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Photo provided by Wentzville School District The Holt High School girls wrestling team hoists its District championship trophy. Holt qualified seven grapplers for the Missouri State High School Athletic Association’ State Wrestling Championships held this weekend in Columbia.

St. Charles County will be well represented at the girls wrestling state championships as female participation drives new interest in the sport By Brett Auten Wresting in St. Charles County is a tradition that runs deep and wide. Walk into any of its high school gyms and take note of the placards and banners dedicated to the multiple team titles of varying degrees. Notice the framed pictures of individual state champions that are displayed in the lobby. So last year, when the Missouri State High School Athletic Association made girls wrestling an official sport, it’s no surprise that St. Charles County programs are already making an impact. Mizzou Arena will play host to the boys and girls state wrestling championships this weekend. Lebanon is the defending state

champion who, along with Holt, have qualified seven competitors for the state meet. Nigel Kinworthy is in his seventh season as a coach at St. Charles High. St. Charles is sending three seniors and three underclassmen to state. Kinworthy was a state champion wrestler himself in 2003 at St. Charles West. “The Gateway Athletic Conference has been a hotbed for years,” Kinworthy said. “A lot of the girls last year were siblings to wrestlers. It is in their blood. Some programs took (girls wrestling) and ran with it and some saw it as more of a burden and more to do. We didn’t care. Whoever wants to work hard, that’s the people we want.” Holt and St. Charles High School finished

in first and second place respectively in last week’s district tournament, the determining precursor to state. Francis Howell was in third. Andrew Hammond is in his second term heading up the Holt girls’ team. He, like others, sees this early success is just a sign of things to come. “Wrestling is such a big sport out here and the coaches around here really buy into it,” Hammond said. “So if you have girls who are interested and want to work, it does not take long before things start clicking.” Holt had four first-place finishers from district that included sophomore Reese Compton, freshman Maria Slaughter, sophomore See’MAT’ page 2

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Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Holt sophomore Ester Han is one of the top wrestlers in the state. She will defend her state championship Feb. 20-22 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Photo provided by St. Charles School District St. Charles High School senior Cailtlyn Thorne leads a squad of six qualifiers to the state tournament slated for this weekend in Columbia.

on that anymore, I am focused on a state medal.” Cassidy Head was a district champion for St. Charles High and is driven from last year’s inability to make it to Columbia. Other qualifiers for the Pirates include Caitlyn Thorne and Sabrina and Alyssa King. “Wrestling is in my family’s blood but it took a while for me to get into it,” Alyssa King said. “But now that I am a wrestler I can see why they are so passionate. Being a one-on-one sport and solely relying on yourself for success is awesome. I cannot wait to wrestle for at least the next three years.”

Troy senior Autumn Flanigan is another area standout. She won a district title by defeating fellow defending state champion Hickman’s Mary Belle Harrell. Flanigan is 52-0 over the last two seasons. With the addition of the girls comes new fans, new interest, and fresh headlines for a sport that vies for attention during the basketball-heavy winter months. “It is 100-percent better,” Kinworthy said. “During the boys’ duals, it was crickets. The girls have added not only other parents but there is some interest and intrigue.”

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Local Girl Scouts go for the gold Alejandra Castaneda, a student of Fort Zumwalt East High School and Ciara Beckemeier, a student of Winfield High School, have recently earned the mark of the truly remarkable – the Girl Scout Gold Award. These young change-makers demonstrated extraordinary leadership through a measurable and sustainable community service project. After assisting at an overnight campout in Hawaii one summer, Castaneda recognized her passion for sharing Girl Scout traditions. As a 10-year Girl Scout, Castaneda knew she wanted to give back to the organization in an impactful way. So, to earn her Gold Award, she designed a Day Camp Program and flew out to Kauai, Hawaii, to lead the future go-getters. Castaneda organized Discovery Girl Scout Day Camp, a three-day camp available to the region Girl Scouts. During the camp, girls participated in STEM activities, outdoor cooking and sang traditional Girl Scout songs. Castaneda also created a website where girls and volunteers can access songbooks, information on the highest awards and guides for troops to plan their events. A local Kauai Girl Scout troop who helped Castaneda lead the camp will continue the Day Camp series as a summer program to engage and grow their Girl Scout community.

As a lifelong Girl Scout, Beckemeier wanted to have the full leadership experience, so she decided to earn her Gold Award, the highest community service award a Girl Scout can earn. After discovering her spirituality at a young age, Beckemeier decided to share her experiences by providing an opportunity for those in her community to explore their beliefs. To do this, she organized and designed faith-based materials for elementary students. Beckemeier researched and created three spiritual studies, a presentation and a pamphlet for her Gold Award project. She then planned three classes during which she shared her lessons with the participating children. Because she recognized a need within her community, the youth group of First Baptist Church in Winfield will continue Beckemeier’s curriculum using her thoughtfully executed lesson plans. The Gold Award is earned by a high-schoolaged Girl Scout who has dedicated on average more than 80 hours to address an issue she’s passionate about in a way that produces meaningful and permanent change. Whether it’s on a local, national or global level, Gold Award Girl Scouts provide innovative solutions to pressing and relevant challenges.

Lake Saint Louis robbery suspects caught Two suspects, identified as James C. Davis from East St. Louis, Illinois and Mautaveus T. Ayers from Fairview Heights, Illinois, have been arrested pursuant to the armed robbery which had occurred Jan. 2 in the city of Lake Saint Louis. The two suspects had approached a local couple who had recently arrived at home and began to exit their car after parking in the garage. The suspects then threatened the couple with handguns and took their wallet and purse. St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney Tim Lohmar’s office and staff worked quickly to issue warrants within a few hours after receiving the police report. Suspects were charged with Robbery 1st degree, Armed Criminal Action and Burglary 1st degree. Judge Rebecca McKelvey set the bond at $350,000 cash for each suspect. Lake Saint Louis Police Chief, Chris DiGiuseppi had this to say, “Through many hours of hard work by Lake Saint Louis police officers and detectives we were able to identify these individuals,

collect evidence and apply for charges. Additionally, members from the Ladue Police Department, who were investigating another robbery involving the same suspects, assisted us in locating key information and evidence critical to our case. A special thanks to the St. Charles County Police Department Fugitive Apprehension Team, in cooperation with the Illinois State Police, the U.S. Marshals and other police agencies, for their efforts in apprehending the suspects.” Police need your help locating a third suspect identified as Medina S. Fulp, from Lebanon, Illinois. According to police, Fulp is the owner of the vehicle in which they fled the scene. Fulp was also believed to be present in the vehicle during the robbery. The vehicle is described as a black 2014 Nissan Maxima with an Illinois license plate of AM93188. Please contact the Lake Saint Louis Police Department at 636-625-8018 with any information regarding Fulp’s whereabouts.

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Missouri Secretary of State awards summer library program grant to St. Charles City-County Library Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced St. Charles City-County Library has been awarded a Summer Library Program Grant of $10,000. “Libraries play a vital role in providing learning opportunities to people of all ages,” Ashcroft said. “These grants help Missouri’s libraries provide educational programs during a time when many patrons, particularly younger ones, have a less structured environment.” The library will use the grant to provide a summer reading program for people of all ages. Outreach efforts will include partnerships with seven school districts in the county, as well as senior living centers and adult day care facilities. Pop-Up Libraries at community events and other locations will be provided in areas of the county without a library branch. Summer Library Program Grants help libraries expand opportunities for children, teens and adults to improve their reading skills. They also assist libraries in enriching summer learning experiences and enhancing opportunities to reach unserved summer populations. The Missouri State Library has approved a total of 80 grant applications in the 2020 fiscal year, totaling $521,266 in federal awards that the secretary’s office has distributed to libraries throughout Missouri. The grants are funded by the Library Services and Technology Act through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Local documentaries featured in St. Charles County Heritage Museum film series Four powerful documentaries about identity, regionalism, and diversity in Missouri communities are featured in St. Charles County Heritage Museum’s “Missouri Film Series: A Local Documentary Showcase” at 6:30 p.m. on select Thursdays through May. After each screening at the museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing in St. Peters, participants are invited to engage in a discussion about the film. Feb. 27: “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” – Directed by a resident of Wentzville, this is the story of a housing complex destroyed in a highly publicized implosion. The Pruitt-Igoe public housing complex became a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians, and policy makers. “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” explores the social, economic, and legislative issues that led to the decline of conventional public housing in America, and the city

centers in which they resided, while tracing the personal and poignant narratives of several of the project’s residents. March 26: “Walking Man” – After a Missouri high school loses three students to suicide, Mark Norwine, a St. Charles health advocate, embarks on a 200-mile walk across the state, seeking to educate students and better understand the epidemic. Mark is joined by his son, Eric, but when the road proves difficult, father and son must confront their own mental health struggles, which they’ve kept secret for so long. Endorsed by universities and mental health organizations across the United Sates, “Walking Man” is an honest look at one family’s journey with mental illness. April 30: “We Always Lie to Strangers: The Incredible True Story of Branson, Missouri.” – Set against the backdrop of Branson, Missouri, one of the biggest tourist destinations in America, is a story of four families, community, music and tradition. An Ozark Mountain town of just 10,500, Branson hosts more than 7.5 million tourists a year and generates nearly $3 billion in annual tourism revenue. At the heart of Branson’s appeal is the more than 100 staged music shows that earned the town the moniker of “The Live Music Capital of the World.” Crowds from around the country, and particularly from the American Midwest, flock to Branson for this “return to old fashioned values.”

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May 28: “Rich Hill” – This is a story about three young boys living in desperate poverty in a small Missouri town, south of Kansas City. Stores are closed, people have moved away and farms have been sold. The story of Rich Hill could be told in hundreds of towns across America. Pre-registration is required for each film in the series and is open to participants age 14 and older due to adult themes and language. To save your seat, call the museum at 636-255-6000 or visit the Parks Department’s website at stccparks.org and click on “Activity Registration,” then choose the films of your choice.

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By Dr. Caitlin Rogers Women’s health goes far beyond just gynecology and obstetrics. Staying healthy requires a holistic approach to care, being cognizant of issues that can impact women differently than men. Arming yourself with this knowledge and awareness of health topics as they relate to women can help you live your healthiest life possible. Here are just a few: Strokes More women experience strokes per year than men. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states one in five women in the United States will have a stroke in their lifetime, and 60 percent of all stroke deaths are women. Strokes appear to be slightly more prominent in women compared to men, as hormone therapy and pregnancy can increase risk. However, certain diseases can also bring greater risk of stroke in both men and women, such as atrial fibrillation and diabetes. Heart Disease Many of the symptoms of heart disease are shared among men and women. These include chest pain, which can be described as a heaviness, pressure, squeezing or tightness of the chest; jaw pain; pain in one or both arms; unusual fatigue; dizziness and nausea. However, women may be more likely to present one or more of these symptoms without any chest pain

at all. Because of this, heart disease can be easily overlooked. Be vigilant and speak with your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Breast Cancer One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, so prevention and early detection are vital. Breast self-exams play an important role in finding breast cancer early. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) stresses the importance of breast self-awareness, or knowing what is normal for your breasts and being aware of any changes in appearance or feel. A trained provider, most likely your doctor, will also perform a clinical breast exam at your annual wellness exam. For women of average risk for breast cancer, a yearly mammogram should begin at age 40 through at least age 75. In addition to seeing your doctor for any chronic conditions, women are encouraged to schedule an annual wellness exam to discuss preventive care, including nutrition, physical activity, appropriate lab work, screenings and any other ways to stay in optimal health. Caitlin Rogers, DO, is a BJC Medical Group primary care physician and obstetrics specialist at Progress West Hospital. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Rogers by calling 636-928WELL.

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Youth Tour contest now open for high school juniors Six high school juniors have an opportunity to be among thousands of students from across the country to spend this summer traveling to Washington, D.C. Entries are now being accepted for the 52nd Annual Youth Tour contest. The contest is open only to high school juniors who live and attend school in Cuivre River Electric’s general service area, or who have Cuivre River electric service in their homes. The 2020 essay theme is “My Favorite Cooperative Principle.” Entry forms are available at local high schools or www.cuivre.com. The deadline to enter is March 13. Entries remain anonymous during preliminary judging by Cuivre River Elecric staff. The 12 top-scoring essays are selected as finalists and will attend the final competition scheduled for April 8. Finalists will take a cooperative knowledge quiz and make an oral presentation of their essay. The top six finalists will be selected as Youth Tour delegates. The other six finalists will receive $500 scholarships.

This year’s National Youth Tour will take place June 19-25. The seven-day youth tour provides an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, leadership positions, community service and today’s pressing issues. Missouri’s Youth Tour delegates will visit with representatives from their congressional districts and tour famous monuments, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums and Arlington National Cemetery. Cuivre River Electric fully funds the participation of its delegates. There is no cost to students or families. For more information or to inquire about a classroom program, contact Schmidt at 636695-4837 or tschmidt@cuivre.com. Since 1964, Cuivre River has sponsored over 200 youth tour delegates for visits to Washington, D.C. More than 54,000 high school students sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives have participated in the youth tour since the educational leadership program began.

Building homes and strengthening communities through homeownership While many people may dream of owning a home but don’t think they meet the criteria or qualifications necessary to achieve that goal, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County provides the tools, resources and support for the potential path to homeownership. The nonprofit organization is accepting new homeowner applications through Feb. 29. To review qualifications for Habitat homeownership, visit habitatstcharles.org. In addition, together with community partners, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County offers free financial coaching and skills to everyone who enrolls in the Homebuyer Read-

iness Program. Participants learn about credit, debt, budgeting, setting goals and saving money with comprehensive workshops and one-onone coaching. “The cold days of winter offer the reminder that a safe, warm, and comfortable home may be attainable through the Homeownership program,” said Michelle Woods, executive director, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County. “Through our programs, we are excited to lead our neighbors into financial independence for affordable, stable housing that supports our mission to enhance lives, foster relationships and build the community one home at a time.”

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WSD educator receives outstanding University announces Lindenwood Advantage loan middle school math teacher award repayment assistance program Marnie Clawson, an eighth grade math teacher at South Middle School in the Wentzville School District, has been named Outstanding Middle School Mathematics Educator by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM). Clawson was the only middle school teacher selected from across the state to receive this year’s award. Clawson has been teaching math for 16 years; the last eight have been at South Middle School. She has served on curriculum writing teams for the district, presented during multiple professional development days, and she is a past recipient of a WSD Foundation Mini Grant for her classroom work. She also sponsors the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at her school. “One of my favorite things about working for WSD is the ample opportunities for professional growth and collaboration,” said Clawson. “We are encouraged to seek out and try new things that we believe will create valuable learning experiences for our students.” Clawson received her award in December at the annual MCTM Fall Conference held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. “(Marnie) is one of the best math teachers I have ever had the opportunity to teach with,”

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Marnie Clawson, an eighth grade math teacher at South Middle School in the Wentzville School District, has been named Outstanding Middle School Mathematics Educator by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Lindenwood University has announced a new program, Lindenwood Advantage, that will provide loan repayment assistance to graduates who have not yet found employment at a specific salary threshold. An expression of confidence in the preparedness of Lindenwood graduates, the program is available to all incoming students, starting in the fall 2020 semester, who persist to graduation from Lindenwood. Lindenwood University is the first institution in Missouri to offer a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) to its incoming freshmen and transfers. The program provides substantial assistance to students and parents, helping with student and Parent PLUS loan repayment after graduation for graduates who do not meet the income

threshold of $45,000 annually. Lindenwood has partnered with Ardeo Education Solutions to offer the program, which will be provided at no cost to students or families. The assistance will continue until the graduate’s income rises to a specified level or until the graduate’s loans are completely paid off. “We are very pleased to offer Lindenwood Advantage for our new students,” said Terry Whittum, executive vice president for enrollment management and student engagement. “Lindenwood students find real success in the workplace, and we are standing behind that with this program.” For more information about the Lindenwood Advantage loan repayment assistance program, visit www.lindenwood.edu/advantage or call the Lindenwood Admissions Office at 636-949-4949.

shared SMS Math Department Chair Amanda Mack. “Her passion for math and helping students be successful shows in everything she does. She works tirelessly to plan engaging lessons and truly find the best resources to help students progress through their learning. I am a better teacher today for the time I have spent collaborating with Marnie.” MCTM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and improving mathematics teaching and learning at all levels. It is affiliated with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has approximately 1,000 members in Missouri.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Feb. 22: Quilt social bingo event

St. Ann’s Ladies Club of Sts. Joachim and Ann Parish is hosting a Quilt Social Bingo Event at Sts. Joachim and Ann School Cafeteria at 4110 McClay Road in St. Charles. Doors open at 10 a.m., games start at 11a.m. Food and drink available for purchase. No pre-registration required. (No one under 16 is allowed to enter.) Questions? Contact Laura at 314-369-7631.

Feb. 22: Trivia night

The city of O’Fallon’s Senior Resident Advisory Committee will host a trivia night at the Krekel Civic Center at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Meals on Wheels. To register, please visit http://tiny.cc/0nmaiz.

Feb. 27: Conversations on housing

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The Social Justice in Action Committee of Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service, in recognition of Black History Month, presents the first of Celebration Room Conversations on Housing at 6 p.m. at Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service in the Celebration Room located at 4116 McClay Road in St. Charles. Molly Metzger, PhD of George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University will be the keynote speaker. The public is invited to attend this presentation to learn and to understand the social and economic issues that have been impacting lives for decades. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. Please RSVP at 636-441-1302, ext. 350. Leave your message. You may also email ffazio@ jacares.org.

Feb. 27-29: Theater production

The Timberland High School Theatre Department will present Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off ” on Feb. 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. This comedy in three acts will be performed by an all-school cast and crew at the Carl E. Reininger Theatre. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for students when purchased online at Timberlandtheatre.com; tickets are available at the door for $8 for adults and $7 for students. Senior citizens can purchase half price tickets at the door.

Feb. 29: African Cultural Jamboree

An African Cultural Jamboree fundraiser to celebrate diversity and give hope will take place at St. Peters City Hall – Cultural Arts Centre at One St. Peters Centre Blvd. in St. Peters from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is to raise funds for orphan assistance, free health fairs and community assistance in Africa. There will be free multicultural food, music, dancing and a cash bar. For more information call 314393-0630.

March 13: Middle school trivia night

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Middle-school students, father your friends for a night of trivia at St. Dominic High School. The event runs from 7 - 9:45 p.m. in the SDHS Fallon Family Center. Proceeds benefit St. Dom-

inic’s performing arts programs. Register online at www.stdominichs.org/ trivia.

March 14: Trivia night

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

March 14: Trivia night

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

March 17: Genealogy program

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

March 21: Quilt social

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

March 22: Brass concert

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

March 26: Dinner theatre

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

March 29: Breakfast and blood drive

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

April 4: Bowling fundraiser

The Tri County Advisory Board is holding the 21st annual Crazy Bowl at O’Fallon Bowling Lane at 420 Sonderen St. in O’Fallon. Registration is at 5:30 p.m., bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per bowler. For more information call Esther Angelos at 636441-0329 or Melinda Oliver at 636940-3333 x240.

April 16: Gala fundraiser

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

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Optimist Club meetings

The Wentzville/Lake St. Louis Optimist Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Wentzville IHOP, 10 Layla Lane, Wentzville, MO.. For more information contact Ed Jurotich at 314560-1868.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

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

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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

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: NAMI St. Louis Connection Recovery Support Group If you have mental health concerns and need support, please come on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ at 1703 Old Highway 94 South in St. Charles.

nity 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

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

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: Seasoned eye carvers meeting

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Meetings are held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center at 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome. For more information visit http:// www.stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp at cwsapp@ charter.net.

Mondays: Choral Arts Singers practice

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

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 SUDOKU answers from page F-1

to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

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

Tuesdays: Women’s AA weekly meeting

Candlelighters Women in Recovery meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church (enter at Adam Lamb pre-School, turn left) at 7400 South Outer 364 at the corner with Bryan Road.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 314-779-6892 for more information. CROSSWORD answers from page F-4

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 Commu-

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Sports you see with Gary B... Player of the week goes to Ambush defender The St. Louis Ambush play in the South Central division of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) with home games at the Family Arena. The Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) announced that the Ambush defender Douglas Dos Santos has been voted the Week Twelve Sporturf Player of the Week. Dos Santos is the second Ambush player to earn the award this season after Tony Walls in Week Six. The Player of the Week is voted on each week by MASL fans and MASL teams. Dos Santos brought the Ambush even at 2-2 in the first quarter of their game last week against the Harrisburg Heat. The veteran defender helped his team pull away in the second half with another goal and three blocks. *Leading the team Baseball team at Lindenwood start season on high note Lindenwood University’s team has won four out of five games thus far in the young season by sweeping Satur-

day’s doubleheader against Ohio Dominican to open the three-game series. The Lions took game one, 9-0, and game two, 4-0, as the pitching staff held the Panthers scoreless over 18 innings. In game one, Blake Beckmann, Niko Marshall, and Garrett Juergens combined for nine innings of shutout baseball. Beckmann went seven innings, while striking out six and allowing six base hits. Marshall and Juergens did not allow a base runner over their combined two innings of pitching, while striking out one. Hitting stars included Beau Collier going 2-for-4, 1 3B, 1 R, 4 RBI’s and Mitchell Krebs 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI’s and Blake Beckmann. Game two saw Lindenwood hurlers combined to throw nine scoreless innings. This time, Jacob Thompson and Brody Roach toed the rubber to prevent Ohio Dominican from bringing home any runs. Thompson went seven strong innings of two-hit baseball, while striking out six. Roach worked two perfect innings while striking out a batter. On the offense Kolby Schulte go 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB. *Greatness on the mound

UMSL women swimmers set record The University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s swimming team recorded a seventh place finish at the 202 GLVC Championships, totaling 495 points. On the final day of competition on Saturday, the Tritons saw two-school records fall and a pair of seventh place finishes. Highlights included: • Freshman Zara Konstapel was seventh in the 200 breaststroke • Freshmen Amanda Hei and Olivia Gawronski were 18th and 20th, respectively in breaststroke • The 400 freestyle relay of sophomores Stephanie Schoemans and Seela Wang and seniors Aga Blocka and Merel Visser broke the school record, placing seventh. • Freshman Franziska Hauptmann placed 15th in the 200 backstroke in 2:06.50 after breaking the school record in prelims *Great time in the pool

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

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Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month may be on your mind this February, but Lactose Intolerance Month is also on the calendar. Do you love the taste of dairy foods, but occasionally feel discomfort after eating them? Lactose intolerance is a type of food sensitivity, not an allergy or disease. The condition arises from not having enough lactase or the enzyme that digests lactose, which is the natural sugar in milk and dairy foods. “Health experts note that because dairy foods provide many nutrients needed for a healthy diet, you should not give up dairy all together,” states Erin McGraw, Registered Dietitian with St Louis District Dairy Council.

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Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (16-oz.) can of tomatoes (drained) 1 pinch ground red pepper 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups milk, lactose-free Salt to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional Directions: In a medium saucepan, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown or about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes and cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes. Spoon ¾ of mixture into food

processor or blender container; puree until smooth. Return puree to saucepan. Add red pepper, basil and milk to the soup. Heat until hot but do not boil. Season to taste with salt. Divide

soup into two bowls and serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Nutrition Information (made with fat free milk): 220 calories, 8 gm fat, 30% DV calcium

To download a tip sheet on Lactose Intolerance, head over to the RESOURCES section at www.stldairycouncil.org.

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‘Fantasy Island’ moves from TV reruns to the big screen

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.

n Valentine’s Day, one would expect highly romantic, heartwarming films to arrive in theaters, but there have been some notable exceptions. In 2015, for instance, Dakota Johnson starred in “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the big screen adaptation of the E.L. James best-seller. Johnson played Anastasia Steele, an English Lit Major who meets a handsome young billionaire named Christian Grey. He has a rather erotic secret life that he wants to share with the quiet, bookish student. Valentine’s Day 2020 saw the release of “Fantasy Island,” the big screen adaptation of the classic television series. On the surface, this sounded like a good idea and a good fit for Feb. 14. The show focused on guests who want to live out some fantasy or resolve a personal conflict, but there were dark moments. In a segment called “Salem,” for example, a modern-day couple tired of immorality land in Salem, Massachusetts during the Witch Trials. When they help some people with modern medicines, they put their own lives

always good. In 1996, Steve Martin played the lead role in “Sgt. Bilko,” a big screen treatment of the classic Phil Silvers series. Bilko is a likeable con man who wants to line his pockets while avoiding his superiors. Martin is a great comic actor, but this adaptation didn’t attract a big audience. Tom Arnold’s starring role in “McHale’s Navy” the following year earned him the title of “Worst Actor” at the Stinker Awards. Photo courtesy Columbia Pictures Blumhouse’s treatment of in jeopardy in this repressive society. “Fantasy Island” does open the door for twists Blumhouse Productions, which produced on other classic television shows. MeTV, a the critically acclaimed “Get Out,” put a hor- free channel available via antenna, could be rific spin on their treatment of “Fantasy Is- a treasure trove of material for Blumhouse. land.” The wonderful Michael Pena takes on “Hogan’s Heroes,” a MeTV staple, is set in a the iconic role of Mr. Roarke, the genial host German POW camp and seems ripe for a sewho sets up all the fantasies. There’s a defi- rious adaptation. Despite its laugh track, the nite dark side to his work, however. In one prisoners routinely blew up bridges and facsequence, a woman wants to confront a child- tories to disrupt the Germans. hood bully, but a lethal aspect has been added Blumhouse has had success with “Get Out” to her fantasy. The guests must find a way to and the well-executed “Purge” movies. Desurvive fantasies that could kill them. pending on the success of “Fantasy Island,” Cross-pollination between movies and TV other classic shows may get the horror treatshows is nothing new, but the results are not ment in the future.

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CROSSWORD: Black History Month

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

Moore On Life Sunday, Feb. 9 was National Pizza Day, or as I like to refer to it, What’s For Dinner On Tuesday? I must have a pizza at least once a week or… what’s the use of living? I’m not alone. As research shows, pizza is the single food that most Americans want to eat for the rest of their lives. Yes! I’m finally in with the cool group. The pie beats out such popular food as: steak, tacos, pasta and even the beloved hamburger! But beware. All is not roses and pepperonis. Along with America’s love for this circular delight also comes…danger! Yes, pizza-related injuries have sky rocketed. Accidents involving pizza were up by fifty percent last year resulting in over 3,800 visits to the ER. Not that supreme double cheeses were suddenly arming themselves with pickaxes and hacking away at potential diners, no, the culprits were the pie-eaters themselves. Injuries ranged from hand burns from hot pizza pans to deep cuts from slicing the ‘za with one of those sharp hand-held circular pie-cutters. It then moved on to the obscure: a man eating pizza too aggressively ramming a fork into the roof of his mouth to a woman who swallowed her tongue ring while snarfing down a slice. Curious-minded people might be asking themselves how all this information has been collected. I happen to know. An organization known as the CPSC, which stands for: Cannot Provoke Sleeping Cats, handles the research. Why this organization is investigating pizza I’ll never know, but pizza and cats are my two main loves so I get the connection. Hmmm, what’s that? Oh, it actually means,

By Cindy Moore

I heart pizza Consumer Product Safety Commission? Hmph, you obviously have never relocated a snoozing cat. Knowledgeable individuals know disturbing a sleeping cat causes five years bad luck as well as severe facial lacerations. There definitely has to be a commission looking into that. Any who, for the sake of argument we’ll continue. The CPSC then compiles the data into its National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, after which the citizens of this country are brutally taxed for such nonsensical information. Money for which, I might add, could better be used to purchase pizza on Tuesday and research into sleeping cat provocation! 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. Sell illegally 6. Crime scene evidence 9. “From California to the New York Island,” e.g. 13. Berth deck in relation to poop deck 14. Poetic over 15. Chocolate cake ingredient 16. Like Solitaire player 17. Go a-courting 18. Packing 19. *”Go Tell It on the Mountain” author 21. *South Africa’s first black president 23. Bag, à Paris 24. Schooner pole 25. #1 on Billboards Chart, e.g. 28. One way to memorize 30. *Civil rights activist and Ferguson opponent 35. Single pip cards 37. Give a shot of novocaine 39. Call forth 40. Long John Silver’s walk 41. Sauna product 43. Dashing style 44. Pariah, for medical reasons 46. Back arrow key 47. As opposed to gross 48. Kane and Goldberg, TV characters 50. Georgia ____

university 52. Poseidon’s domain 53. MXN, as in currency 55. Snowman Olaf’s favorite thing 57. *2019 eponymous movie character 61. Errand runner, at court 65. Matter of debate 66. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 68. Ineffectual vomiting 69. Giblets part 70. *Famous movie director, Spike 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Played at military funerals 73. Flow alternative 74. Nostradamus and such DOWN 1. Hunk of something 2. Flavored with kola nuts 3. Absent without leave 4. Gives a helping hand 5. Antebellum 6. Pillow filler 7. ____colonial or ____ classical 8. Oven emanation? 9. Lady’s man 10. Ne plus ultra 11. Famous Coward 12. Man Ray’s genre 15. Back of a saddle 20. Popular Byzantine artwork

22. Nile viper 24. Reminder of times past 25. *First African American to win Best Actress Oscar 26. More slippery 27. Allegro and lento, in music 29. *Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1984 31. Like fair share 32. Arch and ball location, pl. 33. *On Debi Thomas’ foot when she won Olympic medal 34. Busybody, in Yiddish 36. Work detail 38. Bid, past tense 42. Coffee shop order 45. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice 49. Get the picture 51. *Harlem Renaissance poet 54. Fur shawl 56. Canada flyers 57. Handle of #45 Down 58. Most populous continent 59. Invitation request 60. Regrets 61. Commoner 62. Diamond’s corner 63. Walkie-talkie word 64. Japanese money, pl. 67. *Du Bois SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9