, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government, Our Urgent Care staff, board members and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

Our Urgent Care is located at 1615 Jungermann Road in St. Peters and provides comprehensive medical services – from unexpected illnesses and injuries to preventative vaccinations, drug testing, routine physicals, wellness programs and more. For more information on the services Our Urgent Care provides or their hours of operation, please call 636-206-2540 or visit their website at OurUrgentCare.com.

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necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 1: Trivia night

A trivia night will take place at St. Peter Parish Center at 221 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $160 per table. The event is sponsored by SSM St. Joseph Auxiliary. Bring food and drink. Call Barb Hutchinson at 636-947-5466 for more information. There will be prizes, awards, raffles and pot of gold.

Feb. 1: Trivia night

Kiwanis Clubs of Cottleville Weldon Spring and O’Fallon are joining together to hold a trivia night at The Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $25 per person (eight person maximum per team). There will be an open bar, snacks, soda, silent auction, prizes and tons of fun. This event will support the replacement of playground equipment at the O’Fallon Salvation Army and the formation of a new Terrific Kids program and a Middle School Builders Club in local schools. For more information call Mary at 314-581-0497 or Katie at 636439-6536.

Feb. 2: Father-daughter dance

Dads and daughters are invited to a delightful evening of “Dancing on the Moon” for the 2019 Father-Daughter Dance from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Girls ages threeto-13 will get the chance to have Dad all to themselves for this special night of music, dancing, and dessert with lemonade. A professional photographer will be present to take photos at an additional cost. Tickets are just $14 per person. Advance registration is required. Register in person at the RecPlex, by phone at 636-939-2386, ext. 1400, or online at www.stpetersmo.net/ rec-connect. When registering online, print your registration form and bring it with you for admission to the dance. St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre is located at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters in the west wing of St. Peters City Hall.

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 636474-8120.

Feb. 2: Quilt social

St. Barnabas Ladies Quilt Social will take place at 1400 North Main Street, at the corner of Highway P and Main Street in O’Fallon. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., bingo begins at noon. Six quilts will be given away. Refreshments will be available. Questions: please call Susan at 636-675-4709. No one under 16 is allowed to play.

Feb.2: Quilt bingo

The quilters from the parish of St. Patrick are hosting a Quilt Bingo in the social hall at 405 S. Church St. in Wentzville. Doors open at 9 a.m. with games starting at 10:30 a.m. There will be 30 games with a quilt being won every fifth game. All are welcome to attend. www.stpatrickwentzville.org/bingo

Feb. 8: Valentine dinner dance

The Crossroads Clinic/Volunteers in Medicine’s Annual Valentine Dinner Dance and Silent Auction will be held at the Christy Banquet Center at 9000 Veterans Pkwy. in O’Fallon. Tickets are $50 a person and includes dinner, dancing, open bar and opportunities to bid on silent auction items. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call Leslie Held at 636-399-6635.

Feb. 8: Free concert

Talented local musicians ¬– including one as young as 12 years old – will be featured at the St. Charles Community College Annual Solo Concert from 7:30 - 9 p.m. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will showcase brass, percussion, piano, string, voice and woodwind instruments in a variety of songs. The Solo Concert is a limited-engagement opportunity. Performers had to audition and win their spots for this concert and will not be eligible for next year’s performance per Annual Solo Concert guidelines. The concert will be held in the auditorium of the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building.

Feb. 8: Ping pong tournament

Do you have mad ping pong skills or just love the game of ping pong? Sign up for the “You Got Served Ping Pong Tournament” which will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at Christian High School in O’Fallon. This is a free community event with four fun tournament options. All skill levels welcome! Bring a friend and a snack to share or just come and be a spectator. For more information or to sign up, visit sunrisefamily.org.

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. 10: Sausage and beef supper

Friedens UCC Annual Sausage and Beef Supper takes place at 1703 Old Hwy 94 South in St. Charles. The supper will be held from 11 a.m. – 6p.m. It will include a raffle for a handmade quilt, chances on multiple raffle baskets and a country store with handmade baked goods and crafts. For more information go to www.friedens-ucc.org.

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.

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 636206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

Mondays: Parent support group

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

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

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

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

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 weighins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-949-3372.

Tuesdays: 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

Spotlight

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

Weldon

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

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.

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: 636-3792505.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • January 30, 2019 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. 314-3696521.

Wednesdays: Food pantry

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

Wednesdays: Veterans Coffee Talk

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 Corp League meeting

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: club

Women’s

fishing

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)

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

Wednesdays: Men’s Golf League

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

Wednesdays: Charity Bingo

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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 level. Info: 636.928.1928.

Wednesdays: Hope & Healing

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

Wednesdays: St. Charles Area Wood Carvers

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

Wednesdays: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

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

Thursdays: meeting

American

Legion

On the first Thursday of each month, American Legion Post 323 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd. in Wentzville. For more information call 636-3276060.

Thursdays: Lions Club meeting

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

Thursdays: TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club 661 Wentzville holds meetings every Thursday in room 21 at The United Methodist Church of Wentzville, 725 Wall Street. Weigh ins at 9:30, meetings begin at 10 a.m. For more information call 314-650-1014.

Thursdays: Optimist Club meetings

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

Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

St. Charles Lions Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1144 S Benton Street in St.

Get your event or good news published in Community News: email your information in calendar and article formats to editor@mycnews.com. Charles. Contact Art for more info at 636-441-1831. New members are welcome.

Thursdays: O’Fallon

Kiwanis

Club

Meets the first, second and third Thursdays at JJ’s Restaurant (200 Ft. Zumwalt Square, O’Fallon) at 12 noon. Guests are always welcome. For more Info: www.ofkiwanis.com.

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: Rotary Club meeting

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Alexander Chapter #242 Order of the Eastern Star Meetings 7:30pm, St. Charles Masonic Lodge, 2051 Collier Corporate Parkway in St. Charles.

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

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

2nd and 4th Thursdays: Lions Club meetings

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

Every Friday: Moms Play Group

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

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

Every Saturday: Chess

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

Every Saturday: Veterans Learn guitar for FREE

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

7:30am, The Rendezvous Café at 217 South Main St. in O’Fallon. We welcome existing and potential members to visit and have breakfast with us. www.ofallonmo.rotary-clubs.org

Every Saturday: Peaceful Puppy Mill Protest

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

Second and Fourth Saturday of the month: Charitable bingo

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

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

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

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Get ready for a ‘blast from the past’ soccer fans The St. Louis Ambush are your professional soccer team that play home games at the Family Arena. Alumni night is coming on Feb. 9 at the Family Arena when the Ambush take on the Kansas City Comets at 7:05 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. for the Alumni Autograph Session on the Concourse. The Alumni Game will take place at halftime of the Ambush-Comets game, and will be a “North County vs. South County” format. Some of the alumni players and coaches participating include: Daryl Doran, Tony Glavin, Ty Keough, Steve Pecher, Tim Walters, Jeff Cacciatore, Sam Bick, John Hayes, Jeff DiMaria, Mark Moser, Kirk Moser, Joe Reiniger, Rich Reiniger, Terry Brown, Dan O’Keefe, Kevin Hundelt, Mike Laposha, Kevin Groark, Joel Shanker, Dan Muesenfechter, Sever Sullivan, Don Doran, Nando Hernandez, Jamie Swanner, Pat McBride, Al Trost, Don Popovic, and many more. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Great memories Lady Lion basketball player earns second award Lindenwood University junior forward Kallie Bildner has been named the MIAA Player of the Week and it is the second time she has earned the honor this season. Bildner led the Lions to a 2-0 week to boost Lindenwood to a 4-0 mark in MIAA games. She scored 49 total points with 30 rebounds in two games played. Against Missouri Southern, Bildner tallied 23 points and 16 rebounds on 9-14 shooting. She followed that performance with 26 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against Pittsburg State on Saturday. Bildner now leads the MIAA in scoring (18.6 points per game), rebounding (10.9 rebounds per game) and field goal percentage (.667). Go to www.LindenwoodLions.com for all the details. *The real deal

River City Rascals get a contract with O’Fallon The O’Fallon City Council approved new lease terms with the River City Rascals, ensuring the team will return to CarShield Field for the 2019 season. The team will be playing their 21st season in O’Fallon. “The Rascals have been a prime attraction for O’Fallon and St. Charles County residents for 20 years, and we are proud to continue serving our fans with affordable, family-friendly entertainment in 2019,” said Rascals Team President Dan Dial. “Countless O’Fallon residents have attended Rascals games and events over that time and it is our strong desire to remain a part of our community and provide this unique experience for many years to come.” “We are pleased to have the River City Rascals back for the 2019 season,” said Tom Drabelle, Communications Director for the city of O’Fallon. “The Rascals continue to be a popular attraction for our residents, and we look forward to seeing the team’s enhanced marketing efforts for the upcoming season. With this new lease in place, we can continue to provide our residents with high-level professional baseball at CarShield Field, and we can make sure this unique asset is used to its fullest extent both now and in the future.” ~~~Think warm…ready for baseball

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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any are beginning 2019 with hopes of being better than the year before, including making healthier choices for their families and themselves. Busy schedules and overwhelming “To Do” lists may make family meals (let alone home-cooked, nutritious meals) seem impossible. This is where that crockpot or slow cooker comes in handy. Families who take time to plan and prepare

their meals are likely eating foods that are more nutritious. Using your slow cooker allows dinner to cook throughout the day, so everyone can walk through the door to a home-cooked meal. For more information on the health benefits of dairy, visit www.stldairycouncil.org or contact Erin McGraw with St. Louis District Dairy Council: call (314)-835-9668, or e-mail emcgraw@stldairycouncil.org.

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Slow Cooker Fresh Veggie Lasagna Servings: 6 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup part-skim Ricotta cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup marinara sauce (plus additional for serving) 1 medium zucchini, diced 4-6 no-boil lasagna noodles 1 (9 ounce) bag baby spinach 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions: Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl mix together mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, egg, oregano, and garlic powder. Spread 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce in bottom of slow cooker. Sprinkle one-half of zucchini over sauce and top with one third of cheese mixture. Break 2 noodles into pieces to cover cheese. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce and then layer half of spinach and mushrooms. Repeat layers ending with cheese and remaining sauce.

Cover and cook over low heat for 4 hours. Allow lasagna to rest 20 min before cutting into wedges. Spoon extra sauce over each serving and garnish with basil leaf. Nutrition Information: 200 Calories, 8 g Fat, 14 g Protein, 20% Daily Value Calcium

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Oscar Watch: the superhero battle for ‘Best Animated Feature’

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 it comes to animation awards, the one-two punch of Walt Disney/Pixar is hard to beat. The Disney Studios have created groundbreaking animation for more than 90 years, including an animated mouse that arguably is the world’s most recognizable character. In 1995, Pixar unleashed “Toy Story,” a computer-animated adventure that changed the animation landscape forever. In 2006, Pixar officially became part of the Disney family through a merger/ acquisition. In 2002, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded their first Oscar for “Best Animated Feature” to “Shrek,” which beat Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” Over the years, though, Pixar and Disney have taken home their fair share of Oscars in this category. This year, both Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” and Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” are Best Animated Feature nominees along with “Mirai” and “Isle of Dogs.” Though it seems like a lock for Disney/ Pixar this year, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” the fifth nominee, has the power to take down both of Ralph and the Incredibles. This animated adventure follows Miles Morales (voice of Shameik Moore), a teenager who becomes the Spider-Man of his

tition? “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” for instance, is a strong contender. Like Miles Morales, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) leaves the comfort zone of his video game world to go on the Internet with his best pal, Vanellope (Sarah Silverman). They attempt to buy a new game controller for Vanellope while navigating the potholes and dangers of the World Wide Web. “Incredibles 2” could be the one to beat, however. In 2004, Pixar released “The Incredibles,” the stylPhoto courtesy Sony Pictures Entertainment ized story of a superhero family in hiding. After some costly disasters world. Five of his counterparts, including and fights, all “Supers” had to go “Spider-Ham,” from other dimensions join into hiding as their alter egos and never wear him in a battle to save their realities. costumes again. Bob (voice of Craig T. Nel“Into the Spider-Verse” won the Golden son) and Helen Parr (voice of Holly Hunter) Globe for Best Animated Feature a few weeks adopt a suburban lifestyle and start a famiago, and it is easy to see why it won. With ly. Bob trades his tights for a desk job that a storyline that originated in Marvel Com- drives him crazy until he gets a chance to be ics, it is an engaging adventure featuring the a hero again. voice talents of Lily Tomlin, Nicolas Cage “Incredibles 2” picks up the 14-year-old and Hailee Steinfeld among others. It was storyline as Helen tries to help all the Supers produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony come out of hiding. The sequel was well-rePictures Animation in association with Mar- ceived by fans, both old and new, who had vel Entertainment, which is part of Disney. been waiting for it for years. When Oscar As the classic theme song says, Spider-Man time arrives, Miles and his counterparts may can do whatever a spider can, but can he con- be going toe-to-toe against the Parr family in tinue his winning streak against the compe- a battle for Oscar gold.

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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 If you haven’t heard, the government has shut down. Since then, there has been non-stop chaos and mayhem including major traffic jams, nationwide power outages, mass bacon shortages and we’ve all had to convert back to rotary phones. Nope. None of that has happened. In fact, the only really weird thing that occurred is the moon turned to blood. But that’s only because it was mad to the boiling point over the cry baby things happening in Washington. The two sides can’t seem to come together; Nancy P. and President T. They’re acting like a couple of grade school kids that secretly have a crush on one another, but don’t want the rest of the class to know. It all started when President T. got out his set of Legos and started building his big beautiful wall. Nancy came by and when he wasn’t looking kicked a hole in it then stole the rest of his bricks. President T. threw a conniption and told her she was gonna have to pay for it. Nancy crossed her arms then stomped her foot and said, “Well, you can’t play in my yard. Take your State Of The Union and go home!” Then President T. stuck out his tongue and said, “Oh ya, you big booger-brain! You’re gonna be sorry for that one!” Afterwards Nancy decided to escape from it all and board a plane for a little overseas R and R. She had just taken off her shoes and popped in her earplugs and was about to select her favorite movie, “Mean Girls,” when the pilot came over the loudspeaker.

He announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, it has come to my attention that the government shutdown will directly affect the complimentary beverage cart. It’s closed indefinitely. Unfortunately, FAA regulations will not allow any aircraft to take off without passengers full loaded with dry pretzels and peanut roughage. Hmm, it seems the president just wrote that into law a few moments ago. We’ll be taxiing back to the gate now. Sorry for the inconvenience.” Nancy didn’t take this sitting down even though she was sitting down, but not for long. In no time she was jumping up and down and screaming and holding her breath. Stay tuned for week six of shutdown shenanigans as Nancy P. covers the White House urinals in plastic wrap, while President T. puts a whoopee cushion on her Speaker of the House seat.

Child’s play

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. Bird hangout 6. Loquacious person’s gift? 9. Columbus launcher 13. Nebraska’s largest city 14. Not a thing 15. Hispaniola republic 16. Shmear holder 17. Brouhaha 18. Court call 19. *Gaga and Cooper hit 21. *The Recording ____ 23. *Drake’s “Nice ____ What” 24. Doe’s mate 25. *Best New Artist, 1983: ____ at Work 28. Aquarium show star 30. *”Why don’t you just meet me in the ____” 35. Line of symmetry 37. Itty-bitty bit 39. Unwelcome message on computer screen 40. Roll call call 41. *”Reputation” artist 43. “The Bridges of Madison County” state 44. Implant 46. Delhi wrap 47. Politicians, for short 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *Grammy Hall of Fame’s “Sixteen ____”

52. Sodium solution 53. French Riviera city 55. Trigonometry abbr. 57. Danced to Miami Sound Machine in 1985 61. *____ Center 65. Bay window 66. Poor man’s caviar 68. Home to BYU 69. Dished out 70. Three strikes 71. Like yesterday’s meal 72. ‘80s sitcom “Who’s the ____?” 73. *”____ Robinson,” 1968 74. Giving up the ghost DOWN 1. Ugly crowds 2. Wet nurse 3. Indian music 4. Elf’s perch 5. Inciting call to a hunting hound 6. Bite like a beaver 7. A hand 8. Swell up 9. Persian backgammon 10. Adjutant 11. Type of cell 12. Well-ventilated 15. Deli offering 20. Florentine iris 22. Tucker of “Modern

Family” 24. Fill to satisfaction 25. *Fall Out boy’s album 26. End-of-semester events 27. Nimbus, pl. 29. Hang out till these come home? 31. Type of coffee maker 32. Salivate 33. Humble 34. Make blank 36. Appear to be 38. Bushy do 42. Color lightly 45. *Childish Gambino’s name 49. *What nominees do 51. Like lathered hands 54. Read-only memory device 56. Aerosol can emanation 57. Toothy groomer 58. Three-ply dunker 59. Lice eggs 60. *Bee ____, multiple awards winner 61. Series of reps, pl. 62. “Laughing on the inside” text 63. Fifty-fifty 64. *____ of the Year 67. Partaker’s pronoun SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9